Neighborhood Garage Sale Saturday June 4th - contact the office if you would like to be included on the Map.
The 2022 Annual Meeting will be held in-person on Sat. June 11th at Addison High School.
10:00am to 12:00pm
Registration begins at 9:00am and will conclude at 10:00am
10:00am to 12:00pm
Registration begins at 9:00am and will conclude at 10:00am
LLPOA RULES/REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS CHANGES FOR 2022
The LLPOA Board of Directors has tasked the Rules & Regulations Committee with updating or proposing language to be added to our association Rules & Regulations or By-Laws. Please note the below language which has been approved by the Board to be added to our rules.
Use of Firepits: added to our current Rules & Regulations
H. All fire or bonfire receptacles/enclosures installed after April 1, 2022 must be located a minimum of 20-feet from the shoreline. Members having existing fire/bonfire receptacles/enclosures within 20-feet from the shoreline are encouraged to move them in compliance with the 20-foot rule if possible.
Regardless of the distance from the shoreline, any open fire or bonfire receptacle/enclosure located on any lakefront property must be in a self-contained fireproof receptacle or enclosure made of brick, stone, masonry, steel or earthen base where the ash can be confined, collected, and disposed of properly when cooled.
Discharge of Wastewater into Lake LeAnn: added to our current Rules & Regulations
All persons shall be prohibited from directly or indirectly discharging into the waters of Lake LeAnn any household wastewater, grey water, or any other liquids/substances which may be harmful to the water quality of Lake LeAnn. Such discharges are to be directed into the property owner’s septic field/tank.
Watercraft Allowed on Lake LeAnn: Moved from Rules & Regulation Appendix to Rules & Regulations and Amended in bold.
WATERCRAFT NOT PERMITTED BY LLPOA A) Houseboats or watercraft with installed human bio type holding tanks. B) Air boats (except for the Lake Management Company). Exceptions can be made for persons residing on the south lake island if approved by the Board of Directors. C) Underwater craft. D) Watercraft with bathroom facilities, (other than crafts with small portable holding tanks, less than six (6) gallons capacity, contents can & must be removed and emptied responsibly). E) Watercraft with galley facilities (other than a portable grill, equipped with a self-contained drip pan). F) Power craft with an exhaust discharge above the waterline unless exhaust passes through a muffler. G) Watercraft that has been in another lake/river other than Lake LeAnn with holding tanks, live wells, etc. unless such holding compartments are cleaned. Such tanks must be emptied empty and flushed them with fresh water prior to launching onto our lakes whenever possible at a site away from the launch site in a manner whereupon the water cannot run into the waters of Lake LeAnn.
The LLPOA Board of Directors and the Rules & Regulations Committee strive to keep our By-Laws and Rules current as we are faced with changing issues that effect our members and the quality of living in our Lake LeAnn community.
Thank you,
Dan Grant
Rules & Regulations Committee Chair
Posted 5/2022
The LLPOA Board of Directors has tasked the Rules & Regulations Committee with updating or proposing language to be added to our association Rules & Regulations or By-Laws. Please note the below language which has been approved by the Board to be added to our rules.
Use of Firepits: added to our current Rules & Regulations
H. All fire or bonfire receptacles/enclosures installed after April 1, 2022 must be located a minimum of 20-feet from the shoreline. Members having existing fire/bonfire receptacles/enclosures within 20-feet from the shoreline are encouraged to move them in compliance with the 20-foot rule if possible.
Regardless of the distance from the shoreline, any open fire or bonfire receptacle/enclosure located on any lakefront property must be in a self-contained fireproof receptacle or enclosure made of brick, stone, masonry, steel or earthen base where the ash can be confined, collected, and disposed of properly when cooled.
Discharge of Wastewater into Lake LeAnn: added to our current Rules & Regulations
All persons shall be prohibited from directly or indirectly discharging into the waters of Lake LeAnn any household wastewater, grey water, or any other liquids/substances which may be harmful to the water quality of Lake LeAnn. Such discharges are to be directed into the property owner’s septic field/tank.
Watercraft Allowed on Lake LeAnn: Moved from Rules & Regulation Appendix to Rules & Regulations and Amended in bold.
WATERCRAFT NOT PERMITTED BY LLPOA A) Houseboats or watercraft with installed human bio type holding tanks. B) Air boats (except for the Lake Management Company). Exceptions can be made for persons residing on the south lake island if approved by the Board of Directors. C) Underwater craft. D) Watercraft with bathroom facilities, (other than crafts with small portable holding tanks, less than six (6) gallons capacity, contents can & must be removed and emptied responsibly). E) Watercraft with galley facilities (other than a portable grill, equipped with a self-contained drip pan). F) Power craft with an exhaust discharge above the waterline unless exhaust passes through a muffler. G) Watercraft that has been in another lake/river other than Lake LeAnn with holding tanks, live wells, etc. unless such holding compartments are cleaned. Such tanks must be emptied empty and flushed them with fresh water prior to launching onto our lakes whenever possible at a site away from the launch site in a manner whereupon the water cannot run into the waters of Lake LeAnn.
The LLPOA Board of Directors and the Rules & Regulations Committee strive to keep our By-Laws and Rules current as we are faced with changing issues that effect our members and the quality of living in our Lake LeAnn community.
Thank you,
Dan Grant
Rules & Regulations Committee Chair
Posted 5/2022
Lake Control Update
The RLS 2021 Lake Management Report and LFA system year 1 results are available on the LLPOA website. These documents will be password protected and available under the lake management reports section which are listed under the “MORE” tab. If you do not have the password, please contact the LLPOA office.
On a separate note, there will be no goose round-up this year due to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This will be the second time the goose round-up has been cancelled by the MI DNR in recent years. In 2020 it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be conducting the first phase of controlling the goose population on the LLPOA with following through with the DNR permitted nest/egg destruction events.
Posted 04/2022
The RLS 2021 Lake Management Report and LFA system year 1 results are available on the LLPOA website. These documents will be password protected and available under the lake management reports section which are listed under the “MORE” tab. If you do not have the password, please contact the LLPOA office.
On a separate note, there will be no goose round-up this year due to High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). This will be the second time the goose round-up has been cancelled by the MI DNR in recent years. In 2020 it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be conducting the first phase of controlling the goose population on the LLPOA with following through with the DNR permitted nest/egg destruction events.
Posted 04/2022
To All Members: 12-10-2021
Re: House Bill 4722 (Short-Term Rentals) - Immediate Action Required
I am writing you again to advise you about House Bill 4722 (Short-Term Rentals), which was recently passed by the Michigan House of Representatives and is currently in the Michigan Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform for further consideration.
Michigan Courts have historically held that Short-Term Rentals are indeed commercial uses of property and are thereby prohibited by restrictive covenants, such as our Declaration of Restrictions. House Bill 4722 as currently drafted will specifically consider Short-Term Rentals (up to 30 consecutive days) as NOT a "commercial use" of property. If passed by the Senate, the LLPOA may no longer be able to prohibit Short-Term Rentals in our community.
As a private lake community our members and their guests must follow our Rules and Regulations, which includes the private use of our lakes, parks and common areas. Short-Term renters, may not know about our Rules and Regulations, which all members and guests must adhere to. They include allowing only boats with valid LLPOA boat stickers on our lakes, lake usage rules, street parking restrictions and many other important rules for our lakes, parks, launches and common areas.
This matter was discussed at our November and December Board Meetings and our Board has approved sending this 2nd email to inform and/or remind our members about this pending Bill. I strongly encourage our members to get involved and contact Senator Shirkey about your concerns with this pending legislation. Below is a link to his contact website, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
If this Bill passes the Senate and becomes law it will be too late! Please contact his office immediately. Time is of the essence! You may use the Contact link form, call his office, send an email or letter today!
Below is a “sample letter” in Word Format that you may use to send to Senator Shirkey in opposition to the proposed Bill.
1. Simply save the Sample Letter to your computer.
2. Amend or change it as needed, add Name, Address, Signature and Date.
3. Send via mail or as an attachment to an email.
Below are links for two recent summaries about the Bill passed by the House.
Thank you,
Anthony J. Ciaramitaro
LLPOA President
(248) 770-7000
Click here for the "Sample Letter"
Click here for the case summary about House Bill 4722.
Click here to review an article from Michigan Township INSIGHTS.
Re: House Bill 4722 (Short-Term Rentals) - Immediate Action Required
I am writing you again to advise you about House Bill 4722 (Short-Term Rentals), which was recently passed by the Michigan House of Representatives and is currently in the Michigan Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform for further consideration.
Michigan Courts have historically held that Short-Term Rentals are indeed commercial uses of property and are thereby prohibited by restrictive covenants, such as our Declaration of Restrictions. House Bill 4722 as currently drafted will specifically consider Short-Term Rentals (up to 30 consecutive days) as NOT a "commercial use" of property. If passed by the Senate, the LLPOA may no longer be able to prohibit Short-Term Rentals in our community.
As a private lake community our members and their guests must follow our Rules and Regulations, which includes the private use of our lakes, parks and common areas. Short-Term renters, may not know about our Rules and Regulations, which all members and guests must adhere to. They include allowing only boats with valid LLPOA boat stickers on our lakes, lake usage rules, street parking restrictions and many other important rules for our lakes, parks, launches and common areas.
This matter was discussed at our November and December Board Meetings and our Board has approved sending this 2nd email to inform and/or remind our members about this pending Bill. I strongly encourage our members to get involved and contact Senator Shirkey about your concerns with this pending legislation. Below is a link to his contact website, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
- Contact Link for Senator Mike Shirkey: Click Here (provides a message form)
- Mailing addresses:
- Senator Shirkey’s Office, S-102 Capitol Building, Lansing, Mi 48933
- Senator Shirkey P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mi 48909
- Office Phone Number: 1-517-373-5932
- Email address: senmshirkey@senate.michigan.gov
If this Bill passes the Senate and becomes law it will be too late! Please contact his office immediately. Time is of the essence! You may use the Contact link form, call his office, send an email or letter today!
Below is a “sample letter” in Word Format that you may use to send to Senator Shirkey in opposition to the proposed Bill.
1. Simply save the Sample Letter to your computer.
2. Amend or change it as needed, add Name, Address, Signature and Date.
3. Send via mail or as an attachment to an email.
Below are links for two recent summaries about the Bill passed by the House.
Thank you,
Anthony J. Ciaramitaro
LLPOA President
(248) 770-7000
Click here for the "Sample Letter"
Click here for the case summary about House Bill 4722.
Click here to review an article from Michigan Township INSIGHTS.
NATURAL SHORELINES AND SEAWALLS
The LLPOA is providing this information to all Members who may be considering a more natural shoreline and/or eco-friendly seawalls. Follow the links below to learn more.
LEARN ABOUT EROSION AND EROSION CONTROL OPTIONS:
Short overview of problems with seawalls, and the advantages and costs of natural shorelines:
https://www.michigan.gov/.../wrd-natural-shorelines...
Another good overview of erosion, how plants help prevent it, and seawalls make it worse https://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/erosion-at-the...
Specific techniques for controlling erosion and their associated costs
https://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/shoreline-erosion...
NATIVE PLANTINGS- WHAT, WHERE AND WHY:
List of native plants, why they are preferred, and which to plant in different zones relative to the shoreline
https://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/plants-for-inland...
CONTRACTORS:
Need help? List of natural shoreline professionals
https://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/find-a-shoreline...
Posted 7/2021
The LLPOA is providing this information to all Members who may be considering a more natural shoreline and/or eco-friendly seawalls. Follow the links below to learn more.
LEARN ABOUT EROSION AND EROSION CONTROL OPTIONS:
Short overview of problems with seawalls, and the advantages and costs of natural shorelines:
https://www.michigan.gov/.../wrd-natural-shorelines...
Another good overview of erosion, how plants help prevent it, and seawalls make it worse https://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/erosion-at-the...
Specific techniques for controlling erosion and their associated costs
https://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/shoreline-erosion...
NATIVE PLANTINGS- WHAT, WHERE AND WHY:
List of native plants, why they are preferred, and which to plant in different zones relative to the shoreline
https://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/plants-for-inland...
CONTRACTORS:
Need help? List of natural shoreline professionals
https://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/find-a-shoreline...
Posted 7/2021
FAQs: What to expect this year regarding the Lake LeAnn Water Quality Project
What exactly are we doing to treat Lake LeAnn this year?
Employing a series of complementary approaches, including laminar flow aeration (to increase oxygen levels in the lakes), bioaugmentation (to break down organic waste on lake bottom), native planting (to filter incoming water and stabilize the shoreline), and encouraging a number of best management practices by our members to further decrease excess nutrient levels.
-How exactly do the aeration and bioaugmentation work?
Aeration provides oxygen deep in the lake, so that oxygen-loving microorganisms can break down the ‘compost’ (muck and sediment from undecayed dead plants and algae) on the lake bottom. This prevents the liberation of phosphorus into the water column that feeds algae during summer months. Aeration also disrupts the special pattern of blue-green algae movement in the water column that gives it a competitive advantage over other less harmful organisms. Bioaugmentation treatment, which will begin in June, adds additional oxygen-loving friendly microbes to the lake, complementing aeration by working to out-compete algae for excess nutrients. With time, decreased compost on the lake bottom will impact nuisance plants as well.
-So will water quality be significantly improved this year?
Every lake responds differently to treatments, depending on its initial condition and other unique characteristics, as well as yearly fluctuations in temperature and rainfall. The changes that we hope to see this year include a decrease in algae, some increase in water clarity, and perhaps a decrease in muck. All of these might not be seen uniformly around both lakes. It is likely that changes in the abundance of nuisance plants will take longer to observe.
-Will we be treating the lakes with chemicals this year?
Yes, chemical treatment remains an important part of our arsenal, at least for the moment. Surveys of the lakes by boat and drone indicate that both lakes have a high abundance of several types of nuisance vegetation. These plants have survived from last year due to a relatively mild winter; similar findings are being reported on many lakes. These plants have also survived prior treatments, indicating there may be the emergence of some treatment-resistance. This is precisely why our long-term strategy cannot depend solely on the continued use of chemicals, but instead on the adoption of complementary approaches. In the meantime, as the other methods gain some traction, we will undertake a one-time widespread treatment of the lakes later this month in order to try to keep the unwanted vegetation at bay. Look for upcoming announcements of the timing of the treatment, as well as any temporary restrictions on the use of lake water for watering plants. If this treatment is successful, follow-up treatments for the remainder of the year will hopefully be more limited in scope and more targeted.
-What can I do to help?
Help out with the native planting sessions scheduled for May and June, then plant some native plants on your own property. Stabilize your shoreline in an eco-friendly manner. Decrease or eliminate fertilizer use. Stop growing and clipping grass near the lake. Empty and inspect your septic system. Contact us with questions.
Posted 5/2021
What exactly are we doing to treat Lake LeAnn this year?
Employing a series of complementary approaches, including laminar flow aeration (to increase oxygen levels in the lakes), bioaugmentation (to break down organic waste on lake bottom), native planting (to filter incoming water and stabilize the shoreline), and encouraging a number of best management practices by our members to further decrease excess nutrient levels.
-How exactly do the aeration and bioaugmentation work?
Aeration provides oxygen deep in the lake, so that oxygen-loving microorganisms can break down the ‘compost’ (muck and sediment from undecayed dead plants and algae) on the lake bottom. This prevents the liberation of phosphorus into the water column that feeds algae during summer months. Aeration also disrupts the special pattern of blue-green algae movement in the water column that gives it a competitive advantage over other less harmful organisms. Bioaugmentation treatment, which will begin in June, adds additional oxygen-loving friendly microbes to the lake, complementing aeration by working to out-compete algae for excess nutrients. With time, decreased compost on the lake bottom will impact nuisance plants as well.
-So will water quality be significantly improved this year?
Every lake responds differently to treatments, depending on its initial condition and other unique characteristics, as well as yearly fluctuations in temperature and rainfall. The changes that we hope to see this year include a decrease in algae, some increase in water clarity, and perhaps a decrease in muck. All of these might not be seen uniformly around both lakes. It is likely that changes in the abundance of nuisance plants will take longer to observe.
-Will we be treating the lakes with chemicals this year?
Yes, chemical treatment remains an important part of our arsenal, at least for the moment. Surveys of the lakes by boat and drone indicate that both lakes have a high abundance of several types of nuisance vegetation. These plants have survived from last year due to a relatively mild winter; similar findings are being reported on many lakes. These plants have also survived prior treatments, indicating there may be the emergence of some treatment-resistance. This is precisely why our long-term strategy cannot depend solely on the continued use of chemicals, but instead on the adoption of complementary approaches. In the meantime, as the other methods gain some traction, we will undertake a one-time widespread treatment of the lakes later this month in order to try to keep the unwanted vegetation at bay. Look for upcoming announcements of the timing of the treatment, as well as any temporary restrictions on the use of lake water for watering plants. If this treatment is successful, follow-up treatments for the remainder of the year will hopefully be more limited in scope and more targeted.
-What can I do to help?
Help out with the native planting sessions scheduled for May and June, then plant some native plants on your own property. Stabilize your shoreline in an eco-friendly manner. Decrease or eliminate fertilizer use. Stop growing and clipping grass near the lake. Empty and inspect your septic system. Contact us with questions.
Posted 5/2021
Zoom: Shoreline Management Practices and Lake LeAnn Shoreline Projects Meeting held 4-17-21