Dues Information

What are the bylaws, restrictions, or policies of the association?

You can also find these documents in the Document Archive here.

If I am a seller, or buyer in ELV, what should I tell the title
company handling the closing?

Dues are due annually January 1 for the coming year in one payment of $250 (unless paid late or via paypal, see above). These dues do not cover trash, water or utilities for any homeowners. We do not have any special assessments. While we can provide a letter to the title company regarding status, you should advise them that as a volunteer organization we need at least 30 days notice of your need for a letter about dues status. You should provide the title company with a link to this web page for their documentation. Requests are to be made by email to elvtreasurer@gmail.com.

Winter Sidewalk Saftey

Our neighbors enjoy walking the village during the winter season, and helping to keep the sidewalks clear, and our lakes clean, we are a salt free neighborhood. Please help to follow guidelines and suggestions for salt alternatives. No Rock Salt or fertilizer

Granular sugar

Magnesium chloride (in pet safe melters)

Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA)

Also please keep in mind traction substance -> poultry grit, kitty litter, or sand

Water Safety in Summer

Wear a life vest

Make sure someone know you are going to be in the water

Use the buddy system if possible

Get in water feet first

Never swim in moving water

Stay in designated areas

Get out of the water when you are tired

No horseplay

It is uncomfortable to think about drowning, but it is a necessary conversation everyone

should be aware about. A drowning victim is not what you typically see in the movies with

arms splashing, and yelling for help. In reality, a drowning victim is much more silent, and

is often mistaken for playing, as there is no yelling, their mouth is full of water. With children,

their heads are disproportionately larger then their body, and often they just sink.

Tips to recognize someone drowning:

a) The victim turns towards land for safety

b) Their head is low in the water with their mouth at water level

c) Their head is tilted back with their mouth opening and closing as the reach for air

d) They are not moving in any direction other than bobbing up and down with their body verticle

e) Sometimes appear to be climbing an invisible ladder

f) The adult drowning victim can only sustain themselves on top of the water

for about 20-60 seconds -> for children, is much shorter

Ice Saftey in Winter

Please use caution when on the ice. Thick ice is quite safe, but thin ice can be deadly.

While rare, emergencies on the ice have occurred. If you see someone fall through the ice,

1) call 911 immediately

2) Throw a life ring or long support (hockey stick, tree limb, broom, etc)

3) If possibly, lay down on your stomach, spread your weight out on the ice, and reach out to the person in the water

Check Ice Thickness: 4" or thicker is generally safe, but it is still recommended to check thickness every 100-150 ft

Look Around Area Intended Area: avoid sources of moving water, like drains, which can keep ice thinner

Buddy Sytem: Dont go out on the ice alone; go with someone, or let someone now you are going on the ice

Clear Ice is Stronger Than White Ice: which is frozen, thawed, and refrozen. White ice is not always stable, it can be from air bubbles or frozen snow, and is much weaker. Thickness recommendations are double: 8". Snow provides insulation and can make ice slushy and weaker.

What to do in an Ice Emergency

If the ice breaks around you, or you fall through:

Stay Calm: Panic can lead to making mistakes and potentially worsening the situation. Let shock where off.
Call for Help: If possible, shout for help and let others know where you are.
Reach for the Ice: Extend your arms out in front of you and place them on the unbroken ice surface.
Kick Your Legs: Vigorously kick your legs to help propel yourself onto the solid ice.
Roll Away from the Hole: Once on the solid ice, don't stand up. Instead, roll away from the hole towards the shore, distributing your weight evenly.
Stay Low: Keep your body flat on the ice to minimize the pressure on any one spot.
Look for Shore: Keep your eyes on the shore and make sure you are heading in the right direction.
Consider Hypothermia: If you are in the water for an extended period, be aware of the risk of hypothermia and seek medical attention if necessary