Kasoag Lake

KLCA Meeting
Kasoag Lake Tavern & Grill
August 8, 2026
10:00 AM

 

Called to order at 10:09 am

Secretary’s Report

• Previous meeting minutes posted to the KLCA website
  • Questions/Comments/Corrections from attendees: 
    • None
• Motion to approve: Jay G.; second: Brian M.
  • All in favor

Treasurer’s Report 

• Lake District
  • Balance, 1/1/26: $5446.80
  • Proceeds – $20000
    • Lake District Dispersement, 4/20/26: $20000
  • Disbursements – $24950.00
    • Ready Scout – Lake treatment deposit, 3/31/26: $1950.00
    • Ready Scout – Lake treatment, 8/3/26: $23000.00
      • Invoice for $28,465; $5,465 paid by Lake Association fund via dues & fundraising
  • Ending Balance as of 8/7/2026: $496.80
• General Operating Fund
  • Balance, 7/11/2026: $17,074.11
    • Proceeds – $208
      • Membership Dues: $30.00
      • Donations: $150.00
      • 50/50: $26.00
      • Merchandise Sales: $2.00
    • Disbursements – $5470.55
      • Ready Scout Balance-lake treatment: $5465
      • Credit Card Fees: $5.55
    • Ending Balance as of 8/8/2026: $11,811.56
• Total of all accounts: $12,308.36
• Motion to approve: Gordon H ; second: Jay G.
  • All in favor

2026 Herbicide Pulse Check

• Kelly M. reported that the 2026 Eurasian watermilfoil treatment was completed in mid-July and appears to have been effective and members agreed. Members noted an increase in duckweed which is expected as a treatment primarily targeted Eurasian watermilfoil.

2027 Herbicide Treatment

• Kelly M. presented the two treatments suggested to treat Fanwort in 2027
  • The two treatments are Sonar H4C and Flumigard
    • Both control fanwort, duckweed, hydrilla and Eurasian watermilfoil.
• Sonar H4C is a systemic which works through the whole plant and spreads beyond the treated areas. It can take three to four weeks. It must stay active in the water for 45 days which requires two partial applications. There are also irrigation restrictions of 60 plus days. It has a broad collateral impact on natives.
• Flumigard is contact based, fast and is what they used in the past. Results are seen within days and there are no irrigation or water use restrictions required. It hits most nearby plants such as lilies and duckweed. It is pH sensitive.
• The applicator, Glenn, recommends Flumigard because he believes the previous application was not done at the correct rate last time so it was not as effective as it had been in the past.
• The vote on the treatment method will be held at the September 12th meeting to coincide with budget submissions to the town.
• Flumigard will cost about $13,000 which is cheaper than the Sonar H4C.
• Requested that the board send out another email with information before next meeting with the:
  • Cost of Sonar H4C.
  • Map of treatment area
  • What the plant looks like
  • Comparison of treatments

2026 Duck Race

• Kelly M-Duck Race will be on August 22, 2026, around noon at the Kasoag Road Culvert and ducks will be available for purchase. She is looking for volunteers to help with set up, etc.

Social Events

• Kelly M-looking for people to volunteer for a committee to organize fundraising and social events.
• Ideas included a fishing derby and boat parade.

CSLAP Water Sampling

• Kelly M-they are looking for new volunteers to do the CSLAP water sampling program because Bob T. is stepping down. Volunteers have to be available to sample on Monday mornings.

Questions/Concerns/Comments

• There is a lot of duckweed this year. Can we skim the duckweed and place on shore to dry out?
  • Michele W. – Yes. It will remove nutrients from the lake as long as you put it away from the shoreline.
• Discussion of ways to discourage geese.

ROUNDTABLE

• 50/50 Raffle $20 ($10 to winner)
  • Winner: Gordon H

Motion to call meeting to an end: Jan T; second: Jay G

• 10:35 am