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SUMMER 2021

CLC ASSOCIATION President’s Message

Welcome to Conashaugh!

CLCA Annual Meeting

CLCA Election Candidate

Road Work Ahead

Burning in the Community

CLCA Classifieds

The Loop: Where Did it Go? 5

Thank You!

Permit Reminder

Once again our entrances were made beautiful and welcoming for the summer season. Many thanks to Corey Nealon for picking out and planting such beautiful plants. Your talent and time is so appreciated.

Think Twice Before You Cut 6 Thank You Volunteers!

Help Us Get Them Back To You

CLCA Budget - Reserve

CLCA Budget Proposal

Budget & Reserves 101

CONASHAUGH NEWS In Memory of Mike & Joe

CLCA Annual Picnic

Spring Dumpster Day

School is Open!

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President’s Message BY PATTI HAVEKOST

Hello everyone and Happy Summer. I hope this note finds you and your family healthy and safe. The last time I wrote to the membership, we were entering 2021 with such hope. While not all hope was conquered, 2021 proved to be a better year for Conashaugh Lakes. Government mandates were lifted and made not so stringent. Our staff remained healthy and safe and are back in the office full time. The office still remains closed to the public. Our pool reopened June 18th with a swim at your own risk policy due to a limited supply of certified lifeguards. Thank you to Board Member Kim Decker who has been overseeing pool operations and monitors as a volunteer this season. Several roads are scheduled to be repaired. Road work will include the installation of several permanent speed bumps. The Recreation Committee was able to schedule and pull off a Picnic for the community which was very well attended. They did an awesome job. Final plans for the relocation of the compactors have been approved by the Board. The engineer is currently working with Dingman Township to obtain the needed permits so that we can move forward on the project. There have been a number of delays with this project especially due to the COVID pandemic last year. A large number of lots and properties have sold this year and we would like to welcome all our new members and neighbors. The Community remains in great financial health and one of the main drivers of that result is our members’ commitment to paying their dues and keeping those payments a priority. Thank you to everyone reading this who did their part and paid dues during these past 11 months. I would like to thank the many volunteers who take the time to keep us great, including my partners on the Board, committee members, Dumpster Day volunteers, the neighbors who walk our streets and pick up after all of us and watch for our pets when they decide to talk an unscheduled walk. Last but not least, we have an awesome CLCA and Security staff that work tirelessly to do their part to keep Conashaugh a highly desirable place to live. Be safe on the roads and I look forward to a great, successful and healthy remainder of the year to everyone. Last but not least, thank you for your support during my past two years as President of the Board of Directors. While my Board term continues, my presidential term comes to a close on October 1, 2021.

911 Signs

Every residence is required to have a 911 sign that is clearly visible. 911 signs may be ordered from the Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department. Applications can be found on the Conashaugh Website. Installation of 911 signs need to be a minimum of five feet from the edge of the road.

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Welcome to Conashaugh Lakes! Hello and welcome to our newest members, the Egleston Family from Clarkstown, New York and Dawn and Al Shirvan from Orange County, New York. We wish much happiness in your new homes. If you have recently moved here and would like it announced in our newspaper, please contact the office.

September 25th 2021 - Save the Date!

CLCA Annual Meeting

Welcome to the Annual/Summer Edition of the Conashaugh Lakes Courier. It is one of two Courier publications issued each year.

In addition to general articles, this edition includes information regarding the proposed budget for 2021/2022. The Annual Meeting takes place on the last Saturday of September, which this year falls on September 25th. While at the time of this writing the meeting is scheduled to be held at St. Vincent’s Parish Hall, which is located just south of our Community, if restrictions due to COVID reoccur there will be alternate plans. If the venue is changed an announcement will be made immediately. Start time for the meeting is 9:00 a.m. Due to continued concerns regarding COVID refreshments will not be served. The proposed 2021/2022 Budget includes a one (1%) percent increase. No matter how you feel about this increase, it is important that all members participate in voting on the budget. Without the membership’s participation and a quorum (minimum of 10% response) there is technically no vote. No vote means no budget and with no budget we cannot operate. So please be sure to vote. In addition to the vote for our budget there are two members running for Board positions. Annette Musano who is an incumbent and Kimberly Decker who is an appointee. Annette has been a Board Member for the past three years and has acted as the Board Liaison for the Rec Committee for the first two of those years. Kimberly was appointed early this year and during her short time has overseen operations at the pool as a volunteer during this summer. All members will receive a ballot in the mail. Owners are permitted only one vote regardless of the number of people on a deed or properties owned by that party. For example if two people together own five properties, they are only eligible for one vote. If you do not receive a ballot in the mail by August 30th, Please contact or visit the CLCA office. Votes can be cast by mail to Beck, Gogolski and Poska by using the provided envelope or in person on the day of the Annual Meeting. If you vote by mail please do not include dues payments or other correspondence with your ballot. Do not mail or deliver your ballot to the CLCA Office. We cannot accept them. If you prefer to vote in person at the meeting you will be provided a ballot upon sign in. Members with delinquent accounts (accounts with delinquent dues or other non-paid balances) are members not in good standing. Please note that only votes from members in good standing will be counted

CLCA recognizes proxies for the Annual Meeting. A proxy is a written authorization empowering another person to vote or act for the signer. Included on your ballot is a section to assign a proxy. This gives members the opportunity to continue to vote beyond the initial mailed ballot. If additional voting is necessary at the meeting and you are not present or have not assigned a proxy your voting power ends after your initial, mailed in vote. An example of where additional voting would be required is in Same-Day the event of a failed or tied budget vote. If you are planning to attend the Annual Meeting you can still mail in your ballot. This way if something comes up and you are unable to attend the meeting at least your vote makes it to the count.

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If you assign a proxy on your ballot, it is important to be familiar with that person’s position and visa-versa regarding the items to be voted. The proxy assigned by you is not informed as to how you voted on your mailed in ballot and, without knowing your position will likely use your proxy to vote their own conscience.

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Please note that mail-in deadlines and eligibility to vote are strictly followed. If you have any questions regarding ballots, proxies or the Annual Meeting, please do not hesitate to contact the CLCA Office.

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Road Work Ahead Road repairs and paving will take place on the following roads: • • • •

Flatbrook Way (between Iroquois and Seneca) Sandy Pine (between Conashaugh Trail and Hay Road) Hay Road (entire road) Seneca Road (section t/b/a)

In addition to road repairs there will be a total of seven speed humps installed, Conashaugh Trail(2), Oneida Way (2), Seneca Drive (2) and Overbrook Run (1). The humps purpose is to help slow down traffic. The areas selected for this round of speed humps were those with the highest traffic flows. Placement will be on straightaways away from intersections. Please note that all of the above will be completed with funds from the Roads Reserve and Capital Improvement funds. There is no date set for the work but weather permitting it is anticipated to begin mid-August.

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Burning Within the Community All residents wishing to use burn barrels or campfire pits need to contact the office for a permit. It is a free, one-time process. The permit includes procedures to follow to ensure safety. It is important to call Pike County Communications (570)296-7700 each time you burn. This is required by Dingman Township. You also need to call Security (570) 686-1130. When calling Security, you do not have to speak to a live person. Please leave a message that you are burning which includes your name, time, lot number and 911 address. Calling the Com Center is important because it is a requirement of our township. By doing so you are helping prevent the possibility of a false alarm being responded to in the event that someone sees the fire and believes it to not be a controlled situation and calling 911. Our Township Fire Department consists of volunteers who are stretched thin enough without having to be called to a campfire. When burning please be considerate of your neighbors. There are many homes with open windows or people outside enjoying their own backyards. Never burn garbage, furniture, building materials or caustic materials. Always use a burn barrel or closed campfire ring. Do not burn anything uncontained on the ground. You should be cognizant of the possibility that what you burn into and leave on the ground has a good chance to one day end up in your well. There is no burning of tree stumps and brush without written permission of Conashaugh Lakes. Keep a hose at the site. Most importantly be aware of conditions before you burn and obey all burn bans that may be in effect. You can find out about burn bans by visiting the Dingman Township Fire Department website at http://www.dingmanfire.com/ Burning%20Ban.htm. By following these simple steps you can enjoy your fire while ensuring safety to your home and neighbors. This simple rule also helps first responders by not having them called out to a false alarm.

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GOT STUFF?

The Loop, Where Did it Go?

Don’t forget to send your CLCA (non-commercial) Classifieds to clcaloop@ptd.net Please include a description of the item for sale along with the asking price and your contact information. You may also include a photo (jpg). Call the office at 570-686-4000 if you have any questions.

LOT FOR SALE Lot 2313 Section 12 Sandy Pine Trail. Walk to beach. contact Michael at mpoll135@aol.com or 732-429-5936 LOT FOR SALE 1.26 acre Prime level building lot for sale on Philwood lane Dry lot with good drainage. If interested call 570-807-1029 LOT FOR SALE Seneca Drive Lot 3207 1.2 Acres If interested please contact Eric 646-515-8620 or email jucarr2001@gmail.com

LOT FOR SALE Lot 3611 1.3 Acres Corner of Hiawatha & Stockton Joe 631-360-1815

LOT FOR SALE 2 acre large, private corner lot for sale. Located on the corner of Flatbrook Way and Philwood Lane. Lot # 5701 Section 18. Contact: 845.214.4711 LOT FOR SALE Lot 3511, Section XV Acres 1.12, located on Whipple Way. Price $17,000 (negotiable). Our phone # for direct contact and voicemail: 718-347-2709.

LOT FOR SALE Lot 2006 for Sale Cayuga Trail Price 50,000.00 Contact Nadin Sylvester 917-283-8607

LOT FOR SALE Lot for Sale in Conashaugh Lakes Lot # 3512 , Section XV, Acres 1.130 located on Whipple Way at $17,000 or above. Contact Phone numbers - New York: 718-347-2709 Geneva: 004179 684 4081

Many of you are probably wondering about the disappearance of the LOOP. Sadly the Loop was shut down by our email provider as a possible source of spam. Reportedly spamming has become so out of hand, more and more of this is occurring with harsher consequences and providers even using third party companies to track and shut down spammers. Without warning we were unable to send out or reply to messages. This went on for two weeks while our tech person researched the issue and came back with the message from our provider to discontinue or face total shut down. It is understood that not everyone is on Social Media. Cost effective, alternative means to get information out to our Members are being explored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Permit Reminder The Design Review Committee meets each third Saturday of the month to review permit submissions for our members. This is a friendly reminder that permits are required from Conashaugh and in many cases Dingman Township before commencing construction on your property. Below is a partial list of work requiring permits. Please contact the office if you are in doubt or have any questions. Project

CLCA Permit

New Home

yes

Major landscaping

yes

maybe depending on work

Tree/brush removal

Sheds

Have You Received a Vehicular Violation?

Pools

While our Community and our roads are “private” that doesn’t mean it’s time for folks to drive however they wish. Speed limits and stop signs are not optional. The same rules of the road apply in Conashaugh as when one is driving outside of the Community including possessing a driver license and operating a registered, insured and inspected vehicle.

In the event that you are issued a citation, it is accompanied by instructions to follow. It is very important that you take action as outlined in the instructions within 30 days of the citation. You are not going to be sent reminders that a ticket was issued and the need to take action. Failure to act will result in forfeiting your right to due process (a hearing) and the fine associated with violation will be billed to your account and will be payable within the next 30 days and it will begin to accumulate interest. Non-payment will also remove an account from a good standing status with removal of amenities including gate cards.

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Decks

la ti o ns

yes always yes yes

may need soil and erosion plan yes for sheds 100 square ft or larger yes yes

Driveway paving

yes

Garages

yes

Roof replacement

Fences

yes yes

yes maybe depending on location & size

Think Twice Before You Cut Trees and brush play an important role on your property. Removal can impact a number of things starting with water runoff from your property. All of the homes here are serviced by on site wells. Removal of vegetation is one of nine reasons for wells running dry.

If precipitation is running off your property maybe your well is being cheated of the needed water for replenishment. If your well runs dry, you will be looking at a bill in excess of ten thousand dollars to drill a new one. Removal of trees and brush can also impact neighboring properties with increased runoff of precipitation to those properties. Another impact

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yes

Home additions yes yes

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If you wish to contest a violation, you must put your request in writing to the office. Please do not come to the office to debate your violation with staff. . Contested violations are referred to the Hearing Committee, a group of volunteers who are not members of nor affiliated with the Board of Directors.

Township Permit

is to our waterways. If you are on a lake property or in the vicinity of a stream removal of vegetation leads not only to a risk of erosion to your property but runoff of rain into the waterway taking with it any debris and soils in its path. Last but not least, trees and brush provide a habitat and protection to birds and wildlife.

As a friendly reminder, the removal of trees and brush from your property and major landscaping projects require an inspection and permit. Some balk at this as a “control measure” to tell members what they can and cannot do on their properties. It is not and it is for a good reason that restrictions exist for this activity. Failure to obtain a permit can lead to a fine and costly replacement of the removed trees.

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To obtain a permit, tie off the trees/brush that are desired for removal with a ribbon or tape. Do not spray paint the trees. Contact the office for an inspection and permit. CONASHAUGH COURIER • SUMMER2021

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Thank You Volunteers There are a number of folks who consistently donate their time and talents for the good of our Community. Whether you’re planning fun events, reviewing building permit plans, helping with dumpster day, planting flowers or picking up trash your contributions are appreciated. The Board of Directors are all volunteers who have collectively and consistently worked for the betterment of this Community and to keep it a place where people enjoy living. Special thanks to Board Members Bill King, Treasurer and Valerie Ferlauto, Secretary who will leaving the Board of Directors at the close of the CLCA fiscal year. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Help Us Get Them Back to You There have been a number of found dogs in the Community over the past several months. Thanks to social media, help from the Pike County Humane Society, Security Officer Maria Weber and Office Staff all were reunited with their owners.

We would like to continue with happy reunions and asking our members to help with this task. First, everyone should be aware that pets, particularly dogs are not allowed to roam. It is understood that some pets are expert escape artists and opportunists. There are number of things you can do to help get your pet returned it should be lost If your pet is a Houdini, please take extra care to keep them from escaping. Make sure gates and doors are secure and children know not to let them run out License your dog. It is the law.

Have them wear identification including a collar with a current phone number and tags. If you are expecting visitors with pets it is important that they have their pets wear identification.

Provide the office with a photo and information regarding your pet. Include their age, gender and name to keep on record. CLCA does not have a facility to hold found pets. If you decide to capture a roaming dog or cat, please be prepared to hold it until it can be picked up by the owner or the Humane Society. Security and CLCA Staff are not animal handlers and will not pursue or retrieve a dog at large. Members may contact us to report finding a pet by calling the office or security or sending a message by FB Messenger or email. Please note that social media and email are not monitored 24/7. When reporting a found pet, please include description and contact information.

Should you need to call them, the phone number for the Pike County Humane Society is 570-296-7654 and Pike County Dog Warden is 570-350-3589. The Pike County Treasurer’s Office maintains a database of dog licenses that are issued. Their number is 570-296-3441.

Compactor Hours Sunday 10 am until 8 pm Saturday- Tuesday – Thursday 8 am – 8 pm Closed Monday-Wednesday and Friday

Sunday Reminder

Please note that between 9 am and 10 am the area is power washed and the area is not open for trash disposal. CONASHAUGH COURIER • SUMMER2021

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Are You Selling Your Property? Please be advised that Resale Documents are required for all property sales before the property closes. If you are an owner selling your property and have any questions on this subject, please contact the office.

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CLCABUDGET Reserve Analysis for End of Financial Year 2021

CLCA Reserves

Asset Description

8/13/2021 10:20

Otterbine Fountian - Seneca Lake Building - Equipment Shelter Building - Maintenance Office Building - CLCA Office Building - Pool Building - Recreation Building - Salt Shed Building - Security Computers & Printers Fence-Maint+Ball Field+Beach+Pool Future DEP Dam Required modification Mail Boxes Move plus additional Maint - Case Backhoe Maint - Cat Skid Steer Maint - Cat Skid Steer Attachments Maint - Compressor Maint - Ford 4610 Tractor w/side bar Maint - 2018 GMC 3550 w/Body&Plow Maint - 2012 Chevy with Plow Maint - Ford F550 Dump & Plow Maint - Freightliner Big Red Maint - Grader Replacement Maint - Kubota Zero-turn Mower Maint - Misc Small Equiptment Maint - Sweeper('93) &Trailer(08) Maint - Two way Radios OFC Equipment - Furniture & F/C's Recreation - Kitchen Appliances Recreation - Misc Equipment Recreation - Playground Equipment Recreation - Pool & Baby Pool Recreation - Pool Pump & Covers Recreation - Pool Hndcp Lift+Heater Recreation - Tennis/Basketball Cts Computer Systems & WEB Site Trash Compactor #1&#2 Well - Maint Bldg Bsmnt Lot 99-100 Well - Maint Bldg Bsmnt- CLCA BANK INTEREST Zee Unallocated $ +ACT 180 $ TOTAL

Sep-20 Actual Balance $1,138 $11,492 $9,319 $83,183 $4,515 $34,099 $23,193 $13,504 $9,747 $35,352 $88,522 $7,150 $63,000 $49,100 $12,772 $7,324 $11,752 $11,000 $22,500 $42,573 $72,263 $22,500 $12,400 $1,728 $2,785 $1,159 $7,406 $3,743 $8,958 $3,332 $151,003 $7,332 $1,500 $26,628 $4,750 $149,015 $1,400 $3,000 $15,234 $122,704 $1,160,075

End of Year Funding-Proposed/Modified 2019-2020 Underage 2020-2021 2020-2021 2020-2021 Int/Costs Recom. Budget Forecasted Contribution Balance

$31,396 -$9,485

$47,305

$3,186 $72,402

$720 $400 $1,600 $0 $80 $800 $1,200 $400 $0 $400 $4,800 $800 $4,000 $2,560 $1,200 $0 $800 $800 $2,000 $4,000 $2,000 $3,600 $800 $0 $800 $0 $80 $0 $0 $160 $0 $0 $400 $0 $800 $3,680 $0 $200 $0 $920 $40,000

$1,858 $11,892 $10,919 $114,579 $4,595 $25,414 $24,393 $13,904 $9,747 $35,752 $93,322 $7,950 $67,000 $51,660 $13,972 $7,324 $12,552 $11,800 $24,500 $46,573 $74,263 $26,100 $13,200 $1,728 $3,585 $1,159 $7,486 $3,743 $8,958 $3,492 $151,003 $7,332 $1,900 $26,628 $5,550 $200,000 $1,400 $3,200 $15,234 $126,810 $1,272,477

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Conashaugh Lakes Budget Proposal Conashaugh Lakes Budget Proposal PROPOSED BUDGET 8/13/21 10:16 AM 10/21 TO 9/22 INFLOWS Home Owners Dues $707,655 Lot Owners Dues $240,790 Contiguous Lot Dues Due Discount Old Dues Collection Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Late Payment Fees Earned Interest Resale Certificates Permit Fees Renters Fees Fines Transfer Fees CIF/ Miscellaneous Fees & Income Members Gate Cards Miscellaneous Income Realtor Gate Cards TOTAL ALL INCOME FY20 GENERAL OPERATING ACCOUNT Bank Service Charges Incl CR Card Fee Community Badges Court Filing Fees Dues & Subscriptions Insurance - General Liability Insurance - Workers Compensation Insurance - Health Lot Purchase (Free & Clear) Miscellaneous Expense Miscellaneous Tax & Permits Training & Education Payroll Payroll Bonus(Oper&Maint) Payroll Tax Expense(Oper&Maint) Port-a-John Rental Postage/Office Printing /Postage-/Courier Accounting Service FEE Legal Services Professional Services (Misc) Farley Dues Collections Service Computer Svc (Incl WEB Maintenance) Water Testing Office Copier Lease Supplies - Office Utilities - Electric Utilities - Propane Utilities - Propane for POOL Heater Utilities - Telephone TOTAL OPERATING

$23,595 ($18,500) $20,000 ($65,000) $3,000 $3,000 $8,000 $1,200 $3,000 $700 $40,000 $300 $500 $400 $2,000 $970,640 $2,600 $50 $1,000 $400 $34,500 $12,000 $25,000 $1,500 $3,060 $100 $500 $145,000 $6,000 $26,500 $2,250 $2,500 $750 $12,000 $8,000 $2,000 $500 $2,430 $1,500 $2,400 $4,500 $14,000 $5,000 $3,000 $8,000 $327,040

Lake Testing Lake Stocking/Habitat Lake Treatment/Maintenance Environmental Program/Education Environmental DAM Inspection TOTAL ENVIROMENT RECREATION Family Events(Adults+Children) Youth Activities Incl Swim Team Recreation Supplies Miscelleaneous

Child Protection Clearances (New) Pool Water Testing Pool Supplies/Operations(Life Guards)

TOTAL RECREATION MAINTENANCE Vehicle Maintenance Cleaning Supplies/Covid19 Supplies Dam DEP Annual FEE Drug & Background Testing Equipment Refurbish/Repair/Tires Grounds Maintenance Include Parking Lot Pool Repair Grounds Tools All Building Repairs(Non Reserves) Payroll (P/R Taxes incl in "OPER" ? ) Road Repair Safety Equipment Snow & Ice Removal Equipment Snow & Ice Removal Materials Vehicle Fuel & Oil Vehicle Registration & License TOTAL MAINTENANCE SUMMARY (From Above General Operating Account Environmental Account Recreation Account Maintenance Account SUMMARY (From Income Stmnt) TRASH COMPACTOR & RECYCLE SECURITY SECURITY - Monitoring, etc. BUS MONITOR ROAD PAVING RESERVE GENERAL RESERVES TOTAL ALL CATEGORIES=> INCOME vs EXPENSE DIFFERENCE=>

# of Homes # of Lots # of Contiguous Lots

$7,500 $600 $1,000 $500 $850 $30,000 $40,450 $12,000 $600 $800 $100 $8,000 $5,000 $3,000 $500 $6,500 $150,000 $10,000 $1,000 $4,000 $20,000 $12,000 $2,100 $235,600 $327,040 $3,050 $40,450 $235,600 $75,000 $82,000 $7,000 $5,500 $150,000 $45,000 $970,640 $0 573 242 33

TOTAL # of Homes & Lots (Non-CLCA)

848

Home & Contiguous Lot Dues Increase==>

2020-2021 DUES

2021-2022 DUES

1,223.00 995.00 708.00

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$600 $600 $500 $500 $850 $3,050

1,235.00 Homes 995.00 Lots 715.00 Contig

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Budget and Reserves 101 don’t end at our gas pump or electric panel box but affect vendors that provide services. We have been very fortunate and are thankful for our members who continue to make paying dues a priority. This reduces the need for additional costs spent for collections.

Budget:

bankruptcy, hardship, lack of priorities, abandonment For those of you who may not of lots to foreclosure and know this, unlike a number tax sales. Effort is made of communities in the area, whenever legally possible to our members vote on the pursue unpaid dues by the budget. The CLCA budget is office staff, our attorney and worked on by the Finance through the legal system. Committee. As with all of our Other Inflows/income are Committees, any member in estimated based on history good standing is welcome to and projection. Income The Finance Committee attend the meetings. Work on from resale certificates and would like our Members the budget typically begins transfer fees can fluctuate to have an understanding in June. Averages of actual depending on the home of our Budget and Reserve expenses for the past four market. Schedules. The following is in years are the starting point an effort to walk you through to working on the budget. Expenses these two documents and the Additional consideration There are three different differences between them. for projected increases or payroll expense lines, decreases in costs are also The Budget is for the day one for the office, one for looked at and adjusted to day operation of the maintenance and the third accordingly. community (think of it as payroll is included in the checkbook for daily/monthly There are two parts to the pool supplies and operations. operating expenses) and Payroll bonus applies to budget Inflows (money the Reserve schedule is for all permanent employees. in) and General Operating replacement of large assets Currently there are 9. There (expenses/money out). such as major building are two lines for the Dam. The totals for each of repairs or renovations, There are two road lines. those sections must be the trucks and larger equipment same. That is a balanced One is for repair of the roads replacement (think of it as a budget. There are lines for which can include materials savings account). such as stone, culvert pipes, inflows including dues. It wood for guide rails, signage is important to not confuse etc. In addition to the road Inflows (income/money repair line there is a road in) with General Operating reserve line. In the past those Expenses (money out). funds were utilized to pave Income: dirt roads. Future funds to this account will include The primary source of major repairs to maintain income is dues. If you look the roads. Miscellaneous In an emergency always call 911! at the bottom right side of expense can cover a number the page for the proposed PSP- Blooming Grove Barracks of expenses. Donations to the Main Desk (570)-226-5718 2021/2022 Budget you will Fire Department, Humane note the number of homes, Society or additional Milford Post Office lots and contiguous lots. If Post Master Juan Calle (570)-296-7411 educational expenses for you take the number from staff that may be needed and Dingman Township the Homeowner’s dues are over and above training (570)-296-8455 inflow line and divide it by budget. Website: http://www.dingmantownship.org the number of homes your Dingman Township Volunteer FD answer is the proposed Reserves (570) 686-3696 dues for Homeowners. The Website: http://www.dingmanfire.com On the reverse side of same math applies for lots the Budget is the General Pike Tax Claim and contiguous lots. Dues Reserve schedule. This lists (570) 296-3407 discount is a projected Website: https://www.pikepa.org/tax.html CLCA’s larger owned assets. amount of money that will Nothing lasts forever and reduce dues income as a Dingman Tax Collector Jim Leiser will eventually need to be (570) 296-6360 result of members taking Website: http://www.dingmantownship.org/Tax%20 repaired, roofed, sided, advantage of this payment Collector.html option. The doubtful account windows, septic, well pumps, restored or totally replaced line is the projected amount Pennsylvania Game Commission (570)-675-1143 of money we will not receive or expanded. These funds Website: www.pgc.state.pa.us/ are for that purpose. While from members who fail to pay their dues. This could be we have these items insured, Delaware Valley School District (570)296-1800 for a number of reasons valid maintenance, deterioration and wear and tear are not Website: www.dvsd.org/ and non-valid including but covered by insurance. Thanks not limited to, foreclosure,

Sometime in late August all Members will be receiving a packet in the mail that will contain information regarding the CLCA Annual Meeting. The meeting takes place Saturday September 25th, 2021. Included in that packet will be the 2021/2022 Proposed Budget and the CLCA Reserve schedule. The proposed budget is for a 1 % (one percent) increase. CLCA is among a handful of Communities in the region wherein the membership participates in budget votes. A number of other Communities’ budgets are decided/voted by a Board of Directors and then introduced to the Community and billed. The Finance Committee is committed to preparing a detailed, fair budget each year for the Board’s review. We have enjoyed two previous fiscal years with zero increases. Increased costs for fuel and power impacted by recent inflation are beginning to be seen. These impacts

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to reserves, Conashaugh is free of loans and interest payments for those loans. Reserves have also deterred the need to charge members for long term additional assessments. Not too many HOA’s can say that.

The list is reviewed and items no longer owned and/ or replaced are removed or updated. Funds for removed items that are no longer needed are redistributed to underfunded lines. Replacement costs will fluctuate and be adjusted up and down as needed. It should also be noted that the schedule of listed assets are periodically reviewed and the replacement cost may need to be adjusted (up or down). As for the reserve schedule, the first column after the asset description is the original cost for that item.

The amounts funded for certain items were questioned in the past. The “funded” amounts for the individual line items are not set in stone. In other words, if needed or decided those funds can be moved to another item. An example of what is being said here is as follows:

Say that a vehicle or piece of equipment failed beyond repair and replacement was necessary. The replacement cost for that item (by either or new or used item) is 10,000 but the reserve line for that item was only funded for 5,000.00. The additional 5,000.00 could be moved from another item or items to make up the difference to enable the replacement. Hopefully the above will clarify some of the information concerning the proposed budget and reserve schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the office. Thank you.

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To CLCA Members and Staff, Once again we were reminded of how lucky we are to live in a home surrounded by kindness. On Sunday April 18, many of you took the time to memorialize our sons Mike and Joe. Thank you to the Rec Committee for organizing this beautiful tribute at Conashaugh Lake, to Board Members Bill King and Annette Musano for the kind words and prayer that were shared, my co-workers for the beautiful pictures and the love that went into making the memorial bench for Mike and Joe will never be forgotten. Sincerely Jeanne and Eddie Calabrese

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CLCA Annual Picnic The Annual Picnic returned this year in full swing. After COVID squashing any plans for last year, it was time to move forward. The Rec Committee planned, shopped, chopped and prepped for this year’s picnic all within one month’s time. The weather forecast was a bit scary to say the least with wind, rain and lightning threatening for Friday night and Saturday. Tents were up and phones lit up with warnings of impending storms that by some wonderful intervention passed around us. The day and weather turned out perfect and no rain was in sight until after the picnic ended. The food was endless and delicious with London broil, chicken wings, pulled pork, prepared by Prime Time Meats of Milford. No picnic would be complete without hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, vegetarian and ethnic options to name a few. There was also a slew of delicious desserts donated by our members. DJ Ralph Cordero provided musical entertainment. It was a great day!

This year there were a record number of volunteers. There are so many people to thank for this event starting with Rec Committee members Amanda Dumont (chairperson), Marisa Jara(secretary) and Linda Henry for all the planning, reserving tents, music and shopping for everything from food to games and needed supplies. Thank you to the grill masters of the day Eddie Calabrese, Patti Havekost, Betty and Jim Buccine. Other worker bees who volunteered and made this day a success include Christine Barnett, Chris Buccine, Barbara, Kenny and Alex Chopyk, Tina Christiansen, Donna Dupree, Celia Egleston, the Moyer family, Mike and Christy Oja, Norma and Ivan Santiago, Elizabeth Torma, David Weed, Amy Weis Weinick and Sally Yearwood. Thank you to our maintenance guys Craig, CJ and Ken for their work preparing the picnic area, delivering supplies, tables, chairs and coming in after the picnic was over to transport items and trash and office staff for handling ticket reservations and advertising. PAGE 12

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Spring Dumpster Day Results We held our Spring Dumpster day on Saturday April 24th. The weather was great and the trash plentiful. Thank you to our Maintenance staff Dave, Craig and CJ who along with volunteers Patti Havekost, Annette Musano, Kimberly Decker, Chris Buccine, Eddie Calabrese, Jerry Colotti, Tom Famoso, Bill King and Dick Weiffert hauled quite a bit of trash, twenty eight tons to be exact! Food to keep this crew moving was provided by Valerie Ferlauto and Jeanne Calabrese. Thank you everyone! Watch for announcements for a Fall Dumpster Day event.

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All students are notified by mail regarding their bus number and departure time.

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Speed limit in the parking lot is 5mph | Park in one space | Do not park in or block travel aisles

From all appearances, Monday August 30th will be the first day of school. At this point it is unknown whether or not COVID will be playing a role in school operations and protocol. Changes and/or additional announcements will be made on our official Facebook page as we become aware of them. Last year home schooling reduced the number of school buses from five to three buses for our Community students. Many new families have arrived in the past several months who will be new to the bus stop experience. Please recognize this and be courteous and kind if you find the need to inform a member of procedures that need to be followed. Below are some reminders for the CLCA Bus stop. If you are having caregivers, grandparents or others picking up or dropping off your children, please be sure to make them aware of all procedures, especially involving the afternoon/Elementary and Primary buses. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring that children are aware of and complying with social distancing or other requirements that may be instituted by the school district.

Please allow ample time to travel to the bus stop and arrive at least 5 minutes before your child’s bus time.

Follow all travel direction signs in the lot (lanes are ONE WAY)

Do not attempt to stop buses once they have begun moving from the bus depot. There is a $500.00 fine if you stop a moving bus. If you do not arrive in time, please drive your child(ren) to school. Do not exit the lot via the bus gate

Do not discharge or pick up students in the main entrance area Follow all directions from Security and/or staff

If you are exiting the Community and the bus monitor is stopping traffic for the bus to exit the lot, do not stop under the open exit gate and do not pass around a bus monitor who is directing you to stop in order to “beat the bus” to route 739.

parents/guardians to their buses. Do not allow children to run unaccompanied through the parking lot or to/from the mailbox area.

If you are having someone who does not live in the community picking up or dropping off your children, please arrange for the office to permit them access through the gate by calling with their information. Pick-ups in the entrance to the Community are not allowed.

The parking lot procedures for afternoon pick up for elementary (school buses) are still in effect. All vehicles must be parked and not moving when buses for the elementary/primary school are present (in the afternoon). If there is not enough parking in the school bus lot, parking in the mailbox area is permitted, however, do not block mailbox parking lot aisles or park in the area reserved for small buses. All drivers are to follow direction given by Security. Do not proceed until directed by Security Officer.

Morning riders need to stay on the proper(safe) side of the bus depot and wait until the bus enters and comes to a complete stop before crossing to the area to enter the bus(there is a sign).

Please note that in the afternoon small buses will be dropping off their passengers in the mailbox lot. The area to the right side of the mailbox lot the closest to the office is reserved for parking for those buses and people picking up students who are on them. Others are asked not to park in this area.

Elementary students should be accompanied by

The first days of school are hectic and many parents come to the lot to experience this exciting day.

High school students who park at the bus stop are asked to park along the fence area closest to the guard shack. Do not allow non-licensed student drivers to drive to the bus stop without being accompanied by a licensed driver.

In the event that you are running late for a pickup in the afternoon, let your child know that they are welcome to wait on the office deck until a ride arrives.

Please note that the office does not handle complaints/concerns regarding what transpires during your child’s bus ride experiences. The phone number for Delaware Valley School District Transportation office is 570-296-1883 and the phone number for Rohrer Bus is 570-409-2022.

DUES Reminder All members participating in monthly payment plans are reminded that payment is due by the 15th of each month. We are currently not accepting cash for payment. Please make checks payable to Conashaugh Lakes Community Association.

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