June 4, 2011
Minutes
Meeting called to order: 9:05 am – by Tim Phillips
Present: Roger Buckingham, Dave Gendler, John Gorys, Gordon Lewis, Kaye Macdonald, Tim Phillips, Dan Sernick, David Spruance
Absent: Evelyn Furman, Greg Block, Jim Squiers
Guests: Tom Bastion (Bug Study)
Minutes: A motion was made by John Gorys to accept the minutes of May 7, 2011 as presented. Motion supported by David Spruance. Minutes approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report: Dan presented the report and provided balance sheets for all present. The report was for January 1, 2011 through June 3, 2011. The report was reviewed as presented. Discussion resulted in a motion made by David Spruance and supported by Gordon Lewis to accept the report as submitted. Motion passed. Report approved as presented.
Projects’ Status:
Fox Bridge: The Fox Bridge project wrapped up May 28, 2011. Dave Gendler commented on concern for supplies used for project and LMWCC’s priorities for completion of projects in the river. Discussion included reasons for use of specific materials and engineering of the type of project completed at Fox Bridge. Dave received and appreciated the clarification he received from the discussion.
Indian Bridge DNR Access site: Still waiting for permit and scope of project from CRA. Gordon had a contact that received a letter from DNR about that particular access site, but did not know for certain the specifics of the letter. He will try to get a copy of the letter to Tim before Tim’s meeting on June 13th. In the meantime, work on the project scheduled for 4th of July weekend will be postponed.
Syers Creek: NEPA completed. We are still waiting for permit before filing for grant.
Private Projects: All projects have been permitted. Tim is not sure what work has been done on any of the projects though. (Projects include: Kamstra, Steketee, Alan Gregory and Vanderstelt project.)
CRA River Survey: Nate (not Jody) is now the one doing the river survey in August/September. No firm dates so far.
Road Crossings: 18 Mile Bridge (11 Mile Rd.) approaches need work. Info passed on to Lake Co. Road Commission at the March Joint Partnership meeting. Johnson Bridge is probably not happening anytime soon as funds are drying up. The 7 Mile Bridge, East of Raymond, Kings and Carrieville sites, are on the Lake County to do list. Cool Creek also noted Hamilton Rd.
Bug Survey: Tom Bastion presented a new report about the most recent bug survey. He will present this report at the upcoming Annual Meeting in July. The report is by site and by year. It also shows the average of averages. A discussion included an explanation of how the bugs are counted and categorized/classed for the report. Tom was given names of some people who might be able to help put the report into graph form to help in analyzing results of the survey. Tom also reported that the supplies for the river water quality survey (e-coli, etc.) have been ordered. Dave Gendler provided a copy of an article from the Star newspaper about when the lamprecide treatment is scheduled for the Little Manistee River (sometime in later July).
Wood for Projects: We don’t need any wood for this year if no projects are scheduled, but there is a need to find a source for wood for future projects.
Old Business:
New Signs: Tim had the new signs to distribute. Tim will provide Roger with a list of sites. Roger and Dave G. volunteered to review sites for need of a (still to purchase) metal post or an existing wooden post (for mounting) and get the signs installed. If we need to purchase more signs, let Tim know.
Newsletter for spring 2011: The newsletter is out and (as mentioned before) it looks great!
Webmaster: Tim has contacted Anna several times, but has not heard back from her. Tim will continue to try to reach her.
TVC area Paddle Club: No report because Jim isn’t in attendance. John reported seeing a group on the river that was picking up trash a few weeks ago.
Boy Scouts Troop 61 of Wellston – June 4th: Dave M. is on the river with the Scouts today/this weekend. Canoes were delivered for the Scouts river trip.
Strategic Plan Team: Gordon, David and Jim will review the “strategic plan”. No review has taken place as of this meeting.
Annual Meeting:
- Mark T. will speak.
- Lunch is all set. Cooks and servers are set and food will be served at noon.
- Board members will meet at 6 p.m. the day before (Friday) to set up for the meeting.
- John G. will make sure to get a key to IATA for Friday evening set-up. It takes about an hour to set up for the annual meeting
- Gordon stated that Wolverine will supply two things for the member raffle. Gordon will check with him to see if he will donate items for the bucket raffle.
- Dave Gendler will check to see if he has the banner and let John G. know. John will order a new banner if Dave does not have the old one.
- All Board members should be there by 9:00 for a pre-meeting.
Spirit of the Woods Music Festival: John G. and Jim S. will help man the booth at the festival that will be held June 18th.
New Business:
- Roger, Kaye, Evelyn, Gordon, and Tim will be up for re-election for this years’ annual meeting.
- David asked that no-kill for the entire river (with the exception of Salmon) be added to the agenda at a future meeting. Discussion ensued with the decision to add it to an upcoming agenda for in-depth discussion.
Next Meeting: July 9, 2011 @ 9:00 a.m. pre-meeting and Annual Meeting. Gordon invited all those attending the August meeting to meet at Indian Club and enjoy breakfast along with the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Johnel Buckingham for Evelyn Furman
