Minutes of the OLMD Meeting of July 19th, 2005 (by J Hemmerich)

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wilson at 7 pm
Notices were recited, Pledge of Allegiance was observed
Present were Hemmerich, Johnson, Wilson, Roelandts; absent was Godar

Also present at the meeting were Pat Furno and Kathy Aron

The primary purpose of the meeting was to prepare the budget for the annual meeting.

A discussion was held on the issue of goose control on Okauchee Lake, and whether or not to include a budget item for goose control. Kathy Aron provided a number of approximately $5,000 for next year’s budget, which would allow for blood testing on the required number of adult birds. No geese would be removed in 2006. Hemmerich noted his opinion that the issue should be presented at the annual meeting for consideration by the membership; Wilson will bring it up at the annual meeting.

A discussion was held on Ice House Bay. John Roelandts noted that the Town Board is committed to cooperate with the OLMD on sediment control thru storm water management. Although no funds have as yet been committed, the Town is agreeable to the concept of a stormceptor installation as part of the next phase of the sewer project, which includes Ice House Bay. Other issues to be funded include sediment core evaluation, dredging alternatives, and permitting. Jeff Herrmann will be the Town liaison with the OLMD on this project. Collection of sediment cores is best in the winter, projected for Jan 2006 at a cost of about $5000, with a further small allowance for Kathy Aron to apply for permits.

A discussion was held on USGS sampling for water quality. Noted that at a previous meeting, Bill Rose of USGS provided data showing an increasing level of phosphorus over the past 20 years. His opinion was that the steadily increasing levels have become worrisome. Although he supports the idea of continued monitoring, he also noted that other lakes have undertaken evaluations of the source of phosphorous, at a cost projected to be several hundred thousand dollars. Proposed that the USGS sampling be included in the budget.

Brief discussion was held on the transfer of funds into the land account, as well as transfer of funds into an account that would be used for water quality research and improvements.

Moved by Jim Hemmerich and seconded by Dennis Johnson to approve the draft charges and changes to the budget as discussed, and to present a “final” draft of the budget in one week for approval.

Moved by Hemmerich, second by Johnson for adjournment.