By-Laws lawsuit ends in out-of-court settlement

The attached summaries describe the results of litigation brought by the Strawberry Point Bluffs and Strawberry Hill Estates Associations against Gold Krause and a group of individual property owners.

The first summary was written from a legal perspective and was prepared by James Roach, the attorney who represented the Associations in the litigation. Copies of this letter were mailed to members of both Associations.

The second summary was written from a non-legal perspective. This short slide presentation was prepared for the 2009 Annual Homeowners Meetings.

UPDATE – December 28, 2010: Two consent judgments were filed with the courts on this date. These documents are the official summary and legal rulings of the lawsuit.

Consent Judgement re Lots 95-114 Strawberry Point Bluffs.pdf

First Amended Consent Judgement re Lot 116 Strawberry Point Bluffs.pdf

UPDATE: In October 2009, residents noticed new listings for the remaining Gold Krause properties, and raised questions about the legitimacy of the claims made in those ads. ( http://www.ladyofthelakes.com/details.php?listingid=542909003 ) Here is a summary provided by the Association attorney, James Roach:

”

Everyone:

Sorry for the delay. The advertisement is partially in error. Gold
Krause now has eleven lots left, since we now own 95 and 114. Seven
lots have to be sold within the subs. Four may be sold outside the
subs. Those outside owners will have the same rights to the Park Lots
as folks who live within the subs. Those purchasers are not: (1)
eligible to join SPBSHA; (2) eligible for the pontoon lottery; (3)
required to pay dues; or (5) not liable for any SPBSHA special
assessments.

Just to clarify, those lots were and are part of the platted Strawberry
Point Bluffs subdivision. This is different from being part of the
Strawberry Point Bluffs’ association.

Gold Krause, both directly or through its real estate agents, is also
required to include limitations in the deeds arising from its sales.

Finally, the settlement/consent judgment has been finalized. I still
need to fix a couple of recording errors on the easements that the
associations granted. The consent judgment may be posted on the
association website.

I’ll let Gold Krause’s attorney as to the error in the advertisement.
The real estate broker can advertise lots, and regardless of the
inaccuracy of its advertisements, Gold Krause is required to abide by
the terms of the Consent Judgment.

Thanks.

Jim
”


Easter Egg Hunt and Meet the Bunny

Group photo with the Easter Bunny

The signs are up, but just to confirm, the Easter Bunny will be visiting
our beach on Saturday April 11. We’re trying to get all the kids down
there by about 4:00, we’ll let them do an egg hunt for little plastic
eggs stuffed with goodies, and then the Easter Bunny will come around 4:30.

I’ll bring coffee for the adults, and some pop and water for the kids.
We’ll also have some cheese, crackers and something sweet for the adults.

Please feel free to bring your kids — young and old, since the older
ones can help the little ones — and grandkids, nieces, nephews, to
enjoy the fun!

Thanks —

Mary.
—
Mary Eileen McLaughlin

Neighborhood: Items For Sale

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Courtesy Rules for Strawberry Lake Park

Courtesy Rules for Strawberry Lake Park

1. The Park is private property. Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times

2. Keep the gate locked at all times

3. Groups of l0 or more people using the Park should have approval of the Joint Access Committee (JAC). A calendar will be maintained by the Chair of the JAC to avoid conflicts in dates

4. Each homeowner is solely responsible for any damages and for clean-up from their group

5. Commercial use of the Park by individual park members is prohibited

6. No guest parking at the Park on weekends or holidays

7. Two boats maximum per party at the Park

8. QUIET HOURS:

10:00 PM Weekdays (Sunday through Thursday)

I l:00 PM Weekends (Friday and Saturday)

9. Swim at your own risk!

10. No open fires except in the fire pit

11. No glass bottles

12. No unattended animals. No animals in the beach area. Please clean up after your pets. No animals Friday-Sunday

13. Keep the Park clean. Please use trash containers. Large groups: Please take group picnic trash with you

14. No Dumping. Bringing firewood to the Park for bonfires is encouraged. Dumping excess building materials, especially treated lumber, is prohibited

15. No overnight parking, including boat trailers. No parking in the volleyball area

16. No overnight parking, docking or mooring of boats to the north of the boat ramp (on shore or in the water)

17. No unattended docking or mooring of boats within15 feet to the south of the boat ramp. This area is reserved for dock access

18. No docking to the swim raft. Swim buoys are to be unhindered at all times

19. No boating in the swim area

20. A “no wake” zone exists within 100 feet of the swim area and boat dock

21. No winter boat storage. Boats are to be removed by November 15

22. No changes may be made to the Park without the prior consent of both homeowners’ associations

23. Under-age drinking or use of illegal substances is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Any suspicious activities should be reported directly to the Hamburg Township Police

Your Joint Access Committee, representing:

Strawberry Point Bluffs and Strawberry Hills Estates

Homeowners Associations

Building & Use Restrictions

There are four sets of Building & Use Restrictions that govern the properties within Strawberry Point Bluffs and Strawberry Hill Estates. Although they are similar, there are subtle differences between them and residents should refer to the set that applies to their area.

Click here for the Strawberry Point Bluffs B&U in text PDF form.

Click here for the Strawberry Hill Estates B&U #1 in text PDF form.

Click here for the Strawberry Hill Estates B&U #3 in text PDF form.

Click here for the Strawberry Hill Estates B&U #3 in text PDF form.

Amendments to the  Estates #1 and Estates #3 Building and Use restrictions can be found on this page: