BCLA Minutes

Board Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2010

	Posted on May 12, 2009
	The meeting was called to order by President Joe Lightowler at 9:05 am at The Pub. Board members present: Sam Blattenbauer, Steve Busch, Dennis Erdle, Lyle Hansen, Joe Lightowler, Sharon Olson, Jason Roth, Jim Colbert, Paula Stromstad, Tom Riedman, Rueben Tschritter, Rhonda Wilson, Carol Anhorn, Darlene Hammond, and Randy Christianson. Minutes were approved as emailed. Treasurer Randy Christianson reported a checkbook balance of $6,647.05 and certificate of deposit balance of $20,821.63. Report was approved and filed. Merle Zimmerman introduced himself to the Board. He is replacing Jason Roth who will not seek another term. Rhonda reported that Curt will update the website calendar and BCLA members will now be able to do postings in an effort to keep site more current. Joe informed the Board that any items purchased that have been in the water of Pelican Lake need to set out of the water for one week to kill any zebra mussels that may be attached. He also reported on the boat landing. We will be provided with 500 hours. Two inspectors, college students in conservation, will be in uniform with access to a conservation officer. The first installment will be paid from Foundation funds in July with the second installment paid by BCLA in September. COLA is presently working on controlling invasive species as reported by Tom Riedman. Upper Cormorant is presently being treated of pond weed. No invasion has been found to date on Big Cormorant. Bringing septic systems up-to-code is another issue being addressed by COLA. Spring Fling will be June 19, 2010 at the Community Center at 10:00 a.m. Board members are asked to report at 8:00 a.m. to set up. The Pub will cater the meal this year. Rhonda moved to give Jim $250.00 for door prizes. Sam seconded. Carol reported that the July 4th fireworks would be on Saturday July 3rd to better enable more people to enjoy them. Steve moved to contribute $1000.00 to the entertainment and Paula seconded. Sam moved to allot $3500.00 to Sharon and Darlene for the purchase of lake clothing to be sold at Spring Fling. Steve reported that the buoys are at the YMCA Camp and ready to go in the lake. Superior Lakeside is lined up to install them. $1000.00 has been authorized to pay for installment. Rick Olson has the GPS to accompany Lakeside for placement of buoys. Paula reported on the Healthy Lakes and Rivers meeting. Paula, Rueben, Rhonda and Merle attended the meeting and were pleased with the information provided. The entire Board will eventually need to become involved. Carla Blattenbauer volunteered to head the Directory committee. The directory will go to press May 2011. Carla asked that she be involved in the membership database along with Carol and Merle as it will help with updating the directory. She will also work with them on mailing the newsletter. Beach captains attended the Board Meeting at 10:00am and introduced themselves to the Board. Joe asked for suggestions for the agenda at the Spring Fling. COLA Rep. Tom will move to pay COLA dues at the spring meeting. Dennis will present the slate of officers at the meeting. It was suggested that banners be place at Corner Rock, Boat Landings and Community Center to remind residents of the meeting. Reuben moved to adjourn. Sam seconded. Meeting adjourned Submitted by, Sharon Olson, Secretary

Board Meeting Minutes - May 8, 2010

Posted on May 12, 2009

The meeting was called to order by President Joe Lightowler at 9:05 am at The Pub.

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

Minutes were approved as emailed.

Treasurer Randy Christianson reported a checkbook balance of $6,647.05 and certificate of deposit balance of $20,821.63. Report was approved and filed.

Merle Zimmerman introduced himself to the Board. He is replacing Jason Roth who will not seek another term.

Rhonda reported that Curt will update the website calendar and BCLA members will now be able to do postings in an effort to keep site more current.

Joe informed the Board that any items purchased that have been in the water of Pelican Lake need to set out of the water for one week to kill any zebra mussels that may be attached. He also reported on the boat landing. We will be provided with 500 hours. Two inspectors, college students in conservation, will be in uniform with access to a conservation officer. The first installment will be paid from Foundation funds in July with the second installment paid by BCLA in September.

COLA is presently working on controlling invasive species as reported by Tom Riedman. Upper Cormorant is presently being treated of pond weed. No invasion has been found to date on Big Cormorant. Bringing septic systems up-to-code is another issue being addressed by COLA.

Spring Fling will be June 19, 2010 at the Community Center at 10:00 a.m. Board members are asked to report at 8:00 a.m. to set up. The Pub will cater the meal this year. Rhonda moved to give Jim $250.00 for door prizes. Sam seconded.

Carol reported that the July 4th fireworks would be on Saturday July 3rd to better enable more people to enjoy them. Steve moved to contribute $1000.00 to the entertainment and Paula seconded.

Sam moved to allot $3500.00 to Sharon and Darlene for the purchase of lake clothing to be sold at Spring Fling.

Steve reported that the buoys are at the YMCA Camp and ready to go in the lake. Superior Lakeside is lined up to install them. $1000.00 has been authorized to pay for installment. Rick Olson has the GPS to accompany Lakeside for placement of buoys.

Paula reported on the Healthy Lakes and Rivers meeting. Paula, Rueben, Rhonda and Merle attended the meeting and were pleased with the information provided. The entire Board will eventually need to become involved.

Carla Blattenbauer volunteered to head the Directory committee. The directory will go to press May 2011.

Carla asked that she be involved in the membership database along with Carol and Merle as it will help with updating the directory. She will also work with them on mailing the newsletter.

Beach captains attended the Board Meeting at 10:00am and introduced themselves to the Board.

Joe asked for suggestions for the agenda at the Spring Fling. COLA Rep. Tom will move to pay COLA dues at the spring meeting. Dennis will present the slate of officers at the meeting. It was suggested that banners be place at Corner Rock, Boat Landings and Community Center to remind residents of the meeting.

Reuben moved to adjourn.

Sam seconded.

Meeting adjourned

Submitted by,

Sharon Olson, Secretary