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Call to order
by President Jeff Burke at10:07am.
Attendees:
Mike Czarny, Ronie Jacobsen, Ken Alix, Grace Alix, Judy Schoettler,
Paul Specht, Jill Wilm, Linda Smithson, Steve Smithson, Barbara
Novak, Ed Brodsky, Laverne Brodsky, Jeff Burke, Jorja Burke, Dick
Novak, Carol Novak, Dick Rowe, Jim Sprester. Guests: Howard Meyer,
PI Constable and Rich Thole, WIDNR Warden
Motion to approve
agenda
by Jim Sprester, 2nd by Mike Czarny. Motion carried.
Motion to approve
07.03.08 minutes
by Mike Czarny. 2nd by Linda Smithson. (Correction: Add Paul &
Sharon Specht to attendee list)
Treasurer’s
Report:
Paul distributed account activity information,
reminding attendees to fill out forms for 2009 membership if they
have not already done so. 30 households have paid 2009 membership
dues. Expenses included dues for Association membership in the WI
Association of Lakes and Vilas County Lakes Association, Clean
Boats/Clean Waters T-shirts and mailing expenses for absentee
ballot/candidate nomination information per bylaws. Copy of report
is on file. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report by Ronie Jacobsen, 2nd
by Jill Wilm.
Jill would like to hear
from Lake Association members w/changes of addresses for mailing
information.
Committee
Reports:
Septic systems report by Jeff
Burke
Clean Boats/Clean
Waters
Elections:
Vice
President: Jill Wilm; 2 Board Members @ Large: Ronie Jacobsen and
Steve Smithson. Motion by Paul Specht, 2nd by Jim Sprester for to
elect these candidates for positions noted - motion carried.
An overview of the
following issues presented by Jeff:
Old Business:
PITLC Grant &
APMP Status:
Discussion ensued. Northern Environmental/DNR issues have delayed
the completion of the VVL APMP. Mike Czarny has volunteered to
contact Otto Novak of PITLC to get information from NE relating to
the status of the APMP and to obtain a rough draft of the VVLA plan
from NE.
New Business:
Clean
Boats/Clean Waters:
Ronie Jacobsen and Jill Wilm have established a plan for CBCW at the
boat landing on VVL. (Attach copy of Ronie's presentation.
See CBCW section of
website.) The goal is to interact with boaters on Van Vliet Lake
with a friendly, brief interview and to educate them about the
importance of stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. Sign
up sheets are available for target dates throughout the
boating/fishing season (7/18, 8/1, 8/22, 9/5). Also, residents are
encouraged to work in pairs (2 hour shifts) at the landing whenever
they are able to as Steve and Nancy Frank have offered to keep a
deck box of CBCW materials outside their home (next to the boat
landing) for volunteers to access at any time. As of this date,
Ronie reports that 6 residents have participated on 3 days for a
total of 16 hours. These hours are recorded as in-kind hours to
help cover the town’s cost share of grant monies received for the
construction of informational kiosks at our boat landings. Please
contact Ronie or Jill for more information and to sign up for a
couple hours of duty at the landing.
Website
Information:
Paul suggested PI Ordinances relating to watercraft be included on
the VVLA website.
Introduction
of Guests:
Jeff introduced our guests:
Howard Meyer, PI
Constable, who discussed local ordinances and enforcement
procedures. Howie gave us an overview of watercraft and other
ordinances most often requiring his attention and he encouraged
residents to call him at any time with their concerns.
Rich Thole, WIDNR Conservation
Warden, spoke to the Warden’s role in enforcement including
registration of boats, life vests on board and personal watercraft
issues. He answered questions about excessive plant growth and what
type of removal is allowed with and without permits from the DNR;
also addressing the issue of using aquacides to eliminate excessive
plant growth – AN INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT JUST BUY AND APPLY – and one
should contact the DNR with questions. Warden Thole encouraged
residents to contact him with any concerns.
Declining
Lake Levels Conference:
Jeff presented information from this conference (highlight points &
attach copy). Notes are on file & may be posted to the website.
Jeff's report
Review of latest septic info:
Jeff presented current information and Ronie will update on the
website.
Other:
A
resident suggested the VVLA endorse a commendation to Fred Walters
for his efforts on behalf of the residents of Presque Isle. No
action was taken.
Adjournment:
Motion by Paul, 2nd by Mike @ 11:40pm. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jorja Burke,
Secretary
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