May 2020

The Board Meeting was called to order by Board President Ed Davis at 9 AM via Go To Meeting due to the COVID-19 virus. The following Board Members were in attendance: Ed Davis, David Smith, David Sharp, Ron McCracken, Geoff Blackett, Chuck Wilcox, Bob Shockley, Dottie Endres, Kathy MacPhail, Pam Welton, and Mercedes Tyler.

COMMITTE REPORTS:
Environmental - Geoff Blackett
Geoff reported that the State of NH has advised that they will not be conducting their water testing of e-coli, PH, minerals and phosphorus this summer due to budget cuts and other lab priorities at this time. Any concerns about seeing any invasive plant life or milfoil in the pond should be reported to Geoff for immediate action.
Village District- Steve Orzechowski
Steve advised that the Lower Beech Pond Village District 2020 annual meeting will be held on June 12, 2020 6 pm via Zoom. Anyone with questions on who is eligible to attend this meeting or are seeking log on information can contact Barbara Landwehr, LBPVD Clark at barbaralandwehr@yahoo.com
Steve advised that there had been some evidence that a beaver was trying to establish a home near the dam so some traps were set with the assistance of an expert who deals with beavers. No beavers were caught and it it appears they have moved on to another location.
Roads Report-Ron McCracken
See attachment below
Recreation- Chuck Wilcox
Chuck advised that the marina and swim rafts are now in place for the Summer. The sign on Beach 2 which advises of no life guard on duty/no dogs when people are present will be repaired and put back in the ground shortly. There was some discussion about whether we should have the porta potty's installed this year due to COVID-19. It was determined that they will be installed as usual with the request the company include some extra cleanings. The nets for the tennis court and pickle ball are up and ready for your use. Chuck would also like to remind folks not to drive vehicles down on Beach 1 unless you are launching your boat.
The Board however has voted to NOT HAVE THE ANNUAL PICNIC in AUGUST due to the current social distancing requirements.
Reminder to any homeowners who may be renting out their homes this summer to make sure your renters are aware of the rules which can be found on the Hidden Valley website;  www.lowerbeechpond.com
Treasurers Report- David Sharp.
Contact the clerk for information.

Beach One Project:
A good deal of time was spent discussing the Beach One Project, reviewing the 2 goals: to reduce sand erosion to provide for a usable sandy beach and #2 provide, a maintainable multi-use recreation area within NH State Guideline which were developed September 19, 2016. Further details regarding the project will be presented at the ANNUAL MEETING SET for July 4th, 2020, time to be determined. At this time we are thinking of having the meeting at Beach one, which will allow us to spread out.
Other Business:
Ed advised that Lakes Region Water will be doing some work in the valley. If you notice any bubbles/air in your water this may be an indication of a leak somewhere in the system and Lakes Region Water should be notified at 603-476-2348.
The next board meeting is set for June 20th, 9AM via go to meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 11 AM.

Roads Report for 2019-20.doc

April 2020 Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 11:30 am by Board President Ed Davis via Zoom, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Board Members present:

Ed Davis, Geoff Blackett, Ron McCracken, Ted Sayce, Chuck Wilcox, Kathy MacPhail, Mercedes Tyler, David Sharp, Dottie Endres, Bob Shockley, David Smith and Pamela Whelton.

The main purpose of this meeting was to check the capabilities of having a meeting via Zoom since we are not able to meet in person due to the Covid-19 pandemic. All members successfully logged onto the site and the meeting was held. Thanks to our technical wizard David Sharp who set the meeting up.

At this time we are planning on having the docks and swim platforms installed by Memorial Day as usual. Geoff reported that the nets for the tennis courts have been put up. Anyone interested in playing pickle ball can contact Geoff to retrieve the nets.

There was a brief discussion about whether we should have the annual summer picnic in August. The board decided to hold off on making a decision on this until the next meeting the end of May. We should have a better understanding at the time of how things are going with the Virus.

We are looking for members who would like to serve on the Beach 1 Renovation Project as well as a Chairman for the project. Anyone interested in being a part of the project can contact our board president Ed Davis.

David Sharp, Treasurer asked all Committee Chairs get their proposed 2020 budget request in to him as soon as possible.

The next Board Meeting has been scheduled for 5/30/20 at 9 am. As the date nears a reminder will be sent out of the location or whether it will be an online meeting.

2020 Board Meeting Minutes