The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 20, No. 9
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August 26, 2022
Board Amends Regulation XIV, Corrective Actions for Violations, New Sanctions & Procedures Begin September 1 The Board of Directors at its August 17 Board Meeting approved amendments to Regulations XIV, I, and VI. These amendments are a response to the fact that the 2019 referendum on violation charges failed to get 2,130 yes votes for ability to charge the state-authorized charges. Below are some of the key changes that will effect members beginning September 1. To view the full approved regulation see page 5. Unchanged- Speed Violations: $50 Charge, plus possible legal sanctions through Orange County District Court for multiple violations.
NEW- Property Damage, Vandalism, Littering: Clean up or repair at Member’s expense, possible suspension of privileges or legal action.
NO WAKE
Unchanged -Watercraft Operations Violations: $50 Charge, suspension of boating privileges for multiple LCC findings of guilty.
NEW- Disturbing the Peace (including barking dogs): Warnings, LCC Hearing upon third written warning, possible legal action
COURT
Uniform Traffic Summons (adjudicated in Orange County District Court): NEW• Other traffic violations listed in Regulation VI such as causing an accident or failure to maintain control • Parking in a handicapped space or emergency access area UNCHANGED• Passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights • Exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 miles per hour or more • Reckless Boating
Unchanged- Lot Violations: Lot violation charges representing expenses to LOWA, possible legal action.
NEW- Unauthorized Parking on Street or Common Areas: One warning, subsequent violations may result in the vehicle being TOWED or IMMOBILIZED.
NEW- Firearms/Weapons Violation: Written Warning, possible legal action NEW- Trespassing/Unauthorized access: Written Warning, possible suspension of privileges or criminal trespassing through OC District Court. NEW- Other Violations, Continuing Violations, Cost Recovery: Violations not mentioned above will receive a warning and may result in the suspension of privileges. Continuing violations may be adjudicated in OC District Court. Costs incurred by LOWA in pursuit of compliance may be assessed to the member.
See Regulation XIV on p. 5
Get Out & Go LOW 5.0 Scenic Photo Contest Winners! Two dozen photos were submitted, and the judges have made their picks. Congratulations to the winners! LOWA Gift Certificates were awarded to the winners: First Place, $50, Marco Devito; Second Place, $25, David Glick; Third Place, $10, Emily Florence. Thanks to everyone who participated.
First Place Marco Devito
President's Letter 2 Board Agenda 2 Association News 2 - 10 Membership Agenda 3 General Manager 3 Financials 5-7 Calendar 9, 10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County 21 Classifieds 22 - 23 Employment Opportunities 23
Second Place David Glick
Third Place Emily Florence
Fri., Aug. 26 Concert on the Point 7 PM, Reunion Band
Labor Day Closures: LOWA Offices LOW Trash Compactor
Sun., Sept. 11 Soggy Doggie Swim 1-3 PM, Sweetbriar Pool
Wed., Aug. 31 LOWA Town Hall Meeting Wake Boats 6 PM, Clubhouse, Zoom
Wed., Sept. 7 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Board 9 AM, Community Center
LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL
Sat., Sept. 10 LGA Fall Fun Day (see p. 21) 1-4 PM, Woods Center
LOWA Communications: LakeCurrents@LOWA.org WebSupport@LOWA.org
Mon., Sept. 5 LOWA Annual Meeting of the Membership 10 AM, Community Center, Zoom