Jon Papke welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. Jon reviewed the agenda then invited everyone to get their lunch.
Jon Papke called the meeting to order at 12:30 pm. Jon introduced the two guest speakers Mark Chaklos from Jackson township Fire & Rescue, and Jeff Jensen the Forts Folle Avoine director. Jon also reviewed the past years accomplishments.
The first speaker was Mark Chaklos. Mark showed some of the equipment that is used for water rescue/salvage. The side scan sonar they recently purchased speeds up locating items under water. When the divers are doing a dive they will retrieve any trash they come across. The #1 item they find is red solo cups. The dive team is mainly used for salvage recovery of boats, motors etc. There is no fee for their services, but they do accept donations.
Jeff Jensen was the next speaker. Jeff thanked the volunteers for serving a very good lunch. Jeff also thanked YLRA for the donations to the children’s Christmas party.
Secretary report – Jim Buhil asked if there were any questions on the past years board minutes, there were none. Jim then asked for a motion to accept the minutes. Pat Amundson made a motion to accept the board minutes. Dick LaPlante seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Treasurer report – Marie King reviewed the income and expense report. As of 8/31/2018 the check book balance was $119,389.48. Bob Savage made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Dick LaPlante seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Election – Jon Papke asked for a nomination for board director. Dawn Schnickle accepted. Jon then asked for a nomination for a board alternate. Bob Savage accepted. Ed Collova made a motion for a white ballot. Tony Rutter seconded. Motion passed. Elected on the white ballot were Jim Buhil, Dan Haumschild, Marie King, Robert Schnickle, and Dawn Schnickle for board directors. Bob Savage and Randy Lohse were elected as alternates.
Kent Warner and Jim Buhil presented to the membership a proposed dredging of a sand bar in the channel exiting Yellow Lake by the gauge house. Kent and Jim asked the membership to approve $16,000.00 for this project. Dave Guy made a motion for the membership to approve $16,000.00 for the project. Bob Savage seconded the motion. Motion passed with all ayes, no opposed.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:45pm.
Submitted by Jim Buhil, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE YLRA BOARD MEETING Aug 4th 2018 AT THE 10th HOLE
Present at the meeting were Kent Warner, Jim Buhil, Jack Brunell, Marie King, Tony Rutter, Jon Papke, Ed Collova, and Robert Schnickel.
Absent from the meeting were Mary Smoliak, Brett Ewaldt, and Dan Haumschild.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 am by President Jon Papke.
Secretary’s Report – Jim Buhil reviewed the board minutes from the July 14th, 2018 meeting. Marie King made a motion to accept the minutes. Kent Warner seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report – Marie King reported $117,158.50 in the checking account on July 28th, 2018. Jim Buhil made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Ed Collova seconded the motion. Motion passed.
AIS – Ed Collova reported that about 25 loads of weeds were removed from Little Yellow during the weed harvesting. Ed also checked on the Japanese Knotweed and no growth was found.
Membership – The membership drive held at Sweeny’s went very well. Between the June picnic and the membership drive 42 new members were signed up.
Website - Mary Smoliak was not present so no report.
Water Level – Jim Buhil reported that water level at the gauge house was 929.62 feet on Aug 4th, 2018.
Water Quality – Tony Rutter reported that testing had been done in July.
Meat Raffle – Going well. Always need more volunteers to work the raffle.
Fall elections for YLRA are coming up on Sept. 8th, 2018 at Forts Folle Avoine. There are 2 openings for Directors and 2 openings for alternates. If interested contact a YLRA board member.
Marie King made a motion to pursue the permit needed for dredging the channel at the opening of Yellow Lake by the lodge. Tony Rutter seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Kent Warner made a motion to rent a storage unit for the membership drive games, etc. for YLRA. Marie King seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Kent Warner made a motion to buy 2 safes, one for Marie the Treasurer and one for Jim the Secretary to store documents. Marie King seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Kent Warner made a motion for an amendment to the verbiage about solicitation of venders, as follows: Not to allow solicitation at any YLRA function or publications. Exceptions can be made if voted on by the YLRA board. Marie King seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 am.
Submitted by Jim Buhil, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE YLRA BOARD MEETING July 14th 2018 AT THE 10th HOLE.
Present at the meeting were Kent Warner, Jim Buhil, Dan Haumschild, Jack Brunell, Marie King, and Tony Rutter.
Absent from the meeting were Mary Smoliak, Ed Collova, Jon Papke, Brett Ewalt, and Robert Schnickel.
The meeting was called to order at 8:03 am by Vice President Kent Warner.
Secretary’s Report – Jim Buhil reviewed the board minutes from the May 12th 2018 meeting. Tony Rutter made a motion to accept the minutes. Dan Haumschild seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report – Marie King reported $130,241.57 in checking account on June 30th 2018. Jim Buhil made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Tony Rutter seconded the motion. Motion passed.
AIS – Ed Collova was not present so no report.
Membership – Discussed how many workers were needed for the membership drive on July 28th 2018 at Sweeny’s. Plans are all set.
Website - Mary Smoliak was not present so no report.
Water Level – Jim Buhil reported that water level has been down some this year, because of lack of rain. The level at the gauge house was 929.67 feet on July 14th 2018.
Water Quality – Tony Rutter reported that testing is taking place. Jack Brunell is working on getting sampling data results from the state of WI.
Newsletter – All items for the newsletter need to be to Marie King by Aug. 4th 2018.
Meat Raffle – Going well. Always need more volunteers to work the raffle. Jim Buhil is looking at a new PA system for the raffle, due to recent issues with the current PA.
Kent Warner has been working on getting a new light installed by the gauge house on Yellow Lake. Kent has gotten permission from the Burnett county board. An electrician has a price for the light and install of $586.50. Jim Buhil made a motion to spend $586.50 on the light. Marie King seconded the motion. Motion passed.
The board has been approached by several vendors to come to meetings and picnics. Marie King made a motion to not allow solicitation at any YLRA function or publication. Exceptions can be made if voted on by the YLRA board. Tony Rutter seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Fall elections for YLRA are coming up on Sept. 8th 2018 at Forts Folle Avoine. There are 2 openings for Directors and 2 openings for alternates. If interested contact a YLRA board member.
Meeting adjourned at 9:47 am.
Submitted by Jim Buhil, Secretary