MANITOOK LAKE ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2007

(MSC = Motion; seconded; carries unanimously, unless otherwise noted)

Members present: Dick Sonderegger, Lance Bushey, Elaine Thoms, Jim Moloney (Weed Committee Chair), Karen Suponski

Call to order 7:30pm

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Elaine reported that the two street signs have been set in concrete.
  2. Treasurer’s report presented. Current balance $9045.57. Waiting for the plowing bill (estimated at $1600).
  3. Lower road mailbox – the Postmistress states she has ordered the keys, which should come in in two weeks. The carrier would like to delegate the placement of residents to the boxes.
  4. Beach report – the float has been brought in. Sign material has been purchased and is being painted.
  5. Weed committee report - Jim reported that the biologist, Mark Balaud, came out and did his field survey of the lake. Highlights:
  6. Overall, the lake is healthy, but the millfoil is taking over.
  7. Herbicide “24D” is commonly used for treatment.
  8. Raking, dredging, or water draw-down is not recommended as the millfoil has the opportunity to multiply more.
  9. Possible to treat the lake in stages (do upstream area first).
  10. When the report is received, a presentation will be scheduled.
  11. Jim suggested contacting the property owners/channel property owners/interested parties via letter with details/copy of the report.
  12. Jim created a new Yahoo group; asking for feedback on the site. Invite interested people to the presentation, which should be scheduled after the holidays.
  13. Waiting for $750 invoice.
  14. Weed Committee is still discussing the pros and cons of creating a non-profit to administer the lake cleanup (paperwork and annual reporting can be daunting).
  15. Jim said to go on www.yahoo.com > click “groups” > type Manitook in the search index > look for “Friends of Manitook”

 

Next board meeting scheduled for January 2008.

MSC to adjourn meeting 7:55pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Karen Suponski, Secretary