2015 Annual General Meeting Minutes 7-9 pm Thursday, July 30st, 2015, Jaffray Community Hall 1. Call meeting to order and welcome Chair Maureen Coulombe Attended by 47 members 2. Additions to the agenda : Water ski Slalom Course Proposal: Tony Quatrain Paddle boards: Keith McLean

3. Guest Speaker: Kristina Anderson Water Stewardship Officer B.C. Government was unable to attend due to work commitments. Refer to attached PDF from Kristina for additional information for developments around and in water. 4. Treasurer’s Report Bobbie Travierso Fencing: $284.25 Balance as of June 30: $3,229.09. Outstanding costs: Water testing, Hall rental, photocopies, supplies for meeting.

5. Reports/ Discussion

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Shoreline Protection Colin Boyer Many resources are available to help us protect our shoreline. For example: RosenLake.com - features, newsletters, and links rdek.bc.ca - Departments, Planning & Development, East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership (EKILMP) - Rosen Lake Shoreline Management Guidelines bcnature.ca - Living by Water Project, On the Living Edge bclss.org - BC Lake Stewardship Society FrontCounterBC.gov.bc.ca - a single window service for clients of provincial natural resource ministries and agencies, including permitting guidelines and applications Please do your part to sustain our lake for human and ecosystem needs now, and for years to come!

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Water Quality

Keith McLean

Reasons the water is tested: 1. It is the most valuable shared resource for the land owners; either directly on the lake or in relatively close proximity 2. There are water quality health standards and environmental standards that apply to the lake aquatic ecosystem. 3. The overall quality of the water is required to be monitored to ensure compliance with the water standards. 4. Non-compliance issues are assessed to determine what the causes and remedial actions to be taken. RLRA Water Testing Standards - Health What are the health and environmental standards that apply to lake water? rd

Health: Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality (3 ed. ) Primary contact: Activities in which the whole body or the face and trunk are frequently immersed or the face is frequently wetted by spray, and where it is likely that some water will be swallowed (e.g., swimming, surfing, waterskiing). Secondary contact: Activities in which only the limbs are regularly wetted and in which greater contact (including swallowing water) is unusual (e.g., rowing, sailing, canoe touring, fishing). RLRA Water Testing – Standards - Environment Environment: Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life Nitrates: (B.C.) Water Quality Guidelines for Nitrogen: protect all forms of aquatic life and all aquatic stages. Phosphorus: Canadian Guidance Framework for the Management of Freshwater Systems: excessive phosphorus results in more nutrients for algae growth. The lake is considered to be a oligotrophic class, which have low algal production, and consequently, often have very clear waters, with high drinking-water quality. The bottom waters of such lakes typically have ample oxygen; thus, such lakes often support many fish species, like lake trout, which require cold, well-oxygenated waters which is ideal for recreational swimming and boating. RLRA Water Tests Health: coliform testing: coliform organisms are good indicators of the potential contamination of a water source. Total Coliforms: total coliforms is used as a general indicator of potential contamination with pathogenic organisms (infection agents). Testing for coliform bacteria is faster and cheaper than testing for specific organisms and pathogens. Fecal Coliforms: a subset of total coliforms, are a good indicator of contamination from human or other animal waste products and they indicate greater risk of exposure to pathogenic organisms than total coliforms. Environment: Nitrates: N- nitrogen Phosphates: dissolved Orthophosphate-P RLRA Water Tests – Acceptance Limits Health: Total Coliforms: < 1150 cfu (colony forming unit) / milliliter Fecal Coliforms: primary recreational contact: < 200 cfu/ 100 ml Environment :

Nitrates: < 3 mg/ L Phosphates: < 0.05 mg/L

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RLRA Water Samples – Locations and Testing Lab Sample Locations: Inflow, Mid-Lake, Outflows Testing Lab: Transferred from Calgary to a different company in Lethbridge to permit ease of testing in the morning and submission in the afternoon (testing must occur within 24 hours) RLRA Water Results – August 2014 Shallow sampling to identify potential surface contamination: Locations: Inflow, Mid-Lake, Outflows Results – same as deep samples (very good!) 1. 2. 3. 4.

RLRA Water Surface - Bubbles Bubbles forming on the water surface are normal for lake waters. Surface waters naturally contain dissolved organic compounds. Some of these are surface-active agents or surfactants as they are commonly called. Like soap, surfactants lessen the surface tension of water. Diminished surface tension allows air bubbles to persist at the water’s surface. Vigorous mixing of surface water by boating activity generates bubbles that persist RLRA Water Surfactants –Sources

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Plants and algae inhabiting watersheds and surface waters produce many organic compounds, some of which have surfactant properties. Natural surfactants include carboxylic fatty acids derived from plant lipids and lignin from wood. These are released into water and contribute to a large variety of soluble organic material collectively referred to as dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Though some DOC is produced within surface waters, the primary source is usually from the surrounding watershed.

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household cleaning products (detergents) cosmetics and personal care products

Graphs: To view graphs refer to the attached PDF presentation

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Water Level Control Structure report 2014-2015 

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Don Charlton

Due to lower inflow rates, the lake level did not fully recover to the normal level that existed prior to the work on the East side Access area and the installation of the new Trash Screen until late March 2015. All normally used control boards had been reinstalled by late Oct. 2014. On April 11, 2015, the new lake level gauge was installed with the “0” set at the previously accepted normal lake level. The spring runoff was abnormally low due to the low snow pack together with low rainfall and consequently, no control boards were removed as is normally required. The trash screen has remained clean other than an abandoned wharf that blocked the discharge screen in the late May. With the new Trash Screen design, there was no adverse effect on the lake water levels. The wharf was removed in June and has been demolished by the RDEK. Removal of the debris is expected during July. Water levels increased by late May but were only 1 inch above normal control levels. Lake water level dropped during June and was 1 inch below normal by the end of June. The combination of low runoff and inflow together with abnormally hot weather contributed to the slightly low lake level. An additional control board, not normally used, was added to the control structure on June 29, 2015. The lake level rose approximately 2 ½ inches and was 2 inches above normal control level by July 10.

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The RDEK has assigned a new contact person since the retirement of Jim Maletta in April 2015. Kara Sandbergen is the new contact for the RDEK .The RDEK is planning some improvements to the Westside Public Access area this fall but preliminary discussions would indicate that lowering of the lake would not be required. The RLRPA did not receive a copy of the normal RDEK Dam Inspection report for 2014. The RDEK did complete the 2015 dam inspection on May 22, 2015 and stated they would forward a copy of the report to the RLRPA.

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The required Provincial Dam inspection has been postponed until possibly 2018. The detailed inspection could be a significant expense. We believe the Rosen Lake Water Control Structure presents minimal risk of failure. Water level in the lake has remained at a relatively stable level with no rapid changes in that level.

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Membership

Colin Boyer

Broad membership is important to our association because: • It ensures all interests are represented; • It helps us communicate effectively with our stakeholders, especially in emergencies. • It gives us a stronger voice; • You can become a member or renew your membership at our AGM or by mail. • Please encourage your neighbours to join us! Communications and Website Sian Matthews and Maureen Coulombe RLRA Website www.rosenlake.com RLRA Email [email protected]

Facebook: Rosen Lake B.C.

RLRA Mail General Delivery Jaffray BC V0B 1T0 History Project

Sian Matthews

The project is ongoing. Please send us your stories or pictures!

6. Election of Officers One year left: term ends Aug. 2016 Colin Boyer: Shoreline; Maureen Coulombe: Secretary; Bobbie Travierso: Treasurer; Reg Areshenko: Wildlife and habitat; Alissa Amos, Chelsea Shaw Re-elected to two year term: Sian Mathews: Docks, History project, Website Keith McLean: Water Quality and Testing Jennifer Dudgeon Harry Heck

7. General Discussion/ New Business Paddle boards: Keith McLean Paddle boards are considered water craft under Transport Canada. A life jacket and whistle are required according to the law. Proposed Water Ski Slalom Course: Tony Quatrain The four documents below were submitted by Tony Quatrain on behalf of a dozen families. RLRPA AGM Minutes August, 2015

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Slalom Waaterski Course Proposal: Document #1: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Dear Rosen Lake Ratepayers Association, On behalf of several Rosen Lake water skiers I am seeking permission to install a portable waterski slalom course on Rosen Lake. Please see supporting document “Slalom Skiing Defined”. A course is 850ft long by 76 ft wide. The boat drives through the center boat path while the skier turns makes turns around the outside balls. Please see supporting document “Course Specifics” and “Slalom Course” technical details. Also, please see supporting document “Course Layout Diagrams”. A waterski course is a great tool for intermediate to advanced water skiers. This course could easily benefit a minimum of 12 families and many more once introduced. This portable waterski course will be installed in May and removed in October by Lance Edwards. Location: Please see supporting image “Rosen Lake Course to Scale” Proposed location would be center of the lake to not interfere with current anti-clockwise boat traffic. Also attached an example of Tie Lake’s current course location. Please see “Tie Lake Current Course”. Course skiers will not have priority over other lake users. Proper ski etiquette would say for other boats take turns skiing on the lake when course is in use. Please see supporting document “Draft Course Rules for Rosen”. We will have several course supporters attending the AGM this Thursday that can help answer any questions. Please find my contact information. Thank you for your time and consideration. Lance Edwards Prentice / Edwards Cabin 6812 Rosen Lk. Road. Jaffray, BC V0B1T0

250 423 8660

[email protected]

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Slalom Waterski Course Proposal Document #2 Rosen Lake Slalom Course Proposal Supporting Diagram: Course layout

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Slalom Waterski Course Proposal Document #3

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Slalom Waterski Course Proposal Document # 4

DISCUSSION: A summary of the ensuing discussion is divided into three parts: questions, comments in favour, and comments against the course. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Questions for Tony Quatrain;        

Do you think that the course will push boats closer to shore? Good possibility Will others be able to use the course? Yes, this will not be "private" What hours do you expect the course to be used? Primarily when the water is flat, but within current operational hours. Do you think that scheduled hours for different uses would be beneficial? Yes all would benefit. What is the size of lake? Not sure. Could the guy wires for the buoys interfere with fishing? Possibly yes. Would the course be removed? Yes, at the end of each season in October. What is the approval process? Guidelines attached and each land owner of the lake would be solicited for comments by the RDEK prior to any debate or decisions.

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Would improve water ski skills Kids would love it Might encourage more water-skiing which does not cause as much shore erosion as wakeboarding.

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Ski course would push wakeboarders and other boats closer to shore. Lake is too small. Conflict with other users: paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, wake boats, PWC, swimmers. Benefits a small number of families only. Desire for flat water encourages “poaching” by skiers before 10: 00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m. Visual impact of approx. 20 to 30 yellow, red, yellow buoys in the middle of the lake is negative. Lake is multi-use yet a large portion in the centre of the lake would be used to accommodate only the slalom course. Tie Lake, 13 km away, has a course that is under used. Entire centre of lake is taken up by the course. Impacts waterfront property owners due to boat speed, and visibility of buoys. Course would be on the lake from May to October. Boat speed may impact loons and ducks.

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Significant amount of wildlife in the area, -please use caution female bear and cubs. Keep your garbage tucked away. Campfire ban remains on Turtle bay appears to have been damaged or "cleaned out" a BC government investigation has been requested. What is being done to protect public lands on the lake? The RDEK is monitoring and maintaining routine patrols. Canoe clinic is scheduled for this coming Saturday and Sunday, contact Sheila Kerr for more information. Meeting Adjourned 8:15

Next Annual General Meeting: Thursday July 28/16

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