Assembly schedules March lake drawdown for cleanup, notes dam and bridge checks

During the public-comment portion of the Jan. 13 meeting, commenters said the Assembly plans a lake drawdown in March to support a lake cleanup and to permit inspection of the Tuberville Bridge for storm ("Helene") damage. The minutes record that staff are still working on a dredging permit and that a padlock was observed on the dam gate.

The items were raised as public comments rather than formal agenda items; the minutes do not show a formal vote or board action authorizing dredging or drawdown beyond the public reporting of the planned activity and permitting status. The minutes do not identify the commenter by name and provide no detail on the permit issuer or expected dredging contractor.

Why it matters: drawdowns and dredging affect lake users, shoreline habitats and nearby property owners, and require permits and coordination with regulatory agencies. The minutes show the Assembly is in an early stage on permitting and inspection steps.

The minutes also record community safety concerns: a young e-bike rider on community roads has been noted to security and the Assembly said it is considering renewing bike markings and reviewing bike rules. One public commenter said Ken talks monthly with Sean Shure, the owner of the Colonial building, about activity at that property. No enforcement actions or schedule was recorded in the minutes.