A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Madison Board of
Directors was held at the Hillside Resort on Thursday, November 3, 2005
commencing at 7:00.
President Steve Snyder called the meeting to order. Dan Carlson was
requested to act as recorder of the meeting in the absence of secretary
Michelle Anderson.
The following directors were in attendance: Stephen Snyder, Curt Nelson,
Jim Halpin, Vic Graham, Connie Sinclair, Dick Lage, Terry Ryan, Jay Van Liere,
Mike Wiess, Jeff Landeen, Carol Deschepper, Pete Hoidal, Gary Olson, Scott
Scofield, Bob Ellsworth, Dan Carlson, Martin Jarrett, Jeff Nelson, and Cliff
Nock.
Guests were: Diane Nelson, Matt and Cindy Larson, Sharon Carlson, Brenda
Lage, Lynn Landeen, Millie Moser, Joan Olson, Trudy Nelson, Jerry Johnson, Don
Thompson, and Myron Nagel.
Approval of the minutes of the annual meeting was deferred until the next
meeting.
Millie and Gene Moser presented the treasures report:
Checking account balance-August 3, 2005 $23,901.06
Deposits since last meeting 795.00
Expenditures since last meeting 7064.41
Current balance 11-03-05 $20,295.30
It was moved by Linda Hilde and seconded by Jim Halpin to accept the
treasurer’s report. Carried
Shon Eide gave a report on the buoys near the no wake areas in the Harbor
and Woodland areas. Shon also reported on the commercial fishermen that were
in two weeks ago. They will return this winter.
Terry Ryan reported on the safety committee. Terry is still looking for
representatives from several areas around the lake.
Don Thompson, Myron Nagel, Curt Nelson, and Linda Hilde reported on
possible installation of sirens around the lake. They presented a map showing
five proposed locations and discussed funding options. The sirens are
approximately $15,000 each. Some grant money is available. It was moved by
Carol Deschepper and seconded by Vic Graham that we pursue the siren project.
Motion carried. Curt Nelson and Linda Hilde will be on the committee.
Jerry Johnson, representing the City of Madison, presented a proposal for a
recreational trail from Madison to Johnsons Point. The trail would be on city
and state property. Most of the funding would come from GF&P and the
highway department. The trail would be 10’ to 12’ wide with much of the
trail on the south edge of Highway #34. It was moved by Bob Ellsworth and
seconded by Scott Scofield that the Lake Madison Development Association
endorse the proposed recreational trail as being very much in support of the
project. Motion carried
Linda Hilde gave a report on the Lakes and Streams organization. Linda
moved and Jeff Landeen seconded that the LMDA become a member for $100. Motion
carried.
Scott Scofield gave a water quality report. Discussion was held on a
baseline study that would quantify the problem and identify solutions to
improving water quality. Discussion was held on the phosphorus on the bottom
of the lake. Following discussion on the need to allow time for the present
improvement practices, such as conservation easements, feedlot projects, use
of non phosphorus fertilizer, etc to work, it was moved by Jim Halpin and
seconded by Mike Weiss that we delay an additional study until the effects of
present projects are available. Motion was carried.
Jeff Nelson explained a "Membership Check-off" to be used for
cost sharing or funding of small projects related to easements, phosphorus
control, and other areas relating to clean water. Jeff moved that we endorse
the addition of a clean water fund through a voluntary check-off equal to the
annual dues. The motion was seconded by Linda Hilde and was carried.
Matt Larson of Real Estate Retrievers presented a proposal for a winter
golf tournament in January. There would be a $25 entry fee with the total
entry fee being given to the LMDA. Sponsors would cover the cost of marketing,
prizes, food, etc.
The election of a membership chairman was deferred until the next meeting.
Discussion was held on a hearing that will be held on November 11th
on the permit for a hog confinement unit that was previously turned down.
President, Steve Snyder, proposed the following dates for Board of
Directors Meetings through August, 2006. January 19, 2006, March 23, 2006
(tentative), May 25, 2006 and the Annual Meeting and Picnic on August 6, 2006.
Moved by Bob Ellsworth and seconded by Mike Weiss that we adjourn. Motion
carried.
Respectively submitted,
Dan Carlson, acting secretary
