Keys Breeze April 2023

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WATERFRONT LODGE WITH INDOOR POOL

296 Beach Drive | $6,300,000

An exquisite 7 bedroom “Smart Home” in Tahoe Keys with large private boat dock is located on the wide waterway of Spinnaker, and just steps away from parks, private beach and tennis courts. This contemporary newer home will be tomorrow’s heirloom property.

MOVE IN READY

405 Ala Wai Blvd #184 | $579,000

This townhouse is a rare single story 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with an easy lake-access boat slip. Within steps of all Tahoe Keys amenities; it is beautifully updated and furnished to enjoy a carefree waterfront living style.

Hallie

Tahoe Keys LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION IDEA BOOK

By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

Last year, the Tahoe Keys Board of Directors approved for distribution to our members, the Tahoe Keys Landscape Conservation Idea Book.

This book is a collaboration with Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA), the City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT), the Tahoe Regional Protection Agency(TRPA) and Design Workshop, a globally recognized landscape architecture and community planning organization.

This beautiful book is available on our website, www.tkpoa.com under Documents>>Public>>Tahoe Keys Landscape Guidebook. Hard copies are also available to pick up at the TKPOA pavilion. Paraphrasing from the book, ‘what is a conservation landscape? It’s a landscape that incorporates plant materials selected based on their ability to adapt to Tahoe’s arid mountain climate and can thrive with minimal watering’.

Please take the time to explore this beautifully illustrated book. It holds many ideas for low water use landscape options in our community that are both beautiful, low water use and drought tolerant.

For any questions, please contact Architectural Control Department Manager Linda Callahan at lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 5426444 ext. 239.

2021–2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Callahan

Architectural Control Dept. Manager, Ext. 239

John Cefalu

Facilities Director, Ext. 241

Security (530) 545-0847

Water Company (530) 318-4268

Kristine Lebo

Water Quality Manager, Ext. 275

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Dave Peterson, PRESIDENT

Peter Grant, VICE PRESIDENT

Ken Silveira, TREASURER

Michelle Pandori, SECRETARY

Joby Cefalu, DIRECTOR

Jim Siegfried, DIRECTOR

Pete Wolcott, DIRECTOR

BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

FEBRUARY 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Reviewed 2 Personnel Matters

• Reviewed 1 Contract

• Reviewed 2 Legal Matters

FEBRUARY 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OPEN SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Approved the Finance Committee recommendations to approve moving Reserve funds into a Money Market investment account as provided by First Service Residential and to follow up in the future on enhanced CD investments pending additional liquidity review of each cost center’s needs and to approve open a Morgan Stanley account for future investments.

• Approved the Delinquent Policy

• Approved Electronic Transfer of Funds Greater than 10,000.

• Approved the Project Management Services Agreement between the Tahoe Keys Property Owner’s Association and Dr. Lars Anderson, in the amount of $46,966.40 for the management of the Control Methods Test project for 2023.

• Approved a change order to the Mountain Pipeline contract for the rental, installation, maintenance, and removal of culvert plugs for the CMT year 1 project in the amount of $32,472.37 to be expensed from the CMT 4th Special Assessment.

• Authorized FirstService Residential to obtain a Purchase Card (P-Card) for FirstService Residential association General Manager, Operations Manager, and Facilities Director from US Bank in the association’s name. The P-Card will have the following limits per month General Manager $15,000; Operations $10,000; Facilities $15,000. Usage will be limited based on the standard merchant category exclusions provided by FirstService Residential.

• Approved the Cove 3C Bulkhead Replacement Proposal with Reno Tahoe Geo Associates Tasks 1-2 to be expensed from Cove 3C Reserves in the amount of $46,500 plus a 10% contingency and Tasks 3-7 in the amount of $219,000 plus a 10% contingency subject to approval of a Bulkhead Project Special Assessment vote by Cove 3C Members for a total contract amount of $265,500 plus contingencies.

• Approved the Lake Tahoe Water Operations Management Contract for 2023 for the Tahoe Keys Water Company Operations Management.

MARCH 3RD – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Reviewed 2 Contracts

• Reviewed 2 Legal Matters

MARCH 3RD – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL OPEN SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Approved the Bavarian Isle and St. Moritz Bulkhead Monitoring Report and Condition Assessment contract with Reno Tahoe Geo Associates for a cost not to exceed of $100,000.

• Extended the balloting period by 60 days and appointed Peter Grant to the CC&Rs and Bylaws Communication Ad hoc Committee.

• Approved the Landscape Irrigation Rule for a 28day membership review period for consideration of adoption as an operating rule at the April 19th, 2023 Board Meeting.

• Approved the Sierra Ecosystem Associates contract for Securing Mitigation Funds for Water Quality Efforts in the amount of $15,000 to be funded through the CMT Year 2 Special Assessment.

MARCH 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Reviewed 1 Contract

• Reviewed 2 Legal Matters

MARCH 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OPEN SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

• Introduced new General Manager Hallie Kirkingburg

• Appointed Michelle Pandori and Pete Wolcott to a Board subcommittee to meet with a concerned Islander2 owner and the Cove Advisor regarding the Moreno lawsuit settlement payment application

WINTER IS TOUGH ON YOUR SKIN: FIGHT BACK

Winter is tough on the body’s delicate skin. As temperatures and humidity levels remain low, your skin loses moisture. This is especially true in a cold, dry place like Tahoe.

Dry skin shrinks skin cells, which can lead to premature fine lines and wrinkles on the face and neck. As we age, we also lose some of our subcutaneous tissue and fat that accounts for volume, or plumpness, and elasticity, causing the lines on our face to become deeper and more pronounced.

Though a natural part of the aging process, wrinkles can be lessened with a couple tips and treatments, making our skin appear younger and boosting confidence and self-esteem.

Moisturize. Moisturizing traps water in your skin, which helps mask tiny lines and creases. Not all moisturizers are created equal: opt for products with active ingredients such as hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening niacinamide, and ceramides. Every person’s skin type is different, but thicker is often better while choosing a skin moisturizer. It is important to identify if your skin type is dry, oily, or combination and choose the product that is right for you. Note: It may take a few weeks of regular use of the product before you notice any improvement in your skin.

Enlist help from a humidifier. Available for as little as $30 online or at a pharmacy, humidifiers replace moisture in the air and can be particularly effective for your skin at night.

Avoid long, hot showers. Though it’s so comforting to stand under a hot stream, hot water removes your skin's natural oil barrier, causing it to dry

out more easily. Keep the water temperature between the high 90s and 100 degrees, no higher. Immediately after bathing, seal in any moisture by applying a thick moisturizer.

Avoid harsh cleansers. Some hand soaps are irritating and can lead to hand eczema, a long-term skin disorder, dermatitis and dryness. Replace these cleansers with more mild, skin-friendly products to prevent dry skin. If you struggle with facial acne, consider talking to your provider or getting a referral for medical-grade skin care.

Drink water. Water is essential for skin health and other functions including joint health, kidney health, and body heat regulation. Drinking caffeinated coffee and alcoholic drinks can lead to dehydration and dry skin. To prevent dehydration, drink one glass of water for each alcoholic or caffeinated beverage consumed.

If you’re thinking: I did NOT prioritize my skin care routine this winter — I was too busy shoveling snow! You are not alone. But it’s not too late to give some TLC to your skin, and undo what’s been done.

For additional help to recover from the harsh winter, dermal fillers, such as Botox or Juvederm, and laser treatments, like Clear + Brilliant, are safe and effective with minimal downtime to help counter the signs of aging. They provide a fuller look, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They work best on healthy skin, so start your skin care regimen today!

Don't wait until you see signs of wrinkles. Be proactive to save your skin from winter's wrath or consult a plastic surgeon for options to reverse the damage.

Dr. Kathleen A. Holoyda is a board-eligible plastic and reconstructive surgeon offering skin restoration treatments including injectable fillers, medical-grade skin care, and Clear + Brilliant laser treatment. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 530.543.5799 or visit BartonHealth.org/PlasticSurgery.

2023 ACC APPLICATION SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

Submittal Deadline (Wednesday prior to the meeting)

January 11

February 1

March 1

March 29

April 12

April 26

May 10

May 31

June 14

July 5

July 19

August 2

August 16

September 6

September 20

October 4

November 1

December 6

ACC Meeting Dates (Tuesdays)

January 17

February 7

March 7

April 4 (Cancelled)

April 18

May 2

May 16

June 6

June 20

July 11

July 25

August 8

August 22

September 12

September 26

October 10

November 7

December 11

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Assessment Collections Update

Hello Tahoe Keys Residents!

This a friendly reminder that assessment collections, including lockbox information, are changing beginning April 1st, 2023.   The information needed to set up payments can be found on the Welcome Letter that you received in the mail and/or as it is listed on your quarterly statement.  The first statement will be for your 2nd Quarter Assessment which was sent out in mid-March.   Balances and prepaid assessments will be reflected in this statement.

Please contact our Client Transition Team at (888)

990-2334 or ClientTransition.ca@fsresidential.com with any questions.

Payment options are:

1. ClickPay – FirstService Residential’s online payment service provider.  You can access ClickPay by visiting https://www.clickpay.com/firstservice

2. Bill Pay – Your bank’s bill pay service If using this service, please enter the following: name, address, and include your new 8-digit Access Number (which can be found on the Welcome Letter you received) on your bank’s website when using its bill pay service:

Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30354, Tampa, FL 33630

3. Paper Check – Mail a Check to the address above. Include your FirstService remit slip from your monthly statement and your 8-digit FirstService access number.

Are you set up with another auto bill pay service for your assessments?

• If you are, your future payments to FirstService will not be debited from your account until you update your account information through your bank’s bill pay service, or signup with FirstService Residential’s service provider, ClickPay.

• Please note that if you are currently on autopay, it will be canceled and not transferred for your security protection, as you will have to set it up through ClickPay as this is the new payment platform.

E-STATEMENTS

By default, the assessment statements will be sent as a hard copy; if you would like to sign up to receive your future assessment statements electronically, please navigate to:  https:// estatements.welcomelink.com/fscalifornia to sign up.

UNTANGLING A LANDLOCKED MYSTERY

By Ken Silveira, Treasurer

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In the beginning there were (almost) no tangles The Tahoe Keys was created with the idea that every property would have a boat slip and access to Lake Tahoe. Landlocked properties without direct access to the Lake were provided a boat slip in the docks in the back-bay of the East Channel. Those docks became the Tahoe Keys Beach & Harbor Association (TKBHA) for Tahoe Keys landlocked property owners. Everyone benefited from and shared the cost of water quality services equally.

Tangles really began in 1991, when a major restructuring of the then 30-year-old and very complicated Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association took place. One result was a major revision to the CC&Rs, which have remained unchanged to this day (and hopefully will be updated by a membership vote, which is currently underway – please vote!)

Also, in 1991 a legal agreement was established between the Marina, TKBHA, and TKPOA, which stipulates how water quality costs, and other costs to maintain the east channel, are shared. (“1991 Stipulated Agreement”) This agreement defines how costs are to be determined and that costs are to be billed on a delayed basis. This agreement, however, caused a double charging to TKPOA

Located in the exquisite neighborhood of Tahoe Keys is this beautiful property with direct water access to Lake Tahoe. The floor plan creates a flow from the living room to the kitchen, right out to the large patio located directly on the waterfront. With the large yard, sandy beach, and over-water party deck, this property creates a private paradise including all of the amenities of the Tahoe Keys.

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property owners who also pay for water quality costs as part of their general quarterly assessments.

To untangle the double charge, the TKPOA simply issues a credit to the accounts of all landlocked property owners that are also members of TKBHA. The credit is equal to the amounts billed to TKBHA on a per boat slip basis. This year, the TKBHA was billed $368 per boat slip for water quality costs in June and each TKPOA member also received a “boat slip credit” for $368 in their account statement.

Just one more thing to untangle – In October 2020, the Board approved a 50% discount on the water quality dues for landlocked homeowners that are not on a body of water (east/west channels or Lake Tallac) and are not a member of Tahoe Keys Beach and Harbor Association. The basis for this is that it si felt that those properties do not receive as much benefit from water quality services. The discount went into effect January 1, 2021.

A more detailed explanation of how water quality costs are determined, and included in quarterly assessments for different groups of property owners, is contained in the Annual Disclosure.

Liberty works throughout the year to prepare for extreme weather. We are ready to respond 24/7 to help keep service safe and reliable.

Are you ready? Use our extreme weather preparation checklist to help you and your loved ones prepare.

2201 CATALINA DRIVE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

| 6BA | 3,887 SQFT

Bear Deterrent and What You Can Do with Your Garbage

By: Jeanette Tillman, Guest Contributor

Garbage Kills Bears

Allowing bears to use trash and garbage as a food source creates serious problems for both people and bears. Because the food reward is so great, bears are willing to work hard to get at trash and garbage and return often in hopes of finding more. Allowing bears to get into the garbage is one of the leading causes of human-bear conflicts. Being smart about how you handle and store your trash can protect your home and property and reduce animal incidents.

The best deterrent of all is to make sure there’s nothing in your garbage, at your home, or on your property, to attract bears in the first place. This can be as simple as keeping food and other fragrant items out of household garbage, at least until garbage day.

Freeze It

You can reduce odors that attract bears by keeping smelly items out of the trash until your collection day. If uneaten food cannot be put down the garbage disposal, try keeping a bag or container in your freezer for any bits of food, meat, bones, fruit, or anything else that’s likely to give off odors.

Lock it Up

Don’t leave any trash outside overnight; even empty bottles, cans, packages, and recyclables have odors that attract bears. Don’t store trash on your deck or screened-in porch, and don’t stash your trash in your car, truck, or camper. Put trash out the morning of pick up only.

Keep it Clean

Clean your trash containers frequently with ammonia OR bleach solutions (NEVER TOGETHER! IT CAN KILL!) or use a heavy-duty pine-scented cleaner. Avoid using anything with a fruity or

lemony scent to clean trash cans or anything else outside.

Use a Bear-Resistant Container

Bears use their paws much like people use their hands and can often just pop off or unlatch the lid. Bears are also very strong, so if the lid doesn’t pop off, it’s not much effort for a bear to dent, crack or split an ordinary can. There are a wide variety of bear-resistant containers available, just make sure they are no larger than 32 gallons and weigh less than 50 lbs. for collection personnel.

Did you know?

Bears are great climbers and can easily scoot up and over fencing if there’s something on the other side they really want. Black bears are also good diggers and can tunnel under-neath fencing as well.

Remember that garbage in an enclosure still gives off odors that attract bears and other wildlife. Check your home and property often to make sure there’s nothing else for bears to explore after they give up on the trash.

To learn more about how to reduce animal access by bears, or other wildlife, visit the Living with Wildlife Foundation’s website at www.lwwf.org. This non-profit organization tests and certifies containers for the International Grizzly Bear Committee. You may be helping to save a bear’s life.

South Tahoe Refuse also offers food waste drop off at the Resource Recovery Facility on Wednesdays from 8AM-5PM at no charge.

Jeanette Tillman is the Administrator/ Sustainability Manager at South Tahoe Refuse. For any questions, she can be contacted at (530) 5428320 or jeanette@southtahoerefuse.com.

FirstService Residential New Management for Tahoe Keys

By Shane Gillaspie, Executive Vice President

On February 1st, 2023, FirstService Residential was excited to officially begin professional management services for the Tahoe Keys Owners Association (TKPOA)! Our company takes great pride in and appreciates the opportunity we have been given to serve you, your neighbors, and your Board of Directors.

FirstService Residential is a professional community management company supporting more than 8,500 communities across the US and Canada. Along with this sizable footprint come economies of scale, enhanced tools, resources, experience, and expertise. The TKPOA will have full benefits and support of this infrastructure through a direct connection to our local Northern CA team. With each community we manage, it is important to recognize what sets them apart and truly invest in the community and the people who call it home. We spend time learning your history and processes, what works well and what might benefit from improvement.

A large, multifaceted association, unique to the region, the TKPOA is no exception. With the community’s worldrenowned location and prestige as well as the incredible people who live and work here, we are honored to have been entrusted with your community’s management. We continue to be impressed by the incredible knowledge and care from your Board of Directors, committee members, residents, and your dedicated onsite team of associates. Collectively, we have found those to be the most significant assets to any community, and the Tahoe Keys remains well-positioned with them as the heart and soul of yours. As we continue the management transition, we will take the utmost care to ensure these initial experiences remain positive and valuable.

We know you have high expectations, and we are excited to exceed them. Many projects are in development or underway, there are financial reporting deliverables due, and an ongoing transition from the current tools and programs to the FirstService systems.

We are also looking to fill certain critical roles, including the General Manager and Facility Director positions. In partnership with your Board of Directors, we are conducting interviews for the General Manager position, which we aim to have filled by the end of February. Your interim GM, Mark Madison, will continue through March 17, 2023. We are incredibly grateful to Mark for being a great partner to my team and me as we familiarize ourselves with the day-to-day business of running the community.

What happens now? Each resident will receive a Welcome Letter from FirstService Residential. This letter contains information on how to pay your assessments and register for the Resident Connect Portal. Once registered, you will be able to view account balances, submit maintenance requests, and update your communication preferences. Our training team has been working onsite with the Tahoe Keys associates to familiarize them with our tools and processes to better assist you.

If you weren’t able to attend our welcome event on February 9th, we will hold additional events in February and March, both in-person and virtually, to introduce our team and provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the Resident Connect portal and pay your assessments.

We are eager to continue our journey with you to deliver exceptional service and solutions that enhance the value of every property and the lifestyle of every resident in the Tahoe Keys! We appreciate your trust and thank you for a wonderful beginning to our relationship.

THE BEARS ARE BACK!

By: Tahoe Keys Security

The snow will be melting soon, and a heavy winter will give way to a busy spring for wildlife in the area. Bears that have been in winter dens will be emerging soon and they will be hungry! Our Security patrol has already received a handful of calls reporting bear activity in the Tahoe Keys.

Bears in the Tahoe Basin will be in a difficult position this year as they come out of their dens and are met with historic snow loads across their habitat. Grass and other sprouts that would usually be greening up with the melting of snow won’t be available until much later in the spring and Bears will instinctively move to lower elevations to find those fresh greens, but the snow will make them search for easier routes like roads and trails. This is going to bring bears down into urban areas as they move through the mountains.

As bears make their way through the area, please be vigilant about cleaning up bear attractants. Bears can and will be active day and night, so we recommend taking feeders down and keeping them down. We also know proper disposal of garbage can be difficult with snow piling up on the roads, but please take a few minutes to dig out your bear boxes so garbage can easily be secured inside.

Make sure to clean out your vehicles, especially if you have food stored in your vehicle for winter travel safety. In addition, remember to keep doors and windows locked on buildings so bears cannot break into structures.

We All Play a Role in Bear Health and

Safety

Bears play an important role in Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem and allowing them access to human food and garbage is detrimental to natural processes in the region. If they find and access human food and garbage, the Tahoe Basin loses the benefits bears offer to natural processes. Bears need to be wild animals rather than garbage disposals, especially

since unnatural food sources can impact their overall health.

In fact, bears will unknowingly eat undigestible items from human trash like foil, paper products, plastics, and metal that can damage their internal systems and even lead to death. If these items do make it through their digestive system, they leave it behind in their scat rather than the native seeds and healthy fertilizer needed to grow the next generation of plant life.

Spring is also the time of year that residents or visitors may see a bear they feel looks unhealthy, sick, or orphaned. If anyone has concerns about a bear’s health, never hesitate to call official wildlife experts. If the bear needs help, state agency wildlife experts have the training and expertise to assess the bear’s condition and transport it to a wildlife veterinarian. Healthy bears mean healthy ecosystems, and we can all do our part to set both up for success!

For great tips about living responsibly with bears, visit tahoebears.org and bearwise.org.

The bottom line is that Lake Tahoe is bear country. It’s up to each one of us, including those living in, visiting, or recreating in the Tahoe Basin to practice good stewardship habits by always securing food, trash, and other scented items. Good habits will help ensure we keep Tahoe bears wild.

To report human-bear conflicts: Contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at 916-358-2917 or report online using the Wildlife Incident Reporting (WIR) system at apps.wildlife.ca.gov/wir.

Non-emergency wildlife interactions in California State Parks can be reported to their public dispatch at 916-358-1300.

ACC RULE OF THE MONTH

By: Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

It’s that time of year again! Time to start planning for the 2023 Building Season.

As stated in last month’s Breeze article, all exterior improvements to your property must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee for review. The following is taken directly from the Architectural Control Rules for Tahoe Keys.

Architectural Control Rules Section 3 Plans and Plan Submittal Procedures

Section 3 - Plans, Applications and Plan Submittal Procedures

Plans: An application and plan must be submitted to and approved by the ACC prior to any exterior addition or modification to a property.

Maintenance: A recurring activity, which is a replacement in kind and does not exceed 10% of the project, does not require an application.

When additional information is required for the ACC to evaluate any application, the information must be

submitted within thirty (30) days of notification by the ACC. If no response is received within that time frame, the application will lapse. Plans, sample materials and deposits will be returned.

Denied plans will indicate the reason within thirty (30) days from the disapproval. An owner may appeal to the ACC for review of any denial. An applicant must resubmit.

Modified plans within ninety (90) days from the date of the disapproval letter or appeal hearing, whichever is later, or the application will lapse, and all materials and deposits will be returned to the applicant. The review fee will not be refunded.

Plan Submittal: Two sets of building plans must be submitted to the ACC for approval before any construction commences. This includes the breaking of ground for the foundation. One set of plans will be stamped by TKPOA for submittal to the CSLT. The second set is filed in the ACC's files. The submittal and the hold harmless document must be signed by the property owner. Once the City and TRPA approve the proposed project, a stamped set of final plans must be returned to TKPOA before the project can begin.

Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approval is evidenced by the ACC stamping and signing of the plans. No opinion or advice, written or oral, will constitute approval.

Approval of the submitted plans by the ACC is not to be construed as an indication of the accuracy or structural integrity of the submitted plans.

NEW RESIDENTIAL PLANS are valid for two (2) years from the date of approval. OTHER APPROVED PROJECTS are valid for one (1) year, only. Unless the project is completed, new applications are required after the expiration of the permit.

Plans must include the following when submitted:

• Plot plan showing setbacks and easements.

• Floor plans.

• Elevation plans, showing all sides of the structure. The drawings must indicate height of the building from the curb flow line at center of front property line to the roof ridge.

• Samples of exterior materials and colors applied to the actual proposed material.

• A landscaping plan must be included.

The plot plan must show all property lines including the front property line (the dedicated street line), the curb line, the approximate high waterline and any recorded easements, and all front, rear, and side setbacks. Any incorrect data or omissions could invalidate ACC approval.

Changes to ACC approved plans must be submitted in writing.

03.10 Review Fee(s): Refer to Annual Disclosure

There will be no charge for the re-submittal of approved plans; however, if the plans are re- submitted more than once, there will be a $25.00 re-submittal fee each time.

03.11 Plan Submittal: All plans requiring approval by the ACC must be submitted by noon at least four (4) days prior to the next scheduled meeting. Example: for a Monday meeting, plans must be submitted by noon the prior Wednesday.

Gas Leak and Meter Safety

Fire agencies around Lake Tahoe are continuing to see an alarming number of gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide (CO) related emergencies, and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from repeated storms and heavy snow. Firefighters continue their mission to empower the public with actions that should be taken to prevent snowrelated emergencies.

North Tahoe Fire put out a news release, stating they are responding to a steady increase in CO emergencies throughout the region. CO is called the “silent killer” because it is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating. If the early signs of CO poisoning are ignored, a person may lose consciousness and be unable to escape the danger, which can lead to death. CO symptoms are often described as “flu-like” with the most common symptoms of CO poisoning reported as headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Firefighters encourage residents to ensure they have working CO alarms in their homes so they can be alerted in the event of a CO leak.

Many of these incidents are the result of heavy snow build-up on combustion-appliance venting, buried foundation vents, and improper or snowobstructed home generator ventilation systems. Gas leaks are also on the rise due to deeply buried propane tanks, above-ground propane plumbing, and buried natural gas meters impacted by the snow. The repetitive freeze-and-thaw cycles following winter storms combined with the weight of the snowpack places glacial-like torsional stress on tanks and propane plumbing systems, causing dangerous leaks.

Roof snow-shedding, which is always a danger to people and pets, is also a danger to gas meters,

propane tanks, and above-ground gas plumbing, and is another common cause of leaks. Gas leaks caused by snow removal efforts are also reported.

Propane tanks/cylinders, gas lines, regulators, and appliance vents need to be continuously maintained throughout the winter by keeping them cleared of snow and ice buildup.

Take caution when clearing snow from roofs and protect propane tanks or cylinders, propane lines, regulators, and vents from falling snow. When plowing, snow blowing or shoveling, do not push or pile snow around a tank, meter, regulator, or piping.

Use caution when removing snow from the tanks and cylinders, gas piping, and regulators; don’t use sharp tools or force. Carefully clear heavy snow until the tank and equipment are visible; complete final clearing with soft tools such as brooms or brushes to prevent damage to equipment and components.

Tanks should not be allowed to run dry; doing so may require an inspection of all gas appliances before the tank can be refilled. Be sure to place refill orders before the tank reaches 30-40 percent and keep tanks clear of snow with a path accessible to gas suppliers.

Propane smells like rotten eggs, and propane leaking into snow may release more of a musty odor.

Anytime there is an odor of propane or natural gas, call 911 immediately.

TKPOA Subdivisions

By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) is made up of 1,528 properties, or lots. There are 335 townhomes making up twelve (12) townhome subdivisions and eleven hundred ninety-three (1193) single family homes making up the thirteen (13) single family home (SFH) subdivisions. There are also four multi-family units included in SFH subdivisions.

To better understand in which subdivision your property is located, we have provided the following Property Subdivision / Townhome Location Grid dated 5/25/2021.

/ TOWNHOME LOCATIONS

TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION PROPERTY SUBDIVISION

TKPOA’S MEMBER ID CARD AND RECREATIONAL PASS POLICY

As a reminder to our members, their renters, and guests, the following are provisions of TKPOA’s Member ID Card and Recreational Pass Policy for access to the Associations amenities and facilities as revised by the Board of Directors on May 22nd, 2015:

• Owners & Long Term Renters (LTR) must have a current valid Member ID card with a valid photograph of the member and/or LTR in their possession when using any of the Association’s facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, parks, playground, beaches and volleyball court.

• Up to three guests per Member ID Card and Long-Term Renter ID Card can get access to the association facilities when accompanied by the ID cardholder.

• The fee for replacing lost, stolen, or damaged ID Cards will be twenty dollars ($20.00). The TKPOA will take current digital photographs with the issuance of ID Cards.

• Property owners or their rental management company should direct their rental guests to the TKPOA Pavilion office to purchase Short Term Recreational Passes for use of Association amenities. Vacation Renters need to provide a copy of their lease to the front desk – either hard copy or digital copy (for 2020 there is a daily per person fee of $10. Weekly passes are also available).

The complete text of the Member ID Card and Recreational Pass Policy can be found on the TKPOA website, www.tkpoa.com or a copy can be requested from the Office.

TKPOA Staff is tasked with enforcing TKPOA’s Operating Rules for Association amenities which includes enforcement of the Member I.D. Card and Recreational Pass Policy in order to correct violations.

Please contact the Front Desk at (530) 542-6444 if you have questions on the Member ID Cards assigned to your property or on how to obtain recreational day use passes for your renters and guests. The Pavilion Office is open Monday-Sunday from 8:30AM-4:30PM.

2023 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

ACC Meetings are held on Tuesdays

January 17

April 4, 18

July 11, 25

October 10

February 7

May 2, 16

August 8, 22

November 7

March 7

June 6, 20

September 12, 26

December 12

All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 am unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by Wednesday prior to the meeting date. For more information, please contact Linda Callahan, ACD Manager, at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239, or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org.

Cove Advisor Committee 2023 Meeting Schedule

First Quarter Meeting

Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 2:00PM

Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 at 3:00pm

Monday, April 10th, 2023 at 2:00pm

Second Quarter Meeting

Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 2:00pm

Third Quarter Meeting - TBD

Fourth Quarter Meeting - TBD

All Meetings will be held in the TKPOA Pavilion and have an accompanying Zoom linkprovided for remote participation. The Zoom link will also be posted on the TKPOA website www.tkpoa.com

All meetings will be recorded for the purpose of documenting meeting minutes.