H.A.R.B.O.R., Inc.Annual Report 2012

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HARBOR, Inc. brings together representatives from a broad range of interests with a Board of Directors that includes governmental entities, property owner associations, non-profits, public agencies, and community members. The service area encompasses the same boundaries as the Harbor Springs School district and includes the City of Harbor Springs and the townships of West Traverse, Little Traverse, Readmond, Friendship, Pleasantview, and Cross Village, within Emmet County, Michigan.

Message from the Director We proudly present this summary of 2012 accomplishments and progress, anticipated activities for 2013, recognition of generous supporters, and statement of financial position. Marking the close of 2012 and moving into 2013, we celebrate the completion of three trail projects, the result of many years of planning and dedication from the community. The final section of the Little Traverse Wheelway adjacent to Wequetonsing Golf Course is now complete, creating the link from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix. A new connector trail into the City’s Kosequat Park (Hoyt area) was completed, linking the Little Traverse Wheelway safely to the downtown area. And finally, as part of the MDOT Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program, the trail was completed on Hoyt Road from Lake Street to just north of Quick Road. We plan to continue with the SR2S program through community education and outreach promoting bicycle and pedestrian safety.

HARBOR, Inc. has also moved forward on the regional issue of technology and broadband development in the area. We are partnered with Connect Michigan and others to support future broadband expansion and programs that will ensure the community maintains widespread Internet access, adoption, and use. As part of the initiative, we launched an internet services survey to evaluate the potential demand for services in the area. We will continue to work on technology and broadband development projects and many more community-based initiatives throughout the coming years.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSAPPOINTED MEMBERS

Cross Village TownshipGene Reck

Jamie Kornmeier

Friendship TownshipFred Troup

Denise Simon, Secretary

City of Harbor SpringsAlan Dika

John Cupps

Little Traverse TownshipBill Dohm

Michael Esposito

Pleasantview TownshipBill Wiechmann

Readmond TownshipGordon Kruskie

Robert Smith

West Traverse TownshipBob Sandford

John Baker

Emmet County Board of CommissionersLarry Cassidy

Charles MacInnis, Past Chair

Emmet County PlanningTammy Doernenburg

Harbor Point Association Margie FitzSimons

Wequetonsing Association Greg Voelker

Birchwood Farms Golf & CCJohn Foster

Little Traverse Conservancy Tom Bailey

Tip of the Mitt Watershed CouncilGail Gruenwald

Emmet County Lakeshore Association Fred Hoffmann

Harbor Springs Public Schools Mark Tompkins

Gary Morse

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa IndiansRay Kiogima

Harbor Springs AreaChamber of Commerce

Tom TrautmanDaniel DeWindt

Elected Members of the Community Justin Bassett

Jeanne BenjaminDan Branson

Kathryn Breighner, Vice ChairNona Carr

Kathy Erber, TreasurerDoug Fuller

Tom GallagherFred Geuder

Arthur Hailand, IIIMary Ellen Hughes, Chair

Paul MooradianAlan Proctor

Jim Ramer, ex-officioTom RichardsDoug Tayler

Debbie Young

STAFF Rachel Smolinski, Executive Director

Preston McGregor, Administrator

2012 Progress, Accomplishments

2012 Progress

w Completed survey of focus groups and residents regarding the Harbor Springs Community Pool and provided the results to the Harbor Springs Board of Education. Results may be found at www.harborinc.org. The school district put a recreation authority and millage proposal on the November ballot which passed by a margin similar to results provided by the survey. w Completed update of HARBOR, Inc. 2012-17 Strategic Plan, with Board approval on June 13th, 2012. w Provided a platform for communication through coordination of, or participation in, various community meetings and organizations. • HARBOR, Inc. Annual Meeting, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee meetings • Harbor Springs Area Placemaking Committee • Downtown Development Authority meetings • Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Business Committee • HARBOR, Inc. Broadband Team • POD Stakeholder’s Group • Township, City of Harbor Springs, and Emmet County meetings • Kiwanis Club of Harbor Springs • Zonta Clubw Maintained social media and posted timely updates; released numerous updates to local media regarding projects.

w Completed Cross Village Sidewalk Project in collaboration with Cross Village Community Services. HARBOR, Inc. funding in the amount of $9,470 assisted with Phase 2 and spurred the community to complete all phases of the project in 2012.w Completed construction of the Hoyt Trail in October 2012.w Completed Safe Routes to School(SR2S) encouragement projects with SR2S coordinator using Michigan Fitness Foundation and Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation funding.w Completed negotiations with MDOT and Wequetonsing Golf Club to facilitate construction of the remaining trail and boardwalk section on M-119/Little Traverse Wheelway to Harbor Springs. Construction was completed in November 2012 by MDOT.w Completed Little Traverse Wheelway Connector Trail Project at Kosequat Park with construction of a 300’ trail connector and preliminary signage installation.

w Coordinated Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Drop off Program (POD) and Workgroup. There were 5 community collection events in 2012 with 2 coordinated disposal events for the permanent drop boxes.w Implemented Broadband and Technology initiative. •HARBOR, Inc. continues to facilitate the HARBOR, Inc. Broadband Team, which meets to coordinate projects and report progress on the Community Technology Action Plan. •Developed initial draft of the HARBOR, Inc. Community Technology Action Plan; completed plan in February 2013. •Launched a broadband/internet services survey in July to approximately 6300 addresses, comprising all of the property owners/residents in the HARBOR, Inc. service area with the exception of the City of Harbor Springs. The survey guages area resident’s current service needs, interest in high speed Internet service, and willingness to pay for services. Our intent is to attract more service providers to the unserved and under-served areas by identifying the potential customer base. Results of the survey are available at http://www.harborinc.org/broadband.asp. •Increased access to broadband in unserved areas such as Good Hart and Cross Village. The HARBOR, Inc. Broadband Team facilitated discussions and helped to foster a collaborative project between a technology service provider and Good Hart community members to bring high speed internet service to the Good Hart area. We are currently assisting with facilitation of services in the Cross Village area. • Reviewed HARBOR, Inc. website for future updates; explored options and pricing with website subcommittee. • Researched potential need for business focused internet/ social media classes in the area. • Researched options for community wireless and public wifi hotspots in downtown Harbor Springs.

w Provided organizational support to the Harbor Springs Downtown Development Authority.w Completed and administratively closed out grants from Frey Foundation, Oleson Foundation, Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, and Michigan Fitness Foundation.w 2012 Project Grants awarded ($15,550) - • Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation ($1,500 for Community Website) • Baiardi Foundation ($7,500 for Hoyt) • Birchwood Outreach Fund ($4,000 for Hoyt) • Emmet County Revenue Sharing Board through Emmet County DPW ($1,050 for POD activities)

w Provide a platform for communication through coordination of, or participation in, various community meetings and organizations. w Gather community input on issues as needed and requested.w Continue discussions with Harbor Springs School District, City of Harbor Springs, and others regarding a Recreation Authority.w Continue to post timely social media updates and produce quarterly e-newsletter.w Update HARBOR, Inc. community website.w Continue to release project and initiative updates to local media. w Complete activities associated with Hoyt and Little Traverse Wheelway Connector trail signage installation and fundraising.w Continue Safe Routes to School(SR2S) encouragement activities within Harbor Springs Public Schools.w Organize trail dedication event and promote community awareness and usage of Harbor Springs Trail system.w Meet with HARBOR, Inc recreation subcommittee and other entities to evaluate future trail routes and projects.w Continue coordination of Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Drop off Program (POD) and Workgroup.

w Continue to implement the HARBOR, Inc. broadband and technology initiative including, but not limited to, activities in the Community Technology Action Plan.w Research and develop grant proposals that address the goals of and further the mission of HARBOR, Inc.w Research options for implementation of Complete Streets within the HARBOR, Inc. service area.w Promote public transportation options within the HARBOR, Inc. service area through encouragement of the concept and facilitation of public forums.w Continue to provide organizational support to the Harbor Springs Downtown Development Authority as needed.

FinancialConditionGreater Harbor Springs Area Planning Resource Group d/b/a H.A.R.B.O.R., Inc.

StatementofFinancialPosition

2012 2011ASSETS

Current Assets Bank of NM Checking $ 41,662.52 $ 75,182.11 Bank of NM CD 40,000.00 40,000.00 First Community Bank CD 10,000.00 10,000.00 Total Current Assets 91,662.52 125,182.11

Property and Equipment Equipment 5,059.00 5,059.00 Accumulated Depreciation Equipment (4,079.83) (3,829.83)

Total Property & Equipment 979.17 1,229.17 Other Assets

Total Other Assets 0.00 0.00

Total Assets $ 92,641.69 $126,411.28

2012 2011LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

CurrentLiabilities Federal Payroll Taxes Payable $ 1,272.03 $ 1,199.91 State Payroll Taxes Payable 913.55 545.36 Deferred Revenue 0.00 31,070.00

Total Current Liabilities 2,185.58 32,815.27

Long-TermLiabilities

Total Long-Term Liabilities 0.00 0.00

Total Liabilities 2,185.58 32,815.27

NET ASSETS

Operating Equity 93,596.01 90,856.93 Net Income (3,139.90) 2,739.08

Total Net Assets 90,456.11 93,596.01

Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 92,641.69 $126,411.28

2012 EXPENSES BY INITIATIVE2012 Initiatives

55%

10%

15%

15%

5%

Recreation, Trails, andAlternative TransportationCommunity Education andEngagementTechnology

General Administrative

Fundraising

2012 Initiatives

55%

10%

15%

15%

5%

Recreation, Trails, andAlternative TransportationCommunity Education andEngagementTechnology

General Administrative

Fundraising

2012 Contributors

AnonymousMrs. William O. Alden, Jr.Mrs. Joanne ArbaughRichard and Annette BabcockChris and Cindy BaiardiBaiardi Family FoundationBarbara and Richard Baker

Jack and Susie BakerTerry and Carolyn BalvenThe Bank of Northern MichiganStephen and Holli BanksMrs. William Barnes lllJim and Nancy BartlettMs. Ann R. BaruchJustin and Kate BassettBay Tennis and FitnessMr. Ralph BergemannDr. and Mrs. Alan BerlinCynthia A. BermanMr. John BirdzellDr. Robert BittermanRoger W. BlaserLarry and Joanne BoermanMr. and Mrs. William BoeschensteinManfred BohlkeKathleen BowersMartha and Andrew BowmanDoug and Janet BrautigamKathryn BreighnerHans BriedenMrs. Mary Anne BrownMs. Cameron Brunet-KochMr. Thomas BuschDavid and Barbara BuzzelliJohn and Nona CarrMr. Ralph CarruthersSusan CarruthersCity of Harbor SpringsMichael and Mary Jane ClaytonMr. and Mrs. James CloutierSarah and Donald CohenMrs. Charlotte CorbettFrank and Linda CouzensJoAnne and John DavisMr. John DemmerMrs. Yvonne DeWindtCynthia and Bill DicksonAl Dika and Cynthia RutherfordWilliam P. DohmMichael and Karen DonnellyJim and Bonnie EllisEmmet County Lakeshore AssociationLane and Daniel EpiscopoKathy and Steve ErberJames C. FabianoFirst Pacific AdvisorsMrs. John FischerMr. Steven J. FishmanMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. FordMr. and Mrs. John B. Ford lll

Mr. and Mrs. Paul ForneyFrey FoundationElizabeth M. FreyTwink Frey and Jim McKaySteven and Dee FrisbieDouglas Fuller and Martha LancasterLarry and Paula FunkGretchen GablerRafael Garcia

Fred and Kay GeuderJeff GrahamGail Gruenwald and Wil CwikielMr. and Mrs. Arthur Hailand, lllMr. and Mrs. Henry HanflikMary Catherine HannahMr. and Mrs. Hord Hardin llMr. and Mrs. Frank HarrisMr. and Mrs. Phillip T. HarrisonJean and Roger HeimbuchRichard and Tracy HirrelWes and Karen HoveyMary Ellen HughesMr. Stephen HumeMr. and Mrs. David IrishIrish Boat ShopMr. and Mrs. George JamesRichard and Helen JositasMs. Cathy KalaharJerry and Margaret KeeneyMr. and Mrs. James KelbelPatrick KenneyMr. Gary KentMrs. Gale KepfordMs. Elizabeth KirbyJan and Don KopkaLaura and Vern KorsRichard and Loretta KowalskiMr. and Mrs. Donald KrencickiLinda KucwayMr. Nathan LaffoonMr. and Mrs. Polk Laffoon, IVMr. and Mrs. William LaimbeerMr. and Mrs. Keehn LandisMrs. Barbara LaphamDonald and Mary K. LaymanSusan and Marty LettsMr. Gow LitzenburgerMrs. Evelyn LottDr. and Mrs. Peter B. LyonMr. and Mrs. C.H. Randolph LyonMr. Charles MacInnisMr. Neil MarzellaMs. Maureen MayneMr. Neal McCueMr. and Mrs. William McElroyPreston L. McGregorMr. William McKinleyConstance and H. Roemer McPheeMr. David McVickerMary Beth Mellen

Mr. Roy MellingMrs. Carol MenziMr. and Mrs. John MerrillMr. and Mrs. Michael MillerDr. and Mrs. Fred MinkowMs. Teri MorrowWilliam and Linda MorrowMr. and Mrs. Robert MossburgAllen and Mary NelsonMr. Phillip NewmanMr. and Mrs. John Nichols, IIMaureen NicholsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas NonemanMr. Jim ConnaughtonNubs Nob, IncJudith O’BrienOffield Family FoundationKarin Offield

Mr. Peter O’RourkeMr. Charles Otis and Mr. Jeff ReiderMrs. Audrey OttoMr. Richard ParkerMr. John PawelekJim PeeryPetoskey Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationMr. and Mrs. William PetzoldMargarita and John PictonGene Reck and Joann CondinoAndrejs and Kate ReskevicsMr. Thomas Reynolds IIIStuart and Kathleen RisbyMaria and Lee RunkMrs. William G. RuppMr. and Mrs. Randy RussellMr. John C. RyanMarlene ScardinoRenate SchanRichard and Peg SchillerSears ArchitectsRobert and Nancy SellersLaurie SeltenrightMrs. Allyn ShepardDenise Simon and Hugh MellingDot SimonMr. and Mrs. Mark SmolinskiRachel and Shadd SmolinskiKenyon and Sally StebbinsMr. Winston StebbinsMr. Stewart G. SwiftAnne G. SymchychDoug and Sharyn TaylerMr. and Mrs. Richard TaylorMr. Momcilo TeodosicMr. Tom TitcombMr. and Mrs. Mark TompkinsWest Traverse TownshipMr. Robert TrothMr. and Mrs. Michael TurnbullWilliam TwiddyJerry and Lin ValkaMr. and Mrs. Henry J. Van DusenMary Ann and Michael VanLokerenGreg and Jan VoelkerMr. Henry WehrleJane WeisMrs. Shirle WestwaterMs. Jill WhelanJohn Wickett

Dr. Alan J. WilhereLarry and Janet WolskiPhil and Trish WoollcottPatricia ZawadzkiMr. and Mrs. Douglas Zoerhoff

HoytTrailGrantsandDonationsBaiardi Family FoundationMaude and Gorton Milliken Fund of the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationMarana Webber Tost Charitable Fund of the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationOffield Family Foundation

Birchwood Outreach FundPetoskey Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationFrey FoundationBay Tennis and FitnessMichigan Fitness Foundation Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa IndiansCity of Harbor SpringsWest Traverse TownshipLittle Traverse TownshipJustin and Kate BassettJim and Nancy BartlettJocko and Cathy CunninghamAl Dika and Cynthia RutherfordAudrey MooradianDick and Peg SchillerPat and Max SpauldingIrish Boat ShopJoey ArbaughJudith O’BrienBill Dixon - Prudential Real Estate

Special Thanks to:Cindy and Chris BaiardiBrian GutowskiJeri CraigJim and Marcie SpencerScott Schornak and staff at Pond Hill FarmArthur Hailand, IIIHarbor Light NewspaperEric Frederick, Connect MichiganTom Ferree, Connected NationTom Stephenson, Connect MichiganGow Litzenburger and Litzenburger LandscapingJustin BassettDanna Widmar