PLCA Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

The PLCA Board Meetings are open to lake residents and the public to discuss the future restoration of Puslinch Lake. They are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 Holly Trail, Puslinch ON. at 7:00 pm. Parking available in front of the building.

PLCA Board Meeting - Wednesday April 8, 2026

Chairperson: Brian Riehl – President - present

Executive: Donna McKenna – Vice-president -

Walter Williams – Treasurer – call in

Doreen Tschanz – Secretary - present

Donna O’Krafka –Director of Communication – present

Directors: Russell Hurst – Township Councilor -

Bill Calhoun– North Shore - present

Paul Wyszynski – Bayview – present

Adrian O’Driscoll – Rhodes Road -

Kevin Axt – Clergy Lane - present

Kathleen Zymerman – McCormick Point -present

Jody Lipke – Irish Creek -

Jeremy O’Krafka – Eagle Lane –

Non=voting participants - Art Zymerman – past president – present

Meeting to order at 7:07 PM

Motion made by Kevin Axt to accept the March minutes; 2nded by Kathleen Zymerman.

AGM & Town Hall Meeting

Hespeler Legion Tuesday, May 12 7-9 pm

AGM - At least 2 of our executives will not be on the executive after this meeting. President, Brian Riehl is moving away and Communication Director, Donna O’Krafka is retiring from the position. Therefore, an election will be needed at the AGM. A Nominating Committee with Kevin Axt as Chairman and with Kathleen Zymerman and Bill Colhoun will take names of PLCA members wishing to join the e 5-person executive.

Town Hall Meeting – Julia from Elmira Farm & Fish Supply accepted the initiation to speak at his meeting. Lake residents do not need to travel to Elmira as Julia will bring Muck Biotic product to sell. She has special pricing for this sale. The PLCA will have payment for the invoice of the 25 bags of Muck Biotics that will be used through out the season on our designated 2025 site where Procella was used to kill Milfoil.

Rent Me 28 Foot Pontoon Barg – Al Way is selling this craft and trailer and asking $6500. He will take part in cash and remainder as a donation in kind. The motor needs work and Paul Wyszinski will follow up with Al to ascertain the motor condition and needed repairs. The trailer needs bearings, an easy fix.

A dock location would be needed to park the craft for the season. Doreen Tschanz will ask Ken Chute if his dock could be used.

Trillium Grant - Jeremy O’Krafka who has dealt with other Trillium applications will join Art Zymerman in the application process.

Muck Biotic Report – by the Zymermans

Donna O’Krafka will print this report for hand outs at the Town Hall Meeting.

MTO Lights – Mike Carter has been following up at meetings regarding shading the lights. It might be this year when the lights need new bulbs and then shades can be added.

Home Tour – Kathleen Zymerman

Donna McKenna called the committee to meet April 21. There are 4 homes chosen. Donna wants improvements to the BBQ – suggestions are raffles (the Harper Boat House will be raffled for a stay) (possible Blue Jay tickets from Walter), art / photos, honey (Doreen has honey).

Brian wants more boat drivers to accommodate entertaining tourists to fill in time due to less homes.

Financials – Walter Williwms

There has not been a lot happening with spending or donations. See April Treasurer Report.

Adjourned at 8:31 pm.

Next Meeting

AGM & Town Hall Meeting - 7 PM, May 12, 2026 - Hespeler Legion

ACTIONS

1.Welcome Booklet – Donna McKenna & Michel Thibeault will update this

2.Paul Wyzenski will follow up with Al Way regarding necessary repairs of Al’s pontoon barge

that he has for sale.

3.Art Zymerman & Jeremy O’Krafka will work on the Trillium Grant application.

4.Nominations for the Harry Gingrich Award get submitted to Doreen Tschanz before May 1st.

Each year at our PLCA Annual General Meeting, the vote for Board members takes place. Everyone is welcome to attend this yearly event. It is also an opportunity for any vacant Board or Executive position(s) to be filled, if required. Are you interested in the Lake’s future?

Our Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday May 12, 2026 at the Hespeler Legion in the Jacob Hespeler Hall at 26 Schofield St. in Hespeler 7pm. Discussion on Financials, Fundraising, and Weed management and was followed by our Annual Town Hall Meeting

The PLCA’s Annual Townhall Meeting was also May 12, 2026 following our AGM meeting at the Hespeler Legion. Residents were welcome to hear about and discuss various topics of interest ie: Lake restoration, financials, PLCA community event plans/updates.

THE 2026 PLCA BOARD MEMBERS

ART ZYMERMAN I PRESIDENT * ArtZYMERMAN@OUTLOOK.COM

Art has been the PLCA president 3 times while serving on the Board for 20+ years+. He previously held positions as Vice President and Treasurer. His interests are water skiing, snow skiing, football and family.

DONNA MCKENNA * VICE PRESIDENT * OLDMARINA@AOL.COM

Donna was elected as Vice President at the 2018 AGM. Her main interest is for the rejuvenation, restoration and support of the lake. She generously donates her time and resources to all lake events to help raise funds for the lake restoration. Donna’s hobbies include working on her “She Shed” designs, doing antique window displays and pulling grape vines in the laneway to make home-made wreaths.

Walter Williams | Treasurer * WALTERW@VINE.CA

Walter joined the PLCA Board in 2025 as the treasurer, bringing his accounting background to the position. Walter enjoys wine tasting, travel and golf. He and his wife Annette moved to Puslinch Lake in 2022. They love living at the lake!

Dana Coffelt -EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATONS - coffelt.dana@gmail.com

DONNA o’KRAFKA * Editor for “Reflections” quarterly newsletter. - okonthelake@hotmail.com

* Donna was born and raised on a farm on road #34 right here in Puslinch. In 2004 she and her husband Larry moved to Puslinch Lake in the Bayview area. She started helping Jack Ward with the lake newsletter (Reflections) in the summer of 2005, and 21 years later, is now the Editor. Donna makes most of the flyers, brochures etc. for any upcoming events on the lake. Her hobbies are gardening in the spring/summer, painting in the cold months and taking pictures of her surroundings anytime.

DOREEN TSCHANZ * RECORDING SECRETARY * DTSCHANZ@mail.com

She has served on the Board for 28+ years and is one of the original five founders for the PLCA. Doreen is in charge of managing the Norman Doud Estate and boarding stables located at #6637 Conc.#2. Her interests include horses, photography, and her 2 sons Al & Terry and the family.