Friends of Lake Williams, Inc.

Annual Meeting Minutes

June 9, 2007

The meting was called t order at 10:04 AM by Vice President Steve Looby. 27 Members and 1 community member were present.

President’s Report

• Steve Looby explained that Lenny Tubbs had personal and business conflicts which required him to step down as President. He will continue to serve on the board and support the lake. Steve acknowledged Lenny’s good work over the years.
• Steve thanked Lee Rider for use of his facility for the annual meeting.
• The Board of Finance put $3350 in the budget for the 2007/2008 lake treatment.
• The survey of the lake by Aquatic Controls will take place June 11. The treatment will be on June 20. There was discussion regarding the desire to increase the treatment area if necessary.
• Steve wrote to the town to have the buoys placed by the dam and to place trash cans in the parking area on Exeter Road.
• A town drainage program is underway on Lake Shore Drive.
• A suggestion was made to put no weed, no phosphorous symbols/reminders on all FLW literature and in the bulletin boards. Frank Catalano will take the lead to develop the symbols.

Secretary’s Report

The Board held two meetings since the 2006 annual meeting.

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer read the report and submitted a copy to the secretary. Membership went up in 2007 over 2006 by 19 members. A motion was made by Rick Nelson, seconded by Jack Zappula to accept the Treasurer’s report. The motion carried.

Committee Reports

Newsletter – The newsletter is almost ready for print, there was an article in a recent Lebanon Life and one has been submitted to local newspapers.

Membership – The 2007/8 fiscal year membership drive is underway with 145 letters mailed plus solicitation of campground memberships with help from Lee Rider. Lee Rider presented $1330 in campground membership dues.

Fundraising – Fran Neal was on the committee and she and Bill Neal have sold their cottage. It was recommended that with successful membership drives, fundraising is not necessary.

Care Fishing – We will not have a program this year.

Water Quality – Quality remains consistently good. Columbia Lab does chemical testing for us. To avoid problems of other lakes attendees were reminded that if they must fertilize lawns to use low phosphorus fertilizer as well as low phosphate detergents and not to bathe in the lake with soap or shampoo. Septic systems should be well maintained.

Town Meeting Monitoring – Members have been attending meetings as necessary. No significant activity which would impact the lake was reported.

Boating Safety – A program will be held every other year. Next program scheduled for 2009.

Boat Parade – Frank Catalano developed and distributed a brochure for the parade which will be held at 8PM on June 30.

Grant Committee – The CFL Grant program was discussed. Nancy Tenant will review the material and complete an application if appropriate.

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

• Election of Directors – Debbie Tubbs resigned from the board due to increased family demands and Bill Neal is not able to return to the board because he has sold his cottage. The nominating committee nominated Lenny Tubbs, Frank Catalano, Penny Hermann, Paula Looby, Lee Rider and Jack Zappula. A motion was made by Rick Nelson, seconded by John Clayton to accept the nominating committee report. The motion carried.
• A motion was made by Frank Catalano, seconded by Russ Smith to nominate Tom Sholly. A motion was made by Frank Catalano and seconded by Rick Nelson to nominate Glen Knafel. A motion was made by Frank Catalano, seconded by Lenny Tubbs to have the secretary cast one ballot for the slate. The motion carried.
• Volunteer of the Year – The Board selected John Burrell from Columbia Lab as volunteer of the year. He has never charged for his fees for lab testing and he has also donated equipment. He was unable to attend the meeting so the award will be presented to him by Penny Hermann at a CFL Board meeting.
• Rick Nelson noted that he is the current president of LWBA and the organization is doing research to request a draw down next year for repair of property.
• Tom Sholly volunteered to further research the trash problem on Exeter Road next to the lake.

A motion was made by Jack Zappula, seconded by Peg Zappula to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Penny Hermann

Secretary

Friends of Lake Williams, Inc.

Special Board Meeting Minutes

June 9, 2007

The special board meeting to hold officer elections was called to order by Steve Looby at 11:25 AM.

Present were directors Lesh, Looby, Tubbs, Hermann, Tenant, Catalano, Zappulla, Sholly, Knafel, Cote, Clayton

A motion was made by Frank Catalano, seconded by Jack Zappulla to elect Steve Looby President. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Lenny Tubbs, seconded Penny Hermann by to elect Frank Catalano Vice President. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Lenny Tubbs, seconded by John Clayton to elect Penny Hermann Secretary. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Jack Zappula, seconded by Frank Catalano to elect Richard Lesh Treasurer. The motion carried.

Steve Looby noted that Jim Smith offered to set up and maintain a web site for FLW as his contribution to the organization. Paul Cote will be in touch with him.

A motion was made by Jack Zappula, seconded by Frank Catalano to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Penny Hermann

Secretary