Board members discussed plans to clean Bass Canal and agreed to defer field work until February or March to avoid winter boat damage and to allow time to coordinate logistics. Presiding member (Speaker 1) said he preferred to postpone the physical cleanup and asked the board to handle administrative planning in the meantime. The decision to defer was aimed at reducing risk of private boat damage and related liability.

Residents and board members raised concerns about exposed pipes and remnants of aerator/pump installations in the North Canal near the Albatross boat ramp. A concerned resident (Speaker 5) described pipes that are ‘‘just holding the old wiring’’ and said prior pumps became blocked by debris. The board agreed to inspect the pipes from Albatross and to follow up with the city about removal or repair of the infrastructure.

Members also noted a downed tree near the Duck Lake entrance that may require city assistance. The board did not schedule a cleanup day at the meeting but asked members to identify priorities for spring work and coordinate with public works and the city liaison.