Nelson L. Association Board Meeting
Minutes, Dec. 1, 2025

The meeting was opened promptly by Pres. Dale McPherson at 6:30 pm.
Members present: Gordy Christians, Tom LeMay, John Welter, Casey Stangl, Mark Schaenzer, Dale McPherson, Glenn Rolloff, Scott Wied, Michelle Tripp, Neil Ellis, and Steve Bilitz.

The Board meeting minutes from the Oct. 6, 2025 were read on-line. MOTION: to accept the minutes. Passed.
Treasurer’s Report: We currently have $11,961 in the checking account, and $15,431 in the CD account. There are 278 members in the NLA. There will be a follow-up on our rental agreement with the VFW Hall. MOTION: To raise the advertising fee from $125 to $150/year and include a membership to the mix. Passed.
Winter Rama: We plan to send out a Constant Contact email to let members know that Winter Rama will be held on Jan 3, 2026 at Ravelle’s Resort.

NABA Fishing Event: This builder’s association fishing event will be held on Jan. 31, 2026 meeting at Gerlach’s Landing on Nelson L.
CBCW Grant request: The request letter for payment from the State will be going out in early 2026. These $$ help pay for our summer staff at the 2 public access sites.
Town Board Report: The first snow plowing took place last week. Tax bills are going out right now with no increase from Lenroot Township.

Scholarship Award for 2026: When we hear from the winner and receive her transcripts we will award the $1,000 scholarship.

SCLF Report: MOTION: to pay $35 for the annual dues. Passed.
Feb. 2026 NLA Board Meeting: There will be no Board meeting.

NLA/Lenroot Township Building: This agreement is for the new garage at Gerlach’s Landing parking lot. There was discussion regarding the wording of the lease. Gordy C. and Neil E. will meet to review the language on a new agreement between the Town Board and NLA.

Streaming option for Annual Meeting: There was a discussion on the cost-benefits of providing streaming service for the annual meeting. Scott W. will see what equipment the VFW has for this service. Then we can proceed at the April, 2026 Board meeting.
Wakeboarding issue: There is no further report at this time.

Other topics: There was a review discussion on Nelson L’s plan for stocking walleyes into Nelson Lake. MOTION: To spend $7,500 to stock extended growth walleyes into Nelson Lake during 2026. Passed.

We will have 3 open positions on the Nelson L. Association Board: Dale M. has resigned as of today’s meeting, John W. has resigned as of today’s meeting, and Casey S. will finish his term at the Annual Meeting as a Board member. MOTION: with John W. stepping down as a Board member at-large, there is a motion to have Kevin Ravelle replace him on the NLA Board. Passed. MOTION: With Dale M. stepping down, there is a motion to have Michelle T. become the interim President until our 2026 Annual Meeting. Passed.
The Board meeting was closed at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Steve Bilitz, Secr.