Homeowners may pick up their ballots for the 2025 Board Election at the Manager’s Office only on the following dates:

Monday, Nov. 10: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 12: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Please bring a valid photo ID.

 

Se les informa a los propietarios que podrán recoger sus boletas para la elección de la Junta 2025 en la oficina del administrador solo en las siguientes fechas:

Lunes 10 de nov.: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Miércoles 12 de nov.: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Traer una identificacion valida

 

 

It’s that time of year again!  Nominations for BOD now open!

Dear Homeowners,

This letter serves as the First Notice of the Annual Election of the Board of Directors for the Lakeshore Club of Polk County Homeowners Association.

The election will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Town Center Auditorium

Nomination of Candidates

Any eligible homeowner who wishes to run for a position on the Board of Directors may nominate themselves by submitting a written “Letter of Intent to Run.”

• Your written notice must be received by the Association no later than October 25, 2025 (45 days prior to the election).
• You may also include a one-page candidate information sheet to be mailed with the ballots to all members. This optional information sheet must be received by the Association at the same time as your Notice of Intent to Run.
• Both documents must be delivered to the Association’s management office by mail, to the following address: P.O. Box 8777, Lakeshore, Fl 33854 in the name of lakeshore Club of Polk County HOA

Important Information

• Only members in good standing (no outstanding assessments or violations) are eligible to run for or serve on the Board.
• If the number of candidates equals or is fewer than the number of available seats, no election will be necessary, and those candidates will be automatically seated on the Board.
• A second notice with the official ballot and candidate information sheets will be mailed 14 days before the election.

We encourage all members to participate in the governance of our community. Serving on the Board of Directors is an opportunity to contribute to the future of Lakeshore Club of Polk County.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Lakeshore Club of Polk County HOA

Letter of Intent to Run for Board of Directors

Estimados Propietarios,

Por medio de la presente se les informa que se llevará a cabo la Elección Anual de la Junta Directiva de la Asociación de Propietarios de Lakeshore Club of Polk County.

La elección se realizará en:

Fecha: Martes, 9 de diciembre de 2025
Hora: 11:00 a.m.
Lugar: Auditorio del Town Center

Nominación de Candidatos

Todo propietario elegible que desee postularse para un cargo en la Junta Directiva debe enviar por escrito su “Aviso de Intención de Postularse.”

• Su aviso por escrito debe recibirse en la oficina de la Asociación a más tardar el 25 de Octubre de 2025 (45 días antes de la elección).
• También podrá incluir una hoja informativa opcional de una página sobre su candidatura, la cual será enviada junto con las boletas a todos los miembros. Esta hoja debe entregarse en la misma fecha que el Aviso de Intención de Postularse.
• Ambos documentos deberán ser entregados a la oficina de administración de la Asociación por correo postal a la siguiente direccion: P.O. Box 8777, Lakeshore, Fl 33854 a nombre de Lakeshore Club of Polk County HOA

Información Importante

• Solo los miembros que estén al día en sus pagos y sin violaciones pendientes son elegibles para postularse o servir en la Junta Directiva.
• Si el número de candidatos es igual o menor al número de puestos disponibles, no será necesaria la elección y dichos candidatos serán designados automáticamente a la Junta.
• Un segundo aviso con la boleta oficial y las hojas informativas de los candidatos se enviará 14  días antes de la elección.

Los animamos a participar activamente en la gestión de nuestra comunidad. Servir en la Junta Directiva es una oportunidad para contribuir al futuro de Lakeshore Club of Polk County.

Atentamente,
Junta Directiva
Lakeshore Club of Polk County HOA

Letter of Intent to Run for Board of Directors

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We would like to inform you of an upcoming change to your water billing. Starting November 9, 2025, there will be a 2.05% rise in water billing implemented by Gold Coast.

Please be assured that this increase will not affect your Homeowners Association (HOA) monthly assessment of $290 for the remainder of 2025. However, this adjustment will be incorporated into the next annual budget for 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Vladimir Lopez Arismendi, Manager

Me permito informarles sobre un próximo cambio en la facturación de agua por parte de la empresa Gold Coast, que ha anunciado un aumento del 2.05% en la facturación del agua, efectivo a partir del 9 de noviembre de 2025.

Tengan en cuenta que este aumento no afectará la cuota mensual de la HOA de $290 durante el resto de 2025. Sin embargo, se incluirá en el próximo presupuesto anual para 2026.

Agradeciendo su atencion y compresion sobre este asunto, e invitandolos si tiene alguna pregunta a contactarnos en la oficina de adminitracion, se despie,

Vladimir Lopez Arismendi, Manager

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We would like to inform our valued members of the Lakeshore community that, due to the termite fumigation taking place throughout the Town Center area, the entire area will remain closed from Monday, October 13, through Wednesday, October 15, and will reopen on Thursday, October 16.

The Post Office will operate temporarily on Tuesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 15, at Villa No. 4719, in order to meet the needs of our residents and ensure the continuity of this essential service, as required by law.
Please note that the Post Office will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of the federal holiday, Columbus Day.

This action is being carried out to preserve the wooden structure of the Town Center, which has been affected by termites over the past few years, and to prevent further deterioration through timely preventive and corrective maintenance.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding this important maintenance activity.

Sincerely,
The Administration

Se informa a nuestros apreciados miembros de la comunidad de Lakeshore que, debido a la fumigación contra termitas que se llevará a cabo en todo el área del Town Center, dicha zona permanecerá cerrada desde el lunes 13 de octubre hasta el miércoles 15 de octubre, reabriendo sus instalaciones el jueves 16 de octubre.

La oficina de correos funcionará de manera temporal los días martes 14 y miércoles 15 de octubre en la Villa N.º 4719, con el fin de atender las necesidades de nuestros residentes y garantizar la continuidad de este servicio esencial, conforme a la normativa vigente.
Asimismo, la oficina de correos permanecerá cerrada el lunes 13 de octubre por motivo del feriado federal del Día de Colón (Columbus Day).

Esta acción se realiza con el propósito de preservar la estructura de madera del Town Center, la cual ha sido afectada en los últimos años por termitas, y evitar así daños mayores mediante acciones preventivas y correctivas oportunas.

Agradecemos su comprensión y colaboración ante esta importante medida de mantenimiento.

Atentamente,
La Administración

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Dear Lakeshore Community Members,

As our Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, and the nomination process for the election of the Board of Directors is about to begin, it is necessary to update the community members’ contact information (email, physical address, and phone number).

We kindly ask that you update your information only if there have been any recent changes.

Additionally, if you know of any neighbor who is not receiving notifications through the mentioned channels, please share this information with them so they can update their details and begin receiving official communications from this office.

Attached to this message, you will find a contact information update form that you can fill out and return electronically.

Please remember that this update should be completed only by members who have changed their contact information or who are not receiving communications from the Manager’s office.

The deadline for submitting updates is Friday, September 26, 2025.

We thank you in advance for your attention and support.

Vladimir López Arismendi, Manager
Homeowners update information

Considerando que la reunión anual se llevará a cabo el día martes 9 de diciembre de 2025, y que iniciaremos el proceso de postulaciones para la elección de la Junta Directiva, es necesario actualizar los datos de contacto (correo electrónico, dirección física y teléfono) de los miembros de la comunidad.

Les solicitamos que realicen la actualización únicamente en caso de que haya habido cambios en su información de contacto.

Asimismo, si conoce a algún vecino que no esté recibiendo las notificaciones a través de las vías mencionadas, le pedimos transmitirle esta información para que pueda actualizar sus datos y recibir oportunamente las comunicaciones enviadas desde esta oficina.

Adjunto a este correo encontrará una planilla de actualización de datos que podrá completar y devolver por vía electrónica.

Reiteramos que la actualización deberá realizarse solo en los casos de cambios recientes en la información de contacto o cuando un miembro de la comunidad no esté recibiendo las comunicaciones oficiales.

El plazo para la actualización será hasta el viernes 26 de septiembre de 2025.

Agradecemos de antemano su atención y colaboración.

Vladimir López Arismendi, Manager

Homeowners update information

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BOD Meeting Agenda 09-18-2025

Open BOD Meeting Notice 9-18-25

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Financial Report 2025

We are pleased to send you the financial report for July 2025, where you will find all the information regarding the administration of the HOA. This report is also available on our official website at www.lakeshoreclubvillas.org, and a printed copy may be requested at the office.

Noscomplacemos en enviarle el reporte financiero correspondiente al mes de Julio de 2025 donde podra encontrar toda la informacion respecto a la administracion del HOA. El mismo reporte se encuentra tambien dsiponible en nuestra pagina web oficial www.lakeshoreclubvillas.org y para ser impresa a solicitud en la oficina.

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BOD Meeting Agenda 6-19-2025

Open BOD Meeting Notice 6-19-25

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Final Version 2025

We are pleased to share the most important findings from the recently completed 2026 Reserve Study for Lakeshore Club of Polk County. This study provides a detailed evaluation of our community’s common area components, projected maintenance and replacement costs, and recommended funding strategies for the next 30 years.

Key Findings:

1. Reserve Fund Status
   • Beginning Reserve Balance (Jan 1, 2026): $975,635
   • Percent Funded: 19.04% — considered “underfunded” by industry standards.
2. Replacement Costs
   • Current replacement cost of all reserve components: $9,791,360
   • Projected future replacement cost (30 years): $21,294,455
   • Major upcoming projects include roof replacements ($2.98M in 2028), exterior painting ($662K in 2027), and asphalt pavement work ($800K in 2033).
3. Funding Strategies (30-Year Cash Flow Method – Pooling)
   • Baseline Funding: $852,000 annually in 2026 ($142/month per unit) – avoids special assessments but maintains the lowest acceptable reserve balance.
   • Threshold Funding: $960,000 annually in 2026 ($160/month per unit) – provides stronger financial stability and higher funding levels over time.
4. Financial Risks
   • The current low funding percentage increases the likelihood of special assessments if significant repairs arise unexpectedly.
   • Early, planned increases in reserve contributions can greatly reduce long-term financial strain.

Recommendation:
To safeguard the community’s assets and minimize the risk of special assessments, the study strongly supports adopting the Threshold Funding Plan. This approach ensures that funds are available when needed and keeps the association’s financial health stable.

BOARD MEETING ON SATURDAY, ARPIL 5TH 10:00 AM.

Agenda will be posted here as soon as it is available.

This is the email sent out by the Board of Directors in regards to the roofs.

BOARD REPORT ON ROOFING STATUS AT LAKESHORE

Dear Neighbors Owners of Units:

As part of our obligation to keep our community informed of everything that may affect us, we have made the decision to communicate directly so that they know what we are analyzing at this time and that affects us. We have two main problems which require action, the repair of the roofs and the sewer system. 

On this occasion we are going to attend the situation of the roofs since it is the most pressing, although we are working on the sewerage through the USDA and we will keep you informed. 

As everyone knows, the roof tiles of our residences were installed in 2009 which has affected their useful life. In addition, we have witnessed that in the past Hurricane Milton it was possible to verify that the tiles are toasted by the sun and peel off easily. This situation makes us vulnerable to being hit harder in the next and upcoming hurricane season, exposing us all to greater damage.  

To address that situation, we have requested quotes for the repair of all roofs, including the Town Center. At present we have 5 quotes, all of them exceed 2 million dollars. In addition, we have received quotes for metal roofs that exceed 4 million dollars. The warranty for the new tiles are 25 years. As you will see, our financial situation does not allow us to have the necessary money to replace it at this time. 

It is absolutely necessary to make a loan for no less than 2 million dollars and proceed to pay it through one of three alternatives: 

• Assessment of $4,000.00 per unit (this amount multiplied by 500 units gives us the 2 million and the interest would be paid from the reserve). It would be paid in 6 months at a rate of $666.67 per month or in the most comfortable way for the owner, but not more than 6 months.
• Assessment of $4,000.00 per unit paid directly to the bank through a loan that would commit the owner of the unit to the bank for payment.
• Add to the current maintenance payment of $290.00 the amount of $116.75 for a total payment of $416.75 for a term of 36 months.  This payment would be made directly to Don Asher who would be in charge of sending the payments to the bank until the loan was settled.  

We would like to hear your views on this. Unfortunately, it is a decision that we cannot leave for later since prompt action is required. You may email us at lakeshorehoa@donasher.com or mail us at PO Box 8777 Lakeshore, Fl 33854 for the attention of the Board of Directors. For that we grant until April 15, 2025. 

We will be calling a meeting soon for the final decision as soon as we have the details of the bank loan.

Kind regards 

The Lakeshore Club Villas Board of Directors

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INFORME DE LA JUNTA SOBRE SITUACION DE LOS TECHOS ENLAKESHORE

Estimados vecinos dueños de unidades:

Como parte de nuestra obligación de mantener a nuestra comunidad enterada de todo lo que pueda afectarnos hemos tomado la decisión de comunicarnos directamente para que conozcan lo que estamos analizando en estos momentos y que nos afectan. Tenemos dos problemas principales los cuales requieren acción, la reparación de los techos y el sistema de alcantarillado. 

En esta ocasión vamos a atender la situación de los techos ya que es la más apremiante, aunque estamos trabajando lo del alcantarillado a través del USDA y los mantendremos informados. 

Como es de conocimiento de todos, las tejas de los techos de nuestras residencias fueron instalados en el 2009 lo que ha afectado su vida útil. Además, hemos sido testigos de que en el pasado huracán Milton se pudo constatar que las tejas están tostadas por el sol y se despegan con facilidad. Esa situación nos hace vulnerables a que en la próxima y ya cercana temporada de huracanes seamos afectados de manera más fuerte exponiéndonos todos a daños mayores.  

Para atender esa situación hemos solicitado cotizaciones para la reparación de todos los techos incluyendo el Town Center. Al presente tenemos 5 cotizaciones, todas sobrepasan los 2 millones de dólares. Además, hemos recibido cotización de techos de metal que sobrepasan los 4 millones de dólares. La garantía de las nuevas tejas es de 25 años. Como verán nuestra situación financiera no nos permite disponer del dinero necesario para hacer su reemplazo en este momento. 

Es absolutamente necesario hacer un préstamo por no menos de 2 millones de dólares y proceder a su pago mediante una de tres alternativas: 

• Derrama de $4,000.00 por unidad (esta cantidad multiplicada por 500 unidades nos da los 2 millones y los intereses se pagarían de la reserva). Se pagaría en 6 meses a razón de $666.67 mensual o de la manera más cómoda para el dueño, pero no más de 6 meses.
• Derrama de $4,000,00 por unidad pagada directamente al banco mediante un préstamo que comprometería al dueño de la unidad con el banco para su pago.
• Añadir al pago actual del mantenimiento que al presente es de $290.00 la cantidad de $116.75 para un pago total de $416.75 por un término de 36 meses.  Este pago se haría directo a Don Asher quien se encargaría de enviar los pagos al banco hasta la liquidación del préstamo.  

Deseamos conocer sus opiniones al respecto. Lamentablemente es una decisión que no podemos dejar para mas adelante ya que se requiere la pronta acción. Pueden escibirnos por correo electrónico a lakeshorehoa@donasher.com o por correo a PO Box 8777 Lakeshore, Fl 33854 a la atención de la Junta de Directores. Para eso les concedemos hasta el 15 de abril de 2025. 

Estaremos citando próximamente a una reunión para la toma de decisión final tan pronto tengamos los detalles del préstamo bancario.

Atentamente, 

La Junta de Directores de Lakeshore Club Villas

 

 

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!!