Annual General Meeting 2010
Sunday August 1, 2010
Call to Order:
10:10 am, 37 cottages represented.
Quorum established
Motion to accept minutes from 2009
annual meeting – 1st Fred Codie, 2nd Sandra Dafoe
-no business arising from the
minutes
REPORTS
President:
Steve Churchill
-welcome to the membership attending meeting
-presentation of two major issues that the association must
focus on over the next few years, maintaining a united front on development on
the lake and the threat of zebra mussels
-SLCA needs to stay close to the realtor regarding potential
purchasers and their understanding of the limits of development allowed on the
lake
-issues found in the lake capacity study done approximately
20 years ago need to be reviewed
-introduction of speaker
Guest Speaker: Linda Sheppard, Limerick Waterways
Ratepayers Association
-detailed experience of development on Limerick Lake and the
ongoing association with OMB (Ontario Municipal Board)
-the process has been ongoing for 25
years and has involved two different developers
-Hastings County involvement was to
continue to approve all proposals by the developers
-a positive gain was the
disallowance of 30 lots close to the shoreline due to septic systems
-developers reapplied to have the 30 lots returned to the
proposal as there were new technologies in septic disposal
-development was delayed to allow more time for technical
studies proving the viability of the new septic systems proposed; the balance
of the project could proceed
-an association needs to be prepared to commit extensive
amounts of volunteer time and financial resources to proceed though a long
fight including the OMB
-to date, the LWRA has spent approximately $70K to provide
defense of their position
-the association created a committee to oversee the property
owners maintenance of septic systems, in order to ensure their own house was
“in order” as they proceeded through the fight
-communication was key to keeping members informed of the
progress of the dispute
Treasurer: Glenda Opsahl
-financial statement reviewed for
the fiscal year of Sept 1 to Aug 31, 11 mos. ytd.
-$19,300 in cash & GICs which includes $12,000 as a
reserve for future expenditures
-dues are still being collected but most expenses have
already been incurred so we are in a deficit position. Once all are
collected a small deficit is expected for this year.
- small increases in expenses for newsletters and member
handouts due to efforts to increase communication
-investment was made in two new signs to help increase
awareness of the many activities on the lake
-another additional expense of two new webcams on the lake
Membership: Marlene Pollard
-115 cottages are paid up with more
to come in from canvassers
-thanks to all the canvassers for
their hard work at collecting the fees
-14 cottages used pay pal to pay up
their memberships
-4 members received their 50 year membership certificate; Boyce, Hill, McLaughlin, Zylka and
Prowse families
Social: Carolyn Dobson 10:30
-thank-you to membership for participating
in all the various events
-thanks to the social committee for
helping at all the events to make them a success
-everyone should use these events to bring out neighbours,
especially new members, to participate in activities they might not normally
have in the past
-thanks also goes to Dean Butler for his t-shirt programme,
such a wide variety of styles to choose from now
Municipal Affairs: Dave Golem
-both Reeves are open positions in
the fall elections
-Tudor/Cashel township has 3 openings for councilors
-lake representation could be crucial for support on our
issues and a position is not a full time job
-McGeachie Trails are almost
complete with signage, 8 – 9 km are open
Lake Stewardship: Rick Burke
-water testing found the results to be very good, possibly
because they were done later in the season
-Clarity – 4.8
-6.4 micrograms/litre phosphorus
New
Business:
Election
of Officers
-Lake Stewardship director position is vacant
-Dave Langman nominated by Sharon Langman and 2nd
by Pat Simmons
High speed internet –
Anthony Genovese
-Brad Hoard was ready to go with installation of towers
however there was a strong rumour that Bell or Rogers was going to set up along
hwy 62
-a clearing appears to be in the works just south of Jordon
Lake
-the video cams are not trying to show anyone’s property,
they are aimed to maximize privacy
-if anyone has comments on internet or video cams, they are
to contact Anthony directly
Zebra Mussels
-new owner of the marina property has a power washer and all
boats being launched in the lake will be sprayed
-mussel larvae have been located in front of Dave Golem’s
property
-once mussels take hold, there is no reversing their
progression throughout the lake, possibly by the four year mark before plateau
Light Filter
-to minimize light pollution on the lake, a good and
inexpensive solution is a cone (available at Canadian Tire) and actual duck
tape, to place over the bulb to send light downward
-picture of light shield is available in the newsletter
Motion to Adjourn: