SLPOA
NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2008
PRESIDENT'S CORNER by Jim Cooper
Welcome to the fall SLPOA newsletter.
The Lakes Overlay is still ongoing and your input
is more important
than ever. We've talked about this quit a bit during meetings and newsletters.
The opinions that you have need to be heard at the township level, because
the process is at a point where final passage will happen soon! As stated
at
our last meeting there was an informational open house for the lakes overlay
during the first week in September. The official
hearing will be held on October 7th at
goes to Grand Traverse County Planning and back to
Board's role is to inform you of the events. It is your decision to look over
the rules of the lakes overlay, see how they might affect you and your
parcel, and then make your feelings known to the township. Check out the
entire
lakes overlay document at either http://www.mlswa.org/Spider-Lake-POA-936/
or
the
document is available at EBT Hall. We have included a pre-addressed
opinion letter
inside this newsletter that you can fill out, add your comments, and either
mail it to the township or drop it off at their offices on 3 Mile Rd.
Once again, thanks to all who attended our annual
meeting,
volunteered their time, golfed for fun and donations, picked up the lake, the
board and
committee members, 4th of July boat participators, and others who helped make
Spider Lake a special place to live. Please contact us at any time. Our
phone
numbers and email addresses are always listed. This association is successful
only because you make it so!
ISLAND #3 -- SWIMMERS ISLAND
FYI -- Remember Island #3 is owned by the US Government and managed by the
Huron Manistee National Forest Service. It is mandated that “No dogs are
allowed on their beaches”. Since this island is so small, the HMN Forest
Service
considers it
posted. Someone went to a lot of work to remove the sign from behind the
glass. It is posted again. Please try to adhere to this rule.
Be a good
neighbor, keep your dog(s) on your own property.
To enforce this issue, call the
local Grand Traverse Sheriff Department. This is due to health and safety
issues
raised by users of this popular
NOTICE: IMPORTANT DATES
Waste collection.
October 7th at
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP in SLPOA.
Membership dues for the 2008-2009 year were due
Current members were sent reminder notices with self-addressed envelopes in
early
August. Please renew your membership in SLPOA by returning your check in
the
envelope provided. 8 new property owners were sent “welcome to the lake”
letter and encouraged to join. Five of our new property
owners sent in their
check. Great Job. The dues calendar year is
August 1st of one year to July 31st
of the next year.
According to the by-laws of SLPOA, dues are payable
during July and
August of the current year. Please join your association to help support
the
efforts to preserve this great lake. Send the $25.00 to SLPOA, % Roz Nadeau,
As of this date,
their membership in SLPOA which includes 14 new membership
This represents
approximately 48% of the residences on the lake. Many of our new property
owners have joined SLPOA. If you have a neighbor that is new to the lake,
please
tell them about the lake association or let Roz
Nadeau know so she may contact
them. As part of the membership in the Spider Lake Property Owners
Association, each person receives the Riparian Magazine. The current
membership list
is sent to Michigan Lakes & Streams Association in early December for
subscription to the magazine.
SPIDER
Sam Paraschos started this event
for the fourth year to get the owners
on the lake to get to know each other better. He thought this would be a
great way to raise a little money to help better the lake. The
stipulations to
play in this event are that you must have a Spider Lake Property Owner on your
team and at least one female. This year’s event was held at Elmbrook with ten
teams participating, dinner at Peegeo’s
and raised $400.00 for SLPOA. The
scramble will always be scheduled for July 3rd to precede the boat parade and
other activities on the lake during the 4th of July
interested in participating in or helping with coordinating this event, contact
Sam
Paraschos, 4130 Celery Bay Dr. T. C.,231-933-9121 or 810-564-005 or Cell
810-397-7540. More information will appear in the June 2009
Newsletter. Mark your
calendar for next year.
SLPOA Fisheries Report by Peter Viall,
The DNR completed a net survey on Spider lake
this Spring. The
preliminary reports show, overall, the fishery of
results of the survey are not available at the time of this report. These
results
should be available in the near future. We will present this information in
the next newsletter.
Mr. Todd Kalsih, who was our local DNR
fisheries biologist, has accepted
a position in
Fisheries Committee. We thank him for his efforts and wish him luck in the
future.
Now the bad news. Zebra muscles have
firmly established in
It is likely this will adversely affect the fishery for the next few years.
The Committee will monitor the situation closely.
FYI -Deer hunters please be advised that baiting has been banned
in the
entire lower peninsula for the 2008 deer season.
SLPOA Water Safety Report by John Rudolph
The 4th of July Boat Parade was again a hugh success. We encourage
people to decorate their boats and participate in this annual event. The
4th of
July celebration is always a great time on
and neighbors to come join in the fun. Special thanks again to Sam Paraschos
for his involvement in the boat parade and the golf scramble. He has been
instrumental in these activities for several years, Thank You, Sam!
The Annual Clean Up Day for
year. I would like to thank all of you who turned out and
participated. I
am pleased to report that not a lot of refuse was found, mostly empty beverage
cans and worm containers. Most property owners on
keeping our lake looking good.
Overall water safety on the lake has improved this year. I
have heard
of no boating accidents this season compared with two last year. In
general,
boat traffic seemed less than last year, perhaps due to increased fuel costs.
Some changes have occurred to the age restrictions for
personal
watercraft:
1. A person between the age of 12&14 may operate a personal watercraft
only
if ALL the following conditions exist:
a) the person is accompanied by that persons parent or legal guardian.
b) BOTH the person and the parent have a boating safety certificate.
c) the personal watercraft must be equipped by
the manufacturer with a l
anyard-type engine cutoff switch attached to the
PARENT.
d) the personal watercraft must be designed to
carry at least two(2) persons.
2. Another change in the laws concerning personal watercraft allows
operating from
All of the changes will be enforced next year.
Some general reminders from the Water Safety Corner:
1. Boaters should circle the lake in a counter-clockwise direction to
eliminate confusion and congestion.
2. There continues to be confusion between “ No
High Speed” and “No Wake”.
a) ”No High Speed” means
b) “No Wake” means DEAD SLOW
3. Identify your non-registered watercraft or water toys such as row
boats,
canoes, swim rafts, paddle boats etc. in case they are blown off your beach
this winter they can be returned.
Thanks for a good summer, See you in the Spring
COLLECTION Hazardous Waste
The next Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic
Waste collection will be
begin being accepted on August 25th. If you would like to dispose of
materials
at our collection, you will need to schedule an appointment by completing the
on-line appointment form or calling the RecycleSmart
Hotline at 941.5555.
Appointments do fill quickly.
Minutes
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order at
Cooper
2. Roll Call of officers: Present: Paul Appold,
Jerry Boner, Jim Cooper,
Harry Elletson, Roz Nadeau,
Judy Nemitz, Ann Post, John Rudolph, Nancy
Wilson.
3. Approval of Minutes of Annual Meeting,
correction: 5.a. oligotrophic was
misspelled. Jim Reed moved to accept minutes
with corrections. Jerry Boner seconded. Motion passed.
4. Report of Officers:
a. Secretary: Roz Nadeau: “Welcome to
to 5 new owners in October of 2007 and 8 new owners in July of 2008. 14
new
owners and first-timers have joined SLPOA for 2007-08. Roz contacted
She has updated files for all properties. There are 413 parcels.
Newsletters were sent out in September of 2007 and
June of 2008.
The next newsletter will be sent in September of 2008. If you would like
to
submit an article for the newsletter, please let Roz
know. Deadline will be
we had 211 paid members in SLPOA. Prior to this meeting, Roz has received 27
dues checks for 2008-09. Due reminder notices will be
sent out by the end of
the first week of August to current members and new owners.
Please let Roz
know of change of address to update files.
b. Treasurer’s report: 8/1/2007-7/31/2008
1. Checking Acct.:
a) Dividends Earned: $ 30. 94
b) Membership Dues:
$3650.00
c) Spider
Total Income:
$4080.94
2. Expenses:
a) Membership Renewal: $250.00
b) Printing & Mailing Costs $461.62
c) Printing Costs
$246.04
d) Renewal of Non-Profit:
$ 20.00
e) Riparian Subscription:
$1414.00
f) Water Testing:
$ 143.00
Total Expense:
$2535.16
SLPOA SAVINGS:
CD Savings:
$20034.50
CHECKING ACCT.: $ 3798.90
SAVING ACCT.: $
118.70
TOTAL MONIES: $23952.10
Bob Kelley moved to approve the Treasurer’s report and Dave Paulson
seconded. Motion passed.
5. Report of Standing Committee:
a) Water Quality – Kyle Axtell
We have good, clean water. Early in
spring and water is high, the water clarity was exceptionally good. Secchi disk
(used to measure clarity) went all the way down. Change could be from
zebra
mussels. Currently, water quality is less than it normally is. This
is a
different pattern from the past. Sea walls: new sea walls are
popping up
(rock, etc). It’s not always the best thing to do. They create a
physical barrier
and destroy habitat for frogs and turtles. The water level is down and
there
should be less shoreline erosion, so no need for sea walls. Please
carefully
consider not creating sea walls. Coconut or coil fiber walls more
environmentally friendly.
land near shoreline.
Water Testing: Harry Elletson
motioned to approve up to $500 for water
quality testing for the 2008-2009 year. Seconded made by Bob Kelley. Motion
passed.
b) Water safety – John Rudolph John provided a new handout to
illustrate
changes. There is a time change for operation of a personal watercraft
(sunset and after
still apply: High Speed Boating 11 AM to 7:30 PM. “It’s the Law” pamphlet
should be read. Regarding speeders and people breaking the law:
Call the GT
Sheriff Dept., Marine Division,with
details about the “vessel” making the
infractions. Take pictures for sheriff. It’s important to boat in
a
counter-clockwise motion. Jim Nadeau: Dogs are not allowed on
sign. Call Sheriff about enforcing the “No dogs” rule.
c) Fisheries – Tom Post and Kyle Axtell gave updates on blue gills
(fewer),
bass (bigger), and pike. More croppies were caught than ever before.
6. Report of Ad HOC Committee
a) Introduction of slate of Officers
& Board Members: Pat Bishop is a
new member. Current Board Members for 2008-09 year: President: Jim
Cooper,
Vice-president: Judy Nemitz, Secretary: Roz Nadeau, Treasurer: Ann Post,
Directors: (2-year term: Pat Bishop, Jerry Boner & Nancy Wilson. Paul
Appold and
Harry Elletson have one year remaining of their
2-year term. Motion made to
elect officers as presented. Paul Diesing made
motion and Kim Rudolph seconded
to elect officers as presented. John Rudolph will stay on as Water Safety
Chairman.
7. Old Business
a) Logo Design is available at Bay Supply, 520 US 31 South,
Traverse City,
49684, phone # 943-3249.
b) Motion made to keep dues at $25 for 2008-09 year. Al Bishop made
motion
and Paul Diesing seconded for dues to remain same.
Motion passed.
8. New business –
a). Annual Meeting: July 20th next year will be annual
meeting.
b). Clean-up Day – John Rudolph:
11 am
6 men have volunteered.
c) Zoning Overlay Ordinance – Judy Nemitz.
On Tuesday, August 26th ,
there will be an Open House, from
offices.
d) Boat ramp – Paul Appold. One slab
has a gap. Can we help DNR to fund
repair of ramp and add extra slabs? Roz Nadeau
stated that SLPOA cannot
help fund the ramp repair because it is not lake property. It belongs to the
DNR. There are 28 parking spots for the ramp. DNR has been doing a
great job
grading the road. e) Open forum for Association members input.
Quick comment: There will be a new unmarked boat patrolling the
lake.
Question about testing hot spots. Tests
are expensive and random sampling
must be done – testing currently not planned.
gets warm, the parasites will die. Jim Cooper: Teepee’s –
don’t do
them! Report to Sheriff.
Roz Nadeau:
#5). Respect other peoples property. Al Bishop said
that the golf
tournament(July 3rd) is open to all
9. Motion was made to adjourn by Paul Diesing.
Paul Briody seconded.
Meeting adjourned at
SLPOA BOARD MEMBERS: 2008-2009
Paul Appold 946-6536 PMAPPOLD@aol.com
Pat Bishop 946-4427 Bishoppatal@aol.com
Jerry Boner 941-0386 jerryb@chartermi.net
Jim Cooper 947-4313 ajcooper@chartermi.net
Harry Elletson 946-8787 harry kay @charter.net
Roz Nadeau 946-8606 rjninc@aol.com
Judy Nemitz 995-1756 jjnemitz@yahoo.com
Ann Post 941-8846 AnnMPost@yahoo.com
Nancy Wilson 947-0547 nanshadow@charter.net
Kyle Axtell 231-590-6152 kyle.axtell@yahoo.com
Jim Feller 946-8683 jfellerone@yahoo.com
John Rudolph 947-5266 krudolp@charter.net
Peter Viall 946-5150 petepaul@charter.net
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