Lake Level Control Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes – August 14, 2013
Members present include Bud Trarp, Dave Emick, Louise Lowery, Gil Kendrac, Sally Flash, Walt Samson, Dave Flaum, and Chairman Rick Gainar. Also present were RRA Board Members Del Rogers and John Martin.
Meeting called to order at 2PM at the Association Office.
Items discussed:
- Advantages of a bottom-withdrawal siphon spillway including improved weed control, less algae and sediment, clearer water, improved fishery, less wear on the dam, less risk of blockage to the emergency drain port, flood mitigation measures, scheduled drawdowns, less phosphorus and other nutrients and methyl-mercury buildups. Disadvantages including impact on downstream waters and thermal instability were also discussed. This open-ended discussion included a basic description of how a siphon works and some of the issues involved in coordinating the project with Roaming Shores Village.
- Need to create a work group to investigate the water/sewage lines that cross the cove near the dam in order to understand the effect a winter drawdown would have on the lines. Louise Lowrey and John Martin volunteered to work on that project and report their finding to the committee.
- Need to create a work group to install a small 5/8” garden hose siphon near the principle spillway in order to begin sampling lake water from the approximate area in the lake where the actual siphon would draw water. A history of the water quality will be sampled and recorded. Rick Gainar and Dave Emick volunteered to initiate this project.
Members requested copies of the various lake studies and other background materials.
While meetings are regularly scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, conflicts required our next meeting to be rescheduled on September 25th at 2:00pm.
Meeting was adjourned at 3:45PM
Lake Sediment Control Sub-Committee minutes – August 14, 2013
Attendees: Barry O’Connell, Carolyn Tharp, Louise Lowrey, Rick Gainar, Rachel Morris, John Martin, Dell Rogers
Meeting started at 7:00pm at the RRA office.
Item 1. Introductions and back grounds of attendee’s experiences.
Item 2. All attendees expressed concern regarding level of nutrients and sediment coming into the lake.
- A discussion of the different studies and, their sources with the group strongly recommending that every source of information be evidence based and authoritative.
Item 3. The need to define a methodology that will lead us to a solution that best fits our lake sediment and nutrient loading issues was discussed.
- Suggested process / methodology for going forward.
- Create a data base of past and present relevant research related to sediment and nutrient loading of the lake.
- Identify appropriate local, state, and federal resources including Universities, nonprofit organizations, extension offices related to clean water.
- Identify sediment source
- Map and characterize sediment by analyzing
- Chemical
- Physical
- Biological/Biochemical elements contributing to unacceptable lake conditions.
Thanks to:
- Rachel Morris for her input and helping in defining the steps for our suggested process.
- Barry Oconnell for input and insight to pass studies and flow rates.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 11, 2013 at 7:00pm RRA Office
Meeting ended at 8:30pm
Lake Depth Improvement Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes – June 18, 2013
Members present include Ron Morris, John Ball, Jim Schwartz, Mike Ritter, and Chairman Ed Baitt.
Meeting called to order at 7:30PM at the RRA Clubhouse.
Items discussed:
1. Need to obtain a mechanical scoop-dredging rig similar in design to the one currently used at Lake Lakengren. The rig should be owned by the RRA since the ability to lower the lake level via a siphon spillway is still at least a year or more off and it will be used over the equipment’s lifetime. Use of this rig does not require the lake level to be lowered so dredging can begin as soon as it is in place. Other equipment can be used when the lake level can be controlled. The dredging rig would include 2 backhoes, 1 truck, 3 hopper barges, and 1 spud barge and would cost an estimated $200,000. Our own workboat can be used but will need a motor upgrade to a 60hp 4-stroke Mercury outboard motor. A bid was received and reviewed from B&R Construction, Inc. for building the spud barge.
2. The committee intends to dredge only the channel of each cove to allow property owners the ability they once had to boat to the main body of water. Accordingly, the committee will scoop out sediment from the channel near the back of several coves to learn how long it would take for the sediment to return. This may give us an idea of how often the coves channel would need to be dredged. RL50 and RL54 will be sample dredged first.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:15PM
Water Depth Improvement Sub-Committee
Organizer, Ed Baitt
Thirty-six (36) loads of silt were removed from Knowlton Rd and Old Beach #3 (“R” & “S” on the Roaming Shores map.)
Plans for September, October, and November—Silt will be removed from RL 35, RL 1600 & 1601, Fisherman’s Cove, and Nature’s Cove (“Y”, “X”, “16” and “1” on the Roaming Shores map)
We have the cost for 3 hopper barges.
The SPUD barge we are in contact with Barges and Workboats for Sale.
15th Annual Jason Scribben 3:3 Volley Ball Tournament
The tournament was held on July 6th, there were 22 teams this year. Every year friends, neighbors, and family participate, around 80 attended this year. We have great athletes and the games are very competitive. Trophies and Tee shirts were awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Jason’s aunts Linda and Karen sponsor a bicentennial raffle, it was a big success. His grandparents Dan and Helen Zygmunt donated the trophies. His siblings Josh and Amy donated the Tee shirts. A special thanks to our referee Steve Krosnowski. Between the donations to play in the tournament and the raffle $800.00 was raised for the scholarship fund. This year’s $500.00 scholarship winner was Corey Castle, a Grand Valley graduate.
1st place team: Ryan Miller, Mark Miller, and Randy Ruebel.
2nd place team: Patrick Kral, Conor MeWhinney, and Brendan MeWhinney.
3rd place team: AJ Henson, Sean Smith, and Nick Ludwig.
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS DAY SPECIAL
Rosemary Scribben
Promotion Club Dance
Click here for link to Event Page.
In preparation for the Promotion Club’s Dance with the Kingpins to be held on Saturday, August 24th, Dick and Jan Hurwitz of the Promotion Club will be offering swing dance lessons/review! These lessons will be held on Mondays, August 12 and 19, from 7 – 8pm at the Clubhouse.
For tickets to the Dance or if you have any questions, please contact Sally Flash at 440-563-5776.
Trick or Trunk?
Edit: This survey has ended. Halloween this year will be Traditional Trick or Treat
Background:
Last year after the Annual Roaming Shores Trick or Treat, the idea was brought up to do a “Trunk or Treat” the following year. Several local communities have switch to this method for Halloween as a way to centralize trick or treating and have had great success. With Trunk or Treat, residents and children would meet at a designated location. Residents could pass out candy to children from their vehicles as opposed to children going door-to-door. Often times, communities would also have a party for the kids at fire halls, community rooms, etc.
This made it so kids would be safely off the roads, would not have to walk far between houses, and residents who did not receive many trick or treaters would have an opportunity to see the kids in their costumes.
The idea was that we would do the same, as there are several areas in the Shores that do not have a dense population. We’d also throw a party in the Clubhouse with snacks and spooky movies. This idea was initially met with very positive feedback, but now, closer to event, we are seeing the opposite. Many residents do not like the idea of doing away with trick or treating for several reasons including good turnout in their area, creating their own haunted houses, and not wanting to drive down to the Clubhouse when they can pass out candy from their homes.
So, what do you think, traditional trick or treating or trunk or treat? The results of this survey will settle the debate.
Will you be punished for leaving your light on? Absolutely not. Will you be turned away for not having your membership card? No. Remember, not all of Roaming Shores is in the Association.
If you have any comments, there is a space for them in the survey.
Fishing Club Clambake
The Roaming Shores Fishing Club will be having a Clam Bake on September 21st, 3pm – 5pm at the Clubhouse.
1 Dozen Clams and 1/2 Chicken $22
Extra Clams $8/Dozen
Chicken Dinner $14
Includes Bread, Coleslaw, Yam or White Potato Baked, Corn on the Cob, Cake or Pie
Beverages: Coffee, Tea, and Punch or BYOB
For Tickets Call:
Ed Baitt – (440) 563-3377
Dave Emick – (440) 563-3349
Dave Flaum – (440) 563-9107
Dick Hocevar – (440) 563-3084
Bob Boggs – (440) 563-3728
(Click to view flyer)
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