Residents get heard at recent board meeting
By BILL PIECUCH
For The Vista
Amid a hornet’s nest of angry residents concerned with the probability of declining lake water quality, the Fairfield Glade Community Club immersed itself squarely into the debate and search of solutions by urging interested residents to attend the regular monthly Lakes Committee meeting scheduled at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 6 at the Multi-Purpose Building.
Should that meeting follow the raucous mood of the June 28 meeting, the fireworks will continue to sparkle with explosive verbal brightness.
Bob Stackhouse, President of the Community, admitted that there was “clearly a disconnect between us (the Board) and lake residents.”
“And,” he pledged, “We will continue our search for solutions.”
Stackhouse said the communications disconnect was due – in part – to a lack of lakefront property owner’s email addresses. “We are compiling an email address list that will inform you of any upcoming activity, policy or information regarding our lakes.”
He strongly urged residents to return their email and resident address to the Administration Office by calling 484-3780 or email to mailto:[email protected].
To help facilitate understanding of the complexity of the issue, Stackhouse said The Lakeside Resident handbook, developed by the Lakes Committee is available on the Club’s website (www.fairfieldglade.cc) under “About Us” and then “Committees.” Copies are also available at the Administration Office.
Testing, according to some experts, remains complex and test results require understanding the water situation.
The combative mood of the June 28 meeting was set in motion by the announced cessation of fertilization in Lake Sherwood and Lake Pomeroy for the 2012 season. Part of the attending group apparently held the view that the product was used to cloud the lakes and retard the sun’s rays from reaching the lake bottom.
According to that viewpoint, this would facilitate more vegetation growth, murky waters and lower property values. Meanwhile, others say it would keep vegetation growth down and spur faster fish growth.
It should be noted the fertilizer used in lakes is not the same as that used on grass.
Other highlights include:
• In her financial review, Regina Welch said 591 lots have voluntarily deeded by to the club allowing greater future planning flexibility. After publically reviewing the financial reports her analysis is that the Club “remains healthy.“
• Volunteer Fire Committee reported that 20 new hand held radios are available allowing greater control in critical situation. He said that 1716 breakfast recipients showed up for the annual volunteer breakfast.
•Community Services says TDOT probably would not begin improvement of Peavine this year.
• 57 homes have been built since the beginning of the year.
• A new DVD expressively dedicated to Fairfield Glade promotion is ready for distribution.
• Garage Sale signs need to be standardized and purchased for the Club.
• The Volunteers on the Safety Committee is expanding by five-seven people.
• Upgrades at Legends and Stonehenge are complete. Including paving and striping.
• New trails on Village Dr. and Kingsboro should be paved by end of this week.
• Chip and seal roadwork will start in July.