Minutes: March 10, 2011
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Joe said that if the City went forward the Solicitor would have to review all matters. | Joe said that if the City went forward the Solicitor would have to review all matters. | ||
| − | Jack Burke stated he was not a chemical proponent. He grew up with chemicals that have caused hazards. | + | Jack Burke stated he was not a chemical proponent. <br> |
| − | Even though Diquat is acceptable here in the U.S. it is not overseas. | + | He grew up with chemicals that have caused hazards ''(*i.e DDT and thalidomide*).''<br> |
| − | He said the weeds come and go, just because the Mayor may be willing to fund this does not mean we have to. He wanted to know where the 7-8 acres of weeds are. No one has mentioned that. He also agrees the barriers would be very expensive. He suggested using them in the public areas. | + | Even though Diquat is acceptable here in the U.S. it is not overseas. <br> |
| + | He said the weeds come and go, just because the Mayor may be willing to fund this does not mean we have to. <br> | ||
| + | ''(* The weeds wax and wane, he has heard no reason except that we have a willing Mayor, to justify NOW. No environmental rationale*)''<br> | ||
| + | He wanted to know where the 7-8 acres of weeds are. No one has mentioned that. <br> | ||
| + | He also agrees the barriers would be very expensive ''(* if used for the 7-8 acres mentioned*).'' <br> | ||
| + | He suggested using them in the public areas ''(* town beach and both noat ramps*).''<br> | ||
Greg Kalivas said since he has lived on the lake the southwest corner has grown a lot. He used to be able to jump off his dock know the weeds are terrible. | Greg Kalivas said since he has lived on the lake the southwest corner has grown a lot. He used to be able to jump off his dock know the weeds are terrible. | ||
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Joe Giarrusso stated there may be grants for Lake Associations to get barriers. | Joe Giarrusso stated there may be grants for Lake Associations to get barriers. | ||
| − | After discussion Greg Kalivas mad a motion to see how many members wanted to treat with chemicals. | + | After discussion Greg Kalivas mad a motion to see how many members wanted to treat with chemicals. <br> |
| − | The motion failed. | + | Jeanne Pappalardo seconded. <br> |
| + | '''(note: during voting, jeanne Pappalardo, Jennifer Kannan and Joe Giarrusso abstained)'''<br> | ||
| + | The motion failed. (* Vote yes=7, no= 5*) <br> | ||
Greg made another motion to treat with barriers. Jennifer Kannan seconded. | Greg made another motion to treat with barriers. Jennifer Kannan seconded. | ||
| − | The motion passed. | + | The motion passed. (* vote yes=6, no=6*) |
| − | Angela Kalivas remembered that she had two correspondences from members who were unable to attend. They both said | + | Angela Kalivas remembered that she had two correspondences from members who were unable to attend. <br> |
| + | They both said they voted in favor of treating the lake chemically. | ||
A motion was then made: | A motion was then made: | ||
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The street sweeping request has been sent to the Mayor asking to sweep earlier around the lake so most of the sand and salt does not go into the lake. | The street sweeping request has been sent to the Mayor asking to sweep earlier around the lake so most of the sand and salt does not go into the lake. | ||
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| + | ''(* Need to revisit the no motor boat ordinance-- re-write to state no motors allowed in lake *)'' | ||
Meeting adjourned at 8:00p.m. | Meeting adjourned at 8:00p.m. | ||
Jennifer Kannan | Jennifer Kannan | ||
