Brandon Pelegano

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including postponing the approval of previous meeting minutes from May 27, 2025, to allow for further review. Discussions included a reminder about the upcoming GZA yearly lake health review scheduled for August 23rd, where committee members were encouraged to submit questions in advance or ask them individually. The committee confirmed funding for benthic mats in the 2025-26 budget and discussed initial placement locations near the rental docks at Lollipop and the Lollipop beach area. Additionally, the status of a planned CAES lake review for an aquatic plant survey was reviewed, and follow-up with the Lake Health Chair was deemed necessary.

Key discussions included correspondence regarding a job opening for a farmer's market assistant manager. Old business focused on Right-of-Way (ROW) surveys, which were discussed in Executive Session, and the potential procedures for dock de-icers/bubblers, where the District plans to formulate procedures in consultation with legal counsel to limit liability. Task list items covered committee budgets, beach pass checker procedures, and newsletter content. The Treasurer's report noted that lien notices would be issued soon, and financial reports were reviewed. Committee reports highlighted discussions on Hydrilla remediation and testimony supporting related legislation, completion of shoreline wall rebuilds, potential budget requests for benthic barriers from the Lake Usage committee, posting of the DEEP-approved Emergency Action Plan (EAP) by the Dams committee, and plans for dock lottery entry forms. The Beaches and ROWs committee confirmed porta-potty delivery and interest in boat inspector positions. The Beach Pass Checkers chair is soliciting feedback on expanding hours. The Lebanon Roads contractor assisted residents with snow drifts. The Communications committee is preparing to send out lake pass registration links following updates to procedures.

Key discussions focused on resident concerns regarding a dock de-icer/bubbler device at 44 Deepwood Drive, which reportedly created open water extending beyond property lines and obstructing public right-of-way access. The Board agreed that a formal procedure for installing such devices should be established. Other topics included following up on ROW surveys with the attorney, assigning remaining Board of Director duties (except boat inspector coordinator), coordinating ALD notification efforts with the Hebron WPCA regarding sewer blockages, reviewing task lists, receiving Treasurer's reports showing tax collection percentages, and committee updates. Committee reports covered plans for the Main Dam inspection in 2026, a presentation on a previous lake inspection, scheduling webinars, planning dock proposals for the March meeting requiring subsequent resident approval, setting the date for the dock lottery, and planning lake pass distribution dates. The Communications Committee requested coordination on newsletter submissions and sought recommendations for a new printer.

The Annual Meeting agenda included a review of Lake Operations for 2023-2024, which covered adopting a hybrid board meeting format and utilizing resident volunteers for beach pass checking. Committee reports detailed activities, including road maintenance by the Lebanon Roads Committee, lake health monitoring by the Lake Health Committee concerning water quality and invasive species like Eurasian watermilfoil, and facility improvements managed by the Beaches and ROWs Committee. The Long-Term Financial Planning Committee identified long-term needs, and the Weed Committee addressed aquatic plant concerns. Discussions also addressed necessary repairs for the Duck Pond Dam and ALA Clubhouse. The meeting included elections for the ALD Board of Directors and Board Officers for 2024-2025, and comprehensive review and consideration of the Proposed Budget for FY 2024-2025 for both the General Fund and the Lebanon Roads Fund. Furthermore, the date for the 2025 Annual Meeting was established, and educational sessions on invasive species and best practices for fertilizer/herbicide use were noted.

Key discussions included concerns raised by a resident regarding a dock de-icer affecting public lake access and ice safety. Old business addressed the status of ROW surveys, noting one resident agreed to move an encroaching dock while another encroachment remained unresolved. Director duties were assigned for monitoring parking, collecting unclaimed boats, and coordinating gate monitoring, with the duty for coordinating boat inspectors remaining open. The board approved proposed meeting dates for 2026 and reviewed upcoming tasks, including posting the tax notice and finalizing tax documents. Committee reports covered posting lake health test results, gathering quotes for dam inspections, and the possibility of obtaining Community Emergency Response Team training. The Docks committee reported on research tasks and unanimously approved raising dock rental fees for the 2026 season. New business focused on securing better communication from the Town of Hebron regarding sewer blockages and initiating research into establishing an ordinance or recommendations for the use of dock de-icers/bubblers, with one case requiring re-inspection.