A Note from PIHA’s BOD President – April 2024

Hello all PIHA Members:

I would like to thank all those members who attended our April board meeting. We appreciate your input.

Hailstorm Update:  A Zoom call was held today, April 26, with the insurance adjustor, our insurance agent, 2 members of the board and Jacob. It seems things are beginning to happen. Our next call is scheduled in 2 weeks. On a positive note, the board approved the craft room window to be replaced, which was completed last week.

Grand Lake Beach:  Some additional changes are coming to the docks. Imagine you are standing on GLB looking out at the lake. To the right of the launching dock will be  ‘motorized only” area. There will be 2-3 docks available for members to pull their boats in for daily use – have a picnic, use the restrooms, let the kids play. Left of the launching dock will be designated as ‘non-motorized’ area for the safety of all. The swim area is already established there and we will add a kayak launch and paddleboat dock. The board approved the purchase of the kayak launch which can also be used for paddleboards. This has been ordered and hopefully will arrive soon. At our May board meeting, we will discuss the paddleboat proposals.

Committee Updates:

Campground:  Ready to open May 1^st. This is the last year for Phil and Jenise to manage the campground so if you know anyone that might be interested in this seasonal job, please refer them to Jacob.

Clubhouse, Beach, and Pool:  In addition to the update provided above, they will be discussing new swim buoys and no-wake buoys for GLB. Additionally, the Pool subcommittee continues their research.

Natural Resources:  This past Sunday the committee worked on the trails under the direction of Brad Mathis and with assistance from our new maintenance manager, Brent. Thank you everyone for the work you did! In keeping with past restrictions, Brad also wants to remind our members that ATVs or ORV’s are not allowed on the association trails. Anyone wishing to join the committee, please contact Brad at bradmathis1984@gmail.com or 734-787-8759.

Social Activities Committee:  The next planned activity is the Kentucky Derby /Cinco De Mayo party on Saturday, May 4 5:30pm at the clubhouse. Bring a dish to share. Additional information will be on our website and Facebook  page. Some Star Wars fans might also want to celebrate ‘May the fourth be with you”  while drinking margaritas and watching the Derby.

Remember to mark your calendar for our Annual Membership Meeting/Election which will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 11am at the clubhouse. We presently have ten candidates to fill three open positions on the PIHA Board of Directors. Those vacancies are for a 3-year term which will begin right after the Annual Meeting on June 22. The candidate names and biographies will be on the election ballot which will be mailed in mid to late May. These ballots can be mailed back, dropped off at the clubhouse or turned in at the beginning of the Annual Meeting.

Please feel free to contact any member of the board with your concerns, suggestions, complaints. Our email and other contact information is on the PIHA website. You do not have to attend our meetings to be heard. We follow up on all communications.

Well, it looks like spring has finally arrived! Perfect time to enjoy our wonderful community!!

Colleen Campo
President, PIHA Board of Directors

A Note from PIHA’s Executive Director – April 2024

Hello all,

I would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable spring and hope the warming temperatures continue and every member of PIHA has an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful common properties whether indoors or outdoors.

The 2024/2025 yearly dues have been sent out. If you did not receive an invoice, please contact member services (MemberServices@presqueisleharbor.org) or call the clubhouse at 989-595-2411. The 2024/2025 yearly rates are $304 for a full price lot and $152 for a half price lot. If you have general questions about your membership, please visit the presqueisleharbor.org website and click on the owner’s tab where you will find a wealth of information that is helpful to all members of PIHA. Feel free to contact me at any time if further assistance is needed. I can be contacted by calling 989-595-2411 or via email at jkroll@presqueisleharbor.org. If an in-person meeting is required, please contact me via email or phone to schedule a meeting time and date. I am also available in person at the PIHA clubhouse, please check in with the attendant on duty and ask to speak with me.

Memorial Day is just around the corner, hopefully pleasant weather will coincide with this holiday and outdoor activities can be had, if not the clubhouse is open 7 days a week if outdoor activities are not possible. The Grand Lake Beach House will be open by Memorial Day Weekend, and the Campers Village Campground is currently open for camping.

I would like to give an update on some recent improvements to the association facilities. The Upstairs Room and Craft Room at the clubhouse have been renovated. Pictures of the renovation can be viewed on our website as well as usage and reservation details. The tile floors at the clubhouse which include the hallway, restrooms and locker rooms have been restored. All the tile floors at the clubhouse have been stripped, cleaned, and sealed. The purchase of a kayak/paddleboard launch has been approved by the PIHA board of directors. This purchase has been made and will be available for use once the purchase has been delivered and installed. The campground cabin is awaiting a plumbing hookup and final inspection. The new cabin has a sleeping area for up to 4 people with custom made sleeping quarters built by the maintenance crew and myself. The new cabin also features a restroom, small kitchen/dining area, outdoor grill, and campfire ring. I hope everyone has a chance to check it out this camping season. The new cabin is scheduled to be operational by May 1^st. Rental rates can be viewed by clicking the owners tab and selecting dues and fees. Further information can also be found by calling the campers’ village office. The PIHA board of directors also approved an extended camping fee schedule. Please contact the Campers Village office if you are interested in an extended camping stay longer than one week.

There has been a lot of discussion in recent months about the repairs to PIHA facilities following the devastating hailstorm that hit the association nearly two years ago. The repair to all PIHA roofs has been completed except for the clubhouse roof and the gutters at the PIHA satellite locations. There are current negotiations on going between the PIHA private adjuster and Auto Owners Insurance company representatives. The main concern in these negotiations is regarding the relocation of the existing rooftop units which were damaged by the hailstorm. I am hopeful that once these negotiations are complete repair work will be scheduled accordingly. The other issue concerning the roof at the clubhouse is the engineering and design proposal for the sagging truss located above the pool area. This truss above the pool area has had a deflection in the roof since at least 2013. There has not been a measurable increase in this deflection since 2013 but we are unable to schedule the hail repairs due to the current condition of this roof truss. This truss issue will need to be resolved prior to the hail repair work on the roof above the pool area. An engineering proposal has been submitted to the PIHA board of directors for approval. I am leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the progression of the hail repairs continues to move forward.

Once again, I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable spring and look forward to seeing/visiting members at the PIHA common facilities. Stay safe and enjoy all that PIHA has to offer.

Sincerely,

Jacob J. Kroll
Executive Director, Presque Isle Harbor Association

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