The August 18, 2007 meeting of the Board of Directors was opened at 8:05AM with the Pledge of Allegiance.  In attendance were President, Paula Whitney, presiding, Vice President, Steve Sollenne, Treasurer, Gina Florio, and members, Elvin Quinones, Ted Couillou, Conrad Zabransky and Jerry Beskovoyne. Also in attendance were General Manager, John Carney and George McMullin representing the Advisory Board.

 

The minutes of the June 9, 2007 and July 21, 2007 were reviewed.

 

A motion was made by Ted Couillou, seconded by Gina Florio to accept the minutes as written.  The motion was passed unanimously.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Gina Florio

The Board reviewed the July 31, 2007 Treasurer’s Report.  Gina Florio highlighted the budgeted operating expenses vs. current expenditures variance decreases.  Department heads will be providing next years estimated operating expenses as part of the 2008 budget process starting mid September.  Gina reported on the Finance Committee and informed that three resumes have been received.  Resumes will be accepted up to the scheduled BOD meeting in September.

 

General Manager’s Report -  John Carney

1. Kasper Lodge is progressing very well. The foundation is completed and the floor is being prepped for concrete. S & W installed the rough plumbing. Conduit has been installed for underground electric, cable and telephone. The contractor has been informed that he can plan to start after the 18^th. I expect him to start bringing in material this coming week. Excess fill material was taken to section 7 and dumped in anticipation of a new ball field. After Labor Day Weekend we will get a better idea as to the layout and cost to get the field started. John Carney thanked Board Member Steve Sollenne for his oversight of the project.
2. I am waiting for a return phone call from Tom Reed, the person to supervise the installation of the playground, he is on vacation and we hope to get him in as soon as possible.
3. We are presently working on a couple of drainage situations that causes flooding for property owners during the most extreme downpours. We will attempt to do work to correct poor designing, mostly by the developer, but this is no guarantee that it will prevent all water from entering onto certain properties. We are prepping roads that are on the road schedule for 2008. These roads are being patched and the edges of roads are being addressed. I should be receiving proposals for resurfacing the West Gate and Adult Lodge parking lots.
4. Rocky will be meeting with a representative of the alarm company along with a lighting technician to review the areas of interest for lighting. Rocky is completing his interviews for the 2 employees who will be acting as our communication specialist. Rocky has gone further as to looking into monitors to be placed to view various areas with cameras. Security has a vacancy for one full time officer, Rocky has advertised for the vacant position.
5. Plans for the fitness center have been forwarded to the township. The township sent back a few comments which we are working on to get a permit. All the comments were minor and we do not see any problems to meeting the time frames set.
6. Deer control – If the Board is interested I will set up a meeting with The Department of Agriculture? The Board by consensus agreed to go forward with the project.
7. We were inspected for gypsy moth population and we do not have near enough egg mass to qualify for county spraying. We are still scheduled for an inspection of the tent caterpillars which we sprayed for this year. The spraying was a success as to the number of caterpillars seen and from the evidence of future caterpillars.
8. Signs have been ordered for the entrances. They will read: Wallenpaupack Lake Estates POA is private property; all vehicles must display proper vehicle identification; trespassers will be prosecuted; speed limit enforced by radar.
9. The new flags issued to golf carts and ATVs are too heavy and snapping off the poles. Rocky is looking into alternative solutions.

 

Gino Dall Aste came to the Board to clarify some controversy surrounding the Lakeville Volunteer Fire Company (LVFC).  The LVFC serves the Paupack Township.  Signs are being posted throughout the township displaying “Lakeville Fire District, call 911 for emergencies”. The ball field is designated as a Landing Zone for emergency airlift.  A helicopter landing is scheduled for Wednesday, August 22, 2007.  On Wednesday, August 29, 2007 the LVFC will be conducting training drills at the MCH parking area.  Everyone is welcomed to watch. EMS Honesdale services Paupack Township and are stationed 24/7 at the LVFC.  EMS Honesdale is equipped with Basic and Advanced Life Support.

 

Buildings and Grounds - Ted Couillou

The Board reviewed the report of the August 4, 2007 WLE Buildings Committee Meeting.  The BOD discussed the fines that are currently in place for unauthorized tree cutting.  The BOD agreed that the current fines are deemed too low.

 

             A motion was made by Gina Florio and second by Steve Sollenne to increase     the fine for unauthorized tree cutting up to $1,000.00.  The motion was passed            unanimously.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2007.

 

Security – Elvin Quinones

The Board reviewed the report of the August 4, 2007 Citation Review Committee.

The Board concurs by consensus the appointment of two new members for the CRC; Peggy Kostyshyn and John Rechinda.  A third candidate, Marlene Masino, will be kept on an active list for any openings that may arise.    For the month of July 56 citations were reviewed with the following results: 49 citations remain guilty as cited, 6 met compliance, and one citation was held over for future review.   The CRC Procedures amendments were reviewed by the Board. The Board unanimously accepted the amended CRC Procedures.

 

The next scheduled CRC meeting will be September 8, 2007.

 

The Board reviewed the public safety report submitted by Chief Rock Kizer for the month of July, 2007.  A total of 220 calls were made; 48 emergency calls, 153 non emergency calls, 13 hang-ups, and 6 wrong numbers.

 

Elvin Quinones summarized the July 21, 2007 Neighborhood Watch Meeting.  Concerns have been raised concerning underage drinking (alcoholic beverages) at the Adult Lodge.  Neighborhood Watch is suggesting that everyone gaining access to the Adult Lodge must sign in and display a current member badge. 

 

The next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be August 25, 2007. 

 

The Security/Neighborhood Panel met on August 11, 2007.  Panel members present were: Elvin Quinones, Paul Pogozelski, Mick Henry, Jerry LaStella and Chief Kizer.  Some property owners have been noticing new ATVs with current flags.  The question was raised regarding the potential of obtaining current flags for new ATVs by renewing a previously registered ATV.  John Carney and Chief Kiser are already looking into the matter.  The panel also raised concerns about extending the hours for the Adult Lodge.

 

 

Maintenance and Marina –  Jerry Beskovoyne

A comprehensive report from Maintenance was reviewed.  It was noted that the due to the timing of the Board meetings, the Maintenance report reflects the previous month’s activity.  Jerry Beskovoyne noted that maintenance has been busy at the marina, tightening, repairing and adjusting docks due to water level changes.  Jerry would like to make improvements on the information board at the marina.  Maintenance installed a solar light at the end of E dock.  The Board asked John Carney to install similar lighting to the remaining docks.  The Porta-Potties at the marina now have lighting.

 

Legal and Administration – Paula Whitney

There is no new information to report on the negotiations with Bill Spillane and Section 6.

 

Recreation – Conrad Zabransky

The minutes of the August 4, 2007 Recreation Meeting were reviewed.

Volunteers will be needed to run next year’s Summer Bingo.  The Board extends their gratitude to Leo and Rose Lembo for running the Summer Bingo.

 

The next Recreation Meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2007 at 10:30 am at the Adult lodge.

 

Sewer & Water - Steve Sollenne

The Board reviewed the Sewer and Water Report for the period August, 2007.  The water pressure valve inspections are continuing.  The Board noted that it is the responsibility of the property to comply.

 

Advisory Board - George McMullin

The minutes of the August Advisory Board Meetings were reviewed.  Highlighted were concerns regarding posting signs at the entrances of WLE stating that Lakeville Fire Company are first responders for our community.  Clarification, as Gino Dall Aste stated, the signs will be posted throughout the township and will only read “Lakeville Fire District call 911 for emergencies”.  Other issues bought to the Board; open fires.  Fires are permitted as long as it is covered with a screen as well as the use of chimeneas.  “Kids” are out by the Adult Lodge as late as 2:00 and 3:00 am.  Security has been addressing the issue.  Golf Carts with head lights on top of the cart’s roof.  Placing lights on top of the cart’s roof is not permitted.  Open Houses (real estate) are permitted only if the established procedures adhered to by the property owner and the real estate agent.

 

The next Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2007 at the MCH at 11:30am.

 

Correspondence

 

a)      A letter to a property owner advising that the Board has no interest in purchasing a lot adjacent to his/her property and would not deny a property owner from building on said lot.

b)      Response to a property owner concerned about the potential location of the new ball field.

c)      An email from a property owner (and response to the PO) suggesting that speed bumps be installed on some of WLE’s roadways.

d)     A letter from a concerned PO regarding; unsightly lots, tree clearing and tree removal registration of an ATV.  John Carney was asked to respond accordingly.

 

Unfinished Business

 

Kasper Lodge

Lakeville Substation

a)      John Carney will contact Lakeville Fire Company Chief to check on status for the letter of intent regarding building a sub-station on Goose Pond Road.

b)      Scholarship Fund/Committee:  John Rechinda met with the Board to discuss the scholarship application.  A copy of the application and pre-requisites to apply for the scholarship will be published in the next community bulletin.

c)      The By-Law Reformation Committee:  The Board will review the final proposals presented by the committee.

d)     Development of Section 7/new ball field.

e)      WLE Forum: Board of Directors discussed the current status of the WLE Forum, as it relates to it being moderated.

 

A motion was made by Steve Sollenne and second by Elvin Quinones to change the forum format from moderated format to an un-moderated format. The motion was passed unanimously.

 

f)   Electronic sign for Front Entrance: in the process of reviewing estimates.

 

New Business

 

a)      Proposal to extend the hours at the Adult Lodge to 2:00am.

b)      Review current policy regarding no contractor work on Saturdays.

c)      Review of current policy/procedures regarding real estate Open Houses.

 

The next meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for September 15, 2007 - Board Meeting 8:00am in the MCH – Informational  Meeting for property owners in good standing at 10:00am. Doors will open at 9:45am.

 

A motion was made at 1:30pm by Conrad Zabransky to adjourn the meeting, seconded by

Jerry Beskovoyne.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Elvin Quinones
Secretary