Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Lake Tibet Social

Please join us in celebrating the new year on Friday, January 4th at 6:30 at the Kent Fire House. 

Dinner and dessert to be provided. Come to meet new neighbors and catch up with old ones! Formal invitations to follow.



Hope to see you there! 

Thank you, 
Lake Tibet Advisory Committee

Monday, December 3, 2018

Fall 2018 Meeting Recap

Lake Tibet Fall 2018 Meeting: October 28, 2018
Below is a brief summary of the topics discussed at the Fall 2018 meeting: 
1. Advisory Committee Introductions: 
- Dorian D’Ausilio – President
- Brian Lewis – Member 
- Vivian Gufarotti – Member
 - Liz Baird – Member, Secretary
 - May Katz – Member, Treasurer
2. Lake Assessment & Lake Management Update
 - Lake Tibet is classified and regulated as a freshwater wetland, which limits options for lake management. 
- Lake assessment study conducted by Northeast Aquatic Research. Findings report and recommendations due to Advisory Committee in January 2019.
- Beavers removed from the lake in summer 2018, under a NYSDEC permit. Beavers had been actively damming the lake outfall. 
- Carp stocking in progress and slated for spring 2019. 
Solitude Lake Management conducted harvesting in October 2018. 78 loads of aquatic vegetation removed from the lake. 
- Looking ahead in 2019, potential hydro-raking for lake management approach. If conducted by May 20, 2019, the community will not have to re-apply for a NYSDEC permit. 
3. Beach Rehab Update
- Brian spearheading project and performing the work voluntarily. Project to be completed in spring 2019. 
4. Budget Update for 2019
- 2019: Budget = $7,500.
Allocated Insurance: $600
Public Area Maintenance: $1,800
Spillway/Dam Fencing Construction: $3,500
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Permit Procurement: $700
Park District Events & Announcements Mailings: $900
5. Constitution & By Laws: 
- Need a defined constitution and by laws. The Advisory Committee will be revisiting and revising the constitution and bylaws. Proposed changes to be voted on during Spring 2019 meeting. 

6. Website & Email Address Update
- New Lake Tibet website: provides updates, regulations, lake management information, events, lake photos, wildlife sightings, etc. 
www.laketibetny.blogspot.com
- New Lake Tibet email address: laketibetny@gmail.com
7. Mailings  
- As a cost savings measure, we will email information to residents, put flyers in/on mailboxes, and post on the website. If you prefer formal mailings, please let the Advisory Committee know. 
- You will be responsible for notifying the Advisory Committee of your preferred method of information receipt. 
8. Garbage Pickup 
During the May 2018 meeting, residents inquired about  town-provided garbage disposal services. Garbage disposal would be included in the taxes. Not all residents utilize garbage services. 
- If there is additional interest, we need a point person to identify viable options and determine cost. Any takers?
9. Neighborhood Get-together 
Lake Tibet Social on January 4th from 6:30 to 9:30. Dinner and drinks to be provided. BYOB! Formal invites to follow!