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Community Manager’s Message
This year was extremely difficult in dealing with the CV- 19 Virus and staff shortages. It has been a stressful time for our membership in trying to maintain social distancing in compliance with guidelines. The Chalet was closed to the members during the red phase designation of the virus while the administrative staff worked from home. The Public Safety Officers and Maintenance Staff were identified as essential services under the Governors guidelines and were permitted to work.
I thank the Board, staff and the membership in continuing to work through a difficult time. We experienced a light winter that had a positive impact on our snow plowing budget.
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A Leaf- Vac was purchased that will assist in removing debris from ditches. The Vac is a commercial unit that has a thirty- five Horse Power and can be used as a blower.
The beach property opened in June and was closed for a week due to a positive E Coli test. The lake water is tested weekly by an independent lab. The results are reported to the PA Board of Health who in turn contacts the community as to any action that must be taken. The Board approved the hiring of the Geese Police for the last six weeks of the season to address the problem on our beach property. The Geese Police were effective and the Board is considering engaging them early next season.
The docks on Lake Wallenpaupack are scheduled to be removed on or about October 15th.
The community Rules and Regulations have been updated and are available at the Chalet. The Bylaws and Protective Covenants are in one booklet and the Consolidated Rules and Regulations are separate. The Consolidated Rules can be changed by a motion from the Board of Directors at a meeting. The By- Laws and Covenants require a vote from the members to make any changes.
I have been working with the Budget and Finance Committee to finalize the 2021 budget. The various committees have been asked for their input on projects they would like to accomplish in the coming year. The Environmental Committee will be working with the Lake Management Company to follow up on the removal of sediment from Lake Tanglwood. The removal of sediment will be a phased in process over a period of years. The Board, management and the committee have been working with our lake manager for the past several years to secure the necessary permits.
A reminder regarding the storage of Recreational Vehicle Winter Storage as noted in the Consolidated Rules of the community in Section [212]. Please review the section as it pertains to single and multi -passenger water vehicles in addition to golf carts, campers and motor homes. A permit is required for the storage of the above vehicles. The enforcement will start on October 15, 2020 once the boats are removed from the docks.
I have received calls from members regarding Gypsy Moth nests in the trees on their property. We will be performing an assessment with a Consultant that will identify egg masses and the required response. We will communicate the finding to the community once the assessment is completed.
The Pocono Lakefront Development Attorney and the Property Manager appeared before the Palmyra Township Supervisors for Conditional Use Approval. The proposal is for construction on the former White Beauty View Property. There are approximately 100 acres that border the Tanglwood Lakes Property and approximately 10 acres on the lake side. The proposal is for 100 condos on the lake side of the property. The building will be seven stories high. The lake side property will include an Outdoor and Indoor Pool, Recreation Complex, Tennis Courts and Fire Pits. The upper portion of the property will be a Cluster Development consisting of approximately 198 home sites that will be serviced by a treatment plant. The proposal is to use existing wells for a water supply once the wells are retested.
The next step in the process is the land development phase that will be reviewed by the township. There were 22 conditions placed on the original plans by the Supervisors that will have to be addressed for the project to move forward
We are still seeking assistance from the membership in making the covenants run with the land in perpetuity. The covenants are set to expire in the year 2043 and if permitted to expire will restrict the community’s ability to conduct business. The Board is recommending a yes vote on this matter. We have sent out an email blast with information relative to this important vote. Wishing all good health as our medical professionals continue to search for a cure for the CV -19 virus. Respectfully, Ralph E Graf, Community Mgr.
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