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HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
12-1-10
R. Colonna, J. Lyon, F. Krist, W. Karsten,
J. Signorelli, D. Peacock, M. Peters were present.
11-3-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s Report is read at every monthly
meeting.
Communications
-Burt Lake Association calendar
Committees
-Tournament sponsorship going well. Invoices
will be sent to confirm ads. Still seeking sponsor for big walleye.
J. Signorelli made motion to purchase 2,000 flyers at cost of
$611.00. 2nd by J. Lyon. Passed.
Old Business
None.
New Business
-J. Signorelli proposed club assist Rogers
City harbor in installing additional signs to mark legal/illegal
locations to fish inside the harbor. Concern for brown trout may
lead to closing harbor for fishing for certain times of year.
Changing size limits not a realistic possibility. Krist made motion
to support signage, 2nd by Peacock. Passed.
-Steelhead plant may be cut by 400 fish.
-S. Shafto composed a letter and collected
data to support club to petition legislatures. Our goal is to find
funding to purchase new research vessel to replace Chinook. S.
Shafto will be on agenda of next MUCC meeting. Chinook is currently
in dry dock for extensive repair. Follow-up will be made with MUCC
coalition and Lake Huron Advisory Committee. Club is encouraging S.
Shafto to pursue additional information and obtaining partnerships
where possible.
Frank Report
-Collected 1 million Cisco eggs from St.
Marys River. Experimenting with trap nets. Fish are very delicate.
Collecting went on for one week. Winds were problematic. 340,000
eggs survived from harvest. Two locations for future plants: Thunder
Bay and Saginaw Bay.
-70% of brown trout returning at age 2.
Spring planted fish grow more in the first year. 90% of browns die
after spawning.
-Many small steelhead caught in Au Sable.
May have been affected by cormorant control. Growth and survival
rates are being studied.
Adjourned 9:45pm.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
11-3-10
R.
Colonna, J. Lyon, D. Bock, F. Krist. W. Karsten, J. Signorelli, D.
Peacock, M. Peters were present.
10-6-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s Report is read at every monthly
meeting.
Communications
- Burt Lake marina newsletter.
-Great Lakes sport fishing council renewal
notice. Motion made to spend $75 to renew; approved.
-Mackinaw Outfitters request fish pond in
May.
Committees
-Some Tournament advertisers committed.
Printing samples for tournament brochure and mini poster.
-HBAAA Club dinner April 30, 2011. Dr.
Schaeffer is willing to return to do another presentation as
follow-up to last year. Club will attempt to book Rogers City Senior
Center again.
Old Business
None
New Business
-
Onaway sports show, thanksgiving weekend. Sport show will
provide volunteers to run event. Club has problem providing
volunteers to assemble tank. Contact with Onaway sport show will be
made to set up training on tank assembly and operation. Board member
must be present at all times while pond is set up and run.
-
-Mackinaw outfitters request two-day fish pond. Club
expressed one-day would be simpler for volunteers; club is willing
to run two-day event if needed.
-
-Black Lake Association. LSSU would like to add to the
existing study collecting walleye larva to incubate and study.
-
Club member voiced concern for condition of MDNRE research
vessel out of Cheboygan. It should be a top priority for MDNRE to
replace. The research done aboard this vessel is vital. It may
require communicating with state and local politicians to raise
concern for funds. An official club letter will be formed for board
and membership to sign.
Frank Report
-Lake Huron advisory – every port to give
report on fishing. Few chinook from Alpena. Walleye moving north and
south out of Saginaw Bay. Big number of smelt in all sizes, in
varying areas. Concern for Lake Michigan chinook, adult return is
down, size is down. Steelhead return is also low. Atlantic salmon –
eggs and fingerlings are at Platt River hatchery. Budget will be
important to find a future for the program to improve hatchery. 1.2
million upgrade is needed to raise Atlantics. Currently MDNRE
hatcheries are not built to properly raise Atlantics to proper size.
Adjourned 9:30pm.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
10-6-10
R. Colonna, J. Lyon, D. Bock, F. Krist, W.
Karsten, M. Peters were present.
9-1-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
*Treasurer’s Report
–
Treasurer’s Report is read at every monthly
meeting.
Communications
-CWT need to be turned in by October 15th
or taken to Alpena.
-J. Shafto invited to do bait fish survey
aboard research vessel, will report at next meeting.
-Onaway Chamber of Commerce requests HBAAA
support and participation at outdoor show. Outdoor show sponsors
will pay for fish. Show to be held Thanksgiving weekend Fri, Sat,
Sun.
Old Business
None
New Business
-Tournament: Karsten passed out detailed
tournament expense report. 2010 tournament sponsors/ advertisers,
expenses, and profits were reviewed. Use of portal band shell was
proposed in place of renting tents. Use of pavilion also a
possibility. HBAAA food vending will be eliminated from 2011
tournament. Advertisements will be examined and changed. We may
consider holding a Captains meeting for 2011 tournament. Club will
attempt to confirm sponsors by mid-December to print brochures and
posters by first week of January to allow distribution at statewide
outdoor shows. Board members each received a list of sponsors
responsible to contact.
-Fish pond will not be run by HBAAA at
nautical festival 2011.
-DNRE completed fall survey of Black Lake.
DNRE study was done on west shore. Tribal study was done on the east
shore. Each group produced 40-50 Walleye. Numbers appear to be
rising. Fish seem fairly dispersed around the lake. LSSU egg study
will continue next year and incubator will be used to hatch fish for
further study. Proposal for zooplankton study is currently being
discussed.
Frank Report
-Acoustic surveys of Lake Huron are finding
smelt of all sizes. Last year’s hatch is doing well. Steelhead
stomachs have been found to contain three-spine sticklebacks, which
are a non-native species. They are an upper water species that could
provide good forage for steelhead. DNRE has established four
management zones. Advisory Boards are being set up to address
regional issues. Brown trout plant schedule for October 11th. Goal
of 5,000 fish.
Adjourned 9:40pm.
HBAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
9-1-10
R.
Colonna, J. Lyon, D. Bock, F. Krist, J. Signorelli, W. Karsten, M.
Peters were present.
8-4-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
*Treasurer’s Report
–
Treasurer’s
Report is read at every monthly meeting.
Communications
-Sturgeon for Tomorrow banquet Sept 11th.
5:00pm. Motion to buy ($50) couple’s ticket. Vote taken. 3 no, 4
yes. Motion passed. J. Lyon and spouse will attend to represent
club.
Committee Reports
-Tournament. Several bills yet to be
received. 2010 Tournament numbers provided by J. Shafto. Thanks to
all who helped in data collection at the tournament. Food vending
was problematic. Tournament events will be altered. Member submitted
list of suggestions for future fish pond and tournament events.
October meeting will focus on future events.
Old Business
none
New Business
-J. Shafto to collect stomachs and other
samples at the Fat Hogs fishing tournament Labor Day weekend.
Frank Report
Attended executive council meeting.
Committee set up to discuss sturgeon quota in Black Lake. Total
limit expected to be around 10. To be split between Tribal and sport
fisheries.
Good hatches of both smelt and alewives.
Greater numbers indicate potential recovery. Size may be too small
to survive winter.
Steelhead catch rates up. Questions about
different genetic strains in local area.
Few brown trout being caught. Two more
years of brown trout are planned. Spring plants have been cancelled.
Five percent return required in the next two years to continue fall
plant.
Adjourned 9:10pm.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
8-4-10
R. Colonna, J. Lyons, D. Bock, F. Krist, J.
Signorelli, W. Karsten, M. Peters were present.
7-7-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
*Treasurer’s Report
–
*NOT to be published
Communications
-501c filing fee due, form to be filled out
after further investigation.
-Alpena news ad confirmed. Bill from Alpena
paper.
-Huron Pines thank you for contributions
-Bill received for Black Lake research.
Motion to pay passed (Bock, Lyons)
Committee Reports
-Tournament meeting at Karstens produced a
schedule of events. Schedule distributed. Read and approved. Motion
to manually calculate weights for tournament (unanimously passed).
Cost for BBQ meals not set yet. Next meeting August 9, noon,
Karstens. Radio ad to run through tournament (bill paid for
broadcasting). Vote taken by tournament committee to continue
newspaper ads through weekend.
Old Business
-Dock on hold
-Fish pond at Nautical Festival. Set up 8am.
Fish arrive 10am. Take down 2:30pm.
New Business
--Member proposed club fishing outing.
-Black Lake has positive research taking
place. Forage netting. Scale and flesh samples are being taken from
fisherman at boat ramp. Mussel trend study being discussed for next
year.
-Proposed field trip to biological station.
-Swann River tour may take place again this
year.
-Motion to spend up to $300 for new tent.
Frank Report
Annual executive council to be held August
19th, agenda not yet set. Lake trout reproduction seems
to be improving. Chinook head collection going well. Lots of samples
are being sent. Anglers are encouraged to participate in sample
collection. Forms and kits are available at fish cleaning station in
Rogers City. Call J. Shafto or F. Krist if you have any questions.
Adjourned 9:40pm.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7-7-10
R. Colonna, D. Bock, D. Smrchek, J. Lyons,
F. Krist, J. Signorelli, D. Peacock, W. Karsten were present.
6-2-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
*Treasurer’s Report
– *NOT to be published
Communications –
Julie Shafto reported that 800-1,000
stomachs processed by Jeff Schaeffer of USGS.
Mullet Lake received 101,000 walleye. Black Lake
received 190,000. Supported by Tribes and DNRE.
Huron Pines requested contributions.
D. Smrchek made a motion to donate $100, it was seconded by D. Bock
and the motion carried.
Committee Reports
Tournament update – Discussed tournament and
decided to meet on 7/13 at Karsten’s at noon to put together
tournament agenda and finalize tasks/responsibilities.
Contributions are pending from the Huron National Bank, Onaway
Credit Union, Parrott’s and Coke.
Old Business
-Ocqueoc Outdoor Center dock – M. Peters
not present. Lack of overall support discussed. Will
discuss further at next meeting.
New Business
-Discussed fish pond at Nautical Festival.
R. Colonna to contact Kiwanis and report back on activities.
-Julie Shafto wanted to discuss club
activities to increase participation. To be reviewed later.
Frank Report
Inland Lakes Committee report walleye plants
in Black and Mullett Lakes. Frank also discussed updates on
studies in Black Lake.
There was a meeting in Traverse City June 21st
with Tribes/State/federal reps reviewing Lake Trout models that
where n question.
-Lake Huron Advisory Meeting coming up.
-Frank reported high interest in Atlantic
salmon plantings.
-Brown trout plants in Lake Huron are not
encouraging.
-A review of pen-raised rainbow trout for
Lake Huron was discussed.
-A proposed change of daily limits of fish.
One day plus two days in possession.
Adjourned 9:15pm.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
6-2-10
R. Colonna, F. Krist, J. Signorelli, D.
Peacock, W. Karsten, M. Peters were present.
5-5-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
*Treasurer’s Report
– *NOT to be published
Communications
-Burt Lake Preservation Society meeting,
July 10th, 10am.
-Sturgeon Forever 3rd annual golf
fundraiser, June 26th
-Brain Wagner, RC Marina harbormaster,
asking interest in camera funding. Motion made by Signorelli to
support camera $259.46, passed.
-County Fair, Black lack association agreed
to purchase fish for county fair fishpond. Fair dates are June 25,
26, & 27 (Fri-Sun). Times Fri 3-8pm, Sat 12-7pm, Sun 12-3pm. 100
fish only. Profits go to the fair board. Price 2/$5.
Committee Reports
No tournament update. Possible special
meeting.
Old Business
-Lake Invaders film showed at Presque Isle
District Library May 27th. Refreshments reimbursed to J.
Shafto.
-Sturgeon hatchery fish tour (members only),
June 9th, 1pm.
-26th annual HBAAA Banquet
report.87 tickets sold, plus 1 comp for speaker. Expense report
presented.
-Ocqueoc center dock update. Kiwanis showed
interest. Steve Bullman is contact. Removal concerns. More
information needed.
-Club compiling list of assets in member’s
possession. Members need to make a list of any club property.
New Business
-Motion made by
Signorelli not to publish treasurer’s report in newsletter or
online, seconded by Karsten. Passed. Signature authorization on
accounts being updated. Multiple signatures required to access
accounts.
-New freezer at RC fish cleaning station.
Supplies for studies available on site.
Frank Report
-MUCC has monthly breakfast with DNRE
Director Humphreys. Club can send member.
-Atlantic salmon the topic at the Great
Huron Advisory meeting. Krist needs photos of recently caught
Atlantic salmon, with date caught and location.
-450,000 Chinook salmon planted in Rogers
City on May 13th and 19th.
-Attempting to contact U of M concerning
Black Lake. Assembling a research priority list.
Adjourned 9:15pm.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
5-5-10
R.
Colonna, F. Krist, B. Grant, D. Bock, J. Signorelli, W. Karsten, J.
Lyon, M. Peters were present.
4-7-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s Report . Will not be posted
Communications
-Ed Rutherford concerning fry traps. Boats
being caught in cables connected to traps. 10 traps on east reef.
Good numbers of baby lake trout. Buoys out to mark trap locations.
Committee Reports
Tournament: flyers are out on streets and
distributed on east side of the state and to fisheries workshops.
Insurance has been paid for tournament. Tournament account:
$2,656.71. Tents paid. Posters and flyers paid.
Dinner banquet: Speaker well-received and
thank you letters sent both to Dr. Schaffer and his boss by email.
Additional thank you to be sent on club letterhead. Bill from bar,
hall, and raffle tickets not received yet. 87 tickets sold.
$3,519.00 in gifts donated for raffle prizes. List of donors to be
published in newsletter and website.
Old Business
Mackinaw Outfitters fish pond ran May 1st
and 2nd. Management was happy about turnout. $249 income
from pond. Money will be used through Mackinaw Outfitters for later
club events.
Lake Invaders film showing scheduled at
Presque Isle District Library in late May.
Sturgeon hatchery visit will be held in
June for members only.
New Business
Presque Isle County Fair: club will not
donate fish, only time. Currently HBAAA will not be participating in
PI Fair. If fair pays for fish, club will run pond. Motion made and
passed not to purchase fish for fair.
Ocqueoc Outdoor Center dock project: cost
estimates presented. $2,591 for aluminum 5x20 floating-state tax =
$2,145. $6,000 for 5x20 marina quality dock. $4,800 for 5x20 on
stilts. There are two used 5x20 floating docks for $800 each from
Boyne City. Still in water being removed in coming weeks. Steel
structure with wood platforms. Mooring not included in price. Site
will need to be examined to determine installation requirements.
Newsletter: Bill from dockside printing for
6 page newsletter for Jan/Feb (325 quantity) $386.75 ($1.10 ea.) and
Mar/Apr (225 quantity) $357.15 ($1.59 ea.). Motion made and passed
to print 325 quantity.
Assets: List of assets should be assembled
and inventory by each member to list club assets in their
possession. Motion for purchase of additional strap, maintenance
lumber for fish pond. Motion made and passed for $100.
Elections
R. Peacock, nominated and elected. J. Lyon
and J. Signorelli re-elected.
Frank Report
Attended meeting in Sarnia. Met with
Canadian fisheries representatives. Focused on whitefish, gill
netting of whitefish. Tried to get more interest in planting more
rainbows. Interest in Atlantics was minimal, but will continue to
push. Attended MI Sea Grant workshops. Turning Point system was used
and information is being collected and will be presented in next
Frank Report. Inland committee expressed interest in major study of
inland waterway and Black Lake. Tagging and adult survey. Food web
study. Carry capacity. U of M may attend Black Lake Assoc. meeting
to develop relationships. LSSU study may not be as effective as
hoped due to early ice out. Possibly missed the spawn. Eggs were
crushed in transit to campus. Next year zooplankton study may be a
part of the study. Stomach study on Black Lake would be very helpful
but requires funding and public participation. Floated Ocqueoc R.
from weir to lake saw 100-150 steelhead. About .25 mile above the
US23 bridge started seeing freshly planted steelhead.
Adjourned 10:05pm.
4-7-10
F. Krist, R. Colonna, B. Grant, D. Bock, W.
Karsten, J. Lyon, M. Peters were present.
3-3-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Question on youth camp date.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account $24.28,
Defense Account $5,956.76, Memorial Account $1,013.47, Checking
Account $6,992.03; report accepted as presented.
Communications
-Informational brochure on sturgeon
preservation.
-Burt lake preservation catalog.
-BK confirmed tournament insurance.
Committee Reports
Tournament brochures and posters complete
and approved
Dinner menu of veggie dip, cheese and
crackers, shrimp, roast beef or chicken, and 2 sheet cakes approved.
Meeting will be held April 20th at 7:30 concerning ticket sales.
Currently $550 has been spent on prizes. Motion was made to purchase
$500 of additional prizes from Franks or Northwoods. Motion was
passed and Steve Shafto volunteered to go purchase items. The prize
of charter fishing trip will be open auction item.
Old Business
A copy of Lake Invaders was donated to HBAAA
by Steve and Julie Shafto. Viewing of lake invaders may be held at
R.C. senior center. Jim Schaffer will be invited to speak
following showing. Spending of up to $250 was approved to
arrange speaker and refreshments. A mid-week evening in May
will be scheduled depending on availability.
Steelhead plant has been delayed despite
good river conditions, due to slow growth rate of fish in the
hatchery. S. Shafto continues to head up communications with
MDNRE.
HBAAA board has agreed not to renew
membership to Rogers City Chamber of Commerce. Due to the fact
the club cannot maintain membership to all Chambers in our operating
area, it is unfair to only join Rogers City.
New Business
NOAA habitat restoration project request
cooperation getting support in obtaining grant funding.
Nautical festival has requested HBAAA to
operate fish pond during festival. Board approved, but will
not include fish cleaning.
Mackinaw Outfitters fish pond event will be
held for 2 days in May. Special meeting will be held to make
arrangements.
Elections
Three board member terms expire this year:
B. Grant, J. Lyon, J. Signorelli re-election or new members needed.
B. Grant announced he is not interested in re-election, although he
will continue his active participation with the club.
J. Shafto announced the club has been
invited to tour sturgeon hatchery. This will be a membership
only event held in June.
Frank Report
Lake Huron Advisory committee met and
discussed SeaGrant workshops. Six year study on brown trout, larger
fish will be planted for three years with a goal of 5% to creel
required to continue program. Chinook cut seems inevitable due to
survival of young. Study of prey base shows prey population has
tripled from 2008 to present.
Adjourned 9:45pm.
HBAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3-3-10
F.
Krist, R. Colona, B. Grant, J. Signorelli, D. Smrchek, D. Bock, W.
Karsten, M. Peters were present.
2-3-10 Minutes – Presented and approved with
corrections from J. Shafto.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account $24.28,
Defense Account $5,956.76, Memorial Account $1,013.47, Checking
Account $8,333.06; report accepted as presented.
Guests
Dave Snow, Executive Director of Rogers City
Chamber of Commerce, addressed group regarding chamber membership
fee. Nonprofit rate went up from $25 to $50. HBAAA is listed on
website as member under sports fishing. In past, membership was
traded. HBAAA on record for helping community and in particular the
port marina in Rogers City. Snow to take proposal of membership
trade back to the Chamber of Commerce Board.
Cheryl Peters, Michigan State University
Extension, Presque Isle County Director, presented partner report
with stories on Great Lake Stewardship project and Toyota water
quality youth projects that highlight HBAAA involvement. County
Commissioners interested in dock repair at Ocqueoc Outdoor Center.
Other donors may be interested in helping with dock replacement.
Community day at Ocqueoc Outdoor Center planned in May – HBAAA
invited. Possible summer sportsman’s day for youth at the camp and
request for HBAAA to do fishing activity. Details TBD.
Ron Dulak, Black Lake Association, proposed
project of $1,800 done by LSSU. Frank proposed equipment is
retained. Experienced locals should be involved in testing
locations. Motion (Colona) to provide budget of $975 to Black Lake
Assoc. Approved (Smrchek, Signorelli).
Communications
-Corrections have been sent to Alpena News
regarding tournament.
-Letter received from RC Marina Harbor
Master approving tournament dates.
Tournament Committee Report
At last meeting, finalized brochures and
posters. All advertisement spaces sold. Promotions sent to printer.
Sponsorship of $500 from PIE&G to support family fun day to
partially cover fish pond.
Banquet Dinner Committee Report
Tickets are printed and ready for selling.
Rogers City senior center is rented, starting at noon. No deposit
req. Contract in hand. Clean up by HBAAA. Cost $210 ($60 lounge,
$115 hall, $35 kitchen warmup). Manzana’s deli and bar also
arranged. Coke product donated. Krist to send letters to sponsors
will go out at end of March to announce speaker and dinner. Equal
amounts on local prizes, still needed. A meeting one week before the
dinner to be scheduled. Jeff Schaeffer from U of M is confirmed as
speaker.
Old Business
Invasive species Film: Lake Invaders. DVD
available, $27. Johnson available to speak after local showing.
Motion approved for HBAAA to buy copy of DVD and donate to PI
District Library after use.
New Business
Steelhead plant, Ocqueoc River this spring.
A plan is needed. Last year’s date was April 16. Early plant could
avoid cormorants. HBAAA asked to keep department aware of icing on
river and lakeshore.
Financial Report (annual full report)
presented by Karsten.
Frank Report
In Lansing, groups submitting questions and
concerns to be presented to candidates. Proposed email response
system for replying to state issues. Bock, Smrchek, and Krist
attended an Alpena Biodiversity meeting and participated in small
group discussions for document being developed between U.S. and
Canada about fisheries, exotics, and agriculture regulations. Inland
advisory committee active. Food web being studied on interior, UM
has mid 1970’s data to compare and is motivated to review research.
Enthusiasm for working with major issues and involving students in
research. Could produce data to improve inland waterway. National
attention possible. Sea Grant to have evening meeting in Alpena,
dates not set, mid to late April. Interest in Asian Carp, growing
concerns. Krist distributed information packet on Silver and Bighead
Carp.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55pm.
Next meeting April 7, 2010, 7:30pm, Ocqueoc
Township Hall.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2-3-10
B. Grant, J. Signorelli, D. Smrchek, D.
Bock, W. Karsten, J. Lyons, M. Peters were present.
1-6-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account
$21.66, Defense Account $5,956.76, Memorial Account $1,013.47,
Checking Account $8,742.81; report accepted as presented. Note. $500
transferred from Defense account to Checking account for coalition
payment.
Communications
Thank you from coalition by Joe Swanchek.
Jeff Schaffer, stomach diet study is
continuing in 2010.
Guest
Brian Wagner, Rogers City Harbormaster,
reported on Davis weather monitor. HBAAA to be listed as primary
sponsor to add club promotion just under $1,000 to replace Oregon
Science equipment. Davis gives a webpage per station. Wagner
proposed a Rogers City Harbor/HBAAA site with a link on the City of
Rogers City website. Real time statistics available 24/7 for the
weather station. Monitor to provide wind speed and direction, rain,
temperature, barometric pressure, wind gusts high and low. Will link
to Davis network of weather stations. To be installed and
functioning before payment required from HBAAA. No more than $1,000
motioned by Smrchek, second by Signorelli; approved.
Tournament
5 donations for big fish secured. Brochures
under development. 5 fish daily limit. 21 advertisements secured and
the 5 big fish sponsors will also have advertisements; totaling 26
advertisements. Family Fun Day scheduled for Saturday. Saturday fish
until 7:00pm, Sunday until 2:00pm. No captains meeting, information
packet. S. Shafto inquired if HBAAA had interest in becoming event
on a new Lake Huron tournament trail. More information needed.
Banquet
Discussed rental hall and menu options.
Rental hall $250 for 12 hours. Senior Center in Rogers City
$19/plate (includes hall). Menu: roast beef, pecan chicken,
redskins, green beans, salad, cake, cheese/ shrimp app. 85 person
minimum. Second option to have Manzana’s cater event- $8.95, same
menu minus shrimp. $300 for shrimp. ($15/ person no hall, $17.50/
with hall) Signorelli motioned for Manzana’s, second by Lyon;
approved.
Old Business
Fish dock at Ocqueoc Outdoor Center. D. Bock
found no used docks. Paquin will donate dock when Detour harbor is
redone. Not to be done until next year.
Invasive Film. DVD soon available. Johnson
can speak after showing, if rent RC senior center, $115 a showing.
lakeinvaders.com. Postponed to next month when cost is set and DVD
available.
New Business
Banquet key note speaker. Sean Brooks of
Homeland Security requested to speak at banquet. B. Grant suggested
speaker present at monthly meeting instead of banquet. J. Shafto to
attempt to get presenter on diet study for banquet speaker, Jeff
Schaeffer.
Rogers City Chamber sent $50 bill for
renewal membership. D. Smrchek requested reciprocating membership
with Chamber. Some members did not want to pursue renewal of Chamber
membership.
S. Shafto informing Sea Grant to hold
meetings in evenings instead of morning/ all day. Seeking
underwriters to help with finance of Sea Grant workshops.
Sponsorship may bring class to our area. Club reaction negative.
Frank Report by Julie. Ciscoe project, no
eggs taken, too late in the season. New nets being constructed in
Alpena. Atlantic project. Platte fish doing well to be planted in Au
Gres. Lake trout mortality from Alpena to Harrisville. Stealhead net
pen to improve acclamation. St. Mary’s creel survey this year,
15 sites. Short $7,000, looking for possible donors. Coho plant cut
by 1 million. New lake trout regulations. 10”-28” legal fish, one
over 28”.
W. Karsten’s expense report to be handed
out at later meeting when F. Krist and Colonna are present.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm.
Next meeting March 3, 2010 at 7:30pm at
Ocqueoc Township Hall.
HBAAA REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
1-6-10
R.
Colonna, D. Bock, B. Karsten, F. Krist, J. Signorelli, M. Peters and
members/guests were present.
12-2-2009
Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s
Report – Savings Account $21.65, Defense Account $6,449.45, Memorial
Account $1012.83, Checking Account $8,619.71; report accepted as
presented.
Communications
Letter read from
DNR Kelly Smith thanking HBAA for their participation and work on
resolving the Mullett Lake issues.
Lake
Superior State University proposal for a student research agreement between LSSU, Black Lake
Association and HBAA approved and signed.
Announcement/Invitation to January 15, 2010 Safeguarding Michigan’s
Natural Resources Roundtable held in Indian River. Frank Krist
and Dave Bock to attend.
Committee
Reports
Fishing
Tournament – Preliminary plans presented. Next tournament
meeting will be held on January 13 at 1:00-pm at Karsten’s
Restaurant. Bill Karsten will be the Treasurer for the
Fishing Tournament.
Old Business
Ocqueoc Outdoor
Center Fishing Dock – Dave Bock to contact Walleye Club regarding
availability of old dockage to be recycled for use at Ocqueoc
Outdoor Center.
Mackinaw
Outfitters – Rick Colonna contacted Mackinaw Outfitters and
finalized date of May 1 and 2 for Fish Pond. Mackinaw
Outfitters to cover all costs.
New Business
Rick Colonna presented request by Brian Wagner to support new
weather station at Rogers City Marina. Rick Colonna to solicit
partnership support from civic groups.
Annual Dinner
discussed. Rick Colonna and Joe Signorelli to investigate
Rogers City Senior Center dinner costs and report back.
Invasive Species
Movie – Julie and Steve Shafto suggested the movie be shown locally.
It was moved by D. Bock was seconded by Frank Krist and carried that
Julie and Steve Shafto would investigate local showing venues and
costs.
The Frank Report
Frank reported on
the Coalition and requested a $500 donation be made to support their
efforts. Dave Bock made a motion to approve. It was
seconded by Joe Signorelli and carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 9:45pm.
Next meeting
February 3, 2010 at 7:30pm at the Ocqueoc Township Hall.
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