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November Meeting Minutes 2020

Peter Anthony Dec 9, 2020

Lake Garda Improvement Association

Board Meeting Minutes: November 10th , 2020 7:00 pm Farmington Senior Center, Farmington, CT

Board Members:

Present: C. Anthony, C. Byrne, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, R. Frey, L. Gezelman, C. Scully, R. St. Pierre.

Absent: H. Monnerat, A.J. Singh

Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

Meeting called to order: by L.Gezelmen at 7:01 pm

Approval of October meeting minutes: Motion to approve: R. Frey Second: C. Castrogiovanni. Motion passes.

Treasurer’s Report: Report presented $145,337.48 net in our account.

Tax Collector’s Report: Total delinquent dollar amount is lower, but there is a slight uptick to total number of people who are delinquent. Liens will be placed in January per the tax collector.

Lake Report: N/A
Old Business:
Encroachment Committee: N/A Events Committee: N/A
New Business:

Toy Drive: Presented by resident Christian Contreras benefitting the United Way and Covenant House to support children’s homelessness. The board determined that we can promote via facebook and on the website, but we will not officially affiliate with the event.

Stolen Kayaks: The two kayaks that were stolen have not been claimed. Another e-blast will go out.

Boat Committee: Proposal to email members about removal of boats by the end of November. Decals were also proposed for LGIA member boats. Slots were also proposed with communication to members come spring.

Lake Draw down: A drawn down of two boards was proposed and approved for December 18th.

Comments from members:
Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 8:05 pm by C. Anthony Seconded by J. Craigin

motion passed.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, December 8th 2020 at the Farmington Senior Center.

Respectively submitted, Chip Anthony, Secretary

September 2020 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony Nov 13, 2020

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: September 8th, 2020
7:00 pm Farmington Senior Center, Farmington, CT

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, R. Frey, L. Gezelman, H. Monnerat, C. Scully, A.J. Singh, R. St. Pierre.

Absent: C. Byrne

Quorum present? Yes

Meeting called to order: by L.Gezelmen at 7:00 pm

Approval of August meeting minutes: Motion to approve: M. Duchow Second: J. Cragin

Motion passes.

Proceedings:

Treasurer’s Report: Report presented 163,498.09 cash in hand.

Tax Collector’s Report: Bills have gone out to people that are unpaid and at the end of the Covid-19 extension period. 65 people are not paid for the year and 5 people are partially paid. In comparison to last year we are slightly behind on payments.

Lake Report: The lake has been treated since the last meeting. Discussion about future treatment options ensued. Future options for lake treatment contractors are being considered.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: N/A

Events Committee: Idea proposed for a holiday decorating party for houses on the lake on social media.

New Business:

-Discussion about people using the lake that are not part of the association.

-Discussion about tree removal.

Elections: Will be held next month. A newsletter will go out in the next week.

Comments from members:

N/A

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:38 by J. Cragin Seconded by H. Monnerat passed.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm, October 2020 at the Farmington Senior Center.

General Meeting: 7:00 p 13m, October 13 2020 at the Farmington Senior Center.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

August 2020 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony Sep 16, 2020

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 2^nd. 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

June 2020 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony Jul 23, 2020

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: June 9th, 2020
7:00 pm Moore Beach, Unionville, CT

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C. Byrne, C. Castrogiovanni, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, R. Frey, A.J. Singh. R. St. Pierre.

Absent: C. Scully, J. Cragin, H. Monnerat,

Quorum present? Yes

Meeting called to order: by L.Gezelmen at 7:12pm

Approval of May meeting minutes: Motion to approve: R. Frey. Second: M. Duchow

Motion passes.

Proceedings:

Treasurer’s Report: It’s a new fiscal year. Net of $115,509.34 in our account. Explanation of expenditures by the Treasurer.

Tax Collector’s Report: Question as to whether Covid-19 would impact payments. We continue to be on track. A number of larger accounts are being paid by builders who are selling houses.

Clarification about the senior discount and interest was discussed.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: L. Gezelman informed a house outside of the boundry that there they would not be granted a permit.

Events Committee: Due to restrictions from Covid-19 the picnic will not be held in June. Discussion was had about having the picnic and the regatta on the same day. L. Gezelman will discuss with H. Monnerat

New Business:

Signs: L. Gezelman will be talking with Scott Tharau about no parking sings on Monce Road. We do not have the authority to put up enforceable no parking signs. Discussion with Officer Tom Null was had about no parking signs.

Private property signs are proposed for the three beaches. C. Castrogiovanni is heading up the project. A motion was made for approximately $250.00 for five signs was made by C. Castrogiovanni. Second: R. Frey.

Additional lake treatment signs were proposed. C. Byrne will help with the production of signs.

Picnic Tables; Picnic tables that were broken were disposed of. L. Gezelman proposed new picnic tables in the amount of $345.00 per table. A motion was made to purchase 3 new picnic tables by M. Duchow. Second: C. Castrogiovanni. Motion passed.

Boat: Suggestion of having another treatment of the lake and to have the weed boat come out in the week before the 4^th of July. R. St. Pierre will be contacting the contractors.

R. Freyrey presented pictures of the drone photos of the lake treatment.

Comments from members:

-Conversation and comments about the lake and effectiveness of the treatment ensued.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:55 by C. Castrogiovanni. Seconded by C. Anthony. Motion passed.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm July 14th, 2020 at Battistoni Beach

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

April 2020 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony May 19, 2020

Tuesday April 14^th, 2020

Meeting called to order 7:06 P.M. by LG

Present for the video board meeting: LG, JC, AJ, MD, HM, CB, CS, CC, RF

Absent: RS, CA

Motion made by MD;” I move that the LGIA maintain the 2020/21 tax rate at the $200.00 per property and redevelop the budget on that income.” 2^nd by JC. Passed.

Motion made by MD;” I move that the LGIA defer interest charges for 90 days for delinquent 2020/21 taxes.” 2^nd by AJ. Passed.

By default the 2020/21 budget will be the same as 2019/20 budget was.

Treasurer and tax collector’s reports entered as turned in for the record.

Motion made by HM to adjourn the meeting, 2^nd by JC. Passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.

February 2020 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony Apr 3, 2020

Lake Garda Improvement Association

Board Meeting Minutes: February 11th, 2020 7:00 pm Lake Garda Elementary School

Board Members:

Present: C. Anthony, C. Byrne, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, R. Frey, H. Monnerat, C. Scully, R. St. Pierre, A.J. Singh.

Absent: N/A
Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

· Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair, LG

· Motion by R. St. Pierre to approve December minutes. H. Monnerat seconded the motion. Motion carried.

New Discussion: N/A

Treasurer’s Report: Report was presented with $131,946.08 in our account. A 2020 Budget meeting will take place in the next week. The goal is to have a proposed budget at the March Meeting for approval.

Tax Collector’s Report: One property in foreclosure is paid off. Only one property owing over $1,000.00 is left.

The Tax Collector was also investigating properties that have come off of the tax books in previous years. The properties in question are 18 Lake St., 4 Lincoln St., 48 Monce Rd and 15 Buena Vista St. Our lawyer will be contacted to investigate the best course of action.

Old Business:
Encroachment Committee: The future owners of the new house on Pond Street will need

to be contacted about an encroachment issue onto LGIA property.

Events Committee: The Easter Egg hunt was proposed and set for April 4th with a rain date of April 5th.

New Business:

-Klunkit in a driveway in a Burlington needs to be addressed. L. Gezelman will address this.

-There was discussion as to whether or not the names of people making public comments at LGIA meetings need to be added to the minutes.

-Research was done on the lake draw down. It was found that there are pros and cons to drawing the lake down. There was also a suggestion of getting a local high school or college involved to see if it’s a potential research project.

-Discussion had about when to add the boards back to the lake. This could impact clean up. L. Gezelman will be purchasing new boards for the lake as ours are no longer effective due to age.

-Suggestion from J.Craigin to open the valve for the lake in late March and advise people to clean-up when the water level is still down.

– There was discussion about a rusty flag pole that is potentially on LGIA property. L. Gezelman and R.Frey Will investigate and determine the best course of action.

Comments from members:

There was a suggestion from a Burlington resident to talk to our lake treatment contractor now about the best time to treat the lake. R. St. Pierre will contact the contractor.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:45 pm by J.Cragin. Seconded by M. Duchow Motion Carried.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm March 10th, 2020 at Lake Garda Elementary School.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony,

Secretary

January 2020 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony Feb 19, 2020

Lake Garda Improvement Association

Board Meeting Minutes: January 14th, 2020 7:00 pm Lake Garda Elementary School

Board Members:

Present: C. Anthony, C. Byrne, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, R. Frey, H. Monnerat, R. St. Pierre.

Absent: C. Castrogiovanni, C. Scully, A.J. Singh. Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

· Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair, LG

· Motion by M. Duchow to approve December minutes. J. Cragin seconded the motion. Motion carried.

New Discussion: There was a question in regards to ice safety on the lake and liability. There is proper signage posted at all beaches.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurers report was presented and reviewed with a net of 132,548.18 in our account.

Tax Collector’s Report: Our second largest delinquent account was paid off last months. We are now down to only two accounts that are over $1,000.00.

Discussion was had about several accounts that have been outstanding for two years. The current process for collections seems to be working.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: No update.

Events Committee: No update.

New Business:

Discussion of the trails maps being public per an email to the board from an outside entity. The decision was made to decline the offer as we are a private association.

P and T Construction was hired for the lake scraping project in the cove. L. Gezelman and J. Cragin will be assessing what needs to be done in the coming weeks. The goal is to have them come before the lake is raised.

Comments from members:

There was discussion from a member about the effectiveness of the lake draw down. More information/recommendations are needed from the D.E.P. The member was asked to find contact information at and pass along to L. Gezelman.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:29 pm by J.Cragin. Seconded by C. Byrne Motion Carried.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm February 11th, 2020 at Lake Garda Elementary School.

Respectively submitted, Chip Anthony, Secretary

December 2019 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony Jan 16, 2020

Lake Garda Improvement Association

Board Meeting Minutes: December 10th, 2019 7:00 pm Lake Garda Elementary School

Board Members:

Present: C. Anthony, C Byrne, C. Castrogiovanni, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, R. Frey, R. St. Pierre, C. Scully.

Absent: J. Cragin, H. Monnerat, A.J. Singh. Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:

· Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chair, LG
· Motion by C. Byrne to approve November minutes with corrections. M. Duchow seconded the motion. Motion carried.

New Discussion: There was discussion about email follow up by the board. Specifically, who follows up with what requests. The lowering of the lake and land erosion was also discussed at length.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurers report was presented and reviewed.

Tax Collector’s Report: A couple of delinquent accounts in the $500.00 – $1000.00 range were paid off. Otherwise collections continue at a normal rate.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: No update.

Events Committee: No update.

New Business: No update.

Comments from members: No update

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:32 pm by C. Anthony. Seconded by R. St. Pierre. Motion Carried.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm January 14th, 2020 at Lake Garda Elementary School.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

November 2019 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony Dec 11, 2019

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: November 11th, 2019
7:00 pm Lake Garda Elementary School

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C Byrne, C. Castrogiovanni, J. Cragin, M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, R. Frey, R. St. Pierre, C. Scully, A.J. Singh.

Absent: H. Monnerat

Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:
· Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair, LG
· Motion by J. Cragin to approve October minutes. M. Duchow seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Total cash in hand is at $155,289.26.

Tax Collector’s Report: Four large accounts have been paid off. We are tracking almost the same delinquency as prior years. Two of the four largest accounts have been in touch for information about payoff amounts. The other two accounts are making periodic payments.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: No update.

Events Committee: No update.

New Business:

Tree Removal: Trees on Strong Street and School street require removal/pruning. All of the trees have wires involved. The quote for the work was in the amount of $1,750.00. J. Cragin made a motion to to move forward with the work. Seconded by A.J. Singh. Motion carried.

Lake Treatment Plan: We are still under contract for the next year with our current lake treatment contractor. The President plans on removing all boards soon and replacing them.

A question was asked if the clean up boat we had last year was going to be in the budget for 2020 and the answer was yes for 2 days.

The Vice President mentioned looking into a dredging project near Battistoni Beach and that it could likely be $5,000.00-$7,000.00.

The President will be looking into assigning some lake duties to directors.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:17 pm by M. Duchow. Seconded A.J. Singh. Motion Carries.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm December 9th, 2019 at Lake Garda Elementary School.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary

October 2019 Meeting Minutes

Peter Anthony Nov 13, 2019

Lake Garda Improvement Association
Board Meeting Minutes: October 8th, 2019
7:00 pm Lake Garda Elementary School

Board Members:
Present: C. Anthony, C Byrne, J. Cragin M. Duchow, L. Gezelman, H. Monnerat, R. St. Pierre, C. Scully, A.J. Singh, B. Simard.

Absent: N/A
Quorum present? Yes

Proceedings:
· Meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair, LG
· Motion by H. Monnerat to approve September minutes. M. Duchow seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer is looking into new re-investment options for our CD.

A new snowplow contract was signed with Ahlgren in the amount of $10,250.00 a year to be made in five payments per year for three years.

Tax Collector’s Report: Stats are almost identical to last year at this time. There are a few people who have passed the $1,000.00 mark and letters have gone out to a few properties that have surpassed the $500.00 mark. 2012 debt is cleared off the books.

Lake Report: No update.

Old Business:

Encroachment Committee: No update.

Events Committee: The Regatta/Poker Run took place on a re-scheduled day.

New Business:

Tree Removal: Tree on school street rotted and fell. Mclellan Tree Service was called and $1,875.00 was proposed for the removal of 15 trees. H. Monnerat made a motion to cut the trees down. Seconded by J. Cragin. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned: Motion to adjourn at 7:17 pm by H. Monnerat. Seconded C. Scully. Motion Passed.

Next Meeting: 7:00 pm November 11th, 2019 at Lake Garda Elementary School.

Respectively submitted,

Chip Anthony, Secretary