Star Prairie Land Preservation Trust - June 25th, 2006 Meeting Minutes

Chris Polfus Home on Cedar Lake

 

     The June 25th meeting of the SPLPT was called to order at 6:15 pm by President Stuart Nelson.

     Board members present were Pete Kling, Mike Reiter, Beth Wood, Dave Peterson, Stuart Nelson, Chris Polfus, Jack Hayes and Cheryl Clemens. Guests included Trish Moberg.

     The Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were read and approved as presented.

 

  1. Following introductions the Board voted unanimously to have Trish Moberg complete the term of past Board Member Marlene Rebeck. Her term will expire in 2008. Term expiration dates of current Board members:
    1. Beth Wood 2006
    2. Dave Peterson 2006
    3. Pete Kling 2007
    4. Mike Reiter 2007
    5. Chris Polfus 2007
    6.  Trish Moberg 2008
    7. Stuart Nelson 2008
    8. Jack Hayes 2008
  2. Future meetings of the Land Trust will now be scheduled on the first Monday of every other month. The next meeting, being the annual meeting, is however, scheduled for Wednesday, August 9th starting at 6 pm and will be held at the Star Prairie Community Center. October 2nd and December 4th are the meeting dates set to fill out this year. 
  3. The agenda for the annual meeting was finalized. Bylaw changes have been suggested and will be finalized at this meeting. Under Article III, Section C, the sentence “Directors will serve no more than two consecutive terms.” Will be stricken. Also, under Article III, Section E, 4, a suggestion that voting be by voice vote with written ballots being eliminated will be made.
  4. The terms of Beth Wood and Dave Peterson will expire and both agreed to continue on the board if reelected. Officers of the Board were also suggested and will include Beth Wood as President, Pete Kling as Vice President, Mike Reiter as Recorder and Stuart Nelson as Treasurer. The addition of other Board Members to increase the present number was also discussed.
  5. A recognition plaque will be presented to Dennis Early and Marlene Rebeck at the annual meeting on August 9th.
  6. Property signs for the exterior of the Boche Property have been authorized. It was felt the same format as the McMurtrie signs should be utilized such as color and design for all the Land Trust’s property signs going forward.
  7. Pete will present the Cedar Lake District with an overview of the accomplishments the Trust has made over the last year at the District’s annual meeting which is scheduled on August 5th, starting at 9 am at the Cedar Lake School.
  8. The McMurtrie Design team will meet with key individuals to set a course of action in regard to the building placement and amenities. Several options will be laid out and the optimum ones chosen to move forward.
  9. Plans for the South Cedar Bay Access are on schedule and we are awaiting the grant application selection announcements. By the end of July we should know where we stand on the success of the application. The access should be completed by September or October. Physical work will be needed and Trish can supply some students to help with some of the labor.
  10. Trish and Chris have volunteered to help with the property mowing on McMurtrie Preserve this month also.
  11. The Sessions Property on the north end of Cedar Lake was discussed. Stuart will attend the Cedar Lake District meeting on June 26th to advise them of opportunities and see if there is interest on their part for active involvement.
  12. The Archery Club property located west of New Richmond is also a priority project and negotiations have been started to determine a course of action.
  13. The summer newsletter is taking shape and Cheryl will have it finalized by the end of July. It will include a survey which will be used to guide the direction the Trust will take in the coming year. Current Trust members, the members of the Cedar Lake District and the Squaw Lake District will receive the newsletter. A return address envelope will be included in the mailing for the survey. Bids will also be obtained for the printing of return envelopes and printed Trust envelopes from various vendors.
  14. The educational plans for McMurtrie Preserve and other Trust activities need to be documented and implemented for the coming year. Coordinator Aleisha Miller will be brought into service and will plan upcoming events and public relation educational efforts for the Trust. Money is available through a grant to fund these efforts. Public opportunity days at the McMurtrie Preserve will be scheduled. Monthly activities are a possibility.
  15. The trial guide for the McMurtrie Preserve will be on hold until the trails can be appropriately marked and the oak savannah established. An aerial map of the property showing the present trails is a possibility before the guide is completed.
  16. Work on the membership brochure is progressing and will be completed in August.
  17. Chris Polfus has agreed to assume the position of Membership Coordinator.
  18. The fundraising help we have received from David Allen in the past is now on hold. Gathering Waters has re-appropriated the funds we have received from the grant to cover David’s expenses. New sources of funding for this fundraising effort training will be pursued.

 

     A “Special Thanks” to Chris Polfus for the use of his home for our meeting this month and also for providing the excellent refreshments!

 

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.

 

                                                                      Respectfully submitted

                                              Mike Reiter (Acting Recorder)