Thunderbird January thru March 2016 - Lake Seneca · 2018-06-27 · Jim Waldron is now functioning...

The ThunderbirdVolume 65 Issue 5 January thru March 2016

E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] SITE: lakeseneca.org

FACEBOOK: Lake Seneca-Montpelier, Ohio

President’s Message ……..

We got through the holidays in good shape and our finances remain sound. Snow has only been aminor inconvenience but has denied us some of the winter wonderland vistas we normally enjoy. Wejust have to adjust.

For a short while we had the board at full strength but have since dropped back from seven to fivemembers. Since we have a working board that requires at least ten hours a week from each member, itbecomes difficult for working people to give of their time sufficiently to stay on the board. Boardmembers are a special kind of volunteer so if you want to give it a shot, now is your opportunity. Youwill need to know or learn Robert's Rules, our governing documents, and be able to look at things fromvaried perspectives. The largest present needs are for someone with knowledge of roads and bridges,someone with strong people skills, and we always need someone with business managementexperience. The ability to express oneself in a polite fashion is important.

If you are interested please submit a short statement on your interests for the community and a listingof your educational and work experience. We expect to act on this quickly.

Other volunteers are also welcomed.

The Thunderbird of 19

–- Dead trees are being removed from the common property. This all is done under the supervision ofTrustee Gary Miller. Contact him if you want to be a volunteer wood cutter. Gary also acceptsvolunteers for security

–- Office volunteers are coordinated by Carol in the office. If you want to join her crew, just talk withCarol at 419-485-5995.

–- Those with mechanical skills and the ability to operate power equipment and farm tractors may wantto volunteer by contacting Trustee Mike Sentle in the maintenance department.

–- As we build data bases to help with the property management and collections, volunteers will bewelcomed to put this together.

--- The other kinds of volunteers are very helpful to the community. Those who help run activities,those who pick up the litter, and those who do a little extra mowing and trimming in theirneighborhood to make this a better community.

The only chartered committee still active is Beautification. They always deserve our applause.

Jim Waldron is now functioning as our Secretary-Treasurer. He is working well with Carol to get ourfinancial reports up to GAAP standards.

One more item is that we have an updated amortization schedule for the payoff of the dam. There hadbeen concern that a large balloon payment was going to be required in 2025. We now have a newrepresentative from the bank who assures me that an error in the old schedule has been corrected and anew amortization shows that the loan will be paid off in 2025 with no balloon payment required. All iswell.

Bill Collins

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Vice President//Trustee/Buildings and Grounds

Happy New Year! As a newer resident of the lake, I have been working on orienting myself with the operationsand responsibilities we have as an association to maintain our unique community. It amazes me as I meetother members, how rich and deep some of the history and knowledge of the lake these members have! AtLake Seneca, we certainly have opportunities we can develop that other communities do not enjoy. With thatbeing said, we will have to plan and prioritize where and how we put our investments to improve ourcommunity. I would encourage all association members to actively get involved. Volunteer to start and leador participate on committees, clubs, or planned activities. Attend board meetings, apply to become a boardmember, and most importantly, participate in the annual membership meetings! These are the vehicles thatcan be used to help shape and develop a vision and roadmap for our LSPOA community!

Two major items that will be addressed in the first few months of this new year are:

1. The lodge roof: Replacement of this has been kicked around for some time now. We know that 15-17kwill need to be allocated for a full replacement. A more formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will beconstructed and sent out in March. The RFP will allow us to better compare value between contractors whoare using varied materials and services, and to help us best decide which contractor should be awarded theproject. I would expect that the prioritization and funding options for this project will be presented inApril/May timeframe and pending approval and funding, work to begin shortly thereafter.


2. The pumps: Another topic that has been kicked around for some time now is the care and maintenanceof the pumps located on road R and road 9. I am working with Mike Sentle and others to determinewhat options are available for maintenance, and what the recommendations are for moving forward. Inaddition, responsibilities between LSPOA, Bridgewater, and Williams County Engineering is beingverified, and recommendations for a sustainable funding plan and maintenance plan will be developed.

Otherwise there have been some good ideas & recommendations being brought up at the monthly boardmeetings. I encourage you to come out and participate, and look for some of these additional topics to comein future Newsletters.

Brad Felske

Secretary//Treasurer

LSPOA Goals and Projects

Improve integrity of all financial matters and records

For the first time in over 10 years, our balance sheet correctly reflects a positive balance and we expectto end the fiscal year with a positive balance.

Assure stability and maintenance of our dam structure.Maximize the quality of water in Lake Seneca. (This cannot start until approximately mid-May.)

Support SECURITY and private nature of Lake Seneca.

I HOPE TO SEE THE END OF ‘BEHIND THE SCENES’ ATTEMPS TO HAVE ANARCHY ATLAKE SENECA.

The Treasurer’s financial report from January 2016 is as follows……..

Current Assets

LSPOA Checking Account $14,630.16

Petty Cash 200.00

Dam Fund-Savings 44,785.32

Capital Reserve Account 14,232.34

Operating Reserve Account 331.51

LSPOA Checking w/Huntington BK 4,827.62

Special Road Assessment 39,965.43


5 Year Waterway Cleaning Asses 38,289.11

LSPOA LODGE ROOF 1,591.00

LSPOA LODGE FLOOR 995.00

Bridge Bank Account 3,211.12

Emergency Reserve Fund 15,144.15

Total Current Assets $178,202.76

Jim Waldron

Maintenance

The winter has been very mild so far. We have not had to plow snow as much as last winter, so it has given ustime to do repairs on some of the equipment. We want everybody to know that our equipment is over twentyyears old and it needs to be replaced which takes money that we do not have. We are still working on the pumpson county road 9 and R to upgrade them.

The following is a list of materials needed for repair of the bridge at the front entrance…….

2” X 12” X 8’ pressure treated 6 needed2” x 12” x 14’ pressure treated 6 needed2” x 12” x 24’ pressure treated 2 needed4” x 6” x 8’ pressure treated 3 needed2” x 4” x 12’ pressure treated 4 needed2” x 8” x 6’ pressure treated 4 needed6 bags of “Sack Crete”3” deck screwsShingles for the roof**Volunteers to help**PLEASE CONTACT THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE WITH ANY QUESTIONSBarb Hulisz 419-485-5205

Mike Sentle-Trustee


Security team has been busy since the last report. We have 3 people out each day. We are loggingaround 1,000 miles a month on patrol around the lake. We have taken care of several small issues thatI am not at liberty to discuss at this time. We are currently in the process of installing surveillancecameras at different locations around the lake. As weather improves we will be asking for morevolunteers to add to our team. At this time I am working on several ideas to try and raise money tohelp with the costs of these projects. Anyone interested in working with us please contact anyone onsecurity or myself at 419-551-5807.***Orange security flags are available at the guard shack at the 576 North Entrance. They cost $9.00.All ATV’s, golf carts, gators, dirt bikes; any or all recreational motorized vehicles are required to havethese flags***

Gary MillerTrustee/Security

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Office Report

A reminder to all: Monthly payments for your Dues and/or Assessments are available. Pay-Pal isalso available. Please contact the office for more information at 419-485-5995.Office hours are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 PM. As of October 2015 the office willbe closed on Saturdays thru May 2016. Please limit your business in the office to the days we areopen. Thanks to all the volunteers who help with the mailings in the office. You are awesome!!! andvery much appreciated.

Carol Swiatkowski/Office Manager

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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Beautification will resume their meetings the second Monday in March. Look for new ideas at that time in thenext newsletter.

Thank You,Barb HuliszBeautification Co-Chairperson


RECREATION COMMITTEE

The Recreation Committee has officially disbanded after the New Year’s Eve Party which was a huge success.The checking account balance of $340 will be donated to the Lodge Roof account. I would like to thank all whoparticipated in the activities; and all the volunteers to make our committee a success over the years.

There are several people that have “stepped up” and will be willing to take over some activities at the lake.They are, Andrea Cummins 419 630-0921, Sarah Felske 567-868-8114 and Rose Cooksey 260-609-5013. Pleasemake every effort to help them with future activities in your community.

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FUN HAPPENS AT LAKE SENECA

Why not show everyone you meet what a great place Lake Seneca is to live!! We have T-shirts to sell fromYouth S – Adult XXXL. They come in tie-dye, navy blue and azalea(pink). The cost is $13, except for 2XL

If you prefer hats, we have those too! They are “free-form” khaki hats with Lake Seneca embroidered acrossthe front in navy. They are $20. Both hats and shirts are available for sale at Lake activities and at the AnnualMeeting, Sunday, September 15th. GET YOURS TODAY!!!!! Call Barb Hulisz at 419 485 5205

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SPEED LIMIT FOR ALL VEHICLES AT LAKE SENECA IS 25 MPH.

ALL ATVs, BICYCLES, GOLF CARTS, ETC. HAVE TO HAVE AN ORANGE FLAG.

Flags can be purchased at Do It Best Hardware in Montpelier or at the Guard Shack at Main Entrance

ATVs and Snowmobiles May be Used:• To cross a highway other than a limited access highway or freeway.• On county and township highways whenever approved by those having jurisdictional authority over

them.• Off and alongside streets or highways from the place of unloading the vehicle to the place at which it is

intended and authorized to be used.• On the berm or shoulder of any highway, other than a limited access highway, or freeway when the

terrain is such that the vehicle can be used safely.• On the berm or shoulder of a county or township road when traveling from one area of operation to

another.ATVs and Snowmobiles May Not be Used:

• On any limited access highway of freeway or the right-of-way thereof.• On any private property without special permission of owner or in any nursery of planting area.• On any state controlled land or waters except those which have been posted as permitting snowmobiles

or APVs.• On track or right-or-way of any operating railroad.• When carrying a loaded or un-cased firearm, bow or other hunting implements.• To chase, pursue, capture or kill any animal or wildlife.• From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, unless displaying a lighted headlight

and taillight as required under equipment regulations.


Welcome to New Members as of February 19, 2016

Name Lot#

Fleurkens, Jaap & Kristyl 689, 690, 691Ham, Todd 980, 981Hahn, Donald & Lori 794, 795, 796, 797, 809, 810.NM & T Bank 629, 630, 631, 632Nationstar Mortgage 503, 504Zoidis, Nicole & Christopher 956

Get Well

Continued well wishes and support to the following friends here at the lake…..

Dorothy HunerHenry HunerHansford Legg

Please! Everyone on our list of members who are either going through a serious illness or recoveringfrom a surgical procedure; know that your friends at Lake Seneca are thinking of each and every one ofyou………….

Please let me know if there is anyone else that is ill or having surgery…[email protected].

Deepest Sympathy

LSPOA members are thinking of you and your families in this time of your loss. May the thoughts andcare of friends comfort you. GOD Bless You All…….

David Taylor – December 7, 2015


Lots for Sale

Lot # 264 – Robert Lewandowski – Best Offer 440-821-7351

Lot # 569 – Daniel Sgro – nice size lake front lot – make offer – Phone #419-826-6330

Lot # 32 – Emily Cogswell 419-630-0040 Just inside the east entrance. $500 or best offer

Anyone with a lot for sale that they would like to have advertised please call the office 419 485 5995

*All transfer forms can be printed from our web site lakeseneca.org or can be obtained at the office

PLEASE READ BELOW AND FOLLOW!!!!!!

THIS IS A REMINDER TO ALL DOG OWNERS:

There is a leash law! Your dog is not to be found wandering on theroad. Per rule 66.21, “All pets must be confined to the member’sproperty or under control by owner.” Please carry a bag while walkingyour pet to clean up after him/her.Also try to keep your dogs from barking all hours of the night. Pleasekeep your neighbors in your thoughts. Thank you!

LAKE SENECA MEMBERS WISH TO THANK THE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMEDFORCES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP YOU SAFE FROM HARMIf anyone would like a family member’s name listed that is serving in the military please call Pam Sheets at419 553 0659 and leave a message with their name and branch of service or email at [email protected]


LAKE SENECA FEES and ASSESSMENTS

Membership Fee’s 275.00(yearly) Due April 1st

Lot Fee’s (per lot) 30.00(yearly) Due April 1st

Dam Assessment 350.00(yearly) Due October 1st

Road Assessment 100.00(yearly – 12 years starting 2010) Due August 1st Through 2021

Waterway Cleaning Assessment 145.00 starting June 15, 2013(yearly – 5 years starting 2013) Due August 1st

Bridge Assessment * 120.00(one-time fee) At Closing for New Members

• Averages out to be approximately $75.00 per month for a member with 1 lot.

Charges for Services

Lodge Rental Now $125.00Dock Rental Now $75.00 per seasonDock Space only $ 35.00Mowing Fee $ 65 per lot plus a $10 Fuel Surcharge per lotDirt/Sand Delivery fee $ 50 per load (Association Delivers) plus a $10 Fuel SurchargeBackhoe Rental $150 per hour plus $25 fuel surchargePerk Tests $150 per hour plus $25 fuel surchargePlowing Driveways $ 30 with waiver signed by the member

Cost for advertising in our newsletter

Ads in Thunderbird will be:Classified ads $ 0.30 per wordLot for sale $ 5.00Business Card $15.00¼ Page $25.00½ Page $40.001/3 Page $30.00

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the LSPOA office 419 485 5995

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

EMAIL ([email protected]) OR CALL THE OFFICE 419-485-5995 WITHAN UPDATE OF YOUR INFORMATION SO WE CAN COMMUNICATE

MORE EFFICIENTLY WITH YOU!WE SEND A GREAT DEAL OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION VIA EMAIL SO

MAKE SURE WE HAVE THAT CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS.

WHO DO I CALL?

WATER PROBLEMS:

AQUA OHIO1-877-987-2782

PUCOPublic Utilities Commission

614-466-8202

SECURITY PROBLEMS:

WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF(NON-EMERGENCY)

419-696-3151EMERGENCY ONLY

911

TAX PROBLEMS:

WILLIAMS COUNTY AUDITOR419-636-5639

LAKE SENECA PROBLEMS:

LSPOA OFFICE419-485-5995

OR ANY TRUSTEE

BEFORE YOU DIG:

OHIO UTILITIES PROTECTION SERVICE1-800-362-2764

DOG WARDEN

419-696-4659

MAINTENANCE REQUEST

If you have any metal of any kind that you want todispose of, please bring to the maintenance shop.They will take it to the recycling center to earn extramoney for the Association.

Also, if you have any old towels, tee shirts, etc. tobe cut up and used for rags, please drop off at themaintenance shop.

Thank you!

Collecting all used oil for recycle. Please drop offat the maintenance gate. Thank you


GUIDE FOR BUILDING PERMITS

Williams County Requires Building Permits For The Following:

1. New Home2. Garage3. Any addition to an existing structure4. Construction o f Decks, Patios, or Porches5. Siding or Replacement of Siding6. Replacement Windows7. Finish of an attic or basement into living area in an existing structure8. Utility sheds that consist of an area of 150 sq. ft. or greater, despite if placed on skids or

a permanent foundation9. Changing of any Roof Line

Lake Seneca Requires Building and/or Excavation Permits for the Following:

1. New Home2. Garage3. Any addition to an existing structure4. Construction of Decks, Patios, or Porches ( Per Deed Restriction #3)5. Siding or Replacement of Siding6. Replacement Windows7. Finish of an attic or basement into living area in an existing structure8. Utility sheds that consist of an area of 150 sq. ft. or greater, despite if placed on skids or

a permanent foundation9. Changing of Roof Line10. Gazebo (On a permanent foundation is considered 2nd building----Per Deed Restriction #2)11. Dock (Maximum length 30 ft.)12. Fence (Also needs approval by the Board)13. Seawall14. Filling of Ditch ( Minimum 8 inch Tile Required )15. Excavation16. Driveway ( Minimum 8 inch Tile per Township/County Requirements ) (Deed Restriction #7

for Easements )

No Building Permit is Required:

1. Steps to lake ( Contact ODNR for regulations )2. Car-Ports ( No permanent foundations; must be able to disassemble and easily move )

As per the building permit, no permit will be issued to anyone not paid up with their dues


SPECIAL THANKS FOR DONATIONS

L.S.P.O.A. 2015-2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEESE-Mail Address: [email protected] Phone: 419-485-5995 Fax 419-485-5990

Website: www.lakeseneca.org Facebook: Lake Seneca-Montpelier, Ohio

POSITION TRUSTEE CHAIRPERSON TELEPHONE

President Bill Collins Legal/Office 419-485-4028447 Seneca Drive [email protected], OH 43543

Vice President Brad Felske Buildings & Grounds 1-567-868-8114555 Molala Cove [email protected], OH 43543

Secretary/Treasurer Jim Waldron 419-485-8212114 Seneca Drive Long Range Planning/ [email protected] OH 43543 Long Term Budgeting

Trustee Gary Miller Security 419-551-5807129 Navajo Trail [email protected], OH 43543

Trustee Mike Sentle Maintenance/Dredge 419-485-4252538 Seneca Drive 1-419-356-2969 (Cell)Montpelier, OH 43543 [email protected]

Arrowhead Lodge & Office 419-485-5995 Fax 419-485-5990 Office Closed Tuesdays & Thursdays(Hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Saturdays 9a.m.-12 p.m. June thru Sept.)

Please limit your business to the days and hours the office is open

Office Manager Carol Swiatkowski 419-485-5995 (office)[email protected]

North Western Electric, County Rd. D & St. Rte. 576, Bryan OH 43506 419-636-5051

Aqua Ohio, Inc., 8644 Station St. Mentor, OH 44060-4316 440-255-3421 (Fax 440-255-6522)Toll Free 1-877-987-2782

In case of Emergency call Bill Newsome 740-389-4514

Allied Waste/Republic Services –12604 County Rd. G, Bryan, OH 43506 Call 419-636-5207


SPECIAL THANK YOU

Doug Morrison – Donating a furnace for our Maintenance building

John Seely – For installing the donated furnace

This created a BIG savings in propane!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February1-Bunco 7PMAW will pick up all items (call ahead) 419-636-52078-AW recycle11-Board Meeting 7:30PM13-Pot Luck 6PM – Lodge14-Happy Valentine’s Day15-President’s Day22-AW recycle

March

7-Bunco at the lodge 7PMAW will pick up all items (call ahead) 419-636-520712-Pot Luck 6PM – Lodge13-Daylight Saving Time Begins (SPRING FORWARD)14-Beautification meeting at the lodge 7PMAW Recycle17-St Patrick’s Day20-Spring Begins – Palm Sunday25-Good Friday27-Easter Sunday28 – AW Recycle


SPECIAL NOTES………………….

For those who use Kenny Durham’s services, he has a new phone number….419-212-4305

If anyone has any old glasses that they no longer can use, there is a box in the office from the Lion’s Club thatyou can donate them to. The Lion’s Club is a wonderful organization that helps people with glasses that cannotafford them.

Please******Anyone that has any old rags for the maintenance department, please drop them off in the office.We would surely appreciate it.

Million Dollar Pound Cake

1 cup softened butter3 cups sugar1 teaspoon almond extract (You can also put in a different flavoring such as lemon or orange extract)1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs¾ cup milk4 cups flour

Cream butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat well. Add the almond and vanilla extracts.Alternate the milk and flour. Grease an angel food cake pan or spray it very well. Bake at 300 degrees for one hourand 40 minutes. I know it sounds like a long time but really one hour and 40 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes andthen remove from the pan. You can make a glaze with powdered sugar and milk with some more almond extract.Tastes really good with fruit.

If anyone out there has a recipe you want to share, please contactPam at [email protected]


PICTURES FROM NEW YEAR’S EVE 2015


PICTURES FROM POTLUCK FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 2016


Will repair boat and pontoon covers.

Call Rita at 419-551-4081


LAKE SENECA

Order Yours Today!

Available: Screen Print or Embroidered (extra charge)

Tye-Dyed T-Shirts - $15 Screen Printed T-Shirts $13

Sweatshirts - $20 Hooded Sweatshirts - $25

Zippered Hoodies - $35 Golf Polos - $20

All shirts available in a variation of colors and in both

adult and youth sizes. (XXL & XXXL sizes additional $1 or $2 cost).

Free form hat - $20 (Khaki with Lake Seneca embroidered above bill)

For more information, to order or to see samples of the shirts call Barb Hulisz 419-485-5205.

All profits go to the Beautification of Lake Seneca

Order Yours Today!


Lake Seneca Property Owners Association, Inc. Pre Sorted

233 Seneca Dr Standard US Postage

Montpelier, OH 43543 Paid Permit # 233

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Address Sticker Here

All of the these activities are held at the Arrowhead Lodge:

BOARD MEETING - 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM – ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED

BEAUTIFICATION MEETING – 2nd Monday of each Month at 7:00 PM

POTLUCK – 2ND Saturday of each Month at 6:30 PM

RECREATION MEETING – 3RD Monday of each Month at 7:00 PM

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES MEETING – 2nd Wednesday of each Month at 7:00 PM

BUNCO - 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 PM

LSPOA OFFICE HOURS – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, Wednesday & Friday (CLOSED TUES & THURS) 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday – from May 31st to October 1st


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