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The May 2000 Newsletter SEWER PROPOSAL VOTED DOWN BY LAKE RESIDENTS The deadline for voting on the proposed sewer system has passed. To date, the township has received 105 votes. 77 said no; 28 said yes; 95 were not returned. Officially the vote was by land mass. The 51% requirement was not met. CLA will continue to look into other ways to address the sewer needs for Crockery Lake. "BEEFED UP" ANTI-FUNNELING ORDINANCE PASSED BY CHESTER TOWNSHIP After careful review of the three ordinances created for Crockery Lake, the CLA Board discovered that the funneling ordinance did not, in fact, protect the lake from "funneling" as had been contemplated. (An example of funneling would be a developer buying a large tract of land and a small lake-front lot. He would then develop the large piece of land with homes, condos, etc. and give access to all those homes via the small lake lot.) The activity created on the lake at that spot could be dangerous with so many people coming and going--much like the boat landing and Grose Park. The reason for the creation of the ordinance was because of the relatively small size of our lake and the fact that both ends of the lake could at some time be sold and developed (with potential funneling). Consequently, the Board contacted the attorney for Michigan Lake & Stream Associations, an organization of which we are members. This attorney specializes in lake issues. He drafted the revisions needed; came to the Township meeting on our behalf; and answers several questions via phone. On March 21, at the Chester Township Board meeting, the changes were discussed. By unanimous vote, the Township Board passed the amended ordinance presented by CLA. The cost of the attorney was $1,200. In the Board's opinion, he was worth every penny! GAS, GAS, GAS ! MichCon states it has received enough interest from lake residents to go ahead with the gas lines. A big thank you to Lesha Gustin and Sue Wobma for their efforts on this project. 2000 FIREWORKS We still need a few more contributions to meet our $2,000 goal for fireworks this year. If you know of any businesses willing to make a donation to our fireworks, please contact your Board representative. We need two "volunteer pontoons" for July 3 one to carry the equipment needed from shore to the rafts; and one emergency pontoon at the time of the show. Neither pontoon will be "tied up" for a long period of time. Contact Linda Lane at 887-1562. BOATER SAFETY CLASS FOR AGES 12-16 When: May 9 & 10 SIGN FOR LANDING Watch for a new sign at the landing. Members of the CLA Board are working on an 86" x 36" addition to the now-standing sign. The new sign will include a large two-color formica picture of lake indicating the shallow and no-wake areas. Boating rules and other important information will be posted behind plexiglass doors. 2000 TENTATIVE WEED TREATMENT DATES May 15-weed & algae Treatments may need to be rescheduled due to unfavorable weather conditions. If you do not want treatments done in front of your home, please call Professional Lake Management and advise them. 616-891-0371. On the day of treatment, your property will be posted with an 11 x 14 inch sign. Remember Ordinance No. 99-2-1 prevents interference with the application of or the effectiveness of chemical applications for the control of aquatic vegetation in Crockery Lake. Violation of this ordinance may result in a fine of $500 and a misdemeanor charge. SOIL & WATER TESTING AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS For $15, residents can have their groundwater and surface water tested for health risks. Mr. Jim Wenzel will come to your house and to the testing for you, or you can obtain the kit and do it yourself. Call Mr. Wenzel at 616-846-8250 for details. HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SITE 155560 68th Avenue, Coopersville Accepting: motor oil, antifreeze, car
batteries, glues, oil-based paints, stains, thinners,
gasoline, aerosols, pesticides and more! GREAT DAY RECEIPTS!! Please also save your Spartan UPC
labels. We receive $20 for every thousand. Continue to
give your receipts to any CLA Board member or drop them
in the CLA mailboxes located on either side of the lake-- BRAND NEW QUICKEN PROGRAM FOR SALE!
Never used. Purchased December of 1999. Was to be used by
CLA, but since Tina is using her own program, we don't
need it. $29 new--asking $15. 1991 Ford E-150 Van Club Wagon 5.0 L, V8; air, tilt, cruise $3,500. Call 899-5524 Would you like to advertise in your
newsletter? MAY "TO-DO'S"
BOATING VIOLATIONS Call 9-1-1 for violations on which you want "same day" action Call 1-888-731-1007 Ext. 4037 to report violations on which you obtained the VIN number and want action, but the next day is O.K. |
