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2011 Fox Lake Association Annual General Meeting
July 16, 2011 10:15 am..
Welcome to all from Robin Yule FLA President New member Kevin Harris introduced
2010 Minutes reviewed and adopted..moved by Karen Beamer, seconded by
Judy Maxwell
Items discussed
1) Signage on lake..Robin is still talking to the town regarding
putting NO WAKE signs up
it was suggested face to face meeting would be best. ROB RUTHVEN
volunteered to handle and report back to the board of directors.
2) Presidents Report
Thanks to Pat Currie for hosting
Board of directors introduced...Karen Beamer, Jim McMahon,Jim
Watson,Elaine ackson,Don Shepley,Tom Perkin(absent), David White, Tom
Gillette(absent), Ellen Fox (webmaster). Description of duties given.
NEWS
Mentioned of how much Gord Finbow will be missed. Thanks from Sharon
Lillico for FLA donation to Alzheimers Society at her mother's death.
Vandalism again at Camp Romuva in May, please note anyone who shouldn't
be there
Lake Plan is trying to be implemented and FLA needs help!
Ellen Fox is our webmaster...visit our site www.foxlakeassociation.org
Guideline for renters is now in draft form.
The clear cut lot at the mouth of the river was addressed by the town, but focus was on attempting to prevent this from happening in the future. Huntsville bylaws in this regard have no teeth. Agreement was reached by the owner and the town for replanting native species and trees. No court action take as town knew it would be too expensive. The issue is now with planning director and FLA needs to open communication.
Camp Winnebagoe will not allow boat launching while camp is open due to
liability exposure when campers are there. To use boat launch in spring and
fall the boats must be washed down so as not to introduce new invasive species,
in particular the spiny flea that have already hit Lake Vernon.
Camp Winnebagoe (Ted Margel) announced the 40th anniversary of the camp.
Congratulations to the Lustigs!
Reminder to all...night lighting should not be aimed over water, if
swimming a distance on the lake make sure you are accompanied by a boat.
Take your garbage home if you leave after the weekend or keep in a bear proof
container (if such a thing exists)
3) Treasurer Report (J. McMahon)
Record membership for 2010/2011
Association equity $6000 which is hoped to be selfsustaining, helped by
successful fundraising
Moved to accept by Ellen Fox, 2nd Alix Yule
4) New Directors
Our quota is full, but long serving Directors expressed wish to step down.(two)
Short description of duties given and work to be done, time constraints understood
New director volunteered...CHRISTA SHARP....
Motion to accept Linda Watson, 2nd Rob Ruthven
5) Membership and Newsletter..now on the website
6) Lake Steward report (D. White)
Ice in Dec 8, out April 27th
Phosphate level lower than it has been before
July 1st algae bloom&pollen.
Lake Muskoka conducting a 3 yr study on this
Mini lecture series if interested offered to educate especially about
invasive species, the spiny flea ...
Make sure you advise your renters or day users to WASH down their boat before it enters our lake. The spiny flea kills the fish.
7) Social Report (K Beamer)
Ribfest successful in 2010 and hope to be a good one 2011. Still tickets left.
Mark your calendars for next year.
August regatta at the Smirniw beach, looking for volunteers.
8) Lake Implemention Report (R. Yule)
All the recommendations are worth doing it is valuable to review again. Each Fox Lake resident was given a copy.
Fox Lake needs help...and VOLUNTEERS to help take action on the recommendations.
Tom Gillette is dealing with the town and legislation issues
Rob Ruthven is handling signage
Note copy of our plan is on the websitewww.foxlakeassociation.org This
is a valuable resource.
9) Island Reforestation
Christa Sharp will be island coordinator to investigate planting small trees.
Will coordinate with Robin Yule and seek volunteers when plan comes to fruition.
Latrine will be added and monitored by volunteers, including the camp.
10) Event Signs...
Elizabeth Shepley has volunteered to handle posting the FLA activities.
11) Boat launching on Fox Lake...
Note to owners who rent cottages that there is no formal boat launch location during the summer
12) Water Levels too high yet again, and causing shoreline erosion...wake boats,
Need volunteer to read the water level at the Hoodstown Dam.
This is a priority as loons not nesting..if anyone has seen them,
please contact Elaine Jackson
Decided board will have to review and make an action plan , as MNR is
ignoring our reports
12pm...meeting ended
Location for 2012 ..west side ..Jack Van de Meer
July 16, 2011 10:15 am..
Welcome to all from Robin Yule FLA President New member Kevin Harris introduced
2010 Minutes reviewed and adopted..moved by Karen Beamer, seconded by
Judy Maxwell
Items discussed
1) Signage on lake..Robin is still talking to the town regarding
putting NO WAKE signs up
it was suggested face to face meeting would be best. ROB RUTHVEN
volunteered to handle and report back to the board of directors.
2) Presidents Report
Thanks to Pat Currie for hosting
Board of directors introduced...Karen Beamer, Jim McMahon,Jim
Watson,Elaine ackson,Don Shepley,Tom Perkin(absent), David White, Tom
Gillette(absent), Ellen Fox (webmaster). Description of duties given.
NEWS
Mentioned of how much Gord Finbow will be missed. Thanks from Sharon
Lillico for FLA donation to Alzheimers Society at her mother's death.
Vandalism again at Camp Romuva in May, please note anyone who shouldn't
be there
Lake Plan is trying to be implemented and FLA needs help!
Ellen Fox is our webmaster...visit our site www.foxlakeassociation.org
Guideline for renters is now in draft form.
The clear cut lot at the mouth of the river was addressed by the town, but focus was on attempting to prevent this from happening in the future. Huntsville bylaws in this regard have no teeth. Agreement was reached by the owner and the town for replanting native species and trees. No court action take as town knew it would be too expensive. The issue is now with planning director and FLA needs to open communication.
Camp Winnebagoe will not allow boat launching while camp is open due to
liability exposure when campers are there. To use boat launch in spring and
fall the boats must be washed down so as not to introduce new invasive species,
in particular the spiny flea that have already hit Lake Vernon.
Camp Winnebagoe (Ted Margel) announced the 40th anniversary of the camp.
Congratulations to the Lustigs!
Reminder to all...night lighting should not be aimed over water, if
swimming a distance on the lake make sure you are accompanied by a boat.
Take your garbage home if you leave after the weekend or keep in a bear proof
container (if such a thing exists)
3) Treasurer Report (J. McMahon)
Record membership for 2010/2011
Association equity $6000 which is hoped to be selfsustaining, helped by
successful fundraising
Moved to accept by Ellen Fox, 2nd Alix Yule
4) New Directors
Our quota is full, but long serving Directors expressed wish to step down.(two)
Short description of duties given and work to be done, time constraints understood
New director volunteered...CHRISTA SHARP....
Motion to accept Linda Watson, 2nd Rob Ruthven
5) Membership and Newsletter..now on the website
6) Lake Steward report (D. White)
Ice in Dec 8, out April 27th
Phosphate level lower than it has been before
July 1st algae bloom&pollen.
Lake Muskoka conducting a 3 yr study on this
Mini lecture series if interested offered to educate especially about
invasive species, the spiny flea ...
Make sure you advise your renters or day users to WASH down their boat before it enters our lake. The spiny flea kills the fish.
7) Social Report (K Beamer)
Ribfest successful in 2010 and hope to be a good one 2011. Still tickets left.
Mark your calendars for next year.
August regatta at the Smirniw beach, looking for volunteers.
8) Lake Implemention Report (R. Yule)
All the recommendations are worth doing it is valuable to review again. Each Fox Lake resident was given a copy.
Fox Lake needs help...and VOLUNTEERS to help take action on the recommendations.
Tom Gillette is dealing with the town and legislation issues
Rob Ruthven is handling signage
Note copy of our plan is on the websitewww.foxlakeassociation.org This
is a valuable resource.
9) Island Reforestation
Christa Sharp will be island coordinator to investigate planting small trees.
Will coordinate with Robin Yule and seek volunteers when plan comes to fruition.
Latrine will be added and monitored by volunteers, including the camp.
10) Event Signs...
Elizabeth Shepley has volunteered to handle posting the FLA activities.
11) Boat launching on Fox Lake...
Note to owners who rent cottages that there is no formal boat launch location during the summer
12) Water Levels too high yet again, and causing shoreline erosion...wake boats,
Need volunteer to read the water level at the Hoodstown Dam.
This is a priority as loons not nesting..if anyone has seen them,
please contact Elaine Jackson
Decided board will have to review and make an action plan , as MNR is
ignoring our reports
12pm...meeting ended
Location for 2012 ..west side ..Jack Van de Meer
