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Projects large and small improve Lakewood in big ways

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Camera installations and brighter lighting for security, pool improvements, drainage improvements, street paving, extensive tree limb cleanup, and the new sidewalks at Lakewood and Waldon – those are just a few projects completed for a better Lakewood since 2020.

“Lakewood has seen many improvements to our community in the last few years, some of which might have gone unnoticed,” said Michelle Polasek, the new HOA Board president. “Our board has worked hard to manage our resources to achieve these accomplishments for the benefit of everyone living here, and we all should be grateful for these improvements.”

Read the lengthy list, which was distributed at the recent annual HOA meeting.

Here are some highlights:

2020:  Camera installation to improve security at the clubhouse and pool that captures footage beyond 10 days, the drainage trough behind Lakewood Hollow to improve drainage by the playground, paving of six streets, and foundation improvements to the upper tennis courts and basketball court.

2021: Installation of two more cameras to catch break-ins in the parking lot, the cleaning (and sealing) and painting of all courts, paving of six more streets and resurfacing of the kiddie pool. By the way, PLEASE DO NOT PUT CHAIRS IN THE KIDDIE POOL; it ruins the plaster and is expensive to repair.

2022: New LED lights by the swings in the park area for extra safety and tree limb removal in common areas after that year’s storms.

2023: The cleanup of tree limbs and other debris after the ice storm as funded by the special assessment, the new deck (walkway surfacing) around the pool, pool pump repairs, the pool’s new water feature that keeps water under 90 degrees, the new sidewalks at Lakewood and Waldon for better safety off a busy street, and paving of two streets and the clubhouse parking lot.

2024: So far this year, the addition of a shutoff valve to the drinking fountain after a large leak was discovered, replacement of broken or worn furniture in the clubhouse and plans for new backboards at the basketball courts.

Proposal for fines does not pass

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The proposal to assess fines for violations of HOA rules did not pass at the annual meeting of the Lakewood Homeowners Association on April 28. The meeting drew a strong turnout of homeowners, who appeared about evenly split on the issue, and there were not enough votes in favor of passage.

Open positions on the board were filled with the election of Dave Brockman, Shawn Jamail and Rachel Upshaw. Dave and Shawn are former board members. Rachel is a current board member who has served two years.

For more details, read the meeting agenda here and the meeting minutes here. Residents also were provided with a list of Lakewood projects from the last three years.

Annual HOA meeting April 28 to feature board election, new fines

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The annual meeting of the Lakewood Homeowners’ Association is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at the Lakewood Clubhouse. All homeowners are encouraged to attend. On the agenda is the election of three board members and a new policy to levy fines for violations of HOA rules. Read the agenda, policy and other materials here. Without fines, the board’s only recourse to enforce HOA rules has been to file lawsuits, which can be expensive as well as unnecessary for minor violations. The packet mailed to homeowners has a directed proxy (or absentee ballot) for voting on the board vacancies and the new fine policy if you cannot attend. The policy requires an affirmative vote of 67 percent of owners, or 299 “yes” votes. Barbecue and pastries will be served.