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7/30/2010 NOTICE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE MARINA CLUBHOUSE WILL BE OPEN FROM 9AM TO 7PM OR TO COINCIDE WITH THE HOURS OF THE MARINA POOL. IT WILL BE OPEN AT OTHER HOURS ONLY FOR SCHEDULED EVENTS. By BOARD OF DIRECTORS 7/29/2010 BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR RESIDENTS OF SPRUCE STREET JULY 29TH 2010 TO FRIDAY JULY 30TH 2010 AT 5PM THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION THE ESCAPE POA. 7/24/2010 Reported a "lost dog" - black and tan German Shepard about 65 pounds, very friendly with a leash and collar with New Jersey phone number on it. Please call office at 570-857-9090 if you see this dog. 7/23/2010 New children's activity. Click below for the website version of the flyers others are to be posted in various locations in the community. 7/10/2010 Blue tick hunting dog found in the Escape has been delivered to the Humane Society off route 6 Description Blue tick hound found yesterday afternoon with collar but no ID; appears to be 1 to 1-1/2 years old and still in the puppy stage. Coloration is black with gray tail and gray streak going up center of head; beautiful dog. Please call Humane Society for retrieval. 7/9/2010 Fire ban in Greene and Palmyra township. No outside fires permitted until ban is lifted. 7/9/2010 Game Night is cancelled for tonight. 7/4/2010 New photos are available for viewing go to photo links page 7/2/2010 On Sat.JULY 3rd we will be celebrating the birth of the greatest Country in the world with the Golf Cart Parade please join us and make this the best one ever. Line up at 10:00 am. Prizes will be awarded for 3 categories. There will be an Ice Cream Social following the parade @ 1:00 pm.. Donation of $1.00 per serving 7/1/2010 Fireworks will be on display Sunday July 4th (raindate July 5th) over Lake Wallenpaupack. Seating is available at Wallenpaupack High School athletic field (come early to get a seat). Fireworks will start at dusk. NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE ESCAPE POA. Dirt Bikes are not permitted in The Escape on our roads regardless of the age of the driver. If you are the parent of an ATV driver know that Pennsylvania Law requires the driver be at least 16 years of age unless he/she has a safety certificate and is under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 uears of age. It is illegal in Pennsylvania to operate an ATV without a securely fastened helmet on the head of the operator. A summary of Pennsylvania's All-Terrain Vehicle Law is available at the office. Please drive cautiously. 5/28/2010 General meeting & our start of the season picnic will be held on Sat. May 29th starting at 1:00 P.M. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided and everyone's asked to bring a dish to share. 5/28/2010 The Marina Pool will open this Saturday May 29 at 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM as well as Sunday and Monday at the same hours. Alice Trunzo Property Manager NOTICE Effective Monday, May 31st our Public Safety Officers will issue citations for rules violations. We hope that all property owners have taken the time to obtain their 2010 car stickers otherwise citations will be issued. Please observe speed limit and stop at all stop signs. If you receive a citation you will also receive from the office a form to request an appeal against the citation if you feel you were not at fault. Property Owner/Landlords will also be copied on all citations issued to their tenants. If we do not receive an appeal for the issued citation within 15 days of receipt the fine will be posted to the property owner's account. Property Owners are responsible for their guests and renters compliance with all Restrictive Covenants, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations. Your cooperation is appreciated. Alice Trunzo, Property Manager SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4 PM; Sunday - closed. Recreation/Social information page click here Greentown Township clean up day information click here 5/2/2010 Recreation/Social will meet at the marina on Wed. May 5th @ 10:00 am. Time to get started on a new year. Bring your ideas! Would be nice to see some new and younger faces. Would like to have some events for the kids, but need help from their parents. Coffee hour will be every Sat. at 8:30 am. Will post what we come up with for the New Year as soon as we have the meeting. 4/27/2010 Coffee hour The EPOA is happy to announce "Coffee Hour" on Saturday, May 1 from 8:30 to 10:00. Donation of $1.50 for the coffee and donuts, etc. a good way to start the weekend a nice morning snack and good conservation. We hope to see you there. 4/14/2010 NOTICE Due to the summer-like weather we’ve had recently the Escape Marina is ready for registered boats and jet ski use this Thursday. If you have submitted your insurance coverage and current water craft registration and received a 2010 boat sticker your slip is available for placement of your watercraft. All boat slip and Jet Ski ramps are privately owned. At the present time the office has no available dock spaces or Jet Ski ramps. There is a possibility that more Jet Ski ramps may be purchased if enough interest is shown. Jet Ski ramps are purchased in lots of five. Presently we have nine ramps (for those doing the math we had ten but a property owner moved his ramp to a location outside of The Escape) and each ramp costs $1400.00. The first year’s cost for a Jet Ski ramp is the purchase price of $1400.00 plus the annual maintenance fee currently at $350.00 for a total of $1750.00. If we receive a commitment from four property owners we will order five more Jet Ski ramps as we do have the space for them. A prospective Jet Ski owner must be willing to give a deposit of half of the first year’s cost or $875.00. If we receive four deposits we will order the additional five ramps. Only ramps purchased from The Escape may be used at our docks as they specifically fit our facility. In addition we must submit for a permit increase with PPL Holtwood if we anticipate adding more ramps. Please call the office at 70-857-9090 for more information. Just a few reminders – all watercraft must have 2010 EPOA sticker visibly attached. As in the past you may not leave any gas containers on or near the dock area as per PPL requirements. Failure to comply with this regulation could result in the loss of our dock permits. There is no swimming from the boat docks, no fishing past the first finger from the shoreline, no sunbathing, picnicking on the boat docks. Only currently registered boat dock slip and jet ski ramp owners and their designated guests may use the boat docks. Have a great summer! 3/19/2010 Winter Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday - 10:AM to 4:00 PM Saturday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday and Tuesday - CLOSED 3/15/2010 The EPOA will no longer hold keys for property owners homes. Any property owner who has left house keys at the office to be used in case of an emergency please pick them up. 3/15/2010 Coffee hour The EPOA is happy to announce the 2010 opening of "Coffee Hour" on Saturday, April 24th from 8:30 to 10:00. Donation of $1.50 for the coffee and donuts, etc. a good way to start the weekend a nice morning snack and good conservation. We hope to see you there. 3/12/2010 Correction to Board of Directors meeting announcement of 3/4/2010 Refreshments will be available at 9:30AM prior to the meeting rather than after. 3/6/2010 From the Board of Directors The following is in response to the many rumors circulating in the community regarding the Financial Status of the EPOA. The Board if Directors would like to state that all EPOA Accounts are solvent and we are able to meet our financial obligations. 3/4/2010 The EPOA Board of Directors invites you to come to the Board Meeting on March 13, 2010 at 10:00AM in the Marina Building. At this time the Board will issue a statement regarding the recent developments affecting the EPOA. You will also have an opportunity to meet Alice Trunzo, the new EPOA Manager. The EPOA office hours for the next two weeks are listed below. Please bear with us as we make our transition. Any further alterations will be posted here if needed, ASAP February 22 to February 28 Monday 10 - 2 Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10 - 2 Thursday 10 - 2 Friday 10 - 4 Saturday 10 - 2 Sunday Closed March 1 to March 7 SAME AS ABOVE Dear Property Owners: The purpose of this letter is to advise you that on February 6, 2010, following a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board accepted Luana Olpp’ s resignation as Property Manager. The resignation was the culmination of a meeting that the Board of Directors conducted with its auditor and attorney. The Board is pleased to announce that it has hired a temporary property manager, Alice Trunzo. Mrs. Trunzo brings over 30 years of property management experience to the Escape and has been handling matters in the office since Mrs. Olpp’s departure. Board of Directors Escape Property Owners Association, Inc. February 10 2010 The Board of Directors has hired Alice Trunzo as an Interim Property Manager. She will be in the office during the regular office hours. The Board will be sending out a letter to all Property Owners within the next few days. Robert Brennan, EPOA President February 6 2010 As of February 6 2010 Luana Olpp has resigned as Property Manager of The Escape. Board of Directors The Sat. DEC. 12th. EPOA Christmas Luncheon start time has been changed to 1 PM. The Escape will provide Ham, Turkey & Roast Beef. If you plan to attend call the office with what dish you will bring to share with the number of those attending. It can be veggies, potatoes, salad or dessert. The children’s Christmas party will remain the same as stated below Sun. DEC. 13th. Children's Holiday Party at 2 PM. Snacks & drinks will be provided. We are still working on the entertainment. Of course "Jolly Ole St. Nick" will make an appearance I'm sure! The budget vote was completed on Tuesday 11/24/2009 at 11:30 Am the results are as follows. Ballots received 183 Not Counted: - 23 Total Counted: 160 Yes: 75 No: 85 The Board will meet soon to discuss their options. More information to follow. Jeff Kirkpatrick Chairman ballot committee. For a brief look at lake history click lake history on the home page. For Thanksgiving dinner,cookie exchange and dinner club information go to the home page and click on seasonal events. As per Rules and Regulations dated January 2008, Property Owners must submit plans to the Architectural Committee for approval, before they begin to make any changes (improvements) to the exterior of their homes or their property. This includes installing a new driveway or blacktopping an existing one. Submittal shall include all work to be done. This needs to be completed so that the Escape can determine if such changes will affect the drainage flow of the community. Failure to do so will result in a fine. Halloween party The Wicked Witch of the west and her flying monkeys are inviting all the ghouls and goblins of the Escape to our annual Halloween party. As usual, snacks will be available along with piñata fun. There will also be a best costume contest. The party will be held at the marina building on Saturday 10/24/2009 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Come dressed to scare Oct.15 2009 Congratulations’ Michael Berdodotti, William Donnelly and Joseph Gibbons. The official EPOA vote count for Director has been completed as per our governing documents. May you serve with distinction along with our remaining seasoned Directors. Sept. 20 2009 Swimming Pool: The Marina Pool has been open from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm on the weekends since Labor Day. This was done in an effort to try and extend the swimming season. The nights have been very cold and the days have not been that warm, therefore, this weekend will be the last weekend that the pool is opened until next year. Sept 15 2009 January 9, 2008 The Escape Property Owners Association Dear Property Owners: The Board of Directors of the Lake Wailenpaupack Watershed Management District recommend small chipped stones, that are a grade recommended by Perm DOT, be scattered on icy roads. This helps to provide traction and at the same time helps protect the water quality in Lake Wallenpaupack. It is best to refrain from using rock salt or other deicers since your community is to close to the lake. For your information, Perm DOT uses 75% chipped stone and 25% rock salt when necessary. Sincerely, K-aren Mandeville District Administrator Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District P.O. Box 143 • Hawky, PA 18428 « 570-226-3865 • Fax 570-226-1365 • www.WallenpaupaekWatershed.org As you can see in the information above, the Escape management and Board do in fact gather information and do the research necessary to make intelligent decisions based on all the facts available. This is not to say we will not use de-icing materials as we are still researching this. Points to remember are we must protect our water system and this beautiful lake we live by August 25 2009 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Building numbering Ordinance #85 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pike County.Each dwelling unit shall be numbered in accordance with this ordinance #85. All dwellings must post 911 Numbers of not less than 4 inche in height, all smaller number shall be removed.Placement must be that numbers can be seen from both directions when traveling on the street. Numbers may be placed on building, fence, post, or wall to clearly indicate the dwelling.No building permit or permits for property improvements will be granted until such asignment has been made. Any owner of a property that does not have an assigned number shall call the EPOA office or apply to the Pike County 911 office. These are not Lot numbers.Any person violating this ordinance shall be subject to a fine of not more than $300.00 and the cost of prosecution, by Pike Co. and Local Townships. Respectfully,Len Jardon 5-22-09 2009 Swimming Pool Schedule Pools will open for the season on June 13 2009 Each pool will be open 5 days per week. Southerton Pool - Closed Tuesday and Thursday Marina Pool - Closed Monday and Wednesday Please take note of the above schedule ALL PERSONS IN THE POOL AREA MUST POSSESS A CURRENT EPOA SWIM BADGE AND SIGN IN WITH THEIR NAME AND LOT #. VISITORS MUST SIGN IN WITH THEIR NAME AND THE LOT # OF THE PERSON THEY ARE VISITING. VISITORS PASSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE AT THE COST OF $2.00 PER PERSON PER DAY The Burn Ban has been lifted 4-29-09 The marina area is open and the docks are in. Boats can be put in the slips starting Saturday May 2 4-15-09 Burn Ban in Effect No Burning Until Further Notice Violators will be fined. 4-4-09 Anyone wishing to purchase a Jet Ski ramp should contact the office as soon as possible. Ramp information can be found by clicking on the link posted 2-14-09 Cleanup day at the Marina will be May 2 2009 at 9:00AM. Please bring rakes etc to assist in the cleanup. Update on the Anger complaint against the Association. The following was received from the Pa Human Relations Commission by Mike Riccio the attorney representing the Associations insurance carrier in this matter. RE:Christine Anger Vs Escape Property Owners Association Case No. 200701076 HUD No. 03-07-0566-8 Dear Mike Riccio: This letter will notify you that the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission (Commission) has investigated the above referenced complaint of unlawful discrimination and has determined that the complaint should be dismissed because the facts of the case do not establish that probable cause exists to credit the allegations of unlawful discrimination. 2-14-09 Any member wishing to purchase a PWC ramp should contact the office as soon as possible as the ramps must be ordered. Information on ramps can be seen by clicking here 2-14-09 The Board of Directors intends to review and update the By-Laws. Any member who has any suggestions concerning the by-laws should submit them in writing to the office. A reminder to all residents to stop at the office and pick up your 2009 vehicle stickers. Please bring your registration and proof of insurance. 1-16-09 Complaints have been received concerning snowmobiles being operated on Escape Roads. According to the Rules and Regulations snowmobiles are not permitted to be operated on Escape Property. Violators will be fined. Snowmobiles may be trailered to the marina parking lot and the boat ramp may be used to access the lake. Snowmobiles are not permitted on the trails behind the marina building 1-9-09 9:30AM The Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for January 10 2009 at 10:00AM has been cancelled due to the Winter Storm Watch issued by the National Weather Service. 12-6-08 The Holiday Luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 13 in the Marina Building from 1: 00 pm to 3:00 pm. Come on down for some Holiday socializing with your friends and neighbors. 12-6-08 There is a typographical error in the Newsletter which was sent to each property owner. The increase in dues referenced in the Presidents Column should read $10 for developed and $5 for undeveloped properties. 12-01-2008 The Holiday Season is here once again and the Board of Directors wishes all a Happy Holiday Season. 12-01-2008 It appears that we will be facing some tough financial issues in the year to come. I'm sure most of you know that the budget for the 2009 year was defeated by a vote of 78-64. The Board of Directors believes that the increase in the monthly maintenance fees of $10.00 was necessary in order to meet the expenses of the EPOA in a sound fiscal manner. Since the By-Laws do not specifically cover the process to be followed in the event of a defeated budget, the Board of Directors has decided that we will try to meet the expenses of the EPOA for 2009 with no increase in the monthly maintenance. It is important to note that we will be trying to meet the communities' expenses with monies from a budget that was passed in the year 2007. Everyone who is maintaining a household budget knows that their expenses have increased. The EPOA is faced with those same increases while operating a water system and sewer plant and maintaining the roads. The Board will carefully monitor the budget on a monthly basis to determine our ability to meet our mandated expenses. This means that some of the preventive maintenance projects might have to put on hold as well as a possible cut back in some of the amenities or a special assessment will have to be made.. We will keep you informed of our financial status as the year progresses. One project that we cannot put on hold is the Equalization Tank for the Sewerage Treatment Plaor a special assessment may need to be made.nt. It is anticipated that we will have more information as to the cost of this project early next year. Robert Brennan President 11-14-2008 Ballots were counted today for the 2009 EPOA budget: 64 Yes 78 No 11-13-2008 Volunteers are needed for committees in 2009. Anyone interested in serving on a committee should submit their names and committee(s) desired to the office no later than 12-15-08. Committees are: Architectural Finance Community Watch Grievance Dock 10-3-08 Board of Directors Election Results Vickie Boch 88 * Celine Cichinsky 76 * John Mackanics 73 * Ralph Mastrangelo 68 Bill Donnelly 44 * Elected 135 ballots received 10 not counted 9-1-08 REMINDER: The minimum age to operate any recreational vehicle including golf carts on EPOA property is 14 years of age. No one under the age of 14 may operate any recreational vehicle including golf carts even of someone over 14 is also in the vehicle. 8-17-08 The Board of directors has classified "Air Soft Guns" as a pellet gun and therefore are prohibited. The fine for possession on EPOA property is $500.00. Effective immediately the following roadways have been designated as NO THRU TRAFFIC roads. South Granite Drive from Southerton Lane to Marina Way . Traffic on South Granite Drive will be restricted to traffic going to homes on South Granite Drive and Granite T. South Granite Drive will not be used as a thru street to Marina way. Additionally traffic coming from Granite T to South Granite Dr will be restricted to making a Right Turn Only. Signs have been posted at South Granite Drive and Southerton Ln, Granite T and Marina Way. Gingersnap Drive from Granite Drive to Southerton Lane. Only traffic going to and from homes on Gingersnap Drive is permitted. Please note the above roads are not being closed they will be fully maintained year round including plowing and application of anti skid in the winter. This restriction only controls traffic flow. 1-5-08 The manager is responsible for the day to day business and operation of the EPOA. All complaints, correspondence, etc pertaining to the business of the EPOA are to be sent to the attention of the manager at the EPOA office. If the sender wishes to also send a copy directly to board members or any individual member copies indicating the desired recipient should be enclosed. 7-14-07 The maximum length of boats allowed in the slips of the Escape is 24ft. It has been the practice of the office to register boats and issue stickers to boats of the proper length. Recently a property owner in an effort to circumvent the rules submitted a fraudulent temporary registration stating that a 26ft boat was 24ft. Therefore effective immediately the following policy has been put into effect by the Board of Directors. 1. The length of a boat will be determined by the registered length as shown on a permanent registration issued by the Pa Fish and Boat Commission. 2. Only a current permanent registration issued by the Pa Fish and Boat Commission will be accepted to register a boat and obtain a sticker, with the following exception. 3. When a boat is newly purchased and a temporary registration is presented to register the boat a copy of the Title or the Manufacturers Certificate of Origin clearly listing the length of the boat must be attached. 4. The EPOA reserves the right to submit to the Pa Fish and Boat Commission or the local Waterways Conservation Officer any questionable registration temporary or permanent for verification of its authenticity and or accuracy. 6-11-2007 All visitors must have a visitors pass. Passes may be obtained in person at the office when the office is open. If a visitor arrives when the office is closed an adult registered resident must call the answering service with the following information: Their name and lot number, name of visitor, make and color of vehicle and license plate number. If the visitor is remaining a pass must be obtained at the office. All vehicles using or parked in the common areas including the roadways must display a current EPOA sticker, hang tag or visitors pass. |
