MINUTES, JPA MEETING
August 26, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m.

Tom spoke briefly to let members know that a volunteer had been keeping the rail-trail along the pond mowed and maintained and there was a basket being circulated to receive donations to help defray the volunteer’s expenses.

Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and accepted.

Don Sherwood asked if everyone enjoyed the fireworks and he received a round of applause in reply. He said each year they seem to get better and that Mike Malaney will host again next year. The Fourth of July falls on a Friday, and we will try to have them then, but if not, we will try for the third with a rain date of July 5^th. He said Danville did the larger roads around the pond with their grader, but the smaller roads will need a different machine.

Dave Parker ran through a tentative Schedule of Events for 2008 and said the full schedule will be in the spring newsletter.

Larry Rossi reported one item is left to do in the fall is to take down the roof over the fire pit and replace with an 18x21 prefab carport-type roof with a custom vent. This will cost about $2,200 to $2,500. Other than this project, there is only minor ongoing maintenance. Motion was made and carried to install the new roof.

Ray Richer said he had little to report. The divers looking for invasive species such as milfoil will be here next week and he will have a report after that. The project to correct runoff around the pond will get started if there is grant money. He said the loons have been harassed all summer and all we can do is either speak to the offenders if possible, or try to get a number off the boat and report it. The same goes for people ignoring the 200’ no wake and safety zone laws. He said much of the harassment of the loons is by people in kayaks and canoes which are difficult to identify.

Andy Rudin asked if Ray thought there are fewer ducks on the pond this year and he answered yes. He said there are more turkeys around, however.

Ray Rouleau said there are a total of 18 road signs to be taken down and stored by the first week in October. One, at Sandy Beach Road, was damaged and will be repaired this winter. He asked that new campers contact him to let him know their name, correct spelling.

Tom said many people have called to report seeing strange plants in the lake, and these have been checked. While no invasive plants have been found, people are encouraged to call if they see something that is suspicious – it is important and a big help to keep track of this.

Pam Hebert reported this was a successful year for checking boats and no problems were found. She said only one new lake has been identified with milfoil. She said she will apply for a grant again for next year. Cabot has donated $175 to the project. Next year checkers will begin on Fathers’ Day weekend and be at the access area nearly every day through Labor Day.

The meeting was opened to members. Andy Rudin brought up that there has been a 15% increase in taxes on his property in Danville this year. There was some discussion of this problem.

Tom asked for help after the dinner to take down and store tables and chairs. He also thanked Evelyn Richer for two beautiful cakes made for the dinner, Garey Larrabee for making the salads, and John Woods and his crew for doing the meat and fish and doing serving and cleanup.

The meeting adjourned at 2:45.

Jane Brown, Secretary