Meeting Minutes
Fox Lake Preservation Organization Board of Directors Meeting
Saturday, April 26 2014
Fox Lake Town Hall
Attendance: Present: Colleen Crane, Bob Bergmann, Kerry Little, Connie Koeppel, Tom Mueller, Linda Truelove, Gae Bergmann,
and Ed Benter. Excused: Sarah Drzewiecki Also present: Louie Leizinger, Bev Connor, Roger & Arlene Runkel, Mike Aiken
Meeting called to order by Colleen Crane at 9:30.
Public Input and Concerns: None
Minutes from March: Motion by Ed; 2nd by Connie to approve minutes as written. Motion passed.
Monthly Financial Report: Linda submitted the financial report through email. A conversation ensued about the cost of the April
Quality Impressions newsletter. Bob explained we no longer need to pay the bulk rate permit of $220 and this was the ‘all lake’
mailing. Motion by Bob to approve the financial report; 2 nd by Kerry to approve the monthly financial report. Motion passed.
Old Business
Committee Updates
Special Events- Kerry provided the following update:
 The tractor parade will take place July 5, 1 pm with line-up at Noon at the Town Park. No permit is needed. The police will
be contacted for traffic control. It is family fun/no entry/ no prizes. The committee is contemplating whether to include a
canned goods drive to benefit a food pantry.
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The boat parade will begin at 5 pm, July 5. It is family fun/no entry/no prizes. The committee will be distributing route map
for the parade.
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Tunes on the Lake will be Saturday, August 9, 1-5 pm. The band will set up on Dead Island. Donations will be accepted by
passing the ‘fish net.’ The committee is working on a rain date/Plan B and how to navigate safely amongst the rock buoys.
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Venetian Night will take place Labor Day weekend, August 31, time TBD.
The Board thanked Kerry and her committee for their excellent work.
Fish: Louie gave an update on the April 10 Northern fish stocking. He reported that the 800 fish (600 purchased/200 free) were in
excellent condition and the 15-20 volunteers were very helpful. The $4,000 expense was $5 per fish vs. the normal $6.25. The fish
were 2-3 inches bigger than what would have been in Fall with an average of 13-15” in size.
Louie reported that the City will be making a $1,200 donation and it will be its last donation unless the Town matches the donation.
The Town has stated they will not be making a donation. A conversation ensued. Ed shared he made a motion at the last Town
meeting that they reconsider their position. The next Town meeting is May 12, 7 PM. FLPO members are encouraged to attend.
Louie explained that he needs to put in the fish order. At this time, the following donations have been made: City-$1200; Boathouse$500; Orsays-$200 for Walleye. $6700 has been committed by FLPO for fish stocking. A conversation ensued. It was determined that
Louie cut the perch order from 5,000 to 3,000. If additional donations take place for fish stocking, he can then submit an order for
additional perch.
Arlene suggested that volunteers man the Shore launch during the ice fishing season, requesting donations. Linda suggested we send a
letter to all fisheries once the schedule comes out in Oct. or November. It was suggested that this be a June agenda item.
Natural Resources: Colleen provided an update that included the upcoming May 14 Dodge County Lakes Meeting with Wisconsin
State Representatives, the LCC ‘lake seat,’ the water quality brochure, and the buffer garden project. Linda questioned why the Board
was not involved in the decision of including the Blackhawk condominiums as a buffer garden project. Conversation ensued. Ed made
a motion that FLPO continue to support the planned Blackhawk buffer garden. Connie seconded. The motion passed. Conversation
ensued how to choose those property owners who wish to have a buffer garden installed, as written in the upcoming newsletter. It was
suggested that the Natural Resource committee make the final decision. Bob mentioned an additional point of criteria (besides a sunny
location and the ability to view easily from the lake) should be no altering the shoreline.
Communications Plan: Connie walked through the current plan and explained the need that we adhere to the deadlines listed.
Ad & Coupon: Kerry explained that she had two new advertisers. She is about to start the coupon effort. Bob suggested that she
leverage the fact that advertisers will now have their ads in color.
SAGE update: Bob said the event will take place May 28, a morning and afternoon session, and will have the same stops as last year
(Elmwood Island, Brushwood Island, and Kathy R’s property). Four boats are committed and we need two more.
Friends Outing-June 21: Bob reported that thus far there are 35 individuals from ARC; Bethesda has not returned phone calls. Bob
encouraged ARC to continue to register people.. Louie recommended that there be 3 fishing boats. Bob is checking with George
regarding his availability to cook. Connie volunteered to assist if George has a conflict.
New Business:
[] It was suggested that the board continue to suggest new board members to fill Connie’s recent vacant seat.
[] Linda noted corrections required on the FLPO website.
[] It was suggested that we offer the Navy FLPO T-shirt (175th anniversary) to members. Colleen will check with Branovans if they
are interested in providing apparel (which would be advertised in the July newsletter).
[] Louie suggested we tape minutes. We will learn Sarah’s preference and proceed accordingly.
Gae motioned to adjourn. Tom seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 AM.
Future Meetings: June 7, 2014 (also our Annual Meeting Date); Saturday July 5, 2014.
Respectfully Submitted by Colleen Crane (in Sarah’s absence)