President Garrett Deakin called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM.

Present: Garrett Deakin, Jim Scheider, Lynn Bierma, Larry Michaud, Melinda OíConnor, Jill Leka, Kim Curry, John Aiello, Rich King, Ron Tucker, Sam Xanders, Rob Flesher, Tim Kearney, Joe White, Nancy Bartolomucci, and guest Lou Bird

Larry Michaud made a motion to approve the August 4th Board Meeting minutes and Tim Kearney seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report
Jim Scheider reported on club finances:
Balance $12,871.64
Rich King made a motion to accept the Treasurerís Report and Tim Kearny seconded. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on planting a tree or having a plaque installed at Lincoln Memorial Gardens in memory of Mr. Sherel Nutt, a long-time Board Member who passed away in October. Garrett Deakin will check into the options and the Executive Board Members will make a decision based on his findings. A brief discussion was held regarding the powers of the Executive Board Members vs. officers. It was decided that in absence of a motion and second, the Executive Board has rights to make decisions. NOTE: Garrett Deakin checked on a tree/plaque at Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Pricing was deemed excessive by the Executive Board. The Executive Board, via e-mail, voted to not pursue a memorial at Lincoln Memorial Gardens.

Melinda OíConnor reported that Escape to the Lake made a small profit, with approximately 300 people attending. A few lake residents decorated their tables for the event, and Melinda promoted the idea of having a table decoration contest during the event next year.

Larry Michaud reported on a review of lake lease options.

A bit of history: in the mid-50ís a special law was passed that only affected Springfield lake residents, that made lake homeowners pay taxes on land not owned by them. Jim Scheider noted that he thought lake homeowners can deduct the money we pay for our leases on taxes, as long as itís above 2% (itís advised that lake homeowners check with a tax accountant).

Garrett Deakin reported that the road noise decibel level on I-55 is above federal mandated noise level rules. The IL Dept. of Transportation has discussed planting more trees and improving the asphalt, but as of this date nothing has been decided on.

Planned 2005 Events
Wine Tasting Party Feb. 26, 2005
Clean Up Day May 7, 2005
Lobster Boil September 17, 2005

John Aiello made a motion to approve the planned 2005 events; Tim Kearney seconded.

A discussion was held on the two scholarships offered to Springfield and surrounding communities graduating seniors: increasing the amount and renaming the scholarship the ìSherel Nutt Scholarshipî, upon his widowís approval. Nancy Bartolumucci made a motion to rename the scholarship and Tim Kearney seconded. Larry Michaud made a motion to increase the two scholarships from $250 to $500. John Aiello seconded. Motions carried.   NOTE:  Garrett Deakin talked to Mrs. Nutt, who enthusiastically endorsed the idea of renaming the scholarship the ìSherel Nutt Scholarshipî.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM, with Nancy Bartolumucci making a motion to adjourn. Larry Michaud seconded. Motion carried.

Next Meeting: Annual Membership Meeting, to be held at the Motorboat Club at 7:00 PM on January 12th. A short board meeting will be held at 6:30 PM.

President Garrett Deakin called the Board meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Present: Garrett Deakin, Lynn Bierma, Jim Scheider, Melinda O’Connor, Kim Curry, John Aeillo, Nancy Bartolomucci, Greg Pinto, Larry Michaud, Carol Schempp, Rob Flesher, Tom Hiler, Jill Leka, Vicki McGar, Jack Pfeiffer, Tom Cullen, Riley Lane

Absent: Sherryl Nutt John Aiello motioned to accept the May, 2004 minutes, with Tom Hiler seconding

Treasurer’s Report
Jim Scheider reported on club finances:
Checking $2,776.08
Savings $9,259.59
285 residents have paid a total of $6522 in dues.
Jill Leka motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report, John Aiello seconded.

Old Business:
Garrett Deakin reported on the $250 scholarships that were awarded to two area high school students. Winners are:

Danielle Smith, a senior from Lutheran High School who is going to Illinois College and plans on majoring in English and running cross-country at IL College.

Brian Wilmarth, a senior at Chatham High School who will be going Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and plans on studying theology with later plans to enroll in seminary in preparation to join the ministry.

New Business:
Garrett Deakin reported that Saturday, July 4 Family Day at the Beach received good coverage from local media, and that SUSART was also there to help out. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, we had a much smaller turnout than expected. However, plans are to persevere and explore putting on the event again next year, perhaps on July 2, 2005.

Larry Michaud reported on lake leases. Representatives from the Springfield Lake Shore Improvement Association met with Todd Renfrow, of CWLP, to discuss ways of simplifying the formula. Mr. Renfrow indicated that “everthing was on the table”, but that there won’t be a big monetary change downward. Mr. Renfrow also gave no indication as to when decisions on a new formula would be made. Discussion followed Mr. Michaud’s report with suggestions that a formal letter be send to CWLP asking for a more definite timeline and that lake residents should be encouraged to start a letter writing campaign to Mr. Renfrow about the current complexity of the lake leases and a timeline for change.

Garrett Deakin gave the Board an update on the expansion of the power plant. CWLP plans on leaving the 99 wooded acres adjacent to the power plant intact.

Escape to the Lake is coming up on September 18, 2004. Melinda O’Connor reported on plans for the party held annually at the TRN Club for lake residents and their guests. After some discussion it was decided that the price for the lobster dinner will be $30 per person (raised from $25), and $15 per person for a vegetarian dinner (raised from $10). Volunteers are needed to help set up for the event, and to help clean up afterwards. If for any reason fresh lobsters are not attainable, prime rib will be served. We will be hiring two people to clean trays and collect and discard garbage for $200. Entertainment will be provided by the Hit and Run band. Happy Hour will start at 5:00, with meals being served at 6:30/7:00. Melinda O’Connor will coordinate the printing and mailing of invitations to lake residents.

Sheryl Nutt is resigning as coordinator of lane captains. Garrett Deakin is working on a replacement.

Garrett Deakin thanked everyone who worked on the Events Committee, at plans on proposing next year’s events at the November meeting. An idea was put forth that we investigate putting on a scavenger hunt, similar to a successful scavenger hunt put on by the Island Bay Yacht Club.

Discussion was held on allowing advertisers to become sponsors of the web site for a fee. A committee of Garrett Deakin, Kim Curry, Lynn Bierma, Greg Pinto, John Aiello and Jim Scheider will look into establishing pricing and guidelines.
Based on returns of membership applications, with residents wishes stated, a homeowners directory will be prepared for lake homeowners. A membership drive will also take place at Escape to the Lake and our next annual meeting.

Larry Michaud reported at the lake clubs are developing a draft schedule for their summer events next year. The September 11, 2004 Biketober has been cancelled, as has the September 28, 2004 Run for the Gun event. The Sangamon Surf Club is holding their 50th Anniversary Party on August 21, 2004. The Groove Daddies will be playing. Garrett Deakin will post information about the anniversary party on our listserv.

Our next Board Meeting, along with the Annual General Meeting will be held at 7 PM at the Prop Club on November 10, 2004.

Nancy Bartolomucci made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8 PM; John Aiello seconded.

Meeting was called to order at 7 pm.

Board Members present: Garrett Deakin, Jim Scheider, Melinda O'Connor, Jill Leka, Kim Curry, John Aiello, Nancy Bartolomucci, Tom Hiler, Rich King, Riley Lane, Vicki McGuar, Larry Michaud, Sherel Nutt, Carol Schempp, Rob Flesher, Tom Cullen, Tim Kearney.

Board Members absent: Greg Pinto, Lynn Bierma, Linda Esper, David Hofferkamp, Jack Pfeiffer, Ron Tucker, Sam Xanders, Lelitia Dewith-Anderson, Joe White.

Nancy Bartolomucci made a motion to accept the January 28, 2004 minutes. Larry Michaud seconded. Minutes approved by the board.

Treasurer's Report - see handout. $2,114.01 in checking account; $8,693.56 in savings account. Larry Michaud made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report. D. Smith seconded. Treasurer's Report approved by the board.

Guests:
Alderman Frank Edwards: Indicated he will support family beach party and radio advertising of such.

Dave Wesselman: Reported his new boat is on a new lift. The old boat needs repairs on the engine. The police will be on the water 7 days a week and will enforce lake licenses this year. Both boats will have radar on board.

Doug England: Reported the lake condo's were approved. Lincoln Greens will remodel. Please call him for Tree Removal at 757-8660 X1027. No decisions have been made on lease renewals at this time.

Members discussed various ideas for re-negotiations of leases. Larry Michaud is investigating possible solutions for renewals. Discussion was lively among all members as this will affect us all. Sewer issues were also discussed.

A motion was made by Kim Curry to hold a public meeting on lease issues. It was seconded by Vicki McGuar. Motion was accepted by the board. Before a meeting is to be held we will get clarifications about the procedures for lease renewals from the city. Lany Michaud Garrett Deakin, Frank Edwards, Doug England, Sherel Nutt and anyone else interested is welcome to join this committee.

Joe Critasi Lake Security. He is the person to contact for lost docks, moving buoys, and removing debris, He noted that addresses on docks would be helpful.

Old Business:
Garrett noted that Mike Johnson and Jeff Stauffer, owners of the "Old Marina" would like to split their property into 5 home sites. Frank Edwards led a discussion on splitting and stringing leases. He noted we need consistency instead of a hodge-podge. It was also noted that the new condo's have set a precedence for lease splitting.

The wine tasting party was a success. Thank you to Melinda, Kim and Riley.

Clean-Up day was too cold and wet but as successful as it could be. Thank you to Garrett.

Garrett reported that we have 10 applicants for our scholarship at this time.

Larry gave a report on the upcoming Lake Clubs open house on June 6, 2004.

Kim Curry reported the Donna's House of Type will be the new web page provider at www.lakespringfield.org.

Membership Directory -- Garrett will continue to compile information into a directory for the Sept 18th meeting.
Larry Michuad reported on changes to the Calendar for this year. Cancellation of Triathalon, Troopers Lodge added food service on weekends from 1 -8pm.

New Business:
Event Committee Volunteers -- Garrett Deakin, Melinda O'Connor, Sally Riley, Cinda Edwards, Jill Leka, Kim Curry, Nancy B. and Paula Mataya (cell-553-6471)

Beach Party Volunteers -- July 24, 2004. Garrett Deakin, Cinda and Frank Edwards, Larry Michaud.

Escape to the Lake/Lobster Boil Volunteers -- Tim Hiler, Melinda O'Connor, Nancy B., John Aiello, Larry Michaud, Frank Edwards (will donate keg) Riley Lane (will donate wine). More at the August meeting.

Safe Boating Clinic -- Will be offered on May 22 Call 757-8600 to register.

Don Smith: Addressed the board concerning a situation he has with the run-off water from the common area running through his property. He would like the city to help solve his problem. Frank Edwards volunteered to investigate and help Mr. Smith.

Jim Scheider made a motion to adjorn the meeting. Carol Schempp seconded. Motion approved by the board.

Sherel Nutt reported that only 6 lanes still needed lane captains:

• East Lake Shore Drive (probably needs 4 captains)
• Orchard Lane
• West Lake Drive
• Weinold Lane
• West Hazel Dell

Sherel has also talked to current lane captains about our lake clean-up day to be held May 1, 2004.

A short SLIA Board Meeting was held before the General Meeting, and was convened at 6:30 PM by Garrett Deakin, President.

Secretary Lynn Bierma - Roll Call of Board Members

Present: Garrett Deakin, Lynn Bierma, Jim Scheider, Melinda O'Connor, Kim Curry, John Aeillo, Nancy Bartolomucci, Tom Hiler, Rich King, Jill Leka, Don Leckrone, Vicki McGuar, Larry Michaud, Sherel Nutt, Carol Schempp, Ron Tucker and Sam Xanders.

Our next quarterly SLIA Board Meeting will be held January 28, 2004, at 7:00 PM at the DAV Club.

Garrett Deakin proposed SLIA donate $1,000 to the City of Springfield to help defray the cost of a new security fence around CWLP property. Vicki McGuar made a motion to accept the proposal, with Kim Curry seconding. Discussion ensued about the proper way to present the check, with the majority of the board voting to present the check at an upcoming City Council meeting. Kim Curry suggested that a press release be sent out to the paper(s): SJR and Illinois Times, and encouraged as many board members as possible to attend the City Council meeting when the check will be presented. Garrett Deakin will notify the board as to when that will take place.

Resident Larry Weilding spoke to the board about a proposed plan by the City to build a bridge from CWLP across the hot water ditch to the 99 acre wooded area, and the cutting down of the 99 acre wooded area. He cited endangered species and old growth trees that would be eliminated if this happened, and asked lake area residents to sign a petition against this plan. This proposal revolves around the building of a new power plant by the City.

Annual General Membership Meeting was convened at 7:00 PM by Garrett Deakin, President

Garrett introduced Larry Spore, Commander of the DAV Club, our host for the evening and mentioned that the DAV Club was hosting the Annual Lake Council Club Dinner, to be held February 7, 2004.

Guests were introduced: Mayor Tim Davlin, Dave Wesselman, and Todd Renfrow and staff (CWLP).

Melinda O'Connor motioned to accept the November 2003 minutes, and Vicki McGuar seconded.

Treasurer Jim Scheider gave the Treasurer's Report. Nancy Bartolomucci motioned to accept the minutes; Sam Xander seconded. See Treasurer's handout.

Dave Wesselman, City of Springfield policeman for Lake Springfield a Springfield Police Department 2003 Boat Patrol Report; see handout. He reported no drowning, no major accidents or serious injuries. Relocation of the Party Cove to West Cotton Hill Park area is working out very well, with the City, boaters and lake residents pleased with the results. The report was broken down to show type of statistics kept, with a total of 607 documented activity. In addition, there were four arrests made. See handout.

Garret Deakin informed the Mayor that SLIA would be donating a $1,000 check. Mayor Davlin spoke about the hot water ditch, new security fencing around CWLP, and indicated that the buoys around CWLP will be moved back to their original location before the start of the 2004 boating season.

Todd Renfrow spoke about the following issues:

He would like to see an acceleration of rip rap/shoreline restoration to the point that it's a yearly operation. He indicated that CWLP has a 50 year plan for maintaining water and electricity to the City of Springfield. He still prefers Lake 2 ($88 million to complete), but has asked staff to look at various alternatives. He would also like the City to dredge Lake Springfield again, since it hasn't been done in quite some time.

Suggestions from lake residents:

1. Give credit to homeowners against the cost of their lease for keeping their shoreline improved.
2. Cost of rip rap is prohibitive; city should charge $ per linear foot and allow residents to offload from a barge directly to the lake shore.
3. Down directional lighting by commercial businesses near the lake to cut down on light pollution.
4. Snowplows should make an effort to plow the snow on the opposite side of the lane, where there are no houses, to avoid blocking driveways.
5. New lake lease (see handout from Larry Michaud).

Tom Skelly (CWLP) indicated that CWLP will deliver a barge load of rock and that homeowners can offload themselves. CWLP sells rock at their cost to lake residents.

Discussion of the new power plant ensued: Todd Renfrow reported that a consultant was asked to give CWLP all possible scenarios regarding expansion/new power plant, and that the bridge and tearing down of woods would be a last resort. Todd Renfrow indicated that he's 99% sure that won't happen. Jay Bartlett (CWLP Chief Utilities Engineer) indicated that the consultant was thinking of coal storage in the wooded area, but that CWLP's source for coal is only 20 miles away, and that they don't need a large storage area as opposed to cities whose coal is coming from a much longer distance away. CWLP does have to find land to lay down parts for the new power plant. That may result in a small section of woods being cut down and a bridge from CWLP to the woods to convey the parts. CWLP may also use existing open land or use " just in time delivery" options.

Todd Renfrow: CWLP will explore risks/benefits of taking on a minority partner to help lay for the new power plant, and share power with that minority partner. The minority partner may be a group of municipalities. The deadline for the new power plant to be completed in 2009. Regarding size: there's not any difference in size between a 200 megawatt plant and a 300 megawatt plant. CWLP is looking to the future and for the cost (200 watt at $450 million and 300 watt for $75 million more), they'd like to go for a 300 watt plant. That's why they're looking a a minority partnership, to help defray the additional cost. The new power plant will be located just west of the existing power plant.

Board Director Sherel Nutt asked about the possibility of requiring the marina owners to move their boat docks back to their planned original location. Todd Renfrow: The marina owners have asked for an extension to complete all their obligations; he confirmed that they have not met their original obligations on the timetable set by the City Council. Mr. Renfrow indicated that any extensions granted would be set to a rigid timetable.

Todd Renfrow: agrees lake lease if out-of-date and convoluted. It will be reviewed and simplified. Board Directory Larry Michaud stated he's looking forward to working with the City on this matter. CWLP staff was given a copy of Larry Michaud's summary of the current lake lease formula, with possible suggestions for improvement.

Garrett Deakin asked for recognition of the service Tom Daley has given to lake residents (Tom is retiring). Todd Renfrow indicated that Doug England has been appointed to take over Tom' position.

Old Business

Escape to the Lake will be held Septemer 18, 2004, location to be announced.

Lane Captains needed; Sherel Nutt asked for volunteers; Garrett Deakin explained the duties of a Lane Captain.

Larry Michaud announced that the 2004 Lake Springfield Schedule of Events will soon be approved by the Lake Council. The current version (see handout) is a draft. There is the possibility of the Firefighters hosting a party at the end of an "open house day" for clubs on Lake Springfield. No date set as yet.

Garrett Deakin and Lynn Bierma promoted the LSIA Web site (www.lakespringfield.org).

New Business

Garrett Deakin announced the establishment of two $250 scholarships for graduating seniors, the requirements for applying and who was on the review committee.

Melinda O'Connor announced a Wine Tasting to be held on March 13, 2004. Location to be announced, with the possibility of holding it at the Beach House.

Garrett Deakin announced that a cardboard boat race is under discussion, with the date being July 24 at the Beach House.

The Nominating Committee asked the general membership for nominations from the floor for the 8 open seats. With no nominations forthcoming, the membership accepted the nominating committee's recommendation of voting in the following new directors (Letitia Dewirth-Anderson, Tom Cullen, Tim Kearney and Joe White. The remaining four positions were filled by current SLIA Directors whose terms were up: Tim Hiler, Melinda O'Connor, Greg Pinto and Carol Schempp. Each position is for a three-year term. The Nominating Committee also thanked Don Leckrone and Greg Moore for their long-term commitment to lake Springfield and their service on the Board of Directors.

Motion to accept new Board Directors made by Ken Anderson, and seconded by Larry Michaud.

Kim Curry thanked Board Directors Don Leckrone and Greg Moore for commitment to Lake Springfield and on the Board of Directors.

Tom Skelly (CWLP) made a few more additional comments:

Increased water rate will in part, go to replacing failing water mains around Lake Springfield. CWLP received a $400,000 grant to place filter strips around tributaries running into Lake Springfield for protection of the watershed. A city sewer system will be put into place on Oak Lane: 25% paid for by city, 25% by the sanitary district, and 50% by the homeowners on Oak Lane.

Local firefighters are concerned about the possibility of the fire boat being taken out of service due to city budget cuts.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM. Carol Schempp motioned, and Jim Scheider seconded.