LAKE ZOAR AUTHORITY
P.O. Box 931
Southbury CT 06488
Member Towns
Monroe and March 15th special meeting were approved.
Correspondence: No correspondence or news clippings were presented.
Treasurer’s Report: accepted unanimously as reported by Glenn Ganz, treasurer.
Water Quality and Grants: Bill May reported the process for the grant is continuing. Bob Barnes signed the water study contract that was previously approved. Glenn Ganz reported that Oxford Board of Finance has set up a meeting for 4/26, and requested LZA member participation, with Pomperaug health department and Pomperaug water shed to discuss high ecoli readings that LZA has reported and what action should be taken by health department when water testing shows high readings. This opportunity will be used to discuss other issues previously raised by LZA with health department including suspected drain pipes and septic run off.
Bill May has agreed to attend First Light meetings (4-5 per year) to ensure the LZA is kept abreast of important issues. Bernie Lintzner will also help out when he can.
Publicity: Jeanie Purcella will be preparing a “get ready for boating season” press release to remind boating public of general safety guidelines especially about wearing life jackets.
Boats, Motors and Equipment: boats are being prepared for the season
Coast Guard: no report
Special Events: Glenn Ganz advised that the triathlon that has been held the past two Septembers will not be held this year.
Marine Patrol: a special meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 21st at Southbury Town Hall with the drivers and Dan Semosky to go over the schedules, policies and any issues for the coming season.
Other Business:
Final copies of the by-laws need to be issued and delivered to the towns
Frank Viola’s letter of resignation was read which conveyed several of his frustrations with issues related to the lake.
Bob Barnes will try to coordinate an office clean-up and organization of old files.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. was made and unanimously approved.
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