Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors

March 12, 2005 Meeting Minutes

The Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors met on the morning of Saturday, March 12, 8:00 a.m. at the home of Dennis Saylor.

Present:

Gary Bunker, Scott Flickinger, John Kilgo, Gary Marozas, Vicki Murray, Dennis Saylor, and Johnny Spears.

Minutes:

The minutes from the January board meeting were approved with minor corrections.

Treasurer’s Report:

Ed Seufert’s summary report for May 1, 2004 through March 8, 2005 was distributed. Currently, the association has $37,936 cash on hand. Expenses in February totaled $2,614, with the lime being the single largest item at $938.

Recreation Manager’s Report:

Johnny Spears reported that the benches were moved, a gas week eater was obtained, and the doorknob on the women’s restroom was partially vandalized. The power source location for the new gate and whether or note the gate will be operated remotely or with a keypad was discussed. Spears has the cover for the lake standpipe and Dennis Saylor offered to help him install it if needed. The board discussed the new signs with the intention of keeping them both visible and simple while conforming to DHEC requirements. Spears will work on the sign wording and obtain an estimate. The proposal to purchase watercraft (paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, etc.) will be tabled until after the board election in April. Johnny Spears will continue his efforts to obtain lifeguards for the summer swimming season. He will also come up with a list of workday projects, including improvements to the lifeguard stand.

Updates and Status Reports:

Lake Valve: Buddy Brinkley is awaiting a bid from Mett’s in Couchton.

Pond Management: John Kilgo reported that the lower lake has been limed. The fertilizer remains in storage and will be applied when the lake temperature reaches 60 to 65 degrees. A contractor offered a weed control program utilizing herbicides and grass carp. The board decided to continue with the current program and to pursue some manual weed removal options around the swimming lake. Concerns were raised regarding the potential fish kill when the lake is lowered. Kilgo will get with Mr. King, who has made soundings around the lake and knows the underwater topography.

Gem Lakes Website: Scott Flickinger has given additional information to the contractors. Gary Marozas reported that the alias, counter, and announcement section have been added to the site. $60 was approved to pay for the transition of site maintenance from the contractor to Marozas. A rolling 12-month calendar is envisioned for the site. The e-mail for the alias is info@gemlakes.org.

Other Old Business:

The Beaver Issue: According to the County Extension there is no “humane” way to trap the beavers infesting the upper lake. Johnny Spears will go ahead and arrange for a contractor to trap the critters.

New Business:

Johnny Spears will water seal the fishing docks, which will require that they be chained off for a few hours. Scott Flickinger will begin checking out Memorial Day picnic food costs, including Jo-Jo’s Wings. Gary Bunker was tasked with putting out the newsletter ASAP in order to cover the Memorial Day Picnic, the Annual Meeting, the GLOW Garage Sale, and the scheduled Work Days. It was noted that brand new soccer nets remain in the tennis shed, and Spears and Marozas will discuss the possibility of building new goal structures, perhaps on one of the upcoming Work Days.

Next Meeting:

The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m. at the Pavilion.

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.