Fall Update

Welcome to Fall! 

Your HOA Board has been working in the background to address the issues brought to us during the 2020 Annual Meeting - among others - and wanted to update you all on progress. If you have questions about a subject listed below (or any subject) please remember to reach out to us via the website @ www.twelve-lakes.com. 

1. Concerns about Speeding in the Neighborhood

   • In addition to added patrols by the Sylvania Twp PD, we have also had a mobile radar on the eastern part of the neighborhood on Blue Mirage. It will be moved to Anchor Hills in the coming weeks. Hopefully these reminders help people to be more aware of their speed through these residential areas.  

2. Pergola at Entrance #1

   • While COVID has slowed the production of the pergola due to lack of materials - we now have the pergola in production. We are hopeful that our contractor will be making some progress in the next couple weeks. 

3. Lakes and Algae this summer

   • No getting around it - this year was tough for algae. We heard from many of you with concerns about the algae in almost every lake. The reality of this year was that hot conditions + low lake levels + low rainfall = really terrible algae growth issues. AquaDoc treated to the best of their ability, and the lakes should now be much better. The cool-off has happened and we've finally had some decent rain. If you are continuing to experience issues, please reach out and let us know. 

   • Bluewater Fountain: We are, again, experiencing function issues with the Bluewater Fountain. It may be time to pull the plug on this one and pony up for a better model. AquaDoc will be in tomorrow to take a good look, again. 

4. Mailboxes 

   • Please take a moment to consider the condition of your mailbox the next time you are grabbing mail. There are a number of mailboxes in need of some attention in the neighborhood. 

5. Stray Cats 

   • We have received complaints on the Eastern edge of the neighborhood about stray/feral/outdoor cats and residents feeding them consistently. We ask that you please do not feed these cats as it encourages them to continue to loiter. 

6. Sylvania Bulk Pick-Up

   • Sylvania is offering bulk-pick-up for all residents. They have asked that residents place large items out by the curb on Sunday, September 13th as they will be beginning their rounds on Monday the 14th. For more information about what items can be picked up, please see the info below.

   • 2020 HOUSEHOLD PICKUP NOTICE

     The Board of Sylvania Township Trustees will offer a Household Pickup of selected items listed below. This service is available to Township residents only.

     The Household Pickup is scheduled to start Monday, September 14, 2020. Crews will provide one (1) pass through the community. To avoid being missed, all items should be placed at the curb or edge of the road by SUNDAY, September 13, 2020.

     The Household Pickup service is limited to the following items:
     Bikes
     Books / Paper – must be bundled
     Carpeting, cut and rolled no longer than 5 feet
     Containers / Drums – must be empty
     Appliances, without refrigerants
     Furniture, mattress & box springs (legs over 12” separated)
     Miscellaneous (non-hazardous) loose material placed in a disposal container.
     Toys
     Do not mix with brush or leaves. Removal of all other items is NOT provided with this service.

7. Countryside Trash Pick-Up 

   • Holiday Schedule attached in FAQ section www.twelve-lakes.com/faqs

If there are any other thoughts, needs, or concerns - we are always available via the website contact form. We appreciate you all and look forward to a wonderful fall season! 

Your HOA Board 
John Billis, Matt West, Leann/Warren Henry, & Ian McClellan

2020 Annual Meeting Recap

Residents -

For those who were able to join us for our 2 ZOOM sessions - thank you. We hope that these Annual Meeting updates help you understand all the things that we are working on in the background, and instill confidence that we are doing our best to maintain the wonderful neighborhood we live in.

In our first session on June 30th, we recapped a number of items, including budget, major capital improvement items for 2020, dues information, and some basic cover-offs on what’s going on in Twelve Lakes. In our session on July 14th, we opened the dialogue to the residents to ask questions. While I didn’t think to record the original Annual Meeting - I did record the Q&A Session from the 14th. So if you were unable to join us, please watch that ZOOM stream here posted on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Cku76advjg .. It’s about 30 minutes long.

As always - if you have questions or something to bring to the board’s attention, please use the form on this website, and we will do our best to respond quickly! www.twelve-lakes.com/contacthoa

2020 Annual Meeting - June 30, 2020

In an effort to bring timely information to our residents - we want to offer a new two-part virtual meeting that respects Social Distancing protocol. 

Since we are not able to hold an in-person meeting with Twelve Lakes Residents for the foreseeable future, we have decided to host a pair of online presentations.They will have different purposes, and allow for transparency and feedback in equal parts. You do not have to attend both - or either - but we hope that you will.  

The first meeting we are planning on the evening of Tuesday, June 30th at 8pm. The board will present the 'state of the union' and what capital investments are on the slate for this year. We will present what our financial status is, our dues outstanding, as well as other updates on issues pertinent to residents. This will be a one-way flow of information and will last approx. 30 minutes to be respectful of your time. 

The second meeting we are targeting for 7-10 days later, likely close after the 4th of July weekend. We will be asking residents with questions from the first meeting to submit them to the board via the website, and we will address those in session with an opportunity for feedback. This will allow us to keep the first meeting shorter so residents who might not be interested in a deep dive can get information in a concise manner. 

Please watch your inbox for more (including an agenda for the meeting) in the coming weeks, as the board sorts those issues and updates that are most pertinent to the neighborhood. Those with thoughts or topics to include - or questions they already have - are welcome to submit those via www.twelve-lakes.com/contacthoa . If we have time in the first meeting, we will answer some pre-submitted questions. 

Thank you and we hope you are all having a happy, healthy, start to the summer. 

HOA Board (John, Warren, Leann, Matt & Ian) 

FISHING DERBY - AUGUST 24, 2019

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019

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. IT’s the Southern-most lake in the neighborhood.

 

6 AGE CATEGORIES:

3 & Under - 4&5 Y.O. - 6&7 Y.O. - 8&9 Y.o. - 10,11&12 Y.O. - 13-17 Y.o.

 

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

RULES FOR THE DERBY

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

2. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT WHILE FISHING.

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 DISMISSED AT 9:30AM AND STOP FISHING AT 10:30AM.

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. AFTER FINISHING FISHING AT 10:30 AM, PLEASE RETURN TO THE REGISTRATION/AWARDS AREA AND TURN IN YOUR CHECKLIST NO LATER THAN 10:40 AM.

9. 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.

10. A TROPHY WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE MOST-FISH-CAUGHT IN EACH AGE CATEGORY. TIE BREAKER WILL BE A RANDOM DRAW OF TIED PARTIES.

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

12. 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.

2019 Annual Meeting Agenda and Notes

The Summary of Changes:

1. The largest change was the vote to change waste management companies from Countryside Disposal to ALL-Star Waste Management. There have been a number of issues raised from residents about Countryside and so we went out for quotes from other vendors. Although it was close, those in attendance voted to convert to All-Star when the contract with Countryside lapses, Jan 1, 2020. We will have directions about when/how we will be removing/replacing toters/containers later in the year. The cost is very comparable, as is the service, but there are some nuances. We will be creating a summary sheet later this year to let you know how your routine may be changed.

2. We had a clarification about the allowance of ‘Floating Docks’ on the lakes. We have found certain types of floating docks that do not pierce the clay lining - but are instead anchored farther up in the yard, away from the water line. We have allowed 1 floating dock to be installed in 2018. As per deed restrictions - we ask you to please let us know before you install ANY dock, so that our board members can ensure that they will not affect the lake.

3. We had a number of residents voice concerns about the stray cat population. We don’t have a great solution for this issue yet, but want to discourage residents from feeding them, as they will stay around where they are being fed. Please, don’t feed the strays.

4. There are a number of other items that were addressed, but those were a couple of the ‘biggies’ that we went through in detail. Complete agenda below. As always - if you have questions - please don’t hesitate to reach out via the form in the top of this webpage.

Twelve Lakes Homeowner’s Meeting - March 5, 2019 

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 responsible for 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.

 The HOA Board is responsible for:

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

• Maintenance of lakes

• Managing finances of Twelve Lakes HOA

• Architectural control of homeowner’s property & common areas

• Enforcement of deed restrictions

      Consistent Deed Restriction Concerns:

o   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

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

o   Cars parked in street – cars must be kept in garage and driveways. Cars are not allowed to be parked on the street for more than 18 hours, without being moved.

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.  Swimming is done at your own risk, there are no life guards on the lakes. Please supervise your young children if they swim in the lakes.

       3.  Treasurer Report – Balance is $62,749.  Estimated revenue, including trash removal is $110,000. Annual spending is approximately $80,000 per year, depending on large expenditures. 

                        Vote reminder from 2018 Annual Meeting: “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”.  2018 Motion by G. Sydlowski, seconded by C. Souders.  All in favor, motion passed.

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

        5. Landscape Report – irrigation to be turned on May 1st.  Once in operation, flowers will be planted when the weather permits and new mulch will be added.

      (a)  Mulch

      (b)  Flowers

6.  New Business & Neighbor Concerns 

o   Residents can use other recycling bins – they need to be labeled “recycling” for Countryside. 

o   Keep something heavy on top of your recycling so items do not blow around the neighborhood.

o   Village of Twelve Lakes – one neighbor is using 3 & 4 size rocks to keep the geese away.

7. Election of Volunteer Officers (All officers retained their offices for the 2019-2020 year)

    President – John A. Billis

    Vice-President – Matt West

    Co-Treasurers – Leann & Warren Henry

    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 a catch and release system are good for the lake’s environment and health of future fish population.

Mailboxes

Have you looked 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

AquaDoc Winter Care

We have had a number of residents reach out to ask about pond care and fish survival over the winter months. We have sourced a couple of pieces from AquaDoc, our pond care provider, that we found interesting, and thought the other neighbors may appreciate as well. We do pull the fountains every year in the fall, which does carry a reasonable cost, but the benefit is clear in the article below. We also have had residents express concern about whether we should be feeding the fish through the winter. The article below outlines why feeding fish through the winter isn’t necessary for the fish - and may actually end up making us more susceptible to algae in the spring/summer.

Annual Meeting Date Set - March 5, 2019

Twelve Lakes Homeowners should block their schedules to attend the March 5th Annual Meeting. We will be starting promptly at 7p and the meeting typically lasts 60-90 minutes. We will be addressing a number of topics and issues at that meeting, basic agenda will be coming from the HOA Email in the next few weeks. We will address budget, community activities, 2018 expenditures, forward-facing projects, and any neighbor concerns at a minimum - but are open to suggestions and other topics in advance or at the time of the meeting. If you have issues or thoughts ahead of the meeting, please use the ‘CONTACT HOA BOARD MEMBERS’ button at the top of the page and send us a note.

Thank you for your commitment to keeping Twelve Lakes the top neighborhood in Sylvania!

Fishing Derby Results!

We had a great turnout for the 2018 Twelve Lakes Fishing Derby! We had 18 kids for the event today, and 67 total fish caught! I am going to put up a photo album up of some pictures I took during the event. You can see those pictures here: https://www.twelve-lakes.com/fishing-derby-2018

If you have additional photos you would like included on the website, let me know! You can send them to imcclellan0@gmail.com

Twelve Lakes Fishing Derby Postponed to 9/1/18

Based on the weather forecast for the morning of 8/25/18, I have made the decision to push the derby to next Saturday, 9/1/18. I hope that people are still able to attend! I have e-mailed those who registered directly, sent out an e-blast to the neighborhood, and posted on FB as well. 

Thanks for your understanding - and let's keep our fingers crossed for better weather next week! 

2018 Twelve Lakes Youth Fishing Derby

DATE & TIME:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018

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 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 DISMISSED AT 9:30 AM AND STOP FISHING AT 10:30AM.

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. AFTER FINISHING FISHING AT 10:30 AM, PLEASE RETURN TO THE REGISTRATION/AWARDS AREA AND TURN IN YOUR CHECKLIST NO LATER THAN 10:40 AM.

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 AND RUNNER UP. 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.