Annual Meeting
Minutes
August 25, 2006
Opening:
The annual meeting of the Oquaga Lake Improvement Association was
called to order at 7:55 pm on August 25, 2006 at Scotts Family Resort
by President Jim B. Due to the recent flooding, the meeting was held
in the Lakeside Room.
Present:
Twenty-eight of seventy-seven paid association member properties being
represented, constituting 36% of the Association membership;
therefore, a quorum was present. (By-Laws require twenty percent as a
quorum.)
A. Opening Comments
President Jim B welcomed everyone and promised to keep the meeting as
informative, and at the same time, as brief as possible. He commented
that it had been a unique season, with the flood and the changes at
the Chestnut Inn.
B. Approval of Minutes and Treasurer's Report
The minutes of the August 26, 2005 meeting were read by secretary
Barbara M. With no corrections, Ed C moved that the minutes be
approved as read; second by Dave S.
Marie D presented the Treasurer’s report, noting that expenditures are
within budget so far this 2006 year. Copies of the income statement
and expense statement, summary of funds, and paid/unpaid members were
distributed. A second invoice has been sent to those who did not pay
and members were encouraged to contact their non-paying neighbors.
C. Committee Reports
Fish Committee: Once again, stocking was done on Mother’s Day and
Koen G reported that we stocked only about 850 trout (50 browns and
800 rainbow) as $1500 doesn’t buy as many fish as it did in the past.
He also noted that fishing has not been as good as other years,
because it had been so hot and the fish have probably gone deeper, and
some smaller fish may have become food for the lake trout.
Regarding the J Elmer Crowley Fishing Derby, Koen commented that there
were about 12 contestants. Dave C won the biggest bass (3 pounds) and
the combination of Skip K and Dave C won overall.
Sewer: Sewer Board chairman Dick M commented that the plant was
operating normally and well, under the supervision of Brad Hubbard and
his staff, who officially work for the Village of Deposit’s sewer
board. We are receiving periodic reports from Brad regarding the
operations and maintenance of the plant, as well as services being
provided on local property
Water Quality: Mark M reported that copies of the 2005 results are
available electronically. We pay $200 per year to be in the program.
The most recent report is that the lake is clean but not as productive
as other similar lakes in New York State. We will continue to do the
testing in the future.
Zoning: the revised Zoning Law, making Oquaga Lake and overlay
district in the Town of Sanford has been passed, in includes many of
the changes requested to protect waterfront development on the lake.
D. New Business:
Donations: It was noted that $5,325 had been collected from the Lake
Association for Deposit flood relief, in addition to the $11,500
raised by the Chestnut Inn at the Rock for Deposit event. A large
number of Lake people attended that event.
Family Day: Thanks to Barbara S and her team for running the Family
Day Games. It was noted that Barbara and Richard are looking for
volunteers to take over responsibility of the event. Jim commented
that the picnic was the smallest ever. Is it time to do away with the
evening picnic or to raise the price?
New Code for Dams: New York State is in the process of rewriting
regulations for dams and we have been notified that DEC intends to
inspect ours. There is a high probability that our dam will be in
compliance but there is a possibility that some investment may be
required. We do have a reserve in place for “things like that.”
Open Discussion:
It was commented that your neighbors should be notified before making
changes to you property that might affect others.
Wake Boarding: It has been noted that wake boarding boats have been
spotted on the lake. The ballasts for wake boarding can do
considerable damage to the shore line, and wakes are a very real
danger to kayakers, canoers, and swimmers. It was noted that ballasts
can be added to any boat. It was asked if we knew who the wake
boarding boats belong to: Renters or owners? Technically, the law says
that the property owner is responsible for damage his renters cause.
Nominating Committee: The following terms expire this year: Marie D,
Brenda L, Koen G, Dick H. All existing Board Members volunteered to
remain. Steve S, whose term expires 2007, has resigned, and Dr David S
volunteered to fill the un-expired term. Jim B thanked Steve for his
services, noting that Steve is a person who cares about the Lake, who
was here and showed up at Board meetings to offer his – if sometimes
unique - input.
With a motion and a second from the floor that the Secretary enter one
vote on behalf of the Association, the new Board members were elected.
Adjournment:
With thanks to Doris Scott for the use of their facility and for the
refreshments, and noting that the meeting took 44 minutes, President
Jim asked for a motion to adjourn, which was offered by several people
(but officially noted as Brenda L) and seconded unanimously (but
officially noted as Ferris A). Accepted unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 by Jim Bennett, who noted it was
once again a timely and efficient meeting.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Barbara M
August 25, 2006
Board of Directors Meeting to Appoint
Officers
Attending: Ferris A, Jim B, Bill B, Marie D, Koen G, Dick H, Brenda
L, Barbara M, Doris S, Richard S, Herb S.
As required for the By-Laws, the meeting of the newly appointed and
existing Board members convened at 8:45 pm on August 25 to elect
Officers. A motion was made by Barbara M. Before President Jimt could
object, Brenda seconded. The vote passed unanimously.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Barbara M
August 25, 2006
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