FOBHL
Board meeting agenda
Bighorn Federal Meeting Room
March 10, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Lovell
Call to order and Welcome – Bob C
Excused: Bob N, David and Marilyn
Approval of Feb email minutes: Motion by Joe Second by Jerry
Two letters were read: A letter of thanks for all FOBHL has done to keep water in BighornLake, from one of our Montana members north of Billing. A letter from TCTWest Corp donating yearly advertising on their TV channels 9 and 110. We thank you once again for this generous donation.
Jerry Case was unable to make the meeting due to the spring snow storm; he will join us next month.
Ongoing items for comment or questions:
FOBHL met with BICA Staff on Feb 11 the items on the list were reviewed and various actions were suggested. We will continue to have combined meetings as needed. (see list from Feb minutes)
There was a conference call today with stakeholders of BighornLake concerning spring reservoir water management. Bighorn River flows below the dam will continue at 2450cfs with a lake elevation of 3625 feet by April 1. There is forecast 76% of normal inflows for this spring and early summer. Boysen Reservoir is 81% full with an inflow forecast of 74% of normal and Buffalo Bill Reservoir is 68% full with a inflow forecast of 101% of normal.
The Annual Spring Bighorn Basin Interagency Coordination Meeting and Bighorn River System Issues Group Meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the downtown MSUB building in Billings, Montana, on April 2. We encourage all who can to attend these two meetings. You will receive an agenda as soon as it is released.
Jerry Case will meet with Worland (March 16) and Greybull (March 18) Chamber of Commerce’s. He will be hosted by Ken at Worland and Ferrell at Greybull.
The March Bighorn Lake Water Operation Plan will be released tomorrow. You will receive an email copy then.
All VIP projects are on hold due to weather. HSBend area cleanup, driftwood at Red cliff and HSBend Camp ground landscaping
The board also looked at some samples of a FOBHL window sticker being designed. Several suggestions were made and will be applied to the logo.
Map 5/6 of BighornLake was released last week completing our set for south BighornLake.
The Wyoming Area office of the USBR will hold its spring 2009 Boysen Reservoir meeting in Worland on March 24 at 10am (Joe and Ferrell will attend). The Buffalo Bill Reservoir meeting will be in Powell on March 25 at 1:30pm (Jerry and Bob C will attend).
We learned last week that some local business folks are considering making available boat storage both enclosed and outside. There is a need for this service from boaters coming from away.
Promo plans for 2009:
The CodyHome show will be April 18 with David and Marilyn in charge.
The Powell Home and Garden show will be May 9 with Bob N in charge.
A 2 sided color rack card (4” X 9”) will be printed to handout inviting folks to our 2009 Bighorn Lake Celebration. Local businesses in area towns will pass these out to their customers. The magnetic reminder notes will also be used at the Home Shows. The board approved the printing of 14,000 rack cards.
Ken led the discussion concerning the June 20 celebration. The catfish tournament, free boat rides, Hydro foil (air chair) demos, food, safety, shuttle service, parking, liability insurance, advertising, misc etc were discussed. There has been fantastic support by the free boat ride sponsors and boat owners.
The FOBHL Board meeting style for the future was discussed. There were many good suggestions on how to take care of business more effectively. We plan on using email much more. The meetings will be kept to 90 minutes except when a work meeting is necessary.
Next FOBHL board meeting at 6:30pm April 14 in Powell