DATE: 3-9-19 TIME: 0900 hrs ADJ TIME: 1038 hrs – Motion to adjourn by Mary Smoliak, seconded Dawn Schnickel, motion passed. ATTENDANCE – KENT WARNER, DAWN SCHNICKEL,
JIM BUHIL, TONY RUTTER, MARY SMOLIAK, DAN HAUMSCHILD, ROBERT SCHNICKEL BOB SAVAGE
SECRETARY REPORT – Motion to approve by Dawn Schnickel, seconded Tony Rutter, motion passed. TREASURERS REPORT – Reported checking account balance as of 2-27-19 $ 107630, which includes payment of $12,600.00 to Hopkins for dredging. Motion to approve by Jim Buhil, seconded Tony Rutter, motion passed. OLD BUSINESS Follow-up request with Northland College for cost estimates on lake AIS survey of Big and Little Yellow Lake. Northland will also assist with potential grant monies available. Lake surveys should be done every five years. Next newsletter needs to be out by May so the June lunch reservation cards can be sent out at that time. The YLRA will be participating in the July 4 th Webster Parade and June 29 th Danbury Parade. NEW BUSINESS Information was received from Bone Lake on the disadvantages of harvesting/cutting of weeds such as Curly weed, which allows other invasive weeds to move in. Using herbicides VS harvesting has long term benefits in cleaning the lake and improving water quality, however, the costs can be 6 times higher over harvesting. More research and information forth coming.
A thank you letter was received from Union Township recognizing our donation of $10,000 towards the narrows bridge project. At this time there is no details on the type of bridge or time line to complete this project. Suggestion made to purchase/rent large bill boards advertising our Association, check on cost information forth coming. We received some initial cost information on dredging on Little Yellow just west of the Narrows bridge from Big Yellow. It would cost approximately $135,000 to dredge, but further bids will be looked at. Meeting adjourned 1035 hrs Respectfully Submitted Robert Schnickel - Secretary
DATE: 12-8-18
TIME: 0900 hrs.
ADJ TIME: 1028 hrs.
ATTENDANCE – KENT WARNER
DAN HAUMSCHILD
JIM BUHIL
DAWN SCHNICKEL
MARIE KING
MARY SMOLIAK
ROBERT SCHNICKEL
BOB SAVAGE
RANDY LOHSE
SECRETARY REPORT – Motion made to accept 11-10-18 Secretary report by Jim Buhil and seconded by Dawn Schnickel, motion passed.
TREASURERS REPORT – Balance as of 11-30-18 $115,496.65. Motion made to accept 11-10-18 Secretary report by Jim Buhil and seconded by Dawn Schnickel, motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS:
YLRA Newsletter will be issued the week of February 10, 2019, all articles must be submitted by February 9, 2019.
On 11-10-18 Board meeting discussion occurred to replace the YLRA dock on Yellow Lake. Kent Warner looked into this replacement and learned that it would be more cost effective to make repairs VS replacement of the dock. Motion made by Jim Buhil and seconded by Marie King to replace the decking and wheels on this dock, motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
2007, $1,500 was raised by a YLRA raffle for the reconstruction of the Narrows bridge between Big and Little Yellow lakes. In addition, $5,000 was pledged to Union Township at that time for a total of $6,500. No check was issued as this project was never started. Motion made by Marie King and seconded by Dawn Schnickel to donate $10,000 to Union Township towards the reconstruction of the Narrows bridge between Big and Little Yellow Lakes, to address long standing safety concerns. This motion is in replacement and not in addition to the 2007 $6,500 pledge. Motion passed, and verification letter will be sent to Union Township by President Kent Warner.
COMMITTESS:
Water Quality – We have received 3 Zebra Mussel traps. These traps will be placed in Big Yellow in the spring to monitor any invasive Zebra Mussel population.
Meat Raffle – Yellow Lake Lodge will be giving away 3 hams during the 12-15 and 12-21-18 meat raffles
Membership – Discussion on purchasing of canopy’s for YLRA use for this and other events. There will be some added events including a dunk tank, and a presentation by the U of M Raptor Center.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Schnickel, Secretary.
DATE: 11-10-18
TIME: 0900 hrs
ADJ TIME: 1013 hrs
ATTENDANCE –
KENT WARNER JACK BUNELL
JIM BUHIL TONY RUTTER
MARIE KING MARY SMOLIAK
ROBERT SCHNICKEL DAN HAUMSCHILD
SECRETARY REPORT – Motion made to accept 10-13-18 Secretary report by Tony Rutter and seconded by Mary Smoliak, motion passed.
TREASURERS REPORT - Motion made to accept 10-13-18 Treasurers report by Tony Rutter and seconded by Mary Smoliak, motion passed.
COMMITTESS:
Water Level – Working with the Dam to accept water level readings at the House on Yellow VS reading at the Dam. Reading at the House was agreed to in 2003, but currently not in effect.
Membership – Membership drive is scheduled for July 27th, 2019 at Sweeny’s. Events planned will be like the popular and successful drive in 2018.
IT Update – Mary Smoliak and Jon Keller will be working together on improvements to Web and other social media sites.
OLD BUSINESS:
Dredging of Channel – Permit is pending for the dredging by Yellow Lake Lodge. Letters have been sent to required “interested parties”, and newspaper posting completed. It is expected that final approval will occur at the end of November, and the project started after January 2019.
YLRA Dock – Needs to be replaced, we will be checking on prices.
Bouys and Elevation Signage at the bridges – We will continue to pursue completing these projects
Meeting dates for 2019, second Saturday of every month at Tenth Hole. Spring Picnic June 8th, at Ike Walton. Annual Meeting September 7th, at the Fort.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Schnickel, Secretary.