BOD Meeting Minutes - Apr. 2021

The meeting was called to order by POA President Brian Faller at 9:00 am. All stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. President Brian Faller, Mark Ossont, Rosemary Kucharski, Ron Triani, Bill Vaccaro, Bob Russo, Grace Zoccali and Sandra LaPorte were present. Jim Clark (PP) called in to the meeting via the spider phone system. Ralph Graf, Community Manager and Administrative Assistant Elisabeth Muller were also present.

Motion by: Mark Ossont Second by: Rosemary Kucharski To approve the minutes of March 20, 2021. The motion passes unanimously.

Motion by: Grace Zoccali Second by: Sandra LaPorte To approve the executive session minutes of March 20, 2021. The motion passes unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report, Ron Triani: April 17, 2021 Board Meeting

The bank account balances as of March 31, 2021: Dime Bank

Money Market

$55,858 Operating 107,281 Special Fund 0 New Capital 156,813 Contractors 12,869 Total all Dime accounts $333,821 Mortgage loan balance $249,621 PNC Balance $250,001 NBT Balance $68,497 HNB Balance $165,000 Cash position 03/31 $646,637 Vanguard $1,055,061 Receipts for 2021: Homes $945,950 89% Lots 146,341 73% Docks 110,443 98% Cash Disbursements to date: $208,106 Spending for Operations in March was $69,033. Large expenditures include $7,372 Lake Maintenance (2020); $3,955 Insurance; $3,444 Refuse/ Recycle; $1,756 Gasoline and $1,235 Legal fees. Reserve Spending: Loan payments of $1,126 Kubota, $464 Safety car, Chalet Mortgage $1,877, $980 Lake Dredging project. New Capital Spending: $4,150 Bathhouse renovation. Ron Triani: TLCA is in good financial shape. Motion by: Mark Ossont Second by: Rosemary Kucharski To approve the April Treasurer’s Report. The motion passes unanimously.

Manager’s Report, Ralph Graf:

The Bathhouse renovations as it relates to new siding, painting and a new window facing the lake is now a completed item. I ordered a sign for the building stating the use of the facility is for Tanglwood residents and guests.

The Safety Committee is investigating the installation of cameras at the beach property. The Committee Chair and Safety Coordinator are reviewing options that will be presented to Budget and Finance Committee and the Board.

There has been no action taken on the Shut Off Valve Pipe and the repairs at the dam spillway. Both items remain under review by the regulatory agencies.

I hope to be able to move forward with the proposed maintenance garage as soon as the new survey is completed. The supervisors in a prior meeting have agreed that the fix that has been recommended with respect to the new survey lines is acceptable.

I have not heard back from Tanglwood North regarding the TLCA Board’s proposal. I can expand on this matter. The deadline to pay the assessment is May 1, 2021 as per the TLCA Board of Directors. The Board needs to discuss the next step should Tanglwood North fail to pay their assessment. I met with an engineer from Kiley Associates, our paving contractor, the Chair of the Public Works Committee and our Maintenance Supervisor. We met on site at the Ruffed Grouse Road where the road has been sinking. The engineers will be preparing a proposal to address this problem that continues to be an issue. I have possible options that I will discuss with the Board.

I had a phone conference with Aqua and their engineers regarding the possibility of partnering with them in a Paving Program. We were able to reach an agreement in the past that resulted in cost savings to the community. I invited the Chair of the Public Works Committee to participate in the conference call. I can discuss the results of the Conference call. I met with members of the Ad Hoc Marina Committee at the beach property. We discussed the placement of Canoe Storage Racks and improving the walkway access to [D] Dock. In addition, the committee discussed the possibility of installing Jet Ski Ports at the docks. This item is not funded in the 2021 Budget.

The maintenance staff is starting on their summer prep list in addressing the following areas: Chalet, Tennis Courts, Nature Trail, Playground, Community Center, Beach Property, and Equipment. I spoke with TJ Edwards, our contractor for installing and removing the docks. TJ is trying to work us in for the docks to be installed prior to our established May 15, 2021 deadline. This year Brookfield Energy will be doing a five-foot drawdown on the lake. We have started the Bulk Pick Up service for the season. I am following up on a recommendation from the Public Works Committee regarding bulk Items. The staff should only be picking up items that weigh no more than 50 lbs., no construction material will be included in a pick-up. The material must be out at curb the morning of the pick-up. The schedule for the pickups will be the third Wednesday of every month. Respectfully, Ralph E Graf, Community Manager Motion by: Mark Ossont Second by: Ron Triani To approve the April Community Manager’s Report. The motion passes

Motion by: Bill Vaccaro Second by: Mark Ossont To approve the list of volunteers for the ad-hoc Beach Committee. The motion passes unanimously.

Motion by: Mark Ossont Second by: Brian Faller To approve the list of volunteers for the ad-hoc Marina Committee. The motion passes unanimously.

Motion by: Mark Ossont Second by: Rosemary Kucharski To approve the list of volunteers for the Open Space Subcommittee. The motion passes unanimously.

Ron Triani: the subcommittee would need to obtain permission from owners of privately owned properties to assess trees, etc.

Motion by: Mark Ossont Second by: Bob Russo To approve the purchase of cameras for the beach area for $7500.00 The motion passes unanimously.

Motion by: Ron Triani Second by: Grace Zoccali To approve a variance of no more than $12,000.00 for the cameras and signage. The motion passes unanimously.

Looking into installing a gate for the entrance to the beach with a QR reader; possible placement of boulders at the top of the beach area; placement of spiked road bump at beach exit.

Motion by: Rosemary Kucharski Second by: Bill Vaccaro To purchase a new phone system for $170.00 per month for the office. The motion passes unanimously.

Ralph Graf: The new phone system will be digital, include 2 years of free maintenance, free installation, call forwarding and there will be no contract. We will be able to do away with current call forwarding system, which will save TLCA money.

Discussion: ADA compliant speed bumps are not required in private communities.

Discussion regarding Community Survey, Sandra LaPorte and Grace Zoccali: Possible fire pit at beach Possible ports for wave-runners Include lot owners in “types of residents” Include “5 things you’d like to see in TLCA” Discussion regarding May Semi-Annual Membership Meeting: With covid restrictions in mind and to keep the community safe, we will not serve refreshments, enforce 6 feet of social distancing, limit the number of residents to one per household, do temperature checks at the door, limit the number of members who can attend within state guidelines. A videographer may be used to record the meeting for those who cannot attend. Member questions will be answered at the end of the meeting as we will have only two hours to use the space at PPH. Motion by: Bill Vaccaro Second by: Bob Russo To approve installation of cleats on dock slips according to established guidelines. The motion passes unanimously.

Motion by: Brian Faller Second by: Grace Zoccali To adjourn the meeting at 11:10 am. Respectfully submitted, Elisabeth Muller, Administrative Assistant

MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS – Fare Thee Well

Interview with DeWitt Cox

The early years of TLCA

DeWitt and Mary Cox joined the Tanglwood Lakes community in 1983. Their primary residence was in Lansdale, PA just outside of Philadelphia where DeWitt worked. In the early years he quickly became golfing buddies with his new Indian Drive neighbors, Bill Sullivan and Bob Turner. The other member of their weekend foursome was Jim Lynch. In our community’s history Jim Lynch and Bill Sullivan are often considered the “fathers” of TLCA. In the early days Academy Insurance had purchased the entire TL property which at that time included the water company, TL North including the ski resort and the marina (now Lighthouse marina) among other holdings. The property included Lake Tanglwood and the Tanglwood Lakes Golf club which had been constructed as a 9-hole course in the late 60’s. The course became 18 holes in 1974. Academy had a vision of building timeshare buildings at various locations on the golf course. The TLCA leadership at the time included Jim Trunzo, Lynch, Turner, Sullivan, and DeWitt successfully fought off these plans in court, Bob Turner being the spearhead and primary author of the 1986 Agreement. Subsequently, in the mid-80s, Academy Insurance was purchased by another firm and was ordered by the new parent company to divest its assets. Initially DeWitt and four partners, all of whom were residents, including Bill Sullivan and Bob Turner, purchased the Golf Club. DeWitt was appointed the President, while Bob Turner was Chairman of the Board of the partnership. They later added another 8 partners bringing the total 13 (“the baker’s dozen”). Interestingly, not all were golfers, and those residents, several of whom lived on the course, were just committed to keeping the golf club solvent to protect their property. The terms of the sale agreement were consummated in the 1986 Agreement. It’s interesting to note that part of the purchase included 3 acres adjacent to the current 8thhole green. The early plan was to relocate the golf club maintenance building away from the clubhouse. It was often under consideration but has never happened. The golf club began with 57 members and grew to 300+ members (including many residents) by 2008 prior to the recession. It seems the Club was actually a focal point of TLCA social life in those days with their indoor pool, game room and handball court, in addition to a highly popular restaurant and beautiful golf course. The property was sold by the partnership to new owners in 2012.

DeWitt and Mary will be leaving the community permanently this summer following the sale of their home. We are grateful for their contributions to TLCA and wish them good health and happiness in the future.