Minutes for QQLA Board of Directors Meeting
Date: October 14, 2026, 6:30PM
Location: Houle Residence
Moderator of Meeting: Bill Seabourne
Members In Attendance: (11)
South Pond: (6) Don Taft, Doug Vizard, Bob Post, Bill Seabourne, Bryan, Dave Parke, Mariel
Houle, Skip Neilsen (Honorary Member)
North Pond: (5) Anne Falvo, Bonnie Mosher, Rich Sasdi, Chelsea Dietlin, Elizabeth Dyer
Call to Order: 6:30 PM
Minutes, Recording Secretary (Anne)
Electronic approval received
Treasurer’s Report: (Bonnie) Accepted
Bonnie reported that the checking account has a balance of about 12k and she would like to move money to savings if no large invoices are expected, board agreed.
Bonnie will provide a month to month treasury report going further rather than a last minute report prior to each meeting.
Bill asked how the money from online sales enters into the checking account, Bonnie reported she transfers it from square space to checking on a regular basis.
Water Quality: (Doug)
Plant Survey
Doug reported the plant survey is complete, Carl has reached out to Natural Heritage to discuss weed mapping but has yet to hear back from them. Options for weed treatment cannot be determined until Natural Heritage reports back.
Phosphorus Testing
Phosphorus testing has begun, results should be back soon. Doug is particularly interested in the canal due to recent building in the area and numerous new lawns being planted. Carl is working on getting old phosphorus data from his previous employer for comparison.
Water Quality: North Pond
North Pond Subcommittee (Rich, Chelsea, Doug, Jeff, Liz) recently met to focus on water quality improvements in NP. Next week they will meet with Carl to discuss potential treatments and interventions. Plan to have specific options by year’s end to present to the board.
Membership:
Bonnie Reported that 40 letters went out to long time members who have not joined in last year, only 2 paid member dues after receiving letter, Bonnie will provide a list to the board of these individuals so that we can personally reach out and encourage them to join
Fundraising
Following Bill’s fundraising letter approximately 10k has been received in donations. Bill will send another letter out in early December.
A motion was made by Bob and seconded by Don to include a box of notecards to all donations received over $200 following Bill’s letter in addition to a personal thank you note from Bill. Motion passed with a 10-1 vote of approval
Dashboard/ Finance Group (Bob, Rich, Bonnie)
Bob distributed the Dashboard report and pointed out that 52% of donations are coming from current members.
Bob will adjust the website donation page to include larger options for donations.
Norpondapus:
Don will discuss with Randy
Social Activities :
Poker Paddle Run
Scheduled for 9/11/27, September much better timing for participation, options were discussed to reach out to increase participation.
Friendsgiving:
Scheduled for Nov 6th @ 5pm, 19 participants currently, deadline 10/25to sign up. An email reminder will go out early next week.
Next Meeting
November 11 th @ Neilsen Residence Motion to Adjourn: 8:30 PM