Big Cormorant Lake Association Minutes of Meeting December 12, 2009

A special meeting regarding a Big Cormorant Lake Watercraft Inspection Program was called to order by Pres. Joe Lightowler, Dec. 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pub.

Board members present: Sam Blattenbauer, Steve Busch, Randy Christianson, Dennis Erdle, Darlene Hammond, Lyle Hansen, , Joe Lightowler, Sharon Olson, Jason Roth, Jim Colbert, Paula Stromstad, , Rueben Tschritter, and Rhonda Wilson.

Joe reported that he had submitted an application for Watercraft Inspections on Big Cormorant Lake to the DNR. He requested 726 total hours (half paid by the DNR and half to be paid by the BCLA). The cost of the project is $4300 to $4500 with BCLA paying half of that amount.

Lyle moved that $100.00 be paid to RMB Labs for preparation of the inspection grant. Sam seconded. Motion carried.

Discussion followed as to how the program should be funded. Jim suggested that the Foundation and BCLA combine monies to fund the program.

Dennis moved to request monitoring Friday through Sunday at public accesses and split the cost between the BCLA and the Foundation. Sam seconded. Motion passed.

The Grant will be re-written to make an hourly change from Thursday through Sunday to Friday through Sunday.

Meeting adjourned.

Submitted by,

Sharon Olson, Secretary