Lake Lemon Conservancy District

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Riddle Point Park Shelter House

July 21, 2007

The July 21, 2007 meeting of the Lake Lemon Conservancy District was held at the Riddle Point Park Shelter House and was called to order by Chairman Marty Mann at 11:16 a.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Marty Mann, Rex Taylor, Barb Ritter, Bruce Cassal, Dave Hobson, Dennis Friesel, and Tom Kelly. ALSO PRESENT: Bob Madden, Manager; Scott McWhorter, Board Recorder; Rachel Atz, CBU Representative; and LLCD Freeholders (see attached sign-in sheet).

I. OPENING COMMENTS (Mann)

· Mann thanked all freeholders for attending the meeting.

· Mann gave a brief history of the conservancy and introduced founding board members Bud Howard and Alan McNabb.

· Mann also introduced the current Board Members, Lake Biologist and Manager.

II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (Mann)

· Approval of June 20, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes.

KELLY MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 20, 2007 MINUTES. RITTER SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL “AYES.” MOTION CARRIED.

III. TREASURER’S REPORT (Friesel)

· Dennis Friesel presented the budget as of June (see attached).

· LLCD June income: $35,448.

· LLCD June expenses: $55,928.

· LLCD still has $80,000 in CD’s, and $45,187 in the Cumulative Maintenance Fund.

· Friesel presented the 2008 proposed budget and handed out a graph depicting expenses versus revenues since 1996 (see attached).

§ As shown in the graph, taxes have not increased since 2005.

§ The 2008 proposed budget would increase taxes by one hundred percent.

· Further discussions on the 2008 proposed budget are scheduled for July 25^th and August 29^th, 6:00 p.m. at the Benton Township Senior Citizens Building.

IV. Letter of Concern (Mann)

· A user of the beach and swimming area at Riddle Point Park is concerned about the close proximity of the boat mooring area to the swimming area at the beach. The patron contends that gas fumes and oil are unhealthy, and waves created by the boats can be dangerous (see attached).

· Mann referred the issue to the LLCD Safety Committee for review.

V. MANAGERS REPORT (Madden)

A. Fireworks Summary

§ $5,410.00 in donations from mailing to freeholders

§ $391.67 from donations collected the night of the event

§ 87 percent of goal achieved.

B. 2007 Vegetation Control Update

§ LLCD has spent $32,193.70 on weed control this year (see attached).

§ DNR grant for Eurasian watermilfoil treatment services was $20,000

§ Grant money spent as of 7/19/07 is $18,602.55. Balance is $1,397.45.

§ Initial treatment of American Lotus will start in August.

§ After lotus treatment, LLCD aquatic vegetation control budget will have been over spent by approximately $9,000.00.

C. 2007 SRP Update

§ Service Area 131 (Possom Trot Creek) is not finished.

§ The 2007 Dredging Contract is for $155,000.

§ Remaining on the contract as of 7/19/07 is $25,209.

§ Management anticipates it will take an additional $60,000.00 ($38,000 DNR grant and 22,000 LLCD operation budget) to finish Possum Trot Creek and to get a good start in Ice Box Cove.

KELLY MOTIONED TO INCREASE SEDIMENT REMOVAL CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 TO FINISH POSSUM TROT CREEK AND TO INITIATE DREDGING IN ICE BOX COVE. CASSAL SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL “AYES.” MOTION CARRIED.

D. Proposed Road Repairs – Riddle Point Park

§ The entrance road at Riddle Point Park is in need of paving.

§ Management received three bids for the repair work (see attached).

§ Madden recommends the Board accept Jack Todd’s bid of $3,350.00. Todd has previously done work for the district and has proven to be a reliable and responsive contractor.

KELLY MOTIONED TO ACCEPT JACK TODD’S BID FOR ROAD PAVING AT RIDDLE POINT PARK. FRIESEL SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL “AYES.” MOTION CARRIED.

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

Dredging

· Freeholders are concerned about where funds for dredging are being spent. Mann stated that the budget for dredging in the foreseeable future would be limited to boating channels and dock access. Individual docks can be dug out at owner’s expense.

· Bud Howard suggested that the conservancy apply for a bond to do more intensive dredging.

· Dennis Friesel stated that a bond would not work because it is short term, whereas dredging will be ongoing.

· Endowment is another option. Madden stated that an endowment for the Lake Lemon Conservancy District is currently being studied by the district’s attorney.

· Madden stated it was a real probability that dredging contractor Dick Payne will retire after next year.

2008 Proposed Budget

· Robert Baker stated that he strongly supports the Board’s decision to raise taxes.

He added that the taxes are a small cost compared to the benefits reaped from improved lake conditions.

· Alan McNabb wanted to confirm that taxes are based on property value and not

on a special assessment that has been talked about in the past.

· The proposed 2008 Budget will be placed on the website.

Other Comments

· Gail Tala asked if she could write an article on septic systems and toilets for the upcoming newsletter.

· Freeholders wanted to know if management was going to attempt to draw down Lake Lemon this winter. It is believed that a lake draw down may reduce the amount of weed control needed the following year.

VII. NEW BUSINESS / CORRESPONDENCE FOR FUTURE AGENDA

· July 25, 2007 – Board 2008 Budget Meeting – 6:00 P.M.

Benton Township Senior Citizens Building

· LLCD Annual Picnic 4:00 P.M., Today

Barb Ritter’s House – 7750 Wildwood Drive (North Shore)

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

CASSAL MOTIONED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. RITTER SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL “AYES.” MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1:05 P.M.

Meeting Minutes submitted by:

Scott McWhorter

Board Recorder