Meeting Minutes

August 2021 Meeting Minutes

Lake Garda Improvement Association

Board Meeting Minutes: August 10th, 2021

7:00 pm Farmington Community Center

Board Members:

Present: P. Anthony, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Craigin, M. Duchow, R. St. Pierre, A.J. Singh and

Absent: C. Scully, L. Gezelman, R. Frey, H. Monnerat.

Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

• Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by VP, J. Craigin
• Motion to approve July Meeting minutes by R. St. Pierre. Seconded by C. Castrogiovanni. Approved.
• Board Vice President J. Craigin called for items of new business

Treasurer’s Report – A.J. Singh presented the treasurer’s report.  Computers that were approved at last month’s meeting will likely be purchased in the month of August.

Tax Collector Report – Report was presented by M. Duchow LGIA has one new member on Colony road. Eighty residents still owe 2021 assessments. As of August 15^th liens can be placed on delinquent properties.

Lake Report – The lake has been treated multiple times and looks good.

Encroachment Committee – no report

Event Committee Report: The Regatta/picnic is scheduled for September 11^th.

New Business:

• The pothole on Dover has gotten bad.
• J. Singh received a written letter from a LandSeason to purchase a lot on Lake Street.
• A radio controlled boat being on the lake was discussed.
• Geese poop and geese prevention methods were discussed. Motion by C. Castrogiovanni, seconded by R. St. Pierre to spend no more than 100.00 on a fake coyote to deter geese at Children’s Beach.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at by C. Anthony seconded by C. Castrogiovanni. Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM

Next meeting September 14^th at 7:00 Farmington Community Center.

June 2021 Meeting Minutes

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: June 8th, 2021
7:00 pm Farmington Senior Center, Farmington, CT

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

Absent: M. Duchow.

Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

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

Approval of May meeting minutes: Motion to accept: C. Castrogiovanni. Second: R. Frey. Motion passes.

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

Tax Collector’s Report: Tax Collector was absent, no report presented.
Lake Report: Waiting on the state for approval to treat the lake. L. Gezelman will continue following up.

Old Business:
Encroachment Committee: The wall at Pleasant Street has been removed.
Events Committee: Picnic/Regatta date suggested for September 11th.

New Business: N/A

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:36 pm by H. Monnerat. Seconded by C. Anthony. Motion passes.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, July 13th 2021 at the Farmington Senior Center.

Respectively submitted,
Chip Anthony, Secretary

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

Meeting Minutes for March 2021, Click Here

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