A Note from PIHA’s BOD President – March 2024

Spring has Sprung!! But tell that to mother nature who keeps sending the snow and crazy wind!

Thank you to the members that attended our March board meeting and shared their concerns.

Steve Lang was a guest speaker and informed us about some zoning changes that need to be researched for the common areas of PIHA. He will be meeting with volunteers from PIHA to address this issue.

Hail damage & MVP update: The only work remaining on buildings (except clubhouse) is gutters and painting of GLBH. The window for the craft room should arrive in about 3-5 weeks. As I have written before, the clubhouse has a number of issues: replacement of HVAC, roof and siding. Not only is the roof over the pool causing a delay, but updated codes for replacing the HVAC is also complicating our progress. Jacob continues to work closely with MVP and the insurance adjustor to reach a resolution to our issues.

Over the last couple of meetings, the Rules Committee has recommended some changes to our Rules. Changes were suggested to the Board and the following have been approved:

Rule 3 b: Expands ‘immediate family’ to include children’s spouses. This resolves the issues of daughter and son-in-laws having access.

Rule 8: Minor changes to reflect membership card versus previous identification cards.

Rule 8 s: Clubhouse hours are determined by the board. NEW RULE

Rule 22: NEW statement inserted within the existing rule stating that no more than one member of an immediate family can serve on the Board of Directors. Also some language change was approved.

Rule 31 l: MEMBER INTERACTIONS WITH PIHA VENDORS. If a non-board member contacts a PIHA professional Service (IE: PIHA Attorney or Accountant) or a PIHA vendor and incurs a cost, those costs will be billed to the member and must be paid to remain in good standing. NEW RULE

At this time, you are not able to print rules, by-laws, restrictive covenants off the website but copies are available at the clubhouse.

Committee Updates:

Clubhouse, Beach & Pool: Based on member input, this committee is gathering options for a kayak launch and paddleboat lift at Grand Lake Beach. Watch for additional information next month.

Pool Committee: This committee is planning a membership meeting over Memorial Day and the 4th of July weekends.

National Resources: Has a trail clean-up scheduled for April 21.

Social Activities: Blood Drive on March 26 and Easter Egg Hunt on March 30. A complete list of activities can be found on our website: www.presqueisleharbor.org. There is also a current list of activities on the bulletin board at the clubhouse.

On a more serious note, Facebook continues to be an issue within our community with disinformation and unnecessary criticism of our Executive Director, Staff and Board members.

Please call the clubhouse if you have questions about rules, dues, hours or any other issue. When you post a question on social media, the answer could be inaccurate  and cause further confusion. If the clubhouse attendant cannot answer your question, call or email Jacob Kroll, Executive Director. Or contact any member of the board. Our contact information is on the webpage under the ‘About Us’ dropdown. Your cooperation with this issue is appreciated.

As always, feel free to contact the Board members at any time.

Hopefully we will see the last of the snow and warmer days are coming! Time to think about getting the boat ready, plan a vacation or just bask in the warmth of the sun.

Until next month,

Colleen Campo
President, PIHA Board of Directors

Upcoming Committee Meetings

To view any upcoming PIHA committee meetings, please follow the tab located at the top of the website called “News and Events – Calendar of Events” (or click here) to view any scheduled committee meetings.

Notice: Emailed PIHA Invoices will be sent from:

Member Services (MemberServices@presqueisleharbor.org)

New PIHA Membership Cards

Beginning April 1st, 2023, the Presque Isle Harbor Association will begin furnishing new membership cards to its members.

Current and new card policy:

Property owners must personally sign in, and, also sign in guests. Immediate family members may use the common properties without the member present, but must have the member’s identification card and must also sign in. The maximum number of guests is limited to 10 people. Owners’ identification cards issued to a member household will be given two “2” member cards, both individuals having the same household address. Where a lot is held by a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust or other entity whose respective shareholder, member, partner, trustee or other person designated by the entity to be the Association member. That member may also be issued an identification card. Property owners may not join together to avoid the 10 guests limit. (These rules also apply to all other association facilities.)

New Card Policy:

• Available April 1st, 2023, original cards must be picked up at the clubhouse!
• A photo of the member will be printed on the ID card and stored in the PIHA database for
• verification purposes and member tracking.
• The initial two membership cards per owner will be supplied at no charge.
• Lost or damaged cards may be replaced for a fee of $10.00.

New Card Details:

• Smart proximity cards
• Allows for secure access of PIHA Facilities
• Lifetime usage under proper handling of cards
• Bar code readable
• Formatted for future access control systems of PIHA
• Pre-punched vertical slot for lanyard attachment
• Printed Photo ID of PIHA member.

PIH Water Company Information

Reliable water services to the PIHA membership is an important expectation from your leadership team. The PIH Water Company shares in this belief. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your water services, please contact:

Kyle Gallager
Presque Isle Water Company
www.pihwater.com