Little Manistee Watershed Conservation Council
P.O. BOX 52, Irons, MI 49644 - Web site: LMWCC.org
Minutes from the November 8, 2009 LMWCC meeting
Meeting called to order at 10:00
ADMINISTRATIVE:Attendance: John Gorys, Jim Squier, Greg Block, Roger Buckingham, Dave Gendler, Gordon Lewis, Evelyn Furman. Absent: Kaye Mac Donald, David Spruance, Tim Phillips
Minutes from the October meeting were approved with the following corrections:
1. 1. The Federal/State grant money is funded under the Pittman/Robertson Act of Congress.
2. 2. The refurbished Orvis fly rod is 9’3’’ for a 8 weight line**Please make the necessary correction—Thank you!
Minutes were then approved by Roger Buckingham second by Jim Squier hearing no dissentions minutes stand approved.
Treasurers Report presented by John—Gordon made the motion to approve, Greg second the motion hearing no dissentions treasurer’s report approved.
We are still looking into locating someone who will take over the treasures position. Dave G is going to check into the possibility of someone in the Watershed who may be interested.
Old Business:
New Signs- no progress has been made at this time.
Web-site – if you have something you wish to be placed on the web site, please write it our completely as you wish it to appear, and remit to Joyce, she will publish it as it is presented so be certain you have everything correct as she does not have time to edit. Use Microsoft word to print text. Keep format very simple with no fancy indents, etc. They do not format well when transferred to web page.
Salmon in the classroom-is up and running.
Grant possibilities-refer to previous information that was presented, we are looking into applying for these funds, however, all information must be presented completely –think enormously, big road crossing, habitat, just to name a few in order to get those gray cells motivated.
John mentioned the two (2) projects that are currently permitted, one for the Fox access site to be completed next June. Keep in mind low water is the best time to complete some of these projects.
Nate Winkler is preparing a project on Syers Creek from M37 down to is confluence (maybe some support from one of the sport groups). 6 Mile Bridge is almost complete; the approach has not been repaired.
There is still more work to be done on the ORV trails.
Handicap access, at this time there is no information available on what is happening with this project.
New Business
Jim attended to the CRA meeting—Bear Creek is attempting to form a watershed council. Money is going to be spent on the Watersheds. Jim is going to brief Tim on what transpired at this meeting. Mentioning how this money is going to be spent and allocated; and what our share (Michigan) will be getting. ($475 million was mentioned).Bundle projects, look at the whole watershed. This will take much planning! Road access was mentioned. Possibly Tim needs to discuss this with Nate.
Membership renewals- Gordon asked for a reply to the mailing that will go out soon, when you receive the email read and reply. Gordon would like to get the renewals around the first of December.
Annual meeting luncheon, make very simple was one idea. (Hot Dogs, beans, potato salad.) No decision was made. Prizes:Kayaks,Fly Rod,Eagle Print. These are open for discussion. We need to have someone to obtain the permit, and prepare tickets for mailing.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30. Made by Roger, second by Jim.
Respectfully submitted:Evelyn Furman
LMWCC is a 501 (c) ( 3) Non Profit Organization
