ORGANIZATION OF WOODLAND LAKE

BOARD MEETING

FEBRUARY 12, 2002

The meeting, held at the Brighton Township Hall, was called to order by the Vice-President at 7:34 p.m.

Those members present were:

   Stan Lawrence Vice President        Paul Jermanus                 Dennis Shoner

   Ray Howard                                    Frank Ducato                   Doug Taylor             

   Kathy Kittridge                               Tim Roberts

   John Arthur                                     Chuck Pendleton

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

There was a question regarding the use of the word ‘training walls’ under the Dam Committee Report section.  After some discussion and a reference to the quote O.W.L. received from Collins Engineering, it was agreed that ‘training walls’ was the correct terminology.   Paul Jermanus made a motion to accept the minutes.  Tim Roberts seconded the motion.  Approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report

Ray Howard reported that Standard Federal is charging O.W.L. a service fee to conduct our banking needs ($8.43 for the past 3 months).  He has been talking to a representative at the bank to try to get the fee waived for our commercial account.  Ray will keep the O.W.L. apprised of the situation. 

Balance in the O.W.L. account -  $12,530.74.  A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report was made by Chuck Pendleton and seconded by Paul Jermanus.  Approved unanimously.

Committee Reports

Dam

As discussed at the special board meeting called by Anita Grapentien on January 24, 2002, she contacted Collins Engineering regarding the $8,000 quote they submitted.  Since this was in excess of their preliminary quote of $7,500 the Board approved at the January 9^th meeting, Anita asked Collins to get the quote reduced to the approved level.  In Anita’s absence, Doug Taylor reported that a new quote was received from Collins Engineering that referenced their original quote of $7,500, however, there was some additional costs included that were not part of the original quote.  Doug Taylor voiced a concern over Collins Engineering making reference to Public Act 451 (part 315) and the fact that they would adhere to it when performing the repair work on the dam.  Doug will attempt to obtain information about PA 451 in order to better understand the situation.  Stan Lawrence suggested that we investigate with the DEQ prior to contracting Collins Engineering.   Tim Roberts suggested that we may want to contact Dave Ficher to see if he would be interested in performing tree removal service if required.  John Arthur expressed concern that the Drain Commissioner should be contacted regarding this issue.  Frank Ducato made a motion to table the discussion until our March 12^th meeting.  Tim Roberts seconded the motion.  Approved unanimously.

Water Quality 

Doug Taylor stated there was nothing new to report on water quality.  Due to the lack of a major snowstorm requiring extensive road salt, testing of the Grand River drain has not taken place.   A suggestion was made that we may want to ask Wally Fusilier to do water testing for Woodland Lake in addition to the testing that will be conducted by the Sewer Committee.  It was suggested that Frank Grapentien be present at our March meeting to discuss this matter.  

Doug Taylor stated that the Lakes Committee is currently working on a plan to obtain the appropriate phone numbers to contact in case of an emergency situation related to the Woodland Lake Dam.  He cited an instance where residents on Lake Morain recently had an emergency situation with their dam and were unable to get in touch with the individuals referenced on their Emergency Action Plan.  Doug will contact the numbers listed to obtain active emergency numbers for other than "normal business hours".

Weed Control

Proposed amendments to PA368 Rule 323 (Aquatic Nuisance Control) were discussed and a copy of the letter written by Frank Grapetien, Bill Loughead, Chuck Pendleton and Doug Taylor was circulated. 

Many board members have sent similar letters to State Senators and Representatives objecting to the proposed rule.  Chuck Pendleton and Frank Ducato attended a public hearing on February 11^th which addressed DEQ related issues.  

Old Business

John Arthur brought up the need for a safety deposit box for O.W.L. correspondence.  Board to check with Anita at the March meeting regarding the status of the safety deposit box. 

New Business

Chuck Pendleton proposed that we start a website for O.W.L.   Chuck also made a motion to appoint a nominating committee for O.W.L.  Doug Taylor seconded the motion.  No one opposed.

Chuck suggested that Paul Jermanus start working on the new budget for O.W.L. in preparation for our Annual Meeting.  John Arthur suggested that a budget/auditing committee be formed.  Paul and Ray Howard agreed to work on this initiative.

Stan Lawrence to investigate available dates with the Brighton Township Hall for our Annual Meeting .  He will target mid-May for this meeting.

Next Meeting

The next board meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.at the Brighton Township Hall.  Motion to adjourn at 9:18 p.m. was proposed by Stan Lawrence and seconded Tim Roberts.  Passed.

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