February Minutes 2006

Board Meeting             Municipal Building

Minutes, February 15, 2006

Present:  Karl Vonderohe, Johanna Chworowsky, Patricia Cicero, Jim Colegrove, Margy Krueger, Stan Smoniewski, Milt Strauss

Meeting called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Karl

Secretary’s Report
            Minutes of January 18, 2006, were approved on a motion by Johanna, 2nd by Margy.
           
Treasurer’s Report
            Jim summarized account balances in the three accounts as of February 11, 2006: Lake Management--$3090.80,  RLIA Checking--$3875.34 and RLIA Savings--$4084.75 for a total of $11050.89.  He also read a note of thanks from the Rock River Coalition for RLIA’s $50 contribution, and a communication noting that the Farmer’s Market starts May 3 if we’d like to participate.  In addition, he will reserve the lower shelter at County Park for the annual meeting on August 26 with an alternate date of August 19th.

Committee Reports
            Publicity Committee:  Milt and Johanna presented copies of By-laws revision for comment and further action.  By-laws will be reviewed by board members and presented at the annual meeting for approval.  They also asked about participation in Town and Country Days, June 22-25.  It was agreed that RLIA would exhibit on Friday and Saturday but delayed further action on participation with a float in the parade.  Johanna was authorized to proceed with ordering t-shirts for sale again this season.

            Joint Rock Lake Committee: Stan reported that the committee presented results of soil phosphorus tests, appeared at the city council hearings on the boathouse ordinance and reported that digital maps of buoy placement were available.  He also said that the Town of Lake Mills plans to participate in reconstruction of the north end parking lot.  The board will apply for a DNR Waterway Commission grant to pay for 50-60% of the lot and will also pay for the parking lot plan.  Glen Zastrow of the Jt. Committee is looking for tall poles on which to place osprey nest platforms in Korth Park.  

            Long Range Plan for Rock Lake: Patricia explained that there needs to be a resolution to assign someone to replace Pete Ebbott to sign documents in behalf of  RLIA.  Johanna moved, second by Margy that the RLIA president or vice president be assigned to sign grant documents and authorizations.  Motion carried.  It was also agreed that the secretary be authorized to sign the resolution, but in his absence Milt, as secretary pro tem could sign.

Patricia also said that she planned to sample water in the Majilla Shores channel in the spring and would gather information for the sampling.  She also asked the board to think about water quality monitoring and other data collection for the next meeting on March 15.  She also encouraged designing a plan for native shoreland plantings.

Patricia said some grant money needed to be spent to pay expenses incurred by the county.  Johanna moved, second by Margy that the treasurer send a check from the lake management account in the amount of $651.36 to Jefferson County Land and Water Conservation Department for reimbursement of printing and copying costs.  Motion carried .  It was suggested that the treasurer check into obtaining a sales tax exempt number for RLIA.

Old Business:
            Boat House Ordinance: It was suggested that a letter of appreciation be sent to plan commission and city council members for their efforts in passing a suitable boathouse ordinance and to offer services and support of RLIA on future lake issues.  Milt will write the letter for signature of the president.

New Business:
            Homeowner's Packet:  Patricia is revising the packet and will bring them to RLIA to mail.           

            WAL Convention: The WAL Convention will again be held in Green Bay April 20-22.  Karl, Stan and Patricia are expected to attend.

Adjournment:
            Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.

Next Meeting: 
Next meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M., March 15, 2006, at the Municipal Building.

Minutes submitted by:  ___________________________________________
                                                Milt Strauss, Secretary pro tem