RESOLUTION 2009-01 AIS Grant Application

Town of Cloverland
County of Vilas, WI.

WHEREAS: the lakes of Vilas County are important resources used by the public for recreation and enjoyment of natural beauty; and 

WHEREAS: the Cloverland Town Lakes Committee was created to establish and coordinate a proactive approach to the prevention and management of exotic aquatic invasive species in the Town’s lakes; and 

WHEREAS: the town recognizes the need for responsible and holistic planning to better manage the Town’s lakes; and 

WHEREAS: we are qualified to carry out the responsibilities of this project; 

IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT: 

The Town of Cloverland Lakes Committee requests the funds and assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control Grant Program; and 

HEREBY AUTHORIZES Martin Ketterer to act on behalf of the Town of Cloverland Lakes Committee to submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for financial aid for lake planning purposes, sign documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete an approved AIS Control Grant. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Cloverland Lakes Committee will meet the obligations of the AIS Control Grant including timely publication of the results and meet the financial obligations under this grant including prompt payment of our 25% commitment to AIS Control project costs. 

We understand the importance of a continuing management program for the lakes in Cloverland and intend to proceed on that course. 

Adopted this 19th day of January, 2009
By a vote of 3 in favor, 0 against, ______ abstain.
BY: s/Mildred Ritzer Clerk, Town of Cloverland