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Community Manager’s Message
The Board of Directors held their Reorganization Meeting in January. One of the functions of the meeting is to elect the executive officers to the Board - Sandra LaPorte, President; Mark Ossont, First Vice President; Robert Burns, Second Vice President; and Bill Vaccaro Treasurer. As we approach the winter season, please be mindful not to park vehicles on the roadway as it will impact our ability to plow snow. The Chalet will keep our members informed regarding any issues related the removal of snow and related weather conditions. Our staff has years of experience in dealing with storm conditions and with your cooperation we anticipate another successful year. A recent question has come up regarding members wishing to serve on committees. There are standing committees as identified in the By-laws in Article XI, Section 1. The Chairperson of the committee solicits members to join the committee. The Chairperson then submits the names of the members to the Board for consideration. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and has the authority to appoint committee chairman of each committee.
PROJECT UPDATE:
The new additions for the community this year include the maintenance garage that will be used to house our maintenance equipment, protecting equipment from the weather when it is not being utilized. The new gate access system at the beach property on Lake Wallenpaupack has been installed and will be activated for the upcoming season. The members in good standing will be issued two key fobs and may request an additional two at a cost of $25.00 per fob. The membership will be notified when we will be processing the key fobs. The 16 video cameras have been rolled out and will be viewing the beach property. The Safety Phone and Chalet have access to the video which will be recording at the beach property. There will be an improvement at the beach property as recommended by the Beach Committee. A fire pit will be added for the members to enjoy with new furniture. The pit is up from the Gazebo and will be serviced by propane. There will be traffic calming devices at locations throughout the community. The devices will be on poles that have been placed in designated areas to monitor our posted speed limit. There are two units that are portable, and will be relocated to designated locations. The maintenance staff installed 13 poles to accommodate the devices. The above items are a result of the Safety Committee research and follow up. In addition to the above, the Safety Committee has been promoting an awareness reminding members to slow down when on property. You will receive safety reminders with email blasts. We will be carrying over funds from our road paving budget. The paving for the prior year was impacted by issues Aqua had in addressing water main replacement in areas that were scheduled for paving. Once Aqua completes the work and it is inspected, the hope is to pave the impacted areas in 2022 early in the season. The initial phase of the sediment removal from Lake Tanglwood is now complete. We have additional capacity in the geo -tube on site for the second phase of removal. Having a disposal site adjacent to the removal will result in a significant savings for the community as it relates to transportation costs, permitting and design. The approved budget for 2022 has a $150,000.00 allocation for the second phase of removal. The budget includes funds for permitting and design of the disposal area. Please remember when considering any outside improvements to contact the Chalet. We have color charts for painting, siding and roofing. A TLCA Permit is required, and a Palmyra Township Permit may be required for outside work. A survey may be required to identify setbacks and the road right of way. The plans when completed are submitted to the Building Code Committee for review. It is important to have a completed application as the committee will not review any application that is incomplete. You can contact the Code Enforcement Officer at the Chalet for additional information. [georgestl@ptd.net] This past year there have been a number of requests for garages and sheds. You should be aware that prior to developing plans for either, there are specific sizes and criteria that must be adhered to. A garage that is not attached to the residence can be no larger than 24 ft by 24 ft and must have a concrete floor. The maximum height for a garage from roof line shall be at 20 ft. The construction shall be in keeping with the exterior of the home, vinyl and or wood. A shed can be no larger than 10 ft by 12 ft and can be placed on a stone base. If the property has an attached garage, by regulation you will not be permitted to construct a separate garage. You must first close in the garage that is attached and rededicate the area as a room and submit it for the unattached garage. There is a size restriction for members living on Lake Tanglwood who want to install a dock. The maximum size for a dock on Lake Tanglwood is 16 ft by 8 ft. This regulation was approved by the board on August 15, 2022. The community had an unprecedented turnover of properties this past year - approximately 140 new owners. It is important that the Chalet has accurate contact information. I would recommend that you sign up to receive email blasts as that is an excellent information vehicle for our members to be updated on a variety of items. You can contact the Chalet to sign up for email blasts. The vote to extend the Protective Covenants continues with the hope of securing the votes necessary to extend the covenants in perpetuity. The office and members from the Legal Committee will be reaching out to new members who have not voted on this issue. The covenants are the most important document of the three governing documents as it provides the community the authority to operate as a Planned Residential Community. The Board of Directors is respectfully suggesting a ‘yes’ vote on this matter. The covenants are set to expire in the year 2043 and the thought process is that expiration date will start to show up in property searches.
Respectfully,
