No Agreement Between Water Authority and Summit Township on Maintaining Lake Roads

There is no agreement between the Effingham Water Authority and Summit Township on the township maintaining Water Authority roads.

Water Authority Trustee Jim Boos reported at the Authority's monthly meeting that the agreement reviewed by the Water Authority in November has been changed by the township. The change stipulates that the Water Authority would give the township its newest vehicle, in addition to the monetary payments agreed to earlier.

Township representative Joe Workman was on hand, and there was discussion regarding the vehicle and also Motor Fuel Tax revenue, which the township can receive on the roads, but the Water Authority can't.

Water Authority trustees say losing the vehicle would be significant, so no agreement has been reached.

Also, Brian Larson of Red Fox Marina reported on the upcoming season. Pinky's has renewed their sub-lease, and Larson said some changes are being planned to provide outdoor dining. Larson also reported that the Moccasin Creek Festival is in the planning stages with an eye toward COVID-19 concerns. Larson said he is also considering renting out shed space.

Water Authority Attorney Tony Siemer reported that the Water Authority/Probst litigation has been settled, and that a quit claim deed and easement have been emailed to the Water Authority office for Board signatures. Also, the Girl Scout lease has not been returned, so the Water Authority will follow up.

Lake Sara Parks and Recreation Committee Chairman Tom Ryan reported on the Pearson Peninsula development project, as to the tentative schedule for development and the advertisement for bids.

Good Neighbors of Lake Sara representative Jane Montello reported on upcoming activities, including a Valentine postcard mailing to last year's members with a newsletter in mid-April, and the first meeting of the year in May.