11/11/2025
NOVEMBER025 2025 JIPOA EMAIL BLAST
SPECIAL NOTICE
Islanders, Mayor Starcher asked if we would please let everyone know the informational meeting regarding the Johnsons Island Water Project will be at Danbury High School gym at 6pm on Monday, November 3rd.
From the Board
Crazy! November already! It seems like I wait all winter for Summer, and in a blink of time it’s Fall again. But it has really been a beautiful Fall so far. Actually EVERY day is beautiful on our special island.
It’s ELECTION TIME, too! Please remember to VOTE! Although the JIPOA Board cannot make election recommendations, I am letting you know my “personal” voting preferences. For Marblehead City Council, I am voting for two outstanding ladies- Sarah LaMarca (a fellow islander) and Caroline Gatsch. I believe, personally, that these ladies will help Johnsons Island get more fair representation on the Marblehead City Council. Again, this is my “personal” opinion, not the Board’s suggestion. ( NOTE: A voting tip :ONLY vote for these two ladies for City Council and no one else for City Council. That strategy improves their chances for winning.)
NEED CHRISTMAS GIFTS???
We have a limited amount of Johnsons Island Wine/Drink glasses for sale. Consequently, we have to limit sales to 4-glasses/ family to allow more people to get some. The “suggested donation” is $10/glass. Only check or cash accepted. If there is a big demand for glasses we can order more for next year.
If interested, contact Lou Cardinale
Contact: Text or Email - Lou Cardinale (216)401-5660 or [email protected]
Roundabout Construction
Our exit off of Rt 2 will be closed beginning September 2 (Exit 125A-B SR 269 Lakeside/Marblehead) to begin construction on a roundabout. The detour will be the next exit SR53 (Catawba). Will last about 8 months I’m told.
Road Commission member appeal
Mike Kelty is stepping down from Road Commission. He has served as chairman for the past several years but has served on the Road Commission since its inception. The JIPOA Board has appointed Al Mazzeo to be its third member.
Glenn Beachy and Bob Cailor have both served a number of years as well and have expressed an interest in coming off the commission. So, we are looking for volunteers to serve. If you are interested, please contact us.
Danbury Township news
• You can bring loose leaves/leaves in biodegradable bags to the Danbury brush site at 310 Bridge Rd until December 1.
• The Village of Marblehead and Danbury Township have ordinances that says residential dwellings cannot be rented for less than 30 days (meaning weekly, weekends or daily). Also, campers and motor homes are NOT permitted to be used on property as guest overflow.
• Could the fire department or EMS find your home during an emergency? Danbury Township Fire Department custom makes green and white reflective address signs for $10. Call 419.798.5219.
PLEASE use SIDEWALK chalk ONLY on the chalkboard…i.e. dry sidewalk chalk. The liquid chalkboard markers do NOT come off.
Our chalkboard is meant for news about the Island, to welcome guests or for special wishes. It is not appropriate to write political messages on the board. We all have our personal beliefs and opinions, but please confine those messages to signs on your own property. News about island events and meetings take priority.
Also try not to be a “Chalkboard Hog”, especially on weekends. I know some of us write larger than others and may have longer messages. If you can, try to fit your message in a third of the board, leaving space for others.
Also please be courteous to the Connors and respect their property by parking ONLY on the driveways while writing your messages. We are excited to have more sign space for our families.
Walking and driving on Johnson’s Island
We continue to receive numerous complaints every year at this time from islanders, visitors, contractors and vendors about people walking, running and biking on the causeway. We see people walking three and four abreast, dogs on long leashes and baby strollers. In addition, people walk and/or bike facing the wrong directions. This is very dangerous, especially on the causeway. Rules of the road are walkers should walk and run FACING traffic and bikers should bike WITH the traffic. Our roads and causeway are not walking trails. Their main purpose is for vehicles. So please if you are walking abreast with others, go single file when a vehicle approaches. BE SAFE!
Also, drivers please remember the speed limit is 25 mph on the island.
JIPOA FACEBOOK PAGE
The Board decided to let the JIPOA website contract run out, because the cost to update was very expensive. Instead, we have created a special our own page called JIPOA and it is for JIPOA members only. We are posting monthly blasts on it, along with other news items. Our page is a private group for JIPOA members only. You have to ask to join. Once your JIPOA membership is verified, you will be officially invited to join the group. Carl Palmucci is in charge of this page.
There is also an island-wide page called JIHood for all residents of Johnson’s Island including JIPOA, BHOA and non-association members.
SEE SOMETHNG, SAY SOMETHING
Marblehead Police Chief Kenn Thellmann advises Marblehead residents to call the police right away if you see anything suspicious. He said if you “see something, say something”, don’t wait…call the police right away. Let the police decide if it’s important. Chief Thellmann also advises residents to “be vigilante”.
Call 911 or 419.798.5881.
Also, in this email blast is information on:
• Board of Trustees contact information.
• 2025 Calendar of events
• Causeway gate/roads info: gate codes effective and how to obtain a remote opener for the causeway gate.
• Trash rules, policy and recycling info
• JIPOA Member Advantage program
• For sale
• JIPOA minutes
Our next email blast will be sent out December 1st. If you have information you would like to include, please send it to Lou Cardinale by November20th at [email protected]
If you have any questions or concerns, you can call or email any of the Board of Trustee members (email addresses and phone numbers are in this email blast)
On behalf of the JIPOA Board of Directors,
Lou Cardinale, President
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
Lou Cardinale, full-time resident
216.401.5660
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT:
Deb Faber Cailor -full-time resident
330.352.8455
[email protected]
TREASURER
Brandon Hinton, full-time resident
419.306.3299
[email protected]
ASSISTANT TREASURER:/ LEGAL COMMITTEE
Jim Scherger, full time resident
419-357-1135
[email protected] Hinton, full-time resident
SECRETARY:
Jeff Holkovic, seasonal, full-time resident
216-402-2988
[email protected]
BOARD MEMBERS
Clubhouse Manager
Carl Palmucci, seasonal, full-time resident
510-304-1329
[email protected]
SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDING TRASH ADMINISTRATION
Henry Werner, part time resident
313-220-5078
[email protected]
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS (NOT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
TRASH MANAGER
Dave Reed
734-652-4900
[email protected]
2025 Calendar of Events
Nov 4 Elections
Nov 74 p.m. JIPOA Board of Directors meeting- place TBD*
Dec 54 p.m. JIPOA Board of Directors meeting- place TBD*
*Please note meetings are subject to change, but dates and times will be publicized at the beginning of each month in email blasts.
Roads, Causeway and Gate
Mike Kelty has recently stepped down as the chair and the JIPOA representative to the Road Commission. He will continue to serve as an advisory board member. There are three representatives for JIPOA, two for BHOA and there is one representative for the nonmembers. Al Mazzeo has taken over as the third JIPOA Road Commission member. If you are interested in serving on or helping the road commission, contact one of the following:
Road Commission Representatives:
JIPOA
Glenn Beachy
614.202.4902
[email protected]
Bob Cailor
330.352.8455
[email protected]
Al Mazzeo
216.402.7591
[email protected]
Mike Kelty, advisory member
614.563.5323
[email protected]
BHOA
Rick Schulz
216.389.2540
[email protected]
Steve Bella
216.990.4786
[email protected]
NON-MEMBER
Karen Metzker
440.669.3986
[email protected]
Roads/Causeway Gate News
Reminder- the Johnson Island Road Commission website is www.thejiroad.com
The gate code changes April 1 and November 1. The gate is accessible by the code, remote openers or paying $2.00. Remote openers can be obtained on your own at your expense. Contact Bob Cailor at 330.352.8455 or [email protected] or Glenn Beachy [email protected] or 614.202.4902 to find out the kind needed and the codes.
Gate codes for 2025 are:
November 1st: 1125
Remote Gate Opener Instructions
You can purchase your own remote opener(s) and program it/them. Many are doing so through amazon.com. It is called a linear 3089 gate opener remote available on Amazon.com for about $25 or less for two remotes.
Key specs for the remotes are 300MHz (sending frequency) and ten dip switches. Any unit with those specs should work. The sending frequency is located on the back of the unit. Check that it is correct when you get it. Some remotes use 290 or 310 MHz and possibly other frequencies—they will NOT work.
Programming is easy. Pop off the half cover, which gets you to the battery and dip switches. Set them so the first two dip switches are “open” and the last eight switches are “closed.” That is all there is to it.
The Road commission shielded the antenna to reduce sensitivity. That means the remote openers have a short range of plus or minus 30 feet. This will prevent anyone from opening the gate from half-way down Gaydos and screaming through at 50 mph, which of course people do when the gate is up.
Note that the remote works from either direction of travel, so you can use it to open the gate when leaving the island and avoid feeling like you are going to run into the gate before it opens. The remotes are particularly great to have when it is windy, raining or snowing. In addition, when entering you can stay in the right lane as you do not have to be to the left to access the keypad.
For questions call or text Bob Cailor at 330.352.8455.
Trash rules, policy and recycling
REGULAR TRASH
All Trash Bins are open for bagged trash and flattened boxes.
All items must fit in the dumpster with the door closed. DO NOT PLACE ANY ITEMS ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE DUMPSTER, including furniture and mattresses. Trash should not exceed the top of the dumpster.
The trash will be picked up weekly until the end of May when we will have it picked up twice a week. BTW- we had a very good trash year last year with very few issues, so we are looking forward to the same this year.
THE TRASH SITE IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL JIPOA MEMBERS AND IS UNDER VIDEO SURVEILLANCE. VIOLATION OF THE RULES WILL RESULT IN DEACTIVATION OF YOUR TRASH CARDS AND LOSS OF TRASH PRIVILEGES.
Please follow these basic rules:
• ALL TRASH SHOULD BE IN PLASTIC BAGS!! IF IT DOESN’T FIT IN A PLASTIC BAG IT DOES NOT BELONG IN THE TRASH BIN
• DO NOT PLACE TRASH IN CARDBOARD BOXES…INSTEAD ALL BOXES SHOULD BE BROKEN DOWN AND FLATTENED.
• IF YOU HAVE CONSTRUCTION TRASH (carpeting, wood, etc.) then please arrange for your own dumpster.
• JIPOA Board voted unanimously to immediately assess violators with a $300 fine, which is the cost to empty the dumpsters one time. If the fine is not paid within 14 days, the offenders’ trash cards will be deactivated and there will be a $25 per card re-activation charge.
• The sign states BAGGED TRASH ONLY. So, if it does not fit in a bag, it does not belong in the trash dumpsters.
REGULAR RECYCLING:
Marblehead and Danbury residents can drop off regular recycling at the Marblehead/Danbury Township facility at:
419 Bridge Road (Behind the Police Station)
Aim to Be Green Recycling Drop-off
Service available to Marblehead and Danbury Twp. residents.
• Open 7 days a week, during daylight hours
• All materials can be put into container together.
Material Accepted
• #1 and #2 Plastic Bottles/Jugs
• #3 thru #7 Plastics
• Aerosol Cans (remove tip)
• Aluminum Cans
• Books – Paper Back ONLY
• Cartons (juice, milk, soup)
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Egg Cartons – Paper ONLY
• Glass Bottles / Jars
• Junk Mail
• Magazines
• Newspaper
• Office Paper
• Paperboard
• Phone Books
• Steel Cans
FOR SALE
If you have any item(s) you would like to sell please describe it briefly and include product name, brand, measurements, price, etc., and contact information such as name, phone, and/or email address, as well as best time to call if applicable. Please submit it either directly in your email or as a word document. NO PDFs or JPGs please. Unfortunately, we cannot include photos. If the item has run for two consecutive months and not sold, the ad will be pulled unless you let us know for each subsequent month. Ads must be received by the 20th of each month for the following month. Send ads to Lou Cardinale at [email protected]
JIPOA Member Advantage Plan
TruGreen-
10% to 20% Discount based on the package purchased! They also provide preferred pricing for Ash Borer treatments
TruGreen
Call Dan (440)-662-2208
Clearview Window Cleaning-
10% discount for JIPOA Members.
Clearview Window Cleaning
Call Terry Gilbert (419)-357-9850
Docksmith Dock Installation and Service
Preferred pricing for all JIPOA Members (beats all competition)
Docksmith Dock Installation and Service
Call Mitchell (330)-446-8369
Great Lakes Electric
300.00 off new Generac generator install.
10% off all Generac parts and service
10% off all electrical work over $250
For JIPOA Members Only
Call Chuck at 419-499-4159 or 419-541-1197
Paul Fox and Sons Septic Services
-Call for price to clean out septic tanks 1,000 gallons or less
-Call for price to clean out septic tanks over 1,000 gallons
Paul Fox and Sons Septic Service
Call Brian (419) 609-9980
Norwalk Heating & Air
-$78 for AC or Furnace cleaning for JIPOA Members
-Bronze and Silver discount packages available for JIPOA Members
Norwalk Heating & Air
Call Sally (419) 433-6099
Armored Pest Control
-$37/month based on 7 months of seasonal service or $259 annually
Armored Pest Control
Call Steve (330) 690-3638
Culligan of Fremont
$300 discount on the purchase of two (2) new pieces of equipment to JIPOA Members
Culligan of Fremont
Call Merle (800) 888-9077
Jeff Daniels Lawn Service
10% discount for JIPOA Members
Jeff Daniels Lawn Service
Call Jeff (440) 223-9038
Roman’s Lawn Service
10% discount for JIPOA Members
Roman’s Lawn Service
Call Roman (419) 307-1493
Dominic Lapeus- Photography
10% Discount for JIPOA Members
Coupon Code: JIPOA10
www.etsy.com/shop/DominicLapeusPhoto
Photography and prints
Call Dominic 440-710-4015
[email protected]
Triple Nickel Jet Ski Repair- Call Rusty 419-357-0588
10% discount on parts and labor for JIPOA Members
Call Rusty Veverka (419) 357-0588
Don Molnar
Snow Plowing, Tree Service-trimming cutting
Call Don (419) 261-5368
JIPOA members get a 5% discount
Redzone Design
Graphic design work, signs, banners, boat graphics
Wally Brulinski
(419) 702-7242
[email protected]
JIPOA members get a 20% discount
A New Day Rental
Party supply rentals- chairs, tables, AV equipment, etc.
Kurt Loyd
419-202-3900
www.anewdayrental.com
Discount for JIPOA members
A to Z Construction LLC
Home Remodeling/Repair
Tim Everette
440-864-0549
JIPOA members get 10% discount
Convenient Construction
Home Remodeling/Repair
Evan Hachey
[email protected]
Office: 419-370-0113
Cell: 419-575-3147
Marblehead Xtra Storage and Suites
Indoor/Outdoor Storage
10% Discount for JIPOA Members
Book On-Line at marbleheadxtrastorageandsuites.com or
Call Joe Gouker 440-537-8978
We would like to encourage all JIPOA Members to patronize these services and support the local businesses that support us. All service providers pledge to give our members the best service and pricing.
We will continue to pursue additional partnerships, please continue to send your referrals for additional services.
September Meeting Minutes
JIPOA BOARD MEETING
Friday, September 5, 2025 AT 4 P.M.
CALL IN AT: 1.267.807.9611 ACCESS CODE: 276159
AGENDA
In Attendance:
Deb Faber Cailor Pres.
Lou Cardinali VP
Jim Scherger Treasurer
Brandon Hinton Asst. Treasurer
Jeff Holkovic Secretary
Carl Palmucci ClubHouse Mgr.
Henry Werner Special Projects
I. Approval of minutes from August meeting
a. Jim moved to approve August JIPOA Board meeting minutes, Lou
seconded, August minutes are approved.
II. Financial information (Brandon and Jim)
III. Income Budget Balancing for 2026 Budget
a. Add $5772 to Road fees $96,228 to $102,000 ($24 increase ($510 X 200
residents)
b. Add $278 to the Admin Fees $7,722 to $8,000 ($1 increase($40) X 200
residents)
c. Add $1700 to Voluntary Dues $65,450 to $67,150 ($10 increase X 170)
d. Add $1,000 to the Club house rental (BHOA) $2500 to $3500
IV. Expenses Budget Balancing for 2026 Budget
a. Remove $3000 Professional fees other $3000 to $0
b. Remove $100 Social Committee $1400 to $1300
c. Remove $5000 from Landscaping (including Grass Mowing) $8500 to
$3500
d. Add $5772 to Road fee $96,228 to $102,000 (adjustment to 200 residents
and %5 increase)
V. Minus the road fee funds going in and out that looks like it should take us from
$11,073 short fall to $5 to the good.
VI. Budget for September member meeting (formal approval for minutes)
a. Jim motioned to approve the recommended changes to the 2026 budget
as detailed above, Lou seconded. The 2026 JIPOA Budget was approved.
I. Legal (Deb and Lou)
a. Non-payers small claims lawsuit filing status
i. The two remaining filings are in process. Court date should be set for
mid November. The filling consists of 1 no- pay and one condemned
property.
VII. Special Projects/Trash (Henry)
a. Property Manager: The Board met with North Coast, and has has reviewed
detail specific to services and pricing. Discussed Billing, Collection, and
Communication logistics as well as Trash manager role transferring to North
Coast. Also discussed the potential in using NC& #39;s buying leverage with
external contractors and service providers as well as options on rehiring
existing contractors if practical. The move to North Coast will be a November
start with detailing the service outline and specific scope targeting a January 1
transition. The Board discussed the need to obtain feedback from
membership and will add summary points as an agenda topic to the
September Member Meeting. Lou moved to approve formal engagement with
North Coast as the JIPOA Property Management Service Provider, Jim
seconded. Henry will advise North Coast of the Board& #39;s decision.
VIII. Special Events (Lou)
a. Half Way To St. Patty& #39;s Day Party will be Sept. 15th. in the Clubhouse
IX. Clubhouse (Carl Palmucci)
a. Reservations to Date: (JIPOA - 9) (BHOA - 7) Next year start BHOA
Clubhouse rental negotiations back at $5K and work their way down given
the increasing demand from BHOA.
b. Clubhouse Projects:
i. Call-in for Spring/Fall Meetings - Use JIPOA System
ii. Back Patio border and decorative rock installed
iii. Adding door seal to Utility Room
iv. Paving Parking lot by cemetery and marking parking spaces.
v. Servicing Fire Extinguishers
vi. Added Microwave to Kitchen
vii. Cut up fallen tree limbs and trimmed bushes.
viii. Installed Juke Box
I. Adjourn: Next meeting Friday October 3 at Carl Palmucci’s Home .
I. Reviewed and agreed on September member meeting Agenda
JIPOA MEMBER MEETING
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
AGENDA
I. Call to order/Pledge of Allegiance
I. Roads and Causeway update
a. Road Commission Representatives (Al Mazzeo, Glenn Beachy and Bob Cailor)
b. Road Commission Info (AVAILABLE AT MEETING)
II. Water update (Joe Gouker)
III. Village of Marblehead update (Councilman Dennis Kennedy)
BREAK FOR NON-MEMBERS TO LEAVE
IV. Introduction of new JIPOA members
V. Minutes from May 18, 2025, meeting (VOTE)
VI. Member board of Directors elections (PAPER BALLOT VOTE)
a. Jim Scherger for a second three-year term
b. Carl Palmucci for a second three-year term
VII. Property Manager discussion
VIII. Financial information (Brandon Hinton)
a. Financials for 2025 and YTD
b. Road Commission and dues payments for 2026
c. JIPOA membership update
d. Budget 2026 (VOTE)
e. BHOA clubhouse use for 2026
IX. Trash (Henry and Dave Reed)
X. Clubhouse (Carl Palmucci)
a. Events
b. Maintenance/repair/projects
XI. Events for 2025/2026 (Lou)
a. Halfway to St. Pats
b. 2026 events
XII. Communications Website/Facebook (Carl Palmucci)
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