SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 BOARD MEETING MINUTES Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance led by President Brian Faller at 9:00 am. Present were First Vice President Mark Ossont, Second Vice President Rosemary Kucharski (PP), Treasurer Ron Triani, Sandra LaPorte, Bill Vaccaro, Grace Zoccali, Jim Clark (PP), Bob Russo. Community Manager Ralph Graf and Administrative Assistant Elisabeth Muller were excused. Motion by: Bill Vaccaro Second by: Jim Clark (PP) To approve the minutes of August 21, 2021. The motion passes unanimously. Motion by: Jim Clark (PP) Second by: Grace Zoccali To approve the executive session minutes of August 21, 2021. The motion passes unanimously. Ron Triani, Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s Report September 18, 2021 Board Meeting The bank account balances as of August 1, 2021
Dime Bank - Money Market - Operating - Special Fund - New Capital - Contractors Total Dime Accounts PNC Balance NBT Balance HNB Balance Avaliable cash 8/31
Mortage Loan Balance Vanguard
Receipts for 2021: Homes Lots Docks
We experienced issues with the video equipment at the beach property. Chris, the contractor, will be sending an observation report on corrective measures regarding codes, a surge protector, wifi and an additional outlet. The installation of the gate access system at the beach is moving along to completion. Darrell and staff were of great assistance in working with the vendor. The chairs for the Community Center have been ordered. A thank you to Rose for securing the variance. The delivery date for the new maintenance garage remains the beginning of November to be constructed within several days of delivery.
$194, 212 $14, 875 $285, 117
We have several issues related to construction without a permit on members’ properties. The code enforcement officer has issued fines and will be monitoring the violations. A follow up report will be reviewed at the Building Code Committee meeting. It is important for the members to understand that once plans, designs and colors are submitted and approved, any changes from the initial application must be reviewed and approved.
$44, 996 $149, 749 $165, 000 $435, 775
$242, 805 $1, 024, 425 96% 78% 100%
Cash Disbursements to date: Spending for Operations in August is $72,862. Large expenditures include $8,715 Princeton Hydro (lake management service), $3,431 insurance; $1,891 tires truck #2: $1350 legal fees; $1350 dock bond (insurance). Motion by: Mark Ossont Second by: Sandra LaPorte To accept the Treasurer’s Report. The motion passes unanimously. Ralph Graf, Community Manager’s Report: Community Manager’s Report, September Board Meeting 2021
The sediment removal process was delayed due to weather and is scheduled to begin at the end of the month. The actual removal should take approximately two weeks to complete. The material will be stored in geo tubes on site at the canoe storage facility on Indian Drive. The lake management team from Princeton Hydro will be coordinating and overseeing the project. Darrell, our maintenance supervisor, will be the community’s point of contact on property. I will be in contact with both the contractor, staff and lake manager.
I am waiting for Aqua to complete the watermain replacement so that this year’s paving can begin. I met with Darrell and Jeff from Wayco to discuss this year’s paving. Darrell will be the point of contact on property, and I will be following up with the paving contractor. We will advise the members when we have a firm paving date. I have been informed by the Aqua representative that it is unlikely that the Westwood water main replacement will be accomplished this year. The contractor apparently hit a rock ledge on Grasshopper that has impacted cost for the remainder of this year’s project. Jeff will be working up new calculations as Westwood is 1,268 feet in length and 18 feet wide. I have attached a separate permit for the removal of trees that includes the newly approved motion for the $100 compliance fee. The fee will be returned upon inspection by the TLCA code enforcement officer. The $25 permit fee remains the same. PAGE 14
I had a meeting with the Vice President of St. Moritz Security regarding a proposal for traffic enforcement within the community. I should have a written proposal for the Board to review. The contractor stated he would be willing to offer safety officer training for TLCA staff in areas of report writing, investigations, officer safety and vehicle code enforcement. I have attached emails from the contractor and my response to the fees for service. I have requested that any proposal be modified to reflect a trial basis as opposed to signing on for one year.
The furniture for the fire pit has been ordered. I thank Grace and Sandee for their efforts.
$59, 178 $16, 857
$1, 051, 181 $157, 593 $114, 848
Again, there is nothing further to report regarding the shut off valve pipe and the spillway. This seems to be the never-ending story of review and oversight by regulatory agencies.
There seems to be a misunderstanding regarding a variance. The Rules and Regulations in section 406 states: A variance is necessary when the project does not fall within the setbacks. A $100 fee is submitted with the request to cover the cost of review and inspection. The ballot box for the Board of Directors’ election is in place at the Chalet. The ballots will be mailed to the membership on October 1, 2021. The processing of the mailing will be through PDQ Printing as we have done over prior years. I reached out to Horizon Sports for a price to modify the handball court into a pickleball court. The cost would be $12,000 to $14,000 for the coating and permanent stanchions. The existing blacktop needs to be overlaid with 1.5 inches of binder prior to coating. The cost of the binder is $12,000 to $15,000, as there are two options. The area will only accommodate one pickleball court unless the blacktop is expanded.
There are four new homes that were constructed and/or under construction in the community this year. Respectfully, Ralph E Graf
Community Manager
*** Added to Community Manager’s Report: Comprehensive Permit Application and Tree Removal Permit Application (see next pages): (Revised August 2021)
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