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BSLA Minutes July 10, 2009 - Fisherman's Bay Meeting called to order by President Jim Krezowski. Board members: Bruce Johnson, John Sturner, Mike Tait, Neal Sampson, Karen Tero, Vern Awes, Dean Anderson, John Merboth, Bill Reed, Dan Branson, Karen Trembley. Guests: Dan Guida, Bob Griefzu, Ron Smith, Jim Carlson, Jim Knoble, Vern White, Mark Johnson & others. Minutes approved with changes. Treasurer's report approved. Membership is at 472 as of July 8th. Jim Krezowski thanked Brian Napstad and Sharon for hosting our Lake Association meeting. Jim asked the new board members to give a brief bio on themselves, interests & issues they would be interested in. Some of the things the new board members addressed are: There are no articles of personal property in our mission statement, communication; water quality/impaired waters should be a primary focus. Jim Krezowski passed around a sign up sheet for structural duties; he asked if everyone could sign up for at least 2. Liaison Jim Carlson talked about the water institute. He is getting the booths ready for Wild Rice Days and wanted someone to man the booths…get clothing delivered back to Jim Carlson. Bob Harder has offered to be at the booth. It was suggested the newsletter which is now every quarter have 2 quarters put on the WEB and the other 2 on hard copy. Vern Awes will be the chairperson for the 2010 elections. John Strurner, who is working on the Star Lake Program, introduced Dann Siems from ecological education with the Star Lake Program. Dann discussed our lakes and rivers; as the process moves forward this very well could be a structured piece of legislature. Look at Lake associations that are doing a good job and hopefully they can be rewarded. The process will be to solicit lake associations. There are criteria's: you must have at least 50 % of lake owners as members and a management plan in place before putting in our application. Motion was made by John Sturner to hire Dann Siems for 30 dollars an hour up to $2000.00. Motion was seconded by John Merboth. Motion passed. Guest Dan Guida handed out a paper copy of signs that will be at public accesses. Dan also reported the 4th of July went well. Liaison Mark Johnson asked to have our time sheets for April, May & June…the next period will be July, August & Sept. These are turned into Janet Smude and hopefully Grant money will come back to us. Guest: Kennecott mining gave an overview of their project. Guest: Brian Napstad gave an overview of issues of property tax on Big Sandy Lake. Invasive Species; Neal Sampson said the class for invasive species will be held on the 24th and 25th of July. John Merboth updated the lake association of our July 15th community meal at 4:00. John Merboth brought up the folks that are not members of the association. We did some brain storming and Dean Anderson will be helping John Merboth on our project of getting folks to join the lake association. Motion made and seconded to drop planning and zoning on our duties as assigned for the board. Motion made and seconded that Neal Sampson will take the shorter term which will expire in 2010. Motion made and seconded to accept Karen Tero's term which expires in 2011. Motion made and seconded to accept John Pilney, Vern Awes, Bruce Johnson, Mark Anderson and Dean Anderson term which will expire in 2012. If there are any items of interest that needs to go on our WEB site, contact Neal Sampson. Motion made and seconded to adjourn meeting. Dan Branson will bring treats for August meeting. Karen M. Trembley, secretary |