Several people have asked about the water level of the lake. The NJDEP has criticized LSHA for not maintaining the lake at the requisite 3' below the spillway. We have contended that we have been maintaining the lake as agreed, but due to weather condition fluctuations (flood conditions) or debris in the trash racks, the lake occasionally rises to a temporary higher level which coincided with DEP visits to our site. The DEP has agreed to using monitoring devices correlated to weather conditions for two months so that we can prove our position. Once the data determines we are in compliance, the DEP will not mandate any costly temporary repairs or other actions. Therefore, for the benefit of the community, the water level must remain close to the 3' level depending upon precipitation fluctuations.
The State legislation to release the loan funds is scheduled to pass shortly. The statute language states that the funds will be available on or before June 10th, 2010. Once the contract is dually signed, we will move to swiftly bring the dam remediation project to completion.
Beach and boating season is here.
The beach, located on Lakeview Ct, is open. Starting May 15th, 2010 tags and stickers will given out to members in good standing. Anyone not attending clean up day will have your tags and stickers delivered soon after that. If you use the area for skating, viewing or ice fishing, please use the what you bring - you take policy. If you bring it in, please take it out. No glass is permitted on the beach. In order to avoid unwanted visitors (critters) from coming to the beach the least amount of refuse should be in the area. For health reasons, please keep dogs off the beach. Our sand should not be contaminated with animal urine or droppings.
Even when the beach is closed if you use the lake - Remember to bring your beach tags. Also place your boat tags on your watercraft. Without proper id, you will be asked to leave the beach and water. If you are a member in good standing (dues, interest, fees, and assessments are up to date) and have not received your tags, contact Bob as listed below.
Please contact Bob D'Angiolillo if you have any questions, radangiolillo@yahoo.com or phone 973-208-2898.
Beach and Boating Summer 2010
Dear Members:
As requested by the membership, we are proud to announce the reinstatement of the position of security officer for the lake on the weekends. Our long time member, Dick Schweighardt will be checking badges at the beach and boat tags on the lake. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed on the beach without parental supervision at any time. Please comply with the LSHA Rules and Regulations (click here Rules and Regulations.pdf ) that are posted at the beach and on this site.
He will be enforcing the beach rules and anyone without a beach tag or a valid 2010 tag will be asked to leave the area. Dick does have a list of members in good standing in case you forgot your beach tags.
We have authorized the township police department to access our property if Dick needs assistance or someone refuses to leave the beach or lake area. Complaints will be signed and the individual(s) will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
If you are having a personal gathering and your guests will be using the beach, please call Bob D'Angiolillo (973 214 9567) our beach manager and he will inform Dick of the event and the antici
pated number of guests you will have without badges.
Have a safe and fun filled summer on the lake.
Your Board of Directors.
Notice to Realtors
February 19, 2009 - ongoing
Dear Sirs or Madams:
For any listings within the Lake Swannanoa Community, if the homeowner has not disclosed their status, you will need to check if the residence being listed is a covenant signer of the Lake Swannanoa Home Owners Association (LSHA). If so, you should ask them if their account is in good standing. If their account is not in good standing, a lien has or could been placed on the residence and the outstanding balance must be paid to insure clear title to the property. Your actions will insure there are no surprises as the sale progresses.
There are a few residences with lakefront property that are not members of the LSHA and as such do not have any rights or privileges that association members have. The LSHA owns a ten-foot strip around the entire lake. Owners of non-covenant residences are in violation of trespassing law if they attempt to use the lake for any purpose whatsoever. For these properties, new homeowners can become covenant owners so that they may enjoy all the benefits of lakefront living.
It has been brought to our attention that several listing in local papers highlight Lake Swannanoa residences for sale. We suggest you contact the Association Treasurer at the address listed below to insure that the listed property is, or is not, a covenant signer. In order to receive account status and balances, upon receipt of signed release authorization from a covenant property owner, the association can provide up to date information on the status of the individual's account.
Through regular communications and public meetings, the homeowner is kept apprised of all concerns that affect the lake community. Any information regarding community issues should be garnered from the homeowner or public information sources. On the advice of counsel, the association does not provide informational updates on issues to non-owners. It is the homeowner's responsibility to disclose all information to their realtor and buyers.
Please circulate this notice to all of your agents. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.
Respectfully Yours,
LSHA Board of Directors
LSHA PO Box 2385
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
