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
Present at the meeting were Jon Papke, Kent Warner, Jim Buhil, Dan Haumschild, Jack Brunell, Ed Collova, Brett Ewalt, Marie King, and Bob Schnickel.
Absent from the meeting were Mary Smoliak and Tony Rutter.
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 am by President Jon Papke.
Secretary’s Report – Jim Buhil had no secretary’s report.
Treasurer’s Report – Marie King reported $126,763.48 in the checking account as of 5/01/18. YLRA now has a meat handling license. This was needed in order to continue the meat raffle. This is now mandated by the state of WI. Jim Buhil made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Kent Warner seconded the motion. Motion passed.
AIS – The invasive weed harvesting on Little Yellow may be delayed due to the late spring.
Membership – Plans are being made for the membership drive on July 28th 2018 at Sweeny’s.
Website - Mary Smoliak was not present so no report.
Water Level – Jim Buhil and Kent Warner discussed with the YLRA board the meeting with RWE. RWE and YLRA both agreed a meeting with the WI DNR in Spooner was a good idea to what can be done to improve water flow and lake level control. Kent Warner will call the DNR to set up a meeting.
Water Quality – Tony Rutter was absent no report.
Spring Picnic – All plans for the picnic have been made. The picnic is at Whitetail June 9th 2018 starting at 11:00am.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 am.
Submitted by Jim Buhil, Secretary