LMWCC BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING
JUNE 5, 2010
EDEN TWP. IRONS, MICHIGAN
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE: Kaye MacDonald, Roger Buckingham, Jim Squiers, John Gorys, Gordon Lewis, Tim Phillips, Dave Gendler, Evelyn Furman
Absent: David Spruance, Dan Sernick, Greg Block
Administrative: Tim called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
Minutes from the May 2010 meeting were approved as read, motion made by John Gorys, second by Kaye MacDonald.
Treasurers Report: Dan Sernick was unable to attend consequently there was no treasurer’s report.
New Business:
Tim presented the project report, this year we are prepared to accomplish two fish cover project which are located on the south side of the river within the Fox Bridge permit. These are going to completed using volunteers. The dates for these projects are July 27th and August 14th. Shawn is going to do the 100 foot section on the north side. We are contracting with him through CRA and we will be using CRA funds for the processing and we will fund the actual cost for Shawn.
Roger needs Oak for the fish cover approximately 20 for the first project; Gordon stated he has some Oak for our use. Hauling is a problem.
Volunteer work site for 2011 has been selected, this site is Indian Bridge.
The following year site is scheduled to be Spencer’s Bridge, Quarryville DNA Campground, and possibly another.
Sayers Creek from M37 to its confluence is currently in process Nate met with Shawn and NFS-(Rep. Chris Riley) on site and submitted a formal proposal to Chris at NFS in order to obtaining NEPA approval. Currently there are no guarantees however; we are looking for approval by spring 2011. CRA contacted Pay Rusz at Michigan Wildlife Conservancy looking for financial support. There are indications money may be available for 2011.
Merryville and 4 mile bank stabilization is currently on hold.
We are currently awaiting reports on possible bank stabilization site that require attention. Tim informed CRA we have many volunteers available that will assist in these projects.
Roger and the members of the SWAT team cleared 29 obstacles and trees so the river to 9 mile Bridge is open to canoe and kayak traffic.
Old Business:
Signs-nothing new to report.
Website: Joyce is currently working on updating our website.
Newsletter: Compliments to David Spruance, everyone expressed they were pleased at the new presentation. Additional comments have been heard from our members.
Salmon in the Classroom- The fish were placed in the river by Mr. Wojo and his 5th grade Class. Students were taken to Spirit in the Woods where the fish gained there freedom only to return in a few years very mature. Mr. Wojo indicated that he would be pleased to participate in the program next year. Which the Watershed feels is worthwhile and an asset to the community, the students, as well as the river.
Mark Tonello has raised a question regarding the Steelhead and the diminishing return of fish (2300). Restocking is an issue since it does not keep the fish labeled as wild strain. The issue remains how many fish are stopped at the weir. We need high water, and the sand bar at the weir and out in the lake prevents some of the fish from spawning. Mark want to reduce the daily bag limit to one fish per day on the Little Manistee and the south arm of Manistee Lake, the current bag limit is three per day. We will take a middle of the road attitude on this issue.
A question arose whether or not we need at new survey of the river (Dave G. is giving this some thought).
MUCC we decided against renewing this membership.
Tim presented the program for the July 10, 2010 meeting.
8:30 Trustee meeting (beings at 8:30 sharp there is no meeting 7-3-10)
9:30 Registration beings
10:00 Start of the Meeting
Secretary report
Treasurer report
Project Report
Bug Survey Tom Bastion
Joyce Durdel
Swat Team Roger
River Steward Gordon
Volunteer and raffle (volunteer) Kaye
Question and answer period
Election of Trustees
(Greg Block, Dan Sernick, David Spurance. John Gorys, Jim Squiers,
Dave Gendler)
Door Prizes Awarded - none
11:00 Introduction of quest speaker (Professor Devin Schindler) Gordon
12:00 Close Meeting
Annual Raffle (3 prizes) & Silent Auction- Fly Rod, Gene Means, &
Wolverine products.
12:15 Luncheon
Dave would like to have a petition against Asian Carp and also brochures board decided to have them for those who wish to sign. They can sign during lunch or after the meeting.
Tim closed the meeting at 10:30am.
Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn Furman
