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year has a program assessment, which we did not have to submit previously. Geosyntec <br />will be providing a summary that we will be able to submit to the State. <br />A few years ago, the City conducted an alum treatment project on the Triplet Chain, a <br />liquid form of aluminum that binds to the suspended solids in the water column and <br />also dissolved nutrients and causes them to settle at the bottom of the lake. They are <br />rendered inactive and no longer available to fuel algae growth. It helps to reduce the <br />nutrient concentration immediately and we will be doing a study on Lake Concord to see <br />if we are getting re -suspended legacy nutrient pollution that could also use an alum <br />treatment. We are working on an alum treatment system for Queens Mirror as well. <br />There is a drainage ditch that goes from the golf course and it is taking a significantly <br />amount of flow through wetlands in that vicinity to the lake. We will be able to put an <br />alum treatment station in-line with this ditch and dose the flow with alum to reduce <br />nutrient pollution. <br />The City will be posting vacancies in September for two new lake technicians. This will <br />assist in improving response time and levels of service as opposed to waiting for <br />someone to become available like we currently do with our contractor. We are hoping <br />that we will have them on board by the end of the year. We are expecting to get some <br />new equipment, an air boat, and a vehicle for the new staff. <br />Educational Outreach: Ms. Williams explained that she took part in a variety of <br />summer camp presentations including the City of Casselberry, Lake Howell High, Rollins <br />College, UCF etc. She continues to grow our connections with Rollins College; their <br />students work really hard at volunteering. <br />Ms. Williams showed an image of the newly wrapped VAC Truck, that was approved by <br />our Lakes Management Advisory Board with the message, "Only Rain, Down The Drain". <br />Upcoming Events: None. This fall Ms. Williams would like to do a clean-up in the Lake <br />Kathryn conservation area. It is a wetland off of Lake Kathryn Circle, where garbage is <br />frequently dumped. If you know of any interest in neighborhood presentations, Ms. <br />Williams requested that you inform her so she can get in touch with the interested <br />group. She encouraged Community Education Event presentations to give the residents <br />a better understanding about our program and how we will be moving forward. <br />A. Discussions: Mr. Tizzio was interested in the process and is very happy to be <br />on this Board. He shared that he is running for Seminole County Soil and <br />Water Board and offered his assistance if there is any information that he can <br />share with the Board. <br />6. Audience Participation: Mr. John Casselberry inquired about herbicide application <br />techniques and regulatory policies. Ms. Williams explained some of the herbicides <br />commonly used for aquatic plant control and their method of application along with the <br />species the City is permitted to treat. <br />3 <br />