Weyauwega Project - Weyauwega Lake Restoration General Meeting Minutes

Minutes – DECEMBER  9, 2010 6:00 P.M.

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC

WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA

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1. In Attendance:
   Sheryl Scheuerman
   Bill Zemple
   Carline Zemple
   Bob Van Epps
   Joy Van Epps
   Jim Tolfa
   Holly Martin
   Howard Quimby
   Bob Radtke
   Dave WerthJerry Juve
2. Introduction of those in attendance - Name, Address Sign in Sheet

3. Approval of November 11, 2010 minutes   Motion Bob R. Second Jim T. Approved

4. Financial Report – Ron Weisman:        Closing Balance November 11 2010      $18,063.00

         Donations: Terry Gerlach $500.00 and $500.00 Anonymous matching

Pending VFW $100.00

Membership   $70.00

Raffle Tickets $185.00

   Approved

5. Project Update Report –Dave W. – Dave has been talking with Jereme Klassy (NAH). They are willing to “assist” us in meeting the target draw down date of April 1, 2011 (approximate date). We need an historical data research survey that has a cost attached of 3 to 5K required by the state – NAH must complete this while the lake is down. There is no available record of the historical research from the 1972 draw down.  NAH has not received an update from US Fish & Wildlife. FERC reiterated: “all the blanks could be filled in and completed within thirty days” and returned to the applicant (NAH).
1. Jim T. reminded the group that NAH may need assistance with weed removal as the lake is drawn down.  We will need to check out transportation and volunteers for this project.
2. We may need to re-populate seven natural plant species after the draw down requiring additional funding.
3. There may be a need to re-establish the existing islands.
6. Report, Fundraising (Raffle Tickets) – Jim T. Bob R. Bill Z : Jim T. and Bill Z. are working on an ice fishing event to be held on February 13 in conjunction with Fire on Ice. Bob V. has lined up the big tent through Joe Wyngaard. Entertainment for the event is being discussed and will require a stage.
1. Motion made and carried to pay Steve Thomas for the grill at the next meeting 
2. Partners are: Budweiser, Fire on Ice, and the Weyauwega Chamber of Commerce.
7. Education Committee Report – Connie Abert: No report at this time.
8. Grant Committee – Holly M.  There are grants available from the DNR from between 5,000 and 250,000 – applications need to be submitted by April first.  Wisconsin Lake Association has a $500 grant for kids that we can apply for anytime.
9. Discussion of Lake District Bob V. and Jim T. Meetings of the City of Weyauwega and the Town of Weyauwega were attended by members of the LWR to present the idea of establishing a lake district. These tentative meetings were met with acceptance by the councils.
10. Next meeting: Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm.
11. Motion to adjourn by Bob R. Second Jerry J. motion carried.

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, January 13, 2010

6:00 PM

1.         Introduction of those in attendance

2.         Approval of December 9, 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.         Punch List.

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 Web – data posting

7.         Grant Committee Report – Holly M.

                        a.         Available Grants

                        b.         Possible budgets.

                        c.         Next Step.

8.         Lake District Report – Jim T.- Holly M. - Bob V.

                        a.         Scope and borders

                        b.         Municipality Participation and Education

                        c.         Next Step

9.         New Business

                        a.         Black Turn Rookery

                        b.         Public Comments

                        c.         Other

                        d.         Next Meeting

                        e.         adjourn

Weyauwega Project - Weyauwega Lake Restoration Ex Board Meeting Minutes

Weyauwega Lake Restoration, Inc.

Board Meeting

5:00 PM

Weyauwega Library

In Attendance:

Bob Van Epps                           Dan Stearns                  Holly Martin

Bob Radtke                               Jim Tolfa                       Howard Quimby

                                   

Discussion Issue: Documentation from NAH

To date all of the information has been via phone conversation. None of the requested documentation has been presented to the Board from NAH. The Board would like hard copy either in email or by letter.

Discussion Issue: Lake District Boundaries

Background: The City of Weyauwega attached the requirement of a lake district to the funds they were giving to WLR. The requirement was that WLR make a good faith effort to establish a lake district for Lake Weyauwega. 

Lake District layout as Suggested by the State of Wisconsin:

v      The entire lakeshore – all riparian property

v      Areas that are adjacent to and benefit from the lake

v      Areas that directly affect the lake (watershed)

v      Any service area that impacts the lake (sanitary district)

Purpose of a Lake District as stated by the State of Wisconsin

The purpose of a district is to maintain, protect, and improve the quality of a lake and its watershed for the mutual good of the members and the lake environment.

Simplified Steps:

1.       The municipalities involved with the Lake District are informed of the proposed Lake District and the approval of their respective councils secured.

2.       A map of the proposed Lake District be drawn up with the parcel numbers of the properties included. This information is given to the participating municipalities for approval. The map and parcels will be used to draft a resolution by the council of each municipality. This resolution must be passed by each municipality. (Public hearing optional)

3.       Bring the resolutions, map and parcels to the County Board. The County Board can then approve the Lake District after it appoints a committee that will report their findings to the County Board after holding Public hearings with a 30 day rebuttal period.

a.       The committee must report within 3 months of the Public Hearing

b.       Board must either grant or deny the petitions within 6 months

Alternate Method by Petition

4.       The alternative method is to petition the land owners within the proposed Lake District – 51% must approve.

5.       Bring the petitions, map and parcels to the County Board. The County Board can then approve the Lake District after it appoints a committee that will report their findings to the County Board after holding Public hearings with a 30 day rebuttal period.

Steps taken –

Both the City of Weyauwega and the Township of Weyauwega have been approached with positive reception of the Lake District in theory

A map was drawn – 1200 feet around the lake impacting 328 landowners. This was presented to the City of Weyauwega. The City of Weyauwega came back with a Lake District encompassing only the riparian land owners.

Discussion:

The consensus of the WLR is that the City needs to be educated as to what a Lake District is supposed to do and what other Lake Districts look like. The WLR Board felt the City did not understand that the watershed and sanitary district need to be included to protect the lake. 

Decision:

Educate the committees and councils as to the need for, benefit of, and scope of the Lake District.

Jim T and Holly M will attend the Park and Rec. committee meeting

Bob V. and Howard Q. will attend the Town of Royalton board meeting

Bring a speaker (Dennis Krueger of Clintonville Lake District) to educate the council.   

Meeting Adjourned

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