Weed Control
Beginning in 2024 the BOD began using a certified invasive weed control and maintenance program. The overgrowth of Milfoil became unmanageable using past practices. The seasonal applications require certified personnel and approiate products that minimize harm to fish and wildlife. The overgrowth of the marina contribuited to muskrat damage to vessel wiring, exhaust and fuel lines. Vessels outdrives and propellers were entangled with weeds and steerage was most difficult with wind.
New Reduced Pressure Backflow Valve
The required RPZ valve was installed last fall and meets the City's requirements. We also installed valves to isolate the east and west boardwalk waterlines. Our waterlines are prone to leaks due to their age and will be replaced as the boardwalk restoration progresses.
Our unmapped sprinkler system for the marina and park entrance was discovered while trenching. Multiple repairs were required to wires and water lines. The marina provides the water and maintenance for the sprinklers system
Tree Removal
Following a consultation with an arborist, we have decided to remove our blighted evergreen trees and the dying maples. We'll monitor the remaining maples in the front to see if they survive.
Marina Shed Replaced
All 54 Pedestals are Installed
Thank you AHCMA Board Members and volunteers for all your help transporting and installing the new pedestals!
Old
The old pedestals had served their purpose for many years however would not be upgradable to new GFCI standards
New Pedestals
GFCI 30 amp and 20 amp duplex receptacles and future site water
Fall of 2020 our new pedestals arrived and the installation began.
Don Zwiesler has offered to begin installation of the new pedestals and is requesting the assistance of volunteers.
The project will last thru this fall and resume as soon as the weather permits in the spring.
Please consider helping whenever it is possible so that all slips have safe GFCI electrical service.
The pedestals include new hose bibs. We will be replacing our leaking waterlines at the time of installing the pedestals.
Area Lighting
The parking area lighting has has been updated with LED. These lights are illuminating a larger area and with less electrical costs. The project was completed in the spring of 2021
ESD Signs
2020
Four signs have been posted around the Marina. It is a reminder to us that there is an unseen potential for injury.