Carson Trout Lepine & Greenan Lakes Association
Annual General Meeting Minutes
May 21 2023
3pm
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 406
Barry’s Bay, Ontario
Chair’s Welcoming Remarks-Wendy Wolak
7 th annual meeting
The association represents 100 properties
Welcome to Mark Wilmer, mayor and Mary Blank, councillor of the Madawaska Valley
Thank you to volunteers and sponsors for their support over the last year
Some challenges the association and area are facing:
invasive species, floating accommodations, Bill 23
Introduction of board:
Cheryl
Judy
Annabelle
Steve
Jamie
Land Acknowledgement
Call to Order
Quorum present
Approval of AGM minutes from 2022-motion made by Wendy Wolak
Recommended that the minutes of the Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association Annual General Meeting held on May 22 2022 be approved as written
Seconded by Ted Gryzwniak
Motion carried
Financial Report-Annabel Marsh
1. Approval of financial report
Some highlights:
- Website redesigned and upgraded
- Insurance costs and what it covers
No opposition to the financial statements
Recommended by Annabel to accept the financial report
Seconded by Dave Hudder
Motion carried
2. Year end change
Change the year end date from April 30 to December 31 to facilitate easier bookkeeping
Motion by Doug Beingessner
Seconded by Christine Bialy
Motion carried
3. Annual Audit Waiver
Waive the need to have an audit due to the low revenue stream
Motion by Wendy Wolak
Seconded by Pauline Burchat
Motion carried
Budget Presentation-Cheryl
Explanation of some budget wish list:
- Website upgrades
- Lake plan protection and strategies
- Increase membership fees from $20 to $30 annually
Motion by Cheryl to increase membership fees to $30 denied
More general discussion by the members to increase them to $40 instead
The overwhelming consensus of those present at the meeting was that the fees should be increased to $40 in order to support the budget and to support any future initiatives
CTLG membership fees lower than most other associations
This new membership fee would apply starting January 2024 (with the year end change)
Motioned by Cheryl to increase the annual membership fee to $40
Seconded by Doug Beingessner
Motion carried
Committee Reports
Fishing Report-Al Best
1. FMZ 15 Regulations
2. Public comments
3. Recycling and eliminating Lead Tackle
4. Creel survey
5. Learn to fish day-Sunday Aug 6 2023
6. Cold water fishery
7. Naturalize shorelines
8. Carson lake creeks
9. Comprehensive plan
Water Quality Report and Invasive species-Wendy Wolak
1. Lake partnering program
2. Phosphorus levels
3. Calcium levels
4. Chloride levels
5. Secchi recordings
6. Nitrates levels
7. Mercury levels
8. Fish hook flea
9. Phragmites
10. Banded snail
Adopt a highway-Frank Burchat
Report on clean up of highway 60 and surrounding trails
Findings on clean up Some slight improvement but still troublesome that the environment continues to be abused with a variety of garbage
Adopt a road-Doug Beingessner
Report on Siberia Road clean up
Volume removed about the same as in previous years
Highlight of findings this cleanup: finding a sex toy!!!!
Election of Directors
Judy and Jamie retiring
Thanked for their service and contributions
Angelo Mosca Jr. joining the board
2 directors still required to make the 7
Motion by Wendy Wolak to accept the 5 board members until such time as 2 additional board members are found
Seconded by Frank Burchat
Motion carried
New Business
1. Steve Tovell-Bursary award -given to Rory Recoskie
2. Shipping container issue
3. Property break ins
-ask neighbours to watch your property when away
4. Succession planning seminar June 3 2023 in Maynooth
5. Carson Lake “ice off” winner
6. Stewardship Award-Anne-Marie Moore
7. Stone Fence Theatre tickets winner-Pauline Burchat
8. CTLG Social-Volunteers needed
Motion to Adjourn-Wendy Wolak
Seconded by Frank Burchat
Motion carried
Meeting adjourned