June 25, 2007 - Meeting Minutes

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

LEGEND LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION

DISTRICT

LEGEND LAKE LODGE-KESHENA, WISCONSIN

June 25, 2007

Chairman Wayne Towne called the meeting to order.

Commissioners Present: Wayne Towne, Mike Bader, Susan Johnson, Bob Hermes,

Jacque Fedders and Tom Moutvic. Tony Warrington arrived at 8:25 a.m.

Visitor’s present: Walter Cox, Jim Skomski, and Don Jablonski

Visitor’s Comments: Don Jablonski reported that the small harvester is still not fixed.

Don reported on the progress of the new employees and that Jim Skomski has been selected as the new lake manager/supervisor.

There was a discussion about the problems with the small harvester and the people that were hired to weed harvest. There was also a discussion on how well the EWM treatment has worked and buoy placement.

Walter Cox from the Tribal Conservation Dept presented the emergency ordinance that the Tribe adopted to try to prevent the lakes within the county boundaries from getting VHS. Bob Hermes stated that County is planning to back this proposal and also incorporate a possible temporary closing of the lake.

There was a discussion about the fines issued and fees received at boat launches.

Secretary’s Report: Mike Bader made a motion to approve the minutes from May 21, 2007 meeting. Jacque Fedders second. Motion carried.

Financial Report: Jacque Fedders made a motion to approve the financial report. Tom Moutvic second. Motion carried

Disbursements: Susan Johnson questioned the Fleet Farm charge. It was determined that it was for a fuel transfer pump. There was a discussion about changing the policy so that invoices do not get paid before they are approved that services are complete. Susan also requested that vouchers need to be more explicit. Susan asked why there were so many refunds to boater safety this year. Wayne stated that if they backed out early enough to allow them to fill the spot with another student, the money was refunded. Tom Moutvic made a motion to approve the disbursements. Mike Bader second. Motion carried.

Mike Bader made a motion to approve the minutes from June 1, 2007 meeting. Tony Warrington second. Motion carried.

Chairman’s Report: Wayne Towne reported that Eurasian Water Milfoil treatment was successful in the areas that were treated.

Wayne suggested that the signs that are in the Boat Launch kiosks need to be updated.

Wayne reported on the changed format of the boater safety class. Wayne stated that all 33 students passed and four of them had perfect scores.

Committee Reports:

Lake Maintenance: Tom Moutvic stated that they were obligated to find the property markers by the dam. Nordin was contracted and the markers were located and marked.

Tom stated that he talked to Pete Harris from STS Consultants about the water elevations markers and asked that they come up with something that would be permanent.

There was a discussion about possible ways to mark the property boundaries.

There was a discussion about encroachment on the dam property by an adjacent residence and the letter that needs to be sent to the tribe regarding the issue.

Legal and Personnel: Mike Bader distributed a letter regarding the meeting at the County about the combining of properties for tax relief.

Tom Moutvic talked about people leaving out garbage bags at the road and animals tearing them open. He said he would put an article in the newsletter asking people to get a garbage can. There was a discussion about having people in the neighborhood returning the garbage can to the house after they are emptied.

Communications: Jacque Fedders stated that she thought the Lake Faire was a success. Jacque stated that she only received eight exit reports from the Faire and went over some of the comments and requests.

Jacque reported that there were 55 septic pumping cards retuned and she will put an article in the newsletter to encourage the others to pump their septic systems timely.

Jacque stated that they decided not to hold a Lake Faire every year.

Law Enforcement: Bob Hermes stated the tree drop is not working and the practice will be reviewed at the Land Conservation Committee meeting.

Bob stated that Lisa Waukau, Tribal Chairperson, would like to attend the next meeting the district has with the DNR.

Bob stated that there is not good cooperation with the Sheriff’s department on the boat launch enforcement.

Emergency Government: Wayne Towne reported that there was no Emergency Government meeting this month.

Old Business: Susan Johnson discussed the budget format and the mailing.

Susan Johnson verified that they did not get the minutes from the DNR from their last meeting.

New Business: The Board discussed who was elected on the Legend Lake Property Owners Association board.

Next regular meeting is on July 30, 2007 at 8:00 A.M. at Legend Lake Lodge.

Meeting adjourned.

Mike Bader

Secretary