2009 News

A special board meeting of the Trustees of the Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways Corporation was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on February 26, 2009, in the law offices of Michael Valdez by the President of the Corporation, Bob Rhoades. Board members, Tom, Ernie, Al and Mike were also present. Guests Ken Lanfear and Bill Vanden Bush were also present.

Ken Lanfear gave a report regarding the status of City projects of interest to our Corporation. He stated that permits for culvert fill by the Ocean Shores IGA had been issued. The City plans on planting grass carp in the fresh waterways on April 1, 2009. The City has asked Fish and Wildlife for a permit authorizing the planting of 7,500 grass carp. The City has also asked for permits to plant a substantial number more of the large twenty pound trout. The City is fixing the pilings on the Tonquin and Mt. Olympus bridges so that the City can remove the speed reduction limits over those bridges. Ken said that he is going to need volunteer help from our members with the planting of the grass carp, he also needs our assistance in monitoring the fresh waterways for increased growth of vegetation.

Ken stated that the Storm Water Utility owns the fresh waterways so the City’s ability to settle that law suit will effect its ability to continue the herbicide program. If the City is able to continue the herbicide program then the continued use of our harvester is going to be counter productive because the harvester is like a lawnmower. When the lawnmower cuts grass it tells the lawn to grow more, plus the harvester leaves particles of the weeds in the lake which causes more weed growth. However, if the City is unable to continue its herbicide program and the weed infestation returns to its status before this most recent herbicide program was initiated then the continued use of our harvester will be beneficial in that it will provide some method of attacking the week growth.

Ken encouraged the Board to advise waterfront residents to pull weeds that they see starting to grow. This would go a long way towards remedying the weed growth problem. He has approximately 200 of the Department of Ecology booklets that resident’s need to pick up from Public Works before they start pulling weeds. These booklets are also the permits that the property owners need to have in their possession before they can legally start pulling up lake vegetation. The Board was excited about a potential partnership between the City and our Corporation regarding the construction of a dock at the extreme north end of the grand canal. Ken said that he would certainly support such a project. It would give all waterway users the ability to dock their boats at that location and have walking access to the heart of Ocean Shores. The first step is to measure the depths in the area where the dock would be built and then talk to the State authorities to determine the dimensions of the dock that the State would approve in that location. Bob and Tom will measure those depths this weekend.

Ken will talk to the Counsel about the City’s ability to require property owners to put their addresses on their docks.

A general discussion ensued with Bill Vanden Bush regarding progress on the joint NBCTV and Fresh Waterways Corporation production. Mike Valdez will research his records to develop the history portion of the film production which will be the first step on this venture. We need to schedule filming dates.

There being no further business to come before the meeting it was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, MICHAEL A. VALDEZ Secretary

Funds to maintain and operate our work boats come from your dues and donations. We are accepting memberships for 2009 (see application below). Thank you for supporting our efforts to maintain and improve our beautiful waterway system. Please mail the application to OSFWC PO Box 1592 Ocean Shores, Wa. 98569 or call Bob Rhoades at 289-5199 or Tom Kimzey at 289-0487.

OCEAN SHORES FRESH WATERWAYS CORPORATION VOLUNTEER & MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2009 DUES - $15.00 NAME:_______________________________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________________________________ CITY: ________________________________________ ZIP: _________________ PHONE:___________EMAIL_______________(Receive OSFWC Emails Yes__ No __)

A BIG success for the second straight year! Your Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways organization was a big monetary and volunteer contributor once again.

Registration

Ocean Shores Pirates!

Coast Guard Fly-by!

A happy angler!

Awards for all.

The OSFWC will hold its Annual Meeting for paid members at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Lions Bldg, 832 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW. - $15.00 memberships or renewals can be paid at the door. Make your check payable to: Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways. Mail to: P. O. Box 1592, Ocean Shores, WA. 98569

OBJECTIVES: - - OPEN FORUM FOR FUTURE PROJECTS - - Attend the meeting and help us make plans for our future.

OSFWC Accomplishments to Date - - Supported the sewer project/installation; Supported ban of Jet Skis/no wake zones for erosion control and safety concerns; Originated Grant for Grass Carp; Designed and built Weed Harvester; Provide crews for treeline management, etc; Coordinated with City on waterways safety and support for herbicide application; Sponsored youth fishing derby; Developing North end of Grand Canal with the City to provide launching/docking for boats and kayaks

More info: Bob Rhoades, 289-5199 Al Gamble, 289-0586

Brush and tree branches that have been cleared to improve access to Bass Canal being being removed from our work boat by volunteer.

Second boat of even more brush and overhanging branches that were removed. OSFWC President Bob Rhoades captured in action.

The official starter. A pirate! With cannon! On your marks; get set; AAARGH

The start of the Cardboard Boat race.

Off they go. Finish or be woterlogged; that is the question.

They're on it. The water, that is.

The winner! Rhoades & Co. Sposored by; Radio Station KOSW 91.3 "Sound of the Shores" and the Ocean Shores Lions Club. Congrats people!

Second Place finisher. Team #1. Sponsored by: CB and Sons Construction. Good job guys!

Third Place. Team Meow Meow. Sponsored by: Ocean Shores Therapy Services. Throw a service line to the boat in the background please!

Now this is new - -Paddle Boarders. Looks like good way to take a swim. Welcome Boarders!

And they're off in the six miler. Oh, my achin' arms.

Hard to tell, but that's Bob Rhoades finishing first in the six mile race for rowers. Great job Bob!

A photo finish for second. What a good time!

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Ocean Shores Fresh Waterways was called to order at 4:00 p.m., on October 30, 2009, in the law offices of Michael Valdez by the vice president of the Corporation Al Gamble. Board members Jerry, Mike, Ernie, Grant, Don and Tom were also present.

The Board discussed the liability insurance premiums it would be required to incur if the Corporation were to become involved in the City of Ocean Shores “Adopt a Buoy Program.” The Board also reviewed the “City of Ocean Shores Adopt a Buoy Release, Waiver and Hold Harmless” agreement that had been presented to the Corporation for execution by all board members who choose to participate in the aforementioned City program. Many board members were concerned about the requirement that the Corporation agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the City of Ocean Shores from any claims of damage from persons who claimed to have been injured as a result of our contribution to this program. The board members instructed Mike Valdez to write a letter to the City Mayor expressing these concerns and asking whether individual members of our Corporation could be covered by City liability insurance and L & I and not have to sign the aforementioned document if we assisted the City in its Adopt a Buoy Program as individuals and not as members or board members of the Fresh Waterways Corporation.

Grant reported that only one of the three engines of our harvester is working. Two of the engines need to be tuned up. The Board authorized Grant Shaffer to take the harvester to Doug’s Small Engine Repair and receive a written estimate from him of the cost to repair the two engines. Grant was authorized to incur up to $500.00 in repair expenses at Doug’s Small Engine Repair for these purposes.

Jerry moved, and Tom seconded the following resolution which was unanimously passed: RESOLVED: that the Corporation commit to the concept of financing the installation of a kayak dock by a licensed contractor in conjunction with development of a park at the north end of the Grand Canal with a target completion date on or about the City’s fifty year birthday party.

There being no further business to come before the meeting it was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, MICHAEL A. VALDEZ Secretary