BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
LEGEND LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
LEGEND LAKE LODGE-KESHENA, WISCONSIN
January 30, 2024
Commissioner Tom Ittner called the meeting to order 9am.
Commissioners Present:
Tom Ittner-Zoom, Tom Moutvic, Robert Clark-Zoom, Jeremy Johnson, Denise Gilane, Kristin Allen, Greg Malmstrom
Visitors:
Steve Schuh- new Lake Manager
Approval of the Agenda:
Motion by Gregg Malmstrom to add Boat launch fee tubes to Old Business #13 going forward to the Agenda. Kristen Allen seconded. Motion carried
Public Input:
IRS mileage rate for 2024 is .67
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:
Motion by Jeremy Johnson to approve the December 19, 2023 minutes. Second by Gregg Malmstrom. No discussion. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
None
Cash Balance Report:
Tom Moutvic went over the cash balances & checking account.
Approval of Disbursements:
Tom Moutvic went over the disbursements. Workmen’s comp is the insurance payment. We had an adjustment for an aged check that had been cashed and we had to adjust for it. Our auditor had suggested that we write several checks that were significantly aged back unto the books. This individual item was for $30.00. Kristin Allen made a motion to approve the report & disbursements. Bob Clark seconded. Motion carried.
Chairman’s Report:
Tom Ittner wanted to remind everyone about the Lakes Convention dates are April 10 -12th, 2024. It’s the 50th Anniversary for this Convention. Jeremy, Tom I., and Steve S. are a yes – rooms reserved
Lake Manager:
Steve Schuh reported that the small snowmobile fence is working. Torborgs estimate for 100 feet of split rail is about $500 to replace the orange snow fence.
Dam Inspector:
Tom Ittner said that he talked to Lisa Wilson, everything is good at both dams. Water is still low.
Lake Maintenance:
Jeremy Johnson has the paperwork ready for a new buoy placement between Spring Lake and Peshtigo to go to the DNR. Steve Schuh was able to get coordinates for placement while on the ice.
Adopt-A-Shore:
Tom Moutvic no report
Responsible Boating Committee:
Kristin Allen is working on the new documents to get ready for the joint POA/PRD website meeting next week. They are making some changes to the brochure. Next meeting for website is February 14th.
Communications:
Tom Ittner has history on Dam#3 ownership. Tom & Kristin are still working with LLPOA and have to do a list items for inclusion into the website.
Sanitary:
No report this time of year
Law Enforcement:
Denise & Gregg nothing to add. Tom will follow up with Sgt. Hoffman & Deputy Dins for the 2024 boating season.
Fish:
We are going to pursue stocking walleye & muskie in 2024. Over the holidays, ice fishing has been incredible. The fish are healthy & bigger.
Legal:
Nothing to report
Auxiliary Approved Meeting Reports:
Nothing to report
Personnel:
Tom Moutvic said the personnel committee met and discussed the upcoming year with Steve S. and Kurt. We have everything planned for this year. We need to get the information out that we need employees. Job descriptions have been posted
Old Business:
2024 Lake Management Plan:
Jeremy Johnson reported that Onterra sent the 2023 EWM Management & Monitoring Report (draft). Possibly only 3 areas of treatment for 2024. Totaling 24 to 25 acres. Should know in February if we get the DNR approval. The whole lake PI survey needs to be in the report. Curly leaf pondweed is in the plan.
The proposed treatment maps should be available to lake owners, however, the proposed treatment areas have to go to DNR & Tribal legislation for approval.
Dam 3 Repairs:
Done with repairs at Dam #3. No further information has come back about the pipe & valve on Dam #3. The drawings and notes from 1969 to 1970 did not show the pipe. Bob Clark added that the pipe has been there a long time and opened. We need moisture and help from Mother Nature to get our water back up. We need to figure out exactly why the loss of water and go the distance to get the answers. Priority should be to plug the pipe. What will it take to get this pipe plugged? We need a plan. We need to address this situation sooner than later. We will review again his matter at the next meeting.
At the Lodge boat launch the old steel grate is still in the parking lot. Alex Peters should have it removed very soon.
Boat Patrol Enforcement:
Tom will call Sergeant Hoffman & Deputy Dins and invite them to the next meeting.
Review Updated budget:
Everyone should have a copy of the final budget. Responsible Boating is over budget. Repairs are also up. LLPRD can not have a savings account. The non lapsing funds are considered a savings account. Those accounts can be used for emergency expenses for the purpose as defined by the non-lapsing fund. A non-lapsing fund cannot be developed by the Board. It must be voted on at the Annual Meeting
Other Information:
Launch tubes have been welded and now have a new plate so the funds can not be stolen. Steve S. did the welding along with help from Jeremy.
New Business:
Boaters Safety will be the week of June 24th, 2024. Sue Thoma is asking that the forms for the class go directly to her and not into the office. Committee suggested that Sue & Thomas work it out about the collection of funds and specific paperwork.
The Board discussed and set the next meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 9:00 am.
Meeting adjourned.
Kristin Allen, Secretary