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New Key/Decal System for Moosehead Park (i.e. Boat Ramp) – May 19, 2008
As discussed in detail at this past annual meeting, we will
be changing the boat ramp key/padlock and implementing a boat trailer decal
system May 19, 2008.
Boat Launch Key Change:
Because of the increasing number of trespassers on Lake James and the
key/padlock not being changed in “several years” it has been decided that it’s
time to change the boat launch padlock/keys. We have spent considerable time
investigating the right security system so that the padlock should not have to
be changed again. After discussing our needs with various locksmiths around the
state, as well as exploring the Internet, we have selected a high security
system. The system has a unique key that cannot be reproduced or duplicated,
with the padlock being pick and drill resistant as well.
Boat Trailer Decals:
As addressed in newsletters and the Annual meeting, 75% of
the boats stopped by the Sheriff’s Dept. and Lake James Marine Patrol for
various violations are either guests of the Association members or unauthorized
boaters/trespassers. In a better effort to monitor guests and trespassers, we
are restricting Moosehead parking (vehicles and trailers) to Association members
only (i.e. guests will be able to launch vessels but will not be able to leave
their trailers at Moosehead Park). As such any trailer parked at Moosehead
without a decal will be towed from the Park at the owner’s expense. This decal
action will properly identify who is legally parked at Moosehead and also ensure
that Association member’s vehicles and trailers do not get towed. The decals are
waterproof and have an extended life of three to four years - Note we have
selected this time frame as owners sell/move and we don’t want decals lasting
forever.
Boat Launch Key and Decal Procurement Details:
As the LJPOA does not have sufficient money to fund this action, all Association
members that require a boat launch key and decals, will be able to purchase a
key and up to 3 decals at a cost of $10.00 per owner (each additional decal is
$1.00 each) with a lost or replacement fee of $50.00. Commercial (Harvey’s,
Spicer’s and etc) keys will be issued at a fee of $50.00 with a replacement fee
of $250.00. If any commercial operator misuses the key, it will be forfeited.
Only one key/decal package will be issued per owner regardless of the number of
lots owned. If multiple lots are owed and any are sold, the purchaser of the lot
should contact the Association Board to purchase a key/decal package. Also, its
highly encouraged that if and when you sell your property, that you pass on your
key to the new owner as they will be charged the replacement fee of $50.00.
As addressed earlier all owners are entitled to receive a new key packet (one
key and up to 3 decals). The key/decal package will be issued starting Saturday
April 5th and every Saturday thru May 10th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the pole
barn by the dam. Please bring your trailer/watercraft registrations as no decals
will be issued without proper watercraft registrations and signature. Also note
we will be recording your trailer license plate number for future reference.
Payments will be accepted via check or cash (no credit cards) from Lake James
owners who are not delinquent in their dues payment.
Future key/decal needs, after these dates, will be handled on an individual
basis by contacting either Jim Preczewski at 989.366.5536
(jpreczewski@I2k.com).
Your Board hopes that you understand the need for this action and that you will
support this effort to improve boater traffic and reduce unauthorized
boating/fishing on Lake James.
LJPOA Board of Directors
Revised Monday June 08, 2009 4:31 PM
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