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Minutes of the 2008 annual meeting of the Greater Bass Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District, Town of Upham, Langlade County, Wisconsin The 2008 annual meeting of the Greater Bass Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District was held at 1:00 PM on July 19,2008 at the Upham Town Hall Commissioners present: Jerry Jacobus - Chairman Fred Kestly - Vice Chairman William Mattek- Secretary/Treasure Tom Schultz - County Representative Roger Lodholz - Town Representative Twenty-three members of the District were present. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM by Chairman Jacobus. He introduced the commissioners. The minutes of the 2007 annual meeting were approved by motion of R. Porter/J. Loos and passed with no dissents. The treasurer's report (attached) was distributed and Mattek confirmed a bank balance of $29,378.65 as of 06/30/08. The treasurer's report was approved by a motion R.Porter/J.Loos and passed. Chairman Jacobus updated the group on the status of Invasive Species in Langlade county, and Greater Bass Lake has none identified to date. The Chairman informed that in discussions with the Wis. DNR there are no fishery activities planned for this year. Michelle Arlen gave a report on the Defibrillator and it was agreed that it will be purchased this summer. The purchase was approved at the District's 2007 annual meeting. Initial plans are to keep it at the Bass Lake Clubhouse in a waterproof exterior cabinet with 24/7 access by all. Final determination as to where it will be located in mid-winter months is still to be finalized. The district will provide First Aid and CPR training sessions this summer. Chairman Jacobus advised the group on the results of the 2008 UW Stevens Point Water Quality Data report. In general the water quality in Greater Bass Lake went from good to very good when compared with a sample of other Wis. Lakes. No ecoli bacteria were present. The total phosphorus and reactive phosphorus, sensitivity to acid rain, and nitrogen levels has all decreased. A contributing factor may be the updated septic systems project. The Water Quality Study will continue with samples to be taken each fall and spring. Treasurer Mattek presented the 2008/2009 budget for district member approval. The budget calls for a .05 mil rate for 2008 property taxes same as the past 5 years. C.Lindman/R.Sell made a motion to approve and no nays were heard. Chairman Jacobus thanked the Arlen's for taking in the buoys last fall and placing them this spring. They have volunteered do it again this fall/spring. They have also volunteered to take the water quality samples in the fall and spring. The lake district now has a website www.townofupham.org/bass lake A question from the floor was directed to Town Chairman Lodholz, asking, where residents may dispose of lake weeds and leaves. Lodholz advised that the Town of Upham has 80 acres of forest where unbagged, vegetation only, may be disposed. Contact the Town Chairman for the location of this area. According to the by-laws of the district it is necessary to elect a commissioner to fill the expired term of Kestly. The floor was open for nominations. M. Peddecord/O.Wirth nominated Roger Sell. The chair asked three times for other nominations, none were received from the floor. Sell was nominated by voice vote with no nays heard. Commissioner Mattek submitted his resignation from the board due to extended business travel. Chairman Jacobus asked for nominations from the floor to elect a commissioner to fulfill the one-year remaining of Mattek's term. The floor was open for nominations. O.Wirth/M.Olson nominated Michelle Arlen. The chair asked three times for other nominations, none were received from the floor. Arlen was nominated by a voice vote with no nays heard. Chairman Jacobus asked if there was any other business. A discussion ensued regarding the increase in weed growth. After discussion district volunteers TAltenburg, T Yelich, L.Krause, and 1. Loos agreed to form a group to approach the Wis. DNR to seek a remedy to the problem. C.Lindman/J.Loos moved that the meeting be adjourned. A voice vote with no nays heard, confirmed that the meeting adjourn at 1 :55PM. Immediately after the meeting the elected commissioners elected Jerry Jacobus, Chairman; Roger Sell, Vice Chairman; and Michelle Arlen, Sect./Treas. Respectfully submitted, William J Mattek Secretary