CT BASS FEDERATION MEETING MINUTES
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CT BASS FEDERATION NATION MEETING MINUTES
September 28, 2006


The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm.

The following clubs were absent:

Bell City B/M, Borderline B/M, CT Yankee B/M, Greater Hartford B/M, Hartford County B/M, Housatonic Valley B/M, Mansfield Hollow B/M, Nor’ East B/M .

Excused Absences (previous month); Fairfield County Bassmasters, Pachaug Area Bassmasters, Southern CT Bass Anglers

Approval of previous month’s minutes: Accepted.

Correspondence:

Received the Skeeter contract. Contract runs from April to April. Will get the boat on order.

Received new title for the trailer.

Treasurer’s Report:

As of August 31, 2006 there were the following amounts in the accounts:

CBFN General Checking - $26,585.06

CBFN Money Market Account - $11,389.76

CBFN Scholarship Checking - $2,029.52

CBFN Scholarship Money Market Account - $10,151.66


Scholarship Report:

All awards have been sent out.

Conservation / Citizen Advisory / Environmental Report:

David Santos has volunteered to be the Conservation / Environmental Director.

David is setting up meetings with River Front Recapture in Hartford to see if we can get some ideas and support for Conservation Projects.

Youth Committee:

Terry is out of town, no report.

Casting Kids – Bassmaster Casting Kids National Semifinals Completion will be held on January 18 – 19, 2007 in Gadsden, Alabama.


Tournament Committee: Frank Dowds

Permits have been sent in for next years trail;

Proposed 2007 Schedule:

May 13 Lillinonah
June 10 Candlewood
July 8 CT River
Aug 12 Candlewood
Aug 4 Mr. BASS
Sept 29 &30 State Championship Two Day
Oct 13th Classic

Pairings for the Two-Day were held Tuesday night, went well.
- This year we stayed in state and we have 36 boats.
- Last year we went out of state and had 48 boats, why stay in state????

Classic – Sent out the invitations to the top thirty in each division stating that “The Classic” would be held on Candlewood. After they where mailed we received the permit back from DEP and it was for the CT River. Frank is calling everyone to let them know of the change as he receives their applications.



Fishing Advisory Report: David Santos

Meeting was on September 14th.

Trout Regulations – at the same time the FAC meeting was going on, there was also a public meeting on the proposed summer lake trout regulations changes. Still have time to comment on the changes. The DEP is still accepting public comment on the proposed trout regulation changes. Send your comments in writing to DEP.

On line licensing program has been narrowed down to one vendor. They hope to sign the contract mid fall. At first only fishing licenses will be available on line. No combo licenses. They will eventually have the combo license online. (http://www.greatlodge.com)

DEP is investigating the finding of a dead 18” Snake Head found along the shore of Long Meadow Pond in Bethany. They will be doing some electro shocking to see if there are other fish.

The CBFN has submitted a letter to the DEP Commissioner stating our concerns over access. There will be future updates on this topic.

Boat Ramps – ramp projects are being delayed due to the lack of engineers to oversee the projects.

State Team Report: Paul Carter

Connecticut took 3rd place at the Regionals, taking a check for $4,500.00. Chris Novack took first place and will be representing us at the Nationals in Alabama.

Raffle Report:

None

Candlewood Lake Authority Report:

No report. We are still looking for a volunteer to represent us at this meeting. If interested please contact Bob or Jack.



Lake Lillinonah Authority Report: Jim Ball

Shoreline Management Plan
There was a meeting in Rocky Hill on August 24th that Bryan Piepho – Lake Lillinonah Authority (LLA) attended with Bob Gates – Northeast Generating (NEG) and Mr. Brown. Brian Emeric, DEP, was present at that meeting to discuss water level in Lake Lillinonah. LLA understood NEG would agree to hold the water level to 196.8 most of the time. The water level would exceed that level no more than twenty (20) days a year and no more than three (3) days a month. The utility is trying to fine tune the water levels to stay below the 196.8 mark. NEG is willing to sign off on the 196.8 level for forty (40) years.
The members agreed that the major concern remains the damage to the shoreline trees and erosion.
Comments on the Shoreline Management Plan (SLMP) were filed with FERC on August 31st by NEG and LLA filed as an intervener. NEG stated that the SLMP has been discussed with the new buyers of the Lake.
It was suggested that there is a tool available to accurately measure the water level. The cost is estimated at $1200. It will be added to the next year’s budget request.

319 Grant
LLA was receiving fax copies of the 319 Grant water testing results by George Knoecklein. However, no monthly reports as specified in the 319 Grant are being received.
The contractor for the Danbury Treatment Plant submits monthly reports which show a 4 mg. per liter phosphorus release. Information on the limits for phosphorus release was not readily available. The phosphorus removal is only mandated from May – September. LLA will follow up on the discrepancy.
An LLA representative had concerns with the output from Kimberly Clark and in particular a recent sulfur odor. The New Milford representatives said they would research discharge information in connection with Kimberly Clark.

Natural Resources Damage Fund (General Electric PCB Grant)
LLA attended a meeting with the Mayor of New Milford on the removal of the Bleachery Dam. The project has been previously reviewed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Mayor has stated that she is not in favor of the proposal to remove the Bleachery Dam due to lower water levels. LLA have investigated an inflatable dam which could be removed and replaced. An inflatable dam would allow more control of the water levels. There is also work to restore the river banks that could be financed by the fund.
Concern that the removal of the dam could create difficulties if the water dropped below the intakes needed to pump water up to Candlewood Lake.
It was also discussed that NGS doesn’t need the dam to control water levels.

Motion was made, discussed, voted on, and carried to hire a consultant for up to $1950 to prepare a cost estimate for the removal of the Bleachery Dam and provide estimates of the impact on water level fluctuations.

The need for a sediment removal project was reviewed.
A Motion to hire and engineering firm to study the possibility of sediment removal from Lovers Leap downstream at a cost not to exceed $1950 was made, seconded and carried.

Copper Sulfate
Last treatment of the lake for this year was on 8/31/06.
Monica Bollesta discussed the impact and dangers of the Copper Sulfate treatments and possible alternatives. As a result of considerable research on her part, she discovered a product called Green Clean Pro which could be considered in the future.


Financial Committee:

No report

Banquet Committee: Sylvia Morris

The 2006 Awards Banquet will be held on November 4th.

The Whiting House
(the old Jacquelines)
65 Whiting St
Plainville, CT
860-747-1744
Directions at thewhitinghouse.com


Time: 5:30 – 6:30 Appetizers
7:00 Dinner

Cost: $33.00 per person – Pay at the door. Reservations are required.

For Reservations: Call Sylvia Morris 203-877-0280 or Sue Weeks 860-345-8907. You may reserve seats by your Club and we will reserve tables in the Club’s name. Clubs will be responsible to pay for the total number seats reserved. Deadline for Reservations is October 26th

Guest Speaker will be Mr. Bob Crook

There will be Annual Awards, Raffles, Women’s Prizes and new this year, “The Spirit Award”. This will be given to the club with the most “people” in attendance and will be passed on year to year.

Menu

A Buffet of carved Ham & Roast Beef,
Oven roasted Chicken w/ oven roasted potatoes,
Mixed vegetables, Penne Marinara,
Penne with Broccoli & Sausage (white),
House Salad,
Dessert – Ice Cream and Cake

http://www.ctbass.com/news.htm#CBFN_2006_Awards_Banquet

A motion was made and 2nd to accept all reports as given. Approved


Old Business:

CLUB BIOS – Each Rep was handed a sheet requesting information on his/her club at the April meeting. This info will be added to the website. It will also provide the Executive Board a point of contact and email address for each club. This will enable us to get important, time sensitive notifications / news to each club faster. Missing – Bass Attack, Bell City, CT Bassmen, CT Valley, Hartford County, Heart of CT, Mansfield Hollow, Nor’East, North Eastern, and X-Treme.



T-shirts Last month we voted to purchase T-shirts with the Connecticut BASS Federation logo. Each Club Rep was to take orders from their clubs so we can order the correct sizes. A couple of clubs did this. It was discussed that we should purchase 100 shirts in different sizes and colors (Red, White, Blue and Gray) to have something to show the members. Motion was made, seconded and approved.

New Business

Conservation - David Santos has volunteered to take over as Conservation / Environmental Director. Motion was made to let David take over the position, seconded and passed.

Looking for ideas for conservation projects. These could be club level projects or state level. Bob and Paul are trying to set up a trip to UCONN to visit with some graduate students that might have an interest in conservation.

BASS Club World Championship – Team Events - The six, six man team trail deadline is 1 April. Those clubs interested should contact Paul Carter. More info is available at the link below.

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/federation/news/story?page=b_fed_six-angler-team-world-champ

LOWRANCE – Member Discounts – some items are no longer available in the 2006 models, but will offer the 2007 model at a slightly higher price.

Chapter Awards – due to Bob by October 20th. Form is available on the website under “Special Notes”

By-Law Proposals – are due tonight.

Nominating Committee – Looking for interested individuals to make up the Nominating Committee. Elections are coming up in a few months.

Membership Committee – Looking for interested individuals to make up a committee to come up with ideas and ways to increase and maintain our membership.

Tournament Shirt – motion was made to purchase a tournament shirt for David Santos to wear while representing us at various meetings. Seconded and approved.

A motion was made and second to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 pm


Respectfully submitted, Jack Vinyard, CBFN Secretary
 

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