March 2023 Newsletter
Lakeside Club, March 2023 Newsletter
LAKESIDE CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
TREASURERS REPORT FOR THE ONE MONTH AND SEVEN MONTHS ENDING JANUARY 31, 2023
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January |
Year To Date |
Fiscal Year Budget | Over (Under) Budget | |
| Revenue | $34,427 | $237,787 | ||
| Expenses: | ||||
| Personnel Costs | 9,122 | 66,777 | 126,000 | (59,223) |
| Utilities | 7,142 | 44,251 | 66,900 | (22,649) |
| Professional Fees | 1,450 | 16,224 | 24,900 | (8,676) |
| Maintenance | 2,488 | 108,127 | 135,300 | (27,173) |
| Insurance | 3,580 | 25,064 | 44,100 | (19,036) |
| Office | 129 | 2,435 | 5,400 | (2,965) |
| Depreciation | 87 | 609 | 2,100 | (1,491) |
| Total Expenses | $23,998 | $263,487 | $404,700 | ($141,213) |
| Income(Loss) | $10,429 | ($25,700) | ||
| Current Year | Prior Year | |||
| Expenses as a Percentage of Budget | 65.11% | 57.63% | ||
| Operating Cash Balance | $65,041 | $126,781 | ||
| Amount Owed to Other Funds | $61,358 | $65,180
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Total maintenance for the seven months ending January 31, 2023 was $108,127 as compared to $72,932 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 $8,500).
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.
John Lehman shares information from the LSC website and info about Local Events and Activities in March.
Web page of the month: petoskeylsc.com (password) LSC76Owners
Web page of the month: Alterations Consent Form. (OWNERS Menu)
As described by the Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities page on the Website, Lakeside Club Co-Owners are responsible for alteration and modification of certain Common Elements. This form must be filled in and submitted to the Board of Directors before the requested work begins.
Local Events and Activities in March
Notice that many of the following events are offered online, so they are available for members who are not currently at Lakeside Club.
From February 24 to March 5, eat out at participating restaurants offering special menus during the Harbor Springs Area Restaurant Week. (https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/restaurant-week-2023-12461?calendarMonth=2023-03-01)
At 11:30 am on March 3, Daniel Thorell and Dr. Joshua Meyerson will explain how local health departments affect our daily lives. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5107592)
At 7:30 pm on March 3, Blissfest will present “Traditional Country Dances” with caller Cynthia Donahey. (https://petoskeyarea.com/events/)
At 7:30 pm on March 4, Blissfest will present Latin Grammy nominee Gina Chavez at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. (https://www.showclix.com/event/blissfest-presents-gina-chavez-/listing)
Beginning at 4 pm on March 4, participate in the SkyBridge Snowshoe Supper at Boyne Mountain. (https://petoskeyarea.com/events/skybridge-snowshoe-supper-3/)
At 12 noon on March 6, Jeff Samyn’s online presentation will show you how to deal with neck, back, and joint pain. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5125825)
At 1:30 pm on March 7 and March 14, Betsy Willey will present an online class on Revisiting Spirituality and Tending the Earth. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5126976)
At 9:30 am on March 8 and March 15, Heather Dudley will present an online class about the meaning and significance of America’s Declaration of Independence. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5127140)
At 7 pm on March 9 and 16, Jamie Platt will present an online program on “The Secret Lives of Birds.” (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5023560)
At 11:30 am on March 9, participate in Harbor Spring’s 2023 “State of the Community” event at Stafford’s Pier restaurant. (https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/state-of-the-community-2023-12347)
At 7:30 pm on March 10, Mitten Smitten will present Annie Capps & the Keynote Sisters at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/mitten-smitten-annie-capps-badass-band-women-keynote-sisters)
At 5:30 pm on March 11, Stafford’s Perry Hotel will present their annual Titanic Dinner. (https://petoskeyarea.com/events/titanic-dinner/)
Beginning at 5 pm on March 14, participate in Pond Hill Farm’s health and wellness S.T.I.R event. (https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/2023-s-t-i-r-at-pond-hill-farm-12781?calendarMonth=2023-03-01)
At 7 pm on March 16, Patricia Majher will give an online presentation of Michigan’s “Ladies of the Lights,” women who worked as lighthouse keepers. (https://www.harborspringshistory.org/events/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=80)
From March 17 through March 19, enjoy some Carnival Weekend activities at Boyne Mountain. (https://northernmichiganguides.com/march-events-ski-resorts)
At 11:30 am on March 17, Scott Davis, director of the Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch, will speak about the many hawks, eagles, owls and other species that cross the Straits of Mackinac every spring and fall. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5108209)
On March 17 and/or March 18, attend the 45th Annual Northern Michigan Home and Outdoor Living show at North Central Michigan College. (https://www.hbanorthernmichigan.com/home-show-2023)
On March 18, enjoy some of the activities during Mardi Gras at Nub’s Nob. (https://northernmichiganguides.com/march-events-ski-resorts)
At 7:30 pm on March 18, Mitten Smitten will present Annie Capps & the Keynote Sisters at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/mitten-smitten-annie-capps-badass-band-women-keynote-sisters)
At 7:30 pm on March 18 the Crooked Tree Arts Center will present the combo Tumbao Bravo playing the authentic rhythms of Cuba. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tumbao-bravo-tickets-415584062117)
At 9:30 am on March 22 and March 29, Carol Rudie will present an online class about the significance and influence of Russian icons. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5127219)
At 11:30 am on March 24, Glen Young will present “Seasons of Mackinac” about annual changes on Mackinac Island. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5108340)
At 7:30 pm on March 25, the great Lakes Center for the Arts will present comedian Dusty Slay from the Netflix comedy series “The Standups.” (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/dusty-slay)
Rental Procedures
General Rules of the Lakeside Condominium Association specify rental procedures for Owners who rent out their units. The Board of Directors is working to clarify these procedures in order to bring everyone (who rents out their units) into compliance.
Pool
- No food or drink allowed in the Pool House
- Shower prior to using the pool
- Owners are responsible for use of the pool/hot tub by guests and renters.
Ensure that our rules are clearly communicated and/or posted in your unit.
Maintenance and Grounds Update
- Street light repairs have been completed to five lights which were either not working or intermittently working on both the North and South side of the complex
- The rear deck header and support post replacement project for Building E (Units 23-32) will begin as soon as weather permits
- March bring icy conditions with warmer temperatures during the day and cold nights, please be careful during this time
- Dumpsters are for household waste only
- Safety tip: Fireproof totes and wraps are available to contain your lithium batteries when not in use, please consider and assess the fire safety in your condomium unit
- Both hot tub and pool filter pumps have been removed and repaired
- We are working through an issue with the heat system at the pool currently
- Ballard’s were in to repair leaking pipes in the pump room at the pool
Thank you to Shelly Germain, Greg Waller, Kevin Kissinger, and John Lehman for their contributions to this newsletter.
Carol Woodhurst