President, Walter Broughton called the meeting to order at 11:00. Twenty-five people attended.

The minutes of the July 10 meeting were read. They were approved as read.

Treasurers Report - Checking - $8,870.70 and Savings - $31,754.49. Expenditures this month: printing $858.11; welcome signs $966; dam inspection $300; LC Day shirts $1650; refrigerator magnets $427.90.

Presidents Report - Walter reported that the three programs that the association has sponsored this summer (Eric Browns presentation on the Iroquois Trail, Alan Thatchers concert, and Joe DeMarcos Birds of Lake Carey) have been very successful. Emily Krafjack, who is the countys environmental liaison, will be speaking on Sunday, September 4, at 7:00 at the chapel. She will address preparing for the changes the gas industry will bring to Wyoming county communities like Lake Carey. Walter reported that he checked rumors of three wells to be drilled in the lakes watershed with Bob Sickler, a Lemon Township supervisor. Bob stated that drilling permits had not yet been filed with the township for any wells in the watershed.

Walter then reported on the Secchi Dip-in, when lakes throughout the nation test for water clarity with Secchi disks. He gave statistics for Lake Carey from 1980 through 2011, which showed a fluctuation in readings, but no evidence of a trend either good or bad.

He then reported on the tests done by Ed Hetzel for fecal coli forms. Since a reading of more than 200 FCU (fecal coli form units)/100 ml, was found near Franks Marina, it was decided that more of the flow pond should be tested. Five additional sites were tested (two on the east shore, two on the west and one in the cove). All were well below the PA standard for recreational use of 200 FCUs. The reading at Franks came down considerably. It was thought that ducks and geese, which frequent this area, could be responsible. DEP was not concerned since it was not a public beach. Walter also stated that DEP is more concerned about potential concentrations of blue-green algae. LCWA will continue to monitor the situation. Hetty Baiz reported that a laser has been used in New Jersey to rid lakes of ducks and geese.

Audit Committee - No report

Lake Carey Day - Chris Ziemba reported that he did not have the exact figures yet from the treasurer, but he estimated the profits to be between $1,000 and $1,500. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day, and there was positive feedback from the fire company. For the next week, mugs and T-shirts will be available at Sally Willoughbys, while the Bierlys are away. Patty Skrynski also has shirts and sweatshirts available at her house. Patty suggested we advertise them in the fall newsletter in case people would like them for Christmas presents.

Membership - Deb Tierney reported that there are presently 97 members. However, she received several memberships during the meeting. Last year we had 114. The Oops postcard was sent to 90 households who hadnt renewed memberships in the past two years. The next newsletter will be sent out mid fall. Barbara Beane suggested that a committee be formed to make phone calls encouraging membership. Gloria Fassett, Mary Bishop, Margo Foltz, and Sally Willoughby all volunteered to help with the calls.

Property Committee - Walter reported that the welcome signs are ready and should be up by September. They are hoping to locate a post hole driller for the installation.

Ed reported that Dr. Givler is working with a surveyor to prepare a 3D survey of the dam site in preparation for an on-site meeting with DEP to discuss overtopping protection. This work could cost as much as $40,000. He is looking for other options. We still need to repair/replace the fill in both side wings, fill in some cracks, and fix some gabions, but that work can wait for the final outcome of the DEP visit. Dr. Givler is not worried about the dams safety.

The request for bids to construct the catchment basins funded by the associations Growing Greener has been published in area papers and the bids are coming in.

Milfoil has declined greatly. Chris Ziemba reported that in addition to the four methods mentioned at last months meeting, the subcommittee is considering a lawnmower method which cuts the weed at the base. The cost is about $2,000.

Old Business - Sally and Chris have been working on a lake garage sale. It was suggested to hold it on Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend, September 2 and 3. John Fassett made a motion for the LCWA to pay for the advertising and to proceed with the plans for the sale. Barbara Beane seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ginny Tinner volunteered to work on the committee.

New Business - Sally Willoughby suggested that we write a letter to the township detailing the requirements of the 537 plan and asking whether they have complied with them. Sally said she would write the letter.

Hetty suggested that since Chesapeake is paying to test the wells of residents, we should request that they also test the lake itself. Walter said he would write the letter.

Alan Thatcher moved that the meeting be adjourned. David Reinheimer seconded the motion.

The meeting adjourned at 12:10 PM. Brian Oram spoke after the meeting about a group rate he is offering for baseline well testing.

Respectfully submitted,

Ginny Tinner, secretary

LAKE CAREY WATER CLARITY