The meeting was on May 14, 2011

We had 65 residents out of 280.  

Approved minutes from May 15, 2010 meeting:
 

LITTLE GREEN LAKE PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT

ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

May 15, 2010

Proper notice for this meeting was mailed to all members (which included a State of the Lake letter recapping of all the projects completed or in progress during the year), published in the Markesan Regional Reporter and posted at the Markesan Library, two public places in the Town of Green Lake and our website.

Present were Chairman Gregg Cygnar, Treasurer Chuck Merlin, Secretary Renée Braun. Paul Rosenfelt, LGLP&RD Attorney, Mike Stoddard, Green Lake County Representative and Tom Zick, The Town of Green Lake Representative were present.  Representative Joan Ballweg attended to familiarized herself with the lake issues, Ted Johnson and Mark Sessing both from the DNR were also present. There were 48 guests.

Cygnar called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He introduced Atty. Paul Rosenfelt and said that he would help us follow the Rules of Roberts throughout the meeting. Cygnar thanked State Representative Joan Ballweg for attending our meeting.

AGENDA –Motion by Mike Smoot/Bob Boettcher to accept the agenda.  Motion passed.

MINUTES – Motion by Mike Smoot/Tom Bartz to accept the minutes from June 13, 2009.  Motion passed. Cygnar reported that the DNR is allowing the district to extend our unused AIS grant money of $40,000.00 towards the aquatic management of the lake. That being a 50/50 cost sharing grant gives the district $80,000.00 over the next three years. He knowledgeded Brenda Nordine and Ted Johnson from the DNR as being instrumental in helping us with the extension.  

Cygnar extended a “thank you” to all of the board members, Mike Ross, the district liaison for the district and Christy Ross for her help in setting up the new website.

FINANCIAL REPORT OF 2009-2010 – Status of District was compiled by Huberty & Associates. The fiscal year ended December 31st.  District assets are $278,933. Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation totals are $762,333.  Total liabilities are $322,317. The net assets are $440,016.  The treasurer report for year ended December 31, 2009 states income as $150,864.38 and disbursements as $20,657.48..  Motion by Jerry Boeselager/Tom Bartz to accept the 2010-2011 financial report. Motion passed

ELECTION OF COMMISSIONER –.  Cygnar informed the lake residents of the increased time spent as a commissioner for the District.  Motion by Tom Bartz/Karen Sachs to pay $75.00 plus a $35.00 stipend, to each commissioner for each meeting.  Mileage reimbursement would stay the same. Motion passed

Cygnar explained that Chuck Merlin’s commission was up for nomination and that the district received the required nomination papers for Dick Schneider. Chuck Merlin made a verbal nomination for Schneider.  No second was required.  Motion by Tom Zick/Todd Schulz to wave the written ballot.  Motion passed.  There was a unanimous verbal vote to elect Dick Schneider as a commissioner.  Schneider thanked everyone for their vote.

RETENTION PONDS – The retention pond on the East side of the lake has been completed and is working properly.

AQUATIC MANAGEMENT PLAN – Ted Johnson suggested that the district develop an Adaptive Management Committee (AMC) to coordinate the lake plan with Ted.  Cygnar introduced Aaron Gruenewald stating that he has had past experience on Little Green Lake while he was employed by Northern Environmental.  He developed the chemicals for the herbicide treatment used in Lake View Bay.  Aaron is on the AMC as an advisor to the district and has been very helpful in planning the Aquatic Plant Management Plan (APMP).  Aaron explained the purpose for the APMP is to evaluate the condition of the lake. Together with the plan and the DNR information the district will be able to have better results in controlling invasive plants and at the same time making it environmentally sound.

DNR PRESENTATION – Ted Johnson reported that the harvesting permit has been accepted. He stated that the district presented three permit requests and the final one was OK’d.  His presentation informed the residents of the DNR’s recommendations for the lake. 1) set goals for the lake that are realistic and attainable, 2) Harvest for navigational and recreational use, 3) Native plant restoration, 4) Improve water quality by not burning by or on the shore.  Residents voiced their opinion on wanting the weeds to be trimmed three feet below the service.  Johnson said he would evaluate the restrictions of the permit.  It may be amended. Ted asked people to pick up all debris if they burn on the lake. It puts phosphorous back into a lake that has more than enough already.

FIRE WORKS – Richard McCormick thanked the board for the passed fireworks donation to the Lions club.  He announced that the fire works display will be on July 3th at dusk.  There will be a food vender and music at the park, before and after the fireworks display.  The Chicken dinner will be on Sunday afternoon this year. McCormick explained that the fireworks cost $16,000. He asked for a donation from the district. Motion by Gregg Cygnar/John Gardner to donate $2,00.00 towards the fireworks this year.  Motion passed.

INSURANCE RENEWAL – Cygnar explained that our insurance has increased $600.00 due to the district owning additional equipment.

PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR THE 2010-2011 BUDGET YEAR  - Continuation of the herbicide treatment is included in the projected budget. He stated that the proposed budget is the same as last year.  Motion by Tom Bartz/Karen Sachs to except the proposed budget for 2010-2011.  Motion passed.

OTHER BUSINESS – Derek Cavinah from the county land use department explained the importance of shoreline restoration.  He suggested keepping 10-20ft opening along shoreline for plant species that will filer phosphorous from running off into the lake.  He distributed shoreline informational packets to interested residents.  Atty. Rosenfedt clarified the inquiry regarding the voting eligibility of residents if they are not US citizens.  The by-laws state the citizenship is not in question for voting unless you are a commissioner.

The district is responsible for the dam inlet structure of the Hwy 44 dam according to the DOT.  They are responsible for the rest of the dam.  The district is required to file an emergency plan.  Attorney Rosenfeld has had correspondence saying that we do not agree that the district needs for file the report.  Filing the report would be a great financial burden on the district.

Motion by Tom Zick/Mike Stoddard to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 am.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted by:

Renee Braun

Secretary