December/January 2019-20
Happy Holidays!
IN THIS ISSUE In Our Community President’s Message Have You Returned Your Vote? Community Manager’s Message From the Arbitration Committee A Premier Community Assoc. Tanglwoolies Harvest Cafe’ Meet Our Neighbors Waiting List for TLCA Dock Slip Winter is Coming TLCA Annual Cookie Exchange A Recipe for Success Spotlight On: The Welcome Committee Weekly Activities at the Community Center Get Ready for Winter Halloween Party
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Events
Semi-Annual Community Meeting Highlights
December Calendar January Calendar
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Around the Lake
The Semi-annual membership meeting held on Saturday, October 19 at Paupack Hills was very well attended and featured three important components. These included: 1) An overview of Lake Tanglwood and its watershed issues by Princeton Hydro, 2) The presentation of the 2020 Budget, and 3) The results of the Board Elections. Dr. Fred Lubnow from Princeton Hydro gave a presentation followed by a Q &A on Lake Tanglwood. Princeton Hydro is an ecological and engineering consulting firm for watershed management. They create and implement plans and programs to sustain and enhance the characteristics of a watershed that affect the plant, animal and human communities in a given water area. Their focus includes assessment of the water supply, water quality, drainage, and storm-water runoff. Dr. Lubnow stressed that Lake Tanglwood’s management plan is proceeding correctly as the lake area is highly forested and the current treatment and aeration program is effective. Additionally, the installation of the Forebay at the Indian Drive dock area will further help control sediment and runoff. He stated that the water quality is healthy and good for habitat and recreation. The second part of the presentation talked about what is involved in dredging. Dredging occurs to deal with past issues if sediment inflow management is not effective. This procedure can remove levels of sediment from the more shallow portions of the lake which in turn discourages growth of aquatic vegetation. Princeton Hydro identified four locations where dredging is recommended. They will oversee all permits and bid specifications, contact with the DEP, staging of the dredged material, possible need for dewatering, and the decision of either a hydraulic or a mechanical procedure. The Q & A that followed emphasized the need for ongoing management of Lake Tanglwood that includes the completion of the Forebay, controlling runoff through ditch and culvert maintenance, and upkeep of the stormwater catch basins.
Fighting the Winter Doldrums
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TLCA Board of Directors Membership Meeting Minutes August Meeting Minutes September Meeting Minutes
SAVE THE DATE •
Saturday December 7th, Board Meeting 9am at Community Center (if needed)
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Sunday December 8th, Volunteer Holiday Party at Silver Birches
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Thursday December 12th, Cookie Exchange 6pm at the Community Center
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Saturday December 14th, Kid’s Christmas Party at PPH
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Chalet holiday hours: Close at noon on Tuesday December 24th and re-open on Friday December 27th at 8am. Close at noon on Tuesday December 31st and re-open on Thursday January 2nd at 8am.
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Saturday January 19th, Board Reorganization Meeting, 9am at the Community Center
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**Please check the monthly calendars in the Newsletter and on the web for recurring activities.
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Winter is well on its way although our treasurer does not want snow until after January. On a serious note we accomplished a myriad of things. We were able to partner with Aqua Water to pave the roads, have established a working relationship with Paupack Hills, improved the leaf dump, remodeled the Beauty Parlor, started working on plans for the Bath House, and developed a new web site. It simply never ends. My sincere thanks to each and every director and committee member for their expertise, interest and pride in making our community the very envy of our neighbors.
102 Tanglwood Drive, Greentown, PA 18426 www.tanglwood.org Main Office: 570-857-1186 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Saturday Summer Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Regular Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
Community Manager Ralph E. Graf 570-857-1186 email: ralphtl@ptd.net
Public Safety David Miller 570-857-1186 Vehicle Phone: 570-241-5022 email: safetyps@ptd.net
Maintenance Supervisor John Wehrmann 570-857-0317 email: mainttl@ptd.net
Administrative Assistant Kathy Bloodworth 570-857-1186 email: kathytl@ptd.net
The board will be taking a fresh look at all the committee assignments and possibly realign some of the committees. We are looking forward to 2020 as we begin to initiate work on Lake Tanglwood and after assessing the condition of our roads, update our schedule for repaving. Special thanks to our employees for the spirit and dedication to keeping our community the very best. Stay warm, always keep the cupboard stocked. Take care driving in the ice and snow. Be safe, not sorry. Merry Christmas and may the year 2020 be your very best.
~ Jim Clark
Have You Returned Your Covenant Vote? Recently two sets of ballots were mailed to each property owner - the “white” mailing was for the board election and the “yellow” mailing is for the covenant change. The voting for the covenant change will remain open until enough ballots are returned to meet the percentage required to make a change. The ballot question is: To permit the Community to continue to operate in the future as it has operated from the time it was formed, the restrictive covenants must be modified so that they do not expire on April 1, 2043. The Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that the Community vote to make the restrictive covenants permanent by voting to replace paragraph 1 that has the covenants expire on April 1, 2043 in favor of adopting the new language for Paragraph 1 of the Restrictive Covenants to read as follows: 1. These restrictions shall run with the land and shall be in force and effect in perpetuity. Indicate your vote in favor or against the change by marking the appropriate box In Favor
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Opposed
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PLEASE RETURN YOUR BALLOT ASAP!
Accounting Regina Smith 570-857-1186 email: reginatl@ptd.net
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I want to make the members aware of changes/modifications to the Consolidated Rules and Regulations that the Board of Directors have made by motion. The Board has the authority to change, modify and or alter the Consolidated Rules of the Association. The following changes address various sections in the Rules and Regulations as follows. Construction/Property Survey Section [ 421] added June 16, 2018. A survey is required on a member’s property for structural improvements that increase the size of the footprint of the structure including additions, decks, sheds, garages and new driveways. The survey will ensure that any new construction conforms to the setbacks and is not encroaching on neighboring property. Failure to provide a survey and have the project done such as new decks, deck extension, sheds, garages, new driveways and additions will result in a $750.00. Approved by the Board on June 16, 2018. Renters Section [104] Amended November 3, 2018. There is a restriction on members renting their property on a short-term basis. A shortterm basis is defined as a rental for 29 days or less. There are 11 properties that have been granted an exception as the rentals pre -dated the regulation change. The short- term rental approval for properties granted an exception expires upon the sale and or transfer of property. The annual fee for all rentals is $300.00. There is an additional fee of $100.00 each time the property is rented.
Lot Combinations Section [423] Approved by the Board on March 15,2019. Lot combinations in the Tanglwood Lakes Community are permitted with the following exceptions. The developed property to pay the full annual assessment for an improved property. The lot being combined to pay the full annual assessment for a buildable lot. An unbuildable lot does not [perk] to pay full assessment for an unbuildable lot. Section [424] Failure to Comply Approved by the Board June 15, 2019. Failure to comply with direction from Public Safety as it relates to a violation of the TLCA Consolidated Rules and Regulations shall result in a $250.00 fine. Section [419] General Zoning Amended by the Board on October 19, 2019. The maximum size or a detached garage is 24 ft by 24ft. The maximum height from the floor to the Roof Line shall, be 20 ft. Please note that as indicated in Section [406], Building Permit Variances [A variance is necessary when the project does not fall within the setbacks]. All requests for variances are reviewed by the Code Enforcement Committee. The fee for a variance request is $100.00. The Code Enforcement Committee upon review of the application will make a recommendation to the
Board of Directors to grant and or deny the request.
damage to POA property. We appreciate your anticipated cooperation in preserving the Signs Section [119] Amended by lifespan of our docks. the Board October 19, 2019. Signs, Banners, Billboards and Third Offense Dock privileges Political advertising of any revoked and forfeit of annual kind in the TLCA Community dock fee. The approved dock is strictly prohibited. The fine rental fee for 2020 is $1,100.00. for the first offense is $100.00. Non- Refundable. A failure to adhere to the In order to avoid any conflicts regulation within five days will with the Rules and Regulations result in an additional fine of $250.000 for Failure to Comply. it is recommended prior to engaging in a project you Dock Slip Rental Regulations. contact the Chalet to see what There is a change in the 2020 if any permit may be required. Dock Lease Agreement for rental We will update the membership slips on lake Wallenpaupack. on changes to the Consolidated
Rules of the community and copies of said changes will be available at the Chalet. As the winter season approaches please keep all vehicles off the roadways as this will assist staff in their snow plowing efforts. We will utilize the email blast to notify our members of any weather conditions and any other information we feel may be helpful. To our members traveling south for the winter, safe travel. Wishing all a healthy and safe holiday season. Respectfully, Ralph Graf Community Manger
The maximum length for a watercraft shall be 22 feet. The watercrafts that currently exceed the maximum length are granted an exception. Once the member changes the size through purchase and of trade the new watercraft shall conform to the 22 feet length requirement. Dock renters shall not install any cleats, carpets, bumpers or any other items affixed to the docks. The dock fingers are outfitted with eye hooks that provide for effectively securing a member’s boat. The docks/fingers shall only contain hardware that has been placed by the TLCA maintenance Staff. Over the years the dock fingers have been damaged by members drilling holes in the wood to install hardware. We request voluntary compliance from your dock renters to avoid a fine being assessed for
Home Sales Effective December 18, 2018 Administrative Fee. A Resale Certificate request was increased from $200.00 to $250.00. Bulk Pick Up Minimum Fee/ Administrative Approved December 18, 2018. The minimum fee for a bulk pick is $50.00 Dumping Section [123] Amended December 18, 2018. The discarding or accumulation of trash, debris, waste construction material, abandoned appliances, furniture or vehicles on member property or anywhere on TLCA property is prohibited. Fine $500.00
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Inaugural Instant Decision Day held at Wallenpaupack First event held with Misericordia University Written by Peter Becker and published in the Tri-County Independent On Tuesday, October 2nd, 11 Wallenpaupack Area High School Seniors participated in the inaugural “Instant Decision Day” with Misericordia University. Misericordia is a private Catholic liberal arts college located in Dallas, Pennsylvania. To prepare for the day, students completed Misericordia’s application and had transcript release forms signed. Additionally, they practiced possible interview questions so as they would be ready to discuss their academic journey and future plans. WAHS students that were accepted into Misericordia University were David Kelly, Thomas Wagner, Barbara Gonzalez, Thomas Lane and Alyssa Miller. During their scheduled interview slot, they came down to the Wallenpaupack Area High School Guidance Office and met with Joy Mack, Misericordia’s Admission Representative. At the end of roughly a 10-minute interview, students were either offered acceptance to the university or made aware of what component of the application process needed completion (such as taking the SAT). Those who were accepted were also apprised of what scholarships they would be eligible for based on grades, SAT scores and extracurricular involvement. Official acceptance materials were being mailed to each student’s home. Wallenpaupack Area High School Senior, Barbara Gonzalez said the experience was “nerve wracking yet exciting”. David Kelly enjoyed the atmosphere of the interview because it was in the school he attends—a place he feels very comfortable. Since this was a new experience for the students, interviewing in a place they have called home for the last four years allowed them to feel at ease and more confident. For most of the students, this was their first acceptance into a college. This was also a very appealing feature of the process—having an answer at the end of the process, instead of having to wait for weeks or months. Seth Brown believes “Instant Decision Day will definitely gain popularity as word of mouth gets out and more students are able to participate”. The next one is already being planned. ** Alyssa Miller is the daughter of David & Allison Miller and grand-daughter of Loretta & Ed Schofield, residents in our community. David is also our Safety Supervisor.
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From The Arbitration Committee The Arbitration Committee has been quite busy the last couple of months with hearings of residents disputing their citations. Per the TLCA bylaws the purpose of the Arbitration Committee is “the Arbitration Committee shall be responsible for reviewing any penalty or assessment imposed against a Member, that the Member believes is improper under the Rules and Regulations.” The committee is made up of volunteer community members. Other items of concern recently have been signs on resident properties and kids driving golf carts. The Rules & Regulations are: 211 - Recreational Vehicles. Use of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), snow mobile and unlicensed motorcycle (dirt bikes) on member property or TLCA property is prohibited. TLCA has authorized the use of Golf Carts (maximum governed speed between 20 and 25 miles per hour) All Golf Carts operated on TLCA property require proof of liability insurance. The TLCA shall be named as “additionally insured” on said policy and a TLCA “Hold Harmless” agreement must be signed by the Owner of the Golf Cart before a TLCA plate is issued. A TLCA Plate shall be displayed on the golf cart. Yearly registration is required. (Effective 2015) Operators of Golf Carts are required to follow all TLCA rules and regulations and state laws that may pertain while said golf cart is being operated on TLCA streets, roadways and property with the additional requirements as detailed below: Operators must yield to passing vehicles; (2) All passengers must be properly seated while the golf cart is in motion: shall not exceed seating capacity;
Number of passengers
(3) Golf Carts shall not be used for towing; (4) All operators of Golf Carts shall have a signed TLCA Hold Harmless Agreement on file with the TLCA prior to their operation on TLCA streets, roadways or property; (5) All operators of Golf Carts on TLCA streets, roadways and property must possess a valid driver’s license and have said license in their possession while operating the Golf Cart. (6) Operation of Golf Carts after dark shall require headlights, rear lights and/or reflectors. The use of a Golf Cart on unpaved TLCA property is strictly prohibited. 119 - Signs. Home security, contractor and Township 911 signs shall be permitted on member property. All other signs including banners, billboards and political advertising are strictly prohibited. (Board approved 10/19/19). Home security and contractor signs shall be displayed at least 15 feet from the roadway and must not exceed 216 square inches in size. Contractor signs shall Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • Fuel Oil be permitted for the period of the contractor work once a Family owned since 1937 TLCA Building Permit has been Residential Energy Savings Agreement issued. Attachment of any sign - Ask about oil discounts with the Total Comfort Plan to a tree is prohibited. Fine for Heating System (oil and propane) maintenance first offense is $100.00. Failure Heating System design, replacement, service to adhere to the regulation Plumbing service within five days will result in an Water heater service and installs (tank & tankless) additional fine of $250.00 for Seasonal home winterizations failure to comply. 24 Hour emergency service Rules are being enforced. If Oil tank replacement you are unfamiliar with TLCA’s Automatic oil delivery rules & regs, please stop by the Discounted budget / payment plans chalet and ask for a copy. 805 Church St • Hawley, PA 570.226.4823 www.paupackfuel.com PA002918
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Tanglwood Lakes Community
A Premier Community Association TLCA prides itself in maintaining high standards in an effort to attract quality property owners. The following are standards established for our Community and its residents.
• Conducts membership meetings on a regular basis. • Maintains facilities, roads and amenities consistent with good business practices. • Maintains Reserve funds in keeping with the recommendations of an independent auditor. • Maintains appropriate insurances to cover exposures consistent with industry standards. • Adheres to the Governing Documents and Act 180 as the basis for conducting business. • Maintains a Collection Rate in excess of 90% on properties. • Provides avenue for members to be heard on community association matters. • Maintains Architectural Guidelines in keeping with the community’s governing documents. • Maintains minutes of Board and Committee Meetings for membership review upon request. • Maintains active committees that make recommendations to the Board of Directors. • Sponsors events that promote the best interest of the community, promoting and supporting events that benefit non-profit organizations for the well-being of said organizations.
• Provides members with welcome packets, newsletters, re-sale certificates, email blasts and website access to community events.
• Requires competitive bidding for contracts in excess of $5,000.00 • Requires insurance certificates and contractors identification for contractors working in the
Treasurer, Ron Triani prepared a very detailed PowerPoint explaining the process that the Budget and Finance Committee undertakes each year compiling data, anticipating expenses, and making projections for the future. The presentation included a review of the TLCA accounts that make up the budget: Operating, New Capital, and Capital Replacement Reserve. Various slides showed the particulars of the variables involved in setting an operating budget, the unplanned expenses that arise, and how vital it is to keep the Capital Reserve, which allows TLCA to maintain its assets, well-funded. An overview of the Capital Replacement Reserve for 2015-2019 showed a shortage of $407,000+. Treasurer Triani noted the strong need for additional funding with a slide called “What If” which predicted that if the cost of operations continues to be underfunded, there would be a large shortfall by the year 2022. Therefore, the 2020 Budget as presented to and passed by the Board includes a necessary increase in the assessments for property owners. These are homes - $1255 to $1575, buildable lots - $1040 to $1275, and unbuildable - $464 to $594. An especially interesting slide showed a breakdown of each of our amenities and how much they cost on a per household basis. Nominating Committee Chair, Rose Kucharski, thanked the committee for their work in counting the ballots. She also mentioned that this year was commendable as we had nine applicants and a larger than normal return of ballots. Congratulations to Sandy LaPorte, Bob Russo, and Brian Faller all elected for a three-year term, and Grace Zoccali for a one-year term. These four newly elected will be officially seated at the January 2020 Board meeting.
community for the protection of the membership.
• Overall the responsibility of the Board is to provide for a strong financial condition, a
safe and healthy environment for the membership to enjoy recreational activities while enhancing property values.
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Tanglwoolies HARVEST CAFÉ a Tasty Success Tanglwood residents enjoyed a delicious treat on Saturday, November 2 when the Tanglwoolies presented their Harvest Café. A warm and lively atmosphere was all around at the Community Center as the inviting aroma of a variety of homemade soups, breads, cider, and baked goods permeated the air. The menu included meat and vegetarian chili, butternut squash soup, minestrone, Manhattan clam chowder, pasta fagoli, Hungarian chicken soup, and cheddar cheese soup. There was an offering of “to-go” or “eat-in” accompanied by the tempting baked goods table that the Tanglwoolies are famous for. Many pumpkin flavored, seasonal goodies, chocolate nut bars, and cheese cakes lined the table. On the one side of the room was an array of finely crafted afghans, blankets, scarves and hats to purchase. The Tanglwoolies direct all their proceeds to The Ronald McDonald House in Scranton. This is sure to become a favorite annual event.
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Meet Our Neighbors By Kathy Jerge Jerry O’Connor and his wife Lin became permanent members of our community in January 2005. Prior to being here full time, they raised their family of two daughters and a son in Hillsdale in northern New Jersey. The family often ventured to the Thayer Hotel at West Point for brunch on weekends. When they decided to look for a home away from home in NJ, they took a map and encircled places to visit within a two-hour drive from Bergen County. They checked out Connecticut, other parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. As this progressed, they found themselves more enamored with northeast PA. Lin, a retired teacher was the president of Hillsdale and Bergen county Boards of Education and was elected to the NJSB Board of Directors. After serving our Country in the Army during the Viet Nam war, Jerry travelled the world as a top representative of the first high speed commercial telecommunications satellite network company. The company offered voice, data and video services to Global locations on seven continents. Several years ago, Jerry and a group of Viet Vets questioned how they could form “something” to help veterans and first responders and their families who were in need of financial assistance. By the end of that evening, the idea of hosting a one day golf outing to raise money was born. The day includes a round of golf, dinner afterwards with a raffle of baskets and other gifts donated by community members and various businesses in our area. Initially the Wounded Warrior received a donation at the outing here at Paupack Hills. The outing refocused and now addresses the needs of individual Vets and Fist Responders with families included. Jerry was instrumental in setting up the Vets for Vets project which is now the Wallenpaupack Vets for Vets, which serves both Pike and Wayne county residents. They have raised over $60,000 since inception and have assisted a number of families in financial need. One family of six is that of a veteran hospitalized with PTSD. The Wallenpaupack Vets for Vets was able to gift his family with funds for back to school clothes for the teens and to help repair the mother’s car.
Residents On Waiting List For TLCA Dock Slip To all watercraft owners on the waiting list for TLCA Dock Slips on Lake Wallenpaupack. The newly adopted regulations provide for the maximum size of a watercraft occupying TLCA Boat Slips. The maximum size effective the 2020 season is Twenty-Two Feet in length [22 feet]. If you are currently on the waiting list and your boat is more than 22 ft., you will not be able to dock at our slips. Larger boats cause more wear & tear on the docks and we want to get the maximum life out of docks due to the expense of replacing them. We apologize for this inconvenience but feel it is necessary for the community. TLCA Management
We hope to be able to continue to host this outing. While many have offered to volunteer, what the Vets for Vets need is funds to support their efforts. The vets and first responders are invited to contact the Vets at (570) 575- 7766. Jerry admits that outside of his family, this final project in life is truly the most rewarding. We thank him for his leadership and generosity.
TLCA ANNUAL
Winter Is Coming
Thursday, December 12th – 6 pm At the Community Center
I don’t want to put a jinx on things, but let’s face it. Winter will be here before we know it. We have been spoiled by the October weather, but the next season will be here in no time.
COOKIE EXCHANGE Join in the Holiday Fun! •
Prepare 6 dozen of your favorite cookie and include the recipe
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Sorry, No Chocolate Chips
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Place one dozen on a plate for sharing with the group
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Remaining 5 dozen to be placed in separate packages (1 dozen in each)
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You go home with four dozen packages of cookies.
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This year there will NOT be a regular Grab Bag instead please bring a $5 scratch off and hope to win BIG
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Enjoy a special evening with your neighbors and friends and the Special Tanglwood Punch!
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In preparation there are a few things to remember: If we get a good amount of snow on a weekend and the roads have to be plowed yet on a Monday, trash pick-up will be put off a day (or two if needed) to get the roads clear. We will stay in touch via email blasts. Keep access to your mailbox clear so that you may get delivery easily. When the roads are plowed, it is impossible to plow without throwing snow into driveways. It is homeowner responsibility to clear your driveway opening. Keep an eye on your neighbor. If they are elderly and alone, check on them and make sure they are OK. If you lose power or water, call the utility to report the problem. The chalet can not help you. PS – you can sign up with PPL to receive a text message on your phone when you do lose power. Check into at www.pplelectirc.com.
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A Recipe for Success By E. Muller
Anthony Bourdain said it best: “Every meal, every dish, has a story – often a very personal one. When somebody cooks for you, they’re saying something. They are telling you something about themselves, where they come from, who they are, what makes them happy.” I say, let’s start with dessert, because life should be sweet! [Note: You’ll notice every recipe calls for eggs at room temperature. When baking, eggs work best when they are at room temperature, as they are incorporated much more quickly and evenly when making batter. However, if a recipe calls for separating eggs, cold eggs work best. If you need to bake with egg whites for example, separate eggs while they are cold, then let the egg whites come to room temperature.]
Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies
Plum Torte
This is a fudgy, chocolatey and moist brownie recipe. It comes from the late great chef-turned-writer Molly O’Neill via columnist Liz Smith, who received it from her friend Katharine Hepburn. If you like fluffy, cake-y brownies, this recipe is not for you. If you have nut allergies, feel free to swap chocolate chips for the walnuts. 2 ounces good unsweetened chocolate
This is a simple and delicious dessert. It’s also versatile; you can substitute the plums with apples in the Fall or a pint of blueberries in the Summer. It never lasts long in our house because we enjoy eating it for breakfast the next day! ¾ cup sugar ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature (1 stick) 1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten
2 large eggs at room temperature
½ tsp. vanilla extract
24 halves pitted plums (or 24 quarters of Granny Smith apples, or a pint of blueberries)
¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. salt
Sugar, fresh lemon juice and cinnamon for topping, plus powdered sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (or ½ c. chocolate chips)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an 8” square baking dish. Melt chocolate with butter over very low heat, stirring constantly until blended. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Wait a couple of minutes, then stir in eggs and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add flour, salt and nuts, stirring until smooth. Pour into prepared dish and bake 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Yield: 16 brownies.
Cream together butter and sugar in large bowl. Slowly add flour until incorporated. Add baking powder, salt and eggs. Beat well. Spoon batter into greased 8” – 10” springform pan. Place plum halves skin side up on top of batter. Don’t worry if the amount of batter looks skimpy – it will rise and bake around the fruit. Sprinkle lightly with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Bake one hour until the torte is lightly browned on top and toothpick inserted into the middle of cake comes out clean. Let cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 8 slices or more.
Cranberry Pie Cake My daughter’s new favorite Thanksgiving dessert. It’s super easy and a unique addition to traditional Thanksgiving pies (but you can make it any time of year thanks to frozen cranberries.) It’s great on its own, and even better when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 1 cup raw or defrosted cranberries ¼ cup sugar ¾ cup chopped walnuts Batter: 1 egg at room temperature ½ cup sugar ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick) 2 tbsp. canola oil ½ cup flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9” pie pan and place cranberries, ¼ cup sugar and walnuts as evenly as possible in the pie dish. Beat egg and gradually add ½ cup sugar. Add melted butter and oil and mix well. Add flour and mix well. Pour batter over fruit, nuts and sugar. Bake for 40 minutes, until pie is lightly browned. Yield: 8 slices.
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Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes Gluten free! These are dense, chewy and very chocolatey. You won’t miss the flour, I promise. Because these cupcakes are so chocolatey, you may want to serve them with fresh strawberries or raspberries to “cut” the intense flavor. Whipped cream or ice cream would be great with them too.
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14 tbsp. butter (2 sticks minus 2 tbsp.) 7 ounces bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped (65% or 70% cocoa) 1 cup sugar 4 eggs at room temperature 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. cocoa powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a cupcake pan or use cupcake liners.
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Melt butter and chocolate over very low heat, stirring often, until blended. When melted, stir in the sugar and let mixture cool for a few minutes before whisking in the eggs one at a time. Once all the eggs have been incorporated, whisk in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Mix well. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Turn off the oven and let cupcakes sit in the oven for another 10 minutes. Remove pan to cooling rack and let cool completely. Store any leftovers in an airtight container. Yield: 12 cupcakes.
Vegan Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal and Nut Cookies
SELLING YOUR HOME IN THE WINTER HAS ITS ADVANTAGES! COMPETITION DRIES UP – YOUR HOME WILL STAND OUT WITH FEWER CHOICES. BUYERS MEAN BUSINESS – IF THEY ARE OUT LOOKING IN THE WINTER MONTHS, THEY ARE COMMITTED TO BUYING.
You can be vegan and have your dessert, too! These delicious cookies will be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. Be sure to keep an eye on them as they cook to avoid them becoming too brown/burnt. (If you are looking for more vegan recipes, here are a few good sources: PBS Food, Food Network and Forks Over Knives, all of which list many free recipes online.) 1 cup white sugar (or ½ cup brown sugar and ½ cup white sugar if you prefer) 1/3 cup soy milk, or unsweetened almond milk 1/3 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Bridget is a very active agent who provided a variety of services that were critical to us selling our house. Bridget regularly evaluated market data to allow us to price our house competitively. She made suggestions on areas we could enhance to improve the homes potential and provided regular feedback after each showing. When it came time to close on the house, Bridget made sure each party was keeping on scheduling to make the closing go as smoothly as possible. Bridget was great to work with, and I highly recommend her to others. – David C., formerly Tanglwood Lakes
1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup rolled oats ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ cup vegan chocolate chip cookies (or raisins, craisins, or dried apricot pieces)
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104 Buck Run
½ cup walnut pieces Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Oil a large baking sheet. Stir sugar, soy milk, peanut butter, oil and vanilla extract together with a whisk in a large bowl until completely smooth. Mix flour, oats, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. Add to peanut butter mixture and stir to combine. Fold chocolate chips and walnuts into the flour mixture. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet and bake until slightly browned on the edges, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for another 10 minutes before cooling completely on a rack.
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203 Eastwood Drive
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SPOTLIGHT ON:
The Welcome Committee Your introduction to Tanglwood Lakes Community may have been through a local realtor, friends or family, browsing the internet, or possibly out for a leisurely drive though northeast Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. Whatever your path has been to becoming a community member and then filing the paperwork at the Chalet Office, you were most likely contacted by our Welcome Committee. The TLCA Welcome Committee is endorsed and supported through our governing Board of Directors and aims to contact and welcome new residents to Tanglwood Lakes. The Committee holds a Social Coffee twice a year at the Community Center offering a pleasant, neighborly opportunity to meet with new residents and have them meet with each other. The Welcome Committee presents our newcomers with an attractive, logo-embossed canvas tote bag filled with TLCA information. The contents include: A formal welcome letter that describes the many committees and lists the Amenities and Services, The History of Tanglwood Lakes booklet, a copy of a Permit Application, the tri-fold brochure, a copy of the latest Directory, references to Chalet and Safety phone numbers, a folder and notebook, and the latest copy of Pocono Mountain Magazine highlighting the various activities of this area. Our new residents who have been able to take advantage of these meet-ups presented by the Welcome Committee were pleased by the friendly and informative atmosphere of the Social Coffee. The Welcome Committee continues to explore additional ways to reach out to our new members to share the beauty of Tanglwood Lakes and encourage participation in the many committees and activities.
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“I got up in the middle of the night and couldn’t feel my left side. My wife Nancy called 9-1-1. A whole bunch of people met me at the hospital and got me a CT scan really fast! They hooked me up with a neurologist and gave me medicine that broke up the clot.” Time was of the essence for Jerry, and Wayne Memorial was the closest hospital. His first stop was a smart stop. Staff administered tPA (tissue plasminogen activator), the only clot-busting drug approved by the FDA. Jerry survived with no complications.
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Fighting the Winter Doldrums
By Elisabeth Muller
Winter is upon us! To brighten the longer nights and add cheer to the shorter days, people in every corner of the world celebrate this time of year in various ways. Most celebrations include the lighting of candles or lamps to help chase away the dreariness of Winter. We’re all familiar with Hanukkah and Christmas, with menorahs and advent wreaths, but let’s take a look at other less familiar festivities. Kwanzaa is a celebration of the African diaspora in the Americas and throughout the world and honors family, community and culture. St. Lucia Day (Sweden, Norway and Finland) honors St. Lucia, who was killed by the Romans because of her Christian faith. Las Posadas (Mexico and parts of the US) translates to “the Inns” and commemorates Joseph’s and Mary’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Eid al–Adha is the Islamic celebration of sacrifice and marks the culmination of the pilgrimage near Mecca. Diwali (India and other south Asian countries) is a festival of lamps which symbolize the inner light that protects us against spiritual darkness. In China, the Winter solstice is celebrated with Dongzhi (the arrival of Winter) during which people eat hot fatty foods (dumplings and stuffed rice balls) and drink hot beverages. There are countless other holidays and festivities taking place during Winter. Whichever one you celebrate, you may want to see what’s going on in our area. Go for a ride at the Christmas Light Show in the Skylands Stadium, Frankford NJ. There will be more than two million lights on a mile-long drive, plus a new outdoor village. Features include Santa’s workshop where kids can have their pictures taken with St. Nick, a S’mores station, skating rink, concessions and holiday shopping supporting local artisans. Some activities cost extra; the general admission price is $20 per carload. The Outdoor Christmas Village provides free parking and free admission. The Light Show runs from November 15 – December 30. Call 973-383-7644 or go to skylandsstadium.com/christmas-light-show for more information. Did you know Honesdale’s beautiful winter scenery was the inspiration for the popular tune “Winter Wonderland”? See how pretty Honesdale is for yourself during the Honesdale Winter Wonderland celebration from November 29–30, 10am–7pm. There will be a Christmas tree lighting in Central Park, carols and carolers, trolley rides, indoor vendors, restaurant specials, a Santa Parade and the Stourbridge Line’s Santa Express 570-470-2697. Go to visithonesdalepa.com for info about the Winter Wonderland or call 570 253 5492. Jim Thorpe’s Old Time Christmas begins on December 6th with a tree lighting at Josiah White Park. In addition to the tree lighting, there will be strolling musicians and carolers, live entertainment, shop specials, family-friendly fun and train rides with Santa. Dates are December 6 – 8, December 14–15, and December 21–22. Come see this quaint little town decorated for the holidays and have some fun. Call 888-JIM-THORPE or visit jimthorpe.org for details. Come to Milford for their tree lighting on December 7th beginning at 4:30. Santa will arrive on the Milford Fire Department’s Engine 33 accompanied by a team of reindeer on motorcycles. Cocoa, cookies and Christmas carols are free for merry-makers on the lawn of the Milford Community House. If you’re interested, call 570-296-8700 to find out more. Let’s go to Europe. (Just kidding – we’re going to Sparta NJ!) On December 7th and 8th, come to the largest annual Christmas market in New Jersey. The Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market is open to the public along the boardwalk of the Lake Mohawk Country Club. There will be music, dancing, food trucks and vendors of all kinds, a petting zoo, a kid’s corner with Santa and a story time for little ones. The market’s mission is to give back to local charities and if you go to their website, it looks like a wonderful way to spend some time and help a nearby community. The number to call is 973-529-4752; their website is lakemohawkgermanchristmasmarket.com. Another German-inspired market you may be interested in runs weekends from November 22 until December 22 in Bethlehem PA. The Christkindlmarkt will feature ice carving and glassblowing demonstrations, Christmas music, hundreds of hand-made gifts, and nutcrackers and collectibles from Germany. You can even bring your pet for a photo session with St. Nicholas! New this year will be outdoor artisan huts, fire pits and igloos. Bethlehem is a cute, vibrant town with many shops and places to eat. Go to christmascity.org or call the Arts Quest Center at 610-332-1300 to find out more! The Cooperage in Honesdale always has something going on: films, visiting authors, farmers markets, music, dancing and open mic nights, to name a few. On December 8th from 11am – 4pm, they will host their eighth Holiday Artisan’s Market. Round out your holiday shopping and find unique gifts while supporting local artists. No entrance fee! Their phone number is 570-253-2020. Winterfest in Hawley is back this year from December 13 – 15. To start things off, the United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Harp Concert with Erin Hill, a world-renowned harpist who has played Broadway, Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. The concert will be on Friday at 8 pm and tickets expect to go fast. You can get yours at the Hawley Library, Settlers Inn or online at hawleywinterfest.com. In addition to the harp concert, you can enjoy beer tours, art sales, a sculpted ice bar, holiday music, carolers, horse and carriage rides, bonfires, book and bake sales. Call 570-226-2141 for more details. On December 14th, The Dock will host an Ugly Sweater Party from 8 pm – 12 am. Bring your friends and family, wear the ugliest sweater you can find, and listen to live entertainment. Who knows? You may even win a prize! There is no cover charge for this event. The number is 570 226 4388. If you like to visit beautifully decorated homes, some of which are historic, you may want to go on the Holiday House Tour in Lakeville. Tickets for the tour cost $20 and are available at the Dime Bank, Hawley Library, Settlers Inn and on online. The Art Factory in White Mills offers all kinds of classes during the Winter. Chase your Winter blues away by learning something new and engage the right side of your brain! The Art Factory offers everything from pottery to drawing, and alcohol ink to acrylic pours, and is open 7 days a week. Call to register for a class at 570-251-1181 or go to theartfactoryofwhitemills.com. Daisy Field Farm in White Haven PA offers good old-fashioned wagon and sleigh rides. You can even enjoy a bonfire and weenie roast. The farm is a private residence owned by the same family for 2 generations. It’s also a wildlife preserve! Reservations are a must. 570-839-0925, daisyfieldfarm.com. For New Year’s celebrations, you may want to go to the Settlers Inn in Hawley for their Masquerade Ball from 8 pm – 1 am. Bring your own mask or borrow one of theirs. Have fun and listen to live music while feasting at scrumptious farm-to-table stations. Reservations required; please call 570-226-2993 to save your spot! If you’d rather have brunch, Settlers is also offering a New Year’s Brunch from 11 am – 2:30 pm on New Year’s Day. There will be live piano and a prix fixe menu. Please call for reservations. Silver Birches’ New Year’s Eve Bash is from 8:30 pm – 1 am. There will be a dinner buffet, music, dancing, champagne and a balloon drop at midnight. The price is $65 per person; please call for reservations at 570-226-4388. Don’t forget: we live in a great area in which to enjoy Winter. Promised Land State Park offers ice skating, snowmobiling, ice fishing, cross-country skiing and eagle watching. You can find out more by calling 570-676-3428 or by visiting dcnr.pa.gov. Visit Camelback Mountain Resort online at skicamelback.com or call 570-629-1661 to see all the activities they have to offer, such as snow tubing and skiing. Lastly, if you’re tired of snow, consider going to an indoor water park. Call Kalahari in Pocono Manor at 877-525-2427 or H2Ooohh! Indoor Waterpark at Split Rock at 570-722-9111 to find out more.
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Get Ready for Winter Shared from thebalanceeveryday.com by Erin Huffstetler
Ongoing Weekly Activities At The Community Center These activities are open to all our residents and their guests throughout the year.
• FITNESS CENTER – Open everyday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• TLCA LENDING LIBRARY – Browse through the
selection of books to borrow or trade. Fiction, nonfiction, biographies, trade books and many more available.
Winter storms can come up quickly in this part of northeast Pennsylvania. If you are a skier and outdoor person, you are looking forward to the Winter activities. There are a number of things you can do to get ready for the next season in Tanglwood Lakes. Don’t let the winter weather catch you unprepared. Here are a few things that you can do now to get ready for winter:
• Build Up Your Stockpile -You never know when bad weather’s going to keep you at home.
Build up your stockpile now, and you’ll be ready for whatever winter brings. This list includes non-perishable pantry items such as pasta, rice, beans, soups, peanut butter, jellies, and canned tomato products. Bottled water and reconstituted milk products are also useful.
• TAI CHI – Classes held Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
• Cook Ahead – Make a few extra meals and freeze them, so you won’t have to resort to buying
• BRIDGE GAMES – Tuesday mornings starting at 9 a.m.
• Winterize Your Home – Keep your energy bills low and avoid costly repairs by winterizing your
and Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m.
• EVENING CARD GAMES – Tuesday starting at 6:30 p.m.
• TANGLWOOLIES – Wednesday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m.
• MAH JONG – Thursday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. • OPEN BRDGE GAMES – Held on Friday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m.
For more information on these activities and the Contact Person, please call the Chalet.
fast food or takeout, if you get sick.
home before the cold weather arrives. Check for any leaks around windows and doors and have them re-caulked or repaired. Drapes and blinds are very useful in keeping out cold air.
• Inventory your Winter Gear – Look over all your winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, gloves, etc. to determine their usefulness and if in need of repair or replacement. Dressing in layers and wearing a hat are very useful tips to staying warm.
• Inventory and test your snow-clearing equipment – Pull out your snow shovel and snow blower
and make sure everything is ready for another season. Restock de-icer and rock salt. Make sure that all supplies are in a spot that is easy to get at. If you own a generator, now is a good time to test it.
• Protect your Patio and Porch Furniture – Bring your patio furniture in for the winter or cover it
up to protect it from the elements. Come Spring you’ll save cleanup time and your furniture will last longer. Don’t forget about cleaning your grill and taking care of any planters that you have around the yard.
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• Shut Off the Water to Outdoor Faucets – Prevent frozen or burst pipes by shutting off the water to all outdoor faucets and allowing them to drain thoroughly.
• Plan Your Winter Menu – When you eat warm meals, you don’t have to rely on your home’s heat quite as much. Start planning hearty meals to keep you fueled, well-nourished, and warm.
Follow some of these easy tips and Winter won’t catch you off guard.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY Goblins, ghosts, skeletons, scary witches, and even a pirate family were all in attendance at this year’s Family Halloween Party. Held again at Paupack Hills the inviting aroma of French fries, chicken nuggets, and creamy macaroni and cheese combined with the pulsing strobe lights and sounds of “The Monster Mash” from the DJ to make for a very enjoyable evening for our Tanglwood families. All attendees received a plastic pail filled with Halloween treats and goodies to go along with the festivities. Thank you to The Entertainment Committee for a fun event!
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TANGLWOOD LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
MINUTES OF MEMBERSHIP MEETING
SATURDAY MAY 18, 2019 • 10:30 A.M. • PAUPACK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB The meeting was called to order by Jim Clark, President at 10:30am. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the board and community membership.
Lot 1036 – B. Gauff Is Tanglwood still negotiating with PPH? Response – Yes. We have a meeting next week.
Welcome, roll call and Board Introductions:
Lot 197 – D. Urrichio I need cleats to secure my boat. Lighthouse Marina does put their fingers back in the same order. And eyebolts are not designed for this purpose. You don’t have eyebolts on the inside of the docks. Response – these are the new procedures.
Board Introductions/ Committee Recognition • Jim Clark – President, Personnel and Nominating Committees • Elmer Hertz – 1st Vice-President, Public Works Co-Chair and Chair of Public Safety Committee • Mark Ossont – 2nd Vice-President, Code Enforcement Chair, Public Works Co-Chair • Ron Triani – Treasurer, Budget & Finance Committee Chair, Personnel • Rosemary Kucharski – Nominating, Personnel and Welcome Committees • Roger Cote – AOCA and Public Works Committee • Bob Russo – Arbitration Committee • Bob Stoveken – Budget & Finance Committee • Grace Zoccali – Strategic Planning Committee • Ralph Graf – Community Manager • Kathy Bloodworth – Office Staff Reports: A. Treasurer’s Report by Ron Triani 2018 Financial Report Power Point attached. B. Activity Update by Ralph Graf • $21,000 raised for Justin Schantz and community helped to build ADA ramp for his house. • Working on obtaining what’s needed for Tanglwood culvert pipe replacement. • Will do road paving in conjunction with Aqua. Tanglwood Dr. to be paved after culvert repair. • Looking to do bath house renovation. To replace 15 piers $36,000. • Docks are in – looking to outsource that process. • 1st Impressions donated work & material at new entrance area on Yacht Club Dr. • New speed limit signs are in place. • New mulch has been spread in the community. • All beach staff is returning for this season. • Work is progressing on the forebay. • Looking at sediment removal at Lake Tanglwood. • No movement on the old White Beauty property. • TEAM – thank you for the plantings and decorating for the season. • Locklin propane is at $1.45.
Lot 26 – J. Shade The split rail fences along Ponderosa are a mess. Why don’t we remove them? Response – those fences belong to PPH. Lot 935 – S. Ferguson Re: the PPH negotiations, when will we get results? Response: When negotiations are done, we will relay the results to the community. Lot 1014 – J. Healy Thank you for the new traffic signs. Would like permission to survey where additional signs are needed. Response – Public Safety will look at. Lot 508 – B. Vaccaro Comment: Re: PPH, they draw water out of Lake Tanglwood. What are we getting – higher rates? Lot 75 – B. Faller Are there no exceptions on the dock regulations? Response – Please talk to M. Ossont Lot 552 – M. Matthews The new website is in operation? I can’t login. Response: you need to request a new login. Lot 1032 – B. Fahey Comment – post the changes at PPH and new events. Lot 15 – F. Hemsley When will the dredging of Lake Tanglwood start? Response – probably not this year. Lot 144 – P. Guarino What are our rights re: the ’86 agreement? Response – we feel we know what our rights are but it’s all in interpretation, therefore a problem. Meeting adjourned at 11:40pm. Respectfully submitted, Kathryn Bloodworth
C. Nominating Committee - Rosemary Kucharski • Looking for qualified candidates to run in the fall. There will be four openings – (3) three year terms and (1) one year term. Applications available here today or in the chalet. • Thanks too to Joanne Dedominicis and the Welcome Committee for hosting the New Resident Welcome Coffee Hour. D. Bylaws & Legal Committee – Rick Gaines • R. Gaines explains the process for the modification of the restrictive covenants. Report attached. E. Vets for Vets – Jerry O’Connor • The golf tournament is coming up in August but in the meantime, Mr. O’Connor was given a 48-star American Flag by the American Legion post in Newfoundland. The flag needs to be repaired and the Tanglwoolies have agreed to take on this task. Stay tuned for the results. F. Public Works – Mark Ossont, Co-Chair • M. Ossont explains for the changes being made to the docks beginning this season. Motion to approve the minutes of October 18, 2018 made by R. Kucharski and seconded by B. Russo. All voted and the motion passes unanimously.The meeting is now open to the public for comments and questions. Lot 903 – D. Marks Do you have a list of roads to be paved? Response R. Graf – yes. Please come to the chalet for a copy. Lot 26 – J. Shade Comment – re: the treasure’s report, there are things available that pay higher interest than a bank.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AUGUST 17, 2019, COMMUNITY CENTER The meeting was called to order by POA President Jim Clark at 9am. The following Directors were in attendance, Mark Ossont, Elmer Hertz, Bob Stoveken, Grace Zoccali, Ron Triani, Roger Cote, Directors Bob Russo and Rose Kucharski were excused. In addition, Community Manager Ralph Graf was in attendance.
Tom Egan Lot 534 Tanglwood Drive raised the following points.
• Walkers on TLCA Roadways need to walk against traffic and not three a breast.
The minutes of the July 20. 2019 meeting were approved on a motion by Director Zoccali, seconded by Director Cote and approved by the members in attendance.
• Any further information regarding the recent fire on Tanglwood Drive.
• Investigate the possibility of constructing a dog park in the community.
• He is concerned regarding property values in the community.
The minutes of the Executive Session meeting on June 15, 2019 were approved on a motion by Director Ossont seconded by Director Stoveken and approved by the members in attendance. Director/Treasurer Ron Triani presented the Treasures Report. [Overview] Bank Balances PNC Bank
$48,440.00
NBT Bank
$250,000.00
Vanguard Account
$800,000.00
Chalet Mortgage
$268,173.00
96% of the developed properties have paid. 83% of individual lots have paid. 100% of the dock fees are paid.
A member Lot 599 stated that he is concerned regarding vehicles speeding on Ruffed Grouse and requested that Public Safety Stage in his driveway. In addition, the member suggested that the change to the extension of the Protective Covenants be a set amount of years. Roger Furman discussed a citation that he was issued for dumping and stated the Consolidated Rules provide for a warning first and not a fine. The POA President suggested that Mr. Furman write a letter to the Board explaining his position. Mike Kondratiuk, lots 184/185 raised the issue of changing the age that a person could operate a Golf Cart on property. In addition, Mr. Kondratiuk suggested requiring permits for work inside a member’s residence. Mr. Kondratiuk will forward the information to the Community Manager for review. The information will be passed on to the Safety and Public Works Committees for review. There being no further business the member portion was adjourned at 10:10am.
Dime Bank Money Market
Joe Grippo, lot 609 Ruffed Grouse expressed concern regarding the condition of the road and the status of the Condo George Property.
$57,128.00
Submitted by Ralph Graf
Operating $108,356.00 New Capital
$76,191.00
Contractors $12,842.00 The entire Treasures Report is available for review. Director Ossont made a motion to accept the Treasures Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Director Stoveken and approved by the members in attendance. Director Triani made a motion for a variance in the amount of $2,000.00 for funds to be used for repairs to TLCA Docks. The motion was seconded by Director Ossont and approved by the members in attendance. Director Triani discussed the operating budget and informed the Board as to how prior assessments were applied and funding that would be necessary moving forward. Community Manager Ralph Graf discussed the following items. The status of the road paving projects. An update on the status of the Pipe insert on Tanglwood Drive. The recommendations regarding the Leaf Dump. The estimated cost for the De-watering of section one on Lake Tanglwood. The recommendation of the Legal committee regarding Harassment as noted in the Consolidated Rules. In addition, the committee is investigating member complaints. The manager thanked the Board and the membership for their support of another successful Veterans Golf Tournament. Director Hertz made a motion to accept the Community Managers Report. The Motion was seconded by Director Cote and approved by the members in attendance. Director Ossont reported that the maintenance staff is prepping the equipment for the upcoming winter season. The condition of the support beams at the Salt Shed was discussed. Director Triani made a motion to move forward and replace the wooded supports with two Eye Beams. The Motion was seconded by Director Ossont and approved by the members in attendance. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30am. The member portion of the meeting was opened. Property owner from lot 99 questioned the extension regarding the Protective Covenants and asked if it could be extended for another 25 years instead of indefinitely.
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TANGLWOOD LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING MINUTES
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 APPROVED
Call to order: Jim Clark, President, called the meeting to order at 9:00am. All stand for the pledge of allegiance. Roll call was taken, and board members present are Ron Triani, Elmer Hertz, Rose Kucharski, Roger Cote, Mark Ossont, Grace Zoccali and Bob Stoveken. Bob Russo is absent. Ralph Graf, Community Manager and Kathy Bloodworth, Office Staff, are also present.
Reserve Fund: Completion of Aqua/Leeward Construction Paving) $129,901; Tanglwood Culvert $457; Kubota $1,126; Ford Safety Car $455 (we made two Chalet mortgage payments in July).
Motion by: M. Ossont - Second by: G. Zoccali
Motion by: R. Kucharski - Second by: M. Ossont To accept the treasurer’s report as presented. All voted and the motion passes unanimously.
To approve the minutes of August 17, 2019 as submitted. All voted and the motion passes unanimously.
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Community Managers Report - Board of Directors September 2019 As we close out another successful summer season, I want to thank the Board, staff and the volunteers who serve on committees.
Treasurer’s Report September 21,2019 Board Meeting
There have been several reports of Bears in the community. Please make sure your pets are secured and trash is not left outside. The road paving partnership with Aqua is now complete. The community benefited in this partnership in what amounted to a 50/50 split of the overall cost.
The bank account balances as of August 31. 2019: Dime Bank Balance - Money Market $14,255 - Operating $106,705 - New Capital $75,912 - Contractors $12,845 $209,717 PNC Balance NBT Balance Vanguard Balance Chalet Mortgage Balance
New Capital Fund:
There was good amount of prep work that had to be addressed on Tanglwood Drive that impacted the paving budget for this year. The area at issue was from West Birch to the Playground. The cost of this area alone was approximately $142,000.00 out of the $290,000.00 entire Road Budget.
$48,444 $170,244 $756,204 $268,173
The insert to the Tanglwood Culvert Pipe is nearing completion as the paper goes to print. The contractor is installing boulders on the roadway at the top of the head wall for driver safety and to protect the structure. The new head wall will be approximately five feet above the roadway.
Receipts for 2019 $1,128,290 Homes/TS $821,602 97% Lots $137,077 83% Docks $103,285 100% Cash Disbursements to date $581,808 Spending for Operations in August was $103,829; $25,329 above the average budgeted monthly target of $78,500 (Note: this was a 3 payroll month). Our available cash position as of August 31 is $428,405 (averages to $107,101 per month/last 4 months). There are several areas we are watching as they are over budget: Legal fees -$10,348 over; Truck & Equipment Maintenance - $98 over; Public Safety vehicle maintenance (Ford) - $3,321 over.
Septic Tank Cleaning
The Leaf Dump at the Maintenance Complex is now open under the following conditions. The dump will be open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. The dump will only be open to TLCA residents. In addition, staff will be present to provide for a controlled access. The only items that can be dumped are grass and leaves. The Board authorized a $700.00 expenditure to level the dump. The problem is that the large tree stumps that were dumped impacted capacity. This section of the community is the only area that we have for discarding leaves and grass and we must ensure that there is enough area to dump. The property was surveyed, and we have a limited area for this service to the membership. The Public Works Committee has recommended replacing the Bathhouse at the Beach. The new proposed structure will house two bathrooms and a lifeguard staging area. The building if approved will be constructed on a slab. I want to thank the sub- committee and Tom Koster who provided the actual design that was sent out for bid. The bids are due back by October 1, 2019 and will be evaluated by the Public Works Committee. The funds for this project can be taken from the [CIF] Capital Improvement Fees the community collects on the sale of property. The Environmental Committee is working with the TLCA Lake Manager regarding the dewatering of Lake Tanglwood. The next step in addressing sediment that flows into Lake Tanglwood is the construction of a Fore- Bay at the Indian Drive Boat Storage area. This phase of development is in keeping with the prior construction of the Catch Basin on Indian Drive. The budget process continues as the Budget and Finance Committee work with management and the committees to serve the needs of the members.
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A major concern that has been expressed by the Public Works Committee is the condition of Tanglwood Roads. In prior years we were able to simply pave over the top of the existing roadway. The rough winters have taken a toll on some of the roads that has resulted in extensive preparation work in several areas. This work is costly, and the Budget and Finance Committee will be recommending additional funding for the preservation of our roads. The maintenance staff has been cleaning ditches on the side of the roads. We now have the equipment necessary to address these areas that will provide for enhanced lifespan of our roadways. The snow plowing equipment has been serviced and the staff is prepared for the upcoming winter season. The Public Safety Committee is stressing the importance of having your current vehicle access stickers in place. The Safety Officers will be at the dump verifying member Id. The Code Enforcement Committee has recently received requests for variances for nonconforming structures. The Consolidated Rules of the community in Section [406] states the following. [A variance is necessary when the project does not fall within the setbacks]. There is a $100.00 review fee for all variance requests. A variance is reviewed by the Code Enforcement Committee and a recommendation is made to the Board. The process additionally involves letter being sent to neighboring property that may be impacted by the request. All the above information is considered in the review process. The recent Wallenpaupack Vets for Vets tournament that was held on August 5, 2019 was a success.
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The committee raised approximately $13,000.00. I want to thank the members who participated, volunteered and those who donated for all their efforts. The Vets for Vets organization over the past five years has raised in excess of $60,000.00. The group has supported Wounded Warrior, Fisher House and Mercy Medical Angels. The focus of the group moving forward is to support veterans and first responders in Wayne and Pike Counties. The community should be very proud of the efforts to support those who have served. Please be aware that no bulk items can be dropped off at the Maintenance Complex. You can contact the Chalet for a Bulk Pick up. The pick- ups are done on Wednesdays twice a month. There is a minimum cost of $50.00 and additional cost based on the number and type of items to be discarded. We will continue to keep the membership apprised of happenings in the community through the Email Blast that is sent out from the Chalet. Respectfully, Ralph E Graf Community Manager Manager adds: • Dr. Lubnow will be addressing the membership in October re: Environmental committee issues. • There is a defective pipe in Lake Tanglwood 260’ by 3’ in diameter. • We will be outsourcing the removal of the docks in October. • Building Codes/Public Works committee has several permit variances for oversized garages.
Motion by: E. Hertz - Second by: B. Stoveken To approve variance of $2000 for community center remediation. All voted and motion passes unanimously. Communications – T. Budd • Postage for the Newsletter has decreased due to number of ads Entertainment – R. Kucharski • Kids Halloween & Christmas parties are planned • Possible potluck • Cookie Exchange Environmental – J. O’Connor • Waiting on report from Princeton Hydro • Will work with PW n lake issues Nominating – R. Kucharski • Following board meeting, “Meet the Candidates” Public Legal
Works - M. Ossont • Roads are to be paved shortly • Bath house renovation out for bid • Dock in/out to be outsourced • Salt shed issue – in house repair • Looking at additional parking at CC • Covenant mailing is out
R. Graf introduces Chris Becker, chairman of the Wally Ice Fest, and three other gentlemen, to be held in February of 2020. The organizers are looking for an alternate venue as Lake Wallenpaupack is not always frozen over for the scheduled activities which include ice tee golf, ice hockey, curling demonstrations and other outdoor winter fun. They have spoken with PPH owner V. Polise and are approaching Tanglwood re: possibly using Lake Tanglwood. Insurance and parking are 2 major issues. Discussion to continue.
PPH – R. Triani • We meet with V. Polise every 4-6 weeks • Keep communications open
Committee Reports AOCA – No report Arbitration – No report Budget & Finance – R. Triani
Respectfully submitted, Kathryn Bloodworth
Budget & Finance Committee Report The Committee reviewed the August financials, noting several areas that are above budget, as noted in the Treasurer’s report. Two variances were approved and are recommended to the Board for approval: > Additional unexpected cost of $2000 (New Capital) to Community Center Water Retention Project to deal with a rock ledge that needed to be removed(Motion Required). > Additional funds of $2000 (Operations) required for the Children’s Halloween and Christmas Parties. (Motion Required). > The draft 2020 Operating Budget was reviewed at the August Board Meeting. Changes have been made to the preliminary budget and the final budget was approved by the committee and recommended to the Board for Approval. The budget is in the Board packet. (Motion is needed to approve the 2020 Operating Budget). > The preliminary 2020 Reserve and New Capital Budgets were reviewed by the committee. Several changes were recommended. The revised budgets will be forwarded to the Board for review prior to the October Board Meeting. Several options for the 2020 Assessments were also reviewed and the committee unanimously approved one option and will forward it to the Board for approval. The 2020 Reserve and Capital Programs are to be approved at the October Board Meeting. Ron Triani Variance Request Type of Variance: Projected to exceed Operating Budget Date: 09/18/19 Submitted by: Dave Miller Committee: Entertainment Description: Halloween & Christmas Parties From Account: Operating Amount: $2000 Reason for request: Costs to exceed budgeted amount of $ 1000 Budget & Finance Committee Approved X Denied---- Date: 09/18/19 Board Of Directors Motion by: M. Ossont - Second by: R. Kucharski To approve variance of $2000 for Entertainment committee. All voted and motion passes unanimously. Variance Request Type of Variance: Community Center Water Remediation Date: 09/18/19 Submitted by: Ralph Graf Committee: B & F From Account: New Capital Amount: $2000 Reason for request: Rock ledge and tree stump removal. Cost exceeded approved spending amount of $4800 due to unexpected costs. Budget & Finance Committee Approved X Denied---- Date: 09/18/19 Board Of Directors
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There were no questions from the public. Meeting adjourned at 9:45am.
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