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OKAUCHEE LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
October 10, 2005 -- 7 P.M.
Town of Oconomowoc Town Hall

MINUTES

1. Call to Order

Chairperson C. Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Meeting Notice Announcement

The meeting notice announcement was distributed to the local newspaper, posted at the Town of Oconomowoc Town Hall and on the two boards.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

4. Roll Call of Commissioners

Present Absent
Jim Hemmerich Tom Godar
Dennis Johnson John Roelandts
Carol Wilson

Also present
Pat Furno, Accountant for the District

5. Correspondence

None.

6. Comments from the Floor

Greg Janz – Asked about how the dredging in Martinique Bay took place. He and his neighbors are interested in dredging Stevens Bay. C. Wilson explained that a group from Martinique Bay undertook the project themselves with some financial assistance from OLMD. She advised him to call the DNR and Inland Marine to find out what the specific steps are for getting a dredging permit.

Bob Herro – Asked what areas of the lake would be sprayed next year. D. Johnson stated that this will be reviewed and the areas will then be determined. There is a problem with floaters in the area by B. Herro’s residence.

Sandra Nordrum – Her boat was damaged by the weed harvesting equipment. D. Johnson was aware of the situation and stated that she should get it repaired and present a bill to OLMD for payment.

7. Comments from the Chairperson

None.

8. Discuss & Act on Report of the Treasurer

Total Revenues Year to Date $322,423.97
Total Expenditures Year to Date 317,892.49
Balance $4,531.48

Funds from the equipment grant will be coming in and the payment from the Town of Oconomowoc’s will be investigated to determine if the payment was in the correct amount. P. Furno did not think that there would be a problem for the rest of the year.

J. Hemmerich motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report. C. Wilson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

9. Approve Checks & Vouchers

J. Hemmerich motioned to approve the checks and vouchers as presented. D. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

10. Approve Minutes of the Previous Meetings – 7/19/05, 8/8/05, 8/22/05

D. Johnson motioned to approve the minutes from the July 19, 2005 meeting as presented. C. Wilson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

J. Hemmerich motioned to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2005 meeting as presented. D. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

D. Johnson motioned to approve the minutes from the August 22, 2005 board meeting which followed the annual meeting as presented. J. Hemmerich seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

11. Discuss & Act on Aquatic Plant Management Report (Chemical & Mechanical)

D. Johnson reported that the last day of barging was October 10, 2005. Two cutters and two barges are in storage. The third cutter is being worked on. Two people are still on payroll. All equipment is being cleaned and maintained. Everything will be stored offsite this year.

The estimate for repair of S. Nordrum’s boat is approximately $3,300. It was recommended that she take the boat in for repairs, submit the bill, and OLMD will pay the bill. In another case, there was a $933 pier repair estimate. Damage of $150 for the repair of another pier was also reported.

12. Discuss Website Items

The website is up and running. Items are needed to put on the site. Items to be provided to the website include:

· Commissioner contact information
· Barging information
· By-Laws
· Approved minutes and agendas

13. Update on Grant for Lake Mapping

The grant was received for lake mapping. Once it is signed and returned to the DNR, the map can be generated by Marine Biochemists.

14. Discuss Project Planning for Upcoming Year

· K. Aron has not heard anything from the Town regarding the drainage issue.
· A sediment survey will be done through the ice in Ice house Bay
· Tracking of the dredging projects
· Goose project
· Phosphorous Research in the Lake

15. Review of Annual Meeting Minutes

J. Hemmerich moved that the annual meeting minutes appear to be correct and can be posted. D. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

16. Discuss & Act on a Donation & Thank You Note to Lord of Life for Providing Annual Meeting Space

J. Hemmerich motioned to approve donating $200 and to send a thank you note to Lord of Life Church. D. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried.

17. Future Agenda Items

To be determined.

18. Set Future Meetings

The next meeting of the Okauchee Lake Management District will be held on November 14, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the Town of Oconomowoc Town Hall.

19. Adjournment

J. Hemmerich motioned to adjourn from the meeting. D. Johnson seconded the motion. There was no further discussion. All were in favor. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.