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Page 1: The Thunderbird - Lake Seneca-Montpelier, OhioVolume 65, Issue 4 August-November 2014 ... Lynn Elston, Janice Bilton and Jim Delcamp for their like 500 years of combined information,

The Thunderbird

Volume 65, Issue 4

August-November 2014

E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEB SITE: lakeseneca.org

FACEBOOK: Lake Seneca-Montpelier, Ohio

ANNUAL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 AT THE LODGE 1:30 PM

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President’s Message

I have spent the last 3 years learning about the history of Lake Seneca. I owe a big

thanks to Bill Collins , Lynn Elston, Janice Bilton and Jim Delcamp for their like 500

years of combined information, insight and colorful stories. This combined with my own

current observations has led me to the following conclusion: Somewhere, probably in

the past 10 or 12 years the board of trustees has been given or has assumed more

responsibility then they should have or possibly are allowed to have. The board is not

law enforcement, the board is not a court of law, the board is not a political body.

Additionally it has been demanded of them to enforce the rules without being given the

instruction of what action they actually can take. Or the funding to take action.

The board is an administrative body of VOLUNTEERS assuming the responsibility of

carrying out the wishes of the MEMBERSHIP. Somehow I believe this backwardness,

for lack of a better word, has led to high turnover on the board and a removal of the "fun"

part that should come from any VOLUNTEER position. What would make these jobs a

little easier would be fewer complaints and drama and more solutions and creative

thinking and most importantly more VOLUNTEERING from the membership.

Now I'm not complaining, mind you, because without input and guidance from the

membership I am more than willing to run amuck and exert my will hither and yon until

the signs at the entrance say Lake Wayne. Ah ha. Now I see where the backwardness

came from...

Enough about me. We have an open position on the board and open positions at the

annual meeting. We have many new members and I urge you to come aboard and make

Lake Seneca a better place to live. Candidate forms are available online or at the office.

If you don't want to be a trustee how about joining the Recreation or Beautification

committees? Unable to lend a hand? How about volunteering those kids or grandkids

that enjoy the fruits of your labors. We have docks to fix, weeds to pull, dirt to move

potholes to fill and I'm sure something needs painting somewhere.

Come on Members! I CHALLENGE you to step up to the plate and see just how great

we can make this community. See you at the meeting.

Wayne Yoder

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Vice President/Buildings and Grounds

No Report

Janice Bilton

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Secretary

Hope everyone has had an enjoyable summer. Seeing as this is my last official report for

the newsletter as Secretary, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for

their support and confidence they extended to me as a trustee. It has been a pleasure

serving all of you here at the lake.

Pam Sheets * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Treasurer

Financials are as follows The LSPOA financials as of January 31, 2014

LSPOA Checking - - - - - - - - - $ 4,825.23

Petty Cash - - - - - - - $ 200.00

Operating Fund - Savings - - - - - - $ 4.67

Dam Fund - Savings - - - - - - - - - $ 47,969.35

Capital Reserve Account - - - - - - - - $ 49,974.11

Operating Reserve - - - - - - - $ 6,331.25

LSPOA Checking w/Huntington Bnk $ 1,645.62

Special Road Assessment - - - - - - - -$ 63,621.75

Five Year Waterway Cleaning Asses $ 7,232.78

Emergency Reserve Fund - - - - - - - $ 16,136.41

Total Current Assets $197,401.17

James Delcamp

Office Report

Office hours are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 PM. We are open on

Saturdays for the summer months; the first weekend in June to through the last weekend

in September. Please limit your business in the office to the days we are open.

Thanks to all the volunteers who help with the mailings in the office. You are greatly

appreciated.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Attention

Projects for 2014 will be……..

Roof on the lodge

Seneca Isle Bridge

Road Work

Boat Docks

**If anyone has any other projects to add please let us know at the next board

meeting. Thank You!!

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Maintenance

No Report

Jim Coolman * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Dredging

No Report

John Raszka

Legal

No Report

# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #

Lake, Dam & Waste Water

Wastewater and Dam Report……Water tested weekly and the results are as follows..

May 2014

24 hours – ok

36 hours- ok

June 2014

24 hours – ok

36 hours – ok

July 2014

24 hours – ok

36 hours – ok

Andy Hricovsky ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Security

No Report

Wayne Yoder * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

After our winter break, the Beautification Committee resumed our monthly meetings in

March.

Two large projects were planned: Clean the Lake Day in May and our Annual Garage

Sale in June.

Clean-up day had the Committee and only 4 Lake Seneca volunteers meeting to clean all

the flower beds, work on the Thunderbird, clean the bridge area, remove shrubs that

didn’t survive the winter, clean the lodge and plant flowers in all areas. Needless to say

many areas did not receive the clean-up they deserved. We realize that everyone is busy,

but this lake belongs to us all. This is not our first plea for help, but it may be our last. We

need everyone able to work, to volunteer two (2) hours a year to help us keep Lake

Seneca a beautiful place to live. You choose when you can help and we’ll furnish a list of

jobs. Spring and Fall are very busy times for us.

Our Garage Sale was a great success. Barb Hulisz was in New Mexico attending her

granddaughter’s wedding, but she and Jim did all the planning and bought lots of supplies

before they left. Rita Mercer stepped up to the plate to be our leader in Barb’s absence.

She did a super job! Thanks Rita. We had so much help in the kitchen and everyone

pitched in to help. Thanks to all that helped with the set-up on Friday, workers & clean-

up on Saturday. A special thank you to all our Bakers! Our bake sale had a profit of over

$400. We still have a couple of bills to pay, but we made around $1,900.

The Garage Sale is an example of a successful project when many people help! Please

call Barb at 419-485-5205 or the LSPOA office ay 419-485-5995 to tell us when you can

volunteer.

In July we purchased another 10 yard of mulch to finish our flower beds.

We are planning to help with the cost of a new roof on the lodge and putting a new floor

in the lodge. These are both very expensive endeavors.

As Labor Day approaches, Beautification is hoping to sponsor a Saturday Labor Day

Party. We would like to do a Poker Run on land and water. What fun that can be. For our

children, we are planning games, food, fun and prizes. We know many families have

guests that week-end and all are welcome.

Enjoy the Lake!

Linda Deshetler

******Special thanks to Larry and Merrie Ann Ferow, David Brandeberry, Jan Boerst and

Randy Bernath for their beautiful job at the front entrance of the lake. It is because of your

hard work that we have a great place to enjoy********

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FUN HAPPENS AT LAKE SENECA

Why not show everyone you meet what a great place Lake Seneca is to live!! We have T-

shirts to sell from Youth S – Adult XXXL. They come in tie-dye, navy blue and azalea(pink).

The cost is $13, except for 2XL and 3XL which are $1 and $2 extra respectively. We also have

special order embroidered shirts and jackets.

If you prefer hats, we have those too! They are “free-form” khaki hats with Lake Seneca

embroidered across the front in navy. They are $20. Both hats and shirts are available for sale at

Lake activities and at the Annual Meeting, Sunday, September 15th. GET YOURS TODAY!!!!!

Call Barb Hulisz at 419 485 5205

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

SPEED LIMIT FOR ALL VEHICLES AT LAKE SENECA IS 25 MPH.

ALL ATVs, BICYCLES, GOLF CARTS, ETC. HAVE TO HAVE AN ORANGE FLAG.

Flags can be purchased at Do It Best Hardware in Montpelier

ATVs and Snowmobiles May be Used:

To cross a highway other than a limited access highway or freeway.

On county and township highways whenever approved by those having jurisdictional

authority over them.

Off and alongside streets or highways from the place of unloading the vehicle to the place

at which it is intended and authorized to be used.

On the berm or shoulder of any highway, other than a limited access highway, or freeway

when the terrain is such that the vehicle can be used safely.

On the berm or shoulder of a county or township road when traveling from one area of

operation to another.

ATVs and Snowmobiles May Not be Used:

On any limited access highway of freeway or the right-of-way thereof.

On any private property without special permission of owner or in any nursery of

planting area.

ATVs Continued …

On any state controlled land or waters except those which have been posted as permitting

snowmobiles or APVs.

On track or right-or-way of any operating railroad.

When carrying a loaded or un-cased firearm, bow or other hunting implements.

To chase, pursue, capture or kill any animal or wildlife.

From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, unless displaying a

lighted headlight and taillight as required under equipment regulations.

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Welcome to New Members

Name Lot #

Appel, Dale & Teresa 151, 152, 1060

Baker, Brian L. 203, 265, 596, 768

Barnd, Dennis A. 744A

Federal Nat’l Mortgage Assoc. 92

Patten, Karrie 493

Triad Residential Solutions, LLC 887, 888

# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #

Get Well

Bob Gallant

Carol Swiatkowski’s Mother Virginia Humpert

Valentine Trembach

Hansford Legg

Charles Hiltner

Jenny Baker (Mother is ill)

Karen Wilson – Mother is ill and in the nursing home

Clare Ham

Vicky Moore

Please! Everyone on our list of members who are either going through a serious illness or recovering

from a surgical procedure; know that your friends at Lake Seneca are thinking of each and every one of

you………….

Please let me know if there is anyone else that is ill or having surgery…[email protected]

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Deepest Sympathy

LSPOA members are thinking of you and your families in this time of your loss. May the thoughts and

care of friends comfort you. GOD Bless You.

Ally Speelman on the passing of her longtime companion Jerry VanNortwick

Leo Navin on the passing of his brother Jerry Navin

Karen and Roger Wilson on the passing of Karen’s father Charles Sholl

Don and Rose Bowen on the passing of Don’s sister, Betty Shoaf from Danville Illinois

Lynniece O’Hair on the passing of her Mother

Robert Gray on the death of his son young Robert Gray from a motorcycle accident August 4, 2014

Remember: Funeral dinners at the lodge are available for members and their families at no cost to you.

Please call Rita Mercer 419 485 1327 or Joe Nell Beggs at 419 485 4725.

# # # # # # # # # # # # # #

Lots for Sale

Lot# 264 – Robert Lewandowski – Best Offer 440-821-7351

Lot #s 583, 584, 585, 600, 681, 862 and 863 – Robert Diver – Phone #517-447-3533

Lot # 896 – Edward & Dianne Polivka - $7,500 or make offer – Phone #708-534-3220

Lot # 569 – Daniel Sgro – nice size lake front lot – make offer – Phone #419-826-6330

Anyone with a lot for sale that they would like to have advertised please call the office 419 485 5995

*All transfer forms can be printed from our web site lakeseneca.org or can be obtained at the office

THIS IS A REMINDER TO ALL DOG OWNERS:

There is a leash law! Your dog is not to be found wandering on the road. Per rule 66.21, “All

pets must be confined to the member’s property or under control by owner.” Please carry a bag

while walking your pet to clean up after him/her.

Also try to keep your dogs from barking all hours of the night. Please keep your neighbors in

your thoughts. Thank you!

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LAKE SENECA MEMBERS WISH TO THANK THE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMED

FORCES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP YOU SAFE FROM HARM

If anyone would like a family member’s name listed that is serving in the military please call Pam Sheets at

419 553 0659 and leave a message with their name and branch of service or email at [email protected]

LAKE SENECA FEES and ASSESSMENTS

Membership Fee’s 275.00 (yearly) Due April 1st

Lot Fee’s (per lot) 30.00

(yearly) Due April 1st

Dam Assessment 350.00

(yearly) Due October 1st

Road Assessment 100.00

(yearly - 7 years starting 2010) Due August 1st

Waterway Cleaning Assessment 145.00 starting June 15, 2013

(yearly - 5 years starting 2013) Due August 1st

Bridge Assessment * 120.00

(one-time fee) At Closing for New Members

Averages out to be approximately $75.00 per month for a member with 1 lot. There is a one time fee of

$120.00 for all members for the maintenance of our bridges.

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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Charges for Services

Lodge Rental Now $125.00

Dock Rental Now $75.00 per season

Dock Space only $35.00

Mowing Fee $65 per lot plus a $10 Fuel Surcharge per lot

Dirt/Sand Delivery fee $50 per load (Association Delivers) plus a $10 Fuel Surcharge

Perk Tests $75

Plowing Driveways $30 please call the office to set up arrangements and sign form

**All waivers must be signed before winter for snow plowing. Driveways will be marked or we will not

plow**

SPECIAL NOTE**** Thanks to all members for your patience during the road work******

Ads in Thunderbird will be:

Classified ads $ 0.30 per word

Lot for sale $ 5.00

Business Card $15.00

1/4 Page $25.00

1/2 Page $40.00

1/3 Page $30.00

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the LSPOA office 419 485 5995

. . .

SAFETY

Safety flags are available at the office for your ATVs, recreational vehicles and bikes. These flags help drivers

see what is over the hill or around the bend. Please follow the State Laws on the speed limits posted around

Lake Seneca. Also please know that when you tear up the back roads with your toys, this is costing all

members money to fix them

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

EMAIL ([email protected]) OR CALL THE OFFICE 419-485-5995 WITH AN

UPDATE OF YOUR INFORMATION SO WE CAN COMMUNICATE MORE

EFFICIENTLY WITH YOU! WE SEND A GREAT DEAL OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION

VIA EMAIL SO MAKE SURE WE HAVE THAT CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS!!!

****Please refrain from using tires on your docks as bumpers for your boats. They are found floating in the river and it

is a cost of $2.00 per tire for maintenance to dispose of them.

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WHO DO I CALL?

WATER PROBLEMS:

AQUA OHIO

1-877-987-2782

PUCO

Public Utilities Commission

614-466-8202

SECURITY PROBLEMS:

WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF

(NON-EMERGENCY)

419-696-3151

EMERGENCY ONLY

911

TAX PROBLEMS:

WILLIAMS COUNTY AUDITOR

419-636-5639

LAKE SENECA PROBLEMS:

LSPOA OFFICE

419-485-5995

OR ANY TRUSTEE

BEFORE YOU DIG:

OHIO UTILITIES PROTECTION SERVICE

1-800-362-2764

DOG WARDEN

419-696-4659

MAINTENANCE REQUEST

If you have any metal of any kind that you want to

dispose of, please bring to the maintenance shop.

They will take it to the recycling center to earn extra

money for the Association.

Also, if you have any old towels, tee shirts, etc. to

be cut up and used for rags, please drop off at the

maintenance shop.

Thank you!

Collecting all used oil for recycle. Please drop off

at the maintenance gate. Thank you

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GUIDE FOR BUILDING PERMITS

Williams County Requires Building Permits For The Following:

1. New Home

2. Garage

3. Any addition to an existing structure

4. Construction o f Decks, Patios, or Porches

5. Siding or Replacement of Siding

6. Replacement Windows

7. Finish of an attic or basement into living area in an existing structure

8. Utility sheds that consist of an area of 150 sq. ft. or greater, despite if placed on skids or

a permanent foundation

9. Changing of any Roof Line

Lake Seneca Requires Building and/or Excavation Permits for the Following:

1. New Home

2. Garage

3. Any addition to an existing structure

4. Construction of Decks, Patios, or Porches ( Per Deed Restriction #3)

5. Siding or Replacement of Siding

6. Replacement Windows

7. Finish of an attic or basement into living area in an existing structure

8. Utility sheds that consist of an area of 150 sq. ft. or greater, despite if placed on skids or

a permanent foundation

9. Changing of Roof Line

10. Gazebo (On a permanent foundation is considered 2nd building----Per Deed Restriction #2)

11. Dock (Maximum length 30 ft.)

12. Fence

13. Seawall

14. Filling of Ditch ( Minimum 8 inch Tile Required )

15. Excavation

16. Driveway ( Minimum 8 inch Tile per Township/County Requirements ) (Deed Restriction #7

for Easements )

No Building Permit is Required:

1. Steps to lake ( Contact ODNR for regulations )

2. Car-Ports ( No permanent foundations; must be able to disassemble and easily move )

As per the building permit, no permit will be issued to anyone not paid up with their dues

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L.S.P.O.A. 2013-2014 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

E-Mail Address: [email protected] Phone: 419-485-5995 Fax 419-485-5990

Website: www.lakeseneca.org Facebook: Lake Seneca-Montpelier, Ohio

POSITION TRUSTEE CHAIRPERSON TELEPHONE

President E. Wayne Yoder Legal 419-630-4649

127 Seneca Drive

Montpelier, OH 43543

Vice President Janice Bilton Buildings & Grounds 419-485-5195

756 Seneca Drive

Montpelier, OH 43543

Secretary Pam Sheets Newsletter 419-553-0659

420 Pueblo Trail

Montpelier Oh 43543

Treasurer James Delcamp Office/Maintenance 419-485-5253

09178 County Rd. Q

Pioneer, OH 43554

Trustee John Raszka Dredge 419-485-8409

538 Seneca Drive

Montpelier, OH 43543

Trustee Andy Hricovsky Lake and Dam 419-980-1969

Arrowhead Lodge & Office 419-485-5995 Fax 419-485-5995 Office Closed Tuesdays & Thursdays (Hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Saturdays 9a.m.-12 p.m. June thru Sept.)

Please limit your business to the days and hours the office is open

Office Manager Carol Swiatkowski 419-485-5995 (office)

Lake Side Café, 254 Seneca Drive, Montpelier, OH 43543 - 419-455-1113

North Western Electric, County Rd. D & St. Rte. 576, Bryan OH 43506 419-636-5051

Aqua Ohio, Inc., 8644 Station St. Mentor, OH 44060-4316 440-255-3421 (Fax 440-255-6522)

In case of Emergency call Bill Newsome 740-361-0698 Toll Free 1-877-987-2782

Allied Waste Services/Republic–12604 County Rd. G, Bryan, OH 43506 Call 419-636-5207

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS

August 4 Bunco 7PM

August 4 Allied Waste large pick up day (They must be called ahead of time) 419-636-5207)

August 11 Beautification Meeting 1:00PM

August 11 Allied Waste Recycle PickUp

August 14 Board Meeting – Lodge 7:30PM

August 24 Allied Waste Recycle PickUp

August 30 Lake Seneca Golf Outing – Hidden Valley Golf Course 10:00 AM

Sept 2 Allied Waste large pick up day (They must be called ahead of time) 419 636-5207

Sept 8 Beautification Meeting 1:00 PM

Sept 8 Bunco at lodge 7PM

Sept 8 Allied Waste Recycle

Sept 11 Board Meeting 7:30PM

Sept 21 Annual Meeting Lodge 1:30PM

Sept 22 Allied Waste Recycle

Oct 6 Allied Waste large pick up day (They must be called ahead of time) 419 636-5207

Oct 6 Bunco at Lodge 7PM

Oct 9 Board Meeting 7:30PM

Oct 13 Beautification Meeting 1:00PM

Oct 13 Allied Waste Recycle

Oct 27 Allied Waste Recycle

Nov 3 Allied Waste large pick up day (Members must call ahead of time) 419 636-5207

Nov 3 Bunco at Lodge 7PM

Nov 10 Beautification Meeting 1:00PM

Nov 10 Allied Waste Recycle

Nov 24 Allied Waste Recycle

Resume for Position on the Board

My name is Andy Hricovsky and I am applying for a position on the Lake Seneca Association Board. I am currently

serving as a trustee in charge of lake, dam and wastewater and would like to continue. My work experience is carpet

cleaning, restaurant work, factory work and stocking. Thank you in advance for considering me for the position.

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Proposed Bylaw Changes for Annual Meeting September 21, 2014

2014 LSPOA Bylaw changes/additions for September Membership Meeting

1. Current By-Law Article 11, A, 1, 1b reads: The special assessment for Capital Improvements extablished

at the Annual May 16, 2010 Membership Meeting is to be used for Roads, Bridges, Culverts and Ditches only.

This assessment will be for seven years at One Hundred dollard ($100.00) per Membership, due annually

August first and effective August 1, 2010. (2010 thru 2016)

Amend ByLaw Article 11, A, 1, 1b to read:

The special assessment for Capital Improvements established at the Annual May 16, 2010 Membership

Meeting is to be used to finish Seneca Drive Road Improvement/upgrading only. This assessment will be for

twelve years at one Hundred dollard ($100.00) per Membership, due annually August first and effective

August 1, 2010. (2010 thru 2021) Any surplus revenues left after Seneca Drive is completed shall be used to

upgrade Tass and Lumbee Drives. This Fund shall be supported by the Capital Reserve Fund. ($30 lot Fee)

2. Current By-Law Article 2, Definition A reads: Lot: The term Lot, whether in the singular or plural, shall

be deemed to mean a platted lot, whether developed with a residence or not.

Amend to read:

Lot: The term Lot, whether in the singular or plural, shall be deemed to mean a platted lot, whether developed

with a residence or not. Lots owned by LSPOA shall be considered common property and shall not be

included in the two-thirds majority required to change, alter, amend or revoke deed restrictions.

3. Add Bylaw: Article 11, A. 1, 1c

By-Law to read: Effective September 21, 2014 a Dam Reserve Fund shall be established to be used only to

support the Dam Reserve Fund until the Dam Mortgage is paid in full.

The Dam Reserve Fund shall be funded per Following:

1. All miscellaneous income such as interest collected for late payment and all other revenue that is

currently considered as miscellaneous.

2. All revenues from the sale of Corporation Assets (real estate, dirt, recyclables and all other assets

that have cash value)

3. All rental income

4. If the Dam reserve fund needs extra monies to help make the Dam payment, the extra money shall

be provided by the Operating fund and the Capital Reserve Fund. Each fund will supply 50% of

what is needed after the Dam Reserve fund is depleted.

5. The Capital Reserve Fund shall be funded by the $30 lot fees and one time ($120) Bridge

Assessment.

6.

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4. The following two definitions be inserted into the LSPOA By-Laws under Article 2 (Definitions), Items

F and G

F. By-Laws/Regulations: These terms are used herin interchangeably to identify actions promulgated by the

membership of the Association adopted otherwise in accordance with these By-Laws. The Board of Trustees

may not change or modify the By-Laws or Regulations, but may adopt Rules, within the scope of discretion

granted to the Board of Trustees, to administer the By-Laws.

Proposed By-Law Changes continued…….

G. Rules: Rules are promulgated by the Board of Trustees in conjunction with its function of managing the

affairs of the Association.

Rationale: The By-laws of the LSPOA are sometimes contradictory and confusing. This was the outcome

from marrying the old regulations and suggested updated By-Laws in 2003. New foundation documents were

needed to protect the officers of the LSPOA from lawsuits and to facilitate the collection of past due accounts

from members. However, keeping the LSPOA membership in control of policy decisions including all dues

and assessments was not to be compromised. The LSPOA Committee that carefully defined the domains of

the LSPOA members and the Board of Trustees defined the terms Rules and Regulations/By-laws using the

wording suggested by the attorney. This assured that there would be no confusion on the powers of the Board

of Trustees. This was included in the final draft of the proposal submitted by the LSPOA By-Law Committee

but has since disappeared from the published By-Laws. This proposal simply adds the definitions back into

the published documents.

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Will repair boat and pontoon covers.

Call Rita at 419-551-4081

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Lake Seneca Property Owners Association, Inc. Pre Sorted

233 Seneca Dr Standard US Postage

Montpelier, OH 43543 Paid Permit # 233

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Address Sticker Here

All of these activities are held at the Arrowhead Lodge:

BOARD MEETING - 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM – ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED

BEAUTIFICATION MEETING – 2nd Monday of each Month at 7:00 PM

POTLUCK – 2ND Saturday of each Month at 6:30 PM

BUNCO - 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 PM

LSPOA OFFICE HOURS – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, Wednesday & Friday (CLOSED TUES & THURS)

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday – from May 31st to October 1st