ORGANIZATION OF WOODLAND LAKE

BOARD MEETING

October 8, 2003

The  meeting, held at the Brighton Township Offices, was called to order by the Vice-President at 8:05pm.    Members present were:

Kathy Kittridge - Vice-President (in the Chair)    John Holmes

Bob Campbell                                                   Jeff Bertoia

Dennis Shoner                                                   Chuck Pendleton

Doug Taylor                                                      Paul Jermanus

Minutes of September 2003 Board Meeting

The draft minutes were amended to correct the name of the Dam contractor and to correctly state the disease affecting Large Mouth Bass in the lake.   Jeff Bertoia proposed and Paul Jermanus seconded that the amended minutes be approved.    The motion passed unanimously.

A review of the minutes of the October 1, 2003 Special Meeting was deferred to the November Board meeting.

Treasurer’s Report

Two checks have been paid out this month from the OWL account -- $10 for the annual recording fee for Corporate status and $185.69 for mailings regarding the Dam project.   This latter cost will be submitted for reimbursement by the Township from the SAD funds.   Balance remaining in the account is $11,240.73.    A bill from D. C. Byers for $7,100 for mobilization for the Dam project has been received and will be submitted to the Township for payment.     Jeff Bertoia proposed and Dennis Shoner seconded that the report be accepted.    The motion passed unanimously.

Committee Reports

Weed Control

The 2003 series of weed control sprays for the lake has now been completed.

Dam

The drawdown on lake water to allow work on the upside of the dam did not commence on October 8, 2003 as planned pending resolution of open issues on State permits.   Work has begun on the downside and the required chipping away of the damaged concrete has been greater than originally planned.   It is expected that an area about 25-35% larger than planned will be required to be repaired and the contractor has requested approval of additional funds of $10, 740 for the incremental work.     After due discussion, Doug Taylor proposed and Jeff Bertoia seconded that the Board approve the additional funds.  The motion was passed unanimously.

Water Quality

It was reported by Doug Taylor that the Lakes Committee still has the objective of doing a 3 year study of water quality and it is likely that the final bids will go out to Wally Fusilier and David Jude.    The Township will fund coverage of about 20 lakes in the study.

Old Business

Discussion of revisions to the By-laws has been deferred to the January 2004 meeting.

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It was agreed that the Board would send yet another letter to the Township with a copy to the DEQ objecting to the docks which have been installed on Andre Bond’s property.

New Business

Regarding the Sewer price increase, the OWL Board tabled a letter expressing concerns at the increase at the October 7, 2003 Township Board meeting.   It was taken under advisement and Marcia Strong will get back to OWL.    The next Township Board Meeting is October 20, 2003.

Bob Campbell indicated that he plans to bring a proposal to the next Board meeting regarding concerns with the expansion plans for Brighton airport.

Web Site

Jeff Bertoia reported that items have been added to the web site on the Sewer update, the Large Mouth Bass presentation by Gary Towns, the lake drawdown plans, pictures of life on the lake and wild life on the lake.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on November 12, 2003 at 7:30pm at the Brighton Township Offices.

Adjournment

Paul Jermanus proposed and Bob Campbell seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:10pm.     Passed unanimously.

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