Spring Semi-Annual Meeting

In compliance with Article IV Section 4.02 of the Sky Valley Association By-laws you are hereby notified that the Spring Semi-Annual Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Sky Valley Maintenance Building. 
Agenda:  Presidents Report ****Treasurer’s Report****Manager’s Report *** Vote for Revised Bylaws***Other business items.

Summary of Bylaw Changes and Comparison Document (See attached Files)

Please note these documents that denote the changes made to the original Bylaws in order to create the “Revised” Bylaws that the Board is proposing to be approved by the membership. The changes are largely clarification, better wording, complying with MD regulation, and removal of certain “rules” that don’t belong in Bylaws. These will be added to a rules document revision. There is no change to the authority or make up of the Board of Directors for governance of Sky Valley Association. As stated in the letter to members, the final document was prepared with the help of a member who is a retired attorney then reviewed by an independent local attorney for correctness.

Bob Sutton

PS; Joanna Thompson spent a lot of time to do this comparison to clear up some miss understanding.

Attached Files

  BY-Laws in effect now.pdf (Size: 44.78 KB / Downloads: 155)
  Removed from Bylaws.pdf (Size: 128.75 KB / Downloads: 148)
  Bylaws Comparison.pdf (Size: 331.48 KB / Downloads: 168)

Sky Valley Members

               Efforts to try and control near shore grass growth have come down to legislation written by  State Senator Mike McKay( SB837) and our Delegate Jim Hinebaugh (HB910).
                These bills will have hearings in Annapolis on Feb 20 and 23rd respectively. They will require Brookfield Power to lower the lake for at least 30 days during the winter each year. This historically has prevented growth by killing of the grass by exposing it to the cold temperatures. Brookfield refuses to do this so legislation was drafted by the County and other stakeholders with the support of Mike and Jim.
                Following are the email addresses for both committee chairmen that will hold these hearings. Please write them and express your support for both Bills.
 
HB910 – Mark.Korman@house.state.md.us  (Environment & Transportation
SB837 – Brian.Feldman@senate.state.md.us (Education & Environment)
 
Thanks,
 
Bob Sutton
Pres. SV Board of Directors

Jan 2024 Accumulated Snow Photos

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Our crew has done a great job with the roads.  However drive slow going down hill.  Unplowed driveways are not useable.

High winds and snow today.

There are more people in Sky Valley taking advantage of the Ski conditions at the Wisp.

No problems with power outages so far.

Tuesday 9 Jan 2024.  Not a good day to drive to Sky Valley.  Big snow storm here.  Most Driveways will be unusable.  The SV crew are working hard to keep roads open.

The Sky Valley 2024 On-Line Electronic Member Dues Payment Option is Ready For Use Now!
Go to the home page of the Sky Valley Website to view or use this option.

We have 4 large item pickups for those
items that should not go into the compactor. 

The 2024 dates are: 

May 28th

Jul 8th 

Sept 3rd

Nov 12th

Deep Creek Lake Oakland Maryland 

Arrow Head Cove Dredging Project.

Dredging of the cove has started.  Photos Below

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What is Considered Thin Ice?

General Guide.

    2 inches thick or less should be avoided completely.
    4 inches or more is considered safe for ice fishing or other activities on foot.
    5 inches is recommended for snowmobiles or ATVs.