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The Thunderbird
Volume 64, Issue 1 February -March, 2013
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEB SITE: lakeseneca.org
FACEBOOK: Lake Seneca-Montpelier, Ohio
President’s Message
We are closing in on the end of the LSPOA fiscal year, so it is not a bad time to reflect. The Board has done a good job
of spending wisely. An outstanding decision was to stop spending so much money every year on temporary dust
control on the unpaved roads. If this year’s trial of putting down recycled asphalt pavement and sealant holds up it will
be a big advance in our thinking.
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The big disappointment was not being able to dredge in 2012 and the very large amount of money spent on dredge
repairs and upgrades, a large outlay with no return. The large upper basin of the lake, about 1/3 of the total, has almost
filled up, and a year of high river flow could complete the process. Unapparent but just as real is that the deeper parts of
the lake are accumulating debris and silt too. Once the upper basin is completely full, the rest of the lake will get the silt
that has been depositing in the upper basin, and will fill up as well.
The solution is to adequately budget for the dredging operation so that year after year we remove at least as much silt,
and in some years more, than comes down the river and other tributaries, and erodes from unprotected banks.. There
has been only one recent year, 2010, when we can say for sure that we approached that. 2009 and of course 2012 fell
way short. The Board will put forward a plan at the annual meeting which will be adequate if supported by the LSPOA
membership.
I’d like to thank both Mark and Sue Shenkel for their tremendous contributions to the Lake, both as Board members
and as dedicated volunteers. Both did a lot of general maintenance, Sue stepped up to a number of security problems in
a way very few people could, and Mark’s work on legal, collections, and repairs on the dredge and other equipment
would be hard to equal.
Unfortunately the Lake is not sustainable by such efforts, as people burn out and move on. The question is, can we
recruit candidates for the next Board who will sustain the excellent decision making we have had over the time, 5 years
at least, that I’ve been observing the Board. The key issues are to sustain the responsible financial stewardship of Lynn
Elston and James Delcamp, and to support adequately the top priorities: the office and general administration, the depth
of the Lake and the integrity of the dam, the roads, safety and security, and the general attractiveness of the Lake and
its residences.
It was very exciting last year when there were more candidates for the Board than open slots.
Please consider running for the Board.
David Deubner
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OFFICIAL REQUEST FOR CANDIDACY
LAKE SENECA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
To Take Office In May 2013.
There Will Be (4) Positions Available.
Lake Seneca Needs You!
I, _______________________________________, a member in good standing (all dues and assessments paid) submit my
name as a candidate for the Board of Trustees of Lake Seneca Property Owners Association, Inc. I am enclosing a brief
resume or statement of qualifications.
Lot # ____________________________
Signature of Candidate
Address
Employment
This form must be returned to the office by March 15, 2013, if you wish to run for election. Election results will be posted
at the Annual Membership Meeting to be held Sunday, May 19, 2013.
Reason for desiring Board position; any challenges facing the Association; and how you would like to see them dealt with.
Involvement (if any) in Lake Seneca (Committees, etc.)
Candidates wishing to have their resume in the April Newsletter must have this form & resume turned in by March
15, 2013 newsletter deadline date.
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Lake Seneca Land Owner Form
Name:________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________State:_____________________________
Zip:____________________Phone:__________________Cell:____________________
Email Address_____________________________________________________________
Previous Address:_________________________________________________________
Drivers License#____________________
Drivers License#____________________
Employer______________________________Address:__________________________
Employer______________________________Address__________________________
In Case of Emergency
Name______________________Relationship________________Phone_____________
Name______________________Relationship________________Phone_____________
_____________full time resident __________part time resident
Please print and complete this form and return to LSPOA office. We are currently updating our files
and ALL members must have a completed form in their file.
LSPOA
233 Seneca Dr
Montpelier, OH 43543
419-485-5995
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Treasurer/Office
Finance report available in the office to any member in good standing.
We have sent 4 members to our attorney for possible collection of back dues and we have 3 accounts pending at
this time.
James Delcamp
Office Report
Office hours are Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm . The office will be closed on Saturday and
Sunday until the first weekend in June 2013. The office is closed all holidays.
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Secretary/Buildings & Grounds
Happy New Year to all. We are already half way through winter and I, for one, am ready for spring! The fuel
continues to be monitored closely. I am still in the learning stages of my job on the board and am striving to do
my best. I hope everyone is patient with me. We have lost two very hard working board members in January.
Mark and Sue Shenkel. We are going to miss them both very much. The Lake was a better place with them as
our neighbors and friends. Thanks to you both!
Pam Sheets
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Lake, Dam & Waste Water
The dam emergency action plan (EAP) has been completely updated and submitted to the county.
Still waiting for the excavator to remove rocks and debris from the flip bucket on the dam.
Thank you
Joe Smith
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Beautification Report
We are hibernating for the winter. We NEED more members!
Everyone needs to realize that the 7 or 8 members on this committee are
now at the age where they can no longer get down on their knees and work
like they used to. We implore members to PLEASE think about joining our
Committee. Watch in the spring for a list of chores for our clean-up day. Thank you.
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Krafters Klub
Due to low sales on tickets for our handmade quilt, our club has decided to try to sell the quilt on Ebay.
We will keep everyone informed on how much we sell it for!
Recreation Committee
No activity. We are still accepting donations toward the future building of the Memorial Shelter. We
would like to start building as soon as we reach our goal of $12,000. We are halfway there! A big
THANK YOU to those who have already donated. This will benefit everyone here at Lake Seneca.
Carol Swiatkowski
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Social Activities Committee
Social Activities will have their next monthly meeting March 13th
at 7:00 P.M. On March 16th
we will be
having Green Pot Luck followed by cards starting at 6:00 p.m.
Thanks – The Social Activities Committee
Merrie Anne Ferow
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.Article 5-L, 2h LAKE SENECA ATV REQUIREMENTS
89.1 all-terrain and recreational vehicles (Amended 1993, 1995 and 2005) No ATVs or other Recreational
vehicles are allowed within the Lake Seneca Subdivision boundaries unless titled or registered to a property
owner in good standing or member of the property owner’s immediate family, a bill-of-sale may be used to
show proof of ownership.
For safety, an orange flag with a minimum six (6) foot post shall be displayed of all ATVs and Mopeds. The
operator of any ATV or recreational vehicle that operates such vehicle on Lake Seneca Property or within the
Lade Seneca Subdivision boundaries without proof of ownership and display of a flag shall be deemed a
trespasser and subject to trespass laws.
Inexperienced operators are encouraged to take and pass an ATV safety course offered by the ATV club or
interested members at Lake Seneca. Unsafe operation will result in loss of privileges at Lake Seneca.
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 Lake Seneca Office.
APVs 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.
APVs 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.
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 implement.
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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Get Well
Loraine Pasch we miss your smiling face at the lake! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Genevieve (Jenny) Chiesa; your friends at Lake Seneca are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as
you battle your illness.
Pat Delcamp, hope you gain your strength back after your recent hospital stay.
Rocky Warner with his recent knee surgery.
Please let me know if there is anyone else that is ill or having surgery…[email protected]
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With Sympathy
To the following Members who have lost loved ones. Our hearts and prayers go out to family and
friends: Lynn and Nancy Elston on the passing of Lynn’s sister Rheba Anne Salyers on November 26, 2012
Barb and Chuck Crow with the passing of Barb’s mother Belle Brutout who was 99 years old! She passed on
January 1, 2013. She was born in 1913 and died in 2013!
Corey Fenicle on the passing of his father Leroy January 20th. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
entire family. Leroy and his wife Vondaile have been members here at Lake Seneca since 2002.
If there are any people we missed we apologize. Please feel free to let me know of any losses you would like
posted in this newsletter. Please email me at [email protected]
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Lots for Sale
Lot# 264 – Robert Lewandowski – Best Offer 440-821-7351
Lot #s 583, 584, 585, 681, 862, 863 – Robert Diver – Phone #517-447-3533
Lots 1034 & 1035 – Make Offer – Edithia Williams – Phone #419-799-9504
Anyone with a lot for sale that they would like to have advertised please call the office 419 485 599
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.”
The Lake Seneca Memorial Shelter is accepting donations at
the office. We need to meet our goal of $12,000. The
committee has $6,000 at this time. PLEASE donate to this
very worthy project! It will benefit all Lake Seneca members.
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Lake Seneca Property Transfer Form
Article 11, section 2 Lake Seneca Rules and Regulations Effective May 15, 1977:
Before any Lake Seneca property may be transferred from owner to buyer this transfer form must be filled out
and signed by both parties involved in the transaction.
It is required that present property owners inform prospective buyers of the entire book of lake Seneca Property
Owners Association Rules and Regulations and all owners of Lake Seneca property must be members of the Association.
THE COMPLETED FORM MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE OFFICE TO THE LAKE SENECA
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION BY THE SELLER OR DONOR.
DATE OF TRANSFER: _______________________
PRESENT OWNER:
___________________________________________________________________ (print name and full address)
notifies L.S.O.P.A. of the transfer thru sale or otherwise of lots:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ (please list all lots involved)
TO PURCHASER:
_____________________________________________________________________ (print name and full address)
I hereby state to all interested and concerned that I am owner of the lots being transferred and that I am a
member in good standing of L.S.P.O.A. I hereby state that above listed purchaser has been made aware of all the
Rules, Regulations and Dues and Assessments of L.S.P.O.A. and knows that with acceptance of the lots listed
he/she becomes a member of L.S.P.O.A..
(Signature of Seller)
I am the purchaser / acquirer of lots:
______________________________________________________________________________
(please list all lots involved)
I affirm that I have been made aware of all Rules, Regulations, Dues & Assessments and
responsibilities of ownership in Lake Seneca Subdivision. I am hereby applying for membership in
L.S.P.O.A__________________________________________________________________________ (please sign full name and address)
Date_______________________ Phone #:__________
Names of family members using Lake property:
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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
Bridge Assessment * 120.00
( one-time fee) At Closing for New Members
Averages out to be approx. $63.00 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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Rate Changes for Services
It was decided at the February 9, 2012 Board meeting to increase rates for Lodge Rental and Dock Rental due
to the increased cost to the Property Owners Association. Those who have already reserved the Lodge and are
currently on the office calendar thru 2012, are still at the old rate. The following is an updated list of fees for
2013 effective immediately.
Lodge Rental Now $125.00
Dock Rental Now $75.00 per season
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
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
. . .
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 during the winter months if there is significant snowfall, do not park on the roads to allow the maintenance
department room to plow. Your cooperation in this is truly appreciated for the safety of all involved.
Welcome to New Members
Name Lot#
Mark and Joan Wooton 715
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WHO DO I CALL?
WATER PROBLEMS:
AQUA OHIO
1-877-987-2782
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!
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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 )
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LSPOA Calendar of events February 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3
4 Bunco
7:00 PM@ Lodge
5 6
7
8 9
10
11 AW Recycle
12
13
14
Board Meeting
7:30 PM @ Lodge
15
P50 Recycle
16
P50 Recycle
17
P50 Recycle
18 Recreation Committee
7pm @ Lodge
19 20 21 22 23
24
25 AW Recycle
26 27 28
March 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3
4 Bunco
7 pm @ Lodge
5
6
7
8
9
10 Daylight Savings
Time Begins
11 Beautification
Meeting 7pm @ Lodge
Allied Waste
Recycle
12 13 Social Activities
Committee 7pm @ Lodge
14 Board Meeting
7:30 PM
15
P50 Recycle
16 P50 Recycle
Green Pot Luck
w/cards to follow 6:00 PM @ lodge
17
P50 Recycle
18 Recreation Committee
7pm @ Lodge
19
20 21
22 23
24 Palm Sunday
25
Allied Waste Recycle
26 27 28 29 30
31 Easter
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L.S.P.O.A. 2012-2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
E-Mail Address: [email protected] Phone/Fax 419-485-5995
Website: www.lakeseneca.org
Facebook: Lake Seneca-Montpelier, Ohio
POSITION TRUSTEE CHAIRPERSON TELEPHONE
President David Deubner Waste Water 419-485-3718
475 Seneca Isle Drive
Montpelier OH 43543
Secretary Pamela Sheets Buildings & Grounds 419-553-0659
420 Pueblo Trail
Montpelier Oh 43543
Treasurer James Delcamp Office/Legal 419-485-5253
09178 Cnty. Rd. Q-50
Pioneer, OH 43554
Trustee John Raszka Dredge 419-485-8409
538 Seneca Drive
Mark Center, OH 43536
Trustee Joe Smith Lake & Dam 989-239-8037
551 Kiowa Cove
Montpelier, OH 43543
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Arrowhead Lodge & Office 419-485-5995 Fax 419-485-0316 Office Closed Tuesday & Thursday (Hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday ( Saturdays 9a.m.-12 p.m. June thru Sept.)
Office Manager Carol Swiatkowski 419-485-5995 (office)
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 877-987-2782
Allied Waste Services–12604 County Rd. G, Bryan, OH 43506 Phone # 416-636-2242 or
1-800-910-5687. Make sure you mention Lake Seneca.
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