- Candlewick Lake Association

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CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION INC.
13400 Hwy. 76, Poplar Grove, IL 61065-8814
www.candlewick-lake.org
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Official Publication of CWL
Vol. 32, No. 1
January 2016
lake
What to Look for...
President’s Prerogative
General Manager’s Report
News
Call for Candidates
Public Safety
Environmental Control
Financials
Meeting Minutes
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www.candlewicklake.org
Happy New Year from Your Candlewick Staff!
Road Commission
Volunteers Needed
The Road Commission is starting up again. If you are
interested in joining the Road Commission, please contact
Theresa Balk at the Administration Office (815-7652827x204) by January 15, 2016. If there is enough of an
interest, we will get the commission up and running by
February.
Last Call for Board
Candidates
By this time, you have probably decided whether or
not you will be running for one of the three open seats
on the Board. Previous issues of the Candlewick Lake
newspaper has outlined what is expected if you are elected.
If you believe you have ideas regarding how to help our
Association continue to move forward, please submit your
resume. Resume information is in this issue of the paper.
Be sure to follow the submission details. Resumes must be
e-mailed to the General Manager at tbalk@candlewicklake.
org or sent by US mail, arriving at the Candlewick Lake
Administration Office no later than 4:30 P.M. January 15,
2016. Submissions will be accepted no earlier than January
1, 2016 at 12:01 A.M. Names will appear on the ballot in
the order the resumes are received, so get them in early.
FEBRUARY IS THE
ELECTION ISSUE!
WATCH NEXT MONTH’S
PAPER FOR ELECTION
ARTICLES, CANDIDATE
INFORMATION AND MORE.
REMEMBER, YOUR VOTE
COUNTS.
CANDIDATES
FORUM & BUDGET
HEARING
SNOW WARNING
FOR PARENTS
Please keep your children off of the snow piles created
by the plow trucks. If the trucks are out plowing
or come back to do clean up, they may not see
children playing behind the snow pile. This creates a
serious safety issue.
Disposal of
Christmas Trees
Christmas trees will be accepted by Advanced Disposal
thru January 14th. If your tree is over 9 feet tall, please
cut in half.
February 7, 2016
1:00 P.M.
Recreation Center
Meet your Board Candidates and ask them questions.
There will be a budget hearing following the forum.
2016
Call for Candidates on
Page 6!
2 JANUARY 2016
Candlewick Lake News
CWL Information
Board Meeting Schedule
6:30 PM Meeting Call to Order
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Rec Center
Multi-purpose room. All Candlewick members are welcome to attend. If you
cannot attend or would like a specific issue addressed, please address your written correspondence to the Board of Directors and send or drop them off at the
Candlewick Office no later than the Thursday before the Board Meeting. This
allows time to research the issue before the meeting.
Candlewick Lake 2015-2016
Board of Directors
Ken Dillenburg
President
2510 Candlewick Dr. SE Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-2607
Lakefolks2@gmail.com
Term Expires: 2018
Don Parisi
Vice President
121 Galleon Run SE
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 289-6044
dparisi@remaxhorizon.com
Term Expires: 2017
Jeff Lutzow
Treasurer
130 Hastings Way SW
(815) 847-5373
jeff_lutzow@yahoo.com
Term Expires: 2018
Chuck Corso
Secretary
119 Minarette Dr. SW
(309) 235-4941
chuckcorso@frontier.com
Term Expires: 2016
Bonnie Marron
Director
2508 Candlewick Dr. SE
(815) 765-2030
canoe@ameritech.net
Term Expires: 2016
Steve Lambright
Director
600 Marquette Dr. SW
(815) 765-5053
seth731_99@yahoo.com
Term Expires: 2016
Rich Witt
Director
1624 Candlewick Dr. SW
(815) 765-0070
RWitt@candlewicklake.org
Term Expires: 2018
Candlewick Lake
Directory
13400 Hwy. 76
(815) 765-2827
info@candlewicklake.org
Office Hours
8:30-4:30 Mon.-Fri.
9:00-12:00 pm Saturday
Administration Office
Fax
Savannah Oaks
Maintenance Office
Public Safety Office
Rec Center
Pool
Visitor Call In
Report an Incident
765-2827
765-2809
765-0111
765-3503
765-2827
765-1943
765-2716
765-2067
765-3768
Community
Telephone Numbers
Aqua Illinois Water 877-987-2782
MediaCom (cable)
800-824-6047
Local Rep
815-403-3414
Advanced Disposal 815-874-8431
Nicor
888-642-6748
ComEd
800-EDISON1
Frontier Tel.
800-921-8101
800-921-8104
J.U.L.I.E.
800-892-0123
Poplar Grove P.O.
800-765-1572
Boone Co. Clerk
815-544-3103
Boone Co. Treas.
815-544-2666
Capron Rescue
911
Fire Dist. #3
911
Sheriff
911
Sheriff (non-emer.) 815-544-2144
Animal Emerg. Clinic 815-229-7791
Candlewick Lake Committees/Commissions
(Check this month’s calendar for committee meeting dates and times.)
Finance
Events
Citation Review
Election
Lake Management
Public Safety
Communications Commission
Recreation Commission
Golf Commission
Jeff Lutzow, Treasurer
847-5373
Kathi Smith, Chair
765-1943
Jackie Lenick
717-0111
(309) 235-4941
Chuck Corso
Ron Drake 765-5350
Chuck Hart, Chair
520-1796
Bill Batzkall, Co-Chair
765-0439
John Schwartz
765-9131
Sandy Morse, Co-Chair/Editor 765-2377
Bonnie Marron
765-2030
Mary Budreau 765-0323
Glenn O’Connell
509-9889
Important
Notice for Those on ACH
If you had an ACH processed in March, we automatically continued your ACH
unless we received notification in writing from you at least 14 days prior to the
withdrawal. Remember, any changes to your account must be made in writing 14
days prior to your scheduled withdrawal date. Based on the approved budget, the
following schedule provides notification of the revised monthly ACH amounts.
Ad Disclaimer
We reserve the right
to refuse any advertisement, photo or article.
Advertise in Candlewick Lake
For Display Ads call...
Bob @ 815-742-8333
Email: rbmadvertising@gmail.com
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the CWL Office @ 815-765-2827
or visit us online @ www.candlewick-lake.org
ACH MONTHLY WITHDRAWAL AMOUNTS BASED ON AN ELEVEN MONTH
PLAN
Total Invoice
$1071.00
ACH Amount $102.00 monthly
Total Invoice
$1338.75
Total Invoice
$1606.50
Total Invoice
$1874.25
Total Invoice
$2142.00
Associate Member Fee $ 450.00
ACH Amount $ 42.50 monthly
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Submissions must be received in the administration office by the 10th of the month
for publication in the upcoming month’s paper.
Submissions must be typed and/or in electronic format.
Submissions must include the writers name and street name.
Constructive criticism is accepted but must include an alternative solution(s).
The Communications Committee reserves the right to hold back printing submissions due to space considerations.
Submissions must be received in the administration office or at cwlnewspaper@
candlewicklake.org by the 10th of the month for publication in the upcoming
month’s paper
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author of each the editorial published in the Candlewick Lake Newspaper do not necessarily reflect the
opinions, beliefs or viewpoints of the Candlewick Lake Staff, Board of Directors
or the Communications Commission. The content of any editorial submitted is the
sole responsibility of its author.
Candlewick Lake News JANUARY 2016
3
President’s Prerogative
by Ken Dillenburg, Board President
Hello again and happy new year! We all made it
through Christmas and now after New Year’s, we can
settle in for a long cold winter. The ice fishermen (a.k.a.
hard water fishermen) love it, but they are about the only
ones. Our snowbirds are following the warmth south,
and I envy them.
I want to touch on the elections one last time. When
this paper is delivered, there is still time to get your
information in and have your name on the ballot as a
candidate for one of the three Board seats up for election
this year. You can truly make a difference. If you have
questions or concerns, please give me a call, and I will
be happy to cover anything you wish to discuss. Good
people that want the best for our community are always
needed.
Discussion was held at our December Board meeting
about the 2016 road project. A property owner had asked
why we have not been using a commission for road
projects as we did at one time. There is always a problem
getting volunteers for this commission, but we will try
again this year. The decision was made to put out a call
for volunteers for a road commission, and if we have
four responses by our next Board meeting from those
wishing to join, we will reinstate the commission. If not,
we will once again use our Maintenance Department
recommendations with input from our General Manager
and your Board to determine the areas of repair.
Our maintenance guys called it about right getting
the equipment set for the plowing season. They finished
getting the trucks set just before one of the heaviest
November snows on record for us, and I think they did
a pretty good job considering the depth of the snow, the
wind, then the single digit cold all hitting within a couple
days starting November 20. I had occasion to do some
driving in Belvidere and Rockford that Sunday morning,
and we looked pretty good in comparison.
I, like the rest of you, hate it when I have cleared the
driveway and the plow buries the end of it again, but we
have to give these guys a break. How would you like to
be up in the middle of the night plowing, then out again
with almost no sleep clearing the roads again? They have
to move fast, and there will be complaints from those
who are never satisfied. Our roads, if in a straight line,
would run about to Janesville, Wisconsin -- around 27
miles of roadway to handle with all the corners, parking
lots, and cul-de-sacs. Hard to believe, isn’t it!
Chief Wood of our Public Safety Department has
repeatedly asked that everyone lock their cars when left
in driveways. There has been a rash of thefts from cars
(probably by kids) who are taking advantage of the opportunity to take cash, CDs, etc., from the cars. None of
these have been broken into, simply left unlocked. This
continued on page 15
2015-2016 Fee Schedule
Candlewick
Collection
Policy
Annual invoices for assessments (dues) are mailed out at the end of March each
year. The due date for payment of annual dues is May 1st. Payment covers the
time period of May 1st through April 30th.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Monthly Electronic Fund Transfer (ACH)
US Mail or online bill pay to Candlewick’s lockbox (27 N Wacker Dr. #825,
Chicago IL 60606-2800)
Online one time payment via echeck or credit card (MasterCard, or Discover).
There is a $14.95 convenience fee if paid via a credit card. Log into www.
smartstreet.com and select “Online Payments”
Pay in Person at the Association Office by check or cash. Credit cards are not
accepted for dues payments in the office.
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS:
An account is considered delinquent if payment in full is not processed before
May 1st or an Electronic Fund Transfer Agreement is not submitted by May 1st.
To be considered current, monthly payment of dues is only allowed if processed
via an Electronic Fund Transfer (ACH). All delinquent accounts will proceed
through the Collection Action Process.
NSF CHECK OR NSF ACH:
An account that has an electronic payment or check returned unpaid by the financial institution will be charged $35 and mailed a letter notifying them that if
payment is not received in 5 business days then c-pass, guest list and member i.d.
card privileges will be suspended until payment is received in full.
If an ACH is returned THREE times or your bank account is closed between May
1st and April 30th then the electronic funds transfer agreement will be terminated
and the entire balance is due. If payment is not received your account will proceed through the Collection Action Process.
CITATIONS:
Citations must be paid within 30 days of receiving a letter stating that the citation was reviewed and/or validated by the Citation Review Committee. After 30
days, c-pass, guest list and member i.d. card privileges will be suspended until
payment is received in full. The balance due on citations will proceed through
the Collection Action Process.
COLLECTION ACTION PROCESS:
30 days Past Due - 7% interest is added to the account
40 days Past Due - A letter is mailed giving notice of intent to lien. If payment is
not made within 10 days, then c-pass, guest list, and member i.d. privileges will
be suspended.
50 days Past Due - A lien and a lien fee of $100 will be placed on your account
unless there is already a valid lien placed on your property. Your c-pass, guest
list and member i.d. card privileges will have been suspended.
60 days Past Due - Account is sent to the attorney for collections. Further collection actions may include a Notice of Demand, Money Judgment, Garnishment
and a Forcible Entry and Detainer Lawsuit.
The Candlewick Lake News is the primary source of information and communication to all its members. The News is now mailed to individual homes in the community. Property owners who reside offsite will also receive the News by presorted
postal standard rate. Additional copies of the News are available at the East and
West Gates, Rec Center and at the Association Office. In addition, the news is
electronically available on the website. For ad info, RBM Designs at 815-742-8333.
Deadline to Advertise In the Candlewick
News february issue is january 15!
Call Bob at RBM Designs at 815-742-8333
or email rbmadvertising@GMAIL.com for
information.
Association Dues - Single Lot (Annual Fee)...................................................................... 882.00
Long Term Capital Reserve - Single Lot (Annual Fee)...................................................... 189.00
Tenant Fee (Annual Fee)..................................................................................................... 450.00
C-Pass –Owner of Record/Resident - each.......................................................................... 25.00
C-Pass – Guest/Contractor - each ................................................................................... 35.00
Owner of Record/Resident Pool Pass Individual . ....................................................................... Pool Pass Non-designated Limited to four.......................................................................... 25.00
Daily Pool Pass....................................................................................................................... 5.00
Daily Fishing Permit - guests Limited to five per day........................................................ 10.00
3 Consecutive Day Fishing Pass - Guests............................................................................. 15.00
Fishing permit non-designated Limited to four................................................................... 30.00
Resident Recreational Boat Decal ............................................................................................... Security House Checks calendar month............................................................................... 45.00
Storage Area – Large sites – Yearly Rental......................................................................... 145.00
Storage Area – Small Sites – Yearly Rental........................................................................ 105.00
Dock Rental – Marina Docks (priority to pontoon or large boats)..................................... 315.00
Dock Rental – Stationary Docks (priority to run about or small boats)............................. 185.00
Dock Rentals - Rec Center - Daily (Mon-Fri).................................................................... 10/day
Dock Rentals - Rec Center - Weekend (Sat-Sun)....................................................... 35/weekend
Boat Rentals- paddle and row boats ($20 deposit or license)
children required to wear life jacket $2.00/person rental............................................. 5/hr
Building Rental
Outpost Rental - (Half day, 5 hours or less) + deposit ($200)............................................. 75.00
Outpost Rental - (Full day) + deposit ($200)..................................................................... 150.00
Golf Course Clubhouse Rental
(Half day, 5 hours or less + deposit $200) Bartender included.......................................... 225.00
Golf Course Clubhouse Rental (Full day, 10 hours + deposit $200)
Bartender included.......
375.00
Rec Center - Full Lakeview Room
(2 hour minimum, $300 cap) $200 deposit.......................................................................... 45/hr
Rec Center - Fireplace side
(2 hour minimum, $200 Cap.), $200 deposit....................................................................... 35/hr
Rec Center - Coffeebar side (2 hr. min., $150 Cap), $200 deposit....................................... 25/hr
Pavilion $25.00 deposit........................................................................................................ 25.00
Miscellaneous Fees
NSF Bank Fee....................................................................................................................... 35.00
Tenant Registration Fee...................................................................................................... 100.00
Paid Assessment Letter ........................................................................................................ 25.00
Incoming fax........................................................................................................................... 0.50
Outgoing fax........................................................................................................................... 0.50
Copies..................................................................................................................................... 0.10
Document Retrieval Fees................................................................................................. 17.50/Hr
Home Construction
Application Fee..................................................................................................................... 30.00
Construction Fee- Non-refundable ................................................................................. 5,000.00
Refundable Clean-Up Deposit......................................................................................... 1,500.00
Building Permit..................................................................................................................... 30.00
Inspection Fee....................................................................................................................... 50.00
Refundable Clean-Up Deposit inspection over two.............................................................. 25.00
Garage & Remodeling
Refundable Clean-Up Deposit ........................................................................................... 750.00
Building Permit . .................................................................................................................. 30.00
Inspection Fee ...................................................................................................................... 40.00
Renewal Fee . ....................................................................................................................... 30.00
Miscellaneous Construction
Building Permit..................................................................................................................... 15.00
Inspection Fee....................................................................................................................... 25.00
Savannah Oaks
Non Resident Green Fees - 1st Nine Holes ........................................................................... 9.00
Non Resident Green Fees - Each Round After 1st Nine Holes (same day) . ......................... 6.00
Twilight - Unlimited Play Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm till dusk ........................................ 7.00
Cart Rental - 1st Nine Holes .................................................................................................. 7.00
Cart Rental - Each Round After 1st Nine Holes (same day) ................................................. 3.00
Pull Cart ................................................................................................................................. 4.00
Recreation Center
Preschool (monthly) . ......................................................................................................... 125.00
After School Care (daily) . ................................................................................................... 11.00
Schools Out Care (daily) ..................................................................................................... 22.00
Summer Camp (daily) . ........................................................................................................ 23.00
Gym Pass (daily fee without a valid Candlewick Id) ............................................................ 2.00
Locker Rental - Short (monthly) . ........................................................................................ 10.00
Locker Rental - Long (monthly) .......................................................................................... 15.00
Fitness Center Resident Extended Hours Pass (monthly)..................................................... 10.00
Fitness Center Daily Guest Pass ............................................................................................ 3.00
Programs ............................................................................................................................. Varies
4 JANUARY 2016
News
General Manager’s Report
by Theresa Balk
tbalk@candlewicklake.org
COMPLETED PROJECTS
1. Public Safety Citations/Warnings – Public Safety
issued 50 Citations and 58 Warnings during the
month of November.
2. Savannah Oaks Events - Prom Night - (11/14)
Cancelled until 2016, Pub Trivia (11/21).
3. Completed Community Events – Leaf collection
(11/14), Family Fun Night (11/13) Cancelled, Health
Fair and Neighbors Helping Neighbors Kick Off
(11/14), Turkey Bingo (11/20).
4. Trick or Treat Survey – The trick or treat survey
results were tallied and presented at the November
Board Meeting. The Board voted to leave Trick or
Treating on Sunday.
5. Leaf Collection – Leaf collection was held 11/7
and 11/14 from 9:00 – noon. Thanks to all who
volunteered. 7 ½ dumpsters were filled.
6. Upgrade cameras at East and West Gates Upgraded cameras have been installed at the East
and West Gate. Installation of four light poles were
included in the project. Cameras have been mounted
to the light poles for additional coverage of the area.
7. Pool – The pool has closed for the season.
Maintenance has painted the pool and has completed
the winterization. The baby pool leak is still being
investigated. Repair lists and costs are being
compiled so we are ready to open next year.
8. Playground Upkeep – The playgrounds are
inspected on a regular basis. There are plans to
repaint all park benches in the spring of 2016. The
swings at the Outpost has been moved, Restoration
has been completed.
9. Lighting Replacement – The lighting at the
Recreation Center will be changed out when the
ComEd rebates are available again. This will result
in better lighting at significant cost savings for many
years to come.
10. Friendship Park Fence Replacement – The fence
has been pulled. The plan to put boulders around the
perimeter was put on hold by the Board. No parking
on grass signs have been installed. This project will
be discussed again if there is an issue with parking
on the grass and barriers are needed.
11. Savannah Oaks Golf Course Maintenance
Projects –The sand traps have been “loosened up”
with a rototiller meaning there is no hard-pan. Sand
will be added when ground is frozen if needed. Tree
removal has been moved back on the schedule.
The out of bounds markers and ball washers are
all in place and functional. The distance markers
have been purchased and are installed. It has been
challenging to get enough water on the greens and
tees. The greens mowing was increased to 5 times
per week as needed as a result of feedback from
golfers. Aeration and top dressing of the greens
were completed on 10/6 and 10/7. The entire course
was fertilized in October. The course closed for
the season on 11/4/15. Preventative maintenance
and repairs are being done on all equipment to it is
ready for next season. The irrigation lines have been
blown out.
ON-GOING PROJECTS
1. Implementation Grant – The implementation grant
application has been accepted by the EPA. Of this
$88,000.00 grant, the EPA will cover 60% of the
expenses toward our bio swale project. CWL will
pay 40%. The first request for reimbursement has
been submitted and received. The core Watershed
group continues to meet. There was a meeting
held April 22 at 6:30 to update residents on the
project and to ask for volunteers. The areas have
been marked and maintenance has sprayed twice in
preparation for the plantings. The planting phase
started May 9th and was completed on July 18th.
Tallgrass is contracted for the stewardship on these
areas. They have completed all seven visits for
the year. On 9/16/15, the sub-committee members
toured the bio swales. The second reimbursement
request has been received. A sub-committee meeting
was held on November 17th to focus on moving
forward and obtaining our next grant.
2. Programs: The programs currently running at the
Rec Center include Fitness Orientation Class (11/20,
12/9 and 12/11), Pickleball, Dance Team, Yoga,
Total Body Circuit Class, Zumba Mix-Up, Karate,
CWL Morning Walkers, Quilting, Tot Gym Time,
After School Program, Preschool and Little Learners,
Instructional Basketball Program (11/18 – 12/23)
Cancelled due to lake of interest, Line Dancing
started 11/4, Youth Tennis Lessons (12/5, 12/8)
3. Upcoming Events: Breakfast with Santa (12/12),
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (12/12), Holiday Light
Amenity Usage
Are You a “Snowbird?” Holiday Lights &
It is that time of year when many property owners
are getting ready to leave to spend the winter in areas
Decorations
where the weather is warmer. If you are a “snow bird”
The Rules and Regulations state that a Candlewick Lake
Photo ID Membership Card (Member Card) are required
for use of the amenities (pool, golf course, fitness center,
gymnasium, and boating and fishing facilities). The rules
further state that any Member that is not in good standing
shall have their Membership Card privileges suspended
until said Member rectifies his/her membership standing.
This includes the privileges for all registered Members.
The rules do not say that a Member can’t pay the daily fee
for use of the amenities. The Board of Directors passed
a resolution at the April 21, 2015 Board meeting that any
Owner, Associate Members, Tenant, and any other family
members who reside in a House will not be allowed to
pay the daily fee to use the amenities if their amenity
privileges have been suspended. Additionally any Owner,
Associate Members, Tenant, and any other family members who reside in a House and are not in good standing
they will not be permitted to rent any of the Candlewick
Lake facilities.
please notify the Administration Office of your winter
address. Our system allows for an alternate address that
we can put in and remove each year. Please take a few
moments to either stop in or contact the Administration
Office at 815-765-2827 ext. 200 to give us your alternate address. This will assure that you are receiving
all Candlewick Lake communications while you are
gone, including the monthly newspaper, annual meeting
notices and information, election ballots, etc. It also
saves the Association a lot of money in postage. When
bulk mail is returned we have to pay the original cost to
send it, 2.47 times the first class rate to get the mail back
and then the cost to resend it.
Proposed Rule Change for Parking
Following is Policy 15-09, which is a proposal to
change the rules for parking. This policy was read at the
December 15, 2015 Board meeting and will be voted on
at the January 19, 2016 Board meeting.
POLICY 15-09
WHEREAS, the current Rules and Regulations
specify that only three ATV’s, boats, personal watercraft,
snowmobiles, boat and utility trailers and campers may
be parked in the side or rear yard but doesn’t state that
they must belong to the resident of the property, and
WHEREAS, the current Rules and Regulations allow
watercraft to be parked on unimproved lots but doesn’t
limit the number that may be parked on the lot or if they
must be registered to the owner of the lot, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to change
the rules that limit the number of watercraft that may
be parked on an unimproved lot and require that any
items parked on improved or unimproved lots must be
registered to the owner/resident of the property, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
Section 4-10, Paragraph E and J be changed as follows
4-10 Parking
E.On improved lots, ATV’s, boats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boat and utility trailers,
and campers (no motor homes) may be parked in
the side or rear yard. No more than three items
may be parked in the side or rear yard. All items
must be registered to the owner or resident of the
property.
J. Only watercraft with or without the trailer are
allowed to be parked on unimproved Lots (with
the sole exception of a contractors vehicle during
the period of construction). No more than three
watercraft may be parked on the lot and must be
behind the front setback line. All items must be
registered to the owner of the lot.
Judging (12/21), New Year’s Eve Party (12/31),
Blood Drive (1/18), Pan Fish Tournament (1/30)
4. Savannah Oaks Upcoming Events: Ugly Sweater
and Cookie Exchange Night (12/11), New Year’s Eve
Party (12/31).
5. Rec Center Deck – Several deck boards have been
broken and need replacement. The materials have
been delivered. The work has been moved out until
next spring.
6. Shoreline Stabilization – Rip Rap will be purchased
and installed by our Maintenance department in the
spring.
7. Replace Windows at the Pool - We are working
with a contractor to get a price and plan for replacing
the windows in the pool house. This is scheduled for
this year’s budget.
8. Shed for the Public Safety Gator – Maintenance
continues to work on the installation of a shed to
house the gator used on the lake in the winter.
9. 2016-2017 Budget – The budget process has begun.
There have been two budget meetings to date.
10. Website Changes – The new website is up and
running as of November 4th. Randy is working on
getting all the information that was on the old site
put on the new site.
11. Health, Dental, Vision Insurance – Renewal rates
have come in, additional quotes have been received.
Negotiations with the current vendor are ongoing.
We are working to get the rate increase lowered.
12. Human Resource Manager – We are looking for
a new Human Resource Manager. Susan Campbell
has given notice and will be leaving 11/13/15 to
take a position elsewhere. An ad ran in the Register
Star, resumes are coming in. Interviews are being
conducted. This process is ongoing at the present
time.
NEW PROJECTS
1. Festival of Lights Display – Volunteers have set
up the Candlewick Lake Association display at the
Rockford Park District Festival of Lights which runs
weekends thru December 27th plus December 24th
and 25th at Rockford’s Sinnissippi Park.
2. Photo Contest: The Communication Commission
would like to hold a quarterly photo contest with a
$25 prize. The rules will be written and published in
the January paper.
Please be reminded that Section 13-6 and 13-7 of the
Candlewick Lake Association Rules & Regulations and
Section 522 and 523 of the ECC/Building Department
Rules & Regulations state when holiday lights and
decorations may be displayed and lit. All lights and
decorations must be removed ten (10) days following the
event. All December/January 1st holiday decorations
and lights must be removed by January 10, 2016. If the
weather does not permit the removal of these decorations
and lights by January 10th, they may remain, but may
not be lit after January 10th. The extended deadline for
removal is March 1st. Please watch the Sunshine Board
and e-blast. We will advise if the March 1st deadline is
granted due to weather. Thank you for your cooperation.
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ROAD POSTINGS
Road postings won’t be in effect for at least a few more
months, but this is just a reminder to the property owners
and to inform the new owners about the postings so they
may plan ahead for their anticipated deliveries.
Each year in the late winter/early spring, Candlewick
Lake imposes weight limits. This is to protect the roads
and is determined by weather conditions. When the
weather starts getting warmer and stays warm, the postings go into effect. Once the frost is out of the ground the
postings are lifted, usually between four to eight weeks.
Road postings pertain to all vehicles, which include
construction and delivery vehicles. If you are planning
on making purchase which will require a delivery, please
plan accordingly. Order so that your delivery can be
made prior to the road postings or advise the store that
deliveries must be made on smaller trucks.
Vehicles and trailers with tandem axles are not allowed
access into Candlewick Lake during the postings. The
maximum weight of a vehicle with four tires is 7,000
pounds and 18,000 pounds on six tires.
Rental
Restrictions
The Board of Directors approved capping the number
of houses that can be rented at any given time to 15% and
implemented restrictions. Below are the restrictions for
rental properties:
1. There will be a 15% cap on Houses that can be
subject to Rental Agreements at any given time. This
15% rental cap will be effective October 1, 2015.
2. There will be a “Waiting list” for Rental properties
once the cap has been met.
3. Should a property on the “Waiting List” become
eligible to rent and the Property Owner decides not
to rent, they will be removed from the waiting list.
4. There will be no granting or giving of one properties’
eligibility to another property.
5. If a “Rental” Property should not be rented for a
period of six (6) months then it will no longer be
considered a “Rental” property and will have to go
on the waiting list should they want to rent it in the
future. Property owner does have the right to request
up to a three (3) month extension from the Board of
Directors. Request must be made in writing.
6. If a property owner has multiple rentals, each
property will be considered on an individual basis.
7. There will be a $250.00 fine for failure to register a
rental property. If the rental property has not registered within 30 days of the initial fine, a second fine
in the amount of $500.00 will be issued. Subsequent
fines in the amount of $500.00 will be issued every
30 days until compliance is met. The fine(s) will be
charged for each property not registered.
8. “Hardship” situations will need to be appealed to
the Board of Directors in writing. The Board will
consider these on a case by case basis.
IMPORTANT
DATES TO
REMEMBER
• January 15, 2016 – Board Statement of Candidacy
due by 4:30 PM
• Election Committee Meeting – Date to be
determined
• February 7, 2016 – Candidates Forum/Budget
Hearing Meeting, 1:00 PM, Recreation Center
• February 17, 2016 – Ballots mailed out
• March 9, 2016 – Ballots due – 4:30 PM,
Administration Office
• March 12, 2016 – Ballot Counting
• March 20, 2016 – Annual Meeting, 1:00 PM,
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Snow & Ice Control
Procedures
It’s not too early to think about snow and ice
procedures at Candlewick. Many of our members are
commuters and it is important to plan ahead for those
cold icy mornings. Please do not call the gates to tell
them it is snowing, or ask if the snowplows are out.
Please be patient! Maintenance watches the weather
reports and prepares snowplows and ice material prior
to a snow event forecasted. For your convenience we
have outlined the following procedures for snow and ice
control.
When to expect the plows out: Snowplowing does
not begin until there is 2-inches of snow on the ground
and more is expected or when ice begins to make the
roads hazardous. Ice control material is applied to locations on an “as needed” basis.
If the snow reaches 2 inches during the night, it is
more economical to begin snow and ice control between
4:00 AM and 7:00 AM. The plows continue until the
roads are plowed or until 12 midnight when for operator
safety sake they are taken off the roads.
WHEN BLINDING CONDITIONS EXIST, ALL
EQUIPMENT WILL BE PULLED OFF THE ROADS
UNTIL IT IS SAFE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Road Classifications: There are three classifications
for roads, which help us to determine which roads need
to be plowed first. HIGH VOLUME means HIGH
PRIORITY. With the high volume roads, we consider
the traffic flow, emergency use, and the bus routes.
The HIGH VOLUME roads are the first to be
plowed. These include Candlewick Dr., Candlewick
Blvd., Lamplighter Loop, Galleon Run, and Constitution.
The MODERATE VOLUME roads are the roads
that lead to and from the high volume roads. The
MODERATE VOLUME roads are plowed after the High
Volume roads have been plowed.
Courts, dead ends, cul-de-sacs, and parking lots are
considered LOW VOLUME roads and are plowed last.
Maintenance will try to plow the North parking lot at the
Rec. Center when working on moderate volume roads.
If the snow is heavy, drifting or falling steadily,
Maintenance will continue to keep the high volume
and moderate volume traffic roads open before opening
courts, dead ends, cul-de-sacs, and parking lots.
Do not park on the road during the snow removal
process. Citations will be issued to violators.
Driveways: Do not push snow on to the Roadway!
This creates a very hazardous condition. You are subject
to fines if you deposit material such as snow or ice onto
the roadway.
Maintenance personnel are not authorized to plow
driveways and plows will not be lifted at the entrance
to each individual driveway. Clearance of driveway
entrances is the responsibility of the resident.
Plows may make several passes in order to widen the
roads. “Windrows” are unavoidable.
Mailboxes: The trucks get as close to the mailboxes
as possible, but it is the Homeowner’s responsibility to
keep the area in front of the mailbox cleared for the mail
carrier.
Garbage Totes: Garbage and Recycle totes must be
kept 2 feet off of the roadway. The snow plow drivers
will not get out to move your containers and will not be
responsible for any damage to the tote. You will have to
purchase a new one from Advanced Disposal.
Specific problem areas will be handled as soon as
possible after maintenance has taken care of the overall
situation. If you feel a specific area needs to be addressed, you can call the office with the location.
Residents are asked to check areas along the
roadway and remove any obstruction such as posts
or large rocks that are within 10 feet of the shoulder.
Basketball hoops must be kept off of the roadway.
Maintenance will not be responsible for damage to
basketball hoops if left in the roadway. They should be
at least 10 feet from the road. Property owners are liable
for any equipment damage or injuries caused by any
obstruction of the right-of-way.
When Maintenance is out on the roads, stay a safe
distance behind the trucks. If you cannot see the mirrors
on the trucks, they will not be able to see you. Please be
patient and courteous.
Parents…Please keep your children off of the snow
piles created by the plow trucks. If the trucks are out
plowing or come back to do clean up, they may not see
children playing behind the snow pile. This creates a
serious safety issue.
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Neighbors Helping
Neighbors
Thank you, Candlewick!
Thanks to the generosity of Candlewick residents,
we were able to help 12 families have a merrier
Christmas! Thank you to our helpers that showed up
on Saturday, December 12 to fill stockings (actually
Ziploc bags), sort bins of donated food, check-in and
tag the presents, and lastly to deliver all the above to
our families. Special thanks to Capron Rescue Squad
who donated food and helped to deliver the items,
Dandy Donuts who collected food and money at the
November Family Bingo, and the Candlewick Flames
raised money to buy gift cards for each family.
Property Maintenance
With the revised CWL rules in effect, the Public Safety
Department has been working very hard to help get
properties into compliance. Warnings and Citations are
being issued to properties that are not being maintained.
Please take a look around your property to see if there is
anything that you need to do to remain in compliance
before you get a warning.
New Roofs & Windows
If you are changing the color of the shingles on
your house, you need to get the color change approved
by Candlewick Lake but a permit is not necessary.
However, a Boone County Building permit and inspections are required. Please contact the County Building
Department at 815-544-6176 for further information.
Because of changes in the energy code, the County
now also requires a permit for any window change. If
you are changing any window, please contact the Boone
County Building Department. If you change a window
but the size does not change, Candlewick Lake approval
isn’t necessary. However, if the size does change or if
you are changing a window into a door or a door into a
window, you must submit plans for ECC approval.
State Not Sending
Snowmobile Renewal
Notices
The Department of Natural Resources DID NOT
send out snowmobile renewal notices this year. It is
your responsibility to make sure that your Snowmobile
registration is current.
When it’s time for you to renew your registration go
to IDNR website to complete the registration at http://
www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/snowmobile/Pages/
RenewYourSnowmobileRegistration.aspx
Please pass the word along to your fellow snowmobilers. Without your registration, you will not have snowmobiling in Illinois!
Information courtesy of Illinois Association of
Snowmobile Clubs, Inc.
Services Available
At the
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998 Belvidere Road, Suite 7
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
Job Seeker Services
Computer Resource Center for researching job openings
matching job skills and creating resumes and cover letters
 Latest Local and National Job Openings
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6 JANUARY 2016
News
2016 Candlewick Lake Association
Call for Candidates
Board of Directors Application Instructions:
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Submissions must be in writing and submitted not earlier than 12:01 AM on
January 1, 2016 and not later than the close of business of January 15, 2016 (4:30
PM).
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Submissions may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1. Mailed via USPS to Candlewick Lake Association, 13400 Highway 76, Poplar
Grove, IL 61065
2. Electronic E-Mail sent to tbalk@candlewicklake.org. Electronic submissions
cannot be sent before 12:01 AM on January 1, 2016 and may not be received
after 4:30 PM on January 15, 2016. Submissions received prior to or after the
prescribed time period will be returned.
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A photo of the candidate is required. The photo must be taken by the staff in the
Association Office.
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All Statements of Candidacy along with a photo of the candidate will be published
in the February 2016 Candlewick Lake Newspaper. Please submit the photo of
yourself with your Statement of Candidacy.
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Only the required maximum number of words will be considered for publication.
Any overage will be deleted. (It will be cut off at the end of sentence.)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  All applicants must follow the same format to be accepted for publication.
STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY
CANDLEWICK LAKE BOArD OF DIrECTOrS
Part 1
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Name_____________________________________________________
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Address___________________________________________________
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Phone #___________________________________________________
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E-Mail_____________________________________________________
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Years you have resided in community____________________________
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List committee memberships/positions you have held (in the past five years) that
would be most helpful in functioning as a member of the Board of Directors.
CWL Quarterly Photo Contest
Submitted by Bonnie Marron, Communications Commission
Are you an amateur photographer or a weekend shutterbug? Then why not try your
hand at entering the CWL Quarterly Photo Contest. The idea is to have residents submit
photos of the goings on in our community in order to build our photo library. The
contests will run from January 1 to March 10, April 1 – June 15, July 1 – September 15,
and October 1 – December 15. There will be one winner each quarter who will receive a
$25.00 prize.
Contest Rules & Guidelines:
1. Photo must not be published, previously or in the future, in a non-CWL publication
2. Need to title the photo (Identify activity and/or location)
3. Photos can be of events/activities throughout CWL, nature photos, action photos,
etc. As long as the photo promotes CWL it can be entered. Just use your imagination.
4. Include names of any people in the photo (if known)
5. Include photographer’s name, street address, telephone number and/ or e-mail address with each entry. Photo credit will be used if published in a CWL publication
6. All submitted photos become the property of the Candlewick Lake Association
7. All photos need to be submitted by March 10th (1st quarter), June 15th (2nd quarter),
September 15th (3rd quarter) and December 15th (4th quarter)
8. Judging of photos will take place at Board of Directors meetings on March 15th,
June 21st, September 20th and December 20th. This will be by vote of those in
attendance at the meeting.
9. Winners will be announced and published in the April, July, October, and January
CWL newspapers. Announcements may be posted on any other CWL media.
10. Contest is sponsored by the CWL Communications Commission.
11. Submit photos via email to: newspaper@candlewicklake.org.
Get your cameras ready and good luck to all who enter.
Please be aware of the lake
conditions before venturing onto the
lake. We do not want anyone to fall
in because the ice was too thin.
Part 2
Answer the following questions in 100 words or less, per question.
1.
2.
3.
4.
What motivated you to seek election to the CWL Board?
What do you think you could contribute to the Association as a Board Member?
What do you think is the most pressing problem facing CWL today?
What short-term goals would you have as a board member and how would you
accomplish them?
5. What long-range plans do you think the Board should address?
Protect Your Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
Americans love to spend time on the water. Protecting aquatic resources is
important for all users. The spreading of harmful plants, animals and other
organisms threatens America's water habitats. Aquatic nuisance species hitch
rides on clothing, boats, and items used in the water. When brought to
another lake or stream, the nuisance species may spread.
If conditions are right, these introduced species become established and
cause drastic changes.
Stopping aquatic hitchhikers requires only a few simple procedures. (Details
in the links that follow.)
Simple Preventative Procedures:
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Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment
Eliminate water from equipment before transporting
Clean and dry anything that contacted water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.)
Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water
Aquatic Hitchhikers Can:
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Reduce game fish populations
Ruin boat engines and jam steering equipment
Make lakes/rivers unusable by boaters and swimmers
Increase the costs of operating drinking water and power plants
Complicate dam maintenance and interrupt industrial processes
Reduce native species populations
Degrade ecosystems
Affect human health
Reduce property values
Affect local economies of water-dependent communities
Clarification of Terms:
For the purposes of this campaign and the related materials, Aquatic Hitchhikers are defined as non-native,
harmful aquatic plants, animals or microscopic organisms that can readily be transported to other waters via
popular recreational activities. Different terms will be used interchangeably throughout the campaign to describe
aquatic hitchhikers. These terms include: aquatic nuisance species, ANS, aquatic invasive species and nonnative, harmful aquatic species. Campaign sponsors use these terms to facilitate a better understanding about
the issue and to assist with ease of reading.
Lake News
Lake Issues – January
2016
From Lake Management / Lake-Water Safety Sub-committee
(Pam Cangelosi)
CAUTION---OPEN WATER or THIN ICE
Parents, please have a talk with your kids about caution
on or near the lake during these winter months. Due to
our warmer than normal temperatures, the lake water
could appear to be frozen but dangerously thin. With
eagerness to get out on the lake - either to play or fish we
all need to use caution.
Remember the “BUDDY SYSTEM” plan for safety
and go out with a friend or make sure you tell someone
that you are going out on the lake.
Ice Fishing Check List:
Things to know and remember…
• A current Illinois State Fishing license is required for
all persons age 16 and over. (Must be with you)
• A Candlewick Lake photo I.D. is required for all
Candlewick Lake property owners / residents age 16
and over. (Must be with you)
• All shanties / ice huts must be marked with property
owners NAME and ADDRESS. These structure
cannot be left on the ice overnight unattended.
• Use of only 2 (two) lines per person. This could
include: 2 (two) rods, 1 (one) rod and 1(one) tip up,
or 2 (two) tip ups.
• NO MINNOWS allowed. You can use a bluegill
or perch on a tip up if they have been caught in
Candlewick Lake. Worms, leeches or dead smelt
may be used.
• Know and respect the Candlewick Lake Rules and
Regulation and remember to share them with your
guests.
• If using a ATV on the frozen lake, please remember
the rules that apply.
• If not sure about any of the Rules and Regulation
please check with the Candlewick Lake Office or
with CWL Public Safety.
• Please KEEP OUR/YOUR PARKS and LAKE
CLEAN * PICK UP ANY TRASH YOU MAY SEE.
* DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TRASH OUT ON THE
LAKE . DO NOT PUT ANY TRASH INTO THE
LAKE***WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ICE PLEASE
REMOVE ANY ITEMS YOU TOOK OUT WITH
YOU.
THANK YOU - CWL Lake/Water Safety Sub-committee.
(Pam C.)
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Ice
Fishing Rules
Below are the current rules regarding Candlewick
Lake ice fishing. Public Safety will be out to monitor
the lake. If you see something that needs to be addressed while you are out on the lake, please contact
Public Safety so that they can address the problem as it
is happening to avoid future problems.
11-5 Ice Fishing
All fishing rules and regulations stated above apply in a
like manner to ice fishing with the following additional
regulations:
A.Ice fishing is done at the fisher’s own risk and the
Association is not liable for any bodily injury or
property damage that may occur while anyone is on
the ice on the Lake.
B.When a tip-up is approached by a Public Safety
Officer and the fisherman is not at the tip-up in two
minutes, a citation may be issued.
C.Tip-ups must be identified with a label clearly and
visibly showing the owner’s name and address.
D.Only temporary shelters may be used and must
be removed if unoccupied for more than four (4)
hours. Any shelter left, which must be removed by
the Association, will result in a fine assessed to the
Member/Associate Member/Tenant, as well as any
towing or storage fees.
E. Ice fishing shelters of any kind or type must have the
name, Unit and Lot number of the owners attached
to the shelter and be readable at all times. Ice fishing shelters shall be required to have reflectors or a
light outside the shelter from dusk to dawn for safety
reason. Ice fishing shelters belonging to Guests
must also have the resident’s name and address
affixed to them and be readable at all times.
F. No Guest motorized vehicles, such as but not limited
to ATVs, snowmobiles, etc. shall be allowed on the
Lake at any time.
G.Any resident that wishes to use their motorized vehicle, such as but not limited to ATVs, snowmobiles,
etc. on the Lake must register it at the Association
Office (proof of ownership required). A decal will
be issued and placed on the motorized vehicle
during an inspection by Public Safety as part of the
registration process.
DID
YOU KNOW…
That the money from the cans collected
at the three can bins (Castaway, Highland Valley
Green, and the Recreation Center Peninsula) is
used for funding projects to benefit both the lake
and the community. The funds have been used to help
pay for fish stocking, building fish structures, purchase of
a GPS that is used for lake related issues, lake plantings,
waders, laser lights (to chase the geese), and the Kids
Fishing Tournament. If you have aluminum cans that
you are either throwing away or putting in the recycling
bin, please consider bagging them and taking them to
one of the can bins located in Candlewick. The Friends
of Candlewick have recently voted to use funds from
the cans for projects that could either benefit the lake
and/or the community. This is expanding the scope
beyond specific lake use, and may be used to benefit
the entire community where needed.
January 2016 – Sunrise/Sunset for Poplar Grove, Illinois
Dawn is 30 minutes before sunrise. Dusk is 30 minutes after sunset.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8
9
Sunrise: 7:24am
Sunset: 4:32pm
3
4
Sunrise: 7:25am Sunrise: 7:25am
Sunset: 4:34pm Sunset: 4:35pm
5
Sunrise: 7:25am
Sunset: 4:36pm
6
Sunrise: 7:25am
Sunset: 4:37pm
7
Sunrise: 7:24am
Sunset: 4:38pm
Sunrise: 7:24am
Sunset: 4:39pm
Sunrise: 7:25am
Sunset: 4:33pm
Sunrise: 7:24am
Sunset: 4:40pm
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Sunrise: 7:11am
Sunset: 5:06pm
Sunrise: 7:23am
Sunset: 4:43pm
Sunrise: 7:20am
Sunset: 4:51pm
Sunrise: 7:15am
Sunset: 5:00pm
Sunrise: 7:23am
Sunset: 4:44pm
Sunrise: 7:20am
Sunset: 4:52pm
Sunrise: 7:15am
Sunset: 5:01pm
Sunrise: 7:23am
Sunset: 4:45pm
Sunrise: 7:19am
Sunset: 4:54pm
Sunrise: 7:14am
Sunset: 5:02pm
Sunrise: 7:22am
Sunset: 4:46pm
Sunrise: 7:18am
Sunset: 4:55pm
Sunrise: 7:13am
Sunset: 5:04pm
Sunrise: 7:22am
Sunset: 4:48pm
Sunrise: 7:18am
Sunset: 4:56pm
Sunrise: 7:12am
Sunset: 5:05pm
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2015-16 CWL Ice
Fishing Regulations
•
A State Fishing license is required for all persons
age 16 and over.
• A Candlewick fishing permit is required for all
residents age 16 and over.
• A guest fishing pass is required for each guest. It
may be a non-designated seasonal or a one day,
both can be purchased at the Administration office
or at the Recreation Center. Guest passes must be
purchased by resident with proof of residency.
• Guest use of the lake is permitted provided that the
property owner is on or within the immediate vicinity of the lake at all times. The immediate vicinity
is defined as the shoreline or a property owner’s
lakefront property. Exceptions will be made when
there are extenuating circumstances, predetermined
by Public Safety that would prevent a property
owner from being with their guest. The property
owner is responsible for contacting Public Safety,
in advance, so that the request may be considered
and logged. The log will be maintained so that an
individual that has an “approved situation” will not
have to call Public Safety every time their guest
wants to use the lake. If Public Safety Staff members or certified volunteers see any pattern of abuse
to this rule exception, it will result in a withdrawal
of the exception privilege for the remainder of the
season/year. When there are extenuating circumstances that prohibit the property owner from being
on or within the immediate vicinity of the lake, the
property owner must still be within Candlewick
Lake. (Policy 09-11)
• All shanties must be marked with name and address
of owner, and cannot be left on the ice overnight
unattended.
• Only 2 lines per person.
• This could include: 2 rods, 1 rod and 1 tip up, or 2
tip ups.
• No Minnows allowed. You can use a bluegill
or perch on a tip up if they have been caught in
Candlewick Lake. Worms, leeches or dead smelt
may also be used.
FISH LIMITS FOR RESIDENTS:
Bluegill
30 per day
No size limit
Perch
15 per day
No size limit
Crappie
15 per day
No size limit
**Catch and Release 4/1-6/1
Walleye
2 per day
16” minimum
Catfish 6 per day
No size limit
Northern
1 per day
24” minimum
Musky
1 per day
48” minimum
Rock Bass
No limit
Large Mouth Bass Catch and Release
Small Mouth Bass
Catch and Release
Grass Carp, Koi, Bullhead
Catch and Remove
FISH LIMITS FOR GUESTS OF RESIDENTS:
Bluegill
15 per day
No size limit
Perch
7 per day
No size limit
Crappie
7 per day
No size limit
**Catch and Release 4/1-6/1
Walleye 1 per day
16” minimum
Catfish
3 per day
No size limit
Rock Bass
No limit
Northern & Musky
Catch and Release
Small Mouth Bass
Catch and Release
Large Mouth Bass
Catch and Release
Grass Carp, Koi, Bullhead
Catch and Remove
FISH LIMITS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PLEASE CHECK THE INFORMATIONAL SIGNS
AND THE CANDLEWICK PAPER.
REMINDER
You Need a State
Fishing License as Well
as a CWL License to
Fish
on Candlewick Lake!
Get Yours Today!
8 JANUARY 2016
Neighbors Helping Neighbors 2015
Photos and article by Dale Miedema
The Rec Center was sure a happening place this past December 12, with Breakfast
with Santa taking place at 10:00 a.m., followed by Neighbors Helping Neighbors in the
afternoon. Santa was a big hit, with 105 tickets being sold, with probably an even 50/50
split between Moms, Dads, and little ones
The Neighbors Helping Neighbors program took over the gym floor just as soon as the
last gift was opened and the chairs could be put away. The tables that had just been used
to serve all those little gremlins their pancakes, were now being stacked with turkeys,
canned goods, and just about anything that made up the “fixins” of a fine Christmas
dinner. There were also gifts and stocking stuffers for the younger members of the
families too.
This year, there were 12 families in Candlewick in need of assistance. The program
got rolling about mid-November, with residents being asked to pick up a form with a
families number at the Rec center desk, with the vital information of a given family, i.e.
number of adults, kids and ages of the young ones. Each family received a turkey, with
all the fixins and gifts appropriate to the age of each child. There were also stocking
stuffers for each family made up of donations of mittens, hats and toys placed in the
donation boxes located around our community.
Along with the edibles and gifts, each family received two gift cards, one purchased
with donations of cash by our residents, with the other a gift card from our own
Candlewick Flames. This year there were 34 adults (18 and over), and 34 children (17
and under) that benefitted from the program.
In years gone by, volunteers made up the work force in delivering the Christmas cheer,
but this year, the newest members of our community, the Capron Rescue Team stepped
up and handled the bulk of the deliveries. They thought it would be a good way to get to
know the residents, and indeed it was a fine idea... Thanks guys and gals!
Thanks to all our residents who so selflessly donated the gifts, food, toys and cash
to make this a wonderful Christmas for our less fortunate folks, and thanks to all our
volunteers who helped make it all happen. A very special thanks goes out to Bonnie
Marron and Sandy Morse, who have been the driving forces behind the program for as
many years as I can remember. Having these fine community minded ladies as neighbors makes me darn proud to say I live here in Candlewick Lake... How about you?
Capron Rescue Squad ready to make deliveries!
Melissa Cunefare, and Mom, Jody Schanz, take a break from sorting duties.
Lynda Young ready to deliver.
Tables piled with gifts donated by CWL residents.
Candlewick Flames
January 21, 2016
It might be cold
outside but we’ve
decided to get
together and warm
up with a special
January dinner.
Dandy Donuts will prepare for us a variety of their wonderful
soups and chili to warm our hearts and bodies. Nothing special
planned for entertainment just neighbors getting together to share
a hearty dinner and warm conversation.
Cost of the meal is $10. There will be several soups and chili to
choose from as well as bread and butter, crackers, and brownies
for dessert. Coffee will be provided but feel free to bring another
beverage of your choice.
To make reservations, please make payment by January 14, 2016
to either Theresa Hans (815/765-2989) or Judy Saelinger
(815/765-3923).
We hope you will join us.
Happy New Year from
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The Secretary of State Office No Longer Sending Out License Plate renewal
Notices -- Drivers are on their own!
The Secretary of State’s office is no longer sending out Annual License Plate Renewal Notifications. This means
drivers are on their own to remember when their license plates renew.
Unfortunately, most people do not think about their renewal until they get their notification. The end result is that
people are now getting ticketed for missing their renewal deadline.
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On the right side of page click on the box that says “Email my renewal notice.”
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Number, Year and Make of Car. At the bottom of the screen it will ask if
these are correct. Assuming correct, check yes.
It will then ask for your email address. Complete, click, submit.
It will then ask if you would like to enroll another vehicle. If yes, click on
“enroll another license.” If no, you are finished.
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10 JANUARY 2016
Public Safety
A
Message from the ChiefweofcanPublic
Safety
be happy we got our foot of snow on the weekby Chief Roland Wood
rwood@candlewicklake.org
Greetings from Public Safety
Happy holidays! We hope everyone is enjoying our
Holiday Season! If we can get past the isolated 13
inches of snow which has since disappeared, our weather
has been very mild, we should be grateful. The CWL
community has been very quiet of late, and moving along
smoothly. I think we can expect a fine Holiday Season.
Social Media
It has been brought to my attention most of what has
been reported as news about CWL on social media is
just not entirely true. I strongly believe this statement is
accurate in cases involving our Public Safety Department.
Several news items have been reported out of Rockford
having little accuracy. I certainly question their sources.
Our residents should not be concerned over rumor and
innuendo.
In the future, if you have any questions about what has
transpired within the CWL community, please refer to our
published weekly Public Safety Report e-blasted to our
residents. You can also reach out to our staff or me. We
will not relate information which will hinder an investigation, but we will be truthful in what we can tell you.
Locking your Doors
This past month, our community suffered a number of
vehicle break-ins and the theft of items left in those cars.
It has been quite some time since we have had to endure
this sort of criminal activity. But the disturbing facts
about these break-ins are that all of the entered vehicles
were unlocked!
Leaving our vehicles in our driveways unlocked and
available to thieves cannot be tolerated. Leaving valuables such as money, wallets, purses, music, backpacks
and even the vehicle’s keys in the ignition only enhances
these crimes. When the thieves have success in their
search of our personal effects, they will come back again
and again. This must stop!
For the past four years, I have asked and pleaded with
our residents, in this article and in person to lock their
homes, their vehicles and put away anything of value.
What a thief does not see, they will not steal. During
the evening of our break-ins, there were an inordinate
number of vehicles unlocked. Please understand, just
because we dwell in a “gated community” does not
protect us from those thieves who live inside the gates
or those who can climb over a fence. Again, please reach
out to your family members and your neighbors and help
us stop these opportunities for crime. If you see someone
entering a neighbor’s cars late at night or in the dark and
you do not recognize them, please call Public Safety. I’m
sure your neighbor will understand we are only looking
out for their welfare.
Winter Driving Habits
As the shock of last month’s snow storm has passed,
end, rather than the middle of the work week. They say
timing is everything. Sure, all the snow melted in a few
days, but we know it will be coming back. This is a good
time to remind ourselves of the good winter driving
techniques we’ve been taught through past years. The following tips for driving on snow come courtesy of AAA:
• Accelerate and decelerate slowly and smoothly.
Applying the gas slowly to get going is the best way
to avoid skidding. Allow extra time to slow for a
stoplight or stop sign. Remember, it takes longer to
stop on icy and snow covered roads.
• Give yourself extra time to maneuver. Everything –
stopping, starting, turning, etc. – takes longer than it
does on dry pavement.
• Increase your following distance six to eight seconds
on icy roads from the usual three to four seconds for
dry pavement. This gives you more time to stop, if
needed.
• Know your brakes. The best way to stop is threshold
braking, even if you have antilock brakes. Keep the
heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of
your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake
pedal.
• Try not to stop, if possible. It’s easier to accelerate
when you’re already moving than when you are at
a full stop. If you can slow down enough to keep
rolling until a traffic light changes, do it. (Just don’t
run a red light or miss a stop sign.)
• Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snowcovered roads just starts the wheels to spin. Try to
get a little momentum going before you reach the
hill, and let it carry you to the top. As you reach the
crest of the hill, slow down and proceed downhill
as slowly as possible. It is not a good idea to break
hard while going down a steep hill. It’s far better to
decelerate slowly and maintain control.
• Don’t stop while going up a hill. There’s nothing
worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy
road.
• Always look and steer where you want to go.
• Stay home if you really don’t have to go out.
Remember that even if you are a skilled winter
driver, not everyone around you is.1
Happy Holidays
On behalf of your Officers of our Public Safety
Department, we would like to wish all of you a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please enjoy
your time with your family and friends. Remember what
the holidays are about, and please be thankful for what
we have. Never forget the soldiers, sailors and airmen
who are on the front lines protecting our country this
holiday season. They will be thinking of you! Let’s keep
Candlewick Lake a beautiful, safe place to live.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
1092 1143 1065 1061 1106 973 1058 861 1004 1015 999
CALLS FOR SERVICE NOVEMBER 2015
Accident (PD)
Activated Alarm
Animal related calls
Assist
Attempt to Locate
Building checks
Citations Issued Total:
Citations Warnings Total: Community Policing
Community Relations
Complaints
Damage to Mailbox
Damage to Property
Employee Issue
Employee Relief
Escorts
Fight
Fire Call Follow up
Foot Patrol
Information: Citizen
1
3
17
7
2
273
50
58
34
109
13
2
1
13
151
20
1
7
17
56
50
I.T. Issue
Information
Juvenile Problem
Maintenance Issue
Medical assist
On Scanner Calls On View Calls
Ordinance Violation
Overnight Parking
Paper Service
Parking problems
Roadway Hazard
Suspicious activity
Suspicious person
Suspicious vehicle
Traffic Complaint Traffic Control
Traffic Enforcement
Trespassing
Vandalism
Vehicle in Ditch
Total calls
Public Safety Department
Immediate Emergencies dial 911
If you would like to report a non-emergency
issue such as an ordinance violations or
suspicious activity, please call 815-765-3768. A
Public Safety Officer will then be dispatched by
the Gate Officer answering the phone.
The Gate Officer should be considered a
dispatcher for Public Safety Patrol Officers 24
hours a day.
General questions or comments should be
directed to the Public Safety Department or at
the Administration Office during normal business
hours.
NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH SAYS:
ALL HOMES MUST HAVE
HOUSE NUMBERS VISIBLE
FROM THE ROADWAY
AT HOLIDAY TIME, GIVE THE GIFT OF
LOCATION
LET PUBLIC SAFETY FIND YOU
IF THEY NEED TO!!!!!
Drop Box
Northwest Herald, 11.25.2015, Time to Remember
Winter Driving Tricks
1
CWL Public Safety Activity Report
Total Calls for Service
Candlewick Lake
1
26
1
30
25
11
4
6
34
1
37
2
1
6
8
4
1
16
1
2
3
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In the event that you can’t make it to administration
office during regular business hours, remember that there
is a convenient drop box located next to the Coke machine.
Please follow these guidelines when using the drop box.
Do not drop cash payments.
Do put your payment in an envelope marked with your
name, address and how you want the payment applied to
your account.
Do include a phone number on any correspondence so
you can be reached if we have any questions.
If you have a guest or friend making the payment, make
sure the homeowner or tenant’s name and address are
attached.
If you are leaving a guest list, make sure it is filled out
completely and you have signed and dated it.
Remember, you can always call when the office opens to
verify we have received your payment and/or correspondence.
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Our 19th Year on the Lake
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Phone: 815-654-8742
Mobile: 815-243-8742
Fax:
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Approvals/Permits
Required & Obtaining
Building
Permits
Any type of construction project requires approval by
ENVIrONMENTAL CONTrOL COMMITTEE
2015 - 2016 MEETING DATES AND
DUE DATES FOr PLANS
PLANS DUE
the Environmental Control Committee and/or Building
MEETING DATE
Inspector and most cases a building permit must be issued.
Applications must be submitted and plans approved for
any project. Application forms along with specification
sheets for individual types of construction are available in
the office or can be found in the rules under the Building
Department (ECC/Building Department Rules and
Regulations) on the web site at www.candlewicklake.org.
The Rules and Regulations can also be checked to find out
if the construction project needs approval.
January 20, 2016
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&
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& of each
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Wednesday
OBTAINING
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February
17, 2016
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March
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E.C.C. Approval
Permit
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Permit
New HousesNew Houses
House Additions
House Additions
Boat Lifts Boat Lifts
Culvert Extensions/Changes
Culvert Extensions/Changes
Decks
Decks
Decorative
Lot Corner Markers
Decorative Lot
Corner Markers
Ditch Work
(Anything
done to the ditch)
Ditch Work (Anything
done
to the ditch)
Docks
Docks
Dog Runs Dog Runs
Driveways Driveways
Exterior
Color
Changes
trim, shingles,
Exterior Color
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(House,
trim,(House,
shingles,
doors, shutters)
doors, shutters)
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Remodeling
Exterior Remodeling
or Changes or Changes
Garages Garages
Gazebos
Gazebos
LP Tanks LP Tanks
Piers
Piers
Play HousesPlay Houses
Pools
Pools
Refuse Enclosures
Refuse Enclosures
Residing orExterior
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Residing or Repainting
of House
Retaining
around Culverts
Retaining Walls
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Satellite
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Sheds
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Shoreline Stabilization
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Sun Rooms Sun Rooms
Three
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Three or Four Season Rooms
Tree HousesTree Houses
Tree
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Tree Removal
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UndergroundUnderground
Dog FencesDog Fences
Wireless DogWireless
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Ditch
& Culvert Work
Many property owners would like to do work in the
ditch and/or install block, stone or wood retaining walls
around the ends of the culvert (the metal pipe under the
driveway) in front of their property. Please remember that
anything you do in the ditch must be approved. The area
from the edge of the road in toward your house approximately 20’ is defined as the ditch area and is owned by
Candlewick Lake.
Application forms along with rule sheets are available
in the office or you can find the rules under the Building
Department (ECC/Building Department Rules and
Regulations) on our web site at www.candlewick-lake.org.
Section 510 is applicable to ditches.
The ECC meets the first and third Wednesday of each
month. Please see the schedule for the deadlines for
submitting plans for approval.
Driveway Extensions
& Parking Areas
Property owners wishing to add a driveway extension
or a parking area need to be reminded that the rules have
changed. Any driveway extension or parking area must be
paved with concrete, asphalt or paving bricks. Gravel or
stone as a surface is no longer acceptable. Additionally,
the rules were recently changed to state that plans for
extensions and parking areas needs to be submitted for
ECC approval.
New Maintenance Fee
Charge
Effective March 1, 2015 any Member, Associate
Member or Renter who requests a citation review hearing
and fails to attend will be charged a $25.00 Maintenance
Fee. This fee will be charged to the property owner’s
account and will be due along with the citation amount.
County
Permit
August 17, 2016
September 7, 2016
September 21, 2016
October 5, 2016
October 19, 2016
November 2, 2016
November 16, 2016
December 7, 2016
December 21, 2016
New Houses, House Additions,
Exterior remodeling or Changes,
3 or 4 Season rooms, Sun room,
Garages, Culverts or Ditch Work,
retaining Walls around Culverts,
Variance requests, Shoreline
Stabilization or repairs
January 11, 2016
February 8, 2016
February 22, 2016
March 7, 2016
March 28, 2016
April 11, 2016
April 25, 2016
May 9, 2016
May 23, 2016
June 6, 2016
June 27, 2016
July 11, 2016
July 25, 2016
August 8, 2016
August 29, 2016
September 12, 2016
September 26, 2016
October 10, 2016
October 24, 2016
November 7, 2016
November 28, 2016
December 12, 2016
Any changes to this schedule will be posted / published.
Building Permit Fees
New House Construction
Non-Refundable Construction Fee................... $5,000.00
Refundable Clean-Up Deposit.......................... $1,500.00
Building Permit................................................. $ 30.00
Inspection Fee................................................... $ 50.00
TOTAL PERMIT.............................................. $6,580.00
Application Fee................................................. $ 30.00
GARAGE, ADDITIONS & REMODELING
Refundable Clean-Up Deposit........................... $ 750.00
Building Permit.................................................. $ 30.00
Inspection Fee.................................................... $ 40.00
TOTAL PERMIT............................................... $ 820.00
MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION
Building Permit................................................... $ 15.00
Inspection Fee..................................................... $ 25.00
TOTAL PERMIT................................................ $ 40.00
New Address or Phone
Number: Contact
Office with Change
If you have recently moved, please take a few minutes
to contact the Administration Office to give us your new
address. Many mailings done by the Association are sent
out bulk mail. Unfortunately, the post office will not
forward bulk mail, but will instead return it at a considerable fee. We are charged about $4.00 to receive the CWL
News back.
If you have disconnected your house phone (land line)
and are only using cell phones chances are the Office does
not have your current number. The Association has no
way of contacting you in an emergency situation. The
same is true if you change your phone number.
Please take a few moments to contact the
Administration Office at 815-765-2827 ext. 200 to be sure
we have your address and phone number(s) on file.
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Send it to
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PLANS DUE – BY NOON
Misc. Construction
Boat Lifts, Piers, Corner Markers,
Decks, Docks, Plays Houses, Dog
runs, Pools, Driveways, refuse
Enclosure, Exterior Lighting,
Satellite Dishes, Gazebos, Sheds,
LP Tanks, Tree Houses,
Underground/Wireless Dog Fences
January 15, 2016
February 12, 2016
February 26, 2016
March 11, 2016
April 1, 2016
April 15, 2016
April 29, 2016
May 13, 2016
May 26, 2016 (Thursday)
June 10, 2016
June 30, 2016 (Thursday)
July 15, 2016
July 29, 2016
August 12, 2016
September 1, 2016 (Thursday)
September 16, 2016
September 30, 2016
October 14, 2016
October 28, 2016
November 11, 2016
December 2, 2016
December 16, 2016
Signs
Please be reminded that the only type of signs that are
allowed in Candlewick Lake are real estate and political
signs. Real estate signs must be placed against the house
or garage and may not be out in the yard. Political signs
are only allowed to be displayed 30 prior and 10 after an
election. Political signs may not be placed in the ditch, on
common ground or any CWL owned property.
Contractors are not permitted to place signs on your
property. These include but are not limited to siders,
roofers, landscapers, remodeling and driveway companies
or any other type of construction.
In addition no event or any other type of signs are allowed.
When you are having work done on your house or yard,
please advise your contractor that they may not display
their signs. Citations will be issued to the member if signs
are displayed.
Use
of Common Ground
Use of the common ground for personal property is
prohibited unless the General Manager grants permission.
This includes gardens, woodpiles, etc. Trampolines, swing
sets, pools, boats, etc. are strictly prohibited and permission for these type of items will not be granted. If you
would like to use the common ground, you may pick up an
application form in the office, to be filled out and submitted for approval by the General Manager.
Vacant
Lots for Sale
If you have your unimproved (vacant) lot for sale, you
may keep the selling information on file in the Candlewick
Lake office. This information will be available to anyone
interested in purchasing a lot in Candlewick Lake.
Forms are available in the Administration Office, which
must be filled out and placed in the book by the property
owner. It is the responsibility of the lot owner to remove
the form when the lot has been sold or is no longer for
sale.
Candlewick Lake Association does not act as a selling
agent for property owners. By signing the form, you are
authorizing Candlewick Lake Association to provide the
information to the general public.
Some of the listings go back to 2009. If you have put
a form in the book, you may want to consider stopping in
the office to review your form to be sure it has updated
information with regards to your address, phone number,
asking price etc.
12 JANUARY 2016
Financials
CANDLEWICK-LAKE
SCHEDULE OF OPErATING EXPENSES
As of 11/30/15
Administration
Actual
Budget
EXPENSES
Employee expenses
Consulting
Legal
Outside services
Communication
Utilities
Supplies
C-Passes
Liability Insurance
Fuels
Equipment & repairs
road & Ground Maint
Equipment rentals
Chemicals
Activity Expense
Food
Liquor
Tobacco products
Pro shop
Bad Debt
Contingency
Other expenses
Total Expenses
Public Safety
Actual
Budget
Maintenance
Actual
Budget
Actual
recreation
Actual
Budget
$ 219,098
8,377
23,321
26,409
4,997
3,751
14,489
24,728
182
442
9,048
$ 226,243
22,767
28,984
24,769
8,100
4,766
12,469
28,143
979
442
9,424
$ 264,811
249
74
6,414
323
4,050
9,045
9,107
1,233
53
$ 290,900
1,475
158
8,061
712
3,587
11,578
10,394
1,233
243
$ 186,384
4,998
2,039
12,597
6,566
9,474
17,202
2,753
3,860
2,285
$ 201,588
7,586
2,373
21,030
6,531
13,036
24,557
5,527
11,278
2,768
$ 24,365
621
6,386
507
6,812
8,752
7,222
2,741
$ 38,987
1,117
10,757
1,012
8,180
5,681
7,222
2,993
$
$ 334,843
$ 367,086
$ 295,357
$ 328,341
$ 248,157
$ 296,274
$ 57,406
$ 75,949
$ 150,420
Operating
Fund
rEVENUE
Assessments
Interest
Unreal Gain/(Loss) on sale of investments
Other
TOTAL REVENUE
replacement
Fund
$ 1,233,512
EXPENDITUrES
Administration
Public safety
Maintenance
Pool
Recreation
Lake
Contingency
Capital expenditures
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$
330,916
1,564,428
264,324
45,140
(35,306)
(0)
274,158
334,843
295,357
248,157
57,406
150,420
43,476
79,048
1,208,707
45,810
577,201
3,685
626,695
Year-to-Date
Budget
Total
$ 1,497,836
45,140
(35,306)
330,916
1,838,586
100,724
164,870
(64,146)
28,783
(28,783)
100,724
193,653
(92,929)
rEVENUE OVEr (UNDEr) EXPENDITUrES
291,575
(381,319)
536,950
346,090
1,013,399
COMPrEHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
958,884
FUND BALANCES AT BEGINNING OF YEAr
7,143,122
rEVENUE OVEr (UNDEr) EXPENDITUrES
FUND BALANCES AT END OF YEAr
958,884
$ 8,102,006
(381,319)
3,918,487
(381,319)
$ 3,537,168
Annual Budget
$ 1,497,836
(1,233,512)
264,324
334,843
295,357
248,157
57,406
150,420
43,476
79,048
1,208,707
GOLF
Revenue
Expenses
GOLF REVENUE OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
CHANGES IN NET UNrEALIZED HOLDING
GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AVAILABLE FOR SALE
DEPrECIATION
CAPITAL EXPENDITUrES CLEArING
$
367,086
328,341
296,274
75,949
164,527
67,808
76,334
1,376,319
2,114,592
10,000
530,409
2,655,001
790,591
565,629
539,709
71,384
268,382
115,082
83,511
80,500
2,514,788
94,597
183,670
(89,073)
98,402
238,615
(140,213)
(1,201,068)
-
346,090
1,013,399
(822,539)
11,061,609
577,565
$ 11,639,174
CANDLEWICK LAKE
Balance Sheet
As of 11/30/15
Description
CASH & EQUIVALENTS - OPERATING
TOTAL OPERATING CASH
CASH & EQUIVALENTS -INVESTMENTS
TOTAL OPERATING INVESTMENTS
TOTAL ROAD INVESTMENTS
TOTAL RESERVE INVESTMENTS
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
TOTAL CASH
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES - OWNERS
Total A/R-Owners
149 A/R - Reserve Doubtful Accts
NET A/R OWNERS
OTHER ASSETS
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Total Property & Equipmnt
Accum Depr - Property and Equi
TOTAL NET PROPERTY/EQUIP
TOTAL ASSETS
Operating
575,316
785,374
785,374
1,360,690
1,770,830
(145,847)
1,624,982
31,311
16,292,567
(9,039,674)
7,252,893
10,269,876
reserves
Totals
-
3,364,558
3,364,558
3,364,558
108,304
108,304
5,875
3,478,738
575,316
785,374
3,364,558
4,149,933
4,725,248
1,879,134
(145,847)
1,733,286
37,186
16,292,567
(9,039,674)
7,252,893
13,748,614
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
25,408
-
25,408
PAYROLL LIABILITIES
TOTAL PAYROLL LIABILITIES
87,005
-
87,005
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
TOTAL ACCRUED LIABILITIES
111,592
-
111,592
DEFERRED REVENUE
TOTAL DEFERRED REVENUE
2,076,990
-
2,076,990
29,129
-
29,129
REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS
TOTAL REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS
REPLACEMENT FUND
TOTAL REPLACEMENT FUND
6,980,868
MEMBERS EQUITY
TOTAL MEMBERS EQUITY
958,885
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
10,269,876
74,229
6,089
44
37,452
6,237
11,237
98
12,979
2,053
$
73,953
7,191
220
45,511
7,928
11,393
2,765
10,707
4,859
$ 164,527
Actual
$
Lake
Budget
25
1,397
24,350
1,445
4,092
8,305
3,396
465
-
$ 43,476
$
476
6,181
34,407
2,765
4,854
15,941
2,719
465
-
$ 67,808
Golf Course
Actual
Budget
$
41,886
48,704
464
9,263
2,386
846
2,899
6,389
1,159
10,500
2,050
4,221
11,241
16,643
2,679
2,158
1,382
$ 164,870
$
Actual
Totals
Budget
42,316
44,795
524
12,122
6,288
890
6,209
15,790
4,719
9,561
6,080
5,368
5,683
19,262
1,131
1,439
1,493
$
810,799
1,397
8,377
108,332
26,991
67,996
25,802
14,489
36,190
21,418
55,019
12,315
14,360
14,198
17,200
11,241
16,643
2,679
2,158
9,362
17,563
$
874,463
6,181
22,767
125,555
25,671
89,689
41,736
12,469
39,151
30,823
76,147
28,952
20,839
14,480
16,075
5,683
19,262
1,131
1,439
9,362
21,780
$ 183,670
$
1,294,529
$
1,483,655
PAYMENT
OPTIONS
Candlewick Lake Association offers several different ways to pay assessments; see below
CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.
STATEMENT OF rEVENUE, EXPENDITUrES,
COMPrEHENSIVE INCOME AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
As of 11/30/15
ccou
Pool
Budget
3,860,057
(381,319)
3,478,738
10,840,925
577,565
13,748,614
for details. An account is considered delinquent if payment of dues in full or an ACH is not
processed by May 1st.
ACH – EXISTING SETUP
NEW ACH AMOUNT BEGINNING MAY 1ST
What do I need to do? If you have a current ACH in place, you consent to the new
amount, and there are no changes required then you need to do nothing! Again, if you
had an ACH processed in March, we will process the next payment in May unless otherwise
directed by you. Your Electronic Fund Transfer Authorization Agreement is for the withdrawal of funds in payment of the current Candlewick Lake Association Dues Assessments,
Road Trust/Long Term Capital Funding, and accumulated interest. We will begin taking
out the upcoming year’s (2015-2016 Fiscal Year) assessments in May, at which time the
monthly payment will increase. If you do not consent to the increase and/or would like to
pay in full, you must notify us in writing on or before April 18, 2015. Unless we receive
such a request, your current ACH Agreement will continue with your consent to the new
current year’s monthly assessment. Attach a voided check to a completed Electronic Fund
Transfer Agreement if you want to utilize a new bank account. Forms must be received
in the Candlewick Lake Office on or before April 18, 2015. Your account is automatically
debited on the first business day of each month beginning May 1, 2015.
ACH – NEW SETUP
What do I need to do? If you need to start an ACH for the first time, then complete the
ACH form, attach a voided check and return it to the Candlewick Lake Association Office.
Forms must be received in the Candlewick Lake Office on or before April 18, 2015. Your
account is automatically debited on the first business day of each month beginning May 1,
2015. Return ACH forms to the following address:
Candlewick Lake Association Office, 13400 Highway 76, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
Online Payment Via eCheck or Credit Card
You can set up a one-time payment using an eCheck or credit card. There is a $14.95
convenience fee if you pay via a credit card. There is no charge for eChecks, however you
will have to register as a smartstreet user.
• What do I need to do? Simply follow the directions below:
Log in to www.candlewick-lake.org or www.smartstreet.com.
• Select “Online Payments.”
• Choose “Pay as a Guest” for credit card payments or “Sign In or Register” for one time
eCheck payments.
• Select your homeowner’s association and follow the instructions on the screen.
Pay in Full at the Association Office in Person or by US Mail
Return your invoice and a check made payable to Candlewick Lake Association to the
following address:
Candlewick Lake Association, 13400 Highway 76, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
When paying by check, please write your unit and lot number on the check. You can also
drop your payment in our drop box located in front of the Administration Office during or
after hours. Your cashed check will serve as your receipt. Please do NOT drop cash.
NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE.
Important
Notice
In order to more efficiently handle your checks, we have elected to use a check scanner to
process your checks in the office. This will turn your paper check into an electronic check
transaction. You will not receive your paper check back in your statement. The payment
will be reflected as an electronic transaction on your banking statement and can clear as
soon as the same day we receive your payment.
Community Organizations
Group
AA/Al Anon
NA/Nar-anon Boy Scout Troop #77
Cub Scout Pack #77
Candlewick Flames
Contact
Lynn & Russ
Jack Joe Bomher
David Karl, Asst.Scoutmaster Elaine Spana, Membership/Adv. Rose Marie Wade
Phone
815-765-1973
815-978-8384
630-464-2407
815-703-3883
815-765-0906
815-765-2745
Matter of Record
Public
Safety
& Building Citations
ADDRESS
UNIT/LOT VIOLATION
FINE
NONE THIS MONTH
A Matter of Record
TOTAL HOMES CONSTRUCTED
Homes Complete: 1822 Under Construction: 2 Total: 1824
Percentage of Rental Properties: 16.14%
NEW HOUSES APPROVED: NONE
MISC. CONSTRUCTION APPROVED:
Unit 4 Lot 160 – 207 Hastings Way SW................................................................................... Shed
Unit 6 Lot 94 – 149 Columbia NW ...........................................................................Color Change
Unit 6 Lot 222 – 1602 Candlewick Dr. SW.............................................................................. Shed
Unit 7 Lot 212 – 506 Constitution SW...................................................................... Tree Removal
Unit 9 Lot 20 – 300 Picadilly SE............................................................................... Tree Removal
Unit 11 Lot 52 – 409 Staffordshire NE............................................................. Culvert Application
Unit 4 Lot 37 – 402 Talladega SW.................................................................. Driveway Extension
Unit 9 Lot 122 – 119 Liverpool SE........................................................... Underground Dog Fence
TAKE A BOOK,
LEAVE A BOOK
13
Welcome New Owners
Briar Cliff Street SW ...................................................................................... MIHAI GHEORGHE
Candlewick Dr NE....................................................................................................LUIS SANCHO
Candlewick Dr NE...............................................................................................LUIS D TORRESE
Candlewick Dr SW....................................................................................... JOSEPH SACOMANO
Columbia Street NW............................................................................................. JOHN ARNESON
Columbia Street NW............................................................... VERNON & BEVERLY MCELROY
Drew Court NE............................................................................... DONALD & PHYLLIS DUBIN
Hastings Way SW................................................................... SPENCER & NICOLE D’AGOSTIN
Minarette Dr SW......................................................................................... MARIA E BARRAGAN
Pembroke Rd SW..................................................................................................... SALLY BAKER
Wenatchee Way SW.........................................................................................ROCCO DEFRENZA
Wenatchee Way SW..........................................................................................JUAN RODRIGUEZ
CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
ROCK RIVER VALLEY
BLOOD CENTER
WILL BE HOLDING A
In June, a bookcase was placed in the Lakeview Room of the Recreation Center
as a means to circulate books throughout the community. The intended
audience is anyone, of any age, who has an interest in reading. Reading is
something which needs to be encouraged and nourished. It has been suggested
that parents spend 30 minutes per day reading to and/or with their child. So
BLOOD DRIVE
turn off the TV, put away the video games, and pick up a book!
The following rules have been put in place to help make this program work.
PLEASE:

Leave only as many books as you are taking so the space does not
become cluttered with too many books.

Paperbacks and hardcovered books are fine to leave; due to space
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016
1:30 p.m. TO 7:30 p.m.
requirements please do not leave comic books or coloring books and
crayons.

Place children’s books on the lowest shelf so as to discourage any
at the
climbing.

Parents – please assist your children when books are being selected as
your children are your responsibility.

Keep the space neat and orderly.
CANDLEWICK LAKE
REC CENTER
Thank you, the Recreation Commission
CANDLEWICK LAKE RENTAL
REGISTRATION NOTICE
As you may be aware, Candlewick Lake Association recently voted to put a fifteen
percent (15%) rental cap in place. Under this new rule, all rental units are defined
as non-owner occupied homes. If you own a home in Candlewick, but do not
personally live in the home, it will be considered in the count towards the fifteen
percent cap. Registration forms were sent to all those that the Administration Office
had identified. If, however you did not receive notice, or are not sure if your home
qualifies, please contact the Administration Office immediately.
Failure to do so may result in further monetary penalties as outlined under the
approved change.
The fifteen percent (15%) rental cap has been reached. If you wish to rent your
home and it was not previously identified and registered as a rental property, you
will be put on a waiting list until we fall below the rental cap. Please contact the
Administration Office with any questions regarding rental properties.
Lost & Found
From time to time, property owners will
turn things in at the Candlewick Lake
Administration Office that they have found
along the road, in the parks, etc.
If you have lost anything, contact the office
and describe that item you have lost.
To schedule an appointment time
please contact
Valerie Alt – 765-3092
By scheduling an appointment it helps to
speed registration and the blood
drawing process.
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14 JANUARY 2016
Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 17, 2015
Board Members Present: Ken Dillenburg, Don Parisi, Chuck
Corso, Jeff Lutzow (arrived 7:39), Rich Witt, Bonnie Marron
Absent: Steve Lambright
Staff Members: Theresa Balk, Valerie Alt, Roland Wood, Leann
DeJoode
The meeting opened at 6:30 PM at the Rec. Center by President
Ken Dillenburg followed by the pledge to the flag and a prayer.
There were four members present.
There were no questions/comments for the Open Forum Session.
A presentation was made to Public Safety Gate Officer Maria
Kaske who received her twenty five year Employee Service
Award and to Public Safety Gate Supervisor Cathy Carr
who received her twenty year Employee Service Award.
Congratulations Maria and Cathy!
Parisi made a motion, seconded by Witt to approve the agenda
with taking #4 and #7 under unfinished business off the table as
requested by Witt and adding under new business, #7 – Property
Owner Request, #8 – Use of Facilities, and #9 – Flyers and
Miscellaneous Requests, as requested by Balk. Motion carried
unanimously.
Parisi made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 20,
2015 regular Board Meeting, seconded by Witt. Motion carried
unanimously. Parisi made a motion to approve the minutes of
the November 11, 2015 Board Workshop, seconded by Marron.
Motion carried unanimously.
An Aqua update was given by Joel Gehrett who stated that all
their projects are done except for lift station #1, which they are
actively working on and will continue into next year. Work is being done on Aqua property. After April 2016, asphalt work will
be done; they will need managed traffic flow. Gehrett advised he
got a hydrant for the dog park.
MONITORING REPORTS
1.) General Manager’s Report: The October 2015 report
was reviewed. Witt stated that the report says the thrusters and
aerators have been shut off for the season. Balk stated one will
be turned back on.
2A.) Maintenance Department Report: The October 2015
report was reviewed.
2B.) Building Department Report: The October 2015 report
was reviewed.
2C.) Public Safety Report: The October 2015 report was
reviewed. Witt asked what “scanner calls” and “on view calls”
were. Roland Wood explained that CWL monitors the sheriff and
fire department calls and can go to assist and on view calls are
when the patrol officers see things themselves instead of the issue
being called in.
2D.) Savannah Oaks Golf Course Report: The October 2015
report was reviewed.
2E.) Savannah Oaks Clubhouse Report: The October 2015
report was reviewed. Corso reported that year to date we
ended $40,000.00 up over last year; there was $30,000.00 less
in expenses and October 2015 versus October 2014 was up
$9,600.00 Marron stated that people think the golf course is
making money which isn’t the case; we just are not losing as
much money. Marron stated she would like to see the Clubhouse
Report quantitated, not qualitative; the report that is submitted
is like a newspaper article. Parisi stated the POS system is not
functioning yet.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.)The Financial Report was given by Dillenburg who reported
the fund balances as follows: Total Operating Cash $594,748.18;
Total Operating Investments $785,372.36; Total Road
Investments $0.00; Total Reserve Investments $3,366,654.14;
Total Investments $4,152,026.50; Total Cash $4,746,774.68.
The revenue is $29,904.79 ahead budget; the expenses are
$168,477.55 under budget; the budget is $198,382.34 “to the
good”.
2.)Citation Review Hearing: The 11/14/15 meeting report
was reviewed. Witt made a motion, seconded by Parisi to ratify
the decisions of the Citation Review Commission subject to
the Member’s right to appeal for the 11/14/15 review. Motion
carried unanimously.
3.)ECC: The 10/21/15 and 11/4/15 meeting report was reviewed.
Parisi stated it is slowing up this time of year.
4.)Lake Management: The 11/10/15 meeting report was
reviewed. The fish stocking was done on 10/24/15. There were
a lot of volunteers for the leaf drop off; 6-1/2 dumpsters were
filled.
5.)Recreation Commission: The 10/29/15 meeting report was
reviewed. Marron stated a professional was coming to look at
the pool. The Commission recommended moving ahead with the
splash pad but it was voted down at the budget meeting.
6.)Golf Commission: The 11/4/15 meeting report was reviewed.
The Commission is recommending keeping the course open until
December 1st, weather permitting and have it open April 1st and
be open every day and would like this budgeted for. The next
meeting will be in February 2016.
7.)Public Safety Commission: The 11/11/15 meeting report was
reviewed. Witt stated carbon monoxide detectors are recommended for the guard houses and said they should be in all the
buildings. Balk said she thought they were.
8.)Events Commission: The 11/2/15 meeting was cancelled.
9.)Communications Commission: The 10/28/15 meeting
was cancelled. Marron stated members are needed for this
Commission.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.)An update was given on the Outpost. Witt stated he spoke
with Ed Nolan; he has information, drawings and the numbers
and asked Nolan to call Balk tomorrow. Nolan would like to
come out next week to meet with the Committee.
2.)Caledonia Road Clean-Up was discussed. Dillenburg
reported this project has been completed and thanked everyone
that came out to help. The next clean-up will be done in the
spring.
3.)The Friendship Park Fence Replacement is tabled. Signs
are up that say vehicles are not permitted on the grass.
4.)Halloween Trick-or-Treating (Saturday vs. Sunday) was
discussed. A survey was put out and the response was 2 to 1 in
favor of leaving it as it was (on Sunday). Parisi stated a letter
was received from the mail carriers who were very concerned
about having it on Saturdays as they are still delivering mail in
the afternoon. Dillenburg stated that many of the comments
were that a lot of people work on Saturdays. Marron made a
motion, seconded by Corso to leave trick-or-treating on Sundays
as it has been. Motion carried unanimously. Dillenburg stated
that one of the comments was that the hours are too long, but
this has already been addressed a few years ago and the decision
was made to leave the hours as they are. A property owner
commented that there are no sidewalks and there is a lot of extra
walking. Dillenburg stated there are so many kids that trick-ortreat that don’t live in CWL.
5.)The CWL website is up and running. Randy Alberts is still
moving some of the data around.
6.)Resolution 15-R-32 for the purchase and installation windows
at the Pool House is tabled. We are waiting for quotes on the
windows.
7.)The Volunteer Dinner was discussed. Marron stated that the
office was given a list and then not everyone was invited; some
people think that by working at two things qualifies a volunteer
to get invited to the dinner. Discussion was held on what has
happened in the past and Balk asked the Board how they want
things done going forward. Dillenburg stated he felt anyone who
helps, regardless of for what should be invited. Corso stated all
Committee and Commission members and those working two
events should be invited. Marron made a motion, seconded by
Witt that all volunteers are invited to the dinner. Motion carried
unanimously. As events happen, the list of volunteers should be
submitted to the office.
NEW BUSINESS
1.)A list of bad debt write-offs in the amount of $111,499.65
which consisted of 43 properties and were properties going into
the County’s name because they weren’t sold at the tax auction,
banks only paying back six months and citation issued to the
previous owner was reviewed. Dillenburg stated the charges
being written off for the County owned lots does not include this
year’s dues. Dillenburg made a motion to approve writing off the
bad debt, seconded by Marron. Motion carried 5/0 by a roll call
vote with all voting aye. Accounting adjustments in the amount
of $203.17 was reviewed and consisted of associate member fees.
Dillenburg made a motion to approve writing off the accounting
adjustments, seconded by Witt. Motion carried 5/0 by a roll call
vote with all voting aye.
2.)Administration Office Hours for Saturday, December 26,
2015 were discussed. The request was to close the office on that
day as it is anticipated this would be a very slow day following
the holidays. Parisi stated there may be new owners since it is
at the end of the month. Balk stated they would still be able to
get into CWL. Marron asked if the employees wanted to work
with Balk responding they were the ones that asked that the
office be closed. Witt made a motion, seconded by Corso to
close the office on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Motion carried
unanimously.
3.)A list of items from the restaurant that are no longer being
used was reviewed. Marron made a motion, seconded by Witt to
either sell or dispose of the items. Motion carried unanimously.
4.)Discussion was held on parking rules. The rules and
regulations limit the number of items that can be parked on an
improved lot to three. Only watercraft, with or without a trailer
may be parked on unimproved lots, but the rules don’t state how
many watercraft may be parked or if they can be other people’s
watercraft. The question being raised was should there be a limit
to the number of watercraft allowed on an unimproved lot and
whose watercraft may be parked there. Parisi stated anything
parked on the lot should be registered to the lot owner. After
discussion on the issue, it was the Board’s decision to change
Section 4-10, Paragraph J to say that a maximum of three boats
may be parked on an unimproved lot and must be registered to
the lot owner and to change Paragraph E to say that ATV’s, boats,
snowmobiles, etc. must be registered to the resident. A policy
will be written for the next Board meeting and will be read as the
first reading.
5.)A request from a renter to park his commercial truck in
the driveway was discussed. Parisi stated he didn’t do his due
diligence, whether it was the realtor not advising properly or not.
Corso stated he felt it should be allowed as the renter is a Vet and
the truck doesn’t look that big. Corso made a motion, seconded
by Witt to allow the truck to be parked in the driveway. Motion
carried unanimously.
6.)Savannah Oaks Golf Course and Clubhouse hours of
operation were discussed. Corso made a motion, seconded by
Marron to keep the course opener longer in the fall and earlier
in the spring, weather and staff permitting. Discussion was
held on the motion. Marron asked what the daily cost was with
Balk responding she didn’t have that information with her. Balk
stated there were 28 golfers on 11/2/15 and 34 on 11/3/15 (after
the scheduled closing date of 11/1/15). Balk stated that as there
has been no business after 7:00 on recent Sundays and none on
Mondays, the Clubhouse will be closed these addition days/
times. Witt stated the course should be open until December
1st, weather permitting with Balk asking “what is weather
permitting”. Discussion was held on temperatures acceptable for
golfing. Corso stated Pam and her team are doing a great job,
changing the culture of the Clubhouse. It was questioned if food
is being sold. Parisi asked about the carts; Balk stated we pay for
them for nine months but have them year round. The motion was
withdrawn and this issue will be tabled. Balk will budget to keep
the course open for 15 days in November and 15 days in April.
The Board stated the Clubhouse will not be open for special
events in the winter.
7.)A request for a rental property was read by Dillenburg. The
property owner said they mailed the rental application in at the
end of August and contacted the office in October and was told
that it was never received. The request is to have the application
put in and not be placed on a waiting list. Lutzow stated the onus
is on the owner to verify we got it. Balk said they have never
rented their house; it has been for sale; they would not have been
sent a rental registration form but articles about the rental cap
have been in the newspaper for five months. It was reported that
we are 9-10 above the cap and there are two on the waiting list.
Witt made a motion, seconded by Marron to deny the request.
Motion carried unanimously.
8.)A request to use CWL facilities was read by Marron. The
request was to use one of the rooms at the Recreation Center
for two hours during the day the week of December 14th for a
research study for fall prevention; the room is to have desks and a
hallway. Marron asked why the college couldn’t be used. Corso
made a motion, seconded by Dillenburg to deny the request as
this would be setting a precedent for future requests. Motion
carried 5/1 with Dillenburg, Parisi, Corso, Lutzow, and Marron
voting aye and Witt voting nay.
9.)A request to put up flyers was discussed. Balk stated she has
been getting numerous requests to put up flyers, most recently a
“Feed the Need” from the Belvidere Police and a Thanksgiving
dinner invitation from a local church and asked the Board what
their feeling is about putting up flyers. Lutzow made a motion,
seconded by Parisi to give the General Manager the authority to
put up all flyers at her discretion. Motion carried unanimously.
Parisi made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 PM
seconded by Witt. Motion carried unanimously.
Parisi motioned to reopen the regular meeting at 8:19 PM,
seconded by Witt. Motion carried unanimously. Witt motioned
to go into Executive Session at 8:19 PM to discuss a citation
appeal, legal and personnel, seconded by Parisi. Motion carried
unanimously.
Citation Appeal: A valid citation was appealed. The decision of
the Board was not to overturn the Citation Review Commission’s
decision. The citation will remain valid.
Legal: An update was given.
Personnel: Balk has received applications for the HR position
and is reviewing them.
Parisi made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:41
PM, seconded by Witt. Motion carried unanimously. Parisi
made a motion to return to the regular meeting at 8:41 PM,
seconded by Witt. Motion carried unanimously.
Parisi motioned to approve the decisions made in executive
session, seconded by Witt. Motion carried unanimously.
Witt made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:41 PM,
seconded by Parisi. Motion carried unanimously.
Submitted by, Valerie Alt
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President’s Prerogative continued from page 3
is so easy to remedy. As the Chief says, please lock those
cars!
I have mentioned we are now getting ready to firm
up a proposed budget for the next fiscal year. Like all
of you, our expenses (with the exception of fuel) keep
rising. We are doing all we can to control expenditures,
but a dues increase is not off the table. Stay tuned.
Let me leave you at the end of 2015 with this thought
from Benjamin Franklin... “Be at war with your vices,
at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find
you a better person.”
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LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
November 10, 2015 - Approved
Roll Call/Call to Order at 6:29 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chuck Hart, Bill Batzkall, Jim Brefeld,
Jay Chvarovsky Joe Cangelosi, Pam Cangelosi, Bob McHoes, Lee
Odden, Marge Olson, Tom Pinkowski, Sr., Charlie Sewell, Bill
Van Dusen, Theresa Balk, General Manager, Joe Rush, JadeCo
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dom DeMay, Todd Jones, Don Tripicchio,
Rich Witt, and Bill Martin,
Guests: Don Parisi, Dale Miedema
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Pam Cangelosi, seconded by
Marge Olson. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes from October 13, 2015. Motion by Bill
Batzkall, seconded by Charlie Sewell. Motion carried.
Sub-Committee Reports:
Education – “Fish on Prozac” article was distributed. Article
about chemicals in the water table and how it affects fish.
Belvidere Public Safety building has 24/7 drop off for drugs, some
pharmacies accept drop offs as well.
Lake Ecology- Nothing to report this month.
Watershed – Nothing to report this month.
Recreational Use of Lake – Nothing to report this month.
Fish Stocking and Habitation – Chuck Hart went to Lake Holiday
to an Ice Fishing Seminar. He reported that they have a carp
problem due to use of live bait.
Service Activity Projects – Jim Brefeld reported that there were 4
dumpsters filled last on the first Saturday of leaf pick up. There
were also a lot of volunteers.
Lake/Water Safety – Pam Cangelosi will have an article for the
paper this month about the change of season and winter safety on
frozen water.
Volunteers – Nothing to report.
Unfinished Business:
1. EPA Grant- There will be a meeting of the Grant steering
committee on 11/17, at 4:00 at the Rec Center, anyone that wants
to attend is welcome. Discussion will include how to proceed with
that should be done between Caledonia Road and the Dip.
2. 2016-17 Budget- The docks did not get approved for consideration this year.
3. Leaf Collection- The seconded collection date is 11/14 from
nine to noon at Maintenance.
4. Fish Shocking- Joe should have the report for the next meeting.
5. Fish Stocking- The fish were delivered 10/24/15. There does
not appear to be any fish kill from the delivery. The fish looked
good.
New Business:
The dam inspection has been has been completed. We are now
waiting on the written report from Wendler Engineering.
Motion to adjourn by Bob McHoes, Seconded by Bill Van Dusen
at 6:57 PM, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted: Theresa Balk
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at 815-874-8431. If you only occasionally have an additional bag of garbage that doesn’t fit in your toter, you may
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You are required to have your garbage at the curb by 6:00
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be sure to have your garbage out by 6:00 AM.
An electronic recycling drop-off site is located at the
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Hazardous waste materials (paints, paint thinner, oil, etc.)
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located at 3333 Kishwaukee Street in Rockford. Their
hours are Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sundays
from noon to 4:00 PM. You can call 815-387-7510 to get
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Tires (except tractor tires) may be taken, up to four at a
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Sharps (used syringes, needles and other medical equipment) should not be disposed of in your household trash
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haulers. Anyone working in the trash handling industry can
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danger of accidentally puncturing themselves and be at risk
of contracting any number of diseases – including Hepatitis
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you can exchange it for a new container. This free service
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Garbage Pick Up Holidays
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Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Please remember that pick up will be
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Bulk
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Every year, there are two bulk garbage pick up days scheduled. This is normally scheduled for the Thursday following
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This means that Advanced Disposal will pick up unlimited
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Please make sure that your garbage is placed off the
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- Candlewick Lake Association

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