TURTLE LAKE IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION (TLA)
President Rob Kaye opened the meeting. Clark Hallberg moved that we accept the 6/16/01Minutes and the 6/30/02 Treasurer’s Report. The motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS:
· Eurasian Water Milfoil (EM): Dick Gronert presented the 2002 Lake Report. Turtle Lake is a stratified spring lake and continues to be a Mesotrophic Lake. The Trophic State Index (TSI) is in the Good to Very Good Range, with less milfoil in the lake. See Report for further detail. Dick and Elaine informed us that Richmond Township paid $1500 for the spring milfoil spraying. We thank those who requested the funds and wish to support these Township representatives. The DNR will be testing for the microscopic organism that indicates the presence of zebra mussels. The zebra mussels make the water too clear, reducing aquatic diversity. Rob has talked to the Sportsman’s Club about this concern. On 7/12 or 7/13, two DNR reps will man the boat launch to educate boater drop-ins of the importance of cleaning boats and other info to protect the lake against exotics. Dick and Elaine will help on Friday & Saturday; volunteers to assist at the boat launch would be appreciated. They can also use help putting brochures on the transient boats at the boat launch. Carol Behrens asked about the launch at Turtle Inn. Stuart Rosenbush asked if we have hoses. Linda Friedman has supplied a hose; there is nothing at Turtle Inn. Linda suggested keeping brochures at the landings. It was acknowledged that more stringent laws and penalties are needed; until then education is the best defense. Clark Hallberg moved that the TLA fund waterproof containers at Boat Launches. The motion passed. We need to develop a reasonable proposal to get a hose at Turtle Inn for boat cleaning. It will need to be away from the lake.
· Rob informed that the primary purpose of the Walworth Cty Lakes Assoc. is to act as a source of information for area lakes.
· Neighborhood Watch: Phyllis Sievert reported for Judy Jaeger that Wally of Richmond Twnshp. replaced signs using tamper-proof bolts. (3) or (4) signs and poles are still needed for the west side of the lake. Sugar Creek Sign will replace the wording of 10 signs with vinyl material instead of paint for $120. Scott Porter will see if we can get more Crime Stoppers signs. Mary Baas moved to have the signs redone. The motion passed.
· Membership: Patricia Carroll reported that she placed flyers on doors reminding residents of the annual meeting.
· Fish Stocking: Dick Gronert moved that we remove plan to allocate $1,500 toward fish stocking, as the Sportsmen’s Club has stocked the lake this year. The motion passed.
· By-laws: Phyllis Sievert moved that we accept the By-laws. As a point of discussion, Clark Hallberg feels that members should receive a complete copy of the By-laws. The motion carried.
· Purple Loostrife: Patricia Carroll noted that this invasive wetland flowering plant has been found in (4) places around TL. We need to handle aggressively; it chokes out other plants, reducing diversity of wetland flora/fauna. Use Roundup or cut the top flower off, place in a plastic bag and discard so that the seeds cannot spread.
· Rob thanked many for their contributions to the TLA: WAL Convention attendees, Carol Behrens and contributors for potluck arrangements, Officers, the Gronert’s for Self-Help monitoring. Rob was thanked for his leadership during the past (2) years. Mary Baas presented Dick and Elaine with a check for $500 to assist with expenses for the Lake Leadership sessions. The membership applauded Dick and Elaine for their continuing efforts benefiting TL.
Nominations: Dick Gronert presented the slate of officers for Pat Carroll: President – Cheryl Mitacek, VP - Ray Sowinski, Treasurer – Judy Jaeger, Secretary – Mary Baas, Past President – Rob Kaye, Board – Beth Auer (two years), Patricia Carroll (two years), Clark Hallberg (one year), Linda Friedman (one year), Ruth Ann Malcolmson (one year). Chuck Oswald moved that we close nominations and that we accept the committee report. The motion passed.
The “Shoreland Restoration” video was shown, followed by the raffle. The raffle brought in $136.00.
Cheryl Mitacek presented the schedule for 2002/2003. She has placed Committee sign-up sheets at the front table and encouraged all to sign-up.
8/10/02 – Pontoon Social 2:00 p.m.
9/14/02 – Buoy Removal 7:00 am
11/02 – Meeting
3/8/03 – Meeting
4/10/03 through 4/12/03 – WAL Conference, Green Bay
5/3/03 – Buoy Placement 7:00 am
6/28/03 – Annual Meeting 6:00 p.m.
A section of pier floated in to the Mitacek pier. Call Tom or Cheryl if missing a section.
Dick Roman said that they have seen one/some beavers at the end of the channel. DNR regulations permit the killing of beavers at any time. Cheryl will ask Jim Schirrott if he is trapping. Anyone spotting a beaver is asked to contact a Board member.
Chuck Oswald moved that we adjourn. The motion carried.
Mary Baas, Secretary