2017 ANNUAL HOA MEETING - May 31, 2017

1.     Introductions

 

2.   Deed Restrictions- First American Title > Resources > Subdivision Restrictions > Twelve Lakes http://www.firstam.com/title/oh/toledo/subdivision-restrictions/lucas/index.html

 

HOA Mission: Twelve Lakes HOA officers are tasked with ensuring the integrity of resident properties and common areas to ensure the quality of the neighborhood as designed by the developer is maintained and improved upon.

Responsible for:

Ø  Maintenance of common areas and landscape aspects of homeowner’s property –aesthetics of neighborhood

Ø  Maintenance of lakes

Ø  Managing finances of Twelve Lakes HOA

Ø  Architectural control of homeowner’s property & common areas

Ø  Enforcement of deed restrictions

 

      Consistent Deed Restriction Concerns:

o   Docks- NO floating docks, docks must be cantilevered properly and in good condition. Sect. 2.2 Several docks have posts in the liner of the lakes, which is prohibited.  Further investigation will be given to floating docks anchored on-shore.  Twelve Lakes HOA officers will get back to residents on outcome of research.

o   Mailbox repairs – WHITE PAINT with BLACK numbers.  Must be kept freshly painted and free from rot. Sect. 1.12 – notices going out in a few weeks.

o   Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance – keep neat and tidy. Sect. 1.10

o   Cars parked in street – cars must be kept in garage and driveways as the rule. Cars are not allowed to be parked on the street for more than 24 hours.

o   Slow Down! – Remind your children and new drivers.

o   Maintenance of shoreline – 1 & 2’s rocks on the shore, no sand!  Pick up blowing trash. Sect. 2.2.  Your shoreline rocks are still on your property.  They have rolled into the lake.  Simply pick them up and put back on your shore.

o   Fences and all structures erected on your property need to be approved by HOA. Sect. 1.11,4.1

o   No above ground pools. Sect. 1.8

o   No resident shall in any way compromise the clay liner of the lakes – shore easement. Sect. 2.2

o   No fertilization within 30 feet of the lakes. Sect. 2.2

 

Note:

Several points in the deed restrictions are not being followed such as “no swimming”, boats in water.  Boats are allowed in the water during the season but must be on shore off –season.  The Twelve Lakes attorney will be notified of the no swimming clause.

 

3.  Treasurer Report –

Balance is $60,480.  Estimated revenue, including trash removal is $110,000. Annual spending is approximately $60,000- 80,000 per year, depending on large expenditures. 

Vote: “Emergency fund of $30,000 shall be maintained at all times in the 12 Lakes HOA checking account.  If the balance is projected to go below $30,000, 12 Lakes HOA officers will reduce costs and evaluate expenditures to keep the balance at $30,000”.  Motion by G. Sydlowski, seconded by C. Souders.  All in favor, motion passed.

 

4.  Lakes Management Report – fountains, irrigation, water quality

(b) Bluewater Pond aeration system; Legal action will be pursued against Millstream Development for failure to put aeration system in Bluewater Lake.

 

5. Landscape Report –

  • Irrigation to be turned on May 31.  Once in operation, flowers will be planted and new mulch added.

      (a)  Mulch

      (b)  Flowers

 

6.  New Business & Neighbor Concerns

  • Light pole down at the corner of Country Lake and Blue Mirage. Toledo Edison will be called.
  • Countryside Trash removal truck is leaking oil. 
  • Residents can use other recycling bins – they need to be labeled “recycling” for Countryside to know. 
  • Keep something heavy on top of your recycling so items do not blow around the neighborhood.
  • Village of Twelve Lakes – one neighbor is using 3 & 4 size rocks to keep the geese away.

 

7. Election of Volunteer Officers

    President – Roberta Handel

    Vice-President – Matt West

    Treasurer – John & Jan Billis

    Secretary – Ian McClellan

    Architectural Committee (2) -  Alberto Almeda & Arun Mather

     Members at Large – Jeff Baier & George Sydlowski
 

 

Lake Management Strategies

1.  Chemical Management Program

  • Control some aquatic vegetation.  Keep healthy aquatic vegetation in order to benefit pond ecosystem.
  • Regular inspections to identify and remove harmful vegetation and algae.  Treat as necessary.

Note: Residents must use only phosphate-free fertilizers as phosphate creates food for unwanted aquatic plant growth.

2.  Biological Control

  • Bacteria and enzymes are added to aid in decomposing dead matter such as leaf litter, algae cells and aquatic plant matter

 

3.  Mechanical Control

  • Aeration Systems and Fountains help to maintain a proper oxygen balance which accelerates the decomposition of organic matter.

 

4.  Fish Habitat

  • Fish habitat plays a vital role in the ecosystem and help keep the water healthy

 

Mailboxes

Have you taken a good look at your mailbox lately?  Is it falling down?  In need of painting?  According to our deed restrictions (ordinance 1.12) “The owner shall maintain the mailbox and replace if necessary”.

Call John Szparka @ 885-4072 for repairs, painting, or replacement.

 

Dock Repair

Joe Bigelow 419-450-2023

A+ Building Maintenance & Home Repair (419) 478-1542

KLS Construction, L.L.C. (877)-504-0172