The Hackert Lake Improvement Board (LIB) was established in 2004 through the efforts of Hackert Lake Association. Pursuant to Michigan state law, the necessary number of signatures was obtained on a petition and presented to Amber Township. After review, the township passed a resolution to establish the LIB.
The LIB has the authority to identify a lake problem, create a management plan, award contracts, establish a special assessment district (SAD), and approve taxes to pay for implementation of the plan. As of November 2015 the LIB has implemented two multi-year plans, both primarily for the control of Eurasian water milfoil.
By law, the board has five members:
1: A Mason County Commissioner, Lew Squires
2: The county Drain Commissioner, or his/her representative, Richard Plowe
3 & 4: Two appointments from/by Amber Twp Board, Rick Ruba & Cathy Iteen
5: One representative from Hackert Lake Association, Kevin Kalmbach
As of April 2018, the LIB has approximately ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) on account. A new plan is not contemplated because there are no perceived problems. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at 5:30 p. m., at Amber Township Hall.
The LIB has the authority to identify a lake problem, create a management plan, award contracts, establish a special assessment district (SAD), and approve taxes to pay for implementation of the plan. As of November 2015 the LIB has implemented two multi-year plans, both primarily for the control of Eurasian water milfoil.
By law, the board has five members:
1: A Mason County Commissioner, Lew Squires
2: The county Drain Commissioner, or his/her representative, Richard Plowe
3 & 4: Two appointments from/by Amber Twp Board, Rick Ruba & Cathy Iteen
5: One representative from Hackert Lake Association, Kevin Kalmbach
As of April 2018, the LIB has approximately ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) on account. A new plan is not contemplated because there are no perceived problems. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at 5:30 p. m., at Amber Township Hall.
A MESSAGE FROM HLA PRESIDENT JOHN OCHS: The Lake Improvement Board met on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 2:00 p m, at Amber Township Hall. The Board welcomed Sandi Steckel as a new member; was presented with the 2015 Water Quality Monitoring Study by Dr. Michael McKinney, WSCC, (see below) and addressed the election of a treasurer.
A Personal Report on the 5-10-16 LIB Meeting from HLA President John Ochs (click here)
A Personal Report on the 5-10-16 LIB Meeting from HLA President John Ochs (click here)
Minutes of the 5-10-16 LIB Meeting
2015 Water Quality Monitoring Study
Minutes of the October 5, 2015 Lake Improvement Board Meeting Pt 1 (click here).
Minutes of the October 5, 2015 Lake Improvement Board Meeting Pt 2 (click here).
Minutes of the October 5, 2015 Lake Improvement Board Meeting Pt 2 (click here).
