Minutes: MPCA BOARD MEETING

Monday, February 5^th, 2007

7:30 PM

The Board of Directors of the MPCA met on Monday, February 5^th at Dimitri Chernyshov’s home. Present were Dimitri Chernyshov, Peter Roy, Russ Simon, Frank Sokol and Jim Fitzpatrick, presiding. Fred England, Darby Johnson and Don MacKinnon were absent. Guests included Erin Surprenant of Great North Property Management.

The meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM.

1. Minutes of the January 8^th MPCA Board meeting:

• Corrections: Frank Sokol did attend the January 8^th meeting. His name was inadvertently left out of the minutes. In addition, the Caribbean Beach Party (all members invited) scheduled for Saturday, February 17^th, from 5 PM to 11 PM at the Chernyshov’s, is sponsored by the Chernyshov’s and Ormrod’s, not the CLC as reported. Motion to approve minutes as corrected was made by Peter Roy, seconded by Dimitri Chernyshov - approved unanimously.

2. Treasurer’s Report

• Presented by Jim Fitzpatrick
• The Board reviewed the January 31^st financials. Year to date expenses are as expected. Including the Special Assessment funds, we are under the year-to-date budget by about $4,000.

3. Committee Reports

Water Systems Committee

• Presented by Jim Fitzpatrick.
• Regular maintenance and repairs continue to be done and concrete supports for the booster pumps have been installed.
• A request was made by the WSG to hire a computer “geek” to assist in gaining access via the internet to the Water Monitoring System. This system runs on a “non-windows” operating system which we cannot access directly. A motion was made by Russ Simon, seconded by Dimitri Chernyshov to hire the computer “geek” to assist us in improving access to the Water Monitoring System — approved unanimously.

Environmental Committee:

• Presented by Dimitri Chernyshov.
• The EC plans to build up to an additional 30 Greenhead boxes for installation throughout our shoreline prior to Green head season this summer.
• The EC will work with Earl Chase to finalize a poison ivy control program and speak with Al Dixon, Newmarket’s Town Administrator, on this years plans for Mosquito Control around Moody Point (voter’s approved funds for a Mosquito Spraying Program in this year’s budget).
• The EC is researching requirements to enhance trail culverts in need of improvement. 

Community Life Committee:

• Presented by Darby Johnson.
• Events continue as planned.
• Women’s Night Out program will resume in February:

· Date: Tuesday, February 27^th

· Time: 6 pm

· Hostess: Virginia Fitzpatrick at 11 Osprey Lane

· Potluck – separate email announcement sent to all members

• “Timely Topics” program for 2007:

• February 18: Dr. Larry Kane: Medical Trip to Haiti (McTigue’s)
• March 18: Tod Rodger: Lewis & Clark Expedition. (Location TBD)
• April 15: Karen Brammer: Sustainability (Chernyshov’s)

• To be rescheduled : from January 21: Colleen Fitzpatrick: Pandemic Planning (Chernyshov’s)

• For the above, the CLC will provide cups, napkins and seltzer beginning at 6:30; the lectures will begin at 7:00. Thanks to Peg Goddard for a great line-up!

• The initial Winter Casual Happy Hour Friday Night get-togethers appear to be a success. There have been 15 to 35 people attending. Many thanks to Lanny and Beth Marsh for hosting on February 2^nd. The hosts and schedule for the remainder of February will be:

· February 9 - Darby Johnson/Drew Remignanti - 24 Eagle Drive (The Hill)

· February 16 - Scott & Sue Quinlan - 366 Cushing Road (The Waterfront)

· February 23 - Fern & Judy Bouthot - 122 Cushing Road (Lubberland)

· As it was at the screen house each person should Bring Your Own: including glasses, napkins and anything you might want to consume. Basically the host will do NOTHING but provide the location!

4. MPCA Managers Report:

• Presented by Erin Surprenant

• A recommendation was made by Erin to have the Board approve the replacement of our current fertilizer and pest/weed control company, Arbor Pro, with Urban Tree Service. This recommendation was supported by our other landscaping & tree contractors (Bob Blanchette and Al Pace). A motion was made by Jim Fitzpatrick, seconded by Peter Roy to approve the switch of vendors subject to negotiating the final service contract. The motion was unanimously approved.

5. Drainage Issue Report and Update

• Presented by Russ Simon.
• No change or new information - we are continuing to follow-up with DES on both their proposed solutions to the Developer’s Drainage compliance issues as well as the status of the Developer’s Wetlands Building Permits deadlines.

6. Other Business

• View Maintenance Committee: The first meeting of the newly formed Ad-Hoc View Maintenance Committee is planned for 2/7/07, with representatives from all Associations.

The Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.

The next Regular MPCA Board Meeting will be held again at Peter Roy’s home on Monday, March 5^th, 2007 at 7:30 PM. 

Respectfully submitted,

 Russ Simon

Secretary