BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
LEGEND LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION
DISTRICT
LEGEND LAKE LODGE-KESHENA, WISCONSIN
July 17, 2023
Commissioner Tom Ittner called the meeting to order 8am.
Commissioners Present:
Tom Ittner, Kristin Allen, Robert Clark, Tom Moutvic, Jeremy Johnson, Gregg Malmstrom, Denise Gilane-excused
Visitors:
Karen Bowman-Dillenburg and Arland Dillenburg
Approval of the Agenda:
Robert Clark made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Gregg Malstrom seconded. Motion carried
Public Input:
None
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:
Motion by Jeremy Johnson to approve the May 22, 2023 minutes. Second by Tom Moutvic. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
Nothing to report.
Cash Balance Report:
Tom Moutvic went over the cash balances as of July 14, 2023.
Approval of Disbursements:
Tom Moutvic went over the disbursements. The tribe has four rearing ponds going on now. LLPRD contribute $3,000 for the feeding. The fuel bills are for the volunteer’s equipment at Boater’s Safety class. Jeremy Johnson made a motion to approve both reports. Bob Clark seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman’s Report:
Tom Ittner has nothing to report.
Lake Manager:
Arland reported that the crew has been harvesting weeds. The ramp will be gone by the end of the week. Some discussion about the small island on Big Black Smith and taking trees down. Clean Boats workers should be looking for the launch fee boat receipts in vehicle windows or stickers on boat trailers.
Dam Inspector:
Dam #3 launch had large rocks and gravel added to the large hole from power loading.
Lake Maintenance:
No report.
Adopt-A-Shore:
Tom Moutvic discussed the garbage in Rainbow channel. Tom shared that most of the lots have been very clean this summer. A tree was cut down which had an eagle’s nest in it. Karen Dillenburg will be contacting Tribal Conservation about that violation.
Lake Management Plan:
Jeremy shared that he had a discussion with Onterra along with Tom Ittner. They gave them a good insight into the treatment of Curly Leaf. It needs to be a five-acre portion for treatment. Comprehensive planning grant to have a complete survey grant which will be written by Onterra.
Responsible Safe Boating:
Kristin Allen reported the videos are complete. Discussion on the Slow No Wake flags are a little small. Kristin showed a larger flag which would cost about $5.00 to make. Kristin showed the new videos to the Committee. She asked for feedback. Everyone thought they turned out really nice. Bob Clark discussed the noise decibels with boat motors on the water, loud boats/motors could be a problem.
Communications:
They will post the Annual Meeting & Lake Faire dates on Facebook. Lake Faire banner will be located. Kristin will get things posted around the community.
The boat fee tubes were empty from the busy 4th weekend. Jeremy Johnson is responsible for the enforcement of the launch fees.
Sanitary:
Jeremy was excused early. No report today.
Law Enforcement:
Deputy James Watson is the new boat patrol deputy. He has been out every Friday, Saturday & Sunday weather permitting in the past two weeks.
Fish:
Was already discussed.
Legal:
Nothing to report
Auxiliary Approved Meeting Reports:
Nothing to report.
Personnel:
Arland did take an application from someone, just for back up.
Old Business:
Boat Launch Repair:
Bob Clark shared the Running Bear boat launch looks really good. The panels have been leveled. Highway is coming today to do the concrete on the Lodge launch. The width is only 12 feet now.
Other Information:
Lake Fair (August 19, 2023) update, Kristin asked Karen Dillenburg to share. The event will go on rain or shine. Vendors will be coming in. They will & can provide services to property owners. No charge to the vendors, this year. The Committee is asking for the vendors to make a donation. They have a commitment for eight to ten vendors. Local businesses will be included. A map was handed out to show the layout. Kristin asked the Board to purchase a canopy for shelter the fish tank. Games will be under the big tent. The War Bonnet will be bringing food & beverages. They will bring out tables & chairs for guests to utilize. Inside is an ice cream social, some bakery items for sale. Credit card machine will be needed. More volunteers are needed. Karen did ask for use of the LLPRD name in her emails to the vendors. Everyone is hoping that it can be bigger & better every year. Live music would be a great idea in the future. This is a very unique lake. We have many events for the property owners to be involved.
New Business:
Budget Planning:
Tom Ittner passed out the latest budget. He would like everyone to look at the 2024 budget items. At this point, the per lot assessment will be $68.46 which would be adopted at the Annual Meeting. Discission on the treatment costs. An additional dam expense was added to put up a fence or boulders. Put up along the road. We can start with the fence area first with boulders. Then consider the rest of the road.
Shoreline was also bumped up for Horseshoe Island. Software is good to go. Any other questions or concerns? Non lapsing funds/equipment line item is for a new truck.
Motion by Tom Moutvic to accept the Budget proposal for 2024 with additions. Per lot assessment going to $74.18 Seconded by Bob Clark. Motion carried.
Annual Meeting Planning:
Tom handed the items for review. He will change the nominees for two commissioners, not one. Sheriff Smith was asked to attend the meeting for law enforcement. Motion by Kristin Allen to approve the agenda for the 2023 Annual Meeting. Seconded by Bob Clark. Motion carried. Tom Ittner will be sending the 2022 Annual meeting minutes out via email for everyone to review. Please look & send revisions.
Annual Meeting is Saturday, August 12, 2023. Lake Faire is August 19, 2023.
Next meeting is Monday, August 28, 2023, at 9:00 am.
Meeting adjourned.
Kristin Allen, Secretary