LSA Board Member - Lake Sinissippi Association

Agenda
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8:00am Doors open
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8:30am Meeting called to order
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Accomplishments
Other LSA activities
Guest speaker
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Approval of 2012 Minutes
Approval of 2012 Treasurer Report
Election of 2013 Board Members
LSA year in review
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Introduction of the Board
Business items
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Coffee, Juice, and Donuts will be served
Don Bauer – President of Mayville
Limestone Museum
Todd Tessmann – Hustisford Dam
Lakefest 2013 – Mike Grant
Election results – Eileen Worman
Audience participation and Questions
Motion to adjourn
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2013 Annual Meeting
Gary Knipper
LSA President
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Lake Sinissippi Association
Hustisford Wisconsin
Protecting our lake for 65 years
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LSA Board
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Gary Knipper– President
Mike Grant – Vice President
Eileen Worman – Secretary - Open
Mike Stroessner – Treasurer – Running for Reelection
Josh Prescher – Running for Reelection
Ted Engelbart
Alan Llanas
Pam Grant
Bob Grueneberg
Chad Buelter
Bob Brouwer
Robert Rice – Running for Reelection
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Approval of 2012
Minutes & Treasurer’s Report
• 2012 Annual Meeting Minutes
• Treasurer’s Summary
– Checking Account
– LSA Certificate of Deposit
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Checking Summary
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Fiscal year 2012
1/1/12 – 12/31/12
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CD Account
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Fiscal year 2012
1/1/12 – 12/31/12
$9126.10
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Election of Officers
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4 Board Positions Open
Nominations from the floor
Vote for four candidates (three year term)
Volunteer to fill open position
Running for office
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Mike Stroessner – LSA Board Member
Josh Prescher – LSA Board Member
Robert Rice – LSA Board Member
Open Position
Floor Nominations
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Changes to By Laws
Proposed changes to Lake Sinissippi Association Constitution and By
Laws. Changes involve membership definition and clarification of dues, see
below. Other changes in grammar and legal wording do not affect the
original intention of the currently approved Lake Sinissippi Association
Constitution and By Laws. All proposed changes, additions and deletions
can be viewed at http://www.sinissippi.org/bylaws.aspx
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An applicant to full membership in this corporation must:
1. Be a person, or persons, who own property on, reside on, or reside within one mile of
Lake Sinissippi or the Rock River between Hustisford and the Horicon dam ; or
2. Be a person, corporation or organization who has an interest in the stewardship of
Lake Sinissippi, regardless of residence or location.
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Each member shall pay annual dues as set by the Board of Directors. Regular
membership dues shall be a minimum of $25.00. Special levels of membership
at greater dues levels may be set by the Board of Directors.
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LSA Review
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Fish Stocking 2012 – Postponed to Spring 2013
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Commercial Carp Fishing- Update
Marker Buoys
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Cooperation with Hustisford Utilities supporting automation
Rock Relocation on hold for 2012
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Birkebeiner
Pontoon Bridge
Photo Contest
Canoeing and Kayaking trip
Safety information board
Fish & Lake Grant Applications – No DNR 2013 money
Lakefest 2012 Best Ever and Bigger Lakefest for 2013
Hustisford Dam Committee
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Two issues – Spring & Fall
Newer and Bigger Format
Education Events
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Addition hazard buoys for 2013
Marking Neider Park ramp access
OX-BO in 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013
Newsletters
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LSA stocked Northern and Perch ,LSID commitment $2000 Stocked Perch
Low water discoveries
Better Equipment for 2013
Neider Park bench
Fish Condo project
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On hold due to low water and DNR
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Lake Stewardship
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WEB Site improvements
Expense Control
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LSA home owner partnership permit program
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Fish Stocking
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LSA has 2013 Permits now
April / May 2013 LSA and LSID fish stocking
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October 2011, LSA and LSID fish stocking
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Channel Catfish
Walleye
Black Crappie
2000 8-12”
1200 8-9”
1500 6-10”
Black Crappie
No participation by LSID
750
Black Crappie
Yellow Perch
Channel Catfish
Walleye
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730
1500
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October 2005, LSA & LSID fish stocking
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3000 8-12”
2000 6-10”
October 2006, LSA & LSID fish stocking
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Channel Catfish
Black Crappie
November 2007 LSA fish stocking
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1164 6-8”
800 5-6”
500 8-10”
October 2008, LSA & LSID fish stocking
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Walleye
Perch
Channel Catfish
October 2009, LSA & LSID fish stocking
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1626 ~10”
230 ~10”
500 ~12”
Walleye
Northern Pike
Channel Catfish
October 2010, LSA and LSID fish stocking
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200 ~12”
1260 ~10”
Northern
Perch
DNR and Dodge County Grants for 2010
Perch, Northern, Channel Catfish
Species known to survive in the Lake Sinissippi’s
warmer water conditions & known as predators of carp
Since 2004 LSA & LSID has stocked over 19,000 game fish
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Commercial Fishing
Returned May 24, 2013
• On hold past four years
• New Contractor
– Lake Sinissippi, Rock
River, & Horicon Marsh
• LSA working to
promote commercial
fishing in 2013
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Organizations
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Dodge County Lakes Group
WAL – Wisconsin Association of Lakes
RRSW - Rock River Storm Water Group
WDNR Fisheries
Rock River Trail
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LSA and WDNR
• Water Quality Monitoring
– Clarity
– Phosphorus
– Algae
• Invasive Species Program
– Provide lake transportation
– Assistance to DNR
• Fish Habitat programs
• Fish inventories
– Commercial fishing records
– Electro-Shocking
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Rock Relocation Project
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Bigger Plans for 2013
Low water postponed 2012 program
Identified Obstructions in 2012
– Low Water
– LSA Side Scan Sonar
– Residents Reports
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2011 focus areas
– Brittany Bay Rock Pile
– South West side of lake
– Pelican Bay Condos
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Agreement with OX-BO Marine
Larger rocks will be marked with buoys
Goals & Needs
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Safer boating
Better identification of sites
LSA and Volunteers
Move obstruction to nearby shore
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Marker Buoys
• LSA’s Rock
Relocation Program
needs your help
• LSA has marker
buoys available here
at the meeting or
from the LSA board
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Shoreline Permit Partnership
• LSA to assist homeowners
with permit reimbursement
• Permit and Permit cost are
obstacles to shoreline work
• Reimbursement up to $500.00
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LSA Newsletter
• Mailed to all residents
• Advertisements to
offset cost
• Two Issues a year
• Color & Better paper
• Community Information
• Comments from our readers
• Guest contributors articled always welcomed
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Lake Map & Brochures
LSA will reprint for 2013
Available for you and
your local community
groups
Contact LSA for bulk
copies
Waterproof Lake Map
is Free
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Fun Events
Canoe and Kayaking Tour
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Scheduled for 2013
Fun morning on the water
All skill levels
Contact
Bob Grueneberg at
bobogado@yahoo.com
• Pontoon Bridge
• LSA Photo Contest
• Lakefest
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Summer fun for all
Food Music Vendors
Fireworks
LSA providing pontoon rides
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First kayak/canoe event
at noon today
• Bob Grueneberg's pier, located at N4925
Lake Drive
• People who are new to paddling, and
more are welcome
• Kayaks available, including a tandem
• Discussion of paddling, technique, safety,
types of kayaks, and any questions
• Then we will do some paddling on the
lake. Nothing strenuous!
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Join LSA on Saturday, June 29 for
The DNR's “Paddle the Marsh."
• DNR wildlife staff will be educating outdoor
enthusiasts about wildlife and the marsh
as you paddle the water trail through
Horicon Marsh into the Rock River.
• Learn about Marsh Master, wood ducks,
nesting, water safety, wildlife
management, historical hunting and
trapping artifacts
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LSA Photo Contest
• Enter to win Prizes
– 1st $100
– 2nd $50
– 3rd $25
• Winners will be
published in the Fall
2013 Newsletter
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Photo Contest 1st and 2nd Place
Keith & Virginia Wick of a Great Blue
Heron wading in Lake Sinissippi
amidst the fog and cattails.
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Joy Breese-Holz the wonderful wintry
scene on the lake with snow, ice,
open water and Canada Geese
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Photo Contest 3rd Place
Linda Prokopowicz of the speedboat
racing through the water
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David Volle was so pretty with the sunset
colors reflected in the water and the
cattails included in the foreground
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LSA Safety Board
•Safety information
•Updated for each season
•Dam committee recommendation
•Helping make the lake and river safer
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LSA WEB Site
WWW.SINNISSIPPI.ORG
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Find Current Information
Contact LSA Board
Calendar
Newsletters
Agenda / Minutes
Main page info panel
Wider format
Maps
Provide feedback
Emailing of information
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LSA on
the WEB
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Rock River Trail
• The National Park Service on April 4th
designated Rock River Water Trail into in the
National Water Trail System by Secretary of the
US Department of Interior, Ken Salazar
• Having a national recreation trail in our
community has both recreational and economic
potential
• The Village of Hustisford is one of the 48
municipalities along the 320 miles of the river
supporting the trail system
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Don Bauer, President of Mayville
Limestone School Museum
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Todd Tessmann
Manager of Hustisford Utilities
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Hustisford Dam Automation
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Remote operation
User Interface
Better Control
Safer Control
Questions
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Lakefest 2013
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Saturday, July 6
Visit lakefest.org
Starting at 12:00 noon
Hustisford Lions Park
Food, Refreshments, Games,
Bingo, Auction, 50/50,
Fireworks & Much more…..
Music by The Back Alley Band
Cash Drawing
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Raffle Cash Prize Drawing
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Grand Prize
$250 cash
Second Prize
$100 cash
Third Prize
$50 cash
Fourth Prize
$50 cash
Raffle Tickets $5.00 each
6 for $25.00 8 for $30.00
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Food & Drinks
Burger
Cheese Burger
Brat
Hot Dog
Pork Sandwich
Nacho
Bag of Chips
Soda
Water
Beer
Craft Beers
Wine
Mike’s Hard Lemonade
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Events
Ice Cream and Popcorn
Craft Vendors
Indian Village
Pontoon boat rides
50/50
Bingo
Voyageurs canoe rides
Tractor wagon rides
Fireworks
Music by The Back Alley Band
Food, Beer, Wine, Refreshments
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Indian Village and Voyageurs at
Lakefest
Listen to stories of the first people of the
Rock River the Indians who lived,
hunted and died around Lake Sinissippi.
You'll be invited to play traditional Native
American drums and join in traditional
Native dances.
Voyageurs present will
depict the French
voyageurs who explored
Wisconsin
The Voyageurs will have
a canoe and provide
rides for all ages at
Lakefest
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Lakefest Music
Music by The Back Alley Band
The Back Alley Band is a well-mixed high energy blues
recipe dedicated to straight-up drivin' blues!
Mix in a solid rhythm section, two unique guitar styles, and
add harmonica and saxophone for a sound that is big in
diversity and fun!!
This five piece band is sure to make any crowd scream
"The Back Alley Band Rocks!!"
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Lakefest Volunteers
2013 Lakefest Sign- up
Setup Saturday 8:00am
Contact Pam Grant to volunteer at Lakefest
920-285-8531
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Lakefest Auction
• Donated Items Needed
– New
– Handmade
– Antique
– Slightly used
• Contact Pam Grant at
pamelajgrant@yahoo.com
or 920-285-8531
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Lakefest 2013
Saturday, July 6th
Starts at Noon
Food, Games, Auction, Music,
Vendors, Fireworks & More…
Cash Gift Certificates Drawing
Please contact a board member for additional Lakefest suggestions
Visit lakefest.org
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Members Gifts
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For Pelican, Heron, Eagle Memberships
Stop at LSA table
LSA appreciates the extra support
Gifts
– Pelican = LSA Mug & Can Kooler
– Heron = LSA T Shirt
– Eagle = LSA Gift Bag
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New LSA Shirt and Hat
Get your new LSA Shirt and Hat Today
Shirts $12.00
Hats $7.50
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Members Forum
• Election Results
– Secretary
• Members Feedback
• Meeting Adjourned
– Motion
– Second
– Approved
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Memorial Day 2013
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Thank you for supporting the
Lake Sinissippi Association
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