TRI-LAKES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
1555 APACHE AVENUE
NEKOOSA, WI 54457
MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, November 2, 2016
5:30 P.M.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. CERTIFY POSTING OF MEETING AGENDAS
5. APPROVE MINUTES – OCTOBER 12, 2016
6. APPROVE VOUCHERS/FINANCIAL REPORT
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. WELL MONITORING – LIEN WAIVER
9. PURCHASE OF UPDATED SPEAKER PHONE- BOB BENKOWSKI
10. TRI-LAKES SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT- STEVE NOWICKI
11. COORDINATING EFFORTS OF WATER TESTING: - John Endrizzi
12. DISCUSSION ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUE OF LAKES IN ADAMS COUNTY
13. UPDATE ON CAFO
14. CONCERNED ROME CITIZENS - BOB BENKOWSKI
15. SANITARY DISTRICT REPORT
16. COUNTY REPORT
17. TOWN REPORT
18. QUESTIONS FROM ATTENDEES
19. NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME
20. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING AGENDA
21. ADJOURNMENT
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TRI-LAKES MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 2, 2016
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Don Fornasiere at 5:30 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was recited.
3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Don Fornasiere, Steve Nowicki, Phil McLaughlin and Paul Pisellini. Also present: Regina Combs, Bob Benkowski and Craig Henrichs absent.
4. CERTIFY POSTING OF AGENDAS: Agenda was posted on 10/31 as follows: Daily Tribune faxed at 8:56, Town of Rome was emailed at 8:57, Nekoosa Port Edwards State Bank at 1:19, Pritzl’s at 1:25, and U.S. Bank at 1:28.
5. APPROVE MINUTES: Motion by Paul Pisellini, second by Phil McLaughlin. Motion to approve the minutes from the October 12th, 2016 meeting. Motion carried.
6. APPROVE VOUCHERS/FINANCIAL REPORT: Moved to approve by Paul Pisellini, second by Phil McLaughlin. Motion carries to approve vouchers.
7. CORRESPONDENCE:
A) Don Fornasiere read an e-mail from the CSWAC, They are having a meeting at Central Waters Brewing Company in Amherst. This meeting’s purpose is to meet new director.
B) Insurance on new building is covered for $92,000.
8. WELL MONITORING – LIEN WAIVER: The lien waiver was finally received by Don Fornasiere via e-mail, copy printed and now on file at Tri-Lakes.
9. PURCHASE OF UPDATED SPEAKER PHONE - BOB BENKOWSKI: Tabled
10. TRI-LAKES SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT- STEVE NOWICKI: Steve reports that he has two people from Lake Sherwood, Dave Trudeau and Bill McKozey. He has also been in contact with the Lake Camelot Board and the one member they recommended is Gerald Jensen. Don Fornasiere will also be on this committee. Lake Arrowhead deferred it to Bob Benkowski to suggest a member. Steve is going to schedule a meeting so as to get things going.
We are not allowed to stuff any informational flyers into the town’s tax bill, although, we can put something with their newsletter. The inserted note could mention that, Tri-Lakes is forming a committee, and stay tuned for their recommendations.
11. COORDINATING EFFORTS OF WATER TESTING: John Endrizzi reports, he has been in contact with Scott a number of times. He has been reporting to John, that he is still sifting through all the paperwork that is coming in from both Wally Sedlar and Adams County. He is getting more information than he realized was on record. He indicated there is a lot of data to sift through and work on. Paul Pisellini suggests that for future agenda meetings we combine the tittle, “Tri-Lakes Subcommittee on Water Quality Improvement with Coordinating Efforts of Water Testing”. This is acceptable to all.
12. DISCUSSION ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUE OF LAKES IN ADAMS COUNTY: Bob Benkowski: Not present
13. UPDATE ON CAFO: The DNR has postponed the EIS release again. They do not have a date in mind, and do know if they will even release an EIS at all. Saratoga is having a meeting on November 15 with professionals they had hired such as hydrologists, & an attorney. The meeting will be about the EIS, It will be video-taped and be available for the public for future viewing, but is directed at the town board.
14. CONCERNED ROME CITIZENS - None
15. SANITARY DISTRICT REPORT: Regina reported that of the 331 properties required to comply, we have received 280 inspections, 2 failed systems, 2 replaced systems and 2 abandoned. That leaves 45 properties that have yet to be turned in.
16. COUNTY REPORT: Paul Pisellini reports that Phil McLaughlin and him are working on the farmland preservation and plan on having a public meeting on it. On November 15, Adams County will have a budget meeting at 9 am. They are looking for a county manager, which is at a standstill at the moment. The four final people that were left for final consideration had decided to go elsewhere for jobs. County will also be hiring a financial director.
17. TOWN REPORT: Phil McLaughlin reports there is a board meeting tomorrow night. It will be an off-board meeting and will discuss the budget. The following Thursday is a regular board meeting. The Clerk and Treasure position will be combined and will now have a Town Administrator.
18. QUESTIONS FROM ATTENDEES: It was asked if we have gotten any testing done on the wells that were installed along the Adams Wood County border, and have we got any test results yet? This was asked by Don Ystad. Answer: Yes the water has been tested for baseline results but, no we have not received the results yet from the initial testing that was done.
19. NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME: Next meeting date will be Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 5:30 pm.
20. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING AGENDA: Combine 10 and 11 Add to agenda to discuss whether we want to consider having our board meeting at the town hall and televised. Take Well monitor off. Leave speaker phone on for Bob Benkowski.
23. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by to adjourn by Don Fornasiere, second Phil McLaughlin. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina Combs, Administrative Assistant