2007-12-11 #1

October 1,2007 - Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
LEGEND LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION
DISTRICT
LEGEND LAKE LODGE-KESHENA, WISCONSIN

October 1, 2007

Chairman Wayne Towne called the meeting to order.

Commissioners Present:  Wayne Towne, Mike Bader, Susan Johnson, Bob Hermes,
Jacque Fedders, Tom Moutvic, and Tony Warrington.

Visitor’s present:  Jim Skomski, Rick Moses, & Roy Stephens.  Pete Harris was on the phone for a portion of the meeting.

Visitor’s Comments:  Pete Harris explained that they did not get any bids on the dam repair.  Pete talked about how some of the people did not bid because they could not meet all of the stipulations that the DNR had placed on the repair.  Pete suggests that STS complete the design and take care of the watering system.  He also suggested waiting until spring to complete the repairs.

Pete stated that the district was approved on the AIS grant, but still waiting for the State to approve their budget for information on the other grant.  Pete discussed the November 5th meeting with the DNR.

Roy Stephens talked to the Board about the boat launch situation.  Roy pointed out the nuts and bolts sticking out of the side of the dock by the ramp near the lodge damaged the side of his boat and the rocks placed at the end of the ramp damaged his prop.  Bob Hermes stated that he thought that it is not that the launches are in disrepair, but more that the water levels are so low.  Bob asked for suggestions on what can be done.

Rick Moses stated that the Association has opened the boat launches by Silver Canoe and the Association owned launch by the Lodge.

There was a discussion concerning issues associated with the boat launch and the invasive species.

Jim Skomski reported that the buoys were taken out of the lake.

Jim explained how they are making cutter blades for the harvester.

Jim talked about the transport having the only fuel tank that has not been switched to a plastic fuel tank.

Jim told the Board that with the help of the highway department, they removed most of the bogs.

Jim reported that they removed 210 loads of weeds from the lake and explained that they were large loads.

There was a discussion about the Aquarius bills for the repair on the harvester motor.

Mike Bader confirmed that Jim Skomski had a Legend Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District credit card.

Wayne Towne told Jim that the compost supervisor has asked that he be careful and not tear up the compost site.

Tom Moutvic explained the pay period and payroll raises.

Tom Moutvic questioned if the muskrat holes were filled on the dam.  Wayne confirmed this and that the DNR was notified that this was completed.

It was stated that copies should be made if an item needs to be taken from the office and the originals need to stay in the office.

Secretary’s Report:  Mike Bader made a motion to approve the minutes from August 27, 2007 meeting.  Jacque Fedders second.  Motion carried.

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

Disbursements:  Jacque Fedders asked what the payment for child support was.  Susan Johnson stated one of the employees has to pay child support.  Jacque Fedders made a motion to approve the disbursements.  Mike Bader second.  Motion carried. 


Chairman’s Report:  Wayne Towne reported that the $75,000 grant that they received is the total for two years.  He also stated since the Governor has not signed a budget, the waterways grant is on hold.

Wayne stated that he had talked to the trapper and he is going to remove as many muskrats as possible as soon as the season opens.

Wayne stated that the fish committee has asked to help with the fish survey this fall.  Since they can not plant fish till a survey is completed, they would like to use the fish money to pay for the survey.



Committee Reports:   

Lake Maintenance:  Tom Moutvic stated that he thought the crew worked out well for the summer and they should not need to hire anyone for next year.

There was a discussion about when to have the banquet.  Tom is going to check on October 25.

There was a discussion about the garbage that was picked up with adopt a shore.

Legal and Personnel:  Mike Bader stated that they had gone to the Attorney Vance Waggoner a couple times this week.  One issue was the bidding process for the dam and the other was the letter for the zoning committee about combining lots.

Communications:  Wayne Towne stated that they have some left over stuffed animals from boater’s safety and suggested incorporating them as prizes for the writing/coloring contest.

Jacque Fedders reported that there are 79 septic cards that need to be returned.  Jacque stated that she put an article in the newsletter indicating that they are past due.

Jacque stated that they would be meeting on October 18 to judge the writing/coloring contest.

Law Enforcement:  Bob Hermes pointed out that they are saving the Town a lot of money by collecting the cards for the septic pumping.

Bob talked about the proposed gypsy moth spraying plan.

Bob asked if the VHS issue was going to be on the agenda for November 5th meeting.  Wayne stated that he did not know if the DNR would add it to their agenda.  There was a discussion about asking the DNR to add it to their agenda.

Bob stated that the Sheriff boat patrol report will be sent soon.  Susan Johnson stated that it was here and it needs to be redone because it is made out to Legend Lake Property Owners Association.

Bob talked about the needed cooperation on ticketing the trailers with weeds on them.

Bob stated that he and Jeremy Johnson are going to a lumberjack meeting and will see if they can get help with dam #3 at this meeting.

Emergency Government:  Wayne Towne stated that they did not have an emergency government meeting this month. 

Old Business:  No old business

New Business:  Bob Hermes wanted to make it clear that the Association opened the Silver Canoe and the Lodge boat ramps due to the low water conditions.

The Board moved into a closed session.

Mike Bader made a motion to come out of closed session.  Motion carried

Mike Bader made a motion to have representatives of both Boards to discuss the problems that they are having.  Tom Moutvic second.  Susan Johnson suggested that they have the Legend Lake Property Owners Association full board so that everyone hears the same thing.  Mike Bader amended his motion to include this and Tom Moutvic second.  Motion carried.

Tom Moutvic made a motion to adjourn

Next regular meeting is on October 29, 2007 at 8:00 A.M. at Legend Lake Lodge.

Meeting adjourned.



Mike Bader
Secretary