PELICAN GROUP OF LAKES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Directors Present: Tollefson, Peltier, Oksendahl, Hart, Uglem, Wheeler, Johnson, Kohler
Directors Absent: Valentine
Also Present: Moriya Rufer

Peltier, as acting President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Uglem moved to accept the agenda as proposed. Oksendahl seconded the motion and the Board passed it. Tollefson then moved that the minutes be approved as written. This motion was seconded by Hart and passed by the Board. The financial report was presented. Wheeler moved to accept the report and Johnson seconded that motion. The Board passed it.

Moriya Rufer reported on the shoreline restoration projects. The presence of flowering rush between Buck’s Mill and Bucks’ Lake continues to be monitored and manually removed when found. Zebra mussels have not been found in Little Pelican but have been found in every area of Big Pelican in significant numbers.

Peltier reported on the Dam Project. There is some hope that there will be some funds for dam repair in the stimulus funds. There are many dams in need of repair in MN. Our dam is presently number 16 on the list for repair.

The report on the inspections at the landings followed. The inspection process improved throughout the summer.

A portion of the vegetation survey has been completed and the results compiled. The cost for the portion completed was $6097.50 which is under the budgeted amount. Hart moved that this first portion be paid. Kohler seconded the motion and the Board approved the motion.

Officers for the 2010-2011 year were elected as follows:
President--- Oksendahl
Vice President---Uglem
Secretary---Wheeler
Treasurer---Valentine
Communications Coordinator---Peltier
Insect Control Director---Hart
Buoy Manager---Johnson
Curley Leaf Pondweed Controller---Tollefson
Watershed Agreement Directors---Peltier, Tollefson, Kohler
Dam and Landing Inspections Director---Peltier

Moriya Rufer agreed to continue her role as web director.

Wheeler moved that Moriya Rufer be paid $1500 for the additional work that she performed. Uglem seconded the motion and the Board passed it. The Board and the Membership are very grateful for  Moriya’s dedication, efforts and competency.

The meeting schedule for the upcoming year was determined. Wheeler moved that the proposed meeting calendar be approved. Johnson seconded the motion and the Board passed it. Please see the web site for specific dates and details.

The meeting recessed at 8:05 PM and the Mosquito Abatement meeting commenced. Hart reported that the following year will be the third year that Clark Mosquito will have the contract. At the time of negotiation it was projected that the contract could be renewed for three consecutive years.

At 8:10 PM the Board meeting resumed and it was immediately adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa J Wheeler, secretary