Notices & Reminders
6 LakeTalk February 2018
Call for Candidates
The annual“ Call for Candidates” is in full swing for the 2018 BoD Election. If you are considering running, look on page 23 for more details.
Annual Dues Payment 2018
Annual invoices were mailed the end of January. For those of you currently signed up for ACH monthly withdrawals, your scheduled payments will continue at the new monthly Assessment Rate beginning March 3, 2018. Should you ever wish to cancel monthly payments, you must notify BB & T Bank. All other payment types( cash, paper check, e-check, Visa, Amex, Discover, MasterCard Credit or Debit Card) must follow the instructions accompanying your invoice. See page 13 for more details.
Homeowners who would like to sign up to pay their HOA Dues monthly must sign up for Automatic Withdrawals through BB & T Bank no later than February 20, 2018. If you are already on monthly payments, your payments will automatically continue, and no action is necessary. If you are currently paying monthly and wish to pay in full for the New Year, you must go to BBT. com to cancel ACH withdrawals.
Holiday Decorations
Holiday decorations cannot be displayed yearround and must be removed after the holiday related to the display. Decorations may be lights, inflatables, lawn ornaments or any other holiday-specific décor. Due to the weather at the beginning of January, the BoD approved to extend the deadline for the removal of holiday decorations to Friday, February 2( instead of Friday, January 19).
Snow Removal: Fire Hydrants
In case of a winter weather event, please be mindful of fire hydrants in front of your home. As a precaution, it would be beneficial for residents to clear any snow around fire hydrants in front of their home or on their street.
Brrr! It’ s Cold, Have You Checked Your Smoke Alarms?
It is a good time to be proactive and check smoke alarms. Make sure that your smoke alarms are up to date with Maryland Law, are in working condition, and see if you need to install new batteries.
Snow Removal Courtesy
Please be mindful of your neighbors and other drivers during inclement weather. When there is snowfall, remember the following:
• Move basketball hoops from the road right-of-way and streets.
• Keep roads and sidewalks clear of sleds, skateboards, bikes, and other toys.
• Minimize parking on road shoulders to allow the plows to clear the roads more effectively. Utilize driveways and parking pads first!
• Anything in the road right-of-way and street is not the liability of LLA. This includes landscaping, retaining walls, toys, cars, etc.
• Anything along a Snow Emergency Route can and will be towed to allow for adequate plowing. Please reference the Winter Weather Plan on page 8 for a list of Snow Emergency Routes.
• Don’ t forget there are overflow parking areas at Summerfield, West Winds, and Coldstream pools for extra vehicles during snow storms.
Trash & Recycling
• Household trash is collected weekly on Tuesdays. All trash should be placed in covered bins at the curb for collection.
• Recycling is offered every other Wednesday. Recycling containers can be obtained from Frederick County Recycling 301-600-2960 or recycle @ FrederickCountyMD. gov
• Frederick County Sheriff’ s Office recommends that cardboard boxes be broken down and flattened before placing at the curb to avoid advertising your new items, such as TV’ s and other electronics. Pizza boxes, food boxes, and wet boxes should not be recycled and should be disposed of with household trash.