August 28, 2006 - Meeting Minutes 
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
LEGEND LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION
DISTRICT
LEGEND LAKE LODGE-KESHENA, WISCONSIN
August 28, 2006
Chairman Wayne Towne called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Present: Wayne Towne, Mike Bader,
Susan Johnson, Tom Moutvic, and Bob Hermes.
Commissioners Excused: Jacque Fedders & Jim Wayka.
Guests: Thomas Strebel and Pete Harris.
Guests Comments: Pete Harris told the Board that Vierbicher Associates, Inc. has closed his Schofield office and that he will no longer be working for them. Pete Harris reported that from the intercept survey it was determined that 105.6 acres is recommended to be retreated. Wayne Towne questioned if they need to get approval from the Tribe for a retreat. Pete is going to check on this. He also stated that Eurasian Water Milfoil has been located on 660 acres.
Mike Bader thanked everyone for the card and the gift.
Secretary’s Report: Bob Hermes clarified that it was the boat ramp invoice from Northern Environmental that was discussed. Susan Johnson clarified the statement ‘if they need an employee’ to ‘if they needed another lake maintenance employee’. Susan corrected ‘has but cut’ to 'has been cut’. Wayne Towne stated that the annual meeting should be capitalized. Susan corrected ‘reported’ to ‘reports’. Susan clarified that the law enforcement reports were placed in the Board member’s mailboxes. Susan clarified that the two new officers were hired for boat patrol to replace the officers that went full time. Susan Johnson made a motion to approve the July 31, 2006 minutes with corrections. Tom Moutvic second. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Tom Moutvic made a motion to approve the financial report. Mike Bader second. Motion carried
Disbursements: Mike Bader made a motion to approve the disbursements. Tom Moutvic second. Motion carried.
Chairman’s Report: Wayne Towne reported that this weekend he was made grand sachem and chief of the Waupaca tribe and now all they need to do is get national recognition as a native Tribe.
Wayne stated that he and Mike Bader signed a letter requesting the $45,000 from the EPA grant from the Tribe.
Wayne stated that he and Mike met with the Sheriff’s Dept and gave them leaflet to pass out about the shoreline on Legend Lake is private property. Wayne stated he posted the leaflets on each of the boat launch sites.
Wayne stated that Tina has given the District pictures of the erosion that has taken place on the VV sand bar since 4th of July and she would like the Commissioners to write a letter of support to the Land Conservation Committee to allow the addition of rip rap to this area. Bob Hermes stated that he is going to get this issue on the agenda at the next Land Conservation Committee to discuss alternatives. There was a discussion about the erosion that is occurring
Wayne stated that the District will be paying the last payment to Northern Environmental.
Wayne stated that the Tribe is using chemicals in the forest for garlic mustard as the vote on the chemical ban was advisory not binding on the Tribal legislature. The Tribal legislature understands the need for using chemicals in certain instances. Wayne stated that Doug is 99% sure that the Tribe will support them for the chemical treatment for next year.
Wayne stated the need volunteers for the Clean Boat Clean Water program for Labor Day weekend.
Wayne stated a boat survey will be done on Labor Day weekend by counting the trailers at the launch sites. Wayne asked Tom Moutvic to count the trailers on the Running Bear boat launch. Bob Hermes suggested taking license plate numbers.
Wayne stated that the spillway on dam 3 needs to be cut this fall. He suggested getting the Highway department to cut it with the brush cutter again.
Committee Reports:
Lake Maintenance: Tom Moutvic stated that the collection taken for Henry Lyons at the Annual Meeting raised $268. He also talked about the other organizations and people that donated money to them.
Tom stated that he verified with the DNR and the handicap pier does not need side railings. Tom stated that Don has filled in some gravel by the handicap boat launch, but something should be done permanently. There was a discussion about the kids diving from the railing on the dock and what could be done about it. Tom suggested that it was the Towns responsibility and that the District should not do anything.
Tom stated that the bog by Silver Canoe is starting to sink. Wayne Towne suggested the purchase of some “hazard” buoys. There was discussion about the bogs.
Tom stated that it cost $600 to repair the small weed harvester. He said that the engine on the harvester is too small and the District should be looking at getting a larger one.
Tom stated that they have taken about 200 loads of weeds from the lake so far this year. He stated that Don Jablonski was on vacation last week and Bob Tucker filled in for him.
Tom stated that he has four more volunteers for the Adopt-a-Shore program and he is going to put an article about it in the Menominee News. He is also going to go to Home Depot to try and get a deal on the purchase of the pickers.
Legal & Personnel: Mike Bader talked about the possibility that new employees may need to be hired for next year.
Mike stated the need to elect the new officers.
Grant Communication/Sanitary Committee: Wayne Towne stated that the cards are coming in on the sanitary pumping.
Wayne stated that the Association wanted the “private property” signs out as soon as possible to help curb the trespassing issue.
Law Enforcement: Bob Hermes stated that Jeremy Johnson is back from Iraq. He also asked people to start to think of everything that they want on the signs to be posted in the private property areas and boat launches.
Bob stated that he went around Horseshoe island and there was no garbage and he only found one couple tied to the island.
Bob stated the rock bass being caught are full of parasites. Wayne stated that they swim in the weeds more where the parasites are picked up.
Emergency Government: Wayne Towne stated that the Local Emergency Planning committee did not meet. The next meeting is in October. Wayne also said the Mike Bader is taking Pauline Pytlak’s place as the community representative.
Old Business: Susan Johnson questioned the spot treatment. There was a discussion about whether it should be done. Susan Johnson made a motion to approve the spot treatment pending approval from the Tribe. Mike Bader second. Motion carried
There was discussion about use of the microphone at the Annual Meeting.
Tom Moutvic requested approval to spend up to $750 to purchase pickers for the adopt-a-shore program. Mike Bader second. There was discussion about the timing of the purchase and whether there were funds available. Tom withdrew his motion and will check on the type of deal at Home Depot first. Mike Bader withdrew his second.
New Business: Wayne Towne nominated Mike Bader as the new Chairman. Mike Bader declined the nomination.
Susan Johnson made a motion to leave the officers as it is. Mike Bader second. Motion carried.
Mike Bader made a motion to send a letter of support to the Land Conservation Committee for Erosion control. Tom Moutvic second. Motion carried.
Mike Bader made a motion to send a letter to terminate the contract with Vierbicher Associates, Inc. Susan Johnson second. Bob Hermes asked that a copy of the letter also be given to Jeremy Johnson. Mike Bader stated that a copy should also go to Doug Cox. Motion carried.
Tom Moutvic questioned if there was anything more on the wireless internet provider tower. Wayne Towne stated that the Association probably can not put a tower up by the dam because it is forest management land. Wayne stated Schwaller is putting a tower up on his property at this time and the Association will probably put a tower on the lodge which he opposes because it is a lightning rod. There was a discussion about the insurance coverage. Susan explained the wireless internet service. There was a discussion about whether a permit was required and the affect on TV reception.
Susan Johnson made a motion to have Mike Bader draft a letter asking the Town to appoint a replacement for Jim Wayka. The letter should be given to Bob Hermes. Tom Moutvic second. Motion carried with one opposed.
Susan Johnson stated that the final loan payment to Renee Towne needs to be made.
Next meeting is on September 25, 2006 at 8:00 A.M. at Legend Lake Lodge.
Meeting adjourned.
Mike Bader
Secretary
