Minutes of October meeting: Bob Lesmeister moved the minutes be approved as read. Christy Libbey seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The September minutes, with corrections made, and the October minutes were signed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Finance: Lanny Armbruster noted the cost of new Wapato Lake Campground tables that have been ordered and will be delivered in the spring of 2007. Virginia Beresford moved to accept the 2007 budget as presented by Lanny Armbruster at the October meeting. Dale Peterson seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Credit card service: There was discussion about the possibility of providing credit card service to Manson Parks customers at the Wapato Lake Campground and the Manson Bay Marina. Rhonda presented information on costs for the service that she had obtained from Wells Fargo Bank. After discussing, the Board agreed the cost is too great for our small district. Cookie Arndt, the Wapato Lake Campground host, and Rhonda Vaglio both have stated that no one has ever refused our services because we don’t accept credit cards.
Resolution #06-01 was approved and signed for the tax levy for 2007.
Wapato Lake Campground electricity: The electrical transformer needs to be upgraded from 200 amp to 400amp. We are looking to ask the PUD to help pay for it. The wiring also needs to be re-done. Some wires are buried directly in the ground, not in conduit. Lanny is meeting with the PUD to find out the exact cost of an upgraded transformer. Then he will talk to the PUD Commissioners. Cookie Arndt’s letter regarding the issue is attached. The cost for the wiring is approximately $20,000. The decision to approve this expenditure was tabled until we find out from the PUD about the transformer issue.
Lanny will be meeting with Mary Murphy concerning research on funding for the Willow Point erosion problem.
OLD BUSINESS
Pedoi Street Building: Lanny asked if the Board is still considering running a bond issue in May. Christy feels the Board should seriously consider running a bond, enough for 10 years down the road. Dale noted letters from marina customers (attached) stating they would like to see the Marina expanded. Christy feels the need for restrooms at Willow Point. All dollars needed must be justifiable to the public. Dale suggested having Lanny work on a contract with Jeanette Collins and Mary Murphy to look into a bond issue and bond language. More parking is needed before the Marina can be expanded. Christy feels the Board should look at the first phase of the Manson Bay study. The Board agreed to have Lanny talk with Jeanette Collins and Mary Murphy regarding parking for the Marina, Willow Point erosion, and Manson Bay/Marina improvements. Lanny is talking with the PUD regarding installation of commercial buoys beyond the Marina. Lanny recommended no commercial boats be allowed to use the Manson Bay Marina. Lanny also feels Willow Point is a priority. Virginia is worried about a bond issue in May. Lanny stated another levy must to be run in 2007 because the recent levy is only for 2007 and 2008.
Marina rules: Discussion regarding the recent draft of Marina rules.
1. Remove discount rates.
2. Within 2 weeks of making reservations, payment must be made. Remove the one-week payment sentence.
3. Change holiday reservations to “a minimum of 3 days”.
4. Second sentence under “Sub-leasing” should read “Only boat allowed is the one that was registered with the Manson Parks office.”
5. Add no commercial use.
6. Under Method of Payment, remove second sentence.
7. Add “15 slips will be used for 14 day reservations and 18 for 1-13 day use.”
Leaving the slip for 24-hour period every 14 days was discussed. There was more discussion regarding the addition of commercial buoys and ideas for Marina long-term moorage. The PUD wants a written plan for the buoys. Bob Lesmeister moved to adopt the Marina regulations as edited. Virginia seconded the motion. The motion was withdrawn. A final draft of the Marina regulations will be presented at the next meeting for approval.
Dale moved the December meeting be changed to from December 19 to December 12. Christy seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Rhonda will notify the Lake Chelan Mirror and the KOZI radio station.
Executive session: 7:04-7:10.
Dale moved to re-send the letter to John Peters by certified mail. Christy seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2006.
Dow Jones
