
Maintenance Projects
Volunteers Needed!
Please take a look at this list, and consider if you might be able to volunteer or contribute in some other way towards a particular project. Our community consists of members with all sorts of skills, and we could use the expertise and talents of our residents to help us accomplish these projects!
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We are also looking for a few project "leads" to help ensure that our event is as productive as possible, and could likely use some assistance with picking up materials. Please also feel free to just "show up" on Fix-It Day itself, as we'll surely be able to use your help!
To volunteer for a particular project, or if you have any other questions or ideas, please contact the following Trustee:
Once again, we greatly appreciate the support and teamwork of our many volunteers who keep our community beautiful and safe year-round, and hope that you will be able to join us!
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The Board of Trustees, Fayson Lakes Association
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Pavilion Wood Chip Spreading
Please help us spread the massive pile of wood chips at the old pavilion / new boat launch area behind Sabey's Beach!
Materials / Tools Required:
Wheelbarrows
Metal Rakes
Metal Shovels
Project Lead:
TBD
Volunteers:
As many as we can get!

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Clubhouse Steps Repair
Natural erosion has taken its toll on the Clubhouse side entrance steps, and they require some filling of cement within hollowed-out blocks and on the front and right exteriors where the cement has eroded.
Materials / Tools Required:
Cement
Wire lathe
Stonework tools (some stones may need to be removed and re-cemented)
Project Lead:
TBD
Volunteers:
1-2 Needed!

Not Started
Handball Court Entrance Overgrowth Removal
There's some weedy overgrowth - and poison ivy - crawling up the fence at the entrance near the handball wall that needs to be removed.
Materials / Tools Required:
Clippers / Loppers
Shovels / Trowels
Anti-Poison Ivy Clothing / Gloves!
Project Lead:
TBD
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

Not Started
Main Beach Entrance Curb Repair
The curb under the Main Beach Entrance fence has eroded, making the fence less secure and allowing more rainwater to flow down to our beach. We're going to repair the cement and repaint it, and may later build/install a planter there!
Materials / Tools Required:
Cement (already on-hand)
White paint (already on-hand)
Project Lead:
TBD
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

In Progress
Clubhouse Picnic Area Fence Repair
The wire chain-link fence next to the Clubhouse picnic area is rusted and broken, missing a top rail in one spot. We are going to remove the existing wire chain-link, spray paint the existing green posts black, replace the missing rail and chain-link. and secure fencing with black wire fence ties.
Materials / Tools Required:
25' Black chain-link
4' Black aluminum top bar
15 black wire fence ties
Black exterior spray paint
Wire cutters
Project Lead:
Laurence G.
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

In Progress
Parking Lot Restriping
We're going to restripe all of the parking lot lines at Main Beach and Sabey's Beach. Separately, we're also requesting that DPW repaint dam road markings and lines.
Materials / Tools Required:
Striping machine
White exterior paint
Project Lead:
Jeremy R.
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

In Progress
Main Beach Brush Clearing
We're going to clear out the excess brush on the grassy hill by the Main Beach Sports Court to recover space for kids to sit!
Materials / Tools Required:
Hedge trimmers
Shovels
Rakes
Pickup truck to bring brush to the Kinnelon Recycling Center
Project Lead:
TBD
Volunteers:
1-2 Needed!

Completed
Leaf Cleanup
We need to cleanup any leaves, sticks, and other debris from our beaches, Clubhouse, Ladybug Park, parking lots, sports courts, and other common areas and transport them to the Kinnelon Recycling Center.
Materials / Tools Required:
Rakes
Leaf Blowers
Leaf bags
Pick-up trucks for Recycling Center runs
Project Lead:
TBD
Volunteers:
As many as it takes!

Completed
Main Beach Staircase Railing Replacement
We replaced the staircase between Main Beach and the sports courts last year, and have a small wooden railing above it that should be replaced with something more permanent.
Materials / Tools Required:
Composite Railing, Balusters, and Posts
Installation Hardware
Project Lead:
Jill B.
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

Completed
Boat Rack Building
We're building 3-4 new boat racks, similar to those constructed near the Sabey's Beach boat launch.
Materials / Tools Required:
Pressure-treated wood
Exterior wood screws
Project Lead:
Jeremy R.
Volunteers:
Rod C.
Tom K.

Completed
Clubhouse Deck Renovation
We'll be completing work on the Clubhouse deck stairs, fascia, lattice, speaker rigs, and other finishing touches. Looking forward to enjoying it this summer!
Materials / Tools Required:
Clubhouse decking materials purchased and ready for installation.
Project Lead:
Bill L.
Volunteers:
Too many to mention!

Completed
Sabey's Parking Space Clearing
Natural elements have caused shoreline soil to spill into several Sabey's parking lot spaces, limiting available area to park. We want to clear off the sand and dig back the dirt to provide more room for parking.
Materials / Tools Required:
Shovels
Rakes
Brooms
Project Lead:
Rob G.
Volunteers:
1-2 Needed!

Completed
Clubhouse Mulching / Weeding
We're replenishing mulch in front of the Clubhouse, and may do a bit of weeding in the process, so that the grounds match the spiffy-looking new Clubhouse exterior!
Materials / Tools Required:
(2) cubic yards of natural brown cedar mulch
Project Lead:
Allison W.
Volunteers:
Steve B.
1-2 Others Needed!

Completed
Volleyball Court Wall Painting
The top of the wall separating Upper and Lower Main Beach, near the volleyball court, must be repainted a light blue to improve visibility to volleyball players for safety purposes.
Materials / Tools Required:
Brooms / Blowers for sand removal
Light blue exterior paint
Project Lead:
Gene C.
Volunteers:
The Cluney Family

Completed
Fence Realignment / Securing
We need to secure any misaligned or detached chain-link fencing with black wire fence ties, including around the tennis courts and the along the picnic area overlooking Main Beach.
Materials / Tools Required:
(50) black wire fencing ties (already purchased)
Wire cutters
Project Lead:
Stephen M.
Volunteers:
1-2 Needed!

Completed
Sabey's Beach Bench Re-painting
We're going to give a fresh coat of paint to all of the benches at Sabey's Beach!
Materials / Tools Required:
Paint
Paintbrushes
Project Lead:
Lisa U. / Elise C.
Volunteers:
1-2 Needed!

Completed
Shack Deck Pressure Washing
Let's make the aluminum Shack Deck shine again!
Materials / Tools Required:
Pressure washer
Project Lead:
Ed H.
Volunteers:
1-2 Needed!

Completed
Main Beach Shack Window Trim Repair
There's a small piece of trim under the Main Beach Shack window that needs to be replaced and repainted.
Materials / Tools Required:
Wooden trim
Finishing nails
Paint (we've got it!)
Project Lead:
Mike M.
Volunteers:
1 Needed!

Completed
FLA Entrance Fence
As the Fayson Lakes entrance fence is showing signs of age, we'll be sanding the existing fence, making a few minor repairs, and repainting it white.
Materials / Tools Required:
Power sander
Replacement boards/wood screws (as needed)
White exterior paint
Project Lead:
Corinne G.
Volunteers:
The Gifford Family

Completed
Sabey's Rock Painting
We're giving a shiny new coat of white paint to the rocks between Sabey's Beach and the road.
Materials / Tools Required:
White exterior paint
Paint brushes / trays - donated by Jim Shedden!
Project Lead:
Lead Identified
Volunteers:
3-4 Needed!

Completed
Main Beach Bike Rack Area Extension
Many kids use the Main Beach bike rack and these sometimes overflow into parking spaces for disabled individuals. Therefore, we are expanding this bike rack area by installing paving stones to the left of it, on which a new bike rack will be placed. We need to dig out and level the existing area, then lay the edging, gravel, sand, and pavers.
Materials / Tools Required:
Paving stones (already on-site)
50 cu. ft. gravel paver base
100 sq ft. paving sand
50 linear ft. paver edging
Rubber mallet
Shovels, rakes, brooms
Project Lead:
Sarah S. / Stephen M.
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

Completed
Main Beach Planting Beds
Now that we thoroughly cleaned out the planting beds and parking lot perimeter on Earth Day, we're going to plant new perennials around Main Beach to beautify the area this summer and beyond!
Materials / Tools Required:
Assorted perennials - from Fayson Gators Plant Sale beautification fund and donated by Jean Papendick and Laurence Gander!
Peat moss
Potting soil
Project Lead:
Kelley M.
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

Completed
Sabey's Boat Launch Railroad Ties
Boats around the Sabey's boat launch are often left in locations that make it difficult for trailers to load/unload boats. We will install railroad ties, secured with rebar, to clearly demark areas where boats should not be stored.
Materials / Tools Required:
Railroad ties
Rebar
Project Lead:
Jeremy R.
Volunteers:
1-2 Needed!

Completed
Main Beach Picnic Table Repair
Several Main Beach picnic tables have boards needing repair, replacement, and repainting.
Materials / Tools Required:
Wood fill / replacement boards
Power sander
Red exterior paint
Paint brushes / trays - donated by Jim Shedden!
Project Lead:
Jeremy R.
Volunteers:
Sanding:
Jeremy R.
Stephen M.
Painting:
Christine H.
Christine F.
Betty M.
Lynn E.

Completed
Main Beach Ramp Baluster Replacement
We need to cut and install a missing baluster on the ramp that leads down to Main Beach.
Materials / Tools Required:
Baluster
Finishing Nails / Nail Gun
Project Lead:
TBD
Volunteers:
1 Needed!

Completed
Main Beach Stairs Replacement
We're demolishing and then reconstructing the staircase leading from Main Beach to the tennis courts, and renting a dumpster for disposal of the existing structure.
Materials / Tools Required:
Our project lead will be finalizing the materials list this week.
Project Lead:
Roy M.
Volunteers:
2-3 Others Needed!

Completed
Toboggan Dock Repair
The dock has lost a float, needs new hinge connectors, and requires an access ramp. The location of the dock and shoreline is such that access requires a bridge from land to the
dock.
Materials / Tools Required:
We're puchasing materials for a 3-ft. wide, 10-ft. long access ramp with kicker railings, as well as repair items for the
dock.
Project Lead:
Steve P.
Volunteers:
Volunteer Crew Identified

Completed
Shack Walkway Sand Barrier
Install barrier to prevent sand from spilling down onto the Main Beach walkway at the leftmost part of the Shack.
Materials / Tools Required:
(1) 2"x6" 12' pressure-treated wood board
Project Lead:
John E.
Volunteers:
1 Other Needed!

Completed
Main Beach Dock Area Cleanup
Trash in this area requires disposal in our rental dumpster, and other general grounds cleanup (e.g. brush/weed clearing) is required to convert this area into usable space. In the near future, we intend to construct white fencing down to the water, and build a new paddleboard rack.
Materials / Tools Required:
Tiller
Shovels
Project Lead:
Melissa K.
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

Completed
Main Beach Wall Pressure Washing / Painting
The wall under the hedges at Main Beach requires pressure washing and painting, as it is showing signs of natural degradation.
Materials / Tools Required:
Pressure washer
Exterior white paint
Project Lead:
Stephen M.
Volunteers:
Stephen M. (pressure washing)
2-3 Others Needed! (painting)

Completed
Ladybug Park Roadside Drainage
As visitors often park cars on Holly Trail, near the path that leads down to the playground, we want to install a stone trench (similar to those further up the road) alongside the road that will prevent a mud ditch from forming and so that cars can park further off the street.
Materials / Tools Required:
(2) cubic yards of ~1-2" diameter dark grey crushed gravel stones
Project Lead:
FLA Staff
Volunteers:
2-3 Needed!

Completed
Main Beach Railing Installation
We're looking at installing railings at a number of areas around Main Beach, including the following: a) Parking Lot to Beach Entrance, b) Lower to Upper Picnic Area steps (along tennis court fence), c) Clubhouse Side Entrance stairs (following stairs repair), d) Parking Lot to Clubhouse Front Entrance stairs.
Materials / Tools Required:
Railings - funded by FLA Achievers donation!
Project Lead:
John E.
Volunteers:
TBD