The Twin Lakes Village Board at a special board meeting Monday enacted a new speed limit of 55 mph for any boat on Lakes Mary and Elizabeth.
Village ordinances previously did not specify a maximum speed limit.
Violators of the speed limit can be fined $155.50.
“There are only a few boats that can hit those speeds,” said Trustee Kevin Fitzgerald.
The speed limit “shall not apply to police patrol boats in situations involving emergencies, or while
engaged in law enforcement, nor to boats participating in a duly authorized race, regatta or water ski meet duly
authorized by a permit while operating in the designated area authorized by said permit,” the new ordinance language says.
May 26th, 2021
This map shows the properties (in pink adjacent to the lake) proposed to be included in the new Silver Lake management district. (Note: This is updated from an earlier version DH)
The creation of a lake management district with taxing authority and a territory limited to properties adjacent to Silver Lake will be the subject of a public meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 29 at the Silver Lake Sportsman’s Club, 27021 85th St.
The meeting is being hosted by a group of residents leading the effort to create the new district. This meeting is geared toward those who don’t already know about the proposed Silver Lake Management District, said Jeffrey Bell, one of the leaders of the effort to create the district.