Tenmile Lakes Association
February 7, 2024
Meeting Minutes
Call to order 5:30 pm
Board Members Present: Al Whitney, Diane Synder, Debbie Newman, Gerry Ewing; Greta Krost absent
Guests Present: Dee Drummond, Jerry Zack, Laura Sweetman, Brenda and James Carlisle (Jim is a candidate for Lakeside City Council)
Approval of minutes from Dec 6, 2023: Debbie made motion to approve, Gerry seconded, all approved.
Reports
President: June 1, 2024 Free Fish Day for Kids at Tugman State Park (first time to return since Covid)
Volunteers are needed to assist the STEP group and TLBP with making this a successful fun and learning event for the youth.
Vice President: none to report
Secretary: not present
Treasurer: Hard copy presented
*Total Creek Restorataion Donations = $88,482.74
*Total Creek Restorations Expenses = $75,133.56
Treasurer Report by Debbie Newman | Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2042 |
Expenses: | ||
Mailchimp | $13.00 | $13.00 |
Insurance | ||
Creek Restoration | ||
Accountant Fees | $50.00 | |
Misc | $82.00 | |
Total Expenses | $13.00 | $145.00 |
Income: | ||
General Donation | $1,077.13 | |
Creek Restoration Donation | $1,280.63 | $736.32 |
Large-Item Pick up | ||
Dues/Membership | $97.52 | |
Fundraiser Event | ||
Misc | $19.11 | |
Total Income: | $2,455.28 | $755.43 |
Balance in checking account | $38,772.14 | |
Balance in savings account | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Cash On Hand | $47.62 | $47.62 |
Total: | $38,278.34 | $38,820.76 |
Member At Large: Debrie floating in the Lake is up this year, Lake clean-up will be important this spring. Betty Ewing will be doing draft drawing for TLA Christmas Train Display at City Hall. TLA will need to determine if voluteer will produce this or have
Lakeside Revitalization Partnership (LRP) produce the design.
TLBP: Mike Mader -- Progress for wetland restoration projects Benson Creek and Big Creek
Benson Creek, permits are now complete, project will be started this summer. Many thanks to the individuals and agencies who helped Mike with getting this important wetland restoration project underway to benefit the lakes and native fish.
Big Creek, 3 years in negotiations for the property acquisition now complete and with documentation to be wrapped up spring 2024. This project will not only benefit the wildlife habitat, but will also work on sedimentation improvement.
Committee Report -- General Discussion by All
Outreach: Susie McDaniel (unable to attend)
Topics discussed without any decisions being made at this meeting:
Sample email/website/facebook to Thank You for your Donation for the Creek project repair/maintenance. Not sure if these folks know their names will be displayed on the above-mentioned platforms. Send out a letter for Thank You.
Send out a letter twice a year with info for what's happening with the Lake. How is the best to do timing for the Beg Letter and if this is the best way to communicate?
Confirm there are 300 email names on the Property Owners List. Greta or Blume may have this data.
Tip of the Month, is still being determined since TLA is a non-profit are vendor listings allowed, can it be done as info only?
Laura Sweetman offered info for another platform (not pay-pal due to fee that is charged) to receive donations.
Old Business
Lake guage report
Wed 2/7/24
11'2" NLR piling gauge
Mike Mader reported the replacement for the 25 year old electronic gage located on South Lake has now been approved and purchasing is in process. Install should be complete this spring along with the link on tenmilewatershed.com.
2024 Calendar for events and activities
Lake Clean-Up Sat, April 20 disposal at Tenmile County Park need to find help with equipment to load dumpster
Experience Lakeside Sat, June 15 (usually Fathers Day Weekend) Tenmile County Park TBD for TLA to have a booth/table for membership/donation info, possibly TLA merchandise
Fireworks on the Lake Thurs, July 4th Tenmile County Park TBD if TLA will have a booth/table for donations and what the donations are for Fireworks or Creek Restoration on-going maintenance/repair
State of the Lakes/TLBP Fri, August 23 Lyons Club BBQ dinner and presentation
Large Item pick-up Sat, August 24 disposal at Tenmile County Park
History Dinner Sat, September 21 Lakeshore Lodge Topic TBD
Lake Boat-Tour date, who, and how to coordinate TBD
New Business
Discussed 3-year project to eliminate weeds in the canal. This is a two-fold project; first is the herbicide treatment for the lilies, second is the mechanical harvest of remaining weeds. A request to get a bid from Joe Cowan would include all info regarding the timing for the in-water work, disposal of debris, any fees, and his cost. This has been done on Devils Lake.
Marine State Board is not doing float toilets at this time, it was suggested to contact Coos County who maintains the past float toilets. Generally, all agreed there is a need for these since the lake is heavily used for recreational purposes.
Gerry Ewing brought up an additional opportunity for donation money: UTV TakeOver, June 25 to 30, at Horse Falls/Box Car. It would involve working the gates, they need volunteers with compensation/donations going to non-profit (TLA).
Adjourn 7:20pm
Next Meeting Wed March 6, 2024