Board
members serving terms for 2013 / 2014 are: President Joe Vetick
910-8732, Vice President Gary Abegglen 564-4995, Colleen Bray
564-9020, Nick Larson (402) 304-2245, Craig Riley 564-9551, Dirk Wagner
910-5067, Mark Wagner 386-5558, Matt Mueller 562-7722, Larry Ruffner
562-9017 and Secretary / Treasurer Karen Bulkley 564-7423.
LAKE SAFETY MANAGER Please contact Gary Podraza immediately if you observe dangerous activity occurring on the lake. Provide a description of the boat or the identification number if possible. His number is 402-910-8690 or 563-2414. Please refrain from parking boats on the south side of the island area. No tubes are to be pulled in NO WAKE areas or channels. State law requires all children under 13 wear a coast guard approved life jacket. Life jackets must be available for all occupants in your boat.
The
length of ropes for tubing was discussed at length by the board. The
length will remain at 40 due to the size of our lake and safety
issues. Here are instructions for Cleat Hitch:
1.
Take a turn around the base of the cleat, and then bring the line
over the top of the cleat
2.
Wrap the line back under the arm of the cleat opposite the first turn,
then back over the top of cleat.
3
Wrap under the first arm a 2nd time and then back over the top of the
cleat. You have now made
4.
Pull the free end tight and you have the neat, tidy and secure Cleat
Hitch.
ZEBRA
MUSSELS
Before leaving and launching INSPECT EVERYTHING! Zebra Mussels
continue to be a threat. If you take your boat to another site you
are required to follow prevention protocol. CLEAN
Remove plants, animals, mud and thoroughly wash all
equipment that came into contact with water. DRAIN
- Drain all water before leaving, including wells, bilge, ballast, and
any parts or equipment that can hold water. DRY
Allow all equipment to dry completely a minimum of 24hrs before
launching into another body of water. BAIT Do not dump bait into the
lake water! Dispose of unused bait in the trash. Do
not allow the placement of new or used Shore Stations into Wagner Lakes
before contacting Gary Podraza. Zebra Mussels may be transferred
unintentionally by the installers.
DUMPING
- THIS IS PROHIBITED Do not dump grass clippings, plants,
aquarium water, fish, minnows, leftover bait or any other items in the
lake. This may introduce invasive species to the lake. If you
observe dumping please contact Gary Podraza or any other board member
immediately. Dumping along the fence line or dike area is also
prohibited.
LAKE
CLEAN UP - Lake clean up will take place Saturday, May 4 at 1PM.
Please meet at the storage units at 1PM. Following clean up,
refreshments and pizza will be provided at Diane Leffers.
GARAGE
SALE - The neighborhood garage sale will be held June 7th
and 8th. Call Karen at 564-7423 before May 20th,
if you would like your address listed in the Columbus Telegram and
Choice Ads
EMAIL
NOTIFICATION Lake
Information will be sent out by email unless mailed copies are
requested. Please contact Karen at jbuckley@neb.rr.com to receive lake
information via email. Call 564-7423 if you have questions.
DOWNTOWN
RUN AROUND The DTRA will take place on Saturday, July 20th.
Please be aware traffic will be restricted to one lane approximately 35
to 40 minutes between 8:00AM and 9:00AM.
FISH
AND HABITAT Nebraska Lake Management will be shocking the lake
to remove rough fish on Tuesday, May 21. The Fish and Habitat
Committee may place hardwood trees in the lake for fish habitat.
Only members of the committee are allowed to place these in the lake.
BOATER
SAFETY EDUCATION CLASS State law requires all born after 1985 to
complete this class. Information may be found on the Game and Parks
Website. www.outdoornebraska.org/boating.
You may also contact Karen at 564-7423 or Gary Podraza 910-8690 for more
information. A boater safety class may be offered in the winter if
enough interest is expressed. The cost is $10.00.
FRIENDLY
REMINDERS:
TREES
Please remove trees which have died from beetle infestation or
disease ASAP. If you reside on a leased property it is your
responsibility to remove the diseased trees.
SAND
Sand is not allowed to be hauled in unless it is retained.
Exceptions must be approved by all board members.
FERTILIZERS
Only non phosphate fertilizers are to be used on lawns.
RENTERS
Renters have no lake rights. Renting leased properties is not
allowed.
BEAVER
CONTROL If you see physical damage or beavers please contact
Gary Abbeglen at 564-9445.
ARCHITECTURAL
COMMITTEE In addition to obtaining required permits from the
city for building, remodeling or fencing please contact Colleen Bray and
Joe Vetick. They will review the plans and specs to insure
covenants are followed.
DOGS
/ PETS Please carry a receptacle for excrement when you are
walking your dog. Do not allow dogs to poop in your neighbors
yard. This has been a constant complaint brought forward. Remember
that due to previous complaints NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE ISLAND
BE
CONSIDERATE When boating or 4 wheeling be considerate of the
noise level especially at night when neighbors are sleeping.
Rules,
regulations, and information may be found on the website:
All ATVs must use the designated access over the dike
No riding within 20 of the base of the dike (along the side)
No riding on top of the dike
FISH & HABITAT The lake will be shocked after Memorial Day to
remove rough fish. This committee continues to work on Fish Habitat and
stocking. They are considering a fund raiser to continue with these
projects. Donations are also welcome anytime. Please make check to
Wagner Lakes Fish and Habitat.
WATER LEVEL A committee appointed by the Mayor oversees the
valve area and water level. The water level has remained consistent
since Dec. 2011. The level may fluctuate 1 or 2 inches.
ADDRESSES Please make sure your address numbers are highly
visible from the street. If your address is not clearly visible, it
slows down public safety response. (Fire, Rescue, Police)
RAINWATER AT THE SALE BARN Last year there was some concern
regarding standing water at the sale barn. Jim Bulkley explained to
those in attendance Travis Bock has a DEQ approved process to handle
this. It is intentionally gathered in the holding area, pumped into a
tank and applied to grass fields on the Sale Barn property.
RULES No changes have been made. Small cards will be printed
with rules, boating times, skiing and surfboarding times, inflatable
times and fast boating times. The times are also listed on a permanent
sign on the island. Call Gary or Karen if you would like one of these
for your boat. A list will be complied and they will be distributed when
they are available.
CUL DE SACS Cull de sacs are common property and may be used
for temporary personal storage. City Code requires paved or graveled
surface for long term parking.
DUMPING THIS IS PROHIBITED Do not dump grass clippings,
plants, aquarium water, fish or any other items into the lake. This may
introduce invasive species to the lake. Do not dump plants or debris
along the fence line or dike area.
ZEBRA MUSSELS If you take your boat to another site you are
required to follow the Prevention Protocol. CLEAN DRAIN DRY. If you
have questions please feel free to call Gary Podraza or any board
member.
TREES Please remove trees which have died from beetle
infestation or disease ASAP.
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE In addition to obtaining required
permits from the city for building, remodeling, or fencing please call
Colleen Bray and Joe Vetick. They will review the plans and specs to
insure covenants are followed.
BEAVER CONTROL If you see physical damage or beavers please
contact Gary Abbeglen at 564-9445.
Rules, regulations and information may be found on the website - www.megavision.com/wagnerlakes . Please feel free to contact any board member with questions or concerns. We will do our best to answer your questions.