FRIENDS OF LAKE HOWELL Property Owners Association GENERAL

FRIENDS OF LAKE HOWELL (Property Owners Association) GENERAL MEETING Feb 20, 2014 www. Friends. Of. Lake. Howell. org

Lake Howell Community

Board of Directors Pete Barr (2/15) Mark Clark (2/14) Joe Lung (2/15) Bob Musser (2/15) Jim Travis (2/15) Chris Wilson (2/16) Claire Wynters (2/16) Lake Howell Lane Sausalito Shores Lake Howell Lane Lakehurst Lago Vista Lake Howell Lane Marbeya (Denotes date of term completion)

Advisory Panel Gloria Eby Seminole County Water Quality Dean Barber Seminole County Consultant Alicia Knecht Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation (FWC)

Seminole County Lake Management Program Resources Water Quality & Bio-assessment Update

City of Casselberry Water Quality Projects Treating Runoff into Lake Howell

Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Permitting Aquatic Herbicides (Individual & Whole Lake) Grass Carp

Accomplishments 2013 Monitored vegetation growth in lake Chemically treated 34 acres of hydrilla Added 400 grass carp – 1 per surface acre Grass carp barrier cleaned, significant repairs Mini-barriers constructed & installed Shoreline spray program for invasive plants Aquatic revegetation – 5 sites 2 No Wake buoys installed (4 total)

Accomplishments 2013 Verified outfall elevation complies with SJRWMD 9 th Annual Christmas boat parade with prizes Maintained Friends of Lake Howell website Property Values Maintained Lake Howell remains PRIVATE.

Lake Howell Vegetation Prior to 2011 - No significant vegetation Nov 2011 - Eelgrass emerging Feb 2012 - Southern naiad emerging July 2012 - Hydrilla emerging Sept 2012 - Eelgrass dominant species May 2013 - Southern naiad dominant species Grass carp have reached end of life!

Hydrilla Map Oct 2013

Barrier Repaired

Bank Repaired

Mini-Barriers

Recommended Management Options for Lake Howell Issue Recommendation a. Construct proposed Alum Treatment system along Howell Creek b. Construct proposed Seminole County treatment systems for Cassel Creek and Deer Run Rear Yard Berms and Swales a. Construct berms and swales along all developed shoreline areas of Lake Howell Vegetated Shorelines a. Require establishment of natural shoreline vegetation in all non-exempt (by permit) shoreline areas within 3 -5 years Ground water Seepage Inputs a. Conduct aquatic plantings in “hot spot” areas for seepage Phosphate loadings Public Education a. Establish a comprehensive public education program to inform residents of link between watershed activities and water quality Boating a. Restrict boating activities to areas > 10 feet in depth; idle speed in all other areas Treatment of Storm water Inputs

Shoreline Revegetation Sponsored by Seminole County Hosted by Friends of Lake Howell Restore shoreline vegetation Remove invasive species and plant beneficial native species

Shoreline Revegetation Seminole County recruited approximately 100 volunteers and provided over 4000 plants.

Shoreline Revegetation FOLH identified sites for restoration and provided lunch for the volunteers. Sausalito Shores provided their clubhouse and facilities.

No Wake Buoys Goal: To improve water quality with minimum impact to recreational usage. Problem: Propeller wash mixes bottom sediments into the water column degrading quality. Solution: Restrict boat speed in shallow waters.

No Wake Buoys Authority: Seminole County Ordinance and Florida Statutes establish a no wake zone in all waters to 150 ft from shoreline Implementation: Locate buoys 150 ft offshore at high usage areas (boat ramps and beaches)

No Wake Buoys

Boat Parade Thank you to our Sponsors Waterways Car Wash Orlando Mobile Marine West Marine Sam’s Club Gator’s Dockside Bar & Grill New York Nails Beauty Plus Carpet Care Colorado Fondue Tijuana Flats Sports Clips Stonewood Restaurant

Boat Parade Thank you to our Sponsors Mr. Lake Howell Realtor – www. mrlakehowell. com Monarch Jewelry Wing Stop Kelly’s Auto/Boat Detailing Mechanics Plus Walgreens Publix Sheer Magic Pet Grooming Hand & Stone Massage Jersey Mike’s Subs Sports Clips Men’s Haircuts

Financial Summary 2013 Balance Contributions Interest Refunds (income) Expenses Balance YTD Net 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 118, 998. 52 8, 016. 32 73. 49 0. 00 41, 796. 64 85, 291. 69 -33, 706. 83 Jan 99 to Date Balance 1/25/1999 Contributions 0. 00 390, 287. 78 Interest 6, 405. 20 Refunds (income) 1, 634. 24 Expenses Balance 313, 035. 53 12/31/2013 85, 291. 69

Expenses

Annual Program Cost whole lake treatment

2014 Projects Monitor invasive vegetation and treat Add grass carp per FWC Water Quality Projects Aquatic revegetation 4 -6 sites No Wake Buoys (2) Red Bug Outfall Project – prevent public access Monitor development – Mayflower & San Pedro Community Newsletter Increase fundraising

2014 Projects Host a Community Cookout Work with lake communities to acquire permits and establish shoreline management plans Support external organization cleanup efforts Clean and maintain Fish Barriers Monitor Cassel Creek and Howell Creek

Budget 2014 Hydrilla Chemical Treatment Grass Carp Addition Shoreline Maintenance – Invasive Aquatic Vegetation No Wake Buoys Aquatic revegetation w/ Seminole County Barrier Cleaning Barrier Repair Administration Contingency FOLH Corporation $40, 000 $3, 000 $2, 000 $1, 500 $3, 000 $1, 500 $1, 000 $5, 000 $2, 000 Corp Fee, Insurance, CPA, Taxes Total $59, 500

Funding Request

Elect Directors Mark Clark (2/16) Ken Terrell (2/16) Chris Wilson (2/16) Claire Wynters (2/16) Sausalito Shores Lake Howell Lake Marbeya Volunteers?

Friends of Lake Howell Board of Directors Meetings 3 rd Thursday of Month @ 6: 30 pm Lake Howell Arms Clubhouse All Residents with deeded access to Lake Howell Send contributions to: Friends of Lake Howell, Inc. 5415 Lake Howell Road #300 Winter Park, FL 32792 www. friendsoflakehowell. org