LLV POA BOARD MEETING
Rumors And Roads Lead Off April Meeting The Locust Lake Village (LLV) Property Owners Association (POA) Board of Directors held its monthly meeting Saturday morning, April 21 at The Chalet. Vice Chair Carrie Pohl conducted the meeting in the absence of Chair Wade Burchell. Pohl’s opening remarks dealt with rumors that tend periodically to circulate within LLV. “Rumors can be very damaging,” she said. “If you hear a rumor regarding the board, please contact Community Manager Dan Dougherty or a board member. We have heard rumors about subjects that have never entered our minds or that we have never discussed. Rumors can be damaging to the community.”
from each contractor awarded part of the plan. A Notice to Proceed will be issued to each contractor after receiving the bonds, insurance, and signed Agreements. Contractors will advise Peters before beginning a project. Peters will serve as the engineering representative during the construction process and through project finalization and final closeout.
Maintenance has been doing pothole repair, weather permitting. Work was completed on Lake Lane, White Pine and Ridge roads. Other roads to be addressed: Berry Lane, Elk Run, and Maple.
Treasurer’s Report
LLV POA Treasurer Bill Manager’s Report Dorner reported the following Community Manager Dan Dougherty Jr explained the delay for March, 2018: Income, $175, 924.51—year to date: in completion of new offices $1,495,139.87; expenses: for the Recreation Department $170,130.40—year to and the Ranger Security Staff date: $408,728.22; account which will occupy a portion balance: $5,794.11—year of the conference room in the to date: $1,086,411.65. Administration Office. Work Capital Improvement Fund, has been held up for more Income: $303.33—year to than a month while waiting date: $873.06; expenses: for permits from Tobyhanna $6,284.61—year to date: Township’s code enforcement $6,284.61; account balance: agency Bureau Veritas. Permits were finally received on April 20, ($6,111.19)—year to date: $332,632.91. Capital Reserve allowing continuation of work. Fund, Income: $3,639.18—year The Roads Committee and the to date: $13,891.05; expenses: community manager met with $24,612.14—year to date: Peters Consultants, Inc. for project $24,612.14; account balance: planning for LLV’s 2018 Road ($10,721.09)—year to date: Plan. Scheduling to include work $1,228,494.81. to be completed by Memorial Day Weekend on: Lake Lane, Martha’s Committee Reports Lane to Chipmunk Road including Finance: Chair Pat Holohan said the dumpster area; before July 4 that the committee is reviewing on: Ridge Road, Partridge Drive, LLV’s profit and loss statement Turkey Court, and Tommy’s Lane; and the status of collections. after Labor Day on: White Pine The committee expressed Drive and Farmer Drive. Peters concern that reporting for the reported that there are no drainage Capital Reserve and Capital problems on Lake Lane but needs Improvement funds do not cleaning of ditches and pipes. A full follow LLV’s financial policy. report will be submitted. Treasurer Bill Dorner suggested that the policy be rewritten. Peters will perform the following for the 2018 Road Plan: Prepare Recreation: Chair Carrie contract documents and Pohl reported that planning is technical specifications; contact underway for summer events. Monroe County Conservation Pohl said that “every weekend is District and Tobyhanna filled in as well as daily activities. Township for any permits; bids A live band has been booked for for the project will be submitted the Fourth of July; a bonfire and to LLV by 12 p.m., April 30, DJ for after 4 p.m. 2018, and opened by the Roads Communications and Committee later that afternoon Technology: Chair Scott followed by a summary Baedenkopf stated that the for the board; Peters will committee is evaluating prepare Notice of Awards and external providers for voting Agreements, obtain payment by e-mail. Villager coordinator and performance bonds and Fran Odyniec indicated that the certificate of liability insurance
The April 21 meeting of the LLV/POA Board of Directors held at The Chalet.
spring edition will be 28 pages in length featuring a new Work Zone column by Mary Friel and stories on the opening of the Ski Hill and snow plowing among others.
Bylaws: Chair Pat Hiddleson reported that the final edits of LLV’s bylaws will be submitted to the board in May. The committee also is evaluating the best method to send the edited bylaws to property owners in good standing so that they are not burden by a voluminous amount of paperwork to answer the question: How many changes can a person handle and review at one time? Village Life: Chair Diane DiSandro said that a Welcome event for new property owners will be held at The Chalet on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. DiSandro invited “old property owners and board members to welcome them.” Lakes & Wildlife: Bob Christensen reported that the committee continues in its efforts to keep the goose population from taking permanent residence in LLV.
Old Business
The Chalet Deck Expansion: Board reported that the architect, engineers, Peters Consultants, and Oakridge Construction have the plans and are waiting for proper permits to be issued from Tobyhanna Township. Target date for completion is by Memorial Day Weekend. Community Garden: Board approved $6,275 from the Capital Reserve Fund for installation of a fence on the east side of the baseball field; approved $5,400 from the Capital Improvement Fund for site preparation by Keiper and Sons Excavating.
New Business
Revised employee drug policy: Developed by HR Consultant Mary Friel to cover legal marijuana for medicinal purposes and prescription drugs was approved by the board. An Employee Cell Phone Use policy delineating personal use from on-the-job use to protect both employee and employer was also approved. Swim Docks: Board approved purchase of three new 8’ x 20’ swim docks to replace deteriorating docks presently in Locust, East, and Pines lakes from Pocono Boathouse at a total cost of $20,407 from the Capital Reserve Fund. Pocono Boathouse will handle all assembly, preparation and delivery of the docks.
Members Comments
Emergency Alerts: A property owner expressed concern over the lack of a proper emergency notification system in LLV in view of a recent extreme domestic dispute that involved a gun. LLV Security was at the scene as Pocono Regional Police handled the incident. The property owner suggested considering an emergency signal via cell phone. Speeding Trash Truck: A property owner raised concern over a trash truck going too fast for winter conditions in the Village. The property owner observed that the truck does not stop at stop signs, and asked the board to look into the matter.
up last year. A likely location would be the basement of The Chalet that is presently used for Arts and Crafts. “Do we do away with Arts and Crafts?” asked Pohl. “A fitness center is something to think about that could be included in next year’s budget along with improvements of the bocce courts.”
Subletting Rooms: A property owner questioned the legality of a property owner or a renter renting rooms to people from outside LLV. In order to do subletting, Community Manager Dan Dougherty said the law states that the property must have multiple electric meters, which hasn’t happened in LLV. Beaver Run Road: A property owner pointed out that “there is no road there” due to the effects of extreme winter weather. The property owner said that the condition of the road poses a safety hazard, and makes properties “look bad.”
Foreclosure Fees: A property owner requested that the board track collection costs on foreclosed properties. Board Member Carl Piazza said that “this should be done.” Vice Chair Pohl agreed, “Everybody should know.” Community Manager Dan Dougherty indicated that such a report is being developed by the Administration Office and will be presented in May to the Finance Committee and the board.
Chalet Kitchen: A property Bocce Court: A property owner owner expressed grave concern pointed out that the bocce court over the cleanliness of The Chalet’s kitchen, citing the at Pines Lake retains water presence of grease and dust making it difficult for people interested in playing, and asked from cooking. The property the board to look into the matter. owner called for improved cleaning procedures with either engaging an external Fitness Center: A property cleaning company or forming a owner asked about the kitchen committee. possibility of creating a fitness center at LLV. Vice Chair Pohl said that the idea was brought
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