There were nine members who gave up their dock slips for the coming 2021 season. There were several impacted by recent home sales. Beth is working with the waiting list to fill the slips. The Short -Term Rental list for the community is now down to five homes from the original twelve homes that were granted an exception. The decrease has been impacted by recent home sales in the community. By regulation once a home is sold, the Short -Term Rental Status expires with the sale. We have seventeen homes that are rented on a long -term basis (for more than 29 days.) I hope to have the deed for lot 450 Shady Glen Lane shortly. I would recommend sending an email blast to the membership requesting sealed bids for the property. We can work up the associated cost to secure the property and discuss an upset price. There is no further news on the proposed Pocono Lake Front Development. It was anticipated that construction on the upper tier properties (cluster development), would start in April 2021.
Attorney Farrell contacted Counsel for Tanglwood North regarding the response to their initial proposal for their portion of the beach assessment. TLCA Counsel is awaiting a response.
We are seeking to broker an agreement with Ertle Subaru similar to the agreement that we have with Gibbons Ford as it relates to a 10% discount on work performed. In addition, we will be provided a loner vehicle from Subaru. The agreement will ensure that all work done is through Subaru to protect warrantees. I thank Ron for making the initial contact. Respectfully, Ralph E Graf, Community Manager
Per Ralph via email, 2/17/2021: * Princeton Hydro is addressing issues raised by the conservation district regarding the erosion and sediment plan for the project. We hope to have and review bids by mid-March. We are still investigating the use of the former adjacent property as a disposal site.
+ The issue with the proposed maintenance garage is one of a pre-existing non-conforming property. The survey map indicates the proposed building would be constructed in the right of way in the road as it is shown on the survey map. The placement of the road on the survey map does not represent where the road actually is. Based on my conversation with counsel, the proposal is to prepare a new deed from TLCA to TLCA identifying the actual location of the road. At that point we should be able to move forward. This is something that should be cleared up should the community consider any future use of this property. I have been in touch with the pole barn company and they understand what needs to be done. Motion by: Jim Clark (PP) - Second by: Mark Ossont To approve the Community Manager’s Report. The motion passes unanimously. Budget and Finance Committee Report, Ron Triani: February 20, 2021
The committee reviewed the January financials with no areas of concern, noting that a large portion ($14,345) of the community’s annual insurance cost ($108,502) was paid in January.
The Chairman presented the Community Manager’s Postings. With regard to the property at 405 Shady Glen Lane that is being transferred to the community, the committee recommends that the property be sold through a realtor rather that through auction. The committee reviewed and approved the 2021 B&F Committee Objectives with one minor addition, the monthly reconciliation of TLCA records with bank statements. The original document is included in the Board Book. To date, $396,000 (2021 capital obligation of $449,997) has been transferred from the Operating Account to the Capital Reserve Fund. The committee recommended the additional transfer of $54,000 to complete the annual obligation.
The committee discussed the need to allocate funds to support the purchase of equipment and annual fees to enable “Zoom” board meetings at the Community Center. Since this is an unfunded project a variance is required. Motion required. (projected cost is needed for approval)
Finally, the committee forwards the attached 2021 - 2025 Capital Reserve funding and spending targets for approved items (attached), noting the beginning balance of $619,669, revenue of $2,249,985 and spending of 2,264,750. The ending balance at the end of 2025 is projected to be $604,904. Ron Triani, Treasurer & Budget & Finance Chairman
Motion by: Ron Triani - Second by: Grace Zoccali To allow a realtor who will give TLCA the best rate to handle the sale of the property on Shady Glen Drive. The motion passes unanimously.
Ron Triani: If we are to conduct Zoom meetings at the community Center, we will need prices and a variance. Public Works, Mark Ossont
The Maintenance crew has done a great job plowing and clearing the roads.
Public Safety should remind residents not to push snow from their driveways, etc., back into the roads after they’ve been plowed. The bath house at the beach is sound. We need to check the foundation, siding and windows to keep costs down. Aqua may be replacing water lines in the community. We need dates from them before the roads are re-paved. The salt spreaders on the trucks need to be replaced.
We need to look into using a different port-o-john company to reduce costs.
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Motion by: Mark Ossont - Second by: Ron Triani To research alternative portable toilet companies’ costs. The motion passes unanimously.
Mark Ossont: we need to place a weight limit on bulk pick-up items to 50 pounds. It could turn into a liability issue of one of our Maintenance staff is injured. Perhaps we could have community-wide trash day events and e-waste events.
Grace Zoccali and Bob Russo: It would be great to have a “meet the staff” page on the website. POA President Brian Faller: Tanglwood North must pay one-third of the costs for access to our beach. POA President Brian Faller, New Business:
It makes sense to conduct a community survey as the demographics of TLCA have changed quite a bit the last couple of years.
Motion by: Ron Triani - Second by: Jim Clark (PP) To conduct a community-wide survey using Survey Monkey or another platform. The motion passes unanimously. POA President Brian Faller: Change the boat length requirement at TLCA docks from 22’ to 26’ with an 8.5’ beam as indicated on each boat’s registration. Motion by: Bill Vaccaro - Second by: Grace Zoccali To increase the boat size restriction to 26’ with an 8.5’ beam.
In favor: Jim Clark (PP), Bob Russo, Mark Ossont, Sandra LaPorte, Ron Triani. One abstention: Rosemary Kucharski (PP) Motion by: Mark Ossont - Second by: Rosemary Kucharski To approve additional restriction in TLCA dock lease which states you cannot give up your boat slip and still retain your slip. The motion passes unanimously. POA President Brain Faller: rack rentals will go up in 2022 from $35 to $50. There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 10:21 am. Respectfully submitted, Elisabeth Muller, Administrative Assistant
APPROVED MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2021 BOARD MEETING The meeting was called to order by POA President Brian Faller at 9:00 am. All stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Present at the meeting are Mark Ossont, Rosemary Kucharski (PP), Ron Triani, Sandra LaPorte, Grace Zoccali, Bob Russo. Jim Clark (PP) and Bill Vaccaro called in. Community Manager Ralph Graf and Administrative Assistant Elisabeth Muller also present. Motion by: Mark Ossont - Second by: Sandra LaPorte To approve the minutes of February 20, 2021. The motion passes unanimously.
Motion by: Mark Ossont - Second by: Bob Russo To approve the Executive Session minutes of February 20,2021. The motion passes unanimously. Treasurer’s Report, Ron Triani: Treasurer’s Report
The bank account balances as of February 28, 2021: Dime Bank - Money Market - Operating - Special Fund - New Capital - Contractors Total all Dime accounts
$ 82,941 290,878 0 152,219 12,898 $538,936
Cash position 02/28
$692,262
Mortgage loan balance PNC Balance NBT Balance
$250,728 $249,994 $ 68,449
Vanguard
Receipts for 2021: Homes Lots Docks
$1,004,870
Cash Disbursements to date:
$881,001 83% 140,128 70% 101,533 90%
$139,072 (pre audit)
Spending for Operations in February was $64,898, which includes incremental spending for snow removal of $12,083. Large expenditures include $3,680 Insurance; $3,233 Refuse/ Recycle; $1,367 Salt & cinders; $1,050 Legal fees. Reserve Spending: Loan payments of $1,126 Kubota and $464 Safety car. New Capital Spending: $0
Motion by: Rosemary Kucharski (PP) - Second by: Sandra LaPorte To approve the March 20, 2021 Treasurer’s Report. The motion passes unanimously.
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