Reminders and Updates

Lake Patrol Schedule

The lake patrol probably will go on duty full-time by midApril, weather permitting. Until then, they are on call to put vessels on the lake. Please call 785.221.3248 to make an appointment to meet at the ramp.

Shoreline

Any dock or shoreline additions or improvements must be approved by SLC. KDWR and Shawnee County Planning require a permit for any NEW improvements. Repairs or replacing existing shoreline without changing the layout do not require permits. When in doubt, give the SLC Lake

Manager a call at 785-221-3248. For new docks or lifts contact Rob Seitz at 785-478-1745.

Boater’s Safety Course

• May 3 and 24

• All boat drivers 16+ are required to take this course.

• Sign up at https://forms.gle/N6osu9oHRCeSGn299

Siltation Ponds

One of the two siltation ponds is nearly complete, while the second is on hold. The new plan is to restart that construction in the coming months.

Dam Rehabilitation Project (SLC)

Two town hall meetings were held January 11 and 12 to present and receive feedback on the options developed by our consultant, BG Consultants. We had a good turnout of members and nonmembers, and we greatly appreciate the interest and feedback that was provided. From the meetings, the board decided the final direction for improvements and directed BG to move forward.

At the current time, BG is working feverishly to complete the plans and meet the hard deadline of March 14. There have been several meetings with the state over the last few weeks to steer the plans and make certain that they meet the requirements. On March 14, the plans will be formally submitted to the Kansas Division of Water Resources for the final permitting, as well as to FEMA (through the

Kansas Water Office) for their next grant funding program. The results of the FEMA grant funding will not be known until September of this year. We hope to have selected a contractor by the time the funding is determined so the board can provide additional information on final costs and possible membership assessment amounts.

For those who want to see possible scenarios for funding vs. assessments, we included some basic calculations and comparisons in the presentation that was previously distributed to membership. The presentation is available through the office and on our website at https://www. sherwoodlakeclub.org/docs/SLC_Dam-Spillway_Rehab_ Presentation-final.pdf

Sewer Rehab/Pump Station Replacement (Shawnee County)

The county has officially hired a contractor for the pump station replacement project. They are currently working to secure the new pumps and materials and hope to start construction this summer.

The sanitary sewer rehab project remains on hold while the county determines how to rebid it. The selected contracting company is no longer able to complete the work.