The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
5:00 pm
Lake Delhi Office
Delhi, IA 52223
The regular meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District was called to order at 5:00 pm by President Burger.
Present: Burger, Althoff, Thompson, Scherrman and Jasper. Kramer, Leonard and Staebell by Zoom
Absent: None
Visitors: Laurie Kramer, Dan Reyner, Pat Colgan, Ed Schmidt, Larry Aschbrenner, Doug Herman and Randy Rattenborg. Josh Seamans via Zoom
Burger asked for a motion to approve the meeting agenda. A motion was made by Scherrman, seconded by Thompson to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.
A motion to approve minutes from previous meetings was made by Althoff, seconded by Jasper. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed claims from the General Fund as presented. Claims included utilities, maintenance contract, clerical expense, lobbyist expense, lawn care, legal services, LDRA donation, software renewal, storage rental and internet expense. Claims totaled $24,847.12. An additional claim was presented for the principal and interest due for the GO Bond in the amount of $236,608.20. A motion was made by Scherrman, seconded by Staebell to approval all claims. All ayes. Motion carried.
September financial reports were presented. The General Fund had revenues of $250,730.00 from Delaware County. Expenditures for September were $23,690.08 ending September at $2,270,238.91. The Debt Service Fund had revenues of $237,174.82 from Delaware County with no expenditures ending September at $498,419.38. The Dam Improvement Fund had no revenues and no expenditures ending September with a $60,000.00 balance. The Lake Impoundment Fund had revenues of $167.02 with expenditures of $5,995.00 ending September with a balance of $366,216.37. A motion was made by Scherrman, seconded by Jasper to receive and file the September financial report. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Board received a request from the LDRA for a donation to help pay for their dredge debt. A motion was made by Leonard, seconded by Thompson to pay the amount due on December 1, 2022 of $15,047.92. All ayes. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed a proposal from Brennan Company to do a dive inspection of the dam and spillway. The amount of the proposal is $10,160.00. After some discussion, Leonard made a motion to approve the amount of the proposal. Thompson seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.
Josh Seamans was present to discuss his request to purchase his lake frontage. There was discussion around the issue of perpetual use of the property and whether his current deed states he owns to the middle of the river. Staebell made a motion to issue a Quit Claim Deed for the perpetual use of Seaman’s land property (Lots 4 & 5, Littlefield Lake Shore, SW ¼ & NW ¼ of Section 2984 and SE ¼ & NE ¼ of Section 3884). His motion also included tabling the transfer of the frontage until more research is completed to know specifically who owns the frontage. Leonard seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried. It was later discovered that Josh Seamans did have a deed for the frontage in front of his property so no further action will be required.
A motion was made by Staebell, seconded by Leonard to approve the 6-month storage rental with Schmitz Storage for $900.00. All ayes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Leonard, seconded by Jasper to approve an easement agreement with property near the district’s property known as “Injun Joe” that would allow for emergency access. This will replace the previously approved agreement recorded in Book 2022, Page 462 as recorded with the Delaware County Recorder’s Office. All ayes. Motion carried.
Committee Updates:
Water Quality – Leonard noted that the Maquoketa Valley Watershed Authority will be holding their annual meeting in the near future.
Community Events – Dan Reyner gave an update on the recreational events for next summer which includes Christmas on the Lake and fireworks
Operations & Maintenance – Rattenborg noted that work is being done on the stairs in the powerhouse
Property Management – Burger stated that the new counter tops have been installed in the Scada building. They were donated by Greg and Mary Steffen of Advanced Custom Counters of Hiawatha. The Board would like to express its’ appreciation for the donation.
Budget & Finance – No new update
Legislative – Leonard reported that Delaware County has approved a new zoning ordinance effective January 1, 2023. How that will affect lake property owners is unsure at this time. The Board of Supervisors are aware of the issues as they relate to the lake area
Dredge – Leonard reported on the possibility of more DNR funding
Wall of Recognition – No new update
Public Comment: None
A motion to adjourn was made by Thompson, second by Jasper. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.