President’s Letter

By Jeana Garms | Email

Hello, Fox Point! I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy our recent stretch of warm weather. Spring is almost here! And with the changing of the seasons, your Fox Point board members and their committees are in full planning mode. There is much going on throughout each of the teams – particularly with common grounds, the lake, and in preparing the pool for the Summer season – so please be sure to read through each report below.

Additionally, a deep tip of the hat to this year’s Fox Point Card Party planning committee of Jen Moore, Tanja Trainor, Steph Radek and Jamie Obszanski. I, along with so many others, enjoyed a fantastic night of conversation and fun amidst the card games. Thank you for all your efforts in planning this great event. I hope to see many of you at the Easter Egg Hunt coming up in April.

Our next Board Meeting will be held in person on Monday, March 17, 7PM at the Village Church. As always, we encourage homeowners to attend our monthly Board Meetings. As always, we welcome ideas, suggestions and feedback.

Treasurer Report

By Susan Lunt| Email

Hi, Neighbors – A friendly reminder that the Fox Point 2025 Annual Assessment of $1,605 is due no later than March 31, 2025. The assessment figure was approved with the 2025 budget and disseminated in the December 2024 newsletter. Every owner of record should have received an invoice from our accountant, Picker & Associates, during the last week of February. If you have not received your statement, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to contact Picker to request a copy. Requests can be directed to Linda at 847-541-4000.

Payments may be made via check, credit card, or new this year – Zelle. Specific instructions regarding the Zelle payment option are included on your statement. If you choose to make a payment via credit card, please be aware the merchant banking fees apply. Please click HERE for instructions.

Please note that the right to use Association assets or attend events can be suspended and will be forfeited due to delinquent assessments.

Social Report

By Kate Feit | Email

2025 Card Party Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Fox Point Card Party! Congratulations to our winners – Michelle & Joe Minor and Melissa and Tim Gall – 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, Steph Radek and Jamie Obszanski for putting on another fantastic event.

2025 Easter Egg Hunt

A date has been set for the 2025 Easter Egg Hunt. Fox Point resident children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of all ages are welcome at this event.  The sign up for the event will be going out this weekend via email and instagram.  Details are below:

Date: Saturday, April 12th

Time: 9:30am

Location: Fox Point common grounds outside of the pool and at the tennis courts

Senior Car Parade

We still need someone to plan this great event to celebrate our Fox Point Seniors!  If you have a graduating senior and would like to run this event, please sign up with the link below. 

2025 Event Committee Sign-up

Sign-ups are now available for the 2025 Social Event Committees. 

In order for the continuation of the events we have come to expect in the Fox Point community, we need volunteers to take part in committees responsible for planning and executing each event. More information and committee signups are available HERE.

 Not on the Fox Point Social distribution? Email social@foxpoint.org to opt in.

Common Grounds Report

By Jason Ehlert | Email

Spring is finally on the horizon which will trigger additional projects to begin within the next few months. We are planning again this year to enhance the grounds of the neighborhood. Our vendor will spend time with me in a few months to plan additional work.

Unfortunately the Lake Cook Rd. fence replacement, which is scheduled to start at the end of March, could be delayed. We are working closely with the Village of Barrington and the Illinois Department of Transportation to move forward with permitting. There is a meeting scheduled for next week to further discuss potential next steps for approval. Communication, if timeline change, will be out in the future newsletters.

Please feel free to reach out at grounds@foxpoint.org for any questions or concerns regarding all common spaces around the neighborhood. Thanks!

Architecture Report

By Andrew Schwarz | Email

As we enter meteorological spring, efforts are ramping up to ensure we proceed with our plans to install a seawall at the Boat Landings this year.

The final required approval is with the Village of Barrington, which has final jurisdiction over the wetlands and stormwater impact over our project.  Discussions are ongoing, and we plan to have our Vendor join the March board meeting to provide an overview of project status and next steps.

Separately, embedded here is the link to the current HOA Architectural Approval form to use with any exterior alteration projects.  Thanks!

Safety & Welfare Report

By Greg Salter | Email

With the nicer weather around the corner (…hopefully), we will be seeing more residents enjoying walks, bike rides, and jogs at our Lake Cook Road crossings. It’s a good time for a quick reminder about stop sign safety.

We’ve noticed some rolling stops at the three exits onto Lake Cook Road. To keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers – please remember to come to a complete stop before the crosswalks when exiting the neighborhood.

Taking that extra moment to fully stop, look in all directions, and yield to pedestrians and cyclists helps ensure everyone’s safety. Thank you!

Lake Report

By Steven Kipferl | Email

Hello neighbors! As the weather warms up, we eagerly anticipate another exciting year on the lake. The lake remains healthy, and the water clarity is still excellent. The wildlife is waking up, both due to the warmer weather and the cleaner water.

Over the past few years, we’ve stocked bass crappie, bluegill, northern Pike, catfish, and perch—all species that are thriving in the lake and being caught by anglers. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to drop a line!

The lake committee will continue to prioritize improving water quality by increasing natural submerged vegetation and maintaining ongoing chemical maintenance. We have several upcoming projects focused on water quality improvement and are always seeking volunteers to lead special projects or contribute new ideas. If you’re interested, please contact me at lake@foxpoint.org.

As spring approaches, please be mindful of lawn clippings, leaf blowing debris, and other waste. Keep these materials away from the lake whenever possible. When fertilizing, consider using environmentally friendly fertilizer to minimize chemical runoff. If you live on the lake, consider planting native vegetation along the shoreline, which acts as an excellent filtration mechanism for runoff water and provides habitat for our animal friends.

Please consider protecting any trees and shrubs along the shoreline as the weather warms. Beaver activity has been high recently. Damage to trees has been documented. Beaver are present at times in the lake, but Beaver activity from the Cuba marsh is also occurring. As a reminder the HOA is not responsible for any damage from wildlife, beaver or other animals. Recommended protection for trees can be found online.  An example is linked HERE.

Additionally, remember to inspect your boats before putting them back in the water. Ensure that your plugs are securely in place and any damage is repaired before use.

The lake committee meeting will be held on the second Monday of every month via Google Meet.

Lake Committee Meeting

Date: Monday, March 10

Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join the meeting:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kup-hyye-evq

Dial: +1 401-753-9567 PIN: 633093035

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/kup-hyye-evq?pin=1583349999128

Pool Report

By Criss Chang | Email

Over the next month, we are planning to fill the lifeguarding positions at the pool for this summer.  Applicants have already been hired so don’t delay on this opportunity.  If you are interested or know someone that would like to spend their summer poolside, please share these reasons for why being a lifeguard at Fox Point Pool is a great choice!  And then direct them to the hiring page on the Chicagoland Pool Management website at – https://www.chicagoland-pmg.com/lifeguard-jobs.

• Enjoy the summer outdoors: breathe the fresh air, get some sun, listen to music
• Make a difference: Lifeguarding is all about keeping people safe and making sure people are having fun. It’s an important job and doing it well is a contribution to our neighborhood.
• Build your resumé: You’ll learn valuable skills and also show self motivation and responsibility. Plus you’ll have the opportunity to move up in positions with experience.
• Be part of a team: From meeting new people to working with friends, lifeguarding takes teamwork and builds friendships.
• Make more money each year: Lifeguards with experience receive increased pay.
• Schedule: Lifeguarding is a great job for high school students and college students.

And lifeguards can also get more hours at the pool by helping as coaches for our Fox Point Dolphins Swim Team.  For more information on this opportunity, send an inquiry to swimteam@foxpoint.org. 

Tennis Report

By Taylor Shanfeld | Email

Spring is near which means the nets and windscreens will go up soon! This typically occurs around the beginning of April, weather permitting.

Thank you to those that filled out the survey linked in the February newsletter. Here it is again below if you may have missed it! 

Please fill out the following 2025 tennis and pickleball survey to help optimize an upcoming fun filled season on the courts!

FP Tennis & Pickleball Survey