On Saturday, July 26th, the Lake St. Catherine Association held their third meeting of the 2025 season.
Attendance: Jim Canders, Jerremy Jones, Mary Jo Teetor, Ed Laird, Jeff Crandall, Kemi McShane, Sue Williams, Mark Shea, Lisa Micich. Absent: Bob Williams, Mike Gay, Nancy Liberatore.
Guests: John Belnavis, reported on the Greeter Program. 1,000 boats inspected in 2024, 900 inspected in 2025 to date. There was a problem with the paychecks which was resolved, discussion of new requirements which we are exempt from. John spoke of the Annual Dinner and requested two checks from the Treasurer to pay for the facility fee and the money collected for the dinners. Dan O’Connell present as a candidate to the Board of Trustees.
Call to Order: President Jim Canders called the meeting to order at 8:30.
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Amendment made to the listing of Sue Williams as present and not online. Motion to approve the July Minutes, all in favor and so moved.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary Jo Teetor reviewed the accounts, a second payment was made to the DASH team, PMNRCD submitted an invoice to be paid. Watershed Action Plan payment received. Grant money from the Lake Champlain Basin Program is still outstanding. LSCA is in good shape financially. Grant money received and Membership is strong. Lisa made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented, seconded by Mark, all in favor, so moved.
Milfoil Program: Jeff reported as of April 2025, LSCA has a new five year permit in place. The milfoil was hard to find during the spring survey, but 15 sites identified based on the fall survey. The DASH team started hand-pulling in June and started DASH after the 4th of July weekend. Milfoil getting dense in and around Atwater Bay. Sue mentioned that Idylwild Bay was only partially DASHed last year, could the team revisit? This year only DASH and hand-pulling used, extending the DASH team a few weeks.
Publicity: Jerremy reviewed the presentation for the Annual Meeting, and noted the invited guests that will be attending. He mentioned the increase in the invasive Curly Leaf Pondweed. Mary Jo spoke of seeing cormorants, a bird that can be very destructive. Ed Laird spoke of the bylaws for the annual meeting. As of today, LSCA has 365 members.
Lake Safety: Mike has put solar lights on the buoys.
Water Quality and Testing: Mary Jo has been taking lay monitoring water samples. Early in the season, with so much rain, water clarity was low. Discussed multiple waves of high pollen and the recent wildfire smoke. Weather plays a major factor in water clarity. As of today, lake is looking good.
Nominating Committee: there has not been any contact with Bob Williams.
Membership: Jerremy reminder postcards will be mailed to members who have not yet renewed for 2025.
Government: Jerremy reached out to State and local reps to attend the Annual Meeting.
New Business: Jerremy asked to make a $200.00 donation to the VT Center of Ecostudies for their support of our loons. A motion to donate the funds in the amount of $200.00 was seconded by Lisa, all in favor and so moved.
Adjournment: a motion was made by Mark to Adjourn the meeting at 9:57 and seconded by Jeff. All in favor, so moved.
Next meeting: August 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM LSC CC.
Minutes respectfully submitted, Kemi McShane
