Pelican Group of Lakes Improvement District Cormorant Town Hall Saturday, September 27, 2008, 8:00 am Present: Vance Stueness, Bill Zimmerman, Gary Hart, Fred Manuel, Nick Valentine, Jeff Peltier, Denny Tollefson, Michael Ostbye, Jonal Uglem, Rocky Swanson and Moriya Rufer President Ostbye called the meeting to order at 8:00 am Peltier moved, Stueness seconded motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Ostbye welcomed Nick Valentine and Gary Hart to the board following their election and congratulated Jeff Peltier on his re-election. Peltier moved, Tollefson seconded motion to appoint Bill Zimmerman to fill Skip Dumeland's vacant position. Motion carried. Peltier moved, Stueness seconded the approval of the June minutes. Motion carried. Fred Manuel presented the financial statements which were accepted by the board. The costs of the annual meeting were discussed and found to be necessary to meet the statutory requirements set forth by the legislature. Uglem moved, Peltier seconded motion to pay Larry Harington bill for aerial photography of potential problem areas around lake. Moriya Rufer presented the Lake Coordinator's report. She plans to present 4 individual lake seminars (one for each of the PGOLID lakes). Lake monitoring results will be posted on the website. Moriya will review the Lake Management Plan which is located on the website and will update one hard copy. Peltier moved, Hart seconded cessation of culvert monitoring based on Coordinators findings that little can be done about culverts draining natural wetlands. Peltier reported conversation with Little Pelican landowner who offered to assist in monitoring. He has not since contacted Peltier. Rufer continued with reports on invasive species and shoreline restoration projects. Status of Bob Creek inlet information was reviewed as well. It was reported that the original contract remains in effect in the Cormorant Watershed District regarding lake levels and the release of water between the lakes included therein. Curly leaf pondweed remains a concern for the PGOLID chain of lakes. Discussion was had regarding current research and studies, the board will remain vigilant. Tollefson secured price quotes for spraying for curly leaf in 2009. Peltier moved, Hart seconded motion to accept the bid of Ron Duy. Nick Valentine was elected Treasurer following motion by Uglem and a second by Peltier. Ostbye and Valentine are authorized as signators on the PGOLID accounts. They should execute appropriate documentation. The following portfolio assignments were made: Public Access-Bill Zimmerman Buoys-Gary Hart Curly Leaf-Denny Tollefson Mosquito Control-Vance Stueness Communication-Jeff Peltier The following were elected as officers: President-Mike Ostbye Vice Pres-Jonal Uglem Secretary-Lisa Wheeler Treasurer-Nick Valentine Peltier reported on the status of the Dam repair and will continue to update membership through the website. Discussion was had regarding the repair becoming a budget item at sometime in the future. Sewer abatements and the ÒStar LakeÓ designation were discussed and the board will continue to stay abreast of these issues. The board agreed to continue to meet at the Cormorant Hall and a motion by Tollefson, seconded by Peltier (carried) authorized the payment of a $250 donation for the meeting space. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:00am Saturday December 6 th, 2008 |