FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH at 7 pm the BLCD has an Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Public Meeting to answer questions regarding the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) recently completed by Engineering firm Jones Petrie Rafinski in conjunction with a grant application to the State of Indiana.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Annual meeting and election of the directors (as applicable). The Annual Meeting shall be a time to report the activity of the sewer utility to the Freeholders. All Freeholders are invited to attend. At this meeting, there will not be any elections given there were no interested parties. Current directors shall continue in their term, while newer members will be confirmed by the Whitley County Board of Commissioners at their regularly scheduled meeting. Typically, Freeholders within a Zone having Director vacancies would vote according to the Voting Rules and Procedures established by the Blue Lake Conservancy District. The Board of Directors has posted legal and public notice of the agenda in local newspapers.
Annual meeting and election of the directors (as applicable). The Annual Meeting shall be a time to report the activity of the sewer utility to the Freeholders. All Freeholders are invited to attend. At this meeting, there will not be any elections given there were no interested parties. Current directors shall continue in their term, while newer members will be confirmed by the Whitley County Board of Commissioners at their regularly scheduled meeting. Typically, Freeholders within a Zone having Director vacancies would vote according to the Voting Rules and Procedures established by the Blue Lake Conservancy District. The Board of Directors has posted legal and public notice of the agenda in local newspapers.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Open meeting of the Board of Directors to address the business of the utility including, but not limited to, the approval and payment of bills, review of meeting minutes, discussion of future plans for the utility, Freeholder issues including processing and billings, Maintenance Superintendent activities, and other matters that may be brought before the Board.
Annual meeting and election of the directors (as applicable). The Annual Meeting shall be a time to report the activity of the sewer utility to the Freeholders. All Freeholders are invited to attend. At this meeting, there will not be any elections given there were no interested parties. Current directors shall continue in their term, while newer members will be confirmed by the Whitley County Board of Commissioners at their regularly scheduled meeting. Typically, Freeholders within a Zone having Director vacancies would vote according to the Voting Rules and Procedures established by the Blue Lake Conservancy District. The Board of Directors has posted legal and public notice of the agenda in local newspapers.
While the concerns of COVID-19 outbreak are diminishing given the availability of a vaccine for many, the Blue Lake Conservancy District (BLCD) shall continue to observe several healthful strategies to ensure the safety of our contractors and Freeholders: 1) Visitors to BLCD offices and/or meetings are required to wear a mask and anyone refusing shall be barred from entering or visiting the BLCD offices; 2) BLCD Contractors may ask Freeholders to wear a mask in any BLCD dealings and interactions, and may refuse service for non-compliance and/or if they feel their personal health and safety is at risk; 3) The BLCD business office is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10 am - 2 pm, by appointment, as needed, and by phone at 260-693-0281. Billing questions may also be sent to Billing@Bluelakeconservancydistrict.com 4) The BLCD shall observe social distancing, the wearing of face masks and any other such requirements put forth by the Governor of the State of Indiana or the Federal Government, as applicable. Limitations to meeting size and other such restrictions may include restricting entrance to and/or cancellation of meetings. In all situations, the BLCD is focused solely on the health and safety of our contractors and directors. (as amended by state ordinance, statute, or executive order). Please phone the district office at 260-693-0281 or write BLCD@bluelakeconservancydistrict.com with concerns or questions.
Amid continued concerns of the COVID-19 outbreak, notice is hereby given that the Blue Lake Conservancy District (BLCD) shall observe the following: 1) The BLCD office is now open to the Public on Tuesdays and Thursday from 10 am - 2 pm, by appointment, as needed, and by phone at 260-693-0281. Billing questions may also be sent to Billing@Bluelakeconservancydistrict.com 2) The BLCD shall observe social distancing, meeting requirements and any other such requirements and guidance put forth by the Governor of the State of Indiana or the Federal Government, as applicable. 3) Public meetings are held the first Monday of each month with strict adherence to the state guidelines concerning meeting capacity limits. At this time, no attendees will be allowed entry when the count exceeds 100 people (as amended by state ordinance, statute, or executive order). Please phone the district office at 260-693-0281 or write BLCD@bluelakeconservancydistrict.com with concerns or questions.
ATTENTION BLUE LAKE RESIDENTS -- Public meetings were recently held in contemplation of a rate increase for the monthly sewage processing by the Blue Lake Conservancy District (BLCD). New rates, to be brought in over a three-year period, were approved. Your monthly RESIDENTIAL rates are as follows: $81.50 Effective 4/1/2020 $85.75 effective 1/1/21 $89.75 effective 1/1/22 If you own an empty lot that is served by the BLCD, the rate for bond/debt service is now $50.35. This is a fixed payment not subject to an increasing schedule. Randy Grawcock CPA, acting Finance Clerk, is generating NEW monthly sewage bills. If you do NOT want a paper billing to be mailed to your house, please write to billing@bluelakeconservancydistrict.com with your name and address noting your desire to NOT receive the billing. If you pay your bill electronically from your bank, please be sure to CHANGE THE MONTHLY remittance to $81.50. Or just do it the easy way! Pay by credit card on our website, www.bluelakeconservancydistrict.com ALSO NOTE: Effective April 1, 2020, your bill is DUE ON THE FIRST OF THE MONTH! While late fees will be waived for April payments, going forward LATE FEES will be assessed for payments received AFTER the 1st of EACH MONTH. Please make appropriate changes to ensure your payment is received by the due date. Questions? Call the BLCD office at 260-693-0281. Thank you.
The Blue Lake Conservancy District ("the District") is a Sewer District created under the Indiana Code 14-33 [Click here for Indiana Code 14-33 FAQ ] and generally covers the geographical area surrounding Blue Lake, Indiana, located approximately 1 mile northwest of Churubusco, IN.
The "District" is governed by a Board of Directors elected for staggered 4 year terms, with each Director representing one of five distinct areas around Blue Lake, Indiana. The District was created in 1997 as a sewer district to manage the waste created by our residents. All sewage waste is processed by the Town Of Churubusco and such processing is governed by an Interlocal Agreement detailing our responsibilities.
Director elections are held at the Annual Meeting held on the 4th Saturday of February. If you are a home owner and have a sewer connection to the Blue Lake Conservancy District, you are considered a freeholder and have a voice and a vote. Representatives from each area shall vote for their own representative on the Board of Directors and elections are governed as stipulated in Indiana Code 14-33 and local ordinance.
The Blue Lake Conservancy District Board of Directors meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 pm, unless that Monday is a legal holiday, at the District office located at 7491 E 550 N, Churubusco, IN, USA 46723. Meetings originally slated for a holiday shall move to the next Monday, with all other terms remaining the same. Guests and Freeholders are welcome to attend.
Board Packet (including Agenda, minutes, and financials)
August 2023 Board meeting packet.tiff
July 2023 Board Meeting Packet.tiff
BLCD June 2023 Board Meeting Packet.tiff
May 2023 Board Meeting Packet.tiff
BLCD April 2023 Board Meeting Packet.tiff
BLCD March 2023 Board Meeting Packet.tiff.tiff
BLCD February 2023 Board Meeting Packet.tiff
BLCD January 2023 Board Meeting Packet.tiff (1).tiff
BLCD December 2022 Board Meeting Packet (1).tiff
BLCD November 2022 Board Meeting Packet.tiff
October 2022 Board Meeting Packet.tiff
September 2022 BLCD Board Meeting Packet.tiff
August 2022 BLCD Board Meeting Packet.tif
AGENDA
BLCD Annual Meeting Feb 2021.pdf
Board Agenda December 2019.pdf
Freeholder Communications
Public Notices
3A71760-Notice of Public Meeting PER.PDF
Annual Meeting
Agenda ANNUAL meeting Feb 22.docx
Minutes annual meeting 022622.pdf
BLCD Annual Meeting Feb 2021.pdf
Minutes Annual Mtg Feb 2020 approved.pdf
Board Special Meeting Feb 15 2019.pdf
Board Agenda Annual Meeting Feb 2019.pdf
Financials
2020 Disbursement Report Final.pdf
2018 Annual Financial Report.jpg
Resolutions
Whitley County Cause No. 92C01-9408-MI-297.pdf
Resolution 2020-2 Engaging service of Fin Adm Clerk.pdf
NEWSLETTER
Proposed RATE ORDINANCE
BMBS Imaging_20200220_142721.pdf
BMBS Imaging_20200218_155834.pdf
Minutes
Jan 21 Approved Board Minutes.pdf
Sept 20 Approved Board Minutes.pdf
July 2020 Approved Board Minutes.pdf
June 2020 Approved Board Minutes.pdf
May 2020 Board Approved Minutes.pdf
April -- NO MEETING DUE TO COVID 19
Minutes March 2020 approved.pdf
Feb 2020 Approved Board Minutes.pdf
Minutes January 2020 Approved (1).pdf
ORDINANCES
37I0059-Ordinance 2020-02 (Amended Rate Ordinance).PDF
Ordinance 2016-1 Sewage Bonds Refunding.pdf
Resolution 2020-2 Engaging service of Fin Adm Clerk.pdf
If you have problems with your sewer service, please contact Rick Hamilton, the Maintenance Superintendent, at 260-450-4598 immediately.
If you are unable to reach Rick Hamilton directly, please contact the Blue Lake Conservancy District Office at 260-693-0281 or 260-450-6035.
If you are concerned about activity on Blue Lake, contact the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Indiana (DNR) or local law enforcement by calling 911.
The Arrowhead Development will soon be a part of the Blue Lake community. Vision Homz contemplates the creation of an upscale housing addition in the southwest corner of the BLCD. Site work is underway and homes will soon follow! Homes are expected to be priced starting in the upper $250k+ price range. A feasibility study was performed in Summer 2020 to ensure ample capacity within the BLCD sewer system. Please note that while the development has land that touches the lake, NO LAKE ACCESS for Arrowhead residents is contemplated. A small park will allow residents to view the lake.
The Town of Churubusco ("The Town"} ultimately processes the waste created within the BLCD. Unfortunately, The Town has regularly increased the BLCD processing rates over the last four years. While the BLCD Board continues to try to abate these increases, we are limited in what we can do and continually review alternatives. Our agreement with The Town was originally set forth in writing through the creation of our INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT which requires The Town to notify the BLCD of contemplated increases. Be advised, the Town is now discussing further increases. While we have no formal information yet, we will advise you through public meetings and other requirements under law as information becomes available.
There are various Facebook pages dedicated to life on beautiful Blue Lake, Indiana. The BLCD does not endorse nor contribute to any of these sites, but rather has our monthly public Board meeting to share news and information, along with this site. If you have questions, please contact the BLCD directly for factual information or attend our monthly directors meeting, which is open to the public.
The Blue Lake Association, from whom the BLCD rents our office space, is an association focused on bettering "Lake" life. They usually arrange the beautiful fireworks each summer and have various events throughout the year to create fun and comradery! Unfortunately, people often confuse us. Remember, the "Association" is an association of friends and goodwill. The "Conservancy" is an operating utility focused on keeping Blue Lake clean and beautiful! You can find out more on their website: www.bluelakeassn.com
President
Waterman has served on numerous not for profit and governmental boards including the Town Council of Churubusco and the Regional Waste Board. She is a Certified Financial Planner and Financial Advisor by profession, and have lived in the Churubusco, Indiana, area most of her life.
Treasurer
Darlene joined the board of directors at the annual election held in February 2019 and will serve a full 4 year term. She and her family enjoy lake life at Blue Lake!
Secretary
Vince, and wife Vicki, have been long time Blue Lake residents. Vince owns and operates SimCo Plumbing and Water Treatment. Vince offers considerable experience to the utility through his past work experience and having previously served as the maintenance supervisor for the utility.
Director
Steve has been a long time Blue Lake resident as well as being active in the Churubusco community. He currently serves as the Chaplain for the American Legion in Churubusco and believes in helping others. He joined the BLCD board in September 2020.
Vice President
Randy and his family are in Area 3 and he has spent many summers on Blue Lake! Randy and wife Cheryl are recently retired. Randy worked for Northeast REMC and brings valued utility experience to the board.
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