ROCK LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Board Meeting             L.D. Fargo Library

Minutes, January 14, 2004

Present:  Johanna Chworowsky, Patricia Cicero, Jim Colegrove, Pete Ebbott, Kevin Lehner, Milt Strauss, new board member Larry Everson and invited guest Jennifer Colegrove.

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

Secretary’s Report

            Minutes of the December 10, 2003, meeting were approved as amended.

Treasurer’s Report

            Not available

Committee Reports

            T-Shirts: Johanna reported on t-shirt sales.  Of the 70 shirts ordered 63 have been sold for a total of $604 with a net profit of $184 so far.

            Grants:  Patricia reported on status of grants and grant applications. 

                        1.  “Pier Shading Project”.  This is a data gathering grant of $4,000 that will examine the effect of piers, especially pier width, on fish and insect habitat.  Patricia asked for a letter of  support from RLIA.  Moved by Larry, second by Pete, that RLIA furnish a letter of support for this project.  Motion carried.

                        2.  Lake Management Grant:  RLIA will be the applying agency for this grant of $10,000.  Pete will be the Management Unit Representative.  Patricia will be the Project Leader. $2500 of the financing will need to be furnished from other sources.  The Town of Lake Mills has contributed $1,000 for this purpose.  The City of Lake Mills has furnished no additional funding for the project.  Patricia’s time will be treated as an in-kind contribution.  A consultant will be hired by RLIA to attend meetings and provide a review at the end of the project.  Receipts and disbursements regarding the grant will be part of the RLIA treasurer’s report.

A  resolution was adopted by RLIA on a motion by Johanna, second by Kevin, that requests funding for the grant from DNR.  Motion carried.  The secretary was directed to prepare and sign the resolution and forward it to Patricia for inclusion with the grant application.

                        3.  Korth Park summer school grant of $5,000 will finance environmental education and subsequent reports.

 Old Business

            501(C)3:  Jennifer Colgrove discussed various items of the 501(c)3 application form.  Jennifer and Milt will meet to provide additional information before the application is submitted.

            Educational presentations regarding lake water quality:  Kevin led a discussion of Rock Lake water quality and clarity through a power-point presentation he is developing for use in the community.  He asked for comments from the board to further refine this educational tool which is designed to foster action by the community regarding the trend towards decreasing water clarity.  This presentation is expected to be shown to municipal boards and committees, civic organizations and schools.

New Business

            Several board members are expected to attend the Lakes Workshop for Southeastern Wisconsin—“Making Fun of Water” to be held at Waukesha County Technical College on January 31.  The workshop is designed for lake users and managers in the context of planning for recreational lake use.

            April 15-17 are the dates for the WAL Annual Convention to be held in Green Bay.

            Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.

Next Meeting

            Next meeting is scheduled  for February 11 at 7:00 at the Library.

Submitted by:  Milt Strauss, Secretary.

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