December/January 2020-21
IN THIS ISSUE In Our Community President’s Message 2 Community Manager’s Message 3 B.O.D. Election Results 4 Different Ways for Different Days 4 Tanglwoolies Harvest Cafe’ 5 TEAM 6 A Note from the Treasurer 6 Peaceful, Grounded, Connected, Present 7 Golf Tournament Benefits Tafton Fire Company 8 Meet Our Neighbors 8 The Inlet Stabilization Plan 9 For Your Safety - Tips for Winter 10 Calendar of Events 11 All About Tanglwood Committees 11 Around the Lake 12 Winter Holidays Around the World 13 Tennis & Pickleball Courts 15 Fare Thee Well, Old Friends 19
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Tanglwood Chalet Five Year Anniversary Five years ago this past spring, the Tanglwood Board of Directors started to put into place plans for replacing the community’s main office, The Chalet. The building was built and used originally as a sales office for the land developers. Once the community of homeowners was established it evolved into the central office. It quickly became the hub of the community providing meeting space for the many committees and opportunity for consult with the community manager and staff. By 2015 it was evident that the building needed extensive repairs and after engineering consults and review by the Public Works Committee, a proposal was presented to the community. The community celebrated the new chalet later in the Spring of 2016 with a ribbon cutting ceremony which gave special thanks to the Public Works co-chairs Tom Koster and Bill Newton for the dedication and expertise in coordinating the entire project.
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TLCA Board of Directors August Board & Committee Chair Meeting
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HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas Eve 8am-12pm Christmas Day Closed December 26th Closed New Year’s Eve 8am-12pm New Year’s Day Closed Public Safety will be available at any time while the office is closed 570-241-5022
WOW!!!! What a year…2020 will long be remembered. Hopefully we will not have a repeat in 2021.
102 Tanglwood Drive, Greentown, PA 18426 www.tanglwood.org Main Office: 570-857-1186
Hours: The Chalet will be closed on Mondays Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m
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For me November and December are my favorite time of the year, starting with Thanksgiving when my family gets together for Thanksgiving and turkey with all the trimmings. December calls for decorating our home, wrapping presents and putting up our Lionel trains. Holidays are family days that create good memories. 2020 Tanglwood faced many difficulties. Thanks to our Maintenance staff many of the projects have been accomplished in house on time, saving Tanglwood quite a bit of money.
2020 Tanglwood Safety had a vehicle that was always breaking down. Thanks to the Budget & Finance committee, we were able to purchase a new car that will last for many years to come. 2020 Tanglwood saw a change in office staff. Kathy Bloodworth retired in February. We welcome Elisabeth Muller who is now our resident expert in handling our Zoom meetings.
2020 Saw our very first semi annual community meeting via Zoom. With the ongoing virus we were unable to hold an in-person meeting. Special thanks to three of our board members - Brian Faller, Bob Russo, and Grace Zoccali for loaning us their equipment and their expertise. 2020 If you have not yet submitted your vote to change our Covenants to keep Tanglwood as a community in perpetuity…. PLEASE DO IT NOW. Our thanks to Rick Gaines, Vinny Budd and Rose Kucharski for working towards this goal.
I know that by mentioning a few groups I am in trouble. All of our committees deserve our thanks and appreciation. Arbitration, Budget & Finance, Bylaws & Legal, Building Codes, Entertainment & Recreation, Environmental Management, Human Resources, Nominating, Public Safety, Public Works, Team, Welcome, Communications & Marketing and Tanglwoolies. Hopefully I got them all. Thank you for making Tanglwood the absolute best community in the Poconos! Just a reminder - if you are interested in joining one of our committees, give a call to Ralph, our manager. Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not thank our manager Ralph Graf who keeps it all together and running smoothly. Thanks to one and all. Enjoy the holidays, keep the faith… stay home, stay safe, keep healthy!
~ Jim Clark
Accounting
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I want to thank the Board and all the members who participated in the October 17, 2020 Semi- Annual Zoom Membership Meeting. The Board responded to member questions that were sent prior to the meeting and provided members the opportunity to ask questions during the meeting. I want to remind all members that TLCA Staff will be enforcing the Recreational Vehicle Storage [Winter Storage] on member property. The regulation item [212] of the TLCA Consolidated Rules and Regulations is effective October through May. The following combinations of vehicles are permitted: [1] Multi Passenger Water Vehicles and [2] Single Passenger Water Vehicles. Or a combination of:
[1] Multi passenger Water Vehicle.
[1] Single Passenger Water Vehicle. [1] Multi Passenger Land Vehicle. Or a combination of:
[1] Multi Passenger Water Vehicle and [2] Golf Carts developed property.
We are seeking voluntary compliance from members; permits are available at the Chalet. The strict enforcement of this regulation will begin on November 14, 2020. The members have been notified via email blast and through the TLCA Newspaper. Please stop in and secure your permit to avoid a citation. Again, thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation.
We are moving forward with the dewatering process for Lake Tanglwood regarding the removal of sediment. The storage area has been surveyed and we have performed a wetland delineation and topographic survey of the area. The permits once secured will be in effect for five years. It is anticipated that work can begin in 2021 as there is $150,000.00 in the approved budget for phase one of removal. I have been notified that the spillway on Lake Tanglwood needs to be repaired. The dam and spillway are inspected annually by a licensed engineer. The report is forwarded to the regulatory agencies for review. The engineer is seeking to make repairs under a maintenance application.
This is an important vote that provides the authority for the community to operate as a planned residential community. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions regarding this matter.
Wishing all our members a healthy and safe holiday season and for those going south for the winter, safe travels. Respectfully, Ralph E Graf Community Manager
As we move into the winter season please make sure your vehicles are not parked on the roadway. We have salt and cinders on property to address any snow and/or ice storms. The maintenance equipment There is a shut off valve on has been prepped and cleaned the eighteenth hole of the golf course off Lake Tanglwood. The and is ready for the season. We pipe that extends from the valve will be updating the members on weather conditions and into the lake is in disrepair. situations that may arise related The pipe runs underground to weather through email blasts. for approximately 160 ft. The Please make sure that you have TLCA engineer is coordinating signed up to receive email blasts with the Department of Environmental Protection [DEP] as it is an excellent means of as to an appropriate repair. The communication to keep the membership informed. valve is used to release water from the lake due to extreme Pocono Lakefront Development rain events. The Board has approved two construction projects in the 2021 budget. The first one is a storage garage at the maintenance complex for the purpose of keeping the equipment out of the weather. There is $60,000.00 allocated in the budget for the construction. As part of the redesign for this area we will be relocating the recycling bins to their former location across from the current
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The next review phase for the Pocono Lakefront Development was scheduled for review by the Palmyra Township Planning Commission on November 10, 2020. This phase is the land development portion. I will be attending the meeting on behalf of Tanglwood Lakes.
The Planning Commission will, by motion, make recommendations to the Supervisors who make the ultimate decision on moving this project forward. To bring the new members of the community up to date, this project is for a cluster development of 198 homesites that will border Tanglwood Lakes on Yacht Club Drive. In addition, the proposal is for 100 condos on the former White Beauty View property which borders the Tanglwood Lake Beach on Lake Wallenpaupack. The condos will be in seven story towers facing the lake. The project will be
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Semi-Annual Community Meeting
NOMINATING COMMITTEE The results of the 2021 Election to the Board of Directors are: • Three year terms go to Grace Zoccali, Mark Ossont and William Vacarro. • One year term goes to James Clark. Congratulations to each one of you!
These Directors will begin their term on January 16, 2021 which is the first Board meeting for the new year. Our Attorney Chris Farrell will be present to discuss with the Directors their duties and responsibilities to the members of our Community. The Board of Directors look forward to working with our members on various projects during 2021. The Nominating Committee thanks the Ballot Counters for a job well done! Happy Holidays! Stay Safe! Chair, Rosemary Kucharski
Different Ways For Different Days In an experience increasingly familiar to the business and social world, the ZOOM MEETING came to Tanglwood Lakes. The Board of Directors explored various options for their semi-annual meeting scheduled for October 19, 2020.
ZOOM was developed by Zoom Video Communications, Inc. It is a web-based video conferencing tool that allows the users to meet, view, and interact in a session. It provides video telephony and online chat service applications for teleconferencing, telecommuting, distance education, and social relations. Information about the meeting which included the agenda, Treasurer’s report, pdf of the 2021 budget, the Manager’s report, and the reports from all the committees, was sent through our emailblast application. Instructions for joining the meeting were sent as an Invitation in the preceding week. During the meeting the screen showed that there were 54 participants tuned in. The number of residents actually viewing the meeting was most like higher as some folks gathered within a household using one device.
After introduction of the Board Members and approval of the minutes from the October 2019 meeting, the financial report from Treasurer, Ron Triani, was presented. He initially assured us that Tanglwood Lakes, Inc. after the latest external audit received a clean designation with no disagreements. The auditor suggested that TLCA add another banking institution for our transactions. The Treasurer reviewed the basics of the budget explaining the Operating Budget, the Capital Reserve, and the Capital Improvement funds. Some of the items impacting the budget include: increasing our Public Safety staff in order to improve coverage and perform code enforcement duties, hiring the Geese Patrol for the beach, hiring of lifeguards, increases in payroll tax, professional and legal fees, office technology and supplies, purchase of new Safety vehicle, proposed new shed at the Maintenance area, and proposed upgrade of the Beach House. The Treasurer noted that the home assessment will be increased for 2021 by $39. He also mentioned that cost saving efforts were in place utilizing an approved supplier list which includes Home Depot, Gibbons Ford, and Wayco Paving and praised the Maintenance staff’s performance. Of special note was that 97% of TLCA homeowners paid their assessment rate for 2020 and how this positively affects our standing with area realtors and banks. Manager Ralph Graf, then gave his report which listed various accomplishments and occurrences from this past year. These included: purchase of the leaf vacuum/blower, ongoing Covenant vote count, timely placement of the docks with new anchors, opening of the beach, employing the geese police, and completing the Fore-Bay on Indian Drive. He also described the next step which involves sediment removal for Lake Tanglwood. Included in his report was information about the Pocono Lakefront/White Beauty development stating that all water and sewage treatment facilities must be approved by the township before any other structures can be built. Manager Graf additionally stated that the inspection for the spillway dam of Lake Tanglwood revealed that its lifespan is basically exhausted and our patching efforts in recent years have not solved the problem. Additional repairs are needed in this area and the adjacent shutoff valve needs attention which could be a very costly project involving engineering fees, permits, and labor. During the Zoom meeting participants were able to use the ‘chat’ option and ask questions. Some of the comments and questions included these topics: • Fitness Center closure • Should lakefront property owners pay a higher assessment • A Pool • Paupack Hills GC resident rates • Handicap access for docks • Salt shed access • Size limitations for building a garage • How to get on a committee • Need for more docks • Rental or purchase of office equipment • Many more were written but time did not allow for responses……
The meeting closed with announcement of the Board Elections. Elected to a three year term are Mark Ossont, Grace Zoccali, and Bill Vaccaro. A one year term went to Jim Clark. PAGE 4
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Tanglwoolies Harvest CafĂŠ As can be expected the Tanglwoolies Harvest CafĂŠ was a tremendous success this year. The event was held outside the Community Center as a drive-up service and resulted in non-stop cars lined up to put in their orders for a variety of home-made delicious soup and chili selections including the most tasty baked goods table.
The event was very well organized as you received an order form upon entering the driveway and picked up your selections in front of the different tables with a cashier at the end.
The smart shoppers knew to come early as most of the goods were sold out in the first hour. The winner of the quilt raffle is a neighbor who lives in Millbrook, Becky Smoot. Proceeds from the raffle will go to Wallenpaupack Vets for Vets. TANGLWOOD LAKES | DECEMBER/JANUARY 2020-21
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Under the skillful guidance of Judy Hildebrandt, this group of generous and artistic designers continues to enhance our community with their seasonal displays around the Chalet and the Community Center. Thank you TEAM!
A Note from the Treasurer By Ron Triani, TLCA Treasurer
On Saturday, October 17, TLCA held the second of its semi-annual community wide Board meetings via the internet using Zoom. A major part of this meeting is the presentation of the approved budget for the next year. For those who did not log in, here is a brief summary of the budget presentation:
The total annual expenditures for 2021 are budgeted at $1,510,405, a 2.5% increase over 2020. This includes an increase in the budget for Operations of $37,336 required to meet the projected cost of operations based on approved additions to the budget and cost trends over the last 5 years (total budgeted spending of $1.060,408). The operational budget includes additional resources for Public Safety (converting a part-time officer to full time to accommodate code enforcement and includes two college interns for beach patrol and entry check;
the Geese Police (to eliminate problems caused by geese at the beach); maintains Lifeguard coverage and covers expected increases in payroll, insurance and tree spraying (if required). These expenses are partially offset by decreases in bad debt, telephone, gasoline, oil and electric, committee initiatives, and website costs (for a total of $29,829). The annual budget also includes an increase of $8,077 per year to the Capital Reserve (2021 annual contribution of $449,997). The Capital Reserve is maintained for the repair and replacement of common assets, with annual costs based on the projected asset life and cost of replacement. The total current value of the assets of the community is $3,918,367. Reserve expenses for 2021 are $421,688, which includes major expenses for road paving, Tanglwood Lake sediment removal and the replacement of the truck salt spreaders. The 2020 projected year-end balance of this fund is $644,107.
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New Capital (Community Improvement Fees: solely funded by a fee charged on the resale or transfer of property, and by state law can only be used to purchase new assets or the repair/replacement of large common elements i.e. buildings). There are two projects for planned for 2021 - the construction of a second maintenance garage and the repair/replacement of the Bathhouse at the beach, budgeted at $60,000 each. The 2020 projected year-end balance of this fund is $152,501.
Finally, several major cost reduction opportunities have been captured in 2019 - 2020. These include reductions in costs of commodities and supplies, vehicle repair and maintenance, and paving, largely driven by the implementation of an Approved Supplier Strategy (10% off purchases at Home Depot and Grainger, 10% off for the repair and maintenance of trucks, and a 5 year preferred supplier paving agreement, saving $36,000 in 2020). We are also in the process of reducing our mortgage interest rate for the Chalet. In summary, the 2021 budget covers the expected increases in the cost of operations based on planned and predicted cost increases, reduces the likelihood of underfunding key cost drivers, and addresses the need to replenish the Reserve Fund to cover this year’s expenses. There is a slight increase in reserve funding to insure a sustainable fund base for the future. The 2021 assessment for homes/timeshares is $1,614, buildable lots $1,308 and unbuildable lots $609.
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Peaceful ... Grounded ... Connected ... Present Those are a few of the terms folks used to describe how they felt after participating in one of the two fall forest bathing sessions led by their fellow Tanglwood resident and forest therapy guide Steve Ruelke. Each of the twohour sessions were held at nearby Promised Land State Park where Steve led participants in the practice of intentionally, mindfully immersing one’s self in the natural healing power of the forest.
The term “forest bathing” is a literal translation of “Shinrin-yoko,” a Japanese term coined in the 1980s by researchers who found that engaging one’s senses in a relaxed exploration of the forest could result in lower blood pressure, reduced levels of cortisol (a stress hormone), improved mood, more restful nights, a boost in one’s immune system, and several other benefits.
But, forest bathing is more than that. It’s about reconnecting with one’s self. “I call it ‘renaturing’,” says Steve. “Humanity, virtually all of our ancestors, were forest people. The forest is in our blood so to speak. We are a part of nature, not apart from it. So, in addition to all the health benefits, a regular forest bathing practice helps us connect with the core of our being.” During one of the walks, Steve invited participants to “go find a tree that appeals to you and explore it with your senses.” Afterward, a participant told of how he had been drawn to a tree that had toppled over into the branches of a neighbor. He said
Forest bathers look for “What’s in Motion?” at Promised Land State Park.
it had reminded him of friends who had supported him when he went through some hard times. Another participant spoke of how he worked in a high-pressure job that was goal oriented. “I never start something without a goal in mind, but I found myself sitting here looking at the water and a reflection of the clouds as they drifted by,” he said. He added that the experience had taken him back to his childhood and a simpler time. “It’s kind of hard to explain,” said one forest bather. “I mean how do you explain what it’s like to watch leaves drift from the trees as though it was the first time you’d ever seen such a thing?”
You don’t have to wait for Steve’s next walk to experience the benefits of forest bathing. You just have to go outside. As you walk out the door, imagine that you’re entering a movie theater with a 360 degree Imax screen and a great surround sound system. “Find a comfortable place to sit and see what happens during the next 15 to 20 minutes,” says Steve. “Bring some popcorn if you like.” If you’d like to know more about forest bathing, feel free to drop Steve a note at Steve@SteveRuelke.com.
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Overboards Golf Tournament Benefits Tafton Fire Company A crisp, windy Autumn day greeted area golfers this year at the annual Overboards Restaurant golf outing. Since 1992, proprietor Chris Cykosky has sponsored a golf event to benefit our local fire companies. This year the Tafton Fire & Rescue Company headed by Chief M. Miller is the recipient of the funds raised. The Tafton Company, which has a sub-station within the Tanglwood Lakes Community, is located on Route 507. TFC has a greatly appreciated, highly trained and dedicated team of first responders serving the Lake Wallenpaupack area. Tafton also has a Ladies Auxiliary which boasts a number of Tanglwood residents and hosts seasonal pancake breakfasts and their famous outing each July. This is a good time to think about supporting our local fire company with donations and becoming a volunteer. Participants in the golf tournament were treated to a most delicious gourmet meal at the Overboards Restaurant graciously prepared by Chris and his staff in a warm, friendly 19th hole atmosphere. The first place winners were awarded a generous golf package and two-night stay courtesy of The Mount Airy Lodge.
Meet our Neighbors By Kathy Jerge brother. Gail’s father was an accountant for an international construction company which After raising their children in took him to many different New Jersey they sold their home parts of the world. The family and moved to East Stroudsburg, followed wherever he was PA. They lived there for ten assigned which made for an years and moved to Eastwood amazing childhood of travels. Drive in Tanglwood four years She went to four different ago. They love the community high schools and spent four and the people residing here. years in Greece, two years in Guam as well as Curacao, and Dave is the oldest of six - five other areas around the world. boys and one girl - mainly raised When Dave proposed to Gail, in New York. Gail had two older she accepted only if he would half-siblings and has one older agree to raise their family like hers and instill in them the joy of travelling and learning different cultures. In 2000, after spending the millennium in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on Easter Island, the most remote inhabited island in the world, they joined the Easter Island Foundation, a charitable Interior Evaluation & Solutions organization that supports the culture and people of the island by building the first library on the island and providing scholarships to island college students. The organization also supports a local music school EPA Approved in the Advanced and other educational activities on the island. Since then they Techniques Used for Residential have returned to the island and Commercial Decontamination twice more and Dave has been president of the Foundation for the last 10 years.
David and Gail Rose, married 56 years, travel a great deal but four years ago decided to call Tanglwood home for most of the spring and summer months. They met at college while both were studying chemistry. Dave went on to become a chemist and Gail became a high school chemistry teacher. Dave worked as a lab chemist for five years until being hired by Merck & Co., the pharmaceutical company. He then went on to law school and became a patent attorney.
He stayed with Merck for 37 years until his retirement.
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They raised their three children, two girls and one son, in New Jersey. When they were young the family would go camping first in tent campers and as they continued camping, graduated to travel trailers, a motor home and even a fifth wheel. When the children were growing up
many of the international family trips had them staying in college dorms all over Europe and each was assigned to charting and guiding the activities and sights for the next day. Tragically, their oldest daughter died in 1996 from diabetes, kidney and vascular diseases. In her honor they donate to the Easter Island Foundation Scholarship fund. Their second daughter taught biology at the same high school where Gail taught chemistry. At age 50 she decided to become a nurse and is scheduled to graduate next year. She and her family live in northeast Connecticut. While growing up, their son always wanted to be in medicine. Although his parents tried to dissuade him from that vocation, he graduated with honors and is now the head of the Intensive Care Unit at Hackensack Meridian Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ. He and his family live in Eastchester, NY where he travels to the hospital back and forth over the GW bridge, with the sun on his back each way. Dave and Gail have travelled to almost every country in North & South America and Europe; also visiting Asia, China, Vietnam Australia and numerous other countries. Their next planned trip is to South Africa in January 2022.
Last year for the Thanksgiving holiday, they, their children and all five grandchildren rented a 17th Century villa in Florence, Italy which accommodated all eleven people; they then spent
five days exploring the city. It was their most memorable family vacation. With the Covid-19 pandemic limiting most people’s travel plans, they purchased a small travel trailer which allowed them to return to PA from their winter home in Florida, minimizing the chances of contracting the disease.
They also used the trailer for a family gathering at their daughter’s home over the Labor Day weekend. They never had to enter the main house as they lived in the trailer, used a hose for water and an extension cord for electricity. They are snowbirds, spending the winter months in southwestern Florida. For fun and relaxation, Dave and Gail both enjoy bowling and scuba diving. They both have over 500 dives around the world including the Caribbean, Australia, the Red Sea, Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, Fiji, Indonesia, the Philippines and Truk Lagoon. They also enjoy target shooting.
Twice they have traveled to Nevada to take a five-day course on handgun firearm safety conducted by Front Sight. The classes are from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM and cover a range of topics. The classes keep them up to date on firearm safety and grade them on accuracy and performance. Dave has also taken up oil painting. He finds it very relaxing.
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The Inlet Stabilization Plan - The Fore-Bay During late Summer the Fore-Bay project was successfully completed on Indian Drive at the canoe rack area. A fore-bay is part of a storm water management plan designed to address runoff and control deposition of sediment into a larger body of water specifically Lake Tanglwood. Construction of the fore-bay is step three of the larger Inlet Stabilization plan. The initial phase included addressing the ditches bordering Indian Drive and adjacent roads to discourage unwanted sediment draining into the lake. The second phase included construction of a large catch basin which is located on Indian Drive near Boulder Drive . Now that the Fore-Bay is finished the next step is actual sediment removal. This portion is more involved financially and time-wise. As with most land and environmental projects, obtaining the proper permits greatly impacts the timeline. The Environmental Committee continues to provide input to the Board and our Community Manager for the success of this project.
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Getting Your Vehicle Ready
Preparation is one key to successfully navigating winter roads. Winter weather can bring unexpected conditions, so make sure your vehicle is ready for ice and snow. Prior to the winter driving season, you should have a mechanic check the brakes, battery, hoses and belts. Below are some additional tips for getting your vehicle ready for winter.
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Winter Emergency Kit
PennDOT recommends packing a winter emergency kit in your vehicle any time you travel. Here is a list of practical items:
• Flashlight and batteries • Battery-operated radio • Jumper cables • Charger for cellphone • Snow Shovel • Matches, candles, flares • First Aid supplies • Blanket and warm clothing • Bottled water • Non-perishable foods • Anything else you may need to accommodate your family such as special meds, baby supplies, pet food, etc. It is most important to follow weather advisory information and not think you can beat the storm. Recent actions by PennDot have been to close many major highways as a precaution. Get the 511 Mobile app to follow road information in Pennsylvania.
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December & January
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Bridge Tuesday - 9:00 am at the Community Center Tanglwoolies Wednesday - 9:30 am at the Community Center Mah Jong Thursday - 6:30 pm at the Community Center
Tai Chi Mon. & Wed. 1:00 pm at the Community Center
TLCA Board 3rd Saturday of the Month 9:00 am at the Community Center
Public Safety 1st Friday of the Month 9:30 am at the Community Center
Budget & Finance Wednesday before Board Mtg - 9:30am at the Community Center
Public Works & Code Enforcement 2nd Saturday of the Month 9:00 am & 10:00 am at the Community Center
GOVERNANCE
All About the Tanglwood Committees As with many organizations Tanglwood Lakes Community, Inc. has a number of layers. The Bylaws document enumerates and describes the many facets of our organization. Included are Articles and Sections pertaining to Membership and Voting, Property Rights, Association Purposes and Powers, Board of Directors and Officers, Elections, and Committees.
Article XI provides for the establishment of Standing Committees, their description, and composition. It describes how the committees secure members, provide for a board contact, and communicate to the Community Manager and the Board recommendations for policies and the responsibility for implementations within their sphere of responsibility. An updated print copy of the Bylaws is available now at the Chalet and a digital copy is on our website. If you have questions about any of the committees or would like to sit in on a meeting, feel free to call the office at 570-857-1186 or email us at ralphtl@ptd.net or bethtl@ptd.net. Current semi-annual committee reports are also posted on our website. www.tanglwood.org. Here is a list of the Standing Committees and their description:
1 Arbitration Committee: responsible for reviewing any penalty or assessment imposed against a Member that the Member believes is improper under the Rules and Regulations.
2 Budget and Finance Committee: responsible for overseeing the preparation of the annual budget for operational expenditures as well as the capital budget and reviewing expenditures during the fiscal year to ensure that they are within the established budgets for the year.
3 Building Code Committee: responsible for ensuring all construction undertaken within the community is in accordance with the Building Code and shall be responsible for recommending building code policies to the Board of Directors.
4 By-laws and Legal Committee: responsible for overseeing all legal, tax and insurance matters affecting the Association and reviewing and advising the Board on the interpretation of the By-Laws and other organizational documents of the Association.
5 Entertainment and Recreation Committee: responsible for developing entertainment and social events to enhance the social and recreational interaction of Members of the Association.
6 Environmental Management Committee: responsible for developing and recommending policies and procedures to the Board of Directors to develop and maintain the proper balance between residents, wildlife populations and natural fauna such that the Association’s forest and green area are preserved for their beauty and wildlife habitat.
7 Nominating Committee: responsible for nominating the required number of candidates for the annual election of Directors. 8 Personnel Committee: responsible for establishing employee policies and overseeing the evaluation of all Association employees and the implementation of employee policies.
9 Public Safety Committee: responsible for recommending rules and regulations and proposing policies and overseeing policies regarding the public safety of the Members of the Association within the community.
10 Public Works Committee: responsible for all roads, maintenance of common properties, capital improvements, long term planning and overseeing current capital projects.
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… and Beyond! It’s becoming more difficult to find things to do with the approach of Old Man Winter and as the spike in covid-19 cases continues to rise around the country and in Pennsylvania. You can find things to do during the winter months if you look hard enough, but please bear in mind that it is more important now than ever to call ahead before making plans. Let’s see what’s going on! Attention shoppers! You can finish (or begin) your holiday shopping at the Holiday Pop Up Shops event in Wilkes-Barre’s downtown Public Square. The schedule for the Holiday Market is from November 30 to December 4 and December 7 to December 11 from 11 – 6, on December 5 from 11 – 7, December 6 from 11 -4, and December 12 from 11 – 7. The stores are temporary shops which will be used in a safe manner with social distancing put in place in an open setting. Visit the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce at wilkes-barre.org or call 570 823 2101 for further details. Give the post office a break and shop in person while supporting local businesses.
On December 4th Scranton will hold First Friday Scranton from 5 – 9 pm. Come out and listen to live music while enjoying treats from area restaurants and browsing through artwork, photography and more. For your convenience, trolley service will be available from 6:30 – 8:30 during the event. Call 570 565 9006 or go to firstfridayscranton.com to learn more. The Main Street Farmers Market returns to The Cooperage in Honesdale! Enjoy fresh-from-the-farm foods when you pre-order and pick up your produce, freshly baked breads and more. The farmers market will be an open-air market on nice days, and indoors with limitations during inclement weather. The market will open on Saturdays in December and January from 11 – 1. Please call 570 253 2020 or search thecooperageproject.org for more information.
Knoebels is offering their “Joy Through the Grove” Christmas lights event until the third of January. Drive through a dazzling display of lights for $15 a vehicle Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30 – 9 pm or for $20 a vehicle Fridays through Sundays from 5:30 – 10 pm. The display begins near the Impulse roller coaster and continues down the main boulevard and through most of the campground. Load up the family car and make a night of it! You can also visit their Christmas Village where food trucks will be available as well as Christmas displays and a gift shop. The kids can get their picture taken with Santa Claus, too! The Christmas Village will last until December 27 from 6 – 9 pm. Give them a call at 800 487 4386 or visit knoebles.com to find details and directions. If you love to be outdoors during the winter skiing, snow-mobiling or tubing, you may want to call Camelback Mountain Resort at 570 629 1661, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area at 570 421 7231 or Blue Mountain Resort at 610 826 7700. If you enjoy snowmobiling, Promised Land State Park (570 676 6010) and Hickory Run State Park ((570 443 0400) may be just the ticket! You can also go ice-skating at Promised Land State Park and at Tobyhanna State Park (570 694 8336) but be sure to call first. Skating is at your own risk.
Another outdoor activity you may enjoy in wintertime is horseback riding. Bushkill Riding Stables are located in East Stroudsburg; they are open all year and beginners are welcome. Trail rides last from 30 to 45 minutes. Give them a call at 570 588 5192. Daisy Field Farm in White Haven is another place you may want to check out if you love to go horseback riding. They offer sleigh rides as well as horseback riding. Check them out at daisyfieldfarm.com or give them a call, 570 839 0925.
The Pocono Environmental and Education Center in Dingman’s Ferry is offering winter programs for children in grades 1 – 5. On December 28th they are holding “Snow Survival”, where children learn the how-tos of building fires and making warm winter shelters. On December 29th, their “Science and Spells” program encourages youngsters to create and experiment. Call 570 828 2319 or visit peec.org to learn more.
On weekends in December the Stourbridge Lion’s Santa Christmas Tree Express offers a train ride complete with cocoa, cookies and a visit to a Christmas tree farm. Visit Santa, choose your tree at the farm and have it bagged and tagged. Once you arrive back at the station, your tree will be ready and waiting for you to take home. Wreaths and potted trees will be available too. The entire outing will take about two hours. For a nostalgic trip back in time, the Pocono Winter Wonderland Express may tickle your fancy. The train excursions run from December 26 – January 3. The ride departs from Hawley and takes you to the site of the Erie Railroad Glen Eyre Station. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of winter as you travel along the Lackawaxen River for over an hour. Other rides are available. The number to call is 570 470 2697. Remember, other excursions are available, too! Check out poconomountains.com, visitpa.com and discovernepa.com to get the latest information information and see what else is going on in our neck of the woods!
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Winter Holidays Around the World By E. Muller
There are many winter holidays celebrated around the world. I thought it would be fun to learn about them! Winter Solstice
The winter solstice (also known as Yule) is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world and falls on the shortest day of the year, December 21st. Ancient people, who were hunter-gatherers, spent most of their time outdoors; the weather and the seasons were of the utmost importance to them. The sun was revered and often worshipped. Norsemen believed the sun was a wheel that brought forth every season. Wheel, or houl, is thought to be where the word yule comes from. During the mid-winter, Norsemen would light bonfires and drink ale while telling stories. Druids (Celtic priests) would give mistletoe as a blessing and to honor life during the long cold winter. Druids also began the tradition of burning the yule log as a way to ward off evil spirits, bring light into the darkness and to bring good luck for the coming year. The winter solstice is still celebrated by many people all over the world today.
Loy Krathong
In Thailand, one of the largest and most beautiful of many festivals is Loy Krathong. It is held on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month of the traditional Thai lunar calendar. This ‘festival of light’ comes at the end of the rainy season and is a celebration of the gift of water. People from all over the country, often dressed in traditional clothing, decorate small boats made from banana leaves and place lighted candles, sometimes with small offerings, in the boats and set them afloat down bodies of water. Candles may represent a prayer, a wish, a memory, or even misfortunes that can be carried away. What a beautiful idea!
Hanukkah
Around 200 BC, King Antiochus IV Epiphones outlawed the Jewish religion and ordered the Jews to worship Greek gods. In 168 BC, the king’s soldiers killed thousands of people and desecrated Jerusalem’s Second Temple by building an altar to Zeus. A large group of Jews, led by Mattathias and his sons, rebelled. One son, Judas Maccabee, led a successful campaign against the monarchy and he and his followers cleansed the temple after a three-year struggle. Afterwards, Judas found only a small amount of oil which had not been defiled during the struggle. There was enough oil to last for just one day; however, the oil lasted for eight days, which is why Hanukkah lasts for eight days and nights. A shammash, or servant candle, lights eight candles on the menorah from right to left while a blessing is recited. During Hanukkah latkes (potato pancakes), doughnuts and other foods prepared with oil are enjoyed, and children may receive gifts and chocolate coins called gelt. Children play with dreidels (4-sided tops) as families gather together.
Las Posadas
Celebrated in Mexico and here in parts of the US, Las Posadas lasts for nine days beginning December 16. The holiday dates back to over 400 years ago. Posadas means “inns”, and Las Posadas is actually a play dramatizing the journey taken by Mary and Joseph as they searched for lodging. The nine days of the holiday represent the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy. Those taking part in the play visit different homes and are sent away, just as Mary and Joseph were. Finally, on the last night, the Posaditas are provided shelter. Homes along the route are decorated with lights to help guide the way and traditional foods are prepared and shared with others.
Mawlid al-Nabi
Mawlid al-Nabi is the celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad and can be dated back to the eighth century in Mecca. The holiday gradually spread throughout the Muslim world; today the day is celebrated with traditional food (much of which is given to the poor), carnivals and street processions. Homes and mosques are beautifully decorated; stories, poetry and readings from the Quran are recited, and songs are sung. Some Islamic centers offer programs for children in which they learn about the Prophet Muhammad and how he dealt with moral issues, relationships and even politics!
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration lasting from December 26 to January 1. It is an African-American holiday dating back to 1966 and is somewhat similar to Thanksgiving. It was introduced by Dr. Karenga as a way to welcome the first harvests to the home. Kwanzaa is a KiSwahili word meaning ‘first’. There are five core values observed during the festivities: gathering, commemoration, celebration, reverence and recommitment. The seven candles of the kinara (candle holder) represent unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Gifts are exchanged and traditional foods are prepared. The colors associated with Kwanzaa (red, black and green) are the colors of African liberation movements.
Christmas
Every state in the US has its own way of celebrating Christmas. Here are just a few:
In Boiling Spring PA, Santa does not arrive in a sleigh. He rows across Children’s Lake to greet the children on lighted shores after a Christmas tree is lit and set afloat on the lake. In Virginia, a camel is brought to Mount Vernon every year to mark the time when, in 1787, George Washington brought a camel to his home. You can even get your picture taken with the camel! In New Mexico, wreaths and garlands made from dried peppers are hung outside on homes. The peppers are believed to bring good health and good luck.
A popular tradition in Minnesota is the lutefisk dinner, which is a Scandinavian dish. It is dried whitefish soaked in water for several days, resulting in a jelly-like consistency. Even if lutefisk is not always eaten, it has become a Christmas tradition.
Louisiana celebrates December 24th with Christmas bonfires. Wooden structures as high as thirty feet are built and set ablaze to light up the bayou and the hearts of Louisiana residents. And in California, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without the Surfing Santa competition!
Whatever you celebrate, and however you celebrate it, we hope yours is a wonderful, safe and happy holiday!
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Tennis & Pickleball Courts In 2014 the Tanglwood Board voted to resurface the tennis courts located on Country Club Road. The Tennis Courts which are open and available to TLCA residents and Paupack Hills members was upgraded with top-level material, new court brooms, new squeegee type mops, new nets and to go along with a growing sport, the placing of lines for Pickleball. During that summer a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony was held complete with refreshments and a Pickleball demonstration. Area enthusiasts, John Rochelle and Tom Rosati, showed the crowd some of the basics of play and equipment for this newly popular activity.
Lately, it is not the sound of a tennis ball hitting a racket and echoing through the trees that is most often heard but the whack of a yellow wiffleball hitting the wooden surface of a paddle. In August a notification went out that former University of Scranton women’s basketball coach, Mike Strong would offer Pickleball instruction every Monday. The community response was so successful that the activity was increased to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The eager players, with various levels of experience, soon were fully engaged and devoted to this fun game. Read on and find out if Pickleball in Tanglwood might become your new favorite activity. Here are some of basics of play and the history of the sport taken from www. usapickeball.org
What is Pickleball? It is a fun, social and friendly game that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is played on a badminton-sized court or modified tennis court. Wooden or composite paddles along with a plastic ball with holes are used. It can be played as singles or doubles and is enjoyed by all ages and skill levels. Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island off the coast of Washington. Three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities are credited for creating the game. Pickleball has evolved from original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout the US and Canada. It is also growing internationally.
Play of the Game – In pickleball the same court is used for both singles and doubles play and measures 20 x 44 feet. The court is striped similar to a tennis court with right and left service courts and a 7-foot non-volley zone in front of the net (referred to as the “kitchen”). Some of the basics include the Serve, Serving Sequence, Scoring, Two bounce rule, the non-volley zone, line-calls, and faults as explained below:
The Serve - The serve must be made underhand. Paddle contact with the ball must be below the server’s waist (navel level). The serve is initiated with at least one foot behind the baseline; neither foot may contact the baseline or court until after the ball is struck. The serve is made diagonally crosscourt and must land within the confines of the diagonally opposite service court (the area between the non-volley zone and the baseline. Only one serve attempt is allowed, except in the event of a let (the ball touches the net on the serve and lands in the proper service court; let serves are replayed).
Service Sequence - Both players on the serving doubles team have the opportunity to serve and score points until they commit a fault *(except for the first service sequence of each new game). The first serve of each service sequence is made from the right-hand court. If a point is scored, the server switches sides and initiates the next serve from the left-hand court. As subsequent points are scored, the server continues switching back and forth until a fault is committed and the first server loses the serve. When the first server loses the serve the partner then serves from the correct side of the court (except for the first service sequence of the game*). The second server continues serving until his/her team commits a fault and loses the serve to the opposing team. Once the service goes to the opposing team (at side out), the first serve is from the right-hand court and both players on that team have
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the opportunity to serve and score points until their team commits two faults. In singles the server serves from the right-hand court when his/her score is even and from the left when the score is odd. Scoring - Points are scored only by the serving team. Games are normally played to 11 points, win by 2. Tournament games may be to 15 or 21, win by 2. When the serving team’s score is even (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10…) the player who was the first server in the game for that team will be in the right-side court when serving or receiving; when odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9…) that player will be in the left-side court when serving or receiving.
Two-Bounce Rule - When the ball is served, the receiving team must let it bounce before returning, and then the serving team must let it bounce before returning, thus two bounces.
After the ball has bounced once in each team’s court, both teams may either volley the ball (hit the ball before it bounces) or play it off a bounce (groundstroke). The two-bounce rule eliminates the serve and volley advantage and extends rallies. Non-Volley Zone - The non-volley zone is the court area within 7 feet on both sides of the net. Volleying is prohibited within the non-volley zone. This rule prevents players from executing smashes from a position within the zone.
It is a fault if, when volleying a ball, the player steps in the non-volley zone, including the line, and/or when the player’s momentum causes him/her or anything the player is wearing or carrying to touch the non-volley zone, including the associated lines.
It is a fault if, after volleying, a player is carried by momentum into or touches the non-volley zone, even if the volleyed ball is declared dead before this happens. A player may legally be in the non-volley zone any time other than when volleying a ball. The non-volley zone is commonly referred to as “the kitchen.” Line Calls - A ball contacting any line, except the non-volley zone line on a serve, is considered “in.” A serve contacting the non-volley zone line is short and a fault. Faults - A fault is any action that stops play because of a rule violation. A fault by the receiving team results in a point for the serving team. A fault by the serving team results in the server’s loss of serve and side out if second server.
USA Pickleball website has additional tips and strategies for warm-up, stretching, proper footwear, injury prevention and particulars such as the lob, dinks, and drop shots to make for an enjoyable activity.
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TANGLWOOD CHALET FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Continued from Front Page
Empty building before demo
Foundation installed
Siding
Window units installed
Framing
Interior
Landscaping begins Interior windows
Front door
Meeting notice
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MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING AUGUST 15, 2020 The meeting was called to order by President Jim Clark at 9:00 am. All stand for The Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present: Mark Ossont, Elmer Hertz, Ron Triani, Rosemary Kucharski, Sandra LaPorte, Brian Faller, Bob Russo and Grace Zoccali. Community Manager Ralph Graf is also present as well as Administrative Assistant Elisabeth Muller. Motion by: Rose Kucharski - Second by: Sandee LaPorte To approve the minutes of July 18, 2020. The motion passes unanimously.
POA President Jim Clark: The semi-annual meeting will be held at Paupack Hills at 9 am and at 10:30 am on October 17th. 25 members will be allowed at each meeting. Only one person per household. Reservations must be made in advance.
Treasurer’s Report - August 15,2020
The bank account balances as of August 1, 2020: Dime Bank - Money Market - Operating - Special Fund - New Capital - Contractors Total all Dime accounts
$ 93,418 $97,845 $40,000 $106,311 $10,860 $298,409
PNC Balance $88,792 NBT Balance $230,832 Cash position 7/31 $487,633 Vanguard $803,533 Chalet Mortgage Balance $256,758
Receipts for 2020: Homes $986,690 95% Lots 154,575 73% Docks 114,983 100% Cash Disbursements to date $489,369
Spending for Operations in July was $93,311, above the projected spending of $75,963 for the month. This was largely due to an increase in recycling costs to empty bins twice a week, maintenance costs at the Chalet and Community center, and vehicle maintenance costs. Reserve Spending: $3,211 Tanglwood Lake dredging project. New Capital spending: $14,124 New Leaf vac system, $6,335 Bath House Reno project, $5,800 Community Center siding, Forebay $887. New Capital Income: $13,705 CIF Fees Motion by: Mark Ossont - Second by: Jim Clark To approve the Treasurer’s Report of July 18, 2020. The motion passes unanimously. Community Manager’s Report, Ralph Graf: Manager’s Report to the Board August 2020
Wayco Paving was on property to begin the paving program in early August. There were roads that were added to the program as a result of a reduction from the original bid. The roads are Myrtlewood and Rosewood. We will be replacing several pipes to address possible future damage to the middle and sides of the roads. The proposed Cluster Development in the upper portion of the former White Beauty View property is moving forward with a Conditional Use Hearing at the Township. I will be attending the meeting this month as a representative of TLCA as an interested party. A Conditional Use in a township provides supervisors the opportunity to place conditions on the submission to protect the overall interest of township residents. I want to discuss a possible opportunity should this development be approved. The original plan was to construct 302 homesites. The plan that is being submitted is for 298 homesites. The undersized lots can accommodate the number of homes as they will be serviced by a treatment plant.
I spoke with a representative from Kiley Engineering regarding the Fore- Bay. We will be submitting an adjusted plan to move the Fore-Bay to the opposite side of the canoe storage entrance as a more cost- effective measure. The initial plan would require the removal of approximately 20 trees. The new plan if approved would require the removal of two dead trees and a slight modification to the driveway access. We had planned on constructing the fore- bay with staff however that has changed with the departure of the former lead man. I received an estimate from Mark Soden to remove the stumps, modify the driveway and construct the fore- bay at a cost of $6,000.00. The budget for this portion of the project is approximately $12,500.00.
One of the staff had symptoms related to the CV- 19 Virus and was tested. It is my understanding the test results came back negative. I had advised the community and staff as to this development. The community did not experience any major road damage as a result of the recent rain event. There were driveways that experienced wash outs that were in a low-lying area. The staff was out during and following the storm cleaning debris from the roadway.
Darrell and the staff replaced approximately 40 defective boards on the docks at the big lake. There were two boats that had an excessive amount of water as a result of the storm; the owners were notified. POA President Jim Clark signed the contract with the new web site host Beth Lovejoy. There were modifications made to the contract by Legal Chair Rich Gaines that are included in the approved agreement.
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The TLCA Maintenance Building was given a face life. The building was painted a new sign was added and the broken windows were replaced. I thank Darrell and his staff for their efforts. The recent Vets for Vets golf tournament was a huge success. We had approximately 100 golfers that participated in this worthwhile fundraiser. I thank the Board for their continued support of our veterans and first responders. Respectfully, Ralph E Graf, Community Manager
Budget and Finance, Ron Triani: Motion by: Rose Kucharski - Second by: Sandee LaPorte To approve the audit of December 31, 2019. The motion passes unanimously. Bylaws and Legal Committee Ron Triani and Sandee LaPorte:
Discussion of the use of gates and TLCA beach property – keep track of how many nonresidents use our beach. Possibility of having no lifeguards next year – how will this affect our insurance, etc.
Change in demographics due to COVID-19 and more people moving to TLCA full time – possibility of conducting a survey in Spring or Summer of 2021.
Building Codes, Mark Ossont: 4 of 5 permits were accepted. 2 were rejected for not following guidelines. Discussion of docks on Lake Tanglwood: must be no larger than 128 square feet (16’ x 8’). Must be removable. May be installed May 15 and removed by October 15.
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Motion by: Mark Ossont - Second by: Ron Triani. To approve the Lake Tanglwood dock size restriction. The motion passes unanimously.
Communications and Marketing, Grace Zoccali: The contract for the new website was signed by POA President Jim Clark and approved by the Bylaws & Legal Committee. The member directory will be online. Environmental Committee, Brian Faller: No report Nominating Committee, Rosemary Kucharski: Discussion of Board candidates Letters will be sent to all candidates
Motion by: Rosemary Kucharski - Second by: Ron Triani To approve the minutes of the Nominating Committee as submitted. Jim Clark, Mark Ossont and Grace Zoccali recuse themselves. There are two nays. Public Safety, Elmer Hertz: No report
Public Works, Mark Ossont: During the heavy rainstorm, Public Works / Maintenance was out working. There is money left over for road paving; Public Works will address doing more work on Tanglwood Drive and Indian Drive. The culvert pipe at Laurel Hill and Mink is deteriorating. We may need a new salt spreader. Considering a new garage by the Maintenance complex to house Summer and Winter equipment. Public Works met with the marina sub-committee; considering the placement of canoe racks by Lake Wallenpaupack. Motion by: Mark Ossont - Second by: Brian Faller To build new canoe racks for next year. The motion passes unanimously.
Bob Russo: It might be a good idea to build storage units for a fee for residents in which to keep beach accessories We need to secure the ‘No Lifeguard’ sign so it doesn’t blow over. Motion by: Bob Russo - Second by: Ron Triani To secure ‘No Lifeguard’ sign. The motion passes unanimously.
Grace Zoccali: The Clorox 360 disinfecting machine has been ordered. Manager’s Report, Ralph Graf:
The road paving being done by Wayco is almost complete. They are doing a good job. There will be a public hearing on August 18th regarding the new cluster development.
There will be a new access area for the forebay which will need the removal of only 2 trees; the Lytle property can be used for de-watering. No major road damage in TLCA due to the storm, although some individual properties suffered damage caused by washouts. Dock work (replacement of forty boards, etc.) has been done by Darrell Merkel. The contract for the new website was signed by POA President Jim Clark. TLCA is hoping to employ a Code Enforcement Officer. The Maintenance building has been refurbished. The Vets for Vets golf tournament was a big success. Possible new regulation:
Conduct Unbecoming (An individual engages in conduct that creates a negative impact on the character, interest and/or well-being of the Tanglwood Lakes Community. The fine for the first offense is $250.00. The fines double for each offense thereafter.) Motion by: Rosemary Kucharski - Second by: Ron Triani To approve the new Rule/Regulation “Conduct Unbecoming”. The motion passes unanimously.
Fare Thee Well, Old Friends... Some of the neighbors and friends of Pat Orr and Kathy Rack, both who are moving from Tanglwood, gather at the Gazebo to say good-bye. Note from Alexis and Mark Semler:
“Mark and I just closed on our beautiful home at 100 Rosewood Dr, due to arrive to our Marco Island FL “snow bird “ gorgeous place later tonight. The last 16 years of memories and good times with our PA friends always will be cherished. But now we start a new exciting chapter of our Southern lifestyle. It truly has been a pleasure being an active part of the Tanglwood community and we wish you all well.
Stay healthy and safe and hope to see all over the summers when we head north to our Bergen County families. Love, Alexis and Mark Semler “
Lake Tanglwood dock size should not exceed 128 square feet. It is very difficult to find young people to work as lifeguards. Having no lifeguards will not affect our liability. TLCA will discuss with Tanglwood North and Attorney Farley. The fifteen-foot perimeter around the new cluster development is problematic. Mr. Turturro would like to combine two properties without paying dues on the undeveloped lot. Sandee LaPorte: Is it a buildable lot? Ron Triani: This is not a reasonable request. Motion by: Mark Ossont - Second by: Sandee LaPorte To deny Mr. Turturro’s request. The motion passes unanimously.
Chris Simmons would like to build an oversized garage on his property at 151 Big Bear. He already has a garage. TLCA Restrictive Covenant #2 states a member may have only one private garage. Brian Faller: Can he extend the existing garage and add to his home? Ralph Graf: Yes
Motion by: Ron Triani - Second by: Rosemary Kucharski To deny Mr. Simmons’ request to build a second garage on his property. The motion passes unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 am. Respectfully submitted, Elisabeth Muller, Administrative Assistant
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