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The Thunderbird
Volume 65 Issue 4
December-March 2015
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEB SITE: lakeseneca.org
FACEBOOK: Lake Seneca-Montpelier, Ohio
President’s Message
I would like to thank all of you who shared in our "little democracy" at the recent annual meeting. It
was a very positive day with quite a bit of constructive input. I would also like to welcome the new
members of the board. We still have an open seat on the board and would love to get this filled soon
as we have many things in the works for next year. Our financial situation is still not where we would
like it to be and we do have a couple of capital improvement projects to be looking at. As a fellow
member, I strongly urge you to support the deed amendment that is being circulated. I feel this is a
positive step at attracting new membership and also provides a benefit to current land owners.
Keeping our fingers crossed for a better winter...Hope everyone has a happy holiday season.
Wayne Yoder * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Vice President/Buildings and Grounds
Fall is here! Please clean up your yard like good members. Two new homes are being built at the lake
this year. Maintenance Dept personnel have been cleaning entrance areas and roadsides.
Janice Bilton
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Secretary
I would like to thank the people who expressed their confidence in me as a new board member. I will
try to do my best to serve our community.
Bill Thatcher
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Treasurer
Financials are as follows The LSPOA financials as of October 31, 2014
LSPOA Checking - - - - - - - - - - $ 19,741.96
Petty Cash - - - - - - - $ 200.00
Dam Fund - Savings - - - - - - - - - $ 92,817.95
Capital Reserve Account - - - - - - - - $ 3,761.27
Operating Reserve - - - - - - - $ 331.51
LSPOA Checking w/Huntington Bnk$ 3,592.62
Special Road Assessment - - - - - - - - $ 4,496.24
Five Year Waterway Cleaning Asses-$ 37,434.81
LSPOA Lodge Roof - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 1,038.00
LSPOA Lodge Floor - - - - - - - - - - - $ 495.00
Bridge Bank Account - - - - - - - - - - -$ 8,338.12
Emergency Reserve Fund - - - - - - - - $ 10,138.82
Total Current Assets $182,386.30
James Delcamp
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Office Report
Office hours are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 PM. We are currently closed on
Saturdays for the winter months through May 2015. Please limit your business in the office to the
days we are open. Thanks to all the volunteers who help with the mailings in the office. You are
greatly appreciated.
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Maintenance
Thank you to all for your vote of confidence in putting me in my current position. It has been a very
busy fall so far. We have removed the docks, pulled the dredge, cleaned the ditch across from Kiddie
Pond and have made repairs to the snow plow. Hauled tons of dirt to the back roads that was removed
by the dredge this year. Back bladed some of the back roads. Please help us take care of our roads.
When people use our roads as a drag strip, it costs every member money. PLEASE help us keep our
costs down by not tearing up the back roads. Special thanks to John Raszka and his volunteers for
helping with the dredge! Looking forward to a mild winter for everyone!
Mike Sentle
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Legal
No report ****************************
Lake, Dam & Waste Water
No Report
Andy Hricovsky **************************
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
As we are approaching the end of October, our work outside will be halted due to colder temperatures. We used
all the mulch we had at the bridge. We are planning to fix the floor of the bridge in the spring as it is unsafe.
Even though our meetings have ended our work continues. New Thunderbird sign needs to be made for access
sights. Some of the signs and posts just need to be repaired. Jim could use some help this winter with this
project. Call him at 419 485 5205.
We were so happy after the General meeting that several people volunteered to help the Beautification Club
with various projects this spring. We will be calling you to help us complete work around the Kiddie Pond, Tass
Road and Lumbee Lane. Anyone that would like to help with “Spring Cleaning” of the lodge please call Barb at
419-485-5205 or leave a message with Carol at the office 419-485-5995.
In March we will resume our meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7PM at the Lodge. Everyone
is not only welcome but NEEDED!
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, the Beautification’s Holiday light decoration contest is right
around the corner. Judging will be done by the winners from last year. First prize is $50 and $25 for second
place. Judging will be the 19th or 20th of December. So get your thinking caps on and light up our beautiful
lake!
Our group wishes you good health, happiness and blessings for the Christmas season and New Year!
Linda DeShetler and Barb Hulisz
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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Cont……………..
Special thanks to Larry and Merrie Ann Ferow, David Brandeberry, Jan Boerst and Randy Bernath for
their beautiful job at the front entrance of the lake. It is because of your hard work that we have a great
place to enjoy
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
The Beautification and the Recreation Committees sponsored a Labor Day weekend kids day with a poker
run and games/activities on the Saturday before Labor Day. The winners of the poker run were as follows:
1st Prize – Hayden Sugg $30.00 (Grandson of Gale & Carolyn Pfleghaar)
2nd Prize – Pattie Warner $20.00
3rd Prize – Barb Hulisz $15.00
The games and activities were a great success. Thank you all for participating.
The Recreation Committee sponsored the Trunk or Treat for the children here at the Arrowhead Lodge on
October 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm. We had a wonderful turn-out. There were 34 children along with their parents or
grandparents. We served hot dogs, chips, pickles, punch, apple cider, donuts and cookies. We had a tremendous
amount of candy/goodies donated for the kids. The costumes were all so exceptional that we could not judge
them, so we drew names from a bowl. There were 3 McDonalds’ gift certificates in the amount of $10 each for
the best costumes. We also had 12 sheets of McDonalds’ coupons for free food to pass out to the winners of the
games. The games were Scoop the Apples with a slotted spoon from the water blindfolded. The kids who
scooped the most won a coupon sheet. Another game was tape the nose on the pumpkin. The kids who were the
closest to the mark won a coupon sheet. The third game was for the younger age group 0 to 4 years of age and
they played the duck game. They pick a duck from the water and if their duck had an x on the bottom they won
a coupon sheet.
A big THANKS to all who volunteered and/or donated starting with “decorating” to the “check-in door” to
“directing the children where to go” to “serving the food” and also “directing the games”. Without the
volunteers, this event would not have been as successful. I would list everyone, but would hate to accidentally
leave someone out. We really appreciate you all. Thanks so much.
SANTA’S COMING TO TOWN!!!!! All children are invited to come to the Lodge and talk to Santa. He is
willing to take time from his busy schedule to see the children at Lake Seneca on Sunday, December 7th from
2:00PM to 4:00 PM. There will be a bag of treats for every child. Watch the entrance signs and the mass email.
Hope to see a lot of children!
The Recreation Committee is also sponsoring a New Year’s Eve Party this December 31st, 2014 at the
Arrowhead Lodge. Last year was a big success with the band, so we scheduled that same band. Their name is
Danny and the Backup Band. They charge $100 per band member, so there will be a cover charge of $10 per
person to cover that cost. There will be a potluck first at 7:00 PM and then the band will start at 8:00PM. If you
do not want to participate in the potluck, but want to attend when the band starts, there will still be a charge of
$10 per person. You may want to bring munchies to share and also your own beverage. If you want to attend the
potluck only, you will not have to pay the $10 cover charge.
Watch for Flyers and e-mail messages for this upcoming event. We cannot put the flyers in or on the mailboxes
or flags, so they will be placed in the paper boxes. For those who do not have paper boxes, you will not receive a
flyer. Sorry! The Post Office is very adamant about this. If you have not been receiving e-mails from LSPOA,
we obviously do not have your e-mail address. If you want to receive these messages, please call the office with
your current e-mail address.
Have a safe and blessed holiday season and throughout the new year.
Carol Swiatkowski
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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 from
Youth 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 across
the front in navy. They are $20. Both hats and shirts are available for sale at Lake activities and at the Annual
Meeting, 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
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
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Welcome to New Members
Name Lot#
Baugh, Anna 187, 188
Culver, Homer R. 450, 451
Raszka, Danielle 697
Renz, Ronald 176
Thompson, Anna & Wyrick, Derick 92
Throne, Stuart 308, 309
Returning Members
Gary and Teresa Huffman 921, 922
Turner, Craig & Karrie 996, 997
Get Well
Clair Ham
Vicky Moore
Nancy Hodge
Linda DeShetler
Patty Warner
Please! Everyone on our list of members who are either going through a serious illness or recovering
from a surgical procedure; know that your friends at Lake Seneca are thinking of each and every one of
you………….
Please let me know if there is anyone else that is ill or having surgery…[email protected]
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Deepest Sympathy
LSPOA members are thinking of you and your families in this time of your loss. May the thoughts and
care of friends comfort you. GOD Bless You.
Pauline Keep, from Apache Junction Arizona, formerly a property owner on Wasco Cove passed away
in September 2014.
Dorothy Huner’s sister, Martha Costell (95 years young) passed August 29, 2014
Remember: Funeral dinners at the lodge are available for members and their families at no cost to you.
Please call Rita Mercer 419 485 1327 or Joe Nell Beggs at 419 485 4725.
# # # # # # # # # # # # # #
Lots for Sale
Lot# 264 – Robert Lewandowski – Best Offer 440-821-7351
Lot #s 583, 584, 585, 600, 681, 862 and 863 – Robert Diver – Phone #517-447-3533 or 517- 409- 4964
Lot # 896 – Edward & Dianne Polivka - $7,500 or make offer – Phone #708-534-3220
Lot # 569 – Daniel Sgro – nice size lake front lot – make offer – Phone #419-826-6330
Lot# 32 – Emily Cogswell - $500 or best officer – Phone# 419-630-0040
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
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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 the road. Per rule 66.21, “All
pets must be confined to the member’s property or under control by owner.” Please carry a bag
while walking your pet to clean up after him/her.
Also try to keep your dogs from barking all hours of the night. Please keep your neighbors in
your thoughts. Thank you!
Dumping of Debris
Do not dump anything on any property other than your own without permission, or it will be
placed back on your property by the LSPOA Association.
LAKE SENECA MEMBERS WISH TO THANK THE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMED
FORCES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP YOU SAFE FROM HARM
If anyone would like a family member’s name listed that is serving in the military please call Pam Sheets at
419 553 0659 and leave a message with their name and branch of service or email at [email protected]
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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 $125.00
Dock Rental Now $75.00 per season
Dock Space only $35.00
Mowing Fee $65 per lot plus a $10 Fuel Surcharge per lot
Dirt/Sand Delivery fee $50 per load (Association Delivers) plus a $10 Fuel Surcharge
Perk Tests $75
Plowing Driveways $30 - PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS AND SIGN CONTRACT
**All waivers must be signed before winter for snow plowing.
Driveways will be marked or we will not plow**
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Cost for advertising in our newsletter
Ads in Thunderbird will be:
Classified ads $ 0.30 per word
Lot for sale $ 5.00
Business Card $15.00
1/4 Page $25.00
1/2 Page $40.00
1/3 Page $30.00
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the LSPOA office 419 485 5995
SAFETY
Safety flags are available at the office for your ATVs, recreational vehicles and bikes. These flags help drivers
see what is over the hill or around the bend. Please follow the State Laws on the speed limits posted around
Lake Seneca. Also please know that when you tear up the back roads with your toys, this is costing all
members money to fix them
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!
EMAIL ([email protected]) OR CALL THE OFFICE 419-485-5995 WITH AN
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!!!
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WHO DO I CALL?
WATER PROBLEMS:
AQUA OHIO
1-877-987-2782
PUCO
Public Utilities Commission
614-466-8202
SECURITY PROBLEMS:
WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF
(NON-EMERGENCY)
419-696-3151
EMERGENCY ONLY
911
TAX PROBLEMS:
WILLIAMS COUNTY AUDITOR
419-636-5639
LAKE SENECA PROBLEMS:
LSPOA OFFICE
419-485-5995
OR ANY TRUSTEE
BEFORE YOU DIG:
OHIO UTILITIES PROTECTION SERVICE
1-800-362-2764
DOG WARDEN
419-696-4659
MAINTENANCE REQUEST
If you have any metal of any kind that you want to
dispose of, please bring to the maintenance shop.
They will take it to the recycling center to earn extra
money for the Association.
Also, if you have any old towels, tee shirts, etc. to
be cut up and used for rags, please drop off at the
maintenance shop.
Thank you!
Collecting all used oil for recycle. Please drop off
at the maintenance gate. Thank you
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GUIDE FOR BUILDING PERMITS
Williams County Requires Building Permits For The Following:
1. New Home
2. Garage
3. Any addition to an existing structure
4. Construction o f Decks, Patios, or Porches
5. Siding or Replacement of Siding
6. Replacement Windows
7. Finish of an attic or basement into living area in an existing structure
8. Utility sheds that consist of an area of 150 sq. ft. or greater, despite if placed on skids or
a permanent foundation
9. Changing of any Roof Line
Lake Seneca Requires Building and/or Excavation Permits for the Following:
1. New Home
2. Garage
3. Any addition to an existing structure
4. Construction of Decks, Patios, or Porches ( Per Deed Restriction #3)
5. Siding or Replacement of Siding
6. Replacement Windows
7. Finish of an attic or basement into living area in an existing structure
8. Utility sheds that consist of an area of 150 sq. ft. or greater, despite if placed on skids or
a permanent foundation
9. Changing of Roof Line
10. 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. Seawall
14. Filling of Ditch ( Minimum 8 inch Tile Required )
15. Excavation
16. 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
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS
L.S.P.O.A. 2014 – 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
E-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 E. Wayne Yoder Legal 419-630-4649
127 Seneca Drive
Montpelier, OH 43543
Vice President Janice Bilton Buildings & Grounds 419-485-5195
756 Seneca Drive
Montpelier, OH 43543
Secretary Bill Thatcher 419-485-0819
294 Seneca Dr
Montpelier, OH 43543
Treasurer James Delcamp Office /Collection 419-485-5253
09178 County Rd. Q
Pioneer, OH 43554
Trustee Mike Sentle Maintenance/Dredge 419-356-2969
614 Seneca Drive
Montpelier, OH 43543
Trustee Andy Hricovsky Lake and Dam 419-980-1969
346 Seneca Drive
Montpelier, OH 43543
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)
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
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec 1 Bunco 7PM at the lodge
Dec 1 – Republic Services will pick up all items put out. If it takes more than one person to pick up any one item
then you need to call one week ahead so they can send an extra person to help. (419-636-5207)
Dec 7 – Visit with Santa at the Lodge 2PM.
Dec 8 – Republic to pick up Recycle
Dec 11 – Monthly Board Meeting 7:30PM at the lodge
Dec 19,20and 21st – Recycle P-50
Dec 24 – Christmas Eve – Office Closed
Dec 25 – Christmas Day – Office Closed
Dec 29 – Republic Services to pick up Recycle
Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve Party at the lodge – Pot Luck to start at 7:00PM, Band to start at 8:00PM
Jan 1 – Happy New Year!
Jan 5 – Bunco 7PM at the lodge
Jan 5 – Republic Services will pick up all items put out. If it takes more than one person to pick up any one item then
you need to call one week ahead so they can send an extra person to help. 419- 636-5207
Jan 8 – Board Meeting 7:30PM at the lodge
Jan 12 – Republic Services to pick up Recycle
Jan 17 – Recycle on P-50
Jan 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 26 – Republic Services to pick up Recycle
Feb 2 – Bunco 7PM at the lodge
Feb 2 – Republic Services to pick up all items put out. If it takes more than one person to pick up any one item then
you need to call one week ahead so they can send an extra person to help. (419-636-5207
Feb 9 – Republic Recycle Day
Feb 12 – Board Meeting 7:30PM at the lodge
Feb 20,21 and 22 – P-50 recycle
Feb 23 – Republic Recycle Day
March 2 – Bunco at lodge 7:00PM
March 2 –Republic Services will pick up all items put out. If it takes more than one person to pick up any one item
then you need to call one week ahead so they can send an extra person to help. 419-636-5207.
March 9 – Beautification Meeting – 7PM lodge
March 9 – Republic Recycle
March 12 – Board Meeting 7:30PM lodge
March 20, 21 and 22 – Recycle on P-50
March 23 – Republic Recycle Day
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Proposed Bylaw Changes for Annual Meeting September 21, 2014
2014 LSPOA Bylaw changes/additions for September Membership Meeting
1. Current By-Law Article 11, A, 1, 1b reads: The special assessment for Capital Improvements established
at the Annual May 16, 2010 Membership Meeting is to be used for Roads, Bridges, Culverts and Ditches only.
This assessment will be for seven years at One Hundred dollars ($100.00) per Membership, due annually
August first and effective August 1, 2010. (2010 thru 2016)
Amend By-Law Article 11, A, 1, 1b to read:
The special assessment for Capital Improvements established at the Annual May 16, 2010 Membership
Meeting is to be used to finish Seneca Drive Road Improvement/upgrading only. This assessment will be for
twelve years at one Hundred dollars ($100.00) per Membership, due annually August first and effective
August 1, 2010. (2010 thru 2021) Any surplus revenues left after Seneca Drive is completed shall be used to
upgrade Tass and Lumbee Drives. This Fund shall be supported by the Capital Reserve Fund. ($30 lot Fee)
2. Current By-Law Article 2, Definition A reads: Lot: The term Lot, whether in the singular or plural, shall
be deemed to mean a platted lot, whether developed with a residence or not.
Amend to read:
Lot: The term Lot, whether in the singular or plural, shall be deemed to mean a platted lot, whether developed
with a residence or not. Lots owned by LSPOA shall be considered common property and shall not be
included in the two-thirds majority required to change, alter, amend or revoke deed restrictions.
3. Add Bylaw: Article 11, A. 1, 1c
By-Law to read: Effective September 21, 2014 a Dam Reserve Fund shall be established to be used only to
support the Dam Reserve Fund until the Dam Mortgage is paid in full.
The Dam Reserve Fund shall be funded per Following:
1. All miscellaneous income such as interest collected for late payment and all other revenue that is
currently considered as miscellaneous.
2. All revenues from the sale of Corporation Assets (real estate, dirt, recyclables and all other assets
that have cash value)
3. All rental income
4. If the Dam reserve fund needs extra monies to help make the Dam payment, the extra money shall
be provided by the Operating fund and the Capital Reserve Fund. Each fund will supply 50% of
what is needed after the Dam Reserve fund is depleted.
5. The Capital Reserve Fund shall be funded by the $30 lot fees and one time ($120) Bridge
Assessment.
6.
4. The following two definitions be inserted into the LSPOA By-Laws under Article 2 (Definitions), Items
F and G
F. By-Laws/Regulations: These terms are used herein interchangeably to identify actions promulgated by the
membership of the Association adopted otherwise in accordance with these By-Laws. The Board of Trustees
may not change or modify the By-Laws or Regulations, but may adopt Rules, within the scope of discretion
granted to the Board of Trustees, to administer the By-Laws.
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Proposed By-Law Changes continued…….
G. Rules: Rules are promulgated by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with its function of managing the
affairs of the Association.
Rationale: The By-laws of the LSPOA are sometimes contradictory and confusing. This was the outcome
from marrying the old regulations and suggested updated By-Laws in 2003. New foundation documents were
needed to protect the officers of the LSPOA from lawsuits and to facilitate the collection of past due accounts
from members. However, keeping the LSPOA membership in control of policy decisions including all dues
and assessments was not to be compromised. The LSPOA Committee that carefully defined the domains of
the LSPOA members and the Board of Trustees defined the terms Rules and Regulations/By-laws using the
wording suggested by the attorney. This assured that there would be no confusion on the powers of the Board
of Trustees. This was included in the final draft of the proposal submitted by the LSPOA By-Law Committee
but has since disappeared from the published By-Laws. This proposal simply adds the definitions back into
the published documents.
RESULTS OF PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES FROM ANNUAL MEETING HELD SEPT 21, 2014
1. Amend By-Law Article 11, A, 1b The Special Assessment for Capital Improvement
Passed – Yes – 29 No – 13
2. Amend By-Law Article 2, Definitions A – Lot
Passed – Yes – 32 No-10
3. Add By-Law Article 11, A, 1c Dam Reserve Fund
DID NOT PASS No – 24 Yes – 20
4. Add to By-Law Article 2, Definitions F&G
Passed – Yes – 31 No – 7
ELECTION RESULTS
The following members were elected to a 3 year term beginning September 21, 2015
Andy Hricovsky
Mike Sentle
Bill Thatcher
Congratulations!
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LABOR DAY ACTIVITIES
Lynn Parke with Carter Montalvo giving Bill Collins Patty Warner Second Place Winner
his cards for the Poker Run
Third Place Poker Run winner was Barb Hulisz
Our First Place winner was Hayden Sugg and he was unavailable for a picture
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Pat Delcamp and Linda DeShetler Some children ready to play games for Kid’s Day
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES
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Will repair boat and pontoon covers.
Call Rita at 419-551-4081
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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 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
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