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From the Boardroom
Kathleen Heydon, Board President
Lakewood made it through 2020! It was not easy and came with frustrations, anger, disappointments and changes. In many cases, we had to step out of our comfort zones into unknown areas. It was all handled in an atmosphere of class.
The Board of Directors would like to express thanks to our staff and Mark Reid for getting us through this “one of a kind” year. It was not stress-free, but they accepted all the challenges along the way, kept us moving forward and were always open to the many adjustments required.
None of us know what 2021 will bring but I do know this, In A World Where You Can Be Anything...
Be Kind!
The Board of Directors sincerely wishes you and your family good health, love, prosperity and success for 2021.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
LPOA/LHC BOARD MEETINGS
December 10• January 14• February 11
Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at
Lakewood Property Owners Association Board of Directors’ Meeting Actions taken November 12, 2020
Approved
• Direct Legal and staff continue implementing Lake Education Course • 2021 Group Services and Exterior Maintenance Parcel Budget from Lakewood Oaks and Lake Shore Villas • Pending Amendment to Rules and Regulations - Signage on Residential Property Review • No Fee Use List for 2021 • Maximum Annual Assessment for 2021 • Actual Annual Assessment for 2021 • Operating Budget for 2021 Approval • Lakewood Improvements Program (L.I.P) Budget for 2021 Approval
Tabled
• Covid-19 Update • Lakeshore Townhome Parcel Common Element Maintenance • Enclave Parcel Turnover The Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.
• Lakewood Bay Parcel Committee Request Approval of Expenditures for Drainage Repairs
2020 Lake Water Irrigation Fees
Residents who irrigate from the lake should have received their bill in October for lake water irrigation fees in the amount of $196. The fee is not for use of the lake water, but rather for access to the lake water. Access means you have an irrigation pump and intake lines installed. If you have one or both of these items, you are considered to have access to lake water and must pay the lake water irrigation fee.
If you choose to not pay the lake water irrigation fee for 2020, you will need to remove the pump and intake lines before December 31, 2020, and notify the LPOA office that you’ve done so by calling 816.373.4326.
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Lakewood Calendar of Events
DECEMBER
10 LPOA/LHC Board Meeting 12 Lakewood Get Lit for the Holidays! 25 LPOA Office Closed for Christmas
JANUARY
1 LPOA Office Closed for New Year’s Day 14 LPOA/LHC Board Meeting
The Argyle will be closed the first two weeks in January.
In accordance with the LPOA By-laws, notice is hereby given to the LPOA members of pending amendment to LPOA Rules and Regulations. The following language was introduced for consideration and accepted at the 11/12/2020 Board of Directors meeting. At their meeting on 12/10/2020, the Board will again consider this language and voted on adoption. You can view the Pending Amendments by visiting www.lpoa.com.
FEBRUARY
11 LPOA/LHC Board Meeting
Lakewood Bay Homeowners Parcel
Lakewood Bay Minutes and Documents can be found at https://lpoa.com/members/ lakewood-bay/
Watch Out for Porch Pirates!
During the holidays, and since COVID-19 hit, online shopping is at its peak. Your LPOA would like to remind residents to prevent becoming a victim of package thief crimes committed by “Porch Pirates.” Porch Pirates are people who drive residential streets and steal delivered packages from a porch or front door area.
Here are some ways to prevent Porch Pirates from stealing your holiday gifts.
• Have your packages delivered to a secure location (FedEx office, Amazon pick up location, etc.) or to your work/office, if okay with your employer. • Schedule delivery for weekends or after hours when you are more likely to be home. • Ask a neighbor to pick up your delivery from your porch. • Send packages to family/friends who are home during the day. • Install a doorbell camera.
Finally, report thefts to the Lee’s Summit Police Department, 816.969.7390.
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2021 Spring Athletic Field Reservations Meeting
If you’d like to make reservations for Baseball, Softball and Soccer Fields, plan on attending this meeting.
