Regulations & Meeting Minutes

Boating & Fishing Regulations

The City of Eskridge establishes regulations for boating and fishing on Lake Wabaunsee. A complete list of those regulations is available at the Bait House. Those regulations include:

a Lake Wabaunsee Fishing Permit is required along with a State of Kansas Fishing License
a Lake Wabaunsee Boat Permit is required for both motorized and non-motorized boats
Boats must operate in a counter-clockwise fashion in the ski area of the lake and in the coves
Boaters must observe the "NO WAKE" zones in the coves and near shore.
Camping is allowed only in designated sites on the north shore. Permits must be purchased at the Bait House.

LWID Regulations

LWID operates within the regulations set forth by Wabaunsee County. Article 6A, along with a variety of Resolutions, were adopted by Wabaunsee County Commissioners to recognize the unique nature of the Lake Wabaunsee community. Copies of Article 6A and pertinent Resolutions are available from Wabaunsee County Planning & Zoning Dept. A copy of Article 6A is shown under "Attachments". Those regulations include:

Prescribed Set-backs
Building Size Limits
Business Regulations
All Homes Must Be Hooked-up to Sewer
Each Home Must Have Off-Street Parking (2 spaces)
Fencing Regulations
Parking of Boats & RV's
Leash Law for Dogs
No Inoperable Vehicles
Fire Pit Rules
No Livestock

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

LAKE WABAUNSEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MAY 7, 2022

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Lake Wabaunsee Improvement District opened at 8:30 am on May 7, 2022, by Harold Warner, President. Present were Jerry Haahr, Secretary, and David Niedfeldt, District Superintendent. Richard Orton, Treasurer, was absent. Vance Kelly and Teresa and Ray Hugunin of the public were also in attendance. Harold moved to accept the Agenda, Jerry seconded the motion, and the vote carried.

MINUTES

The Board reviewed the Minutes of the April 2, 2022 Board Meeting. Jerry moved to approve the Minutes as written. Harold seconded the motion, and the vote carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

David presented the monthly Treasurer’s Report for Board review. He noted three items the Board had not previously approved: KDHE Laboratories - Water Analysis, $72.00; Amazon - Rubber Seal for the Trash Truck, $158.97; and Office of Chief Financial Officer - Audit Filing Fee, $175.00. Because of increasing interest rates, LWID received $141.87 interest on the LWID checking account. Jerry moved to accept the Treasures Report as presented, Harold seconded the motion, and the vote carried.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

Jerry read and presented the following bills for payment in December:

City of Eskridge – April Water Production $1,368.30
Pottawatomie County Landfill – April Trash Disposal $454.21
Eskridge Lumber – Truck Supplies $30.59
Alma Co-op - Tank Rental & Trash Truck Fuel $124.46
Haynes Equipment – One new E-1 Pump $2,125.00

Harold moved to approve the Presentation of Bills for payment. Jerry seconded the motion, and the vote carried.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

Vance Kelly reported that he had tried to file a building permit with the county, but they told him that it had to be signed by LWID before they would approve it. Since any items that would cause a problem with LWID utilities were considered, LWID agreed to sign the permit.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

ROADS – David reported no interest in purchasing the old salt spreader. Since there was no interest, David recommended that LWID continue to use it for another year. The Board had no objection.

SEWER – Kansas Department of Health and Environment inspected the LWID sewer system. They found LWID in compliance with their regulations. The primary concern was surface water infiltration in the lagoons, which can adversely affect the 180-day retention period of BODs

WATER SYSTEM – The water usage for April was 303,550 gallons sold, with a loss of 93,850 gallons (23.6%). Since the Losses continue to be high, LWID will have KRWA test the master meter before going into an extensive hunt for a water leak.

TRASH SERVICE – There was nothing to report.

OLD BUSINESS - David reported that the conversion of the Sewer Lift station is still on schedule for June. The County will reimburse LWID once the project is completed.

NEW BUSINESS

The LWID Board went into Executive Session at 8:55 am to review job applications. The Board returned to Regular Session at 9:15 am. No action was taken.

David reported that US Postage for postcards would increase by four cents. After discussion, Harold moved that LWID purchase one year of stamps at the lower rate. Jerry seconded the motion, and the vote carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Harold adjourned the meeting at 9:20 am.

Jerry Haahr

Secretary

Treasurer's Report