4/2/13 - There was a strong show of support from residents to renew an aquatic weed control project on Lake Chemung in Genoa Township. A large crowd turned out for Monday nightâs board meeting and while some sought clarification on lake access points, everyone spoke in favor of removing the nuisance weeds. They said stated the cost of controlling the weeds works out to less than $8 a month and felt the advantages are obvious when it comes to maintaining property values and the long term health of the lake. The board voted to new the special assessment district for a five year period following the public hearing. Trustee Jim Mortenson voted against it, but clarified his position. He said the weed control itself was fine by him if everyoneâs happy with it but felt that some back lot property owners who objected had a case in point. The lake management program has been in place for ten years now. All property owners in the district are assessed the same amount and some expressed written opposition, saying they felt it should be based on the amount of property owned while others felt only lakefront property owners should be assessed. (JM)
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