Keys Breeze September 2020

YOUR TKPOA WATER COMPANY

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS – WEBHOSTED MEETINGS PG. 14

TKPOA WATER QUALITY DEPARTMENT PG. 24

356 Ala Wai Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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Your TKPOA Water Company

By Dan Larson, Water Company/Water Quality Manager

Your TKPOA Water Company

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Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety

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2020 Board Actions Summary

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ACC Rule of the Month

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Where in the Universe

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TKPOA Calendar

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Cover Advisors Needed

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Board of Directors— Webhosted Meetings 14 Tahoe Wildlife—American Black Bear 20 Notice of Change in Association Rules 22

THE TKPOA WATER SYSTEM consists of three wells capable of delivering approximately 3,500 gallons of fresh water per minute, a distribution system consisting of several miles of pipe ranging from 12” to ¾” in diameter, and approximately 1,529 residential customer service connections and four commercial customer service connections which include: Pope Beach, Beach & Harbor, Marina, Tahoe Keys IN 2019, THE WATER Village. The Water Company is charged with maintaining all equipment in a COMPANY PRODUCED serviceable condition, testing the water for 270,054,000 GALLONS biological contaminates on a weekly basis, and maintaining the distribution system OF HIGH-QUALITY WATER to ensure fresh water is reliably delivered FOR THE RESIDENTS to each household. In 2019, the Water Company produced 270,054,000 gallons OF TKPOA. of high-quality water for the residents of TKPOA. The Water Company continues to monitor the perchloroethylene (PCE) contamination in wells #1 and #2 on a regularly scheduled basis. We are also actively participating in many of the State and Local action groups dealing with this problem.

Our annual inspection by the California State Water Resource Control Board occurred June 20th, 2020. The inspection went very well but we have

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PUBLISHING DISCLOSURE NOTICE The Keys Breeze is the official monthly publication of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA), which is located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Each membership parcel receives one subscription to Keys Breeze mailed to a domestic address. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues and budgeted funds. The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association or its Board of Directors of the projects, services or views contained therein.

FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES please contact Kathy Hess-Slocum at Just Imagine Marketing and Design at (775) 846-5656, kathy@justimaginemktg.com.

COVER PHOTO: Cheryl Hollingsworth Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 The Keys Breeze Magazine IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

356 Ala Wai Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 542-6444 p (530) 541-2521 f tkpoa.com ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Kirk J. Wooldridge

General Manager, Ext. 224

Heather Blumenthal

Operations Manager, Ext. 228

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Administrative Coordinator, Ext. 223

Don Havard

Daniel Larson

Water Company and Water Quality Manager (530) 542-6451

Accounting Manager, Ext. 227

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Linda Callahan

2019–2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Architectural Control Dept.

Manager, Ext. 239

Joe Sherry, PRESIDENT

Tom Callahan

Jim Siegfried, TREASURER

Facilities Manager, Ext. 226

James Brooks

Robert Meyers, VICE PRESIDENT Sean Ward, SECRETARY

Project Coordinator/ Property Manager, Ext. 241

Steven Shepherd, DIRECTOR

Bill Spicer

Melvin Meyers, DIRECTOR

Michael Keller, DIRECTOR

Pool Supervisor (530) 545-4124

Security (530) 545-0847

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By Joe Hibblen, MD SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION

AWARENESS MONTH, and a good time check in

Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Joe Hibbeln recently joined the team of mental and behavioral health providers practicing at Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe, CA, and Stateline, NV. He is presenting at Barton’s free community Wellness Webinar on September 17, 2020 from 5:00–6:00 p.m. To learn more and register, visit BartonHealth.org/Lectures.

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with yourself and loved ones. So many of us are struggling to keep our mental health in check right now. It’s normal to feel anxious about the impacts of COVID-19. Preventing our worries from consuming us can reduce stress and uncertainty—and even more severe behavioral health issues like suicide.

Join Barton Health in raising awareness of suicide prevention during this important time: know the signs, find the words, and reach out to others. You can get resources and learn more at BartonHealth.org/SuicidePreventionMonth. I encourage you to promote your own well-being during these challenging times; here are five tips to help reduce anxiety that can be brought on by the pandemic:

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Tip 1: Follow CDC Guidelines

If you’re nervous about contracting the virus, put your mind more at ease by following prevention tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Information, guidelines, and local updates are available at CDC.gov and BartonHealth.org/ Coronavirus.

Tip 2: Engage Your Mind, and Your Friends Most of us are spending more time isolated and at home. You can choose to release yourself from being consumed by anxiety-fueled thoughts and getting caught up in a cycle of stress. Prize this time for renewal if you can. Some ideas include engaging friends and family in new ways; such as virtual events and socially distanced outdoor get-togethers. Flexing your brain supports mental health, and this is a great time to read new books and explore games, puzzles, and apps. Experimenting with new recipes is also beneficial, and I recommend trying to create a meal each week with ingredients that nourish mental function, like seafood and vegetables.

Tip 4: Monitor Your Stress Signals

Are you eating more or less than usual? Feeling overly tired? Getting stomach aches? These may be clues that your stress levels are skyrocketing. Other warning signs include struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, drinking alcohol or using drugs more than usual, feeling angry, and having difficulty concentrating. If you identify with one or more of these symptoms, it’s probably time for a change.

Tip 5: Ask for Help

Don’t suffer in silence. Everyone needs a little help sometimes. If stress is disrupting your life, reach out for help. That might mean calling a family member for emotional support or contacting your healthcare provider. In addition to local mental health services, the Disaster Distress Hotline provides 24/7 crisis counseling by calling 800.985.5990, or texting TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained counselor.

Tip 3: Go Back to Basics

Mental and behavioral health is rightfully getting a lot of attention these days. Restoring your physical health is critical to mental well-being and protects your body. Use your extra free time to focus consistently following a healthy diet, getting plenty of sleep, exercising 30 minutes or more daily. Take this month to create healthy habits and make time for routines such as taking walks around your neighborhood, enjoying a favorite hike or trail, bicycling, or trying a free workout video online.

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If you are contemplating hurting yourself or others, dial 911. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, and they often indicate more serious mental health issues. Talking about suicide has been shown to reduce thoughts of hopelessness, so don’t hesitate to ask for help. Or, if you know someone who might be struggling, reach out to that person. Safe, accessible care is available.

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2020

BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

AUGUST 15TH – EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD ACTIONS • Reviewed five personnel matters.

• Reviewed one member dispute.

• Reviewed four legal matters, including ongoing issues with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC).

• Reviewed one contract, no new contracts were approved.

AUGUST 15TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD ACTIONS • Adopted the ACC Rule changes to Sections 2.02, 4.02, 6.01, 9.03, 9A, 9A.02, 9A.03, 9A.04, 9A.06, 12.04, 13.06, 13.14, 15.09, 15.10, 15.12, 19.03, and 19.05.

• Approved GB General Engineering Contractors for the replacement of 21 Water Service Laterals Project at Monterey Drive and Beach Lane for $219,342, plus a contingency of $21,934 for a total of $241,276 to be funded out of the Water Company Reserves.

• Approved Haen Constructors for the additional scope of work for Change Order #1 for the Water Laterals Replacement Project at Danube and Morro Drive for a total of $10,165 to be funded out of the Water Company Reserves.

• Approved the purchase of three (3) Honda Outboard Motors for skimmer boats for a total of $8,528.38 to be funded from Water Quality Reserves.

• Appointed Albert Chandler to the TKPOA Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Ad Hoc Committee.

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By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager

SINGLE FAMILY HOME WATERFRONT LANDSCAPE CONSIDERATION Landscape – Streetscape and Lagoonscape – You have two front yards. The most valued homes within the TKPOA are the properties that are beautiful, viewed from all directions.

I’m sure you have noticed when you get in your boat to go out on the lake that the rear or “lagoon” front of a property can vastly differ in appearance from the street front.

Why is that?

Within the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) there are many properties with two main areas of landscaping concern; the streetscape as well as the lagoonscape. Normally, landscape design is conceived along streetscape requirements.

This is commonly referred to as curb appeal.

It’s what your neighbors appreciate about living next door to you. Pride in ownership.

The same thoughtful consideration you give your front yard, should be applied to your waterfront or “lagoonscape”. As cars drive down the street and admire your property, boats are also going by, admiring your waterfront. Why should the two differ in appearance or attention to detail?

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Owning and living in the TKPOA affords a unique opportunity to increase and better maintain property values by addressing lagoonscapes with well-appointed landscape materials and well maintained boats docks.

Landscape elements should be chosen so that aesthetic results are attained that will enrich your home and enhance and complement your neighborhood. Any changes or improvements to your lagoonscape such as bulkheads, retaining walls, boat docks and landscaping need to be considered, reviewed, and approved by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Applications for any project you may be considering are available at the TKPOA office or on the TKPOA website: www.tkpoa.com.

The Architectural Control Department staff is always available to answer your questions and help guide you with any concerns you may have regarding various property projects and improvements. The ACC staff can be reached at (530) 542-6444, ext.

240 or by email lcallahan@tkopa.org.

take pride!

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WHERE IN THE universe IS KEYS BREEZE? Attention all TKPOA Homeowners Submit your photo and win!

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how us where you read the Keys Breeze. Winners will be chosen at the end of the year and given a $25 gift certificate to Chicken in a Barrel. All images must be submitted electronically. JPEG files are the preferred format and the size needs to be no less than 1 MB. By submitting your photo, you are giving us permission to reprint in Keys Breeze. Please email submissions to Heather Blumenthal at HBlumenthal@ tahoekeyspoa.org.

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TKPOA CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 2020 AND BEYOND September 2020

3 Vacation Rental Program Ad hoc

Subcommittee 1:00 p.m.

8 Water Quality Committee 1:00 p.m.

12 Annual Mtg. and Board Election Mtg. 9:00 a.m.

15 ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

16 Joint Board of Directors and Finance

Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m.

19 Board of Directors Executive Session 8:00 a.m.

19 Board of Directors Regular Meeting 2:00 p.m.

22 Finance Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m.

24 Town Hall Forum TBD 29 ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Tahoe Keys Blvd. Median Subcommittee TBD

Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD

TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee TBD

Tahoe Keys Waterways Restoration Fund

(TKWRF – 501(c)(3) – El Dorado

Community Foundation TBD

October 2020

13 ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

17 Board of Directors Executive Session 8:00 a.m.

17 Board of Directors Regular Meeting 2:00 p.m.

20 Finance Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m.

29 Town Hall Forum TBD

Water Quality Committee TBD

Tahoe Keys Blvd. Median Subcommittee TBD

Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD

Vacation Rental Program Ad hoc Subcommittee TBD

TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee TBD

Tahoe Keys Waterways Restoration Fund

(TKWRF – 501(c)(3) – El Dorado

Community Foundation TBD Until further notice, meetings will have limited in-person attendance.

Note: All meetings will be held at the TKPOA Pavilion, 356 Ala Wai Blvd., South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted. Members may also attend meetings via conference call and/or webinar. Please contact the TKPOA front desk at (530) 542-6444 for details on member attendance.

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Cove Advisors Needed for Bavarian Isle, Aloha Isle, Mount Tallac Village III, and Cove 2 It is important that all TKPOA subdivisions are represented by a property owner living within their subdivision. Per the Advisor rules, any owner in good standing may volunteer to serve as the Advisor to their Subdivision or Cove. Otherwise the property owners may nominate themselves or another owner within that subdivision, confirmed by a vote of the Board of Directors.

Each Cove Advisor is responsible for handling the general affairs of the cove including unit/common area facilities; report maintenance, repair and other property owners issues to TKPOA management and follow-up in keeping those property owners up to date with current events, general affairs of projects happening within the Keys, and manage the cove’s budget.

If you want to volunteer or nominate a fellow owner please complete the “Request to be Appointed” form, which can be found on the TKPOA website: www.tkpoa.com by clicking on the news ticker on the home page. Please return your completed form to Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at hblumenthal@tahoekeyspoa.org, or turn in at the Pavilion Office located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.

Sincerely Carl Frederick Cove 3A Advisor Co-Chair Advisor Committee

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2020 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE JANUARY 14

FEBRUARY 11

MARCH 10

APRIL 14 & 28

MAY 12 & 26

JUNE 16 & 30

JULY 14 & 28

AUGUST 11 & 25

SEPTEMBER 15 & 29

OCTOBER 13

NOVEMBER 10

DECEMBER 8

IMPORTANT! ACC Meetings have been moved from Mondays to Tuesdays for 2020.

All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 a.m. 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.

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ACC MEETING DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED FROM MONDAYS TO TUESDAYS FOR 2020 SUBMITTAL DEADLINE (Wednesday prior to the meeting)

ACC MEETING DATES (Tuesdays)

September 9th

September 15th

September 23rd

September 29th

October 7th

October 13th

November 4th

November 10th

December 2nd

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Webhosted Meetings

By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

(TKPOA) Board of Directors have been holding the Regular Open Board Meetings since April 4th, 2020 as webhosted meetings using the GoToMeeting application. The Regular Open Board Meetings are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month at 2:00 p.m., and based on the current County and State guidelines for COVID-19, we have also allowed limited “in person” attendance to this meeting in the TKPOA Pavilion with an occupancy of 25 persons and face masks are required. The TKPOA staff has been present at the meeting with the GoToMeeting application displayed on the large screen television and the conference phone audio available.

Since the TKPOA has been offering the GoToMeeting application for the Regular Open Board Meetings, we have seen increased attendance and participation to these Saturday meetings by TKPOA members. Any TKPOA property owner can attend the Regular Open Board Meetings, in person or through the webhosted GoToMeeting application.

For each Regular Open Board Meeting the meeting Agenda and the GoToMeeting link and instructions are posted on the TKPOA Website at www.tkpoa.com, seven days or more prior to the meeting. You can find this by using the website calendar which is located in the “EVENTS” drop down menu, you can find the meeting date click on it and it will bring up the link the agenda and GoToMeeting Instructions. The meeting agendas are also posted on the TKPOA Pavilion bulletin board seven days prior to the meeting as well.

To attend the meeting using the GoToMeeting application from your computer select the GoToMeeting link, select “Open GoTo Opener” you will then be logged into the meeting. Click on the Settings Icon (top right hand corner, second icon from the right). The Setting Menu provides the Phone Call in Number, Access, Code and Audio Pin, please enter all these numbers to participate. At the bottom of

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the Screen select the “Camera” Icon to have your computer’s camera work (not required).

On the TKPOA website the TKPOA staff has been posting the following items for each Regular Open Board Meeting: • The Agenda – Board Meeting Agenda is available, and you will need to use your member login and password to access it in the Documents/Board Meetings/2020/Agendas folder.

• Regular Open Board Packet – Board of Directors Meeting Packet is available and is located in the Documents/Board Meetings/2020/Board Packets folder. This is in a PDF Format with bookmarks for each agenda item.

• Supplemental Information – Board of Directors Meeting Supplemental Packet is available and is located in the Documents/Board Meetings/2020/ Board Packets folder.

• Late Information – Board of Directors Meeting Late Information is also available based on the timing it has been issued and is located in the Documents/Board Meetings/2020/Board Packets folder.

• TKPOA Front Desk – The information for each Board Meeting as listed above: the Agenda, Board Packet, Supplemental Information and Late Information is also available at the TKPOA front desk in the board meeting binder.

If you would like to participate in the webhosted meeting, please observe the following guidelines: • Prior to the meeting you can fill out the “Members Comment Form” for your member comment to read during the Members Comment Section of the meeting. The Member Comment Form is also available on the TKPOA website, you can access this in the Documents/Board Meetings/2020/ Board Packets folder.

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During the meeting if you have any questions or comments please provide those the following ways.

• If you are logged into the via the computer link, you can use the GoToMeeting “Chat” box for questions, it will be monitored during the meeting and TKPOA staff will read your comment or question when appropriate. The TKPOA staff will not be responding to “Chat” box comments, just monitoring for questions.

• If you are on the conference call only we request the respectfully ask to be heard, or if you have access a computer email Heather Blumenthal your comment or questions to hblumenthal@tahoekeyspoa.org.

A few things to remember when on the webhosted conference call: • You can join the meeting just as a conference call or also as the shared screen with the webhost.

The TKPOA staff will be displaying items on the webhosted shared screen relevant to the discussion such as PowerPoint presentations, agendas, and handouts.

• Make sure you do not have background noise on your end of the phone. There is nothing more annoying than being subjected to other call participants’ background noise.

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participating frequently in the conversation at that moment, please mute your phone to cut down on background noise.

• Make sure you have a good phone connection to the meeting conference call, and your phone will not drop the call.

Board Meetings are for TKPOA members only.

California's community associations are not part of the public sector; they are private membership organizations.

As a result, the general public does not have a right to attend board or membership meetings. (Civ. Code §4925.)

The TKPOA sincerely appreciate the patience and understating of everyone concerned as we make accommodations to conduct business using best practices to protect public health. The TKPOA staff will continue to evaluate using the GoToMeeting application, as well as other webhosted programs to determine what works the best for the TKPOA Board, members, and staff, so stay tuned.

For additional information and assistance the TKPOA administrative staff is available by phone at (530) 542-6444 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday – Sunday or via email at info@tahoekeyspoa.org.

Or Contact Heather Blumentha, TKPOA Operations Manager by phone (530) 542-6444, ext. 228 or email at hblumenthal@tahoekeyspoa.org.

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YOUR TKPOA WATER COMPANY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

not received any information to the status.

In 2012, Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association Water Company was awarded the ‘Best Water in Tahoe’ and every one of us at the Water Company strive every day to be worthy of this prestigious award, by delivering each and every resident the best water on the lake.

Meet the Team

My name is Daniel Larson. I am the TKPOA Water Company/Water Quality Manager. I took over this position in November 2019 and found myself confronting some interesting challenges to say the least, but before I discuss these challenges and how we are going to approach them I would like to briefly define my experience.

I came to the Tahoe Keys Water Company from Clearlake Oaks County Water District where I was employed as the Chief Plant Operator. Clearlake Oaks Water Treatment Plant is a conventional surface Water Treatment Plant which means the source water is taken from Clearlake. Many of you who are familiar with Clearlake already know what this entails but for those of you unfamiliar with Clearlake, Clearlake has some of the most difficult waters in California to treat. Prior to the position at the Oaks, I was an electrical/mechanical technician for the County of Lake-Special Districts. I am a California certified Grade 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator, a certified Grade 3 Distribution Operator, and a California licensed electrical contractor.

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Most of the Water Company personnel have been with the TKPOA in one capacity or another for some time and I am sure you have interacted with them, at one time or another, on a professional level or in passing. However, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce them and acknowledge their skills and qualifications. The State of California, like all states, has very stringent educational, and applied experience mandates for anyone who works in an environment which provides water for human consumption. Your water operators are dedicated to meeting these requirements with continuing education and a commitment to you.

Ian Hernandez is our Lead Operator; he has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, a Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2, and a Distribution Operator Grade 2 certification from the State of California. Ian also filled-in as the interim Chief Plant Operator while the TKPOA searched for a qualified individual to fill the Water Company/Water Quality Manager position. Ian is preparing to take his Distribution Operator Grade 3 certification exam in the fall.

Raul Hernandez is our Distribution Operator; he has a Distribution Operator Grade 1 certification from the State of California. Raul has been with the TKPOA for over 13 years and has worked for several of the other departments, his last position was the Landscaping Supervisor. Raul is preparing to take his Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 certification, and his Electrical/Instrumentation Technician Grade 1 certification exams this fall.

Norman McLeod (Scott) is our Operator-in-training 2; The Operator-in-training positions are uncertified positions. Scott has also worked for the TKPOA Water Quality Department prior to transferring to the Water Company. Scott is preparing to take his Distribution Operator Grade 2 exam this fall and his Electrical/ Instrumentation Technician Grade 1 exam as soon as possible.

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Clarification

At the beginning of this article I mentioned some interesting challenges which have been tasked to the Water Company which I will highlight below, but before I get to far ahead of myself, I think this would be the appropriate time to differentiate my position as the Water Quality Manager, and Greg Hoover’s position as the Water Quality Manager Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Coordinator. I mostly deal with electrical/mechanical infrastructure issues with regard to the Lagoons circulation system and Greg deals with the invasive species and other water clarity issues, including the summer weed harvesting program.

Needless to say, Greg and I communicate regularly since much of the infrastructure affects the clarity in the Lagoons.

Current Projects

The team will be mapping the GPS coordinates for the Water Distribution System valves and resident service connects throughout the Tahoe Keys. They will simultaneously be exercising the valves and flushing fire hydrants as a part of their annual maintenance programs. We will also be using ground penetrating radar to locate main valves which have been buried in the streets over the years.

The Water Company working with the Water Quality Committee is actively inspecting, testing, and evaluating the operational worthiness of the Key’s Lagoon circulation system.

The results have been encouraging, it is remarkable, for as long as these systems have been dormant, they are in reasonably good shape.

We are also working with the Committee and the California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) regarding the Lake Tallac Storm Water Diversion Structure. The structure is structurally sound and in serviceable condition, however there is some superficial damage from the weather over the years which we are addressing. We have fabricated and reinstalled the hand railing across the top of the structure to ensure Key’s personnel are safe when working on the structure.

We have been inspected by the DSOD. We received the results of the inspection and received favorable remarks about the dam’s over-all condition.

They will simultaneously be exercising the valves and flushing fire hydrants as a part of their annual maintenance programs.

We will also be using ground penetrating radar to locate main valves which have been buried in the streets over the years.

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I would like to thank Ian Hernandez and the team for the amazing work they did to transform the dam to what it is today.

With that said, the Water Company has started to retro-fit the street lights throughout the Tahoe Keys with new LED bulbs which will save the TKPOA substantially in energy costs, and minimize maintenance requirements. As many of you are aware there are some street lights which are not currently working, particularly on sections of the Tahoe Keys and Ala Wai medians, and a couple of lights in Lighthouse Shores, these are the result of some underground wiring issues and we are working with the Tahoe Keys Median Committee and Liberty Electric to fix these problems.

We will however, be retrofitting these lights with the new LED bulbs as well so they will be operational when the electrical issues are corrected. We are also putting in place a program to better facilitate any outages reported by the residence or observed by Security during their rounds.

I would like to thank Raul and Scott for stepping up to the plate and tackling the Street Light Project, it is coming along brilliantly.

If you find the new lights are shining through your second-story bedroom windows, we have special shields which can be placed behind the lens to block some of this intrusive light. Call the main office or security and we will schedule a time to install the shielding.

WATER COMPANY FINANCIALS The Tahoe Keys Water Company produces some of the best tasting water in the state, but it is also some of the least expensive water in the state.

2019 COST PER GALLON TO USERS

2019 COST PER GALLON TO PRODUCE

ANNUAL

GALLONS

COST TO HOME

ANNUAL

GALLONS

COST TO PRODUCE

Revenue

Produced

Owners per Gallon

Expenses

Produced

per Gallon

$625,719.84

270,000,000

$0.0023

$584,535.18

270,000,000

$0.0022

COST OF WATER COMPANY DEPARTMENT ANNUAL COST – SUMMARY

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Water Company Department

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Budget

INCOME

$513,384

$515,561

$502,446

$473,256

$625,720

$657,859

$271,440

$254,589

$216,993

$253,306

$269,057

$357,899

$11,695

$31,688

$21,954

$15,666

$8,576

$10,000

$-

$-

$82,762

$68,415

$41,585

$32,662

$66,645

$72,361

$73,159

$72,978

$59,927

$64,000

EXPENSES Wages/Benefits Supplies Legal Electricity Lab Expense

$16,526

$23,923

$36,474

$16,419

$16,974

$18,000

Outside Services

$19,748

$23,234

$20,603

$22,645

$23,049

$30,769

OTHER - Summary

$116,848

$188,890

$171,189

$159,184

$152,416

$175,298

Total Expenses

$483,154

$571,451

$602,531

$585,968

$548,535

$657,859

Net Income/(Loss)

$30,230

$(55,890)

$(100,085)

$(112,712)

$77,185

$-

The Tahoe Keys Water Company is just one small part of a greater group of dedicated individuals working to make the Tahoe Keys a great place to work and live.

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“Let’s bet on youth”

Truckee & North Tahoe

P

lease join us for the E.J. Tegner “Let’s Bet on Youth” Golf Foundation on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. We will have a great day of golf to support the E.J. Tegner Foundation.

Lunch is included with a day of golf and many other activities including longest putt contest, closest to the pin, hole-in-one, and team prizes.

Sponsorship packages are available to provide you added recognition and business opportunities at the event. Register today and be sure to invite your friends and business associates to register as well.

Foursome Individual Golf Hole Sponsor 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM

$500 $125 $200

Registration Opens Tee-off Awards Reception

If you have any questions, please contact:

Travis Alley Director of Golf Operations | Tahoe Mountain Club Old Greenwood & The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing P 530.550.7084 | talley@tahoemountainclub.com 12915 Fairway Dr. Truckee, CA

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TAHOE WILDLIFE

American Black Bear

By TKPOA Security

THE TAHOE KEYS RECENTLY HAD A VISITOR at the

Pavilion Beach who enjoyed a nice swim and then stroll through the Keys. It is always important to remember that we share the beautiful Lake Tahoe Basin with wildlife and to practice safety measures.

Ursus Americanus: The American Black Bear.

The bear responsible for more attacks on humans than any other bear. Weighing at an average between 200 and 300 pounds, they are capable of speeds of 25 to 30 miles per hour, are incredibly strong, and armed with claws that are highly dexterous, and capable of opening screw top jars, manipulation of door latches, and yes, even car doors. They are excellent climbers and capable swimmers.

These bears are solitary by nature, except when in family groups of mothers and cubs or in pairs, during the mating season of early spring.

Although called Black Bears, they can range in color from dark brown to light cinnamon. They eat a wide variety of food such as grass, roots, nuts and berries, and occasionally small mammals and fish.

During the fall, if you’re particularly lucky you might even see some of our local Tahoe bears fishing for salmon during the annual salmon run at Taylor Creek.

Bears may defend a food resource or cubs when present, and although they may act docile, it is important to remember that these are wild animals and deserve their space. Although not strictly territorial, bears may congregate in areas of high food density.

The Tahoe Keys area has numerous sources of natural food, including flowering plants and berries, as well as some species of fruit trees spread throughout the area. Bears are, however, opportunists who will sniff out and investigate any potential food source such as garbage and trash left Keys Breeze

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out and accessible in trash receptacles and vehicles.

There were four documented cases of bear breakins on vehicles and garages within the Tahoe Keys last year with at least two broken windows and two door manipulations. It is important to remember to always roll car windows up tightly and lock vehicle doors, and to remove any food or trash from your vehicle to avoid damage. While most black bears hibernate during the winter months, some of our Tahoe bears have been known to stay awake through the winter if there are enough food sources present, so it is important to be bear-aware year round. In the Keys all homeowners and renters are required to store all trash and garbage in a secure location, either in garage or residence until the scheduled Friday morning pick up.

Although these animals have a highly developed sense of smell and acute hearing, recent research is showing that their long distance vision is not very good and they are not able to see large objects from further than 30 yards away. This is important when driving and when viewing wild bears you might encounter in the Tahoe Keys area. Remember these are wild animals that deserve our respect and distance. A bear who feels threatened will sometimes “huff” or blow air through their mouth or nostrils, or snap their teeth together. This is usually the result of curious humans encroaching into the bear’s space and causing unease. These actions are sometimes followed with a bluff charge, running toward the cause of their unease or perceived threat and stopping early, or veering off...but not always.

Please respect any and all wildlife in the Tahoe Keys by not feeding them and eliminating access to food sources in cars and garbage receptacles, and by not crowding them. After all, the Tahoe Basin is their home too. Enjoy the view!

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Notice of Change in Association Rules TEXT OF APPROVED CHANGES (Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type) The TKPOA Board of Directors approved adopting the following changes to Association Architectural Control Rules at the August 15th, 2020 Regular Board of Directors Meeting. These changes were noticed for a 28 day member review period in the May 2020 issue of the Keys Breeze.

Purpose and Effect of Proposed Rule Change To further clarify Architectural Control Rules Section 2 – Setbacks and Bulkheads 02.02 Front Setbacks: Front setbacks are indicated on the map or plat of the subdivision in which the dwelling is to be built. If no setback is shown on plat map, then it is as defined by the City of South Lake Tahoe. The minimum front setback is 20 feet.

Section 4 – Construction Requirements 04.02 Public utility power hookups are required during construction. No self-sustaining generators are allowed.

Section 6 – Roofing/Roof Platforms 06.01 Applications for use of roofing material must accompany a full size or representative type samples indicating length, width, thickness, and surface configurations. If color is to be an integral part of the roof, then such sample must show the exact color intended for use. In the event metal tile is requested, the application must be accompanied by a full size, or representative sample indicating length, width, thickness, color, and surface configurations. No standard composition roof will be acceptable. Requirements: 280 lbs. per square , and thirty fifty+ year or lifetime guarantee, and a 100mph wind rating. Refer to the following section for acceptable materials. An approved permit from the City of South Lake Tahoe must accompany the application for reroof or addition.

Section 9 – Fences 09.03 Height: Fences must not be higher than six feet (6') along the side of the house, or higher than four feet (4') in front of the house or four feet (4') in the rear of the house. Front fences must comply with the 5 foot setback requirement.

Section 9A – Revetments, Bulkheads, and Landscape Walls 9A.02 Landscape walls between two and four feet high that face or are near the waterline and changes the natural slope or gradient of the lot (which could affect coverage) may require a city permit.

9A.03 Any landscape wall four feet or higher, at or facing the waterline, and changes the natural slope or gradient of the lot, will require a City Permit.

9A.04 Walls four feet and higher are required to be engineered and contain an engineering stamp. You are encouraged to contact TRPA first to reduce the potential for misunderstandings about the type of wall and review processes required.

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9A.06 All revetments and bulkheads must be engineered and may require a city (CSLT) permit.

Section 12 – Exterior Lot Accessories: Jacuzzis, Hot Tubs, Solar panels, Generators and Air Conditioner/Heating Units 12.04 All Saunas, Jacuzzis and Hot Tubs must be outfitted with a locked, secure childproof cover. Hot tubs and Jacuzzis must be drained into the internal sewer system within their property (i.e. bathtub or sink) or by a servicing company removing the wastewater via a pump truck.

Section 13 – Boat Docks and Over-Water Platforms 13.06a For Townhouse Boat Slips reference CC&Rs Article II, Section II (b).

13.14 No covered docks or over water platforms are permitted. Covers on docks and over water platforms are prohibited.

Section 15 – Misc. Provisions for exterior grounds, storage, and structures 15.09 Use of charcoal or wood burning BBQs on decks or near combustible surfaces within the town home subdivisions is strictly prohibited.

15.10 Fire Pits: Only LP gas or natural gas fire pits/tables are permitted. ,in single-family home subdivisions.

15.12 Coverings (utility) include material such as tarps, plastic sheeting, and canvas used for covering items such as firewood piles, lawn & patio furniture, and outdoor barbeques.

• Coverings may be used seasonally.

• Temporary coverings must be of a color that blends

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with landscaping and structural paint schemes.

• Utility coverings may not be used as shade structures, and may not be secured to trees, landscaping or structural components.

Coverings (temporary) include shade structures like umbrellas and various designs of sun covers. Umbrellas erected on waterside decks or OWPs must be collapsed or folded up to preserve views when not in use.

White Shrink-wrapping is typically used to weatherize watercraft during the off-season (October-May).

Permission to keep these coverings in-place during the boating season must be granted by the ACC. Section 19 – Lagoons 19.03 Retaining Walls: If a retaining wall is necessary, it cannot be more than one foot (1') above the high waterline when placed immediately behind the high waterline. Retaining walls cannot be beyond the high waterline, toward the lagoon. Additional height of the retaining walls may be considered if it is two feet (2') or more behind the high waterline. Retaining walls may be of the following materials: rock, concrete, concrete blocks, interlocking vinyl, or steel sheet piling.

All submitted plans are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. (See Section 9A of the ACR for additional information.)

19.05 All motorized vessel operational speeds are limited to three five miles per hour (5mph)/no wake, including personal watercraft within Tahoe Keys waterways, to protect and maintain the lagoon banks, bulkheads, docks, piers, and moored vessels from wave and wake action. No boats with motors are allowed on Tallac Lake or Tallac Lagoon. Property owners are responsible to advise all renters of waterway rules and owners will be fined for their renter’s violations in accordance with the Enforcement Procedure and Fine Schedule and/or Short Term Rental Policy Owner, Renter, and Vacation Renter Policy, Rules, and Regulations.

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TKPOA Water Quality Department

By Greg Hoover, AIS Management Coordinator

THE WATER QUALITY DEPARTMENT OFFERS A PILE PICK UP SERVICE FOR THOSE HOMEOWNERS THAT ARE WILLING TO ASSIST IN THE FIGHT AGAINST OUR AIS PROBLEM.

THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (TKPOA) Water Quality (WQ)

Department was part of the Water Company, until 2016, when it became its own department. The department operates based on TKPOA guidelines set by the Harvesting and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program Management Plan as well as Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) issued by Lahontan Water Resource Board. The AIS Management Plan includes changes to the harvesting operations while the WDR, issued by the state, requires the TKPOA to set up specific water quality monitoring programs for AIS control projects. These changes help ensure that AIS control projects, and harvesting operations are conducted fairly, effectively, and efficiently for homeowners in the TKPOA. The Water Quality (WQ) Department is broken down into two sections: Harvesting Operations and AIS Programs. The Harvesting Operations’ mission is to focus on the current problem of aquatic invasive plants that hinder the waterways in the Tahoe Keys. They focus on the harvesting and fragment control on a day to day basis. The harvesting team consists of WQ Manager/ AIS Management Coordinator, WQ Supervisor, WQ Truck Driver, three harvester operators, OmniCat operator, TigerCat Operator, Aquaharvester Operator and four two-person fragment crews. Guidance and oversight are provided by the Board of Directors and Water Quality Committee (WQC).

In years past, harvesting operations were conducted during the Lake Tahoe boating season which extends from June to mid-September. During that time, there was weed service harvesting in zones and their homeowners could request harvester support or a fragment control boat to be sent to that specific homeowner. There were many flaws in this system that were identified, and the Board of Directors (BOD) created a new AIS Program with harvesting operation guidelines in 2016. Over the last five years, the Water Quality Department has been modifying its strategy, techniques, and procedures to provide more reliable service to homeowners. Each year, through trial and error and monitors, the staff learns more about the problem and how to best deal with it.

In 2016, the BOD approved providing one uniform level of service to all TKPOA lagoon-front property owners. The following guidelines are the basis of the current harvesting schedule and operations today: 1. Weed harvesting will be scheduled, and the schedule will be published.

The depth and density of the aquatic weeds will be used to determine the schedule.

2. The area to be harvested is: a. the navigation channel, b. the accessible area between docks, c. boat slips, if there is no boat in the slip then the scheduled harvester can harvest the boat slip.

3. Areas that cannot be accessed by a harvester are the responsibility of the owner/user of the docks.

4. Weeds harvested by hand will be picked up on scheduled “Pile Pick Up” days.

Throughout 2018, the WQ staff and consultants researched the growing patterns of the different invasive plants in our waterways. They found that the bulk of the plants did not start growing until July and began to die off in October. Before this, the harvesting schedule was based off the boating season, not the growing patterns of plants. At the end of 2018, the WQ

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department andsStaff designed a pilot harvesting plan which focused on plant growth. As a result, we would typically end up with a large quantity of weeds in the channel and lagoons late in the season that would be either die off and contributes to nutrients that would feed the weeds next season or an increase in viable plants that would have an early start the following year.

In 2019, the pilot harvesting plan was implemented.

The timeline followed the life cycle of the invasive plants. Harvesting operations began in July and ended in the last week of October with fragment control until the middle of November while still following the guidelines set forth by the BOD in 2016. The plan was to focus on the navigation lanes during the boating season and then shift to the docks/shoreline area in the later months. The intent of this transition would allow the WQ staff to remove more plant biomass for a longer time which would not add to the organic layer of the sediment. This pilot project was successful and was implemented for a follow up year in our current 2020 harvesting plan.

Fragment control is a crucial part of harvesting operations. To comply with the WDR, fragment control and collection are top priority for the Water Quality Department. Fragments are portions of the aquatic plants that float through the water column. These pose the greatest threat to the quality of Lake Tahoe because most of the aquatic invasive plants found in the Tahoe Keys can reproduce from fragments. This means that if a fragment of an invasive plant leaves the Tahoe Keys it can reproduce and create more plants in Lake Tahoe.

If left unchecked, the invasive plants could severely damage the quality and visibility of Lake Tahoe.

Over the last several years, the homeowners have purchased several new pieces of equipment that have enhanced control and collection of fragments. In 2017, the Elastec OmniCat was purchased to provide a more effective method of fragment control for the navigation lanes. The OmniCat is a pontoon style vessel with an underwater collection bin. It passively collects fragments while it is being operated. In 2019, the OmniCat collected 50% of all weed fragments for that year (2018 – 36%, and in 2017 – 41%). The OmniCat has been a force multiplier within the TKPOA Harvesting Fleet.

In 2020, to complement the OmniCat, the homeowners purchased two more fragment collecting vessels, the Weedoo Tigercat and the Aqua Harvester.

These boats can collect fragments in open water as well

as in tight spaces, such as boat slips and in between docks. Both boats are environmentally friendly, and one is powered by solar energy. These vessels have been in operation since the beginning of August. The WQ staff will be testing and determining the best course of action for their implementation for the remainder of the 2020 season.

The WQ Department offers a pile pick up service for those homeowners that are willing to assist in the fight against our AIS problem. The weed pile pickup from individual docks is like trash pickup days within our community. There is a predetermined schedule for pile pickup (it is the same every week). This service is for aquatic weeds only, not lawn clipping, lawn weeds, branches, bushes, trash, etc. The boat crews only service those docks that are on the schedule for that day. On your pickup day we ask the following:

• The weed piles need to be in an accessible area for

the boat crews to pick up. Our crews will not pick up piles that cannot be reached by our boats (i.e. piles on the backside of the dock, on the dock ramp, on the shoreline).

• Please do not intermix mud and rocks with the plants. This is unnecessary weight that our crews need to lift and an increased cost to the TKPOA Homeowners to handle and transport. Crews have been instructed not to take piles that have this inter-mixture.

• To minimize staining of your dock, place weed piles on a trash bag or similar material close to your scheduled pick up day. On your scheduled day, we will remove both the weed pile and trash bag.

Along with the Harvesting Department, WQ also includes the AIS Program. This section focuses on providing data for the harvesting operations and the long-term projects of the AIS Program. The section consists of the WQ Manager/AIS Management Coordinator, Lead AIS Technician, three AIS Technicians, and consultants with guidance and oversight from the Board of Directors and WQC. This AIS Programs is responsible for several multiyear test projects throughout our waterways. These projects are the Laminar Flow Aeration, the West Channel Laminar Flow Aeration, the West Channel Bubble Curtain/Sea Bin Project, the Boat Backup Station.

The permits for these projects require daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sampling, monitoring, data CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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Virtual Wine Tasting Series Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 pm Thursday, October 13th, 6:00 pm BENEFITING Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation Presented by Larry Burton, Wine Ambassador — Boisset Collection All you need is a computer, a bottle of wine and a glass! More details to follow.

Contact 775-825-0888 or visit nvchildrenscancer.org.

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Accounting

Report

By Don Havard, Accounting Manager THE ASSESSMENT PAYMENT SCHEDULE is located towards the back of every Keys Breeze. Assessments are due on a

Quarterly basis as indicated in the Assessment Payment Schedule. No other payment plans have been approved by the Board, so please pay your assessment in full according to the schedule.

QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT

DUE ON

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

January 1st April 1st

July 1st October 1st

LATE FEES APPLY AFTER

Mail payments to:

January 30th April 30th July 30th October 30th

Tahoe Keys POA P.O. Box 1026 Roseville, CA 95678-8437

Quarterly statements are mailed out as a courtesy, however, assessment payments are due even if the statement is not delivered by your mail courier.

Meetings and Approvals

At the August 15th, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors approved the June 2020 Financial Statements. These Financial Statements can now be located on the TKPOA website.

The Board of Directors also reviewed homeowner delinquent accounts and conducted scheduled disciplinary hearings on delinquent accounts. There were no approvals for lien notices for delinquent homeowners to review. Disciplinary hearings are generally held when a homeowner is delinquent on two quarterly assessments.

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On August 18th, 2020, the Finance Committee reviewed and approved the June Financial Statements.

The Finance Committee also reviewed the 4th draft of the 2021 Budget. The Finance Committee also reviewed the Legal Expense analysis provided by staff and updated the 2021 Budget Development Schedule.

As a reminder, the Budget meetings, the Board meetings, and the Finance Committee meetings and are open to members of the TKPOA (meeting dates are subject to change).

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TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATING AND RESERVE FUND BALANCE RESULTS AS OF JUNE 31, 2020 (ACCRUAL BASIS)

FUND

OPERATING

RESERVE

TKPOA Common

$134,710

$919,157

$-

$305,448

$269,840

$442,515

Water Company

$41,174

$529,749

TKPOA TOTALS

$445,724

$2,196,869

Com—Channels & Lagoons Water Quality

SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1

$37,049

$169,647

Cove 2

46,897

164,839

Cove 2A

4,913

304,265

Cove 3A

7,222

252,781

Cove 3B

$(7,054)

236,962

Cove 3C

21,609

351,322

Cove 4

40,641

274,230

Cove 5

$(31,967)

$915,069

Islanders I

30,107

256,687

Islanders II

3,796

138,519

Islanders III

8,752

490,147

Tahoe Marina Shores

45,832

63,203

Lighthouse Shores

46,898

179,656

PineStone East

7,625

155,774

PineStone West

2,998

11,852

PineStone 3

28,875

50,909

SUBDIVISION TOTALS

$294,192

$4,015,862

ASSOCIATION TOTALS

$739,916

$6,212,731

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TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATING AND RESERVE FUNDS NET INCOME RESULTS AS OF JUNE 31, 2020 (ACCRUAL BASIS)

Annual Expense Budget % Remaining Budget

Operating Funds (Year to Date) FUND

INCOME

EXPENSE

NET INCOME

BUDGETED EXPENSE

%

Reserve Funds (YTD) NET INCOME

TKPOA COMMON $1,191,561

$894,321

$297,239

$2,285,346

60.9%

$260,090

Water Quality

255,933

148,353

107,580

528,161

71.9%

441,107

Water Company

318,472

352,827

(34,354)

657,859

46.4%

47,387

$1,765,966

$1,395,501

$370,465

$3,471,366

59.8%

$748,585

Common

TKPOA TOTALS

SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1

$41,698

$34,928

$6,770

$69,043

49.4%

$(44,356)

Cove 2

32,950

30,654

2,296

63,052

51.4%

24,302

Cove 2A

51,192

51,251

(60)

95,611

46.4%

46,837

Cove 3A

37,231

33,626

3,604

72,940

53.9%

26,274

Cove 3B

33,489

34,956

(1,466)

63,545

45.0%

23,359

Cove 3C

64,417

65,532

(1,114)

131,063

50.0%

(33,312)

Cove 4

26,568

23,688

2,880

54,785

56.8%

27,132

Cove 5

135,299

126,163

9,135

249,791

49.5%

55,104

Islanders I

16,110

15,773

337

33,111

52.4%

12,012

Islanders II

30,656

36,930

(6,275)

60,961

39.4%

22,868

Islanders III

64,347

58,390

5,957

120,461

51.5%

21,829

Tahoe Marina Shores

89,263

83,229

6,034

167,149

50.2%

(18,281)

Lighthouse Shores

17,389

17,965

(576)

37,769

52.4%

(101,736)

PineStone East

1,170

603

567

1,242

51.4%

82,428

PineStone West

386

402

(16)

807

50.1%

933

PineStone 3

422

1,476

(1,054)

2,961

50.2%

8,214

$642,587

$615,568

$27,019

$1,224,291

49.7%

$153,607

$2,408,553

$2,011,069

$397,484

$4,695,657

57.2%

$902,192

12

50.0%

SUBDIVISION TOTALS ASSOCIATION TOTALS

Operating Months Remaining

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ANNUAL COST – SUMMARY

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Water Quality Department

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Actual

Budget

INCOME

$371,639

$375,630

$441,951

$389,956

$471,525

$528,161

$188,374

$224,544

$230,333

$250,898

$268,292

$345,044

Supplies

$11,772

$34,205

$20,992

$31,387

$20,436

$20,000

Boat/Harvestor Expense

$20,463

$28,855

$40,052

$24,086

$25,686

$19,478

Weed Disposal

$15,626

$8,265

$4,560

$3,050

$6,110

$8,000

Professional Services WDR

$-

$3,460

$4,645

$40,052

$24,298

$23,000

AIS Water Quality Expenses

$-

$-

$32,741

$33,790

$20,459

$24,889

OTHER - Summary

$56,734

$140,861

$96,873

$85,783

$106,465

$112,639

Total Expenses

$292,969

$440,190

$397,455

$435,256

$451,287

$528,161

Net Income/(Loss)

$78,670

$(64,560)

$44,496

$(45,300)

$20,238

$-

EXPENSES Wages/Benefits

collection, data analysis and annual reporting.

The AIS Program is also responsible for: • Biweekly water quality sampling and monitoring for 37 total sites in West Lagoon, East Lagoon, Lake Tallac and Lake Tahoe • Monthly Cyanobacteria sampling and monitoring • Weekly sampling and monitoring of the TKPOA Circulation System • Biweekly hydroacoustic scans of the West Lagoon, East Lagoon, Lake Tallac and Lake Tahoe • Biweekly bottom barrier inspections • Monthly monitoring of the League to Save Lake Tahoe Teracycle (Cigarette Butt) Program on TKPOA property • Specialized equipment calibration, maintenance, and repair • Monthly transects of all projects • Public Outreach The above information is incorporated into Annual Reports that are required as part of the WDR or other permits.

Upcoming projects: • Ultrasound • Floating Island Wetlands The WQ Department also serves as the first responders for any spill response that takes place

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in the waterways. This includes but is not limited to containment and isolation, reporting and claims reimbursement.

YEARLY COST OF THE WATER QUALITY DEPARTMENT

To defeat our AIS problem we need to focus on the overall lagoon/waterway rather than the individual dock/waterfront.

If you have any questions about the Harvesting Operations and AIS Program, contact Greg Hoover, Water Quality Manager / AIS Management Coordinator, for information at (530) 542-6444. I can also be reached by email at ghoover@tahoekeyspoa.org.

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