Organization of Woodland Lake

Board Meeting

January 9, 2002

The meeting, held at the home of Ray Howard, was called to order by the President at 7:40pm.   Those members present were:

Anita Grapentien - President                  John Holmes                 Denis Shoner

Paul Jermanus                                       Bill Loughead                Kathy Kittridge

Chuck Pendleton                                   Frank Ducato                Ray Howard

Guest:  Frank Grapentien

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

Motion to approve by Ray Howard, seconded by Denis Shoner.   Approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report

Tabled until the next meeting.   The Treasurer was requested to sort out balance issues and service charges which appear to have resulted from the switch to Standard Federal Bank.

Sewer Update

Frank Grapentien reported that contractors for the hook-up process are now being pre-qualified.   One permit (free) covers both the necessary electrical and plumbing work.    Frank advised that at the January 7, 2002 Sewer Review Commission meeting, the work was reported to be 80% complete and 5% under budget (WWTP is 85% complete).     Gleeson is essentially complete and will be gone by the end of January.   SBG were set back 195 days and are asking for a 150 day extension (probably will be granted).   Other issues reviewed at the meeting were:

·         About a dozen hardship cases will be reviewed by the end of the month.

·         Procedures for the hook-up are in process but it will likely be handled one area at a time.

·         Quarterly operating and maintainance fee is $72.   Equitable solutions (such as metering) are being studied for multiple REUs.

In response to a question from Frank Ducato, Frank Grapentien indicated that the hook-ups would start in June 2002;  individuals will have until November to make their arrangements with the contractors (cost approx. $20 per foot).

Committee Reports

Dam

Collins Engineers Inc. have provided an idea to the Board of costs related to repair of the Dam and have indicated that they will validate the capability for us of the selected contractor, help us to get bids and validate the bids.   Frank Ducato proposed and Chuck Pendleton seconded a motion that Collins Engineers Inc. be approved to develop engineering plans and specifications, perform accoustic emission testing along the upstream embankment, prepare the MDEQ/ACOE application permit and make necessary site visits at a cost not to exceed $7,500.   The proposal was passed unanimously.

Following a request at the November 2001 Board Meeting, Collins Engineers Inc. also indicated that the level of water in the Lake is safe up to the point where it just below the training walls  -- if lower than this, there is no need to open the sluice gate valve.

Cliff Bloom of the Michigan Lakes and Stream Association will attend the March 2002 Board meeting to discuss the question of “legal lake levels”.

Water Quality

John Holmes proposed and Frank Ducato seconded  a motion that water testing should continue to be done on an annual basis to assess year to year changes in water quality levels.    The motion was unanimously approved.   The decision on who is to perform the tests was deferred to the next Board meeting to allow Doug Taylor to participate.

Weed Control

Paul Jermanus proposed and Chuck Pendleton seconded a motion that the present weed control supplier be retained for 2002.   The President indicated that his prices were competitive.   The motion was approved unanimously.

Following a discussion on sonar and the weed situation at the north end of the lake, it was agreed that the legal situation would be discussed with Cliff Bloom from the Michigan Lakes and Stream Association at the March Board meeting.

Old Business

Following a discussion on location for the Board meetings, Chuck Pendleton proposed and Kathy Kittridge seconded a motion that future meetings be moved to the Township Hall on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.   The motion was passed (7 members voted in favor with one abstention).  

New Business

There was no new business.

Next Meeting

February 12, 2002 at the Township Hall.    Vice President Stan Lawrence to chair as Anita will be away.

Motion to adjourn at 9:20pm proposed by Ray Howard, seconded by Frank Ducato.   Passed unanimously.

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