Smoke Signals – News

June 29, 2022

Lake Restoration Update

In a recent newsletter article, Dr. Jones from Restorative Lake Sciences discussed good vs bad algae. One of the major issues that have been facing Indian Lake is an over-abundance of blue-green algae (also called Harmful Algal Blooms or HABs). A primary goal of the current improvement program is to […]
June 27, 2022

ILPOA Building Code and RPF Schedule

ALL CURRENT BUILDING PERMIT DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE ILPOA WEBSITE (CLICK HERE). If you have any questions you can email Building Permits at indianlake@ilpoa.org. ILPOA Building Code ILPOA BUILDING CODE (Revised and adopted June 2022) Section 1. Number of Structures, Setbacks and Construction Noise Only one single-family dwelling […]
June 23, 2022

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM ILPOA WATER PATROL

Based on feedback from our members Water Patrol is focusing their attention on enforcing watercraft operating inside of 100’ from the shoreline.  The purpose of this action is to address the following: Keep swimmers safe when swimming around their docks Reduce excessive wakes that could potentially damage docks Swimming Reminders: […]
June 22, 2022

ILPOA Board and Marina Sign Land Lease Agreement

The ILPOA Board and the Marina have signed the Land Lease Agreement.  The Marina chose the start date of July 1st to coordinate insurance requirements and to make payment calculation easier.  The term of this agreement agreed upon by all parties will run from July 1st, 2022 through September 26, […]
June 15, 2022

Entrance Security Gate Update

As indicated in the comments received, we have been having some intermittent problems with the entrance security gate.  We recently had a vendor run into the gate directory hut that caused damage to the structure and equipment inside. With the help of our Maintenance Department, we believe we have possibly […]
June 14, 2022

Lake Rules Enforcement Update

Over the last several years, the board has fielded a considerable number of complaints regarding violations of boating and PWC rules on Indian Hills Lake.  Violations include non-compliance to speed limits, the 100-foot rule either following too closely or getting too close to member’s docks,  dangerous maneuvers, and lack of […]
June 14, 2022

Roads Committee Update (06/14/22)

As the board has communicated over the last two years, addressing our deteriorating roads is one of our top priorities.  We have been working over the last year to develop a comprehensive long-term plan to address roads and the road maintenance needs of our community. After requesting bids from 3 […]
June 9, 2022

Marina Parking Update

Last Wednesday we finalized tallying the votes from our recent ballot which was passed by the community.  The next day we forwarded our draft agreement to all the Board members for their review.  After incorporating the suggested changes from the Board, on Monday we forwarded the agreement to our attorney […]