April 2020 Sunset Lake Meeting Minutes
Absent: Helder, Maggie, Julie
Present: Mike M, Harshal, John, Chris, Cynthia, Regina, Sean, Donna
The meeting was called to order on March 30th, 2020 at 7:30PM. (The meeting was held as a video call on Zoom)
President – Mike M
COVID-19: We continue to operate under restrictions due to COVID-19 in these unique times. Until further notice, the clubhouse, patio and playground will remain closed to membership. The parking lot, basketball court, and beach are open, but social distancing must be followed.
Spring Cleanup: Mike will send the list of tasks to the membership and the protocol for cleanup with social distancing.
Watercraft: Mike asked the board if we should open the lake for watercraft. Usually, watercraft are not allowed until spring cleanup. But in the given situation as people are home they want to get out on the water. Sean seconded that we should open it early for the season. The board also agreed.
Geese Control: First round of Goose spraying was done today. We spray on the lake property and an additional 5 to 6 houses who agree to have sprayed.
Vice President: John Chapman
John had nothing new to report.
Treasurer – Chris O’Brien
Chris reported that we have $42,795 in the bank account and roughly about $36,589 is outstanding in membership dues. There are 39 regular members and 8 seniors members who have not yet paid the dues.
Chris had a question about a new member who has not paid initiation fees. Cynthia will reach out to the member and escalate to Mike M. if required.
Lab bill was paid and the bathing permit sent out. Boat racks: Chris asked if the Boys Scout were still doing boat racks. It will cost about $400 to the Lake for material. Plumbing Wiring cost is within the annual budget.
Corresponding Secretary – Regina
Regina has nothing new to report. She asked Harshal about the minutes on the website. Harshal responded that the approved minutes will be uploaded to the website so she can then email the link to the membership.
Membership – Cynthia Freund
Two new applications were received for membership.
The Cronin family (senior membership) at 1303 Hemlock Drive sent in $100 application fees.
The Filkins have sent a check to the PO Box.
Cynthia made a motion to accept the two new membership applications. The motion was seconded and accepted by the board subject to receiving the initiation fees and the annual membership dues from each new member.
Cynthia said she was still social-distancing so not reaching out to people actively. She said she will mail out a letter with her real estate campaign.
Water Quality – Donna Marlowe
Donna reported she has scheduled testing for well water in mid May and testing for water quality throughout the summer. Nothing has changed in terms of the testing schedule.
Question – does coronavirus transmit from or to the lake.
Are we opening the lake on April 30th? Hold off for swimming until we find out more about COVID-19. Mike asked her to find out about HAP testing.
Grounds – Sean
Sean reported he’s working on removing dead trees on the patio and playground.
New Business
July 4th: Mike M is holding off sending application and applications fees for permits for the July 4th picnic. Everything social is on hold at the moment.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53PM.