MARQUETTE COUNTY LAKES ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by President Ron
Sabel
Board Members Present:
Ron Sabel, John Cotter, Mike Jacobi, Walt Brunowski, Lee Vaughan, Dave
Casper, and Al Rosenthal
Also Present:
Krista Kamke and Tom OnofreyThe January 14, 2016 minutes were approved on a motion by Al Rosenthal and a second by John Cotter. Approved
Lee gave the treasurers and membership report. We have a balance of $1350.49 and 12 lakes have paid their dues for 2016. Williams Lake called and their dues will be coming in a couple of days. Motion was made by Ron Sabel and seconded by Dave Casper. Approved Treasurers and membership reports attached. Al will send out a dues reminder in April along with the notice of the May meeting.
REPORTS
Golden Sands RC&D Council report was given by Al
Rosenthal and Krista Kamke
One AIS coordinator was let go because the grant for the
Portage County area was not approved and Karen, the Administrative Coordinator is going
back to school, and the posting is now up for a replacement.
Central Sands Water Action Coalition- Mike did not report
on any meetings, and Ron and Al said they would fill in for Mike when he has
any conflicts with meetings, etc.
A motion to Support the Central Sands Water Action
Coalition was made by Al Rosenthal and seconded by Dave Casper. Approved
Agreement attached
Marquette County LWCD
Report. Pat Kilbey was unable to
be at the meeting. The banquet on April
7th in Wautoma was discussed.
It is to honor those who have helped with stream monitoring and lake
level monitoring.
Wisconsin Lakes Report
Al Rosenthal reported that Mike Engleson is the only full time employee
and he has been very busy keeping up with proposed bills from the legislation,
and testifying usually against the bills, because of the damage they will do
with our Lakes and water quality. The
Lake Partner Convention will be held March 30 thru April 1st in Stevens Point.
AIS Coordinator Report-
Krista Kamke reported on the quick guides that were developed for Spiny
Waterfleas and Purple Loosestrife. The
guides are on the Golden Sands and Marquette County Land Conservation websites. Krista reported that she has been accepted
for the Lake Leaders training program and needs to complete an application form
with a number of essay questions. The
cost for her is $300.00. A motion was
made by Lee Vaughan and seconded by Dave Casper to give $150.00 towards
Krista’s share of the cost for the training program, with the understanding
that Green Lake will contribute the other $150.00. Approved
Mike Jacobi said we should not give him any per diem or
mileage for attending LWCD meetings for now.
Tom Onofrey presented and went over a draft of zoning
code changes that effect lake property.
Board of Directors have a copy of the draft.
May 12th Meeting
Invited Amy
Thorstenson, Golden Sands ex. Director to talk about grants, AIS etc.
Report by Pat on stream and lake monitoring and how it is
or might be used
Healthy Lake Grants – Tom Onofrey and Pat Goggin will be
invited
Tom Onofrey asked if we could invite neighboring Counties
for the Healthy Lake Grant presentation and we all agreed it would be a good
idea.
It was suggested that in the fall we invite Secretary of
Agriculture Ben Brancel to our meeting.
Next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for April 14th
at 1:30 p.m. in Westfield
Adjourned at 3:07 P.M. on a motion by Dave Casper and
second by John Cotter. Approved
Minutes by Al Rosenthal, Secretary
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