LAKE KANASATKA WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
Moultonborough Library, Moultonborough, New Hampshire
July 14, 2007
President John Scudder opened the meeting and asked if there were any new members present.
Mark Whary of Kilnwood introduced himself.
President Scudder introduced Ed Maheux of the Moultonborough Fire Department and Fire Warden for Red Hill, who presented a program with slides for Wildfire Urban Interface. He described the many problems faced by the Fire Department when residents allow brush and plant growth to surround a house, or branches lean over a chimney or when a road or pathway is so overgrown, it impedes the entrance for firetrucks. Following his presentation, he answered many of the attendees' questions.
John Scudder introduced the LKWA officers: Vice President - Laurie Whitley; Secretary - Barbara Lauterwasser and Treasurer - Doug Whitley.
He also introduced the members of the Standing committees:
Water Quality Committee: Kevin and Sandra Kelly, Herb and Barbara Lauterwasser and Peter and Jane Fairchild; Boat Parade Coordinator - Flo and Rudy Laporte; and Hospitality Committee - Fox Smith, Mary Ann McRae, Jill Anderson and Laurie Whitley.
Doug Whitley produced the Spring Newsletter and the Association news can be found on our website: www.Kanasatka.org
which John Scudder maintains and keeps up to date.
The minutes of the July 19, 2006 meeting were accepted as presented.
Doug Whitley presented the Treasurer's Report:
Dues Received - 1300.00
Expenses - 2005.55
Balance - 2098.14
Doug Whitley explained that the dues barely keep up with expenses, which include our contributions as well as water testing, postage and mailings. Bill Smith moved that the dues be increased to $20 per unit and after a little discussion, he amended his resolution to $25 per year. This was passed unanimously. There are 342 mailing units with 166 Kanasatka waterfront properties. 90% of the dues come from the waterfront group, yet only 17% pay dues. A question was raised about sending a letter to the mailing list re: how few people pay dues. It was suggested enclosing an invoice. The Treasurer's report was accepted as presented.
Sandra Kelly reported by mail that the water quality of the lake was holding up well.
A report from the Loon Center indicates 2 new chicks on Wakondah Pond but none on Kanasatka, possibly because of high waters and the raft not being used. Mark Whary from Kilnwood volunteered to supervise the raft for the loons.
Laurie Whitley announced two Moultonborough town meetings to be held on July 21st at Moultonborough Academy, one at 9 am and the other for registered voters at 10:30 am.
John Scudder showed some slides of the snapping turtles in the lake. Another set of slides was taken at the Habitat House location on Jerry Shaker Road of tadpoles which were then transferred into Lake Kanasatka.
John Scudder noted that after 1/1/2008, the Boater Education Safety Certificate is required for all operators of boats with horsepower of over 25 mph. Boat operators must be 16 years or older.
New Business: The terms of President and Secretary need to be filled for the new season. The Nominating Committee includes Nancy McCue, Bill Smith and Herb Lauterwasser. There were no volunteers for the 4th member of the committee.
The slate will need to be presented at the August 11th LKWA meeting. Rudy LaPorte offered to take on the water testing position being vacated by the Lauterwassers.
Norm Larson asked a question about washing boats which are brought into Lake Kanasatka re: milfoil, etc. and he offered to
look into the possibility of a pump to be used for that purpose.
The secretary suggested that a formal vote be taken on the $200 contributions to each of the following groups:
Squam Lakes Association
New Hampshire Lakes Association
Lakes Region Conservation Trust
Loon Preservation Committee
A motion was made and passed to continue our yearly $200 contributions to these groups.
John Scudder commented on the beautiful new location for today's meeting in the newly expanded Moultonborough Library and expressed our appreciation for use of the meeting room.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Lauterwasser
Secretary