Location: 10th Hole Bar & Grill
The meeting was called to order by Jim Buhil at 8:05
Present: Marie King, Jim Buhil, Ron Bourquin, Tom Schloer, Mark Koller, Ryan Crosby, and Dave
O’Neill.
Absent: Ed Collova, Mary Smoliak, Deb Mlinar, Mike Singer
Secretary’s Report: Reports submitted. Motion to approve by Ron, 2nd by Dave, motion
approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Marie reviewed treasurers report. Mark made motion to approve seconded
by Tom, motion approved.
Old Business:
• Meat Raffle: More people needed to sign up. It was decided we should continue to have
the December 23rd raffle, this will be covered by board members.
• Training Session: Jim will look into setting up training session for meat raffle
• Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention (Stevens Point, April 10-12): Marie made a
motion to allow 3 members to attend, Motion approved. Ron, Ryan, and Dave will
attend.
• Water Level: Current level 929.33, needs to be at 928.9 for winter months.
• Jefferies Landing : Camera is still operative however the speaker was disconnected,
speaker will be reconnected per Marie.
• Ron and Jim met with RWE (Renewable World Energy) and reviewed April-November
Lake levels. Nominal goal is 929.7 - in September it was at 930.44 (8" rain) - 930.0 is
normal high water mark.
• Jim responded to questions from Mud Hen Lake Association regarding YLRA landing
procedures/policies. Copies available
• Clothing: Discussion on how to sell - Clothing will be on display and for sale during the
November 25th meat raffle. Ryan will bring portable fish house for sales. Dave suggested
ordering some stocking hats with YLRA logo - Marie will look into this.
New Business:
• Summer Picnic - June 8th. Ron will talk to White Tail about possibly holding meeting
there.
• Fall Picnic - Sat. September 14th - Jim suggested the Fort, Marie will check with the Fort
on holding the meeting there. (75 - 80)
• Mark noted - Oakland township wants to eliminate ties with the boat landing. If we
assume responsibility for entire landing insurance would be required.
• Governors Fishing Opener (Friday May 3 - Sat. May 4th): Chuck presented scheduled
plans, VIP Dinner the Friday night before opener at Zhasagiins Event Center in Siren.
Family fishing day on Crooked Lake on Sat. The REC will be having breakfast on Sat.
(serving breakfast tacos). Looking for hosts to take Media on the lake, also looking for
Sponsorships - more to follow.
• Power Loading: Burnett County passed an ordinance of No Power Loading. Burnett
County Lakes & Rivers Association is buying signs displaying ordinance. Signs to be posted
at landings, Jim will look into getting signs with Bob Baker.
• Water Testing: Ryan contacted Dan McQuinn on water testing - this is a private testing
lab. This sounds similar to what we are doing now for testing through the DNR at no
cost. We will continue to use our established system.
• Ryan suggested using the Face Book Web Site for "Friends of Yellow Lake" group for more
exposure. We will look further into this idea.
• No Meeting in December
The next YLRA board meeting is January 13th, 2023 at the 10th Hole at 8:00 am.
Meeting adjourned: 9:40 am - Meeting minutes submitted by Dave ONeill (substitute for Deb
Milnar - Secratary)
Location: 10th Hole Bar & Grill
The meeting was called to order by Jim Buhil at 8:06am.
Present: Marie King, Jim Buhil, Ron Bourquin, Deb Mlinar, Mark Koller Dave O’Neill and Mike Singer.
Absent: Ed Collova, Nick Newton and Mary Smoliak
Secretary’s Report: Reports submitted. Motion to approve by Marie, 2nd Dave, motion approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Reports submitted. Motion to approve by Ron, 2nd Deb, motion approved.
New Business:
1) Meat Raffle: We need to fill spots for the rest of the summer & fall. Deb will work on filling the schedule at the
Fall Members Meeting & Picnic.
2) Newsletter: Deb completed and forwarded it to Marie and Mary to check and print for August 2023. It will be
printed this week. Fall Picnic, Members Meeting & Election information will be included.
3) Fall Members Meeting, Picnic & Elections: We will not need to bring a microphone, the Rec will provide the mic,
tables for sign in, Membership sign-up/dues, and Swag. Mike updated the Swag inventory and will get it to the
Picnic. We will sell everything at our cost. Ed Collova and Nick Newton will not be running for Board or Alternate
positions this year. The Speaker will be Dave Ferris with Burnett Cty Land Services, speaking about water shed
and soil erosion. Costs for taco bar, hard & soft shells, chips, queso, salsa & fixings, plus 2 drinks (liquor, pop, or
water) discussed. Motion to approve $15pp including drink cost for approximately 135 people by Marie, 2 nd
Dave, motion approved. Deb will make any signs needed and will visit tables to ask for Meat Raffle Volunteers.
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4) Deb posted “Picnic, Membership Meeting & Elections Invite” and “Invitation to Run for Board Positions” on
Facebook. Mary will post on our website. We have had two people interested so far. Deb will gather their info.
5) Fish Cribs—Mike and Dave met with and observed Devil’s Lake Board people put together and install a few cribs.
They will ask about permitting and costs later today.
6) Jeffrey’s Landing—The power to the camera and recording isn’t working, possibly due to solar panel removal.
Dave will call Polk-Burnett to find out when we can get power back there. Will advise.
Old Business:
1) Contamination Stations: Dave purchased more bleach. Marie asked If the guys could wipe off camera lenses
when needed.
2) The first Officers Meeting was suggested for September 15th at 6pm at the Bunkhouse Bar at Mike Singer’s house.
Motion to approve by Deb, 2nd Marie, motion approved.
3) Water Level— Jim shared 929.78, the rain has helped!
4) Water Testing—Ron said clarity is still pretty good, starting to green a little bit. He is testing and sending it in on
Monday.
The next YLRA board meeting is August 12, 2023 at The 10th Hole at 8:00am.
Meeting adjourned: 9:30 am, submitted by Deb Mlinar, Secretary.
Location: 10th Hole Bar & Grill
The meeting was called to order by Jim Buhil at 8:09m.
Introduce Phil Sylla- Yellow River Protection Conservancy, guest Speaker.
Present: Marie King, Jim Buhil, Mary Smoliak, Ron Bourquin, Deb Mlinar, Mark Koller, Mike Singer, and Dave O’Neill.
Absent: Ed Collova and Nick Newton
Secretary’s Report: Reports submitted. Motion to approve by Ron, 2nd by Marie, motion approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Reports were not ready. Tabled until May meeting.
New Business:
1) Phil Sylla & YRPC: They are looking for another board member from our group. Mary volunteered to be on their board. Key points: Protect our shoreline & our water, purchase property, upgrade to protect, and resell. Mary made a motion to donate $500 to YRPC, Dave 2nd, motion passed.
2) Meat Raffle: Promote online meat raffle. We need to fill spots for the rest of the spring/summer. Mary is updating the online sign-up. Deb will share on Facebook again.
3) Newsletter: Marie and Deb will get it out for May 2023. Summer Picnic information will be included.
4) North Landing: Mark spoke with DNR, they would like to measure.
5) Clothing: Mike & Dave did an inventory. Dave is checking on new gear.
6) Summer Picnic: Deb and Mike presented two options, The Rec and Fishbowl Sporting Club. The board voted to have the summer picnic at the Fishbowl Sporting Club and the fall picnic at The Rec. Mike will let Fishbowl know and Deb will let The Rec know. Mike & Deb will work with Fishbowl to plan the event.
Old Business:
1) North Landing: We need to upgrade some of the North Landing equipment. Ron made a motion to spend up to $1000 to upgrade, Deb 2nd, motion passed. Deb will be helping with the bleach at the North Landing and the YLL Landing.
2) Nancy Herman- Burnett Cty Visitor’s Guide- Mary checked, It is ok.
3) Web Site: Mary has updated the website with the Fishing Reg’s and the Burnett County Resort logo.
4) Lakes & River Convention: Ron & Dave will attend this year. Motion was made by Mary to approve $2500 for two people to attend. Marie 2nd the motion, motion passed.
The next YLRA board meeting is May 13, 2023 at the 10th Hole at 8:00 am.
Meeting adjourned: 10:00 am, submitted by Deb Mlinar, Secretary.