Over 200 people showed up to vote for 14 candidates to fill five open positions on the Board of Directors. The meeting was delayed 30 minutes to ensure everyone had an opportunity to register and vote. Approximately 75 stayed for the meeting.
Board President Carrie Woodruff opened the meeting and defined the purpose of the SFLECC and read the mission.
Jack Werner read the slate of candidates and then read the statement regarding the board member situation.
Carrie then went through the financial statement and highlighted the big savings Co-Director & Land Manager, Owen Lovvorn, realized with insurance. She also talked about the funds recouped from treating the invasive Milfoil on Lake Shafer.
Co-Director/Land Manager Owen Lovvorn gave a complete overview of field operations, including the dredging plan for both lakes. Owen also profiled the financial expenses of maintaining and repairing the dredge and excavator. Most of the attendees were from Lake Shafer and raised concerns and questions regarding operations.
Carrie Woodruff then thanked those board members whose 2 terms were ending: Lindy Karberg, Tracey Linder, and herself, and gifts were given.
A period of Questions and Answers followed with most of the concerns being about aquatic vegetation and SFLECC/DNR’s roles in controlling it. Dredging concerns were also mentioned specifically in areas of Big Monon/Bedford Bay, Penrod Dr, Snow Ditch, and Lane Ditch. The Silt Committee is drawing up a 3-year plan to address dredging areas.
At this point, the meeting concluded, and votes were counted by the Nominations Committee. After counting over 200 votes, the SFLECC welcomed 5 new Board Members: Joe Bauer, Todd Lemen, Mike McGuin, Kathy Rokita, and Rick Stetler. Thanks to all the candidates for running and members for attending the SFLECC Annual Meeting.
