Call to Order
Beth Bush called the meeting to order at 10:00.
Board members present: Beth Bush, John Hedstrom, Jim Henderson, Ed Hummelt, Fred Koch, Jim Nagle, Jeff Price, Julie Verhaalen, Beth Wells.
March Meeting Minutes
March meeting minutes were approved as amended.
Treasurer’s Report
Jim Henderson gave a detailed topline.
Financials are essentially on-track with little new news to report.
We are remaining in a liquid state in expectation of upcoming potential expenses.
Lake Health
Fred Koch led the discussion.
We are waiting for the DASH permit from DNR.
DASH treatment will be done close to Memorial Day.
DASH treatment is estimated to be $8000 for 3 days.
If more days of treatment are needed, and it is judged that the patches of milfoil are dense enough that DASH treatments can be done efficiently, we will add required days. (DASH treatment in sparse areas is inefficient and not cost effective.)
Fred Koch and Beth Bush will be the decision makers on further days of DASH.
We have sufficient funds to cover additional DASH treatment days.
Fred Koch will oversee the DASH treatment.
The next Lake Health subcommittee meeting will take place after the treatment.
Seagulls
Ed Hummelt is compiling information about seagulls and potential issues with overpopulation.
Large flock seems to have diminished, likely due to ice on nearby lakes melting.
Ice Out
Ice out date was officially determined to be March 30.
Bylaws
Julie Verhaalen led a discussion on the revisions to the bylaws. There was extensive discussion about the proposed changes.
Board comments were agreed-upon and finalized.
The bylaws will have short summaries of each officer role.
We decided to create a “Job Description” document that is separate from the bylaws.
The revised bylaws with an accompanying document that summarizes the changes will be distributed with the newsletter.
A vote on the revisions will occur at the annual meeting on July 4.
Newsletter
Julie Verhaalen is sending an appeal for new members.
Fred Koch will write the front page feature
Jim Nagle will write the board member perspective article.
Articles on the newsletter topics (picnic, July 4 activities, etc.) are due to Julie by May 10.
The newsletter will go out mid-May.
Water Testing
Secchi testing was first completed on April 8. This will be an ongoing test approx. every 2 weeks.
Water is clear. 10.5 feet visibility.
Water quality is listed as “beautiful”.
The color is blue.
Water chemistry testing will be done by UWSP.
We will use the data for the grant application in the future.
Ground water testing kits will be available for residents at the annual meeting.
Basic kit $31, more advanced $80-90
UWSP will record, save, and report on homeowner wells around the lake.
Town of Springwater
Beth Bush attended the meeting but nothing of significance for Pine Lake was discussed.
Adjournment
Beth Bush adjourned the meeting at 12:10
Next meeting will be May 9 at Beth Bush’s home.