LANGDON LAKE WATER COOPERATIVE
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
June 28, 2025
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Annual meeting of the Langdon Lake Water Cooperative was called to order by President Mark Graybeal at 9:00 AM, June 28, at the garage of the Tamarack Inn, 62388 Hwy 204, Weston, Oregon.
Members Present: Mark Graybeal, Rob Davis, Patrick and Marianne Fisher, Seth Johnson, Chuck Zohner, Jim Wilson, Dale Freeman, Bruce Barga, Heidi Ellerd, Corey Low, Dick Wurz, Jeana Bingaman, Steve Corey and Mike Lambert.
All other members were not present.
Also present were Brett Schaffer and Kami Walborn.
NOTE: Per the Bylaws of the Langdon Lake Water Cooperative, Article III, Section 3.6 – thirty (30) percent of the total number of members must be present at the annual meeting to constitute a quorum. This meeting was held without a quorum.
President Mark Graybeal introduced Board members Rob Davis – Vice-President and Patrick Fisher – Secretary/Treasurer.
PRIOR MEETING MINUTES
Minutes of the Annual Meeting on June 29, 2024, were approved.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Secretary/Treasurer Patrick Fisher reviewed financial statements for the 5-month period ending May 31, 2025. Total operating expense budget for the year is $33,045. This was an increase of just $695 over the prior year’s budget. The increased budget was due to projected increases in insurance, property taxes and monthly water testing.
Areas of Comment:
Lab Testing – expense was over budget in 2024 due to requirement from the state to test water on a monthly basis instead of quarterly. The monthly testing requirement was removed by the state at the end of 2024. However, the Langdon Lake Association Board decided to continue with monthly testing for a period of time.
Total year to date expenses – excluding the capital reserve fund, are at 34% of the annual budget, which is close to the expected amount after 5 months.
On a separate note – the income statement shows the full amount of dues collected for the year in the amount of $33,045. This amount is misleading as not all the dues have been collected. The accountant advises income is recognized when billed, not when received. When payment is received, accounts receivable on the balance sheet is reduced and cash is increased. As of 5/30/25, the financial statements still indicate $9692 in accounts receivable. However, several dues were paid in June leaving 7 cabins past due in the amount of $3612.
Members present voted unanimously to accept the financial review as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
Ratification and Confirmation of Actions of the Officers and Directors for the Past Year. Members voted unanimously to ratify and confirm the actions of the officers and directors for the past year.
Annual Water Report was given to all members present on the back on the agenda for the Water Coop meeting. There was a failed test in November 2023 and again in February 2024. The state required monthly tests in 2024 instead of quarterly. The monthly requirement expired in November 2024, but the Langdon Lake Association Board decide to continue monthly testing. There have been no failed tests since February 2024.
There was discussion by members present on who does the tests and costs. Was explained each test costs $42, tests are done by Tablerock/Umpqua Testing, generally taken one from south side one month and north side another.
President Graybeal agreed to testing the north hill cistern (Block F) once per quarter at the request of Chuck Zohner.
NEW BUSINESS
President Graybeal reported there was only one leak found this winter and it was repaired by the Caretaker. He reminded lessees present – the water line from the valve to the cabin is the responsibility of the lessee.
President Graybeal reminded members not to water cabin lawns with drinking water. Any lawn watering needs to be done with water from the lake.
Election of Directors
The term of directors for the Water Cooperative shall expire at each annual meeting. Rob Davis and Patrick Fisher indicated they were willing to serve another term. Mark Graybeal announced that he would be resigning after being on the Board for 23 years. Steve Corey mentioned the members should thank him for all his years of service to the organization.
Marianne Fisher nominated Dale Freemen to serve on the Board. There were no other nominations from the floor. The three were unanimously approved by members present.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 AM.
Respectfully submitted
Patrick Fisher
Secretary-Treasurer
