Little Manistee Watershed Conservation Council

                                       P.O. Box 52    Irons, Mi. 49644          

                                 Minutes from the September 5, 2009 meeting

                                      Eden Twp. Hall, Irons, Michigan

Attendance: Roger Buckingham, David Spruance, Kaye MacDonald,

Gordon Lewis, Dave Gendler, John Gorys, Tim Phillips, Evelyn Furman

Guests:        Greg Block, Jim Squiers

Tim Phillips called the meeting to order at 9:00am.

Minutes from the August 1, 2009 meeting- John Gorys made the motion to approve, Roger second the motion, hearing no revisions minutes stand approved.

Treasurers Report- due to the absence of a treasurer there was no report presented.  The council is currently working on finding a replacement for Bill Sikkinga.  Hopefully someone will come forward and help with this situation. Roger suggested Doug Mann and spoke to him regarding this position.  Someone needs to approach him and renew the suggestion.

Project Status:  Tim reviewed the list of projects denoting the sites that were under construction, near completion, and what is being considered in the future.  Please refer to this list.

Old Business:  Dave Gendler has begun working on the signs for the River, he has also contacted Anna Rogers who will be assisting him with this project.

Loss of Trustees: As you are aware our Council has been in need of additional volunteers, Jim Squier and Greg Block have indicated they are interested in this endeavor.

With the volunteering of Jim and Greg we now have filled almost all of the vacant positions.

We welcome both Jim Squier and Greg Block; we appreciate your input and assistance in our endeavors.  Roger motioned to add them to the Council, motion carried.

Website:  If you have articles or information for our website, please write it out completely, make sure it is clear and concise giving all pertinent information then send to Joyce Durdel for publishing on the website.

Memorial Fund disbursement:  The Joe Rogers Memorial fund has been designated to the Driftwood portion of the river, while Fred Hawkey funds are being considered for use at Sayers Creek.  Roger Buckingham made the motion to approve these areas for cover, David Spruance second the motion hearing to no further discussion motion carried.

Salmon in the Classroom:  This program will continue at the Brethren School in Brethren with Mr. Wojo providing the classroom program, the Watershed will continue as in the past paying for the transportation of the students to the Weir, and repairing his equipment if necessary.

David Spruance provided information on the Chemicals in Trout Stream Ecosystems.  This provided insight into the relationship between dissolved oxygen and water temperature.  This indicates the river is in very good condition. This article would benefit our membership and should be published on the web site. Perhaps David would consider sending this to Joyce.

Respectfully submitted:  Evelyn Furman