Sekon Association Annual Meeting Minutes

Sekon Association Annual Meeting Minutes (7/7/07) www.sekonassociation.com

In Attendance: Steve & Suan Cross Al & Carleen Crispo Les Waters Noreen & Don Oslander Kate Doherty Fred & Deb Schwarz Jim & Linda Marshall Hugo Clearwater Harold & Ellie Mahony Jim & Barbara Marasco Vic & Chris DeMouth Brian & Jim delToro Alan Miller & Linda Szot Ed & Deb Traynor Jim Hudspath & Kathy Cavanagh Jim Bristol Nolan Powell David Powewll Tom Curley & Marsha Stanley Bill & Eileen Mansfield Mike Brennan Vic Kraus Nader Botros Chris Mosca Mike & Caroline Mosca

Secretary’s Report: A motion was made and seconded to pass the secretary’s report from the 2006 meeting, as posted on the Sekon website. (Al Crispo, secretary)

Treasurer’s Report: The balance, as posted in the 6/30/07 budget handed out at the meeting, was $16,448.56, with most 2 dues having been paid this year. The motion to pass the budget was made by Alan Miller and seconded by Ed Traynor. (Eileen Mansfield, treasurer)

President’s Report : (Steve Cross, president)  Thanked volunteers for all the help at Sekon this year.  Al Crispo for filling in as secretary  Marsha Stanley for setting up the Sekon website  Bill and Eileen Mansfield for upgrading the beach area  Jim Marshall and Dave Powell for monitoring the sanitary system  Jim Marshall for heading up thenominations  Jim Hudspath for overseeing the completion of side B of the common septic system  Bill Mansfield for his overseeing work on the docks  Deb Traynor and Marsha Stanley for their work organizing the steak roast  And a general thaks for all those that help each year to keep Sekon going   Explanation of Sekon’s organizational chart.  President: Steve Cross  Vice-president: Jim Marasco  Treasurer: Eileen Mansfield  Secretary: Al Crispo  Managing Board Directors (3) o Sewer system: Ed Traynor o Communication and social functions: Marsha Stanley o Waterfront: Alan Miller

Committee Reports:  Roads: Jim Marasco reported that Chris Mosca was contracted to upgrade the roads in Sekon this year. He spread 3 truck loads of crusher run on the back road leading towards the Mansfield’s camp and dug out the culverts along the main road. 3

 Docks: Bill Mansfield reported on the dock upgrades. Two sections, with floats, were left in the water this winter and faired well. The dock committee has decided to leave 3 sections out this year and see how they do, before deciding to invest in any more floats. A team of 12-14 volunteers helped to install the docks this spring. Dock help is appreciated.  Septic system: (Ed Traynor)  The DEC inspection of the new septic upgrades (completed 2006) was very positive. There were a few small suggestions, such as cutting the weeds to clean up the leach field and a manual explaining how to operate the system. The manual will be completed this year, either by a member volunteer or by Northwood Engineering, who did the system engineering.  The septic committee is gathering and graphing information about the use of the septic system. It appears the system is working much better and we are experiencing less runoff. The graphs show that during the July 4th week and the steak roast weekend, the system peaks. To help monitor and maintain the systems quality, the board passed a resolution stating that all members need to check with the board of directors before adding any new facilities to the system.  The board will begin developing criteria for system utilization to reference when looking at future usage.  Jim Bristol specifically asked about monitoring the use of the system for each residence to determine guidlines. Steve Cross responded that overflow could be determined by comparing the flow from each section against expected flow. If the numbers don’t match, then that would be an indication of over use conditions or ground water infiltration. This is an ongoing process and will be worked on over the coming months. 4

 Website: Marsha Stanley asked for any suggestions members might have for changes or corrections of the Sekon website. This is an outstanding tool and will help Sekon members stay connected. Thanks again to Marsha for an outstanding effort.  Steak Roast: (Sat., Aug. 4th) Marsha Stanley reported that Deb Traynor had most of the steak roast organized.  The auction will be held this year. Marsha is looking for a volunteer to help sell raffle tickets for a few hours during the day.  Ellie Mahony has volunteered to organize the kids’ games which will begin at 3:00pm.  Al Miller has volunteered to secure a plane so that sightseeing rides will be available.  Steve Cross is organizing the canoe race

 Election of Officers: (Jim Marshall nominating committee) Jim presented a slate of officers to the membership consideration: President—Steve Cross Vice President—Jim Marasco Secretary—Al Crispo Treasurer—Eileen Mansfield Directors Marsha Stanley -- 3 year term Ed Traynor -- 3 year term (2 years remaining) Alan Miller -- 1 year term (Alan was elected to finish Al Crispo’s 3 year term)

The floor was open to other nominations but none were offered. A motion was made and seconded to accept the slate as presented and the motion was unanimously accepted. Al Crispo cast a single vote as secretary confirming the slate as presented.

Steve Cross called for additional items of business and none were offered. A motion followed to recess and a second was made by Bill Mansfield. 5

Meeting was adjourned.