November Meeting Minutes - Lake Weyauwega Restoration

Minutes – November  11, 2010 4:00 P.M.

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC

WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA

http://sites.google.com/site/lakeweyauwega/Home

http://lakeweyauwegaproject.blogspot.com/

1. In Attendance:

Don Morgan

Dan Stearns

Bill Zemple
Bob Radtke
Ron Wiesman
Bob Van Epps

Joy Van Epps

Jim Tolfa

Holly Martin

Connie Abert

Dave Werth

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2. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.

3. Approval of October 14, 2010 minutes:  motion by Bob R..  second – Ron W.. Approved

4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman:        Closing Balance October  31^st                16,898.00

   Approved

5. Project Update Report – Bob V. Dave W. – Dave W; Update: Communication with Jereme Klassy from NAH, We have to pay to have a historical artifact search study done on the lake once it is drawn down. (no documentation on this report from NAH) Dave will ask for documentation. US Fish and Wildlife – There is no documentation or comment on their findings from NAH. Dave will work on this. Target date to draw down the lake is April. Without the documentation and the approval of FERC we will miss this drawdown deadline
6. Report, Fundraising (Raffle Tickets) – Jim T. Bob R. and Bill Z.:  In the works is a Ice Fishing event in conjunction with Fire On Ice on February 13. Bob V. has secured a large tent for the event through Joe Wyngaard. Jim T. reports the raffle tickets are selling well.  Bob R. reports a second anonymous donor’s matching gift has been matched by Terry Gerlach. That’s another $1,000.00.
   
   
7. Education Committee Report – Connie Abert: Connie informed us that the educational project by the school is in motion, additional equipment is coming and the time lapse photography is already being done.  Thanks to Connie!

8. Grant Committee – Holly M.  Motion by Holly M. second by Jim T. to accept Waupaca County Natural Resources Foundation to handle our grants and specific contributions under their 501 (c) 3 for tax exemption, motion carried. A new Grant committee will be put together to look for additional funding – anyone interested in helping, please contact Holly M. or Bob v.
9. Discussion of Lake District Bob V. and Jim T. to meet with Town of Weyauwega in December. Holly M and Jim T met with the City of Weyauwega in November.
10. Paid membership is up to 40
11. Next meeting: Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Please note the new time Motion to change the time Holly M. and Jim T. Carried.
12. Motion to adjourn by Bob R, second Jim T. 

AGENDA

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC

WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA

http://sites.google.com/site/lakeweyauwega/Home

http://lakeweyauwegaproject.blogspot.com/

Thursday, December 9, 2010

6:00 PM

1.         Introduction of those in attendance (appoint secretary)

2.         Approval of November 11, 2010 minutes

3.         Financial Report – Ron Wiesman

                        a.         Paid membership update

                        b.         Donations Report

4.         Project Update Report – Bob V. Dave W.

                        a.         Progress with NAH with documentation

                        b.         Permit process with FERC

                        c.         Lake District

5.         Fundraising Committee Report – Bob R & Jim T.

                        a.         Raffle ticket sale progress

                        b.         Ice Fishing Event

6.         Education Committee Report – Connie A., Carrie E., Lynn P.

                        a.         Status of equipment order

                        b.         Student progress

7.         Grant Committee Report – Holly M.

                        a.         Available Grants

                        b.         Possible budgets.

                       

Open Comments

Weyauwega Lake Restoration Meeting Notes 9-9-2010

Minutes – September 9, 2010 4:00 P.M.

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA
http://sites.google.com/site/lakeweyauwega/Home
http://lakeweyauwegaproject.blogspot.com/

1. In Attendance:

Dan Stearn - Howard Quimby - Bob Radtke
Ron Wiesman - Bob Van Epps - Joy Van Epps
Sandy Schneider - Jim Tolfa  - Holly Martin

2. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.

3. Approval of August 13, 2010 minutes: with the caveat that the boundaries of the proposed lake district be removed as they are not yet determined. Motion by Bob V. Second – Bob R. Approved

4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman: Opening Balance July 31st 17,620.34
Closing Balance August 31st 14,565.75
Approved

5. Project Update Report – Bob V. Holly M. – Resolved: Send Letter of Credit Registered Mail with return receipt. Send Punch List to Jereme Klassy, Scott Koehnke and Ted Johnson. Punch list contains the tasks remaining to complete the drawdown permit from both the DNR and the FERC.

a. Punch List tasks
i. Deliver Letter of Credit to North American Hydro
ii. Comments from US Fish and Wildlife Service
iii. Comments from State Historical Preservation Officer
iv. Impact statement on private shallow wells

Motion Jim T. Second Ron W. passed

6. Report, Fundraising Bob R. – First annual event was successful.
Winners 10,000 - Lucky Jim and Joyce, 2,000 – Willy Schumacher, 1,000 – Sue Prilliwitz
22 $100 winners

Bernice Schoenik - Jack Mielke - Dan Gonzalez
Dan Hahn - Guy’s Horseshoe Amherst
Robbe Secka - Mark Gerner - Dick Stanke
Gary Swanson - Ralph Nett - Dale Schuanke
Darla Graichen - Steve Prillwitz - Jeanette Tofa
Dan & Jayne Exner - Clyde Schumacher
Scott Nett - Paul Nett - Tony & Megan
Larry & Tina Larsen - Tom O’Day
Mike & Laura Knaus

7. Report, 501(c)3, No report

8. Report, Education – Holly M. Will follow up with Connie E. for list of equipment

9. Grant Committee Report Holly M. – We are not eligible for grants until we are a 501(c)3 or a Lake district. Howard Q. and Bob V. will follow up with the City and Town councils. Town of Weyauwega should be approached to set aside monies for the lake with an eye toward a lake district.

10. Membership – Ron W, We now have 23 paid members.

11. Comments: Proposed – Put Whitetails and Trout clubs on the membership list.
Next Meeting – October 14th 2010, W/F High school Library 4:00

Weyauwega Lake Restoration Executive Board Meeting Minutes 9-8-2010

Weyauwega Lake Restoration, Inc.


Board Meeting - 4:00 PM Coffee Klatsch
September 8, 2010

In Attendance:

Bob Van Epps -  Dan Stearns - Howard Quimby
Dave Werth - Holly Martin
Bob Radtke - Jim Tolfa

1. Raffle Tickets Approval – Jim T. New raffle for XL Primo ceramic grill and smoker. Suggestions that an end date be set of February 12th . Approved

2. Weyauwega Lake Drawdown Permit and Plan: Bob V. Letters from Jereme Klassy, Scott Koehnke, and Ted Johnson were presented to the board for consideration. Bob v. brought in the “Letter of Intent” from First National Bank. It was decided the letter should be sent by Dave Worth with a conversation as to the completion of the contract. Efforts should be taken to determine the status of the Historical Societies progress. Approved

3. Other Comments: None.

Meeting Adjourned

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC August 12, 2010 Minutes

Minutes - August 12, 2010 4:00 P.M.

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA
http://sites.google.com/site/lakeweyauwega/Home
http://lakeweyauwegaproject.blogspot.com/

1. In Attendance:
Melissa Kepler          Howard Quimby
Bob Radtke               Ron Wiesman
Bob Van Epps           Joy Van Epps
Jim Tolfa                     Holly Martin

2. Introduction of those in attendance – Name, Address Sign in Sheet.

3. Approval of June 10, 2010 minutes: motion by Ron W. second – Jim T.. Approved

4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman:
Opening Balance June 30st 13,827.36
Deposits of 3,875.00
Withdrawals of 107.02
Closing Balance July 31st 17,620.34

motion - Joy V second - Jim T Approved

5. Project Update Report – Bob V. – We have completed everything WLR was responsible for as far as the permit goes. It is the understanding that Scott Koehnke has issued the permit. The ball is now in the hands of NEW Hydro. NEW Hydor is requesting a bank statement and a letter of credit co-signed by board members to move forward. Motion to move forward with bank statement and letter of credit Holly M. second Jim T
a. [ bank statement was sent to NEW Hydro, Jeremy Classie, approved and they are moving forward]

Motion to create a lake district for the preservation of Weyauwega Lake – the district would encompass the City of Weyauwega and all property within 5 acres of the lake within the township. Exploration of this plan will be pursued.

6. Report, Fundraising (Raffle Tickets) - Bob Radtke: Tickets are selling; he is ready for the raffle event.

7. Report, 501(c)3, Incorporation status, By Laws No report

8. Report, Education – Holly M. Education project needs equipment. It has been requested that they send a list and WLR will purchase the items.

9. Grant Committee Report Holly M. - Wisconsin Waterways and Shadows on the Wolf are possible grant opportunities,

Next Meeting – TBA

Update

Raffle was a huge success – All tickets sold
City of Weyauwega Pledges 30K to effort

Public Hearing - Weyauwega Lake Drawdown Permit

Today was the Public Hearing for Weyauwega Lake. We had 22 people from the community attend. Most of the people who spoke, spoke in support of the plan. We had one person who was worried the drawdown might harm his well but since his well is 22 ft and the drawdown will be 10 ft the DNR doesn't think there will be a problem but they will confer with their expert. All in all a better than expected outcome.

There was a meeting with the board and NEW Hydro to iron out the last details. We went through the punch list of things that need to be done. Everything was addressed with the exception of the final sign off by the State Historical Preservation Officer. We anticipate this will be a formality because the DNR already did the search and the Lake was drawn down in 1972 and that drawdown would have triggered the preliminary archaeological survey.

If everything goes without a hitch, we will set the date for the drawdown as September 1

Update since the last meeting July 5, 2010

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Appropriations Request to Congressman Steve Kagen, Click Here

Mapping Weyauwega Lake

On Saturday 10+ volunteers turned out at 8AM to drill holes in the ice so the bottom of Weyauwega Lake could be mapped. To all you wonderful people who turned up to volunteer your Saturday Morning, Thank You

Weyauwega Lake Project Minutes for the January Meeting

MINUTES
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2010
6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA


Those in attendance at this gathering were:

Bob Van Epps
Scott Bleck W/F Schools
Joe Dorava Vierbicher
Jerry Juve
Dennis Krueger
Angie Landsverk Waupaca Co. Post
Holly Martin
Howard Quimby
Bob Radtke
Wilbur Robinson
Tom Schneider
Jim Tolfa
Ron Wiesman
TJ Tooley The Expert Company Bio-Sediment
Jim Prakette

Minutes of the December 10th meeting were read and approved

Financial Report: Ron W. reported there were no deposits or expenses
Account Balance $7,102.26

OLD BUSINESS:

a. School logo contest – select winning entry
P.J. Anacker submitted the winning logo concept and will be the recipient of the $50 Savings Bond. All the entrants will receive T-Shirts. The Anacker logo will be converted to a graphic file and used for the logo of the non-profit.

b. Presentation by Joe Dorava – Vierbicher Associates (see attached proposal)
In studying the past 3 studies done on Lake Weyauwega it is Mr. Dorava’s opinion that the process of eutrophication (filling up with organic matter) has begun. This is based on fewer fish species in the lake and fewer plant species in the lake.

Possible solutions are 1) draw down the lake and 2) dredge the lake. Mr Dorava strongly endorsed removal of the sediment on the lake bottom.

Mr. Dorava recommended the starting point of a bathometric survey to map the bottom of the lake. This needs to be done in the winter and the process is as follows: Holes are to be drilled at 50ft intervals on the lake ice to form a grid. The depth of the lake will be taken through these holes, first the soft depth and second the hard pan depth. Core samples will be taken and tested at a certified lab. This study will generate the following information: There will be an accurate map of the bottom of the lake, there will be an accurate measurement of the amount of sediment and it’s thickness, there will be core samples made to determine the makeup of the sediment. This map will be good for 4 to 5 years.

Motion was made to do the Bathometric Survey by Bob R. and seconded by Tom S. – Motion passes. The survey will be done on February 6th. All interested parties should bring their ice auger and gather at 8 AM at the Boat Landing on Lake Street.


c. Presentation by Ted Johnson/DNR partial drawdown
Mr. Johnson was not present – This presentation was tabled until Mr. Johnson can attend.

d. Is a 501 (c) (3) the next step?
Dave Werth was not present – This topic has been tabled until Mr. Worth can attend.

e. Fundraising
Bob R. presented a raffle that would require 500 tickets at $50 each. The opportunity to purchase a ticket would come from the membership. Each member would provide 20 names of people they know who are likely to purchase tickets. There will be a one time mailing to these people. There will be 15K in prizes. Bob R. is confident we can raise 10K.

f. Other
Jerry J. suggested the High School Service Club be contacted to help with fundraising activities.

Ron W. will send a thank you note to the Waupaca County Land & Water conservation for the $667 grant. He will also establish a Post Office Box for Lake Weyauwega Restoration Inc.

TJ Tooley gave a brief presentation on Bio-Sediment Reduction. This is new to lakes in the US and as of this date untried. It is accepted in Canada and has been used successfully to clean up lakes plagued with bio-sediment. They will be giving a presentation in Clintonville on February 18th at the High School. In the mean time he has promised to provide us with the Power Point presentation – It will posted as a download on the blog for anyone interested in taking a look.


NEW BUSINESS

Results of the presentation to the Weyauwega City Council meeting – Bob V, Wilbur R. and Jim T. will be making the presentation.

Preliminary report from the Bathometric survey of Lake Weyauwega

Motion by Bob V.. to adjourn, second by Howard Q. Motion carried


Next Meetings

Fundraising Committee: Monday, February 8, 2010 – 6:00 p.m. Hitching Post

Regular monthly meeting: Thursday, February 11, 2010, W-F High School Auditorium

Weyauwega City Council; meeting: Monday, January 18, 2010, 6:30 p.m. Weyauwega Public Library (Bob v., Wilbur R. and Jim Tolfa will be making a presentation)

Adjourn



Agenda
WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC.
WEYAUWEGA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
500 E. ANN ST., WEYAUWEGA
THURSDAY, February 11, 2010
6:00 P.M.

1. Introduction of those in attendance – sign in sheet
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of January 14, 2010 minutes
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman
5. Old Business:
a. Update on the Bathometric surve3y event
b. Is a 501 (c) 3 the next step
c. Fundraising report
d. Grant Committee Report
e. Report on presentation to Weyauwega City Council
f. Other

6. New Business:
a. Possible discussion/presentation by Ted Johnson/DNR on research below the dam
b. Set next meeting date
c. Other

7. Adjourn

Lake Weyauwega Project Meeting Minutes - December 10, 2009

MINUTES
LAKE WEYAUWEGA RESTORATION, INC
TOMORROW/WAUPACA RIVER/LAKE WEYAUWEGA INITIATIVE
MEETING OF December 10, 2009
6:00 P.M.
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEYAUWEGA


Those in attendance at this gathering were:

Holly Martin
Tyler Nollenberg
Paul Paulson
Howard Quimby
Bob Radtke
Wilbur Robinson
Bob Van Epps
Dave Werth
Ron Wiesman

Scott Bleck (Weyauwega Middle School)
Matt Harp (Lake & Ponds Solutions)
Scott Koehnke (DNR)

Bob v. read the November 9th minutes. Ron W. moved to approve minutes, second by Dave W. minutes approved.

Ron W. gave financial report. Beginning balance of $6,050.26 with a deposit to be made of $1,052.00 which came from the following:
$667.00 Waupaca County Grant
$220.00 T-Shirt Sales
$ 75.00 Duck House Sales
$ 90.00 Donation

Account Balance $7,102.26

OLD BUSINESS:
Bob V. led a discussion about changing our name from Weyauwega Lake Restoration, Inc. to something else. Holly suggested Lake Weyauwega. Consensus was to leave it as is.

Discussion of creating a letterhead - Suggested logo and letterhead design to be referred to the Weyauwega-Fremont 6 – 12 students. A $50 savings bond will be awarded at the January meeting. Motion: by Dave W., second by Paul P. to award the $50 savings bond to the winner. Motion carried.

We will move ahead for the 501 (c) (3) following the January meeting

Update on fundraising Committee. – Bob R. to chair and develop additional fundraising. There was a question about doing another boat/motor/trailer raffle – discussion was tabled until January meeting.

Discussion of monitoring stations, there will be six (6) stations. Scott Bleck from W_F Schools will have students to make collections and do testing under the supervision of an assigned science instructor. We will work with Waupaca High School instructor, Gary, to perform similar collections and testing. Matt Harp will get back to us with his costs to oversee the monitoring. Temperature of water affects the fisheries - the lower the temperature, the better the fishery. Scott Koehnke suggested the following:
1. Erosion forces are contributing to pollution
2. Invertebrates (insect) collection


NEW BUSINESS

Waupaca County Land & Water conservation has given us a grant of $667 (see above financial report). We need to send a thank you note to them.

A Grant Committee was set up with the following people appointed: Holly Martin, Sheryl Scheuermann, Howard Quimby and Bob Van Epps.

A Proposal from Vierbicher Associates was shared. Joe Dorava, their engineer will review past studies and will try to be at the January meeting to answer questions.

Scott Koehnke said that he must know if we are going to do a draw down because he has workers who could better employ if he can stop working on our draw down application. There was a discussion of what we are able to do and when it could be done. Scott K. indicated that he felt that a draw down is the most cost effective way.

We discussed Bio-sediment reduction as a possible alternative. Scott K. related an example where there were “false positives”. Depth was created by the movement of suspended solids to different locations. He has had applications submitted to him, but all have been withdrawn.

Motion by Holly M. to adjourn, second by Paul P. Motion carried

We have changed the night and location of our regular meetings to be, hopefully, more convenient for more people. We have come to understand that Monday nights were conflicting with other meetings. We will now be meeting on Thursdays at the Weyauwega-Fremont High School.

We still need more help in the fundraising activities/efforts. These will still be held at the Hitching Post on the second Monday of the month, as needed, at 6 p.m. with Bob R. in charge. Stay tuned for more details

Next Meetings

Fundraising Committee: Monday, January 11, 2010 – 6:00 p.m. Hitching Post

Regular monthly meeting: Thursday, January 14, 2010, W-F High School Auditorium

Weyauwega City Council; meeting: Monday, January 18, 2010, 6:30 p.m. Weyauwega Public Library (Bob v., Wilbur R. and Jim Tolfa will be making a presentation)

Adjourn



January Meeting Agenda - Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 6:00 p.m.

1. Introduction of those in attendance (Names, Addresses and Sign in Sheet)
2. Present the Co-Chairpersons & Recorder
3. Approval of December 10, 2009 minutes
4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman
5. Old Business:
a. School logo contest – select winning entry
b. Presentation by Joe Dorava – Vierbicher Associates
c. Presentation by Ted Johnson/DNR partial drawdown
d. Is a 501 (c) (3) the next step?
e. Fundraising
f. Other
6. New Business:
a. Set next meeting date
b. Other
7. Adjourn