12.18.24
This is an informational message based on requests from Members. Members have asked, “What Else Can We Do?” pertaining to the delay and suspension of work on the dams.
If one drives by Secord dam today, the construction trailers and most of the equipment have been removed. As you may know, lawyers who are Members of Lake Associations led by Bruce Townley (Secord Lake Association Member) submitted an Amicus Brief on behalf of the 4 Lake Associations to provide the Appellate Court the voice of most property owners. Despite two attempts by HCA to have these voices silenced, the Appellate Court ruled to accept the Amicus Brief.
This message is to inform that there is interest across the 4 Lakes by independent property owners in suing HCA members for Abuse of Process.
Click HERE for the overview of the situation. The overview also explains how you can obtain additional information. A common question - - who is the attorney? This document explains the role of Bruce Townley. This campaign is called 4LakesForward. You can email 4LakesForward@gmail.com to learn more.
As a Board, we do not have a formal position on this initiative. We simply want to make our Members aware as so many have asked. Property owners can make their own independent decision regarding their interest in participating.
A question we anticipate – YES, you may share this information with your family, friends and neighbors that may have interest.
As we focus on the restoration of Secord Lake, we look out for the best interests of Secord Lake property owners.
Click HERE to read the outline of key reasons we do not have confidence Heron Cove Association (HCA) is working in the best interests of the Secord Lake community
March 2024
The Secord Lake Association Board supports the petition below. After you read the letter, if you agree, you may add your name to this petition to express your support.
If you have not provided your support, please do so ASAP. If you have family and friends that love our lake and agree with the petition, please ask them to add their name. If you have neighbors without computers, please use your smart phone to share the petition and ask them to add their names via your device should they agree. Together we can make a difference!
Petition for Support of the Four Lakes Task Force
We support the Four Lakes Task Force in its capacity under Part 307 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (MCL 324.30701 et seq) (“Part 307”) as Midland and Gladwin Counties delegated authority to acquire, repair and operate the Secord, Smallwood, Wixom and Sanford dams.
We support the path forward and the plan of financing proposed by the Four Lakes Task Force and approved by the Gladwin and Midland County Commissioners on February 6, 2024.
We support the Four Lakes Task Force in their efforts to:
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Continue to manage costs to the lowest level possible,
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Seek additional funding,
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Restore the lakes.
We recognize the appeals by the Heron Cove Association will cause delays to the restoration of all 4 lakes and will increase costs beyond 2024 estimates due to the delay in financing which will lead to a halt in restoration construction.
We advocate for a prompt review and denial of the Heron Cove Association appeal. This is in the best interest of the majority of the 4 Lakes Special Assessment District, to avoid further cost increases on the district or delays to lake restoration.
Prefer to print out the Petition? Click HERE
Want to volunteer your time/resources for weed & tree control for Secord Lake
OR do you need help on your property.....CLICK HERE
Click HERE to view the 24/7 HD Live Stream on Secord Dam
Our Association is proud of the work of our volunteers to making the return of Secord Lake a reality. Click HERE for a recap of key events over the past year along with links to SLA updates published on the subject.
Learn more about what you can do on your own property, how you can assist your lake neighbors and where you can get help to be ready for Secord lake level return....CLICK HERE
Our Mission
Our mission is to work for the benefit of the Secord Lake Community, communicate relevant information, and advocate for the welfare of our group with local, state and federal agencies. We also provide a voice for our lake within the Four Lakes Task Force.
We need you! Let your voice be heard. Be active in your community by joining SLA and using your talents
and experience to increase our impact!
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