Roads Report 2010

Our first major snow event was on February 25^th of 2010; Chris Backshall who handles our plowing did a good job.

After some discussion and research it was decided by the board that it is not necessary to close the roads every five years……which had been done in the past.

Mid April, I had Action Tree Service, Inc. take down and remove one oak tree that was leaning dangerously close to the boat dock on LTW……I also had them prune several branches on a spruce tree that were hanging over the bench that residents sit on to enjoy our lake.

Our Spring Clean-up was Saturday, April 17^th; the turnout was very good and the lake looked great after the winter debris was cleared out.

Summer Road patrol went very smoothly this year….no incidents and residents swapped off as needed to provide coverage from May 31^st through September 5^th, this year. I am grateful for the time and energy extended by these volunteers.

During the summer several potholes were repaired and have held up very well and I might add that the ones done in previous years are still just fine.

Halloween brought the usual closing of Primrose to Beach Road……I asked that residents and their friends be aware of limited parking.

Fall Clean-up was Saturday, November 20^th. We had a banner turnout with over seventy residents participating (many families). So much was accomplished, as happens each cleanup…..drains cleaned out, debris raked out around the club house and mutually owned properties. Chris Backshall and his crew literally picked up or chopped everything within one and a half days due to impending rains, and the lake looked great!

Following Fall Clean-up, I had Chris Backshall regrade the Fire Lane on LTW near the beach. It was badly rutted due to rain runoff.

There is still an active issue regarding drainage across from the beach which has not been completed due our weather conditions.

We had our first big snow just after Christmas. Having the MKL web site has been a terrific asset to the community. I have been able through the web site and email to address most residents; asking that vehicles be removed from the roads and to use it as an informational tool. My thanks to Karen Sabol and Terry Dwyer for their cooperation.

This is not a job you do by yourself; I have been supported by my committee: Cacky Bell, Carl and Diane Bonar, Jane Dwyer, Carol Irving, Theresa and Ray Jones, Jane Roland and Bruce Scolnick.

Thank you for the opportunity to be your Roads Chairperson.

Respectfully submitted,

Gail S. Chalfant/Roads Chairperson

GSC/me