White Lake Shores Association, Inc

White Lake Shores Association, Inc. Attention: Secretary P.O. Box 295 New Hartford, NY 13413 www.whitelakeshoresassoc.org

Meeting Minutes May 15, 2010

The monthly meeting of the White Lake Shores Association was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on May 15, 2010 at the Stumble Inn by Frank Fellone, President.

Board Members Present: Eileen Welpe, Paula Eannace, Ron Holt, Neal Rothfuss, Phil Fenton, Chris Fenton, Steve Addison, Sue Addison, Phil Berardi, Pat Holt, Jon Kirschner and Frank Fellone.

Guests Present: Al Bruni

Board Members Excused: Donna Sbarra, Jim Colacicco, and Angela Matuella.

April 17, 2010 Meeting Minutes The minutes for the April 17, 2010 meeting were read. Motion to accept the meeting minutes as read, made by Neil Rothfuss and 2nd by Phil Fenton. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report Eileen Welpe, Treasurer, reported a balance of $2545.92. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s report was made by Ron Holt and seconded by Sue Addison. Motion carried.

Committee Reports

Fundraising Committee

Sue Addison, Fundraising Chairperson, reported that the committee had met several times throughout the year. 5/29 is chicken BBQ, order sheet and volunteer sign up were sent around. The Spaghetti dinner will be at The White Otter Club and the Pancake breakfast will be at Camp Russell. Tickets for Cash Splash and quilt have ordered.

Tickets for the Cash Splash Raffle will be distributed by mid May – the drawing will take place on October 9, 2010 at the monthly meeting.

Dock Committee

Paula Eannace, Dock Committee Chairperson, reported that the committee has met. 7 letters were sent for docks in need of repair. Letter Okayed to be sent regarding the grill on C Beach. Revisions of by laws are going to be presented. Letters to Brian Albert sent regarding his membership. Letters requested response by June 1st. Dock applications are available on our website.

Membership Pat Holt reported 14 memberships for 2010-2011, received.

Beach Committee

Frank Fellone reported a swim platform attachment has been purchased for B-Beach to increase the size and have an additional ladder. Hopefully, we will have a new one for A-Beach next year. Beach improvement fund is depleted. Additional Kayak racks are on hold. A Beach launch is in desperate need of crushed stone. Motion by Paula Eannace to spend $300.00 for the stone, seconded by Phil Fenton, carried. Request ask to re-look at planting trees on A Beach for more privacy Frank Fellone advised the sand donated through Hanson’s was delivered and spread out over B- Beach. Gate on A beach will be put up today, Frank has had many conversations with the fire department representatives. Our lawyer recommends we follow through with our plans for a locked gate. Motion by Paula Eannance authorizing no meeting of our President meeting with the Woodgate FD on recommendation of our lawyer, 2nd by Steve Addison. Carried. Much discussion regarding putting in a sturdy and strong gate was followed by motion by Paula Eannace to make A Beach Gate very secure, 2nd by Sue Addison. Carried. Pat Holt would like to look into putting up a swimming lane on B Beach. She would get back to the board.

By-Laws Committee

New chairman needed, Sue Addison to chair.

Old Business

Pat Holt reported that attendance at the Forestport Town meeting was important. The following dates and represents was set up: 5/19-Pat Holt 6/16-Paula Eannace 7/21-Eileen Welpe 8/18-Sue Addison 9/15-Jon Kirschner 10/20-Ron Holt 11/17-Paula Eannace 12/15-Al Bruni Frank asked if unable to attend, please try to find someone to go.

WLSA properties and recent assessment changes reviewed. Sue Addison made a motion to take no action for grievance process, 2nd by Paula Eannace. Carried New Business

Mattesons have applied for associate membership. It was discussed since they have not belonged to WLSA since 2004. Also, against the agreement with the Town of Forestport that they would not advertise White Lake for their cabin rentals, and their web site shows a White Lake address, many felt that there maybe a conflict of interest and use by cabin renters. Frank and Paula will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Matteson to express our concerns. Steve Addison reported that our website is current. Al Phillips has referred us to a site for possible reduction in our insurance costs. Al Bruni expressed interest in joining the board, Motion by Pat Holt to appoint Mr. Bruni to the board (seat #9), 2nd by Sue Addison. Carried.

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ron Holt and seconded by Chris Fenton. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.