Members Present: Bob Andersen, Dr, Bill Faber, Margaret Flolid, Darline Molde, Chuck Schiemo, Alice Sunde, Dan Surma, Gordy Schenian, Tom Trutwin.

A motion was made by Dan, seconded by Gordy, to approve the minutes of the August 13^th Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried.

Treasurer Margaret reported that receipts since August 13^th were $745.66, showing a checking account balance of $6,937.24. The Healthy Lakes Fund has a current balance of $341.45. Certificates of Deposit total $21,089.65. See attached sheet for full report. A motion was made by Chuck, seconded by Alice, to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Dan stated that there have been no floating bogs observed nor reported. The lake level continues to be lower than normal. The Fishtrap Creek (outlet for Fishtrap Lake) was found to be dry this summer.

Secchi disc readings to determine the water clarity, along with the Chemical Monitoring samples, are continued to be taken through October. Bucky Simonet submitted a bill for expenses incurred for taking and mailing water samples. A motion was made by Gordy, seconded by Tom, to send Bucky a check for $75.00 to cover all expenses. Motion carried.

A letter was received from property owners at 4478 Lakeview Drive expressing their concern about excessive weed growth in their lakeshore frontage. Gordy will investigate their concern.

Bob reported on the results of the September 11^th electro fishing survey conducted by the DNR. The catch was the highest ever for the fry walleye (mega numbers of 6-13 inches); conclusion by the DNR is that walleye fry stocking is producing great results. There is a big ice-out assessment planned for next year that will provide updated muskie, northern pike, adult walleye, and black crappie information.

Discussion centered around septic systems that may not be up to current code. More information will be available in the spring months.

Margaret reported that our association now numbers 326 paid members. Secretary Darline sent out 124 unpaid dues notices in August; as a result $700.00 in dues monies was received (28 additional paid memberships).

The Board members agreed to purchase a computer disc from the county that contains all Lake Alexander property owners names and addresses in order to have data that is current. This will be purchased in the spring of 2008.

This is an ongoing program in which readings are taken for five months, May through September. Buck Simonet is taking the water sample collections and sending them in for analysis.

Tim Houle resigned as the Chairman of the LID Board of Directors because he has recently moved from his residence on Lake Alexander, and Gordy Schenian was appointed to the Board. The variance to treat 200 plus littoral acres of exotic weeds in Lake Alex was denied by the DNR. The LID Board has voted to increase the treatment of pondweed acreage. The amount assessed in 2008 to each property owner will be approximately $175.00. Result of the treated exotic weed acreage is reported to be good according to a survey done in late August.

The 2008 annual meeting will be held on the same date as the LID Annual Meeting. No suggestions for change were received.

In October or November, a mailing will be sent to all paid members. The mailing will include a President’s letter, annual meeting minutes from the lake association and the LID, and a list of the 2007 paid membership of the Lake Alexander Property Owners Association.

Margaret suggested that an informational seminar concerning shoreline restoration be sponsored by our lake association next spring/summer. It was also noted that the treasury monies might be needed when and if the LID ceases to exist.

The next Board meeting will be held April 2008 unless there is a need to meet before the spring months.

Meeting adjourned at 7:07 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

Darline Molde

Secretary