lake hauto club newsletter

LAKE HAUTO CLUB
NEWSLETTER
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
By Kenneth Snyder
Winter is nearly over and it was a good winter for the
Club. When we had that snow in October, I thought that it
was a sign that we had a bad winter in front of us. Having
no snow has helped the budget. I realize that no snow is
good for us but bad for the commercial people that plow.
The board is working on a lot of projects as you see in this
newsletter. We are keeping our eye on the budget at all
times.
We had an excess of $62,000.00 from last year’s budget with very careful spending. The board decided to put the
money to good use. $14,000 went to paying the truck off,
$15,000 went to roads, $10,000 went to fix the back hoe,
$20,000 was for a capital improvement fund and $3,000
went toward improvements at Eastwood Beach.
The board has been investigating whether we should
fix our back hoe or purchase another one. We had two different large equipment companies look at the current back
hoe and it was decided that we would replace the one we
have. We put a lot of money into this back hoe, and to repair it this time, it would cost over $7,000. The board considered whether to purchase a small backhoe or a large one.
They even looked at not buying any backhoe and instead
rent a piece of equipment when we need one. It was decided to buy a smaller back hoe for the work that we do. The
back hoe was delivered on March 13 and we paid cash
from the reserve account that was designated for back hoe
repair.
We sent out bid packages for three roads to ten black
topping companies. We will soon be walking the roads
with the companies that are interested. The roads we are
bidding are White Oak Road from the lake over Hemlock
and White Oak Roads and stop at Hemlock Road, from
Hemlock to Laurel Terrace, and Spruce Terrace if we get
the pipe under the road. Of course we will only pave the
roads we have the money for. There was a $100.00 assessment for roads. This board keeps the road assessment money in a separate account so all the road money is used for
roads. In the budget there is currently $10,000 added to
roads and we have $60,000 from last year’s assessment.
With each assessment we will normally get $60,000. The
total for roads is $130,000. The estimate we have received
is $125,000 for the roads we have scheduled. When we get
the bids back, we will have the exact number. Three board
members have reviewed all the roads in Lake Hauto and
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
SPRING
2012
Editor:
Kim
Thomas
have established a 3 year plan, which Jamie Kane will
explain later in this newsletter.
The large amount of patching of the roads last year
held up because of the good winter we had. We will be
doing spot patching early this year.
We have completed the engineering plans for
Spruce Terrace as Lake Hauto would want to do the
drainage. The request came from a member that wants
it done their way and has threatened to file a law suit if
we do not review the drainage. Overall, we have kept
the attorney fees very low, but if members file law suits,
they should know that they are ultimately suing themselves. The board has the responsibility to look at the
entire picture and not just one road. Everyone must realize that what we do on the upper roads will affect the
lower roads and eventually all the water ends up in the
lake.
To update you after last summer’s storm damage,
the green belts are not entirely cleared of debris and we
have exhausted every effort to get them clean at no cost.
The board will be taking bids to complete the clean up
or establish a schedule for our maintenance crew to
complete the cleanup. Again I would ask all members
to clean up your own lots.
As a result of the storm last year, we lost the fence
around the Oakwood court. Presently we have a bid for
board approval to replace the damaged portion and not
the entire fence. Our employees are going to take down
the damaged fence in an effort to save cost.
We are currently working on upgrading the beaches.
Crescent Beach will be done first. The contract has
been signed for the work that will be done. If you
would like to see the plans of what is going to be done,
there are drawings in the office for you to view.
We are changing from the metal picnic tables to all
wood. We have finished 32 tables and will keep building until we replace them all. Our maintenance crew is
building them. If you go down to the beach you will
find some of the new tables. They are stronger and easier to maintain.
All pavilions at the recreational areas now have rain
gutters which will stop some of the wash out surrounding them and control the water that comes off the roofs.
We will have security this year. It will be the same
schedule as last year and is within our budget. The company will be Jim Henry Security.
There will be some changes in the Fish Derby that
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SPRING 2012
President’s Message (continued)
will be explained later in this newsletter by Paul Whitley
and Jamie Kane.
I received a letter from a company that was interested
in putting up a cell phone tower on our property. We sent
a letter back and we have not received any response to
date. I am assuming that it has been determined that we do
not have the ideal location.
Just a reminder that the date of the Annual Picnic is set
for August 11, 2012. Jennifer Lavine and Jamie Kane will
have more information in this news letter.
There was a change in the date of when you have to
remove your boat from the Club docks. This year it will be
the second weekend in October. We feel that if we have a
good September, this will give the members more boating
time.
The board has spent many hours reviewing our rules.
We are about ¾ of the way through them and within the
month we will finish reviewing them. There are very few
changes. Occasionally we have added a rule, but we feel
that every few years the board should review all of the
rules because time changes and you have to change with
the times.
Recently there were two rule changes and one new rule
passed. The first rule change – Swimming, Section F, #l
No person or persons will be permitted to swim more then
42 Ft. offshore. At the Club beaches, swimming will be
confined to the designated area. It was passed March 15,
2012
Second rule change - Watercraft #17. No diving and
or swimming will be permitted from water craft at any time
except from the Breast of the Dam out 75 feet, there will be
markers. It was passed March 15, 2012
New rule: Only proper licensed and inspected (where it
applies) motor vehicles can be parked on CLUB MEMBERS properties. It was passed March 15, 2012
We have hired a new employee, Terrance (Terry)
Duke. He has the experience that is needed to maintain our
community.
All in all we are in pretty good shape. We came out of
2011 with an excess amount of money in the budget. We
have built a trailer, paid off the red pick-up truck and green
dump truck. We are debt free with a little excess money.
We have all kind of tools that the employees need and as a
result now they have built new fishing docks, a dock/
bridge for Birch Pools to be used by the children for fishing on the island, and built 32 new wooden picnic tables.
Gutters have been installed on all pavilions and new roofs
have been installed on all buildings. We have installed
gutters along the full length of Lake Drive and done extensive patching on all roads. We have held an Easter Egg
Hunt, Fishing Derby, and had music at the beaches during
the summer. We are currently redoing the Rules and Regulation. There are too many projects and accomplishments
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
to mention in this message. This is the work of your
Board of Directors. They spend many hours on various
projects and they are now spending even more hours on
new projects. I thank the board for all the hard work that
they do behind the scenes to make each project successful. HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE SUMMER.
Save-the-Date:
Saturday,
August 11th, 2012
Our picnic plans are well underway
with a Luau Pig Roast theme this
year! We are hoping to bring a little
Hawaii to Lake Hauto so get your
grass skirt or your favorite Hawaiian
shirt ready for this annual event. We
will continue to meet once a month
to iron out all the party planning details so please join us any time you can. We’re searching for some interesting raffle prizes and/or any volunteer time the day of the event.
A LETTER FROM THE LANSFORDCOALDALE JOINT WATER
AUTHORITY
Dear Customer;
The Lansford-Coaldale Joint Water Authority is
improving their water system by replacing the water meters in all our customers’ homes with new, technologically advance, exceedingly accurate meters, at no cost to
our customers. At this time, we are working in the vicinity of your property and need access to the meter inside
your home to do the replacement.
Please contact our office at 570-645-3040, during regular business hours: Monday thru Friday from 8
AM to 4 PM, as soon as possible to arrange an appointment for our servicemen to install your new meter.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and
please call our office with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely
Lansford-Coaldale Joint Water Authority
REMEMBER—
All watercrafts must be registered with the
club office (even non-motorized). All recreational vehicles must be registered with the club.
You must pay $20 per boat to store the boat on
the shoreline at the club beaches.
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SPRING 2012
Please
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
LAKE HAUTO CLUB OFFICE
570-645-7100
LAKE HAUTO CLUB GARAGE
570-645-7104
911 NON EMERGENCY (Schuylkill)
570-622-3739
911 NON EMERGENCY (Carbon)
570-669-5551
LANSFORD-COALDALE JOINT WATER AUTHORITY
570-645-3040
PPL ELCTRIC COMPANY
800-342-5775
NESQUEHONING POST OFFICE
570-669-6621
BLUE RIDGE CABLE COMPANY
570-645-5511
RUSH TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
570-668-4242
RUSH TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY
570-668-4336
RUSH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (Garbage)
570-668-2938
NESQUEHONING POLICE DEPARTMENT
570-669-9111
NESQUEHONING SEWER AUTHORITY
570-669-9951
NESQUEHONING BOROUGH BUILDING (Garbage)
570-669-9588
DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON THE
TEEPEES AT
THE MAIN
ENTRANCE
Enjoy a good
book
from our
library at the
club office! No cards
needed. No time limit.
LAKE HAUTO CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
NAME
TELEPHONE #
COMMITTEE
KEN SNYDER
610-390-9920 (cell)
Legal, all committees
610-264-3721
Insurance
President
PAUL WHITLEY
EMAIL
[email protected]
Docks,
Vice-President
570-645-8496
Roads, Water Quality
[email protected]
BILL SCHMITT
570-645-6087
Maint., Bldg & Grounds
Treasurer
570-956-8324 (cell)
Special Projects, Recreation [email protected]
CINDY COCHRAN
570-645-5223 (lake)
Special Projects, Recreation
Secretary
610-882-0110 (home)
Building & Grounds
[email protected]
GEORGE
Docks, Water Quality
[email protected]
DEMETRIADES
Building & Grounds
SPRING
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday
8 a.m.—3 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m.—3 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m.—2 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m.—2 p.m.
610-216-4141 (cell)
CHESTER
645-7054
Water Quality, Fish
GANGAWARE
570-205-6570 (cell)
Dam Safety, Building plans [email protected]
JAMIE KANE
570-645-6345
Roads, Fish, Docks
[email protected]
Maintenance, Recreation
JENNIFER LAVINE
570-645-0340
[email protected]
Recreation
Building Plans, Special Projects
GEORGE MAKOVEC
570-645-9615
Maintenance, Dam, Roads
Buildings & Grounds
OFFICE
570-645-7100
GARAGE
570-645-7104
[email protected]
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ON SECURITY
Committee Chairpersons in BOLD PRINT
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
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WELCOME NEW CLUB
MEMBERS
We would like to
welcome the
following new club
members
John & Kimberly
Briner
John & Margaret
Cullen
We ask all members to
get involved with the
club.
We need your help!
SPRING 2012
DOCKS
By Paul Whitley
The mild winter we experience has provided our maintenance staff with time to complete some “inside work”.
Last year’s severe weather caused damage to some of our docks. These docks have been repaired or replaced and will be
ready for spring installation. New fishing docks should also be in place when warmer days arrive. As waterfront property owners already know, building or purchasing a dock does not come cheaply. Floats, hardware, and lumber costs
quickly add up. Manpower and a backhoe are required for installation. We must repair or replace some docks annually
so we are not hit with a huge bill all at once.
Speaking of fishing, Birch Pools Pond will have a floating bridge in place by mid-April which will create easy
access to the “island”. Shoreline brush has been removed. A children’s fishing derby is being planned for late April art
Birch Pools. The idea for changing the location of the derby is to utilize a location where the fish can be kept in a closed
environment. It seems logical to assume that greater fishing success can be expected.
The boat docks will remain in place for use until mid-October. The extra time will hopefully result in an extra
fishing trip or a boat ride to enjoy some fall foliage.
Children’s Fishing Derby
April 28th At Birch Pools
$2.00 per child.
Register in the club office
Attention Fishermen and Women
Opening Day of 2012 trout fishing season is
March 31, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. 16 years of age
and older must possess a valid fishing license. Lake Hauto Club follows the opening
day for Schuylkill county since we are mainly fed by the stream coming from the Schuylkill county end
of the lake. For all other rules go to the web site:
www.fish.state.pa.us/fact_fast_trout.
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
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DOCKS
Dock fees are due by
March 31, 2010. If
not paid, you will lose
your slip. Slips will
be assigned mid April
to those on the waiting list.
SPRING 2012
Fish
By Jamie Kane
Fishing season is again upon us. The fishing club had a
meeting recently to determine the best way to create fun
for all fisherman and children. We will be stocking the
lake this year with trout, blue gills, crappie bass, shiners,
and crayfish. The consensus from the fishing club meeting was that we need to reestablish the food chain that
help the fish thrive. Good fishing is slowly returning,
and we anticipate with the influx of smaller bait fish that
we can contribute to a quicker recovery and improved
fishing. The children’s fishing derby is scheduled for
April 28, 2012 at Birch Pools. With the help of volunteers, the shoreline at Birch Pools has been cleared and
clean of all debris. A bridge is being constructed so that
there is access all around the pond. The derby will be
broken into 2 groups this year with a three fish limit.
Children ages 2-9 will fish from 9:00 to 11:00. Children
ages 10-14 will fish from 11:00 to 1:00. Fishing in Birch
Pools pond will be restricted to only children under 15
from April 28-May 5, 2012. Fishing at Birch Pools is
open to all Lake Hauto residents May 6th, 2012. Please
limit your trout to three per day.
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SPRING 2012
Roads
By Jamie Kane
We had an exceptionally mild winter and the roads are in pretty
good shape. With the collaboration of the board, we spent some
considerable time and did a comprehensive road survey. We rated
roads for repaving and notated issues that we believe to be detrimental to the life of the roads. The purpose of our road survey was
to develop a 3-5 year road program that will hopefully give visibility and an understanding of the current Lake Hauto board direction.
The 2012 road paving project is out for bid on three roads; White
Oak, part of Hemlock, and Spruce Terrace. The 2013 Road program is slated to be used for Deer Trail Lane. We have also allocated money to perform more milling and repaving of bad spots this
year. We will eventually get caught up if we continue on our current course. If you see something that requires attention, please
contact the office.
Have your next party at the
Lake Hauto Community Center
$150.00 for four hours
($10.00 for every additional hour)
$25.00 deposit to save the date.
Call the office for availability!
Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meetings
Are the third Thursday of the month.
At 7:00 PM In the Community Center.
All members are welcome to attend!
Lake Hauto Club Merchandise
ITEMS
PRICE
SWEATSHIRTS (crew neck)
ADULT SIZES
$25.00
YOUTH SIZES
$20.00
HOODED SWEATSHIRTS
ADULT SIZES
YOUTH SIZES
$30.00
$25.00
JACKETS (HOODED)
ADULT
$35.00
YOUTH
$30.00
T-SHIRTS
ADULT SIZES - SHORT SLEEVE
$13.00
YOUTH SIZES - SHORT SLEEVE
$10.00
ADULT SIZES - LONG SLEEVE
$18.00
TANK TOPS
$10.00
HATS
$10.00
VISORS
$10.00
LICENSE PLATES
$10.00
FANNY PACKS
$5.00
LANYARDS
$3.50 OR
3/$10.00
GOLF SHIRTS (MEN'S AND LADIES)
$20.00
FLEECE BLANKET - NAVY
$20.00
BEACH TOWEL - White
$20.00
NYLON SPORTS PACK
$5.00
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
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Web site:
www.lakehauto.org
Rules, permits applications,
minutes, finances, upcoming
events, etc. are available for your
viewing.
Newsletter is available in color.
Email—[email protected]
Observe
the speed
limits
within the
lake. It is
only 25 MPH on Lake
Drive. Please watch
out for joggers , walkers, people on bikes
and children at play.
Summer
swim
lessons
More information to
follow. Watch for
emails.
SPRING 2012
The following are motions that were made since the last newsletter. This is a more condensed version of any actions taken by the
Board of Directors than in the minutes. If you would like the minutes, please contact the office. They will be available also on the
web site soon.
LOG OF ALL LAKE HAUTO MEETING MOTIONS AND
DECISIONS AFFECTING THE MEMBERSHIP
Motion Number is a 4 digit year, two digit month, a dash and a two digit sequential number for that month. Motions in favor of a)
accepting minutes, b) accepting Treasurer’s Report, c) accepting bills to be paid and d) for adjournment, will not be recorded if no
special actions were taken and motion was carried unanimously.
MOTION /
DECISION
NUMBER
TOPIC / DISCUSSION
RESULT
201203-05
A motion was made by J. Kane, Seconded by G. Makovec, to make a new rule that
only proper licensed and inspected (Where it applies) motor vehicles can be parked
on CLUB MEMBERS properties.
Roll call vote taken and all in favor,
motion carried.
201203-04
A motion was made by J. Kane, Seconded by P. Whitely, to have an assessment for
roads of $100.00. The date of the mailing and to de determined.
Roll call vote: Yes: J. Kane, P. Whitley, B. Schmitt, G. Demetriades, C.
Cochran, and C. Gangaware. Abstained: G. Makovec. Motion carried.
201203-03
A motion was made by G. Makovec, seconded by J. Kane, to change #17 under Watercraft to read: No diving and /or swimming will be permitted from watercraft at any
time except from the breast of the dam out 75 feet. There will be markers for the
area.
All in favor, motion carried.
201203-02
A motion was made by B. Schmitt, seconded by P. Whitley, to change rule #1, Section F. in Swimming to read: No person or persons will be permitted to swim more
than 42 feet offshore. At the Club beaches, swimming will be confined to the designated areas.
All in favor, motion carried.
201203-01
A motion was made by C. Gangaware, seconded by G. Demetriades, to approve the
membership of John Cullen.
All in favor, motion carried.
201203-01
Special
meeting
A motion was made by P. Whitley, Seconded by G. Makovec, to purchase the back
hoe presented which is the 2005 Ford.
Roll call vote was taken: Yes vote - P.
Whitley, G. Demetriades, J. Lavine, C.
Gangaware and G. Makovec. No vote
- B. Schmitt, J. Kane. Motion passed
to purchase the back hoe.
201202-03
J. Kane made a motion, seconded by G. Demetriades, that the backhoe does not get
moved for any reason without board approval
All in favor, motion carried.
201202-02
G. Makovec motioned, seconded by C. Gangaware, to hire an outside contractor to
assist our maintenance crew in installing the docks not to exceed $1200.00.
All in favor, motion carried.
201202-01
A motion was made by G. Makovec, seconded by G. Demetriades, to approve the
membership of John Briner.
All in favor, motion carried.
201201
NO MOTIONS WERE MADE AT THIS MEETING
201112-03
Motion to approve hiring Polaris Engineering Inc. for $85.00 Hr. or less by the Rate
Schedule for Griffith drainage project on Spruce Terrace as required by our attorney.
Discussion held to put a cap of $2000.00 on this. Motion made by G. Makovec,
seconded by G. Demetriades. Discussion held. G. Makovec wanted the engineer
group to respond appropriately to her with our design. Will discuss it first before it
would be presented to her.
Roll call vote: all in favor but C. Gangaware abstained. Motion passed.
201112-02
Motion to have all employees pay a 20% Co-Pay on their health insurance was made
by C. Gangaware, seconded by G. Makovec.
Roll call vote, all in favor. Motion
carried
201112-01
Motion to give all employees 2% raise was made by C. Cochran, seconded by P.
Whitley.
Roll call vote: P. Whitley, C. Cochran,
C. Gangaware, J. Lavine, G. Demetriades – Yes. Abstained – B. Schmitt, G.
Makovec. Motion carried.
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
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SPRING 2012
Recreation Happenings:
Youth Basketball Camp - We are currently accepting ages 5-14 years to learn the basic skills of the
game. This camp will be held in late June to mid August on Monday and/or Wednesday mornings.
We hope to divide the campers into two groups of
one-hour sessions each.
We would also like to welcome current high school ball players as assistant instructors for the camp
(volunteer time may be used as community service hours).
----Any interested persons may email [email protected] ---We encourage sports instructors to collaborate with our committee to arrange camps for other sports, such as soccer,
baseball, tennis, etc. Please contact Kim at the office if you are interested.
LHC Kids’ Club 2012 - Hauto native Megan (Watkins) DeAngelo has graciously volunteered her time to run a craft program at the beach this summer. We are accepting ages 5-12
years and will be starting sessions in mid June. We would like to schedule two, one-hour
sessions possibly during swim lessons. More information will be provided as we get closer
to June.
“Excuse our construction…”
Playgrounds, beaches, and picnic areas will be getting a little face-lift this spring. These updates will address sloped areas to make them safer with terracing and steps while slowing down
the erosion of playground mulch and beach sand. Gutters and downspouts on our pavilions
will route water to drainage areas to prevent the overflow of water into pavilion areas. Large
rocks have been relocated to the Crescent beach area for some of our earliest plans to get started shortly. You’ll also notice many new picnic tables constructed by our
maintenance staff. Thank you to Bill Schmidt and Willy (last name & new hire) for all of your
hard work. They look great!
In closing, Oakwood’s basketball court was hit hard by the July storm. We will be
clearing debris & fencing to make an area for possibly skate hockey or skateboarding in the future. We are looking to purchase some new play equipment to replace some of our more aged
pieces.
RULE CHANGES
From the Board of Directors meeting on March 15,
2012
The following are new rules that will become effective 30
days from the date of this posting unless there is a written
objection by 20% of the membership.
New rule:
17. No diving and /or swimming will be permitted from
watercraft at any time except from the breast of the dam
out 75 feet. There will be markers for the area.
RULE CHANGES
F. SWIMMING
Old rule:
1. No person or persons will be permitted to swim more
than 150 feet offshore. At the Club beaches, swimming will be confined to the designated area.
NEW RULE
New rule
1. No person or persons will be permitted to swim more
than 42 feet offshore. At the Club beaches, swimming
will be confined to the designated areas.
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
B. WATERCRAFT
Old rule:
17. No diving and/or swimming will be permitted from
watercraft at any time beyond 150 feet from the shoreline
of the lake.
Only properly licensed and inspected (where it applies)
motor vehicles can be parked on CLUB MEMBERS
properties.
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SPRING 2012
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WINTER 2011
IMPORTANT
It is a Lake Hauto Rule that all pets
must be on a leash. Along with this,
the Lake Hauto Club is asking you to
curb your pets and pick up after them.
It is not fair to the other members and
is simple common
courtesy. The other
members should not have to clean up
after your pet. We live in the woods;
however, this inconsiderate behavior
will not be tolerated.
1.
2.
3.
4.
ATV Courtesy:
Please watch your speed when riding on
the paths so as not to tear them up.
Always yield to pedestrian traffic.
Please yield to motor vehicle traffic, especially on Lake Drive.
Recreational Vehicles are NOT permitted on the beaches and softball fields.
Thank you for cooperating!
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SPRING 2012
Lake Hauto Club 2013 Calendar
by the Beautification
Committee
With the success of our 2012 Calendar sale, the Lake
Hauto Beautification Committee has decided to create a
2013 Calendar using digital photos submitted by Lake
Hauto club members. We are still working out the dynamics for this project, but if you are interested in participating, please email us at [email protected] so that we can create a participants’ list.
With this list we can contact you with details and photo
submission dates. Thanks for all your support in 2011.
The Lake Hauto Beautification Committee
Use fertilizers and pesticides
sparingly - if at all - and follow
package directions carefully when
determining how much of a product
to use.
Landscape using native plants. Natives require
less fertilizer and fewer pesticides to look their
best.
Remember that all storm drains and
canals eventually drain into the lake.
Never dispose of unwanted household
chemicals, waste oil, fuels, lawn and
yard debris, or any hazardous material in a storm drain.
Recreational Vehicles
1. Operators and occupants
MUST display current rec tags.
2. Operating hours are from
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM 7 days a
week 365 days a year.
3. Operators of recreation vehicles shall be sixteen years of age and possess a
valid driver’s license.
****Look in the Rules & Regulations for the complete list of
rules.
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
Permits are needed for the following:
Building Permit for new home
$1000.00
Road Opening Fee
$600.00
Building Permit for an addition
$250.00
Building Permit for landscaping or deck
$25.00
Building Permit for a shed
$25.00
Tree Permit
$10.00 per tree
Shed Guidelines
Let it first be stated that unattached sheds are in violation
of our deed restrictions. However, as unattached sheds
increase in number, the board has addressed this problem
by setting guidelines for unattached sheds. Therefore,
the board has adopted the policy that they will not issue
citations for this deed restriction violation as long as the
following standards are met:
1. A Building Permit is applied and paid for, including
the submission of a site plan and obtaining a site inspection. The shed fee at this time is $25.00.
2. The shed size must be no greater than 12 feet wide,
14 feet long and 12 feet high.
3. No concrete or masonry foundation, floor or pillars.
This is to be a “temporary structure”, not a permanent
one.
4. The shed must be of wood construction. No plastic,
metal, tarps (tent-like structures), Quonset huts, metal
storage buildings, unlicensed mobile homes or trailers,
truck bodies, unused automobiles or boxes are permitted.
5. The shed must be located at the back of the house
(away form the street) and abide by all of the building
setback regulations currently in effect dealing with adjacent lots.
6. The shed color(s) must be subdued, natural and blend
in with the surroundings so as to not stand out.
7. All neighbors on adjoining lots agree with the design
and placement of the shed. (Remember, any neighbor
has the right to protest a shed to the board and require
that the deed restriction violation be acted upon. Also,
by adopting these guidelines, the board is not waiving its
rights to enforce these deed restrictions.)
8. The shed is properly maintained such that it does not
deteriorate into an eyesore.
9. The shed is equipped with a lock sufficiently strong
so as to keep out children, animals and trespassers.
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Building Plans
By Chester Gangaware
Building permit application delays are due to incomplete information when the application is submitted. Some
common areas of incomplete information are:
1. Completed site plan see attached :
Key areas to include are the lot dimensions, size of the building and where the building will be in respect
to any existing building and the property lines. Keep all setbacks.
2. Elevations of the building/structure.
Front, rear and side views of the structure to be built and where it will be attached to any existing structure
if it is an addition.
3. Contractor insurance.
If the contractor has not done work in the Lake before they must submit a copy of liability insurance. Just
ask the contractor. If they have done work before get a copy of the Contractor Liability Insurance.
4. You must also get a permit from the Township or Borough. Township or Borough permits do not replace
the need for a Lake Hauto permit.
Reminders
The Board of Directors would like to clarify a policy that Commercial vehicles are not permitted to park in any of the
club parking lots or on any greenbelt areas. This also includes no parking in the parking lot of the Community Center.
Any vehicles found on club owned property will be subject to fines imposed on the member.
All contractors need to register with the club office and obtain a permit from the club. They will have to supply the office with a copy of their liability insurance. The cost is $1.00 per $1000.00 of the contract or $25.00 for a yearly permit
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ATTENTION
LHC MEMBERS
BOAT RULES:
In case you are considering purchasing a new watercraft, the rules
are as follows:
Upcoming events and
fundraisers
1. Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 31st (rain date:
Saturday, April 7th
2. Fishing Derby: Saturday, April 28th
a) The length of all Inboard/Outboard (I/O) watercraft only must be 20 foot or under with no
greater than a 4.3 Liter engine.
b) The outboard watercrafts must be less than 19
feet and have engines of four cylinders or less.
3. Bake Sale: Saturday, June 30th
c) Personal watercraft engines are limited to 135
horsepower or less.
4. Annual Lake Hauto Picnic: Saturday,
August 11th
d) Pontoon boats will be 20 feet or less and have
motor of four cylinders or less. Pontoon boats
are measured by deck size.
e) Power watercraft registered and operated on
Lake Hauto prior to 1975 are excluded. This
exclusion applies to the original boat and motor
and not to any replacement, revision or modification
5. "Bands at the Beach" to continue this
summer!
Mark you calendars !!!
Dry Cleaning
Pick-up and Delivery Service
Escalating gas prices, nasty weather or just
out of the way?
Have all of your dry cleaning needs picked-up
and delivered at your home or office for
*No Extra Charge*
To schedule a delivery please call:
AM19Delivers,LLC
at
570-436-2705
Please visit our web site at
www.am19delivers.com
Dry Cleaning is done by
Empire Cleaners of Hazleton
at 570-454-3561
Reliable Service
Customer Satisfaction
Top Quality Dry Cleaning
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Keystone Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
Nancy’s Fresh Cut Market
Route 309 North
220 Claremont Ave.
Hazleton, PA 18202
Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone #570-459-6263
E-mail—[email protected]
Phone #570-668-1400
Visit our Website—www.nancysfreshcutmarket.com
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Nice selection of cabinets to fit almost any
budget.
Custom cabinet & countertop shop on
premises.
We also do office & entertainment
areas.
We can do the complete job or just sell you
the materials.
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Store hours:: Monday thru Friday—9:00 Am—6:00 PM
Saturday—9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Sunday—9:00 AM—1:00 PM
Quality fresh cut beef, pork, & chicken
Nice selection of deli meats & cheeses
Store made salads & hoagies
Hot food specials for lunch (Monday thru Friday)
We also carry a complete line of milk, bread, and other
grocery items for your convenience
Many other specialty items daily
Pennsylvania Lottery Headquarters
We thank you for your continued support!
Tom and Nancy Pilla
Lake Hauto residents since 1993
DO YOU SHOP AT REDNER’S WAREHOUSE!?!?
LHC is continuing to participate in the Redner's-Save-ATape program. Please take your eligible receipt tapes to
the office or drop them in the mail slot at the office. Effective January 1, 2012, there have been some changes
made to the Save-A-Tape program. The two changes that
will affect you are as follows:
er’s. The key tag contains the Club’s number and will
automatically add 1% of your gross amount to our account. Once a year, the Club will receive a check for 1%
of all purchases made throughout the year. If you shop
at any Boyer’s Market and you need a key tag, pick one
up from Kim in the LHC office or call Althea Higgins at
570-645-2734.
Rebate total this year is $212.90.
1. LHC needs to submit the whole receipt. Partial receipts will not be considered.
2. All receipts must be within three(3) years prior to
the date of submission.
Cleanup Reminders
Following these guidelines will help to ensure that Lake
Hauto Club will receive their checks in a timely manner.
The South Shore Much Area is for compost material only. That includes leaves, tree limbs, and grass
clippings. NOT PERMITTED: tires, concrete,
stumps, railroad ties, garbage or tree trunks.
Remember in order to be eligible, the cashier at Redner’s needs to swipe the “Pump Perks” key tag in order for your receipt to count.
DO YOU SHOP AT BOYER’S MARKETS?!?!
Lake Hauto Club is continuing to participate in the Boyer’s Rebate Program. When shopping at Boyer’s, please
remember to have the cashier swipe the Boyer’s key tag so
that LHC will get credit for your purchase. For this program, it is not necessary to turn in any receipts from Boy-
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
THANK YOU, EVERYONE, FOR
PARTICIPATING
The dumpsters at the beaches are not for the disposing of your household garbage. Violators will be
fined.
DO NOT deposit your grass clippings and/or leaves
in the greenbelt areas or the lake itself.
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K L HERRING & SON LLC
16 BLACKWELL STREET
TAMAQUA, PA 18252
570-668-0642
PLUMBING-HEATING-FUEL OIL
BUDGET PLANS
AUTO PAY PLANS
LIHEAP
CITIZENS ENERGY
AUTOMATIC DELIVERY
24 HOUR SERVICE
*PROMPT PAYMENT
CUSTOMERS RECEIVE
$.05 c/GALLON DISCOUNT
** CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
OWNED & OPERATED BY
DAVE & STACY KERSTETTER
LAKE HAUTO CLUB MEMBERS
WE RENT POWER TOOLS &
FILL PROPANE TANKS
A complete line of hardware and building material for the do-it-yourselfer.
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Ed Yeneshosky
570-640-0229
Tree & stump removal
Drainage problems solved
Natural Stone Creations
Pebbles to Boulders
Ponds, Falls, Fountains
Retaining Walls and Patios
Excavation Work
Insured
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Celebrating
29 years of
service
Route 309, Hometown
570-668-2788 or Toll Free 800-303-6400
AUTO INSURANCE FOR PREFERRED & HIGH RISK
DRIVERS OF ALL AGES
Auto, Health, Life, Business, Full Time, Vacant & Seasonal Homes,
Boats, Motorcycles, Snow Mobiles, ATV’s & Trucking Risks
Brian Tirpak
Shirley Tirpak
Lake Hauto Club Residents over 25 years
A Full Service Pharmacy
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Free Neighborhood Delivery
Counseling
Candy
Gifts
Jewelry
Let our pharmacy family be your family pharmacy!
*** Let us transfer your prescriptions***
(We will gladly meet or beat local prescription prices)
Designer Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap 50% off every day
Buy 1 Get 1 Free - Natures Bounty Vitamins (Select items monthly)
220 Claremont Ave. Suite #2
Tamaqua, PA. 18252
Phone: 570-668-1900
Lou Rubino RPh
Paula Rubino RPh
Lake Hauto Members
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Bulk Rate U.S.
Postage
PAID
Lake Hauto Club
140 Maple Terrace
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
Lehighton, PA
18235
Address Service Requested
Permit No. 310
Lifeguards Wanted
ROUTE 54 SPRING
CLEAN-UP
2012 Summer Season
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays,
and holiday hours available
(Memorial Day weekend
thru Labor Day weekend)
noon-6pm
Qualifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard
training
Community First Aid & Safety courses
Lifeguard & CPR certifications
Age 16 years or older
Lifeguard: $8.67/hour
Head Lifeguard position: $8.92/hour
If interested please contact
Kim Thomas
at the Lake Hauto Office
Wed., Fri., & Sat. from 9am-2pm
or call 570-645-7100
LAKE HAUTO CLUB
Have you noticed
how much cleaner our Lake Hauto
section of Rt. 54 looks than other parts of the road? That's
because the Lake has been supporting the road litter clean
up for over 10 years.
We need volunteers who can give as little as 15 minutes or
as long as an hour. High school students can earn community service hours for volunteering.
Please come out to support this necessary club activity.
The Spring Road Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday,
April 28,2012 at 10 a.m. Rain date- Sunday, April
29,2012. If you can't make it at this time, you can clean on
your own schedule. Just let us know. We appreciate your
help. Contact Sue or Warren Nelson at [email protected] or 610-865-6597- Leave a message.
Sue Nelson
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