Minutes, Wednesday, November 13, 2002, 7:30 PM at L.D. Fargo Library

Present: Karl Vonderhoe, Pete Ebbott, Johanna Chworowsky, Stanley Smoniewski, and Patricia L. Cicero, Jefferson County Land and Water Resource Conservationist.

P   The meeting was called to order at 7:05PM with a quorum present.

P   The Secretary’s report was read and accepted.  The Treasurer’s report was read.

Committee Reports

P   Fishing:  No Report.  Adopt-a-Lake:  No Report. Lake Regulations:  No Report.

P   Korth Park:  Patricia passed-out a shoreline restoration plan.  She informed us of a possible grant to help with restoration efforts. Pete motioned to apply for the grant, Karl seconded, passed unanimously.

P   Joint Rock Lake Committee:  Pete asked the RLIA Board for input on boat launch signage, as the committee is leading the request to update/change the signage.  Board members should solicit input and give any feedback by the February meeting.  There was some discussion regarding the City’s action of adding the boat launches to Sandy Beach, but no one could understand their logic.  Stan spoke about the lake traffic solutions the committee was narrowing down to.  He mentioned the safety concerns, counter-clockwise towing, and limiting the hours of PWC operation to the same as water skiing hours.  Pete mentioned that the water patrol expressed an interest in acquiring a waterproof video camera to document illegal behavior.

P   Website:  Jason Smoniewski is developing an updated design and will share it for feedback before going live.

P   Grants, Research Studies, Etc:  Patricia updated the group on changes.

P   Making Waves:  Johanna mentioned that all board members should consider writing a ‘Making Waves’ article.  She volunteered to facilitate the publishing process.

P   Old Business:  Eurasian Water Milfoil:  Patricia will call the DNR to inquire if someone can come and talk about Eurasian Water Milfoil.

P   New Business:  Resolution to Support Grants: Johanna motioned to have RLIA authorize a current President to apply for grants on the association’s behalf.  Thus a president will have the authority to sign documents and take other necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete an approved project and verify that the association has sufficient funds to complete a project. Motion passed unanimously.

Next Meeting will be at Tyranena for Holiday Discussion, 12/7 @ 6p, adjourned.