View source for Minutes: October 14, 2010

Attendance: <br>
Greg Kalivas<br>
Angela Kalivas<br>
Jeanne Papparlardo <br>
Patricia Villani<br>
Jennifer Kannan<br>
David Aufiero<br>
Gerry McCall<br>
Jack Burke <br>
Fred Wagner <br>
Kevin Flatley <br>
Joe Giarrusso <br>
Mike Lennon- ACT, Inc. <br>

Chris DiBella was not in attendance.

Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. <br>
Acceptance of previous meeting on September 1, 2010 (UNANIMOUS)<br>
Treasurer’s report given and accepted (UNANIMOUS)<br>
Checking: $254.57 Savings: $2619.81 <br>
No expenses this month, Jeanne will give Angela a check for postage needed for filing non-profit status.

Greg Kalivas updated the Association regarding the filing of our non-profit status. Angela Kalivas was kind enough to do all the work and contact the Secretary of State office to bring us up to date on our filing.<br>
Three years of returns have been filed and Angela will continue to filing other items needed by the IRS and the Secretary of States office regarding the Association. We all thanked Angela for her time and effort.

Guest Speaker: <br>
Mike Lennon is from Aquatic Control Tech located in Sutton, MA. This company manages lakes around New England. He was invited by Greg Kalivas.  Greg took Mike around the lake prior to the meeting. <br>
Mike complimented Forest Lake with the exception of a few minor issues.<br>
He said because we have two public boat ramps, boats may bring in dangerous weeds, he said added signage regarding no use of any motors could help.<br>
Dave Aufiero said there is a city ordinance stating NO combustible motors at all are allowed on the lake.<br>
Mike stated that we do not have a plant problem as far as he could see, unless a more aggressive plant comes in. The current weeds may be an issue for boaters and swimmers but not a huge threat.<br>
Kevin Flatley asked if there is a problem with safety because of these weeds.<br>
Mike said yes there could be if the weeds became thicker and someone became caught in them. He also said you can spot treat them with chemicals if needed.<br>
Kevin was concerned of the safety of these chemicals.<br>
Mike said they are safe and effective.<br>
Gerry McCall spoke about chemicals the he is aware of that may take care of the weeds and touched on other chemicals he used in the past on other lakes that have remedied them.<br>
Joe Giarrusso asked; as far as your (Mike) concerned Forest Lake is in good condition? Mike said yes.<br>
Joe inquired about the Bottom Barriers and stated we have a nuisance in the weeds not a problem and that we have an eco-system we want to maintain for a healthy lake. He mentioned what has been done during his tenure as the Conservation Commissioner.
Kevin Flatley asked Mike about prices and procedure.<br>
Mike estimated:<br>
1.	$3000.-$5000 Notice of intent, permitting ect.<br>
2.	$5000 for Chemical Control<br>
He said it may vary year to year depending on what comes back.<br>
Greg asked Mike about the geese issue and the potential dangers.<br>
Mike said mainly e-coli.<br>
Joe Giarrusso stated there was a lot of educational literature for the water front owners and beach goers to deter them from feeding or making the lawns attractive for the geese. The end result we will always
Have geese, whether they are resident geese or migrating geese, we just have to keep them under control.

Mike gave the Association some options:<br>
1.	Chemical treatment.<br>
2.	Hydroraking (which he felt was not the way to go because of the rocky bottom of the lake.<br>
3.	Bottom barriers (tarps you can use in bathing areas which is less intrusive and no chemicals.)<br>
The Association thanked Mike for all his insight and for his time.

NOMINATIONS:

Greg Kalivas- President -nominated by Jeanne Papparlardo, seconded by Jennifer Kannan (UNANIMOUS)<br>
Angela Kalivas- Vice President- nominated by Jeanne Papparlardo, seconded by Jennifer Kannan (UNANIMOUS)<br>
Jennifer Kannan- Secretary- nominated by Dave Aufiero, seconded by Kevin Flatley (UNANIMOUS)<br>
Jeanne Papparlardo- Treasurer- nominated by Dave Aufiero, seconded by Kevin Flatley (UNANIMOUS)<br>

It was discussed that the Sub-Committee will e-mail their thoughts and concerns regarding the presentation and what they will present to the Mayor.

The will meet with the Mayor prior to the next Association meeting and present the feedback.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday November 10, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.  SWEETHEART INN.

ADJOURNED (UNANIMOUS)


Jennifer Kannan
Secretary