Borough of Mountain Lakes

Lakes Management Advisory Committee

Issues December 2005

l Discussion of 2006 goals vs. 2005.

Some discussion of Shadow, Sunset, and Cove.

Sense that lake specific treatment goals should not be annual Committee goals.

Manager needs to conduct bottom probing with Allied before Committee can set cleaning goals.

l 2006 Goals:

1. Continue current successful treatment plan. Evaluate alum usage in particular.

2. Continue analysis of cleaning results and needs.

3. Look for long term management solutions/successes.

4. Continue to focus public awareness on the importance and fragility of our lakes.

5. Evaluate aerator results.

l Manager preparing bid specifications for 2006 professional lake treatment and water quality testing service. Committee agreed that the Manager would call a January meeting if necessary.

l Detailed discussion of 2005 Year-End Report from Allied Biological.