Yenne Point Wastewater Sewer Project

Yenne Point

Flathead Lake

Montana

Webpage last updated October 2011

This website is established to provide information about the ongoing efforts to establish a wastewater treatment facility for the Greater Woods Bay Area. It contains various general links, and links relevant to the detailed process of wastewater treatment facility planning, funding, construction, maintenance, and management. Additionally it contains updates and public meeting notes and presentations so that residents and property owners in the planning area will have the opportunity to follow the progress of the project. As the project moves on this website will change and comments from visitors are welcomed. Observations regarding any improvements that may enhance the value of the information presented, are most appreciated.
District meetings are quarterly in Woods Bay

Greater Woods Bay Sewer District Mission Statement

The Greater Woods Bay Sewer District is developing, in conjunction with a qualified engineering firm, a cost effective and efficient wastewater treatment system. This system will be designed to protect the water quality of the surrounding aquifer, the waters of Flathead Lake, the health and well-being of the people and property of the Greater Woods Bay area, from the first day of operations to well into the future.

The Bigfork Steering Committee is a non-profit, diverse assembly of community members who represent all neighborhoods within the Bigfork Land Use District. The Committee is dedicated exclusively to enhancing the beauty and uniqueness of Bigfork and it’s surroundings, specifically assisting in its orderly growth and economic development. In order to preserve the village atmosphere and small community environment, as well as improve the quality of life and general welfare of the community, this Committee is dedicated to orderly and planned growth. The purpose is to provide a public platform for input and information to achieve these purposes.

Wastewater Updates

Updated as of October 2011
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	Bylaws 2011
	Wastewater System Update 30 April 09 • Funding testimony in Helena • General obligation bond • Core system public meeting
	Wastewater System Update 21 November 08 • Senator meetings • Montana legislature • Future grants and budget
	PDF Map Lift Stations FIG 8-1
	Wastewater System Update 11 July 08 • From concept to action • Federal WRDA grant money at work • State grant applications submitted for evaluation
	Wastewater System Update 30 Apr 08 • 3 District Public Meeting • Funding and Phasing • Estimated Initial Costs
	Wastewater System Update 21 Sept 07 • WRDA Grant • Quarterly District Meeting • District Coordination
	Wastewater System Update 07 Dec 06 • 4th Public Meeting • PER Overview • Public Comment Period 12 Dec 06 - 12 Feb 07
	Wastewater System Update 30 Oct 06 • Sewer District Sworn In • 4th Public Meeting and PER debut on 29 Nov 06 • Public Comment Period
	Wastewater System Update 10 June 06 • District Election Results • Board of Directors • Letters of Support from Community
	Wastewater System Update 31 March 06 • Petition to Form a District • Public Meeting 19 April 06 • District Election
	Wastewater System Update 31 Jan 06 • Summary and agenda of 20Jan06 Public Meeting • Petition and Districting outline • Registered voter and non-resident real property owner participation in elections
	Wastewater System Update 30 Dec 05 • 20Jan06 Public Meeting announcement • Overview of public meeting agenda
	Wastewater System Update 19 Sept 05 • Public Meeting synopsis • Community planning effort • Weblink for Lake County
	Wastewater System Update 06 Aug 05 • Funding match achieved for TSEP • Bigfork survey discussion regarding growth planning • Public meeting 16 Sept 2005
	Wastewater System Update 30 Jun 05 • Visit to State Funding Agencies, Helena • Growth planning and wastewater project • Introduction of Webpage
	Wastewater System Update 09 May 05 • Selection of Engineering firm Morrison Maierle, Inc for PER • PER Workplan for next 8-12 months • Sanitary Survey distribution • Public Information meeting Fall 2005
	Wastewater System Update 14 Apr 05 • 2nd meeting of GWBSC • Overview of PER by TD&H • Presentation by Biological Station at Yellow Bay
	Wastewater System Update 13 Jan 05 • Report on 11 Jan 05 Public Meeting
	Wastewater System Update 30 Dec 04 • Notice of Public Meeting 11 Jan 05
	State of The Lake, 2005
	State of The Lake, 2004

Public Meetings

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	Public Meeting - Apr 24, 2008 (8.3 mb PDF)
	Public Meeting - Nov 29, 2006 (7.6 mb PDF)
	Public Meeting Notice - Nov 29, 2006
	Public Meeting - April 19, 2006 (8mb PDF)
	Public Meeting Notice - April 19, 2006
	Public Meeting - Jan 20, 2006 (2mb PDF)
	Public Meeting Notice - Jan 20, 2006
	Public Meeting - Sept 16, 2005 (1mb PDF)
	Public Meeting Notice - Sept 16, 2005

Greater Woods Bay Sewer District

GWBSD Board Members (BOD):
As of October 2011

Pat Smith (BOD)	212-3333
Paul Rana (BOD)	837-1102
Bob Hand (BOD)	837-5253
Dale Iverson (BOD)	837-6973
John Conway (BOD)	837-0269
Legend: GWBSD = Greater Woods Bay Sewer District GWBSC = Greater Woods Bay Sewer Committee