August 2020 Meeting Minutes
Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: August 11th, 2020
7:00 pm Battistoni, Burlington, CT
Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Byrne, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, C. Scully, R. St. Pierre.
Absent: H. Monnerat, R. Frey, A.J. Singh.
Quorum present? Yes
Meeting called to order: by L.Gezelmen at 7:03 pm
Approval of May meeting minutes: Motion to approve: C. Castrogiovannoi Second: C.Scully
Motion passes.
Proceedings:
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer absent. Report presented. Net of $159,143.64 in our account.
Tax Collector’s Report: Things continue to progress. We have 75% more late people compared to years past. Likely related to Covid-19 interest free forgiveness. Letter being sent out this month.
Old Business:
Encroachment Committee: N/A
Events Committee: Regatta has been postponed. Looking to restart events in 2021.
Moorings and Rafts: Moorings have been approved by insurance. Rafts must be taken out of the water each day.
Weeds Update: R. St. Pierre has called CT Pond and will be following up about lake treatment. Concerned parent sent an email to the board about lake treatment. She has been followed up with. We are looking to have Rob from CT Lake give us more advanced notice when treating the lake. Pond and lake connection will also be contacted for a quote for treatment as a new contractor in 2021.
New Business:
-Chickens and ducks have been an issue at the beach. Homeowners will be contacted.
-New e-blast will be used. Mail Chimp is proposed.
-Tree Removal: Trees are coming down on Woodisde and Strong Street. Proposal to spend $4,000.00 for removal. Motion to spend $4,000.00 on tree removal: C. Anthony motion J. Cragin 2nd. Motion approves.
Comments from members:
Real estate agent that is advertising that the lake is deeded to them and grandfathered in as part of their mortgage. Defunct association is what they are a part of.
Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:Joh by Seconded by Carol. Motion passed.
Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, September 8th 2020 at Battistoni Beach
Respectively submitted,
Chip Anthony, Secretary