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CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President, Don Stanyon at 10am with and outline of the meeting agenda. There being no corrections, the minutes of the July 7, 1973 meeting were approved as distributed via H.L. Clark July 30 letter.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee reports were made as follows:
Road Maintenance - Bleecker Fred Lehner reported that the scraping and oiling already completed is the extent of road maintenance the town plans for this year; save for the snow plowing contracted with the Town of Johnstown.
Road Maintenance - Johnstown No report.
Environment Esther Neal reported that birds have been shot on lakefront lots in conflict with deed restrictions and with state laws protecting rare/beneficial species. The State Conservation officer is to be notified.
Road Safety - Bleecker Fred Roscher reported that since the town has no speed limit, the best alternative for speed control is by the planned installation of a few "20 MPH Safe Speed, Children Playing" type signs on private property with good visibility from the road. Children should also be mindful of the hazards when they are in the road.
Fishing Bernie Sleeper reported that the state will provide assistance in the form of advice on stocking, but will not contribute to the stocking of fish in private waters. Future action will await results of advice from State Representative in Warrensburg.
Boat Safety Joan Ireland reported intention of issuing water ski guidelines; (Albert Peck to provide current list of water ski rules); sponsoring boating safety course early next summer; bringing attention to boat lighting and speed limit requirements; and seeking adjustments to boat safety/water skiing rules if the suggested adjustments are presented to her in writing.
Government Liaison Tony Corsini advised that only 30 days, (not necessarily consecutive), residence is required for voting registration. County Board of Elections requires motor vehicle operators license, (may be altered to show change of address), however September 10 is the final day. There is yet time to register at Bleecker Town Hall October 11, (noon - 8pm) or October 13, (noon - 10pm) where proof of Bleecker ID has not been requested in the past. A vote in the town is very important in view of low population density; with absentee ballots available if requested in advance. Voting laws are such that residency is a matter of intent!
RESOLUTIONS / MOTIONS Presented by the President for consideration:
1. Setting Date of Annual Meeting - carried as modified. The annual meeting will be held on the Saturday preceding Labor Day Monday at 10am and at a predetermined place of which the membership will be notified by mail, sent at least twenty days prior to the meeting.
2. Setting the Fiscal Year - carried as modified. The fiscal year of the PLPA will begin July 1st of each year and end on June 30th of the following year.
3. Term of the Board of Directors - carried as presented. The term of each director shall be three years except at the beginning whereby one director will serve for one year; two directors will serve for two years; a total of five directors for the ensuing fiscal year.
4. Election of Board of Directors - carried as modified; with term expiring on June 30 of the year indicated: Don Stanyon (1974), Bernie Sleeper (1975), Daisy Stresing (1975), Fred Roscher (1976), Hal Clark (1976). Future regular election of directors will be held on the date of the annual meeting. Details of directorship to be filled and candidates will be included in the notice of annual meeting.
5. Annual Dues - carried after recycle and modification. In addition to $10 initial membership fee, the annual dues shall be $15 per year; pro-rated at $1.25 per month, (or portion of month), for owners joining after commencement of fiscal year. On resolution from the floor and carried by majority vote, prior donations of ten dollars will be considered as payment of the initial membership fee.
TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Fred Roscher reported a balance of $454.
PECK FAMILY Albert Peck expressed confidence in Niagara Mohawk continuing to maintain the dam etc; particularly in light of their gross expenditure for dam renovation and other business and ecological reasons. Responsible Niagara Mohawk personnel are also acquainted with the Peck Lake residential growth and the dependence on reasonable water level.
ELECTIONS In response to a question from the floor, President Don Stanyon advised that the unexpected vacancies on the Board of Directors would be filled by ballot, with candidates proposed by the nominating committee.
NEW BUSINESS At the suggestion of Bob Lawrence, an ovation of thanks was extended to the officers for the work done thus far.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:45am.
Respectfully Submitted,
H.L. Clark, Secretary
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