Minutes for November 18th Meeting

Marquette County Lakes Association
November 18, 2010
Board Minutes

Meeting was called to order by President Ron Sabel at 1:35 p.m. The meeting was held at the Marquette County Agricultural Center in Westfield.

Present: Doug Griesbach, Lee Vaughn, Ron Sabel, Walt Brudnowski, John Cotter, Dave Casper, and Al Rosenthal

Absent: Bob Krause

Also Present: Pat Kilbey

Minutes of September 2, 2010 meeting were moved approval on a motion by Dave Casper and Second by John Cotter. Approved

The treasurer’s report was given by Lee Vaughn Starting Balance was $2017.64 and an ending balance of $1931.18. Expenses of $116.46 for pizza for the annual meeting, and $10.00 for Dept. of Financial Inst. Annual Report, and receipts of $30.00, dues from Harris Pond Lake Assc. A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Ron Sabel and seconded by Dave Casper. Approved.

Membership Status and Billing
Lee Vaughn gave a membership status, report attached. 19 Lakes belong, and 5 lakes did not pay there 2010 dues. Invoices for 2011 will be sent to all lakes members and non members along with the Spring Meeting Notice.

Lake Fish Signs
John Cotter reported that he has received the fish signs from the DNR. John will put the signs up at the various lakes after deer hunting season.

Waushara County Concern
Al Rosenthal received an e-mail from Dan Trudell who has a place on Lake Huron in Waushara County. They have formed a group and have hired a lobbyist to make laws to protect lakes from over use of high capacity wells near lakes that affect the lake levels. The Board asked Al to contact Dan Trudell, and invite him to our January meeting, to give us more information.

Wisconsin Lakes
Al Rosenthal asked the Board if it was okay to put information about the Wisconsin Lakes on the County blog. Encourage membership both by the Lake groups and individuals. The Board approved the information to be put on the blog.

Boating Safety Instructors
Lori Killian, who lives on Wood Lake, e-mailed the County Association to assist in obtaining people who were interested in being certified as instructors for boating safety. The Board was very supportive, and recommended that the class be held in March at the Marquette County Service Center in Montello. Al will contact Lori with possible dates and place. The County Association will e-mail to the list of lake contacts that they have, with the information concerning the class.

Spring Joint Lakes Meeting
The Spring Meeting will be held on May 12th, using the same format and begin at 6:30, with pizza and pop. Bill O’Connell will be contacted to talk about ordinances that deal with lake safety.

Old Business
Walt Brudnowski gave a report on White River’s draw down. The Draw down will be till May of 2011.
Things seem to be going okay, and there is a good crop of rice.

Sharing of Weed Cutters-----No News

Election of Secretary and Treasurer
A motion was made by Ron and second by Dave to re elect Al Rosenthal as Secretary and Lee Vaughn as Treasurer. Motion approved.

Next Meeting Date
January 13, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Marquette County Agricultural Center in Westfield

Motion to adjourn was made by Dave and seconded by Lee. Motion Approved to adjourn at 2:55 p.m.

Minutes written by Al Rosenthal, Secretary