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  2006 Questionnaire

8/4 at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Michael Beitler (LIB) US Senate Candidate - DETAILS

 

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Results:      2006 Questionnaire

 

        The Lake Gaston Association Board has been working to fulfill our mission to "identify lake issues affecting our members and pursue resolution with the responsible organizations."  

 

In our efforts to serve our members in the community as the "Primary Voice on Lake Issues," we polled our members for input to help the LGA with future actions.  The Questionnaire was mailed & emailed to 1,423 households & businesses. The questionnaire was available on-line for our members and non-member public.  We received 243 responses for a Response Rate of 21%.

 

Demographic Info:
 

Do you own a House, Land, or Business at Lake Gaston?   No Answer=3%,  Multiple Properties=5%

         House = 86%  Land=4%  Business=0%, House & Business=2%

 

What is your County Location of Property:   Brunswick=9%   Halifax=9%   Mecklenburg=9%  

         Northampton=23%  Warren=43%     Multiple Properties=4%      No Answer=3% 

 

If you own a house, do you live at the Lake full time or part time (vacation home)? 

         Full Time=42%      Part Time=49%    Land Only=1%     No Answer=7%

 

What is the head of household’s age range?    21-40=3%     41-60= 36%     61+ =58%    No Answer=2%

        

Lake Gaston Association: If you are knowledgeable about the activities of the LGA through member or public communications or the media, please rate the LGA on the success of our efforts (otherwise, you may select unsure).   

 

Please rate the LGA's OVERALL effectiveness in supporting you.

         Good=58%    Fair=23%    Poor=1%    Unsure=15%   No Answer=3%

 

Please rate the LGA's effectiveness in these CATEGORIES:   (Note: Comments for each question are attached)                                                                                             

 

AREA DEVELOPMENT / RECREATION (i.e., influence planned area development, monitor & support planning, zoning, lake area growth)     

         Good=37%    Fair=31%     Poor=6%   Unsure=22%   No Answer=4%  

  

COMMUNICATIONS (i.e., inform members and public of issues, LGA activities, lake levels, member position on issues, outreach to press/radio/media, website)    

         Good=83%    Fair=6%      Poor=5%    Unsure=4%    No Answer=2%

 

COMMUNITY SAFETY  (i.e., pursue legislation & law enforcement, support emergency medical response, fire protection, neighborhood watch programs)   

         Good=48%   Fair=25%      Poor=5%    Unsure=19%   No Answer=3%

 

GOVERNMENT (i.e., influence/petition gov’t to improve lake area services - trash pickup, water, roads, taxes)

         Good = 38%    Fair=34%   Poor=9%    Unsure = 16%   No Answer=3%  

 

ENVIRONMENT / WATER QUALITY (i.e., monitor purity of water, lake levels, insect control, use of chemicals, protect lake's shoreline, fish and wildlife.   

         Good=52%    Fair=26%    Poor=4%     Unsure=14%   No Answer=4%  

 

WATER SAFETY (i.e., support of boating safety, operations, wake speeds, buoy maintenance)

         Good=59%    Fair=23%     Poor=4%    Unsure=11%   No Answer=3%

        

AQUATIC WEEDS (i.e., support and/or influence Weed Control Council and Stakeholders Board, influence / appeal to government entities, educate the public)   

         Good=40%    Fair=32%    Poor=18%     Unsure=8%   No Answer=2%

 

Please answer these specific questions:

 

Are you satisfied with Lake Gaston’s water level control?  

         Yes = 84%   No=9%   Unsure=4%   No Answer=3%  


Are you satisfied with
information and Alerts the LGA provides regarding water levels?  

         Yes=79%   No=7%   Unsure=10%   No Answer=4%  

 

Are you aware that dumping grass clippings leaves, etc. into the lake is harmful to water quality and provides nutrients for noxious weed growth?      

         Yes=86%   No=8%   Unsure=2%   No Answer=4%  

 

Do you believe wave driven shoreline erosion is a problem on Lake Gaston?  

         Yes=71%   No=19%   Unsure=9%    No Answer=2%  

 

Is siltation from rainwater or construction run-off a concern to you?

         Yes=67%   No=24%   Unsure=6%   No Answer=2%  

 

Does your Property Owners Association or neighborhood go in together to fund noxious weed control?

Yes = 60%    No=30%     Unsure=6%     No Answer=4%


Do you,
individually contract with a chemical applicator to treat noxious weeds on your shoreline?

         Yes=20%     No=77%    No Answer=3%    

 

If you or your HOA pays for private treatment of your shoreline, how large of an area is treated for your property? (i.e., 150 feet of shoreline)   

*       117 responses (with 100 to 800 feet)                         totaled 23,680 feet.

*         10 responses (with 1,000 – 6,500 feet)                    totaled 25,445 feet

*           6 responses answered by # lots or miles or acres   not calculated

 

Are you in favor of Mandatory Boater Education?    

         Yes= 63%    No= 26%     Unsure=8%     No Answer=4%

 

With regard to weed control, do you understand the role, responsibility and authority of the following entities?    

 

    1.) Lake Gaston Assoc. Weed Committee (LGA)     Yes=55%   No=22%   Unsure=20%    No Answer=3%  

 

    2.) Lake Gaston Stakeholder Board (LGSB)            Yes=35%     No=36%   Unsure=26%   No Answer=4%  

 

    3.) Lake Gaston Weed Control Council (LGWCC)   Yes=48%     No=25%    Unsure=23%  No Answer=3%  

 

Do you agree with LGA's more aggressive position to stock 15 grass carp per infested acre vs. 10 per acre by the LGSB or 7 per acre by the LGWCC?                   

         Yes = 85%    No =11%   Unsure=7%     No Answer=3%

 

What is your LGA Membership Status:    

         Member= 91%   Non-Member= 6%  Former Member=1%   No Answer=2%

 

Does your Property Owner Association support joining the LGA?  

         Yes=39%     No=7%     Unsure=33%      No Answer=20%

 

 

QUESTION

Member or Not, what do you consider to be the primary function of the LGA?

 

Comments -  Primary Function of LGA (by members)

County

Full-Time

Rating

 

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

represent the members

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

Bettermeant of the lake area in government, environment and communication

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

TO REPRESENT LAKE RESIDENTS/LAND OWNERS INTERESTS IN AND AROUND THE LAKE.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

we joined years ago to help hold down taxes , but haven't seen anything in this area done.

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Fair

The protection of the lake

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

Get it done...

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Fair

collective voice and influence

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

Working for the benefit of ALL homeowners in the Lake Gaston Area

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

shape lake policy

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Fair

Serve as an arbitrator between homeowners and businesses/governments

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Fair

protecting property and values and distribution of current events and information

Brunswick, VA

Full Time

Fair

very active role player in the govt surounding the lake and our problems.

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

weed control

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Fair

to address problems and issues dealing with the area around the lake and seek solutions.

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Fair

Working on what is in the best interest of Lake home/property owners.

Warren, NC

Please Choose

Fair

powerful voice in government matters

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Information, alerts,etc.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

information disemination

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Fair

Representing property owners and informing same

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Fair

LGA has not made a commitment to solve the lakes issues, we just talk

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

represent lake property owners

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Fair

lobbying

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Real time research issue, find viable alternatives, and act. Authority,responsibility, resources and monthly status to plan's milestones.

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

to inform lake residents about whats going on around the lake

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Fair

Keeping the lake area safe and clean with education, communication, liason with local gov;ts

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

to address homeowner concerns to the proper authorities

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Fair

Deal with Lake issues to enhance lake property ownership

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Information on current issues

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

Represent the citzens of the Lake Gaston Community

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

Protect the interest of the lake shore residents.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

organizing for a stronger voice

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

issues of lake gaston

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

to represent the interest of the property owners in supporting the quality of life and environment on Lake Gaston

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

advocate Lake Gaston

Halifax, NC

Full Time

Good

work on behave of the property owners.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Leadership on issues concerning the Lake

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Help protect the value of our lake property.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Identify and work to resolve problems affecting Lake Gaston

Multiple Properties/Counties

Full Time

Good

Find out problems and notify members as to how they can help solve

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Primary voice of property owners

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Make give to the part time property owners.

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

Working with property owners, govt officials, media etc to ensure safety, clean water & protect property values.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

assisting property owners to protect lake integrity/quality/safety/economics

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

To provide unified representation of property owners at local and state government levels.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To act as the "government" of the lake.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Ensure the long term health of the Lake and therefore our property values

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Reresent the best interests of property owners and the quality of the lake area.

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

identifying concerns of property owners on lake, speaking for the group, communications

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

to co-ordinate everyones ideas for the best interest of the whole lake

Northampton, NC

Please Choose

Good

Keeping members informed about Lake Gaston

Multiple Properties/Counties

Full Time

Good

Understand the thoughts of property owners in all counties & represent their opinion

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To support and inform lake owners

Northampton, NC

Please Choose

Good

Keep members informed to lake activities, not pushing policies/regulations

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Influence issues that affect quality of life at the lake

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

help proper development of the lake area , protect our future use of the lake

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Representing and informing Lake Gaston property owners of matters effecting our lives and property.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

defining and acting on pertinent issues

Halifax, NC

Full Time

Good

Represent landowners to government, etc.

Multiple Properties/Counties

Full Time

Good

TO KEEP MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENTS WORKING TOGETHER.

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

owner interest and lake preservation

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

At the present, to control hydrilla and any other noxious weeds

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Representation and coordination

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Information

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

Weed control programs and influencing development

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Being an active participant in areas that need to be addressed.

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

protect the interest of property owners

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

represent residents, property owners on issues that affect our interests there at the lake

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

Same

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To work for the common good of all lake property owners

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Good

To assure the live of the lake will remain or get better

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Good

Information and influence as to "lake" decisions

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Makes Lake Gaston a very decent place.

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Good

Repersent the lake owners

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Water quality, weeds, and boat safety

Please Choose

Full Time

Good

watchdog for lake & surrounding areas

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To communicate, set and encourage enforcement of standards and influence beneficial legislation

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

Communication and representation

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Be aware of all issues affecting the lake, communicate those issues and initiate actions to correct them.,

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

included in previous comment

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

Staying on top of all the issues that effect the lake and lake property owners

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

to represent the membership to make Lake Gaston a better place to live

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Working to benefit all lake owners

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

promote and advocate issues important to its members regarding lake living

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Keeping up with All need of Lake Gaston And letting Members know what they are

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Good

a powerful voice for lake residents

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

represent members interest as relates to lake property

Warren, NC

Please Choose

Good

Represent property owners to local and state governments and Dominion Power

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

Maintain best interest of home owners and the lake

Warren, NC

Please Choose

Good

Protect the quality of life at the lake

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

A single strong voice

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

Just what you are doing

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To keep Lake Gaston a viable recreational entity for residents.

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

information and management

Please Choose

Please Choose

Good

Just what they are doing now.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Someone legally available to keep watch over and help with "what's really going on"

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To be our voice

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

protecting the lake

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Good

give information

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

keeping the lakes usable

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Good

to try to control growth and maintain water quality

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

central source of concerns for the lake community

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Represent the concerns and rights of members

Brunswick, VA

Full Time

Good

Keep property owners informed

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To keep members informed of current issues that effect property and home owners

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

ensure lake is "usable" for recreation

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Being representative of homeonwers around the lake

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

All lake area safety environmental, governmental, developmental concerns of all individuals

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

To represent all lake residents with one voice

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

To keep us well informed

Multiple Properties/Counties

Full Time

Good

Representing the homeowners in improving the area (weed control, planned growth)

Multiple Properties/Counties

Full Time

Good

To inform the members of important lake issues

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Maintaining the qualities of lake life that attracted us to the area

Brunswick, VA

Full Time

Good

An organized voice

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Good

communication

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

weed control

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

Lake and shore quality of life.

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

maintain the overall quality of living on the lake

Halifax, NC

Please Choose

Good

To help in keeping our area healthy and safe and to keep members informed

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

to petition on our behalf

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

To seek out and investigate situations and events occuring or that may occur on or near the lake that may impact the lives of the people living on or near the lake and report to the members and the concerned persons

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

To protect our lake and our property thereon.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Educate the public and government on lake problems

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

To act as a spokesman for the lake

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To keep memebers informed on issues affecting the LKG area and to represent us citizens, especially those not full time, at local government and other forums.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Lobby for our concerns at the local and State level.

Multiple Properties/Counties

Part Time

Good

To be our political, in every sense of the word, spokesman

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

To keep abreast of all laws, safety issues and other things that would effect the well being of residents and vacation home owners at Lake Gaston.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

protection of Lake owners inters

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Communication and representing lake concerns to gov. and vice versa.

Warren, NC

Please Choose

Good

Representation with government officials

Brunswick, VA

Full Time

Good

Unified voice in lake matters

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Keep Lake Clean

Multiple Properties/Counties

Please Choose

Good

Creating a community interest group and guiding its actions for the benefit of all members and lake property owners

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

speak / lobby on behalf of lakefront owners

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Please Choose

Representing Property Owners

Warren, NC

Full Time

Poor

represent owners to local and state gov

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Unsure

Watchdog for Membership Representation/Interests at All Levels.

Please Choose

Please Choose

Unsure

Community binding and communications on various issues

Multiple Properties/Counties

Full Time

Unsure

To be informed and look out for the good of Lake Gaston

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Unsure

What ever the current worse problem is, in this case weed control.

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Unsure

communication

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Unsure

Safety, weed (aquatic) control and water quality

Warren, NC

Part Time

Unsure

Information and voice for member concerns

Warren, NC

Please Choose

Unsure

not sure

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Unsure

An organized effort to maintain a desirable lake environment.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Unsure

represent owners in matter relating to lake

Warren, NC

Full Time

Unsure

Represent views of the membership.

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Unsure

Members concerns

Warren, NC

Part Time

Unsure

Look out for the well being of lake and its owners positions

Warren, NC

Please Choose

Unsure

support the needs of the membership

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Unsure

yes

Warren, NC

Full Time

Unsure

addressing member concerns

Warren, NC

Part Time

Unsure

Information; influencing the course of events

Comments - Primary Function of LGA  (by NON members)

County

Full-Time

Rating

 

Halifax, NC

Full Time

Fair

Keep the public inform

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Fair

Unsure

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Good

Maintain a CLEAN lake and a constant water level.

Please Choose

Please Choose

Good

To make assessments and recommendations to the LGWCC? (not sure)

Brunswick, VA

Full Time

Good

Promotion of issues to the governments involved

Warren, NC

Part Time

Unsure

Look out for the best interest of lake area property owners

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Unsure

Maintain water quality, safety,and propertyissues for Lake Gaston

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Unsure

Maintain lake cleanliness and provide homeowners information relevant to lake issues.

Brunswick, VA

Land Only

Unsure

To communicate with and "do battle for" lakeside property owners' interests.

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Unsure

to notifie lake land owners about lake gaston

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

to keep the lake at a top level

       

 

QUESTION

If you are NOT a current LGA Member, please say why you have not joined or renewed?

 

Comments – Why a Non Member

Member

Rating

 

Former Member

Fair

Not keeping or supporting the best interest of lake residents

Member

Fair

Cost to high for benifits returned.

Member

Fair

I am a member and I keep hoping

Non-Member

Good

No one has asked me to join

Non-Member

Fair

Have not been aware of LGA activities

Non-Member

Good

I do not own lake property.

Non-Member

Good

Never thought of it

Non-Member

Unsure

new property owner and are unaware of all the associations etc

Non-Member

Unsure

Do not have any information on joining

Non-Member

Unsure

Not sure yet of how effective LGA can be in dealing with 2 states and 5 counties.

Non-Member

Unsure

Recently retired to the area.

Non-Member

Unsure

Didn't know about Assoc. until reading about it in South Hill Enterprise paper.

Non-Member

Unsure

iI just found out about it

Non-Member

Unsure

I just bought into the area in February, and have only spent a few weekends in the house.

  

QUESTION

Member or Not, what do you consider to be the greatest benefit of Membership?  

 

Comments  - Greatest Benefit  (by members)

Full Time

A united voice for the lake community to the surrounding co. and st. governments.

Full Time

Information

Full Time

Membership works to make Lake Gaston a very decent and pleasant place.

Full Time

Learning more about the problems we face living on Lake Gaston.

Full Time

Represented by a large and influencial membership

Full Time

Control of the lake and area

Full Time

News on the Lake

Full Time

Unified voice in lake matters

Full Time

having a voice in local government

Full Time

Communication, political "muscle"

Full Time

A group can do more together then one person working alone.

Full Time

United position on lake issues and problems

Full Time

Supporting efforts to address common problems and concerns of Lake

Full Time

information

Full Time

weed control

Full Time

Communications

Full Time

To receive information.

Full Time

Knowledge of current lake issues

Full Time

My supporting the LGA even if I do not participate beyond being HOA emergency contact.

Full Time

COMMUNICATIONS

Full Time

My wife and I support LGA because we know there is a collective voice speaking to Government agencies, Power company, etc. on our behalf regarding issues related to maintaining and improving Lage Gaston for us all to enjoy.

Full Time

Lake information updates

Full Time

information

Full Time

Notifications

Full Time

the action of common cause

Full Time

Information pertaining to lake area growth and monitoring of same.

Full Time

up to date info available and we work toward a better enviroment at lake

Full Time

Communication of activities concerning Lake Gaston

Full Time

We ALL need to work together

Full Time

information & hopefully, a voice in decisions concerning Lake Gaston

Full Time

awareness of lake issues

Full Time

I keep up to date on lake issues

Full Time

lake monitoring

Full Time

communication

Full Time

together can prevent wanton growth of the area

Full Time

updates re: lake & weed control

Full Time

I'm trying to figure this one out.

Full Time

a collective voice

Full Time

being kept aware of situations and events that may have an impact on the lives of people living on or near the lake

Full Time

trying to control the weeds in the lake

Full Time

Having a voice in the future of the lake

Full Time

A unified, organized voice representing lake issues

Full Time

Weed control and information about lake

Full Time

Communications and the work to improve life around the lake

Full Time

information

Full Time

information

Full Time

info general lake/weed

Full Time

protecting the lake environment, weeds, water quality, influencing local, state and fed govt. officials, support water safety and law enforcement

Full Time

Information

Full Time

Speaking as one voice

Full Time

Forem to discuss lake issues

Full Time

Information about the lake

Full Time

One centrl area to deal with lake issues and communication thereof.

Full Time

I have seen no benefit.

Full Time

Weed info & control

Full Time

Supporting getting things done to educate, communicate the needs

Full Time

Keeping in touch with issues, staying knowledgeable - having a voice

Full Time

Knowing a group of caring, concerned individuals are looking out for the community at Lake Gaston

Full Time

bulletin updates on hydrilla and water safety

Full Time

Hoping to have a representative and voice for the above categories

Full Time

unsure

Full Time

newsletter

Full Time

communication

Full Time

Information provided

Full Time

Alerts of water levels

Full Time

Insight into Lake ecosystemmanagement

Full Time

being kept informed of Lake matters and having a say

Full Time

Having one organization represent the interests of property owners

Full Time

A voice in the county {s} goverment . Living in Warren County. what else can I say?

Part Time

Keeping informed on the issues affecting the lake

Part Time

A voice in LKG issues

Part Time

e-mail info

Part Time

Part of the LGA mission.

Part Time

some voice in what happens with issues concerning our family, property

Part Time

Communication about all lake issues

Part Time

Good information on what is going on with the issues on the Lake

Part Time

Potential resource for bigger voice in big issues. Where find small voice?

Part Time

Knowledge

Part Time

Central source of information and a consolidated voice for the betterment of the lake.

Part Time

The periodic newsletter

Part Time

Weed Control Council and communication

Part Time

A single voice for the good of all Lake residents.

Part Time

Strength in numbers - LGA gives us part-timers a full time voice

Part Time

Information and repersentation on issues.

Part Time

information

Part Time

Staying informed about the noxious weed problem

Part Time

Information about what is happening

Part Time

There is strength in numbers; especially when addressing governments.

Part Time

Information

Part Time

Keeping up to date on what is going on around the lake

Part Time

representation with all lake entities

Part Time

being informed since I live in Raleigh

Part Time

Information

Part Time

information/communication

Part Time

Being kept informed of the issues around the lake

Part Time

unified voice for weed control

Part Time

weed control

Part Time

information supplied

Part Time

Solid communications regarding the welfare and safety of our property

Part Time

Being informed of issues concerning Lake Gaston

Part Time

Having a voice in the weed control situation

Part Time

Communication and lobbying on lake issues

Part Time

Information

Part Time

Communications of current events related to the lake & its impact on my property.

Part Time

a voice closer to where it matters!

Part Time

The representation and knowledge sharing you provide on concerns of the lake residence.

Part Time

Information - Representation of my interests with local gov

Part Time

Being informed and represented with a voice that can not be ignored

Part Time

Keeping up with the lake news and helping with new Washing News Refering To Lake Gaston,

Part Time

Information distribution to members

Part Time

receiving information

Part Time

information regarding lake activities

Part Time

information and basically knowing there are people who are trying to protect the lake

Part Time

Information and support of actively engaged individuals for good of lake

Part Time

Information received

Part Time

COMMUNICATIONS

Part Time

Keeping us informed of what's going on at Lake Gaston.

Part Time

Making sure that as a non- resident I am notified of all developments that affect the lake

Part Time

Information regarding hydrilla control.

Part Time

keeping up to date via communications

Part Time

Having someone keeping up with "what's really going on"

Part Time

collective voice with regulators and property owners

Part Time

News of what is going on about the lake

Part Time

Information re all lake activities

Part Time

To present a united voice for the Lake Gaston community

Part Time

the information that I get in the newsletter

Part Time

to know what is going on most of the time

Part Time

larger voice in self and govenment control

Part Time

information

Part Time

information about the lake

Part Time

Strength for lobbying purposes.

Part Time

INFORMATION

Part Time

I have been a member for many years and see no benefit.

Part Time

Being kept up to date on lake issues

Part Time

Being informed of Lake Gaston issues

Part Time

Representation of Lake Owners in local, multi-county politics

Part Time

The lake level alerts and newsletters. Having a part in what goes on at the lake.

Part Time

attention to weed control issues

Part Time

communications about lake issues and current status of weed control program

Part Time

Information

Part Time

Information

Part Time

Getting information about what is going on.

Part Time

Information.

Part Time

To be informed about current happenings and what affects me

Part Time

Information and a greater voice.

Part Time

Basic innformation the health of the lake

Part Time

Information received

Part Time

Support LGA in it's efforts to make LG a better place to live and play.

Part Time

Being informed as to what is going on with the hydrilla problem

Part Time

A more-or-less united voice in lake affairs.

Part Time

Inro

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Accurate information regarding issues

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colective bargan for the best of all

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The more members you have the better chance to infoucence the powers to be

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To know that there is someone looking out for us all.

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Providing information

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LGA news

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Information about the lake

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Staying in touch with the lake somewhat even though we don't live there

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Notifications regarding water level, info about weed control, and support of lake issues

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able to voice opinions The more members the stronger the membership

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Being informed about what is going on at Lake Gaston

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Information exchange

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Information

Comments – Greatest Benefit  (by NON members)

 

Full Time

Their is strength and influence with large numbers. Politicians pay notice.

 

Full Time

Promotion of issues to the governments involved

 

Full Time

Learning about current issues and having the ability to voice concerns.

 

Full Time

None

 

Land Only

I would hope I would know more about your organization and its effects.

 

Part Time

information

 

Part Time

Knowledge of issues

 

Part Time

Information

 

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To vote for representatives to the committee who will make decisions to benefit everyone.

 

   

 

COMMENTARY

AREA DEVELOPMENT / RECREATION (i.e., influence planned area development, monitor & support planning, zoning, lake area growth  

Comments – Area Development

Rating

Full-Time

 

Fair

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LCA's past emphasis seems to be on weed control. I believe that enforcement of lakefront rules on removal of trees, placement of rip-rap, etc. are equally important, and are clearly not being enforced.

Fair

Full Time

One area that needs more attention, in particular, shopping and other personal services

Fair

Part Time

We need a little more businesses on the lake like more gas stations

Fair

Part Time

Don't get a sense that zoning has been particularly well handled

Fair

Full Time

zoning regulations is another big brother intrusion

Fair

Part Time

Improving

Fair

Part Time

With our elected officials; you can only do so much.

Fair

Part Time

Spot Zoning not good.

Fair

Full Time

Seems to be trying hard to address these issues

Fair

Part Time

More Resturants on the lake would be nice

Fair

Part Time

The condos continue to increase & we understood this was not allowed at the lake

Fair

Part Time

reduce mobile homes

Good

Part Time

Limited by ineffective county government

Good

Part Time

Doing a great job given the growth of the area and all the different parties involved

Good

Full Time

I would like permission to place a safety balloon outside of our swim area.

Good

Full Time

Destroy hydrilla

Good

Full Time

I believe that the LGA should just monitor, plan, and tend to lake area growth.

Good

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Outstanding would be a better word.

Good

Part Time

It appears that much development is taking place. I hope there are plans that control the quality and growth.

Good

Part Time

We need to have represenitives attend all the different counties planning board meeting so that you are aware prior to any development that may be affecting the area

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Full Time

keep close eyes on zoning/growth

Poor

Part Time

Every county except Warren seems to be growing businesses...is it the county commissioners as I have heard or do we not support businesses?

Poor

Full Time

have not seen any

Poor

Part Time

Do not know what the LGA has done in these areas.

Poor

Part Time

This is based on the how bad the area immediatly around the lake looks with too many signs and run down houses.

Poor

Full Time

Need to encourage lake commerce with smart zoning

Poor

Part Time

Your impact is not felt in any way.

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I think effort is good, but don't know how much influence it has

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With volunteer positions, you can't ask or expect too much of anything but our taxes are so high at the lake- its hard to pay for positions on the LGA

  

COMMENTARY

COMMUNICATIONS (i.e., inform members and public of issues, LGA activities, lake levels, member position on issues, outreach to press/radio/media, website)     

Comments - Communications

Full-Time

Rating

 

Part Time

Fair

I need more advanced notice of meetings,prefereably3-4 weeks

Part Time

Fair

Some issues are slow to emerge if you are not a full time resident

Part Time

Good

Really like you lake level alerts

Part Time

Good

Excellent communications with the newsletters, website, and meetings

Full Time

Good

More information in local papers and government

Full Time

Good

Communication has improved greatly over the past year.

Full Time

Good

We appreciate the heads up on lake level change notifications, etc.

Part Time

Good

and always improving

Part Time

Good

Because I am a part time resident this information is valuable to me

Full Time

Good

I could make a better effort to stay informed

Part Time

Good

You send out a lot of stuff not much seems to make a ture difference.

Part Time

Good

Good info since I don't live full time on the lake.

Part Time

Good

Much better

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Good

Not good in past, but much better lately

Part Time

Good

read emails

Full Time

Good

I think the organization does a great job communicating -- it has improved a lot over the years.

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Good

Timely and informative

Full Time

Poor

we never know about lake level Alerts

Full Time

Poor

Have received very little information.

Part Time

Poor

Monies should be set aside for periodic mailings.

Full Time

Poor

bulletins of little new news local papers are better for news

 

COMMENTARY

COMMUNITY SAFETY  (i.e., pursue legislation & law enforcement, support emergency medical response, fire protection, neighborhood watch programs)   

Comments - Safety

County

FullTime

Rating

 

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Response time to subdivison for 911 calls needs improvement

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Need better E.M.S.

Multiple Properties/Counties

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Fair

This is an area in which the primary responsibility lies with individuals and households, with government as the enforcer. We could all do a better job of informing law enforcement of violators. A ready source of numbers to call, etc., would be of help

Multiple Properties/Counties

Part Time

Fair

Kudos to our past president

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Fair

except for fire protection services are inconsistent at best

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

If there are persons in each county that represent Community Safety, those persons should be easily located.

Halifax, NC

Full Time

Fair

Duck huntihg near residential propertf

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Very little police seen

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Safety will improve as the funding of various budgets improves and more training is conducted

Warren, NC

Full Time

Poor

emergency medical response

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Poor

No impact

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Poor

Not aware of any activity and in Northampton, police response does not even facilitate installing a security system because of the response time

 

 COMMENTARY

GOVERNMENT (i.e., influence/petition government to improve lake area services - trash pickup, water, roads, taxes)     

Comments - Government

County

FullTime

Rating

 

Brunswick, VA

Full Time

Fair

taxes are the major problem in Brunswick.

Brunswick, VA

Full Time

Fair

more involvement is need in local governments.

Halifax, NC

Full Time

Good

You will need a ballistic missle sub on station in the lake to get all the counties to work togeather.

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Fair

We need some way to influence our supervisors to reduce our real estate taxes.

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Poor

taxes will get out of control w/o effective lobby given value increases

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Poor

Lake Gaston is one of the most improtant resources in the two states and no one knows about it outside of the lake community.

Multiple Properties/Counties

Part Time

Fair

Need more involvement by full-time residents

Multiple Properties/Counties

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Unsure

LGA could be a potent influence with various county entities. It will take concerted efforts by property owners through attendance at meetings, but LGA could help by providing to all members the conclusions and actions at various public meetings, etc.

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Fair

Property taxes are outrageous.

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

It will be difficult for 2 states to agree as they have different tax structures

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Fair share of taxes for everyone

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Lake area services are doing fairly well, at least where I live.

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Poor

taxes are too high for the lake area

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Poor

Not aware of any activity for Northampton county

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Unsure

Have not seen any results relative to above

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

It's trying, but, unfortunately, I don't see where the LGA has had a big impact on effecting changes Warren County

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Warren County is extremely poor in supporting lake improvement, particualrly with the amount of tax revenues that they recieve.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

BUT GETTING MUCH BETTER

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

a representive of the LGA should attend more county meetings and remind them of our needs

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

ICounty Commissioners need to work with the lake community better. the relationship is just beginning.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

Property tax is too hight for services we receive

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

need if reasonably priced. we pay high taxes for no benefits.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Again limited by ineffective county governments

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Thank you for the help during the Warren county trash pickup debate

Warren, NC

Full Time

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Difficult to influence N.C. Govt.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Poor

taxes

 

 COMMENTARY 

ENVIRONMENT / WATER QUALITY (i.e., monitor purity of water, lake levels, insect control, use of chemicals, protect lake's shoreline, fish and wildlife.       

Comments - Environment

County

FullTime

Rating

 

Multiple Properties/Counties

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Fair

LGA has been a player in decisions re weed control, etc. I think most of us have questions about the adverse effect of chemicals, etc. LGA might secure reports from experts on such matters, and make them available to members.

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

LGA's actions are limited, apparently, by the duties of other groups.

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Fair

Hydrilla problem

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Fair

This seems to be what you spend most of your time on.

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Fair

Too much variation. Especially too low on weekends in creeks.

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Fair

It would be great to have a clear lake instead of a brown lake.

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Fair

Seems very active, but effectiveness?

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

I am glad I am not down stream. More grass carp, less chemicals.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

Push for effective hydrila control.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

We neeed more carp and less chemicals and better level control

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

Good efforts to be involved, not sure of LGA's actual impact/effectiveness

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Fair

little info available to judge

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

Need to have the whinners pay dues an/or be active. Alot of non-residents want it all and do nothing

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Have Dominion Power involved more

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

but this is a wasted effort addressing a non problem

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Good

Seems to be the best of the categories

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

This category requires micromanagement and accountability with respect to county, state and federal agencies

Warren, NC

Part Time

Poor

weed control is bad

Warren, NC

Part Time

Poor

NEED MORE ACTION (NOT JUST PLANNING) ON WEED CONTROL AND OTHER LAKE ISSUES AFFEDTING THE ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Poor

Seems to be starting this spring.

Multiple Properties/Counties

Full Time

Poor

I see little to no involvement on your part.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Poor

Shoreline is becoming a ring of rip/rap. Trees are all removed.

 

COMMENTARY

WATER SAFETY (i.e., support of boating safety, operations, wake speeds, buoy maintenance)

Comments  - Water Safety

County

Full-Time

Rating

 

Multiple Properties/Counties

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Fair

see above comments on community safety

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Support OK, but need more enforcement

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Would like to see more communications on availble boating classes etc.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

useofboad

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

Increase patrols

Northampton, NC

Full Time

Fair

Water Safety is EXTRA work for the LGA.

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Fair

No action

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Fair

many unmarked danger points like road bed next to ramp in Poplar creek

Warren, NC

Part Time

Fair

Wakes and bouys slow.

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Fair

Not LGA's fault, but lots of rude boaters (wakeboarders) recently

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Fair

PWC out of control

Warren, NC

Full Time

Fair

Good information provided, not sure what else is being done

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Water Safety Council, LGA and our Wildlife and co. law officers must work together.

Warren, NC

Full Time

Good

Push for parental sanctions if under 16 age PWC riders are stopped

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Good

Good job being done- well posted and maintained

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Need to eliminate the huge boats on the lake. way too big for us.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Good

Continue to strengthen actions with F&W Service and USCG

Multiple Properties/Counties

Part Time

Good

Stick with the Water Safety Council

Northampton, NC

Full Time

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Adopt a boat course for Lake Gaston. Only 15% of the USCG course really applies to us.

Warren, NC

Part Time

Poor

This is AWFUL. Bass Boaters and Jet Skis are out of control in the coves!

Northampton, NC

Part Time

Poor

Possibly institute speed and engine displacement restrictions.

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Poor

Boating safety very good only

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Unsure

Some safety has been accomplished but was it LGA or other organization

 

 COMMENTARY

AQUATIC WEEDS (i.e., support and/or influence Weed Control Council and Stakeholders Board, influence / appeal to government entities, educate the public)       

Comments - Weeds

County

Full-Time

Rating

 

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Fair

this is most important to us as our cove is Cedar Ridge is heavily infested

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Poor

Needs Solution

Brunswick, VA

Full Time

Poor

There is considerable room for growth in this area.

Brunswick, VA

Part Time

Poor

Very poor performance. MORE GRASS CARP AND LESS DANGEROUS CHEMICALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Halifax, NC

Full Time

Fair

should be left to weed council

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

Biggest in our minds

Halifax, NC

Part Time

Good

We pay ourselves for spraying as a group

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Good

atttention excellent progress fair at best

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Good

Keep up the good work!

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Poor

Too much hydrilla

Mecklenburg, VA

Part Time

Poor

Left to the owners you have no impact but talk about it a lot. Need action

Mecklenburg, VA

Full Time

Poor

16 years living on the lake and still no clear path to solution

Multiple Properties/Counties

Part Time

Fair

We need to be more aggressive on the Stakeholders Board. More carp, please

Multiple Properties/Counties

Part Time

Poor

TOO M,UCH TALK NOT ENOUGH ACTION

Multiple Properties/Counties

Full Time

Poor