January 13, 2011

Chairman Gregg Cygnar called the January 13, 2011 meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the LGLP&RD to order at 5:00 pm.  Present: Township Representative, Tom Zick, County Representative Mike Stoddard, Treasurer, Dick Schneider and Secretary, Renee Braun.  Four people attended.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Motion by Stoddard/Zick to approve the agenda.  Motion passed.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion by Stoddard/Schneider to approve minutes. Motion passed.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Schneider reported that he had received $1,600.00 from Mike Ross for the asphalt repaired by Vandy’s where the sewer was dug up. Schneider presented the financial report as of December 30, 2010.  He stated that he did not get the latest bank statements therefore the only balance that changed is the checking account. The General Checking balance is $38,687.26 the Savings Balance is $94,479.33 the Debt Service Fund balance is $12,950.46, the Equipment Repair & Replacement Fund balance is $10,214.25 and the Building Debt Service Fund is $7,419.47. Net worth for 2010 is $163,750.77 compared to $143,448.53 in 2009. Motion by Braun/Cygnar to approve the financial report.  Motion carried.

SEWER REPORT – No sewer report

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE – Chairman Doug Baker reported that Aaron Gruendewald sent the Aquatic Plant Management Plan to Ted Johnson.  He did not receive the minutes from Randy Brehmer from the last AMC meeting.  Johnson wants to do an “ice out” survey and do weed treatment immediate after the survey is OK’d.  Cygnar has been assured by Aaron that he will have is license to spray by the time the ice is out. Cygnar has applied for the grant of $9,900 for a boat & equipment to spray.  The cost savings and having the experience of Aaron is a great asset to the district.

PHASE II UPDATE – Cygnar did not receive a response to the letter he wrote to Alan Schute, Land Development Director, regarding the need for septic inspections on the year round properties, in the phase II area of the lake, by May 2011.  He will do a follow up letter.

REFIANCING- Cygnar read Resolution #7, resolving to combine our two loans which have a bubble payment into a 10 year fix loan not to exceed a 3.65% interest rate.  The refinancing will be done by David Wagner, Ehlers & Associates.  Motion by Schneider/Zick to except resolution #7.  Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS – Braun stated that she spoke with Pat the owner of Ray’s sanitation regarding the cost of purchasing or renting a pot-a-potty for the East shore landing.  Pat quoted a cost of $325. to purchase a used one vs. $40.00 per month plus the cost of pumping to rent.  He also told her that he needs to do weekly pumping this month due to the high use of the pot-a-potties. The charge is $50.00 for winter pumping.  The board tabled the decision regarding the purchase of the port-a-potty.

OTHER BUSINESS – Annual meeting is set for May 14th at the Markesan Elementary School.  Chris Halbur will give a presentation regarding grants.  Christy Ross can not organize implementation of manning the public landing required by the Clean Water project.  She advised the board that her brother Matt would do it.

The next meeting date is February 10, 2011 at 5:00 pm.  

Motion by Stoddard/Braun to adjourn the meeting.  Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Renee Braun