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HIDEABOUT Life is better in a Gold Star Community
DECEMBER 2023 • hideoutassoc.com • VOLUME 42 • ISSUE 12
ON NOVEMBER 17, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONCE AGAIN THANKED HIDEOUT EMPLOYEES FOR ALL THEY HAVE DONE IN 2023 WITH A BUTTERBALL CERTIFICATE FOR THANKSGIVING. l to r back row: Larry Frotten - Community Manager, William Wagner - Director, Robert Trombley - Director l to r front row: Louis Delli Santi - Director, Richard Yocum - Chairman, Katie Beck - Human Resources Manager Director's Message �������������������������������������������� 4 Community Manager's Message ����������������������� 4 Financial Corner ������������������������������������������������� 4 Public Safety Corner ������������������������������������������ 4 Food & Beverage Corner ����������������������������������� 5 Facilities Corner ������������������������������������������������� 5 Communications Corner ������������������������������������ 6 Registration Corner �������������������������������������������� 6 Recreation Corner ���������������������������������������������� 6 Pro Shop Corner ������������������������������������������������� 6
Management Team Contacts ����������������������������� 7 Hideout Phone Numbers ������������������������ 7, 48, 71 Food & Beverage ���������������8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 2024 BOD Meeting Schedule ��������������������������� 16 BOD & Annual Meeting Minutes ���������������� 20, 21 Environmental Page ����������������������������������������� 23 Winter Sports Complex ������������������������������������ 30 Recreation ��������������������������������� 34, 36, 37, 38, 39 Employment ������������������������������������������������������ 41 Important Information You Should Know ������ 48
Area Worship Services ������������������������������������ 49 Pedestrian Safety ��������������������������������������������� 49 Financials ���������������������������������������� 50, 51, 52, 53 2024 Final Budget ��������������� 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 Classified ���������������������������������������������������������� 68 Local Community Happenings ����������������������� 68 Recipe Corner ��������������������������������������������������� 69 Advertisers' Directory �������������������������������������� 72
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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FROM LOU DELLI SANTI
Board Director’s Message
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ell, it’s December already. How this year has flown by. Coming up is old man winter, which brings snow, cold weather, and more snow. It also brings a special time of the year. It brings the Holidays for all of us to enjoy. The Christmas season, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & other religious celebrations. Shopping for presents, holiday parties, meal preparations, visits with family, and much more. It’s probably the busiest month of the year. Time to also put on the snow tires, stock up on ice melt, get that new snow shovel, and tune up the snow blower. I’d like to keep the membership informed on the cell tower. I spoke with Jim McMahon from Liberty tower who is contracted to build the cell tower near the Stock Farm Road Gate entrance. As we have said in past updates, the township won’t grant the permit to build it until we have a commitment from the cell providers to attach to it. What I have recently found out is that the providers don’t necessarily use their own reserves to build their networks, but rather, take out loans to do it. Because of the present state of the economy and the higher interest rates they are reluctant to do any
work at the current time. Liberty Tower has about 30 cell tower projects on hold because of this, but there is some light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. Per Jim McMahon, AT&T has said that they were going to start opening things up after January 1st. It’s at least a glimmer of hope. If one cell company commits to attaching to the tower the rest will follow. Once the project is started, it could take between 6 and 18 months to complete the project and have it up and running. I would also like to meet with Adams cable about Wi-Fi stations throughout the community & the cost to us if this can be done. It would offer better service coverage then we presently have, especially in the North Section where our coverage is spotty at best. In closing I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season, safe travels to our snow birds, and a Happy New Year to all. ■
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER
FROM LARRY FROTTEN
Community Manager’s Message
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ear Valued Members and Staff,
I hope all of you were able to spend quality time with your family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. As the weather turns colder, we hope to open our newly renovated Ski Hill early this season. We have renovated our Tube Run, and a new Trail has been added. Our snow making equipment has been updated, and we are making snow when conditions permit. We are looking forward to our annual Christmas Tree Lighting, which will be held on Saturday, December 9th ,at 6:00 p.m. at the Ski Hill. Please bring the family and join us for one of the most enjoyable holiday events at The Hideout. Maintaining our roads and amenities is a demanding year-round task, and much more so during inclement weather. Please follow the directions of our experienced Maintenance staff as they respond to adverse weather conditions. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding as our team works diligently to keep our community safe. Please remember to watch out for
your neighbors who may need extra assistance. Our Public Safety Department is always ready to assist when needed. The Public Safety Dispatch Center is staffed 24/7 and can be reached at extensions 210 and 212. If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1 and provide your Hideout Emergency Number and Street Name. During the holiday season, please remember to appreciate all the blessings you have and those who may not be as fortunate. The Hideout is blessed to have Members who are willing to offer assistance to those most in need. If you are aware of a family in our community that is especially in need this time of year, please contact my office at (570) 630-3709. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May the peace and joy of the holiday season be with you and your family throughout the coming year. ■
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED in The Hideout
$500 citation 1st offense FROM MATT PUZIO, PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER
Public Safety Corner
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s we approach the Winter and Holiday Season, I'd like to take a moment and share some tips with our community.
FROM DEBRA TRAMANTANO, FINANCIAL MANAGER
Financial Corner
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t is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of 2023. I feel like just yesterday we were celebrating the new year! Looking at Operations performance for the year so far, our amenities did well with bringing in revenue, despite the challenging weather we faced for our summer season. Amenity income is up YTD by $423,766. However, amenity expenses are also up, over budget by $482,875. We had greater than expected expenses with our seasonal help and Food & Beverage staff. In addition, we had significant expenses with repairs and maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Overall, the projection for year-end looks like we will be close to break-even. We are currently at 99.4% collections on our 2023 annual dues, and we are striving to reach that 100% goal by the end of the year. In addition, we once
again have seen substantial success in the collection of delinquent dues. As of the close of October, we reached $172,780 of delinquent dues collected against the budgeted amount of $100,000. Billing for the 2024 annual dues assessment will be going out the first week in January with a due date of March 31st. Please plan accordingly. Let’s try to reach that 100% collection! The 2024 budget is available in this edition of The Hideabout and also available on our website. You can also find the HOA comparison on our website. Enjoy the upcoming holiday season! ■
Vehicles are prohibited from parking on Hideout roads. Vehicles shall not park less than five (5) feet from the edge of any paved road. The Public Safety Manager may grant authorization/ variance by exception. Parking any vehicle (campers, watercraft, cars/ trucks, etc.) in The Hideout common areas is prohibited without Public Safety authorization/variance. Be mindful of the 5-foot rule, especially during inclement weather. This will allow our Maintenance team to clear roadways safely and allow safe passage for all our residents. Also, use caution while traveling behind our snow plow operators and allow them to clear passages in a safe manner. Please also help us by keeping fire hydrants clear! Here are some additional winter safety tips while traveling around our community & local roadways. • Clean all snow and ice from your car
before driving to ensure proper visibility. • Keep your gas tank at least half full. • Slow down and drive at a safe speed, taking into consideration the weather, visibility, and condition of the road surface. All Hideout Roads are 25mph. (unless otherwise posted) • Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. • Carry a winter emergency travel kit. • Listen to weather and travel advisories, but if you don't have to travel in bad weather, don't. • Avoid sudden stops and starts. • Watch out for Emergency Vehicles, Emergency Incident Scenes, and Snow Removal Teams. From the entire Public Safety Team, we want to extend a very safe and happy holiday season to all of our members, tenants, and guests! ■
THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER FROM JACK WASILEWSKI, FOOD & BEVERAGE MGR.
Food & Beverage Corner
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o our Valued Hideout Members and Staff,
I am very much enjoying this journey. The staff is very workable and accommodating, and I continue to acclimate myself to the role. I need to acknowledge Jill for her continued patience, along with Katie and Debra, for my 20 daily questions. As with every great organization, one must have a mission and goals to achieve. With that being said, I have written a Hideout Food & Beverage Mission Statement that I continue to speak and share with the staff and supervisors to continue the mission as one department working for the enjoyment of The Hideout members and the work satisfaction of the staff. That mission is as follows: Mission Statement: Exceed Expectations The Food & Beverage Department’s primary goal is to exceed the members expectations as a Gold Star Community. Being great places where members want to frequent (staying on property) and employees want to work and exceed. This will be accomplished by making the members feel welcome and important to us. Offering them Great food and drink at a reasonable price / great value in a welcoming atmosphere. As a member of the Food & Beverage Team: Understand that we are 1 team (Clubhouse, Lodge, Tiki, Ski Hill, and Summer Snack) working continually to achieve the above by being consistent,
positive, upbeat, knowledgeable, and professional at all times.
DECEMBER 2023 • 5 FROM DENNIS POLHAMUS, FACILITIES MANAGER
Facilities Corner
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is the Season!!!
The holiday season is upon us, and the Public Works Department is ready for the snow and ice. All of the Hideout’s snow removing equipment is fully Our work has operational and ready for the season. begun on the We would like to remind our members “Winter Clubhouse to remove items away from the roads to Menu.” Brett, allow our crew to properly maintain all Todd, and I have roads throughout the winter months. All met, as we do every week, and have started the process. This menu should be items need to be 5ft away from the road. in place sometime in early to mid-January This includes vehicles, boats, basketball hoops, and any other item that could be 2024. It will include changes to both the food and bar menus. We are also working damaged from our plows. towards common beverage pricing With 2023 coming to an end, the Public throughout the property. Works Department is busy finishing As I have been challenged by the board and Hideout management to find a balance between costs and taking care of the membership, we have discussed the need for pricing to reflect the continual increase in wholesale prices of food and beverages, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. At the same time, continue to protect the amenity aspect of the Clubhouse, Lodge, Tiki, and Ski Grill from the reality of inflationary prices. The intention is to have a fun, balanced menu that reflects the ongoing trends and desires of the community, with input from the Food & Beverage committee. Interesting Pub Bites, Heart Healthy additions, seafood, and alternative dinner entrees, along with the need to address our Gluten Free Friends. For those who have not visited lately, I wish you would. The staff is working together to enhance the experience here at the Clubhouse, and when you do, ask for me to say Hi. Until next month. ■
projects and preparing for new projects in 2024. The Main Pool is in the process of being completely renovated. The Main Pool is being resurfaced with new fixtures and new concrete and will be ready for Memorial weekend. We have received our permit from PADEP for our Maplewood Swale project and will be starting this work Immediately. This permit is to clean out the swale, reinforce the banks with larger stones, and relocate the mouth of the swale where it enters the Lake to prevent future damage to neighboring properties. The Main Gate project is in its final stages to secure the Highway Occupancy Permit from PennDOT, and once we receive this permit, we will begin to bid the project out and start this work in 2024. This project will consist of installing an acceleration lane exiting The Hideout going up the hill towards Hamlin,
installing a left turn lane going into The Hideout coming down the hill from Hamlin, installing concrete islands, and installing taper lanes. This is one of the largest projects for The Hideout that PennDOT requires to secure our Highway Occupancy Permit. Moving into 2024, the project list has decreased as most of the work the Community has needed was completed. We will be replacing the decking at the North Recreation complex, replacing some salt spreaders and snowplows, replacing two dump bodies on Maintenance vehicles, resurfacing the North Rec Tennis Court, Replacing the Main Pool Electrical panel, installing a new covered structure in front of the Main Lodge to replace the Pergola which will allow members to drop off and be out of the weather. We will also be installing a pole barn structure over the trash and recycling area so members and staff will be out of the weather while dropping off household trash. These are most of the projects we have scheduled for 2024, along with the regular maintenance of all of our buildings and amenities. I would like to wish all of our staff and our members a very happy holiday season, and we look forward to continuing to make improvements for The Hideout in 2024 and beyond!! Happy Holidays! ■
Trash & Recycling Holiday Hours
Holiday House Decorating Contest Sponsored by
The Hideout Public Safety Department No Registration Necessary Prizes will be awarded
Questions: Contact (570) 630-3720
Christmas Eve 12/24/2023 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New Year's Eve 12/31/2023 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christmas Day 12/25/2023 CLOSED New Year's Day 1/1/2024 CLOSED
Trash & Recycling Area Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Bulk Garbage Hours
at the Maintenance Building Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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FROM LISA GREEN, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER FROM KELLY-ANN VACCARO, REGISTRATION SUPERVISOR
Communications Corner
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n the October 2023 Hideabout, I requested soup recipes to share in this issue and you can find them on page 69. Thank you Carol and Barb! How about any cold-weather comfort food recipes this month? Please send it to me at Lgreen@thehideout.us. These recipes will run in The Hideabout during the winter months. Who isn't looking for something different to cook for dinner? All recipes are welcome! The Community Relations Department continues to provide the membership with up-to-date information about The Hideout, Hideout happenings, amenity hours and schedule changes, as well as amenity closures.
The official Hideout POA Facebook page is a valuable resource for information, especially during the winter months. I will post all weather-related closings or delayed openings of amenities on our Facebook page. The POA manages this Facebook page, making it the place to get the most accurate Hideout information. You can find us by searching @thehideoutpoa and looking for The Hideout Flower logo.
Office at the Main Gate at (570) 630-3707 to sign up.
Registration Corner
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s the year 2023 concludes, the Registration Department has already begun preparation for another year of membership revalidation with hopes of an effortless transition into the New Year. In 2023, twelve Please keep in mind the 2024 amenity monthly Hideabout billing statement will be mailed out by Newspapers were the middle of January. Should you need produced, and by to make any adjustments to your mailing the end of the year, twenty six bi-weekly Hideabout Extras will have been shared. address, please contact the POA Office, Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. until A new and updated Hideout Map was printed in 2023. If you haven't picked one 4 p.m. so that we can update our records up yet, they are available at the Main and accordingly. North Gates. The Hideout TV Channel A cover letter will be accompanying 920 is also updated as new information the mailing with specific information on is available from each department. how to receive your 2024 Membership This channel can be viewed on cable Renewal items as well as various TV at the POA Office, Recreation, additional items that can be purchased the Clubhouse, the Ski Hill, and the at the time of payment. A Membership Community Relations Office. Information form will also be included. ALL MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE THIS If you have any ideas for The FORM ANNUALLY in order to complete Hideabout Newspaper, The Hideabout Extra, The Hideout POA Facebook page, your registration process and receive the The Hideout TV Channel, email blasts, or current year’s stickers! Should you not The Hideout Website, hideoutassoc.com, have one completed, one can be provided give me a call at (570) 630-3707 or email directly at the POA Office.
We do encourage our membership to take advantage of our website, When closings or delayed openings From my family to yours, have a Happy www.hideoutassoc.com upon accessing important documentation and completing occur, I will also send out an email blast and Healthy Holiday Season, a Merry to keep you informed. If you haven't Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy the necessary forms. If you wish to send over your items via email: registration@ signed up yet, this is the perfect time of Kwanzaa! thehideout.us, please make sure to year to do so. To date, almost 4200 fellow As always, enjoy your time in The provide your lot number within the subject members have signed up for email blasts. Hideout! ■ line. Payments can also be made online Call me at the Community Relations through the membership portal. Please note there will be a fee incurred when FROM JOHN BOANDL, RECREATION MANAGER
Recreation Corner
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reetings,
The Recreation Center is gearing up with some fresh new apparel. So come in and take a look at some of the new Hideout Merchandise for sale. We are also gearing up for an amazing new year at The Hideout. I encourage community members to keep their eyes open for some new programs that will be available to The Hideout in 2024. As we gear up for the 2024 season, we ask that you please follow the guidelines for the outdoor winter recreation activities listed below.
PLEASE STAY OFF THE ICE ON DEERFIELD & ROAMINGWOOD LAKES. These lakes are currently closed and may not be accessed. Ice activity is prohibited on these lakes because water flow and air pockets under the ice create unsafe conditions. BROOKS LAKE WINTER SPORTS & ICE ACTIVITY GUIDELINES. The Hideout Board of Directors approved Brooks Lake for winter sports and ice activity at your own risk under the flag system at the main access point: Green Flag: ice at least 8 inches thick and presumed safe for use at your own risk Yellow Flag: caution - ice is only 6”-8” thick. Ice safety is low or medium. Use safety measures, limited activity, and limited weight.
me at Lgreen@thehideout.us. I look forward to hearing from you.
Red Flag: UNSAFE STAY OFF THE ICE.
Additional guidelines for the use of Brooks Lake include: - Please park in the parking area on the corner of Tanglewood Lane. - Do not utilize the lake alone. Use the buddy system and let others know where you are. - No fishing is permitted in the area marked off for ice skating only. - Ice thickness may vary, and use of the lake is at your own risk. -Please keep proper safety equipment on your person. - Avoid danger zones such as inlets and outlets. - Do not trespass on another members’ property. - Carry your amenity badge. - Must abide by all Pennsylvania Fish and Game laws. I hope everybody has a great holiday season. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. ■
Our Mail In/Mail Out program will enable you to receive your 2024 stickers by mail for $9.00, which will eliminate the need to stand in line during peak revalidation times. To participate in this program, please be sure to include your CURRENT VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS, COLLEGE STUDENT IDs, and COMPLETED MEMBERSHIP FORM so we can include all of your items within your mailing envelope. As the temperature begins to drop and the winter weather approaches, please check for email blasts to see if there are any delayed openings or closings of any department or amenity. If you are not currently receiving emails from The Hideout, please contact Lisa Green (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 to reactivate this option. THE POA WILL BE CLOSED: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023 AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2023. ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRATION STAFF: Barb, Terry, Florence, and myself, we would like to wish you all a very Safe, Happy, and Healthy Holiday Season!! ■
Please let our local businesses know that you saw their ad in THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER!
No Flag: ICE ACTIVITY AND LAKE ACCESS IS PROHIBITED.
- Restrict ice activity to daylight hours.
making a payment utilizing a credit or debit card. This year, the fee has increased to $45.00 and will need to manually be added at the time of your online transaction.
FROM AL LUTZI, PRO SHOP MANAGER
Pro Shop Corner
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e are now closed for the season. It was a great season, and there was a substantial increase in the number of rounds played this season. Although the weather did not cooperate the last month of the season, it was a great year in general. We will be holding our annual Pro Shop Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 9th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. So come on over and join us for a snack and beverages while you browse a great selection of merchandise for the golfer and non-golfer in your life. All in-stock items are on discount from our already low pricing.
We have Puma and Greg Norman shirts, outerwear, and golf shoes for ladies and men. We have a wide selection of Wilson clubs, balls, and bags. We recently received a shipment of wine glasses and barware with our golf logo. They are sure to be a nice addition to any household. And, of course, you can buy a 10 Play Greens or Cart Ticket for the price of 9 Rounds with a discount. Don’t forget to stop by on the 9th. Have a great, safe winter! ■
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HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS (570) 630-3700
Front Desk
(570) 630-3703
Larry Frotten, Community Manager
(570) 630-3704
Gina Colazingari, HR Generalist
(570) 630-3705
Katie Beck, Human Resources Manager
(570) 630-3706
Kelly-Ann Vaccaro, Registration Supvr.
(570) 630-3707
Lisa Green, Community Relations Manager
(570) 630-3708
Tina Fairfax, Administrative Assistant
(570) 630-3709
Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant
(570) 630-3710
IT Department
(570) 630-3711
Katrina Wehrmann, Accounts Payable
THE HIDEOUT MANAGEMENT TEAM
(570) 630-3712
Francine Spinelli, Revenue Auditor
Larry Frotten - Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 103 lfrotten@thehideout.us Jill Metschulat - Assistant Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 122 jmetschulat@thehideout.us
(570) 630-3715
Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager
(570) 630-3717
Dennis Polhamus, Facilites Manager
(570) 630-3720
Matt Puzio, Public Safety Manager
(570) 630-3721
John Boandl, Recreation Manager
(570) 630-3722
Maintenance
(570) 630-3723
Facilities Department
(570) 630-3724
Jill Metschulat, Asst. Community Manager
(570) 630-3725
Paul Matarazzo, Environmental Manager
(570) 630-3726
Jack Wasilewski, Food & Beverage Manager
(570) 630-3728
Public Safety Patrol Room
(570) 630-3729
Ski Hill Operations Manager
(570) 630-3730
Clubhouse Bar
(570) 630-3731
Clubhouse Hostess
(570) 630-3732
Brett Schumacher, Main Lodge
(570) 630-3733
Recreation Main Desk
(570) 630-3734
Ceramics Area Nubia Malkin Art Center
(570) 630-3735
Fitness Center
(570) 630-3736
Golf Pro Shop Desk
(570) 630-3737
North Gate
(570) 630-3738
Main Gate
Lisa Green - Hideabout Editor (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 lgreen@thehideout.us
2023-2024 POA BOARD OFFICERS
Lou Delli Santi, Director Richard Yocum, Chair Richard Guiffredo, Secretary William Wagner, Director
Andrew Miller, Vice President Robert Tressler II, Treasurer Robert Trombley, Director
Larry Frotten, Assistant Secretary Jill Metschulat, Assistant Secretary Debra Tramantano, Assistant Secretary Caroline Mongelli, Assistant Secretary
Debra Tramantano - Financial Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 115 dtramantano@thehideout.us Katie Beck - Human Resources Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 105 kbeck@thehideout.us Lisa Green - Community Relations Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 lgreen@thehideout.us John Boandl - Recreation Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 163 jboandl@thehideout.us Matthew Puzio - Public Safety Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 146 mpuzio@thehideout.us Jack Wasilewski - Food & Beverage Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 159 jwasilewski@thehideout.us Dennis Polhamus - Facilities Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 136 dpolhamus@thehideout.us Paul Matarazzo - Environmental Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 120 pmatarazzo@thehideout.us Michael Kline - Golf Course Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 186 mkline@thehideout.us Kelly-Ann Vaccaro - Registration Supervisor (570) 698-4100, ext. 106 kvaccaro@thehideout.us Donald Yocum - IT Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 110 dyocum@thehideout.us Alex Lutzi - Golf Pro Shop Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 183 pro.shop@thehideout.us Craig S. Rafaniello - Project Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 132 crafaniello@thehideout.us Mark Rivezzi - Ski Hill Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 173 mrivezzi@thehideout.us Articles must be submitted by the fifteenth of the month. Submit all material to: The Hideabout Editor, 640 The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. For advertising rates, contact Lisa Green at (570) 630-3707. The Hideabout published monthly, serves over 4,100 Hideout property owners. Articles do not necessarily represent the views of The Hideout POA. The Editor reserves the right to reject any advertising or articles for publication. Also, the acceptance of advertisements does not constitute endorsement by The Hideout POA for any advertisement of any business, products, and/ or services. The Hideout is not responsible beyond the cost of advertising for any advertising errors. Ad proofs are developed by The Hideabout for use in The Hideabout Newspaper only. The advertiser does not have the right to reproduce the ad in any other place or publication. Any concerns with ads placed in The Hideabout Newspaper must be addressed by the fifteenth of the publication month. Thank you. ■
The Speed Limit in The Hideout is
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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JANUARY 20
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FRIDAY
MARCH 8
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1:00 PM
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SATURDAY
MARCH 16
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FRIDAY
MAY 03
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1:00 PM
POA
SATURDAY
MAY 11
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LODGE
FRIDAY
JULY 19
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SATURDAY
JULY 27
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FRIDAY
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FRIDAY
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REGULAR MEETING 2025 COMMUNITY BUDGET REVIEW 2025 BOARD BUDGET VOTE
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SUNDAY
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10:00 AM
LODGE
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 08
WORKSHOP MEETING
1:00 PM
POA
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 16
REGULAR MEETING
9:00 AM
LODGE
All Board Workshops and Meetings are open to all Members In Good Standing, and are also available via Zoom. Zoom information is posted on The Hideout website under the Member Central Calendar at: www.hideoutassoc.com/EventManagement/EventCalendar.aspx.
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2023 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2023 Board Directors Present:
Richard Yocum, Chair Michael Terranova, President Louis Delli Santi, Vice President Gerard Restaino, Treasurer Andrew Miller, Secretary Richard Guiffredo, Director (via Zoom) Robert Tressler II, Director POA Staff Present: Larry Frotten, Community Manager Jill Metschulat, Assistant Community Manager Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager Katie Beck, Human Resources Manager Paul Matarazzo, Environmental Manager Dennis Polhamus, Facilities Manager Donald Yocum, IT Manager Richard Bourne, Public Safety Manager Matt Puzio, Public Safety Operations Supervisor John Boandl, Recreation Manager Jack Wasilewski, Food & Beverage Manager Brett Schumacher, Executive Chef Alex Lutzi, Pro Shop Manager Craig Rafaniello, Project Manager
Mike Kline, Golf Superintendent Mark Rivezzi, Ski Hill Manager Kelly Ann Vaccaro, Registration Supervisor Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant
The meeting was called to order by Richard Yocum, Chair at 10:05 a.m. at the Main Lodge. Mr. Yocum confirmed that a quorum is present. Members stood for The Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Yocum advised the members that the meeting is in-person and on Zoom, and is being recorded. Mr. Yocum explained that questions/comments will be taken from Members at the beginning of each section. There were no objections from the members and the meeting proceeded. 1. Approval of the October 15, 2023 Board Meeting agenda as presented. 23-121 MOTION: RESOLVED TO approve the October 15, 2023 Board Meeting agenda as presented. Motion made by Louis Delli Santi, seconded by Michael Terranova and passed 7-0.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There were no Member questions/ comments regarding Unfinished Business motion 23-122. 23-122
Motion made by Michael Terranova, seconded by Louis Delli Santi and passed 7 - 0.
MOTION: RESOLVED TO approve the September 23, 2023 Board Meeting minutes as presented.
Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant ■
Michael Terranova, President Richard Yocum, Chair Louis Delli Santi, Vice President Gerard Restaino, Treasurer Andrew Miller, Secretary Richard Guiffredo, Director (via Zoom) Robert Tressler II, Director Staff Present: Larry Frotten, Community Manager Jill Metschulat, Assistant Community Manager Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager Katie Beck, Human Resources Manager Dennis Polhamus, Facilities Manager Paul Matarazzo, Environmental Manager Donald Yocum, IT Manager Richard Bourne, Public Safety Manager Matt Puzio, Public Safety Operations Supervisor John Boandl, Recreation Manager Jack Wasilewski, Food & Beverage Manager Brett Schumacher, Executive Chef Alex Lutzi, Pro Shop Manager Michael Kline, Golf Superintendent Craig Rafaniello, Project Manager Mark Rivezzi, Ski Hill Manager Kelly Ann Vaccaro, Registration Supervisor Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant 1. Call to Order - Rick Yocum, Chair The meeting was called to order by Richard Yocum, Chair at 10:20 a.m. at the Main Lodge. Mr. Yocum confirmed that a quorum is present. Members stood for The Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Yocum advised the members that the meeting is in-person and on Zoom, and is being recorded. 2. Confirmation of a Quorum – Christopher Farrell, Esq., Parliamentarian
Christopher Farrell, Esq., Parliamentarian announced to the Members that we received 619 qualified proxies via mail and electronically during the election, 69 members are in attendance at the Lodge, and 25 members are participating via Zoom for a total quorum of 713. Atty. Farrell advised the Members that 597 proxies were submitted for incumbent Board Directors Michael Terranova, Richard Yocum, Louis Delli Santi, Gerard Restaino, Andrew Miller, Richard Guiffredo and Robert Tressler II. 22 qualified proxies were assigned to “another Member In Good Standing”. Atty. Farrell read the names of the Members who had proxies assigned to them by “another Member In Good Standing” as follows: Edward Esposito assigned 7 proxies, William Wagner assigned 3 proxies, Robert Trombley assigned 2 proxies, Richard Yocum assigned 2 proxies, Gerard Restaino assigned 1 proxy, Robert Tressler II assigned 1 proxy. Dennis Asher assigned 1 proxy, Peter Byron assigned 1 proxy, Jerry Notaro assigned 1 proxy, Joseph Paciotti assigned 1 proxy, Sam Rex assigned 1 proxy, and Justin Spall assigned 1 proxy. It was determined that Edward Esposito, Dennis Asher, Peter Byron, Jerry Notaro, Joseph Paciotti, Sam Rex and Justin Spall were not in attendance and their proxies were void. Atty. Farrell advised the Members that based on 3,599 Members in Good Standing as of 10/15/23, we have met the 360 minimum quorum requirement for the 2023 Annual Meeting. 3. Motion to approve the 2023 Annual Meeting agenda
Rick Yocum, Chair asked the Members if they have any amendments to the agenda and none were presented. Rick Yocum,
Respectfully Submitted,
Motion made by Andrew Miller, seconded by Louis Delli Santi and passed 7-0. 3. NEW BUSINESS: There were no Member questions/ comments regarding New Business motion 23-123. 23-123 MOTION: RESOLVED TO approve the budgeted capital reserve expense for a used 2005 Yamaha Venture Rs Snowmobile for the Ski Hill in the amount of $3,500. Motion made by Michael Terranova, seconded by Robert Tressler and passed 7-0.
Annual Meeting Draft Minutes - October 15, 2023 Board Members Present:
4. Motion to adjourn the Board Meeting at 10:12am.
Chair asked for a motion from the floor to approve the Annual Meeting agenda as presented. Motion was made by #2071, and seconded by #1284. The motion passed by majority. 4. Motions to waive the reading of the 2022 Annual Meeting minutes and approve Rick Yocum, Chair asked the Members for a motion to waive the reading of the 2022 Annual Meeting minutes. Motion was made by #1490, and seconded by #3763. The motion passed by majority. Rick Yocum, Chair asked the Members for a motion to approve the 2022 Annual Meeting minutes. Motion was made by #2116, and seconded by #3692. The motion passed by majority. 5. Presentation to Fire and Rescue Companies - Michael Terranova, President
Michael Terranova, President presented donations to Hamlin Fire & Rescue, Lake Ariel Fire Company, Ledgedale Volunteer Fire Company, Maplewood Fire and Rescue Company, Covington Independent Fire Company Inc., and Moscow Volunteer Fire and Hose Company in appreciation for their dedication and service to The Hideout. 6. Presentation to Public Safety EMTs Michael Terranova, President Michael Terranova, President presented certificates of appreciation to Hideout Public Safety EMT’s, Kenneth Baux and Matthew Puzio. 7. Presentation to Public Safety Officers – Richard Bourne, Public Safety Manager Richard Bourne, Public Safety Manager presented certificates of appreciation to Hideout Public Safety Boat Patrol Officer Ed Garrison, and Cpl. Jeff Behnke, Cpl.
Joe Kuehner, and Ptl. Josie Lazala for their life-saving skills this past summer. 8. Presentation to Lifeguards – John Boandl, Recreation Manager John Boandl, Recreation Manager presented certificates of appreciation to several of our lifeguards for their lifesaving skills this past summer. 9. Introduction of Managers – Rick Yocum, Chair Rick Yocum, Chair introduced the following Hideout Managers to the Members: Community Manager, Larry Frotten Assistant Community Manager, Jill Metschulat Financial Manager, Deborah Tramantano Human Resources Manager, Katie Beck Facilities Manager, Dennis Polhamus Environmental Manager, Paul Matarazzo Public Safety Manager, Richard Bourne Public Safety Operations Supervisor, Matthew Puzio Recreation Manager, John Boandl Assistant Recreation Manager, Fallon Valentin (not present) Food & Beverage Manager, Jack Wasilewski Executive Chef, Brett Schumacher Community Relations Manager, Lisa Green (not present) IT Manager, Donald Yocum Project Manager, Craig Rafaniello Pro Shop Manager, Alex Lutzi Golf Superintendent, Mike Kline Ski Hill Manager, Mark Rivezzi Financial Supervisor, Kelly Ann Vaccaro 10. Introduction of Committee Chairpersons – Rick Yocum, Chair Rick Yocum, Chair introduced the following Hideout Committee Chairpersons to the Members:
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Annual Meeting Draft Minutes - October 15, 2023 (continued) Budget – Frank Palm Disciplinary – Arnold Milidantri Governing Documents – Arnold Milidantri Environmental Control (ECC) – Michael Burns Nominating – Glen Weisman Communications – Terri Letteratis Food & Beverage – Virginia Murphy Golf – Alex Grohol Lakes – Ignacio Rivera Long Range Planning – Ed Esposito Public Safety – Bill Wagner Public Works – Rich Straczynski Parks & Recreation – TBD Wildlife & Forestry Management – Cathy Long 11. Financial Report – Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager Annual Dues Collections: Our annual dues collection through October 10, 2023 totals $7,146,794. This represents 94.6% of the total lots billed and 99.2% of the lots budgeted for the year. In addition, we have collected $166,278 of delinquent dues vs. our budgeted amount of $100,000 which is 164% greater than budget. Of the 3,650 lots budgeted for 2023, 3,610 are paid in full with 40 remaining to reach our goal of 100%. 2023 Operations Forecast:
PennDOT. • The completion of the Tiki Bar renovation. • The next to last payment to Roamingwood Sewer & Water for Phase 2 was made (final payment will be made in 2024). Capital Reserves:
2. Michael Terranova nominated Glen Weisman, seconded by Andrea Frotten.
Our current cash balance for Operations at NBT Bank as of 10/12/23 is $2,291,000.
Andrea Frotten and Glen Weisman were nominated and accepted by the Members to serve a two (2) year term on the 2023-2024 Nominating Committee.
12. President’s Comments – Michael Terranova, President 13. Chair’s Comments – Rick Yocum, Chair 14. 2023 Board Election Results and Verification – Larry Frotten, Community Manager Larry Frotten, Community Manager advised that there were 3,826 Election Packs mailed to Members, and read the amounts for Qualified Ballots, Disqualified Ballots & Election Packs Returned vis USPS, and the 2023 Election Results as follows: QUALIFIED BALLOTS 589 Qualified Electronic Ballots
A summary of amenity performance as of the end of September is as follows:
56 Election Packs Undeliverable/Returned by USPS
• Tiki Bar: Closed the 2023 season with $88,088 more in revenue than the 2022 season.
2023 ELECTION RESULTS
• Pools & Beaches: A poor summer season combined with significant overtime resulted in being overbudget by $74,000. • Food & Beverage: The combined departments are currently $70,679 over budget due to staffing overtime. • Public Safety: The department is currently $68,250 over budget due to overtime and extensive vehicle repairs. • Maintenance & Administration: These departments are performing significantly better than budgeted due to cost control efforts and better revenue than budgeted. • Community Relations: The department is currently $57,964 better than budgeted due to increased revenue and reduced expenses. Capital Budget: 2023 Capital updates include: • The decision to purchase 28 golf carts instead of leasing. • Adding new boats and boat rack at the Main Beach. • A much needed remodel of the Art Center interior. • The addition of a recycling compactor in Maintenance. • North Gate reconstruction as dictated by
1. Judy Restaino nominated Andrea Frotten, seconded by Daniel Radcliff.
The forecast for reserves at the end of the year are: • Capital Reserve $4,857,000 • New Capital $502,558
Revenue as of the end of September is favorable by $482,550, but operation expenses are unfavorable by $527,380. The net income projection for Operations for the end of the year is a shortfall of approximately $22,745.
• Golf: As of the end of September is $44,844 better than budget, however Golf Maintenance is $79,782 over budget in expenses with a net unfavorable variance to budget of $34,938.
term to be appointed to the Nominating Committee per Bylaw Article X, Section 5. The following Members were nominated by the below Members and a Member vote was conducted by a show of hands (in-person at Lodge and online via Zoom):
511 Qualified Official Paper Ballots DISQUALIFIED BALLOTS & ELECTION PACKS RETURNED VIA USPS 37 Total Disqualified Ballots
William Wagner – 723 Votes Robert Trombley – 713 Votes
No further nominations were submitted by the Members.
Rick Yocum, Chair advised the Members that as per Article X, Section 5 of Hideout Bylaws, since only 4 out of 5 Nominating Committee positions were filled by membership nomination and membership vote at the Annual Meeting, the remaining position to be filled for a two (2) year term shall be appointed by majority vote of the Board of Directors within sixty (60) days of the Annual Meeting.
2. Susan Weisman nominated Devon Delk, seconded by Jerry Restaino – 27 Member votes. 3. Susan Weisman nominated Glen Weisman, seconded by Krystal Terranova – 20 Votes 4. Jo Ann Delli Santi nominated Brian Carchedi, seconded by Elizabeth Yocum – 10 Votes Jo Ann Delli Santi and Devon Delk were nominated and accepted by the Members to serve a one (1) year term on the 2023-2024 Nominating Committee. Rick Yocum, Chair asked the Members for nominations for three (3) Members In Good Standing to serve a two (2) year
20. Introduction of Assistant Secretaries – Christopher Farrell, Esq., Parliamentarian Christopher Farrell, Esq., Parliamentarian advised the members that at the October 6, 2023 Board Organization Meeting, the following 2023-2024 Assistant Secretaries to the Board were elected in his presence: • Larry Frotten, Community Manager • Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager • Jill Metschulat, Assistant Community Manager • Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant 21. Member Question & Answer Session – Rick Yocum, Chair There were no questions/comments from the Members.
Rick Yocum, Chair presented Michael Terranova, President and Jerry Restaino, Treasurer with plaques in appreciation for their dedication and service to The Hideout.
22. Adjournment – Rick Yocum, Chair
17. Other Business – Rick Yocum, Chair Rick Yocum, Chair advised the Members that there were no Member requests for additions to this agenda. 18. 15-Minute Break 19. Introduction of Newly Organized Board of Directors – Christopher Farrell, Esq., Parliamentarian
Rick Yocum, Chair asked for a motion from the Members to adjourn the Annual Meeting. A motion was made by #1490, seconded by #2071. The motion carried by majority. 23. Rick Yocum, Chair advised the Members that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Board of Directors Election. Respectfully Submitted, Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant For Membership approval at the 2024 Annual Meeting ■
ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA
15. 2023 Nominating Committee Member Nominations & Member Vote – Rick Yocum, Chair
1. Elizabeth Yocum nominated Jo Ann Delli Santi, seconded by Andrea Frotten – 46 Member Votes
• Louis Delli Santi, President • Richard Yocum, Chair • Andrew Miller, Vice President • Robert Tressler II, Treasurer • Richard Guiffredo, Secretary • Robert Trombley, Director • William Wagner, Director
16. Presentation to Outgoing Directors – Rick Yocum, Chair
Edward Esposito – 517 Votes
Rick Yocum, Chair asked the Members for nominations for two (2) Members In Good Standing to serve a one (1) year term to be appointed to the Nominating Committee per Bylaw Article X, Section 5. The following Members were nominated by the below Members and a Member vote was conducted by a show of hands (in-person at Lodge and online via Zoom):
Christopher Farrell, Esq., Parliamentarian advised the members that at the October 6, 2023 Board Organization Meeting, the following 2023-2024 Board Officers were elected in his presence.
OCTOBER 15, 2023 Main Lodge & Zoom 1 Call to Order
Rick Yocum, Chair
3 Motion to approve the 2023 Annual Meeting agenda
Rick Yocum, Chair
5 Presentation to Fire & Rescue Companies
Michael Terranova, President
2 Confirmation of Quorum
4 Motion to approve the 2022 Annual Meeting minutes 6 Presentation to Public Safety EMTs
7 Presentation to Public Safety Officers 8 Presentation to Lifeguards 9 Introduction of Managers
10 Introduction of Committee Chairpersons
Christopher Farrell, Esq.
Rick Yocum, Chair
Michael Terranova, President
Richard Bourne, Public Safety Manager John Boandl, Recreation Manager Rick Yocum, Chair
Rick Yocum, Chair
11 Financial Report
Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager
13 Chair’s Comments
Rick Yocum, Chair
12 President’s Comments 14 2023 Board Election Results and Verification 15 Nominating Committee Nominations 16 Presentation to outgoing Directors 17 Other Business
18 15 Minute Break
Michael Terranova, President
Larry Frotten, Community Manager Rick Yocum, Chair
Rick Yocum, Chair
Rick Yocum, Chair Rick Yocum, Chair
19 Introduction of Newly Organized Officers & Directors
Christopher Farrell, Esq.
21 Member Question & Answer Session
Chair
23 2024 Board Election Filing Now Open
Chair
20 Introduction of Assistant Secretaries 22 Adjournment of Annual Meeting
Christopher Farrell, Esq.
Chair
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ENVIRONMENTAL PAGE From: Paul Matarazzo B.Env.Sc., Environmental Manager
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Winter is here! For those of us still sticking it out in The Hideout, enjoy the snow while it lasts. Before you know it, spring will be here, and cold, white morning will be a thing of the past. Environmental Updates • USDA deer population surveys will begin in January of 2024 to monitor current numbers. • Roamingwood lake will remain at a height of 5-6ft once work has commenced on Maplewood Swale, current lake height is 7ft below pool due to the work being performed. • Roamingwood will be re-filled to pool height beginning on March 15th, 2024 (pending lake thaw if necessary). • Walleye stocking has occurred on November 6th. 400 walleye have been placed in Roamingwood Lake in efforts to open a harvest season in 2025. Things To Consider • Winter hikes can be beautiful! Get out and enjoy snow covered views at one of our many public nature areas throughout northeast PA. o Many public hiking trails in our area are located on Public / State hunting grounds. -Please make sure to where blaze orange when on public land, Pennsylvania’s Firearm deer and bear season take place from November 18th, to December 9th. o Share our natural resources! Everyone is equally entitled to enjoy them. Reminders • The Hideout rules and regulations state that in support of our community’s wildlife management efforts and to reduce the need for future culls, that the feeding of any wildlife
(with the exception of birds) within The Hideout is prohibited and is
Why Feeding Deer, Harms Deer
• Please consider registering your Hideout property as certified wildlife habitat through the NWF.
wildlife due to unnatural feeding is the spread of disease amongst the herd. With Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), becoming more prevalent in the Northeast, it is very important to abstain from feeding deer.
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any ponder how the local wildlife make it through winters that can be rather harsh, or mild depnding on the indecisive subject to an Northeast Pennsylvannia weather. initial Citation Natural food is scarce, and the and Fine in the thought of feeding the local deer amount of $1,000.00. Anyone who herd bagged corn, or leftovers chooses to feed birds can do so only from last night’s dinner in efforts if they use a bird feeder(s) unit that to help them bear the cold seems is kept at a minimum height of eight like a caring gesture. Little do most (8) feet above ground level, if not, people know, feeding whitetail deer they will also be subject to a Citation and other wild species is extremely and a $1,000.00 fine. detrimental to their health, and ability to survive. NWF (National Wildlife Federation) The number one hazard for
• The Hideout is seeking national recognition as a certified wildlife habitat community via the NWF. In order to achieve this goal, 150 residents must have their property registered with the NWF. We are nearing this goal, and would become members of a small group of communities throughout the state of Pennsylvania by reaching this designation! • Upon registering a property as certified wildlife habitat, a $20 fee is due. The Hideout will cover this $20 fee for all residents who seek registration of their property. • To register, please email the Environmental Manager (pmatarazzo@thehideout.us) for a link providing online registration, or stop by the POA office for a paper application! o For any questions regarding certifying property as NWF wildlife habitat please reach out to the environmental manager via the email address provided above as well. ■
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Another facet unbeknown to many of a deer’s biological process, is that the animals are adept to low amounts of food intake in the colder months of the year. They have evolved over thousands of years to be able to withstand fierce winters. They are able to do this, thanks to their metabolism, which naturally decreases considerably during the winter. They aim at keeping their metabolic rate down by moving, and expending energy as little as possible. When humans feed deer, they create unnatural travel patterns and coax deer into using their fat stores, in turn expending energy that they desperately need to survive. This can lead to in some cases, up to a 42% winter mortality rate in a deer herd. When human induced feed is no longer available, they are then left to turn to low nutrition packed food such as woody browse to fill the void of their now increased metabolism; this is a recipe for disaster. A snowball effect that feeding wildlife can have is the attraction of unwanted predators. When mammals such as (squirrels, mice, deer, etc…), are gathering
in one confined area consistently, predatory animals will take notice and begin to capitalize on the easy feeding opportunity. This creates the opposite outcome of the feeding’s intent. Opportunistic predators such as coyotes, fox, bobcats, and other local wildlife may use your feeding site as an ambush point, causing unnecessary clashes with wildlife, and even endangering your pets!
Lastly, feeding wildlife and congregating them in one small area, severely degrades the surrounding habitat. The same animals lingering around the areas they are being manually fed in, will also browse, and consume all of the native forage directly available due to an exceeded carrying capacity. Attempting to meet the goals of a healthy ecosystem’s carrying capacity is the exact reason the deer management program takes place as well. Please Note: • The Hideout rules and regulations state that in support of our community’s wildlife management efforts and to reduce the need for future culls, that the feeding of any wildlife (with the exception of birds) within The Hideout is prohibited and is subject to an initial Citation and Fine in the amount of $1,000.00. Anyone who chooses to feed birds can do so only if they use a bird feeder(s) unit that is kept at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above ground level, if not, they will also be subject to a Citation and a $1,000.00 fine. ■
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Communications Committee Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2023 The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance Attendance: Judy Britton, Eileen Simon, Lou Dellisanti, Katie Beck On Zoom: Terri Letteratis, Bernadette Zumbo, Barbara McNulty Excused: Lisa Green and Lyle Britton Minutes of the last meeting approved by Barbara McNulty and seconded by Judy Britton Old Business: 1. The new Food & Beverage Manager has assumed his position and will be a great addition to the community. There have been many events at the Main Lodge, and the feedback has been very positive regarding the food and service by the staff. 2. The front gate project is still waiting for PennDOT approval. 3. The committee is still looking into the possibility of an electric sign at the garbage location and will report back at the next meeting. 4. The discussion regarding adult swim time at Main Pool will be further discussed with Recreation after January as well as suggestions for other activities.
New Business: 1. Line Dancing at the Clubhouse on Sunday is once a month, members would like to have it more than once a month, and perhaps it can be moved to the downstairs room of the Clubhouse. A committee member will follow up with the appropriate manager and report back at our next meeting. It was also mentioned that Pub Trivia Night was a lot of fun and a great addition to the Clubhouse as well as all the special events and entertainment. 2. A Speed limit camera is now activated and will be able to transmit photos of speeding vehicles to Public Safety, and a violation will be sent to the driver. Remember, the speed limit is 25 MPH. There was a question as to how many miles over the limit before a violation is issued. We will follow up with Public Safety. 3. It was brought to the attention that a sign needs to be installed in the Main Lodge to identify the coat room. We will contact the appropriate manager regarding this. Meeting Adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Next meeting is Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ■
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Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes November 8, 2023 DRAFT Call to Order: 10:00 AM Pledge of Allegiance
• Emergency Generator(s) – Project placed on HOLD status due to budget constraints.
Present: R. Straczynski – Chair, M. Popadynec, J. Dunn, D. O’Neil, J. Casey, R. Hoffenberg, D. Polhamus – Facilities Mgr., C. Rafaniello – Projects Mgr., G. Fischer – Facilities Adm.
• Solar Power Study – preliminary data collection & discussion. NEPA has long lead-time.
Excused: L. McKenna, T. Foley, R. Berri
• Cell Tower & POA coverage problems – preliminary discussions (Adams Fiber), possible project starts in early 2024 by Liberty Towers, contract reviewed with Legal, Lake Twp Permit.
MINUTES from October 11, 2023 – Approved as submitted. Motion: J. Casey, Second: J. Dunn Administrative Items: 2024 PWC Membership, Alternate Member usage, 2024 PWC Chairperson, 2024 Meeting -Dates/Times, Discussion Inter/Intra Committee Activities, Assignment of new Board Laison Near Completion Projects: • Main Pool Liner – old liner removed, vendor inspection, set schedule for installation this year. • Golf Cart Path – 7th & 8th Holes repairs/repave scheduled with split payments ‘23-‘24 • Lodge Main Parking Lot – Finished Paving & Drainage, line stripping patterns completed. • Northgate Project – Completed ahead of schedule and under budget. • Stormwater Remediation – completed 2023 work schedule. Setup for 2024 schedule. •Ski Hill – updated area and equipment completed, state inspection scheduled, new ski lane installed, new fencing completed, parking lot cleanup scheduled. All ready prior to opening. Projects: (Active - Current Status) • Main Gate Project – additional revisions submitted & permitting status from PennDot office, Informational letters to Members property near construction area, final legal papers in progress. • Hideout Road Paving – preliminary plan/schedule discussion for 2025 and 2026. This will be a multi-year project based on inspection & needed repairs. • Club House Deck Replacement – discuss engineering plans, town permit requirements, will include footings and decking. • Maplewood Swale – Permit, OK to start. Current Business: (Preliminary Status):
• Emergency Response Plan – Project transferred to senior management.
• 4th Qtr. & 1Q’24 Capital Projects – Approved projects by departments, review Facilities involvement & assistance requests. • Tennis Court Resurfacing – schedule inspections and determine work required. Current Campus Observations – some usual monthly findings, PW has been excellent in response time and fixing any concerns or notifications. Recent Observations: - New LED Lights at North Gate entrance need additional adjustments, heavy glare effect. - LAFD Signage blocks vision of Avoy Road. Request to dim or turn off at night. - Roof MOSS at both South & North Mailbox Buildings, also wall mold. - Roof MOSS at both Main Rt 590 & Avoy Road Public Safety buildings - Pothole near Split Rail & Stock Farm intersection. Keeps sinking. - Stop sign pole bent at same area. - Fire Extinguishers with overdue inspections tags, not to date, Needs checking. - Avoy Road traffic flasher lights – are they at correct height - Lakeview West, new drainage system, needs balusters to warn of pavement area change - OSC Stable area, large section of mirror overhang due to rot - OSC, pavilion protective curtains need to be reset, many on ground Motion to Adjourn: M. Popadynec Second: D. O’Neil Meeting Adjourned: 11:25 AM Next Meeting will be December 13 at 10 AM, Board Room ■
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Lakes Committee Meeting Minutes September 30, 2023 Chair: Iggy Rivera Members: Kent Fairfield, Rick Nolte, Judy Restaino; (Zoom) Peter Campbell, Jeff Silverman Staff: Paul Matarazzo Excused: Steve Flapan Guests: Ed Garrison The meeting was called to order at 9:02 in person and via Zoom followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written with a motion by R. Nolte, a second by J. Silverman and approval by all. Since this is the last time that I will be taking the minutes, I. Rivera asked if someone else on the committee would volunteer. Board Resolutions:
Be Kind The Hideout Rules & Regulations specify, “verbal and or physical harassment of staff and/or other members is prohibited” so harassment or threats may result in the issuance of a citation or multiple citations.
Boat Size increase: The Board voted to allow 18’ power boats on the lake as there seem to be few 17’ boats available for purchase. Marina Docking Fee Increase: The slip fee for pontoons will increase to $900 and $850 for runabouts. There followed a discussion about boat slips and the possibility of adding additional ones. Public Safety boats might be able to be docked full-time at the main beach so that would allow for two new spaces at the marina. Entrance Pond Fountain Winterization: The cleaning, inspection and general maintenance is scheduled to be done in October. Tract 29 and Phragmite Treatment: There has been a rapid creep of Phragmites from wetlands and Wildwood Lake so a treatment was done on Thursday, September 28th.
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Roamingwood Lake Drawdown: The drawdown will begin slowly on October 16th so all boats should be out of the lake by that time. J. Silverman asked if the lake can be lowered 6 or 7 feet instead
of just 5’. P.Matarazzo replied that the DEP has to approve the amount but he will ask. Princeton Hydro Presentation: The committee agreed that we would like a presentation by Princeton Hydro at the last meeting so P. Matarazzo will contact Mike Hartshorne. It will be planned for October 28th if that is good for Mike. Board members and residents are invited to attend. Walleye Stocking: About 400 walleye will be stocked at the end of October or the beginning of November at the cost of $5 a fish. Boat Towing and Pumping: It was decided that the first tow will be free but additional ones will be $25. It was proposed that it should be $100 after hours. There were 43 tows this year, and that is way up from previous years. Open Discussion: Ed Garrison, the Boat Patrol supervisor, reported that, at the main beach docks, fishermen have been fishing too close to swimmers, don’t move when boats are docking and leave their tackle boxes in the way of people walking. P. Matarazzo suggested that fishing be allowed only at certain hours. I. Rivera made a motion to adopt the hour restrictions: no fishing from the docks from 10-7. R. Nolte seconded the motion and all approved. R. Nolte asked about the aerators at Brooks and Deerfield. They will be turned off at the same time as the entrance pond. The next meeting is scheduled for October 28th but could be changed to accommodate Princeton Hydro. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 with a motion by K. Fairfield, a second by R. Nolte and approval by all. Respectfully submitted, Judy Restaino ■
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Wildlife and Forestry Committee Meeting Minutes - October 12, 2023 Present:
Standing Items:
Committee- Richard Long, Fred Sakacs,, Kathy Carpenter, Rosina Taffuri
1. Spotted Lanternfly
Absent- Excused-Cathy Long, Joseph Piotrowski, Jack Barns Staff/Board Liason- Paul Matarazzo, Rick Yocum
5. NWF
Start Time: 11:00
Questions & Comments:
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Motion to adjourn made by Kathy Carpenter, seconded by Fred Sakacs.
Approved by Fred, seconded by Richard Old Business: 1. Invasive V. Native plant lecture: Presented by Cathy Long. Well done, lower attendance than prior talks.
Thank you and God bless. Bob Wiegand & Bill Wagner
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Motion to approve September 14 Minutes:
Once again, this year, the Hideout Help A Hero Fund will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Wayne County Children's Christmas Bureau. (WCCCB) Collection boxes have been placed through out the HIDEOUT at the Recreation building, the Clubhouse and the POA office. The H.A.S.G. will also be collecting toys at their annual Holiday Party scheduled for December 7th. If your business, club or group will be collecting toys this year and are looking for a place to donate them, we will be happy to add them to our donation. Deadline for toys is December 7th. Feel free to contact us at 570-470-7000 or 570-878-4677 for info or questions.
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New Business: 1. Decline of bird population: Feral cats are the #1 killer of birds. 2. December 14 meeting with Wildwood club, Wildlife and Forestry Committee, USDA and PGC representative is scheduled. No DMAP permits were accepted by the Wildwood club. 3. Nuisance Animals: Beaver removed from Windemere pond, was causing clog at the drain. Tabled: D.E.P. : Grant
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION Any Hideout Member In Good Standing interested in running for the Board of Directors of the Association of Property Owners of The Hideout, Inc. should submit their filing package by April 15, 2024 to Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant, POA Office. The filing package must include a Personal Statement of Candidacy, completed Affidavit and Authorization for Background Release. Please visit The Hideout website at https://www.hideoutassoc.com/Board/2024_Board_Election for more information and to download filing documents.
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Act as an advocate and ambassador for the Association. Maintain a fiduciary relationship with the corporation, acting in good faith for the collective benefit of the Association. Maintain a high level of understanding of the Association’s Governing Documents and Financial Statements. Actively participate in Board Workshops and Board Meetings. Actively participate as a non-voting Liaison on one or more Committees. Perform the additional duties of a Board Officer, if so elected.
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Environmental Control Committee Meeting Minutes - October 13, 2023 Call to Order at: 9:00 am
completed next year.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Lettered Trucks on Property: Discussion regarding whether they should be limited by size or how many. Discussion to be continued at subsequent meetings.
Present: Larry Lieberher, Ron Phelps, Paul Spiese, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manager, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Larry Frotten – Community Manager, Tina Fairfax Excused: Mike Burns – President, Rich Guiffredo – Board Liaison Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 9/22/23: Approved as written. Motion: Larry Lieberher 2nd: Ron Phelps Permits issued 9/22/23 – 10/11/2023: Permits approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps REVIEW/DISCUSSION Presentation to Larry Lieberher: Larry tendered his resignation from the committee. The committee presented Larry with a Plaque commemorating his service to the community. We wish Larry good luck in his future endeavors. Lot Violations/Citations: Ongoing. Question was asked if the Hideout has a site where leaves can be brought. We do not. Variance: Short discussion of variance that was approved via email. Stormwater: Pretty much wrapped up for this year. Undone projects will be
Structures near Lake: Discussion looking at how and what to allow and consistency. Discussion to be continued at subsequent meeting. Project(s) Update: • North Gate: Ahead of schedule. Will be completed and open next week. • Tennis Courts – North Rec.: Will be addressed next year. • Main Pool: Will be re-doing the gunite rather than replacing liner. In the bidding process. • Ski Hill: Just about ready for the season. Holiday Tree lighting will take place there this year. • Windemere Dam Rehabilitation: Coming up soon. • Deerfield Culvert Repair: Will be bidded out for next year. Paul is looking into grants. Meeting ended at: 10:00 am Next Meeting: Friday, 10/27/23, 9:00 at the POA Board Room EXECUTIVE SESSION ■
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Environmental Control Committee Meeting Minutes - October 27, 2023 Call to Order at: 9:00 am Pledge of Allegiance: Present: Ron Phelps, Paul Spiese, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manager, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Mike Burns Excused: Larry Frotten , Tina Fairfax Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 10/13/23: Approved as written. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd: Ron Phelps Permits issued 10/12/23 – 10/15/2023: Permits approved by unanimous vote. Motion: Ron Phelps 2nd Mike Burns REVIEW/DISCUSSION Lot Violations/Citations: Ongoing. Discussion ensued regarding a new home permit application soon to be complete. Nothing out of the ordinary was noted. Hideout Permissable StructuresDiscussion ensued on the pros and cons of metal pole buildings. Benefit of member to come from pole buildings was discussed. Contractor rules and limitations discussion followed in regard to equipment storage. • Possible aid in contractor equipment / lettered truck storage also revolved around consideration of pole buildings (Metal Sided Garages). Lakefront Setback – Conversation regarding structures within the 50 foot
lakefront setback occurred. Discussion on the rules efficacy was the focal point. Discussion of this item will continue for the forseable future. Stormwater: Pretty much wrapped up for this year. Undone projects will be completed next year. Project(s) Update: • Main Gate: Permitting was discussed and is progressing. • North Gate: Complete. • Maplewood Swale: Permit nearing approval. • Tennis Courts – North Rec.: Will be addressed next year. • Main Pool: Will be re-doing the gunite rather than replacing liner. In the bidding process. • Ski Hill: Just about ready for the season. Holiday Tree lighting will take place there this year. • Windemere Dam Rehabilitation: Will take place in November. • Deerfield Culvert Repair: Will be bidded out for next year. Paul is looking into grants. Meeting ended at: 9:45 am Next Meeting: Thursday, 11/9/23, 9:00 at the POA Board Room EXECUTIVE SESSION ■
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Hideout Children’s Halloween Party, Saturday, October 21
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hese past two weekends were filled with spook-tacular fun at The Hideout, thanks to our amazing community! We kicked off the Halloween celebrations on October 21st. The Recreation Department hosted an exciting Kids’ Halloween party for The Hideout Community. This event was co-sponsored by Re/Max Best, and we are extremely grateful for their support in making this event a success. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Food &
Beverage Department for providing delicious food for all the little ghouls and ghosts in attendance, and a special thank you to those who volunteered their time and energy in bringing fun and excitement to the party! On October 28th, we had another Halloween event for our community, the annual Trunk-or-Treat event. This event was held at the Main Lodge parking lot area, where we had a BBQ food vendor serving up some good food. We also
arranged for some entertainment as the video game trailer company provided hours of gaming fun while DJ Billy kept the party going with some great music. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Public Safety Department for their efforts in making the Trunk-orTreat event well organized and safe for everyone. We couldn’t have done it without their support and dedication. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Lake Ariel Fire Department for their
continuous active involvement. We are so thankful for the support of our co-sponsors, departments, and to all our community members who attended these events. Together, we made some wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to many more fun filled events in the future! Fallon Valentin Assistant Recreation Manager ■
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16-Dec KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sat 2-Dec
Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)
Sat
16-Dec Breakfast with Santa, 9am-11am, Main Lodge
Sat
2-Dec
Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sat
2-Dec
KARATE Program, Saturdays, 11am-11:45am, Ages 5-11, RSC
Sat
2-Dec
KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sun
3-Dec
Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)
Mon
4-Dec
Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!
Mon
4-Dec
After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Mon 4-Dec
Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Mon
4-Dec
Tues
5-Dec
Tues Tues
Sat 16-Dec Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
16-Dec Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sun
17-Dec Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)
Mon
18-Dec Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!
Mon 18-Dec Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Mon 18-Dec Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F) Mon
18-Dec After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Tues
19-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Tues
19-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
5-Dec
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Tues
19-Dec Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
5-Dec
Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Tues 19-Dec Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly)
Tues 5-Dec
Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly)
Wed
6-Dec
Wed
6-Dec
Thurs Thurs
Wed
20-Dec After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Wed
20-Dec Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Thurs
21-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
7-Dec
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Thurs
21-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
7-Dec
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Fri
22-Dec Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Thurs 7-Dec
Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Multi-purpose room at Recreation Building
Fri 22-Dec Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Fri
Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Fri 22-Dec Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
8-Dec
Fri 8-Dec
Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Fri
8-Dec
Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Fri 22-Dec Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)
Fri 8-Dec
Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)
Sat
23-Dec KARATE Program, Saturdays, 11am-11:45am, Ages 5-11, RSC
Sat
23-Dec KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sat
9-Dec
KARATE Program, Saturdays, 11am-11:45am, Ages 5-11, RSC
Sat
9-Dec
KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sat 23-Dec Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)
Sat 9-Dec
Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)
Sat
9-Dec
Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6pm, Ski Hill
Sat
9-Dec
Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sat 23-Dec Light Parade, Ski Hill, starts at 6pm, contact recreation for more information Sun
24-Dec Christmas Eve Day- closes at 1pm
Mon
25-Dec MERRY CHRISTMAS! -ALL Facilities Closed
Sun 10-Dec Santa 5k Run with $5. off Clubhouse Food Voucher (spend $10. or more), RSC, 12pm
Tues
26-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Tues
26-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sun
Tues
26-Dec Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
10-Dec Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)
Mon 11-Dec Golf Simulator League, December 11th – March 29th, 4 people per time slot, $5pp, 1 course per week
Tues 26-Dec Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly)
Mon
Wed
27-Dec Family Bingo, 6pm, ISC
Wed
27-Dec Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Thurs
28-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Thurs
28-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Fri
29-Dec Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
11-Dec Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!
Mon 11-Dec Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Mon
11-Dec Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Mon
11-Dec After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Tues
12-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Tues
12-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Tues
12-Dec Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Tues 12-Dec Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly) Wed
13-Dec After School Open Gym 3:15-5:00 pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Wed
13-Dec Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Thurs
14-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Thurs
14-Dec KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Thurs 14-Dec Quilting with Janice Reservations required 2p.m.-4p.m., Multi-purpose room at Recreation Building Fri
15-Dec Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Fri 15-Dec Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Fri 29-Dec Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri 29-Dec Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F) Fri 29-Dec Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
30-Dec KARATE Program, Saturdays, 11am-11:45am, Ages 5-11, RSC
Sat
30-Dec KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sat 30-Dec Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
30-Dec Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sun
31-Dec New Year’s Eve Day- Recreation is OPEN
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January R ecreation Activities
Mon
1-Jan
New Year’s Day Recreation CLOSED
Mon
1-Jan
New Year’s Day NMAC Closed
Tues
2-Jan
Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Tues
2-Jan
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Tues
2-Jan
Wed 17-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Wed
17-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Wed
17-Jan Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Wed
17-Jan After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Tues 2-Jan
Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly)
Thurs
18-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Thurs
18-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Wed
3-Jan
After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Wed
3-Jan
Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Fri 19-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Wed
3-Jan
Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Wed 3-Jan
Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Thurs
4-Jan
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Thurs
4-Jan
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Fri
5-Jan
Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Fri 5-Jan
Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)
Sat
6-Jan
KARATE Program, Saturdays, 11am-11:45am, Ages 5-11, RSC
Sat
6-Jan
KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sat 6-Jan
Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly)
Sat
6-Jan
Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sun
7-Jan
Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)
Mon
8-Jan
Fri
19-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Fri
19-Jan Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Fri 19-Jan Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
20-Jan KARATE Program, Saturdays, 11am-11:45am, Ages 5-11, RSC
Sat
20-Jan KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sat 20-Jan Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
20-Jan Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sun
21-Jan Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)
Mon
22-Jan After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Mon 22-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Mon
22-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!
Mon
22-Jan Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!
Mon 8-Jan
Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Tues
23-Jan Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Tues
23-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Mon
8-Jan
Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Tues
23-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Mon
8-Jan
After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Tues
9-Jan
Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Tues 23-Jan Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly)
Tues
9-Jan
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Tues
9-Jan
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Wed 24-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Wed
24-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Wed
24-Jan After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Wed
24-Jan Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Thurs
25-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Wed 10-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Thurs
25-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Fri
26-Jan Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Wed
10-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Thurs
11-Jan
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Fri 26-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday)
Thurs
11-Jan
KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Fri
12-Jan Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Tues 9-Jan
Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly)
Wed
10-Jan After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Wed
10-Jan Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly)
Fri 12-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Fri
12-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Fri 12-Jan Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
12-Jan KARATE Program, Saturdays, 11am-11:45am, Ages 5-11, RSC
Sat
12-Jan KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sat 13-Jan Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
13-Jan Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sat
13-Jan Woodworkers Safety Course, 9am-10am, in the woodshop
Sun
14-Jan Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)
Mon
15-Jan Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday
Mon
15-Jan Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!
Mon
15-Jan After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Mon 15-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Mon
15-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Tues
16-Jan Open Play Pickleball 1-4pm RSC Indoor Courts $5 pp (Tues., Fri.)
Tues
16-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Tues
16-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Tues 16-Jan Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly)
Fri
26-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Fri 26-Jan Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 12-1pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
27-Jan KARATE Program, Saturdays, 11am-11:45am, Ages 5-11, RSC
Sat
27-Jan KARATE Program, Saturdays, 12pm-12:45pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Sat 27-Jan Intro to Pickleball, Lessons w/ Pat 1-2pm RSC Indoor Courts Free, Res. Required (Weekly) Sat
27-Jan Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-4pm at RSC (Weekly)
Sun
28-Jan Tennis Clinics & Lessons 10am-3pm at RSC (Weekly)
Mon 29-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Mon
29-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Mon
29-Jan After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Tues
30-Jan Open Play Pickleball 1-3pm RSC Indoor Courts, MEMBERS ONLY!
Tues
30-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 5:30pm-6:15pm, Ages 5-11, RSC
Tues
30-Jan KARATE Program, Tues. & Thurs., 6:15pm-7pm, Ages 12+, RSC
Tues 30-Jan Chair Yoga w/ Diane Rixner 10:30-11:30am, Aerobics room, $5 per person (Weekly) Wed 31-Jan Walking for Wellness 8am-9am at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly Monday through Friday) Wed
31-Jan Walking for Wellness 4-5pm at the RSC Indoor Courts (Weekly M, W, F)
Wed
31-Jan After School Open Gym 3pm-5pm (Weekly Mon., Wed.)
Wed
31-Jan Crafters 1 pm at Quilters Room (Weekly) *Subject to Change, Check with Recreation ■
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THE NUBIA MALKIN ART CENTER
Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ~ Friday - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ~ Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
D ecember Art Center Activities Fri
01-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 3pm to 6pm
Sun
17-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 3pm
Fri
01-Dec Ceramic and Sip Time, ages 21 & up, 6pm to 9pm – BYOB
Thu
21-Dec Crafts with Marie 11am to 1pm, Craft information on FB and by email
Fri
22-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 3pm to 6pm
Fri
22-Dec Ceramic and Sip Time, ages 21 & up, 6pm to 9pm – BYOB
Fri 01-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 6pm- 9pm, 13 yrs and up, $20.00 per person, Reservations Required Sat 02-Dec HIDEOUT HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE, 10am to 3pm, Hideout vendors only call for table reservations Sun
03-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 3pm
Thu
07-Dec Crafts with Marie, 11am to 1pm, Craft information on FB and by email
Fri
08-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 3pm to 6pm
Fri
08-Dec Ceramic and Sip Time, ages 21 & up, 6pm to 9pm – BYOB
Fri 08-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 6pm to 9pm, 13 yrs and up, $20.00 per person, Reservations Required
Fri 22-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 6pm to 9pm, 13 yrs and up, $20.00 per person, Reservations Required Sat
23-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 5pm
Sat
23-Dec Storytime, ages 2 yrs to 6 yrs, 11:30am to 12:30pm
Sat 23-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 1pm to 4pm, $20.00 per person, 13yrs and up Reservations Required Sun
24-Dec CLOSED
Mon
25-Dec CLOSED
Sat
09-Dec Christmas Sale, 10% OFF ceramics
Sat
09-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 5pm
Tue 26-Dec KIDS ART CAMP, Tues-Fri, 11am to 1pm, $20. per child, ages 6yrs to 11yrs, Reservation Required
Sat
09-Dec Storytime, ages 2 yrs to 6 yrs, 1130am to 1230pm
Tue
26-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 5pm
Sat 09-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 1pm to 4pm, $20.00 per person, 13yrs and up Reservations Required
Wed
27-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 5pm
Thu
28-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 5pm
Fri
29-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 5pm
Fri
29-Dec Ceramic and Sip Time, ages 21 & up, 6pm to 9pm – BYOB
Sun
10-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 3pm
Thu
14-Dec Crafts with Marie, 11am to 1pm, Craft information on FB and by email
Fri
15-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 3pm to 6pm
Fri
15-Dec Ceramic and Sip Time, ages 21 & up, 6pm to 9pm – BYOB
Fri 15-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 6pm to 9pm, 13 yrs and up, $20.00 per person, Reservations Required
Fri 29-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 6pm to 9pm, 13 yrs and up, $20.00 per person, Reservations Required Sat
30-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 5pm
Sat
16-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 5pm
Sat 30-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 1pm to 4pm, $20.00 per person, 13yrs and up, Reservations Required
Sat
16-Dec Stained Glass with Penny, 1pm to 4pm, $20.00 per person,
Sun
13yrs and up Reservations Required
31-Dec Ceramics for all ages, 11am to 3pm * Subject to Change, Check with Recreation ■
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December 2023
Employment Anniversaries Congratulations on your accomplishment! Happy Anniversary & Many Thanks! NAME
DEPARTMENT
YEARS
Jason Peterson
Maintenance
4
Paul Matarazzo
Environmental
2
Todd Joerin
Food & Beverage
2
National Guard Birthday - December 13
Space Force Birthday - December 20
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED in The Hideout
$500 citation - 1st offense
Hideout Book Club Selections - 2023-2024 The Hideout Book Club meets in the library (2nd floor of the RSC) on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4PM. Dinner at the Clubhouse follows at 5:00. New Members are always welcome! December 21 To Dance With The White Dog by Terry Kay January 18 The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese February 15 Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister March 21 Our Missing Heart by Celeste Ng April 18 The First Ladies by Benedict & Murray Book May 16 Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane Club June 20 The Celebrants by Steven Rowley July 18 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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Join THE HIDEOUT TEAM! The Hideout POA, a Gold Star, four-season recreational, private, gated community in NEPA is seeking candidates for the following: Community Relations Department (Full Time)
Advertising Sales and Community Relations Assistant • • • • • • • • • • •
Display advertising sales for The Hideabout Newspaper. Call on area businesses to obtain display ads, sales contracts, and payments for advertising space in The Hideabout Newspaper, Map, and Web Classified and any other paid advertising needs. Work with advertisers to create and develop advertisements upon request and on time. Proof all final pages of Hideabout Newspaper (pdf format) before the newspaper goes to the printer. Maintain existing and begin new business relationships to solicit new advertising business. Maintain a workable filing system to keep track of accounts. Submit a detailed monthly report that itemizes each ad in every issue of The Hideabout Newspaper. Conduct oneself in a professional, businesslike manner and act as an ambassador for The Hideout Take photos at Hideout sponsored events. Proof bi-weekly Hideabout Extra. Assist the Community Relations Manager with any additional tasks needed.
Public Safety Department (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
Patrol Officer/Medical Responder • • • • • • • • • • •
Respond to all incidents (i.e. complaints, fire, ambulance, crimes-in-progress, etc.). Issue citations when warranted (i.e. Traffic and Non-Traffic). Maintain radio communications with North Gate Control Center and other patrol vehicles. Notify the Shift Supervisor of any unusual occurrence that may involve, but not limited to, POA licensed premises, serious assaults, damage to amenities, any action that involved a response on the part of local, federal, and/or state law enforcement personnel. Be in contact with law enforcement agencies to exchange information and procedures relating to criminal matters within the confines of The Hideout. Ensure that all POA buildings and installations have been checked, (alarmed and locked when necessary) during his/her tour of duty. Responsible to identify and log in all calls for service, visits, and any action taken on his/her respective shift. Respond as directed by Control and take appropriate action as required. Escort responding Emergency Service Personnel as requested. Must understand and be knowledgeable of POA Rules and Regulations, Department Orders, and Operation Procedures as they relate to the Public Safety function. Perform additional duties as required
PLEASE NOTE:
APPLY AT: hideoutassoc.com Click on Employment
Applicants age 14-17 must have a PA Work Permit (may be obtained through School District).
Applicants will be subject to a PSP Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Certification and FBI Criminal Record Check w/ fingerprints upon conditional acceptance of employment (paid by the POA). Applicants may be subject to Substance Abuse Testing upon conditional acceptance of employment (paid by POA). ■
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PHYSICAL THERAPY
TRIGGER POINTS By: Bernard J. Povanda, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT Trigger points, also known as muscle knots, are bands of tight muscle fibers that can cause pain, discomfort, and restricted movement. They are typically sensitive to touch and can refer pain to other areas of the body. These types of issues normally occur in skeletal muscle. Common trigger points include those in the neck, shoulders, and back muscles, but they can develop in any muscle throughout the body. The common causes of trigger points are repetitive strain on muscles, muscle injuries and or trauma, poor posture, stress, muscle tension, and nutritional deficiencies. Symptoms include localizing pain or tenderness at the trigger point, referred pain to other areas of the body, stiffness or limited range of motion and muscle weakness. Physical therapists can develop a personalized plan that may include manual therapy, exercise, and education on posture and ergonomics which will address muscle imbalances, bad posture, and strength of affected muscles.
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The course of treatment will include various techniques. A common tactic is stretching, to elongate the affected muscle groups to help relieve tension. The Therapist may apply pressure to the trigger point with fingers or massage ball to release the tightened tissue. Physical therapists can educate patients with self-care exercise techniques with a foam roller, which will ease the tension of the targeted trigger point. A physical therapist guided strength and conditioning program will help with muscle weakness and imbalances that may have occurred and are contributing to the trigger point pain. Posture correction education is vital, as poor posture can contribute to overloading postural muscles which will cause increased tension causing muscular tightness. In more difficult cases, a physician will prescribe pain relieving medication. If you are experiencing muscle pain a physical therapy course of treatment can be your solution to relieve your pain and get back to your daily routine. ■
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New Flagpole at the North Gate The next time you go through the North Gate at the Hideout, please take a moment to admire the new flagpole that was donated by the “Help A Hero Fund” in honor of our first responders. Here, Bob Weigand, Bill Wagner, and I accompany Kathy Lubanski (who donated the flag) in the official dedication. by: Bob Trombley
There was a FREE Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner for Veterans held on Saturday, November 11, at St. Thomas More Parish Hall from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. It was sponsored by Cameron Press of Boy Scout Troop #102 in Lake Ariel. It was part of his Eagle Scout project and his way of saying thank you to all our Veterans, past & present. As most of you know, remembering our Veterans is something the Help A Hero Fund does on a regular basis, including hosting the annual Veterans Day Roll Call ceremony at The Hideout. So we thought it would be nice to assist this young man in his noble cause to honor our Veterans. Pictured are Bob Wiegand, Bill Wagner, and Rob Trombley of the Help A Hero Fund, presenting a small donation to Cameron, to help offset the cost of the dinner. Thank you Cameron for honoring our Veterans!
Online Gate Access Hideout Members can register guests online. No need to call the gate. You not only have the ability to register your guests online but also on your mobile device. 1. Members must be in good standing 2. Members must first fill out the registration form to setup a login on our website at: hideoutassoc.com. The Registration form is under the Resource tab then click on Gate Access. 3. You will receive a confirmation from The Hideout once you register.
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Important Information You Should Know THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE HIDEOUT IS
25 MPH
in designated Safety Zones fines are doubled. Please watch for our pedestrians. We have many children and adults out riding bicycles and walking dogs.
Please observe all signs and Association rules for the safety of our members, guests, and staff.
ATTENTION MEMBERS When your guests come to visit, please make sure that they know your lot number when registering at the gate. This will expedite entrance into the community.
HAVE GUESTS COMING TO THE HIDEOUT FOR A VISIT? You can register your guest online or using your mobile device including Apple, Android and Blackberry. To register please visit The Hideout website http://www.hideoutassoc.com and click on “On-line Guest Registration” to fill out the form. Once signed up, you will receive an email with directions.
LAKEVIEW AND WOODPOINT COURT
A dangerous condition arises on busy weekends from vehicles parking on the side of the road on Lakeview and Woodpoint Court. Vehicles parked on the side of the road in this location impede traffic and could possibly block access to the area by emergency vehicles. Due to this condition the Board has passed a motion deeming Lakeview and Woodpoint Court “Emergency Access Roads.” No parking will be permitted on the side of the road in this area. The Public Safety Department will aggressively enforce this rule. Anyone who parks in this location will be subject to a $150.00 fine and a $300.00 fine for repeat offenses.
AMENITY BADGES Members and guests of members, 7 years of age and older, MUST possess and display a current amenity badge at ALL times while at ANY of The Hideout amenities. As of July 30, 2022, MEMBERS only may substitute a mobile picture of their amenity badge clearly displaying the front of their amenity badge which includes the current year sticker, name, photograph, and lot number.
SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS In order to use our Food & Beverage licensed facilities, you must either be with a member or have the member purchase a social membership card for you. Social Membership cards are available at the Clubhouse.
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ATTENTION VETERANS If you have a chronic illness or injury which occurred while you were in Military Service, you may be entitled to compensation. However, you must first file a claim with the Veteran’s Administration. For additional information, please contact Disabled Veteran Bob Addieg (570) 698-8337. No fee involved. ■
HIDEOUT DIRECT NUMBERS
570-630-3700 570-630-3723 570-630-3728 570-630-3729 570-630-3731 570-630-3732 570-630-3733 570-630-3734 570-630-3735 570-630-3736 570-630-3737 570-630-3738
Registration Maintenance Main Lodge Security Ski Hill Clubhouse Reservations Main Lodge Recreation Nubia Malkin Art Center Fitness Center Golf Pro Shop North Gate Dispatcher Main Gate
HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS Dial area code (570) then the number
POA Office POA Fax North Beach North Pool Recreation Fax Main Pool Mini Golf Woodworkers’ Shop Golf Maintenance
698-4100 698-9457 698-7013 698-7011 698-6580 698-7014 698-4086 698-6269 698-6384
EMERGENCY - 911 / (570) 698-6317
HIDEOUT TV - CHANNEL 920 To reach the following, please dial (570) 698-4100 plus ext. number
Maintenance 132 Main Gate 140 North Gate 142
Main Lodge Public Safety Office Clubhouse Bar Clubhouse Reservations Main Lodge Hideout Quilters Recreation Nubia Malkin Art Center Fitness Center Ski Hill Golf Pro Shop Game Room Registration
149 150 151 155 156 160 164 165 170 180 244 300
HIDEOUT WEBSITE www.hideoutassoc.com The Hideout’s website has a public side as well as a member side. To register for the member side, please go to the home page and click on the “Member Login” button and then hit Member Registration. Your member number will be on your Dues Statement.
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BIRTHDAY CORNER Please contact Lisa Green at lgreen@thehideout.us to announce your child’s birthday in The Hideabout Newspaper. Submit by the fifteenth of the month for the next issue. Your picture will be returned upon request.
GOOD NEIGHBORS CLUB The Hideout Adult Social Group (HASG) believes in neighbors helping neighbors. Although the Good Neighbors Club is a function of the HASG, we are pleased to offer medical equipment to all Hideout residents. Many people in the Hideout have donated medical equipment which they no longer have need of. These items are now being kept in a storage closet in the Indoor Sports Complex. There are lots of walkers and crutches, some canes, numerous potty chairs, and shower seats, a few wheelchairs and a scooter. If you have need of any of these for yourself or if a guest is coming for the weekend and is in need of one for that time period, you may borrow one by stopping in at the Recreation office, 570-630-3733, and someone will show you to the storage closet. Please remember to sign out whatever you are borrowing. If you are unable to get to the Indoor Sports Complex, please contact Judy Restaino at 570-698-9840, and she will arrange for you to get what you need. ■
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AREA WORSHIP SERVICES
ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 105 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Mass Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 11 a.m. Father Stephen Bosomafi. (570) 698-5584.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 334 Saint Mary’s Church Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Mass Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Father Stephen Bosomafi. (570) 698-5584. SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH, (United Methodist Congregation) 613 Hamlin Highway, Hamlin, PA 18428. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Reverend Dr. Jeff Rarich & Pastor Jane McCarthy (570) 689-6011.
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CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 803 8 Route 435, Elmhurst Township, PA 18444. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Communion on first Sunday of the month. Pastor Aaron Schappell. (570) 842-1454. FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1606 Route 507, Greentown, PA 18426. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Reverend Chè Weber. (570) 676-5861. HAMLIN ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 613 Easton Turnpike, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Kenneth Claflin. (570) 689-2630.
LAKE ARIEL UNITED METHODIST NEWFOUNDLAND MORAVIAN CHURCH, CHURCH, 985 Main Street, Newfoundland, PA 110 Maple Avenue, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 9 a.m. Pastor 18445. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor Mark Newman. Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713. (570) 676-8201. LAKEVILLE UNITED METHODIST TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL, CHURCH, 615 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 431 Purdytown Turnpike, Lakeville, 18431. Every other Friday Service PA 18438. Sunday Service 10 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Elliott Kleinman. Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 253-2222. (570) 226-6713. TEMPLE HESED, ST JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA 18505. 564 Easton Turnpike, Hamlin, PA First Friday of the month Service 6 18427. Services of Holy Communion p.m., all other Fridays Service 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. Rabbi Daniel Swartz. (570) 344-7201. in person and on Zoom. Reverend ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL Ronald R. Miller, Ph.D. LUTHERAN CHURCH, (570) 689-9260. 405 Church Street, Hawley, PA FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 18428.Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. 815 Church Street, Hawley, PA Reverend Adam Reinhardt 18428. Sunday Service 10 a.m. (570) 226-2411 Pastor Mark Juengel. Email: spelc@ptd.net (570) 226-4835. CANAAN BIBLE CHAPEL, GRACE RIDGE CHURCH, 30 Hemlock Road, Lake Ariel, PA Sunday Service 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., 18436. Sunday Service 10 a.m. and 761 Terrace Street, Honesdale, PA 6 p.m. Pastor Daniel Henwood. 9 a.m. 18431. Reverend Michael Lyle. Sunday School (570) 937-4848. Home (570) 253-5451. of Canaan Christian Academy. ■
FINDING GUIDANCE DURING A DIFFICULT TIME IS COMFORTING.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
To stay safe walking, follow these rules of the road: 1. Walk Facing Traffic When Walking on the Side of the Road If there is no sidewalk and you must walk on the side of the road, choose the side where you are facing oncoming traffic. In North America, this is the left side of the road. This gives you the best chance to see traffic approaching closest to you and take evasive action when needed.
2. Walk Single File When Not Separated from the Road Unless you are on a sidewalk separated from the road or you are in a wide bike/ pedestrian lane, you should walk in single file. This is especially important on a road with lots of curves and where traffic has only a split second chance of seeing you before hitting you. While it can be enjoyable to walk down the road two to three abreast chatting merrily, drivers don’t expect it and you may lose your best walking buddies.
3. Stay Aware of Bikes and Runners Share the road and path with bikes and runners. Bike riders should alert you when approaching from behind with a bike bell or a “passing on the left/right.” Listen for them, and move to walk single file, allowing them to pass safely. Runners should also call out for passing. Bike-walker collisions can result in broken bones or head injury for either—and you aren’t wearing a helmet.
4. Be Visible Wear bright colors when walking. When walking at night, wear reflective clothing or a reflective vest to be visible. Drivers are often not expecting walkers to be out after dark, and you need to give them every chance to see you. Be just as cautious at dawn or twilight, as drivers still have limited visibility or may even have the setting or rising sun directly in their eyes.
5. Be Predictable Make a practice of staying on one side of the path while walking rather than weaving randomly from side to side. Watch your arm motions, or you may end up giving a black eye to a passing walker, runner, or biker.
6. Keep the Volume Down Don’t drown out your environment when listening to music with your earbuds or headphones. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear bike bells and warnings from other walkers and runners.
7. Hang Up and Eyes Up Distracted walking due to chatting, texting, or playing games on a mobile device while you walk is as dangerous as doing those things while driving. You are distracted and not as aware of your environment. You are less likely to recognize traffic danger, tripping hazards, or passing joggers and bikers. Adopt habits that can keep your phone in your pocket, or at least make it a practice to stop in a safe place to complete your phone tasks before moving on.
8. Walk Dogs on Short Leashes It is terrifying and tragic to witness dogs running out in to traffic or getting into a fatal dog fight, whether on leash or off leash. But when walking your dog on a long leash there is also a danger that you will trip other walkers or bikers. You will keep your dog safer as well as those who pass by you if you use proper leash walking etiquette.
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Heat sickness, dehydration, heart attack, or stroke can strike walkers of any age. Learn the symptoms of medical emergencies and carry a cell phone to dial 911. Even if you are a seasoned and well-trained walker, you may experience one of these problems and need to cut your walk short. Encourage your walking friends to stop when they show any concerning symptoms. Street safety is a concern for many walkers. Choose your walking route for paths frequented by other walkers, joggers, and bikers. If you see someone suspicious, be prepared to alter your course or go into a store or public building to avoid them. Acting alert and aware can convince bad guys you are not an easy target. ■
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THE HIDEOUT POA INC. ACTUAL VS BUDGET - ACCRUAL BASIS As of Oct 31, 2023 MONTH ACTUAL NON AMENITY INCOME: DUES REVENUE BAD DEBT EXPENSE LATE CHARGES ADMIN/RESALE FEES
OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
PRIOR YR ('22) ACTUAL
YTD ACTUAL
OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
PRIOR YR ('22) ACTUAL
506,540 (24,435) 6,411 (1,750)
506,540 (24,435) 2,333 833
4,078 (2,583)
0.0% 0.0% 174.8%
478,993 (19,443) 3,792 -
5,067,913 (244,354) 55,256 36,500
5,065,396 (244,354) 23,333 8,333
2,517 31,923 28,167
0.0% 0.0% 136.8%
4,827,560 (194,425) 51,190 20,250
486,766
485,271
1,495
0.3%
463,342
4,915,315
4,852,708
62,607
1.3%
4,704,575
2,776 25
1,500 167
1,276 (142)
85.1% -85.0%
1,256 25
26,563 199
15,000 1,667
11,563 (1,468)
77.1% -88.1%
6,096 248
489,567
486,938
2,629
0.5%
464,623
4,942,077
4,869,375
72,702
1.5%
4,710,919
AMENITY INCOME: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE WOODSHOP LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR
4,154 665 100 9,589 9,155 2,106 265 3,660 30,542 19,672 57,020 165 5,347 18,253
9,915 300 13,365 29,000 2,008 208 425 4,083 53,333 15,908 64,629 417 9,475 22,375
(5,761) 365 100 (3,776) (19,845) 98 57 (425) (423) (22,791) 3,764 (7,609) (252) (4,128) (4,122)
-58.1% 121.7%
-28.3% -68.4% 4.9% 27.4% -100.0% -10.4% -42.7% 23.7% -11.8% -60.4% -43.6% -18.4%
6,170 383 120 13,723 11,870 1,380 40 4,110 34,516 19,153 64,770 77 4,319 5,210
113,927 18,105 159,389 177,145 88,417 132,375 229,401 20,723 1,129 3,400 38,905 649,945 211,989 648,952 936 154,791 289,730
99,153 22,500 60,500 156,700 110,250 133,646 204,000 20,083 2,083 4,250 40,833 533,333 159,083 646,294 4,167 94,753 223,750
14,774 (4,395) 98,889 20,445 (21,833) (1,271) 25,401 640 (954) (850) (1,928) 116,612 52,906 2,658 (3,231) 60,038 65,980
14.9% -19.5% 163.5% 13.0% -19.8% -1.0% 12.5% 3.2% -45.8% -20.0% -4.7% 21.9% 33.3% 0.4% -77.5% 63.4% 29.5%
88,835 18,913 72,881 178,280 106,046 135,780 197,811 25,445 191 3,200 45,890 661,991 189,549 687,480 3,177 110,155 191,101
TOTAL AMENITY INCOME
160,693
225,441
(64,748)
-28.7%
165,841
2,939,259
2,515,378
423,881
16.9%
2,716,725
TOTAL INCOME
650,260
712,379
(62,119)
-8.7%
630,464
7,881,336
7,384,753
496,583
6.7%
7,427,644
OPERATING EXPENSES: PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE WOODSHOP LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI BAR
127,684 711 21,892 6,671 2,191 27,572 7,174 32,283 7,307 147,300 562 18,357 143,719 11,307 94,222 165 9,248 22,739
126,347 1,191 15,105 2,929 5,491 37,554 3,823 24,833 7,185 172,371 909 31,846 148,546 16,065 85,660 325 12,497 28,474
(1,337) 480 (6,787) (3,742) 3,300 9,982 (3,351) (7,450) (122) 25,071 347 13,489 4,827 4,758 (8,562) 160 3,249 5,735
-1.1% 40.3% -44.9% -127.8% 60.1% 26.6% -87.7% -30.0% -1.7% 14.5% 38.2% 42.4% 3.2% 29.6% -10.0% 49.2% 26.0% 20.1%
146,691 882 29,454 6,040 5,533 45,013 7,031 27,786 8,610 150,675 842 13,022 147,763 15,173 87,998 1,210 10,630 13,194
1,378,320 10,488 382,026 38,755 230,749 424,320 106,388 341,665 82,131 1,532,322 8,746 369,371 1,486,812 141,252 1,073,878 455 167,311 249,345
1,286,611 11,909 226,973 30,057 189,977 375,542 102,635 254,384 71,854 1,723,509 9,092 318,461 1,485,459 160,652 856,597 3,250 124,971 284,738
(91,709) 1,421 (155,053) (8,698) (40,772) (48,778) (3,753) (87,281) (10,277) 191,187 346 (50,910) (1,353) 19,400 (217,281) 2,795 (42,340) 35,393
-7.1% 11.9% -68.3% -28.9% -21.5% -13.0% -3.7% -34.3% -14.3% 11.1% 3.8% -16.0% -0.1% 12.1% -25.4% 86.0% -33.9% 12.4%
1,278,851 15,736 274,847 64,541 212,330 422,480 102,837 284,721 91,719 1,687,158 9,291 222,774 1,501,563 141,905 996,739 3,580 136,261 204,704
SUBTOTAL OPER. EXP. VAR.
681,104
721,151
40,047
5.6%
717,547
8,024,334
7,516,671
(507,663)
-6.8%
7,652,037
153
3,333
3,180
95.4%
46
23,137
33,333
10,196
30.6%
58,536
681,257
724,484
43,227
6.0%
717,593
8,047,471
7,550,004
(497,467)
-6.6%
7,710,573
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION (30,997)
(12,105)
(18,892)
(87,129)
(166,135)
(165,251)
(884)
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES DEPRECIATION
83 95,000
83 95,000
-
0.0% 0.0%
129 90,900
833 950,000
833 950,000
-
0.0% 0.0%
1,293 909,000
(126,080)
(107,188)
(18,892)
-17.6%
(178,158)
(1,116,968)
(1,116,084)
(884)
-0.1%
(1,193,222)
NET DUES RELATED INCOME INVESTMENT INCOME MISCELLANEOUS INCOME TOTAL NON-AMENITY INCOME
CONTINGENCY & OTHER TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE
NET INCOME (LOSS)
MONTH ACTUAL PUBLIC SAFETY LAUREL PARK SKI HILL MARINA POOLS & BEACHES RECREATION COMPLEX GOLF GOLF MAINTENANCE ARTS & CRAFTS MAINTENANCE LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL WOODSHOP ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLUBHOUSE TAB MASTER SNACK BARS LODGE/TIKI
BUDGET
YEAR TO DATE VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
AMENITY INCOME
OPERATING EXPENSES
SURPLUS/DEFICIT
(282,929)
Prior Year (2022) BUDGET
VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
ACTUAL
VARIANCE FAV (UNF)
(123,530) (46) (21,892) (6,571) (2,191) (17,983) 1,981 (32,283) (5,201) (147,035) (14,697) (562) (113,177) 8,365 (37,202) (3,901) (4,486)
(116,432) (891) (15,105) (2,929) (5,491) (24,189) 25,177 (24,833) (5,177) (172,163) (27,763) (484) (95,213) (157) (21,031) 92 (3,022) (6,099)
(7,098) 845 (6,787) (3,642) 3,300 6,206 (23,196) (7,450) (24) 25,128 13,066 (78) (17,964) 8,522 (16,171) (92) (879) 1,613
113,927 18,105 159,389 177,145 88,417 132,375 229,401 20,723 1,129 38,905 3,400 649,945 211,989 648,952 936 154,791 289,730
1,378,320 10,488 382,026 38,755 230,749 424,320 106,388 341,665 82,131 1,532,322 369,371 8,746 1,486,812 141,252 1,073,878 455 167,311 249,345
(1,264,393) 7,617 (222,637) 138,390 (142,332) (291,945) 123,013 (341,665) (61,408) (1,531,193) (330,466) (5,346) (836,867) 70,737 (424,926) 481 (12,520) 40,385
(1,187,458) 10,591 (166,473) 126,643 (79,727) (241,896) 101,365 (254,384) (51,771) (1,721,426) (277,628) (4,842) (952,126) (1,569) (210,303) 917 (30,218) (60,988)
(76,935) (2,974) (56,164) 11,747 (62,605) (50,049) 21,648 (87,281) (9,637) 190,233 (52,838) (504) 115,259 72,306 (214,623) (436) 17,698 101,373
(1,190,016) 3,177 (201,966) 113,739 (106,284) (286,700) 94,974 (284,721) (66,274) (1,686,967) (176,884) (6,091) (839,572) 47,644 (309,259) (403) (26,106) (13,603)
(74,377) 4,440 (20,671) 24,651 (36,048) (5,245) 28,039 (56,944) 4,866 155,774 (153,582) 745 2,705 23,093 (115,667) 884 13,586 53,988
(520,411)
(495,710)
(24,701)
2,939,259
8,024,334
(5,085,075)
(5,001,293)
(83,782)
(4,935,312)
(149,763)
NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.
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ACTUAL vs. BUDGET FOR THE MONTH ENDED: Oct 31, 2023
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THE HIDEOUT POA, INC. ACCRUAL BASIS - OPERATING FUND OPERATING FUNDS (MONTH) MONTH MONTH VARIANCE % ACTUAL BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:
489,567 A
486,938
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
160,693
2,629
0.5%
464,623
225,441
(64,748)
-28.7%
165,841
650,260
712,379
(62,119)
-8.7%
630,464
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
681,257
724,484
43,227
6.0%
717,593
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
(30,997)
(12,105)
(18,892)
TOTAL INCOME
NET INCOME (LOSS)
ACTUAL vs. BUDGET YTD PERIOD ENDED: Oct 31, 2023
B
PRIOR YR (2022) ACTUAL
(87,129)
95,083
95,083
-
0.0%
91,029
(126,080)
(107,188)
(18,892)
-17.6%
(178,158)
OPERATING FUNDS (YEAR TO DATE) YTD VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
PRIOR YR (2022) ACTUAL
YTD ACTUAL
TOTAL NON AMENITY INCOME:
4,942,077 A
4,869,375
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
2,939,259
72,702
1.5%
4,710,919
2,515,378
423,881
16.9%
2,716,725
7,881,336
7,384,753
496,583
6.7%
7,427,644
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
8,047,471
7,550,004
(497,467)
-6.6%
7,710,573
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
(166,135)
(165,251)
(884)
DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
950,833
950,833
-
0.0%
910,293
(1,116,968)
(1,116,084)
(884) C
-0.1%
(1,193,222)
OPERATING FORECAST (YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31) TOTAL VARIANCE % BUDGET FAV (UNF) FAV (UNF)
PRIOR YR (2022) ACTUAL
TOTAL INCOME
NET INCOME (LOSS) CURRENT YE PROJECTED SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AS OF Oct 31, 2023
ADJUSTED FORECAST
B
(282,929)
TOTAL TOTAL NONNON-AMENITY AMENITY INCOME: INCOME
5,915,813
5,840,250
75,563
1.29%
5,221,735
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING INCOME
3,258,391 D
2,928,810
329,581
11.25%
2,748,951
9,174,204
8,769,060
405,144
4.62%
7,970,686
TOTAL AMENITY/OPERATING EXPENSE
9,421,522 D
9,023,055
(398,467)
-4.42%
8,035,848
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
(247,318)
(253,995)
6,677
3%
(65,162)
DEPRECIATION & FEDERAL TAXES
1,142,450
1,142,450
0.0%
1,072,981
NET INCOME (LOSS)
(1,389,768)
(1,396,445)
TOTAL INCOME
6,677
E
NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.
Footnote Explanations A: Dues Related Income stated on an Accrual Basis. B: Dues Related Income Budget based upon 2023 Actual Dues Billings less Allowance for Bad Debt. C: Current Year to Date Surplus (Deficit) 2023. D: 2023. Forecast projection based upon actual results achieved E: Forecasted Surplus (Deficit) for 2023 Forecast Adjustments Amenity projections were adjusted to conform to budget & seasonality Budget Variances 1. Ski Hill revenue over by $98.8k; expenses over by $155k; net $56k over budget 2. Marina better to budget by $15.3k 3. Pools & Beaches ended season $65.9k over budget due to less revenue and high payroll 4. Golf revenue up by $25k, net $21.6k better than budgeted 5. Maintenance expenses $191k under budget due to minimizing overtime/less snow removal 6. Administration revenue up by $116k due to S/T registration fee one time payments; net favorable to budget $115k 7. F&B departments-combined net $95.5k over budget due to staffing and overtime
(1,138,143)
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THE HIDEOUT P.O.A. 2023 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - AS OF Oct 31, 2023 DEPT.
DESCRIPTION
Budget Project
NEW
CAPITAL
Numbers
CAPITAL
RESERVE
Public Safety Public Safety Public Safety Public Safety Public Safety Public Safety * Ski Hill Ski Hill Lakes & Marina Pools & Beaches Pools & Beaches Recreation Recreation Recreation
CCTV cameras-Re-allocated to Patrol Vehicles Re-allocated to Patrol Vehicles Replace patrol vehicle 101 Upgrade/replace CCTV cameras system Marina & RSC Installation of POA generator to be moved to Public Safety Body Cameras balance from 2022 Replacement equipment Snow gun-Re-allocated to used snowmobile New boats, boat rack Main Beach 2 Lifeguard Chairs at Main Pool Repair concrete around Main and Kidde pool Treadmill for Fitness Center Sound System Floor Scrubber
10-60 10-61 10-62 10-63 10-64 10-53 12-60 12-61 13-60 15-60 15-61 16-60 16-61 16-62
Recreation Art Center Art Center Golf Maintenance Golf Maintenance Golf Maintenance Golf Maintenance Golf Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Facilities Maintenance Trash/Recycling Lakes & Environmental Lakes & Environmental Lakes & Environmental Administration * Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration Administration
Bike Share Program - 2022 Capital 16-55 Interior Remodel 18-60 Play ground (replace equipment) 18-61 28 EZ-Go Carts (lease expired) 19-60 2021 Grant Reimb't to be used for golf carts 19-61 19-62 Cart path replacement 19-62B Golf Irrigation system 19-62A Golf Trailer Road Paving - RS&W - Funding 10 Yr Ph II (9 of 10) 30-60 Road Paving - Large Projects 30-61 Stormwater Maintenance Allocation (Various Jobs) 30-62 Vegetation management/tree removal 30-63 Replace Dump Truck #3 30-64 Replace Dump Truck #8 30-65 Electrical for Gas Containment area 30-66 Concrete work-loading dock, quilters, RSC, trash/recycle 30-67 Line Striping Machine (to do work in-house) 30-68 Small Genie Lift (propane fueled for indoor use) 30-69 31-60 3rd Recycling Compactor Windemere Dam Rehab - Completion 35-60 Vertex Aeration @ entrance pond 35-61 Water Meters at Deerfield & Big Spring Pond 35-62 Front Gate Project (carryover 2022) 40-10 Combine with Front Gate Project - North Gate 40-60 4 Window 2019 Server-chg to APC Smart UPC Battery pks (2)40-61 Battery Backup for Rec Center 40-62 Battery Backup for POA Server room (2) 40-63 Sophos Firewall & Support Renewal (1yr) 40-64 Sophos Anti-virus (1yr) 40-65 Computer Inventory 40-66 ManageEngine Patch Connect Patch Plus/Ccleaner & Mobile POS 40-67 Unitrends Recovery Series backup server 40-68 Docstar support (1yr) 40-69
Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse
Reach-in Freezer in Wait Station area Replace two-door reach in refrigerator Replace Clubhouse deck with Trex Update Clubhouse bathrooms Fryer Oil Disposal Unit Filtration for fryers Walk-in for additional storage
60-60 60-61 60-62 60-63 60-64 60-65 60-66
1,000 5,000 15,000
Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse
36" Flat-top w/ Refrigerator base (reclass frm 80-67) Two Floor Fryers (reclass frm 80-67) Floor Scrubber (reclass frm 80-67) Steel Keg Rack (reclass frm 80-67)
60-67 60-68 60-69 60-70
4,123 6,193 3,000 2,000
Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge
Avantco Commercial Reach-in Refrigerator 80-60 80-61 Char Broiler with Cabinet 80-62 Deli Slicer 80-63 Pitco Solofilter solstice Supreme Floor Fryer 80-64 Fryer Oil Disposal Unit Sheet pan rack 80-65 Filtration for fryers 80-66 Walk-in Outdoor Refrig Unit - re-allocated to Deli Case Lodge 80-67 snackbar Deli Case Lodge Snackbar (chg from walk-in freezer) 80-67A
Tiki * Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki
80-51 Tiki Bar Renovation-Phase 2 (carryover 2022) 85-60 Finalize Tiki Bar expansion-combined with 80-51 85-61 Kegerator for Tiki Bar-combined with 80-51 Replacement furniture for Tiki Bar-combined with 80-51 85-63 Three door commercial Refrigerator-trf to Tiki Bar Expansion85-62
Ski Hill Grill
Fryer
90-60
Ski Hill Grill
Fryer Oil Disposal Unit
90-61
Unbudgeted Projects
Unbudgeted Projects
Spent to date New Cap
65,000 55,000 50,000 20,000 25,468
Cap Res
65,691
(549) 3,000 4,993
(691) 9,353 6,374 9,518 15,000 26,500 10,000 100,000 73 -
2,906 30,000 590 (400) -
28,406 29,799 (2,480) 83,208 24,665 6,647 1,800 (6,122) (5,110) 16,389 18,600 20,000 71,958 (3,751) 536 4,100 (104) 346 10,000 (2,238) 261 1,474 6,000
1,000 2,419 15,000
2,500 3,000 55,000 26,983 -
25,468
18,000
3,500 18,549
10,000 100,000 9,000 3,000 14,000 4,291
New Cap
45,647 43,626 10,482
15,000 30,000
8,927 9,007
50,000 30,000 163,000 (163,000) 83,208 13,632 3,160 200,000 175,000 100,000 50,000 67,000 67,000 22,000 40,000
6,000 30,000 32,000
4,291
21,594 201 165,480 (163,000) 13,632 3,160 200,000 150,335 93,353 48,200 73,122 72,110 5,611 21,400
3,094 31,410 20,000
6,000 2,000
6,000 2,400 344,425 3,500 4,100 8,200 5,500 10,000 10,000 5,000 24,000 6,000
272,467 3,751 2,964 8,304 5,154 12,238 4,739 22,526
2,500 3,000 55,000 33,000
6,017 2,581
4,123 6,171
22 3,000 624
1,376 2,000 2,000 2,500 16,000
1,801
1,000 1,000 5,000 4,684
199 2,000 2,500 16,000 -
307,800 -
372,707
-
(64,907) -
-
4,500
1,000
-
1,000 1,000 5,000 4,684
4,500 1,000 40,000
Under (Over)
Cap Res
40,000
40,000
-
(51,748)
-
(3,205)
90-71
Woodworkers Table Saw
90-72
10 Burner Gas Range
90-70
4,829
(4,829)
Tasers for Public Safety (1st pmt)
90-73
13,007
(13,007)
Radios for Public Safety
90-74
7,182
(7,182)
Radar Speed Trailer
90-75
7,861
(7,861)
Radar Camera
90-76
13,996
(13,996)
Replace two A/C units at POA
90-77
15,860
-
(15,860)
Canon Copier for Pro Shop
90-78
1,098
-
(1,098)
-
-
68,415
496,373
SUBTOTAL of EXPENDITURES PLANNED - New Capital & Capital Reserves GRAND TOTAL
* Prior Carry Over **Emergency Repair/Replace ***Board Approval **** Reallocation + Savings Permanent to Offset Other Projects
51,748
40,000
GMC Dump Truck
3,205
229,759
######## ########
3,205
161,344
1,667,652 1,828,996
564,788
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HIDEOUT POA, INC. MEMBERSHIP BILLING & COLLECTIONS AS OF Oct 31, 2023
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT CAPITAL RESERVE NEW CAPITAL
2023 BILLING 6,078,475 1,265,550 210,925
80.457% 16.751% 2.792%
Billed 3835 1,585 330 55
TOTAL DUES BILLED
7,554,950
100.00%
1,970
AMOUNT COLLECTED JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
%
2023 # LOTS PAID IN FULL
% OF $ PAID
978,461 * 1,972,891 2,917,138
507 * 991 1,495
13.0% 26.1% 38.6%
1st Quarter 2023
5,868,489
2,993
77.68%
2nd Quarter 2023
685,470 270,644 107,686 1,063,800
339 134 48 521
9.1% 3.6% 1.4% 14.08%
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER 3rd Quarter 2023
63,899 97,163 45,965 207,027
31 44 17 92
0.8% 1.3% 0.6% 2.74%
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 4th Quarter 2023
32,565
10
32,565
10
0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.43%
7,171,881
3,616
94.93%
APRIL MAY JUNE
YEAR TO DATE DUES COLLECTED
Budget 3650
YTD Dues Analysis: $7,171,882 collected through Oct 31, 2023; *Total includes member accounts that prepaid in full and credits toward 2023 dues from 2022 in the amount of $153,044
Current Projection YEAR END CURRENT DUES COLLECTIONS
YEAR TO DATE DELINQUENT DUES COLLECTED
2023 Actual Year End Dues Collections COLLECTION BUDGET 3650 3640 PROJECTION 7,170,800
VARIANCE
FAV<UNFAV>
7,190,500
(19,700)
2023 Delinquent Dues Collections AMOUNT AMOUNT COLLECTED BUDGETED
VARIANCE
172,780
100,000
FAV<UNFAV>
72,780
% of $ Budgeted 99.73%
% of $ Budgeted 173%
NOTE: These financials are internally prepared for the use of the Hideout POA Board Members and Management and are subject to audit adjustments.
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T
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Hideout Adult Bowling League
WEEK # 7 – Our bowlers Hammered out some HIGH scores, knockin' them down faster than rackin them up!!! Congratulations to our "Sweeps" Teams: BEAUTY & THE BEASTS, CHICKS-N-GIGGLES, FERAL CATS
STRIKE KINGS – Larry Triolo 233 (607), John Kane 212 (567), Mike Labate 211 (533), Chuck Bertani 202, Al Dekler 194 (515), Mike Burns 194 (529), Dave Trombley 193, Rob Trombley 193, Bill Wagner 190, Geoff Gliebe 183, Rick Hadley 182, Pat Noone 178, Ray Lubanski 177, Lou DelliSanti 177, Will D'Ambrosio 176, Dave Dimmick 170, Willie Schumacher 166, Larry Kiefhaber 165, Pasquale Mozzone 163, Tom Maguire 162, Peter Mennona 158, Peter Tomasetti 157, Ken Bertani 153, Jeff Winkler 148, Dale Conlon 145, John Gaspari 143, Len Wysocki 143 & Jeff Sias 141. Gents, Congrats for explosive performances!!! Jeff Coffin collected a 385; Al Lutzi snagged a 339; Al Marino iced a 337; Mike Proscia tossed a 344; Rich Rosenberg clobbered the pins for a 369 & Paul Schiavo fired off 367. STRIKE QUEENS –Karen Gliebe 170 (466), Reggie Hadley 170 (488), Ronnie Noone 169 (478), Lorraine Procopio 164 (480), Marilyn Sevigny 162 (424), Doris Kane 160 (454), Karen Bertani 157 (411), Christina Almquist 153, Gail Endorf 152 (415), Marge Conlon 148, Donna White146 (410), Judy Coulter 140, Stephanie Wysocki 140, Bobbie Hraba 131, Linda Brenner 129, Janice Wagner 128, Sue Dimmick 126, Kathy Lubanski 123, Lisa Caldararo 120 & Carole Maguire 120. Ladies, YOU Rock!!! JoAnn DelliSanti blasted a 291; Laura Hinton snagged a 241; Lucille Koehler cranked a 312; Angela McErlaine tossed a 272; Carolyn Renna fired a 308; Jeanne Schumacher knocked out a 249 & Joanne Trombley hammered a 270 & Beth Yocum sizzled the pins for a 279. TEAM # 16- WIENER SPLITZEL shattered the pins with a 1789 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Donna White, Judy Coulter, Ed Cherico (Absent)) & Captain Al Dekler for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Judy Coulter destroyed the pins every frame & hammered out a superb 390…45POA!!! Dave Dimmick mastered his lanes & ripped out a spectacular 170 & 493...52POA!!! Reggie Hadley swung away & grabbed a huge 170 & 488...65POA!!! John Kane put in an All-Star performance when he cranked out a sensational 212 & 567…99POA!!! Carolyn Renna melted the pins away & fired a fantastic 308…53POA!!! Dave Trombley set his sights on the 50/50 win & reeled in an amazing 478…120POA!!! Rob Trombley rolled an awe-inspiring score last week of 193 & 478...73POA!!! Donna White took the lanes by storm...shooting down the pins, claiming an impressive 146 & 410...56POA!!! HONORABLE MENTION: SUCCESSFUL SPLIT CONVERSIONS: 6-10 - Doris Kane; 4-10 - Al Marino; 2-7-8- - Carolyn Renna & 4-10 - Rich Rosenberg....... Congrats for Mastering Skillful Bowling! WEEK #8 - It's Halloween Week...our Hideout Ghosts & Goblins conjured up some frighteningly awesome scores. Congratulations to our "Sweep" Teams: HIGH FIVE & NOT TOO SHABBY STRIKE KINGS - Larry Triolo 241 (669), Mike Burns 233 (606), Peter Mennona 209 (511), John Kane 202 (561), Al Dekler 189 (506), Mike Labate 188 (542), Larry Kiefhaber 185, Pasquale Mozzone 182, Geoff Gliebe 178 (523), Dave Trombley 177, Ray Lubanski 176, Lou DelliSanti 173, Jeff Coffin 170, Pat Noone 169, Bill Wagner 169, Len Wysocki 164, Willie Schumacher 161, Jeff Winkler 157, Vinny Recchio 157, Dale Conlon 154, Nick Mitrani 152, John Gaspari 152, Tom Maguire 152, Peter Tomasetti 151, Dave Dimmick 150, Jeff Sias 148, Ken Bertani 147, Paul Schiavo 146, Rich Rosenberg 145, Rob Trombley 142,
Mike Proscia 141, Ed Cherico 141, Chuck Bertani 140, Al Marino 140, Al Lutzi 134, Will D'Ambrosio 132 & Mike Hanbury 127. Congrats! STRIKE QUEENS - Ronnie Noone 202 (491), Doris Kane 191 (499), Lorraine 177 (470), Reggie Hadley 173 (490), Gail Endorf 170 (429), Karen Gliebe 166 (436), Judy Coulter 164, Christina Almquist 164 (434), Linda Brenner 160 (403), Kim Donlon 156, Janice Wagner 147 (419), Marge Conlon 142 (403), Marilyn Sevigny 141 (400), Angela McErlaine 140, Sue Dimmick 139, Lucille Koehler 139, Merridy Gersten 138, Kathy Lubanski 137, Donna White 132, Bobbie Hraba 130, Renee Recchio 129, Karen Bertani 125, LisaCaldararo 125 & Carole Maguire 122. Ladies - Great Rolling!!! Laura Hinton swung a 260; Joyce LaRocca slammed a 242; Carolyn Renna fired a 272; Jeanne Schumacher hammered a 262; Joanne Trombley clobbered the pins for a 285 & Beth Yocum cruised to a 251. TEAM #18 - OH WELL!! shattered the pins with a 1845 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Gail Endorf, Al Marino, Ken Bertani & Captain Mike Burns for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Linda Brenner scared the pins into the channel every frame & ripped out a super 160 & 403...73POA!!! Mike Burns cut through his pins & carved out a ghoulishly splendid 233 & 606...96 POA!!! Welcome to the Elite Super Sixers Club!!! Jeff Coffin rattled his pins every frame & socked away a wondergul 170 & 405...90POA!!! Judy Coulter had plenty of tricks up her sleeve last week when she cruised to a grand 164 & 407...56POA!!! John Kane had a spook-tacular day on the lanes... firing off a Fang-tastic 202 & 561...78POA!! Angela McErlaine demolished the pins & came out with a BOO-TEE-FUL 140 & 353...71POA!!! Larry Triolo brewed up some great hits on his way to a sensational 241 & 669...60POA!!! Janice Wagner treated herself to a mess of marvelous hits on her way to a whopping 147 & 419...56POA!! HONORABLE MENTION: SUCCESSFUL SPLIT CONVERSIONS: 7-8 - Laura Hinton; 3-10 & 5-9-7 Lorraine Procopio; 5-10 - Kathy Lubanski; 6-7-10 -Mike Proscia & 3-9-10 Renee Recchio WEEK #9 - It's November again... a month of giving our bowlers & families some brilliant opportunities to be thankful. Congratulations to our "Sweep" Teams: BEAUTY & THE BEAST, CHICKS-N-GIGGLES, "4" FRIENDS, PINS & WINS & TIME 2 SPARE
STRIKE KINGS – Larry Triolo 239 (579), Al Dekler 232 (609), Bill Wagner 232 (581), Mike Burns 226 (574), Len Wysocki 189, Tom Maguire 177, John Kane 175, Al Marino 170, Ray Lubanski 169, Will D'Ambrosio 168. Dave Dimmiick 168, Geoff Gliebe 166, Mike Labate 165, Pat Noone 162, Lou DelliSanti 157, Rob Trombley 156, Chuck Bertani 154, Pasquale Mozzone 154, Mike Proscia 149, Peter Mennona 148, Vinny Recchio 147, Jeff Sias 146, Jeff Winkler 142 , Willie Schumacher 142, Paul Schiavo 140, Ed Cherico 139, Rick Hadley 136, Nick Mitrani 135, Peter Tomasetti & Dave Trombley 131. Congrats Men For A Memorable Day On The Lanes! Jeff Coffin glided to 332; John Donlon snagged a 312 & Rich Rosenberg grabbed a 342.. STRIKE QUEENS – Karen Gliebe 204 (502), Lorraine Procopio 178 (492), Gail Endorf 176 (465), Donna White 169, Doris Kane 168 (462), Bobbie Hraba 160 (410), Marilyn Sevigny 159, Kim Donlon 151, Judy Coulter 149, Reggie Hadley 148 (408), Lucille Koehler 137, Sue Dimmick 136, Renee Recchio 136, Ronnie Noone 135, Lisa Caldararo 131, Laura Hinton 128, Janice Wagner 126 & Stephanie Wysocki 121. Congrats Ladies for an amazing afternoon on the Lanes! Merridy Gersten fired off a 328; Joyce LaRocca cranked out 199; Angela McErlaine raked
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a 287; Carolyn Renna drilled a 250; Jeanne Schumacher blasted a 279; Joanne Trombley grabbed a 327& Beth Yocum slammed the pins for a 212 . Team 18 - OH WELL!! shattered the pins with a 1829 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Gail Endorf, Al Marino, Ken Bertani ( Absent) & Captain Mike Burns for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Al Dekler burned up his lanes & fired off an impressive 232 & 609...66POA!!! Gail Endorf had a fun-filled afternoon on her lanes making her mark with a huge 176 & 465...66POA !!! Karen Gliebe was crowned "STRIKE QUEEN" bombarding the pins every frame for an eye-popping 204 & 502...70POA!!! HOORAY!!! Laura Hinton took some pointers from her Captain & carved out an awesome 128 & 331...52POA!!! Bobbie Hraba came through for her team & racked up a super 160 & 410...59POA!!! Tom Maguire did a splendid job in burying the pins for a 177 & 492...63POA!!! Bill Wagner mastered his lanes firing off 232 & 581...104POA!!! Len Wysocki mixed up his pins every frame & cranked out a spectacular 189 & 472...52POA!!! BRAVO to Super Sixers Member Al Dekler 609Series!!! Honorable Mention : Split Conversion Specialists: 3-10 - Doris Kane & 3-10 - Len Wysocki.....CONGRATS!!! WEEK #10 - On the 2nd Wednesday of November, our bowlers fired off Explosive Shots resulting in High Games Congratulations to our "Sweep" Team: CHICKS-N-GIGGLES, FERAL CATS, "4" FRIENDS, JUST A LITTLE KISS & WEINER SPLITZEL STRIKE KINGS – Larry Triolo 225 (575), Mike Labate 222 (570), Al Dekler 211 (548), Geoff Gliebe 203 (541), Mike Burns 203 (523), Tom Maguire 202, Ken Bertani 196, Jeff Winkler 187, Bill Wagner 185 (525), John Kane 179 (502), Pasquale Mozzone 177, Will D'Ambrosio 172, Larry Kiefhaber 171, Dale Conlon 170, Peter Mennona 165, Dave Dimmick 160, Ray Lubanski 159, Al Lutzi 157, Paul Schiavo 156, Willie Schumacher 154, Lou DelliSanri 153, Mike Proscia 152, Ed Cherico 149, Chuck Bertani 149, Vinny Recchio 139, Nick Mitrani 138, Ken Wenz 138, Al Marino 134 , Mike Hanbury 133 & Jeff Sias 131. Congrats Men! Rick Hadley captured a 346; Rich Rosenberg banged out a 312 & Rob Trombley glided to a 344. STRIKE QUEENS – Marilyn Sevigny 178 (493), Christina Almquist 178 (470), Lorraine Procopio 171 (472), Karen Gliebe 170 (417), Doris Kane 164 (478), Janice Wagner 157 (445), Reggie Hadley 153 (436), Karen Bertani 149 (418), Gail Endorf 146 (417), Marge Conlon 145, Jeanne Schumacher 145, Judy Coulter 143 (402), Merridy Gersten 143, Lucille Koehler 141, Lisa Caldararo 138, Sue Dimmick 132, Stephanie Wysocki 131 & Donna White 129. Great Rolling!!! Linda Brenner banged out 306; Laura Hinton snapped up 290; Carole Maguire landed a 325; Angela McErlaine slammed dunked a 287; Renee Recchio hammered 335; Carolyn Renna roped a 257; Joanne Trombley grabbed a 300 & Berrh Yocum iced 259. TEAM 14 - FERAL CATS shattered the pins with a 1876 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Christina Almquist, Karen Bertani, Ken Wenz & Captain Mike Labate for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Karen Bertani fired an eye-popping 149 & 418…49POA!!! Ken Bertani melted the pins away & fired a fantastic 196 & 483...84POA!!! Judy Coulter drilled her ball into the pocket for an awesome 143 & 402...42POA!!! Mike Labate one of our distinguished veterans in our League, stood proudly releasing his ball exploding into the pins for a first class 222 & 570...69POA!!! Al Lutzi focused on the lanes & hammered out an outstanding 157 & 414…72POA!!! Paul Schiavo had fun
on the lanes burying the pins & reeling in a superb 156 & 438...48POA!!! Marilyn Sevigny had a few strikes up her sleeve landing a 178 & 493…55POA!!! Janice Wagner was hyped-up creaming the pins for a skillful 157 & 445...76POA!!! HONORABLE MENTION: SUCCESSFUL SPLIT CONVERSIONS: 4-5-10 - Chuck Bertani; 3-10 & 3-5-10 Sue Dimmick; 3-10 - Peter Mennona, 3-10 - Lorraine Procopio; 5-6 - Renee Recchio; 3-10 - Paul Schiavo; 4-6 - Larry Triolo & 5-7 - Bill Wagner WEEK #11 - Our bowlers excited for the Biggest upcoming FAMILY & FRIENDS holiday, sank some explosive hits & gained high scores. Congratulations to our "Sweeps" Teams: HIGH FIVE and THE NINES STRIKE KINGS – Larry Triolo 234 (635), Bill Wagner 234 (579), Mike Labate 216 (519), Al Dekler 197 (514), Lou DelliSanti 194 (507), Geoff Gliebe 189 (534), Mike Proscia 176, Dave Dimmick 174, Willie Schumacher 173, John Kane 172, Mike Burns 171, Pasquale Mozzone 168, Len Wysocki 166, Chuck Bertani 163, Will D'Ambrosio 161, Al Marino 156, Ed Cherico 151, Rob Trombley 151, Al Lutzi 149, Pat Noone 149, Jeff Sias 149, Tom Maguire 149, Ken Bertani 147, Dale Conlon 139, Peter Tomasetti 137, Vinny Recchio 137 & Mike Hanbury 133. Congrats! Jeff Coffin smashed a 313; Ray Lubanski socked away a 376; Nick Mitrani checked out with a 297; Rich Rosenberg pinned a 318; Dave Trombley pounded a 318 & Jeff Winkler smashed a 357. STRIKE QUEENS – Doris Kane 194 (498), Christina Almquist 191 (531), Lorraine Procopio 189 (537), Reggie Hadley 173 (463), Gail Endorf 166 (428), Marge Conlon 156, Karen Gliebe 155 (451), Karen Bertani 152, Judy Coulter 151, Ronnie Noone 151 (436, Linda Brenner 150, Carole Maguire 148, Merridy Gersten 144, Bobbie Hraba 143 (403), Renee Recchio 143, Stephanie Wysocki 143, Donna White 134, Marilyn Sevigny 132 & JoAnn DelliSanti 131. Ladies - Great Rolling!!! Lisa Caldararo iced a 324; Sue Dimmick reeled in a 314; Laura Hinton captured a 219; Angela McErlaine cranked out a 309; Carolyn Renna roped a 287 & Joanne Trombley pounded out a 311; Janice Wagner fired a 334 & Beth Yocum hammered a 212. TEAM #14 - FERAL CATS shattered the pins with a 1852 Awesome High Team Series. Congratulations to Christina Almquist, Karen Betani, Ken Wenz (Absent) & Captain Mike Labate for a spectacular round of bowling! Bowlers of the Week: Christina Almquist drilled her powerful ball into the pocket & plowed down the pins for an tremendous 191 & 531...78POA!!! JoAnn DelliSanti did a spectacular job smashing the pins into the channel for a whopping 131 &353...61POA!!! Lou DelliSanti had an outstanding series racking up 194 & 507…54POA!!! Carole Maguire fired an eye-popping 148 & 397...64POA!!! Lorraine Procopio stacked up the XXX's landing a mind-blowing 189 & 537…72POA!!! Mike Proscia melted the pins away & fired a fantastic 176 & 477...78POA!!! Bill Wagner buried the pins & reeled in an excellent 234 & 579...84POA!!! Len Wysocki has found his mark & conquered his lanes for an awesome 166 & 475...49POA!!! Honorable Mention: SUCCESSFUL SPLIT CONVERSIONS: 2-7 - Reggie Hadley; 7-910 - Doris Kane & 5-7 - Ronnie Noone The Officers of the Hideout Bowling League - Rick Hadley, Dave Dimmick, Bill Wagner & Reggie Hadley are sending Wishes from Our Homes to Yours That You May be Blessed With the Magic & Sparkle of the Holiday Season & Everyday thereafter, Filled with Good Health & Happiness!!! By: Reggie Hadley Secretary ■
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GOD ONLY KNOWS We run around not grounded Empty hearted and desponded Seeking something we never find Living for some special sign Fear keeps us from getting close Those who get to close often boast You blame the clouds for your rainy days While you dance around love in every way You start believing everyone is your foe God only knows When things look up you won’t conceive There may be some light if you just believe Friends and family want you to achieve If only you would roll up your sleeves Prompted by some old man’s words You rush with hope because you heard The truth about what life can be When you reach out you now can see You feel as if you’re back in tow God only knows If we were just a bush or tree Or lived in a menagerie Life would be simpler so we think As time rushes by in a blink Who knows for sure is what we query Through time it’s mostly been a theory For we as men believe we are in the know Not like a furry slow animal with three long toes God only knows Why do we scream so loud at times And often bang on the loudest chimes Could it be we need people to see us and hear That we are not shadows lost and in fear We must find ways to join the new club We all need friends and guys named Bub We should promise ourselves to reach out and let go We are here as friends not as challenging foes In the end when you cash in your chips and your dough You will finally realize… God only knows. WOLRAD/2023 WOLRAD is the pen name of Mark Darlow, a Hideout resident since 1984. WOLRAD offers to share his poetry for free at www.mhdarlow.medium.com. Darlow also welcomes comments on his website www.iwonderdoyou.com.
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DAY BY DAY When you’re at your wits end And nothing seems to matter, And everyone’s advice just seems Like utter useless clatter-Don’t brood over what you can’t change. On tangled thoughts, think not. Keep your mind on things above... Let God untie the knots. Whatever downfalls you are facing, To God, surrender all. Your heavenly Father knows what’s best. He hears you when you call. The past is just that--the past! And letting go may seem tough, But God won’t take away whatever You’re not willing to give up! So, lean not upon your own understanding. Seek God’s help today. He will direct your path, And show you a brighter way. That’s when things will change for you. And as old things pass away, Your life will take on a new meaning... Starting today, and day by day. "This is the day the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 (NIV) © 2009 Millie Torzilli
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Hideout P.O.A. 2024 Budget Assessment & Fund Balance Report HISTORY OF ASSESSMENTS Description
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Annual Assessment
1,240
1,300
1,355
1,410
1,515
1,585
1,730 280
Capital Reserve
355
395
395
340
350
330
New Capital Reserve
100
50
55
100
35
55
60
TOTAL
1,695
1,745
1,805
1,850
1,900
1,970
2,070
$ Increase
45
50
60
45
50
70
100
% Increase
2.7%
2.9%
3.4%
2.5%
2.7%
3.7%
5.3%
3650
3660
0
0
Budgeted Lots to Pay
3665
3635
3635
3625
3640
Actual Lots Paid/Taken
3615
3563
3510
3581
3635
Lots Billed
3910
3908
3904
3765
3794
Lots Taken off the Rolls - Hideout & RSW
2
2
4
139
4
Budgeted Lots to Pay %
93.73%
93.01%
93.11%
96.28%
95.94%
OPERATIONS Revenues Assessment x 3,660 Lots
Expenses $
Carry Forward Deficit-2022
6,331,800
Amenity Expenses
$
9,504,427
(128,954)
Carry Forward Surplus (Insect Spray)
-
Investment Income
Reserve Expense (Insect Spray)
-
40,000
Other Income
-
Late Charges
45,000
Administration Fees
10,000
Amenity Income
Board Contingency & Fees Taxes
3,128,581
Prior Year Collections
40,000 2,000
Total
$
9,546,427
120,000
Total
$
9,546,427
$
-
CAPITAL RESERVE Revenues Assessment x 3,660 Lots
Expenses $
1,024,800
Reserve Projects
Investment Income
60,000
Fees
Transfer Fees
450,000
Taxes
Prior Year Collections
11,000
Total
$
1,545,800
4,857,729 $
1,497,310
Total Reduction of Reserve
$
5,000
$
1,542,310
$
3,490
4,861,219
NEW CAPITAL RESERVE Expenses 219,600
New Capital Projects
Investment Income
10,000
Taxes & Fees
Prior Year Collections
5,000
Total
$
$
234,600
502,558 $
229,000
$
229,500
$
5,100
Reduction of Reserve
Expenses
Revenues
Carry Forward Deficit-2022 Carry Forward Surplus (Insect Spray)
$
7,576,200 (128,954) -
Amenity Expenses
507,658
-
55,000
Board Contingency Reserve Project Expenditures
-
Amenity Income
3,128,581
Prior Year Collections Total
Estimate 12/31/2023 Estimate
Estimate 12/31/2023 Estimate
40,000 1,726,310
-
Investment in Real Estate Company Taxes & Fees Total
12/31/2024
9,504,427 -
110,000 450,000
$
Reserve Expense (Insect Spray)
Administration & Late Charges Other Income
5,360,287
Compensation Plan Reserve
Investment Income Transfer Fees
12/31/2024
500
Total
TOTAL BUDGET - OPERATIONS & RESERVES
Assessment x 3,660 Lots
Estimate
$40,000
Revenues Assessment x 3,660 Lots
12/31/2023
47,500 $ 11,318,237
136,000 $ 11,326,827
Reduction of Reserve
$
8,590
5,368,877
Notes: Dues increase of $100 for the year equates to $1.92/week and factors against inflation rate of over 6% in 2023 Lots budgeted increased by 10 from 3650 to 3660 Increased the estimate of delinquent accounts by $20000 Need to cover 2022 Operations loss of $128,954
12/31/2024 Estimate
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THE HIDEOUT P.O.A. 2024 Operational Budget
COST - FOOD COST - BEER/LIQUOR RESALE MERCH SPECIAL EVENTS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR EXP SALARIES & WAGES PAYROLL TAXES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WORKERS COMP ADMINISTRATIVE EXP AUDIT BANK & CREDIT CARD CHGS BOARD/COMMITTE EXP CHEMICAL SUPPPLIES COLLECTIONS CONF/MEETINGS DONATIONS-EMERG SERV DUES/SUBSCRIPTION ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FUEL/TRAVEL INSURANCE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IT EXPENSE & HR System LANDSCAPING LAKES MANAGEMENT LEGAL & PROF. EXPENSE LICENSES MEMBERSHIP MATERIAL OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES OIL, GAS & ELECTRIC OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING POSTAGE PRINTING REPAIRS & MAINT. ROAD REPAIRS SAND SNOW REMOVAL SOLID WASTE REMOVAL TAB MASTER EXPENSE TELEPHONE TOOL REPLACEMENT TRAINING MATERIAL TROPHIES UNIFORMS
%C HAN GE
VAR IAN CE
202 4 BUD GET
Account Description
202 3 BUD GET
Annual Total Comparison
375,523
330,909
136,949
112,458
43,722
54,000
60,200
58,150
14,300
15,000
4,862,056
4,553,396
437,585
423,038
644,224
719,239
110,312
107,099
41,620
37,547
28,200
28,200
85,000
71,426
15,000
15,000
32,150
30,850
12,250
13,725
5,000
6,000
11,000
10,750
5,500
5,500
72,000
72,000
133,815
98,100
442,657
352,737
1,500
2,000
208,478
178,700
7,500
7,500
142,200
142,200
60,000
55,000
16,025
15,925
11,500
11,500
225,253
214,414
230,095
226,151
9,200
8,500
19,100
18,000
57,978
51,750
183,652
177,330
20,000
25,000
12,500
11,000
110,000
110,000
320,000
320,000
4,100
3,900
36,975
35,200
10,850
10,500
7,450
4,950
44,614
13.5%
24,491
21.8%
(10,278)
-19.0%
2,050
3.5%
(700)
-4.7%
308,660
6.8%
14,547
3.4%
(75,015)
-10.4%
3,213
3.0%
4,073
10.8%
-
-
13,574 -
19.0% -
1,300
4.2%
(1,475)
-10.7%
(1,000)
-16.7%
250
2.3%
-
-
-
-
35,715
36.4%
89,920
25.5%
(500)
-25.0%
29,778
16.7%
-
-
-
-
5,000
9.1%
100
0.6%
-
-
10,839
5.1%
3,944
1.7%
700
8.2%
1,100
6.1%
6,228
12.0%
6,322
3.6%
(5,000)
-20.0%
1,500
13.6%
-
-
-
-
200
5.1%
1,775
5.0%
350
3.3%
2,500
50.5%
3,700
3,300
36,050
32,506
400
12.1%
3,544
10.9%
100,333
87,740
21,023
36,534
12,593
14.4%
79,902
78,330
(15,511)
-42.5%
1,572
2.0%
SUBTOTAL
9,504,427
8,983,054
521,373
5.8%
BOARD CONTINGENCY & OTHER RESERVE EXP (INSECT SPRAY) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES TOTAL EXPENSES
40,000 2,000 9,546,427
40,000 85,000 1,000 9,109,054
(85,000) 1,000 437,373
-100.0% 100.0% 4.8%
AMENITY INCOME
3,128,581
2,928,810
199,771
6.8%
ANNUAL ASSESS x 3660 ($1,730/$145 Incr)
6,331,800
5,785,250
546,550
9.4%
BUDGET SURPLUS CARRY FORWARD
(128,954)
151,994
(280,948)
-184.8%
PRIOR YEAR COLLECTIONS
120,000
100,000
20,000
20.0%
-
85,000
(85,000)
-100.0%
LATE CHARGES
45,000
28,000
17,000
60.7%
ADMINISTRATION FEES
10,000
10,000
-
INVESTMENT INCOME
40,000
18,000
22,000
122.2%
MISCELLANEOUS
-
2,000
(2,000)
-100.0%
TOTAL REVENUES
9,546,427
9,109,054
437,373
4.8%
-
-
-
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE/EQUIP/GOLF CART RENTS WATER & SEWER
CARRY FORWARD SURPLUS (INSECT SPRAY)
BALANCED BUDGET
-
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Account Description COST - FOOD COST - BEER/LIQUOR RESALE MERCH SPECIAL EVENTS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR EXP SALARIES & WAGES PAYROLL TAXES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WORKERS COMP ADMINISTRATIVE EXP AUDIT BANK & CREDIT CARD CHGS BOARD/COMMITTE EXP CHEMICAL SUPPPLIES COLLECTIONS CONF/MEETINGS DONATIONS-EMERG SERV DUES/SUBSCRIPTION ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FUEL/TRAVEL INSURANCE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IT EXPENSE & HR System LANDSCAPING LAKES MANAGEMENT LEGAL & PROF. EXPENSE LICENSES MEMBERSHIP MATERIAL OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES OIL, GAS & ELECTRIC OUTSIDE MAINT. & ENGINEERING POSTAGE PRINTING REPAIRS & MAINT. ROAD REPAIRS SAND SNOW REMOVAL SOLID WASTE REMOVAL TAB MASTER EXPENSE TELEPHONE TOOL REPLACEMENT TRAINING MATERIAL TROPHIES UNIFORMS 1,086,368 97,773 26,914
122,264 6,500 35,000 84,700 33,250 -
350 26,500 12,500 11,500 2,525 2,550 14,800 28,183 -
1,596,396
4,719
SUBTOTAL
117,250
1,596,396
-
-
(218,642)
180,000
180,000
398,642
398,642
4,719
-
4,500
600
-
-
-
500
-
-
-
-
-
30,250
-
-
-
27,700
6,500
-
2,000
-
-
-
-
-
42,348
7,126
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,200
5,910
8,469
21,040
233,780
SKI HILL
-
109,151
178,000
178,000
68,849
68,849
-
3,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,000
-
-
-
2,800
5,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
27,911
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
795
-
2,035
22,608
LAK ES & MAR INA
-
(115,741)
110,000
110,000
225,741
225,741
4,719
1,500
-
1,000
1,000
-
-
200
-
-
-
6,500
-
4,800
-
-
-
11,250
6,000
-
500
-
-
-
-
-
10,298
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,150
-
-
-
3,070
8,320
-
12,834
142,600
POO LS & BEA CHE S
ION -
(335,577)
157,800
157,800
493,377
493,377
8,598
5,000
1,000
1,000
1,800
-
-
950
-
-
-
2,500
-
12,500
-
-
-
35,600
14,253
-
575
-
-
-
-
-
20,404
1,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,250
9,850
9,724
25,815
286,833
14,300
20,000
17,225
REC REA T
-
1,500
1,500
2,046,117
2,046,117
8,598
-
65,000
12,000
-
1,000
4,850
2,600
-
320,000
110,000
-
20,000
52,500
-
-
9,200
19,000
44,500
-
4,250
-
-
7,500
1,600
-
40,423
72,039
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,500
33,359
114,222
90,906
1,010,070
FAC ILIT IES MAN AGE MEN T (2,044,617)
-
3,500
3,500
11,293
11,293
4,719
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,200
-
-
-
3,500
1,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
674
WOO D SH OP (7,793)
113,613
5,728
4,343
10,225
500 1,200
72,000 -
142,200
-
5,000 2,150 1,500 500 900 400 401 360,660
39,950
360,660
39,950 (320,710)
-
(1,412,537)
559,250
559,250
1,971,787
1,971,787
8,598
-
500
500
-
-
-
26,500
-
-
-
-
-
8,500
7,500
15,500
-
14,250
45,000
11,500
-
60,000
-
-
171,778
-
120,114
4,250
-
5,500
11,000
4,500
12,250
-
15,000
85,000
28,200
14,500
1,995
287,094
83,581
928,677
ADM INIS TRA TION
190,674
855,000
1,106,285
(251,285)
855,000
1,106,285
7,326
198,000
190,674
8,598
-
-
4,250
-
2,500
3,500
1,300
-
-
-
-
-
21,302
-
-
-
45,195
43,500
-
1,300
-
-
-
-
-
40,348
500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,000
6,704
48,946
41,013
455,704
-
31,200
-
93,789
251,636
CLU BHO USE 198,000
-
-
-
-
-
500
-
1,900
-
-
-
-
-
-
50,477
3,600
-
-
1,850
-
-
-
-
-
1,850
-
-
500
-
-
-
500
-
-
-
-
-
350
204
15,633
9,356
103,954
-
-
-
-
-
COM MUN ITY REL ATIO NS
-
900
5,000
5,000
4,100
4,100
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,100
TAB MAS TER
(13,912)
145,000
145,000
158,912
158,912
-
-
-
-
-
-
500
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,300
-
-
-
-
6,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,269
2,719
7,261
80,676
-
-
-
-
56,687
LOD GE & SK SNA I CKB ARS
(19,369) SUBSIDY
Account Description
325,500 TOTAL REVENUES
325,500 AMENITY INCOME
344,869 TOTAL EXPENSES
344,869 SUBTOTAL
8,598 WATER & SEWER
- VEHICLE/EQUIP/GOLF CART RENTS
- VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
- UNIFORMS
- TROPHIES
- TRAINING MATERIAL
2,000 TOOL REPLACEMENT
- TELEPHONE
- TAB MASTER EXPENSE
- SOLID WASTE REMOVAL
- SNOW REMOVAL
- SAND
- ROAD REPAIRS
13,000 REPAIRS & MAINT.
- PRINTING
- POSTAGE
- OUTSIDE MAINT. & ENGINEERING
40,500 OIL, GAS & ELECTRIC
9,750 OFFICE & OPERATING SUPPLIES
- MEMBERSHIP MATERIAL
1,750 LICENSES
- LEGAL & PROF. EXPENSE
- LAKES MANAGEMENT
- LANDSCAPING
- IT EXPENSE
- IRRIGATION SYSTEM
24,253 INSURANCE
- FUEL/TRAVEL
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
- DUES/SUBSCRIPTION
- DONATIONS-EMERG SERV
- CONF/MEETINGS
- COLLECTIONS
- CHEMICAL SUPPPLIES
- BOARD/COMMITTE EXP
- BANK & CREDIT CARD CHGS
- AUDIT
500 ADMINISTRATIVE EXP
1,794 WORKERS COMP
4,733 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
10,043 PAYROLL TAXES
111,588 SALARIES & WAGES
- INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR EXP
6,000 SPECIAL EVENTS
- RESALE MERCH
43,160 COST - BEER/LIQUOR
67,200 COST - FOOD
LOD GE & TIKI BAR
THE HIDEOUT P.O.A.
7,172 3,000 52,897 -
4,761 1,895 10,779 4,000 7,100 600 4,719 96,923 96,923 25,931 25,931 (70,992)
LAK ES & ENV IRO NME NTA L
2024 Operational Budget
180,846
-
51,842
-
750
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,500
-
14,000
-
-
-
7,500
5,000
-
300
-
-
-
-
1,500
12,512
12,000
-
-
-
-
-
21,000
-
-
-
900
4,386
26,078
16,276
1,189 350 3,272 2,750 1,200 900 500 10,023
316,146
8,598 96,017
-
316,146
-
96,017
(316,146)
-
204,400 204,400 108,383
ART S&
CRA FTS
Departmental Itemization GOL F NTE NAN CE MAI
4,666
-
-
19,325
-
-
GOL F OPE RAT ION S
The HOA Comparison can be found on The Hideout website.
4,861
22,500
22,500
17,639
17,639
4,719
1,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,500
-
-
-
3,200
600
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,620
LAU REL PAR K
https://issuu.com/thehideoutpoa/docs/2024_proposed_budget?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
(1,479,146)
117,250
TOTAL EXPENSES
SUBSIDY
TOTAL REVENUES
AMENITY INCOME
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE/EQUIP/GOLF CART RENTS WATER & SEWER
PUB LIC SAF ETY
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Expenditures
2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET DEPT.
NEW DESCRIPTION
CAPITAL
CAPITAL RESERVE
PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY
TASERS (PMT 2 OF 5) PHONE RECORDER
4,800 11,000
ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION
APC BATTERY PACKS (4 FOR POA) MAIN GATE PROJECT (DOWN PMT) COMPUTER INVENTORY REPLACEMENTS WEBSITE UPDATE/DESIGN UPGRADE ALARM AND FIRE PANELS (6 PANELS)
7,400
SKI HILL SKI HILL SKI HILL SKI HILL SKI HILL
COVER FOR MAGIC CARPET ON TUBE RUN HELMETS FOR RENT IN SKI SHOP TUBES AND MATS FOR EXPANSION OF TUBE RUN REPLACEMENT SKI EQUIPMENT TILLER FOR GROOMER
65,000 5,000 10,000
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
RS&W FUNDING (PHASE II FINAL PMT) STORMWATER MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION VEGETATION MANAGEMENT/TREE REMOVAL ROAD PAVING-PARKING LOTS REPLACE TRUCK #6 PLOW REPLACE TRUCK #6 DUMP BODY REPLACE TRUCK #10 DUMP BODY TRUCK #3 V-PLOW-REPLACING OLD MEYERS PLOW REPLACE TWO SALT SPREADERS REPLACE TWO SNOW PLOWS REPLACE ROADSIDE MOWER ATTACH FOR NEW HOLLAND POLE LIGHTING-WOODWORKERS, REC, REFLECTION PK POLE BARN FOR TRASH & RECYCLING
RECREATION RECREATION RECREATION RECREATION RECREATION RECREATION
INSTALL GOLF DRIVING RANGE MATRIX TREADMILL REPLACEMENT MATRIS CARDIO BIKE REPLACEMENT MATRIX ELLIPTICAL REPLACEMENT REPAIR AND RESURFACE NORTH TENNIS COURTS REPLACE DECKING AT NORTH REC BUILDING
40,000
GOLF MAINTENANCE GOLF MAINTENANCE GOLF MAINTENANCE
FOLEY ACCUPRO 633 VACUUM SYSTEM 12 GOLF CARTS (FORMERLY LEASED) THREE LIGHT DUTY UTILITY VEHICLES (REPLACE EZ-GO)
1,800
LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL LAKES & ENVIRONMENTAL
DEERFIELD FLOATING WETLAND ISLANDS (NUTRIENT UPTAKE) DEERFIELD CULVERT REPLACEMENT TREE REMOVAL ON NATURE TRAIL
36,000 80,000 10,000
POOLS & BEACHES POOLS & BEACHES POOLS & BEACHES
REPLACEMENT OF 2 MAIN POOL PUMPS REPLACE MAIN POOL ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADE CAMERA SYSTEM AT NORTH BEACH
14,000 25,000 13,500
CLUBHOUSE
REPLACE 4 SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS AT CLUBHOUSE
18,000
SNACKBARS
WALK-IN FREEZER FOR SKI HILL SNACKBAR
15,000
LODGE
UPDATE/REPAIR/NEW TRELLIS FRONT ENTRANCE
40,000
TIKI BAR
DECK EXTENSION FOR TIKI BAR
Unbudgeted Capital projects
To be determined
SUBTOTAL of EXPENDITURES PLANNED - New Capital & Capital Reserves
300,000 15,000 9,000 14,310
25,000 46,000 200,000 100,000 50,000 150,000 7,500 14,000 14,000 7,500 14,000 12,000 15,000 4,500
54,000 10,000 8,000 7,000 85,000 30,000
72,000 36,000
30,000
-
-
229,000
1,497,310 1,726,310
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2023-2024 AMENITY FEE GUIDE
Updated 9/23/23 - Fees and Fines are subject to change REGISTRATION (570) 698-4100 ext 0 Annual Vehicle Access Stickers - Sponsored Guest Annual Vehicle Access Gate Access Badge - Sponsored Guest Member Access Badge Replace Member Picture Badge Clickers Contractors' Gate Access Badge Replace Member Guest Badge Additional Member Guest Badges (over six) Update Member Guest Badges (over six) New Owner Fee Dog Park Tags Dog Park Renewal Social Membership
RENTAL FEES
Initial fee to register for Short-Term Rentals 1-3 Overnights 4-7 Overnights 8-14 Overnights 15-28 Overnights 29 Overnights to one year Rental Late Fee (less than 2 business days in advance) Failure to Register Renters 1st Offense Failure to Register Renters 2nd Offense Failure to Register Renters 3rd Offense S/T Renter Guest Badge L/T Renter Badge Access Adult L/T Renter Guest Badge (PVC) Replace Renter Picture Badge Replace Renter Guest Badge L/T Renter Non Driver Badge
PERMIT FEES (570) 698-4100 ext 108
Member 30.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 60.00 60.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 1,000.00 150.00 175.00 205.00 475.00 425.00 100.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 12.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 20.00
+ 6 mos susp + perm ban
Member 10.00 50.00 35.00 50.00 35.00
Hot Water Heaters
40.00
Dresser/Table
30.00
Couch/Sofa Gas Grill Toilet/Sink
50.00 30.00 30.00
Small Pickup Truck / Trailer
75.00
Large Pickup Truck / Trailer Dump Truck
150.00 250.00
FITNESS CENTER (570) 698-4100 ext. 165 Daily Weekly Monthly 6-Month Yearly 10 Visit Pass
Adult Member 5.00 20.00 50.00 100.00 160.00 45.00
Student* Member 4.00 15.00 35.00 90.00 120.00 36.00
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (ECC) FINES 1st Offense 2nd Offense Administrative fine for repeat violations
1 HOUR 4 HOUR
10.00 30.00
1st Offense violations corrected within 30 days will be rescinded.
All ECC Citations must be corrected within 30 days or another citation will be issued. If the second citation is corrected with 14 days it shall be rescinded. Repeat violators will be subject to appearance and review by Disciplinary Committee.
Adult Guest 8.00 40.00 70.00 165.00 230.00 72.00
Student Guest** 6.00 30.00 55.00 n/a 205.00 55.00
PER BIKE PER BIKE
OUTDOOR TENNIS & PICKLEBALL (570) 698-4100 ext. 160 Court Hour - Reservations are Required Tennis Clinic Junior Tennis Program Instructional Tennis Camp
FACILITY SITE RESERVATIONS
150.00 150.00 50.00
These fines include, but are not limited to debris on property, unregistered motor vehicles, and overgrown vegetation.
* Students Ages 14-23. ** Must sign up with a "buddy". Both need to sign up at the same time.
BIKE SHARE
Member 20.00 No Cost No Cost 10.00 No Cost 100.00 75.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 40.00 20.00 100.00 45.00 40.00 600.00 45.00 40.00 10.00 100.00 40.00 30.00 45.00 20.00 15.00 3,000.00
Improvements to Lot without securing a Hideout Building Permit will result in the assessement of a $250 ECC Fine. A second violation will result in a $500 ECC Fine.
BULK GARBAGE FEES (570) 698-4100 ext. 133 Minimum Charge Washer/Dryer Mattress/Box Spring Twin/Full Mattress/Box Spring Queen/King Carpet 8x10 / 10x12
Generator (whole house or stationary) Painting - Staining Re-Roofing Satellite Antenna Siding (Vinyl, wood) Additions Deck - New Deck - Replacement Dock/Bulkhead Driveway (new or asphalt re-top) Excavation/Demolition Fuel Storage Tanks (Propane, Oil) Garage - attached or detached Gazebo Major Landscape New Home Parking Pad Patio Pet Enclosure Porch/Sunroom Hand Railing Retaining Wall Shed Tree Removal Roof Mounted Solar Systems New Home Lot - Trees Deposit
Member No Cost 12.00 150.00 175.00
Outdoor Sports Complex ext. 160 Ski Lodge ext. 160 RSC Multipurpose Room ext. 160 Nubia Malkin Art Center ext. 160 North Rec Pool Rental ext. 160 Miniature Golf Course ext. 160 Clubhouse - Lower Level Game Room ext. 153
100.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 60.00 100.00
Fine to be assessed if Facilities are left unclean
150.00
Guest No Cost 15.00 n/a 200.00
INDOOR RECREATION (570) 698-4100 ext. 160
Reservations required for court use. All Fees Must Be Pre-Paid. Tennis Lessons are Available. Tennis Court Hour Pickleball Court per Hour Tennis Clinic Indiv. Tennis Season Pass (Nov 1 - Apr 30) Indiv. Pickleball Season Pass (Nov 1 - Apr 30) Paddle Ball Court per Hour Basketball Court per Hour Basketball Half Court per Hour (full court per 1/2 hr) Shuffleboard per Hour
Member 25.00 12.50 15.00 300.00 175.00 12.50 25.00 12.50 8.00
Guest 30.00 15.00 20.00 350.00 225.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 8.00
Golf Simulator per Hour Miniature Golf Per Game
25.00 3.00
30.00
MARINA & BOAT STORAGE (570) 698-4100 ext. 160 Registration - Powerboat 20 hp & over Registration - Powerboat 19 hp & under Registration for Non-Powerboat Registration - Electric Motorboat Jet Ski Registration Yearly Storage Permit - Powerboat
Member 100.00 55.00 20.00 35.00 100.00 100.00
Yearly Storage Permit - Powerboat > 22 Ft
155.00
Yearly Storage Permit for Non-Powerboat Dockspace Full Season Dockspace Full Season - Pontoon Boats
80.00 850.00 900.00
Maximum boat size is 18 ft., 90 hp. Maximum Jet Ski size is 110hp four stroke.
Certificate of insurance is required for powerboat & jet ski registrations.
WOODWORKERS (570) 698-4100 ext. 160 Annual Membership Fee
Member 50.00
Guest 75.00
Member 325.00 385.00 625.00 450.00 800.00 117.00 81.00
Guest
GOLF COURSE (570) 698-4100 ext. 180
Greens Fees per Person Greens Fees-Twilight Rate (After 2 pm) Greens Fees -Youth under 16 Motorized Cart Rental Motorized Cart Rent-Twilight Rate Youth under 16 - Cart Fee Hand Cart Rental Club Rental Deposit on Clubs
Member 13.00 11.00 9.00 9.00 7.00 9.00 4.00 13.00 30.00
9 Holes
Guest 17.00 14.00 9.00 9.00 7.00 9.00 4.00 15.00 30.00
18 Holes
Member 21.00 19.00 n/a 14.00 12.00 n/a 4.00 13.00 30.00
Guest 25.00 23.00 n/a 14.00 12.00 n/a 4.00 15.00 30.00
Season Pass
Individual (Weekdays Only) Season Pass Individual Family Pass Season Pass Individual - Sponsored Guest Season Pass Family - Sponsored Guest Member 10-Play Greens Member 10-Play Carts Guest 10-Play Pass (Mon. - Fri. Only, 9 Holes) Guest 10-Play Carts
Tee times will be up to (7) days in advance. A $5.00 per person fee will be charged for cancellations. Mandatory cart usage on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
153.00 81.00
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Updated 9/23/23 - Fees and Fines are subject to change AQUATICS (POOLS & LAKE) (570) 698-4100 ext. 300 Daily Pool Pass Seasonal Pool Pass for (6) Guest Badges Seasonal Individual Pool Pass
For Below Please Call (570) 698-4100, ext. 160 Semi-Private Swimming Lesson (1/2 hr) Private Swimming Lesson (1/2 hr) Two-Week Progressive Swim Lessons Swim Team Registration Second Child Additional Children Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Recertification Water Aerobics Rowboat/Paddleboat Rental per Hour Kayak/Canoe Rental per Hour Single Kayak/ Paddleboard per Hour Rowboat Rental Full Day
Member No Cost 65.00 18.00
Guest 5.00 n/a n/a
15.00 20.00 65.00 75.00 40.00 35.00 185.00 40.00 No Cost 20.00 18.00 16.00 60.00
18.00 25.00 75.00 n/a n/a n/a 260.00 70.00 No Cost 20.00 18.00 16.00 n/a
HIDEOUT CAMP PROGRAMS (570) 698-4100, ext. 160
10% discount for multiple family members Tot Camp, Adventure Kids Camp and Explorers Camp are offered five (5) days per week.
Per Child - 1 Day
3-6 Yrs 25.00
7-14 Yrs 23.00
Per Week - 1 Day Full Season (No Refunds) Art Camp at Nubia Malkin Art Center Sports Camps (2hrs/day 5 days)
100.00 700.00 45.00 45.00
90.00 600.00 n/a n/a
LAUREL - CAMPGROUND FEESext (570) 698-4100 ext. 160 PERMITPARK FEES (570) 698-4100 108 Vacation Site - Day Tent Site - Day Tent Site - Week Monthly Site
Member 20.00 14.00 55.00 300.00
Guest 25.00 20.00 80.00 n/a
Yearly Site Storage Fee up to 15 ft Storage Fee 15 ft to 22 ft Storage Fee > 22 ft Late Fee (After April 30)
750.00 60.00 100.00 155.00 30.00
n/a n/a n/a n/a
NUBIA MALKIN ART CENTER (570) 698-4100 ext. 164 Stained Glass Annual Membership Fee Art Camp (2hrs/day 5 days)
Member
Guest
20.00 45.00
n/a n/a
SKI HILL (570) 698-4100 ext 171 Ski and Snowboard Rentals $30
ICE SKATING ON BROOKS LAKE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK OBEY POSTED SIGNS
* Purchase of a Lift Ticket is required with all Ski and Snowboard Rentals
Lift Tickets * 13 & Up - $25 12 & Under - $15 Season Lift Pass: Individual $200, Family $400
Ski Lessons - $40 Tubing - $25
PUBLIC SAFETY (570) 698-4100 ext 149
First Offense
Repeat Offense
26 TO 35 mph
75.00
150.00
36 TO 45 mph 46 TO 55 mph
100.00 175.00
200.00 350.00
Disorderly Conduct Public Drunkenness
Exceeding 55 mph 26 TO 35 mph
250.00
500.00
Harassment
300.00
500.00
150.00
300.00
Theft of Service
150.00
300.00
36 TO 45 mph
200.00
375.00
Purchase, Consumption or Transportation of Malt or Brewed Beverages by a Juvenile
150.00
300.00
46 TO 55 mph
400.00
700.00
Littering
250.00
500.00
Exceeding 55 mph
500.00
1000.00
Stop Signs in a Designated Safety Zone
100.00
200.00
Feeding of Wildlife Failure to Comply
1,000.00 150.00
Disciplinary Action
Stop Signs & Yield Signs Careless Driving Reckless Driving Failure to Signal on Turn Operating a vehicle without certificate of inspection Failure to yield to emergency vehicle Endangering safety of working crews Operating Unregistered Vehicle Unlicensed Driver
50.00 50.00 250.00 50.00 50.00 250.00 250.00 100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00 500.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 500.00 200.00 200.00
Excessive Barking Failure to License Pet Failure to Inoculate Pet Failure to Keep Pet Leashed Failure to Keep Pet Under Control Failure to Clean Up Pet Excrement Pets not Allowed to Enter POA Facilities Failure to Comply
50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 150.00
100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 300.00
Improper Passing
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FIREWORKS
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The advertised public hearing was called to order at 7PM for the Ag-Security additions. Two property owners had submitted their property information for addition to the Lake Township AgSecurity. Timothy & Lisa Jaggars 24.95 acres, and Robert & Kristen Williams with 87.26 acres to add. With no comments a motion to approve the request and Resolution to add those additional properties to the Township Ag-Security made by S. Swingle carried 3-0. This concluded the Public Hearing. The regular monthly meeting of the Lake Township Board of Supervisors was held at the Lake Township municipal building on October 3rd, 2023. The Meeting was called to order at 7:10PM by the Chairman, The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. Supervisors, Scottie Swingle, Robert Batzel and Timothy Jaggars were present. R. Batzel moved to approve the minutes of the September 5th, 2023 regular monthly meeting, carried 3-0. T. Jaggars moved to approve the treasury report for September 2023, carried 3-0. Public Comment: None Subdivisions: 1) The Hankins/Reveley lot consolidation sub-division was reviewed. The properties were on North Shore Lane. No detrimental comments were received, T. Jaggars moved to approve carried, 3-0. 2) The Booths sub-division lot consolidation was reviewed and with no detrimental comments received, Robert Batzel moved to approve, carried 3-0.
LOCAL COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS - AMERICAN LEGION POST 807 MEETINGS - 2nd Thursday of month, 7 p.m. Hamlin Sr Center. Seeking members and old friends. - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #7403 MEETING - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church Hall. - DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS WAYNE COUNTY CHAPTER #114 MEETINGS - 2nd Wednesday of month, 7 p.m. Cordaro’s Rest. Honesdale. John Miracle (570) 698-6816.
- THRIFT SHOPPE - open 2nd & 4th Saturday of month at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hamlin, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Clothing Day - 1st Wednesday after the 2nd Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon and 5-7 p.m. Donations welcomed whenever the shoppe is open. - ST. THOMAS MORE/ST. MARY’S FOOD PANTRY - open 2nd & 4th Wed. of every month. 9:30-11 a.m. - HAMLIN FIRE & RESCUE BINGO - Every Sunday & Wednesday at Bingo Hall (behind Hamlin Fire & Rescue on the hill). Doors open 5 p.m. Games start 6 p.m. ■
3) The Lake Ariel Storage Development had provided a letter for request of extension, due to engineer review pending, NPDES application just submitted. The request was to extend until our January 2nd, 2024 meeting. T. J moved to approve the extension to the Land-development project until the January 2nd, 2024 meeting, carried 3-0. Correspondence: 1) Lake Ariel Fire Co provided its Activity Report for September. They responded to 54 incidents, held 3 training and 1 work night. They also held 2 fundraisers. 2) Maplewood Fire Co provided its Activity Report for August they had 47 incidents with 34 of them medical calls. They held 4 training and work nights for the month. Roadmaster’s Report: S. Swingle reported that during the month of September, lawns at both Township properties mowed. They cleaned up around the buildings. Cinders have been received for winter. The John Deere loader has been worked on by dealer. Had a few weather issues for cleanup handled. Moved trees off Wallace and Stock farm roads. Continued work on Wallace Road moving stumps and logs. Old Business: 1) Fall white goods reminder being held
October 7th and 21st from 9am until 1pm. 2) Park project currently no new updates. The NPDES plan that was resubmitted is now at DEP with some deficiencies, engineer to fix. 3) Liberty property has been cleaned some for engineers to access for inspections. New Business: 1) Election building use request. S. Swingle moved to approve use of the Township building for Election Day November 7th, 2023, carried 3-0 2) November meeting has been scheduled for November 8th, 2023 due to election. 3) 2024 Budget Preliminary discussion. No property tax increase to be made. Street light Assessment will need review the current payment does not fully fund the annual payments. Discussion held. Will need to increase noted. T. Jaggars moved to increase street light assessment so as to cover costs, carried 3-0. 4) The 2024 Pension MMO noted. T. Jaggars moved to approve and budget for payment of the 2024 Pension MMO, carried 3-0. 5) The winter road maintenance parking ban reviewed. S Swingle moved to approve and advertise the winter parking ban effective November 15, 2023 – April 15th, 2024, carried 3-0 6) The Annual Fire Fighters Relief distribution was reviewed total received for distribution was $43,668.49. T. Jaggars moved to give Lake Ariel Fire Co. $ 28384.51 and Maplewood Fire Company $ 15283.98. Motion carried 3-0. Additional Public Comment Period: Mr. Schweinsburg noted his disagreement with the August meeting minutes. 1st he noted that he was referred to as Mr. Schweinsburg and he was Rich Schweinsburg. He also noted his complaint of not using his exact words. Further he continued to question the reimbursement calculation from South Canaan Township to Lake Township for the share of services. Supervisor S. Swingle referred to him as Fred Schweinsburg and that in the past he was a Township Supervisor in South Canaan and had agreements made where no documentation was done. S. Swingle further noted that Lake Township worked for years with Jefferson Township but were no longer due to legal documents written by lawyers that were not in the best interest of Lake Township. T. Jaggars noted that he felt that he had an issue with South Canaan Township and should address it with them. S. Swingle moved to pay the bills and approve the payroll and to adjourn the meeting carried 3-0. Jennifer Wargo, Secretary ■
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Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Serves 6) from: Carol Ferris
1 (32 oz.) bag of Simply Potatoes shredded hash browns (if you like spice, use Southwestern style) 1 (32 oz.) box chicken broth 1 (10 oz.) can condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened & cubed 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Jack cheese, shredded 1 lb. cooked, crumbled bacon ( save some for garnish) 1 tsp. smoked paprika Salt & pepper to taste 2 Tbs. butter, chopped Dash of Liquid Smoke 1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced Scallions to taste, chopped 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese ------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Combine hash browns, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, cheddar Jack cheese & crisply cooked bacon in crock pot. 2. Season with paprika & salt & pepper, & add butter & Liquid Smoke. 3. Use a spoon to break up cream cheese & mix all ingredients that are in the crock pot. 4. Cook on high 3 hours, or low 6 hours, stirring occasionally 5. Garnish with rosemary, scallions, extra bacon & 1/2 cup shredded cheese. ENJOY! --------------------------------------------------
Hamburger Vegetable Soup from: Barb Rosencrance 5 Cups of Water 1/2 lb. Hamburger 6 Beef Bouillon Cubes 1-10 oz. Frozen Peas 1-16 oz. Can of Tomatoes 3 T. Parsley 1 Large Onion 3/4 Cup Diced Celery 1 Medium Carrot 1 Clove of Garlic 1 Bay Leaf 1/2 t. Salt 1/8 t. Pepper
------------------------------------------------------------------------Directions: Brown hamburger and onion. Put all ingredients in large pot and bring to a boil. Let simmer for at least one hour. ENJOY! -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Salem Township Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - October 10, 2023
The regular monthly meeting of the Salem Township Board of Supervisors was held on October 10th, 2023 with all members present. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:30pm and the Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. The minutes of the September 12th, 2023 meeting were approved as presented with no comments or corrections on a motion made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor. The Planning commission meeting minutes were then read. Sub-divisions: The McGregor lot combination was reviewed paperwork from Township Sewage Enforcement officer was received and a motion to approve was made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. The Remillard sub-division was reviewed and comments from the County noted. Sewage documentation received and a motion to approve this sub-division was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor. New Business: Road vacating documentation. Attorney Treat was approached by Attorney Chris Weed representing Indian Rocks questioning the road ownership of Reid Road. Attorney Treat reviewed and located the vacating order and recording documents that were filed by Attorney Stanley Matthews in 1954, and has provided the Indian Rocks Attorney with them. He also produced and provided the Township with a copy of the vacating paperwork for Township safe keeping. Motion for secretary to file away for future questions and safe keeping made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Indian Rocks and Township Winter Parking ban. Vincent Rivezzi moved to approve the parking ban during the winter season effective November 15th 2023 through April 15th, 2024 2nd The parking ban states no parking in Township and state right of ways during the snow season. Vehicles in the right of way causing problems for plowing or travel will be notified once and then towed at owner expense. Motion was 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor. The Indian Rocks Winter maintenance agreement was reviewed and payment will be issued minus costs township incurred for a drainage repair. Motion to sign winter maintenance agreement for the 2023-2024 winter maintenance season and send payment made by
Merel Swingle 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. The State Firefighters Relief funds were received in the amount of $37050.13. Motion to split the relief 50/50 between Ledgedale Fire Company and Hamlin Fire and Rescue Co made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. Old Business: Solar draft ordinance was reviewed changes and updates to be completed as discussed adding fees for application and escrow as well as decommissioning bonding requirements. Motion to advertise ordinance for public hearing at the November 14th, 2023 meeting made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor. Ordinance draft will be posted to the Township website. The Township bucket truck discussed to sell. Motion to sell on Municibid the 1991 Bucket Truck as is with sale to be voted on at the next Township meeting November 14th, 2023 made by Robert Wittenbrader 2nd by Vincent Rivezzi with all in favor. Attorney Updates: Attorney Treat questioned the certificate of occupancy for the new house in Indian Rocks off Ledgedale Road. It was noted until the old house is demolished no certificate of occupancy can be issued. Correspondence: Lake Ariel Fire department provided a monthly activity report for the month of September. The Community Library wrote the Township with its updates on changes at the library as well as a thank you for the Township’s continued support. Bills were reviewed and a motion to approve and pay with no comments or corrections was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Park Updates: Park is very wet. Reminder to have port a potty removed before Halloween. Public Time: Chris Leone questioned the tire pile. Noted that in the Wayne County Legal Journal a default judgement was made against Dennis Smith for not complying with DEP for cleanup. No other information on further action. With no other comments or business, a motion to adjourn was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:55PM. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Wargo Secretary/Treasurer ■
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