Hello, Team LMOA!

Please continue reading for LMOA's latest official news update:

3% Dues Increase Cap: After receiving legal counsel, the LMOA Board of Directors will not vote on removing the 3% dues increase cap from Chapter 2 of our Bylaws. The cap was voted on by the Membership in 2002, and can only be removed or increased with a Member vote. This topic will not be included in the next reading at the August 22nd Board meeting on August 22.

Pool: Once school starts on August 14, traffic at the LMOA Pool will wind down. Many of the lifeguards will also go back to school, resulting in limited staff on weekdays. Each year, this presents a challenge to keep the pool adequately staffed during the last two weeks of the summer. We are happy to say we expect to keep the pool open this year, though occasional staff shortages may affect the schedule. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to provide as much access to the pool as possible before the summer ends on Labor Day at 7 PM.

Pizza Box Bin at Main Beach: A member of the Facilities & Operations Team noticed that the Main Beach trash is constantly overflowing due to discarded pizza boxes. To address this problem, the team requested to install a commercial pizza box bin, but discovered they cost $1,200. The solution? F&O Director Tracy Chandler held a contest, challenging his team to design a cheaper, manmade version. Senior Staff chose Travis Perry’s design, and the team built the bin together and installed it at the Main Beach. It was a fun team-building and cost-saving project. Head down to the Main Beach and have a look!

Food Drive: The food drive that was organized this week by the Gifting Ladies collected 2,346 pounds of food and $350 to be donated to MACAA food banks. Good job Lake residents for donating, and a huge thank you to the Gifting Ladies who navigated our 62 miles of road to collect donations left at mailboxes. MACAA officials said, “Your kindness and support make a tremendous difference in our community. This generous contribution will go a long way in helping those in need.”

Join the Club: Newcomers and Old Friends will be at Bunker Bistro from 5 PM - 7 PM on August 6 and August 14 for early sign-ups. The social club is open to all residents of Lake Monticello. Membership is $10 per person for the year. Please plan to come, sign up, and meet the new board who will also be collecting school supplies for the county schools. They ask you to grab a few supplies and bring them to early sign-up. There will be a raffle drawing at the first meeting of the year at Ashlawn Clubhouse on Sunday, September 15 from 3:30 PM – 5 PM for those donating school supplies.

Job Openings: LMOA’s Facilities & Operations Department is still interviewing for a full-time Operations Technician as well as a Seasonal Groundskeeper. If interested, please find more information and apply at CAREERS at lmoa.org.

Residential Standards Forms: If you are doing construction or making external changes to your property, make sure you visit the Residential Standards Office (RSO) or go to lmoa.org (log in and select Residential Standards Office under the Public Safety & Standards tab) to get the most current application forms and information. LMOA policy requires that lot owners get Environmental Control Committee approval BEFORE starting external building and property modifications (including tree removal and color changes). Our forms are updated every year when the fee schedule changes, outdated applications have the wrong fees and lack the required information needed to process your application quickly. Please do not download outdated LMOA applications from non-LMOA websites. Effective September 1, 2024, we will no longer accept the old versions of applications. The RSO can be reached at (434) 591-0196.

Wildlife Tip: Did you know a White-tailed Deer can have twins or even triplets? They are born April - July. It is not uncommon to see a very young fawn alone. Until they are strong enough to keep up with their mothers, they are left alone while the mother goes off to feed. Does return to their young at dusk and dawn. At this time of year, most fawns are old enough to move around with their mothers. When you see a doe crossing the road, watch out for fawns that may follow behind her. 

Have a great weekend!

Tom Schauder
LMOA General Manager