RESOLUTION NUMBER 2011-03

The Town Board of the Town of Cloverland pursuant to its authority under Section 60.23 Wis. Statutes does hereby rescind resolution entitled Creation of a Cloverland Lakes Committee dated August 6, 2005 and replaces it with the following.

RESOLUTION FOR THE CREATION OF A CLOVERLAND LAKES CITIZENS COMMITTEE

WHEREAS the lakes in Cloverland are important resources used by the public for recreation and enjoyment of natural beauty; and

 WHEREAS invasive exotic life forms are entering lakes throughout Vilas County resulting in deterioration of the recreational value of lakes and reduction in the quality of lakes fisheries; and 

WHEREAS severe cases of invasive species infestations have the potential of reducing property values in the general vicinity of infested lakes; and 

WHEREAS this Board of Supervisors recognizes its responsibility to property owners to help protect and preserve area lakes; and

 IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT: A “Town Lakes Citizens Committee” for the purpose of developing programs to assist town lake organizations in the responsible and holistic long range management of town lakes and to participate in the Vilas County Aquatic Invasive Species Planning Partnership shall be created as a citizens volunteer committee.

 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The chairperson of the Cloverland Lakes Citizens Committee shall be determined in the same manner as, and shall have responsibilities for the committee similar to other volunteer committees.

 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Cloverland Town Lakes Citizens Committee shall consist of volunteer members from participating lake organizations and other interested parties.

 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Any number of individuals, members or groups that attend a meeting shall constitute a quorum.