BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
LEGEND LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION
DISTRICT
LEGEND LAKE LODGE-KESHENA, WISCONSIN
August 28, 2023
Commissioner Tom Ittner called the meeting to order 9am.
Commissioners Present:
Tom Ittner, Kristin Allen, Robert Clark, Tom Moutvic, Jeremy Johnson, Gregg Malmstrom, Denise Gilane
Visitors:
Arland Dillenburg
Approval of the Agenda:
Robert Clark made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Jeremy Johnson seconded. Motion carried
Public Input:
None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:
Motion by Jeremy Johnson to approve the June 26, 2023 as presented and July 17, 2023 minutes with the edit & meeting discussion in the correct order. Second by Gregg Malmstrom. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Jeremy Johnson received a call from Hamilton, and was inquiring about the treatment results? Arland said according to the outside crew it went well, Tom Ittner can speak on behalf of this Lodge Lake and treatment went well. One plant here & there. Jeremy will call him back with the results.
Feedback from the Lake Fair per Gregg was only great
Cash Balance Report:
Tom Moutvic went over the cash balances as of August 15, 2023.
Approval of Disbursements:
Tom Moutvic went over the disbursements. Lab testing of the treatment samples, Annual audit, video fees, truck repair. Kristin Allen made a motion to approve both reports. Jeremy Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman’s Report:
Tom Ittner shared that the Commissioners will remain the same and the Committee’s will also stay the same. A small discussion about future dredging in the channels for navigation. October 3rd is the functional exercise for LLPRD & County, please put on your calendar. Update our emergency action plan is needed. County assessment check came in.
Lake Manager:
Arland reported that we are coming to the end of the season. He also shared with the Commissioners that this will be his last season working with the District.
His personal company is doing very well and needs to concentrate on that. Little harvester is not working, Pat Roberts will be coming in to work on it. Ernie B. and Kurt S. will not be coming back next year and Arland has someone in mind for his position. Personal should have a meeting soon to ask the current employees if they are coming back in 2024. District needs to be proactive for new employees and will discuss keeping Arland on as a consultant to help with the transition.
Dam Inspector:
Dam #3 is good, no issues per Lisa Wilson, water is low.
Lake Maintenance:
No report.
Adopt-A-Shore:
Tom Moutvic has been out reviewing the tribal lots. Hoping to do a big sweep after Labor Day so everything is cleaned up before winter.
Responsible Safe Boating: Kristin Allen reported on her quiz sparked discussion. Videos going on the Community Facebook page. It should only be a playable video, so it cannot be downloaded.
Communications:
Kristin has been working with the LLPOA website Committee. The new site must be more member focused. Arland is very frustrated with the LLPOA Board and the tension. Jeremy suggested a Mission Statement for Lake District on the front page. Keep it short. Kristin will be writing a small paragraph for the District’s Mission Statement for next meeting. Jeremy pointed out the two places for additional buoy’s, which he is looking into it with the DNR. The coordinates will be needed for the additional buoy request. Brief discussion about cameras on top of buoys or properties for a deterrent. Bigger signs on buoys also.
Sanitary:
Jeremy is down to the end, only 11 letters went out and Sanitation done for the season. Outside services going on the website is going very well. Very handy.
Law Enforcement:
Denise Gilane shared about the Sheriff’s office resignations and the boat patrol deputy is now on the road. Sergeant Justin Hoffman shared that he is trying to fill in the last couple days for boat patrol.
Fish:
Ryan W. was at the Lake Faire, he communicated very well with the community about the fish in our lake. Walleye stocking will be very soon.
Legal:
Nothing to report
Auxiliary Approved Meeting Reports:
LLC meeting coming up with the cost share program updates.
Personnel:
Already discussed prior
Old Business:
Lake Management Plan:
Jeremy shared they Tom I. and himself need to officially tell Onterra that they have the go ahead with the application/deadline for a state grant. They are coming back after Labor Day to do the surveys.
Lake Fair Review: Kristin said it went well and thanked everyone for their help. Suggested live music, 50/50 raffle, a better head count on attendance, give everyone a door prize ticket. The College of the Menominee Nation would like to be a co-sponsor of this event. Bigger sign on the road. Ice cream had a continual line. Will try not to schedule the same weekend as the Shawano Fly In/Car Show or Pow Wow. Might even close the boat launch for the day. It was a really great event. Put on agenda for March 2024.
Next meeting is Monday, September 25, 2023, at 9:00 am.
Meeting adjourned.
Kristin Allen, Secretary