LMA 2006 Annual Meeting Minutes
The annual meeting was called to order by President Lance Bagley at on Sunday August 6 at 1:10.
Motion to accept the minutes to the 2005 meeting by Frank Putnam, seconded by Sherry Bagley.
Treasurer’s Report
Balance to date is $4185.85 this includes a balance of $1100 from Holloway Memorial fund. Motion to accept the treasure’s report by Lance Bagley seconded by Sherry Bagley.
Cary James introduced the speaker, John Cullem, an environmental specialist with the DEP, who spoke on the issues of shoreline zoning, stressed the following points.
The Lake Smart Program has moved to Washington County with Bill McClen as the coordinator. More on this program can be found at.http://www.maine.gov/dep/blwq/doclake/lakesmart/index.htm
Water Testing
Cary James reviewed the results of our five year water testing at the meeting. A motion was made by Karen Cook to add Bear Cove as a test site; this was seconded by Sherry Bagley. The testing results can be viewed on the website www.meddybempslake.com
David Mauk will be the contact person with the ASC (Atlantic Salmon Commission) and will address issues regarding the dam.
Loon Count
It was reported that 19 adult loons and no chicks were counted this year. The loon count was held on July 15th between the hours of 7:00- 7:30 AM. Few chicks were counted statewide and felt this was due to low water levels in March followed by flooded nests in May and June. Thanks you to Ed and Sally Ketchen, Pete and Liz Trouant and Bob Hazelwood who participated in the count.
Local Issues
Karen Cook presented a program that the Lake Association can apply for that will provide a public pay phone to Meddybemps. It would accept 911, credit card and local calls. It was suggested that the phone be located away from the road to avoid the loud truck traffic.
The dumpster at the public landing is for Meddybemps residence use only. Other dumpsters are located on Stone Rd and Lite Lane. These dumpsters accommodate household garbage only. All other garbage must be disposed of at Marion Transfer station for the fee of $30 a ton.
Invasive Plant Workshop
The Meddybemps Community Center will host Washington County’s invasive plant workshop on Thursday, August 24 from 9 AM to 3 PM. 15 people so far have registered. The Lake Association will provide chips and soda with people providing their own bag lunch.
A past president plaque was awarded to, Hy Adelman for his service to the LMA and was accepted by his parents, Milton and Gloria.
Nomination and election of officers
President- Lance Bagley V. president- David Mauk Treasurer- Karen Smith Cook Secretary- Meg Teele Rothberg
Board members
Durell Bezzini (1 year term) exp.2007
Three year terms exp. 2009 Sherry Bagley Pete Trouant Frank Putnam Jr Roland Tomasch
Donations
Meddybemps fire Company $100 Meddybemps Community Center $100 Quaddy Land Trust $50 COLA annual membership $25
Meeting adjourned 3:00 pm
The time for the 2007 annual meeting will be at 11:00 am on Sunday August 5th
The directors’ meeting will be held on Saturday July 28th at 9:00 am
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Margaret Teele Rothberg Teele1234@aol.com
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