The staff has been working through what has been a rough winter. The back-to-back snowstorms have created challenges for our maintenance staff and equipment. I want to thank all the members who donated to the Tanglwood Food Drive. The drive has been a great success as we continue to accept food at the Chalet for a local church's food pantry.
The Board of Directors at their February Board Meeting made a modification to the Tanglwood Dock Lease Agreement. The original agreement identified the maximum size of a watercraft that could be docked at the marina to be 22 feet. The Board by motion changed the maximum length to be 26 feet with an 8 foot 6 inch beam. The fees for watercrafts exceeding 20 feet in length remain at ten dollars per foot for each foot over twenty feet. The change is effective immediately. The guidelines for the marina were established by the Board of Directors and can be modified as such. In the past there have been members who requested to give up their slip for only one year for a variety of reasons. As part of the motion, once a member gives up his/her slip that member goes to the bottom of the dock slip waiting list. The dock rental fee for 2021 is $1100.00. The Lake Manager for the community is in the process of securing the bids for the removal of sediment from Lake Tanglwood. The bids will be reviewed by Princeton Hydro and the hope is to have the contract awarded in March. The initial phase will involve the removal of 2,000 Cubic Yards of sediment from Lake Tanglwood by the Canoe Storage Facility. The dewatered material will be stored on site. The dewatering is the third phase of the Inlet Stabilization Plan that the Board has adopted several years ago. Please see below:
Figure 1. Proposed Dredging Areas
It is proposed that the eastern area of the lake be dredged in multiple events. The proposed geotextile tubes will contain approximately 2,000 cubic yards of sediment per event. The Tanglwood Lakes Community Association has indicated that Areas 1 and 2 are the priority areas1.forApproximate dredging, which resultsof in Sediment approximately events toArea Table Volume per5Dredge remove the material from these areas. We will be working on this year's paving program with the paving contractor. The funds that are allocated for paving are $200,000.00. In addition to working with the paving contractor we will be coordinating the paving with Aqua with the hope of working on a partnership.
Dredge Area
Volume (yd3)
1
6,000
2
3,500
3
3,000
4
2,500
Total
15,000
Table 1. Approximate Volume of There has been a significant Sediment per Dredge Area rotation in property ownership Itthis is proposed that the eastern area of the lake be dredged in multiple events. The proposed g year. It is important that all tubes will contain 2,000 cubic yards of sediment per event. The Tanglwood Lak members be awareapproximately of requirements with respect to permits. A survey is required on a member's property for structural improvements that increase the Figure 1. Proposed Dredging Areas size of the footprint the structure including additions, decks, sheds, garages, new and existing 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 projects done such as new decks, deck extensions, sheds garages, new driveways and additions will result in a fine of $750.00. This Consolidated Rule was approved by the Board of Directors on June 16, 2018. It is suggested that prior to starting any modifications to your property you contact the Chalet to ascertain what if any permits may be required. Please note the Building Code Committee has up to forty-five days to review a permit application. There are two pending major projects that will impact the budget. The first is addressing the spillway at Lake Tanglwood. The Dam and Spillway are inspected every year as part of the insurance requirement. The engineer that inspected the spillway noted conditions that require attention. We are working with the regulatory agencies to ascertain if the corrective action necessary can be accommodated under a maintenance permit application. The second issue is the Shut off Valve Pipe on the 18th Hole of the Golf course that extends into the lake. Again, an inspection is conducted every year. The engineer for the community has made recommendations as to a fix as the pipe is rotted and in need of attention. The review of both projects is underway and there is nothing further to report at this time. The Board will be advised once we have approval to move forward and the information will be communicated to the membership as well. The community will be engaging TJ Edwards Dock service this year for the purpose of installing and removing the docks on Lake Wallenpaupack. We anticipate having the docks installed by May 15, 2021 as we have done in prior years. Respectfully submitted, Ralph Graf, Community Manager
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