Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association
TAHOE KEYS COMMUNITY WORKDAY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2025
As part of our process to remain a FirewiseUSA Community we are requested to have a community workday. When we renew our certification, we need to provide support for hours of work done and money spent to harden our community. We need our community members to document their efforts in 2025, which will then be consolidated for our renewal process.
Start your day at the TKPOA Pavilion to share a cup of coffee and some donuts at 9am. Then go out and work for an hour around your property, complete the attached “Volunteer Hourly Work Sheet” and return it to the pavilion at your earliest convenience. The work that you document does not have to be completed on August 3rd.
Many Thanks, Your Firewise Committee
Hallie Kirkingburg General Manager, ext. 224
Heather Blumenthal
Operations Manager, Ext. 228
Linda Callahan
Architectural Control Dept. Manager, Ext. 239
John Cefalu
Facilities Director, Ext. 226
Security (530) 545-0847
Water Company (530) 318-4268
Kristine Lebo
Water Quality Manager, Ext. 241
Front Desk Attendant Ext. 221
Water Quality Ext. 275
2024–2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave Peterson, PRESIDENT
Peter Grant, VICE PRESIDENT
Bryan Welsh, TREASURER
Sabine Litten, SECRETARY
Joby Cefalu, DIRECTOR
Bonnie Halleran, DIRECTOR
Mark Acri, DIRECTOR
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Cold Water Safety this Summer
Summer is here, and locals and visitors alike are ready to get out and experience Lake Tahoe. Before hitting the water, consider water surface temperatures and the effects of coldwater immersion.
Symptoms of cold-water immersion can occur at water temperatures as warm as 77 degrees; Lake Tahoe’s water temperatures average 50 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit in early summer, warming throughout the season to 65 – 75 degrees. The four stages of cold-water immersion include:
Stage 1: Initial Cold Shock
Sudden immersion into cold water can cause immediate, involuntary gasping for air, panic and vertigo, as well as create changes in your body's blood pressure and heart rate. The sensation of taking your breath away can result in panic and inhalation of water, and drowning. If you do fall in or enter the cold water, attempt to get control of breathing and try not to panic. Focus on floating with your head above water, until the initial cold shock phase passes. If it doesn’t pass, it’s time to get out of the water.
Stage 2: Short-Term Swim Failure
Swim failure occurs anywhere from three to 30 minutes following the initial cold-water shock. In this phase, the muscles and nerves in the legs and arms will begin to cool quickly, causing strength and movement to drop significantly. Even a person in good physical condition may be unable to pull themselves out of the water or keep their head above the water. It’s recommended to not swim alone in Lake Tahoe, and if you or someone you’re
with experiences short-term swim failure, place your body in a floating position if possible and get to shore or aboard a watercraft quickly to begin rewarming measures.
Stage 3: Long-Term Immersion Hypothermia
Hypothermia sets in after 30 minutes of cold-water exposure, depending on the water temperature, as cold water causes the body to lose heat 25 times faster than cold air. Hypothermia is a cooling of the body’s core temperature caused by active heat loss and the failure of the body to produce more heat. Signs of hypothermia include shivering slurred speech, cold and bluish lips, skin and fingernails, loss of feeling in extremities, confusion, dizziness, and rigidity in extremities. If hypothermia is suspected, take action by starting rewarming measures and calling 9-1-1 or going to the closest medical facility.
Stage 4: Post Immersion Collapse
Post immersion collapse can occur at any point and your body is still in danger while being rescued from cold water or after. Cardiac arrest after coldwater immersion occurs due to the collapse of blood pressure. Along with hypothermia, possible water in the lungs due to inhalation, or coagulation issues due to cold and thickened blood.
To have a fun, safe time on the water, wear a personal flotation device at all times. If you’re operating a boat, ensure there are life jackets for every passenger aboard. Avoid jumping off large rocks into deep water, as this runs the risk of both cold-water immersion and trauma.
Recognizing the four stages of cold-water immersion and signs of hypothermia prevents emergencies, injuries and helps to keep you and your family safe around the lake this summer.
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INSURANCE DISCLOSURE
Please review the Annual Disclosure in regards the Keys property protection insurance policies and take note of the $50,000 deductible contained therein for the property policy. This relates directly to TKPOA Townhomes and Property Owner vs. Association responsibility.
First, keep in mind that our townhomes are not “condominiums”. Condominiums are a type of shared structure where owners have less responsibility for the cost of repairs to their units. Townhomes are essentially homes on individual lots and owners have more responsibility for the cost of repairs for everything inside their unit from the walls in, as described in the CC&Rs.
Second, the Association obtains comprehensive property insurance, as described in the Annual Disclosure, but that insurance currently includes a $50,000 deductible. As a result, Townhome Property Owners can be responsible for the cost of repairs of up to $50,000.
To cover yourself for any losses up to $50,000, we recommend you contact your insurance agent to make sure the " Loss Assessment" part of your HO6 policy has at least $50,000 of coverage.
How do Claims within the Townhomes Work?
In the event of a loss within a Townhome, the CC&Rs define who, the Association or individual Townhome Owner, is responsible for the loss. There are instances where an individual owner would be responsible for the loss and would either file a claim with their individual insurance policy or would be responsible to pay for the Association's policy deductible.
To protect each Townhome owner, it is important that they are aware of this potential liability and that they
obtain an individual H06 policy that would provide coverage to cover the cost of damages and/or insurance deductible that would fall under their responsibility per the CC&Rs.
For example - per TKPOA’s CC&Rs, an interior water leak is the responsibility of the individual Townhome unit owner. The Association's insurance policy does have coverage for this loss and would cover the cost of damages less the deductible, however, if the Association's policy was utilized in this event to file a claim, the responsible owner would be required to pay the cost of the deductible, which is currently $50,000.
In most situations where the individual owner is responsible for the loss, it is more beneficial for them to utilize their individual policy as their deductible will most likely be lower than the Association's policy. However, if the Association's policy is utilized, and the owner must pay the $50,000 deductible, they could also file a claim with their H06 policy to cover the cost of that deductible for them (if they have this coverage).
In the event that a loss is the responsibility of the Association per the CC&Rs, then the deductible or cost of damages below the deductible, would then be paid by the Association through the Townhome Subdivisions Operating or Reserve funds. First and foremost - the CC&Rs define responsibility and who pays for the damages, either through an insurance claim or out of pocket.
If you have any questions, please contact Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather.blumenthal@ fsresidential.com or (530) 542-6444 ext. 228.
CHALLENGES AND PRIVACY CONCERNS SURROUNDING PERSONAL SECURITY CAMERAS IN THE TAHOE KEYS
By: Linda Callahan, Community Design and Review Department Manager
Personal security cameras have gained popularity among homeowners in communities like the Tahoe Keys. These cameras provide a sense of safety, allowing residents to monitor their properties and deter potential intruders. However, with the rise of personal security cameras, several challenges and privacy concerns have emerged.
Improper camera placement can invade neighbor’s privacy by capturing video of their property. Homeowners must position their cameras thoughtfully to minimize such intrusions and limit the field of view to their own property whenever possible. Homeowners must be aware of surveillance and privacy regulations applicable to the Tahoe Keys community. Understanding and complying with local laws will prevent legal issues related to security cameras.
The proliferation of personal security cameras can strain community trust and lead to conflicts. Open communication and transparency about camera placement, purpose, and data handling practices can build trust among neighbors.
Clear guidelines and policies established by the Tahoe Keys regarding camera installation and usage are crucial. These policies should cover acceptable camera placement, data handling practices and compliance with local laws. The Architectural Control Committee (Community Design and Review) will be working on such guidelines in the coming weeks.
While personal security cameras offer benefits, striking a balance between personal security and privacy rights is essential. By promoting open communication, adhering to legal requirements, and establishing clear guidelines, the community can effectively address these challenges and ensure responsible camera usage.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding personal security cameras, please contact the Community Design and Review staff at (530) 5426444 ext. 239.
Thank you.
2025
BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY
By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
MAY 27TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION
BOARD ACTIONS
• Reviewed 0 Personnel Matters
• Reviewed 1 Legal Matter
• Reviewed 0 Member Disputes and Disciplinary Matters
• Reviewed 0 Contracts
MAY 29TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL OPEN
MEETING
BOARD ACTIONS
• Extended the balloting period for the Proposed Waterways Special Assessment ballot to June 6th, 2025, at 4:00PM.
JUNE 6TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING
BOARD ACTIONS
• Convened the meeting to the Inspector of Elections to conduct the count for the Proposed Waterways Special Assessment ballot. Ballot results were announced – 784 valid ballots were received; 559 “Yes” 224 “No”; the Waterways Special Assessment ballot passed.
JUNE 18TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
BOARD ACTIONS
• Reviewed 0 Personnel Matter
• Reviewed 8 Legal Matters
• Reviewed 2 Member Disputes and Disciplinary Matters
• Reviewed 0 Contracts
JUNE 18TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPEN SESSION
BOARD ACTIONS
• Approved the resolution to record the lien for account #148601
• Approved removal of trees from 428 Wedeln Court for a cost of $5,700 to be funded from account 19955 Tree Maintenance Reserve.
• Approved the Ala Wai median improvements for replacement of trees and landscaping for a cost of $90,000 to be funded from account 19955 Tree Maintenance Reserve.
• Approved the purchase and installation of two benches for the pickleball court for a cost of $900 to be funded from the Common Reserve fund.
• Authorized the League to Save Lake Tahoe and EcoClean Solutions to access the TKPOA-owned area adjacent to the East Channel Bulkhead to install, operate, and maintain the CollectThor during the summer season (May-October), to install power for the CollecThor on TKPOA property, and to install fencing to protect the CollecThor from trespass.
• Approved the Water Distribution System Ballot to be sent to TKPOA members and authorized that the ballots must be received by the Inspector of Elections by 4:00PM Tuesday July 29th, 2025.
• Appointed FirstService Residential as the Inspector of Elections for the Water Distribution System Loan Ballot and to set the Record Date as June 23rd, 2025.
• Authorized the Cove 5 Proposed Special Assessment Ballot
• Appointed Pat Disney as the Inspector of Elections for the Cove 5 Proposed Special Assessment Ballot and set the Record Date as June 19th, 2025.
• Approved the Hiuga Diving Contract for the Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) project for a cost not to exceed $200,000 to be funded through the approved Waterways Special Assessment ballot.
2025 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
MEETING SCHEDULE
ACC Meetings are held on Tuesdays
January 14
April 8
July 1, 15, 29
October 7
February 11
May 6, 20
August 12, 26
November 4
March 11
June 3, 17
September 9, 23
December 2
All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 am unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by Wednesday prior to the meeting date. For more information, please contact Linda Callahan, ACD Manager, at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239, or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org.
TKPOA JULY 2025 CALENDAR +
ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS UPDATE
Hello Tahoe Keys Residents!
This is a friendly reminder that the second quarter assessment was due April 1st, 2025! Please be sure to check your account statement and disclosure documents for the 2025 Budget and Quarterly Assessment amount. The information needed to set up assessment payments can be found below and is listed on your quarterly statement.
PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE:
1. ClickPay – FirstService Residential’s online payment service provider. You can access ClickPay by visiting https://login.clickpay.com/firstservice.
Please note that ClickPay charges a service fee depending on form of payment.
2. Bill Pay – Your bank’s bill pay service. If using this service, please enter the following: name, address, and include your 8-digit Account Number on your bank’s website when using its bill pay service:
Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association
c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30354, Tampa, FL 33630
Please note that your account number with FirstService is different from your previous TKPOA account number. Your FirstService account number is the same as the Customer ID number listed on your quarterly statements.
3. Paper Check – Mail a Check to the address above. Include your FirstService remit slip from your monthly statement and your 8-digit FirstService/TKPOA account number.
E-STATEMENTS
By default, the assessment statements will be sent as a hard copy; if you would like to sign up to receive your future assessment statements electronically, please navigate to: https://estatements.welcomelink.com/ fscalifornia to sign up.
ASSESSMENT PAYMENT FAQS
Q: How are assessment charges applied to my account? A: Regular quarterly assessments are due based on the following schedule each year:
• First Quarter due January 1st, considered delinquent if received after January 30th.
• Second Quarter due April 1st, considered delinquent if received after April 30th.
• Third Quarter due July 1st, considered delinquent if received after July 30th.
• Fourth Quarter due October 1st, considered delinquent if received after October 30th.
Assessment charges, for regular or special assessments, are not applied to owner accounts until the respective due dates. Using the regular quarterly assessment as an example, the first quarter assessment will not be charged to an owner’s account until the January 1st due date.
Q: When do late fees and interest charges apply?
A: Late fees and interest charges for delinquent payments are charged 30 days after the assessment due date. Reference the regular quarterly assessment schedule.
Q: What happens if I pay my assessments early?
A: Early payment of assessments is not required, however, for those owners who choose to pay their assessments prior to the due date, a credit will temporarily show on your account until the assessment due date.
Q: How should I make my check out for my assessment payments?
A: Checks and online bank bill pay payments should be made out to the: Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association or TKPOA.
Note: To ensure your payment is applied correctly to your account, include your Tahoe Keys account number in the check memo section for check and online bill-pay payments submitted. Please check that you are using your new FirstService account number.
Q: There are multiple charges on my account. What are they all for?
A: Reference the Statement Outline below:
• Townhome Assessment – for townhome owners only, this is the Operating and Reserve portion of the quarterly assessment specific to the
Townhome Cove Subdivision.
• Quarterly Assessment – this is the Common Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Water Quality Assessment - this is the Water Quality Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Water Company Assessment – this is the Water Company Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Channels and Lagoons – this is the Reserve portion of the total Common assessment for the Channels and Lagoons account. These are funds that go towards dredging and bulkhead projects for the East and West Channels.
Q: Who do I contact for questions on my account?
A: For account questions, members should contact the 24/7 Customer Care Center at (800) 428-5588. On-site staff is also available at info@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444.
Q: I am having issues with my ClickPay account, who do I contact for assistance?
A: For assistance with ClickPay, members should contact ClickPay customer support directly at (888) 354-0135.
By Dave Peterson
It is really cold out today, so I am spending most of the day inside, and my update is longer than usual as a result. Later in the day, after my first draft of this article, a sudden severe squall hit the lake, causing massive wind and waves, breaking boats from bouys and swamping or capsizing boats on the water. Several people died, and some were still missing as of this writing, not to mention widespread boat destruction. We had a capsized boat under the pier at the Pavillion, but that was just one of many today. This happens sometimes on Tahoe, and it is terrifying when it happens. I remember once being caught alone in a bad squall, and desperately wanting to don a PFD. But I was unable to leave the controls, because steering and power are the only way to survive the wind and waves. On Tahoe, the waves from a squall are ocean size in amplitude, but much shorter in wavelength. A pair of waves can swallow both your bow and stern at the same time if you are going down wind. And if you go parallel, you can roll. So it is best to go downwind, at an angle, at the right speed, and it is very difficult to change direction safely. It is a difficult challenge for even the best drivers, and I feel for all those that were out there today. The only advice I can offer is to always maintain vigilance and preparedness when out on the water; watch the sky, and watch the water all around you constantly (“head on a swivel”). A little fear should always be in there. It is for me anyway; when I am driving a boat, I am dead serious about it, and am always watching for hazards. The lake is a fun place, but bad things can happen at any time.
As to business…
Waterways. The special assessment election passed with 71% of valid ballots approving. Thank you for voting! The first quarterly payment will be due July 15. The board approved a new waterways assessment formula which gives Lake Tallac, landlocked, and townhome owners a slight break of a 75% share, and all other members a full share of costs. For the special assessment, this means the former group will pay $86/quarter, and the latter will pay $115/quarter for 16 quarters. Dues for next year will utilize the same formula.
The special assessment will fund extra work over the next 4 years needed to develop a long-term weeds management plan, permit the plan, and pay for our share of interim weeds management. TRPA and the League to
Save Lake Tahoe continue to fund significant portions of the work, so it was good that we are stepping up to fund and do our part.
On-water work this summer will focus on 2 primary tasks: fragment control at the east and west channel entrances and testing of a combination of 2 non-chemical methods in a segment of the lagoon between Aloha and Kokanee. TRPA will fund UV light treatment in the “fairway” of the segment, and we will fund diver assisted suction harvesting (DASH) in the dock/shore zone. The current generation of UV light boats cannot navigate around and under docks, so the shore zone requires a different treatment, and DASH proved effective at removing the turions, which are the stubbornly effective seed pods. We will see how it goes.
I am going to take a little time to discuss a couple of questions that members have raised.
Some of you have asked why, with all the money we have been spending the last 3 years, the weed problem has not improved, and in fact has worsened in many locations. For the last 3 years we have been investing in an experiment, the controlled methods test (CMT), which was designed to test methods for weeds control to see how they work, individually and in tandem. Test sections were relatively limited in size, and scattered about the west channel system and Lake Tallac, so effects were localized, and in many cases, short lived. The test was necessary to learn about effectiveness and impacts to be able to design a recipe for full-scale implementation. But the test by itself was never expected to have widespread weeds reduction benefits. So, in the meantime, during those 3 years, the weeds got worse, particularly curly leaf pondweed. That is the long stringy stuff that can grow 15 feet long in no time and spreads like wildfire. It has gotten worse, and we and our partners are feeling the sense of urgency to move quickly past the CMT to a fullscale program. But this is in the waters of Lake Tahoe, so doing almost anything requires permits, and permits require an environmental document. So, while we deal with the paperwork and permitting process, we have 4 more years (at least) of managing this worsening problem before it can start getting better. I might as well also say that there is no guarantee that we will succeed in getting the necessary permits at the end of this process. This is a top priority for not only us but our partners too, and we will all be bringing our A game, but at the end of the day the decision will be made by regulators at the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Speaking of Lahontan, several of you have asked about the Sierra Club lawsuit against Lahontan and our CMT permit. Lahontan lost that one, and was required to withdraw the permit, two years after we had tested the herbicides. Some people have opined that the loss means that herbicides can’t be permitted in the future. That is not what the court said. It said Lahontan should not have permitted herbicides until after all other control methods had been tested and found to be ineffective or infeasible. In effect, the court said it should have been a sequential CMT, not a concurrent CMT. (They did not say herbicides could not be permitted.) What is done is done, and the court ruling really had no impact on our CMT work. But before permitting herbicides in the future, we will have to demonstrate that nonherbicide methods are ineffective or infeasible first. But it is possible to permit herbicides.
Enough about that.
Indoor Pool. As of this writing, we are still waiting for a city permit on the drainage system. Once we receive that, the contractor needs 5-6 weeks to complete the job. This pushes us well past July 4.
Venice Tennis Courts. Staff is going to send out a survey to all members to solicit ideas and opinions about how we should address this problem. One solution is to rebuild it as currently configured, but that would cost $900k, which is a lot. Maybe there are other ways to use the site that does not require such a perfect slab and subgrade. We look forward to your thoughts.
Board Election. Four candidates have applied for the three open seats, and there will be a candidate forum on July 17 at 6pm. I hope you all can tune in. Ballots will go out in July, so please check out the candidates and vote for your preferred 3.
Drinking Water. The board approved balloting for a loan to fund phase 1 water improvements, which include a new well and enlarged pipelines on Ala Way and Venice; total cost $10-12M. Loans require a member vote with a quorum of 1/3 of the membership.
Our drinking water system has been limping along since the 2020-21 uranium crisis. We explored consolidation with STPUD and finally learned in January of this year that the minimum cost to us of consolidation would be about double what it would cost for us to fix our own system. And on top of that, we would be paying higher monthly water bills to STPUD for ever more. So, the board abandoned those discussions, and we are proceeding on our own. Phase 1 will restore needed capacity to serve summer demands and partially restore our fire-fighting capacity.
Phase 2 will include a new storage tank and pump station, plus residential water meters mandated by the state. Phase 2 will fully restore our firefighting supply capacity. (Caveat: We will still have several dead-end distribution pipes that are too small to convey this higher available capacity, but those undersized pipes will be replaced with larger pipes as they reach the end of their useful lives. That is the industry standard practice. Pipe replacements are not included in Phase 2, as they are much further out in time.) The board’s recommendation is for staff to pursue a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the Phase 2 work. SRF funding takes a long time to secure (like 3+ years), but the loan terms are worth it. If the SRF path gets legs, that loan would go out for a separate member vote, probably in 2027 or later. We are in discussions with the marina about putting the tank and pump station on their property, but we have a fallback location if those discussions fail.
St. Moritz Isle, Bavarian Isle, and Cove 4, and 5 Bulkheads. No updates.
Cove 3A and Islanders I Bulkheads. Believe it or not, it looks like permits are starting to break loose, and construction may start late this summer.
Keys Life. The Keys Life committee is off and running, organizing an array of group activities, and I would encourage you to join one or more (examples: hiking, walking, golf, potlucks, skiers and snowboarders, yoga, etc.). Early feedback is very positive; people are really happy to be meeting their neighbors and doing fun and active things. I hope you all join in!
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LIGHTHOUSE SHORES PEDESTRIAN GATE AND BEACH ACCESS
By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
As the warmer weather moves in, we would like to remind all TKPOA Property Owners of the rules associated with the use of the pedestrian gate at Lighthouse Shores (LHS) Lot C and Lot A. Through recent Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) patrols and reviewed security camera footage, there have been violations of the Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement by TKPOA Property Owners and their guests in violation of the following:
• Bringing dogs into LHS on or off leash.
• Not securing bicycles on the bike rack near the pedestrian gate entrance
• Allowing Guests or Vacation Renters to use their TKPOA Member Amenity Access card for access to LHS Lot C without the immediate presence of the TKPOA Member
• Trespassing on the adjacent LHS Properties
THE RULES
The rules are straightforward. TKPOA Members should observe the following provisions pursuant to Superior Court Case SV-920066:
• TKPOA Members with a valid TKPOA Member Amenity Access card and guests in the immediate presence of their sponsoring member will be permitted access. Access is only permitted to TKPOA property owners using their photo Member Access card issued by TKPOA. This card is not transferrable; it is not to be loaned or used by anyone other than the property owner to whom it is issued. If you have lost your card or wish to have another one issued, please visit the Pavilion office.
• There are no dogs or bicycles allowed, no exceptions. This is clearly posted on the gate and there are bike racks inside the gate.
• Access through this gate is allowed from 7:00AM9:00PM except during the summer, during which time the hours will be extend to 10:00PM
NO DOGS
No Dogs or other pets allowed in LHS. Please remember dogs must be on leashes throughout the TKPOA per El Dorado County Ordinance Title 6 – Animals, Chapter 6.04. General Provisions, Section 9.46.600. For the safety of your dog, TKPOA members and their guests please keep your dog on a leash. Dogs are welcome on their leash at the Pavilion Beach area.
NO TRESPASSING
When entering through the LHS pedestrian gate, you are on Lot C which is a narrow lot with Pope Marsh on the left and private residences on the right. TKPOA does not own the properties to the right of Lot C. This is private property and the No Trespassing law per California Penal Code 602PC applies. The City of South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be called for trespassing on these properties. The TKPOA has clearly marked the property lines on the right of the lot. The left side of the lot has a chain link fence all the way down to the beach on the Pope Marsh side.
Lot C can be used to access Pope Marsh on the left, however access to the beach on the right is prohibited as this is private property and to do so is considered trespassing (CA 602PC). Access to the right is also a dead end at the West Channel Bulkhead. During Lake Tahoe high water events there is typically no Public Trust beach access. To access Lot A at the end of the LHS roadway at the West Channel Bulkhead, you should walk down the LHS paved roadway.
Pursuant to the Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement the TKPOA is responsible for the maintenance and security obligations in enforcing this judgement, and at this time the enforcement of these violations including trespassing violations on the adjacent LHS property will be pursued. Based on TKPOA Enforcement Patrols and pedestrian gate Member Card reader identification system, the TKPOA has issued warning notices and in some cases, fines, to those members in violation of the LHS Gate Access as specified in the Superior Court Case Judgement. The TKPOA Board of Directors will continue to utilize the Member Discipline process in accordance with Civil Code Section 5855 and TKPOA Bylaws Article VI, Membership Rights Section 5, Article IX, Duties and Powers of the Board Section 1(r), and TKPOA Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) Article XII, Breach or Default, Section 6 (a-f), to enforce this Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgement, related governing documents, and rules.
The LHS pedestrian and vehicle gates are under continuous surveillance and all TKPOA Amenity Access Cards are recorded for gate use tracking. Once the violations are identified with the responsible Property Owners through the Member Discipline Hearing process, TKPOA Property Owners could face their individual and property Amenity Access card access privileges suspended, and/or potential fines.
The TKPOA is requesting that all property owners please respect these rules so that we can all continue to enjoy this privilege of accessing Lot C and Lot A. Continued violations and flagrant abuse of these rules could result in legal claims against the TKPOA and potential gate closures.
For additional questions please contact the TKPOA Front Desk at 530-542-6444, Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM, Saturday through Sunday 10:00AM2:00PM. Additional information is also available on the TKPOA Website www. tkpoa.com, or contract TKPOA Enforcement Patrol at 530-545-0847.
WATERWAYS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BALLOT RESULTS
By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
At the June 6th, 2025, Special Board of Directors meeting, the ballots for the proposed Waterways Special Assessment were tallied by Erika Marston, the appointed Inspector of Elections, and ballot count volunteers.
The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Board of Directors authorized a membership ballot for implementation of a Special Assessment to fund actions necessary to develop a large-scale approach and begin the permitting actions necessary to implement the long-term AIS control plan.
The results of the proposed Waterways Special Assessment ballot are:
WATERWAYS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BALLOT
payments over 4 years, payable quarterly beginning July 15th, 2025. Payments for single family residences will be $115 per quarter; Landlocked, Lake Tallac, and Townhome owners will pay a reduced rate at $86 per quarter.
The first payment for this special assessment has been billed as of July 15th, 2025; separately from the third quarter regular assessment billing on July 1st, 2025. Both assessments may be paid at the same time at each owner’s discretion. Payments for the third quarter regular assessment are not considered delinquent if received on or before July 30th and payments for the 1st payment of the waterways special assessment are not considered delinquent if received on or before August 15th, 2025.
The remaining payments of the waterways special assessment will be billed with the regular quarterly assessment billings beginning October 1st, 2025, and ending on April 1st, 2029.
Members should utilize ClickPay https://login.clickpay. com/firstservice, to make their assessment payments online or mail their payments directly to:
Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30354, Tampa, FL 33630.
Thank you to the Inspector of Elections and our ballot count volunteers Karen Kleiner, Elizabeth Hansen, Pat Disney, Janet Baumann, Adele Lucas, and Richard Friedel for tabulating the Waterways Special Assessment ballots. The official affidavit certifying the ballot election results on the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com under Documents>>Association Voting Ballots and Elections>2025.
This Special Assessment will be billed as approved by the voting members of the Association, spread over 16 equal
For any questions, please contact the Association Office at (530) 542-6444 or info@tahoekeyspoa.org.
TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
IRRIGATION SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE A
Group
Group 1 (red)
Group 2 (teal)
Group 3 (green)
Group 4 (purple)
Group 5 (brown)
Group 6 (blue)
Group 7 (yellow)
Group 8 (pink)
Street/Streets/Location
Irrigation Days Time Period for Irrigation
Venice Drive, Tuolumne Drive, Lassen Drive, Shasta Court, Dana Court, Dover Drive and 15th Street Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 1:00AM-3:00AM
Alpine Drive, Cascade Court, Cathedral Court, Genevieve Court, Tahoe Keys Blvd, Danube Drive, Morro Drive, Monterey Drive and Lucerne Way
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 5:00AM-7:00AM
Texas Avenue, Whitney Drive, Aloha Drive, Daggett Court, and Carson Court Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday 11:00PM-1:00AM
Capri Drive, Inverness Drive, Catalina Drive, Kokanee Way, Crystal Court, and Lido Drive
Beach Drive, Beach Lane, Beach Court, White Sands Drive, Balboa Drive, Marconi Way, and Garmish Court
Lighthouse Shores Drive, Emerald Drive, Christie Drive, Traverse Court, Slalom Court, Wedeln Court, and Weir Way
TKPOA Townhomes: Cove 1, Cove 2, Cove 2A, Cove 3A, Cove 3B, Cove 3C, Cove 4, Cove 5, Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS), Islanders 1, Islanders 2, and Islanders 3
TKPOA-Owned Common Areas, Mt. Tallac Village 3 (South Tahoe Public Utility District Service)
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 1:00AM-3:00AM
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 3:00AM-5:00AM
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 5:00AM-7:00AM
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Cove 5 Friday) 8:00AM-11:00AM
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM
Notice ofANNUAL MEETING
In accordance with the Bylaws and the adopted Election and Voting Rules of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association, the 62nd Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday September 17th, 2025, at 5:00PM in the TKPOA Pavilion located at 356 Ala Wai Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
The 2025 Board of Directors Annual Election is scheduled for Wednesday September 17th, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the TKPOA Pavilion. Ballots can be turned in the day of the election and the balloting period will close at 5:05 PM. The Election Ballots will be opened and counted at this Board meeting by the Inspector of Elections and designated volunteers. On Wednesday September 17th, 2025, the Director Election results will be announced and during this Board meeting the 2025-2027 Board of Directors will be seated.
Connecting Tahoe Keys Members to Socials, Activities, & Each Other!
Let’s Pack the Calendar with Fun Together
We are still looking for help to add socials & dates to the calendar. Some ideas for new socials include morning coffee, tea party, movie night, amateur night, block party, lagoon party, arts & crafts, baking social, basketball, ebiking, walking, & yoga. Some community ideas include a summer or fall garage sale and a winter adopt a fire hydrant.
Let us know if you are interested in hosting a social, leading a group, or would like to pick a date to help setup & cleanup a specific event We are open to all ideas that help foster connections, bring neighbors together, & help us organize socials & activities for everyone to enjoy.
Contacts
Keys Life email address: KeysLife@myyahoo.com
To add your name to our Small Group Lists please scan QR →
Book Club leader: Karin Lovett, kkllovett@comcast.net, 530-306-2214
Hiking leader: Svetlana Raleigh, Svetlana.Raleigh@gmail.com
Men’s Golf: Jim Crecelius, JCrecelius8@hotmail.com, 209-607-6806
Mountain Biking: Lisa Moranville, hermosabeach147@gmail.com
Pickleball: Jeff Williams, JeffW8948@gmail.com
TKPOA, Heather Blumenthal: Heather.Blumenthal@fsresidential.com
Email Keys Life if you would like to start a small group!
Follow & Like KeysLifeTahoe on Instagram
Check out & Like our posts on Nextdoor
Issue #8 f June 2025
Socials & Events
Make sure you are on the TKPOA mailing list to receive our weekly newsletters
For all others, please review our calendar that can be found on the TKPOA website, Nextdoor.com, & Instagram.
Ongoing Activities
Our Hiking group, Tahoe Keys Trekkers, meets every Wednesday until September.
Our Men’s Golf group, Keys Strokeaholics, meets Tuesday mornings through October
Become a TKPOA VIP!
Share your business name, your collaboration ideas, & how we can work together to create value for all Tahoe Keys Members. We are also accepting donations for game nights & gifted to new homeowners .
LET’S GET CONNECTED!
Missing emails about what’s going on in the Association? Missing important updates from staff? Great news! TKPOA staff uses “Connect” to send e-mail blasts. If you haven’t opted in to receive emails, you’re missing out!
It's simple to sign up:
• Visit https://tkpoa.connectresident.com/. and sign in
• Click on the three bars in top left corner – select “My Account”
• Under "My Communications Preferences," update your email and click on all applicable boxes (note: this does NOT opt you into the Association’s Membership list which can be shared with other owners)
It is highly recommended that Communications@mc.fsresidential.com be added to your approved senders list so that emails sent from the Association go to your inbox instead of your spam/junk folder.
This change helps us save costs, keeps you informed, and ensures we have your most up-to-date email on file. Explore additional features on the portal, such as architectural control applications and account information.
Where can I find my account number?
Your TKPOA account number can be found on your quarterly billing statements under Customer ID. All Account/Customer IDs begin with TAKEY, followed by 4 numbers assigned to your property address. TKPOA Staff can also provide members with their account numbers, please contact info@tahoekeyspoa.org for assistance.
If you need assistance with the FirstService Resident Connect Portal, please contact the 24/7 Customer Care Center at (800) 428-5588.
TAHOE KEYS BALLOT LOAN FOR DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
At the June 18th, 2025, Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Board of Directors meeting, the Board authorized a vote of the membership to determine if the Association should obtain a loan to invest in improvements to the Association’s drinking water distribution system, including drilling a new well #4. The amount necessary to complete this work is approximately $9,000,000 to $12,000,000; the final amount will be determined once the engineering is completed, and bids can be obtained.
To fund this project without significantly increasing assessments or levying special assessments, the Finance/Budget Committee, at the direction of the Board, is working towards obtaining a loan in the amount of $9,000,000 to $12,000,000, with the final amount to match the cost of the project, including contingencies. TKPOA Membership approval is required to move forward with obtaining a loan. Payments for the loan will be covered by an increase to TKPOA’s regular quarterly assessments without increasing the assessments by more than 20% over the prior year.
For this election, the law allows TKPOA to use a simpler “written ballot” process from the Corporations Code, which is different than our normal “secret ballots” under the Davis-Stirling Act that we need to use for director elections, assessment votes, and votes to change the CC&Rs and Bylaws. The Davis-Stirling Act only requires this complicated secret method of voting for certain elections, but not for votes on loans. This written ballot has been mailed to members and copies can also be requested at the Pavilion Office.
FirstService Residential can serve as the Inspector, so the process is less expensive, more convenient, and quicker. For this ballot, Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal is serving as the Inspector of Elections.
A “written ballot” does not need to be secret, so you must sign your ballot, print your name and address, and add the date you signed. You can submit your ballot by mail or hand-delivery to the Pavilion Office at 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 or by email to heather.blumenthal@fsresidential.com. If you want to email it back, you will need to complete the ballot and attach it as a file to your email. Ballots can be completed and signed electronically.
These ballots can be tabulated as they arrive, so we can validate them early and ensure we have enough valid ballots to complete the election. A majority of a quorum of the membership must approve the loan; the quorum for this ballot is 1/3 of the members. Ballots must be received by 4:00PM July 29th, 2025. Ballot results will be announced at a Special Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday July 29th, 2025, at 4:00PM. The Inspector of Elections or the Board may extend the time for Members to return their ballots.
A Town Hall Forum has been scheduled on July 22nd, 2025, at 6:00PM to review the Tahoe Keys Drinking Water System Improvement Project and proposed loan. Members may attend in person at the Pavilion Office or online via Zoom. The Zoom link is posted on the tkpoa. com website calendar and will be emailed to members.
Please contact Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather.blumenthal@fsresidential.com or (530) 5426444 ext. 228 with any questions on the ballot.
Thank you
2025-2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
By: Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
For the 2025-2027 Board of Directors Annual Election, the candidates placed on the voting ballot are: Sabine Litten, Matthew Pratt, Jesse Schue, and Bryan Welsh.
Voting Ballots were mailed out as of July 8th, 2025. You can view each candidates’ self-nomination form “Statement of Candidacy” on the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com, and they were also included in the Ballot package.
A “Meet the Candidates Night” Town Hall Forum has been scheduled for Thursday July 17th, 2025, at 6:00PM. All Candidates are invited to attend and answer a variety of write-in questions from members in attendance and formatted questions specific to the Association and how they plan on serving the Tahoe Keys. Members may attend the Town Hall Forum in person at the TKPOA Pavilion or online via Zoom. Zoom information can be found on the TKPOA website, www.tkpoa.com, under the Events Calendar.
The Board of Directors two-year terms that are ending this year are Joby Cefalu – Director, Sabine Litten - Secretary, and Bryan Welsh – Treasurer and their terms end on September 17th, 2025. These Board members are eligible to rerun for the Board for
another term and Sabine Litten and Bryan Welsh have submitted a Self-Nomination form for reelection for the 2025-2027 term.
Board Members who still have one year left of their two-year term are President Dave Peterson, Vice President Peter Grant, Director Mark Acri, and Director Bonnie Halleran and their terms end in 2026.
The 62nd Annual Membership Meeting and Annual Board Election will be held Wednesday September 17th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe CA 96150.
The Election Ballots will be opened and counted at this board meeting by the Inspector of Elections and designated volunteers. The Director Election Results will be announced and during this Board meeting, the 2025-2027 Board of Directors will be seated.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the TKPOA Pavilion Office at info@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444. For any additional questions on the 62nd Annual Membership Meeting or Director Election, contact Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager, at 530-542-6444 Extension 228 or heather.blumenthal@ fsresidential.com.
TOWNHOME CORNER
THE "KEYS" TO FINDING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE WEBSITE
Need to find your cove’s specific information?
A lot of information concerning townhome cove owners has been posted on the website. Here are the steps to access this information:
• Go to www.tkpoa.com
• Sign in (on the right side)
• Click on the tab “Docs”
• Select “Documents”
• Select “Townhome Oversight Committee” from the menu
• In this folder are the following (select and then look for your Cove’s folder):
» Cove Financial Reports
» Cove Newsletters
» Cove Town Hall Presentations
» Meeting Agendas
» Property Insurance
» Townhall Surveys
» Prior Cove Advisor Meeting Documents
Need to submit a Workorder or TOC Agenda Request?
Click on header "Townhomes”.
• Select “Work Order” to submit a work order, snow removal or call request.
• Select “Agenda request” to submit an item for the next TOC meeting.
Need the zoom link for an upcoming meeting?
Click on the header "News"
Select "Events.”
Scroll down to see the calendar, search for the date, and click on the event to find the zoom link.
Looking for a proposed rule or policy change?
Click on the header “Docs”
Select “Documents”
Select “Rules & Procedures”
Select “Rule Change Notifications”
WANT TO PAY DUES ONLINE?
Click on header “Pay Dues”.
A new window will open on the FSR Click Pay website. You will need to sign in with your Click Pay user ID and password to proceed.
