ARE YOU TIRED OF ALL THE POT HOLES!
A proactive approach.

Your council is too, but we need your help! 

Not many people know this, but the streets we have were originally dirt roads. Hard to imagine! In fact, most of the cottages were just someplace to shower and change after visiting the lake and/or the amusement park.

Then came post World War II prosperity, and with it many advancements, including paved roads. Our community has what is called “chip & seal” roads. Chip sealing involves spraying an asphalt emulsion on the pavement, then immediately spreading a layer of uniformly sized gravel chips. The new surface is rolled to seat the aggregate, and after a curing period the excess chips are swept up. This method of street resurfacing was commonly used by municipalities across the nation because it was economical.

The reasons we have so many pot holes every year is because 3 main issues: the weather, the road itself, and traffic patterns. Water gets under previous patches or into a surface stress-fracture, freezes, expands, then thaws, only to repeat again and again. Eventually the surface fails and begins to crumble, layer by layer, until there is a hole deep enough to swallow a car!

Our roads were never intended for the amount of traffic or the weight of today's average car. This coupled with our unpredictable winter weather, creates the problems we see every year.

There really are only two solutions: continue patching them every year or get new asphalt roads. Of course, we all want new roads, but they are expensive! And, this is where every single homeowner can do something very simple to help! And best of all, it’s free!

Grant monies become available every year to small communities throughout Ohio, but are usually awarded to areas deemed most in need. This need is measured by numerous methods, but the most common is through surveys.

The whole idea of applying for grant money is very exciting, but your Council can’t even entertain the prospect, until one special survey is conducted and the need assessed. It is called an “Income Survey”. 

History has shown this to be a very difficult survey to complete, because many residents are concerned their personal information would become public. This certainly is a valid concern, but unfounded because no one on Council ever sees the document, as each household sends it in on their own.

This year, Council has decided to approach each homeowner that comes down to the dumpsters during the Spring Clean-Up, to fill out this survey.

If you are tired of the pot holes, and want to enact change, please help us help you, by completing the income survey. Your positive input will have a direct affect on whether the Village will qualify for any future grant money!

PUBLIC LAKE ACCESS

ANNEXATION
Pending!

The Medina County Commissioners have met recently to review our request. This means the Annexation could be completed by Council's next meeting in May!

This property which was in Westfield Township, will now be Park property within Village boundaries. Both your Village Council & The Association eagerly await the decision! 

This Annexation not only brings the island and beach front into the Village limits, but also includes the pavilion that used to belong to the Chippewa Lake Amusement Park!
                                                

Plans for its restoration have not yet been made, however, ideas may be forwarded to your Village Council representatives.

                

JUST A REMINDER

Signs are put up for a reason.

Every year our community has to deal with rising water & snow. Your Council has developed a specific plan-of-action when this occurs, however, there is always someone who feels it is OK to disregard it.

Please be advised: Road Closed signs are placed on roadways deemed unsafe for vehicular traffic. If you are caught by the Sheriff's Dept. either moving or going around them, you will be ticketed. The fine is $150.

PARKING VIOLATION BUREAU

The Medina County Sheriff Deputies who patrol our Village will continue to serve and protect our community, but will also cite individuals who park illegally. Hopefully, this will help curtail anticipated parking issues your Council foresees due to The Lake becoming Public Domain.

If you receive a ticket, you will have 2 business days to pay the $20 fine. If you fail to, it goes up to $30. If you choose to ignore it, you will receive a reminder to pay within 30 days. When you don't pay after the reminder, the Bureau will file a judgment against you. All monies collected will go into the general fund.

AMERICAN BALD EAGLE SIGHTING!
February 2008

There have been rumors that Bald Eagles have been spotted near the lake, but as yet, no photos have surfaced to prove it... until now!

A lone bird was spotted flying over the island and frozen lily pad cove, to settle in the trees along the water's western edge! 

Dan Bertsch, Chief Naturalist of the Park District says that "Bald Eagles are enjoying a great comeback in Ohio, and their offspring need to find  nesting sights of their own."

The park is hoping a pair builds a nest near the lake sometime soon.

                

COMMUNITY LIFE
A PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEW!
 
Please be sure to stop by and check out the Community Photo Album! Below you will find photographs of people, places & events that make our community special!  All photos are © 2007-2008 Visions In Time, LLC. All rights reserved.