LAKESIDE BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Dear Neighbors,
The health and safety of our Lakeside Beach Community is the top priority for your board of directors.  Due to federal, state and local orders regarding COVID-19, we are cancelling the April 16 Regular Board of Directors meeting.  Our thoughts go out to all those who have been impacted by this unprecedented health crisis.  Please continue to social distance, wash your hands, and wear masks in public.  We look forward to the day we can all meet again and enjoy our beautiful neighborhood together.

Take good care,
Lakeside Beach Civic Association
Board of Directors

As a precaution against COVID-19 and for the safety of our community, there will be no public gatherings, meetings, or rentals of the community center beginning March 15th through the end of April.  Any deposits made to rent the community center will be refunded.

The upcoming board meeting scheduled for Thursday 3/19 has been postponed while the board investigates alternative means to convene.  Meeting notice will be posted when it is rescheduled.

Be safe. 
Wash your hands.

Sincerely,
Lakeside Beach Civic Association

The Lakeside Beach Civic Association welcomes Jody Karr to the board of directors replacing Mike Roberts, who has resigned for personal reasons.  Jody is the director of a non-profit organization, and brings a wealth of management and non profit experience to the board.  She is also a yoga instructor, and has been teaching classes at the community center. 

Lakeside Beach Civic Association is in the process of transferring much of the administrative work associated with managing the subdivision to Hill Country Homeowners Association Management.  Beginning in April, all invoicing, vehicle stickers, gate clickers, pool passes, resale certificates, architectural plans, covenant enforcement, questions and inquires will be handled by Hill Country Homeowners.   We are still working through the transition process and all property owners will be receiving a welcome mailing shortly that explains how to access their website, pay assessments online, order clickers, etc.  They will also be assisting us with two important projects: covenant revision and ongoing road repair and maintenance. We are fortunate to have their expertise and experience as our subdivision continues to grow and as we tackle the challenges that come about with an ever increasing number of new homes and residents.
HILL COUNTRY HOMEOWNERS   800-998-6721   www.hillcountryhomeowners.com.  

This year's Annual Property Owners Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 2nd.  In advance of the meeting, and in accordance to state law we will be calling for board candidates in March, and mailing out meeting notices and absentee ballots in early April. 

Tentative date for pool opening is the week before Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23.

See the front bulletin board for information - yoga classes to be offered Thursday mornings at 9:00 am at the Community center.  Special thanks to Jodi Karr for offering her services.

A big thank you to everyone who came to clean up the Community Center this weekend and put up the Christmas decorations!  We appreciate your help.

Many thanks to the volunteers who have been assisting Tony with clearing brush along the waterfront, and also helping to remove dead trees from the subdivision.  If you want to help and get some great outdoor exercise, please let Tony or Rocky know.  We can always use the assistance!

Before the year ends, we wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for a fantastic Christmas Party at the Community Center.  Great food, great friends, appreciate all the volunteers who decorated and cleaned, and special thanks to BB Morse for the entertainment.  As the subdivision continues to grow, it’s events like these that keep us connected as neighbors. This was one of the biggest parties ever, and also one of the best!
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK UP CHRISTMAS – Sunday, January 12th
We will be UN-decorating the Community Center on Sunday, January 12th around noon.  Volunteers are needed to take down the tree, box up the ornaments, put away the lights and poinsettias, and rearrange the chairs and tables.  Bring your own beverages and we will order pizzas for the volunteer crew.
 
EXCITING NEWS FOR 2020 –Lakeside Beach Civic Association increases owner support
Over the past 10 years our little subdivision has grown like crazy.  We’ve moved from a sleepy little lake-house community to a subdivision of full-time residents and families. In 2020, the Civic Association will launch a new relationship with a management company to help bring us into the 21st century and take some of the day-to-day workload off the board and our part-time employees who also volunteer much of their time.  Working under the direction of the board, the management company will handle many operational details – including sending out invoices, collecting assessments, issuing gate clickers and pool passes, completing resale certificates, reviewing building and construction plans and investigating covenant violations.  They will also have a website where you will be able to conduct all your Lakeside Beach business (if that’s what you’d like to do); and they will assist us in overseeing two very important projects – the Road Repair and Maintenance Project, and the rewriting of our Covenants & Restrictions.
 
OPEN HOUSE IN FEBRUARY – Meet, Greet and Eat
We are still working out the details with the management company and know there will be many questions.  We are planning an Open House event in February (date to be determined) where residents and property owners can meet the management company, learn about the benefits of this transition and ask questions.  Check your email and the bulletin board for the date and time after the first of the year.
 
Wishing you all happiness and healthy in the coming year!
 
And if you are in need of a few New Year’s resolutions here are a few we might suggest:

• Enjoy the beautiful Lakeside Beach waterfront
• Lend a hand to a neighbor
• Participate in a yoga class at the community center
• Meet a member of the board, come to a monthly meeting, volunteer with the Civic Association

 
Our best to you and yours,
 
LAKESIDE BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION

It's been a busy summer ....

POOL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Over the July 4th weekend one of the pool filters (the older filter) cracked and was no longer functional. The part was ordered last week, and will be installed on Tuesday, July 16th.  Pool should be open on Wednesday the 17th provided there are no issues with the installation. 
(UPDATE - Pool should open on Friday the 19th)

FISHING DOCK RELOCATION
Fishing dock has been relocated after being in the "queue" for over 3 months to have it towed back into position.  One of the cables needed to be replaced and a new anchor had to be purchased.  Many thanks to Tony, Kenny and Rocky for their work on shore while the crew was here, and to Mark Myrick for assisting with tree trimming.

ROADS/ SPEEDHUMPS
Because of the rain, all paving companies are backed up with months of work.  The company contracted to do the speed humps is no longer able to do our project, but we have reached out to a new asphalt company and hope to get this project back on track.  They are still on at least a 3 week lead time.  Many of you have asked about the rubber bumps - please know that we have investigated them and for many reasons have determined that asphalt is a better solution for the neighborhood.  
(UPDATE - Speed humps have been installed.  Reminder: 20mph people! Thanks to Tony and Kenny for adding orange stripes to remind you)

ROAD REPAIR DISCUSSION - Saturday July 20th 9am - 10am
Please join us to discuss various options to begin repairing and maintaining the subdivision roads to minimize further erosion, and improve neighborhood safety.  We will share cost information and solicit input from the Lakeside Beach Community.

TUESDAY POOL CLOSURES
In order to keep the pool clean and safe, we will be closing it every Tuesday for cleaning and chemical treatment.  A sign will be posted shortly and we apologize for any convenience this has caused.  

SENIOR SWIM
Also, a reminder to those of you 55 and older - you can get your pool cards programmed to allow for access at 8:00am if you would like to swim before 10:00am.    In addition, if you have difficulty navigating the stairs down to the pool we can provide you with a key to the side gate which is more level ground.   Contact Kathy Doss ([email protected]) for assistance.

Join us from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm on the Community Center back patio to pick up your pool passe, pay your annual assessments, get your 2019 vehicle stickers, and other Lakeside Beach Business.  Hot dogs, chips and lemonade will be provided.  Hope to see you there!