DLPOA Standing Committees

Building
The Building Committee reviews all building plans, issues permits, makes recommendations to the Board regarding variance requests and maintains applicable records.
Common Area Maintenance
The DLPOA owns 19 common areas scattered around the lake. The Commons Committee is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the areas including grass cutting, tree trimming/removal and shoreline protection. It also determines the location and issues permits for docks on common areas.
Communications
Publishes newsletter, maintains website and social media.
Dam & Maintenance
Monitors and maintains the dam including mowing, riprap, dam integrity, exercising the gate, working with the Corps of Engineers, permitting and dropping the lake on 5-year intervals.
Finance
The Finance Committee is made up of the officers of the association (President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer) and oversees the finances of the DLPOA.
Fish & Wildlife
Monitors the fish population and makes recommendations regarding stocking, etc. Oversees purchasing and stocking of fish. Traps damaging animals like beavers, etc. Coordinates Fishing Derby and Tournament.
Legal
Works with our attorney on law suits and other legal matters and disputes.
Meetings, Elections & Social Events
Manages meeting logistics: procures space, set up, notices, access, etc. for monthly Board meetings, the annual meeting, the holiday social and any other social events and activities on the Lake the Board may decide to hold including fireworks. Manages the annual election of new board members including formulating and disseminating the ballot, counting the votes and determining the election results. Does the same for any other elections, referendums, etc. the Board may decide to hold. Organizes the Committees each year.
Restrictions
Responsible for enforcement of the subdivision restrictions including monitoring, notifying and taking any subsequently required actions to bring about compliance. Monitors and enforces shoreline maintenance regulations including removal of trees and limbs from the lake. Reviews the restrictions and makes recommendations for changes. Maintains applicable records.
Safety
Manages access to the lake including the issuance of boat stickers and maintenance of related records, the Barnett boat ramp, unauthorized or illegal water craft. Also, enforces restrictions regarding boat and motor sizes, numbers, operations, etc. Conducts fish and water testing and works with water quality issues.
Silt & Erosion
Responsible for the formulation and implementation of a plan to remove
Erosion silt from the lake.

Lake Level Dropping

The lake level is going down this week to try to freeze out plant life in the shallows. There are only 3 building permit requests submitted at this point. The lake will be allowed to fill back up as soon as there has been a hard freeze and these owners have finished...

Lowering Lake Dec. 2

Lowering the Lake this weekend: Freezing the shallows seems to have really helped keep the plant life under control. The gate will be lowered SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 (weather permitting) to let the water begin to run out so we can freeze out the plant life in the shallow...

Board Meeting Nov. 26

The Dunlap Lake Board of Directors to meet at 7 pm, on Monday, Nov. 26, at the Association meeting room at 840 East Lake Drive. AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – October 29, 2018 3. Guest comments 4. Old Business a. Referendum results 5. Financial Report...

Lake Maintenance Ballot

A ballot has been mailed to lake residents requesting an increase in annual assessments AND a special assessment for lake maintenance. The plan was developed as a compromise for the many people feel very strongly for one option or the other. A fact sheet was sent out...

80th Anniversary

We would also like to spotlight residents who have lived around the lake the longest at the 80th Anniversary celebration January 12th at the Wildey Theatre. If you know someone who might be willing to tell their story on camera or who should be introduced that evening...

Fall Bonfire 8 p.m. Sat. Oct. 13

Bring a snack to share, a lawn chair and a flashlight to 840 East Lake Drive for an evening of family fun and adventure. We hope to beat last year's record turn-out of kids and repeat the great flashlight tag games they organized on their own while the adults...

Fishing Derby: Saturday Sept. 1

Fishing starts at 8 am at Commons E8, the old silt basin at the south end. Registration is required Pre-registration encouraged Lunch and Weigh-in at 11 am,   All residents are welcome to attend BBQ  Residents are welcome to invite friends...