Election time for the Board of Directors is almost upon us. This year, there will be 2 open seats. If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors, you must present your written request, bearing the original signature, to the RRA Office no later than Tuesday, February 25th at 1pm. Qualifications for becoming and maintaining a Director are found in Article VIII, Section 2 of the By-Laws.
With Sympathy: Thomas Sheahan
We are saddened to hear of the passing of another Roaming Shores resident, Tom Sheahan. To read his obituary, please click here. Our thoughts are with his family.
Early Bird Drawing #4
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #4 for 2014 and recipient of $350 is Mark & Janice Zupon (Lot #2422)
Congratulations!!
Next week’s drawing will be for $300. Good luck!
Early Bird Drawing #3
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #3 for 2014 and recipient of $400 is Tina Lerz (Lot #2190)
Congratulations!!
Next week’s drawing will be for $350. Good luck!
Winter Maintenance
The RRA Maintenance department has been busy during the winter season getting ready for the summer season. After the snows finally subsided, the maintenance department repainted one of the newly acquired John Deere trackhoes. It almost looks brand new!
Additionally to ensure that we’re ready for summer, the guys also performed a clutch repair to its model 1920 Ford Tractor.
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Lake Depth Improvement Sub-Committee Update
Equipment average hauling weight:
- #1 Truck: Chevy 1 ton – 4,000lbs
- #2 Truck: Chevy C6500 – 12,000lbs
- #3 Truck: Mac Dumptruck – 32,000lbs
Phase 1 of Dredging is completed.
Phase 2 Report Update:
Equipment Purchased:
- One Mac Truck: Completed – Budgeted $20k, Actual $15k
- One Trailer: Completed – Budgeted $6,500, Actual $3,500
- Two John Deere Trackhoes : Completed – Budgeted $28k each, Actual $22,700 each
- Two Trackhoe Buckets: Completed – Budgeted $3,700k each, Actual $3,500 each
Bids Completed:
- One spud barge 24” x 40”: Completed – Budgeted $62k, Actual $49,745.47
Current Bids Out:
- Three hopper barges 12” x 24”
- 2 are out for bid at this time, Budgeted $28k each
- One boat motor 60hp
- Out for bid, Budgeted $8,200
Sediment Testing:
525 cubic yards have been taken out of 7 coves. This was for testing purposes to see how fast new sediment comes into the Lake.
Phase 3 of Dredging is targeted to begin in the middle of July 2014 or sooner.
Next Workshop: Saturday, January 25th @ 10am at the Clubhouse.
Early Bird Drawing #2
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #2 for 2014 and recipient of $450 is Scott Raybuck (Lot #1950)
Congratulations!!
Next week’s drawing will be for $400. Good luck!
2014 Polar Bear Plunge
The 9th Annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held on March 8th, 2014 at the Main Beach. This event raises funds for local charities. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, Jumper Information 2014! Pre-registration is closed.
Registration, DJ Entertainment, and hotdog/beverage sales begin at 1pm.
The Plunge begins at 3pm!
Even if you are not participating in the Plunge, come out and show your support! It’ll make you feel warmer! 😉
January Lake Level Control Sub-Committee Meeting
Lake Level Control Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2014
Members present include Gil Kandrac, Walt Samson and Chairman Rick Gainar. Also present was RRA Board President Dell Rogers.
Meeting called to order at 2PM at the Association Office.
Items discussed:
1. Discussion of the various forms of phosphorus and the ways it enters our lake. Phosphorus can either a) be transported from our large watershed into the lake during storm events, or b) internally released from sediment in deep water from at the bottom of the lake. Our Lake Management Committee Plan charges our committee, the Lake Level Control Sub-Committee, to address internally released phosphorus and the Lake Sediment/Nutrient Control Sub-Committee to address phosphorus transported from outside the lake.
2. Our committee is investigating a hypolimnetic withdrawal system (bottom withdrawal siphon spillway) first as the tool we use to improve water quality as it relates to the release of nutrients from deep-water sediment. It is by far the most efficient and economical means to this end and, therefore, should be consider first and thoroughly. There is currently a significant effort in Ohio to limit the amount of phosphorus that enters Lake Erie. This effort may cause state agencies, such as the Ohio EPA, to severely restrict our use of a hypolimnetic withdrawal system. If we determine the siphon spillway would no longer be effective with these EPA restrictions, we will begin investigation of the next most efficient tool, hypolimnetic aeration.
3. Gil Kendrac will investigate the water/sewage lines that cross a shallow cove near the dam. We will need to understand the effect a freezing, winter drawdown would have on these lines.
Our next meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 2:00PM. Our regular meeting date is the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Association Office so mark your calendars!
Meeting was adjourned at 3:30PM
by RD Gainar on December 13, 2013
Early Bird Drawing #1
The winner of Early Bird Drawing #1 for 2014 and recipient of $500 is Elizabeth Griffin (Lot #1952)!
Congratulations!
Next week’s drawing will be for $450. The sooner your Dues & Assessments are paid in full, the more drawings you will be eligible for.
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