(MSC = Motion; seconded; carries unanimously, unless otherwise noted)
(Karen Suponski took minutes in Bart Barker’s absence.)
Quorum met
Call to order 4:15pm
Attendance sheet filled out (attached to secretary’s copy of minutes)
OLD BUSINESS
§ Minutes from 2006 annual meeting presented. MSC – minutes accepted.
§ Treasurer’s report presented. MSC – report accepted.
§ Linda Knorr submitted a written report, which was presented, regarding
a meeting with the State DEP Center for Environmental Research Education officer
on the condition of the lake. In an overview, the health of the lake is acceptable
at this time. He offered the loan of his equipment to test oxygen levels in
the lake.
A question was raised on the effect yard fertilizers have on the lake. His suggestion was not to use them. Linda will be asked to draft a report to the association on whether there are any safe fertilizers that can be used.
Discussion took place on the worsening millifoil situation. Possible solutions discussed; introduction of carp (only eat millifoil when nothing left to eat), chemicals (very expensive), or lower the lake level.
It was stated that 6 weeks prior the DEP took water tests of the lake.
§ Road report presented. Rich Thoms was commended for a fine job keeping
the roadways in good condition.
NEW BUSINESS
§ Election of Officers - MSC
President – Dick Sonderegger
Vice President – Madeleine Follett
Treasurer – Sue Nilsen
Secretary – Karen Suponski
Road – Steven Walczewski
Feeder Brook – Lance Bushey & Linda Knorr co-chairs
Beach – Elaine Thoms
§ Budget – 2007/2008 budget was presented in the Treasurer’s
report.
§ Mailboxes discussed. Poor condition, approx 20 years old. Upper road
boxes need paint. Possibility that we may be able to replace our own locks on
the front. Back door of units are the USPS property. Upper road units will need
to be replaced in 2008/2009. All boxes are currently assigned.
§ MSC to add to this year’s budget the cost of replacing the lower
road mailbox unit. Budget $1500; 16-box unit minimum; requested to include a
locking parcel bin. Committee formed to implement purchasing and installing
the new unit: Madeleine Follett, Gene Suponski, Rich Thoms.
§ Discussion points of weed problem in lake: raising funds to pay for corrective
action; drop lake level by releasing water at dam; chemical treatment.
Weed Task Force formed; asked to report at next board meeting in October with
findings. Members include: Jim Moloney (chair), Rosemary Wilson, John Laudati,
Allison Laudati, Lance Bushey. Don Chieski and Linda Knorr to be invited to
join the committee.
MSC to grant the Weed Task Force a budget of $300
§ MLA Website discussed. Bart Barker will sell domain name to association.
MSC to approve $25 per year to cover fees and appointed Dick Sonderegger as
Webmaster.
§ MSC to approve $150 fee to replace the lower road street sign (which
was stolen). Rich Thoms to install new sign in concrete.
§ MSC to approve $50 to cover cost of reinstalling the upper road sign
in concrete (Rich Thoms to install).
§ MSC to raise yearly dues to $185 (a $15 increase)
§ MSC to approve 5% of budget as discretionary funds for Board use, earmarked
for normal operating expenses; no prior membership approval for expenditures
needed. Will be placed into a petty cash fund.
§ Noted that the Laudati property at 456 Salmon Brook St will become 70
Lakeside Dr, and intends to legally join the association.
§ New beach lock combination will be included with 2007/2008 bills.
§ Beach committee to install new sign at the boat launch re not blocking
launch area with parked vehicles/trailers.
§ MSC to adjourn meeting 5:25pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Suponski (acting secretary)