UpdateMinutes
Butternut/Schnur Lake Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, 8/10/09
1) Call to order 7:15 pm
Board Members Present: K. Klima, R. Schmidt, J. Hasler, S. Somerfeldt, G. Hetzel
2) Minutes from Annual Meeting read.
Motion to approve: G. Hetzel. Seconded: K. Klima. Approved.
3) Treasurer’s Report:
No report available.
4) Old Business:
a) Election of officers postponed to December meeting by unanimous consent due to absence of three board members.
b) Bylaws are available to any member upon request to any board member. Motion made by K. Klima and seconded by S. Somerfeldt to not post entire bylaws on website. Motion passed unanimously.
c) Motion made by R. Schmidt and seconded by J. Hasler to destroy ballots from annual meeting. Motion passed unanimously. Secretary instructed to destroy ballots by shredding.
d) J. Hasler will contact Town of Lake to consider the Narrows to be a “NO WAKE ZONE”.
e) List of membership renewals provided to board members. Goal is to contact some noticeable non-renewlals to seek continuted support. As of 10/6/09 meeting, 68 paid members had been reported to the Secretary. Many members contributed additional monies explicitly for more crib building.
5) New Business:
a) January Fisheree set for 1/16/10. Need support from more than Board of Directors to procure prizes and run fisheree. Anyone interested in helping should contact a board member.
b) Other fund raising ideas: Brat stand at Super One; contact Chamber of Commerce about bartending at Flambeau Rama.
c) Crib building: Due to lack of funding, building will probably need to scale back to about 10 cribs. Need to procure 4 to 6 inch hard maple. J. Hasler will contact Sam Pritzl for information on past programs.
d) J. Hasler presented an idea for folder for resorts and cabins. Folder will be filled with information on improving lake quality and reducing chance of invasive species entering the lake. He will gather more information on potential cost. Most information was obtained from DNR on internet.
e) Due to cost issues, the dumpster at the boat landing will be removed over the winter.
f) The possibility of turning off the landing light was discussed. Input from members will be sought as to whether or not light was useful in winter months.
g) Placing new and replacing missing bouys was discussed. Suggested that Town of Lake board member Dave Schmidt try to find out legal issues.
h) GLIFC survey of the lake was done on 10/1/09. S. Somerfeldt will put a link on our website so all members can view results.
6) Next meeting date: 12/8/09 at 6:30 pm at Dick and Joans.
7) Motion to adjourn: Made by R. Schmidt. Seconded by K. Klima. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Ron Schmidt, Secretary.
Butternut/Schnur Lake Association
Annual Meeting
Saturday, 9/12/09
1) Meeting called to order by John Hasler at 12:05 pm.
Board members present: J. Hasler, D. Schmidt, K. Klima, R. Schmidt, J. Page, G.Hetzl
Membership attendance including board = 30.
2) Guest speaker Kevin Krause from Price County Zoning gave a presentation on the newest state zoning standards pertaining to shore lands. His emphasis was on impervious surfaces, non-conforming structures and shoreline buffers. He answered numerous questions and said he could be reached at zoneadm@co.price.wi.us.
3) Minutes from 8/10/09 read. Motion to approve by J. Hasler, seconded by J. Page. Motion approved.
4) Treasurer’s Report: Motion to approve by J. Hasler, seconded by R. Schmidt. Motion approved.
5) Old Business:
a) Recap of year’s activities:
Light installed at landing, dumpster maintained, ice fishing tournament 1/16/09, crib building, weed control (Eurasian milfoil possibly in Schnur), water and jet ski problem less apparent this year - request made to continue posting voluntary hours, water quality test results. J. Hasler thanked Sharon Schauer for efforts in maintaining website.
6) New Business:
a) Election of board:
Slate of members (elect 4): J. Hasler, K. Klima, J. Page, R. Schmidt, E. Schwartzhuber.
Result of vote - top four candidates selected: J. Hasler, K. Klima, J. Page, R. Schmidt.
b) Report on area thefts: need to call sheriff about suspicious activity.
c) Proposed by-laws changes were distributed and explained to membership. Changes were approved by unanimous voice vote. Request was made to put by-laws on website.
d) Input from floor on association direction:
Update website with meeting minutes in timelier manner
Buoy missing Butternut Creek exit
Request made to mark rock on north end of Butternut Lake, Town of Chippewa responsible. J. Page will inquire.
Anecdotal comments made on better Musky fishing
Request made to consider no-wake in narrows area on Butternut Lake (Eagle Point)
7) Next meeting 10/6/09, 6:30 pm at Dick & Joan’s Resort.
8) Motion to adjourn by J. Page, seconded by K. Klima. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Ron Schmidt, Secretary.
Butternut/Schnur Lake Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, 8/10/09
1) Call to order at 6:30 PM
Board members present: G. Hetzl, K. Klima, D. Mueller, R. Schmidt,
J. Hasler, J. Page
2) Minutes from 7/6/09 meeting read.
Motion to approve: J. Hasler. Seconded: J. Hetzl. Approved. Submitted by J. Page.
2) Treasurer’s Report: Checking as of 8/10/09, $630.35. Savings as of 8/10/09,
$133.42. Motion to approve: J. Hasler. Seconded: K. Klima. Approved.
4) Old Business:
a. Election of board members at annual meeting. K. Klima will stay on ballot.
b. By law changes: board presented with changes by J. Hasler to article III to
allow for associate members (non-voting membership) into article V allowing
for board to schedule annual meeting. Motioned by D. Mueller to accept
changes as presented. Seconded by G. Hetzl. Approved.
c. Dues Notice: Will mail membership cards, dues notice and news letter to
all property owners on the lakes.
d. Mailings: Mailing addresses obtained for Price County. Currently not able to
obtain Ashland County addresses. D. Mueller and J. Hasler stuffing envelopes
within next two weeks.
5) New Business:
a. Thefts in Area: boats on west side of Butternut Lake being raided for fishing
equipment. Ensuing discussion resulted in consensus that association does
not have resources to post rewards at this time.
b. Annual Meeting: K. Klima looking into guest speaker. Meeting set for
Saturday 9/12/09 at Dick & Joan’s Butternut Lake Resort at 12 noon, to
be followed by pot luck lunch.
c. K. Klima reported lake levels down. Resulting “extra” land cannot be
utilized. This is making life more difficult at boat landings.
6) Next meeting date: 9/12/09. J. Hasler to preside in D. Mueller’s adsence.
7) Adjourned 7:25 PM, motioned by K. Klima and seconded by G. Hetzl.
Motion approved.
Butternut/Schnur Lake Association
Board Meeting
Wednesday, 3/4/09, 6:00 P.M.
Board members present: Skip Sommerfeldt, Dave Schmidt, Kim Klima, Jerry Hetzel, Joan Page, Doug Mueller
Minutes of last board meeting read. Motion made to approve as read by Schmidt, seconded by Page.
Treasurer’s Report read. Motion made to approve as read by Hetzel, seconded by Klima
Old Business:
Crib Building - Reported cost of 10 cords of logs delivered was $1,200. Last year’s logs were donated. The Association cannot afford this expense. Suggestion made to get half load for $600. Klima will speak to Bob Byrne (Mill president) in hopes of getting reduced rate or hopefully full donation of logs. Motion made by schmidt to spend maximum of $600 for logs. Seconded by Page.
Landing Light Status - Had one complaint that light is too bright. Mueller and Sommerfeldt looked at situation but determinded it was not shining on house or complaintant’s property. All other comments seem to be possitive. Sommerfeldt will get name of DNR manager to contact about cutting small trees that will interfere with light this summer.
Ice Fishing Contest - Planned for 1/16/10. Mueller applied for tournament permit.
Fish Plan - Sommerfeldt reported no action/activities in last 6 months. He did mention that GLFWC would conduct walleye population survey this spring, either by netting or shocking.
Hour Limiting Status - Schmidt and Hetzel will attend future Town of Lake and Town of Chippewa board meetings to solicit their opinions on enacting skiing hour limits on Butternut Lake.
New Business: Brat feed date in Park Falls set for June 26th & 27th. Details yet to be worked out.
Schmidt mentioned there is a couple of good seminars at the upcoming 2009 Wisconsin Lakes Convention in Green Bay if anyone could attend.
Next meeting scheduled for 4/22/09 at 6:00 P.M. at Dick & Joan’s Butternut Resort.
Motion to adjourn by Page, seconded by Hetzel.
Meeting adjourned at 6:48 P.M.
Butternut/Schnut Lake Association
Board Metting
January 26, 2009 ~~ 6:30 P.M.
Board members present: Dave Schmidt, Joan Pagem Skip Sommerfeldt, Doug Mueller, Ron Schmidt
Minutes of last board meeting (12/13/08) had been distributed and accepted at last fisheree meeting. Mueller motioned, Sommerfeldt seconded to accept the minutes.
Treasurer’s Report by Page. Sommerfeldt motioned, R. Schmidt seconded to accept the report.
BSLA Fisheree Report:
Netted the Association $492.00
It was suggested that next year ticket sellers be sent out on the lake to boost raffle ticket sales. Raffle tickets should be pre-printed and include the tournament rules on the stub. The 2010 tournament is set for 1/16/10. Sommerfeldt suggested applying for the 2010 permit now to ensure lower cost.
BSLA Tournament Results:
Northern 1st 32 1/2″ Jim Jirschele
2nd 28 1/8″ Ray Decker
3rd 27 1/8″ Phil Richard
Walley 1st 19 3/4″ Nick Hall
2nd 19″ Joe Morgan
3rd 18 3/4″ Dave Wages
Crappie 1st 13 3/4″ Bill Lemke
2nd 13 5/8″ Justin Palmer
3rd 13 1/4″ Justin Palmer
Perch 1st 12 1/4″ Pat Shannon
2nd 11 5/8″ Mitch Jarvis
3rd 10 7/8″ Brendon Hammond
Crib Building: Set for Saturday, 3/14/09. Mueller checking on nails, staples, supplies. Sam Pritzl working on getting logs and concrete blocks. Mueller reported we have enough Christmas trees and will build cribs at the end of Grant Rd. Association will furnish lunch for workers. Page will put up posters.
Old Business: Flambeau Area Sportsman’s Cub sent letter to Town of Lake and to Mueller supporting limiting PWC hours of operation on Butternut and Schnur Lake.
D. Schmidt suggested putting e-mail addresses on advertisements.
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 3/4/09, at 6 PM.
D. Schmidt motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by R. Schmidt.
Annual Meeting Minutes
Butternut Schnur Lake Association
September 6, 2008
Dick and Joan’s Butternut Resort
The Association is planning to have a light installed at the boat landing at a cost of $756.
The Association has gone on record with the DNR asking that they consider lowering the pan fish limit to 10 fish.
With the VHS problem in the state, no additional musky will be removed from Butternut Lake.
We will once again be building cribs this spring. The cribs will be placed on the southeast point of the island. If we are able to build 20 cribs then we will place 10 on each side of the point. We will keep everyone posted as to the date and time as we can use as much help as we can get. The cost of each crib is $80 and we once again are looking for donations to help defray our cost. Please keep in mind that the DNR makes the decision as to where the cribs are placed.
After some near misses of boat vs. skiers and towables on Butternut Lake during sunset hours, a motion was made that the pulling of skiers and towables and the operation of PWCs (Personal Water Craft) be limited to the hours between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. only. By a count of 12 to 3, the members in attendance voted in favor of the motion. This recommendation will be presented to the Town of Lake Board.
With Sam Pritzl and Greg Schauer stepping down from the board, Gerald Hetzel and Dave Schmidt were elected to the board along with incumbents Doug Mueller and Skip Sommerfeldt. Sam and Greg were thanked for their years of service.
2008-2009 Board Members:
President: John Hasler
Vice President: Doug Mueller
Treasurer: Joan Page
Secretary: Ron Schmidt
Members: Gerald Hetzel
Kim Klima
Dave Schmidt
Skip Sommerfeldt