WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES

PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

APRIL 6, 2008

 

The 274^th Advisory Board Meeting was called to order by George McMullin at 11:35AM. It was started with the Pledge of Allegience to the Flag. The roll was called and there was a quorum. No minutes were read. There were 40 additional members present.

Ed Nagel read the Maintenance Report. The buildings were cleaned daily, the water in the indoor pool was checked and water samples were collected to be tested. Kasper Lodge had water fountain and wall cabinets installed and other miscellaneous items done. Outside the gounds were plowed and cindered, snow clearance, vandalism cleaned up at the West Gate, ditches cleaned, etc.

Sewer and Water - The treatment plant is running well. The flows are on the rise and with the melting snow and rain the numbers are up and down. Some infiltration research was done. Problem areas were found and marked for repair. Two portable generators were pulled out during a power outage. One generator has since been brought back to the shop to be sanded and repainted. Water System - Flows are average for this time of year. Some more property owner homes were turned off due to broken frozen lines. We are still having a difficult time finding and turning off property owner:s curb valve shut offs. Many are not marked, buried or do not work. Property owners need to address this matter.

George Olson read the Security Report. Hang up calls - 6, Wrong numbers - 2, Non Emergency calls - 44. Emergency calls -  Medical/Ambulance - l, Police Assist - 1, Alarm calls - 1, Vandalism - 3, Fire calls - 1.

Max Watkins read the Citation Review Report - 34 citations were f ound guilty as charged and 1 was held over pending further information.

Richard Stoveland read the Marina Report - New replacement docks are completed. Six Wave Runner docks have been ordered and will be located on A,A1 and B docks. A yearly lottery for property owners in good standing will be afforded for season rentals of the Wave Runner docks. The aluminum dock for the main beach has been ordered.

General Manager:s Report - Kasper Lodge is completed a Certificate of Occupancy will be requested upon completion of parking lot. With regard to the Lakeville Volunteer Fie Department, WLE to have suitable housing for fire engine as part of the LVFD/WLE Substation. It will be garaged in the maintenance bay. Our attorney has submitted his preliminary study and recommendations regarding the proposed revisions to the by-laws.This will be reviewed with the intentions of presenting the revisions to the membership for a vote at the June Annual meeting. Also based on his findings the Board stands firm on its offer to Reda. He is waiting for Spillane to set up a meeting regarding the development of section 6.

Max Watkins read the Neighborhood Watch Report - They would like everyone to know that they have medical equipment available for people of WLE. Wheel chairs, walkers, canes. Etc/ They will be happy to lend whatever is needed. Just please return the items when you do not need it anymore. Donations of medical equipment in working order will be happily accepted. Also monetary donations are appreciated. Call the office or Mick Henry. Please not splints or casts or anything that has touched the skin cannot be accepted.

Paula Whitney reported on Recreation events. Valentines Dance, St. Patricks Dance, and the Easter Egg Hunt were all successful. Also the Wacky Winter Weekend Hoe Down, Ice cream social and Bingo. Coming up on Saturday May 17^th, a Comedy Show with refreshments, tickets are on sale at the office. The Memorial Day weekend there are plans in the works to tie it in with the opening of Kasper Lodge. Also in the works are plans for the July 4^th picnic.

The meeting was now turned over to the members.

P.O. 1-508,  why is the house on Lakeland Drive is blue, shouldn’t it be warm colors. Because they only come up on weekends they do not get their WLE Newsletter on time and miss events since they have no where to find out about them. Something should be posted at the West Gate.

P.O. 2-312 - What happened to the Open Board Meeting that was to take place on April 19^th,  no where did it say that it was cancelled.

P.O. 3-47 - At one time is was said that there was going to be a mail box on the outside of the office with meetings posted. Also why was the April meeting cancelled?

P.O. 1-367 - When you purchase the sheets with houses and lots for sale why are the ones owned by WLE not on it? Also what can by done on Indian Drive, it is like a speedway.

P.O. 4-240 - Fines for water leaks are not punitive. They are for your own good. Water should be turned off even if you only come on weekends.

P.O. 2-217 - Shut off valves should be marked. Some get covered over by weeds, bushes, etc.

P.0. 3-47 - We are obligated to include section 6 to hook up to you sewerage, but they have to pay for it.

P.O. 4-224 - Who is responsible it the water turn off valve breaks and who is responsible to have it repaired.

The property owner is responsible.

P.O. 1- 508 - I do not have a key for valve shut off.

You can purchase one from your plumber or at the office.

P.O. 2-141 - I go away often and I called Brian and they came and showed her the valve and how to shut it off.

P.O. 1-508 - Is there a petition to bring back the ATVs

P.O. 1-333 - No there is not, they do a lot of damage and they are dangerous.

 

Max Watkins made a motion to adjourn and Ed Nagel seconded it.

 

Our next meeting is May 4^th, 2008 at 11:30 AM at the MCH.

 

Respectfully submitted

Grace Olson

Secretary