Star Prairie Land Preservation Trust – August 6th, 2007 Annual Meeting Minutes

Star Prairie Town Hall

 

     The Annual Meeting of the SPLPT was called to order at 7:10 pm by President Beth Wood following the regularly scheduled August Board Meeting.

 

     Board members present were Beth Wood, Pete Kling, Mike Reiter, Stuart Nelson, Trish Moberg, Ron Siler and Jack Hayes. Guests included Cedar Lake residents Marcus and Eleanor McEllistrem and Don Demulling. Introductions were made around the table.

 

     The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were approved. A copy of our 2006 filed tax return was circulated.  

 

     Stu gave a brief report on some of the accomplishments that the SPLPT has made over the last year including South Cedar Bay Landing, the Boche and Sessions property.

 

  1. Stu and Beth, serving as the nominating committee, commented that the three year terms of Chris Polfus, Beth Wood and Mike Reiter were up. All three had agreed to run again. With no further nominations from the floor, Chris, Beth and Mike were elected to another three year term.
  2. Pete provided a handout of the SPLPT’s Land Protection Strategy draft proposal.  After discussion and review, Pete agreed to bring the final draft forward to the next scheduled regular meeting for approval.
  3. Formal dedication of the South Cedar Bay Landing is scheduled for Monday, October 8th, starting tentatively at 4:30 pm. Partners will be notified of this event. Other dedications will also be planned for some of the other properties.   
  4. Stu provided a handout and information concerning the upcoming Annual River Island Park Party. The party this year has been expanded again with a “Senior’s Afternoon” and is to be held Tuesday, August 14th. It is a family event and kids activities also scheduled. It gets bigger and better each year.
  5. Pete made comments on transfer of development rights and what is happening in the various townships including Stanton Township. Townships add another layer of government that needs to be addressed in easement negotiations. Marcus and Eleanor McEllistrem added valuable insight into some of the operations in other states. Working with Community Education, a potential class on easement and opportunities could be set up to get this important information into the hands of those that need it the most.
  6. Scheduling of upcoming regular board meetings was addressed. The first Monday of every other month was decided upon with meetings scheduled for October 1st and December 3rd starting at 7 pm to fill out 2007. Location will be the Star Prairie Town Hall.

With no further business the annual meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.

 

                                                                Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                 Mike Reiter - Acting Recorder