Boat Owners were apparently not affected by the recent utility rate increase for the campground.
Campers are upset about a monthly $50.00 Utility rate increase approved in October's Meeting. Lot rent varies from approximately $281.00 per month to $419.00 per month. The spot rentals do not include the rate increase. Approximately 40 persons attended the 4:30PM Board Meeting. The Board Chairman, Mike Bagget commented that area campgrounds had been contacted and Goose Pond Colony was in the bottom or below middle group of campground rental costs. Many of the campers in attendance disagreed, stating that Goose Pond Colony is one of the more expensive. Mr. Baggett stated the campers would be notified around the 1st of December if the rate increase will be implemented. Several of the campers stated they would be leaving the Park if the rates increased. One lady commented that the campers are a close "family type" of group and that it upsets them to see a rate increase of this magnitude causing many campers to leave. >
Tough situation for the Board. Mr. Baggett pointed out the $5 million dollar debt looms over the head of the current board. It was pointed out that the current board is doing all they can do to maintain the facility and to pay down the debt. The current board appears to be making a decent effort to resolve long standing problems. The Park Board and the Park Managers are demonstrating caring, professional management in the Daily Operations of the Park. The Gross income for the current period was listed as $283K; expenditures are listed at $277.1 The Park Manager stated the annual audit was ongoing.
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