Marquette County Lakes Association
July 22, 2010
Board Minutes Minutes written by Al Rosenthal, Secretary

Meeting was called to order by Ron Sabel at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was held at the Marquette County Agricultural Center in Westfield.

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

Also Present: Pat Kilbey

Minutes of the April 15, 2010 meeting were moved approval on a motion by Lee Vaughn and seconded by Mike Jacobi. Approved

The treasurer’s report was presented by Lee Vaughn. Balance as of 5/6/2010 was $2028.10, and checks were written for $44.00 for stamps and $116.46 for pizza. $30.00 was deposited from dues from White Lake. Ending balance as of 7/22/2010 was $1997.64. A check for $30.00 from Sandy Lake had not been deposited. Treasurers report was approved on a motion by Dave Casper and a second by Walt Brudnowski. Approved.

Al Rosenthal reported on the Dredge Bank Project on Buffalo Lake. If approved after receiving the study, work will be done in 2012.

Al Rosenthal reported on the Wisconsin Lakes Regional concept, and he is on a committee to pilot the concept in the North East section of the State, which includes Marquette County. He is looking for interested parties who would act as contact people for the North East section. Al has to find people for Marquette, Green Lake, Waushara, Winnebago, and Fond du Lac counties. Pat was concerned that Marquette is in the North East Section, and should probably be in the Central section. Al will look into it.

County Wide Weed Harvesting…A member from Oxford Mill Pond contacted Ron about a number of lakes sharing a weed harvester. Walt mentioned that a gentleman from Waupaca contracts to do weed harvesting, and is very reasonable with his price. No decision was made, more information is needed.

Progress on HR 115 and Marquette County…The County is going to start working on HR 115 in September and Marquette County Lakes Association will work with Tom Onofrey. Tom feels it shouldn’t take too long.

Walt gave a report on Neshkoro Mill Pond Draw Down….They have a three year permit to get it drawn down. Presently they are having problems getting it drawn down because of all the rain. They can only draw it down 3 feet because of the electricity generated by the mill pond. The winter will probably determine if the draw down worked.

2010 Annual Meeting….Motion was made by Mike Jacobi and seconded by John Cotter to have a Fall and a Spring joint lakes meeting, and the Fall meeting will be designated as the Annual Meeting. Motion approved.

Ron Sabel nominated Doug Griesbach to replace Jim Merrill, who resigned on the Marquette County Lakes Association Board. The nomination was seconded by Lee Vaughn. No other nominations were made and unanimous ballot was cast for Doug Griesbach.

We thank Jim for his service, and appreciate his input on the Board.

Old Business….. None

New Business… The next meeting of the Board will be 3:00 p.m. on September 9th, and will be at the Marquette County Agricultural Center in Westfield.

Ron and Pat will check on the available of the Marquette County Service center for the annual meeting on October 14th or 21st.

Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. on a motion by Dave Casper and a second by Lee Vaughn. Approved