​Minutes: 10/20/16 – Work Session
 
Board Members in attendance: Hank Earle, Laura Russo, Pat Ploeger, Marguerite Shortt, Mike Ercole
Salute to the Flag
Lake Management: The RFQ for 2017 algaecide treatment was sent to applicators on 10/13.  The bids are due on November 3rd at which time we will recommend the low bidder to the Town Board.
Boat Motor: Mike will ask the PLFD to prepare an invoice for the outboard motor so that the Town can issue a check and the motor can be transferred to the boathouse.
Walking path: The work started on September 24th.  Hank, Pat, Lucinda and David Johnson cleared the Lacona Beach area putting in a total of 16 hours.  On October 15th Hank and Pat were joined by his son, nephew,  and Ken and Stacy Meade.  The plan is to continue until bad weather hits. We are still looking for more volunteers.  
Illegal parking: Pat met with Bob McCarthy to ask for enforcement of the parking laws.  He requested that Pat provide him with the addresses where the violations are taking place.
Boathouse:  Because of the damage to the entry door, the new  lock should be installed.
Maintenance: Pat will draw up a list of items for Gerry to do by the end of the year.
Tree removal:  We need a revised estimate for the downed trees, since the lake will not be lowered this season.  Pat will contact the companies and confirm bids for approval at the November 3rd meeting.
Dock removal: Hank will have prices to remove the docks from the lake by the November 3rd meeting.
Shoreline remediation:  When the lake is lowered next fall we will be able to put in bulkheads on the beach areas that have eroded. 
Basketball Court:  SportTech started construction on Monday, October 17th.  Weather permitting it will be completed soon.
Ballfield: We need an overall long term plan for the field including fencing, benches, picnic table, soccer, etc.
Scary Movie Night: Sat 10/22 @ Warren Beach – bring chairs – popcorn will be provided
Flag football:  Pat said that the supplies are on backorder.  We should discuss ways in which the PLPD and the Rec Center can work together to promote sports activities for our youth.
Electronic sign:  Marguerite will contact various sign companies to get prices for the electronic signboard.
Website: Update minutes on the website and send to the town clerk
Photo ID: Pictures will be taken on 11/3 at the November public meeting
Board member: We still need another board member. At the end of the 2016 season the term ends for another board member. We need to replace that position also.
PLFD Christmas Parade:  The PLPD will participate in this year’s parade and approved the $100 expense.
November 17th work session is cancelled.

​Minutes of 10/6/16 Work Session
(No Public Session)  No public Attendance 
 
In attendance:  Pat Ploeger, Hank Earle, Mike Ercole, Lucinda Johnson, Marguerite Shortt
 
LAKE MANAGEMENT
Carp gate/Carp: The carp gate cannot be built this year since the DASNY grant paperwork has not yet been received back from Albany in time for lake drawdown and bidder notification etc.
 
PLFD Outboard Motor: Approval given by PLBAB to purchase a 25 hp outboard motor from the Putnam Lake FD for $800.00
 
Algaecide treatment for 2017: The PLPD Board approved the Algaecide RFQ.
Rich Williams had questions on some of the specifications so the RFQ will be sent to the Town for approval.
 
PARKLANDS
Walking Path:  Lucinda said she had volunteers from Danbury HS for Pumpkin Event and suggested that we try to get students from area high schools. Pat will contact Ginny Nacerino at Brewster HS regarding students possibly helping with light work on the path.  We received a call from a resident who asked if they could remove the downed wood along the walking path.
 
Illegal parking: Bob McCarthy has not gotten back to Pat yet. She will speak to him this week.
 
Boathouse security: The locked cabinet was installed in boathouse by NYCONN.
Report of possible break in was investigated by Sheriff.
 
Maintenance: Pat will compile end of season list for Gerry Doyle including
-Taking down yellow DEC notices
-Check doggie stations
-Taking boats out
 
Tree removal:  We have bids from Bill Henry, Osario, and Woodlands Tree Service.
Since the lake will not be lowered this year, Pat will check with bidders to see if their prices will be affected.
 
BEACHES
Pat will cancel beach portasans and trash pick-up effective October 31st.
Dock removal: Hank will write and send out RFQ.
 
RECREATION
Flag football games: Pat will follow up on delivery from BSN Sports.
 
2017 Rec Center Programs for Putnam Lake: At the recent budget meeting Charlie Cook said that he talked to Matt Chibara at the Rec Center about Putnam Lake participation in Rec Center programs.  Pat told the Town Board that the PLPD was eager to participate and suggested that programs be held at Memorial Field using Rec Center staff.
 
COMMUNICATION
Electronic message board:  Marguerite will work on getting information from
various companies for sign.
Mike working on website update.
Lucinda working on sending out press notices for meetings and Park District events.
We will be taking photo IDs for badges at our November 3rd meeting. Alicia will format them and send them to Jamie Gagliardo who will laminate them.
 
PERSONNEL
Maintenance: Hank and Pat will be working on per hour cost, work order form, and list of priority work tasks for handyman.
 
Lifeguard recertification reimbursement policy: Patricia Brooks is working on a formula for cents per hour increase
 
OTHER
Pat will contact Attorney Rossi with waiver of liability questions.
 
Laura made a list of untagged and improperly stored boats to be removed.
 
2017 Season
Pat will prepare manuals for Swim Team and Lifeguards.
Equipment will be assessed for needed repairs or replacement.