URGENT POST
Since the last meeting we have a Public Hearing set. The requirements are that it be published in the local paper and that registered letters be sent to the following groups by North American Hydro. At this writing - We and not North American Hydro have sent the notice to the paper. We have contacted the group of municipalities that are required to be contacted via registered letter, and found that none of them have received said letter; we will send them out tomorrow. There is a leaflet being circulated that explains the work Weyauwega Lake Restoration, Inc. has done so far and details the lake restoration plan that will be discussed in the hearing. The hearing date is:
July 14th 10:00 am Gerold Opera House
Please go to the website to find the documentation discussed in this post.
http://sites.google.com/site/lakeweyauwega/Home
Monday, July 5, 2010
Weyauwega Lake Restoration Regular Meeting Minutes June 10, 2010
MINUTES
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF June 10, 2010 6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA
1. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.
Jim Tolfa
Howard Quimby
Bob Van Epps
Joy Van Epps
Dave Werth
Connie Abert
Tom Schneider
Lynn Ponto
Ron Wiesman
Sheryl Scheremann
Terry Gerlach
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder Board members were presented by Bob Van Epps
New Officers:
Bob Van Epps – President
Bob Radtke – Vice President
Ron Wiesman – Treasurer
Holly Martin – Secretary
Howard Quimby – Member
Ray Schalkowski – Member
Jim Tolfa – Member
Dan Stearns – Member
David Werth – Legal Counsel
3. Approval of May 13, 2010 minutes Ron W. Howard Q. to accept the minutes Minutes amended to reflect how the grant will be reworked.
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman:
May closing balance $4,742.31
income $8,050.
Ending Balance $12,792.31 Howard Q Joy V report approved
5. Report, Project Status (drawdown of the lake) - Bob Van Epps: - Progress; Education piece is in place. Environmental study. Still waiting on Scott K to complete this piece. NAH does not have our lake plan and neither does the FERC. These plans need to be forwarded. Holly will forward them.
UPDATE: Hearing Date is July 14th 2010, 10:00 AM at the Gerold Opera House 136 E. Main Street Weyauwega, WI
Another development: Zebra Mussels are now in the chain
We are hearing from NAH and observers on the Crystal River behind Bethany that the Dam above the Weyauwega pond is continuing to dump the ponds at regular intervals. This causes the Crystal River to become a mud flat and NAH must dispatch personnel to the Weyauwega dam in the middle of the night to regulate the pond level as they are required by their FERC license.
Resolution: Bob V. We send our plan for Weyauwega Lake to NAH.Ron W. passed
Resolution: we provide Scott with the numbers (cost) and strongly encourage the August Drawdown Jim T. Dave W Passed
6. Report, Fundraising (Raffle Tickets) - Bob Radtke: 170 tickets sold. Get something in the papers. Selling the rate of 30 per week. Steve Thomas will put and ad on his sign. Posters We can make posters and postcards. Jim will take the posters around - passed
July 16 – 18 fundraisers for Weyauwega Lake
7. Report, 501(c)3, Incorporation status, By Laws – Howard Quimby:
Motion to repeal the old By-Laws and replace them with the new By-Laws with the revision that proxies and ballots be removed from the Article II. Passed.
8. Report, Education – Lynn Ponto, Connie Abert or Carrie Esch:
Education Plan Lynn Ponto see attached plan. Lynn wants to coordinate with the DNR more closely Ted will do dissolved oxygen. Web site will be developed by the students. and linked to our website.
Any changes to the grant will need to be addressed. Matt Harp will provide all the scientific testing equipment.
Cameras will be purchased for not more than $400. We shall purchase two . Motion passed.
(Send email to matt harp. Get hard cost for his involvement (holly))
Education piece needs to be defined in a meeting with Ted, Matt, Al, Lynn, Connie and someone from the group
9. Public Comment and discussion
New Business
1. Dues - $10 per year - passed
2. Fundraising Ideas and Grants to seek Holly Martin – We need to start the process now.
3. Next Meeting July 8, 2010 Weyauwega Fremont High School Library 4:00 pm
4. Adjourn.
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF June 10, 2010 6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA
1. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.
Jim Tolfa
Howard Quimby
Bob Van Epps
Joy Van Epps
Dave Werth
Connie Abert
Tom Schneider
Lynn Ponto
Ron Wiesman
Sheryl Scheremann
Terry Gerlach
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder Board members were presented by Bob Van Epps
New Officers:
Bob Van Epps – President
Bob Radtke – Vice President
Ron Wiesman – Treasurer
Holly Martin – Secretary
Howard Quimby – Member
Ray Schalkowski – Member
Jim Tolfa – Member
Dan Stearns – Member
David Werth – Legal Counsel
3. Approval of May 13, 2010 minutes Ron W. Howard Q. to accept the minutes Minutes amended to reflect how the grant will be reworked.
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman:
May closing balance $4,742.31
income $8,050.
Ending Balance $12,792.31 Howard Q Joy V report approved
5. Report, Project Status (drawdown of the lake) - Bob Van Epps: - Progress; Education piece is in place. Environmental study. Still waiting on Scott K to complete this piece. NAH does not have our lake plan and neither does the FERC. These plans need to be forwarded. Holly will forward them.
UPDATE: Hearing Date is July 14th 2010, 10:00 AM at the Gerold Opera House 136 E. Main Street Weyauwega, WI
Another development: Zebra Mussels are now in the chain
We are hearing from NAH and observers on the Crystal River behind Bethany that the Dam above the Weyauwega pond is continuing to dump the ponds at regular intervals. This causes the Crystal River to become a mud flat and NAH must dispatch personnel to the Weyauwega dam in the middle of the night to regulate the pond level as they are required by their FERC license.
Resolution: Bob V. We send our plan for Weyauwega Lake to NAH.Ron W. passed
Resolution: we provide Scott with the numbers (cost) and strongly encourage the August Drawdown Jim T. Dave W Passed
6. Report, Fundraising (Raffle Tickets) - Bob Radtke: 170 tickets sold. Get something in the papers. Selling the rate of 30 per week. Steve Thomas will put and ad on his sign. Posters We can make posters and postcards. Jim will take the posters around - passed
July 16 – 18 fundraisers for Weyauwega Lake
7. Report, 501(c)3, Incorporation status, By Laws – Howard Quimby:
Motion to repeal the old By-Laws and replace them with the new By-Laws with the revision that proxies and ballots be removed from the Article II. Passed.
8. Report, Education – Lynn Ponto, Connie Abert or Carrie Esch:
Education Plan Lynn Ponto see attached plan. Lynn wants to coordinate with the DNR more closely Ted will do dissolved oxygen. Web site will be developed by the students. and linked to our website.
Any changes to the grant will need to be addressed. Matt Harp will provide all the scientific testing equipment.
Cameras will be purchased for not more than $400. We shall purchase two . Motion passed.
(Send email to matt harp. Get hard cost for his involvement (holly))
Education piece needs to be defined in a meeting with Ted, Matt, Al, Lynn, Connie and someone from the group
9. Public Comment and discussion
New Business
1. Dues - $10 per year - passed
2. Fundraising Ideas and Grants to seek Holly Martin – We need to start the process now.
3. Next Meeting July 8, 2010 Weyauwega Fremont High School Library 4:00 pm
4. Adjourn.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Executive Board Meeting - June 3, 2010
Weyauwega Lake Restoration
Board meeting
Coffee Klatsch June 3, 2010 - 4:00 pm
Agenda
1. Election of Officers
Bob Van Epps – President
Bob Radtke – Vice President
Holly Martin – Secretary
Treasurer – Ron Wiesman
2. Amendment to By-Laws and Articles of Amendment for incorporation: Bob passed out the amendments to the bylaws and the amendments to the incorporation papers. These documents are for informational purposes
3. Grants:
Government – May 1st Deadline
Non-profit grants –
Shadows on the Wolf
Trout unlimited
Ducks Unlimited
White tails
Thrivent
Ron W and Jim T will help Holly with grants.
4. Camera for the schools
This will be time lapse photography of specific locations on the lake. Make Recommendation to membership after approval by Connie Abert. What is their time line for students?
5. Howard will handle publicity for the county post:
6: June 15th County Board will be at Boat Landing: We need board members at the landing.
7. Zebra Mussels: Danger to the lake and how it might impact the lake.
Meeting Adjourn
Addenda: Jim Tolfa and Holly Martin went to Neshkoro on June 8, 2010 to meet with officials of North American Hydro. We were assured that hard numbers would be emailed to us no later than 4 pm June 9th
Board meeting
Coffee Klatsch June 3, 2010 - 4:00 pm
Agenda
1. Election of Officers
Bob Van Epps – President
Bob Radtke – Vice President
Holly Martin – Secretary
Treasurer – Ron Wiesman
2. Amendment to By-Laws and Articles of Amendment for incorporation: Bob passed out the amendments to the bylaws and the amendments to the incorporation papers. These documents are for informational purposes
3. Grants:
Government – May 1st Deadline
Non-profit grants –
Shadows on the Wolf
Trout unlimited
Ducks Unlimited
White tails
Thrivent
Ron W and Jim T will help Holly with grants.
4. Camera for the schools
This will be time lapse photography of specific locations on the lake. Make Recommendation to membership after approval by Connie Abert. What is their time line for students?
5. Howard will handle publicity for the county post:
6: June 15th County Board will be at Boat Landing: We need board members at the landing.
7. Zebra Mussels: Danger to the lake and how it might impact the lake.
Meeting Adjourn
Addenda: Jim Tolfa and Holly Martin went to Neshkoro on June 8, 2010 to meet with officials of North American Hydro. We were assured that hard numbers would be emailed to us no later than 4 pm June 9th
Weyauwega Lake Restoration Minutes 5-13-10
MINUTES
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF MAY 13, 2010 6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA
Howard Quimby
Dan Sterns
Lynn Ponto
Jim Tolfa
Joy Van Epps
Bob Van Epps
Melissa Kepler
Lynn Drews
Ray Schalkowski
Tom Schneider
Holly Martin
Greg Brzozowski North American Hydro
1. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of April 8, 2010 minutes – Howard Q. Dan Sterns passed
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman – Not present
5. Fundraising Committee Report – Bob Radtke, Howard Quimby – Have the raffle license. Tickets are available and letters have been sent out. 500 is the limited number of tickets. Joy V. passed around a sheet depicting the prizes embodied in the body of the letter sent out. Drawing will be August 15th at the Hitching Post. Bob R. reports that the tickets are selling fast.
White Tail’s Unlimited gave a check for $500 toward the restoration of the lake.
Joy V and Jim T. approved.
6. Grant Committee Report – Holly Martin, Jim Tolfa, Sheryl Scheuermann – no report
7. Education Committee Report – Connie Abert, Carrie Esch, & Matt Harp ( Lynn Ponto reporting. Took a tour of all the parks and locations around the lake that could serve as viewing and picture sites for the education project. She will have students do the testing and use advanced chemistry kits. She is not sure if her kits would be accurate enough. Matt H. left word that he would be supplying the testing supplies necessary for the students to use.
Bob reported that Connie Abert will be coordinating the educational efforts.
Lynn P. is waiting for contact with Matt H.
Discussion followed.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Amend By Laws – Howard & Holly: Howard Q. Wording has been changed. Articles III IV – must be continued. A special meeting will have to be called.
Articles of incorporation have been updated to reflect the following: The new mailing address: Membership, and new statement of purpose to comply with the 501(c)3 requirements. Other changes have to do with the dispersal of monies collected. Howard Q. reworded the application that has been accepted, of the Historical society. Cost to amend articles of incorporation $25
Jim T Holly M, Accepted.
B. Update on 501(c)3 – Howard (See Bylaws)
C. Endangered species – No Report
D. Update on schools – Formal request to amend grant has been granted reports Bob V.
E. Time table update – Holly Martin – On target for August Drawdown
NEW BUSINESS
A. De-watering generator –
Greg Brzozowski: They do not feel they can lower the turbine and as such is not an option. Cost is the variable at ¾ of a million dollars
Recommends a complete drawdown, he thinks it would give us the most bang for the buck. Neshkoro – Ted Johnson is doing the plant study and the DNR is paying for it.
Hard dollar amount will not be possible but he will bring us a figure within a 1 or 2 percent variance. Move to table discussion Joy V. Jim T. Passed
B. Election of Board of Directors –
Nomination for Board of Directors
Old Board
Bob Van Epps
Howard Quimby
Ryan Hutchinson
Ron Weisman
Paul Paulson
Mary JaneBaehman
David Werth
Bob Radke
Ray Hutchinson
Elected Board
Holly Martin: - 2yr
Howard Quimby- 1yr
Bob Van Epps- 2yr
Ron Weisman-1yr
Bob Radtke-2yr
Jim Tolfa-2yr
Ray Schalkowski- 1yr
Dan Sterns-1yr
Dave Werth-2yr
C. Annual Report – Needs to be completed by June.
D. Set next meeting date
June 10th 2010. W/F Library 6:00 pm
Adjourn
Agenda for Thursday, June 10th , 2010 Meeting at the Weyauwega High School Library
Attendance:
1. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of May 13, 2010 minutes
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman:
5. Report, Project Status (drawdown of the lake) - Bob Van Epps:
6. Report, Fundraising (Raffle Tickets) - Bob Radtke:
7. Report, 501(c)3, Incorporation status, By Laws – Howard Quimby:
8. Report, Education – Lynn Ponto, Connie Abert or Carrie Esch:
9. Public Comment and discussion
New Business
1. Introduction of Board and New Officers
2. Dues
3. Fundraising Ideas and Grants to seek
4. Next Meeting
5. Adjourn.
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF MAY 13, 2010 6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA
Howard Quimby
Dan Sterns
Lynn Ponto
Jim Tolfa
Joy Van Epps
Bob Van Epps
Melissa Kepler
Lynn Drews
Ray Schalkowski
Tom Schneider
Holly Martin
Greg Brzozowski North American Hydro
1. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of April 8, 2010 minutes – Howard Q. Dan Sterns passed
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman – Not present
5. Fundraising Committee Report – Bob Radtke, Howard Quimby – Have the raffle license. Tickets are available and letters have been sent out. 500 is the limited number of tickets. Joy V. passed around a sheet depicting the prizes embodied in the body of the letter sent out. Drawing will be August 15th at the Hitching Post. Bob R. reports that the tickets are selling fast.
White Tail’s Unlimited gave a check for $500 toward the restoration of the lake.
Joy V and Jim T. approved.
6. Grant Committee Report – Holly Martin, Jim Tolfa, Sheryl Scheuermann – no report
7. Education Committee Report – Connie Abert, Carrie Esch, & Matt Harp ( Lynn Ponto reporting. Took a tour of all the parks and locations around the lake that could serve as viewing and picture sites for the education project. She will have students do the testing and use advanced chemistry kits. She is not sure if her kits would be accurate enough. Matt H. left word that he would be supplying the testing supplies necessary for the students to use.
Bob reported that Connie Abert will be coordinating the educational efforts.
Lynn P. is waiting for contact with Matt H.
Discussion followed.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Amend By Laws – Howard & Holly: Howard Q. Wording has been changed. Articles III IV – must be continued. A special meeting will have to be called.
Articles of incorporation have been updated to reflect the following: The new mailing address: Membership, and new statement of purpose to comply with the 501(c)3 requirements. Other changes have to do with the dispersal of monies collected. Howard Q. reworded the application that has been accepted, of the Historical society. Cost to amend articles of incorporation $25
Jim T Holly M, Accepted.
B. Update on 501(c)3 – Howard (See Bylaws)
C. Endangered species – No Report
D. Update on schools – Formal request to amend grant has been granted reports Bob V.
E. Time table update – Holly Martin – On target for August Drawdown
NEW BUSINESS
A. De-watering generator –
Greg Brzozowski: They do not feel they can lower the turbine and as such is not an option. Cost is the variable at ¾ of a million dollars
Recommends a complete drawdown, he thinks it would give us the most bang for the buck. Neshkoro – Ted Johnson is doing the plant study and the DNR is paying for it.
Hard dollar amount will not be possible but he will bring us a figure within a 1 or 2 percent variance. Move to table discussion Joy V. Jim T. Passed
B. Election of Board of Directors –
Nomination for Board of Directors
Old Board
Bob Van Epps
Howard Quimby
Ryan Hutchinson
Ron Weisman
Paul Paulson
Mary JaneBaehman
David Werth
Bob Radke
Ray Hutchinson
Elected Board
Holly Martin: - 2yr
Howard Quimby- 1yr
Bob Van Epps- 2yr
Ron Weisman-1yr
Bob Radtke-2yr
Jim Tolfa-2yr
Ray Schalkowski- 1yr
Dan Sterns-1yr
Dave Werth-2yr
C. Annual Report – Needs to be completed by June.
D. Set next meeting date
June 10th 2010. W/F Library 6:00 pm
Adjourn
Agenda for Thursday, June 10th , 2010 Meeting at the Weyauwega High School Library
Attendance:
1. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of May 13, 2010 minutes
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman:
5. Report, Project Status (drawdown of the lake) - Bob Van Epps:
6. Report, Fundraising (Raffle Tickets) - Bob Radtke:
7. Report, 501(c)3, Incorporation status, By Laws – Howard Quimby:
8. Report, Education – Lynn Ponto, Connie Abert or Carrie Esch:
9. Public Comment and discussion
New Business
1. Introduction of Board and New Officers
2. Dues
3. Fundraising Ideas and Grants to seek
4. Next Meeting
5. Adjourn.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Zebra Muscles on the Chain - Is Weyauwega Lake next.
The above link goes to the story about the Zebra Mussels found in the Chain of Lakes. Lake Weyauwega is in danger due to the clear water, high level of dissolved oxygen and the abundant weed growth.
"Populations of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) were studied in western Lake Erie with sidescan sonar and remotely operated vehicles along with in situ collections to assess their expansion into soft substrate habitats. Because Dreissena has byssal threads for attaching to hard substrates, soft substrates have not been considered to be suitable habitats. However, this study clearly demonstrates that dense Dreissena populations exist in an extensive mosaic on sand and silt substrates. Microscopic examination of Dreissena assemblages on these soft substrates revealed that recently metamorphosed mussels can propagate their byssal threads over individual grains smaller than 1.0 mm. These byssal threads then proliferate, creating a conglomerate of sand grains for subsequent mussel colonization. This zebra mussel recruitment mechanism in soft substrate areas reflects their adaptive capacity to spread into novel habitats. Consequently, models which forecast the ecological impacts of this species must include their population dynamics in both hard and soft substrates."
Contact: P.A. Berkman, Ohio State University, Ohio Sea Grant
Keywords: Zebra_mussel, Basic_biology, Byssal_attachment
Product Type: Research, Basic_biology
User Type: General
"Populations of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) were studied in western Lake Erie with sidescan sonar and remotely operated vehicles along with in situ collections to assess their expansion into soft substrate habitats. Because Dreissena has byssal threads for attaching to hard substrates, soft substrates have not been considered to be suitable habitats. However, this study clearly demonstrates that dense Dreissena populations exist in an extensive mosaic on sand and silt substrates. Microscopic examination of Dreissena assemblages on these soft substrates revealed that recently metamorphosed mussels can propagate their byssal threads over individual grains smaller than 1.0 mm. These byssal threads then proliferate, creating a conglomerate of sand grains for subsequent mussel colonization. This zebra mussel recruitment mechanism in soft substrate areas reflects their adaptive capacity to spread into novel habitats. Consequently, models which forecast the ecological impacts of this species must include their population dynamics in both hard and soft substrates."
Contact: P.A. Berkman, Ohio State University, Ohio Sea Grant
Keywords: Zebra_mussel, Basic_biology, Byssal_attachment
Product Type: Research, Basic_biology
User Type: General
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Weyauwega Lake Restoration Meeting Minutes February 2, 2010 Click Here for Research site
MINUTES
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2010 6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA
Those in attendance at this gathering were:
Bob Van Epps Jr.
Joy Van Epps
Connie Albert UW Extension
Matt Harp Lakes & Ponds Solutions
Jerry Juve
Angie Landsverk JCP Reporter
Holly Martin
Tom O'Day
Howard Quimby
Bob Radtke
Tom Schneider
Jim Tolfa
Ron Wiesman
1. Introduction of those in attendance – sign in sheet
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of February 11 minutes.
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman – Balance of $7557.51. We received a donation by Trega Foods of $500. Motion to accept report and have Ron W. write a thank you note to Trega Foods for their donation. Moved by Bob, second Bob R – passed.
5. Old Business:
1. 501c 3 moving forward: Ron W: motion to send in the 501(c)3 license for the cost of $400 to the Federal government when the articles of incorporation have been changed and filed and the By-laws have been approved by the group . Jim T: Second. Discussion opened by Bob V. Howard Q. We need to bring our By-laws and Articles of incorporation up to date. Howard Q. was able to produce articles of incorporation with the State of Wisconsin. Passed
2. Fundraising Committee Report – Bob R. Howard Q.
Expenses: Mailing, Free Beer and h’oeuvres during the drawing.
License: We will run the raffle under our own Raffle license.
Mechanics of Raffle: Bob has enough names and he has drafted a letter. He will sell only 500 tickets. Letters will go out as soon as we get our raffle license. The drawing will be held on a Sunday
Prizes: (1)$10K (1)$2K (1)$1K (22) $100 After expenses 8K.
Motion to accept report: Jim T. second: Ron W. motion passed.
3. Grant Committee Report – Holly Martin, Jim Tolfa, Sherry Scheuermann, Howard Quimby, Bob Van Epps. Holly reported on the appropriation request. She asked that everyone please send letters, call or email Kagen, Obey, Finegold to support Weyauwega Lake. Holly will send the membership the contact information for our representatives. Addendum – Our proposal has been included in the Appropriations Bill to be voted on this summer.
4. Old Business: Update on Bathometric survey – Holly, other
BobV Report on meeting with Scott Koehnke of the DNR: Scott has not filed the reports. Scott will not sign permits for anything other than draining the lake. Scott has not done his environmental report on the lake. We have one window to get this job done.
Discussion with the group continued.
Wiseman made a motion that Bob set up the meetings Scott to continue. Seconded by Bob R motion passed. Addendum: Bob V. Holly M. Jim T. and Howard Q. meet with Scott Koehnke, and Ted Niebur of the DNR: The decisions at this meeting were to move forward with the drawdown in 2010 beginning in late summer or early fall. Subsequent meetings to be scheduled with North American Hydro are yet to be set.
5. New Business:
a. Schools – Connie Albert from – UWEX Bob V. Holly M.
We are very happy that Connie is going to spearhead an effort to organize our schools on in the field investigation and feels that a very good program can be developed to get the schools directly involved. Connie presented that they have already set up a program in the W/F School district to ascertain how to best use the trees on the school’s property to teach children, Sandy Dykes has a program that will work with monitoring the lake. There are other parts of the curriculum that could work with the drawdown of the lake. They will have to see what happens with the lake before they make any final decisions. Bob V. made a recommendation that Connie and Matt H. work together with Carrie Esch/UWEX and the students to monitor the lake.
Matt Harp asked for a copy of the $5,000 monitoring grant, Bob V. had one and lent it to Matt
b. DNR position & time tables – Bob V. The next step, are we ready – Tabled to meeting with the DNR.
c. Possible discussion with Al Niebuhr/Ted Johnson DNR – Tabled to meeting with DNR
d. Set next meeting date Thursday April 8th 2010 Weyauwega high school library.
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn Bob V. Bob R.: Motion passes
Agenda Thursday April 8 2010 meeting
1. Introduction of those in attendance: Names, addresses (sign in sheet)
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of March 11, 2010 minutes
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman
5. Fundraising Committee Report – Bob Radtke, Howard Quimby
6. Grant Committee Report – Holly Martin, Jim Tolfa, Sherry Scheuermann, Howard Quimby, Bob Van Epps
7. Education Committee Report – Connie Albert, Carrie Esch, & Matt Harp
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Amend Articles of Incor4poration – Howard & Holly
b. Update on 501(c)3 – Howard
c. Other
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. March 9, 2010 Addendum to original plan submitted to DNR
b. Research on endangered species in Lake Weyauwega – possible request for funding
c. Possible action to be taken for insurance riders – Ryan/Ray H.
d. Informational report on fish netting done by DNR this past month
e. Set next meeting date
f. Other
Adjourn
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2010 6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA
Those in attendance at this gathering were:
Bob Van Epps Jr.
Joy Van Epps
Connie Albert UW Extension
Matt Harp Lakes & Ponds Solutions
Jerry Juve
Angie Landsverk JCP Reporter
Holly Martin
Tom O'Day
Howard Quimby
Bob Radtke
Tom Schneider
Jim Tolfa
Ron Wiesman
1. Introduction of those in attendance – sign in sheet
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of February 11 minutes.
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman – Balance of $7557.51. We received a donation by Trega Foods of $500. Motion to accept report and have Ron W. write a thank you note to Trega Foods for their donation. Moved by Bob, second Bob R – passed.
5. Old Business:
1. 501c 3 moving forward: Ron W: motion to send in the 501(c)3 license for the cost of $400 to the Federal government when the articles of incorporation have been changed and filed and the By-laws have been approved by the group . Jim T: Second. Discussion opened by Bob V. Howard Q. We need to bring our By-laws and Articles of incorporation up to date. Howard Q. was able to produce articles of incorporation with the State of Wisconsin. Passed
2. Fundraising Committee Report – Bob R. Howard Q.
Expenses: Mailing, Free Beer and h’oeuvres during the drawing.
License: We will run the raffle under our own Raffle license.
Mechanics of Raffle: Bob has enough names and he has drafted a letter. He will sell only 500 tickets. Letters will go out as soon as we get our raffle license. The drawing will be held on a Sunday
Prizes: (1)$10K (1)$2K (1)$1K (22) $100 After expenses 8K.
Motion to accept report: Jim T. second: Ron W. motion passed.
3. Grant Committee Report – Holly Martin, Jim Tolfa, Sherry Scheuermann, Howard Quimby, Bob Van Epps. Holly reported on the appropriation request. She asked that everyone please send letters, call or email Kagen, Obey, Finegold to support Weyauwega Lake. Holly will send the membership the contact information for our representatives. Addendum – Our proposal has been included in the Appropriations Bill to be voted on this summer.
4. Old Business: Update on Bathometric survey – Holly, other
BobV Report on meeting with Scott Koehnke of the DNR: Scott has not filed the reports. Scott will not sign permits for anything other than draining the lake. Scott has not done his environmental report on the lake. We have one window to get this job done.
Discussion with the group continued.
Wiseman made a motion that Bob set up the meetings Scott to continue. Seconded by Bob R motion passed. Addendum: Bob V. Holly M. Jim T. and Howard Q. meet with Scott Koehnke, and Ted Niebur of the DNR: The decisions at this meeting were to move forward with the drawdown in 2010 beginning in late summer or early fall. Subsequent meetings to be scheduled with North American Hydro are yet to be set.
5. New Business:
a. Schools – Connie Albert from – UWEX Bob V. Holly M.
We are very happy that Connie is going to spearhead an effort to organize our schools on in the field investigation and feels that a very good program can be developed to get the schools directly involved. Connie presented that they have already set up a program in the W/F School district to ascertain how to best use the trees on the school’s property to teach children, Sandy Dykes has a program that will work with monitoring the lake. There are other parts of the curriculum that could work with the drawdown of the lake. They will have to see what happens with the lake before they make any final decisions. Bob V. made a recommendation that Connie and Matt H. work together with Carrie Esch/UWEX and the students to monitor the lake.
Matt Harp asked for a copy of the $5,000 monitoring grant, Bob V. had one and lent it to Matt
b. DNR position & time tables – Bob V. The next step, are we ready – Tabled to meeting with the DNR.
c. Possible discussion with Al Niebuhr/Ted Johnson DNR – Tabled to meeting with DNR
d. Set next meeting date Thursday April 8th 2010 Weyauwega high school library.
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn Bob V. Bob R.: Motion passes
Agenda Thursday April 8 2010 meeting
1. Introduction of those in attendance: Names, addresses (sign in sheet)
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of March 11, 2010 minutes
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman
5. Fundraising Committee Report – Bob Radtke, Howard Quimby
6. Grant Committee Report – Holly Martin, Jim Tolfa, Sherry Scheuermann, Howard Quimby, Bob Van Epps
7. Education Committee Report – Connie Albert, Carrie Esch, & Matt Harp
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Amend Articles of Incor4poration – Howard & Holly
b. Update on 501(c)3 – Howard
c. Other
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. March 9, 2010 Addendum to original plan submitted to DNR
b. Research on endangered species in Lake Weyauwega – possible request for funding
c. Possible action to be taken for insurance riders – Ryan/Ray H.
d. Informational report on fish netting done by DNR this past month
e. Set next meeting date
f. Other
Adjourn
Friday, March 5, 2010
Weyauwega Lake Restoration Minutes 2-11-2010
MINUTES
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2010 6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA
Those in attendance at this gathering were:
Bob Van Epps
Scott Dischler - Vierbicher
Angie Landsverk - JCP
Holly Martin
Don Morgan
Howard Quimby
Bob Radtke
Ray Schalkowski
Dan Stearns
Jim Tolfa
David Werth
Mike Winters
1. Introduction of those in attendance – sign in sheet
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
Amended Minutes – 500 tickets must be sold for a total of 50 *500 = 25,000 of that roughly 15,000 will be given out in prizes
3. Approval of January 14, 2010 minutes as amended
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman - $7102 + $100 from Kevin Peterson = $7202
5. Old Business:
a. Update on the Bathometric survey event
Scott Dischler reported on the results of the study as follows:
There is 7 ft of sediment in the center cross section of the lake, there is no discernable channel. 1.2 million cubic yards of sediment is contained in the lake.
Scott recommended exploring an engineering plan to make channels through the lake to change the topography of the lake bottom. There will need to be further testing of the sediment, besides the core samples taken during the bathometric survey, if we want to sell it. Scott also proposed a sediment trap at the delta of the lake to prevent further sedimentation.
As to the proposed draw down, Scott commented it would do little or nothing to correct the present problems but because the DNR insists upon it, it should be done. Maps were produced to show the result of the study.
Bob V asked if the on-peak power generation methods used prior to the steady generation of power had prevented the sediment staying in the lake. Scott did not think so.
b. Is a 501 (c) 3 the next step
Dave Worth reports we need to review the bylaws in regards to the disposition of any monies should the organization dissolve. We also need supporting documents and information to move the process forward.
Cost for process of becoming a 501 (c) 3 if monies raised in one fiscal year is over 10,000 will be $800 otherwise $400.
c. Fundraising report
Bob R. reports he is waiting for names. He must have 500 people purchase the tickets so he needs over 500 names. Howard Quimby has looked into getting the raffle license. There is a concern about when the group was formed. Bob V. will look into that and let Howard know.
d. Grant Committee Report
Appropriation request was sent to Congressman Kegan. The request is for draining the lake, reclaiming the beaches, infrastructure for the City of Weyauwega to support fishing and recreational activity associated with the Lake. A copy of the request can be found at www.lakeweyauwegaproject.blogspot.com
e. Report on presentation to Weyauwega City Council
Bob V. Jim T. Howard Q. and Holly M. went before the city council to present the progress Weyauwega Lake Restoration Inc. has made in restoring the lake.
f. Other
Payment for the Bathometric survey was discussed and decided that it will be paid upon receipt of bill. The cost will be $2,500 for the study and $500 for the core samples and the laboratory findings. Total cost to be $3,000. Motion carried
Bob v. brought up the point that some of the people who came to drill holes in the ice hit dirt and sand, dulling their drill bits. It was Bob’s position that Weyauwega Lake Restoration Inc would pay for having the augers sharpened. Motion carried
6. New Business:
a. Possible discussion/presentation by Ted Johnson/DNR on research below the dam
Ted did not attend the meeting
b. Set next meeting date
Next Meeting will be March 11th at the same location.
c. Other
Bob V want to move forward with the formal hearing process with the DNR. Reports are being gathered. Bob V. will determine the next step and bring it to the next meeting.
Matt harp requested a detailed plan and budget for doing the water temp and monitoring. We need to determine this and get it to Matt.
7. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Bob V seconded by Dave W
AGENDA
WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC.
http://lakeweyauwegaproject.blogspon.com
WEYAUWEGA HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
500 E. ANN ST., WEYAUWEGA
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 6:00 P.M.
1. Introduction of those in attendance – Names, addresses (sign in sheet)
2. Present the Co-Chairperson & Recorder
3. Approval of February 11, 2010 minutes
4. Financial Report, Ron Weisman
5. Fundraising Committee Report – Bob Radtke, Howard Quimby
6. Grant Committee Report – Holly Martin, Jim Tolfa, Sherry Scheuermann, Howard Quimby, Bob Van Epps
7. Old Business: Update on Bathometric survey – Holly, other
8. New Business:
a. Schools – Carrie Esch – UWEX Bob V. Holly M.
b. DNR position & time tables – Bob V. The next step, are we ready
c. Possible discussion with Al Niebuhr/Ted Johnson DNR
d. Set next meeting date
e. Other
Adjourn
REMINDER:
Bring your list of names & mailing addresses for the raffle mailing! If we are going to do the draw down on the lake, it’s very important to give Bob R. your list of names a.s.a.p.
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2010 6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA
Those in attendance at this gathering were:
Bob Van Epps
Scott Dischler - Vierbicher
Angie Landsverk - JCP
Holly Martin
Don Morgan
Howard Quimby
Bob Radtke
Ray Schalkowski
Dan Stearns
Jim Tolfa
David Werth
Mike Winters
1. Introduction of those in attendance – sign in sheet
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
Amended Minutes – 500 tickets must be sold for a total of 50 *500 = 25,000 of that roughly 15,000 will be given out in prizes
3. Approval of January 14, 2010 minutes as amended
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman - $7102 + $100 from Kevin Peterson = $7202
5. Old Business:
a. Update on the Bathometric survey event
Scott Dischler reported on the results of the study as follows:
There is 7 ft of sediment in the center cross section of the lake, there is no discernable channel. 1.2 million cubic yards of sediment is contained in the lake.
Scott recommended exploring an engineering plan to make channels through the lake to change the topography of the lake bottom. There will need to be further testing of the sediment, besides the core samples taken during the bathometric survey, if we want to sell it. Scott also proposed a sediment trap at the delta of the lake to prevent further sedimentation.
As to the proposed draw down, Scott commented it would do little or nothing to correct the present problems but because the DNR insists upon it, it should be done. Maps were produced to show the result of the study.
Bob V asked if the on-peak power generation methods used prior to the steady generation of power had prevented the sediment staying in the lake. Scott did not think so.
b. Is a 501 (c) 3 the next step
Dave Worth reports we need to review the bylaws in regards to the disposition of any monies should the organization dissolve. We also need supporting documents and information to move the process forward.
Cost for process of becoming a 501 (c) 3 if monies raised in one fiscal year is over 10,000 will be $800 otherwise $400.
c. Fundraising report
Bob R. reports he is waiting for names. He must have 500 people purchase the tickets so he needs over 500 names. Howard Quimby has looked into getting the raffle license. There is a concern about when the group was formed. Bob V. will look into that and let Howard know.
d. Grant Committee Report
Appropriation request was sent to Congressman Kegan. The request is for draining the lake, reclaiming the beaches, infrastructure for the City of Weyauwega to support fishing and recreational activity associated with the Lake. A copy of the request can be found at www.lakeweyauwegaproject.blogspot.com
e. Report on presentation to Weyauwega City Council
Bob V. Jim T. Howard Q. and Holly M. went before the city council to present the progress Weyauwega Lake Restoration Inc. has made in restoring the lake.
f. Other
Payment for the Bathometric survey was discussed and decided that it will be paid upon receipt of bill. The cost will be $2,500 for the study and $500 for the core samples and the laboratory findings. Total cost to be $3,000. Motion carried
Bob v. brought up the point that some of the people who came to drill holes in the ice hit dirt and sand, dulling their drill bits. It was Bob’s position that Weyauwega Lake Restoration Inc would pay for having the augers sharpened. Motion carried
6. New Business:
a. Possible discussion/presentation by Ted Johnson/DNR on research below the dam
Ted did not attend the meeting
b. Set next meeting date
Next Meeting will be March 11th at the same location.
c. Other
Bob V want to move forward with the formal hearing process with the DNR. Reports are being gathered. Bob V. will determine the next step and bring it to the next meeting.
Matt harp requested a detailed plan and budget for doing the water temp and monitoring. We need to determine this and get it to Matt.
7. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Bob V seconded by Dave W
AGENDA
WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC.
http://lakeweyauwegaproject.blogspon.com
WEYAUWEGA HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
500 E. ANN ST., WEYAUWEGA
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 6:00 P.M.
1. Introduction of those in attendance – Names, addresses (sign in sheet)
2. Present the Co-Chairperson & Recorder
3. Approval of February 11, 2010 minutes
4. Financial Report, Ron Weisman
5. Fundraising Committee Report – Bob Radtke, Howard Quimby
6. Grant Committee Report – Holly Martin, Jim Tolfa, Sherry Scheuermann, Howard Quimby, Bob Van Epps
7. Old Business: Update on Bathometric survey – Holly, other
8. New Business:
a. Schools – Carrie Esch – UWEX Bob V. Holly M.
b. DNR position & time tables – Bob V. The next step, are we ready
c. Possible discussion with Al Niebuhr/Ted Johnson DNR
d. Set next meeting date
e. Other
Adjourn
REMINDER:
Bring your list of names & mailing addresses for the raffle mailing! If we are going to do the draw down on the lake, it’s very important to give Bob R. your list of names a.s.a.p.
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