LPOA Committee Chairpersons
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
ARB/ARC // Judy Alyea
Appeals // Steve White Election // Larry Pasquini
Executive // Dave Petet
Lakeshore Townhomes // Sheri Hartman & Jerry Baxter
Lakeshore Condos // Kevin Wiley
Lakewood Bay // Barb Mills
The Landings // Doug Allen Water’s Edge // Kevin Ingram
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Activities // Meg Young
Facilities Development // Emmett McClintock
Finance // Dave Stackelhouse
Food & Beverage // Jahala Kinser
Insurance // Cathy Pec Lake Use // Kyle Kosovich
Association Staff
ADMINISTRATIVE
General Manager Mark Reid // Mark@lpoa.com
Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com
Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com
Administrative Assistant Nichole Melvin // Nichole@lpoa.com
Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com
Receptionist Sharri Goodman // Reception@lpoa.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com
Codes Enforcement Tim Martineau // Tim@lpoa.com
Administration Ann Bellinghausen // Ann@lpoa.com
COMMUNICATIONS
Art & Communication Director Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Executive Chef Molly Myers // Chef@logc.org
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com
ARB/ARC Information
ARB/ARC deadlines are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm (3rd and 5th Tuesday of March and November 2022). All meetings will take place at the Community Service Office, 735 NE Lakewood Blvd.
Board Members
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers
President Terry White (At Large) Liaison to Facilities Development Committee EMAIL terry.white@lpoa.com
Vice-President Dave Petet (At Large) Liaison to Lake Use Committee EMAIL dave.petet@lpoa.com
Treasurer Kathleen Heydon (At Large) Liaison to Finance and Food & Beverage Committee EMAIL kathleen.heydon@lpoa.com
Secretary Debbie Stalnaker (At Large) Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee EMAIL debbie.stalnaker@lpoa.com
Directors
Larry Fields (At Large) Liaison to Insurance Committee EMAIL larry.fields@lpoa.com
Brooke Beebe (At Large) Liaison to Activities Committee EMAIL brooke.beebe@lpoa.com
Joseph Pec (Multi Family) Liaison to Multi-family Parcels EMAIL joseph.pec@lpoa.com
Tom Maloney (East Lake) Liaison to Appeals Committee EMAIL tom.maloney@lpoa.com
Jon Snow (West Lake) Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee EMAIL jon.snow@lpoa.com
LPOA Office
651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PHONE 816-373-4326 COMMUNITY SERVICES 816-373-1500 WEBSITE www.LPOA.com
Christmas tree pick up will be available starting Tuesday, Dec. 26 and end Friday, Jan. 13. The cost is $5 per tree. Please call 816-373-4326 to schedule. Trees should be placed at the curb for pick up the following morning.
From the General Manager, Mark Reid
As 2022 comes to a close this month, we are pleased to have navigated the challenges that this year has presented to us and it has been another wonderful year in Lakewood. Whether Inflation, drought or sinking retirement funds, we know that these are just momentary problems and we adjust with the knowledge that things will get better as they always do. We look forward to 2023 which is the 50th Anniversary of the Lakewood Community. Our Golden Anniversary is going to be celebrated for sure and we will be announcing various events throughout the year. Please watch the Ripples and email blasts for the notifications.
Once again, on behalf of all of your staff at the Lakewood Property Owners Association and the Lakewood Oaks Country Club, we wish you a joyous holiday season and wishes for the best that life has to offer in the new year.
In This Issue
The Greens at Chapel Ridge Neighborhood Block Party
It was a beautiful evening by the Neighborhood Lake (behind Tiff and Jay’s). The parcel has expanded a lot lately with so many new homes being built, that it was great visiting with new and existing neighbors. We had about 30 in attendance and everyone just brought a dish to share and their own lawn chairs, so good eating was enjoyed in addition to the fun conversations. When we went around and everyone introduced themselves, it was apparent that there was one thing we had in common, loving our neighbors and our neighborhood in Lakewood!
From the Boardroom
Terry White, Board President
Though this year has been filled with lots of ups, downs and uncertainties, at the time I am writing this, we are just a few weeks out from Thanksgiving and the opportunity to call to mind all of the things for which we are grateful. One of which is our community. We are grateful for all the opportunities we have had to come together and celebrate different occasions with our neighbors this year. The Lakewood Board of Directors wishes you a safe and happy holiday season as you celebrate with family, neighbors and friends.
MEETINGS
Lakewood Property Owners Association Board of Directors’ Meeting
Actions taken November 10, 2022
Approved
• Amendment to 2023 Boat Slip Lease Agreement Paragraphs 10, 11 and 12.
• Lakewood Bay 2023 Parcel Budget And Parcel Assessments
• Lakewood Oaks 2023 Parcel Budget And Parcel Assessments
• Enclave 2023 Parcel Budget And Parcel Assessments
• Southpointe 2023 Parcel Budget and Parcel Assessments
• Maintenance Vehicle Purchase per LIP
• Woods I of Chapel Ridge Parcel and Common Ground Turnover
• Woods II of Chapel Ridge Supplemental DCC&Rs
• LPOA Maximum Annual Assessment for 2023
• LPOA Actual Annual Assessment for 2023
• LPOA Operating Budget for 2023
• Lakewood Improvements Program (L.I.P) Budget for 2023
Tabled
December 8 • January 12 • February 9 Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.
• Landings By-Laws and Covenant Revisions
Removed
• Lakewood Bay Parcel Property Management
Want to "Go Green"?
The Ripples
If you would like to stop receiving the Ripples by US Mail and would like to access it online (www.lpoa.com or Lakewood’s official Facebook page), simply email Cariann at cariann@lpoa.com
Statements
If you would like to stop receiving statements by US Mail, please contact Cari at cari@lpoa.com or access the “Going Green” form on our website at www.lpoa.com. Please be advised that our current accounting system does not have online access, so by not receiving a statement you will not be notified if you charge any additional items to your account (ie. Snack bar and Argyle meals, boat stickers, boat rentals, etc).
Lakewood Spring Athletic Field Reservation Meeting
The Spring 2022 Athletic Field Reservation Meeting will be held February 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Oaks Golf Club. Reservations will be needed for this meeting, and only one representative from each team will be allowed to attend. You can reserve your spot by emailing Ann Bellinghausen at ann@lpoa.com. For those that aren’t able to attend the meeting, you can contact Ann via phone (816-373-4343) or email the day after and she will help you find an available field.
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Recognitions for Community Services
Lakewood Members,
In this final Ripples issue of 2022, we wish Steve Hancock a long and fulfilling retirement. Steve started his employment with LPOA 29 years ago as a member of our Maintenance Department, and finishes his long career with Lakewood’s Community Service Department as LPOA’s Compliance Officer and Department Supervisor.
Steve’s tenure began a mere 8 years after the merger between the LPOA and the East Lake Association, so we now see a very different Lakewood than Steve did when he began. Steve witnessed and worked through the largest expansion the association has ever seen. With that history comes knowledge and experience that cannot be easily replaced.
When I took a position with the LPOA Maintenance Department in 2005, Steve was my trainer. Over the past 17 years, we’ve forged not only a strong working partnership, but a strong friendship, and I know I’m not alone in that sentiment. Please join me in congratulating Steve, and wishing him the very best in whatever may await him in his retirement.
Way to finish the game, my friend. And, as every ending is followed by a beginning, please help me congratulate Tim Martineau on his promotion to Compliance Officer, Department Supervisor. Tim started with Lakewood in 2014 as our Communications Coordinator, and has since worked in the Community Service Department in multiple capacities, most notably in the execution and implementation of multiple networks around the properties for surveillance and electronic access at our marinas, pools, and various amenities.
Tim brings experience not only in the recent technical aspect of our department, but also in leadership and knowledge of LPOA’s procedures and governing documents gained from 8 years of experience.
As we reminisce about the past, we look forward to a bright future of the Lakewood Community Service Department. From all of us, we wish our membership a Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2023.
– Sean Bachtel434,963 468,792 478,906 473,669 240,262 473,669 Communications 37,779 47,318 42,500 58,330 57,900 26,940 62,900
Rental Boats 35,568 60,807 40,000 41,632 40,000 13,570 22,400
Administration
Tot al s 5,408,362 5,491,857 5,638,361 5,899,952 6,198,674 3,047,778 6,772,372
1,354,635
David Stackelhouse & Emmett McClintock
Lakewood Finance and Facilities Development Committees
On Monday October 17, the Finance (FC) and Facilities Development Committees (FDC) met jointly first, and then with the Lakewood Board to present the 2023 Operating Bud get and Lakewood Improvement Program plans approved with both committees. This meeting was the culmination of much hard work by the LPOA staffs and FC and FDC through the summer and fall months. The planning process was complicated this year by the unprecedented level of inflation we are all experiencing. As of September, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) IS UP 8.52% over the prior year. That means that for a typical marked basket of consumer goods a service that we all buy, prices are up an average of 8.52%.
The overall guiding principle of the planning work this year is to protect Lakewood, both present and future. Over the past several years, Lakewood has made many improve ments, greatly enhanced our amenities both on the water and off, and in the process, incurred debt which currently has a balance of $2.7 million. The new pools, an expand ed and improved boat docks and improved playgrounds are major enhancements for all to enjoy. Starting in 2015, Lakewood began the process of setting aside a certain amount of Reserve money to protect, maintain and if needed, replace our amenities and key oth er structures. These Reserves help ensure
that Lakewood will have a long and enjoyable future.
The current Lakewood debt was written for a five-year period at a very favorable annual interest rate of 3.65%. The Lakewood loan was a typical business loan, with the favorable interest rate, because of the strong history and financial health of Lakewood. The loan is due in May 2025. At that time, the remaining balance will be about $1.7 million. As a part of the planning structure this year, the FC and FDC agreed that prudent management would dictate that some monies be added to the Reserve balance to allow for the pay down of the note when it becomes due. That added financial amount was built into the Operating and Lakewood Improvement budgets. Many Improvement projects are being deferred un less safety or substantial improvements to the Lakewood operations is warranted. Both the Operating and Lakewood Improvement budget for 2023 are tight.
The operating revenue is enhanced by increas ing monthly dues by the maximum annual assessment which is 12.78%. or an increase of $20.33 per month. This increase will allow Lakewood to meet the maintenance and oper ations of Lakewood as expected, and begin the process of setting aside money for the debt pay down in May of 2025.
2023 LIP
2023 Reserve Contributions
From Dues: $930,294
Desiltation: $52,900
General Reserve Fund: $353,382
Maintenance: $85,050 Recreation: $130,000 Clubhouse: $63,200
Swimming Pools: $81,762 Community Services: $28,000
Lake Mgmt/Erosion: $115,000 Marinas: $48,000
2023 Expenditures From Dues: $843,606
Desiltation: $0
General Improvements: $358,832 Clubs: $0
Swimming Pools: $26,000 Food & Beverage: $16,592 Recreation: $114,000 Clubhouse: $88,200 Lake Mgmt/Erosion: $18,882 Marinas: $0
Other Requests: $12,400 Community Services: $65,000 Administration: $22,000 Maintenance: $121,700 Parcels: $0
2023 MAXIMUM ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
In accordance with the stipulations set out in documents governing the LPOA, the Board of Directors each year must approve a “Maximum Annual Assessment”, prior to approving the “Actual Annual Assessment”. Following those guidelines, at their November 10, 2022 meeting, the Board voted to set the Maximum Annual Assessment for 2023 at $2,153.06 annually ($179.42 per month), for a basic single family home and 80% of that amount or $1,722.45 annually ($143.54 per month) for multi-family units.
2023 ACTUAL ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
In accordance with the stipulations set out in documents governing the LPOA, the Board must set the “Actual Annual Assessment” after they have set the “Maximum Annual Assessment”. At their regular meeting on November 10, 2022 the LPOA Board of Directors voted to set the “Actual Annual Assessment” for 2023 at $2,153.06 annually ($179.42 per month) for single family homes and 80% of that amount $1,722.45 annually ($143.54 per month) for multi-family
This dues increase will be effective January 1, 2023.
2023 BASE DUES
$179.42/per month
Amount of base dues used for Operating Expenses: $144.42 Amount of base dues used for Capital Projects: $35.00
3rd Quarter 2022 Financials
Statement
Total
(118,386)
42,714 (16,723)
(48,735)
1. The LPOA Association is in a controlled group with LHC for purposes of the IRS code and is the only equity member of LHC. The two organizations share a Board of Directors.
2. Revenue is above Budget and YTD 2021 due to strong new membership growth.
Membership total is currently 358.
3. Operating Expenses are slightly over Budget due primarily to added payroll and repair cost and over 2021 due to payroll, repair, and maintenance, and utilities.
4. Net Income is better than Budget and 2021 due to added membership.
1. Revenue over Expenses was unfavorable to Budget for 2022 due to dilsiltation. The Argyle was favorable to Budget and favorable to YTD 2021.
The financial performance of LPOA continued strong in 2022.
LAKEWOOD ARTISTS SERIES MULTI ARTIST EXHIBITION FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
We hope you will stop into the Clubhouse for the group exhibition of Lakewood Artists through the months of November and December! Lakewood’s artistic community has had another successful year of creating and we feel lucky to be able to host such a talented group of people. As per usual, some works will be available for purchase— with the holiday season approaching it is both a great opportunity to support a local artist and find a unique gift for your loved ones.
ARTISTS TO BE FEATURED
Alexander Janet Beebe
Sheila Borne-Bundy
Twila Endicott
Nick Erker
Ron Fornelli
Lakewood Clubs
Check back in our January Newsletter for Lakewood Club Updates!
Lakewood Resource Directory
ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW
The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500 Douglas Horn
CHIROPRACTOR
Lakewood Chiropractic - 816.373.3373 Sara Horn D.C.
COMPUTER SERVICESONSITE & REMOTE
KC Computer Staff - 816-708-8822 kccomputerstaff.com
COSMETICS
Mary Kay Cosmetics - 816-686-3388
DECK & FENCE BUILDER
Sun Deck & Home - 816-522-DECK (3325)
LW Residents 25 years in the business Winter discount through May Snow Removal Services
DENTISTRY
Newhouse Periodontics - 816.373.6800
Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration
ELECTRICAL
Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith. 816-695-8548
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Vest Professional Placement - 816-282-6288 www.VestPros.com
FINANCE
Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529 Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com
FOUNDATION REPAIR, WATERPROOFING & DRAINAGE
Arrow Foundation Repair - 913-722-9011 www.arrowfoundation.com
GARAGE FLOORS
Epoxy Garage Floors - 816-506-0477 Robin Fisher
HEATING & COOLING
AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388
HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186
Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.
Judgements Awarded
Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing)
Darin & Dilcia Crull (209 NW Redwood Ct.)
Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.)
Brooke Dayley & Zachary Lacy (223 NE Bayview Dr.)
Blake Berwald (5477 NE Wedgewood Ln.)
IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800
Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration
INSURANCE
Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm)816.833.1180
Epic Insurance - 816-795-6600
Independent Agency: Auto*Home*Business We shop multiple companies for you! Bev McFee - 816-525-8558
The Insurance Group Chris McNair - 816-352-2364
Farmers Insurance
INTERIOR DESIGN
KC Bathtub Refinishing Tub & tile refinishing-any color. 816-606-9770
PETS
Gabby, Pet sitting/dog walking - 816-885-2579
PHOTOGRAPHY
Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 www.angisart.com VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100 Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040
PLUMBING
Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927 Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550
REAL ESTATE
Kim Glaser - 816-282-4461
KW – Kim Connects HOME Team Kristen Green - 816-352-1974
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Bev Fowler Spencer - 816-289-4654 Chartwell Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office) Reece & Nichols
VACUUM
SALES & SERVICE
Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center 816-833-2300
11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050 Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.
VETERINARIAN
Lakewood Animal Health Center 816-373-1098
Lakewood Resource Directory
• Lakewood Resource Directory listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.
• Open to Lakewood residents only.
• All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.
• New listings need to be emailed to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.
• Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing.
• Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to stop. (Example: If you ran a November listing and don’t want it to run in December, notify us by November 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.
Classifieds
• Lakewood Classified Ads will be $7.50 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.
• Open to Lakewood residents only.
• All charges will be made to your member’s account.
• New ads should be submitted to cariann@lpoa by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear.
• Your ad will run for one month unless you notify us to continue.
Lien
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November Maintenance Update
John Thomas, Maintenance Manager
As the season change and winter closes in, here’s what is going on in the LPOA Maintenance Department.
Maintenance Department Activity
• East and West Lake marina dock electrical service maintenance
• Common area tree trimming
• Stump grinding
• Leaf mulching and cleanup
• Monument and landscaping bed maintenance
• Common area soil leveling and seeding
• Common area lighting maintenance
• Trash and pet waste station servicing
• Common area and shoreline trash collection
• Playground maintenance and repair
• Sports field maintenance and repair
• 23 acre walking trail maintenance
• Tennis court and wind screen maintenance
• Pleasure dock maintenance and repair
• Marina and pleasure dock goose poop removal
• LPOA pond water treatment
• Clubhouse maintenance and repair
• Holiday season decoration and lighting
• Service and maintenance of snow removal equipment
• Snow removal and deicing salt application
• Resident work request completion
• East and West Dam brush removal
• West dam emergency spill way maintenance
• East Dam outflow structure road installation
• East Lake pavilion winterization
• East Lake village old playground removal and storage
• Irrigation system draining and winterization
• Swimming pool mechanical equipment winterization and service
Lakewood Improvement Projects
• LIP related pleasure dock removal
October Community Service Report
Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community RelationsDrew Hammer
4731 S Cochise Dr Suite 210 Independence, MO 64055 816-252-1199 drew.hammer@edwardjones.com
Chris
John
1600 NE Coronado Dr Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-228-9926 john.skinner@edwardjones.com
Matt Sibbing
Jon Klassen
4801 S Cliff Avenue Suite 202 Independence, MO 64055 816-478-7070 jon.klassen@edwardjones.com
206 NE Douglas Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-795-7529 drew.reynolds@edwardjones.com
651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064