The Hideabout September 2025 by The Hideout

Board President’s Message

With summer quickly coming to a close, a big thank you across our various departments for all their hard work to make it safe and enjoyable. The Hideout’s 19th Annual Half Olympic Triathlon was a great success. This large-scale event was successful thanks to the efforts of Recreation, Aquatics, Public Safety, Maintenance, and Communications. This coincided with the Nominating Committee’s “Meet the Candidates” event at the Main Lodge. It took a lot of coordination, but both were successful. Thanks to all who attended.

Recently, the Board reviewed the Budget Committee’s proposed 2026 budget with slight modifications. We appreciated the Committee’s efforts to keep our budget balanced while recognizing the impact that inflation is having on things such as fuel, gas, electricity and insurance. The budget has been posted across the community.

There will be a Community Budget Review meeting for members to offer comments on the budget on September 30th at 9am at the Main Lodge.

On September 11th, the Hideout Help a Hero Fund will be sponsoring our annual ceremony recognizing the victims of that tragic day at Reflections Park, starting at 8:46am marking the time the first plane struck the North Tower of 1 World Trade Center. We appreciate the Fund’s efforts to remember those who perished that day and the years since. Finally, Board election ballots have been mailed out and are due back by September 26th. Ballots will be counted on September 27th at 10am at the POA. Please vote.

FROM MIKE BURNS, PRO SHOP MANAGER, Pro Shop Corner

Dear Hideout Golf Community, As we transition into September, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the successful conclusion of our golf leagues for the season. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the league managers for their hard work, as well as to all the league members for your participation, enthusiasm, and camaraderie throughout the season. Your spirit and passion for the game have made this year truly memorable, and we appreciate each and every one of you!

Upcoming September Golf Outings:

We have some exciting events lined up this month that we encourage you to participate in:

- Help a Hero Outing - Join us on September 13th for our special outing dedicated to supporting local heroes. This event is not only a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day of golf, but also a chance to give back to those who serve our great country.

- Fall Classic Tournament –Mark your calendars for our highly anticipated CiampaMiles Fall Classic Tournament on September 20th! This is a fantastic opportunity to join fellow golfers for a day filled with friendly

FROM JUDY KENNEDY

Community Manager’s Message

Assummer winds down and the school bells begin to ring, our roadways will once again be filled with students of all ages so please be extra vigilant while out and about.

It was so nice to see everyone enjoying all of the activities taking place over the summer! A massive thank you to all of our amazing departments for their continuous support, collaboration, and hard work! Your individual and collective efforts are nothing short of extraordinary and are deeply valued and appreciated!

In order to be included in important community updates, projects, announcements and recreational events, be sure to sign up to receive our email notifications. If your contact information changes, please inform us so we may update your account. Now is the perfect time to update your photo on your identification card. It is important to have a current photo so please contact our wonderful team at our registration office who will gladly assist you.

The following are some upcoming dates to remember:

• The Annual Meeting of the Association, Sunday, October 5th, 10:00am at the Main Lodge and via Zoom.

Please remember to vote. There are three candidates running to fill two director positions. Once elected, directors serve a threeyear term immediately following the adjournment of the Annual Meeting of the Association on Sunday, October 5th. Well wishes and many thanks to our candidates for choosing to join our Board of Directors in their continued efforts.

We continue with the preliminary testing of the new gate smart tag system. We will be implementing scheduled days to utilize the Main Lodge parking area to process the issuance of smart tags to the members in the near future. The main gate project is scheduled to begin after Labor Day. The paving will begin once the stone walls are removed and will be replaced with wooden guardrails.

competition, laughter, and fun. Whether you're aiming for the top prize or just looking to enjoy the day, this event promises something for everyone!

For additional details on these outings, please feel free to contact the Pro Shop. Our team will be happy to provide you with all the information you need to participate!

Fall Hours:

As a reminder, starting September 2nd, our fall hours will be from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you on the course during these times! With a bit of luck, we hope the weather will be on our side, allowing us to savor several more weeks of golfing before the season wraps up. Let’s make the most of it!

Thank you again for a wonderful season, and we look forward to seeing you at the upcoming outings!

Cheers, The Hideout Golf Team

• Election Voting Opens on Thursday, August 28th, 9:00am.

• Annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony, sponsored by The Hideout Help a Hero Fund, 8:46am at Reflection Park.

• Election Voting Closes Friday, September 26th, 4:00pm.

• Election Vote Count, Saturday, September 27th, 10:00am at the P.O.A.

• Community Budget Review –September 30th, 9:00am at the Main Lodge.

Many thanks to those who volunteer on our committees! When you volunteer, you are making a selfless commitment. Your willingness to share your time by volunteering on a committee says a lot about you and your dedication to our wonderful community.

Always feel free to contact me at 570-630-3703 or email me at jkennedy@thehideout.us with any questions or concerns you may have so that I may assist you.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at upcoming meetings and events!

Food & Beverage Corner

Another quick shout out to the food and beverage staff for the great summer had by all. As I keep saying, we are only a good as the great folks who surround us, who actually make it happen.

September is upon us. Kids and not so young kids are back in school. The Tiki bar is winding down for the season and the food and beverage department is anticipating the fall season. The Main Lodge will be steady with weekend bookings throughout the next 3 months.

The Clubhouse’s updated “core menu” with panini sandwiches, shrimp scampi, fried chicken, pork belly bites and good old potato skins to name a few is going strong. We will also be changing up the Bistro Menu mid-month and starting up daily soups. Prime-Rib Fridays will also re-start later in the month.

The Ski Hill Grill will be re-opened mid-month for breakfast and

offering some new and different quick bites for those looking for a lunch destination.

The wine dinners have started up again, with the 1st one happening on September 17th, featuring wines of Chile. Look for these, every other month. The dinners are very popular, so book early.

THE HIDEOUT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Judy Kennedy - Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 103 jkennedy@thehideout.us

Jill Metschulat - Assistant Community Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 122 jmetschulat@thehideout.us

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

The downstairs game room is always open to members. Pool tables, New dart boards and several arcade games are available to play.

Don’t forget to start your Sundays with brunch at the clubhouse. Tasty food, a bloody Mary or mimosa to take off the chill and to finish your week. Brunch will continue throughout the year every Sunday 10am until 2pm.

FROM DEBRA TRAMANTANO, FINANCIAL MANAGER

Financial Corner

The proposed 2026 budget has been posted in The Hideabout and in five other locations throughout The Hideout: our two mailbox locations, Recreation, The Clubhouse, and at the POA. It is also available for viewing on our website.

The proposed dues increase is $170 for the next year, which equals approximately $3.27 weekly. This brings the total annual dues for 2026 to $2,330. Some of the factors that contributed to the increase this year were:

• The operations loss from 2024 of $311,094 ($85 of the proposed increase)

• The need to replenish our operations contingency fund that was depleted from prior years’ losses ($30 of the proposed increase)

• Continued increases in operations due to inflation and rising insurance and electric costs.

Of the $170 increase, $115 is directly related to covering the operations loss of $311,094 from 2024 and the need to rebuild our contingency fund. On the positive side, effective January 1st, 2026, we will no longer charge a credit card convenience fee for online dues payments. Instead, we will be implementing a credit card surcharge for all credit card transactions. Additionally, due to the higher processing fees, effective January 1st, 2026, we will no longer accept American Express cards.

Our budget process begins in April, when we meet with department managers to review their current budgets and needs for the following year. It then gets turned over to the Budget Committee, which met weekly in June to review the proposed budget, make their recommendations, and consider revised projections. Next, the Board reviewed the proposed budget in detail and made adjustments as needed. The final step will occur on Saturday, September 20th, when the Community will have the opportunity to review the proposed budget and ask any questions. The Board will then vote on passing this new budget.

A special thank you to the Budget Committee members for their work on this challenging budget!

We strongly encourage all members to review the proposed budget and attend the review meeting on September 20, 2025, with any questions or comments you may have.

Paige Almquist - Community Relations Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 107 palmquist@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

Fallon Valentin - Registration Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 106 fvalentin@thehideout.us

Donald Yocum - IT Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 110 dyocum@thehideout.us

Mike Burns - Golf Pro Shop Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 183 mburns@thehideout.us

Craig S. Rafaniello - Project Manager (570) 698-4100, ext. 132 crafaniello@thehideout.us

THE HIDEABOUT NEWSPAPER

Published monthly for the members of the Property Owners Association of The Hideout, Inc. media@thehideout.us

2024-2025 POA BOARD OFFICERS

Andrew Miller, President Lou Delli Santi, Vice President

Robert Trombley, Chair Richard Yocum, Treasurer

William Wagner, Secretary Maureen DiGiovanni, Director

Edward Esposito, Director

Judy Kennedy, Assistant Secretary

Jill Metschulat, Assistant Secretary

Debra Tramantano, Assistant Secretary

Caroline Mongelli, Assistant Secretary

Facilities Corner

Summer

is nearly over!!

With the summer season coming to an end, the Hideout’s Maintenance Department is gearing up for fall projects. After Labor Day weekend, the team will begin work at the Main gate. The stone walls will be removed, and in their place, a new wooden guardrail system will be installed. We will also be installing a turn around lane, which will be installed just before the gate arms allowing vehicles to turn around without having to enter the community. The board has awarded the Main Gate Paving project to Bear Owens Paving, and they will begin repaving the entire main gate in September. This project consists of repaving the entrance and exit lanes within the Hideouts right-of-way, which is fifty feet from the center line of State Route 590.

The Main Gate Project is still pending review with PennDOT, and we do not have a timeframe on when the design plans will be approved. Once we receive the approval to move forward with the gate project, we will plan accordingly.

We have sent out a request for bid for the Hideouts trash and recycling contractor, and the sealed bids will be reviewed by the Board of Directors during the Board Workshop in September. We have also sent out a request for bid for the Hideout’s pest control contractor, and this sealed bid will also be reviewed during the September Board Workshop.

Stormwater remediation continues to improve throughout the community, and we are at the point where all major swales have been corrected. Drainage ditches that needed to be remediated have been completed, and we are working on a few other projects for the 2025 season. Members with stormwater-related concerns can contact the Hideout’s Project Manager, Craig Rafaniello, at 570-698-4100 Ext 132 or email crafaniello@thehideout.us

The Ski Hill is undergoing some repairs, and the Maintenance Department is working with the

Registration Corner

Ski Hill staff to prepare the hill for the upcoming ski season. We will be trenching a new powerline section to ensure power to the magic carpets is not affected by weather, adding fill to the main lift posts at the bottom to create a safer ski area. The bunny hill magic carpet cover is being installed, and the updates to the magic carpet PLC system are in progress. Normal seasonal repairs are also being completed and gearing up for our state inspection, which is performed in October/November.

Trash and recycling hours of operation are MondayFriday, 6 am-8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8 am-8 pm. Bulk garbage hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 am-12:30 pm. Members in good standing can dispose of bulk items on these days and times only. Members will need to present their pass at the time of drop off or pay the fee if they have used their two passes for the year. The bulk garbage price list can be found on the Hideout website under Bulk Garbage. This price list is for members who have used all their passes for the year and still have bulk garbage to dispose of. Members with tree limbs and yard waste will need to call extension 131 or 132 to schedule the drop off at Aspen Point, which is located on Hidden Lake Drive just past Cliffwood Rd. on the right. Aspen Point is a gated area and will need to be unlocked for members who need to drop off yard waste.

The Bulk Garbage price list can be found on the Hideout website under Bulk Garbage. This price list is for members who have used all their passes for the year and still have bulk garbage to dispose of. Members with questions regarding bulk garbage can contact Tina Fairfax at 570-698-4100 Ext 108 or email tfairfax@thehideout.us

School’s back! and that means kids are out walking or biking along the roads to catch their buses to and from The Hideout. Let’s all do our part and slow down, stay focused, and follow the speed limits to keep everyone safe, especially in those hightraffic areas. Together, we can make sure everyone gets to where they’re going safely! Summer flew by so quickly! What an amazing season for our members, guests, and tenants. I hope you all made the most of it and enjoyed all the wonderful amenities The Hideout has to offer, and creating memories. Quick reminder…

If you’re NOT receiving our email updates about events or important community news, check in with the POA Office. If your email address has recently changed, please let us know so we can update your records. Accidentally unsubscribed? No problem! Just email our Community Relations Manager, Paige Almquist, at palmquist@ thehideout.us , and she’ll get you back on track.

If there have been any changes to your deed or property ownership, make sure our office has the updated documents, which you can find on our website: https://hideoutassoc. com/Resources/Documents_ Forms

Pet Registration

All pets need to be registered with the POA Office, even if they don’t

need a dog park tag. This helps ensure pets can be identified if anything happens.

Photo ID

Badges

Please note: Member ID badges must be updated every four years for individuals 12 years old and over, and updated every two (2) years for individuals under 12 years of age at no cost to the membership. Stop by during office hours to get your photo taken!

Bulk Garbage Passes

Call ahead of time to save yourself some waiting!

Looking for info on The Hideabout Newspaper, upcoming events, permits, or Membership documents?

Visit us at www.hideoutassoc. com. Everything you need is under the Resources tab! And if you need assistance, the Registration Department is here for you Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Give them a call at (570) 698-4100, extension 0.

Finally, a big round of applause for the incredible women in our Registration Department Barb, Debbie, and Florence. You keep our community running smoothly, and we appreciate all your hard work and dedication. You’re the MVPs of The Hideout! Thank you for everything you do!

POA Office Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday and Monday closed

Recreation Corner

Dear Valued Members, I sincerely thank you all for another fun-filled summer! The Recreation Department worked hard to provide exciting events and programs for our members. This wouldn’t be possible without the support and teamwork of our Public Safety, Maintenance, and Food & Beverage departments. I would also like to thank our dedicated Aquatics staff for ensuring the pools and beaches remained

open and all members and guests were safe. Stay tuned for announcements on our upcoming fall events. We strive to make every event bigger and better each year. We are always open to suggestions. Feel free to meet with us anytime!

Thank you,

Noah Robinson Assistant Recreation Manager

FROM MATT PUZIO, PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER

Public Safety Corner

Dear Valued Members & Guests,

School is BACK!

Please remember to adhere to the community Speed Limit of 25 mph! Remember that school bus stop areas are within designated Safety Zones which means fines are doubled! Also, when within the area of a school bus if the RED lights are flashing and the stop signs are out, you must stop and not pass the bus! Please be mindful of our children walking to and from the bus stops and SLOW DOWN! Let’s work together to maintain safety within our community!

Main Lodge Bus Stop: Please proceed in slowly and park within the marked parking spots. Children will then proceed up to the bus shelters to board their buses. Please do not stop on Lakeview Drive West and drop children off in the roadway.

North Recreation Bus Stop: Parents are to park in the parking lot by the pool and pickleball courts ONLY! Please do not drop kids off at the North Mail Center or on Northgate Court! Failure to comply will result in a citation being issued.

Clubhouse Bus Stop: Parents are to park in the side lot closest to the “Bus Stop” Shelter area. Please do not drive through when a school bus is picking up or dropping off and has the RED flashing lights on.

Parents should keep watch of their children and ensure they are not climbing on rocks, horsing around, or engaging

in any other unsafe activities. We also ask that you refrain from using profanity for the sake of our children. Bullying will not be tolerated and will result in the possibility of fines, charges, etc.!

All Hideout amenity lots are 5 mph! If driving your child to the bus stops, please arrive early! Please do not speed or run through posted stop signs as this creates a safety issue for other kids walking and will result in citations.

Public Safety Officers will be on hand to provide overwatch of the locations and take action if necessary. Please understand that at times, due to urgent/emergency calls they might not be immediately available. We ask that all parents partner with us to promote a supportive and safe environment for our children!

In PA, if you suspect child abuse or neglect, you can help by calling ChildLine at 1-800932-0313.

As always, we look forward to seeing the kids return to the bus stops and head off back to school! For non-emergent assistance or questions please call our Public Safety Control Center at 570-698-4100 x212 or 210. For Police-Medical-Fire EMERGENCIES DIAL 911.

Thank you, Matt Puzio

Any Individual obtaining a temporary dashboard pass, at any of our gates, must provide the officer:

1. a valid state driver’s license

2. a valid state vehicle registration

3. a license plate number

Communications Corner

It’s happening! With the change in month, also comes many changes around our community. Warm summer afternoons are getting shorter, and will soon fade into crisp fall evenings. Our youngest Hideout residents are already back to school, and soon enough our beach and pool time will be transitioning to weekends on the slopes.

No matter what the change in seasons brings, we have you covered with the tools you need to decide how to fill your calendar. We have many resources to keep you informed and up to date on seasonal amenity closures, openings and hour changes…Because the end of summer does not mean the end of Hideout fun. To stay informed, there are many tools for members to utilize from the publication you are reading here, and the supplemental Hideabout Extra that circulates every two weeks, to email blasts and social media posts.

Even with the excitement of festivals, flea markets and holidays, fall is often mixed with feelings of trepidation as it can

Members are encouraged to please advise their guests, contractors, or invitees entering The Hideout of this policy.

can result in downed trees, road before we “fall back” next month

need to reach our residents with

happy to help walk you through, step by step, any technology you may not have ever used before,

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 Paige Almquist at (570) 6303707. 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. ■

Running in the 2025 Board of Directors Election

Dear Hideout Neighbors:

I am writing to inform you of my decision to run for re-election for the Hideout Board of Directors. As you may know, I have been a Hideout resident since 2002 and had the honor of serving on the Board from 2008 – 2011 and 2019 to present. Serving on the Board is a challenging, and time-consuming job. But the personal sacrifices are far outweighed by the satisfaction of making a difference in the community.

I have more than three decades of experience as a public manager having held public facing commissioner-level and Chief of Staff positions in New York City government across several agencies. In these roles, I have worked with elected officials on all levels of government, have focused on largescale operations involving budgets in billions of dollars, been involved in many public policy and personnel decisions and specialize in public relations and government affairs. I

ANDREW MILLER

have used this experience to assist the community by forging strong relationships with local and state officials.

I have also received awards from non-profit organizations, citing my strong advocacy of their mission to help support young people and families. While professionally rewarding, it pales in comparison to when I had the honor of accepting the “Gold Star Award” from the Community Associations Institute on behalf of the Hideout when the community received it for the first time during my tenure in 2011. Since then, I am pleased that the Hideout has continued to be awarded the Gold Star.

Gold Star applications are judged and scored by the Gold Star Review Panel. They look at whether the community is managed using the best practices in community association management, that it is financially healthy with adequate reserved for future needs, that the community has taken steps to

protect the quality of life and value of property in the community and has strong community involvement. Across all these areas, the Hideout has scored strongly because of the dedicated staff, our committees, and the membership. When we first received the award, we weathered the 2008 financial crisis, then Covid19, and the massive post-pandemic inflation. Fortunately, inflation appears to be waning, but we must continue to be vigilant to keep expenses as low as possible without impacting services while recognizing that our paychecks and social security are not keeping pace. While we worked hard to ensure the physical and financial health of the community, we did not make the mistake of failing to invest in infrastructure and the future during tough times. We have invested our capital funding to not only maintain our infrastructure, but to plan for the future. Examples include the Main Lodge and Tiki Bar expansion, the Clubhouse, the Wood Workers, the

POA building, the Nubia Malkin Art Center, the Ski Hill, the new Golf Range and the longanticipated work at our gates.

If given the honor of again serving on the Board, I will continue to lend my public service experience to help manage our budget, make critical personnel decisions, improve communications and public relations outreach.

Without a doubt, the next few years will be challenging. But I am as optimistic as ever in the future of the Hideout, a place that I have enjoyed since purchasing my home after 9/11, and where I look forward to staying during my retirement.

Sincerely,

Andrew Miller

2025 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates

1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward?

I’ve been a member of the Hideout since 2002. I am deeply committed to keeping our beautiful community a place to raise a family and to enjoy our retirement years. If elected, I intend to continue to provide my 35 years of experience as a public manager to benefit the Hideout as I have held several Executive “Commissioner” positions in NYC government. Throughout my tenure, I have focused on large-scale operations involving budgets in billions of dollars, been involved in many public policy and personnel decisions and specialize in public relations and government affairs. These skill sets guided my contributions to the Board and the POA during my three terms: first during the 2008 Fiscal Crisis and then the COVID-19 pandemic and inflationary aftermath. During each, the Hideout came out to be a stronger community, having won the Gold Star Award, and for being fiscally strong and prudent while investing in our infrastructure and amenities.

2. Infrastructure, capabilities and amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures?

Running the Hideout is akin to running a city: your responsibilities are vast while your resources are limited. It requires balancing the day-today operations of the community – from staffing critical areas such as Public Safety and Public Works, to taking a long-term look at the needs of the Hideout in how to invest in infrastructure and existing and new amenities. During the past several years, the Hideout prioritized investments in infrastructure such as upgrades to our amenities including the Main Lodge and Tiki Bar expansion, the Clubhouse, the Wood Workers, the POA building, the Nubia Malkin Art Center, the Ski Hill, and the long-anticipated work at our gates. Some other investments, which are critical but not visible, include IT and electrical upgrades, and the need to constantly replace vehicles and construction equipment.

We have made critical investments in improving storm water management, conducted repairs to the Roamingwood Lake Dam, and employed the latest in lake water management techniques to keep our water bodies pristine. We also added a new, low cost, but highquality amenity with ice skating and ice fishing on Brooks Lake and added the Golf Range all while maintaining healthy capital reserves for future needs.

3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the

most? If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community?

As I stated in question 1, I’ve been a member of the Hideout since 2002. I am deeply committed to keeping our beautiful community a place to raise a family and to spend our retirement years. If elected, I intend to continue to lend my three-plus decades of experience as a public manager to benefit the Hideout. While we are fiscally strong, we must continue to remain vigilant given the high rate of inflation and high personnel costs. The Board worked hard to keep the assessments as low as possible despite an inflation rate of over 22% since 2021. We must also continue to invest in our infrastructure, including our storm water infrastructure, which our maintenance team have been doing in-house while staying below budget.

During my tenure on the Board, I always appreciated the commitment of the members that took time out on

a Saturday morning to attend Board meetings. But oftentimes, life gets in the way, whether it be weekenders or people with work and family responsibilities that make it impossible to attend meetings. Because of these challenges, as a Board Member, I make myself available to the membership by being visible across the amenities, attending many committee meetings and being available by email or phone. I also attend many events throughout the community where I meet members who raise a number of topics such as “What’s Happening to the Main Gate?” or “When is the Tiki Bar going to open for the season?”

I also take great pride in working with fellow Board Members on a regular basis on a host of issues that arise throughout the year and the Community Manager daily.

When I ran for the Board in 2019, I asked “why can’t we have Board meetings available on-line? I made it one of my pledges if elected. Post-Covid all our Board meetings are on Zoom and many members participate.

Running in the 2025 Board of Directors Election

Hello my fellow members,

I’m Lou Delli Santi, & it would be an honor to continue to serve as a Board member for all the residents of The Hideout. I am presently Vice President of the board & re-running for another term. We as a board have made a lot of progress in turning things around for the betterment of the community & I want to continue the good work that I have added to the community & the other board members. Living here in The Hideout for as long as I have has made me appreciate what we have here & I want to continue to see it prosper. For those of you who yet do not know me, I was born in Newark N.J. & lived there until the age of 24 before moving to Belleville N.J. where I lived for the next 15 years. My wife Jo-Ann & I just celebrated our 41st. wedding anniversary this past May. We bought our property 38 years ago & built our permanent home here in The Hideout 31 years ago in 1993 & have been full-time residents ever since. I am here 12 months out of the year. I truly believe that living in the community for a substantial amount of time would add to being a good board member because I have seen all the changes that have occurred and have an in depth understanding of what

LOUIS DELLI SANTI

most of the membership wants. I started working in the retail business as a manager in training & then managing several departments over the next 2 years in McCrory’s Dept. store in Newark. I spent the next 35 years working for Verizon as a cable splicer, 20 years in Newark & 15 years in Scranton. I have since been retired for the past 17 years.

At Verizon, I was responsible for building & maintaining telecommunication networks. I often sat in as management when opportunities arose, one being for 3 months while my supervisor in Scranton had open heart surgery. In Newark, I also spent some time in the engineering department performing revisions on new job constructions. This mainly involved planning for future demands & lowering cost to meet budgets for the jobs. When new engineers were hired out of college, I was often the one who would be asked to train them in the field. When fiber optics were introduced, I headed work crews to build the fios networks in areas throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Some places were Lancaster, West Chester, Pittsburg & Indiana Pa. I also built

the DSL facilities in our own local area. I volunteered to go to N.Y. State in 1997-98 for the ice storm that devastated N.Y. & Canada. I also ran the Bell Golf League at the Scranton Muni for 22 years before it’s closing & then at Paupack Hills for 2 years. For 24 years, I had been the Treasurer, Statistician, secretary & tournament director running 5 tournaments throughout the summer months. I have now been working as a Handy Man in The Hideout and surrounding area since my retirement. I have a vast working knowledge of carpentry, electric, plumbing & painting which serves me well as I have been the board liaison for the ECC Committee for 3 years. I have also been the liaison to the communication committee for 3 years & the golf committee for 9 years. I also donated my time to build the periscope that’s on the 5th hole of the golf course for the membership.

At Verizon I would typically work about 60-70 hours or more a week including Saturdays & Sundays. Since retiring 17 years ago, I had been able to get more involved with the happenings of our community. As I stated, I have been on the board for the past 9 years & want to continue to try & make this

the best community it can be. I would like to continue to add my experience, work ethic, honesty & good common sense to continue to make The Hideout a pleasurable place to live and relax. I have always been a “go to “ kind of guy. I believe in addressing an issue & getting it resolved quickly. You don’t always have to have fancy initials after your name to know how to get something done. I’ve worked with budget’s, workers, & management my whole life & know I would continue to be an asset to our community. I try to get to the point without getting too long winded. I ask for the members who elected me in the past to give me their support again along with new members who have now bought homes in our community.

Thank you for reading my letter.

Lou Delli Santi

2025 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates

1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward?

Over the past 9 years of being on the board of directors we as a board have been working to improve the community to a degree of being a gold star community. Each board member brings his or her own skills & we put them together to improve our community. The skills I bring are the same skills I have been using for the past 9 years. There is so much that has been done that it’s daunting to list everything but here are just a few examples.

In my early years of being on the board I saw a potential tragedy imminent at the North mail box location. The school bus pick up was in the north pool parking lot. Because of limited parking at that location, parents (although not allowed) were parking in the mail box parking lot to wait for the kids. Public safety is by the bus but they did not cover the mail parking lot. I had seen the kids running (unattended) through the mail lot while other residents were trying to drive into the lot to get their mail or trying to back out of a parking spot with the kids running behind them. Sooner or later a child was going to get hit by a car. I met with personal from Western Wayne school district to address this issue. We considered Aspen Pointe as a new location but had to go through Long Range Planning which would take years, so we decided to split the bus stop into 2 locations. Children living south of Hidden Lake Drive were to remain at the current location. Children living north of Hidden Lake Drive would be relocated to the parking lot to the left of the clubhouse. This has been working out great for the hideout, the parents & the kids.

As my time on the board progressed, I met with our G.M. & Maintenance manager to close in the smoking deck at the clubhouse pub for the winter months to cut the wind. It involved removing the open railings &

enclosing it with T-111 siding. Windows were also installed, but when covid hit the glass was repurpose for counters throughout the amenities.

In 2017 I was asked to build the periscope that is on the 5th hole of our golf course & volunteered my time to do so & assist maintenance each year to take it down in the fall & put it up in the spring. Each fall it is stored at my residence & in the spring I repaint it & clean the mirrors before putting it back up for the season. In 2019 I met with Dennis Polhamus to enclose the recycling area for our employees who work there in the heat of the summer & the freezing cold in the winter keeping them out of the rain & snow.

The 2020 Pandemic was a challenge all its own. I think most would like to forget that year ever happened. That was a very difficult year for all the board members with all the new regulations coming from the Governor’s office weekly. Because of Covid, 2020 & 2021 was difficult getting anything done because the contractors we use for things like tennis court painting etc. had no employees to do any work.

In recent years I worked on getting the cart paths repaved on the 7th & 8th holes on the golf course. I also worked on purchasing our new Yamaha Golf Carts which we purchased last year instead of re-leasing the same old easy-go golf carts.

In closing I would just like to say that I will continue to bring my work ethic, good old common sense & my dedication to keeping the Hideout the best community it could be for all our membership.

2. Infrastructure, capabilities and amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures? Expenditures are always prioritized on a need to have basis. Not just an I want. There is a budget process & a budget committee which over sees expenditures. Some items are on a schedule for

replacement such as vehicles & trucks. Each year the department managers bring to the budget committee their items needing replacement or new purchase. It is then the budget committee responsibility to bring these to the board for review & approval. We evaluate each departments request, then decide on them. Sometimes items are approved & sometimes we ask if we can get one more year out of an item because another department desperately needs a new item. Imagine yourself wanting to replace your car but now your told you need a new roof. Do you just get the new car or do you wait one more year so you can have the roof replaced? This is the type of balancing act we face throughout the year. Then comes the issue for an expenditure for an unbudgeted item. This is an item that isn’t due for replacement for a year or more but suddenly breaks down. It could be anything from a vehicle, recreational equipment, a freezer etc. Sometimes if it’s not something critical and it’s due to be replaced in 6 months we can wait. If not, we approve the unbudgeted expense for it & adjust the next year’s budget for that department. It is always my intent to do what is the best thing for the community & the membership.

3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the most? If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community?

The reason I am re-running for the board is to continue the work I have been doing to make this the best community it can be along with some ongoing improvements that are still in the works such as the new front gate proposal. We were forced by PennDOT to replace the 2 gates on Avoy Road before they would approve the front gate project. A lot of effort has been put into this along with some others. One of my objectives is to continue to get the remaining cart paths repaved on our golf course as needed.

In closing, for about 3 or 4 years I have been working with county commissioners, a state repressive, 911 services & cell tower companies to get a cell tower built within The Hideout. We are presently under contract to have that done. The problem is that the carriers have been reluctant to spend any money because of the current economy. I would sure like to still be on the board when we have our grand opening for the tower.

4. As a Board member, how would you help to improve transparency and communication with the membership? Are there individual issues that you as a member have felt are difficult to learn about, what are they, and what in your background would lead to success in working with your fellow Board members and the professional staff in improving transparency and communication? Again, for me, being on the board for 9 years I can assure everyone that we are being as transparent as we can. We give the membership information at our board meetings, in The Hideabout, in the weekly flyers at the gate entrances & through e-mail blast. Unfortunately, when some members come to me asking why they weren’t informed about something I find out from them that they do not read The Hideabout or are not signed up for the e-mail blast. So, ask me again what I will do to boost transparency? I would stress to all the membership to get more involved in the happenings around the hideout. Read The Hideabout, go to meetings, sign up for e-mail blast & call specific departments with your question instead of asking on Facebook where you don’t always get accurate information.

The only matters the members do not get information about are items discussed in executive sessions such as legal issues, employee & manager discussion’s whether work related or personal, contract negotiations which do become public when they are finalized & other topics.

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Running in the 2025 Board of Directors Election

My wife and I have been visiting the Hideout on and off for the past 15 years and totally fell in love with this community and all the people we met along the way. In 2019 we attended the New Year celebration along with 10 of our closest friends here at the Main Lodge, shortly after we decided that the Hideout was the community we wanted to retire to. In 2021 we bought our forever home here in the Hideout as full -time residents and never looked back. I am not running for the Board of Directors to push an agenda, but to work hand in hand with the existing Board and future Board members to ensure this community remains the Gold Star community

MICHAEL HANBURY

my wife and I fell in love with so long ago.

Before retiring I worked in a management position for 43 years, starting as a Job site supervisor, as time went by my responsibilities grew and I was promoted to Operations Manager, responsible for the hiring and furloughing of field technicians as well as the day-today scheduling of work. During the 1990’s I was again Promoted to Vice President of Operations and was trained in a host of Communication platforms as well as Novel, Cisco, and Microsoft. I became proficient in reading schematics, architectural plans and the bidding of small to

large projects.

During the 2000’s I was promoted to Vice President of the Corporation, and got involved with sales of large projects, the ordering of material and managing office personal. A position I held until I retired in June of 2021.

Since moving to the Hideout, I have been a member of the HASG, HASG Golf Leage, Tuesday morning Men’s League, The Hideout Bowling league, local Knights of Columbus and for the last year I have served on the disciplinary committee.

As you can see, I am a highly motivated hard worker that does not like standing on the sidelines. I

have always jumped in and worked well with others, I feel my 46 years of managerial experience, my understanding of schematics, and architectural drawings can be instrumental to the Board of Directors and the community as a whole.

I would appreciate your vote, so together we can keep this community a great place to live.

2025 Board of Directors Election Newsletter Questions for Board Candidates

1. What unique skills and abilities will you bring to the Board of Directors? How do you feel those skills and abilities will positively benefit the community going forward?

I Have 43 years of managerial experience, in 1978 starting as a field supervisor managing as many as 30 technicians at a time. I was responsible for planning and running many projects from New York to Sacramento and back. As the years went by, I was trained in the Communications and Data industries. During my tenure I have had extensive knowledge of the everyday working of a large company, in the field, the office, and as Vice President. I have been trained to read schematics and architectural drawings, and I am proficient in preparing and responding to Bids. I feel my extensive managerial experience; my Communication and Data Training coupled with the working knowledge of running a company would be beneficial to the Hideout and its members.

2. Infrastructure, capabilities and amenities are often in competition for material resources. What are your priorities in terms of these areas, and how would you prioritize expenditures?

Infrastructure, Capabilities and Amenities are all important in themselves to the everyday running of this community, if I had to pick one, I would say Infrastructure is the most important. If the Infrastructure i.e.: roads, buildings, parks, Golf course, pools etc. are allowed to deteriorate the community would fall like a house of cards. Although It is important we maintain our infrastructure while at the same time continue to improve upon the existing amenities, we need to be cognizant of the cost to the members and weigh what is financially possible from year to year without inflicting to much of a financial burden on the members.

3. What interests you in running for the Board of Directors, and which aspect of the Board interests you the most? If elected, what main objective do you see yourself improving on for the community?

I have never been the type of person that sits on the sideline and watches others endure the hard work of running a business or in this case a community. I have always made it my mission to get involved, work with others and come up with solutions for the betterment of the members and the community. I feel it is time for me to offer my knowledge and

talents to the community. I am running to work hand in hand with the other Board members. My main objective is to be a team player, to do what it takes to work with the existing and future Board members to make the sometime difficult decisions to maintain this community as the one-of-a-kind community that my wife and I fell in love with some 15 years ago. I realize being a member of the Board of Directors is not an easy job, as a member of the Board you meet monthly to make decisions that will affect over 3000 households, and I don’t take that lightly.

Board members. As property owners and members in good standing the members have the right to know what decisions their elected Board Members make on their behalf. The members must be aware of the ongoing issues and or improvements that are in progress at any given time, it is on the members themselves, to attend committee meetings, Board workshops and the Board meetings to keep informed. I would like to see a list and status of ongoing projects within the community listed in the Hideabout each month. I would publicly advocate for all members to attend Committee meetings and Board workshops in-order to stay informed. The Public Board meetings can be attended VIA Zoom if you are not able to attend in person. If I am elected to the Board, I would be happy to listen to and address any members questions or concerns. I have spent the majority of my adult life working in management, listing to the opinion of others while taking in what is best for the company, I believe this puts me in unique position to listen to the concerns of the members while doing what is best for the community.

Board Meeting Minutes: July 26, 2025

NEXT MEETING DATES:

BOARD

OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP

Friday, September 12, 2025, 1 p.m. at the POA Board Room & on Zoom

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9 a.m. at the Main Lodge & on Zoom

Board Directors Present:

Andrew Miller, President

Robert Trombley, Chair

Richard Yocum, Treasurer

William Wagner, Secretary

Maureen DiGiovanni, Director

Edward Esposito, Director

Board Directors Absent:

Louis Delli Santi, Vice President (PROXY) Proxy given to Edward Esposito

POA Staff Present:

Judy Kennedy, Community Manager

Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager

Katie Beck, HR Manager

Jill Metschulat, Assistant Community Manager

Caroline Mongelli, Executive Assistant

Dennis Polhamus, Facilities Manager

Craig Rafaniello, Project Manager

Jay Acevedo, Recreation Manager

Brett Schumacher, Banquet Chef Mike Kline, Golf Superintendent

Paige Almquist, Community Relations Manager

Members stood for The Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was called to order by Robert Trombley, Chair at 9:00 a.m. at the Main Lodge. Mr. Trombley advised that Louis Delli Santi, Vice President is absent and has given his proxy to Edward Esposito, Director. Mr. Trombley advised that a quorum is present. Mr. Trombley advised the members that the meeting is inperson and on Zoom, and is being recorded. Mr. Trombley explained that questions and/or comments will be taken from Members after Management Reports, at the beginning of each business section, and again before the conclusion of the meeting.

the July 26, 2025 Board Meeting agenda as presented.

Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by Maureen DiGiovanni and passed 7-0.2.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMENTS

Edward Esposito, Director: Louis Delli Santi, Vice President, has a concern about motion 25-96 regarding shed doors. Robert Trombley, Chair asked that the Board wait to discuss until that motion is read.

William Wagner, Secretary : Regarding motion # 25-92, Mr. Wagner asked that the Directors consider tabling this motion until after PennDOT required repairs are completed at the Main Gate.

Dennis Polhamus, Facilities Manager advised that the Main Gate area needs re-paving soon. He noted that the PennDOT project is currently on hold and may not begin for a couple of years. Robert Trombley, Chair asked that the Board wait to discuss further until that motion is read. The Directors agreed to move forward with the agenda.

3. MANAGEMENT REPORTS

Community Manager Report

- Judy Kennedy, Community Manager

Ms. Kennedy reported that the July 4th holiday weekend was very successful. Everyone enjoyed the beaches, lakes, activities and fireworks. All departments managed the weekend extremely well. The addition of shuttle buses was well received and alleviated parking issues for our Public Safety department.

Environmental: Test results for E.coli came back over the safe threshold, however testing received today show that the levels are now safe and swimming will be allowed in the lake this weekend.

Ski Hill: The Ski lift was recently vandalized and safety wires were cut. The incident has been reported to our insurance carrier and repairs are in process. We are on track with preparations for our state inspection in October/November.

A Town Hall Meeting is being discussed. Town Hall Meetings usually focus on a specific issue (i.e. specific project, member safety, etc.).

The Board has approved hiring Hoffman Law as our new association attorney. Hoffman is currently managing our collections.

Ms. Kennedy advised that smart tag reader testing is almost complete. The tag roll-out dates will be announced in the next few weeks. Please watch for email blasts.

Ms. Kennedy asked that members please keep their contact and emergency information current with our Registration department. She asked that members please request to update their badge ID photos. Ms. Kennedy asked that members please read the Hideabout for current community news. Ms. Kennedy reminded members that they can reach out to her via email with any concerns, questions, suggestions, etc. at jkennedy@thehideout. us. Ms. Kennedy thanked all our volunteers – Board, Committees, Clubs. Thank you also to our hardworking staff. And wished everyone an enjoyable remainder of the summer.

Environmental: Ms. Kennedy advised that due to the active flood watch, and high waters on Roamingwood Lake, power boat usage will be suspended today. This is in order to prevent damage to member’s docks and property along the lake. Our lakes are stocked annually. Every five years a fishery survey is performed at Roamingwood, Brooks, and Deerfield lakes to add to our data. This helps us determine fish stocking requirements and provides data regarding the overall health and balance of our lakes.

Facilities/Maintenance:

The main entrance stone walls need to be taken down due to unsafe conditions. Management is recommending the demolition of the stone walls and installation of wood guardrails. A motion has been included on today’s agenda. The maintenance team has been very busy preparing the outdoor amenities. The sand for beaches and the volleyball court has been delivered. Once these areas are properly graded, the new sand will be added. The playgrounds are receiving new natural mulch and outdoor restrooms are being prepared. The outdoor court nets are up and they are working on installing wind screens. The lake buoys, swim lines, and docks are installed. Repairs are scheduled for the Ski Hill and the stage is being prepared for summer concerts on the Hill. The Tiki Bar is receiving final touches.

Although the recent rain has put a temporary damper on utilizing the golf course, it has been enjoyed by many golfers during nicer days. Presently, the golf course will be closed due to excessive rainfall. We have received 6 inches of rain this week.

Public Safety: Preliminary gate tag testing is in progress and is going smoothly. Once testing is complete, we will begin to register

and issue tags to the members. Please watch your email for project updates over the coming weeks. Ms. Kennedy expressed her appreciation to all employees and volunteers serving on committees, clubs, groups, and the Board of Directors. Ms. Kennedy wished everyone a Happy Mother’s Day.

Financial Manager ReportDebra Tramantano,

Financial Manager

Dues Paid in Full: As of Jul 23rd we have 3555 lots paid in full against the budget of 3660. This puts us at 97.8% collected YTD. This leaves 105 lots to go to reach 100%. As of Jul 23rd, of the total lots billed (not budgeted), 349 have not paid their dues. Of that number, 220 have unpaid dues from prior years. That leaves 129 that owe just 2025 dues. Of the 349, 240 (70%) are lots only. As of Jul 23rd, we collected a total of $112,426 in delinquent dues against our budget of $110,000, 102% collected. As of June 30th, we wrote off $274,659.32 of uncollectible debt, primarily repository lots that were sold.

Cash-flow: NBT bank balance for Operations as of Jul 25th is $4,091,208. NBT bank balance for Capital reserves as of Jul 25th is $2,286,304. NBT Bank balance for New Capital as of Jul 25th is $456,495. Our balance with Fisher Investments for Capital Reserve as of Jul 25th is $ 2,821,038, showing a growth of $321,000 since our initial investment.

Operations Update: As of the June close, amenity income YTD is $1,748,918 vs budget $1,640,811, favorable by $108,107. As of the June close, amenity expense YTD is $5,120,684 vs budget of $5,029,314, unfavorable by $98,297. Overall net variance to budget is favorable by $78,844. Projection for year-end is breakeven. Tiki bar revenue as of Jul 22th is $78,251 vs $72,600 for the same timeframe in 2024, better by $5,651. Clubhouse income as of the end of June is $21,378 better than June 2024 and expenses are $32,242 less than same time frame for 2024. The driving range has brought in $9,454 in revenue YTD. All amenities are performing at or better than budgeted with the exception of Maintenance (160K over budget – high medical expense), Administration ($59k over budget – loss income) and Food & Beverage ($81k over budget – less income than budgeted for Lodge/Tiki). Miscellaneous: Status of 2025 capital projects – current surplus $113,059.4.

Board Meeting Minutes: July 26, 2025 (continued)

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE

5. NEW BUSINESS

25-78

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the May 10, 2025 Board Meeting minutes as presented. Minutes were approved by Board Poll Vote and published in the June Hideabout.

Motion made by Richard Yocum, seconded by Maureen DiGiovanni and passed 7-0.

25-79

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the July 18, 2025 Board Workshop minutes as presented. Motion made by William Wagner, seconded by Maureen DiGiovanni and passed 7-0.

25-80

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the uncollectable debt write-off as of June 30, 2025 in the amount of $274,659.32 for 23 lots, primarily in repository sales. Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by Maureen DiGiovanni and passed 7-0.

ENVIRONMENTAL

25-81

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Exception from Bid for Duncan Woodland Conservation Services LLC to perform a Whitetailed Deer/ Forest Health Assessment in the amount of $5,950.00. This is a budgeted operating expense.

Motion made by Richard Yocum, seconded by Robert Trombley and passed 7-0.

FACILITIES

25-82

MOTION: RESOLVED to award the bid for the Main Gate Paving project to Bear Owens Paving in the amount of $77,000.00. This is a budgeted Capital Reserve expense, and is under-budget. The bids received are as follows:

1. Bear Owens Paving - $77,000.00

2. Pioneer Construction $71,841.00

3. Altemose Paving - $85,920.00

4. CR Landscaping/Paving-$91,890.00

5. RR Wilmot - $110,500.00

Motion made by Richard Yocum, seconded by Edward Esposito and passed 6-1. William Wagner opposed.

25-83

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Exception from Bid for the purchase of replacement Ski rental equipment from Rossignol in the amount of $17,298.33. This is a budgeted Capital Reserve expense and is under budget. This purchase was approved via poll vote

on 5/13/25.

Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by William Wagner and passed 7-0.

25-84

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve management’s request for Ski Hill repairs performed by Ropeway in the amount of $12,500.00. This is a budgeted operating expense. This request was approved via poll vote on 6/25/25.

Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by Maureen DiGiovanni and passed 7-0.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SNACK SHOP 25-85

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the purchase of a reach-in freezer for the Beach Snack Shop from Home Depot in the amount of $2,693.34. This is an unbudgeted Capital Reserve expense. This purchase was approved via poll vote on 5/20/25. The quotes obtained are as follows:

1. Home Depot - $2,693.34

2. KaTom - $2,574.74

3. Webstaurant - $2,574.74

Motion made by Maureen DiGiovanni, seconded by Richard Yocum and passed 7-0.

PUBLIC SAFETY 25-86

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Exception from Bid for the purchase of four (4) tasers from Axon Enterprises in the amount of $6,352.88. This is a budgeted New Capital expense and is under budget.

Edward Esposito, Director commented that this purchase is to ensure there are enough tasers for officer coverage.

Motion made by William Wagner, seconded by Edward Esposito and passed 7-0.

RECREATION 25-87

MOTION: RESOLVED to amend the Consolidated Rules and Regulations, Lake and Marina Rules, to note that swimming is not permitted after sunset as follows. If approved, the Consolidated Rules and Regulations will be updated immediately.

#9. *Swimming, waterskiing, and use of personal watercraft (PWC) is prohibited before 8:00am, after sunset, and when visibility is poor. (*ADDED)

Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by William Wagner and passed 7-0. 25-88 (AMENDED AND TAKEN OUT OF ORDER)

Members requested that the Directors reconsider court hours. Judy Kennedy, Community Manager advised that the Directors reached consensus at the Workshop that due to safety concerns and recent incidents on the courts, that the courts close by 9:00pm. William Wagner, Secretary requested a motion for 7:00am-10:00pm court hours. Edward Esposito, Director requested a motion for court hours to follow Quiet Hours schedule. After discussion, the Directors decided to amend the motion, see below.

ORIGINAL MOTION: RESOLVED to amend the Consolidated Rules and Regulations, Pickleball, Tennis and Basketball section to add that all outdoor courts close at 9:00pm. If approved, the Consolidated Rules and Regulations will be updated immediately.

#10-11. Courts are available for play only during posted hours. *All outdoor courts close at 9:00pm. Only outdoor courts with lighting may be used after dark. Contact the Recreation Department to make reservations and payment.

(*ADDED)

MOTION AMENDED TO: RESOLVED to amend the Consolidated Rules and Regulations, Pickleball, Tennis and Basketball section to add that all outdoor court closings will follow Quiet Hours rules. If approved, the Consolidated Rules and Regulations will be updated immediately.

#10-11. *All outdoor court hours will follow Quiet Hours rules. Only outdoor courts with lighting may be used after dark. Contact the Recreation Department to make reservations and payment. (*AMENDED to note Quiet Hours)

QUIET HOURS are observed as follows in The Hideout: (Amended May 10, 2025)

Daily Schedule:

Monday through Thursday Quiet Hours ends at 7:00am and starts at 10:00pm.

Exception: Quiet Hours on Monday of a three-day holiday weekend ends at 9:00am and starts at 11:00pm. Friday Quiet Hours ends at 7:00am and starts at 11:00pm. Saturday Quiet Hours ends at 9:00am and starts at 11:00pm. Sunday Quiet Hours ends at 9:00am and starts at 10:00pm.

Exception: Quiet Hours on Sunday of a three-day holiday weekend ends at 9:00am and starts at 11:00pm.

Three-Day Holiday Weekend

Schedule (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday):

On the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of a holiday weekend, Quiet Hours will end at 9:00am and start at 11:00pm. The threeday holiday weekend Quiet Hours schedule shall apply to the Hideout recognized holidays of New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Stand-Alone Holiday Quiet Hours Schedule:

On the day of a stand-alone holiday (i.e., Thanksgiving Day), Quiet Hours ends at 9:00am and starts at 11:00pm. On the eve of the holiday, Quiet Hours ends based on the above Daily Schedule and starts at 11:00pm. Motion to APPROVE AS AMENDED made by Robert Trombley, seconded by William Wagner and passed 7-0.

25-89

MOTION: RESOLVED to amend the Amenity Fee Guide, Indoor Recreation section to change the line item for “Individual Pickleball Season Pass (Nov 1-Apr 30)” currently at $175 for Member, $225 for Guest, to note the change from a 6-month season pass to 2-month contracts Nov 1 - April 30 at $175 for Member, $180 for Guest. If approved, the Amenity Fee Guide will be updated immediately. Amenity Fee Guide, Indoor Recreation Section Revision to: “Individual Pickleball 2-Month Contract = $175 Member, $180 Guest”

Motion made by Richard Yocum, seconded by William Wagner and passed 6-1. Edward Esposito opposed.

25-90

MOTION: RESOLVED to amend the Consolidated Rules and Regulations, Tennis and Pickleball Rules section, current number #19 removing “Pickleball” as follows. If approved, the Consolidated Rules and Regulations will be updated immediately. #19. RSC Discount Tennis/Pickleball Pass may be purchased at the Recreation Department office for use during the winter season. The RSC Pass is not transferable from the purchaser to any other individual. The current term for the RSC Tennis Pass is from November 1 – April 30. Motion made by Robert Trombley, seconded by Richard Yocum and passed 6-1. Edward Esposito opposed.

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Board Meeting Minutes: July 26, 2025 (continued)

25-91

MOTION: RESOLVED to amend the Consolidated Rules and Regulations, Beach Rules section to add beach tent guidelines effective April 1, 2026 as follows. If approved, the Consolidated Rules and Regulations will be updated immediately.

Effective April 1, 2026, Beach tent size must be 10x10 or smaller. Tent walls, drop downs, screens, etc. that obstruct line of sight are not permitted. All tents must be securely anchored.

Motion made by William Wagner, seconded by Maureen DiGiovanni and passed 6-1. Edward Esposito opposed.

25-92

MOTION: RESOLVED to amend the Consolidated Rules and Regulations Pool Rules section as follows to note that toys are not permitted in pools effective April 1, 2026. If approved, the Consolidated Rules and Regulations will be updated immediately.

Effective April 1, 2026, toys will not be permitted in pools. Only approved flotation devices are allowed.

Motion made by Richard Yocum, seconded by Robert Trombley and passed 7-0.

25-93

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the purchase of pool lounge chairs for the Main and North Pools from Webstaurant in the amount of $3,847.92. This is an unbudgeted New Capital expense. This purchase was approved via poll vote on 5/21/25. The quotes obtained are as follows:

1. Webstaurant - $3,847.92

2. Pool Furniture Supply - $7,390.14

3. Global Industrial - $8,272.49

Motion made by Richard Yocum, seconded by William Wagner and passed 7-0.

25-94

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the replacement of the Recreation complex server room condenser and indoor mini splits with work performed by Highpoint Mechanical in the amount of $4,950.00. This is an unbudgeted Capital Reserve expense. This request was approved via poll vote on 5/22/25. The quotes obtained are as follows:

1. Highpoint Mechanical - $4,950.00

2. Scotty’s Services - $5,894.00

3. Duffy’s Plumbing & Heating$7,860.00

Motion made by Maureen DiGiovanni, seconded by

William Wagner and passed 7-0.

6. COMMITTEES

Member asked if there will be an additional cost for ID badge updates (25-100): Ms. Kennedy advised that there is no cost.

Member commented about dogs that are not kept under control and are off-leash. Robert Trombley, Chair asked the member to please contact Public Safety as soon as possible when these issues occur.

25-95

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve Budget Committee appointments for Brian Carchedi, Thomas DiGiovanni, and J. Russell Imlay with terms to expire December 31, 2027.

Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by Richard Yocum and passed 7-0.

25-96 (TABLED & SEND BACK TO ECC)

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Environmental Control Committee’s (ECC) CMR to increase the storage shed square footage allowance from 150 sq.ft. or less to 160 sq.ft. or less. If approved, the ECC Manual will be updated immediately.

Edward Esposito, Director noted that Louis Delli Santi, Vice President wanted to ask the Directors to consider amending the motion to note that sheds cannot have garage style doors. Member asked if those sheds that currently have garage-style doors will be grandfathered. Richard Yocum, Treasurer noted that usually in these cases the member would be grandfathered. After discussion, the Directors agreed to Table this motion and have ECC review the recommendation.

Motion to TABLE AND SEND BACK TO ECC made by Robert Trombley, seconded by Edward Esposito and passed 7-0.

25-97

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Environmental Control Committee’s (ECC) CMR to remove “pergola” and “gazebo” from the metal material prohibited list. If approved, the ECC Manual will be updated immediately. Motion made by William Wagner, seconded by Maureen DiGiovanni and passed 7-0.

25-98

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Golf Committee’s CMR to re-appoint Richard Bates, Joseph Cornet and Bill Culley to the committee with terms to expire December 31, 2027.

Motion made by Robert Trombley, seconded by Edward Esposito and passed 7-0. 25-99

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Parks and Recreation Committee’s CMR to re-appoint Joseph DeLissio and Susan Fox to the committee with terms to expire December 31, 2027. Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by Richard Yocum and passed 7-0.

25-100 (AMENDED)

ORIGINAL MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Public Safety Committee’s CMR to require that Member ID badges must be updated every four years for individuals 12 years old and over, and updated every two (2) years for individuals under 12 years of age. If approved, the Consolidated Rules and Regulations, “Administrative Rules, Rules Regarding Members” section will be updated immediately as follows:

Current membership identification must be obtained from the Registration department by March 31 each year, and must be properly displayed at all times. Upon payment in full of dues, assessments, fines, and charges, Members will receive current vehicle and Amenity identification materials. *Member ID badges must be updated every four years for individuals 12 years old and over, and updated every two (2) years for individuals under 12 years of age. (*ADDITION)

William Wagner, Director asked that the motion be revised to add “at no cost to membership” in the last sentence.

MOTION AMENDED TO: RESOLVED to approve the Public Safety Committee’s CMR to require that Member ID badges must be updated every four years for individuals 12 years old and over, and updated every two (2) years for individuals under 12 years of age at no cost to the membership. If approved, the Consolidated Rules and Regulations, “Administrative Rules, Rules Regarding Members” section will be updated immediately as follows:

at no cost to the membership. (Underlined has been added). Motion to APPROVE AS AMENDED made by William Wagner, seconded by Edward Esposito and passed 7-0.

25-101

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Public Safety Committee’s CMR to allow the Public Safety department to reclassify driving offenses by the individual and then assign to the lot.

Edward Esposito, Director noted that this was requested by the committee so that the citations are applied to the specific individual and not applied primarily to the lot.

Robert Trombley, Chair noted that this becomes an issue with contractors who visit not just one property but several on a daily basis. Motion made by William Wagner, seconded by Edward Esposito and passed 7-0.

25-102 (AMENDED)

ORIGINAL MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the Public Safety Committee’s CMR to increase pet citation fines as follows. If approved, the Amenity Fee Guide, Non-Traffic Violations, Pet section will be updated immediately.

1. Excessive Barking, Failure to License Pet, Failure to Inoculate Pet, Failure to Clean Up Pet Excrement, Pets not allowed to enter POA Facilities first/second offense fines increase from $50/$100 to $100/$350.

2. Failure to Keep Pet Leashed and Failure to Keep Pet Under Control will be combined into one code as “Failure to Keep a Pet Leashed and Under Control”, and first/second offense fines increase from $50/$100 to $500/$1,000 plus suspension.

BOARD COMMENTS: Robert Trombley, Chair noted that there have been several serious dog incidents in the community. Dogs need to be kept under control and leashed at all times. Edward Esposito, Director suggested that the word “possible” should be added to #2 below.

MOTION AMENDED TO:

RESOLVED to approve the Public Safety Committee’s CMR to increase pet citation fines as follows. If approved, the Amenity Fee Guide, Non-Traffic Violations, Pet section will be updated immediately.

(continued on page 14)

Board Meeting Minutes: July 26, 2025 (continued)

1. Failure to Keep Pet Leashed and Failure to Keep Pet Under Control will be combined into one code as “Failure to Keep a Pet Leashed and Under Control”, and first/second offense fines increase from $50/$100 to $500/$1,000 plus *possible suspension. (*ADDED)

Motion to APPROVE AS AMENDED made by Edward Esposito, seconded by William Wagner and passed 7-0.

25-103 (TABLED)

After discussion, the Directors agreed to TABLE this motion for further review.

MOTION: RESOLVED to approve the updated Committee Guidelines and new Committee Member Code of Ethics and Conduct as presented. Motion TO TABLE made by Richard Yocum, seconded by Edward Esposito and passed 7-0

MEMBER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS.

Member asked how emergency contacts can be added to a member’s file. Jill Metschulat, Assistant Community Manager advised that the Registration department can assist with updating the member account.

Member asked if emotional support animals are permitted in POA

facilities. Ms. Metschulat noted that only “service” animals are permitted inside amenities.

Member suggested that we reach out to contractors to give them the opportunity to help in constructing or renovating a mini-golf course in exchange for free advertising.

Robert Trombley, Chair advised that the mini-golf amenity renovation is under review. Member advised that members are commenting on unofficial Facebook pages about park and arcade issues. Jay Acevedo, Recreation Manager advised that there were issues with the readers in the Arcade but the issue has been resolved.

Member noted that the volleyball tournament on July 4 weekend was cancelled due to minimal registration but people sometimes show up at the last minute.

Member noted that there have been an increase in registering boats with the Recreation department. Robert Trombley, Chair noted that compared to other communities, fees have been kept very low for many years. Edward Esposito, Director noted that part of the fees goes towards Public Safety personnel, maintenance of Public Safety boats, lifeguard staffing, etc.

Member commented that there are boats and kayaks on the lake

without registration stickers. Matt Puzio, Public Safety Manager noted that it is difficult to control all access points on the lake, but Boat Patrol is watching for infractions. Judy Kennedy, Community Manager noted that we will review operational procedures. Member asked if horsepower would be increased on the lake due to the increase in boat length to 18 feet. Edward Esposito, Director noted that he suggested a rule change to increase horsepower, but the Directors did not reach consensus to make the change.

Member inquired about fencing. Robert Trombley, Chair suggested that the member email Judy Kennedy, Community Manager regarding this issue.

Member commented on Food & Beverage department financial performance and the outsourcing proposal for Food & Beverages services which was presented to the Board in 2024 for their review. Debra Tramantano, Financial Manager provided clarification on expenses that would have been associated with outsourcing and information regarding amenity subsidization. Robert Trombley, Chair noted that this issue was reviewed by the Board and it was decided that the outsourcing proposal was not in the best interest of the Association at this time. Maureen DiGiovanni, Director commented that our employees would

need to complete a non-compete agreement which would put the Food & Beverage department at a disadvantage if the outsourcing agreement was not successful.

Member commented on committee meetings. Member commented on Board poll voting.

Member welcomed Judy and complimented Katie Beck, HR Manager.

Member asked that lane dividers be installed for lap swims.

Member commented about pickleball fees.

Member commented about meeting agendas.

William Wagner, Director commented that the food and service at the Clubhouse has greatly improved this year.

7. MOTION TO ADJOURN General Session at 11:36am and move to Executive Session as per Bylaws Article X, Section 19 (Legal, Personnel, Contracts). Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by William Wagner and passed 7-0.

8. MOTION TO ADJOURN Executive Session at 12:11pm. Motion made by Edward Esposito, seconded by Maureen DiGiovanni and passed 7-0. Respectfully submitted, Caroline Mongelli Executive Assistant ■

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QR is an abbreviation for “Quick Response.”

A QR code is a specific formatted 2-D, or flat, image that contains information that can be “read” when scanned by a device like a smartphone camera. The information that is stored is most commonly a web address.

For our purposes in The Hideout, we are beginning to use them to allow you quick and easy routes to different sections of information shared on our website. For example, here is a comparison on how to access the Extra without using a QR code, versus when using a QR code.

To Access the Extra WITHOUT a QR code:

1) Open your web browser/internet access

2)visit our homepage at https://www.hideoutassoc.com/Home

3) scroll to the bottom of the screen

4)click on the green “Read Hideabout Extra” button

Clicking this button will then prompt a digital copy of the Extra onto your screen.

To Access the Extra WITH a QR code:

1) From your smartphone camera app, point at the QR square

2) Tap the link that pops up on the phone screen

Tapping that link will then prompt a digital copy of the Extra onto your screen.

While both methods will achieve the same results (take you to the same place). The QR code can help alleviate complications such as human error: incorrectly typing the web address into your browser, and of course provide a “Quicker” means of access to the desired information.

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The

Speed Limit in The

Hideout

is 25 MPH unless otherwise posted 25

THE

Owners of The Hideout will be held on SUNDAY OCTOBER 5, 2025

10:00AM

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DAY OF THE WEEK MENUS ON PAGE 24!

Questions about advertising in The Hideabout Newspaper or anywhere in The Hideout Community? Call Paige Almquist, Hideabout Editor, at (570) 630-3707 or email her at palmquist @thehideout.us

As of Jul 31, 2025

FOR THE MONTH ENDED: Jul 31, 2025

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MON: 7AM-7PM

TUES: 7AM-7PM

WED: 7AM-7PM

THURS: 7AM-7PM FRI: 7AM-2PM

Did You Know?

There is an American Flag drop off to retire your old or damaged flags. It’s located at the North Mailbox Cluster (near the main entrance). It’s convieniently located next to a Hideabout Receptacle, so you can properly donate that weathered flag next month when you pick up this paper!

Good Luck Hideout Students on a Successful `25-26 School Year

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION:

Please watch for students walking to and from The Hideout bus stops, stop for school buses, and maintain 5mph speed limit in our amenity parking lots.

Thank you!

2026 Proposed Operational Budget

2026 PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET

SUBTOTAL

- Pre/Post Surgical-Total Hip & Knee Replacements

- Sports Injuries-ACLs, Rotator Cuffs

• WORK INJURIES

• AUTO INJURIES

• FALL RISK / GAIT / BALANCE

Ankle Injuries, Treatment Strategies, and Rehab Mistakes to Avoid

By Bernie Povanda, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT Owner, Physical Therapy Associates of NEPA

Foot and ankle injuries are common in both athletes and the general population due to the complex structure and constant weight-bearing demands of these joints. Common conditions include ankle sprains, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and ligament tears. These injuries often occur from sudden twists, overuse, improper footwear, or repetitive stress. Treatment strategies vary based on the severity and type of injury. Mild ankle sprains or strains may respond well to rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by gradual mobilization. More severe injuries may require bracing, immobilization, or surgical repair. Physical therapy plays a vital role in restoring mobility, strength, and proprioception. For overuse injuries like Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis, activity modification, stretching, and gradual return to loading are essential.

Rehabilitation mistakes to avoid include rushing back to activity too soon, which can lead to re-injury or chronic instability. Neglecting strength and balance training may leave the joint vulnerable. Skipping flexibility work can contribute to recurring issues. Another common mistake is relying solely on passive treatments (like massage or ultrasound) without incorporating active exercises that target the muscles supporting the foot and ankle. Ignoring underlying biomechanical issues—such as poor gait mechanics or illfitting footwear—can also delay recovery.

Successful recovery requires a balance of protection, progressive loading, and functional training. With a structured rehabilitation program and avoidance of these common mistakes, most foot and ankle injuries can heal fully, allowing for safe return to activity.

Bernard J. Povanda, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT Owner & Founder

2025 TOURNAMENTS

Play for Pink - August 2nd

First Round Club Championship - August 9th

2025 TOURNAMENTS

First Round Senior Club Championship - August 16th

HASG: Golf League News

Angel Alliance - August 23rd

Help a Hero - September 13th

EVENTS & DATES

Ciampa/Miles Fall Classic - September 20th

Draft’s - July 12th

Dream Builders/ HDA - July 26th

Swing

throughout the summer

with . . . the Hideout

Play for Pink - August 2nd

Ladies

On Monday, August 25, the Ladies Hideout Summer Golf League wrapped up an unforgettable season with a day of fun and friendly competition. Seventeen golfers teed off in a lively Best Ball match under clear skies, then gathered at Drafts to toast the season finale.

Golf

League! GOLF PAGES

First Round Club Championship - August 9th

First Round Senior Club Championship - August 16th

Angel Alliance - August 23rd

Help a Hero - September 13th

Where did the summer go? All of a sudden, I find myself writing this article for the September Hideabout. Is it really over? What a season it was for our HASG golfers and the HASG club! At the time of this writing, we are anticipating our final day of golf and our luncheon which is held at the Lodge. Brett always does such a great job and we always have a blast. We are anticipating about 80 players and guests. It was so easy for me when we only had 35 people in our league but since it has grown to almost 100 golfers, making sure that everyone gets a prize is a real work of art.

club to hold, you’ll find laughter, camaraderie, and plenty of golf shots worth bragging about. Ladies play from the red tees or the yellow senior tees for those over 65— whichever suits you best.

Ciampa/Miles Fall Classic - September 20th

Cash prizes were handed out for friendly competitions held throughout the summer from Odd Holes Only and Fewest Putts to best score minus hole #7—proof that no matter the challenge, there’s always a reason to celebrate progress and perseverance! Best of all, prizes were awarded based on handicaps to level the playing field.

Our league hit the ground running in late May, (playing Monday and Friday mornings) even braving several soggy, cart-path-only mornings before the sun finally decided to shine. August delivered the perfect reward: warm days, clear skies, and greens that begged for long drives and clutch putts. Along the way, we spiced things up with travel games to the Honesdale Country Club and Paupack Hills, adding a touch of variety to our regular Monday and Friday rounds.

Here at The Hideout, we play by LPGA rules (with a few of our own “Hideout-friendly” twists). Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just learning which end of the

Thinking about joining us next summer? We’d love to welcome you to the fairways! Dues are $25 for the season which covers your $6.00 fee for registering your golf scores so you have an actual handicap. It also covers the cash prizes for first, second and third place winners of the various competitions as well as a season ending gift. This year, everyone received a Nitro ladies golf ball and a cleaning tool for club heads.

If you’re interested in meeting new people while enjoying mornings on the links, reach out to Lili Mahlab-Seiden (lilimahlab@gmail. com) or Carolyn Hanel (cbhanel@ gmail.com) and we’ll make sure you’re in the loop for next season. You can play on both Monday and Friday or on just one day per week. Come play, laugh, and make memories with us—we look forward to seeing you on the course!

This year we had a great time with “ACE” Siegell getting his Hole in One and the weekly $2.00 contest, the fun was never ending. The last scoring day ended the same way the season started-----RAIN! The first two holes were making me wonder If I should have cancelled but by the third hole--- The clouds broke and we had a wonderful day!

The annual putting contest was won by Lou DelliSanti and he did earn it by sinking a 20ft+ putt from off the green for a 10.700 average. Our newbie “Captain” Donna Sirignano came in second (11.100) and Robert Trombley (11.273) came in third.

The Women’s average scoring contest was won by Jill Eulitz with the lowest overall score of 34.455 (for both men and women). Coming in second was Donna Sirignano (36.400) and third was Audrey Martino with a 36.600 average score. The

men’s average scoring contest was won by Brian Andrews (36.00) with second place by Dale Conlon with a 36.167 right behind him. Third place was Steve Ramirez with a 36.222 average score. Overall, it was a great, fun year!

I have to thank both Dale Conlon and my wife, Audrey, for all their help during the year. Running this club is a challenge and both of them really make my job a little easier. I also have to thank our notorious bartenders of our last day, Mike Hanbury and Rob Trombley. They both make our “Friends and Family” day something special. Rob insists on making his Bloody Marys by mixing them, one at a time. Between the Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s we get off to a great start and the day goes faster than ever. I want to thank everyone who participated this year and especially Marge Conlon, President of HASG. She excels in her position and works hard at making sure there is plenty to do. This year we had a baseball picnic, train dinner, karaoke, ice cream social, lunches and more! Now she is running a night golf event in September. Thanks Marge! Many of you, reading this article, aren’t familiar with the HASG or our golf league. I suggest you check us out. It is a great way to meet new people and have fun! Give Marge a call, her number is 631 327-8850, I guarantee that you will make new friends.

Give me a call or text me. Thanks, John Martino 570 8920545, Jamartino414@gmail.com

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FORE! GOLFERS

Important Information You Should Know

THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE HIDEOUT IS

25 MPH

(unless otherwise posted)

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 smart phone. 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.

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

Registration

Maintenance

Main Lodge Security

Ski Hill

Clubhouse Reservations

Main Lodge

Recreation

Nubia Malkin Art Center

Fitness Center

570-630-3736 Golf Pro Shop

570-630-3737 North Gate Dispatcher

570-630-3738 Main Gate

HIDEOUT PHONE NUMBERS

Dial area code (570) then the number

POA Office 698-4100 POA Fax 698-9457

North Beach 698-7013

North Pool 698-7011

Recreation Fax 698-6580 Main Pool 698-7014

Mini Golf 698-4086

Woodworkers’ Shop 698-6269

Golf Maintenance 698-6384

EMERGENCY - 911 / (570) 698-6317

HIDEOUT TV - CHANNEL

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.

HIDEOUT FACEBOOK

Like us on Facebook - go to Facebook.com and enter “Hideout Property Owners Association” in the search bar.

BIRTHDAY CORNER

Please contact Paige Almquist at palmquist@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.

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.

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.

9. Know When to Stop Walking

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.

10. Be Aware of Stranger Danger

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. ■

WHEN YOU LOOK AT SOMETHING SPECIAL

When you look at something special like a painting on the wall

Like a sunset at the end of day as the sun begins to fall

Like the snow in dead of winter as the flakes land softly on the ground

Like a child that just won’t smile with the cutest kind of frown

When you look at something special that sets your heart to beat so quick

Something you can almost taste like candy on a stick

Something that amazes like a slick magician’s trick

Something that your mind records like a Technicolor flick

When you look at something special like that glow that fills her eyes

As she sends out all that love you feel it makes you want to cry

Like the ocean with its soapy waves that pounds all night and day

To capture all its secrets in the deepest darkest caves

When you look at something special can you say the same for them

What they perceive as special may not be your chosen gem

For life stores its special moments just for you to find someday

When you look at something special it will never wash away.

-WOLRAD

Hideout Book Club

The Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4:00pm in the library located on the 2nd floor of the Recreation Center.

Meeting Title Author

SEPTEMBER The Little Liar Albom

OCTOBER The Frozen River Lawhorn

NOVEMBER THe Wild Road Home Payne

DECEMBER My Other Heart Strenner

JANUARY A Very Bad Thing Ellison

FEBRUARY Deliberate Cruelty Montillo

MARCH Here One Moment Moriarty

APRIL The Invention of Wings Kidd

MAY The Wedding People Espach

JUNE The Names Knapp

JULY The Briar Club Quinn

New Members are always welcome!

Please be courteous to your fellow members and clean up after your pet on the roadways and at the Dog Park ■

Hideout Domestic Pet Policies

1. Pets must be licensed, inoculated, leashed and kept under owner’s control at all times.

2. Dogs may be off leash when at the Dog Park Amenity.

3. To use the Dog Park Amenity, dogs must be registered annually.

4. It is the responsibility of the owner of the pet to clean up and remove animal excrement of their pet.

5. Dogs are only allowed at the Dog Park and Walking Trail, if they are registered with the POA, the owners pick up after their pets, and they are leashed at all times with the exception of the Dog Park. (Exception: Guide Dogs)

6. It shall be a violation of Hideout Rules for any property owner, including their family, guests or renters to shelter or maintain more than five (5) pets (Dog and Cats combined total) on any Hideout property/dwelling lot unit. All puppies and kittens over the set limit of five (5) shall be properly removed by the tenth week of birth

a. All pets must be registered (Non-Fee) through the Hideout POA on a annual basis (see annual POA Registration Form). This registration does not pertain to the Dog Park amenity. All pets must be licensed from their State of origin including proper current vaccinations as required by law. ■

HASG OCTOBERFEST

Thursday October 23, 2025

At the Main Lodge from 6-10pm

Entertainment by DJ Hammer Menu

Frikadellen

(flattened meatballs)

Pretzel Bites

Sauerbraten

Bratwurst

Peirogies

Pork Shnitzle

w/Cheese Sauce

German Potato Salad

Potato Pancakes

Spatzle

Red Cabbage

Tossed Salad/Rolls

Black Forest Cake

And let's not forget the German Beer! *Cash Bar

$45.00pp members $55.00pp non-members

Make check payable to the HASG and send to Margie Conlon

-309 The Hideout no later than 10/15/25.

HASG : Welcome To The Hideout Adult Social Group!

“We Take Fun Very Seriously”

The Hideout Adult Social Group (H.A.S.G) was formed in January 1980. For more than a third of a century the group has been providing an opportunity for members to meet and socialize with other members of the community. Whether you are new to the Hideout or are fortunate enough to be an “established” resident, if you enjoy meeting new friends, socializing with old acquaintances, if you like to party and have fun, the H.A.S.G. is definitely for you.

Typical events include dinner dances, picnics, luaus, local outings, social golf and anything else that you can think of that involves socializing, dining and just generally having a great time with wonderful friends, new and old. New ideas are always enthusiastically welcomed.

Our Board of Directors consists of a President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Recording Secretary and Treasurer. Standing committees consist of Hospitality, Sunshine, Welcoming

and Good Neighbors and Golf. Special committees are formed to help with all scheduled events. Members are always encouraged to join committees and chair events.

The H.A.S.G. meets the second Thursday of every month at 1pm in the Main Lodge unless otherwise informed. Refreshments are always served. Upcoming events are discussed, and pertinent matters are voted on by the membership. There is a raffle drawing at each meeting: half the proceeds are distributed to local charities such as food pantries, volunteer fire departments and other worthy community needs – the other half is distributed to the lucky winners at each meeting.

We hope you will make many lasting friendships and enjoy being a member of the H.A.S.G. for many years to come. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to any member of the Board.

Current Board President: Margie Conlon 631 327-8850

Salem Township Board of Supervisors

Meeting Minutes - July 8, 2025

The regular monthly meeting of the Salem Township Board of Supervisors was held on July 8th, 2025. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:30PM with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited. The minutes of the June 10th, 2025 meeting were approved as presented with no comments or corrections on a motion made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. The Planning commission minutes were then read. Sub-division: The Kocher sub-division was reviewed and with no detrimental comments from the County a motion to approve was made by Merel Swingle 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. The Bollinger/Ritter Solar Land development application was up for review. The Attorney representing Tyler Beaston spoke to recap the requests for approval. The request for waiver of Preliminary/ final approval. Attorney Mulcahey noted on behalf of the Township that the waiver request doesn’t meet the requirement of hardship. It was noted Township took no action last month needed time for review of comments. Permits that need to be acquired – hydrology study and the Engineering firm from Kimberly Horn are ready to go with a contract signed for the H&H study. Only in draft stage of study preliminary results will need to accommodate flood elevations. Also, NPDES, HOP for temporary construction. Outstanding items with regard to Chapter 102, Chapter 58, Chapter 105, and a Highway Occupancy permit for the driveway access as required. Also, Attorney Mulcahey noted that the Township Engineer Stephen Knash has not had the time to look at the new plan and will comment. Additional comments with regard to the Township SALDO may require completion also. Motion to deny waiver request for Preliminary/Final approval process made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Motion to approve Preliminary land development approval with checklist requirements as noted and with additional comments after Engineer review. Chris Leone commented that they can just come back after Engineer review. Attorney Mulcahey explained that the Municipal Planning Code requires decisions and actions in a time frame and the Township is bound to those time tables unless extension is requested and granted. Attorney Mulcahey noted that a decision must be made at this meeting. Supervisor Vincent Rivezzi made a motion to approval preliminary with conditions for final as noted: Chapter 102, Chapter 58, Chapter 105 and a Highway Occupancy permit as well as comments of requirements from the Engineer that would relate to Township SALDO, Stormwater and Floodplain,

motion was 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor.

Syncarph Solar Salem 1 & 2 LLC

noted they are still working and tabled until further reviews and engineer comments received. New Leaf Salem 1 and Salem 2 are in review and tabled

New Business: CDBG Chapman Road widening project will be opened on July 15th at 10am.

Old Business: Solar Ordinance

Update review, discussion and further discussion to continue. Bid opening for senior parking lot paving postponed.

Attorney Updates: Neville trailer park discussion. Concerns over the power outage and DEP requiring the complete disconnection of the old system. Attorney Treat noted Gary Enslin may need discuss with DEP the need for emergency use if electric goes out again. The sewage plant operator advised that there was a malfunction in a couple of the components. Attorney Treat noted that a backup generator for the system should be requested and advised Gary Enslin should contact DEP for discussion on requiring a generator backup. The park owner has not responded to Attorney Treat.

Correspondence: Lake Ariel Fire Co., provided their activity report for June 2025. Maplewood Fire Co provided its June Activity report. Real Estate transfer tax for the month of June received in the amount of $17,120.84.

Bills were reviewed and motion to approve and pay as presented with no comments or corrections made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Merel Swingle with all in favor.

Enforcement Officer updates: none Park updates: none

Public time: Mark Moore spoke on the solar changes coming due to the New Bill the President has signed. Many projects may not see completion due to the funding being removed. He noted that a certain amount of construction will need to be completed for funding to be made. Many companies are laying off. The State is working on a bill for Decommissioning and in it requires protection for the property owner. He also noted if the Township was working on changes that many areas restrict the distance between facilities and increase the minimum lot size. Chris Leone asked if the stop bar at Cemetery could be repainted. He also asked about updates to the tire pile. No updates on the tire pile. Attorney to do a lien search on the property. With no other business a motion to adjourn was made by Vincent Rivezzi 2nd by Robert Wittenbrader with all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:25PM.

Respectfully submitted, Jennifer

Wargo Secretary/Treasurer

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting

Minutes - May 16, 2025

CALL TO ORDER: 9:00AM

PRESENT: Members: Tom Murphy, Paul Gazza, Mary Wilts, Walt Buda, Ray Popisil

Staff: Dennis Polhamus (Facilities), Craig Rafaniello, Ed Esposito (Board)

ABSENT: Missy Ptakowski (Excused)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 3 FOR 0 AGAINST

Motion: Paul Second: Ray

DISCUSSION: Main Gate/Entrance

Dennis led a discussion on the status of the front gate project:

· No change is imminent Penn Dot approval still needed after final design.

· Building up funds

Removing stone walls

Exit gate is now in place and functional

LAUREL PARK CMR

Phase I -recommendation to send to budget committee to allocate funds good sign that it was forwarded.

CELL SERVICE

DENNIS HAS REACHED OUT TO CELL TOWERS

· Starlink Can be unreliable and expensive Ed- 4 to 5 5g cell “towers” which are much smaller than old towers technology has improved drastically. With 5g

they can be roof mount or poles we (hideout) can be a host reducing our expense since vendor may do that to increase their service revenue potential

Ski hill

· Routine maintenance going on now

No major upgrades at this time but a used groomer is up to 250K good shape

Summer concerts planned

Road plan

Resurfacing plan- two options asphalt depends on oil charge working along side public works will start with June meeting

· Tar and chips could be an option… there are pluses and minuses may help us not have to asphalt the entire road could be 9 million you don’t tar and chip parking lots etc…

Miller Rd

Could make a walking trail from lakeview east on to the MILLER RD property

Building a boat storage enabling us to charge for storage

Self storage units

FINDING GUIDANCE DURING A DIFFICULT TIME IS COMFORTING.

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PLEASE HELP “THE HELP a HERO FUND”

As you are aware, The Hideout Help a Hero Fund, since its establishment in 2006 have assisted our local 1st responders and their families in their time of need (over $50,000) . In addition, we have provided 4 flagpoles to the community, purchased training mannequins for our First Response Team, AED trainers and manuals so that our Public Safety can offer free CPR & AED training to our community, and a rescue sled for the Ski Hill. We have also built and maintain Reflection Park, the Veteran’s wall of Honor at the Lodge, and in addition we host the Memorial Day, 9/11, and Veteran’s Day programs all including a brunch after the ceremonies. In addition we presented the Community with the “ Field of Flags “,How do we pay for all of this?? Donations, Fund raisers, the 9/11-Help a Hero Golf Outing, and the generosity of our community. We are the only community that has a fund like this, and it’s the community’s response that has made it a success.

As we approach the 9/11-Help a Hero Golf Outing, I once again am asking for your assistance. This is our main Fund Raiser and guarantees that our fund will be prepared for any emergency that should occur.

In an effort to raise funds, so that we can continue to serve those in and around our community in need, the “Help A Hero Fund” and the “9/11 Memorial” (Reflection Park) will be sponsoring a Golf Outing. The event will take place on September 13th 2025. With your support, we will be able to continue this important work. Sponsorships for the outing are as follows: Gold Tournament Sponsor $250.00

Any donation, sponsorship of a hole on the golf course (with your advertisement or personal message, including pictures), and/or a gift certificate or prize to be used in a raffle, would be greatly appreciated.

The Help a Hero Fund is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductable.

Please make checks payable to; “The Help A Hero Fund” and send to: The Hideout POA Help A Hero Fund 640 The Hideout Lake Ariel, PA 18436

Should you have any questions or want additional information about our organization, please contact: Bob Wiegand (570-470-7000), or Bill Wagner (570-878-4677).

On Sept. 13 , 2025, The "Help a Hero Fund” will be hosting a Patriotic Dinner Dance th at our Main Lodge, as a Fund Raiser to support our Fund.

All are welcome and the cost will be $60 per person and will include limited beer and wine with Dinner. The Dance will start at 5:30 and the Tiki Bar will be open from 4PM (cash bar) The Dance will be held along with the people who golfed at our outing earlier in the day Please make checks out to the "Help a Hero Fund" and give them

is a group of dedicated volunteers with a goal to help beautify the Hideout. We plant and maintain the arboretum by the Main Gate as well as a dozen other spots around the Hideout such as the planters at the North Gate, Art Center, Rec Center, North Mailboxes and other locations.

We have a real need for new members. We meet at the arboretum next to the south mailboxes at 9am on Mondays during the growing season. If Mondays don’t work, t here are various locations that can be done on your sche dule. Many hands make light work.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PAGES

Greetings,

As we find ourselves enjoying the last bit of summer and looking at the upcoming fall, here are some Environmental updates to look out for.

Wildlife Safety Reminders

• Keep trash within homes or garages to avoid negative interactions with bears and other wildlife. Bears are out and about during the summer attempting to gain weight for the long winter. Trash is seen as an easy food opportunity, and creates a dangerous situation for members.

Summer / Fall Property Checklist

• Yards must be maintained and kept in good condition, mowed and free of trash and debris.

• Culvert pipes and stormwater swales must be kept clear of leaves and other debris.

-Do not blow leaves into culvert ditches. -Make sure to clean fallen leaves out of culvert ditches and pipes in front of your property.

• Trash cans and other items / garbage bags are not to be stored outside.

• Fire pits are to have a contained device such as a metal fire ring, and a mesh spark arrestor to prevent wildfires. A hose / water source should be present, and ready when having a fire. -Extra caution should be taken while having fires with dry conditions, and leaves beginning to dry out for fall leaf drop.

• Ensure you do not have dead or dangerous trees on your property that will impact your home, neighboring homes, or the roadway. Lakes

• Ensure all fishing regulations are followed, rules and regs are posted at all lakes.

• Electro fisheries surveys will take place this summer in order to better understand the Hideout’s fish populations and stocking needs on all three lakes.

• No wake zones within 100 feet of all shorelines, and all covers are to be followed to ensure the safety of members using non-powered boats, and to avoid property damage.

• All non-power boats should remain within the 100 foot no wake zone marked by no wake buoys to ensure boater safety.

• Nitrogen based fertilizer is prohibited in order to protect the water quality of our lakes.

NWF (National Wildlife Federation)

• Please consider registering your Hideout property as certified wildlife habitat through the NWF.

• 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 will become members of a small group of communities throughout the state of Pennsylvania by reaching this designation!

• Upon registering a property as a certified wildlife habitat, a $25 fee is due. The Hideout will cover this $25 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!

-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.

From: Paul Matarazzo B.Env.Sc., Environmental Manager

National Wildlife Federation

Beginning in 2021, The Hideout POA embarked on a mission to gain designation as a National Wildlife Federation certified community. The certification would label The Hideout as a wildlife-friendly community. This may not seem like a big deal, but only a small number of communities in the country have met the requirements for this label. 177 communities in the U.S. have gained this NWF designation, while only 8 communities are currently certified in Pennsylvania.

The NWF is a fantastic organization that gives back exponentially to our wildlife, and ecosystems as a whole. On their community front, they aid in many key components to keeping “nature natural”. They support keeping areas forested, reducing polluted runoff and its consequential effects on water quality, best management practices (BMPs) in regards to conservation, preservation of pollinators, and preservation of beauty within the community. All of this is accomplished through their guidelines to certifying individual properties as wildlife gardens and habitat.

Outside of their environmental stewardship support within communities, they are large proponents on the political front for new environmental policy. Some examples of movements they supported in efforts to protect habitat and wildlife are The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, The Water Resources and Development Act, and countless other initiatives over the last few

decades. They play an important role in driving many positive environmental policies, all the more reason to give them our support, and want to be a part of such a great organization.

In order to reach our designation as a wildlife friendly community, 50 additional residents need to register their property as wildlife habitat. The fee to register one’s property with the NWF is $25, which the POA will cover in its entirety. Sign up is simple, go to the following link to begin registering (https://www.nwf. org/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat). (Paper applications are also available in the POA office). Once selecting “start now”, some basic question will be asked pertaining to your property to ensure that it provides very basic needs that wildlife require. Once this is complete, you will submit your application online, and await certification! All new property registrations will need to submit proof of registration to Paul Matarazzo, Environmental Manager for reimbursement. This can be done via email (pmatarazzo@ thehideout.us). Application forms for certification can also be printed and given to residents at the POA building if paper is preferred.

If any questions are unanswered, or further information on the topic is desired, please reach out to Paul Matarazzo, Environmental Manager via the email provided above, 570698-4100 Ext. 120, or stopping by the POA building.

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ENVIRONMENTAL PAGES

Environmental Control Meeting Minutes - July 11, 2025

Call to Order: 9:00Am

Pledge of Allegiance

Present: : : Mike Burns –Chairperson, Paul Spiese, Ron Phelps, Paul Matarazzo – Environmental Manger, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Maureen DiGiovanni – Board Liaison, Judy Kennedy –Community Manager

Excused: Jon McNichol

Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 6/27/25: Approved as written. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps

Permits issued 6/26/25 – 7/9/25: Discussion of. Approved Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps REVIEW/DISCUSSION

Lot Violations/Citations:

Discussion of, Ongoing

Mini Libraries: Discussion of where they could be placed. The committee was favorable to having them put at amenities (i.e. Mailbox areas) but not on individual lots.

Boat Motors: Discussion of 115 hp being increased to coincide with the recent increase of boat size. Will be brought up at the Board Workshop and wanted to get the Committees opinion. The consensus of the Committee is this would not be a good idea.

Project Updates:

Dam Inspection: Has been done. Waiting on report.

· Forestry Survey: Will be presented to the Board at their next meeting.

Boat Slips: Still investigating possible locations for additional slips. There was an issue with current boat slips not being wide enough. Seaman’s Dock Systems will be coming in to address this.

· Electro Fish Survey: Will be done in September.

· Main Gate Paving: Bids due Monday. Will be meeting with the Board to open on Tuesday.

· Stormwater: Efforts to address stormwater issues are going well. Harvester Shed: Awaiting approval.

New Business: Parking at Main Beach: Discussion of having a Parking Garage. This would be very expensive. Judy informed the Committee that the Shuttle Buses were very effective for the July 4th weekend.

Meeting ended at: 9:30 am Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps Next Meeting: Friday, 7/25/25, 9:00 at the POA Board Room EXECUTIVE SESSION

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Environmental Control Meeting Minutes - July 25, 2025

Call to Order: 9:00Am Pledge of Allegiance

Present: Mike Burns – Chairperson, Paul Spiese, Ron Phelps, John McNichol, Paul Matarazzo –Environmental Manger, Dennis Polhamus – Facilities Manager, Maureen DiGiovanni – Board Liaison, Judy Kennedy – Community Manager Excused-n/a Motion to approve the meeting minutes of 7/11/25: Approved as written. Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd John McNichol Permits issued 7/10/25 – 7/23/25: Discussion of. Approved Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps

REVIEW/DISCUSSION

Lot Violations/Citations: Ongoing. Discussion of overgrown vegetation Mini Libraries: Discussion of. The Committee is not in favor. Project Updates: Forestry survey: Pending Board approval

· Electro Fish Survey: Will be done in September.

Outlet Structure on Roamingwood: DSI waiting on gate.

· Annual Dam Inspection: Will be done by Kiely & Assoc. in August/ September timeframe.

· Deer Survey: Will be done in December.

· C-Alley Cats: Are in the Community doing work.

· Main Gate Paving: Pending Board approval. If approved will be done after Labor Day.

Stormwater: Effort going very well. A few projects left including swail at Ski Hill.

New Business

Discussion of swale maintenance and how we control insuring that they are properly maintained on an ongoing basis. Dennis and Paul will look into possible solutions.

Meeting End:9:30am

Motion: Paul Spiese 2nd Ron Phelps

Next Meeting:8/8/25, 9:00 at the POA Board Rm

EXECUTIVE SESSION

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Lakes Meeting Minutes - June 21, 2025

Present: Kent Fairfield, Phil Hasegawa , Jeff Silverman, Iggy Rivera, Patti Cappello, Peter Campbell, Steve Flapan, Paul Matarazzo, Rick Nolte

Absent: Andrew Miller

Start Time: 8:30

Pledge of Allegiance

Correction to Previous Minutes: Mr. Hasegawa requested a correction to the prior minutes to clarify that The Hideout is not stocking walleye.

Approval of Minutes

1st: Rick Nolte 2nd: Steve Flapan Tigris Treatments: Tigris has been conducting intermittent algae treatments. Roamingwood Lake did not receive treatment last week. Mr. Matarazzo noted a change in lake coloration this week, appearing greener due to rain, sediment, and increased chlorophyll levels. Testing for cyanotoxins currently shows levels at approximately zero.

Tape Grass Treatment:

Scheduled for late June to early July. This year, tape grass growth has been sparse. Treatment is being applied one month earlier than usual in an effort to enhance effectiveness through pre-emergent application. The treatment is applied at the surface and descends into the water.

Truxor Cutting:

Truxor aquatic vegetation cutting was also conducted earlier than in past seasons. Lily pads and cattails were targeted. This operation lasted 3–4 days, and post-cutting clean-up was completed thoroughly.

Entrance Pond Buffer

The new plantings around the entrance pond are well established. Mr. Matarazzo reported that some members have raised concerns regarding a proposed dock installation at the entrance pond, specifically related to potential traffic and parking issues. This topic will be included on the agenda for the July Board Workshop. At present, approximately 20 parking spaces near Reflection Park are available for visitors to the entrance pond.

Electroshocking

Mr. Michael Hartshorne of Princeton Hydro recommends conducting electroshocking in September, when fish spawns are more mature and susceptible to accurate sampling. This activity has already received Board approval. A full report is expected by September, and the resulting data will inform future fish stocking recommendations by Princeton Hydro.

Fish Stocking Approximately 400 largemouth bass (9–11 inches) were stocked last Thursday, along with a few breeder fish and one 5-pound largemouth bass. In response to a question from Mr. Campbell regarding “catch and release” rules for walleye, Mr. Matarazzo explained that such decisions are based on current population assessments.

E. coli Monitoring

Ongoing monitoring of the three pools and lakes continues. Brooks Lake failed E. coli testing on one occasion but has since recovered. Similarly, the main pool failed once but was reopened for swimming after corrective treatment.

New Business and Open Discussion

• Boat Length and Horsepower Regulations:Mr. Hasegawa inquired about follow-up on previous discussions. Mr. Matarazzo confirmed that these topics have not resurfaced at the Board level.

• Dock Space Expansion: Mr. Hasegawa also asked about increasing dock space. Mr. Matarazzo responded that both he and the Recreation Manager plan to meet with the DEP to explore available options. He also noted there is currently no waitlist for kayak racks.

• Electric Jet Skis:Mr. Campbell asked whether the committee has taken a position on electricpowered jet skis. While speed limits and enforcement were discussed, no formal position was adopted.

• Buoy Placement: Mr. Silverman requested a review of two buoy placements, one of which appears to be too far from shore, and the other too close. He provided a photo.

• Winter Lake Drawdown: Mr. Silverman requested that next year’s lake drawdown be increased by one foot to prevent ice damage like that sustained during the past winter. Mr. Matarazzo noted that a 10-foot drawdown may be required this year due to scheduled dam gate replacement, which will necessitate a full drawdown.

• Deerfield Floating Island: Mr. Flapan reported that fencing on the Deerfield floating island has collapsed, with plants growing through it and fishing bobbers getting caught. Mr. Matarazzo agreed to notify Princeton Hydro for follow-up maintenance.

End Time: 9:20 amNext Meeting July 19th 2025

Keep Recycling Successful - Single Stream Recycling

Acceptable

Items:

• Milk Cartons

• Aluminum Cans

• Glass Bottles (green, clear, brown)

• Tin & Bi-Metallic Containers: (including aerosol cans)

• Aseptic Milk/Juice Cartons

• Juice Boxes

• Aluminum Foil (pie plates, etc.)

• Plastic Containers - 1-7

• Frozen Food Cartons

• Paper Egg Cartons

• Newspaper

• Magazines & Catalogs

• Kraft Paper (brown grocery bags)

• Chipboard/Box Board

• White & Colored Ledger Paper

• Notebook Paper

• Construction Paper

• Soft Covered Workbooks,

• Telephone & Paperback Books

• Junk Mail (incl. envelopes & coupons)

• White Envelopes

• Computer, Fax, & Copy Paper

Unacceptable

Items:

• NO Trash

• NO Diapers

• NO Clothing

• NO Styrofoam

• NO Plastic Bags

• NO Caps or Lids

• NO Food

• NO Compost

• NO Yard Waste

• NO Greasy Pizza Boxes

South Side

Trash & Recycling Area Hours

Monday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The 2025 Play for Pink Committee would like to gratefully acknowledge our sponsors and express our sincere appreciation for their financial support and invaluable contributions to make this event a great success.

AREA WORSHIP SERVICES 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 MEETINGS2nd 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 -every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ■

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.

HAWLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

315 Church Street, Hawley. Sunday Service 11:30 a.m. Reverend Rebecca Holland. (570) 226-3875

LAKEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,

431 Purdytown Turnpike, Lakeville, PA 18438. Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Pastor Don Gillchrist. (570) 226-6713.

ST JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 564 Easton Turnpike, Hamlin, PA 18427. Services of Holy Communion Sunday 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Reverend Ronald R. Miller, Ph.D. (570) 689-9260.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 815 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Juengel. (570) 226-4835.

GRACE RIDGE CHURCH, Sunday Service 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., 761 Terrace Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Reverend Michael Lyle. (570) 253-5451.

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.

NEWFOUNDLAND MORAVIAN CHURCH, 985 Main Street, Newfoundland, PA 18445. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. Pastor Mark Newman. (570) 676-8201.

TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL, 615 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. Every other Friday Service 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Elliott Kleinman. (570) 253-2222.

TEMPLE HESED, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, PA 18505. First Friday of the month Service 6 p.m., all other Fridays Service 8 p.m. Rabbi Daniel Swartz. (570) 344-7201.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 405 Church Street, Hawley, PA 18428.Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Reverend Adam Reinhardt (570) 226-2411

Email: spelc@ptd.net

CANAAN BIBLE CHAPEL, 30 Hemlock Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436. Sunday Service 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Daniel Henwood. 9 a.m. Sunday School (570) 937-4848. Home of Canaan Christian Academy. ■

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 Carolyn Hanel, at (215) 3787566 and she will arrange for you to get what you need. ■

ROAMINGWOOD SEWER & WATER ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 6, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 (570) 698-6162

Check out our website at: https://www.roamingwood.com

2025

Proposed RS&W Board Meeting Schedule

Dates subject to approval & changes

All meetings are held at the RS&W Office Wednesdays at 10:00 AM (unless otherwise indicated).

SEPT - 24th OCT - 4th (9am) NOV - 19th DEC - 17th

RS&W staff is on-call 7 days per week; 24 hours per day. If you have a water or sewer emergency, call (570) 698-6162, wait for operator and press OPTION 1, to leave your name, lot number and phone number where you can be reached and your call will be returned promptly. All nonemergency service calls require 24 hour notice to schedule an appointment during regular working hours.

Annual Water Quality Report 2025

The Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association is issuing the results of monitoring conducted on your drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources.

The report can be viewed online at: www.roamingwood.com/about/waterquality-report or Directly at: www.roamingwood.com/waterreport

These reports are furnishable upon request by mail. Please contact our main office during business hours at (570) 698-6162 to request a copy be mailed to you.

Drinking water - know what’s in it for you!

RS&W cannot accept cash payments. Money Orders will be accepted in place of cash.

Roamingwood Sewer and Water Association

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

ALL long-term tenants MUST register, in person at Roamingwood Sewer & Water’s Main Office

Homeowner/ Management Company please advise your tenants to register with RS&W.

Long-Term Lease Renter Policy - All members will be required to advise their tenants to register at the RS&W Offices upon signing a lease or other long term agreement. ALL adult residents must be listed on the registration form with a contact number. As policy adopted by the RS&W Board of Directors Effective May 2017, Sewer & Water fees MUST be paid by the member or property management company. *Should an account go into delinquency, the member is ultimately responsible for payment. All delinquent procedures will follow the property and the member.

Termination of Services:

At no time will RS&W terminate services on behalf of a member solely for the purpose to evict a tenant.

RS&W ’s Termination of Services policy is mandated by the state and the stipulations of the Utility Services Tenants Rights Act. Please see Discontinuance of Service (A8.1), in the revised Rules & Regulations Book. You may access this at www.roamingwood.com or pick up a copy at our office.

If you have questions regarding this policy or unsure if your tenant is registered, please contact our Customer Service Representatives.

SERVICE LINE INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED AFTER A REPAIR / REPLACEMENT

We would like to remind homeowners that an inspection by an RS&W technician is required of your repaired/ replaced service line. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to ensure the contractor hired contacts our office to have the line inspected, prior to covering up. As per Section C4 of the RS&W Rules & Regulations, it will be at the expense of the homeowner to have the uninspected repair uncovered. Failure to cooperate could result in a fine.

There is no cost assessed or appointment required to have the inspection completed. Our technicians can be dispatched upon calling the main office, during regular business hours 8am to 3pm, Monday - Friday.

C4. A leak in a service line from the curb stop to, and/or in and upon the premises supplied shall be promptly and properly repaired by the Member at their expense. Upon failure of the Member to make such a repair with reasonable dispatch, Roamingwood may turn off the water supply, and it will not be restored until a repair is completed and a charge of forty dollars ($40.00) shall have been paid for turning off and on the water supply.

Before any repair is made to the service line, the Member or their agent must obtain a free repair permit from Roamingwood. The Roamingwood staff must inspect said repair before service is restored in order to confirm that the repair complies with all these Rules and Regulations, and that it was properly completed. Failure to comply will result in the contractor reopening the trench for inspection of repairs, at the cost of the homeowner.

CALL RS&W BEFORE PAVING YOUR DRIVEWAY

Before you pave or seal your driveway, please contact RS&W to schedule a service line inspection. Many service lines in the Community are aging and also run underneath the driveway. Our inspection could help determine if you have a service line leak under your driveway. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter!

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