April 2023 Newsletter

April 2023 Newsletter            LAKESIDE CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

TREASURERS REPORT FOR THE ONE MONTH AND EIGHT MONTHS ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Total maintenance for the eight months ending February 28, 2023 was $116,601 as compared to $84,665 for the prior year.  Significant repairs this year making up a portion of the increase are as follows: Replacement of rotten siding (approximately $11,000), painting not assessed for (approximately $10,500), water main emergency repair (approximately $7,500), a repair to associations Kubota tractor (approximately $3,000) and the lawn and snow removal is up (approximately $3,000).

 SPRING UPDATE

• Geese deterrent has been ordered.  We are ready to spray it on the grounds as soon as the snow has melted from the lake and pond edges.
• Tree removal will be completed by our staff and tree removal services.
• Potholes, from the change of weather, are being filled.
• Plow stakes and damage are being addressed
• Tennis courts will be cleaned, nets will be put back up, and wind screens will be added back this year.  Harbor Fence has been contacted for repairs needed to our fence supports that have failed.  This work should take place in the Spring.  The cost of the repair was quoted at $827.

 Rental Procedures

Rental Procedure information has been updated on the Lakeside Club website.  If you are an owner who rents out a unit, please visit the website and read all of the information listed under the Renter tab.  You will need to login as this tab is located in the Owners Section.

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Pool/Hot Tub Closing

Each year, the pool and hot tub need major maintenance work and Spring Cleaning.  The pool house will be closed starting April 3 and remain closed for approximately three weeks while tile work, painting, and other maintenance work is done.

Project Updates:

Roof Replacement- Unit 59-64:  A roof leak was reported in unit 59, assessed and found to have significant issues with wet wood and buckling shingles.  We had our roofing company and a local contractor assess and recommend replacement of the roof.  The Board has approved the quote provided by Lee Roofing and expect the work to begin, weather permitting, in May.  We will access our Line of Credit as needed to have the roof completed timely.  There will be an Additional Assessment to cover the cost of the roof expected to be $1000 per unit, to be paid over a six month period to begin June 2023.  Owners can choose to prepay prior to June 30, 2023 for a 5% discount ($50) for a total of $950.  The roof replacement quote was for $68,842 plus extra cost for any wood needing replacement.  The roofing company recommends replacing any existing skylights and flashing kits at the time of replacement.  Skylights are deemed as owner responsibility as written in our Bylaws.  Owners of these units will need to notify the Board and Kevin of their plans related to skylights.  If you have any questions please reach out.

Rear Deck Supports and Deck Header Replacement – Building E (Unit 23-32):  Project to start weather permitting.  A downpayment for materials was given to Milliron Construction in the amount of $16,500, 50% of the project total.  The funds for this project were included in our Additional Assessment 2022-2023. 

Failing Supports – Building D (Unit 13-22) and Building E (Unit 23-32):  J and R Building Movers came to assess continued settling in Buildings D and E.  Many years ago J and R Movers were contracted by Lakeside to raise and level these two buildings.  They have recommended installing laminated veneer lumber along side our existing support beams, replace failing shims on top of pillars and install 6 x 6 posts to reduce the spans between beams.  The beams will be lifted slightly to remove existing shims and replace with concrete shims where possible.  Areas to be worked on will be under the kitchen and bathrooms.  This project will be to provide support and to slow down any further damage.  This should reduce the damages to kitchens, drywall, etc.  The price quoted is $38,000 per building, total of $76,000.  The Board has determined this to be a necessary repair and will plan completion this year, likely in the fall and will be discussed at the Owners Annual Meeting.  Any updates will be included in future newsletters.

Landscaping:  Dave Reder has been working with Vidosh Landscaping and has secured quotes for our next buildings to be completed Unit 45-50 and Unit 71-76.  Vidosh will be available to complete these in the fall 2023.  Unit 1-12 have been determined to be the next buildings to be completed.  We will be acquiring quotes for these buildings also.  We are looking forward to seeing how the new plantings and foundational landscaping looks this Spring. 

John Lehman shares information from the LSC website and info about Local Events and Activities in April.

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Web page of the month: Owners Home Page

When you access the Lakeside Club’s website at petoskeylsc.com, click on OWNERS LOGIN at the top right side of the page, where you may be asked for the login password (LSC74Owners) that will take you to this page.

The Message Board will notify you of pool closings, water shutoffs, and other issues that affect LSC owners. When there are no issues to report, the Message Board will provide information about events in the local area, such as musical performances, art exhibits, outdoor opportunities, lectures, and much more.

Below the Message Board are three photos of Lakeside Club locations, which you can click on to find the LSC Owner’s List, the Repair Request Form, and information about rental procedures. The menus at the top of this page will take you to any other page in the Owners section of the website.

Local Events and Activities in April

Notice that many of the following events are offered online, so they are available for members who are not currently at Lakeside Club.

Learn how to lose weight and keep it off with an online 12-lesson self-paced or instructor-led weight management course. (https://www.ed2go.com/ncmc/online-courses/lose-weight-and-keep-it-off/)

From 9 am to 12 noon on Saturdays, visit the Boyne City Farmer’s Market at the Veteran Park Pavilion. (https://boynecitymainstreet.com/farmers-market-welcome/)

At 7:30 pm on April 1, join Blissfest’s Traditional Country Dances event. (https://www.facebook.com/events/5735683863214452/5735683869881118/?active_tab=about)

From 12 noon to 2 pm on April 1, celebrate the start of spring with the annual Bowling on Main Street event in Harbor Springs. (https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/bowling-down-main-street-2023-12348?calendarMonth=2023-04-01)

At 7 pm on April 5, Ric Mixter will give an online presentation of “Hines Lumber and the 1914 Storm” about the sinking and rediscovery of a schooner that sank in that storm. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5143654)

At 4 pm on April 5, take a maple syrup production tour at Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery.(https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5200877)

At 7:30 pm on April 7, enjoy an evening with comedian Andy Beningo at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey.(https://www.ltct.org/andy-beningo)

Beginning at 8 am on April 8, Poetess and Stranger will be offering a four week poetry workshop for National Poetry Month. (https://files.constantcontact.com/bfa0f7f1101/92068d75-67ce-4082-881f-7c8a6b063ffc.pdf)

At 3 pm on April 9, join an online “Come Meet a Black Person” anti-racism event. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/come-meet-a-black-person-anti-racism-virtual-series-tickets-456523432877?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse)

Beginning at 7 pm on April 11, take an online four-session Beginning Birding class with Jamie Platt. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5173582)

At 7 pm on April 12, Melissa Findley Thompson will present a class on Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5204153)

At 7:30 pm on April 12, join a National Writers Series online or in-person presentation featuring Ross Gay speaking about his book Inciting Joy. (https://nationalwritersseries.org/product/ross-gay/)

At 7 pm on April 14 enjoy a Lakeside Chat with author John Patrick Hemingway, grandson of Ernest Hemingway. (https://petoskeyarea.com/events/a-lakeside-chat-with-author-john-patrick-hemingway-grandson-of-ernest-hemingway/)

At 5:30 pm on April 19, join Katie Potts of Petoskey Cheese for her Cheese Tasting 101 class. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5125090)

At 12 noon on April 21, take an online course with Jeff Samyn to learn what you can do to reduce the aches and pains that come with spring activities. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5201837)

At 7 pm on April 26, learn about the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s in an online class with Melissa Findley Thompson. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5204198)

At 5:30 pm on April 27, Naomi Singer will speak about the preservation and protection of the M-119 Scenic Heritage Route. (https://www.harborspringshistory.org/events/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=83)

At 7 pm on April 29, The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will present “Terra Nostra” with works by Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, Christophe Chagnard, and GLCO composer-in-residence Gwyneth Walker. (https://glcorchestra.org/concert/terranostra/)

April is a month of new beginnings.  Enjoy the Trilliums and Morel Mushrooms!

Thank you to Shelly Germain, Greg Waller, Kevin Kissinger, and John Lehman for their contributions to this newsletter.

Carol Woodhurst