LIPPC Minutes of 10 February 2011 Tom Hughes opened the meeting at the Charlotte Hobbs Library at 7:00 PM. Attending were: Lucy LaCasse, Tom Hughes, Gene Spender, Ray Senecal (phone), Ann Williams, Diane Caracciolo, Tripp Turner, and Lou Olmsted. Minutes of Last Meeting - Minutes of the last meeting were approved as amended. Tom reported Mary & Herb Adams wished to remain on our mailing list for final copies of minutes and other reports. The Adams' also emphasized the need to include the other water bodies in our programs as well as Kezar. They also raised concerns about a sign at the GLLT site on Heald Pond giving directions to a Kayak and Canoe launch area. They would like to see it removed. Tom will discuss with GLLT and will respond to Herb and Mary Adams. Treasurer’s Report – No report. Old Business – LIPPC Annual Report - The draft of the LIPPC Report, prepared by Gerry Nelson & Lou Olmsted, for inclusion in the Town of Lovell Annual Report was approved as amended. Lou will forward to the printer. CBI Coordinator – Gene Spender reported 3 candidates have been interviewed and applications of several additional candidates are in process. By-Laws Update – Members were reminded to respond to Bob Drew with their comments on his proposed by-laws. Discussion and final approval scheduled for 24 February meeting. Meeting with John McPhedren is scheduled, per minutes of 27 January meeting, for our 24 February meeting. Tom will confirm if this is still on or if an alternative date has been chosen. Committee Reports

1. Communications & Liaison – Ann Williams reported work is virtually complete on the update to the town website to include a button for each committee under LIPPC. Ann is asking all committee chairs to finalize statements for inclusion.

Ann sent out final news on the upcoming Milfoil Summit to be held 25 February, encouraging everyone to attend.

2. Education – The Education Committee also sent out information on the Milfoil Summit. It appears at least 5 or 6 from the LIPPC plan to attend. Lucy LaCasse advised the training session for the LIPPC will be held in 19 March from 9 AM to 3 PM. They are hoping for 12 or 13 people to attend. Please contact Lucy if you plan to participate. VLMP Guide to Invasive Plants – This publication was discussed at our last meeting. The Education Committee proposed purchase of 5 copies for use in Lovell. Motion to purchase was made, seconded and approved.

3. Volunteer Coordinator – Diane Caracciolo reported letters have sent to all road

association chairmen. This will be followed up by e-mail to assist chairmen in getting the information to all road association members.

The committee is now putting together a letter to go to local businesses.

4. Stewardship Program – Tom Hughes reported work is continuing on updating

documentation and on finding additional stewards. Future participation of Stewards in LIPPC will be decided later.

5. Grants and Fundraising – No report on fundraising at present.

Ray Senecal requested a copy of the 2006 Survey Report. Gene Spender & Lou Olmsted will try to get this to Ray as soon as possible. Ray also raised the question of preparation for the upcoming Town Meeting so we are ready to answer any questions that arise. We will discuss at the 24 February meeting.

New Business Contract for 2011Watershed Invasive Plants Survey – Tom Hughes, Ray Senecal, Gene Spender, and Charlie Dattlebaum will meet with LEA to hear what they have to offer. Tripp Turner asked whether we should consider a Facebook page to assist in recruiting volunteers. It was decided that given the tasks now facing us, we should add this to our Additional Information list for future consideration. Bob Drew submitted a page (attached) alerting all Lovell taxpayers to the invasive plants threat and encouraging them to volunteer in helping to inspect all watercraft. He

suggested adding it as a separate page in the Town Annual Report. The Committee agreed unanimously Adjournment - Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. Next meeting scheduled for 24 February 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted Lou Olmsted, Secretary