The directors of the Lake Poinsett Water Project District, have scheduled a meeting to be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:30 pm in the Living Waters Retreat Center of the Lake Poinsett Methodist Camp. Betty Westall, secretary/treasurer
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REGULAR MEETING OF
LAKE POINSETT AREA DEVELOPMENT ASOCIATION
HELD SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2012
A regular meeting of the Lake Poinsett Area Development Association was held at the Lake region Golf Course on Saturday April, 14 2012, at 9:00 a.m. Board members present were: Harlan Olson, Ginny Weeks, Marvin Nofziger, Bob Quigley, Chris Fischer, Craig Schoen, Dennis Nemmers, PJ Turner, Lowell Richards and Larry Hamre. Also present; Dawn and Gary Van Dyke and Jackie Baldwin.
Meeting called to order by President Lowell Richards at 9:00AM.
Motion by Dennis Nemmers, seconded by Bob Quigley to approve the minutes of the October 2011 minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Marvin Nofziger, seconded by Dennis Nemmers to Approve the January, February and March financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Lowell Richards stated that he talked to Bridgette Perry at the church camp and she said that the church camp would cook for the LPADA pancake feed to be held May 27th and Jackie Baldwin would sell LPADA memberships. Lowell stated that the LPADA would provide the advertisement and the church camp will supply the food. Bridgett was wondering what time frame the pancake would be held. It was decided to have the pancake feed from 8-noon. Lowell asked if there were any volunteers to work the pancake feed and also to put up the signs.
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May 1,2012
UNAPPROVED MINUTES:The Hamlin County Board of Commissioners met on May 1 with the following members present: Rudebusch, Roe, Saathoff, Tuohino and Jensen. No one absent.
AGENDA:Motion by Tuohino seconded by Saathoff to approve the agenda as posted. All members voting Aye. Motion Carried.
MINUTES: Motion by Saathoff seconded by Roe to approve the minutes of April 16,2012 All members voting Aye. Motion Carried.
HIGHWAY DEPT: Merl Hanson Highway Supt met with the Board. He presented an agreement to exchange the money from the state of the surface transportation program(STP) funds to state highway funds. He stated he would be advertising for sealed bids for 300 used wood sign posts with bids on June 4. He also stated he would like to advertise for gravel screening or crushing at the Van Stryland Pit also on June 4. The Board approved going ahead with bid letting to see cost of such and also requested he check the cost of the county doing the work themselves. He stated that a bid letting for May 14 was also being advertised for the Mustang Ave Project. He had also found out that the Opdahl Slough project had been approved by the State but not by the Denver FEMA office. They will not be able to proceed with this project until the Denver office gives the approval because Federal would pay 75% on this, State would pay 10% however if the County proceeds without their approval the county would receive no money. He stated the department is crack sealing and patching bad spots.
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Did you receive your shoreline restoration letter from the Water Project District?
Initial Notice: Lake Poinsett Shoreline Stabilization Incentive Project-by Rick Smith April 2012
The flood level waters of 2011 caused various degrees of damage to the shoreline of Lake Poinsett. The quality of lake water is directly affected by the ability of a shoreline to provide a buffer between land and water. Soil eroded into the lake causes sediment layering as well as supplying nutrients for algae growth. Based on the massive amount of soil and nutrients lost from eroded lawns in 2011, I expect the summer of 2012 will experience severe algae blooms, clouded water and dying weeds from lack of sunlight penetration. The dying weeds will further supply nutrients for algae growth.
The natural native grass and shrub shoreline, through years of housing development, has been removed as a buffer for Lake Poinsett. While few lots on the lake currently have a deep natural root system, protecting the soil from flood waters, those that did were spared the high degree of erosion and damage. In a perfect world, all lots would benefit, as would the lake for everyone, if a native deep rooted buffer were established on every lot. Low elevation, flatter sloped lots need the buffer from the sand on up. Steeper sloped higher banks need a rock type stabilization with buffer from the top of rock line and back.
Native grasses can provide a deep fibrous root system, far superior to normal bluegrass mowed lawns, to hold soil in place plus absorb nutrients and pesticides from yards. Incorporating low growing shrubs and trees with the grasses creates a wave breaking above ground structure, as well as wide rooted intertwined structure, just below the surface to further reduce the high water wave damage. Read more
April 16,2012
UNAPPROVED MINUTES: The Hamlin County Board of Commissioners met on April 16 with the following members present: Randall Rudebusch, Leland Roe, Larry Saathoff, Reid Tuohino, and Daniel Jensen. No one absent.
AGENDA: Motion by Saathoff seconded by Tuohino to approve the agenda as posted. All members voting Aye. Motion Carried.
MINUTES: Motion by Saathoff seconded by Jensen to approve the minutes of April 3. All members voting Aye. Motion Carried.
The Board then convened as an Equalization Board. All members took the oath of the Equalization Board. Present also was Renee Buck Director of Equalization and Melissa Roe Deputy Director of Equalization.
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From: Smith, Richard – NRCS-CD, Hayti, SD [mailto:richard.smith@sd.nacdnet.net]
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 4:44 PM
Subject: Lake Poinsett Update Dec 19,2011
Checking in one last time for 2011.
For many Lake Poinsett residents 2011 will be one they would like to forget, but no doubt never will. No predictions of next year yet, but a few items that will have an impact on water issues. The watershed is in a far different position than last year. Hamlin county is officially listed as experiencing a drought which started in July and continues. The soil profile is extremely dry versus last year being in a saturated condition. The small sloughs and wetlands are empty with only the larger ones having surface water at freeze-up time. The upper lakes have quit overflowing or nearly so, which adds some early capacity. Summing this all up, it will take a lot more snow and/or rain than last year's near record amounts to create a repeat of 2011 problems.
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bsite now includes classified ads as a feature. Enter your ad text and put a picture with it and for LPADA member the ad will remain in place for 30 days. This is a complementary service of the LPADA.
Don't panic when your ad does not show up immediately. It will be verified for Membership and then posted. We reserve the right to refuse any ad for content.
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Invasive Asian Clams found in Lewis and Clark Lake
An aquatic nuisance species (ANS) called Asian clams have been confirmed to be established in Lewis and Clark Lake, South of the Town of Tabor in Bon Homme County. Previously, Asian Clams had been detected in the Missouri River only below Gavins Point dam in Yankton, Clay and Union Counties. Read more
Steve LaBay is the Fish Habitat and Angler Access Projects, Wildlife Biologist for the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department.
In answer to what can and should be done when you are witness to less than good shoreline restoration practices, responded with this note:
Concerns about adherence to good shore line maintenance/modifications (either yours or your neighbors). Read more
If you have interest in providing the LPADA community with fishing news, please contact Mike Glavaris at admin@lpada.com. If you are reading this you have the computer savvy to make a difference with your fellow fishers.
This email was sent on behalf of Dave Schaefer for email distribution.
Sue,
I need one more favor. Please send out to your email list-
Hamlin County requires that all building projects at Lake Poinsett need building permits. A big issue and concern -all the debris in the lake.Homeowners CANNOT rebuild decks, fences, stairs, landings or other wooden structures without a building permit. NO BUILDING WILL BE ALLOWED in the 50ft setback from the ordinary high water mark of Lake Poinsett. People doing so may find themselves in court if need be. I have visited with the State’s Attorney and he is on board with this.
David Schaefer
Hamlin County OEM
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