Minutes, July 9, 2003, RLIA Board

The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by board chair, Johanna.

Present: Besides the chairwoman, Pete Ebbott, Stan Smoniewski, Karl Vonderhoe, Katie Travers, and Russell Wagner.

Minutes of 6/11/03 approved.

Treasurer's report:  Katie referred to published data.

Committee reports:

            Fishing:  Karl reported that bluegills are biting.  Walleye fingerlings will be planted, but budget limitations may affect plans.  During past ten years, the natural reproduction has been limited.

Website:  Board members names, but not street or email addresses, will be included.

Joint Lake Committee:  Boat count is planned for July 16, to include both periods of heavy and light use.  Intensity of lake use is a concern.  State guidelines recommend a limit of forty-six boat trailer sites for Rock Lake’s acreage.  The previous weekend (July 9) this was greatly exceeded.  Safety is a concern.  Public awareness of this issue should be addressed, starting with the City and Township boards. A grant from the DNR for long range planning will be applied for. 

Old Business:

Jim Colegrove reported that the financial records should be reviewed once per year, preferably just before the annual meeting, by several members of the board.  Russell and Karl volunteered.

T-shirts are being sold at $8 for members and $10 for non-members.

New Business:

The Annual Meeting will be held August 30 at lower Rock Lake Park at 10:00 A.M.  A notice will be put in the Lake Mills Leader and on the website.  Stan will take care of refreshments.  Karl is to invite Laura Stremick to speak.  The Township police will be invited for a question/answer period.  An attempt will be made to organize a wind and paddle power sail for the afternoon.  Stan is head of the nominating committee.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

                                    Acting Secretary,   Russell Wagner