DRAFT
LAKE LILLINONAH MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011
BROOKFIELD TOWN HALL
ROOM 227
7:30PM
CALL TO ORDER: B. Boodry called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
Members Present: B. Boodry, B. Piepho, J. Ginnetty, R. Carley, S. Howard, L. Leaden,
B. Woerner, S. Young, G. Petriccione
Absent Member: S. Ward
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by R. Carley, seconded by B. Piepho, to approve the minutes of June 7, 2011. Motion was passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: George Walker, Friends of the Lake
CORRESPONDENCE: DEP – Permit to place markers for water ski slalom course.
OFFICER REPORTS:
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: B. Boodry stated that all insurance policies have been renewed as of July 1, 2011. B. Boodry asked all members to have any invoices mailed directly to the LLA
P.O. Box 568, Brookfield, CT 06804. J. Simmons will also add to the website billing@LLA.com. All invoices directed to this website will then be forwarded to Administrative Assistant.
VICE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: G. Petriccione suggested the LLA send a thank you note for the great July 4th fireworks display.
SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: J. Simmons stated that he has had a good response from people signing up for text messaging for Lake Alert and joining the mailing list.
TREASURER’S REPORT: B. Boodry stated that LLA should be receiving a check from the Town of Southbury for their annual town contribution shortly.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Phone Notification System: Call-Em-All protocol was discussed. A suggestion was made for
FOL to set up their own account to send out their messages.
2. Treasurer Vacancy/Notification: This agenda item will be discussed under Old Business.
3. New Budget: B. Boodry stated that he will email a copy of the new budget to the members.
He also stated that he is not recommending any budget increases or decreases. This agenda item
will be placed on the agenda for next month’s meeting.
Lake Lillinonah Authority Regular Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Page Two
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Zebra Mussel Update: The informational sheets on zebra mussels have been printed.
Members will distribute the informational sheets at their town hall buildings.
G. Walker, FOL, stated that G. Bollard will be conducting testing on the lake every other week
with a group from Westcon. G. Walker also stated that Larry M. will speak about Zebra
Mussels at the FOL Anniversary Meeting on August 11, 2011.
2. Water Levels: The water level was not lowered for Save the Lake Day. G. Walker, FOTL, sent
First Light a letter regarding this issue. First Light representatives stated they would like to
attend LLA’s September 2011 meeting to discuss this matter. It was suggested to compile an
agenda regarding items LLA members would like to address with First Light at the LLA
September 2011 meeting. This plan of action will be emailed to First Light before the meeting.
3. Buoys-Repair and Installation: S. Young reported that buoy repair and installation is not fully
completed. Synthetic rope and anchor bolts will be delivered this week. The buckets have been
received.
4. USGS: B. Boodry stated that he emailed USGS and forwarded to them all information that was
requested to set up the joint funding agreement.
5. Budget: This agenda item was discussed under New Business.
6. Treasurer Vacancy: B. Boodry gave L. Leaden the CD data from Quick Books through the
beginning of 2011 as well as the license to be given to bookkeeper. B. Boodry stated that all
invoices are current and paid up to date.
7. Water Quality Efforts for 2011: There are no water quality efforts in place for 2011.
8. Vacancies: B. Boodry reported that the Brookfield vacancy should be filled and approved by
the August 2011 meeting. The following vacancies are as follows: Newtown-1, Bridgewater-2,
Southbury-1, and Roxbury-1.
OTHER ITEMS: S. Young reported on the Boating and Safety report for the month of May 2011.
G. Petriccione suggested looking into inflation costs now for when another new boat is needed.
K. Seeley’s input on the likes and dislikes of the current new boat will be helpful
ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by S. Young, seconded by B. Piepho, to adjourn the meeting. Motion was passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:40
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