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Hi all,

President’s Letter

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2018 Board Actions Summary

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Calendar 2018

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Credit Card Purchase Available

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Tips on Hiring a Contractor

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Landscape Irrigation Rules

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TKPOA Rules & the Rules Change Program

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Bottom Barrier Program

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Where in the World is Keys Breeze? 13 ACC Rule of the Month

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Aquatic Invasive Plants: Beyond the Tahoe Keys 17 10 Tahoe Winter Safe Driving Tips and More

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TKPOA Project Status

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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 2017–2018 TKPOA Board of Directors

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2016–2017 Department Summary Report

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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.

COVER PHOTO: James Brooks Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.

Looks like winter came a little late. Happy snow days. Hope you are all enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)/Weeds It appears Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is looking to stall our approval process for the small scale testing of aquatic herbicides. They have not given us anything in writing yet but it appears to be trying to delay their approval of the use of herbicides until more studies are done. This would push us back a couple of years.

This is something they have indicated they are working on. We will wait and see for now what they come up with.

Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club (TKM&YC) – Marina Issues We are still having issues with the marina. Their restaurant has been closed for a few months and we have no idea if or when it will be opening but they are late on their payment of the current quarterly water bill. We have already given them a warning on proposed water shut-off for non-payment of their bill.

We also have to defend ourselves on a legal claim they brought against us, Case #SC2017-0140. This of course causes us to spend funds on attorney fees. These attorney’s fees are very frustrating. It also appears the TKM&YC are very upset that we are finalizing the CTC Land Exchange for the parcel that they had wanted.

Dock Issues We also have a community dock issue that we have to defend the TKPOA against. That Case # is SC-2017-0232.

This appears to have neighbors disagreeing on a dock that was built a few years back and cannot agree on a solution. A prior Board and prior Architectural Control Committee had approved this based on the information they were given at the time.

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

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Linda Callahan

Architectural Control Dept.

Manager, Ext. 239

2017–2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Callahan

Pat Disney, VICE PRESIDENT

Maintenance Manager, Ext. 226

James Brooks

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

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Jim Siegfried, TREASURER Natalie Collin, SECRETARY Jim Woller, DIRECTOR Sean Ward, DIRECTOR

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John Gonzales, DIRECTOR

ACTIONS SUMMARY 2018 BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION

(FEBRUARY 17TH) BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (FEBRUARY 17TH)

By Heather Houston, Administrative Assistant

FEBRUARY 17TH — EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD ACTIONS z Reviewed six personnel matters. z Reviewed two member disciplinary matters, including one disciplinary hearing. z Reviewed 12 legal matters including ongoing issues with the Tahoe Keys Marina. z Reviewed 15 contracts. z Approved the Sierra Ecosystems Associates (SEA) contract for February and March 2018 for an amount not to exceed $25,000.

FEBRUARY 17TH — BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD ACTIONS z Approved the purchase of a replacement truck for the Maintenance Department from WhyBuyNewAutos.com for $24,980 plus a $2,498 contingency for a total of $27,478 to be funded from the Common Reserve Fund. z Approved Tieslau Excavating for the Cove 5 Deck Replacement Project for $5,884 plus a $588 contingency for a total not to exceed $6,474 to be funded from Cove 5 Reserve Funds. z Approved the recommendation of the Water Quality Committee to purchase a West Channel Bubble Curtain at an estimated cost of $20,900 and six Sea Bins for an estimated cost of $23,400 for a total estimated cost of $44,300 contingent on staff attempting to negotiate better pricing. $24,000 will be funded by Water Quality Account #59530 AIS WQ Operating Expenses and the remainder will be funded by the Special Assessment Reserve Budget Account #74000 Contingency. z Amended Cove 3A’s request for a “Two Envelopes Secret Voting Ballot” and to appoint Leon Malmed as Inspector of Elections for Ballot Counting at the April 21st, 2018 Board Meeting.

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CALENDAR 2018 March 5 13 17 17 20 22 TBD

Water Quality Committee Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

Finance Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

Board of Directors Executive Session, 9:00 a.m.

Board of Directors Regular Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

ACC Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

Town Hall Forum, 6:00 p.m.

Waterway Usage Adhoc Sub-Committee Meeting, Time TBD

April 9 17 20 21 23 26 TBD TBD

ACC Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

Finance Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.

Board of Directors Executive Session, 9:00 a.m.

Board of Directors Regular Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

ACC Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

Town Hall Forum, 6:00 p.m.

Water Quality Committee Meeting, Time TBD Waterway Usage Adhoc Sub-Committee Meeting, Time TBD

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Credit Card Purchase AVAILABLE FOR RECREATION PASSES

By Melissa Barcus, Front Desk

Great News ALL TKPOA Homeowners!

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e now have a credit card machine available to purchase all of our passes as of January 2018. We take VISA, MASTERCARD, and AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER and DEBIT CARDS:

You may purchase recreational passes for the following: pool passes, tennis passes, beach passes, weekly passes, long-term renter cards and ,long-term renewal fees, Homeowners Association replacement cards, and Tahoe Keys Beach and Harbor (TKB&HA) cards.

At this point we are not accepting ASSESSMENT payments or ACC payments.

WEEKLY PASSES

POOL $40/person (Includes: indoor pool, outdoor pool, beach, volleyball, playground for seven consecutive days)

2018 Recreational Passes and Fees:

WATERFRONT $40/person (Includes: beach, volleyball, playground for seven consecutive days)

DAILY PASSES POOL $10/person (Includes: indoor pool, outdoor pool, beach, volleyball, playground for 24 hours) WATERFRONT $10/person (Includes: beach, volleyball, playground for 24 hours) TENNIS $20/two players (Includes: all tennis courts, beach, playground, volleyball for 24 hours) RECREATION $30/person (Includes: indoor pool, outdoor pool, beach, volleyball, playground, all tennis courts for two players for 24 hours)

TENNIS $60/two players (Includes: all tennis courts, beach, volleyball, playground for seven consecutive days ) RECREATION $100/person (Includes: indoor pool, outdoor pool, beach, volleyball, playground, all tennis courts for two players for seven consecutive days) LONG TERM RENTER CARD $20 LONG TERM RENTER RENEWAL FEE $20 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION CARD REPLACEMENT FEE $20 TAHOE KEYS BEACH & HARBOR CARD (TKB&HA) $10 If you have any questions please feel free to contact our front office staff at: (530) 542-6444.

Our front office hours are: Monday—Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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TIPS

on Hiring a Contractor

Estimates – Know what you want before you get estimates—start with a plan and some ideas.

Communicate to the contractor frequently—if you see something that is done wrong, speak up immediately.

References – Ask friends, relatives and co-workers for references and check them by talking to a previous client.

Verify insurance coverage – Get a copy of the company’s insurance policy. Make sure the contractor carries worker’s compensation insurance.

Interview at least three contractors for bids—ask lots of questions and get a written bid from each one. Make sure each bid includes the same materials, the same tasks, and the physical address of the contractor to track them down if need be.

Choose the right contractor for the right project—you don’t want an electrician doing plumbing and vise versa. Check to see that the contractor’s license shows the requirement for the work being done. Expect a contractor to be too busy to start right away—the best ones are the busy ones.

Ask what work will be done by the contractor’s employees and what work will be done by subcontractors—you don’t want them to hire casual laborers off the street.

Check the licenses, complaints, and litigation history of the contractor and any subcontractors being used.

Sign a detailed contract – Make sure the contract spells out exactly what will be done, including deadlines, progress payments, the exact materials and model numbers, who will provide which materials and if there is a cancellation fee.

Permits – Always get the proper permits. ACC Approval and City of SLT Permits maybe required.

Ground rules – Negotiate what hours they can work, how much notice you’ll get, what bathroom facilities will be used and what will be cleaned up each day.

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Lien releases/receipts – Obtain lien releases and receipts for products—if your contractor doesn’t pay his subcontractors or suppliers, they can put a mechanic’s lien against your house.

Exclusions – A good contractor should include this list which relates to areas that are not visible until walls are opened up after demolition.

EPA lead safety certification – Contractors working on homes built before 1978 should be certified in lead-safe practices.

Warranty – The standard warranty for work done is one year from completion.

Payments – Payment schedules can vary by the job and both parties should be agreeable. Don’t make the final payment until the job is 100 percent completed. Don’t pay more than 10 percent of the job total before the job starts.

ALERT: there is one exception to the down payment rule— If the contractor has a Blanket Performance & Payment Bond on file with CSLB, this bond is in the amount of work the contractor does anytime. Don’t sign a contract for the entire renovation budget. Don’t pay more than 10 percent of the job total before the job starts.

Cancellations – You may cancel within three days of signing a contract, but it must be mailed before midnight of the 3rd day.

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

TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION WATER CONSERVATION PROGRESS

By Rick Robillard, Water Company Manager

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or January 2018, we have made our conservation goal by 38% and finished under our production goal by 2,528,565 gallons with a total January production of 4,162,260 gallons compared to our goal of 6,690,825 gallons.

Questions?

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Year-to-Date Water Production (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.

6,000,000

4,000,000

6,690,825 JANUARY 3,000,000

Do you have questions about the current water conservation program rules? Please refer to our website:

www.tkpoa.com

4,162,260 JANUARY

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TKPOA Rules & the Rules Change Process

By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager

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ike make community associations, the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) has a set of written “Governing Documents” which includes our Articles of Incorporation, BYLAWS, Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s), Architectural Control Rules Brochure (ACRB) and Operating Rules. The TKPOA, like many established large scale California Associations is working on reviewing and revising our fifty-four year old BYLAWS and CC&Rs, with our legal counsel Berding & Weil to bring them up to today’s legal requirements. Once the TKPOA Board of Directors has a final draft of these updated BYLAWS and CC&Rs, they will be communicated to the TKPOA property owners for review and approval. There still is work to be done to achieve this final draft.

As mentioned above in addition to our BYLAWS and CC&R’s, the TKPOA also operates under the Architectural Control Rules Brochure (ACRB) and Association Operating Rules. These rules like the BYLAWS and CC&Rs have even more of a “day to day” or individual effect on our property owners, and with that said tend change more with the “times”, current usage of amenities, and changes in building products. So it is important to realize that any property owner can propose an ACRB or operating “rule change” or change to the BYLAWS and CC&R’s and there is a process for these proposed rule changes.

The Architectural Control Rules Brochure (ACRB) is the “design standards” for properties in the TKPOA. Some TKPOA property owners mistakenly believe these standards restrict their individual expression; actually they provide a framework within which each property owner can express individual tastes and preferences. The standards have been carefully developed to reflect a balance between individual rights and the good of the entire association—that is, continuing to maintain and improve property values.

These guidelines maintain architectural standards and provide a basis for treating all property owners fairly and reasonably. Written guidelines allow you and the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) to work from the same criteria, and are published as the Architectural Control Rules Brochure (ACRB), TKPOA Bylaws and CC&R’s.

Sometimes architectural rules and requirements can be complex. The ACRB’s rules show you exactly what is required so you can comply with the community’s standards. The ACC wants the paperwork to be as simple as possible for everyone. The ACRB rules take the guesswork out of your application and their decision making.

The ACRB rules provide criteria for the current ACC to make appropriate decisions, and for future committees’ to make decisions that are consistent. Otherwise, the application approved today may be found unacceptable by future committee members when construction is completed.

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The ACRB rules clarify the association’s authority in this area. California State statues and our Governing Documents give the TKPOA a legal right to enact and enforce design standards. The ACRB rules spell this out so everyone understands they must comply even if they don’t agree.

The Association Operating Rules are any regulation adopted by the Board of Directors of a condominium or homeowners association that applies to the management and operation of the association or the conduct of its business and affairs. Civil Code §4340. This includes pets, parking, use of the common areas, member discipline, architectural standards, election procedures, any schedule of monetary penalties, etc. Civil Code §4355(a). Excluded are decisions relating to common area maintenance, a specific matter (as opposed to a general policy), assessment amounts, a non-discretionary rule change required by law, or a rule that repeats existing law or the association’s bylaws, CC&Rs or articles of incorporation. Civil Code §4355(b).

Enforceability of rules, as provided for in Civil Code §4350, an operating rule is enforceable if: (1) it is in writing, (2) it is within the board’s authority, (3) it is consistent with governing law and the associations governing documents, (4) it is adopted in good faith, and reasonable.

THE RULES CHANGE PROCESS

There is a specific process that must be followed for rule changes. Any property owners of the Association in good standing or Association management may submit a proposed rule change. First, the section/subsection of the existing rule must be documented verbatim. Then any additions to the rule should be inserted using bolded underlined text. Any deletions should be shown using strikethrough. A Purpose and Effect statement must also be included with the proposed change and should explain the purpose for the change and the effect the change will have. Once drafted, the proposed change goes through the following process:

FOR ASSOCIATION RULES

1. Proposed changes are first submitted to the TKPOA Staff and Board of Directors. The TKPOA Staff will review the proposed rule change(s) and check it/ them for proper format and ensure that it/they are not in conflict with any other governing documents,

California Civil Code, ordinances or laws and to determine next steps, such as ACC or Legal Counsel Review. The proposed rule change is then placed on the next TKPOA Board of Directors Regular Meeting agenda upon the Board Presidents approval. The member submitting the proposed change should attend the meeting. All TKPOA members in good standing are welcome to attend these meetings.

2. If the Board of Directors approves the rule changes, it is then approved to be published in Keys Breeze or sent as a mailing to all members for the required 30-day review period.

3. Requests for rule changes can be emailed to the TKPOA Board Administrative Assistant, Heather Houston, HHouston@tahoekeyspoa.org or they can be dropped off at the TKPOA Pavilion Office. Requests should be submitted at least ten days prior to the next scheduled Board meeting date.

Notice of Proposed Change. Before adopting or amending an operating rule or changing a fine schedule, the Board must “provide written notice of a proposed rule change to the members at least 30-days before making the rule change.”

The notice must include the text of the proposed rule change and a description of its purpose and effect. Notice is not required if the board determines that an immediate rule change is necessary to address an imminent threat to public health or safety or imminent risk of substantial economic loss to the association. Civil Code §4360.

Method of Notice. The method of providing notice of a rule change is described in Civil Code §4360 as the methods approved by Civil Code §4040, §4045 and §4050.

TKPOA gives notice to the TKPOA member of proposed rule changes by publication in a TKPOA Keys Breeze monthly magazine that is mailed to all members of the association or through a direct mailing. Keys Breeze is the official monthly publication of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association. The Keys Breeze magazine is also available via our TKPOA website: www.TKPOA.com. (Also on the TKPOA website is additional information on the ACC Rules, CC&Rs, Operating Rules, and Bylaws change process).

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It is during this 30-day time period once the Notice of Proposed Change is posted that the TKPOA Board of Directors would like to hear TKPOA members’ questions or concerns on the proposed rule change through attending regular monthly TKPOA Board meetings, emails and phone calls, to attending the corresponding TKPOA Committee Meetings that the rule change may have originated with, or through contacting the TKPOA Administrative Assistant.

4. After the 30-day review period the proposed change will go back to the Board for approval to be adopted. Any member feedback that has been provided during the review period is considered by the Board before a decision is made.

5. If the Board approves the proposed change, it is published in Keys Breeze, or sent as a member mailing a second time as a notification to the membership that the rule has been changed along with its effective date.

Notice of Adoption. Within 15 days of voting on the rules, the board must notify the membership of the results of the vote. Civil Code §4360.

Once adopted the new rule or rule change is added to the Association Operating Rules/”Governing Documents” and is enforceable. The TKPOA Operating Rules and Governing Documents are enforceable by the TKPOA Board of Directors through the TKPOA member discipline process, suspension of privileges, fines, and in some cases El Dorado County Ordinances and Codes.

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The TKPOA Board of Directors can approve Emergency Rule Changes under the Davis Stirling Act - Civil Code. If the board determines that an immediate rule change is required to address an imminent threat to public health or safety, or an imminent risk of substantial economic loss to the association, it may make an emergency rule change and no 30-day noticed waiting period is required. An emergency rule change is effective for 120 days, unless the rule change provides for a shorter effective period. Civil Code §4360. Any TKPOA member can propose a rule change or change to our Governing Documents, which include the Association Rules, the Bylaws, CC&R’s and the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) rules.

Once the Emergency Rule has been approved it then follows the Operating Rules process for adoption as a permanent rule change of the TKPOA Association Rules. TKPOA Association Rules are operating rules that are defined by California’s Davis-Stirling Act.

These rules like the BYLAWS and CC&Rs have even more of a “day to day” or individual effect on our Property Owners, and with that said tend change more with the “times”, current usage of amenities, and changes in building products.

Based on ongoing updating and adding to our rules, the TKPOA Board of Directors, Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and TKPOA Community members are all looking to improve the Tahoe Keys for all of its property owners.

Not only to improve safety, but to maintain costs of operating the Association as well as protect your property values. If you need a copy of the current TKPOA Association Operating Rules and Governing Documents they can be found on the TKPOA website: www.TKPOA.com, or stop by the TKPOA Pavilion Office: Monday through Sunday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Bottom Barrier Program

By Gregory J. Hoover, TKPOA WQ Manager/AIS Management Coordinator

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he Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association’s Board of Directors and Water Quality Committee would like to recruit your help in our fight against our invasive weed problem in our waterways.

Another summer season is approaching and we would like you to participate in our bottom barriers program. Homeowners who participate in this program are not merely helping control their own weed problem, they are volunteering to help all of their neighbors and protect Lake Tahoe by developing important information that will be used to shape the future weed control program here in the Tahoe Keys.

Bottom barriers are one of our many Non-Herbicide Control Methods that we are currently using to reduce the multiple species of invasive plants that grow and flourish in our waterways. Bottom barriers are synthetic mats that are placed on the lagoon bottom, with the purpose of shading out natural light from the invasive plants, by doing so, they cannot survive.

The use of bottom barriers in the Tahoe Keys is authorized by the Lahontan Region Water Quality Control Board, which extended that authority to the TKPOA to manage this program with its members in an expedited manner.

Bottom barriers are provided by the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) and Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinating Committee (AISCC) in cooperation with TKPOA. A limited number of barriers will be made available to homeowners who want to try them out. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity, so barriers must be reserved in advance.

The use of bottom barriers does have some requirements that must be met: z April 20th — Permit application deadline to ACD z TBA — Selected homeowners will receive a barrier/s that consists of a 10’X10’ mat with weighted rebar edges, and bottom barrier signs z May 31st*** — Barrier mats must be installed z October 1st*** — Removal of barrier mats must be complete z October 19th — Barrier mats must be cleaned, inspected and turned in z November 2nd — Submission of the completed evaluation form (End of Season Report) *** The placement and removal dates are mandated by Lahontan Region Water Quality Control Board.

Homeowners that own their own bottom barriers must submit an application (Form 19) each year. This is also a regulation that the Lahontan Region Water Quality Control Board mandates the TKPOA to monitor.

BOTTOM BARRIER For a list of installation contractors, please see our website or contact the ACD office.

Bottom barrier permit applications may be obtained at the TKPOA front desk, or downloaded from the Associations website from www.tkpoa.com.

Contact our AC Department Manager, Linda Callahan, to get on the list to reserve your barrier (530) 542-6444, ext. 239.

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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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ACC Rule of the Month:

Exterior Building Materials and Finishes for Single Family Homes

By Linda Callahan, ACD Manager

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he construction season will be here before you know it. Many of you have projects planned for 2018. If those plans involve any portion of the exterior of your home, the ACC needs to be involved in the permitting and approval process. For example, if you plan to replace your windows you will need to submit Form 14-16, the “Unclassified Modification Application�. This application is more or less a catch all for projects that do not have a designated application such as a roof or boat dock. Form 14-16 works for smaller projects such as window replacements, mailboxes, decks and so on.

The Architectural Control Rules Brochure, Section 7, Exterior Building Materials and Finish requirements reads as follows: 07.01 Experience has shown that many finishes and materials do not withstand the harsh Tahoe weather. Many materials are not compatible with the overall appearance the Architectural Control Committee wishes to maintain for the aesthetics of the community.

07.02 Left intentionally blank 07.03 All exterior siding materials listed in the current California Building Code are considered.

07.04 Siding: Applications for use of any type of siding must be accompanied by a representative sample indicating surface configurations, color and dimensions (width, length, thickness).

07.05 Unprotected wood is not allowed on structures or fences. Colors must complement the environment. Earth tones are advisable and desirable.

Flashy, bright, and highly reflective colors are not permitted.

07.06 Before painting or repainting, samples of paint or stain colors must be applied to the structure for review. For new construction, actual material samples on which the paint is to be applied must be provided. Only flat or satin finishes are permitted.

07.07 All exterior surfaces including trim, stairs, railing and garage/ front doors must be painted or stained to complement the house and neighborhood.

You must contact the Architectural Control Department for ALL exterior projects. You can reach me at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239 or lcallahan@ tahoekeyspoa.org.

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Environmental Stewardship

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hile it’s no surprise that our customers rank environmental responsibility as very important, it’s been a welcome surprise they rank Liberty Utilities’ environmental stewardship higher each year. Two things have contributed to this: 1) eliminating coalfired energy sources from our purchased power agreement with NV Energy starting in 2016, and 2) building the 50 MW Luning Solar Center which now supplies 25% of our customers’ energy needs.

Last summer, we launched another program that lets customers do even more be environmentally responsible. Our new Solar Incentive Program (SIP) allows eligible residential and small commercial customers (as well as schools) to install solar panels and receive an incentive to help cover installation costs. Solar installations must be done by a licensed California contractor, and the customer’s application must be received and accepted BEFORE installation begins. Incentives are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, so I encourage you to move quickly if you’re interested. Please visit www.libertyutilities. com and click on the Smart Energy Use link at the top to find out more. ou can also email us at CAsolar@libertyutilities.com or call (530) 536-0543.

Liberty Utilities’ Luning Solar Energy Center supplies 25% of its customers’ energy needs.

We have other environmentally-responsible programs that our customers can partner with us to celebrate and preserve the pristine area we call home; learn more about these by visiting our website and clicking on the Clean Energy link at the top.

I also want to let you know that we’ve made some improvements in our Outage Notification process. Our website’s real-time Outage Map provides detailed geographic information as well as timely updates for large and/or extended outages. We also use Twitter to pass along outage information (along with other fun and useful tips). You can follow us on Twitter@LibertyUtil_CA or simply click on the Twitter logo on our website’s homepage to view our tweets.

Both our website and Twitter accounts are accessible via your hand-held devices.

Travis Johnson is Liberty Utilities’ VP of Electric Operations. He has nearly 25 years’ experience in the utility industry.

It’s easy to be green and save money too!

We offer a variety of programs for residential and commercial customers to save energy and money — and help our environment.

Local and Responsive. We Care.

Twitter@LibertyUtil_CA

And, many of these programs are at no cost to you!

Visit www.libertyutilities.com and click on the “Smart Energy Use” link at the top or call 1-800-782-2506.

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In Tahoe, bottle service means recycling.

Join the club at takecaretahoe.org

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AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANTS:

Beyond the Tahoe Keys

Fresh Tracks on behalf of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association

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quatic invasive plants around Lake Tahoe, including the Tahoe Keys, are a critical issue for the region—but they aren’t just a problem in Tahoe.

Lakes and waterways around the world are grappling with the same problems, fighting plants like Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed to protect native species, water quality, recreation and property values.

AS A HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, TAHOE KEYS HAS INVESTED MORE THAN $2 MILLION TO DATE IN CREATING AN ADAPTIVE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO GAIN CONTROL OVER THESE PLANTS.

In California, the Delta is heavily impacted by weeds, with more than 11,000 acres of aquatic invasive plants spread across its waterways. Plants including hyacinth, egeria densa, curly leaf pondweed and spongeplant threaten the environment, public health and the economy, according to the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.

While the problem is much bigger, the multi-pronged approach is similar to many other water bodies contending with similar issues—combining methods like mechanical harvesting and herbicides to gain control.

In the Delta, those efforts reduced weed coverage by more than 3,000 acres in 2014–15. In Big Bear Lake in Southern California, those tools have dropped coverage from 1,000 acres to 94 acres since 2000. (A slideshow detailing other infestations, treatments and results is available at keysweedsmanagement.org).

Since 2015, 46 entities ranging from water authorities to wildlife refuges, municipal water districts to park districts have applied for the use of aquatic herbicides with the State Water Resources Control Board.

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association and its consultants continue to monitor these and other situations around the country to glean pertinent information for local efforts to combat invasive species. As a homeowners association, Tahoe Keys has invested more than $2 million to date in creating an adaptive, comprehensive plan to gain control over these plants.

Unlike some of those applications, the Tahoe Keys is proposing a limited application of herbicides to get aquatic invasive plants back down to levels that non-herbicide levels can control in perpetuity. Some of those non-herbicide controls evaluated include diver assisted hand pulling, dredging, rotovating, biological controls, bottom barrier mats, laminar flow aeration and more—on top of existing harvesting and fragment control actions in place today.

To learn more about methods being evaluated by the Association, along with on-the-ground actions being taken today, go to keysweedsmanagement.org.

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Tahoe Winter Safe Driving Tips and More

By TKPOA Security Department

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e have started 2018 with two traffic related accidents in the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) that we know of.

Time for everyone to slow down and take stock of our winter driving speeds and practice safe driving in our Community.

Accidents, traffic tickets, injuries: three ways to quickly ruin your winter weekend and freeze up personal finances.

With the winter season upon us at Lake Tahoe and Truckee, it’s important to remind residents about the dangers of motoring the region’s slippery slopes.

Don’t be that driver with just a tiny portion of defrosted glass. Scrape all the windows from front to back. And while you’re at it, read through this list of 10 important items to check before driving snowy roads.

It could save you time, money, or even your life.

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—Tips to prepare for Snow— 1. Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust system are in top condition.

2. Check your antifreeze and be ready for colder temperatures.

3. You may need to add concentrated windshield washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir to prevent an icy windshield. More information about this type of windshield washer fluid can be found on the California Air Resources Board, http:// www.arb.ca.gov.

4. Check your tires. Make sure they are properly inflated and the tread is in good condition. Always carry chains. Make sure they are the proper size for your tires and are in working order. You might want to take along a flashlight and chain repair links. Chains must be installed on the drive wheels. Make sure you know if your vehicle is front or rear wheel drive.

Tip 2 Check your antifreeze and be ready for colder temperatures.

5. Other suggested items to carry in your car are an ice scraper or commercial de-icer, a broom for brushing snow off your car, a shovel to free your car if it is “snowed in”, sand or burlap for traction if your wheels should become mired in snow and an old towel to clean your hands.

6. It is also a good idea to take along water, food, warm blankets and extra clothing. A lengthy delay will make you glad you have them.

7. Weather conditions may warrant detouring traffic from the main roadway. It is strongly suggested that drivers always keep an updated map containing the areas of travel.

8. If you have a cellular telephone, pre-load the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) and NDOT phone numbers for convenient, updated road conditions, or download their app, and phone numbers for convenient, updated road conditions.

Tip 5 Other suggested items to carry in your car are an ice scraper or commercial de-icer, a broom for brushing snow off your car, a shovel to free your car if it is “snowed in”, sand or burlap for traction if your wheels should become mired in snow and an old towel to clean your hands.

9. Put an extra car key in your pocket. A number of motorists have locked themselves out of their cars when putting on chains and at ski areas.

10. Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater, and exhaust system are in top condition.

The above information was compiled through the California and Nevada departments of transportation.

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—Some Winter Driving Tips— z Allow enough time. Trips to the mountains can take longer during winter that other times of the year, especially if you encounter storm conditions or icy roads.

Get an early start and allow plenty of time to reach your destination. z Keep your gas tank full. It may be necessary to change routes or turn back during a bad storm or you may be caught in a traffic delay. z Keep windshield and windows clear. You may want to stop at a safe turnout to use a snow brush or scraper. Use the car defroster and a clean cloth to keep the windows free of fog. z Slow down. A highway speed of 65 miles per hour may be safe in dry weather, but is an invitation for trouble in snow and ice. Snow and ice make stopping distances much longer, so keep your seat belt buckled and leave more distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Bridge decks and shady spots can be icy when other areas are not. Remember to avoid sudden stops and quick direction changes. z Be more observant. Visibility is often limited in winter by weather conditions.

Slow down and watch for other vehicles that have flashing lights, visibility may be so restricted during a storm that it is difficult to see the slow moving equipment. z When stalled, stay with your vehicle and try to conserve fuel while maintaining warmth. Be alert to any possible exhaust or monoxide problems.

CHAIN REQUIREMENTS: z R1: Chains, traction devices or snow tires are required on the drive axle of all vehicles except four wheel/ all-wheel drive vehicles. z R2: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/allwheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.

(NOTE: Four wheel/all-wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.) z R3: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions.

CHAIN CONTROLS: z You must stop and put on chains when highway signs indicate chains are required.

You can be cited by the California Highway Patrol and fined if you don’t. You will usually have about a mile between “Chains Required” signs and the checkpoint to install your chains. z Control areas can change rapidly from place to place because of changing weather and road conditions. z The speed limit when chains are required is 25 or 30 miles an hour. z When you put on chains, wait until you can pull completely off the roadway to the right. Do not stop in a traffic lane where you will endanger yourself and block traffic. z Chain Installers: If you use the services of a chain installer, be sure to get a receipt and jot the installer’s badge number on it. Remember, chain installers are independent business people, not Caltrans employees. Having the badge number may help with any misunderstandings later. Chain installers are NOT allowed to sell or rent chains. z When removing chains, drive beyond the signs reading “End of Chain Control” to a pull-off area where you can safely remove them.

For more information and to check on current road conditions visit the California Department of transportation website at www.dot.ca.gov or download the Caltrans app onto your smartphone.

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—Defensive Driving—

Along with the safe practices mentioned above, we also have to remember to be a safe defensive driver.

HERE ARE SOME SKILLS TO PUT YOU IN CONTROL: z Stay focused. Driving is primarily a thinking task, and you have a lot of things to think about when you’re behind the wheel: road conditions, your speed and position, observing traffic laws, signs and signals, road markings, following directions, and being aware of the cars around you. z Stay alert. Being alert (not sleepy or under the influence) allows you to react quickly to potential problems—like when it is icy out and the driver in the car ahead slams on the brakes at the last minute. z Watch out for the other people around you. Part of staying in control is being aware of other drivers and people around you (and what they may suddenly do) so you’re less likely to be caught off guard. Such as children running out in front of you.

The above defensive driving excerpts were compiled from: http://kidshealth.org/en/ teens/driving-safety.html# by Kurt E. Gray, MSM With defensive driving in mind, we need to be aware of pedestrians. Not only crossing the roads, but on sidewalks, and children playing. We all know of, as well as see, the children playing in the snow in front yards and parks. They might not see us, but we definitely need to see them first. We have also had a few issues of people towing children behind their vehicles. First off, this is very dangerous. It could cause injury or even be fatal. Second, this is against the California law.

Per the California Vehicle Code: Division 11 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 21712-h states: (h) A person shall not knowingly drive a motor vehicle that is towing a person riding upon a motorcycle, motorized bicycle, bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, skis, or toy vehicle.

If you violate this section you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $500 in fines and court costs.

In closing, I hope all of the above will help our community be a little safer during this rest of this winter season.

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TKPOA Project Status

By James Brooks, Project Coordinator/Property Manager

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his article is intended to keep Tahoe Keys Property Owners informed of the current status of the various Common Area, Water Company, Water Quality and Townhome projects planned, and in development for the 2018 fiscal year.

TKPOA APPROVED PROJECTS:

[Approvals are also published in Keys Breeze Monthly Board Actions and Board Minutes available on the TKPOA Website] 1. 2018 Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Weeds. [WATER QUALITY] based on the 2017 Water Quality Special Assessment Ballot passing on April 22nd, 2017, the TKPOA has contracted with Sierra Ecosystems Associates (SEA) for the IMP for AIS planned activities for 2017. The Water Quality Committee and the Board of Directors have approved the following tasks to be taken on by SEA during the first three months of 2018: a. Task 1: Program Management b. Task 2: 2017 Reports Submittal c. Task 3: Support for Herbicide Trail Environmental Document Review d. Task 4: Laminar Flow Aeration Trail e. Task 5: Grant Tracking and Support

6. PAVILION Tennis Court – [COMMON AREA]. Replace Pavilion Tennis Court. Approval on June 16th, 2017.

Awarded to Contractor Zaino Tennis Courts for $90,460 plus a $9,046 contingency for a total of $99,506. Project 90% complete—Final 10% to complete in May 2018 when temperatures and weather permit.

7. COVE 1 Fire Damage Reconstruction Townhomes 170-177. Eight homes destroyed/damaged by fire on May 3rd, 2016. Contact awarded to Howe Built Construction.

Phase I to construct the “Warm Shell” is completed.

Phase II – Interior build out of Townhomes is underway and nearing completion with individual Townhome Owners and Howe Built Construction.

8. COVE 2A – Building 4 (Units, 223-232) Replacement of Redwood Decks with Pavers and Replacement of Storage Closet Doors and Floor. Approved by Cove 2A Member Vote, Cove Advisor and TKPOA Board of Directors on August 18th, 2017.

9. COVE 3C – Upper Railing Replacement awarded to Alpine Metals.

2. Radar Speed System – [WATER QUALITY]. East Channel installation summer of 2018.

3. Lagoons Water Circulation System Assessment – [WATER QUALITY]. Evaluation and recommendation from Domenichelli and Associates Engineering.

4. Facilities Planning for Water Production Facilities to Address PCE Contamination in Source Groundwater [WATER COMPANY]. Contract awarded to Kennedy/ Jenks Engineering & Design.

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10. COVE 4 – Replacement of Exterior Stairs and Decks –Approved TRPA the City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) Planning. Project awarded to Arnel Sitchon – Tahoe Decks & Remodeling 11. COVE 5 – Ongoing deck replacements and repairs approved in Phases by the Cove Advisor.

12. Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) Repainting of Building 1 and 2.

13. Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) Replace asphalt walkways with pavers. TKPOA Board of Directors awarded to Tieslau Excavations (Phase 2).

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PROJECTS – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL-RFP (BID PHASE):

14. COVE 5 – Painting of all exterior wood surfaces/stair.s 15. ISLANDERS 3 – Replacement water laterals building #2.

16. Water Lateral Replacement Phase I. [WATER COMPANY] - Design for this project on Danube, Morrow, Monterey and Beach Court for the replacement of 45 - 1”water service lateral from the street mains to 91 homes has been completed. The Association owned portion of the water service laterals that have galvanized pipe are slated for replacement due to age and condition. Request for Proposals (RFP) and Bidding Process was conducted with three bids received. Project is being re-phased and re-allocated for next year.

17. Water Quality Ramp Replacements. [WATER QUALITY] TRPA permit approved, approvals from other agencies pending. LRWQCB has required lake bed mitigation conditions for approval of this project.

Installation schedule to be determined.

18. Pavilion Beach Shoreline Protection. [COMMON AREA] This project is to protect Pavilion Beach in order reduce loss of property due to ongoing erosion during periods of high lake levels. Contracted with Marvin Davis and Associates for design and Susan Simon Environmental Planning for permitting. Plans have been submitted for TRPA review and approved. RFP for construction in process.

19. Pavilion BMP’s – [COMMON AREA] Design for new storm water infiltration “Rain Garden” basins in the vicinity of the Ala Wai Pavilion parking lot and tennis court as required by TRPA and the LRWQCB Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR). Worked with Marvin Davis and Associates as part of the Pavilion Shoreline Protection Project RFP for construction in process.

20. Ala Wai Tennis Court Bathroom. [COMMON AREA] Plans completed and land coverage approved with building permit approved. RFP and bidding process conducted with RFP’s sent to 15 contractors. Received four (4) bids for project. Project is currently on hold for Board of Directors consideration.

PROJECTS IN PLANNING:

21. East Channel Bulkhead Replacement. [COMMON AREA] Design for the replacement of the East Channel East Bulkhead is moving forward. The work is anticipated to take three years: 2016 – preliminary design and permit application, 2017 – final design and permitting, 2018 – RFP Bidding and construction of the replacement bulkhead. Noble Consultants – G.E.C., Inc. has been contracted for the design and assistance with permitting, the same firm that completed the 2015 Bulkhead Assessment Study. Under the 1991 Stipulation for Entry of Judgment the TKPOA has the

authority to proceed as the lead agency and is working with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC) and Tahoe Keys Beach and Harbor Association (TKB&HA) on funding and design.

22. Cove 3A Bulkhead Replacement Reaches 8 and 9. Design for the replacement of the 3A Bulkhead is moving forward in conjunction with East Channel Bulkhead work performed by Noble Consultants – G.E.C., Inc. 23. Cove 3A-Exterior Siding Project – Member Voting Ballot sent out for Choice #1—Staining and repairs or Choice, #2— Remove the wood shingles and existing wood trim, install, new siding and trim.

24. Bavarian Island Bulkhead Emergency Repairs/ Replacement Project. Plans and report for collapsed bulkhead at 1975, 1979 Garmish Court and TKPOA Water Quality ramp at 1981 Garmish Court, plus analysis and plans for phased bulkhead replacement at Bavarian Isle awarded to Noble Consultants-G.E.C., Inc. 25. Corporation Yard Relocation and Land Exchange.

[COMMON AREA] - Contracted David Goldman Environmental Architecture to develop conceptual plans and analysis of land usage. Also for Phase III detailed construction cost estimates for proposed exchange site build outs. Meetings with California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) conducted by Board Subcommittee to negotiate deal points and exchange information for TKPOA Membership ballot. Required Best Management Practices (BMPs) plans for existing Corporation Site and CTC exchange site to TRPA for review and approval. TKPOA Vote approved on November 18th, 2017. Of 624 votes received 519 for 105 against.

26. Light House Shores – (LHS) Asphalt roadway replacement.

COMPLETED PROJECTS:

27. Indoor Pool Replacement of Pool Water Circulation Pump and Filter. [COMMON AREA] This has been completed and included a redesign of the main circulation pump with a high efficiency motor /filter assembly equipment upgrade approved December 16th, 2017 and awarded to Tahoe Pool Service Equipment for a total cost of $8,720. Also during the indoor pool closure of February 5th through February 8th 2018, the 2018 yearly maintenance and cleaning was completed by the TKPOA Recreation and Maintenance Staff.

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The complete 2018 Reserve Project List is available and updated regularly on the TKPOA Website at www.tkpoa. com. For any questions on this information you can contact: James V. Brooks, Project Coordinator/Property Manager at (530) 542-6444, ext. 241, or by email: jbrooks@ tahoekeyspoa.org.

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Accounting

Report

By Don Havard, Accounting Manager

Tahoe Keys POA Wants to “GO GREEN”

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n an effort to become more efficient, and at the same time “Go Green”, the Accounting Office wants to encourage all homeowners to sign up for ACH payments for their dues and assessments.

ACH payments reduce paper waste by eliminating envelops for mailing and also save money on postage for the homeowner. For the accounting department, payments can applied electronically by the accounting system and thus are more efficient than depositing paper checks.

Homeowners can find an ACH sign-up form in the annual disclosure that was recently mailed out, or call Lisa in the Accounting office, (530) 542-6444 ext. 222, to request a form.

MEETINGS AND APPROVALS The Finance Committee monthly meeting was held on February 13th, 2018. A draft of the December 31, year-end, Financial Statements were reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee. On February 13th, 2018, the Board of Directors approved the Financial Statements. Over the next six weeks, the 2017 year-end Financial Statements will

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be 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 February 17th, 2017, the TKPOA Board of Directors reviewed and approved the December year-end 2017 Financial Statements. You can find the Financial Statements on the website: www.tkpoa.com. In other actions, for 14 homeowners that are past due on two or more quarterly dues, the Board of Directors approved: suspending their TKPOA privileges, scheduling disciplinary hearings, and notifying them that they will be sent to the collection agency if their accounts are not brought current.

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 December 31, 2017.

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 DECEMBER 31, 2017 (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

$ 2,031,874

$ 2,188,845

(156,971)

$ 1,966,861

-11.3%

-85,898

Water Quality

441,951

397,455

44,496

422,626

6.0%

222,828

Water Company

502,446

602,531

(100,085)

495,168

-21.7%

-111,685

$ 2,976,270

$ 3,188,831

-$ 212,561

$ 2,884,655

-10.5%

25,244

TKPOA TOTALS

SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1

$56,787

$42,693

$14,094

$49,120

13.1%

(755,811)

Cove 2

46,581

41,778

4,803

43,484

3.9%

(199,067)

Cove 2A

69,033

66,670

2,364

68,445

2.6%

(23,838)

Cove 3A

47,478

57,328

(9,850)

47,539

-20.6%

29,488

Cove 3B

45,376

50,883

(5,507)

45,678

-11.4%

39,637

Cove 3C

85,257

81,875

3,383

84,266

2.8%

40,256

Cove 4

38,769

35,375

3,395

43,008

17.7%

(39,768)

Cove 5

178,245

194,088

(15,843)

173,874

-11.6%

151,964

Islanders I

25,488

20,967

4,521

25,113

16.5%

29,936

Islanders II

41,906

40,120

1,787

41,589

3.5%

47,824

Islanders III

80,068

76,903

3,165

78,757

2.4%

31,746

Tahoe Marina Shores

124,672

110,584

14,088

122,590

9.8%

40,654

Lighthouse Shores

37,303

34,948

2,355

37,603

7.1%

35,273

PineStone East

841

862

(21)

857

-0.5%

2,315

PineStone West

593

563

30

572

1.7%

445

2,399

2,389

10

2,429

1.7%

13,225

$880,796

$858,023

$22,774

$864,924

0.8%

(555,719)

$3,857,067

$4,046,854

-$189,787

$3,749,579

-7.9%

-$530,475

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0.0%

PineStone 3 SUBDIVISION TOTALS ASSOCIATION TOTALS Operating Months Remaining

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TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATING AND RESERVE FUND BALANCE RESULTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017 (ACCRUAL BASIS)

FUND

OPERATING

RESERVE

TKPOA Common

$(76,081)

$1,220,601

Water Quality

121,276

409,469

Water Company

41,685

274,085

TKPOA TOTALS

$86,881

$1,904,156

SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1

$49,613

$337,838

Cove 2

40,009

122,236

Cove 2A

32,219

177,554

Cove 3A

24,166

510,981

Cove 3B

22,135

317,426

Cove 3C

30,879

324,637

Cove 4

26,755

238,924

Cove 5

(64,336)

617,043

Islanders I

9,950

215,655

Islanders II

25,154

157,595

Islanders III

11,487

581,463

Tahoe Marina Shores

36,616

70,898

Lighthouse Shores

62,146

239,036

PineStone East

3,697

3,866

PineStone West

3,449

9,511

PineStone 3

24,457

23,600

SUBDIVISION TOTALS

$338,396

$3,948,262

ASSOCIATION TOTALS

$425,277

$5,852,418

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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 coupons to:

TAHOE KEYS POA P.O. Box 1026 Roseville, CA 95678-8437 Payments are no longer accepted at the TKPOA Office. Postmarks will not be honored.

Payments received after the 30th will be charged a late fee. Contact TKPOA Accounting for any questions (530) 542-6444, ext. 222.

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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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW:

Jim Woller, Director 2017–2019 John Gonzales, Director 2017–2019 Sean Ward, Director 2017–2019 Jim Siegfried, Treasurer 2016–2018 FRONT ROW:

2017–2018 TKPOA Board of Directors

Pat Disney, Vice President 2016–2018 Natalie Collin, Secretary 2016–2018 Bonnie Halleran, President 2016–2018

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2016–2017 DEPARTMENT SUMMARY REPORT ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL

Renters

2,685

2,398

2016

2017

Guests

3,516

2,769

Number of Submittals

293

335

Under 5

1,785

1,952

Number of Approvals

283

313

Total

10,466

8,901

Number of (Internal) ACC Referrals

243

167

*Lowlights: The Outdoor Pool had a decline in visitors in 2017 vs 2016.

First Violation/Courtesy Notice

419

631

LANDSCAPING

Second Inspection Performed

257

595

Second Violation Notice

90

157

Third Inspection

60

135

Third Certified Letter

24

82

Number of Fines Imposed

23

42

Number Of Compliances Completed

357

554

Number of ACC Meeting Held

20

19

Number of Workshops Held

6

4

Total Letters Sent

656

1294

Totals

2731

4328

ACC Boat Patrol Hours

59.5

56

Compliance

85%

88%

Hours Worked Trash Patrols Conducted Total

2016

2017

4,268

1,906

388

408

4,656

2,314

*Lowlights: Landscapes overall hours worked decreased in 2017 vs 2016. This was due to a long winter and staffing levels.

SECURITY

*Highlights: 212 more First Violation/Courtesy Notices where issued in 2017 vs 2016

INDOOR POOL

2016

2017

Community Patrols Vehicle

1488

1469

Community Patrols - Foot

747

1244

Community Patrols - Bike

51

44

Community Patrols - Boat

36

56

Total Patrols

2322

2813

Citations and Violation Issued

1372

2144

Incident Reports Filed

149

405

Security Calls - Common Areas

699

493

2016

2017

Security Calls - Subdivisions

535

525

2,868

11,447

Security Calls - Townhomes

310

327

Long Term Renters

271

1,749

Total Security Calls

1544

1345

Renters

313

3,131

Total Activity

5387

6707

Guests

2,827

11,507

Under 5

348

1,295

Highlights: 491 more patrols where conducted in 2017 vs 2016.

Lowlights: The number calls decreased by 199 in 2017 vs 2016.

6,627

29,139

Owners

Total

WATER COMPANY

*Highlights: The Indoor Pool had 22, 512 more visitors in 2017 vs 2016.This was due to the Indoor Pool remodel from January 26,2016 thru October 10, 2016.

OUTDOOR POOL Owners Long Term Renters

2016

2017

2,249

1,643

231

139

Keys Breeze

2016

2017

Well #1 Production (Gallons)

107,211,200

69,795,500

Well #2 Production (Gallons)

60,819,000

123,000,000

Well #3 Production (Gallons)

106,900,360

64,066,400

Total Production (Gallons)

274,930,560

256,861,900

Highlights: The number of gallons produced in 2017 decreased by 18,068,660. |

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WATER QUALITY

ADMINISTRATION 2016

2017

6,190

6,384

131

118

Harvester Weed Removal (Cubic Yards)

8,656

8,963

Boat Weed Removal (Cubic Yards)

1,469

1,033

Total Weed Removal (Cubic Yards)

10,125

9,996

Hours Worked ( Harvesters and Boats Combined) Days Worked (Same As Above Combined)

MAINTENANCE 2017

Work Orders Completed Common

138

164

Work Orders Completed Townhomes

121

153

Work Orders Received Common

142

164

Work Orders Received Townhomes

127

167

Preventive Maintenance Projects - Common

74

58

Preventive Maintenance Projects - Townhomes

69

53

Maintenance Projects Completed - Common

51

45

Maintenance Projects Completed - Townhomes

42

38

Total

764

2017

Phone Calls Received

6,707

9,089

Member/Guest Walk Ins

5,631

7,185

Member Passes Processed

698

438

Recreational Passes Sold

0

0

4,576

6,741

Tennis Passes Sold

25

49

Beach Passes Sold

24

0

Combination Passes Sold

0

0

TKB&HA Passes Sold

40

29

Tahoe Island Addition No. 4 Passes Sold

16

16

Long Term Renter Passes Sold

111

98

Homeowner Boat Stickers

236

133

Renter (Long and Short Term) Boat Stickers

0

85

Email Eblasts

89

92

Association Mailings

47

506

ACC Form Requests

308

371

Other

3,557

5,614

0

101

22,065

30,547

Pool Passes Sold

Highlights: The Harvester weed removal in 2017 increased by 307 cubic yards. The OnmiCat collected 41% of all fragments in a seven day a week operation.

2016

2016

CondoCerts Total

Highlights: There was a 38% increase in the work load for the front desk in 2017.

842

Highlights: There was a 10% increase in the work load for Maintenance in 2017.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER |

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It is frustrating and disheartening that members waste money on issues that they have brought on themselves and then want us all to pay for. We spend too much time and money on these types of issues and it needs to stop.

Again I ask for volunteers from the community. This is our community and we need willing people to spend their time to keep our property values high and to do the best for all 1,529 property owners.

Thank you.

Bonnie Halleran, TKPOA Board President

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