Meeting Minutes

May 2021 Meeting Minutes

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: May 11th, 2021
7:00 pm Farmington Senior Center, Farmington, CT

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Castrogiovanni, L. Gezelman, M. Duchow, R. Frey,  C. Scully, A.J. Singh, R. St. Pierre.

Absent: C. Byrne, J. Cragin, H. Monnerat.

Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

Jerry Burns – Burlington Zoning Enforcement Officer – Shared about regulations for building permits and wetlands regulations.  He also referenced FEMA regulations.

Meeting called to order: L. Gezelman by at 7:05 pm

Approval of April meeting minutes: Motion to accept: C. Castorgiovanni. Second: M. Duchow. Motion passes.

Treasurer’s Report: Report presented by the treasurer.  Report will be placed on record. 

Tax Collector’s Report: New accounts were approved and there are now 511 accounts part of the LGIA. Noted that there were 35 seniors that are a part of the association and receiving the discount.

Lake Report: The president noted that we are waiting on the state to approve any work being done on the lake.  Once that is approved, lake cleaning will begin.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: No Update

Events Committee: A small cleaning will be done on May 15th for a few trails around the lake.  Project led by R. Frey.

New Business:

A letter was received about drainage and an old fish pond that need to be addressed.  L. Gezelman will be following up with the member.

Board member removal: Motion made to remove board member Cheryl Byrne citing article 8 section M   of the LGIA handbook. Motion R. St. Pierre. Second C. Scully.  Motion passes.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 8:09 pm by C. Anthony Seconded by Marty  . Motion passes.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, June 8th 2021 at the Farmington Senior Center.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

April 2021 Meeting Minutes

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: April 13th, 2021
7:00 pm Farmington Senior Center, Farmington, CT

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, , C. Scully, A.J. Singh, R. St. Pierre.

Absent: C. Byrne, H. Monnerat

Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

Meeting called to order: J. Cragin by at 7:02 pm

Approval of March meeting minutes: Motion to approve: C. Anthony. Second: C. Scully.  Motion passes.

Treasurer’s Report: Report presented by the treasurer.  Motion to accept by H. Monnerat. Second:      M. Duchow.  Motion passes.

Tax Collector’s Report: Report presented by the tax collector. The association currently has 504 members, all but 26 are paid.  15 lien releases have happened in the past month.  10 accounts are currently in collections for being above $500.00. Motion to approve: M. Duchow. Second:  A.J. Singh.  Motion passes.

Lake Report: The president will contact the lake treatment company upon his return about current algae concerns.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: No Update

Events Committee: Clean-up day on May 15^th at Moore Beach.  This event will be circulated via our social media and e-blast.

New Business:

Bonfires: There was some concern about bonfires happening on lake property. The president will be contacted about these concerns and members were encouraged to call the fire department if they see fires.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:16 pm by H. Monnerat. Seconded by C. Scully. Motion passes.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, May 11th 2021 at the Farmington Senior Center.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

March 2021 Meeting Minutes

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January 2021 Meeting Minutes

December 2020 Meeting Minutes

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: December 8th , 2020
7:00 pm Farmington Senior Center, Farmington, CT

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, R. Frey, L. Gezelman, H. Monnerat, C. Scully.

Absent: C. Byrne, A.J. Singh, R. St. Pierre.

Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

Meeting called to order: by L.Gezelmen at 7:04 pm

Approval of November meeting minutes: Motion to approve: J. Cragin Second: C. Castrogiovanni. Motion passes.

Treasurer’s Report: Report presented $140,053.32 net in our account.

Tax Collector’s Report: A large overdue account was paid.  We are now down to two large accounts.  The number of overdue accounts is up from last year.  Liens will be placed after the January meeting.

Lake Report: The lake will be lowered by two boards in two weeks. It will be then lowered at the beginning of March based on weather at the time. The objective is to have the lake back to normal levels by April. Lake maintenance plans for next year were discussed briefly.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: N/A

Events Committee: N/A

New Business:

Spring Cleaning: A suggestion from R. Frey to get members involved in a spring cleaning project.  This will be discussed again in the spring.

Boat Racks and Boat Committee: Stainless numbers for boat racks were found by C. Castrogiovanni.  Stickers with LGIA logo for boats were also researched. Discussion about the registration of boats and was discussed for spring. A plan and communication to members will be drafted before the March newsletter goes out.

Comments from members:

N/A

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:49 pm by H. Monnerat,  Seconded by J. Cragin motion passed.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, January 12th 2020 at the Farmington Senior Center.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

November Meeting Minutes 2020

September 2020 Meeting Minutes

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: September 8th, 2020
7:00 pm Farmington Senior Center, Farmington, CT

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, R. Frey, L. Gezelman, H. Monnerat, C. Scully, A.J. Singh, R. St. Pierre.

Absent: C. Byrne

Quorum present? Yes

Meeting called to order: by L.Gezelmen at 7:00 pm

Approval of August meeting minutes: Motion to approve: M. Duchow  Second: J. Cragin

Motion passes.

Proceedings:

Treasurer’s Report: Report presented 163,498.09 cash in hand.

Tax Collector’s Report: Bills have gone out to people that are unpaid and at the end of the Covid-19 extension period. 65 people are not paid for the year and 5 people are partially paid.  In comparison to last year we are slightly behind on payments.

Lake Report: The lake has been treated since the last meeting.  Discussion about future treatment options ensued.  Future options for lake treatment contractors are being considered.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: N/A

Events Committee: Idea proposed for a holiday decorating party for houses on the lake on social media.

New Business:

-Discussion about people using the lake that are not part of the association.

-Discussion about tree removal.

Elections: Will be held next month.  A newsletter will go out in the next week.

Comments from members:

N/A

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:38 by J. Cragin Seconded by H. Monnerat passed.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, October 2020 at the Farmington Senior Center.

General Meeting: 7:00 p 13m, October 13 2020 at the Farmington Senior Center.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

August 2020 Meeting Minutes

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: August 11th, 2020
7:00 pm Battistoni, Burlington, CT

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Byrne, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, C. Scully, R. St. Pierre.

Absent: H. Monnerat, R. Frey, A.J. Singh.
Quorum present? Yes

Meeting called to order: by L.Gezelmen at 7:03 pm

Approval of May meeting minutes: Motion to approve: C. Castrogiovannoi   Second: C.Scully

Motion passes.

Proceedings:

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer absent.  Report presented. Net of $159,143.64 in our account.

 Tax Collector’s Report: Things continue to progress.  We have 75% more late people compared to years past.  Likely related to Covid-19 interest free forgiveness.  Letter being sent out this month.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: N/A

Events Committee: Regatta has been postponed.  Looking to restart events in 2021.

Moorings and Rafts: Moorings have been approved by insurance.  Rafts must be taken out of the water each day.

Weeds Update:  R. St. Pierre has called CT Pond and will be following up about lake treatment.  Concerned parent sent an email to the board about lake treatment.  She has been followed up with.  We are looking to have Rob from CT Lake give us more advanced notice when treating the lake.  Pond and lake connection will also be contacted for a quote for treatment as a new contractor in 2021.

 New Business:

-Chickens and ducks have been an issue at the beach.  Homeowners will be contacted.

-New e-blast will be used.  Mail Chimp is proposed.

-Tree Removal:  Trees are coming down on Woodisde and Strong Street.  Proposal to spend $4,000.00 for removal.  Motion to spend $4,000.00 on tree removal: C. Anthony motion J.  Cragin 2^nd.  Motion approves.

Comments from members:

Real estate agent that is advertising that the lake is deeded to them and grandfathered in as part of their mortgage.  Defunct association is what they are a part of.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:Joh by Seconded by Carol.  Motion passed.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, September 8th 2020 at Battistoni Beach

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

June 2020 Meeting Minutes

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: June 9th, 2020
7:00 pm Moore Beach, Unionville, CT

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Byrne, C. Castrogiovanni, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, R. Frey, A.J. Singh.  R. St. Pierre.

Absent: C. Scully, J. Cragin, H. Monnerat,

Quorum present? Yes

Meeting called to order: by L.Gezelmen at 7:12pm

Approval of May meeting minutes:  Motion to approve: R. Frey. Second: M. Duchow

Motion passes.

Proceedings:

Treasurer’s Report: It’s a new fiscal year. Net of $115,509.34 in our account.  Explanation of expenditures by the Treasurer.

Tax Collector’s Report: Question as to whether Covid-19 would impact payments.  We continue to be on track. A number of larger accounts are being paid by builders who are selling houses.

Clarification about the senior discount and interest was discussed.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: L. Gezelman informed a house outside of the boundry that there they would not be granted a permit.

Events Committee: Due to restrictions from Covid-19 the picnic will not be held in June.  Discussion was had about having the picnic and the regatta on the same day. L. Gezelman will discuss with H. Monnerat

New Business:

Signs: L. Gezelman will be talking with Scott Tharau about no parking sings on Monce Road.  We do not have the authority to put up enforceable no parking signs. Discussion with Officer Tom Null was had about no parking signs.

Private property signs are proposed for the three beaches. C. Castrogiovanni is heading up the project.  A motion was made for approximately $250.00 for five signs was made by C. Castrogiovanni. Second: R. Frey.

Additional lake treatment signs were proposed. C. Byrne will help with the production of signs.

Picnic Tables; Picnic tables that were broken were disposed of.  L. Gezelman proposed new picnic tables in the amount of $345.00 per table.  A motion was made to purchase 3 new picnic tables by M. Duchow. Second: C. Castrogiovanni.  Motion passed.

Boat: Suggestion of having another treatment of the lake and to have the weed boat come out in the week before the 4^th of July. R. St. Pierre will be contacting the contractors.

R. Freyrey presented pictures of the drone photos of the lake treatment.

Comments from members:

-Conversation and comments about the lake and effectiveness of the treatment ensued.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:55 by C. Castrogiovanni. Seconded by C. Anthony.  Motion passed.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm July 14th, 2020 at Battistoni Beach

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

April 2020 Meeting Minutes

Tuesday April 14^th, 2020

Meeting called to order 7:06 P.M. by LG

Present for the video board meeting: LG, JC, AJ, MD, HM, CB, CS, CC, RF

Absent: RS, CA

Motion made by MD;” I move that the LGIA maintain the 2020/21 tax rate at the $200.00 per property and redevelop the budget on that income.” 2^nd by JC. Passed.

Motion made by MD;” I move that the LGIA defer interest charges for 90 days for delinquent 2020/21 taxes.” 2^nd by AJ. Passed.

By default the 2020/21 budget will be the same as 2019/20 budget was.

Treasurer and tax collector’s reports entered as turned in for the record.

Motion made by HM to adjourn the meeting, 2^nd by JC. Passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.