As we approached the summer season, we had difficulty in securing certified lifeguards. Tanglwood was not alone in that regard. The insurance carrier for the community informed me many of their clients experienced the same problems with respect to staffing. On the advice of the TLCA insurance carrier, signs were posted on the beach property informing the members that there are no lifeguards on duty, swim at your own risk. We additionally sent out an email blast informing the members in advance.
approximately 2,000 cubic yards of sediment during this initial phase. The sediment will be stored on property during the dewatering process.
paving contractor will be able to pave over the roads with a single lane pave.
The office received complaints regarding open burning on property. The Rules and We continue to experience an Regulations in Section [218] increase in property sales in states the following: Open the community. The Welcome fires for any purpose are Committee scheduled three strictly prohibited. Small, selfnew owner meetings to update contained, low flame fires in off new owners on community issues. There has been a marked the ground fire containers sold increase in permit requests that for the purpose of recreational fires only are permitted. Must include new sheds, garages, have screen cover. A 6 foot vinyl siding, painting, deck gravel buffer is required around extensions and patios. Please contact the Chalet should you be the fire container. An adult shall be present at all times during considering any improvements Please remember to have your burning of a recreational fire. A to the outside of your property current vehicle identification fire extinguishing mechanism on your vehicle when accessing to ascertain what permits may shall be within reach of a be required. You should also the beach property or at any recreational fire at all times. contact Palmyra Township at Tanglwood amenity. [570-226-2230] as the township The fine for a first offense The Board approved the may require a permit for work is $300.00. A TLCA permit installation of 16 video cameras being considered. is required prior to the at the beach property; the footage can be viewed remotely. We have received many requests construction of a fire pit. In addition, the Board approved from members to remove trees The budget process for the on their property. The Building the installation of a gate access 2022 budget year is underway. Code Committee reviews all system at the entrance and The committee chairpersons requests for the removal of exit side of this property. The have been informed to provide members will be provided with trees. You should be aware budget requests to the that the removal of the native, access fobs for the entrance Treasurer for review by the preferred hardwood trees or side and the exit will be an Budget and Finance Committee. automatic open once the vehicle trees greater than 6 inches This process will be ongoing approaches the gate. The upper [diameter at breast height] without a TLCA permit is strictly throughout the summer. boundary of the property will prohibited. The reference for the be lined with boulders and or A zoning hearing has been removal of trees may be found post rail fencing to prevent scheduled for July 14, 2021 to in Section [106] of the Rules and unauthorized access. We are address a variance for the newly Regulations for the community. investigating the possibility of proposed maintenance garage. installing a fence between the The garage is a sixty foot long, The Board approved a TLCA Property and Pinecrest forty foot wide facility that will Marina to ensure only members recommendation for the be used to store equipment placement of dock hardware and their authorized guest use to prolong the lifespan of the on dock slips on Lake this amenity. The property has equipment and keep the it out been surveyed to clearly identify Wallenpaupack. The approved of the winter weather. This guidelines are available at the boundary lines. The Boarditem was approved in the 2021 approved budget for this project the Chalet for review. Please budget. The garage will be set is $20,000.00 pending a review make sure that you follow the next to the existing maintenance approved guidelines to avoid by the Legal and Budget & facility. damage to the dock slips. Finance Committees. The membership can now use The Board approved the sale of We received one bid for the the fitness center during regular a Tanglwood property, lot 450, sediment removal from Lake hours 7:30am to 9pm. The on Shady Glen Lane. An email Tanglwood. There were four center was back to its normal blast was sent to the members contractors that attended the requesting any interested party hours on June 28, 2021. pre-construction meeting. submit a sealed bid for the The budget allocation for this Enjoy the remainder of the property. The upset price for bid project is $150,000.00 which summer, please watch for was $8,000.00. is front loaded with attorney’s walkers and joggers on our fees, planning and permitting. roadways and obey the posted I am working with our road The actual work is scheduled to speed limit. paving contractor regarding start in early September to not the paving partnership with Respectfully, interfere with use of our lake by Aqua. Once the water main Ralph E Graf members. The plan is to remove replacement is completed, the Community Manager
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