Welcome to our new online home! Everything Cove — docs, minutes, dues, events — now lives here. Have a look around.
Est. 1994 · Long Lake · Members only

Welcome to Settler's Cove

Our neighborhood's private home base — documents, meeting notes, events, and a place to weigh in on the decisions that shape our community. Everything here is behind the member login.

Our lake, our neighborhood
Community

News & Events

Neighborhood news, meetings, socials, workdays, and open proposals to weigh in on.

Announcements

12Aug
Meeting

Quarterly Board Meeting — Aug 12

7:00 PM at the clubhouse. Agenda posted under Governance. All members welcome.

05Aug

Landscaping crew starts Monday

Front-entrance beds and common areas. Expect noise 8 AM–2 PM through Wednesday.

28Jul
Vote open

Proposal: New entrance signage

Three designs are up for member input. Voting closes Aug 20.

Calendar

12Aug

Quarterly Board Meeting

7:00 PM · Clubhouse · Agenda posted under Governance

07Sep

Fall Community Picnic

12:00 PM · Cove Park · Potluck, bring a dish to share

21Sep

Neighborhood Cleanup Day

9:00 AM · Meet at the entrance · Gloves & bags provided

15Nov

Winter Prep Reminder

All day · Irrigation shutoff, gutter checks

Proposals & Voting

Changes to the neighborhood come here first. Read the details and weigh in before decisions are made.

New entrance signage

Vote open

Replace the aging entrance sign. Three designs proposed; members choose one. Estimated cost $[X,XXX] from reserves.

Voting in progress · closes Aug 20

Adjust quiet hours to 10 PM

Open for input

Proposal to shift quiet hours one hour later on weekends. Comment period open before it goes to a formal vote.

Gathering feedback · comment by Aug 31

Repave the north cul-de-sac

Approved

Approved at the May meeting. Work scheduled for spring. Funded from the reserve account.

Passed 38–3 · May 2025
How voting works (placeholder): Describe your process here — online form, email ballot, or in-person at meetings. Point the orange banner at this section when a vote or survey opens.
Members only

Neighborhood Directory

Contact info for households in the association.

🔒 Members only. The whole site sits behind the Cloudflare Access wall — only approved member emails can open any page. Rows below are sample placeholders, not real contact info.
HouseholdContactPhoneEmail
[Lot 1][Name][555-0100][email@placeholder]
[Lot 2][Name][555-0101][email@placeholder]
[Lot 3][Name][555-0102][email@placeholder]
[Lot 4][Name][555-0103][email@placeholder]
[Lot 5][Name][555-0104][email@placeholder]
Listing is opt-in. Each household chooses what to share. Members can leave a field blank or ask to be left off entirely. No children's names on the site. Update requests go to the Secretary.
Community guidelines

FAQ & Rules

The everyday rules that keep the neighborhood running, in plain language. Full legal versions live under Documents & Forms.

Parking

Where to park

[Placeholder] Guest parking, street rules, no long-term RV/boat storage in driveways.

Pets

Pet policy

[Placeholder] Leash rules, waste cleanup, number limits, noise.

Quiet hours

Noise & quiet hours

[Placeholder] Current quiet hours. Note: a proposal to shift these is open — see News & Events.

Trash & recycling

Trash day

[Placeholder] Pickup day, bin placement, when to bring cans in, bulk-item rules.

Exterior changes

Architectural rules

[Placeholder] What needs board approval before you start. Submit via Documents & Forms.

Amenities

Amenity schedule

[Placeholder] Clubhouse/park hours, reservations, seasonal dock or beach access.

Frequently asked

How do I get a fence or exterior change approved?

[Placeholder] Submit an Architectural Change Request under Documents & Forms before starting. The board reviews within [X] days.

When are dues due and how do I pay?

[Placeholder] Annual dues are due Jan 31. See Finances for amounts and payment options.

Who do I contact about a problem?

[Placeholder] Use the contact form under Governance. For emergencies call [phone] or 911.

Can I reserve the clubhouse or park?

[Placeholder] Describe the reservation process and any fees here.

Placeholder: Replace each card and question with your association's actual rules. Keep this plain-language; link to official PDFs under Documents & Forms.
Finances

Finances

Dues, budgets, and financial records. Annual dues fund landscaping, common-area upkeep, insurance, and reserves.

Annual dues

$[XXX]

Per household, per year

Due date

Jan 31

Late fee applies after

Pay by

3 ways

Online, check, or in person

How to pay

[Placeholder] Describe the online payment link, where to mail checks, and who to contact with questions. Include the late-fee policy and any payment-plan options here.

ItemAmountNotes
Annual dues$[XXX]Covers common areas & reserves
Late fee$[XX]Applied after Jan 31
Transfer fee$[XX]On sale of a home

Financial Documents

Budgets, financial reports, and fee schedules.

Reference

Documents & Forms

Governing documents and homeowner forms. Click any item to view or download.

Governing Documents

Road Project

Background on the road repair process for the ongoing taskforce and future Cove vote.

Homeowner Forms

Planning an exterior change? Submit a request for board review before you start.

Quick architectural request

Start a request right here.

Placeholder: Sample entries. Upload your real documents and forms and they'll appear here as downloadable links.
Leadership

Governance

The board, committees, meeting minutes, and how to reach us — all in one place.

The Board

Volunteers elected by the membership. Terms run one year, renewed at the annual meeting.

P
[President Name]PresidentMeetings, overall direction
V
[Vice President Name]Vice PresidentProjects, vendor coordination
T
[Treasurer Name]TreasurerDues, budget, finances
S
[Secretary Name]SecretaryMinutes, records, notices
M
[Member-at-Large]Member at LargeArchitectural review

Committees

Standing groups that handle specific areas. Members welcome to join — reach out below.

Architectural Review

Reviews exterior-change requests against community guidelines.

Landscaping & Grounds

Oversees common-area upkeep and seasonal vendor coordination.

Social & Events

Plans picnics, workdays, and neighborhood gatherings.

Meeting Minutes

Notes from annual and board meetings, most recent first.

Contact & Feedback

Questions, ideas, or something that needs fixing? Fill this out, then use Print / Save as PDF and email it to the board — or print it and drop it in the board mailbox. Nothing is sent automatically.

Have a photo? Attach it to your email to the board — printed forms can't carry images.

✉ Email the board

How to send it

  1. Fill in the form.
  2. Tap Print / Save as PDF.
  3. In the print box, choose "Save as PDF" as the destination, then save.
  4. Email that PDF to the board, or print and drop it in the board mailbox.

Other ways to reach us

General inbox: [board@settlerscove.org]

Mailing address: [PO Box / address placeholder]

Emergencies: For anything urgent (water main, downed tree, safety), call [phone] or 911 as appropriate.

Board admin? The admin page (banner swaps, sending emails, managing the member list) is a separate board-only page — ask the site admin for the link.