MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF LOON LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, HELD AT LOON LAKE JEWISH CENTER JULY 15, 2007 AT 12 NOON.

34 in attendance, President Keith Silliman in the Chair.

Silliman opened the meeting by welcoming also those in attendance, thanking the Loon Lake Jewish Center for providing the venue for the meeting, and introducing David Petrelli to speak on the subject of the Loon Lake Mountain Fire Tower.

Petrelli distributed a handout listing contact people re the Tower, and reported:

• the access to the Tower is presently privately owned by a paper company, but an easement will be acquired to allow public access to the mountain.
  - The Tower will be listed on the National Historic Registry.
  - It is hoped to re-open the Tower on Earth Day 2009, and the Tower can be "easily restored" (100 man hours, and $3,000 to$5,000). There is the hope to establish a "Friends" group to look after the maintenance of the Tower and
  trail.
  - There is a need for a "core" group to work on access up the Mountain and road access to within a mile of the mountain, as well as a parking lot. He suggested on could affiliate with the Forest Fire Lookout Association without cost, and the DEC "will be cooperative. After some discussion, it was the "sense of the meeting" favoring the roject, and looking to form a small group from among Homeowners. After a call for volunteers, a number of people stepped forth, gave their names, and looked forward to work on the project.

Silliman then introduced Vince Pagano to speak about "Emergency Preparedness".
He:

• suggested that people familiarize themselves with techniques, and the availability of help in our area.
  - presented the program " __ Heart Assistance" program which enables people to learn CPR in 22 minutes at home, as well as "CPR Anytime-Family, and Friends" (cost $30)
  - suggested CPR and a defibrillator be available in the community, and the Association make CPR available anytime. Silliman suggested we get a defibrillator (AED) for the community

Minutes of the last Annual Meeting were approved.

The Treasurer's report showed $4,100 in the savings account, $920 in checking

Silliman then delivered his President's Report:
-as of Oct. '06, we had 55-60 paid-up members, and as of 07/12/07, 17 paid up for this year. He encouraged people to fill out the distributed membership forms, giving their e-mail addresses
- discussed the possibility of getting a grant for a "lake steward", and also a photographic survey of the lake.
- reported we supported Paul Smith's College (lake quality), St.Paul's food pantry

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-read the Association Mission Statement" to preserve, protect and enhance the water quality, and environment of Loon Lake.
-reported that the water quality of the lake is high, 4 adult loons were seen last Saturday, and 5 on Sunday while last Columbus Day 70 were seen.
- asked for volunteer support for the picnic, suggested a 1 PM start, and said an invitation would be extended to "Loon Lake Live" to perform.

-suggested we lobby the Town of Franklin to consider developing subdivision rights.
- reported "no developments" concerning possible development on the golf course.

NEW BUSINESS
Regarding the boat ramp, new metal rods, and posts being needed, Silliman canvassed the meeting for volunteers with the necessary skills to do the work. Reyes, _____, Garrow, and Chuck Reyes volunteered.

Elections were held to fill the unexpired 1 year term on the Board of Directors of Moira Lemay who has resigned, and to fill three three-year positions. Upon nominations made, ballots were distributed, and the results were: Joseph Lemay (1 year term), Tom Bartiss, Chuck Reyes, and Diane Castrovinci each elected to a 3-year term.

Suggestion that "Catch and Release" signs be posted for fishing, and that we use the DCO for enforcement.
Before adjournment, the meeting expressed a great vote of thanks to Keith Silliman for his efforts.
ADJOURNEMENT: 2:10pm