Meetings listed here will be postponed in a snow or ice event, and rescheduled the following Saturday.
You can also visit the POA Meeting Dates Page for Board Meetings through 2027.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 @ 10AM. CMRPOA Board Meeting at the Pavilion. All members invited.
Saturday, March 7, 2026 @ 10AM. CMRPOA Board Meeting at the Pavilion. All members invited.
Its been a reasonably quiet few months in preparation for what is around the corner. For one, honest-to-goodness broadband is being installed throughout the Retreat, not the usual work-around stuff we’ve grown accustomed to.
Second, Ironwood Construction is starting on beginning phases for installation of the Village County Water System. The large pipe installation is supposed to begin at the end of March 2026, so work around the Indian Rock Lake Dam, including the connector into the county water system, is expected to commence soon. Yes, it’s late, but who is really complaining? Everyone that lives in the Village should prepare for water disruption and inconvenient roads this summer into autumn – as well as funding new meters and connections to your buildings and homes. The State will ultimately require the shutdown of the current antique Village Water System.
The Board approved partial demolition and reconstruction of the deck on the office building, which has been on the verge of collapse. Demolition began on March 2. It will be interesting to see how many of the materials the Retreat will be able to reuse. We shouldn’t expect much. If you would support the building of a ramp, please let the Board know. Otherwise, expect a deck half the size. The paneling on the lower front of the office also must be replaced, so that will be underway once the deck is partially removed.
The front sign area is undergoing some renovation and replanting this year thanks to an expert volunteer who is a member here.
Gravel work in the Village continues to encourage future development and expansion. However, the water system is the key priority this year.
We are continuing to work with Madeline Toy through Wallace in selling available properties in the area. The POA has some beautiful properties available, so if you are creative and don’t expect flat lots, this is the place to be – REALLY. This is a rustic paradise where we encourage building a regular full-time community over occasional campers and quick property sales. We encourage tiny homes, cabins and standard homes, and the new Bylaws are being built with this in mind.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 10AM. CMRPOA Board Meeting at the Pavilion. All members invited.
We have an impending weather emergency upon us Friday night about midnight (Jan. 23). Ice and extended freezing temperatures are expected. While snow might seem to be a concern, ice is what will take the power out, possibly for some time. Everyone would be advised to keep their faucets dripping and to use extraordinary care, while carefully preparing.
WINTER STORM SURVIVAL GUIDE (pdf file download)
CATASTROPHIC ICE STORM: Emergency Broadcast
While Sandy is expected to be working in the office on Friday the 23rd during office hours, JP will be making preparations and testing for the generator station for the village water district. The office will be closed next week as long as the streets are slick and impassable. Don’t guess. Call ahead or email us if you need to stop by after this major storm (if it comes off as advertised). If the electricity is off, the office is closed. You can leave payments in the door drop which has a drop box.
It is important that all members in the Village Water District keep their water dripping below 30 degrees. That does NOT mean a torrent, a gentle drip or slightly more please. Your failure to do this will likely result in your loss of water for the term of the storm and resulting freeze period afterward. Power is not guaranteed, and we have a generator with limited ethanol-free gas available. Rationing may be necessary. However, the pumping station must be in operation during temperatures less than 25 degrees. This could be problematic, so I encourage all members to keep a little pure gas on hand to assist with the cause – if you want to be sure you continue to have water. If we lose pump service, the water system could be compromised. Further, everyone in the village that is attached to a hydrant should be certain that their lines are leak free and protected with heat tape on the line. Otherwise, you should shut off your hydrant, disconnect your hose, and allow the hose to drain. All that fail to take appropriate action in the village risk compromising the system, damaging their structure, etc. This should be on your mind as the other members of the POA are not here to rescue you from your own neglect. You still have some time. Get prepared while you can. Thanks, JP
Due to the outrageous frosty reception of some members at the office last year after a great deal of plowing work and expense, the POA is offering no plowing or brining services for 2026. The county will be managing the county roads (as usual) and the POA will be monitoring that. If you would like to see changes as far as road care is concerned, I humbly suggest you become more involved, and offer some constructive ideas and support. That would be most welcome. Working together, we can accomplish much. – JP
Saturday, January 3, 2026 @ 10AM. CMRPOA Board Meeting at the Pavilion. All members invited.