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Home Meetings & Projects June 6, 2009 Meeting LMWCC

June 6, 2009 Meeting LMWCC

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Little Manistee Watershed Conservation CouncilP.O. BOX 52Irons, MI  49644Web site: LMWCC.orgMinutes from the June 6, 2009 Meeting Present: Tim Phillips, Roger Buckingham, John Gorys, Dave Gendler, Evelyn Furman, Kaye MacDonald, Bill Sikkinga, Joyce Durdel Absent:  Gordon Lewis Call to Order:  Tim Phillips called the meeting to order at 9:04 am. Secretary Report:  Motion to approve minutes of the last LMWCC meeting made by Roger Buckingham, seconded by John Gorys.  Motion carried unanimously. Treasurer Report:   Bill Sikkenga presented the treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve the report by Evelyn Furman, seconded by Roger Buckingham.  Motion carried unanimously.  New bank total is $61,000.00 since the return of the $20,000.00 to Streamside System and David Bratz.  Tim requested information on donations from Kalamazoo Trout Unlimited and Pine River.  One thousand dollars ($1,000.00) was received from Detroit for the Driftwood fish habitat (CRA was the receiver). Shawn is backlogged at Driftwood, nothing has been accomplished as of the date of this meeting. Project Report:  Tim reviewed the projects list and requested that you please retain your copy for reference purposes.  Bill Sikkinga motioned to approve the report, seconded by Kaye MacDonald.  Motion carried unanimously. List of Tasks:   Those present were asked to review the list, checking your area of expertise, and prepare a “speech” to be given at the July annual meeting on your area of concern. Your report time should not last longer than 5 minutes.    3                    If you have anything additional to include on the list of tasks, including additional responsibilities, please notify Tim at least one week prior to the annual meeting.3                    Election at the annual meeting:  Currently, there are four (4) trustee positions that are up for re-election.  (Roger Buckingham, Gordon Lewis, Kaye MacDonald, Bill Sikkenga)  Please encourage anyone who would like to become a trustee to attend a meeting before making a commitment to participate in the meetings and planning for upcoming work detail.  John will make an announcement regarding trustee positions to members present at the annual meeting.    New Signs:   Dave Gendler has been out and about checking on signs displayed by other watersheds.  Tim gave Dave an example of a sign and reminded Dave of a volunteer from Joe Rogers’ family (Anna Rogers).  Dave will continue checking signs and refining sign language.  Anna Rogers will help Dave with the final design, as she is a graphic designer and has expertise in this field.   Vote at Annual Meeting:  There will be a vote taken at the annual meeting to raise membership dues from $20.00 to $25.00 per family. Bug and Water Quality Survey:  John Gorys will step in to give this report at the annual meeting if Tom Bastion is unable to attend the meeting, (Tom’s wife may be having surgery by the time of the annual meeting.)  John is well versed in the survey procedure and has the information needed to explain how the Little Manistee River is maintaining a healthy bug collection. Newsletter Editor:  Mike Lewis could be our newsletter editor.  He is currently director of the newsletter for the U.M.  John will pursue (517-256-9345) to see if Mike is interested in participating in this endeavor. Joe Rogers Memorial:  The Watershed Council and membership sent a letter of condolence and thanks to the family of Joe Rogers.  Included in the letter was a list of possible areas where the memorial funds might be used, making these contributions an asset to the river and a fitting memorial to Joe Rogers. Salmon in the School Project:  Salmon (raised in the schools) have been placed in the Pine Creek tributary.  Hopefully, with the change in configuration of the school, we will be able to reach elementary, middle and high school with this project for next year.  We currently have enough equipment to meet all three sections. Luncheon Tickets:  Luncheon tickets were sent out on Monday.  Two hundred seventeen (217) people received the tickets. Raffle Tickets:  Raffle tickets are slowly coming in. Lamprey Eels:  Tim Granger will speak at the annual meeting on the lamprey eel history, life cycle and other exotic, invasive species.  Dave confirmed 30 minutes plus questions for this presentation at the annual meeting.  Tim will start his presentation at 11:00 am. Miscellaneous about the Annual Meeting :  ‚                    Be at Skinner Park about 8:30 am‚                    Meetingo        Agenda:§         Welcome§         Reports·         Secretary·         Treasurer·         Board of Trustees Reports§         Project Reports·         Re-read·         Each report should be kept to 5 minutes§         Volunteer Raffle·         2 - $75.00 gas cards§         Speakero        Close meeting ‚                    Refreshmentso        Nancy & Bill coffee & cookies o        Breakfast, rollo        Lemonade for kids ‚                    Raffleo        Kayaks, paddles, life jacketso        Bill will order Cabela’s $300.00 gift cert.o        Gordon – Merrills gift cert.o        Added prize – Magellan GPS ‚                    Display board  Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Respectfully Submitted:  Evelyn Furman/Johnel Buckingham