March Minutes 2014

Draft minutes - March 20, 2014

1. Minutes and Correspondence – Minutes from February meeting were approved as written.

2. Treasurer’s Report – Nancy reported that our current balance was $5072.56. Our down payment for the plant order will be approximately $610.

3. Monitor Update – Ray asked if we could have an article placed in the Lake Country Reporter about the need for monitors. Tom Koepp will contact Mellisa Graham and see if it can be accomplished. Ray reminded us that Jayne Jenks, Waukesha County Monitor Coordinator,  will be at the April meeting. Ray also asked if we could contact the Water Ski team regarding a booth at their clean water festival.

4. Old Business

1. Protection Plan Update - The Protection plan is being reviewed by the DNR for final approval.

2. Plant sale discussion – Charlie reported that the plants have been ordered. There is still the need for a truck or trailer to pick up the plants. John Burke said he would contact Penske Trucking regarding a donation of a truck for the sale. Dave Swan questioned if we should have prepackaged rain and butterfly gardens. Charlie will explore that option.

5. New Business

1. Discussion and action on a donation to the Sanitary District’s Water Resource Fund. – A motion was made and carried to donate $750.

2. Review of mussel survey information from Jason Dare – Charlie presented the group with a paper from Jason regarding the need for a Survey. We will request information on what kind of cost would be incurred.

3. Tree removal on Riverside Drive - Tom Koepp and John Burke reported that there is a large willow branch that is half broken off and ready to fall into the river. Charlie will check it out and if we can remove it schedule a work day.