LMAC meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Adella G. Urban Administrative Offices Conference Room. The Commission consists of eleven members, in which the President of the Columbia Lake Association shall be a voting member of LMAC during his/her term of office. The Commission shall be responsible for preparing and presenting recommendations to the Board of Selectmen concerning the management of Columbia Lake, its watershed and adjacent Town-owned property. LMAC consists of the following members:
| Members | Term | Address | Phone |
| (R) Phyllis Dunn | 12/02/25 - 11/26/29 | 14 Nuhfer Drive | 860-228-8168 |
| (D) Henry Beck Jr. | 12/16/25 - 11/26/29 | 41 Sleepy Hollow Road | 860-337-0038 |
| (R) Jeffrey Morrison | 12/16/25 - 11/26/29 | 14 Columbia Landing | |
| (U) Frank Gifford | 12/16/25 - 11/26/29 | ||
| (D) Ann Dunnack | 12/02/25 - 11/26/29 | 103 Lake Rd. | |
| (U) James Santos | 12/16/25 - 11/26/29 | 216 Route 87 | 860-228-3538 |
| (R) Robert Powell | 12/16/25 - 11/26/29 | 6 Sunnyslopes Road | 860-228-2846 |
| (U) Mary Roickle | 12/02/25 - 11/26/29 | 34 Erdoni Road | 860-228-9244 |
| (R) Michael Scalise | 12/16/25 - 11/26/29 | 14 Lakeview Park W | |
| (R) Gregory Stryker | 12/02/25 - 11/26/29 | 33 Samuel Hill Rd | |
| (U) Martha Carter & CLA President) | 12/16/25 - 11/26/29 | 34 Erdoni Rd. |
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE TOWN OF COLUMBIA’S
LAKE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (“LMAC”)
COLUMBIA TOWN CHARTER STATED PURPOSE: The Columbia Town Charter states, “The Commission shall be responsible for preparing and presenting recommendations to the Board of Selectmen (BOS) concerning the management of Columbia Lake, its watershed and adjacent Town-owned property.”
MISSION: For the benefit of all Town residents and future generations, LMAC seeks to preserve and protect a balanced ecosystem for Columbia Lake and its watershed, so as to enhance water quality, balance wildlife habitat with recreational use and promote a healthy fishery, water safety, aesthetic values and reasonable Town approved recreational uses.
LMAC DUTIES:
- Deliberate at LMAC meetings so as to advise and make recommendations to the BOS consistent with its purpose, mission and core values.
- Be well informed and current with lake management practices and research of the issues and proposals before LMAC.
- Evaluate and respect all competing interests and seek unselfishly, as a public servant, to advance the balanced best interests of the Columbia Lake ecosystem in pursuit of LMAC’s mission for current and future residents of the Town of Columbia.
- Participate in subcommittee and other roles setting timelines for research, review and presentation at LMAC meetings ensuring that results are reviewed and recommendations provided to the BOS in a timely manner.
- Reasonably rely on the work and reports of any subcommittee or third party who demonstrate appropriate expertise or experience with certain subject matter.
- Fairly support agreed upon motions with recommendations given by LMAC to the Board of Selectmen.
- Abide by the LMAC Chairperson’s responsibility to facilitate meetings utilizing Robert’s Rules of Order as a guideline to ensure civil discourse, full participation, and that all relevant matters are discussed with effective decisions made and carried out pertinent to LMAC’s mission.
Applying for a Permit: Want to build or fix a dock, seawall, or patio on Columbia Lake? You will need to submit a permit to the Board of Selectmen (BOS). The Lake Management Advisory Commission will provide the BOS with advice.
CT Confederation of Lakes: Columbia is a proud member of the CT Confederation of Lakes. Click here to visit the Confederation's website.