CALL TO ORDER The Annual PLPA Meeting was called to order by President Shirley Garrison at 9:45am on September 5, 1981 at the Peck's Boat Barn with approximately 54 members and guest present. Officers and Board members attending were: Shirley Garrison, Dave Brandon, Art Leytham, Enid Roscher, Larry Doubleday, Frank Greene, Jerry Schacker, John McGee, Wellington Peck, Mike Ringanese and Shirley Haney. President Shirley tanked Mike Ringanese for making the arrangements for the meeting and thanked the Pecks for the use of the barn. Bill Schaff, owner of Lot 15, was introduced and welcomed as a new member of the Association. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved as read.

TREASURER'S REPORT The president thanked Hal Neal for auditing the books and also Art Leytham for all his work as treasurer. Larry Doubleday read the report, which showed that the balance on hand in checking, savings, and certificates of deposit as of June 30, 1981 was $5,183.86. To date there are 102 members. The members of the Board have discussed the dues issue and feel that for the present, $10 per year dues plus the interest from the savings accounts, is sufficient to cover our yearly operating expenses of approximately $1,300.

CANOE RACES Chet Heal announced that the canoe race will be held this afternoon at 2:00, starting a Sunrise Bay. The canoes must be registered and all regulations complied with. There will be prizes for first and second places.

GRIEVANCES Jerry Schacker said there had been no grievances this year.

NEWSLETTER Dave Brandon said that he is looking for a new editor for the newsletter, next edition of which will be out in January.

PUBLIC RELATIONS Thanks to committee members: the Irelands, Neals and Onufraks.

WATER SAFETY Bernie Sleeper reported that 4 youngsters had taken the course this year. Shirley added that over the years, about 40 children have taken this course.

SAILBOAT REGATTA Nancy Deschamps announced that the sailboat regatta will be held tomorrow, September 6th, at 1:00pm.

ACTIVITIES The Social Dinner, held at The Poplars on August 22nd, had been very successful, with 111 people attending. Thanks were given to Jean Smith and Audrey Piat and all the ticket sellers.
The youth party, held at Hansen's and organized by Bernie Sleeper and Shirley Haney was also successful. 26 youngsters enjoyed the rock band in which the Sleeper's grandson played.

WATER QUALITY Larry Doubleday reported the the Legislature is considering relaxing the standards for the Clean Air Bill. Since this would result in higher sulfur density in the air, contributing to acid rain in the Adirondack Lakes, it was proposed that the President send a letter to our representative in Washington, asking that the Legislature reconsider relaxation of the standards for the Clean Air Act. It was also suggested that regular measurements be made at Peck's Lake over a period of time to determine if it has been affected by acid rain. Wellington Peck reported that a sample of water from the lake had been tested on 1980 and the results were negative, no acid rain. Esther Neal made a motion, which Daisy Stresing seconded, that a letter be sent to Congressman Mitchell, opposing the relaxation of regulations in the Clean Air Act. The motion was carried.

ROAD CONDITIONS President Shirley thanked Fred Roscher for his help in keeping the North Shore residents posted on road conditions this summer and his help in working with the town officials in paving the North Shore Road.

OLD BUSINESS Shirley reported that two signs displaying the PLPA emblem and the words "Neighborhood Watch - These Properties are protected by the PLPA" would cost about $90, plus cost of the posts and clamps, for a total of $125. Hal Clark made a motion that the signs be ordered and erected, seconded by Fred Roscher with the motion carrying.
Regarding the Lake Edward hearing, Ted Hoye has completed and sent in his summary to the Hearing Judge. Through the efforts of Ted, Frank Greene, Dave Brandon and Bernie Sleeper, plus thirty Peck's Lake residents who attended the hearing, we hope to have a favorable decision by the end of October.

ELECTIONS The nominating committee comprised of John McGee, Daisy Stresing, and Fred Roscher, Chairman presented nominations for officers and directors for the next year:

NEW BUSINESS

TAX ISSUES The next order of business was the tax issue. A tax committee has been appointed to deal with all aspects of this project. Members of the Tax Committee are: South Shore: Jerry Schacker, John Onufrak, Nancy Deschamps, Tom Aery and Jack Bethel; North Shore: Mary Wright, Daisy Stresing, Sue Harden, Dolores Corsini, Gary Hazen, Hal Mumford, Katie Bergmann, Hal Clark, Ted Hoye, John Synal and Hal Neal, Chairman and Frank Greene, Co-Chairman.
Hal Clark had indicated in his letter, published in the last newsletter, that he would be willing to work with the Towns of Bleecker and Johnstown and the PLPA on tax assessments, but he needs to be reimbursed for his costs and time.
Hal proceeded to give a summary and present facts as indicated on charts he had prepared. He first thanked Ted Hoye, Don Stanyon, Mike Ringanese, Hal Mumford, Fred Roscher, Frank Greene and John Novik for their assistance. He also said that he had conferred with Bleecker Town Supervisor Dick Lucas and Town Assessor Donald Cross, who have been very cooperative and anxious to solve our tax problems. Hal stressed that we must have Supervisor Lucas, Assessor Cross and the PLPA work together as it is a Bleecker problem.
Hal then indicated with his charts that the property assessments have risen 121 percent in the City of Gloversville, 233 percent in the Town of Johnstown and 484 percent in the Town of Bleecker during the past ten years. Through his efforts, those of grieved on Grievance Day had their assessments reduced by about 12 percent. He thinks that with a great deal more effort and research, the New York State figures could be challenged, at a cost of $10,000. He feels that he needs $2,500 soon to be able to continue his efforts.
A general discussion followed in which it was brought out that undeveloped property o the South Shore will face similar circumstances and the Town of Johnstown is equally involved. In Ted Hoye's absence, Dave Brandon reported that there us a possibility that the County of Fulton Supervisors will approve 100 percent equalization rates for this year, which would change the tax picture.
John Synal moved that the tax issue be held in abeyance until the Tax Committee can study it, with a six month time limit, and make recommendations to the Board, which would approve any payments for further action. Hal Neal seconded, and motion carried.

Hal Neal said that he hopes to build a permanent home on his lot and has learned that any building which is now constructed on a 100 foot lake shore frontage must be set back a minimum of 50 feet. If the lot is in the section where lake shore frontages are a minimum of 125 feet, the building must be set back 75 feet. There are also Adirondack Park Agency regulations about the number of trees which may be cleared. Hal recommended that anyone planning to build should check with Albert Peck.

Bernie Sleeper mentioned the possibility of Niagara Mohawk drawing water from Rockwood Lake for sale to Johnstown residents. He though we should be aware of this situation and take the same interest as we did in the Lake Edward matter.

Shirley reminded everyone that the lake will down next year for the rebuilding of the dam, which should be completed by next August.

Shirley then thanked the Board members, Committee members and friends for their help through a very busy and challenging year, which she was glad to have a part of. She then turned the gavel over to Dave Brandon, incoming president, and wished him good luck.

Dave said that there had been many committees and individuals actively involved with the PLPA this year and he hoped that they would continue their activities. Besides our problems with water and taxes, he hoped we would also be interested in fun things, like the canoe and sailboat races and golf, and he looks forward to continuing momentum. He also hopes to get out a handbooks, which would outline building regulations, the names of town officials and other pertinent information.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30am.

Respectfully Submitted,
Enid Roscher, Secretary

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