Minutes: February 24,2010
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Jeanne passed out receipts for all in attendance who has paid 2010 dues. | Jeanne passed out receipts for all in attendance who has paid 2010 dues. | ||
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Vice President Greg Kalivas spoke about the presentation giving by Geosyntec and how impressed we were and how informative they were. <br> | Vice President Greg Kalivas spoke about the presentation giving by Geosyntec and how impressed we were and how informative they were. <br> | ||
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Brian Lagrasse from the Health Dept. was in attendance and said he was there if the Association had any questions for him and also to give his input if we had concerns. | Brian Lagrasse from the Health Dept. was in attendance and said he was there if the Association had any questions for him and also to give his input if we had concerns. | ||
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The Sub-Committee met with the Mayor and Joe Giarrusso (Conservation Officer) to discuss a 604B grant which would allow an in-depth analysis on Forest Lake. Joe Giarrusso will be writing the application for the grant with one of the city’s grant writers. | The Sub-Committee met with the Mayor and Joe Giarrusso (Conservation Officer) to discuss a 604B grant which would allow an in-depth analysis on Forest Lake. Joe Giarrusso will be writing the application for the grant with one of the city’s grant writers. | ||
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It will also be on-line at www.forestlakeassociation.org | It will also be on-line at www.forestlakeassociation.org | ||
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Dave Aufiero was concerned if the gate was closed because he has not seen the lake rise. <br> | Dave Aufiero was concerned if the gate was closed because he has not seen the lake rise. <br> | ||
Wayne Couture expressed his concern and said if it’s not closed it needs to be closed quickly.<br> | Wayne Couture expressed his concern and said if it’s not closed it needs to be closed quickly.<br> | ||
Gerry McCall said at the next Sub-Committee meeting if we could take a look at the finished grant application. | Gerry McCall said at the next Sub-Committee meeting if we could take a look at the finished grant application. | ||
| − | Jack Burke wants support from the Association to re-establish The Forest Lake Commission. He would like to add the Public Health Dept. as part of the Commission. When it was up and running before it worked with the DPW. Jack has done some research and believes there may be some revenue the commission would have access to from the Recreational Revolving Fund and/or the waterways improvement fund from the state. <br> | + | Jack Burke wants support from the Association to re-establish The Forest Lake Commission. <br> |
| − | Dave Aufiero commented on how he was on the committee years ago along with Jack Burke and as time went out it seemed to diminish. He said they had done some good but had no authority, though he did like the idea. | + | He would like to add the Public Health Dept. as part of the Commission. When it was up and running before it worked with the DPW. Jack has done some research and believes there may be some revenue the commission would have access to from the Recreational Revolving Fund and/or the waterways improvement fund from the state. <br> |
| − | Jennifer Kannan said that the Sub-Committee is very effective and we seem to be on the right track and wondered if the Forest Lake Commission would dilute the Associations effect. She suggested Jack Burke bring his information to the next meeting, we will announce this topic on the website and vote on it at the next meeting. | + | Dave Aufiero commented on how he was on the committee years ago along with Jack Burke and as time went out it seemed to diminish. He said they had done some good but had no authority, though he did like the idea. <br> |
| + | Jennifer Kannan said that the Sub-Committee is very effective and we seem to be on the right track and wondered if the Forest Lake Commission would dilute the Associations effect. She suggested Jack Burke bring his information to the next meeting, we will announce this topic on the website and vote on it at the next meeting.<br> | ||
Wayne Couture made motion to have Jack bring information about A Forest Lake Commission to the next meeting, seconded, by Greg Kalvias. (UNANIMOUS)<br> | Wayne Couture made motion to have Jack bring information about A Forest Lake Commission to the next meeting, seconded, by Greg Kalvias. (UNANIMOUS)<br> | ||
Gerry McCall made a motion to add Jack Burke to the Forest Lake Association Sub-Committee, seconded by Wayne Couture. (UNANIMOUS)<br> | Gerry McCall made a motion to add Jack Burke to the Forest Lake Association Sub-Committee, seconded by Wayne Couture. (UNANIMOUS)<br> | ||
| − | Jeanne Pappalardo asked Dave Aufiero if he had any knowledge on what type of status the Forest Lake Association has with the Department of Revenue. Do we have to file taxes? Dave said he recollects that years ago they did, but then changed to a non-profit status and believes they didn’t have to file after that. Chris said he will check with the state to see how we are filed. | + | Jeanne Pappalardo asked Dave Aufiero if he had any knowledge on what type of status the Forest Lake Association has with the Department of Revenue. Do we have to file taxes? Dave said he recollects that years ago they did, but then changed to a non-profit status and believes they didn’t have to file after that. Chris said he will check with the state to see how we are filed. <br> |
Jeanne Pappalardo asked Brian Lagrasse if the letters to residents finally went out about dye testing on homes that may not be tied-in to sewer. Brian said yes.<br> | Jeanne Pappalardo asked Brian Lagrasse if the letters to residents finally went out about dye testing on homes that may not be tied-in to sewer. Brian said yes.<br> | ||
Dave Aufiero wanted to stress THIN ICE WARNING! | Dave Aufiero wanted to stress THIN ICE WARNING! | ||
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Next Association meeting is Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at The Sweetheart Inn. | Next Association meeting is Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at The Sweetheart Inn. | ||
| − | Chris DiBella made a motion to adjourn. Greg Kalivas seconded.UNANIMOUS <br> | + | Chris DiBella made a motion to adjourn. Greg Kalivas seconded.(UNANIMOUS) <br> |
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.<br> | Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.<br> | ||
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Jennifer Kannan<br> | Jennifer Kannan<br> | ||
Secretary | Secretary | ||
