June Minutes 2006

ROCK LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Board Meeting             Municipal Building

Minutes, June 21, 2006

Present: Johanna Chworowsky, Patricia Cicero, Jim Colegrove, Stan Smoniewski, Milt Strauss

In the absence of the President, Karl Vonderohe, Vice President, Johanna Chworowsky, called the meeting called to order at 7:00 P. M.

Secretary’s Report
Since the May meeting lacked a quorum there were no formal minutes.

Treasurer’s Report
Jim distributed and discussed detailed financial reports and also circulated a complete computerized list of members for 2006.

To save bank fees, Jim suggested, and the board agreed, that the RLIA money market account be closed and the balance transferred to the regular checking account.  Johanna and Karl will need to sign signatory cards at the bank.

Financial reports for the annual meeting were discussed.  Jim moved, second by Stan, that a full report of the previous calendar year, plus the current year from January first to the date of the annual meeting be presented to the members at the annual meeting.  Motion carried.

Committee Reports
            Publicity/PR Committee: Milt asked for volunteers to staff the RLIA exhibit at Town and Country Days and to ride the float in the parade.  He also presented a mock-up of an acknowledgment card to be sent to members of RLIA in recognition of paying their dues for 2006.  He will obtain pricing from Leader Printing.
            Joint Rock Lake Committee: Stan reported that the committee reviewed the amended city boat launch ordinance regarding fees and that the committee questioned provisions for charging during winter months.  The committee also questioned what the launch fees were used for.  The committee supported a lake water sampling project and asked that an amendment to the Long Range Plan be requested from DNR to collect data on sediment and phosphorus loading in Rock Lake.
Adopt-a-Lake:  Stan reported that about 45 young people turned out for the lake and millpond cleanup—the largest turnout ever.  The group also picked garlic mustard at Korth Park.  He said that more adults are needed to work with the clean-up group.
            Long Range Plan for Rock Lake: Patricia noted that the Long Range Plan has received an extension from DNR through June 2007.  She reported that a Request For Proposal has been written and published for a parking lot design for County Park at the north end of the lake.  In response to many inquiries regarding water levels of Rock Lake, she has drafted an informational document to send to those seeking answers.

Old Business:

            Lawn Phosphorus Ban: Patricia reported that the county Land and Water Conservation Committee has set things in motion for writing an ordinance.  In other action, Stan moved, second by Jim that Johanna be authorized to deal with Lake Mills Hardware to issue discount coupons for no-phosphorus lawn fertilizer up to $40.  Motion carried. These coupons could be used during Town and Country Days.
            Bylaws Review: Milt and Johanna explained suggested revisions in RLIA bylaws. Stan moved, second by Jim, that the modified bylaws be presented to the August annual meeting for adoption.  Motion carried.

New Business:
            Goose Count: Milt asked for volunteers for the annual goose count to be conducted on June 29.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00.

Next Meeting will be held on  Wednesday, July 19, at 7:00 P. M. in the Municipal Building.
            Plans for the Annual Meeting in August and further review of the bylaws will be discussed.

Minutes submitted by:  ___________________________________________
                                                Milt Strauss, Secretary pro tem