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GREATER BASS LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 13, 2011 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Roger Sell at 3:00 P.M. Chairman Sell expressed the Associations deep appreciation for the efforts and financial support of the Deepwoods, Kettle, Waterpower Lake Association in the water rights issues. He also thanked Dan Koch and Kate Williams for their significant input and efforts. Appreciation was also expressed for Mr Payant for the fireworks, Gail Kestly and her "crew" for collection efforts, the Horneck family for the Ripples, Larry Krause for his outstanding involvement in the water rights activity, the Arlens for the buoys and the 43 owners who donated and the 17 owners whom lent the Association $1,000.00. Chairman Sell directed the owners to the location of the Bass Lake District web site: www.townofupham.org Minutes of the last annual meeting where posted to the WEb site and approved as posted by motion of Peter Van DerHei which was seconded by Claude Bickler. Dan Kock presented a factual time line of the inlet saga. Larry Krause reported on the activity legal and other since the last meeting. He was asked; "What was the long term plan?" Larry confirmed the long term plan would be the restoration of the outlet to its natural state. The budget was presented and approved. The need for monies to continue the protection activities was discussed. It was determined that a raise in the millage rate would be needed. A motion was made by Fritz Kestly and seconded by Peter Van Derhei to raise the millage rate to 2.5 mils, the maximum allowable at this time. Chairman Sell was elected to the board for a second term by motion of Otto Worth seconded by Chuck Lindeman. The meeting was adjourned by motion of Chuck Lindeman as seconded by Otto Worth. Secretary James W. Tripp