1.     Checking with PEC, I learned that they have no obligation to notify lessees about lake levels unless it is anticipated the water will go down more than 2.5 feet.  Please keep this in mind as you tie your boat to a pier.

2.     PEC has updated its Shoreline Management Plan (SMP).  The public has been given 30 days to comment/rebut the new document.  The draft 2011 SMP can be viewed at www.progress-energy.com, and click on Lake Tillery SMP.  The 30 day period ends on October 31^st.  I have reviewed the updated “Guidelines for the Use of Leased Properties at Lake Tillery” portion of the new SMP.  Many minor changes and a few larger ones have been incorporated.  One that is likely to affect CFA lessees is the new prohibition of placing any new structure (boat house, pier, etc.) or additions/modifications to existing structures within 5 feet of the allocation lines.  Also, landscaping using only “native plants” is required, vice formerly desired (a plant list of native plants is provided).  Septic systems are now prohibited from PEC property – any existing septic system components that fail or need repair must be removed from PEC property.  Heat pump heat exchange coils and water fowl blinds or hunting stands are also now prohibited.  It is noted that the term “PEC” has been replaced by “The Licensee”, perhaps indicating the acquisition of PEC by Duke Power is nearing fruition.  

     3.     The CFA Office is now open to the public on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM for your convenience.

     4.     Montgomery County is in the middle of a state mandated property revaluation.  All 30,000 Montgomery County properties are being reassessed.  Property owners should receive their new assessment notification in late January or February.  Since the last revaluation was completed in 2004, it is anticipated that most waterfront dwelling assessments will increase, while other residential property values are expected to remain relatively flat.

     5.     The tenants in the warehouse adjoining the CFA Office have given us notice they will be vacating approximately October 15^th.  We have advertised this nominal 2000 square foot facility for lease at $480 per month.  It is fully heated and air conditioned with modern high efficiency equipment.  Anyone interested in renting this facility should contact the CFA Office at 910-572-2848.