August 31, 2009 - Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

LEGEND LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION

DISTRICT

LEGEND LAKE LODGE-KESHENA, WISCONSIN

August 31, 2009

Chairman Wayne Towne called the meeting to order.

Commissioners Present: Wayne Towne, Bob Hermes, Tony Warrington, Jacque

Fedders, and Mike Bader.

Commissioners Excused: Susan Johnson and Tom Moutvic.

Visitor: James Skomski, and Lisa Wilson

Visitors Comments: Lisa Wilson discussed the purchase of the lot that is adjacent to the spillway of dam 1. The Board shared that they will need to put a limit on the purchase price.

Jim Skomski reported that the monument marker has been vandalized and the guardrail on dam 3 has been extended.

Jim asked about activating the caller ID on the cell phones.

Jim stated that there has been illegal dumping by dam 3 and they will be putting up a ‘No Dumping’ sign.

There was a discussion about the bog by Silver Canoe.

Jim reported on a missing buoy by the launch on Running Bear.

A permit from the Tribe is needed to flush the pipes on dam 3.

Jim suggested getting a riding mower to cut the dam and a chain link fence for dam 1.

The crew is putting a map together showing where the weeds are for the fall survey.

Jim stated that they are at 678 hours for Clean Boats Clean Water. There was discussion on when to close down the program.

Mike Bader made a motion to accept Jim Skomski’s report. Jacque Fedders second. Motion carried.

Secretary’s Report: Mike Bader made a motion to approve the minutes from July 22, 2009 meeting. Jacque Fedders second. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Mike Bader told the Board about two checks that he had deposited.

Chairman’s Report: Wayne reported that he had a discussion with Dan Moede. Dan suggested adding guardrails that extend on the lake side of dam 3 with funds from state grants. Wayne told Dan that this does not fit the criteria for the grant that was set up. Dan also suggested doing some repairs to boat launch three by the dam. Wayne stated that as long as there are no complaints they will hold off.

Wayne stated that Tom Ittner suggested putting a chain across the emergency spillway to keep ATV out. Wayne discussed this with Jim but it is not feasible to do anything because it could cause a dam up of debris on the emergency spillway.

Wayne stated that he was just notified that the black material on dam 3 can now be removed and passed this information on to the crew.

The County can no longer mow the lawn on dam 3 because the equipment is too heavy for the pipes. Wayne went over the bid received from Dobberstein for cutting of the grass.

Wayne reported that Tom Ittner will help with the fish survey. He is volunteering and knows that he will not be getting paid. Wayne suggested that Jim Skomski get one of the Clean Boats Clean Water crew to help him while Tom is working on the fish survey.

Wayne had checked with the DNR warden about trolling on Legend Lake and found out that it is illegal for Legend Lake.

Wayne stated they have more than enough signed up for helping with the fish survey.

Wayne discussed proposed changes suggested to be made to the emergency plan for the dams.

Committee Reports:

Sanitary/Communications: Jacque Fedders reported that there are 107 cards still outstanding. There was a discussion about sending a letter out since Jeremy Johnson is going to be out of the office. Bob Hermes is going to check on a form letter from Jeremy.

Jacque stated she thought the Lake Faire was a success, but Rhode Nelson thought that for all the work put into it there was a minimum response. They are not sure if they will do another Lake Faire in the future.

There was a discussion about the gypsy moth problem and various ways to kill them.

Law Enforcement: Bob Hermes stated that he did not get a report from the Sheriff’s Department.

Bob told the Board about a convention being held in Rhinelander for the Resource Conservation & Development for September 24 and 25.

New Business:

Wayne Towne tabled the discussion about the WAL membership because he did not get the information he wanted before this meeting.

There was a discussion on how to proceed with the purchase of the property for the spillway on dam 1. Mike Bader made a motion to allow Ms. Wilson to accept anything under $10,000 to purchase the whole parcel of land as is. Bob Hermes second. Motion carried. There was discussion that there may be a Tribal right of first refusal on the property.

Wayne tabled the emergency action plan because it was not corrected for the meeting.

There was a discussion about hiring Dobberstein to cut dam 3. It was decided to table the matter.

Mike Bader made a motion to approve the LLPOA Service Agreement contract. Jacque Fedders second. Motion carried.

There was discussion about when to stop the Clean Boats Clean Water program. Mike Bader made a motion to continue for two weeks after Labor Day. Jacque Fedders second. Motion carried.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2009.

Meeting adjourned.

Mike Bader, Secretary