Attending: Steve Adams, Karl DeBisschop, Fred Dobson, Marie Doucette, Donna Ducey, Larry & Kathy Grant, Chuck Harkins, Rusty Harmon, Al & Christine Lightbown, Mike Mattchen & Arlene Levin, Jeannette Millett, Glen & Cherie Morin, Richard Robinson, Mike Ward

Meeting called to order by President Ward at 10:15 am. Mike welcomed members from across the pond into the association.

Motion made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes of the May meeting as published

Motion made, seconded and approved to accept the treasurer’s report, as distributed.

Motion made, seconded and approved to extend terms of officers from one year to two years.

Nomination & Election of Officers

Karl DeBisschop was nominated, seconded and elected to serve as president.

Glen Morin was nominated, seconded and elected to serve as treasurer.

Marie Doucette was nominated, seconded and elected to serve as secretary (she will serve one more year).

Board of Directors – serving their second year

Rusty Harmon, Al Lightbown, Dick Robinson

Newly elected to the BOD

Larry Grant, Mike Ward

New Business

Marie Doucette gave a brief report on the invasive plant seminar, sponsored by the Maine Center for Invasive Aquatic Plants, held in Waterboro on August 24. She and Joan Morin attended and felt that is was very worthwhile. The sponsors presented a comprehensive slide show, including pictures of hydrilla in Pickerel Pond, followed by a hands-on portion where we were asked to identify the various aquatic plants, both native and invasive. Hopefully, more residents will attend future workshops.

Motion made, seconded and approved to have Mr. Richardson plow Cottage Road for the coming winter at a cost of $125/storm – same as last year.

There was discussion about grading the road this year and it was agreed that we would not as there were only a few bad spots. Mike Ward said that he would have a load of “reclaim” delivered to his home so that residents could procure some to repair the bad spots in front of their cottages.

Al Lightbown volunteered to revise the by-laws to incorporate Pickerel Pond Road residents, the dues structure and the new term specifications for officers. Al will distribute the revisions to the board for their review and, once approved, will be voted on at our next meeting in May, 2005.

Marie Doucette will contact Mr. Richardson about the cost of having a professional sign made banning ATVs, dirt bikes and snow mobiles from the road.

Marie Doucette asked who was responsible for the new Cottage Road sign posted at the end of Park Road. Jeannette Millett said that she had made it and put it up. Thank you Jeannette.

Karl DeBisschop was asked about the status of the Pickerel Pond Association web site. He said that it was near completion and he would have it finished shortly.

Glen Morin stated that some of the Pickerel Pond Road residents were concerned about joining the association. Wanted to know what the benefit was for them and expressed concern that we would be imposing restrictions. The consensus was that the prime goal of this association is to keep the pond healthy and free of invasive plants.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn at 11:40 am.

Marie Doucette
Secretary