Summary of LMOA BOD Actions
The following actions were taken at the recent Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday, November 20, 2014.
Approval of the County Waste Contract Amendment
o Approved an amendment to the contract that included added performance guarantees with monetary penalties and savings.
Approval of the 2015 Budget
o This budget includes a 3% dues increase, commits to major repairs of Lafayette tennis and basketball courts, adds boat slips at Beach 2, and continues design work to reach a member vote at the June Annual Meeting on whether or not the community moves forward on repair and/or replacement of the Ashlawn Clubhouse and the Eagles Nest/Prop Shop. Total revenues are expected to be $6.3 million in 2015 with expenditures expected to be $5.3 million.
Approved allocation of 3% Dues Increase
o Designates this year’s funds to MR&R General to help reduce the burden on Operations to make as large of a contribution to reserves in 2015, balancing the Operations budget.
Established an Ad Hoc Committee on Community Trails
o The purpose of the committee is to review opportunities throughout the community for development of walking, hiking, and biking trails. The committee is expected to recommend a plan by May 2015.
Approved Golf Course Equipment Leases
Approved 2014 Employee Holiday Bonus
Approved Special Event Application for the Fluvanna Penguin Plunge
o Fluvanna Habitat for Humanity, Fluvanna Meals on Wheels, Fluvanna SPCA, and the Lake Monticello Fire & Rescue’s application to conduct a cold water plunge as a joint fundraiser on Beach 1 was approved for February 21, 2015.
Committee Appointments Included:
o Reappoint John Platt to the Building, Roads, & Grounds Committee for a 1st full term beginning 1/1/2015 and ending 12/31/2017.
o Reappoint Sharon Steffel to the Election Committee for a 2nd term beginning 1/1/2015 and ending 12/31/2017.
o Reappoint Marianne Riek to the Election Committee for a 1st full term beginning 1/1/2015 and ending 12/31/2017.
o Reappoint Frank McCraw to the Finance Committee for a one-year extension with a term beginning 1/1/2015 and ending 12/31/2015.
LMOA November Home of the Month
Lot 9, Section 11A – The Grant Residence
Read the Aqua Ad Hoc Committee Report on www.lmoavoice.org under the ‘Aqua’ tab
Expecting Guests for the Holiday to Lake Monticello?
Fewer than Four (4) guests? Notify Main Gate Security of guest names at least 24 hours before guest arrival.
By phone: 434-589-3215
By email: MainGate@lmoa.org
More than Four (4) guests? Complete the Guest Registration Form and return to the Main Gate at least 2 days before guest arrival.
By online form: www.lmoavoice.org under the ‘Resident Services’ tab click ‘Guest Registration’.
Pick up a form at the Main Gate or in the Business office in the Ashlawn Clubhouse.
Please remind guests not to depend on GPS or computer- generated directions, which may direct them to a gate they cannot enter. Be sure to direct them to the Main Gate (Ashlawn) or Turkeysag Gate (Falcon Hills).
The Lake Monticello Free Swap is coming once again. December 5th & 6th, from 9:30 am 9:00 pm, on Friday and Saturday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Clear things out of the house for the holidays or come and see if you can find a tacky sweater to wear to the next get together. Chances are you will find what you are looking for a SO much more! For more information contact LMFREESWAP@GMAIL.COM
Mark your calendar and invite your guests. The Lake Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by the LMBC, is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th, from 12:30 – 5:00 PM followed by a reception beginning at 5:30 PM at the Ashlawn Clubhouse.
Holiday Homes included in the 2014:
7 Boling Circle – The Gilligans
296 Jefferson Drive – The Murphys
279 Jefferson Drive – The Wallers/Posers
5 Dover Court – The Sanders
6 Lakeview Circle – The Hokansons
A popular feature of the annual Holiday Home Tour is a raffle featuring a quilt (shown below) made by the the Piecemakers group. Other raffle prizes include handmade items, donated gifts and gift certificates. Raffle tickets are $1, or 12 for $10.
All Proceeds help fund the work of the Beautification Corps in their efforts of maintaining public gardens throughout Lake Monticello. To purchase your raffle and/or advanced tour tickets ($10 each) call Beverly Wormuth at 434-589-6475 or Pat Podwysocki at 434-589-1870.
LMOA Thanksgiving Schedule
Administration Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th.
Marina and Pro Shop will be closed Thursday, November 27th.
Trash Pickup: Regularly scheduled trash pickup for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th, will be on the 28th. Regular Friday pickup on November 28this moved to Saturday, November 29th.
The ECC will not meet on Tuesday, November 25th, therefore the following dates apply.
Tuesday, November 25
Meeting canceled but office open.
Wednesday, November 26
Deadline for submitting for the December 2 meeting.
Thursday, November 27
Office Closed
Friday, November 28
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 2
Regular scheduled meeting.
Holiday Pro Shop Open House
The Annual Prop Shop Open House will be held on Thursday, December 11th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy light hors d’ouvres, wine, and beer. Special discounts on merchandise are available that evening.
End of Year Committee Vacancies
The end of each calendar year brings term expirations on LMOA’s 15 committees. This is a good time for anyone who has been considering community service to apply for one or more committee vacancies. It is important that committees start the New Year out with all positions filled and ready to fulfill their duties.
LMOA COMMITTEES
Audit
Broadcast
Building, Roads & Grounds
Communications & Marketing
Compliance
Election
Environmental Control
Finance
Golf
Investment
Safety
Solicitations & Contracts Review
Watershed Management
Wildlife
If volunteer service to Lake Monticello interests you, fill out and return a Committee Resource Form to be considered for appointment for January 2015. For a Resource Form or information about LMOA permanent advisory and operational committees, go to the website at www.lmoavoice.org and click on the ‘Organization’ tab, then the ‘Committees’ tab. Forms also are available at the LMOA Office. If you have additional questions regarding how to apply, please contact Mary Rieber at 434-589-8263, ext. 4110, or via email at mrieber@lmoa.org.
ECC Christmas & New Year Holiday Schedule
Friday, December 12
Deadline for submitting for the December 16 meeting.
Tuesday, December 16
Regular scheduled meeting.
Tuesday, December 23
No meeting but office open.
Wednesday, December 24
Office Closed
Proper Disposal of Leaves
Cooler weather already has visited Central Virginia, and leaves have begun to fall. For the health and well-being of our watershed, leaves should not be raked, blown or dumped into ditches, streams, ponds or lakes.
When ditches get clogged with leaves, and debris can no longer properly drain – water ponds along streets and can flood intersections and homes. Eventually the waste makes its way into the streams and lake, causing an excess in nutrients which reduces the clarity and quality of the water.
Recommended tips:
Use leaves on the lot where they fall.
Set your lawn mower to mulch and mow high. Mulch an inch at a time, allowing leaves to decompose into the soil.
Bag leaves and grass clippings. County Waste will collect up to five bags of leaves per household each week with your trash.
Keep your ditches and culverts cleared from leaves and debris.
Dumping of leaves or other debris is not permitted on vacant lots or LMOA property at any time. All leaves not used on residents’ own lots must be bagged and left for pick-up by County Waste or removed by a contractor who will dispose of them outside of the community.
Channel 977 Programming:
Beautification Corps Holiday House Tour. Get a preview of the “2014 Holiday House Tour” and learn some history about this annual Lake Monticello event from Chairpersons C. J. Greene and Pat Podwysocki. Ida Swenson hosts on Thursday, November 27 @ 7:00 and 8:00 PM. See calendar for schedule of repeat telecasts.
The FRIDAY FLYER is published weekly by the Lake Monticello Owners’ Association to communicate LMOA news, announcements, and information to residents. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 PM on Wednesday before issue publication. For more information, call LMOA 434-589-8263.
Ashlawn Grille Taking Thanksgiving Reservations
Check out their Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashlawn-Grille-Catering/97098379881
REGIONAL EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
AARP Tax-Aide needs volunteers to serve as Tax Counselors for low and middle-income taxpayers Feb-April in the Charlottesville and Fluvanna areas. All training provided. Also needed are greeters. For details call Suzanne Stephens at 244-0451 or visit aarp.org/taxaide.
The Fluvanna Art Association will be having our annual People’s Choice Award Art Show at the Fluvanna County Library – November 22 – January 2 There will be a Meet the Artists Reception & Awards Presentation, Saturday, November 22, 1-3PM. At the reception?,? guests will get the chance to vote for their favorite? piece in each of three categories. The categories will be based on expertise. The votes will be tallied and awards will be given out at 2:30 PM.
LMBC’s will meet on Monday, December 1st, in the Clubhouse Terrace Room. Coffee and conversation at 9:30am, call to order at 10:00 am. All members of the Lake community are invited to attend.
Fluvanna Community Singers will be presenting a FREE Christmas concert. “We Sing Noel” What a Great way to start the holiday season! The Concert will be held Saturday December 6th at 7:30 pm and Sunday the 7th at 3:00 pm. They will perform at Carysbrook Performing Arts Center. For more information contact Susan Durovy 434-591-0119 or Visit Carysbrook.com
BOY SCOUT TROOP 138 CHRISTMAS TREES for sale Nov. 29th – Dec 21st at Fluvanna Ace Hardware,weeknights from 6 to 8PM, Saturdays from 10AM to 8PM and Sundays from 12N to 6PM. Fraser Firs, Canaan Firs and Pines. Locally Grown Trees. All proceeds benefit scouting programs!
The FRIDAY FLYER is published weekly by the Lake Monticello Owners’ Association to communicate LMOA news, announcements, and information to residents. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 PM on Wednesday before issue publication. Submission does not guarantee publication. For more information, call LMOA 434-589-8263.
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