Velvet Lake: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18GiVR_ixNk1XGXoWibOOMLTmpdbD3O8-/view?usp=sharing
Treasurer's Report is found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQMJhwBP1guFSdphB24gZuo2khDO-byD/view?usp=sharing
Association Meeting Minutes:
Flannery/Velvet
Lake Association Annual Meeting
Saturday, May 26,
2018
President Diane Jones called the meeting to order at 9 am at
the Newbold Town Hall. Nearly 20 people
were in attendance.
Secretary Linda Boyd read the minutes of last year's annual
meeting. Mike Barber moved to accept the
report, Elizabeth Alderton seconded the motion and it passed.
Treasurer Dave Boyd reported a current treasury balance of
$14,170.62 which includes dues and donations totaling $2325 and expenses of
$3,553.58. Expenses included $3,300 to
Matt Berg for conducting our plant survey last August, batteries for the boat
landing camera, expenses for copying and mailing postcard meeting notices and
the newsletter, and coffee and donuts for our meetings. J.R. Barttelt
moved to accept the treasurer's report, Linda Boyd seconded, and the
motion passed.
Committee Reports
Plant Survey Report—J.R. Barttelt reported that our
lake survey last year indicated that there were 24 native aquatic species in
Flannery Lake, 21 aquatic species in Velvet Lake, and no aquatic invasive
species in either lake. One land
species, yellow iris, was reported in the same area that the last survey, five
years ago, found reed canary grass, but that the plant was located and removed
by J.R. and the property owner shortly after the survey was completed last
August. The plant is and looks like a
yellow iris and blooms in June, so be on the look out for it on land this
June. Matt Berg gave our lakes high
marks for their water quality and the degree of protection of the water quality
that residents are practicing. Those
practices include: keeping a buffer zone of natural vegetation between the lake
shore and lawns, using rain gardens to catch water run off, bagging lawn
clippings, and not using fertilizer or at least using phosphorous-free
fertilizer.
Water Quality Report—Dave Boyd, who does the chemical
water testing of our lakes reported that he was able to do the testing within
two weeks of ice out this year.
Clarity—this early testing resulted in a secchi disk
reading of 10 feet in both lakes. The
secchi disk is used to measure water clarity by indicating how deep into the
water the secci disk can be seen. This
reading indicated a dramatic change from our usual readings of 16-18 feet deep
and is due to the fact that the waters are turning over after ice off and thus,
are stirred up. When the turnover is
complete, we can expect deeper clarity readings.
Water temperatures were 63 degrees at the surface of
Flannery and 43 at the bottom of Flannery with a thermocline at about eight
feet. Water temperatures in Velvet Lake
were 63 at the surface and 55 degrees below the thermocline.
Phosphorous levels last year were low in both
lakes—9.8 mc/lt in Flannery and 12.5 mc/lt in Velvet Lake. At levels above 20 mc/lt algae blooms can
begin.
Chlorophyll levels last year were 3.6 mc/lt for
Flannery and 5.1mc/lt in Velvet Lake.
7.9 mc/lt is the average reading for our region.
Lake Classification--Because of these readings, both
our lakes are considered mesotrophic which is defined as moderately clear water
but having an increasing chance of low dissolved oxygen in deep water in the
summer.
A question was
raised as to whether old septic systems on the lake might be an issue in our
water quality. Dave said that when
properties are sold they have to meet current septic standards and per Oneida
County Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Ordinance section 13.53--
“an existing system inspection is required for all property transfers in which
a real estate transfer fee is collected.” So, although there may be inadequate
septic systems in existence on our lakes, eventually most will be covered by
these provisions for land transfer inspections.
History—Mike Barber said he will revive the history
committee and will contact several people on the lake who have history
knowledge and information.
Loons-Loon Ranger Linda Boyd reported that two loons
have been seen peacefully feeding on the lake but have not nested as yet. Others have reported seeing three loons, so
if the pair does nest, we have an intruder loon possibility. Stay tuned.
Old Business
Fish Cribs—Elizabeth Alderton contacted the DNR about using
fish sticks and said the DNR does not want them used. They are a man-made material and the DNR
prefers natural materials, and suggests we let the trees that fall on the
shoreline remain there to form natural cribs to shelter fish.
Bladder wort—Elizabeth Alderton contacted the DNR
about our bladderwort situation and their position is unchanged. We can do nothing about it except remove a
30-foot portion of it when it impacts our shorelines.
Lake Residents Directory—Elizabeth Alderton is
compiling a directory of area lake residents with information on their address,
phone numbers, etc. We will send out the
form via e mail again and, once completed, Elizabeth will send the directory
document to people via e mail. For more
information or to receive a form to fill out, contact Elizabeth at
aldertone@uwosh.edu
2018 Pontoon Party Date—Saturday, July 21, at 5 pm
will be the time for our next Pontoon Party.
As usual, the party will dock at Mike Barber's pier at the south end of
Velvet Lake. A boat is not required to attend this party. Mike has a big parking lot at his house
located at 3779 Velvet Lake Road, so come by land or by sea. In case of rain, the party will be at Rick
Rustad's pole barn at 4154 Flannery Lake Road.
If you are unsure about the weather and location of the party, call Mike
at 715-282-6079.
As always, bring
your favorite beverage and an appetizer to pass.
Information and news
about our lakes is also available for Facebook users at Flannery/Velvet Lake
Association.
New Business
floating logs—people have reported seeing partially
submerged logs and a section of a pier floating in Flannery Lake, so take care
when boating.
Camera—JR Barttelt reported that the camera that
monitors our boat landing is no longer operational. The board will replace it and look into solar
power to help power the batteries.
Election of Board Members--Todd Dessain was elected
and Dave Boyd and Lou Wilhelm were re-elected to the Flannery/Velvet Lakes
Association Board. J.R. Barttelt did not
run for re-election and was thanked for his 15 years of work and involvement in
the lake association.
Lou Wilhelm moved to adjourn the meeting, J.R. Barttelt
seconded and the motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Boyd, secretary
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes:
Minutes of the
Flannery/Velvet Lake Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday, May 26,
2018
Present: Elizabeth Alderton, Mike Barber, J.R. Barttelt, Dave
Boyd, Linda Boyd, Gregg Curry, Diane Jones, Dale Larson, and Lou Wilhelm
Absent: Christy Aggens, John Ahlstrom, and Shawn Frick
President Diane Jones called the meeting to order at 8
am.
Secretary's report:
last years minutes were read.
J.R. Barttelt moved to approve the minutes, Elizabeth Alderton seconded,
and the motion passed.
Treasurer's report:
Current balance of $14,170.62 includes dues and donations totaling $2325
and expenses of $3,553.58. Expenses
included $3,300 to Matt Berg for conducting our plant survey last August,
batteries for the boat landing camera, expenses for copying and mailing
postcard meeting notices and the newsletter, and coffee and donuts for our
meetings. Mike Barber moved to accept
the treasurer's report, Dale Larson, seconded, and the motion passed.
Committee Reports:
Plant Survey—J.R. will report fully at the annual
meeting of the membership to follow.
Water Testing—Dave Boyd will report fully at the
annual meeting of the membership to follow but said that the testing so far
shows the water quality is identical to last year with clear water and low
levels of phosphorous and chlorophyll.
Loons—Loon ranger, Linda Boyd reported that she has
seen two loons who appear to be a pair but they are not as yet nesting. Board members indicated they have seen as
many as three loons on the lake setting up a potential for an intruder loon
situation should the pair establish a nest.
New Business
Boat Landing Camera—J.R. Barttelt reported that our
camera is not longer working so we need to decide if we want to continue the
camera surveillance of the boat landing or not.
After discussion it was decided that we would buy a new camera and
continue surveillance of boat landing activity.
Mike Barber will research what type of camera to use and will monitor
the photos if and when there is a need to check on boat landing activity. Elizabeth Alderton moved that the board
allocate up to $250 for the purchase of a new camera for this purpose. Lou Wilhelm seconded, and the motion
carried. Further discussion suggested
that solar panels might help with battery power for the camera.
Old Business
Bladderwort—Elizabeth Alderton spoke with the DNR
about our bladderwort situation. The DNR
sees no way to remove it and would not
allow pesticide treatment of the lake. So, people can only remove a 30 foot
wide swath from their lake shore.
Fish sticks—Elizabeth Alderton spoke with the DNR
about methods to increase our fish population and said the DNR does not want
people to use fish sticks, which are not made of natural materials, and prefer
that downed trees along the shore be left in place to become shelters for
fish.
Lake Association Directory—Elizabeth Alderton is
compiling a directory of contact information on lake residents. We will send out another request for
information for the directory and then distribute it via email.
Meeting was recessed in order to hold the annual lake
association membership meeting. After
the membership meeting the board reconvened with newly elected board member
Todd Dessain and reelected members Dave Boyd and Lou Wilhelm.
The Board elected officers as follows:
President: Mike Barber
Vice President: Elizabeth Alderton
Treasurer: Dave Boyd
Secretary: Linda Boyd
Meeting adjourned at 11 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Boyd, secretary
