LAKE LEMON CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Monroe County Courthouse

February 2, 2005

ANNUAL MEETING

The February 2, 2005 Annual Meeting of the Lake Lemon Conservancy District was held in the third floor meeting room of the Monroe County Courthouse and was called to order by Vice-Chairman Larry Ritter at 6:00 P.M.

Board Members present: Marty Mann, Larry Ritter, Dennis Friesel, Dave Kory, Rex Taylor, Tom Kelly and Dave Hobson. Also present: Bob Madden, LLCD Manager; Coleman Smith, LLCD Lake Biologist; Rachel Atz (CBU); and John Langley (CBU) and Freeholder Members (see sign-up sheets attached).

OPENING COMMENTS (Ritter):

· Ritter announced the closing of the polls for the District I Director’s position.

· Ritter welcomed all present to the 10^th Annual LLCD meeting. Ritter introduced several of the founding LLCD Board members in attendance: Earl Eberle, Bud Howard, and Dave Ison to the audience.

· The monthly LLCD Board meetings are held at the IU Cyclotron Facility on Milo B. Sampson Road, Bloomington. All meetings start at 6:00pm and are open to the public. All freeholders are encouraged to attend.

· Ritter also acknowledged the passing of Dick Smith, long time lake resident.

APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 4, 2004 MEETING MINUTES (Ritter):

KORY MOTIONED TO ACCEPT THE FEBRUARY 4, 2004 MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN. KELLY SECONDED. ALL “AYES”. MOTION CARRIED.

TREASURER’S REPORT (Friesel):

• Friesel mentioned the end-of-year treasurer’s report is available to the public (see attached).
• Friesel reported the LLCD tax deficit of $187,437 is due to the Brown County reassessment problem. He acknowledged Bud Howard for his foresight as founding Board Treasurer to accumulate an operating surplus for the District which has enabled the District to withstand the tax deficit shortfall.
• Friesel also explained the LLCD has established a line of credit for $125,000 from Monroe Bank at an interest rate of 3%. The note is due in July 2005 and can be renewed.
• LLCD has received tax rates from both counties and should start receiving tax revenue in May or June.
• Hobson thanked Friesel for all of his work and dedication to the Board during the budgetary crisis.

SEDIMENTATION REMOVAL PROGRAM (Mann):

· Mann reviewed the progress and goals of the SRP

1. Protect the long term health of the lake

2. Improve lake access for freeholders

3. Improve boating safety

· Mann stated the SRP planning stage will involve a scientific process for decision making.

· In March, LARE will award grant money to successful applicants. The LLCD hopes to receive $100,000 to use for the SRP.

· Coleman Smith, Lake Biologist, gave a brief presentation about the LLCD’s GIS. (see attached)

LAKE MANAGER’S REPORT (Madden):

· Madden gave a presentation reviewing the history of the Lake Lemon Conservancy District.

· Madden also referenced the 2004 Annual Report, reviewed the status of the 2004 goals, and discussed the 2005 goals (see attached).

PUBLIC COMMENT:

· Ed Roehling congratulated the Board on working through the SRP process and he hopes to see dredging on the lake soon.

DRAWING:

· Todd Terry and Bill Roehling were the lucky winners of the drawing for a 2005 boat pass.

AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

· Mann presented Dave Kory with a framed photograph of a Lake Lemon Bald Eagle for appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the LLCD Board of Directors. Barb Ritter was presented with a framed photograph of a Lake Lemon Bald Eagle as the Volunteer of the Year for numerous hours invested in assisting the LLCD office with many tasks over the years.

ELECTION OF DISTRICT DIRECTORS AND 2004 BOARD OFFICERS:

· Mann announced the results of the District I election. Bruce Cassal will be the new District I Director.

· Tom Kelly ran unopposed for District IV Director, therefore will begin a new term.

· Kelly motioned to nominate all current officers for another one (1) year term. Hobson seconded. All “ayes.” Motion passed

RITTER MOTIONED TO ADJOURN. FRIESEL SECONDED. ALL “AYES.” CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:15 P.M.

Meeting minutes submitted by:

Coleman Smith, Board Recorder