Twelve Lakes Water Testing Results 9/2017

AquaDoc did a scan-analysis of the Twelve Lakes 'Big Lake' as a representative sample. The only harmful element found was e.coli, which was found in very small amounts, and deemed 'safe' level for swimming and all activities. The official wording from AquaDoc: 

Today I received the results of the E.coli sampling. It showed you had a 21 MPN/100mL in the big lake. This is well below the swimming limit of 230 MPN/100mL.

Periodic water testing for E.coli is performed.  Keep in mind, the water testing results reflect a moment in time.  There is no guarantee the lakes are free of contaminants or bacteria.  Twelve Lakes ponds do suffer from occasional microcystin and cyanobacteria issues, noticable when patches of decayed material break away from the bottom and float to the top.  These conditions are not condusive for human contact.  Our best advice:  Swim at your own risk.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the HOA using the contact button at the top of the page. 

2017 Twelve Lakes Fishing Derby Recap!

What a great day for a derby! Beautiful weather and a nice cool morning greeted the Twelve Lakes Fishing Derby Crowd! We had 20 kids participate in the derby this year, and had a great turnout of parents and grandparents to cheer on the activities. Over 75 fish were reeled up by the kids, consisting of BlueGill (Sunfish), Catfish and Large-Mouth Bass! 

The top kids from each age division were awarded trophies and prizes, as well as the runner's up!

Winners for this year: 

14+: JT Furko (Winner)

10-13: Jackson Bollin(Winner), Jackson Hauptman(Runner Up) 

5-9:  Dominic Demko (Winner), Brooklynn Reinbolt (1st Runner Up), Adalynn Reinbolt (2nd Runner Up)

Under 5: Rowan West (Winner), Carter McClellan (Runner Up)

I am going to post some pictures from the event here on a separate album page!

Thanks to all that participated - and be sure to be on the look out for the next fun Twelve Lakes Activity!

 

2017 Twelve Lakes Youth Fishing Derby

DAte & TIME:

Saturday, AUGUST 12, 2017

REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:00AM

DERBY STARTS AT 9:30AM - AWARDS AT 10:45AM

 

LOCATION:

REGISTRATION PRIOR TO EVENT AND AWARDS FOLLOWING WILL BE LAKESIDE NEAR THE CORNER OF TRANQUIL BREEZE LAne AND MEADOW LANDING COURT. (Images AT BOTTOM OF PAGE SHOW location OF REGISTRATION TABLE)

 

AGE CATEGORIES:

UNDER 5 .... 5-9 YEAR OLDS .... 10-13 Year Olds .... 14-17 Year olds

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT CAN BE DIRECTED TO THE BOARD VIA THE MESSAGE SECTION in the form. 

 

IF YOU HAVE A CHILD OR CHILDREN EXPECTING TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM SO THAT WE CAN HAVE A ROUGH IDEA OF PARTICIPANTS PRIOR TO THE MORNING OF THE EVENT!

 

RULES/REGULATIONS

1. KIDS MUST CHECK-IN TO BE REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. THEY WILL RECEIVE A CHART OF FISHING AREAS AND A CHECK-LIST SHEET TO COUNT THEIR CATCH. HONOR SYSTEM ONLY FOR COUNT OF FISH.

2. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

3. FISH MUST BE ALIVE WHEN RETURNED TO THE WATER. 

4. YOU MAY USE ANY KIND OF LIVE OR ARTIFICIAL BAIT.

5. YOU MAY BEGIN FISHING WHEN YOU HEAR THE HORN AT 9:30 AM.

6. ONLY ONE ROD MAY BE USED TO FISH WITH AT A TIME. A PARENT MAY BAIT THE HOOK, AND UNHOOK THE FISH, BUT THE CHILD MUST BRING THE FISH IN.

7. THE FISHING AREA WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE LAKES OF TWELVE LAKES. 

8. WHEN YOU HEAR THE SOUND OF THE HORN AT 10:30 AM. THIS IS THE SIGNAL TO STOP FISHING AND RETURN TO THE REGISTRATION/AWARDS AREA.

9. THE ORDER OF AWARDS WILL BE: UNDER 5, 5 - 9, 10 - 13, 14 - 17.

10. ALL FISH SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE PLACED BACK IN THE LAKE THEY WERE CAUGHT FROM AFTER BEING CAUGHT, PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF FISH CAUGHT ON YOUR TRACKER SHEET.

11. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE MOST-FISH-CAUGHT IN EACH AGE CATEGORY. TIE BREAKER WILL BE A RANDOM DRAW OF TIED PARTIES.

12. FISHING DERBY WILL BE OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF TWELVE LAKES AS A FREE EVENT, SPONSORED BY THE HOA.

13. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BE RESPECTFUL OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES, AND CLEAN UP ANY TRASH THEY PRODUCE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE DERBY.

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