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GM Corner 1 December 2023

Friday, December 1, 2023

Hello, Team LMOA!

December has arrived! So have the colder temperatures and lots of community activities. Please continue reading to get the latest news update from LMOA:

Aqua Virginia: Last year, when Aqua Virginia proposed charging Fluvanna customers a Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Service Charge (WWISC) of $3.64/month, the State Corporate Commission (SCC) received 2 comments opposing the charge. One was from LMOA and the other was from a resident. These few comments helped lower the proposed charge to about a dollar per month per customer. Now Aqua Virginia is proposing to raise its water rate by almost 33.88% and wastewater rate by 21.08%. The LMOA Board of Directors is working with the Community Development Committee to submit detailed comments opposing the increase before the deadline in April 2024. Since Board President Larry Henson warned the community about Aqua Virginia's proposal, the SCC has received over 300 comments, most of which came from Lake Monticello residents. Tom Diggs, the LMOA Community Development Committee Chair, encourages residents to support their opinions with reasons and examples. Individuals can submit new comments as many times as they want. He also shared that the Virginia Attorney General's Division of Consumer Counsel has notified the SCC that it plans to participate in the process. Aqua Virginia’s application is 775 pages long. Former attorney Tom Diggs has spent over 100 volunteer hours reviewing the document. Thus far, he has provided LMOA with a 20-page summary and a 5-page analysis. The committee's notes and recommendations will be published on lmoa.org as soon as they are complete. These notes will help the Board formulate its comments to the SCC. If you also want to influence the SCC’s decision, please submit a comment HERE. To learn more about Aqua Virginia's latest Water Workgroup meeting, please read LMOA's article HERE.

Bonfire Video: Volunteers from the Broadcast Group have put together a great video of the Beach Bonfire, thank you! Watch it HERE.

New Pavement Slice Road: Slice Road is scheduled to be paved on Wednesday, December 6 from 9 AM - 12 PM. Slice Gate will be closed on that morning, please plan accordingly. Staff is working with the contractor to ensure the fire and rescue department has access to the community and that the residents on Slice Road can access their homes.

Holiday Closures: LMOA Administrative Offices and the Marina will be closed on December 25 & 26 and January 1. There are no trash delays for the holidays.

2024 Budget: The Board of Directors must approve the final draft of the 2024 Budget at the next regular board meeting, which takes place at the Fairway Clubhouse at 7 PM on December 14. Sign up to speak by emailing Karis Rivera: [email protected].

ECC Meeting Change: The Environmental Control Committee will meet at 9 AM on Tuesdays instead of 8 AM until further notice.

Holiday Highlights:
December 2 Festival of the Trees, Ashlawn Clubhouse, 9 AM - 4 PM
December 3 Holiday Farmers Market, Ace Hardware, 11 AM - 2 PM
December 7 Jingle Mingle, Golf Pro Shop, 4- 6 PM
December 9 LMBC Holiday Home Tour, 12:30 - 5 PM
December 9 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Ashlawn Clubhouse, 10 AM - 2 PM
December 16 Christmas Parade, 2 PM
December 16 Holiday Trivia, The Pub, diverse time slots
December 16 YRF Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party, Ashlawn Clubhouse
December 28 Silent Disco, Ashlawn Clubhouse, 6 - 10 PM
Visit lmoa.org for more details.

Public Safety Messages:

Mature Drivers: In 2023, there have been multiple motor vehicle crashes in Lake Monticello involving mature drivers. According to the DMV, it is important to honestly evaluate one’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. DMV provides a self-evaluation quiz for mature drivers HERE.
Porch Pirates: As we enter the holiday shopping season, the Lake Monticello Police Department (LMPD) wants to give you a few tips on how to help keep your online shopping experience safe.

1)      Only shop from reputable sites using a secure internet connection.
2)      Do not use your debit card online.
3)      Do not respond to unsolicited emails with links to discount websites.
4)      Only buy gift cards from trusted sites, and not from 3rd parties online.
5)      Have high-value packages sent to your office, post office box, Amazon locker, or require a signature so they are not left unattended.
6)      Make sure you track your packages so you know when they are supposed to arrive.
7)      Get a doorbell camera with person or package notification to help deter thieves.
8) For more information, please read https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/tips-for-safer-online-shopping.

Enjoy your weekend!

-Tom Schauder, LMOA General Manager

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