LACA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

December 7, 2006 – Lake Anna Winery – 6PM

Call to Order

President Bill Hayden called the meeting to order at 6:00pm

Officers Present: Bill Hayden, President, Doug Smith, Vice President and Patty Shapiro, Secretary.

Regional Directors Present: Charles Taylor, Cuckoo, Sharon LaTour, Berkeley, Bernie White, Belmont and John Skelly, Brokenburg.

Committee Chairs Present: None

Guests Present: Dan Penn from Pine Harbor, Dennis Hayo from Sunrise Bay, Marilyn Root, The Lake Anna Observer, Irene Luck, The Central Virginian and Dave Fosdick.

Board and Committee Chair Absentees: Ray Venator, Treasurer, Kathy Woodward, LEEP, Rebecca Vignon, Social, Bill Murphey, Early Site Permit and Mineral/Louisa RD, Tom Nyman, Land Use, Ken Remmers, Water, Mike May, Fireworks, Jim Oliver, Navigation and Bob Kepley, Jackson.

Approval of Agenda

The agenda for the meeting was approved as presented and is attached to the official minutes.

Approval of Minutes

The November 2, 2006 minutes were approved as submitted by a consent call without objection.

Treasurer’s Financial Report

Ray was absent. The November 2006 report was emailed to the BOD. The November monthly report shows income of $8,159.09 and expenses of $403.38 for an end of month balance of $16,483.27. Report was approved as submitted.

Guest Presentation

Dennis Hayo from Sunrise Bay subdivision read a statement that he prepared supporting speed and noise restrictions on the lake. (copy attached to minutes)

President’s Report

Bill reported that he attended another Safe Boating Alliance meeting last month in Richmond. Good progress is being made. Bill has received letters from Senator Edward Houck and Delegate Peace. Delegate Peace has agreed to sign as a co-patron of the legislation. There has been no response yet from Delegate Bobby Orrock or Senator Ryan McDougle. Bill sent them follow-up emails.

The BOD approved a contribution of $500.00 to Smith Mountain Lake’s Civic Association to offset costs to lobby for legislation.

Bill stated that Joe Bailey, our representative on the citizens committee, would like all the BOD to attend meeting on December 20, 2006, 7:30pm at the Hobert Bldg to support the Lake Anna Special Area Plan. If we can get through Spotsylvania County then maybe later will be able to get through Louisa and down the line. Doug will send emails out to our Spotsylvania residents to inform them of the upcoming meeting.

Bill will be attending the Coast Guard Recreational Boating meeting in Portsmouth on January 14th and another Virginia Safe Boating Alliance meeting on the 13th.

Last month Bill discussed the potential for a grant support for Contrary Creek. He has written a letter to the Virginia Division of Mines, Minerals and Energy in support. He has also written a letter to the Spotsylvania County Administrator requesting them to contribute $1,500.00 a year in support of our buoy program. He had requested the same amount from Louisa and they approved last year. Spotsylvania County came back and said that we had missed their budget cycle and to resubmit in November so Bill resubmitted and received a letter stating that they would forward to their budget committee for consideration.

Vice President’s Report

None

Secretary’s Report

None

Treasurer’s Report

Absent. No report.

Jackson Director Report – Bob Kepley

Absent. No report.

Cuckoo Director Report – Charles Taylor

Charlie stated that he and Bob Kepley are to meet with Dave Dumas on Saturday, December 9, 2006 to see if a compromise can be reached regarding speed and noise control restrictions. Bob commented that he has received several emails from membership who are very supportative of the LACA position.

Mineral/Louisa Director Report – Bill Murphey

None. Absent

Berkeley Director Report – Sharon LaTour

None.

Brokenburg Director Report – John Skelly

No Report

Belmont Director Report – Bernie White

Bernie and Joe Bailey attended the Spotsylvania County Planning Commission meeting on November 15th. Bernie requested a short BOD executive session after the meeting. Doug made comment that at last meeting we were asked to review document (Lake Anna Area Plan) and provide comments that we might have.

Doug had a concern about the plan as written. Some roads are designated to be improved upon. A section of 719 to 522 should be included in plan. Doug has sent emails making comments and has received response back saying that they would take a look at plan again.

Early Site Committee Report – Bill Murphey

Absent. No report

Hazard Buoy Committee – Jim Oliver

Absent. Bill read email from Jim. Everything is fine relative to the Hazard Buoys on the lake and sees no problem there.

Land Use Committee – Tom Nyman

Absent. Provided by email. Tom is finalizing article for newsletter on sources of reflectors and dark sky lighting for docks. Purcel Lumber has white reflectors for sale. He attended POAVA seminar on Dec 2 to receive updates on VA POA Act. Tom’s report is attached to the official minutes.

LEEP Committee – Kathy Woodward

John Skelly gave the report. John is writing an article for the Jan newsletter seeking volunteers. He wants to work on a litter pick-up campaign. Perhaps start a tree planting program.

Water Quality Committee – Ken Remmers

Absent. No report

Fire Station Report – Bill Murphey

Absent. No report

Social Committee – Rebecca Vignon

Absent. Report sent by email. Would like suggestions regarding date for the annual VIP reception. The BOD suggested Saturday, April 21 as its first choice, with the following Saturday, April 28th as the secondary date. Becky will coordinate the date with the Lake Anna Winery.

Newsletter – Christine Cole

Absent. Emailed report. Articles needed by December 15.

Fireworks Committee – Mike May

Absent. No report.

Old Business

Bill introduced Dave Fosdick as a candidate for the Safety Committee Chairperson. Bill nominated Dave and John seconded.

Irene Luck, The Central Virginian, brought up the subject of location for the annual membership meeting that is held in July. Bill said he would prefer to find a central location and believes that the Mineral Fire Department would be a good location. A date of July 28th was agreed upon.

Doug reported that the letters went out concerning firework donations. Ray has received 3 responses so far.

John Skelly has had complaints of people blowing their debris from their lawns into the lake. Apparently there are no rules against this since the Chesapeake Bay Act is only for Spotsylvania residents.

Adjourn into Executive Session

On a motion by Bernie White and seconded by Charles Taylor the Board went into Executive Session.

The Board reported out of Executive Session at 7:15pm

Respectfully submitted,

Patty Shapiro, Secretary