President’s Letter

By Bill Graff | Email

As I write this article, I’m still smiling at all the fun I, and many others, had at the FP Card Party at Makray Golf Course on February 23rd. What a night!  There was great energy, some shenanigans, and a few card sharks that made the evening complete!  I particularly enjoyed meeting so many of my neighbors and hearing how they love living in Fox Point. It was just the medicine I needed in the middle of this winter season! 

Building on that theme is the request to participate in our neighborhood and all the activities it has to offer.  It is those connections around FUN that make the neighborhood the envy of 60010. We know how to have fun and still get things done!  I know there is room for more volunteers in 2024, and I hope this quick note will remind you to get involved and enjoy what makes our neighborhood special…the people! 

Have a great month, enjoy some college basketball (go Kansas), and get ready for the Easter Egg Hunt and a few other fun things being planned as we go into March and all its Madness!!!!

Treasurer Report

By Kyle Powal | Email

It is that time of the year again.  Our 2024 Annual Assessment of $1,500 is due no later than March 31, 2024. Every owner of the record should have received an invoice from our accountant, Picker & Co, during the last week of February. If you have not received an invoice, it is your responsibility to contact Picker to request an emailed copy. Requests can be directed to Linda at 847-541-4000.  

Your check should be mailed to:

Fox Point Homeowners Association c/o Picker & Co.
750 Lake Cook Rd. Suite 375
Buffalo Grove, Il. 60089

Should you want to use a credit card, be aware merchant banking fees apply. Click here for directions.

A reminder that the right to use Association assets or attend events can be suspended/is forfeited due to delinquent assessments.

Social

By Jeana Garms | Email

Hello Fox Point!

There is a lot going on social-wise this month so be sure to read through the whole update!

To start us out, thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Fox Point Card Party! Congratulations to our winners – Maureen & Charles Bozduman and Katie & Tyler Wesley – who get to enjoy the company of the Fox trophy for the coming year! And a big THANK YOU to our Card Party planning committee of Jen Moore, Tanja Trainor, and Kristin Powal for putting on another fantastic event.

Event Committee Sign-up

Do you and your family enjoy the various events that make Fox Point the community we know and love? Then we need you!

In order for the continuation of the events we have come to expect, we need volunteers to take part in committees responsible for planning and executing each event. Committees will work with the Fox Point Social chair who will provide an event planning template and guidance throughout the process.

Grab your favorite neighbors and sign-up for one of the planning committees today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AEA92AA3F4C43-48184908-foxpoint

2024 activities in need of planning committees:

• Summer Movie Nights
• 4th of July Games
• Summer Camp Out
• Fox Point Golf Outing
• Progressive Dinner
• Holiday Luminaries
• Fox Point Santa Visits

Have an idea for an event or activity? Email social@foxpoint.org.

Event Updates:

Fox Point Easter Egg Hunt

Registration is now open for the annual Fox Point Easter Egg Hunt. What you need to know:

• When: Saturday, March 16 at 9:00am
• Where: Fox Point pool/tennis court common grounds
• Who: Fox Point resident children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of all ages. Children will be divided into age groups with the littles starting first on the tennis courts.
• What else:
  • Each child will need to bring their own basket and will have the opportunity to collect 20 eggs.
  • Cost is $10 per FAMILY. Leave quantity at 1 on the registration form to avoid being charged more than once.

Registration closes Thursday, March 7. Sign up today!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AEA92AA3F4C43-48142369-easter#/

Fox Point Triathlon

With spring around the corner, we are starting to plan for our summer events, including the Fox Point Kids Triathlon.

Open to Fox Point resident children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, the planning committee has opened a survey to gauge interest and availability for 2024. Please take a moment to complete the survey by Monday, March 18.

Survey link: https://forms.gle/b7F2NjPwGEfnzLzh8

Due to the amount of effort it takes to plan and run an event of this nature, if there is not enough interest, we will not run the triathlon this summer.

March Madness Tournament

Start channeling your inner college basketball oracle and lace up those prediction sneakers, it’s about time for the Fox Point March Madness tournament!

Details and registration to be shared shortly.

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Civics

By Lisa Brooks | Email

So far it looks like Punxsutawney Phil was correct with his prediction. Let’s hope these spring-like temperatures continue! March is a great time to start planning your garden and landscaping. The Barrington Public Works Department is starting to put together a list of locations for planting trees on Village parkways and rights of way. Please see the Architecture Report for more information. And the Barrington library still has a nice selection of wildflower, annual, and vegetable seeds.

Barrington 220: This March, Barrington 220 is holding four community engagement meetings to gain stakeholder feedback about a menu of projects to be included in a potential referendum question on the November 2024 election ballot. These meetings are open to the public. Each meeting will feature a presentation, along with an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions. Please note that each meeting will have the same agenda.

March 6th: 6 pm-7 pm at Prairie Campus Middle School

March 9th: 10 am-11 am at Barrington High School

March 11th: 6 pm-7 pm at Arnett C. Lines Elementary School

March 14th: 6 pm via Zoom – Register Here

Following is a link to the 220 website that will be updated with all the information, board reports, etc… https://www.barrington220.org/referendum-2024

Common Grounds

By Jason Elhert | Email

This week, I spent time with our landscaping vendor walking all the common grounds throughout Fox Point, and we were able to identify some attention areas.  My focus this year is to enhance the landscaping in some spots around the pool grounds and a few of the rougher cul-de-sacs. We will start by removing dead items in the spring, followed by replanting turf and new plants in the fall.

Soon, I’ll be ramping up the planning phase for the Lake Cook Road fence replacement. This will be an awesome opportunity to enhance the first impression of our neighborhood. It will also give neighbors along Lake Cook essentially a free new fence. Those homeowners will receive communication from me over the next few months about the required steps to prepare for this installment next year.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns in regard to common grounds, please contact me directly at grounds@foxpoint.org.

Architecture Report

By Andrew Schwarz | Email

This month I am sharing a few important reminders on driveway/pool lot etiquette as well as information on Barrington’s parkway tree planting program.

First, as per our Good Neighbor Guidelines, the RVs or other oversized vehicles must be stored offsite and may only be on a driveway for up to one week.  If you are concerned about extended storage of a trailer or camper on a driveway, we ask that you first please discuss it directly with your neighbor who is storing the vehicle – usually this goes a long way!  This grace period is unique to Fox Point as the Village of Barrington stipulates a maximum of 2 day storage on driveways.  After the week grace period and speaking with the homeowner, further inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Village Police Department.  Under no circumstances should trailers or RVs be parked in the pool lot.

Further, the Village is starting its free Parkway Tree Planting program for this year.  Many residents will recall the vast amount of trees our neighborhood lost due to the Emerald Ash Borer about 10-15 years ago.  Our remaining mature trees will not last forever so it is important for residents to plant new trees whenever feasible.  The Barrington Public Works Department is starting to put together a list of locations for planting trees on Village parkways and rights of way.  Please call Barrington Public Works at 847-381-7903 if you would like a free tree planted. You will then receive a list of available trees to choose from that are suitable for the planting area adjacent to your home.

Safety & Welfare

By Greg Salter | Email

We are continuing to finalize plans for the new playground, and are working to efficiently maximize the budget to improve our playground area. Given the lead time required for the playground equipment, we expect that installation will occur this fall.

As the new Safety & Welfare chair, I also wanted to take this opportunity to remind all homeowners that the lampposts in our front yards are required to be lit per the Fox Point Bylaws. If you are in need of a vendor to assist in lamp repair or the conversion of a gas lamp to an electric lamp, please reach out to me and I can provide contact information.

Lake Report

By Steven Kipferl | Email

Hello neighbors!

As the weather warms, we look forward to an exciting year on the lake. The lake is the healthiest now that it has been in years and the water clarity is amazing. We have accomplished this with the help of county, village, and private funding totaling nearly $20,000 last year alone. We look forward to partnering with these agencies on future projects funded with the help of future grant funding.

The spring wildlife on the lake is coming to life, both with the warmer weather and clean water. Come down to the lake and see for yourself! Geese are moving in and permitted goose control will occur again this year. The early ice-out opened the fishing season early this year and fishing has been heating up. Over the last several years we have stocked bass, crappie, bluegill, northern Pike, catfish, and perch – all species that are still doing well in the lake and being caught! Drop in a line! We will continue to focus on improving the water quality through an increase in natural submerged vegetation, as well as continued ongoing phoslock maintenance. We have many projects coming up that are focused on water quality improvement and are always looking for volunteers to lead special projects or take the lead on new ideas.

Please be conscientious as spring approaches about lawn, clippings, and leaf-blowing debris. Please keep this material away from the lake when possible. When fertilizing, consider environmentally friendly fertilizers to minimize any chemical runoff. Please consider a natural shoreline if you live on the lake, planting native vegetation along the shore, an excellent filtration mechanism for runoff water, and a habitat for our animal friends.

Also, please remember that as you put your boats back in the water, inspect them before doing so. Make sure your plugs are in the bottom of your boat and any damage is repaired before use.

For info, and to learn more about our lake management contact lake@foxpoint.org

Lake Committee Meeting – (Virtual)

Monday, Mar 11 · 8–9 PM

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pay-bewq-vpf

Or dial: +1 925-494-0511 PIN: 230841377

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pay-bewq-vpf?pin=9670563707396

Pool Report

By Chris Chang | Email

In just a few short months, the pool will open and summer will be upon us.  Preparations with our new pool management company, Chicagoland Pool Management have begun and they are recruiting lifeguards.  Fox Point residents and non-residents are welcome to apply. 

If you know anyone interested in working to help keep our pool safe and clean this summer, please contact Laura Clark at 630-689-9999 or email laura.clark@chicagoland-pmg.com or apply online at https://www.chicagoland-pmg.com/lifeguard-jobs.