PLRA Executive Meeting    

August 30, 2009

 

Members present:  Jack Russel (pres), Susan Russel (sec), Gary Portway, Brian Edey, Jim Shephard, Jim Richert, Ken Loney.

 

1.       Watershed/Lake Plan

 

After the AGM of July 05.09,  there was some concern expressed by the membership about references to the shed issue and a reminder to look at the FOCA template for Lake Plans mentioned by Murray Fearrey.  Ken Loney reminded the Directors that we have correspondence from the council of Dysart et al to make the shed removal on Percy Lake an exception and this is included in our Lake Plan.

 

Ken Loney has been in contact with Murray Fearrey about this issue and is expecting to hear from him soon.  Ken recommends that we not change the Lake Plan at this time.  He will keep us informed.

 

2.       Lake Development by Grief Bros.

 

Paul Wilson is just about ready to present the development plans to council.  There will be 7 applications including roads and plans for 4 separate subdivisions.  As it stands now, it is most probable that the east side of Percy will be developed first.

 

A meeting with Paul Wilson is requested to consider again some of the issues for cottagers that are inherent in this development.  Ken Loney will set up a meeting with Paul Wilson and some of the directors.

 

3.       Education of cottagers about Lake Usage

 

Jack Russel felt there was a need to remind folks on the lake about water use,  boating issues, environmental issues, etc.  Ideas of emailing residents and/or a sign at the entrance to Percy Lakereminding folks to check out the PLRA website were presented.  Jack Russel will call and get prices for a sign at the intersection of Johnson Bay road and Percy Lake road.  Email exchanges will follow to further explore this issue.

 

4.       Roads into Percy Lake

 

Work on the roads is expected to start this summer and be finished up next year.  (As of the writing of these notes, the road is actually being worked on.)

 

5.       Bank Signatures

 

Jack Russel will work on getting 3 signatures verified with the Bank of Montreal so that the Directors will be able to write checks.

 

6.       Sept. 26 Lake Stewards’ Meeting

 

The CHL assoc. is holding a Lake Stewards’ seminar for members only  (PL has membership in this association.)  Jack and Susan will attend unless someone else is quite keen to go.

 

7.       Other Issues

 

Gary Portway will call Bonnie Fleischaker to find out what is the outcome of the Report presented to government about the Trent-Severn Waterway Report.  Jack Russel will contact Steve Foster and Paul MacInnes who have been involved in this report to find out what has happened.

 

Susan Russel is finishing up her term on the board and will try to find someone to replace her (what a tough job that is!).  Several names were suggested and she will follow up on those names.

 

The next meeting is for Sat. May 22 at 10:00 a.m.  The place is to be decided upon in future.

 

S. Russel – secretary.