Minutes of the Annual Meeting- June 12, 2010

President Gary Spence called the 2010 FOLM Annual Meeting to order on June 12, 2010 at 10:09 am at the McQueeney Baptist Church.

The first order of business was approval of the minutes from the 2009 Annual Meeting. The minutes were approved as presented with no opposition.

Gary next referenced the Treasurer's Report highlighting the expenditure for tree removal up river.

Sadie Stanley presented the membership report. Prior to the start of the meeting there were 280 members with 19 new members and collection of dues totaling $24,600. One half of the members are not full time lake residents.

Gary introduced Malcolm Johnson, FOLM's lake biologist, who gave a report on the status of the lake. With the exception of the recent flooding, the lake is in good condition with no signs of Hydrilla or other invasive species. Malcolm discussed finding free floating Hydrilla earlier in the year and the treatment that took place after a small pool was located at the Dunlap Dam.

Gary next introduced David Welch with GBRA. David addressed the Flood Preparedness Plan, Dam Maintenance and the ongoing Capacity Study. The Capacity Study is reviewing shoreline issues, recreation and safety, and is in the final phases with a board briefing expected to take place Monday, June 14. There is a possibility that some restriction of water toys, jet skis and large boats on holiday weekends could result. David next discussed the June 9 flooding which he stated was a very fast and unusual event with water flows of 50,000 cubic feet per second at Lake Dunlap. An order has been signed by GBRA's manager restricting boat use until August 1. All six lakes will be lowered; debris will be marked, and then bids will go out for debris removal. There was some discussion about specific restrictions and the temporary permitting process, followed by water quality issues and notification sign up procedures.

Todd Mueller gave a brief report on the placement of six additional buoys behind the island to mark shallow water, and discussed the NBU Sewage Treatment Renewal Permit which will require phosphate discharge limitations within one year.

Gary gave an update on the Dry Comal Retention structure that is now proceeding after a delay in construction.

Final discussions were on FOLM's involvement with the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program and the significance of EARIP in protecting spring flows vital to our lake. There was also mention of the Fourth of July Parade noting that the parade isn't affiliated with FOLM, and to use caution and common sense when participating and throwing balloons.

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 11:16.