July 2019 Meeting Minutes
Lake Garda
Improvement Association
Board
Meeting Minutes: July 9th, 2019
7:00 pm Battistoni Beach
Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C Byrne, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, H. Monnerat,
C. Scully, B. Simard
Absent: J. Cragin, R. St. Pierre, A.J. Singh
Quorum present? Yes
Proceedings:
· Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chair, LG
· Motion by L. Gezelman to approve May minutes with minor spelling corrections. Motion passed.
· Motion by L. Gezelman to approve June minutes. Motion passed
Items for New Business:
- Removal of dead trees around the lake was discussed. L.Gezelman will be looking into this.
- Discussion of potentially sending out a letter to lakefront properties to remove dead trees.
Treasurer’s Report: Property taxes were paid out to the Farmington Tax Collector ($3,318.65) and the Burlington Tax Collector ($3,525.06).
A conversation was had at both the June and July meetings why the old debt collected in the amount of $60,000.00 and named in the budget for maintenance of the roads is not in the monthly report. Further clarification is needed.
Tax Collector’s Report: Collections of Member taxes are slower than the previous year. Currently we are at a delinquency rate of about 20%.
Lake Report: No update.
Old Business:
School Street Drainage: The deposit check for the fencing is ready to be sent out. The remaining two thirds of the balance will be paid upon completion of the project.
Encroachment Committee: No update.
Events Committee: The date for the Regatta/Poker Run was set for Saturday August 10th from 11:00am-2:00pm.
New Business:
New Signs: The new signs with the rules are up at all 3 beaches. H. Monerat made a motion to pay up to $500.00 for new LGIA Neighborhood signs. Motion passed.
Forms to be filed: The M-1, M-20-A will need to be filed. L. Gezelman will follow up with A.J. Singh.
Bridge: The bridge on the 8 acres is in need of repair and was estimated at $600.00 in materials. It is 20 years old. L. Gezelman will be handling the project.
Nomination Committee: We are looking to fill two Director positions for the upcoming election. One candidate must be from Unionville and the other may be from either Burlington or Unionville.
Fencing/Barriers at Battistoni Beach: Several different types of fencing were suggested. The movement of existing boulders and the addition of new boulders was suggested and met with consensus.
Dogs Barking: Dogs barking in various neighborhoods was discussed. We would like to invite an animal control officer to attend a LGIA Board Meeting and present suggestions.
Public Comments:
- Lake Garda residents had questions about the Lake treatment plan and specifically how and when it has been treated. One resident will be researching quotes for companies to remove dead weeds on the surface.
Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 8:19 pm by C. Scully, seconded by M. Duchow
Next Meeting: 7:00 pm August 13, 2019 at Children’s Beach
Respectively submitted,
Chip Anthony, Secretary