ROGERS LAKE AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF October 10, 2018
A meeting of the Rogers Lake Authority (RLA) was convened at the Rogers Lake Clubhouse at 7:30 PM on October 10th. The following members were present: Dennis Overfield, Dick Smith, Robert Recor, and Toni Phillips. Five local attendees were also present. The minutes were typed by Nicole Krol.
The meeting of the Rogers Lake Authority was called to order at 7:30pm by Dennis Overfield.
The minutes from September were read aloud, Bob made a motion to accept the minutes, Toni second, the motion passed unanimously.
Lake Patrol
The RLA patrol boat will be removed from the lake and prepared to be stored for the winter. Open item: the RLA phone and camera need to be retrieved and stored for the season. The RLA phone is active for six months out of the year.
Weeds
None
Budget
There is 86% of the budget remaining. Expenditures are in line with the projected budget.
Old Business
Three RLA members went to the CT Confederate of Lakes conference; the conference had different break out sessions for attendees to discuss different lake topics. Some lakes are fundraising to purchase equipment for weed control. Bob’s breakout session discussed water quality, he found out most of the lakes are led by volunteers. Lake committees run water quality tests on an annual basis, Rogers Lake only tests for E. coli. Bob discovered different water testing kits that may benefit Rogers Lake. He will research the testing companies mentioned at the conference. Algae blooms are noticed during the warmest temps, May-Labor Day. Dennis discovered CT lake waters eastern side of state is soft, western is hard, different types of weeds grow in different water
make ups. Many lake communities create water shed management plans, some lakes have much more runoff from homes and cars in overdeveloped areas. Roger’s Lake runoff is 92% forest runoff. Many other lakes have had tremendous algae blooms, Rogers Lake seems to be in good shape.
Lake clean up day was a success, there was a total of 9 volunteers, 5 board members and 4 citizens. The dock near the boat launch has been removed. A lake neighbor has notified RLA of phragmites sighting, SWCA recommended pulling some of it out of the lake. Much thanks to all who helped with the cleanup!
SWCA survey may not be available until after the 1st of the year.
Dennis heard from Yale, whom conducted the alewives’ study, a representative would like to come to a meeting in the beginning of next year to give a brief report.
New Business
Scott fisher is preparing new permit for the herbicide treatment next year. Dennis mentioned many people have complained the fishing is not great this year, there is no information on why the fish are not biting. SWCA is happy with this past season treatment results, data was collected, Scott Fisher will review and make recommendations for next year. Note: To deploy weed mats a certified diver needs to check the area to make sure the endangered Eastern Pond Mussel is not present. Dennis let Sean from Plantasia landscape know he cannot deploy weed mats for residents until a certified diver checks the area for the endangered mussel and applies for a permit.
CT Federation of Lakes conference is October 13th in Danbury.
Fishing schedule: 10/20 7:30am-11:30am with 6 boats.
Dennis will submit a summary of RLA to the town and draft an article for the next Old Lyme Events magazine, if board members have ideas for the article let Dennis know.
A motion to adjourn was made by Dick, Toni second, motion passed by unanimous vote. The meeting ended at 8:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
The next meeting of the Rogers Lake Association will be on November 14th, at 7:30PM at the Rogers Lake West Shores Clubhouse.
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