Village District of Eidelweiss

Communications Committee Meeting

July 16 2019  -  6 :00 PM

The Communications Committee met on Tuesday July 16, 2019 at 6 PM at the Lodge  Present are committee members Michael Dolan (MD),  Kathy Koziell (KK) and Paula Doyle (PD).  Isabel Pais (IP) attended by phone.  The meeting was videotaped. 

At 6:05 PM, Chairman PD calls the meeting to order and makes motion to call Isabel Pais.  KK seconds.  Motion passes 3-0.  

PD makes motion to approve agenda.  MD seconds.  Motion passes 4-0.

PD makes motion to approve minutes from 6/7. As they have not been reviewed motion withdrawn. Table until next meeting

Discussion on topics for July newsletter:

1. Congratulations to Kelly Robitaille for completing the Road Scholar T2  program at UNH
2. Welcome new hire Donna McKinnon, she will be working with the district administrator, Nancy Cole to become familiar with the daily functions of the office and provide a much needed back-up for this key position.
3. Site work has begun for the Reinach tank project.
4. Include details of 3 VLAP water testing programs (pond, beach, winter runoff)
5. Results of June VLAP pond water test which includes e-coli
6. Comment on DES report on change in dam status at Boulder w/link to document
7. Town of Madison Public hearing on August 7^th regarding the Sherriff’s tower on Oak Hill
8. EPOA annual Pig Roast BBQ – add details
9. Beach raking volunteers still needed for 2 weekends in August. Please contact Mike Dolan at dolrn@yahoo.com . 
10. Jay Buckley has volunteered to re-paint the basketball court lines and to rebuild the bulletin board next to the mailboxes. Thank you for again volunteering.
11. Add duck and dog reminder in July newsletter
12. Add balance of Capital Reserve Funds

Discussion on making a single page document to highlight “Do not feed the ducks” and “No dogs allowed on beaches” for next spring newsletter.

Beach signs to be update and ready for 2020 summer season.

Beach raking discussed and trash removal being more important than raking

Status of Loon pair – Paula researched behavior and will create the story with picture

 Isabel Pais will look into possibility of an interactive-live website for the assigning of kayak/canoe spaces.

Public Comment/Scheduled Appearances:  None

Next Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday August 6^th at 6PM at Lodge.

6:58 PM PD makes motion to adjourn.  MD seconds.   Motion passes 4-0.

Respectfully submitted – Kathy Koziell (Secretary)