SPRING 2009 MEETING MINUTES

Sawyer County Lakes Forum

Sawyer County Lakes Forum
Spring General Meeting Minutes for May 9, 2009
Meeting At Comfort Suites

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
The minutes of the September 2008 Fall Meeting were approved as read.
The Treasurer's Report was approved as read.
Vice President's Report
Chris Jeffords reported on the actions taken by the SCLF board since the last general meeting. A very significant action was on the Wilderness Lakes classification, which passed the county board. Other significant legislative issues were discussed. A handout summary was distributed (handout available on request). issues included Aquatic Invasive Species Transport, Invasive Species Classification, Shoreland Policy, Polluted Runoff Policy, DNR Secretary Bill, and Mercury Products.
A general outline of Septic Survey information was distributed (available on request).

A statement of WAL actions was presented.

Activity by the Board on Sawyer County Committees
Phil Nies reported on activities related to the Sawyer County Board Committees. Chief among important issues was legislation on septic systems. We support warnings on sale of properties and needed educations by realtors and politicians.
It was moved by C. Jeffords and seconded by B. Paulsen that W. Asp should send a letter to the editor of the Record, other persons of influence describing our concerns on the septic problems. The motion passed unanimously.

Website
B. Meyers, webmaster, reported on current action on the website.

Concerns for state budget reductions
Programs in danger of serious budget cuts include:
AIS Control Grant Program
Reductions in the L WCD program
Cuts in the UWEX Basin Educators Warden Travel Budget cuts DNR. cutbacks

Motions and reports from the floor

It was moved and seconded that SCLF should send letters of commendation to representatives Jauch and Sherman for legislative work toward lake and waters protections. The motion passed unanimously.

Guest Speaker
Dan Tyrolt reported on "The Chippewa Flowage Aquatic Plant Management Plan" and gave details on how the plans are constructed and other plans now in preparation.

The Fall Meeting will be held Saturday, September I9 at Comfort Suites

The meeting adjourned at 10:48.

Fall 2009 Meeting

September 19th, 2009, at Comfort Suites, Hayward, Wisconsin

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and rolls
      Registration and sign-in with Tom Rehfeldt, Secretary
Call to order at 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and announcements by Waldo Asp, President
Roll Call of eligible voting members by Tom Rehfeldt, Secretary
Minutes of the 2009 Spring Meeting by Tom Rehfeldt, Secretary
Treasurer’s Report by Tom Rehfeldt, Treasurer

Motion to set organizational and individual dues for 2010

Election of board members - by Phil Nies
     Those nominated to serve a two-year term:

Report on SCLF Board actions by Chris Jeffords, Vice President

• Actions taken by the Board
• Strategic planning: Communications and publicity
• WAL update
• NR 115
• Slow-no-wake
• Get the Lead Out

Activity by the Board on Sawyer County committees by Phil Nies

• Septic survey update

Website report by Bruce Meyers, WebmasterMotions and reports from the floor

Presentation:
    Moose Lake Legacy Initiative
    Sponsored by Couderay Waters Regional Land Trust, Inc.

Round Table Open Discussion

Set the dates and places for 2010 Annual Meetings:
   Annual 2010 Spring Meeting, Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m. at Comfort Suites, Hayward
   Annual 2010 Fall Meeting, Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. at Comfort Suites, Hayward

Minutes of the Feb 2010 Meeting of the SCLF Board of Directors

Board Meeting Minutes for February 2010
Meeting at the Flat Creek Eatery

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M.

Officers Present:
Waldo Asp, President
Chris Jeffords, Vice-President
Phil Nies
Bruce Meyers
Tom Rehfeldt, Secretary/Treasurer

The minutes of the November 2009 meeting were approved as read.

The treasurer's report was approved as read.

President's Report:

• Letters of support were e-mailed to Clear Lake and all others were sent
• Consortium:
  Next board mtg.is March 4.
• Lakes conference:
  There is still some question about Telemark as site but contract is probable.
• Sawyer Co. Comprehensive Plan
• A proposed conservation district including Bayfield and the Chippewa Flowage is under consideration.  It was moved by P. Nies and seconded by C. Jeffords that SCLF confer with Bayfield Lakes for planning. The motion passed unanimously.
• Presidents Letter for web page is completed.

It was moved by W. Asp and seconded by B. Meyers that the board congratulate P. Nies for his work before the Sawyer Co. zoning board on the current septic problems. The motion passed with P. Nies abstaining.

It was moved by C. Jeffords and seconded by W. Asp that SCLF reimburse P. Nies' out of pocket expenses on the above actions. The motion passed with P. Nies abstaining.

Vice-president's Report

• Wisconsin Association of Lakes is changing its name to Wisconsin Lakes.
• NR 115 is expected. WAL will work with DNR on ordinances to bring all counties into compliance while approaching the status in Counties with stronger rules.

Board Member Reports

It was moved by W. Asp and seconded by C. Jeffords that SCLF support action on Chap. 236. The motion passed unanimously.

It was moved by P. Nies and seconded by C. Jeffords that SCLF send a letter of support on Resolution 16 preventing introduction of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes. The motion passed unanimously.
 
Sawyer County:
Zoning and Land and Waters have been consolidated in Sawyer Co. with D. Olson as director. It was moved by W. Asp and seconded by P. Nies that SCLF send a letter of support to D. Olson. The motion passed unanimously.

Website Report
B. Meyers reported on website usage. (cf. handout)

It was moved by P. Nies and seconded by B. Meyers that the minutes of board and other meetings be submitted ten days after the meeting for comment and then posted to the website in 14 days with notice that they are unapproved. The motion passed unanimously.

We must present notice of proposed by-laws amendment to expand the board to as many as 12 members

It was moved by P. Nies and seconded by C. Jeffords that we invite D. Olson to speak at the Spring Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

Tentative Schedule for 2010 Meetings

Regular2010 Spring Board Meeting:Thursday, April 29: 10 a.m. at Flat Creek Eatery
Annual 2010 Spring Meeting: Saturday, May 15: 9 a.m. at Comfort Suites
Regular2010 Sum. Board Meeting: Thursday, July 15: 10 a.m. at Winter Town Hall
Annual 2010 Fall Meeting: Saturday, Sept. 18: 9 a.m. at Comfort Suites
Regular 2010 Fall Board Meeting:Thursday. November 11: 10 a.m. at Bass Lake Town Hall

The meeting adjourned at 12:06

Minutes of the Fall 2009 Annual Meeting are not yet available. They will be published prior to the Spring 2010 Meeting in May.