MinutesPeppermillLakeApril 17, 2010 Board Meeting

Board members present: Russ Stearns, Bill Pegler, Bob Cropp, Jody Pobjecky, Dan Henning, Larry Nelson and Al Sebastiani

Citizens present: Sandy Henning, Bette Cropp, DonnaColeman, Nick Lanza

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Bill Pegler

Motion by Russ Stearns to approve the agenda, seconded by Bob Cropp; approved.

Motion by Dan Henning to approve the February 20, 2010 board minutes, seconded by Larry Nelson; approved

Larry Nelson presented the treasurer’s report. Fund balance as of April 17, 2010 was $36,501. Motion by Jody Pobjecky to approve the treasurer’s report, seconded by Russ Stearns; approved

Old business:

Committee reports:

  • Grants: Jody Pobjecky said that LakeGrant report has been submitted but that it was returned with the need for some changes. Bill Pegler will work with Jody to make the changes and re-submit the report.
  • LakeAdvisory Committee: One of the goals of the Lake Management Plan is to inventory the septic systems on PeppermillLake. Bill Pegler said that we will not need to do this since the Adams County Planning and Zoning Department is in the process of taking an inventory of septic systems with completion in 2011.

Dan Henning indicated that the tree drops last summer and two additional trees that fell into the lake this year ought to meet the planned tree drops.

  • Fish stocking: Justine Hazz, Fish Biologist is scheduled to do a fish shocking this spring. This should provide information as to whether fish stocking should be considered.
  • Pier: The Township will be putting a portable potty at the landing. Consideration of a handicap pier is on hold for now.
  • Audit: The audit committee is Sandy Henning, Carolyn Brown and Nancy Johnson.
  • Laptop projector purchase: Bill Pegler researched available laptop projectors. Motion by Dan Henning, seconded by Russ Stearns to purchase a laptop projector; approved.
  • Status of bid submissions: Bill Pegler has notified those whose bids were accepted and those who bids were not accepted. Dan Henning said that EWM may appear in small areas where chemical treatment may not be necessary, but rather the plants could be hand pulled.

New business:

Spring preparation:

  • Dan Henning inspected the buoys and they have been placed in the lake.
  • Dan Henning and Bill Pegler will do a lake inspection to survey plant growth for the need for harvesting or chemical treatment.
  • Barley bags have been distributed
  • Dan Henning developed a schedule for Clean Boats and Clean Waters. Dan would like for more volunteers for this project.

Aeration Update/System Tour:

  • The LakeAlliance plans on visiting PeppermillLake in October to see the aeration system.
  • Motion by Dan Henning, seconded by Larry Nelson to purchase two rather than one new motor this year; approved. Dan Henning will order parts to rebuild one and possibly two motors that may be used as back ups.

Board member recruitment:

  • There are two openings on the board this coming year. We need to start recruitment of individuals who may be interested in serving on the board.

LakeAlliance News:

  • Bob Cropp attended the April Lake Alliance meeting. A presentation on lake association and Lake District liability insurance was given. The County needs to review their lake shore ordinance by 2012 to make sure it is in compliance with NR115. Reesa Evans plans on updating the Lake Alliance Website. Beginning in 2010 not only will DNR but county and state police may issue tickets for weeds on boats and boat trailers traveling down the road. Reesa will be doing water quality training, aquatic invasive species training and Clean Boats, Clean Water training at two locations—May 22nd at Sherwood Lodge with training on SherwoodLake, and June 5th at JacksonTown Hall with training on PeppermillLake. The LakeConference is May 8th.

Next board meeting will be July 17th where budget preparation will begin.

Motion by Larry Nelson to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Russ Stearns; approved.

Meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m.