Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Minutes February 10, 2011 - Weyauwega Lake Restoration, Inc.

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA
Thursday, February 10, 2011
6:00 PM
1.         Introduction of those in attendance

Bob Van Epps
Sheryl Scheuermann
Tom Schneider,
William Zemple,
Holly Martin,
Don Morgan,
Howard Quimby,
Ron Weisman,
Kent Gerard,
Lynn Ponto
Dan Knecht
Dan Stearns
Ron Wiesman
Bob Radtle
Dave Werth
Tyler Nollenberg,
Tom Schneider
Jim Tolfa


2.         Approval of January 13, 2011 minutes – Howard Q. had an exception: wants Iten 8 informational paragraph be removed and added to this month’s minutes. Second Dave W Approved
[The process of setting up a lake district is lengthy. WLR has begun the process as follows: A tentative Map for the district was drawn up and given to the City of Weyauwega, Mike Koles has been contacted for help with the process.  Mike Koles will be scheduling an informational meeting for the Township boards of Weyauwega and Royalton and the City Board of Weyauwega along with any interested citizenry. This meeting will most likely take place in March or April. After that meeting boundaries for the lake district will be determined. A petition process to all property owners within the boundaries will follow that. 51% of the property owners must approve. If all goes well, the proposed lake district goes to the county board who will appoint a committee to determine if the lake district is of enough benefit to the residents within the lake district.  The county board committee has two months to gather their information and present it to the county board. The county board then has 6 months to make their determination to approve or reject the Lake District. This process will take 2 years.]

3.         Financial Report – Ron Wiesman 
January 1, 11  Bal 18,161.59
Disbursements 944.57
February 1, 11 Bal 17,217.02
                        a.         Paid membership update: 31
                        b.         Donations Report: none Motion to approve Bob R. second Jim T. approved
4.         Project Update Report – Bob V. Dave W. Dan Knecht brought “Corporate Borrowing resolution: line of credit and resolution  to be passed needs to be passed Dave W. moved that the standby letter of credit be approved second by Ron Weismann.  Secretary, President, Vice President and treasurer signed in the presence of the body.

Weyauwega Conservation club donated $2,000 The check was presented to Ron W.
Motion to transfer 16K to First National Bank Motion by Bob V. Second by Dan S Passed  
                        a.         Progress with NAH with documentation – Dan Knecht from First National Bank has the letter of credit set up and accepted. Fish and Wildlife stated their needs were satisfied. Provided with Archeological firms that could do the work.  Archaeological Survey companies recommended We think we will hire the archaeological company but Dave W..will check. Dave will check on who will draw up the contract for the payment.
                        b.         Permit process with FERC:On Target
                        c.         Progress with Lake District: : Howard Quimby, Bob Radtke, alternate Dan Stearns to serve on multi municipality task force (2 members from the City of Weyauwega Council, 2 members from the Town of Weyauwega council and two from the Weyauwega Lake Restoration Inc) to determine boundaries for the Lake District. The consensus of the membership body in attendance is: All of the city of Weyauwega and All of the Township of Weyauwega – There will be a report at the next meeting Motion Dan Stearns. Second Howard Q. Passed.

5.         Fundraising Committee Report – Bob R & Jim T.:
                        a.         Raffle ticket sale progress  Drawing will be at the Tanning Spa on highway 10. There are 22 tickets remaining and they will be sold at the event on Saturday from noon to 5:00 Drawing is at 2:00 pm
                        b.         Ice Fishing Event All the food, All the prizes are ready to go.  Two 50/50 raffles and a gun raffle. Dewey Stelzner will lend the fisheree a bar. The tent is up and they are ready. Jim T stated they have enough volunteers prizes will be given out at 7 am to 3:30
6.         Education Committee Report – Connie A., Carrie E., Lynn P. Lynn Ponto gave the report. Pictures are being taken and water testing is being accomplished. The kids have an auger so drilling the holes in the ice is no longer a problem. The school is talking about a summer program. After the next meeting we will create an invoice for 2K for lynn’s services and she will have the kids determine what their gas cost is and submit it to the City. Motion by Holly M. second Jim T.- Passed.

                        a.         Status of equipment order: Equipment is here
                        b.         Student Web –www.weyauwegalakehsstudy.wordpress.com
7.         Grant Committee Report – Holly M.
                        a.         Available Grants planning grant –Grants are in to DNR.
                        b.         Possible budgets. Build budget for projects and Grants and the City of Weyauwega..  Bob and Dave Werth will build a hard budget to be completed by April of 2011. Motion Bob V. Second Jim T.- Passed
                        c.         Next Step. Gather budget for projects, Project descriptions, approval letters from local concerns and governments
8.         New Business – None

9. Next Meeting: March 10th 2011
10. Meeting Adjourned



Agenda
WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA
Thursday, March 10, 2011
6:00 PM
1.         Introduction of those in attendance


2.         Approval of February 10, 2011 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
                        b.         Permit process with FERC
                        c.         Progress with Lake District: : Howard Quimby, Bob Radtke,
5.         Fundraising Committee Report – Bob R & Jim T.:
                        a.         Raffle ticket sale final report
                        b.         Ice Fishing Event Final Report Jim T.
                        c.         Next Raffle Project – Bob R.
6.         Education Committee Report – Connie A., Carrie E., Lynn P.
                        a.         Status of equipment order: Equipment is here
                        b.         Student Web –www.weyauwegalakehsstudy.wordpress.com
7.         Grant Committee Report – Holly M.
                        a.         Available Grants planning grant –Grants are in to DNR.
                        b.         Project budgets and Plans – Bob V.
                        c.         Next Step. Holly M.
8.         New Business

9. Next Meeting: April 8th 2011 Same location. (The lake should be coming down.)
10. Meeting Adjourned

Minutes January 13, 2011 Weyauwega Lake Restoration. Inc.

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA
Thursday, January 13, 2010 6:00 PM
[Amended]



Bob Van Epps
Sheril Scheuermann
Jerry Juve
Tom Schneider,
Ray Schalkowski,
Caroline Zempel,
William Zempel,
Holly Martin,
Tyler Nollenberg,
Adam Spierings,
Kaitlen Spierings,
Don Morgan,
Howard Quimby,
Angie Landsverk,
Ron Wiesman,
Kent Gerard,
Connie Abert,



1.         Introduction of those in attendance
2.         Approval of December 9, 2010 minutes - Approved
3.         Financial Report – Ron Wiesman 
November 30th Bal 18,063.00  December 31st Bal 18,151.89
Motion by Howard Q second Jerry J.  passed
                        a.         Paid membership update: unavailable at this time
                        b.         Donations Report: no update
4.         Project Update Report – Bob V. Dave W.
                        a.         Progress with NAH with documentation: No Documentation to date
                        b.         Permit process with FERC: All permits in place and NAH has applied to the FERC for the permit. (per phone confirmation) We are on target. Still going for April.
5.         Fundraising Committee Report – Bob R & Jim T.: Postponed till next meeting.
                        a.         Raffle ticket sale progress  - Still some tickets out.
                        b.         Ice Fishing Event – Everything is in line. Faulks Brothers will donate sand for beer tent  Wisconsin Dist will donate 3 banners  Projected cost $700 including till. Fire on Ice is working with us. Bob V. is getting the tent from Joe Weingardt.  Poles will go into the ice 2 days before.  Motion to provide 750 to event Ron W. second Bill Z.  passed

6.         Education Committee Report – Connie A., Carrie E., Lynn P.
                        a.         Status of equipment order: In process, All equipment ordered and received. Invoices will be paid by WLR and then WLR will be re-reimbursed by the County Grant.
                        b.         Student Web – data posting  Website is up and it is www.weyauwegalakehsstudy.wordpress.com Testing will continue through the drawdown in the lake (where possible) and down stream. This has been setup as a self perpetuating program with the senior students selecting younger students to apprentice and then take their place.

7.         Grant Committee Report – Holly M.
                        a.         Available Grants planning grant – proposal given to members. Need P&L  Grant deadline is Feb 1. Joe Dorava of Vierbicher has offered to help with this process.  An additional grant to help support the education project is in the works
                        b.         Possible budgets. TBD
                        c.         Next Step.
8.         Lake District Report – Jim T.- Holly M. - Bob V.
August 16 2010 Motion “Spierings, second DeSantis to commit $15,000 a year for 2011 and 2012 with the understanding that Weyauwega Lake Restoration will proced with the Lake District for the purpose of maintenance thereafter.” At the January 11th Park and Rec meeting this was amended to read (find copy) “When lake district is established”. This motion was passed and will go  to the full counsel at the January 17th meeting. The effect, if adopted will be devastating. UPDATE: At the city council meeting this motion was voted down. The city will be giving the monies to Weyauwega Lake Restoration in 2011 as needed and in 2012 after the lake district is established as needed.

9.         Adjourn

Next Meeting February 10, 2011

Agenda
WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA
Thursday, February 10, 2011
6:00 PM
1.         Introduction of those in attendance
2.         Approval of December 9, 2010 minutes - Approved
3.         Financial Report – Ron Wiesman 
December 31st Bal 18,151.89
                        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:.
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 –www.weyauwegalakehsstudy.wordpress.com
7.         Grant Committee Report – Holly M.
                        a.         Available Grants planning grant –
                        b.         Possible budgets. TBD
                        c.         Next Step.
8.         Lake District Report – Jim T.- Holly M. - Bob V.
9.         New Business

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Weyauwega Project - Weyauwega Lake Restoration General Meeting Minutes

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA

  1. In Attendance:
    Sheryl Scheuerman
    Bill Zemple
    Carline Zemple
    Bob Van Epps
    Joy Van Epps
    Jim Tolfa
    Holly Martin
    Howard Quimby
    Bob Radtke
    Dave Werth
    Jerry Juve
  2. Introduction of those in attendance - Name, Address Sign in Sheet
  1. Approval of November 11, 2010 minutes   Motion Bob R. Second Jim T. Approved
  1. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Education Committee Report – Connie Abert: No report at this time.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Next meeting: Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm.
  7. Motion to adjourn by Bob R. Second Jerry J. motion carried.

AGENDA
WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA
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

Thursday, December 2, 2010

November Meeting Minutes - Lake Weyauwega Restoration

WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA


  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


.

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


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

  1. Financial Report – Ron Weisman:        Closing Balance October  31st                16,898.00
   Approved

  1. 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
  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Paid membership is up to 40
  4. 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.
  5. Motion to adjourn by Bob R, second Jim T. 

AGENDA
WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC
WEYAUWEGA HIGHSCHOOL LIBRARY - 500 E. Ann Street , WEYAUWEGA
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

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

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