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A Celebration of Life

Catherine Sloyer

Saturday, February 4, 2023

3:00-5:00 pm

Auditorium, Lakeshore Club Villas

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TO BURN OR NOT TO BURN??????

Don’t mean to rain on your parade…… or camp fire but….burning that old treated wood is not a good thing. The preservatives used in wood for docks, seawalls and pilings is particularly toxic and dangerous to handle. Burning this wood can cause exposure to toxic ash and smoke that is harmful to both people and the environment. Instead, the wood must be taken to an approved construction debris disposal site.

From www. nccoast.org

Can you safely burn 20 year old treated wood?

Can you? Yes.

Should you? NO.

The pressure treated wood from twenty years ago was most likely saturated with CCA, Chromated Copper Arsenate.

CCA is highly toxic and carcinogenic. It is known to cause nerve damage and birth defects. Burning it will release harmful compounds into the air you breathe.

It should also be noted that the toxic and carcinogenic compounds from pressure treated wood will leach into surrounding soil, and therefore vegetables should not be grown where pressure treated lumber was placed in contact with the soil or where pressure treated wood scrap was buried.

Raised gardening beds should never be built with CCA pressure treated lumber.

New CCA treated lumber can be recognized by its sickly green color.

Another commonly used wood preservative in past decades was creosote. This was used for telephone poles and railroad ties and timber bridges. Used creosoted railroad ties were often used as landscaping timbers. Creosote is also very toxic and carcinogenic and contact or presence near edible plantings should be avoided. The harmful nature of creosote is such that land and buildings where timbers were treated with the stuff are now Environmental Super Fund sites.

 

Why Pressure-Treated Wood Is NOTSafe to Burn!

It may look the same as traditional wood — giving you a false of sense of security — but pressure-treated wood is not safe to burn. When burned, pressure-treated wood releases a cocktail of harmful chemicals and pollutants into the air, some of which will inevitably end up in your lungs.

One of the most common types of pressure-treated wood is chromated copper arsenate (CCA). Originally invented in the 1930s, the solution consists of copper, arsenic and chromium. Following a report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) raising concerns over the safety of CCA in 2002, however, the EPA began restricting the use of CCA for residential construction.

The EPA said that exposure to CCA-treated wood may cause illness, so it now restricts CCA-treated wood to commercial construction applications. Nonetheless, many homes and consumer products — especially those constructed or built before 2002 — still contain CCA wood. Burning CCA wood means that toxic chemicals like copper, arsenic and chromium will be released into the air where you and your family live.

Even if pressure-treated wood doesn’t contain CCA, it still contains other hazardous insecticide and fungi chemicals. Ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA) is a newer formula and successor of CCA. It consists of copper, zinc and arsenic to protect wood from pests and fungi.

Unfortunately, ACZA is also harmful when burned, and exposure to it increases the risk of chronic respiratory disease and even cancer.

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Congratulations to the 2023 Board of Directors

The vote count was as follows:

Cathy Collazo.  192

Jose de la Cruz.  104

Wayne Este.    187

Antonio Franco.  95

Jose Jimenez      95

Mary Krauss.  182

Sharee Lino.  84

Evelyn Rivera.   187

Vincente Rivera. 92

Gerald Treder.    175

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THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN POSTED ON FACEBOOK.  THEY ARE POSTED HERE FOR THE FOLKS THAT DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO FACEBOOK.

A letter from a concerned group of residents:

We are a group of residents who are very concerned about the performance that the current Board is carrying out, including the excessive increase in maintenance.

In the last 3 to 4 years this Board has made decisions, which have not taken into account the residents opinions and many of them required a vote, where the decision has to be based on the majority of the votes. Many of these bad decisions have made the administrative operation of the Association more expensive and have increased the costs of the work.

Part of this has resulted in increased maintenance because they have been using funds for non-priority issues that the residents were unaware of when in the end we are the ones determining how to use the funds.

There have also been lawsuits against the Association, which have had to shell out thousands of dollars because they have been lost or negotiated, matters that have also not been reported to the residents because of the money that has been paid to the plaintiffs who have out of the operating funds of the Association. Another bad decision by the Board was to cancel the fumigation of the Lake, which caused it to become contaminated and they had to pay over $30,000.00 dollars to dredge and recondition it. Among other bad decisions, they paid over $12,000.00 dollars for a gate, changing the security system, poor maintenance of the carwash filter, increases in payroll, payment of commissions to an agency and many other things, and all this without taking anything into consideration. of the residents.

A Board cannot be allowed to carry out decisions without consulting and obtaining the vote of the residents.

The increase from $174 to $230 per month makes an annual budget of $1,380,000 dollars, for the HOA who covers insurance, common area utilities, etc.

The Board has been breaking the law by making bad decisions and not taking it to a vote among the residents, and the uncontrolled flow of money is the result that today $230 of what was previously $174 per month is being paid for maintenance.

Another issue is that residents are denied evidence, receipts or information about the Association’s expenses, relying on the Rule of 720 to make it more difficult. This Board does not publish documents, invoices or evidence on the Community Portal when they should, because the resident has to be informed of everything, especially what involves the use of money. Even for information that comes to us from residents, they are persecuted for asking about finances or ARB Rules

Now they want to establish a fines committee, without taking it to a vote. The interest is to fine the residents for violations and this action leads the resident to spend their money in fines, interest and sometimes attorneys’ fees to defend themselves.

The Board from 2015 to 2017 always worked taking into account the feelings and opinions of the residents and looking for where to save the money to avoid an increase in the maintenance payment. Even making improvements in the community and complying with the budget established by the owners, the year ended with a surplus of $30,000.00 to $50,000.00 dollars. (Evidence in the Financial Statements) This shows that the Lakeshore Association can work with a tighter budget, without the need to be paying such high maintenance.

We have to elect a Board of 5 people who are committed to looking out for the interests of the community, giving them the right to vote on decisions and find ways to adjust costs for the good of all.

Changes that we propose and promise to make.

1. Make a responsible and reliable analysis of the budget, make necessary adjustments and cuts to bring the monthly payment close to the previous payment of $174 per month.
2. Change the documents so that the increases to maintenance must be approved by the residents through a vote, with an overwhelming majority.
3. All financial information is available online and a hard copy in the office for resident inspection at any time.
4. Make board meetings available online to residents, for the benefit of those outside of Lakeshore.
5. ARB rule change to be produced in a manual and approved by residents through vote.
6. In the past few years this board has selectively allowed construction in common areas, we propose that a vote be taken so that all residents have the same privilege and benefit of having the same amount of additional feet of patio.
7. Carry out a vote for a fund for roofs as required by law and that this money cannot be used for other purposes, that this payment is outside of maintenance with a reasonable (flexible) time for its payment and that the resident can see your balance at any time.

These changes can only be possible with your support and your vote in the next elections.

As follows, the candidates interested in being part of the next Board.

CANDIDATES PHOTOS HERE

Carrying out these changes, every resident will have the right to be part of the decisions that are made for the good of the Lakeshore community, as it should be by law.

Your vote is important. Vote and mail in your ballot on time and please call the office (863) 6963583 make sure your ballot arrives on time follow the instructions so you are not disqualified, If you have not arrived at the office you can mail the signed proxy to a neighbor to vote for you. Or you can send it to our email 20221akeshore@qmail.com Make sure you sign it and that it has all your information.

Our Team is committed to honest management, residents having a say, 24/7 access to association finances and documents.

Somos un grupo de residentes que estamos muy preocupados por el desempeño que está llevando a cabo la Junta actual, entre ellos el aumento excesivo en el mantenimiento.

En los últimas 3 a 4 años esta Junta a tomado decisiones, las cuales no han tomado en cuenta el sentir de los residentes y muchas de ellas se requería llevarse a una votación, donde la decisión tenga que ser basada en la mayoría de los votos. Muchas de estas malas decisiones han encarecido la operación administrativa de la Asociación y en aumento en los costos de los trabajos.

Parte de esto ha resultado en el aumento en el mantenimiento porque han estado usando fondos en asuntos que no son de prioridadyque los residentes desconocían cuando al final nosotros somos los que determinamos como usar los fondos.

También ha habido demandas en contra de la Asociación, las cuales ha tenido que desembolsar miles de dólares porque se han perdido o se han negociado, asuntos que tampoco les han informado a los residentes por el dinero que se les ha pagado a los demandantes que ha salido de los fondos operativos de la Asociación. Otra mala decisión de la Junta fue cancelar la fumigación del Lago lo que hizo que se contaminara y hubo que pagar sobre $30,000.00 dólares para dragar y volver a acondicionarlo. Entre otras malas decisiones pagaron sobre $ 12,000.00 dólares por un portón, cambiar el sistema de seguridad, pobre mantenimiento al filtro delcarwash,aumentos en la nómina, pago de comisiones a una agencia y muchas cosas más, y todo esto sin llevar nada a la consideración de los residentes.

No se puede permitir una Junta que lleva a cabo las decisiones sin consultar y obtener el voto de los residentes.

El aumento de $174 a $230 mensuales hace un presupuesto anual de $ 1  dólares, para HOA quien cubre con eso los seguros, las utilidades de áreas comunes, etc.

La Junta ha estado violando la ley tomando malas decisiones y sin llevarlo a votación entre los residentes, y el flujo de dinero sin control es el resultado que hoy se está pagando un mantenimiento de $230 de los que antes eran $174 dólares mensuales.

Otro asunto, es que a los residentes se les niega evidencia, recibos o información sobre los gastos de la Asociación, amparándose en la Regla del 720 para hacerlo más difícil. Esta Junta no publica documentos, facturas o evidencias en el Portal de la Comunidad cuando deberían hacerlo, porque el residente tiene que estar informado de todo, sobre todo, aquello que conlleva uso del dinero. Inclusive por información que nos llega de residentes, estos son perseguidos por el hecho de preguntar por las finanzas o por las Reglas del ARB

Ahora quieren establecer un comité de multas, sin llevarlo a votación. El interés es multar a los residentes por violaciones y esta acción lleva al residente a desembolsar de su dinero en gastos de multas, intereses y en ocasiones gastos de abogados para poder defenderse.

La Junta del 2015 al 2017 trabajaban siempre tomando en cuenta el sentir de los residentes y buscando donde ahorrar el dinero para evitar aumento enel pago de mantenimiento. Aun haciendo mejoras en la comunidad ycumpliendo con el presupuesto establecido por los titulares se finalizaba el año con un superávit de $30,000.00 a $50,000.00 dólares. (Evidencia en los Estados Financieros) Esto demuestra que la Asociación de Lakeshore puede trabajar con un presupuesto más ajustado, sin la necesidad de tener que estar pagando un mantenimiento tan alto.

Tenemos que elegir una Junta de 5 personas que estén comprometida a velar por los intereses de la comunidad, dándole el derecho de votar por las decisiones y buscar la manera de ajustar los costos por el bien de todos.

Cambio que proponemos y nos comprometemos hacer.

1. Hacer un análisis responsable y confiable del presupuesto, hacer ajustes y cortes necesarios para llevar el pago mensual cerca al pago anterior de $174 mensuales.
2. Cambiar los documentos para que (os aumentos al mantenimiento deban ser aprobado por los residentes a través de votación, con una mayoría contundente.
3. Que toda la información financiera esté disponible online y una copia impresa en la oficina para inspección de lo residentes en cualquier momento.
4. Que las reuniones de la junta estén disponibles online para los residentes, Para beneficio de los que estén fuera de Lakeshore.
5. Cambio en la reglamentación del ARB que se realice un manual y sea aprobado por los residentes a través del voto.
6. En los pasados años esta junta ha permitido selectivamente construcciones en áreas comunes, proponemos que se lleve una votación para que todos los residentes tengan el mismo privilegio y beneficio de tener la misma cantidad de pies adicionales de patio.
7. Realizar una votación para un fondo para los techos como manda la ley y que este dinero no lo pueden usar para otros propósitos, que este pago sea fuera del mantenimiento con un tiempo razonable (flexible) para su pago y que el residente puede ver su balance en cualquier momento.

Estos cambios solo pueden ser posible con su apoyo y su voto en las próximas elecciones.

A continuación, los candidatos interesados en formar parte de la próxima Junta.

José DelaCruz         Antonio Franco      Vicente Rivera     José Jiménez             Sharee Lino

Llevando a cabo estos cambios, todo residente tendrá el derecho a ser parte de las decisiones que setoman en bien de la comunidad de Lakeshore, como debe ser en Ley.

Es importante su voto. Vote y envíe su boleta por correo a tiempo y por favor llame a la oficina (863) 6963583 asegúrese que su boleta llegue a tiempo siga las instrucciones para que no sea descualificado, Si no ha llegado a la oficina usted puede enviarle el proxy firmado a un vecino para que vote por usted. O puede enviárnoslo a nuestro email 20221akeshore@qmail.com Asegúrense firmarlo y que tenga toda su información.

Nuestro Equipo está comprometido con una administración honesta, que los residentes tengan voz y voto, acceso en todo momento de las finanzas y los documentos de la asociación.

From the current BOD:

While our elections are free and fair, we are once again clearing up certain untruths and malicious comments some of the candidates are sending to our residents. We hope, as we did last year, to clear up these falsehoods, that we have a good electoral process and that everyone is respectful to everyone.

1. All decisions made by the Board in this community are reported in open sessions and approved by your vote in those sessions. These meetings, by law, are posted on Towny’s bulletin board and for future meetings we will begin sending out emails through our VOLO system. Remember this Board was freely elected to make decisions for the well-being of our community. Many residents do not attend meetings, but we also have a quarterly newsletter and website for up-to-date information..

 

2. Monthly maintenance fee went up due to the many increases in our expenses.  We explained the Approved Budget 2023 at an open meeting on November 16, 2022, and then again with videos in English and Spanish via Facebook.

3. Lawsuits: There have been two (2) lawsuits in Lakeshore: The largest amount we were charged for was $150,000 (plus attorney fees from 2014 to the October 2019 deal) and this was triggered by a poor decision in the 2014 from the previous Board. This previous Board, without reading it thoroughly and without justifiable cause, cancelled the contract with the previous administration, Blue Water; they sued us and won. The other lawsuit, in 2019, was filed by an employee and was quickly resolved for $15,000; this was done to avoid more money in attorney fees and taking into account the possible cost to the community.

4. Lake cleanup: Previous lake cleanup contract cancelled in 2019. Trying to clean the lake with maintenance workers, volunteers and finally a local contractor. Unfortunately, these measures didn’t work to keep the lake free of debris. We hired a water supplier in 2022 and now, with these experts, we took our beautiful lake back. BUT… the actual numbers are: $11,600 (for lake drainage that was needed) paid to local supplier VS $6,100 we didn’t pay when the contract was cancelled (just for clearing debris).

5. Security: In the past we had residents working as security guards; this, for obvious reasons, didn’t work out well. With this private company not only do we have professionals protecting our community, we are safer and violations have decreased considerably thanks to their interventions. We have had many people stepped in and escorted out for non residents. Our problems with non-residents using our facilities, mainly the pool, have also decreased drastically; this was not with previous security. The safety of our community is priceless, and it’s proven to work..

6. All Board members are elected in a free and fair election process each year.  Elected Board members are volunteers, we are not paid for this. We were elected to maintain the well-being of this community, whether financially, safety, appearance, and maintenance of common grounds. This is done daily, and residents choose us for these reasons. You’re also invited to attend open meetings to be informed on all issues to be addressed, whether it’s finances, policy changes, maintenance updates and more.

2023 BUDGET THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY CURRENT BOARD

In Loving Memory of our good friend Lydia.

Your smile, compassion and love for your family,

friends and the Lakeshore community will be dearly missed.

May you Rest in Peace Lydia.

We deeply regret the passing of our good friend, Rose Micale.

Rose M. Micale, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 21, 2021 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital due to COVID and after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Born in San Pier Niceto, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Franzi) Micale.

At age 10, Rose moved with her family to Olean, NY.  After 2 years, the family moved to Niagara Falls, NY where Rose attended local schools, graduating from Niagara Falls High School.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Niagara University in 1964 and later received her Master’s Degree from Buffalo State College.  On July 11, 1964, Rose married Frank P. Micale at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls.  Rose taught English for 1 year at Niagara Wheatfield High School and later was a substitute for many years at Niagara Wheatfield, Prince of Peace and St. Joseph’s School.  She was active at St. Vincent de Paul Parish and taught religious education.  Rose enjoyed cooking and gardening and was a Bocce champ in the Niagara Falls Bocce League  on women’s and mixed teams. She was also an avid volunteer for the Girl Scouts, ArtPark, and many other causes.   Above all, Rose enjoyed family gatherings and her greatest joy was being with family.  Rose wrote a treasured 300 page autobiography during her final two years.

In addition to her husband, Rose is survived by her five children, Annette (Christopher) Pisarcik, Peter (Maria) Micale, Theresa (Frank) Abbruscato, Anthony (Christine) Micale and Michael (Rachel) Micale; ten grandchildren, Jonathan (fiancé Victoria), Rebecca (Nicholas), Nicole, Daniel, Amanda Rose (fiancé Taylor), Jessica, Angela, Allison Rose, Lucas and Noah; great granddaughter, Stella Rose and brothers Pat (Phyllis) Micale and Anthony (Kim) Micale as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.   Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

New HOA Fee Payment information can be found here

HOA FEE PAYMENT 2022

CURRENT NEWSLETTER CAN BE FOUND HERE

Oct Dec 2021 Newsletter

The new budget for 2022 and the new HOA fee disbursal has been decided at the HOA meeting on Nov 30.

Click here for the new budget and fee information. 

Board of Directors Budget Meeting for 2022 is on Nov. 30th. 

Download the informational letter here! 2022 Budget meeting  

Download the proposed 2022 Budget here! 2022 Budget

Christmas Golf Cart Parade!  Don’t have a golf cart? No problem! Join us on the trailer and ride and sing along with us.  We’ll need some helpers to decorate this trailer, please let Raul ins if you’re available.  United we made it, united we’ll stay!

Thanks to the Lake Cleaning Crew!

Lake Cleaning

Lake debris cleaning coming soon – volunteers are welcome!

Limpieza del lago pronto – voluntarios son bienvenidos!

Hurricane & Storm Warnings

Hurricane/Storm Warnings: Please clean all patios and nearby areas free of debris that can fly and cause damages.

​Avisos de Huracanes/Tormentas: Por favor recoja y limpie sus patios y alrededores de todo aquello que pueda volar y causar daños.

FOB Keys

Please DO NOT share your FOB keys to access our facilities with anyone. You are responsible for your FOB key. If you share it with non-residents, WE are paying for the amenities while they use them for free and also repair any damages.

Por favor NO comparta sus llaves FOB  con acceso a nuestras facilidades con nadie. Usted es responsable por su llave FOB. Si la comparte con personas que no son residentes, NOSOTROS estamos pagando por las facilidades mientras otros las usan gratis y las reparamos cuando se dañan.

Island Bridges Repairs

All three bridges connecting to the island are in the process of repairs; one has been completed, another is in the process and we hope to complete them all soon. Thank you Maintenance Crew!

Puentes de la Isla: Los tres puentes con entradas hacia la isla están en proceso de reparaciones; uno ha sido completado, otro está en proceso y esperamos tenerlos todos reparados pronto. Gracias al equipo de Mantenimiento!

Island BBQ Grills

New BBQ grills were installed at the pool area. Please clean and leave them in the same condition after each use.

Parrillas nuevas fueron instaladas en el área de la piscina. Por favor las limpian y las dejan en la misma condición después de cada uso.

Spectrum Repairs

Spectrum has been on site to repair all boxes attached to villa walls that were either open or had loose cables. They will also repair or bury any exposed ground cables. Any future repairs, please call Spectrum directly and open a ticket, 855-657-7328.  DO NOT open any Spectrum boxes at any time. If you need service you must call them. If you open the boxes, Spectrum will bill you as a repair visit. Also, if you have an open box or exposed cables at or near your villa, please call Spectrum and open a ticket

Spectrum ha estado en la comunidad para reparar todas las cajas que están pegadas a las paredes y las cuales están abiertas o tienen cables sueltos. También repararán o enterrarán aquellos cables que estén sobre la tierra.” Cualquier reparación en el futuro, por favor llame a Spectrum, 855-657-7328.  NO abran las cajas de Spectrum. Si necesita servicio tiene que llamarlos. Si abre las cajas, Spectrum le facturará como una visita.” También, si tiene una caja abierta o nota algunos subterráneos que estén expuestos, por favor llame a Spectrum y abra un boleto.

Nellie and Evelyn sent this picture from Lakeshore to warm up all the snow birds still up north!!

Thanks Girls!!