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s I write my president’s update report on this first day of spring, we are still in the midst of snowy winter weather. We have rain and snow in the forecast for the next week. I guess it is better late then never. Enjoy!

President’s Letter

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2018 Board Actions Summary

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TKPOA Staff Training Accomplishments

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Putting the Lense on S.T.E.A.M. Learning

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Calendar 2018

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Landscape Irrigation Rules

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ACC Rule of the Month

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Notice of Proposed Rule Change

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Dancing with Tahoe Stars

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Where in the World is Keys Breeze? 13 2017 Water Quality Special Assessment Update

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Why Does TKPOA Need a Boat Registration and Annual Sticker Program?

17 2018 Prepared for Disaster—STAT

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Board Meeting Schedule — Executive Sessions

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Website Metrics

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Exterior Lighting Considerations

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Accounting Report

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TKPOA Assessment Payment Schedule

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2018 Architectural Control Committee Meeting Schedule 27 Seeking Volunteers

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TKPOA St. Baldrick’s Team 2018

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PUBLISHING DISCLOSURE NOTICE The Keys Breeze is the official monthly publication of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA), which is located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Each membership parcel receives one subscription to the Breeze mailed to a domestic address. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues and budgeted funds. The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association or its Board of Directors of the projects, services or views contained therein FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES please contact Kathy Hess-Slocum at Just Imagine Marketing and Design (775) 846-5656, kathy@justimaginemktg.com.

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PCE We are continuing our study and exploration of all potential options open to us as we move forward seeking the best and most cost-effective way to protect our members from the PCE plume which is close to the location of our #1well. We are also looking into possible options for the recovery of the expenses we will incur as well as any grant monies which may be available for reimbursement. The Board is planning to hold a Town Hall meeting in the near future to bring members up-to-date on the future options and costs and to answer any questions or concerns of the members. The PCE level is currently at a low level but could spike anytime. We need to be prepared and ready. We need all three of our wells functioning for the summertime.

Delinquent Accounts We have been making major progress recovering unpaid dues from those members not timely paying their dues. In the last three years, the Board has held numerous disciplinary hearings with delinquent members, to discuss their non-payments and to attempt collection of outstanding fees, many of which have resulted in suspending some member’s HOA rights; most however choose to come to the office and pay before the hearing happens.

We have had to turn off one member’s water to enforce collection, which is not a good option. Making members accountable has made a big difference.

We have not had to send anyone to collection in several months. I hope the next board will continue this practice.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 30 The Keys Breeze Magazine IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily

Kirk J. Wooldridge

General Manager, Ext. 224

Desiree Wright

Operations Manager, Ext. 228 Keys Breeze

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Administrative Assistant, Ext. 223

Don Havard

356 Ala Wai Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-6444 p (530) 541-252 f tkpoa.com

TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Heather Houston

Accounting Manager, Ext. 227

Rick Robillard, PE

Water Co. Manager, Tahoe Keys Water Company (530) 542-6451

Front Desk Attendant Dial 0

Linda Callahan

Architectural Control Dept.

Manager, Ext. 239

2017–2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Callahan

Pat Disney, VICE PRESIDENT

Maintenance Manager, Ext. 226

Bonnie Halleran, PRESIDENT Jim Siegfried, TREASURER

James Brooks

Natalie Collin, SECRETARY

Bill Spicer

Sean Ward, DIRECTOR

Project Coordinator/ Property Manager, Ext. 241 Pool Supervisor (530) 545-4124

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Jim Woller, DIRECTOR John Gonzales, DIRECTOR

ACTIONS SUMMARY 2018 BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION (MARCH 17TH)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (MARCH 17TH)

By Heather Houston, Administrative Assistant

MARCH 17TH — EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD ACTIONS z Reviewed 10 personnel matters. z Reviewed three member disciplinary matters, including one disciplinary hearing. z Approved purchasing the additional parts for the Omni-Cat for an amount not to exceed $6,000 plus a 10% contingency subject to the approval of the Water Quality Committee. z Reviewed 17 legal matters including ongoing issues with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC). z Reviewed 13 contracts. z Approved the Fresh Tracks Contract for January 2018-December 2018 for $50,000 to be funded by carryover funds from the 2017 Water Quality Reserve Fund, and the 2017 Water Quality Special Assessment.

MARCH 17TH — BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD ACTIONS z Approved changing the Board meeting schedule to hold the Executive Session at 9:00 a.m. and the Regular Board meeting at 2:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month through August 2018. z Approved the purchase of a trailer for the Landscaping Department from Silver State Trailer Sales for $4,399 plus a $439 contingency for a total of $4,838 to be funded out of Common Reserves. z Approved Tieslau Excavating for the Indoor Pool Spa and Deck Replacement Project for $70,900 plus a $7,090 contingency for a total of $77,990 to be funded out of Common Reserves and to remove the Ala Wai Restroom Project from the 2018 Reserve Project list and move it to 2019. z Submit the proposed Boat Registration and Annual Sticker Program Rules for a 30 day member review period and to schedule a Town Hall Forum during the review period. z Rescinded the $500 parking violation fine for 2227 Catalina Drive and to confirm with the homeowner that the non-paved area may not be used z Approved a Staff member Pool Event Request with the refundable $250 deposit and the $50 non-refundable facility use fee. z Approved a one-time recreational pass for Jesse Patterson from the League to Save Lake Tahoe as a participant in the Trans Tahoe Relay Swim Race Event from March 19th, 2018 to August 1st, 2018 and a Beach Only Recreation Pass for the League to Save Lake Tahoe AIS Class Access.

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TKPOA Staff Training Accomplishments

By Heather Houston, Administrative Assistant

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n behalf of the Tahoe Key property owners Association (TKPOA) I am pleased to report that front desk Staff Melissa Barcus, Pam Morris, Nicole Ridolfo, Judi Adams, and operations manager Desiree Wright have all received their Certificates of Completion for the South Tahoe Chamber’s 5-Star Guest Service training.

The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce is a community organization that is run by a group of volunteers committed to creating a vibrant local economy in South Lake Tahoe.

The Chamber’s 45-minute webinar training has been designed to equip employees with outstanding customer service skills with a focus on dining, lodging, retail, and other service industries.

Congratulations to our participating staff members for successful completion of this training and continued excellent customer service provided to TKPOA Members, their guests, and renters visiting the Pavilion Office!

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Putting the Lens on S.T.E.A.M Learning

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PUTTING THE LENS ON S.T.E.A.M. LEARNING

By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager

A project to elevate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) in LTUSD Elementary Schools Join us to raise funds and support for new microscopes to advance K-5 education in our community Sponsored by

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he Tahoe Chamber's Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2018 is proud to present—Putting the Lens on S.T.E.A.M. Learning!

Each year, the Leadership Lake Tahoe class must complete a group project aimed at benefiting the community. The 2018 Class has decided to raise funds to elevate S.T.E.A.M. in LTUSD Elementary Schools, working with the Lake Tahoe Education Foundation! S.T.E.A.M. is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Join us in raising funds and support for new microscopes to advance K-5 education in our community!

This kid friendly event will take place on Thursday, May 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe AleWorX located at 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., #2050 at the “The Crossing at Tahoe Valley”, South Lake Tahoe during their Tap Takeover and will feature a raffle, live music, and S.T.E.A.M. activities for everyone to enjoy!

As a member of the 2018 Leadership Lake Tahoe Class I urge you to participate in the event on May 10th, or if you are interested there are sponsorship opportunities as well. To find out more about the event and sponsorship opportunities please check the Tahoe Chamber Website at www.tahoechamber.org on Facebook @steamtahoe or contact the TKPOA office directly, (530) 542-6444, ext.

224, or email kwooldridge@tahoekeyspoa.org.

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CALENDAR 2018 APRIL 2018 5 9 17 21 21 23 TBD

MAY 2018 7 15 19 19 21 TBD TBD

Water Quality Committee Meeting ACC Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Board of Directors Executive Session Board of Directors Regular Meeting ACC Meeting Town Hall Forum

10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

ACC Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Board of Directors Executive Session Board of Directors Regular Meeting ACC Meeting Town Hall Forum Water Quality Committee Meeting

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

TBD

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE TKPOA PAVILION, 356 ALA WAI BLVD., SOUTH LAKE TAHOE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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Landscape Irrigation Rules to Protect Lagoon Water Quality Conservation Progress FEBRUARY 2018

By Rick Robillard, Water Company Manager

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or February 2018, we have made our conservation goal by 38% and finished under our production goal by 1,986,775 gallons with a total February production of 3,275,000 gallons compared to our goal of 5,261,775 gallons.

To date, we have made our conservation goal by 38% producing a total of 7,437,260 gallons compared to our conservation goal of 11,952,600 gallons.

For the 2018 Fiscal Year the TKPOA Board of Directors, Water Quality Committee, Architectural Control Committee and TKPOA Staff will be providing additional methods for water conservation for all members.

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10,000,000

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5,261,775 FEBRUARY

6,000,000

3,275,000 FEBRUARY

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Questions?

Do you have questions about the current water conservation program rules?

Please refer to our website:

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ACC Rule of the Month:

Plan Submittal

By Linda Callahan, ACD Manager

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! It’s time for you to start thinking about scheduling improvements to your TKPOA property. Summer flies by quickly. Now is the time for scheduling those exterior projects!

With that being said, there are a few things you need to consider.

All exterior improvements and/or modifications must first be to be submitted to the ACC for approval.

This includes ANY EXTERIOR MODIFICATION including boat docks, exterior paint, driveways, landscape, roofing, retaining walls, tree removal, and hot tubs just to name a few. Please do not begin a project until your application is approved by the ACC. Projects have been stopped because a permit had not been secured—this

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is not only costly to the homeowner and contractor but also causes significant backup in submittals for the Committee to review. Fines will be imposed for building/ remodeling/landscaping without ACC approval.

The ACC is here to help you with any projects you are considering. We have plot maps of most properties at the pavilion for your access and reference. These plot maps will help you with the planning process. Knowing your property line dimensions, along with the calculation of the setback requirements for your particular project will help you determine the allowable project size and dimensions. ACC application can be found on the TKPOA website www.TKPOA.com or at the front desk. I will also be happy to email them to you.

If you have any questions regarding property improvements you may contact me at Lcallahan@ tahoekeyspoa.org or call me (530) 542-6444, ext.239.

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Notice of Change in Association Rules

TEXT OF PROPOSED CHANGES (Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)

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n March 17th, 2018 the TKPOA Board of Directors approved the following Boat Registration and Annual Sticker Program Rules for a 30 day membership review period. These rules will be considered for adoption at the May 19th, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting. If you would like to provide any feedback to the Board prior to approval, please email your comments to Heather Houston, Administrative Assistant at HHouston@tahoekeyspoa. org, or submit them in person at the TKPOA Pavilion Office.

Purpose and Effect of Proposed Rule Change To further clarify Boat Registration and Annual Sticker Program Rules for all Boat Docks and Slips within the Association TKPOA Boat Registration and Annual Sticker Program Rules Property Owners are required to register their boats at the TKPOA Pavilion Office on an annual basis and obtain a boat sticker (kayaks, jet skis, paddle boards, and canoes are exempt from this requirement). Boats parked at a dock within the Association without a current boat sticker will subject the Property Owner to member discipline and potential fines as determined by the Board of Directors.

Annual Boat Sticker: A current, annual boat sticker must be obtained and displayed on all boats occupying boat dock slips within the Tahoe Keys. Boat Stickers shall be displayed on the Starboard side of the vessel next to and in front of the state registration sticker and number or as may be determined by the Board of Directors. TKPOA boat stickers must remain visible at all times to allow TKPOA Security to check them as required.

Boat Ownership and Registration: In order to obtain the required annual boat sticker, Property Owners must provide personal identification by TKPOA Member ID Card or other suitable photo ID. Proof of ownership of the vessel must be established by providing a copy of the certificate of title and current registration that show vessel ownership as being the Keys Breeze

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same as the Property Owner of Record. A copy of the title and current registration will be kept on file in the TKPOA office and updated each time a new annual boat sticker is obtained.

Insurance: Property Owners are responsible to TKPOA for any dock damage, spills, or other damaged caused by the property owner, their guests, or their renters. Proof of current public liability and environmental spill (if powered by gasoline or diesel fuel) insurance in the name of the Owner providing a minimum of $100,000 combined coverage and, if possible, naming TKPOA as additional insured is required to obtain an annual boat sticker. Photocopies of these records shall be kept by the TKPOA which shall be solely responsible for issuing passes.

Rentals*: Property Owners who rent their docks (concurrent with or without rental of the property) are required to ensure their renters also obtain a boat sticker for the length of their stay. To obtain the required sticker, the renter must provide a copy of the vessel title and registration in their name, proof of insurance, as stipulated in the “Insurance” section above, and a signed rental agreement from the Property Owner that includes the rental term and authorization for the tenant to utilize the boat slip. Long Term property rental tenants utilizing the property’s boat dock must also provide a copy of a current utility bill to show proof of residency at the Owner’s property. *For rentals within Townhome Subdivisions, please reference the Boat Dock Rules and Regulations for APRIL 2018

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Townhouse Subdivisions and TKPOA Owned Community Docks.

Annual Boat Sticker Fees: TKPOA Property Owners – No annual fee for the first two stickers, $20 per sticker for each sticker over the allotted two Long Term Renters (30 days or more) – $30 per sticker Short Term Renters (under 30 days) – $25 per sticker Waterway Usage Fees: Annual fee for use of TKPOA Channels, Lagoons and Waterways TKPOA Property Owners – No annual fee, included in annual assessments Long Term Renters – $356 annually per vessel Short Term Renters - $50 per weekend or $100 per week, per vessel

Property rentals that do not include use of the dock are exempt from this fee Courtesy Operation: Use of TKPOA Channels, Lagoons, and Waterways shall be done in a manner so as not to disturb the quiet enjoyment of TKPOA members, their guests, and renters. Boats shall be operated in a quiet manner at a “no wake” speed at all times. The docks are for mooring and docking of boats and are not places for social gatherings. There shall be no “live-aboards.”

All boats are required to utilize the boating back up stations, in order to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive weeds, before entering Lake Tahoe through the West or East Channels.

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TAHOE ARTS PROJECT PRESENTS

Dancing with the Tahoe Stars

By Desiree Wright, Operations Manager

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en local members of the South Lake Tahoe community demonstrated their dancing skills on Saturday, March 3 at the 6th Annual Tahoe Arts Project Dancing with the Tahoe Stars in the MontBleu Showroom.

Ten locals have been paired with ten dancers to perform various styles of dance including Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Swing, Disco, Fox Trot, Bachata, Hip Hop and Musical Theater.

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association has its own Dancing with the Tahoe Star; Leon Malmed who joined nine other local members to raise money for the Tahoe Arts Project. Leon Malmed was paired with Alejandra Quirarte as his pro dance partner. The other stars and pros are; Melinda Choy and Gerzon Chaves, Michelle Feeney and Adrian Escobedo, Lauren Lindley and Spencer Spanton, Stacy Noyes and Dino Elias, Shawn Butler and Catherine Arens, Bob Grant and Robyn Lindner, Dusty LaChapelle and Becca Lincoln, Neil Powell and Jodi Patton.

All proceeds and donations from this amazing event are for the Tahoe Arts Project (TAP).

TAP was established in 1987 by a group of parents, professional musicians and teachers to bring performing arts and cultural enrichment to schools in the South Lake

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Tahoe region in both CA and NV. TAP’s artists-inschools programs meet the need for high quality fine arts activities for the children in grades K-12.

Artists also perform one Public show for the Tahoe Community to enjoy.

Our programs include acclaimed performing artists from various genres and cultures and have been nationally recognized as a role model for other arts-in-education organizations. TAP reaches over 5,000 students, within 10 schools in El Dorado, Douglas, and Alpine counties of California and Nevada. The artists whom students meet through the TAP programs serve as role models that demonstrate the values of selfdiscipline and the pursuit of excellence. Current research validates TAP’s philosophy that these experiences also help students develop their own creative and problem solving abilities, foster intellectual development and success in all academic areas.

The mission of TAP is to provide cultural enrichment and diversity for the community through the arts and education with particular focus on our youth.

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WHERE IN THE universe IS KEYS BREEZE? Attention all TKPOA Homeowners Submit your photo and win!

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how us where you read the Keys Breeze. Winners will be chosen and given a $20 gift certificate to South Lake Brewing Company. All images must be submitted electronically. JPEG files are the preferred format and the size needs to be no less than 1 MB. By submitting your photo, you are giving us permission to reprint in Keys Breeze. Please email submissions to Desiree Wright at DWright@tahoekeyspoa.org.

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ince the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) positive majority vote on RESOLUTION TKPOA #2017001 for the “Authorization to Pursue Regulatory Approvals for the Use of Aquatic Herbicides to Control Aquatic Invasive Weeds in the Tahoe Keys Lagoons, and the Water Quality Special Assessment”, the TKPOA Water Quality Committee (WQC), TKPOA staff and contracted consultants have been hard at work Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager and on moving this process forward. This positive Andy Kopania, Water Quality Committee Chairperson vote authorized the Board of Directors to approve a Special Assessment of not more than $1,600 per properly to fund the actions necessary to obtain regualtory approvals to use aquatic herbicides.

This positive vote allowed the Board of Directors to collect and bill for the “First Payment of the Special Assessment” of $400 in June 2017. This “First Payment” generated $611,600 in funding for this project. To report and account for this Special Assessment funding through the end of the fiscal year end as of December 31st, 2017 the table below has been provided:

2017

Water Quality Special Assessment Update

WATER QUALITY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT– 2017 SPECIAL FIRST PAYMENT (2017 YEAR END) ASSESSMENT FUNDING TOPS CODE 72020

TKPOA YEAR-END FINANCIALS

VARIANCE

ITEM/ACTIVITY

JAN 17 – DEC 17

JAN 17 – DEC 17

VARIANCE

Member Information for Special Assessment Ballot

$20,000.00

$6,113.00

$13,887.00

73000

Support Herbicide Small-Scale Demonstration

$87,000.00

$63,804.50

$23,195.50

71040

Environmental Documentation for Small-Scale Herbicide Demonstration

$85,000.00

$122,336.26

$(37,336.26)

71000

Annual Weed Surveys

$25,000.00

$9,564.44

$15,435.56

71030

Demonstrate Non-Herbicide Control Methods

$67,000.00

$49,559.50

$17,440.50

72030

Program Management

$75,000.00

$109,013.81

$(34,013.81)

71050

Grant Funding Support

$30,000.00

$5,840.50

$24,159.50

71060

Laboratory Analysis

$25,000.00

$3,206.14

$21,793.86

72000

Legal Support

$40,000.00

$28,579.94

$11,420.06

72040

Public Information and Education Support

$15,000.00

$5,007.50

$9,992.50

74000

Contigency – Budget

$47,000.00

$—

$47,000.00

$516,000.00

$403,025.59

$112,974.41

$95,600.00

$—

$95,600.00

$611,600.00

$403,025.59

$208,574.41

Special Assessment Fund Budget Total XXXXX

Contigency – Other

TOTAL “FIRST PAYMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT”

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The Funding

As of December 31st, 2017 there is a balance of $208,574 of the Special Assessment funds still available for this project, and at this time the TKPOA still continues in the mode of figuring out the best use of this “Carry Over” funding from “First Payment” from 2017 and how to best utilize these in 2018 with the work and projects at hand and in the near future. Since the inception of this vote and the original planning for us of this funding there have been changes in direction and some new requirements from the regulatory agencies, so the TKPOA has adapted to this and has tracked these charges accordingly. Based on the TKPOA Property Owners voting for this, these funds should be spent for planning and activities related to the pursuit of the Small-Scale Herbicide Test permit as required. For this article the above year end table has been provided to summarize the results of the spending of the “First Payment” Funds in 2017, but keep in mind this Special Assessment is reported on each month as part of the Water Quality Financial Statements for the TKPOA and these statements are posted on the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com. These Financial Statements are discussed, reviewed and approved each month at the Finance Committee Meeting, and Board of Directors

Regular Meeting and both meetings are open to Property Owners.

The Water Quality Special Assessment was structured around three payments: the first payment would be not more than $400 per property payable on June 1st, 2017.

The second payment would be not more than $600 conditioned on receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals to conduct a small-scale test of aquatic herbicides in the Tahoe Keys Lagoons and would be payable 45 days after receipt of approval. This payment would cover the cost of completing all aspects of a small-scale aquatic herbicide test and continued efforts to obtain grant funding. The third payment would be not more than $600 conditioned on successful completion of the small-scale herbicide test and acceptance of the test results and would be payable 45 days after receipt of regulatory approval of the smallscale test results. This payment would cover the cost of work through gaining approval for full-scale use of herbicides during 2021, 2022, and 2023.

All forms of aquatic weed control used beyond 2020 will be funded through normal annual water quality assessments unless otherwise required by government agencies or emergencies.

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The Approval Process

The volunteer members of the WQC, along with TKPOA staff and our consultants, have met frequently with staff of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (LRWQCB or aka “Lahontan”), and numerous other stakeholders to collaboratively develop our proposed Integrated Methods Test and long-term plan for eradication of the aquatic invasive weed species (AIS) within the Tahoe Keys lagoons, as laid out in the Special Assessment ballot materials and approved by the Property Owners. A key component of the first of three stages of the program, and Special Assessment, was the completion of the required environmental review of our short-term Integrated Methods Test using a process called an Initial Environmental Checklist/Initial Study (IEC/ IS). The IEC/IS would allow TRPA and Lahontan to issue the permits necessary to proceed with the second stage of the program, which would be the actual short-term test.

TKPOA has recently been informed by staff and the Executive Officers of TRPA and LRWQCB that they are no longer comfortable proceeding with approval of the short-term test based on the IEC/IS and will need to conduct a detailed environmental review using an Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report (EIR/EIS). TRPA has indicated that it is in the process of securing funding from the federal government of at least $500,000 for the EIR/ EIS. Due to the structure of TKPOA’s Special Assessment, TKPOA would not contribute to the funding of the EIR/EIS. Although the EIR/EIS process is anticipated to take an additional two

years, both the short-term test and long-term implementation of TKPOA’s plan for eradication of AIS would be evaluated and approved through the same environmental review process.

This situation means that we will not be able to obtain the permits to conduct the short-term test for at least two more years, and that the second phase of the Special Assessment will not be due from the Membership until those permits are approved. However, this approach also provides several advantages for TKPOA. The first is that grant funding will be provided to conduct the environmental review (EIS/EIR) of the full-scale AIS plan. The current Special Assessment did not include a budget allocation for the environmental review of the full-scale AIS plan. Second, this process will provide approvals for both the short-term test and the full-scale plan, assuming that the outcome of the shortterm test meets expectations. Under our previous approach, we would have had to wait to pursue separate approval of the full-scale plan until after the short-term test was completed. Third, TRPA and LRWQCB will now be assuming a greater leadership role in this process and helping to coordinate public outreach and stakeholder interaction, which will take some of this responsibility, and related costs, off the shoulders of TKPOA. Additional important information concerning this Special Assessment and related projects, including the prior Keys Breeze articles, cost, and technical information can be found on the TKPOA website, www.tkpoa.com and www. keysweedsmanagement.org.

WATER QUALITY

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Why Does TKPOA Need a Boat Registration and Annual Sticker Program?

By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager

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imes have changed. Gone are the days when Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) members could just be expected to shoulder the ever-increasing costs of Water Quality Management, through yearly assessment increases and special assessments. The TKPOA is currently spending millions and will continue to spend funds in the future on expensive planning and science as well as many other test programs to keep the Keys channels navigable and to stop aquatic invasive species (AIS) plants from entering Lake Tahoe.

Paying for these costs has become a significant impact on all TKPOA property owners, including those who don’t have water front lots, or even own a boat.

Last Fall (2017) the TKPOA Board of Directors tasked a new committee (The Waterways Usage Committee (WUC)) with finding ways to spread these costs more evenly to those who create the water quality impacts.

The WUC has proposed that tenants (aka renters) renting dock space will now begin sharing the costs of the TKPOA water quality programs as they benefit greatly from the expensive channels and programs to maintain them.

This April 2018 edition of the Keys Breeze will give the details of the proposed rule change. In the draft “Notice of Change in Association Rules”, the TKPOA Board of Directors proposes to collect a fee from tenants who rent boat dock space from TKPOA property owners. The proposed fee for the boat stickers is significant and is designed to be passed through to the dock tenants, not the property owners. All TKPOA property owners already pay significant fees for water quality through their annual assessments.

The rule change also proposes additional requirements for all TKPOA boat owners, and those requirements would (if enacted) also apply to property owners with boats docked in the Tahoe Keys. At this point, the proposed rule changes would only apply to single-family homes in the west channel, since many of these proposed rules already exist for the Townhome property owners, in the “Boat Dock Rules and Regulations for Townhome Subdivisions and TKPOA Owned Community Docks”.

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z

z

Weed removal and management keeps our 11 miles of channels open for navigation.

Water quality testing and planning for AIS weed control programs.

Mandatory use of the new boat back-up stations. Our tenants and guests also drag invasive weeds out into Lake Tahoe on the bottom of their boats.

Periodic dredging and bulkhead repairs. These costly structures benefit every boater, including our guests and tenants.

Fuel spill clean-up costs, where a responsible party cannot be identified.

The TKPOA Board of Directors wants our membership to know that the posting of the “proposed Boat Registration and Annual Sticker Program Rules” in the April edition of the Keys Breeze is designed to allow for ample feedback from TKPOA property owners.

Once TKPOA property owners have spoken-up on this issue, the Board and staff will evaluate property owner input and consider adapting the proposed rule change accordingly. The first year of any new program like the “Boat Registration and Boat Sticker Program” will be a “learning experience”. The Board expects to re-evaluate the “Boat Registration and Boat Sticker Program” in the future and make reasonable adjustments.

The upcoming opportunities for TKPOA property owner feedback are: Board of Directors – Regular Board Meeting (Open Meeting) April 21th, 2018 2 p.m. z Town Hall Forum – (Open Meeting) May 17th, 2018 6 p.m. z Board of Directors – Regular Board Meeting (Open Meeting) May 19th, 2018 2 p.m. z All meetings/forums are held at the TKPOA Pavilion z

TKPOA property owners may also send their comments on these proposed rule change directly to Administrative Assistant, Heather Houston, at HHouston@tahoekeyspoa.org. For more information on the TKPOA “Rules and the Rules Change Process”, please review the Keys Breeze article of the same title in the March 2018 edition. All past Keys Breeze publications can be can also be found on the TKPOA website. Please visit www.tkpoa.com.

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Prepared for Disaster South Tahoe Action Team (STAT)

By Desiree Wright, Operations Manager

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n behalf of the Tahoe Key Property Owners Association (TKPOA) I am pleased to report Mark Ford, Mark Peterson, Danny Armijo, Don Havard, Linda Callahan and Desiree Wright all TKPOA Staff members, have received a Certificate of Graduation from the South Tahoe Action Team (STAT)–Emergency Response Training on March 6th, 2018. The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) also has other staff members that have received a Certificate of Graduation from the South Tahoe Action Team (STAT); Kirk Wooldridge, Tom Callahan, Jim Yorkey, Gary Kirchubel and Gail Johnson.

STAT, or South Tahoe Action Team, is the first program of its kind in the Tahoe basin and was started by a $30,000 grant from El Dorado County in 2015. The program curriculum included eight hours of instruction taught by members of the South Lake Tahoe Fire department. STAT team members where trained in the emergency command structure, first aid, lifting/ moving techniques, use of fire extinguishers, flood safety and building collapses. The final training exercise involved teamwork in a mock emergency situation. A collapsed building scenario that took place in a hangar at Lake Tahoe Airport and the participants had to work together to help save the “victims,” played by 160-pound mannequins. All graduates of the course received an emergency backpack loaded with supplies and have been officially named a STAT team member.

STAT team members will be expected to commit their time and will be called upon in times of natural disaster, large scale emergencies and times of need in the South Lake Tahoe area. Due to staffing and equipment limitations, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will be reliant on local citizens’ abilities to assist in their Keys Breeze

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neighborhoods with basic first aid and triage. They can then be called upon during crisis situations and assist emergency responders in any number of ways, including helping with shelters, evacuations or road closures.

This STAT program is similar to the nationwide Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. Like CERT, the STAT program trains everyday citizens to help themselves and their neighbors during times of crisis. It teaches STAT team members 72 hours of self-sufficiency, at a minimum, and then once their family is taken care of, they help out their neighbors.

The program allows for citizens to be trained each year. This is a great opportunity for TKPOA Members who want to give back to the community and help when the time of need arises. Living in the Sierras and the Tahoe Keys brings the potential for large scale emergencies from winds, heavy snow, flooding, wildfire and even avalanche in certain areas. The more trained TKPOA members and staff we can have for emergencies, the better prepared we will be as a community.

The tentative scheduled dates for the New STAT Class Training will start:

Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

April 18th & April 25th May 2nd & May 16th If you are interested in the program you can find the information and application on the City of South Lake Tahoe website www.cityofslt.us, under the City Services Menu, under “Fire”, or contact Captain Kim George at kdeeley@cityofslt.us.

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About the STAT Team

If an extreme emergency or disaster should affect South Lake Tahoe, the South Tahoe Action Team will be a much needed resource to enhance the capabilities of all the local emergency agencies. The STAT members who participate in classes and training taught by members of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue learn and train for self-sufficiency in times of large scale disasters, and be equipped with knowing how to assist their families, friends and neighbors during a large scale emergency.

What to Expect

In conjunction with El Dorado County, the City of South Lake Tahoe conducted an operational area hazards analysis. This analysis provides a description of the local area, risk factors and anticipated nature of situations which could threaten or occur in the City of South Lake Tahoe. With training and information, members of STAT can be prepared to serve as a crucial resource capable of performing many of the emergency functions needed in the immediate post-disaster period.

Examples of potential threats to our area: z z z z z z z z

Major earthquake Lake Tsunami Wildland urban/interface fire Extreme weather Flooding Utility failure Hazardous material incident Landslide/avalanche

z z z z z z z z

Structure fire/explosion Civil unrest or public panic National security threat Terrorism Transportation emergencies Public health emergency School emergency Cyber-terrorism

STAT curriculum includes 8 hours of instruction in basic first aid and triage. Learning the command structure of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, lifting and moving techniques, use of extinguishers, flood safety and building collapse. Participants must commit to all sessions of training which occur on Wednesday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Trainings are conducted at the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue training facility. Class is free of charge.

HOW TO SIGN UP: A 15 person class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications can be picked up at South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Station #3, 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Additional information can be found by contacting Fire Captain Kim George at Fire Station #3 at (530) 542-6163 or via email at kgeorge@cityofslt.us.

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BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE – EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager

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t the March 17th, 2018 Board of Directors meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors decided to adjust their meeting schedule for the remainder of the 2017–2018 Board Term that ends September 2nd, 2018, by moving the Executive Session Meetings to Saturday mornings starting at 9:00 a.m. The plan is to conduct these Executive Session meetings from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., to end prior to the start of the Open Board Meeting at 2:00 p.m. The Revised Schedule is as follows:

TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION — BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2017-2018 MONTH

DATE

DAY

MEETING

TIME

LOCATION

1/20/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

2/17/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

3/17/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

4/21/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

5/19/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

6/16/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

7/21/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

8/18/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

9/1/18

Saturday

Regular Meeting – DIRECTOR ELECTION

9:00 a.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

September

9/2/18

Sunday

55th Annual Membership Meeting

9:00 a.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

September

9/2/18

Sunday

TKPOA Homeowner Annual Picnic

12:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

January February March April May June July August September

The Board of Directors has made this change after conducting these Executive Sessions the past two scheduled Saturdays in February and March 2018. This change has been made to better consolidate the commitment of time for the Board of Directors for one day to conduct the Executive Session and Open Board Meeting. By conducting these meetings on a Saturday the thought is the TKPOA would be able to attract more TKPOA property owners to participate as Board Members, especially property owners that are currently in the work force with week day commitments, or raising young families with weekday commitments. The Board of Directors will need to continue to evaluate this based on meeting agenda’s, and the availability of contracted third parties to attend Saturday meetings.

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Executive Sessions

Under this legislation, executive sessions are meetings (that members cannot attend); members must be given notice of the time and place of an executive session, at least two days prior to the executive session (“Two Day Notice”). The Two Day Notice shall be given in the same manner the Board of Directors provide notice for open session board meetings by posting a notice in a prominent place or places within the common area and by mail to any owner who has requested notification of board meetings at the address requested by the owner (or, with the consent of the member who had requested notification of such board meetings, by email).

Executive sessions of the Board of Directors are provided by statute so Boards can address issues involving privileged information and matters of a private nature. As a result, property owners do not have a right to attend executive sessions. As provided for in Civil Code §4935, boards may go into executive session for the following matters: 1. Legal Issues. Boards may go into executive session to “consider litigation,” or to discuss current litigation.

2. Formation of Contracts. Boards may consider matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties.

3. Disciplinary Hearings. Boards should meet in executive session for all disciplinary hearings or member disputes. The accused property owners are entitled to attend the executive session for that portion of the meeting dealing with property owner’s hearing.

4. Personnel Issues. Personal matters includes anything involving employees including, but not limited to, hiring, firing, raises, disciplinary matters, performance reviews, and adopting or amending employee policies.

5. Payment Plans. Board may meet with property owners in executive session to discuss requests by delinquent owners for payment plans.

6. Foreclosure. The decision to initiate foreclosure or collection activities shall be made only by the board of directors of the association and may not be delegated to an agent of the association. The board must approve the decision by a majority vote of the directors in executive session.

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Board of Directors Meetings Open to the Membership

January 1st, 2012, Senate Bill 563 became effective to better define what constitutes a Board Meeting. This legislation closed a loophole in the definition of a board of directors meeting and modified the meeting requirements under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act. Under the new legislation, the definition of a board of directors meeting has been radically changed: “A meeting means a congregation of a majority of members of the board at the same time and place to hear, discuss or deliberate of any item of business that is within the authority of the board.”

For example, if four of the TKPOA Board Members attend a Finance Committee meeting, obviously the budget and financial matters are within the authority of the board of directors and, as such, that would constitute a board meeting. Accordingly, if a majority of the Board of Directors wishes to attend a finance or budget meeting, it would need to be noticed as a joint meeting of the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors (with said meeting conducted as a board meeting open to the membership). Similarly, if the Board of Directors wants to conduct a workshop and/or other meeting to discuss long-range plans, since those discussions would relate to business that is within the authority of the Board of Directors, such planning sessions would have to be noticed to the membership at least seven days in advance and open to the membership in a similar fashion as any other board meeting (including a portion of the meeting designated for member comment).

Committee of Directors or Subcommittee of Directors

standing Committees described in Section 1, above, the Board may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors then in office, designate one or more committees, each consisting of two or more Members (who may also be directors), to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

The TKPOA Board of Directors has utilized a Subcommittee of the Directors that is not a quorum of the Directors, meaning less than four Directors, to meet with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC) and Tahoe Keys Beach and Harbor Association (TKB&HA), to collect and exchange information on present and ongoing issues. The Subcommittee of the Directors then reports back to the entire TKPOA Board of Directors to then make Board decisions or take Board action. These meetings do not require prior notice, since they are not a quorum of the TKPOA Board of Directors.

Board Meeting Schedule

The TKPOA Board of Directors by vote has the ability to change the Regular meeting of the Board based on the current Bylaws as long as the meetings are properly noticed. Because of Senate Bill 563 the TKPOA Boards will need to continue to coordinate their schedules and attendance to meetings in greater detail to avoid conflict with these requirements.

To receive additional information on Board Meetings please call Heather Houston at (530) 5426444, ext. 223 or email at HHouston@tahoekeyspoa. org. You can also contact the TKPOA front desk at (530) 542-6444 Monday through Sunday 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 a.m.

Under the TKPOA Bylaws ARTICLE X: Committees, Section 2. Committee of Directors. In addition to the

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Unique member 55 52 57 52 55 logins Average sessions/day 50 43 46 33 32 Average time/session

2:50 1:55 2:14 The numbers below refer to full month or status at the end of Postings on Forum 0 0 0 0 0

Website Metrics April 1st, 2018

MARCH

FEBRUARY

JANUARY

Registered Members

858

850

842

834

825

815

New Members Added

8

8

8

9

10

12

1,537

1,204

1,411

1,024

953

1,001

Unique Member Logins

55

52

57

52

55

78

Average Sessions/Day

50

43

46

33

32

32

2:50

1:55

2:14

2:47

0

0

0

1

Sessions Per Period

Average Time/Session Posting on Forum

0

TKPOA – Documents 174/?% TKPOA – Indoor Pool 87/?% TKPOA – About TKPOA

61/?%

TKPOA – Documents/Policies & Rules

61/?%

TKPOA –FAQ

58/?%

TKPOA – Water Department

53/?%

TKPOA –Departments

51/?%

TKPOA – Documents/Keys Breeze

51/?%

TKPOA – News

51/?%

TKPOA – Search

43/?%

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OCTOBER

must not be positioned (aimed) to reflect off water surfaces. All floodlights must be extinguished after 10:00 p.m.

14.03 Accent decorative and landscape lighting should be soft, low intensity and not offensive to neighbors or to traffic.

By Linda Callahan

14.04

Architectural Control Rule; Section 14 - Exterior Lighting

The primary intent of rules for exterior lighting in the TKPOA is to: a) Protect property owners from annoyance and obtrusive glare; b) enhance safety, security and usability of the properties; c) provide for installation and maintenance of subtle, low-intensity lighting, which enhances landscaping.

14.01 All exterior lighting, including security lighting,

requires the approval of the ACC before installation.

14.02 Floodlighting is allowed for intermittent use

only (30 minutes or less). Floodlights must be aimed, screened, shielded, or constructed so filaments are not visible from adjacent lots or common areas. Floodlights Keys Breeze

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Dock, Ramp and OWP lighting must be low intensity and must be positioned as to not create reflective glare or be offensive. Light fixtures may not be placed closer than 12 feet apart. Lights on top of dock piling must be low intensity.

14.05 Solar lights must be low voltage, low intensity and may be used to enhance landscaping and identify pathways and other features.

14.06 Security lights programmed to stay on

continuously throughout the night are prohibited. Security lights must be aimed, screened, shielded, or constructed so filaments are not visible from adjacent lots or common areas. Lighting controlled by motion detectors must be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes per cycle.

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Accounting

Report

By Don Havard, Accounting Manager

Assessment Payment Schedule

T

he Assessment Payment Schedule is located towards the back of every Keys Breeze.

Assessments are due on a Quarterly basis as indicated in the Assessment Payment Schedule. No other payment plans have been approved by the board, so please pay your assessment in full according to the schedule.

QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT DUE ON:

DELINQUENT AFTER:

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

January 30th April 30th July 30th October 30th

January 1st April 1st July 1st October 1st

Quarterly statements are mailed out as a courtesy, however, assessment payments are due even if the statement is not delivered by your mail courier.

Mail payments to: Tahoe Keys POA

P.O. Box 1026

Roseville, CA 95678-8437

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Meetings and Approvals

The Finance Committee monthly meeting was held on March 13th, 2018. A draft of the January 31, 2018 Financial Statements was reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee also directed TKPOA staff to review the 2018 budget for savings that could be achieved in the 2018 fiscal year.

The 2017 year-end Financial Statements are currently being audited by an outside CPA firm. The results of that audit will then be presented to the Board of Directors upon its completion by the CPA firm.

On March 17th, 2017, the TKPOA Board of Directors reviewed and approved the January 2018 Financial Statements. You can find the Financial Statements on the website: www.tkpoa.com.

Included in this report is a summary of significant financial indicators, as well as Cash Balances in Common, Water Quality, Water Company, and each of the townhome subdivisions, for the month ending January 31, 2018.

The next Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled for April 17th, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion.

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TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATING AND RESERVE FUNDS NET INCOME RESULTS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2018 (ACCRUAL BASIS)

Operating Funds (Year to Date) FUND

INCOME

EXPENSE

Annual Expense Budget % Remaining Budget NET INCOME

BUDGETED EXPENSE

Reserve Funds (Year to Date)

PERCENTAGE %

NET INCOME

TKPOA COMMON Common

$578,499

$165,329

$413,170

$2,083,308

92.1%

$105,220

Water Quality

83,980

19,351

64,629

402,676

95.2%

-6,942

Water Company

101,185

38,648

62,537

507,179

92.4%

31,692

TKPOA TOTALS

$763,663

$223,328

$540,336

$2,993,163

92.5%

$129,969

SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1

$11,383

$3,190

$8,193

$46,744

93.2%

$10,533

Cove 2

14,025

3,059

10,967

40,861

92.5%

10,536

Cove 2A

20,355

4,928

15,427

62,122

92.1%

20,987

Cove 3A

12,340

3,665

8,675

45,201

91.9%

13,472

Cove 3B

10,546

3,191

7,355

42,748

92.5%

12,337

Cove 3C

22,327

5,392

16,935

77,632

93.1%

14,243

Cove 4

11,904

2,412

9,493

42,507

94.3%

11,179

Cove 5

50,090

10,200

39,890

173,336

94.1%

49,750

Islanders I

8,079

2,019

6,060

22,025

90.8%

5,386

Islanders II

10,537

3,359

7,179

38,420

91.3%

11,699

Islanders III

19,233

6,115

13,119

75,627

91.9%

15,792

30,003

7,132

22,870

115,146

93.8%

22,519

9,348

894

8,454

37,623

97.6%

9,663

PineStone East

246

93

153

3,434

97.3%

822

PineStone West

188

62

126

746

91.7%

229

PineStone 3

673

229

445

2,713

91.6%

2,005

55,939 $279,267

$ 175,339 $715,675

826,885 $3,820,048

93.2% 92.7%

211,153 $341,122

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Tahoe Marina Shores Lighthouse Shores

SUBDIVISION TOTALS ASSOCIATION TOTALS Operating Months Remaining

$

231,278 $994,942

$

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TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATING AND RESERVE FUND BALANCE RESULTS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2018 (ACCRUAL BASIS)

FUND

OPERATING

RESERVE

TKPOA Common

$487,533

$1,077,669

Water Quality

197,346

367,466

Water Company

111,293

290,218

TKPOA TOTALS

$796,172

$1,735,353

SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1

$67,092

$343,682

Cove 2

41,462

132,772

Cove 2A

35,892

198,540

Cove 3A

28,306

524,453

Cove 3B

24,365

329,764

Cove 3C

39,295

338,879

Cove 4

28,916

249,643

Cove 5

$(38,041)

646,242

Islanders I

41,195

194,791

Islanders II

33,645

169,295

Islanders III

25,576

597,255

Tahoe Marina Shores

55,602

93,417

Lighthouse Shores

78,697

248,698

PineStone East

4,941

4,687

PineStone West

2,920

9,740

PineStone 3

25,288

25,818

SUBDIVISION TOTALS ASSOCIATION TOTALS

$495,150 $1,291,322

$4,107,678 $5,843,031

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Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association ASSESSMENT PAYMENT SCHEDULE QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT

DUE ON:

DELINQUENT AFTER:

1st Quarter

January 1st

January 30th

2nd Quarter

April 1st

April 30th

3rd Quarter

July 1st

July 30th

4th Quarter

October 1st

October 30th

Please mail your payments with the bottom portion of your statements, to:

TAHOE KEYS POA P.O. Box 1026 Roseville, CA 95678-8437

While payments may be accepted at the TKPOA office, please use the address above as this saves all association members money as the payments are automatically applied to the homeowner accounts. Quarterly Statements are mailed out as a courtesy. Payments are due, as indicated above, even if a statement is not delivered by your mail courier. Postmarks will not be horned. Payments not received after the 30th will be charged a late fee.

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2018 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE January 8

February 5

March 20

April 9 & 23

May 7& 21

June 4 & 18

July 9 & 23

August 6 & 20

September 5 & 17

October 8

November 5

December 3

All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by noon 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.

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Seeking Volunteers

For Board of Directors Annual Election 2018–2020 Term

By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager

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he time is approaching when the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) will start seeking candidates for the four seats on the Board of Directors that will be vacated at the end of the current term of office. Board Members: Bonnie Halleran, President; Pat Disney, Vice President; Natalie Collin, Secretary; and Jim Siegfried, Treasurer, have their 2017–2018 terms coming to an end, Directors John Gonzales, Jim Woller and Sean Ward still have their 2017–2019 terms to complete. A mailing to all TKPOA property owners will be going out on May 15th, 2018 announcing the upcoming election and requesting you to volunteer your services as a TKPOA Board Member through the Self Nomination process.

From the TKPOA BYLAWS ARTICLE VII, Board of Directors, Board of Directors

Section 2. Number and Qualification of Directors

The Board of Directors shall consist of seven (7) persons who shall be owners of lots whose memberships are in good standing with all assessments current and not subject to any suspension of membership rights. Only one owner per Lot shall be eligible to serve on the Board at any time and at least one of the seven Board positions shall be occupied by a townhouse owner.

Section 3. Term of Office

Each director shall serve for a term of two (2) years, with three (3) directors elected in odd-numbered years and four (4) directors elected in even-numbered years. No individual shall serve more than two (2) consecutive two-year terms on the Board. Each director, including a director elected or appointed to fill a vacancy or elected at a special meeting of members, shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which he or she was elected and until a successor has been elected and qualified.

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The Association has responsibility for its common elements as well as the management and operation of the Association’s business affairs; all in accordance with standards established by the Governing Documents. To the extent that an association (in our case non-profit 501(c)(4) corporation) has such authority and control, it is its Board of Directors that carries out these duties and responsibilities. TKPOA’s responsibilities include: on-going maintenance functions, upkeep of the common elements, and to provide and direct TKPOA management and staff. The TKPOA Board’s authority includes all of the powers and duties enumerated in general law, as long as these powers are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Governing Documents of the Association. To be successful, the TKPOA Board of Directors must uniformly and fairly govern the community, and it must have a reasonable level of participation by each of its members over time.

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The duties include: preparing for and participating in 12 Open Board Meetings during the year, 12 Executive Session Meetings during the year, serving as liaison to a standing committee, providing articles for the monthly Keys Breeze, and participating in Town Hall Forums and other meetings to represent the Association and to seek input from members. It requires the contribution of 20 hours per month to 20 hours per week. If you have questions about running for the Board, the current and prior Board Members are a good resource of information.

these policies and administrative functions for the community. All of the officers have an affirmative obligation to act with utmost good faith towards the Association and cannot deal in the funds or the property of the Association to their own self-advantage.

I invite your candidacy as an Association Director for the coming Fiscal Year 2018–2020 two-year term. The successful operation of our Association is dependent on a qualified and dedicated Board of Directors. The Board meets each month based on an agreed upon yearly schedule at the TKPOA Pavilion to conduct Association affairs and provide Members an opportunity to express their views and offer suggestions.

To receive additional information on Board candidacy please contact Heather Houston at (530) 542-6444, ext. 223 or email at HHouston@tahoekeyspoa.org.

If you are a “Member in Good Standing”, as defined in the TKPOA Bylaws Article VII and are interested in serving as a Director, you may nominate yourself as a candidate. Candidates MUST be registered by no later than June 15th, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in order to be included on the ballot. Members, who have registered by the deadline, will automatically become candidates and their statements and photographs will be included with the ballot mailed to all members.

Officers of the Association

Once the Board of Directors have been elected, each year Article XI of the TKPOA Bylaws requires that the President and Vice President shall be elected by the Board from among the Directors. The Board may appoint, or may empower the President to appoint, such other officers (Secretary and Treasurer) as the affairs of the Association may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided for in the Bylaws and as the Board may from time to time determine.

The TKPOA acts through its officers, committees, TKPOA management and staff. The Board of Directors makes the policies for the Association, but the officers, committees, TKPOA Management and Staff carry out

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TKPOA ST. BALDRICK’S TEAM 2018

By Heather Houston, Administrative Assistant

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KPOA Maintenance Department and Water Company teamed up again for the St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser to benefit the NNCCF (Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation). The team raised money and shaved their heads, to fight cancer in children at an event that was held on March 16th, 2018 at the Reno Ballroom, in downtown Reno.

Jim Yorkey, Tom Callahan, and Raul Hernandez formed a team named #Kylastrong in honor of Jim’s granddaughter, Kyla Yorkey, who recently completed her final chemotherapy treatment for leukemia!

St. Baldrick’s is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any other organization, except the U.S. Government. The TKPOA team exceeded their goal and rose over $2,000 for the cause.

To donate on-line to the charity, please go to: www. stbaldricks.org. Every little bit makes a huge difference in these children’s lives.

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Members need to pay their bills and live by the TKPOA rules. We want to continue to make the Keys one of the best places to live in Lake Tahoe.

Bulkheads We have some failing bulkheads that will be needing replacement in the near future, some are already in the planning stages or in the reserves. The East channel is in disrepair and is failing, and is a Reserve Fund for replacement beginning this year. Under the 1991 Settlement Agreement with the Tahoe Keys Marina, TKPOA must take the lead on planning and constructing the new bulkheads. The cost of this bulkhead is shared, 40% TKPOA, 40% the Marina, and 20% Tahoe Beach and Harbor.

Unfortunately, the Marina has already threatened they will not participate or pay. Of course, the work has to be done and the Marina will benefit. This will be another battle with the Marina.

Again, I ask for volunteers. We will need at least three new board members this year. I would love to see some full-time residents apply.

It is a two-year commitment and we need people who are willing to spend the time that is needed. We need people who want to serve all 1,529 homes/townhomes. In the past, we have had people who want to serve their own agenda. They want to change rules to suit themselves. This is always a problem as it is divisive instead of inclusive which must be your goal.

I always say the only thing I personally have gotten out of my last 3.5 years of commitment is a “headache”, but it is worth it if we can keep our property values up and keep the Keys a great place to live. We are very fortunate but it does not come without work. Please, if you are interested and have any questions you can email me. I would be happy to tell you what it’s like.

Bonnie Halleran, TKPOA BOARD PRESIDENT

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