Keys Breeze January 2023

2022 TKPOA MEMBER VOLUNTEER RECEPTION

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

Thank you to our 2022 TKPOA Volunteers!

Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association’s (TKPOA) Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception was held at the Pavilion on the evening of Thursday, December 15th, 2022, to acknowledge our volunteers’ time and commitment to assist the Association this past year.

It is the enthusiasm of volunteers and the mutual support of the members working together that makes the Tahoe Keys a great place to live!

Whether you volunteered for an event, served on a committee, assisted with elections, served as a Cove Advisor, or participated in one of the many tasks necessary to run a successful community, the TKPOA Board of Directors, Management, and Staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you that have done so much in the past year.

Your willingness, dedication, and contributions are appreciated!

Joby Cefalu, DIRECTOR

Jim Siegfried, DIRECTOR

Pete Wolcott, DIRECTOR

To: All Townhome Owners

Please review the Annual Disclosure in regards the Keys property protection insurance policies and take note of the $50,000 deductible contained therein for the property policy. This relates directly to the TKPOA Townhomes and Property Owner vs. Association responsibility.

First, keep in mind that our townhomes are not “condominiums”. Condominiums are a type of shared structure where owners have less responsibility for the cost of repairs to their units. Townhomes are essentially homes on individual lots and owners have more responsibility for the cost of repairs for everything inside their unit from the walls in, as described in the CC&Rs.

Second, the Association obtains comprehensive property insurance, as described in the Annual Disclosure, but that insurance currently includes a $50,000 deductible. As a result, Townhome Property Owners can be responsible for the cost of repairs of up to $50,000.

To cover yourself for any losses up to $50,000, we recommend you contact your insurance agent to make sure the " Loss Assessment" part of your HO6 policy has at least $50,000 of coverage.

How do Claims within the Townhomes Work?

In the event of a loss within a Townhome, the CC&Rs define who, the Association or individual Townhome Owner, is responsible for the loss. There are instances where an individual owner would be responsible for the loss and would either file a claim with their individual insurance policy or would be responsible to pay for the Association's policy deductible.

To protect each Townhome owner, it is important that they are aware of this potential liability and that they obtain an individual H06 policy that would provide coverage to cover the cost of damages and/or insurance deductible that would fall under their responsibility per the CC&Rs.

For example - per TKPOA’s CC&Rs, an interior water leak is the responsibility of the individual Townhome unit owner. The Association's insurance policy does have coverage for this loss and would cover the cost of damages less the deductible, however, if the Association's policy was utilized in this event to file a claim, the responsible owner would be required to pay the cost of the deductible, which is currently $50,000.

In most situations where the individual owner is responsible for the loss, it is more beneficial for them to utilize their individual policy as their deductible will most likely be lower than the Association's policy. However, if the Association's policy is utilized, and the owner must pay the $50,000 deductible, they could also file a claim with their H06 policy to cover the cost of that deductible for them (if they have this coverage).

In the event that a loss is the responsibility of the Association per the CC&Rs, then the deductible or cost of damages below the deductible, would then be paid by the Association through the Townhome Subdivisions Operating or Reserve funds. First and foremost - the CC&Rs define responsibility and who pays for the damages, either through an insurance claim or out of pocket.

If you have any questions, please contact Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at hblumenthal@ tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444 ext. 228.

TRANSFORMING LIVES: PLASTIC SURGERY RESTORES FORM & FUNCTION

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a specialty that can offer life-changing benefits. It involves surgical and medical techniques performed on facial and body tissue to improve bodily function, and can also be used to help improve appearance and self esteem.

Many factors may motivate a person to obtain plastic surgery. Birth defects and injuries from accidents, along with problems caused by aging are commonly addressed with plastic surgery. Procedures typically fall under three categories:

Reconstructive Surgery is performed to correct facial and body abnormalities caused by birth defects, injury, or disease. The goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to restore body form and function. Common examples of this type of procedure are breast reconstruction following mastectomy–removal of one or both breasts–as a result of breast cancer, or reconstruction following skin cancer removal.

Aesthetic Surgery refers to procedures that improve the appearance of the face and body with results aimed at increasing self-esteem. Examples of this type of procedure include abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or breast augmentation.

Some types of plastic surgery may be both reconstructive and aesthetic. For example, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may be done to improve how your eyes look, but it can also be done to fix eyelids that are drooping severely and blocking vision.

Non-Surgical Procedures include Botox, dermal fillers, and medical grade skin care, which are designed to soften and prevent signs of aging. These procedures can be performed on areas of the face, head, neck, and body.

Your reason for seeking plastic surgery is unique and the benefits are endless, discuss the possibilities with your healthcare provider.

Dr. Kathleen A. Holoyda is a board-eligible plastic surgeon providing plastic and reconstructive surgery services to the Lake Tahoe region. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 530.543.5799 or visit BartonHealth.org/PlasticSurgery. New patients are welcome.

2023

BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY

By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager

DECEMBER 14TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

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• Reviewed 1 Personnel Matter

• Reviewed 1 Member Disciplinary Matter

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• Reviewed 2 Legal Matters

• Reviewed 1 Contract

DECEMBER 14TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD ACTIONS

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• Approved a Management Services Agreement with First Service Residential, effective February 1st, 2023

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• Adopted a Reserve Policy

• Extended the CC&Rs 2022 Balloting Period to March 13th, 2023.

• Inspector of Elections Tania Green announced the results of the CMT Year 2 Special Assessment Vote – 781 ballots were received, 8 were invalid for missing signatures. 773 valid ballots were received, 631 were Yes votes and 142 were No votes. The proposed CMT Year 2 Special Assessment passed.

JANUARY 4TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL EXECUTIVE SESSION

BOARD ACTIONS

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• Reviewed 1 Personnel Matter

• Reviewed 1 Contract

TKPOA JANUARY 2023 CALENDAR + BEYOND

JANUARY 2023

10 ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

11 Board of Directors Executive Session 3:00 p.m.

11 Board of Directors Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

25 Finance Committee 10:00 a.m.

Water Quality Committee TBD

Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD

TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee TBD

Water Conservation Ad Hoc Committee TBD

Tahoe Keys Waterways Restoration Fund (TKWRF- 501 (c) 3) – El Dorado Community Foundation TBD

FEBRUARY 2023

7 ACC Meeting 9:00 a.m.

9 First Service Residential Meet and Greet 5:00 p.m.

15 Board of Directors Executive Session 3:00 p.m.

15 Board of Directors Regular Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Water Quality Committee TBD

Finance Committee TBD

Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD

TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee TBD

Water Conservation Ad Hoc Committee TBD

Tahoe Keys Waterways Restoration Fund (TKWRF- 501 (c) 3) – El Dorado Community Foundation TBD

Second

Meeting Friday, June 16, 2023 at 2:00PM

Third Quarter Meeting

Friday, September 15, 2023 at 2:00PM

Fourth Quarter Meeting

Friday, December 15, 2023 at 2:00PM

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.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL

By Ken Silveira, Board Treasurer

Last month, I wrote an article on the efforts underway, by the Tahoe Keys Property Owner’s Association (TKPOA), to potentially retain a professional firm to provide Management Services. Since that time, much has occurred, and I am providing another update on this matter.

On December 14, 2022, the TKPOA Board of Directors (Board) approved a Management Services Agreement with FirstService Residential (FSR) who is one of the largest community association management firms in the Country. This decision came pursuant to a lengthy solicitation process and many public discussions, including the most recent Town Hall forum on December 6 which preceded the Board’s consideration, in open session, one week later.

FSR’s services will formally begin on February 1, 2023, although the transition period is already well underway. Notably, FSR has stepped in to provide interim Financial Management services and this help is sorely needed. FSR has also begun their engagement with staff, and it is expected that all staff receiving offers from FSR will have those by the time you read this article.

Relative to the contract itself, let’s talk about what’s in it. In short, everything.

FirstService Residential, led by Executive VicePresident for the North American Region, Shane Gillaspie, will assume all functions and responsibilities that current TKPOA staff perform now. This includes not only association management, and the operations and maintenance functions that go with it, but also the responsibilities for the Water Company and the Water Quality efforts as well. In fact, the assumption of these responsibilities was one of the

thigs that made FSR so attractive. They proposed a complete package.

It is important to note that FSR has committed to providing an “equal to, or better than” level of service to the Tahoe Keys. The Keys is a world class community, and it deserves world class service. FSR will strive to provide that, and they will operate under a robust set of service specifications that are tailored from what we do now. I expect that members will see improvements in customer service, project management, money management, and the overall image and performance of the TKPOA. The Board and its members will also still be afforded all the same levels of governance, including the continuance of many committees, and they (the Board) will retain complete control of how the TKPOA is operated.

Lastly, I am vey happy to indicate that this agreement has been constructed in a manner that is cost-neutral to the TKPOA. Through the consolidation of certain in-house functions, and the implementation of other cost-savings measures, there is no projected increase to the operating and reserves budgets. No additional assessments, special or otherwise, will be required.

FSR is committed to engaging with the community – and they want to meet you! A community meeting is scheduled to be held on January 1, 2023 from 5PM-7PM at the TKPOA Pavilion Office. Please come and meet Shane and his team! Additional meet and greets and virtual events will be scheduled at dates to be determined.

Once again, this information is provided to provide you an update on this matter. We recognize how important this is to everyone and it is imperative that you stay informed going forward.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

By: Dave Peterson, Board President

I’m writing this as Christmas approaches. You will read it in the new year, so please forgive the time delay. Here is a summary of hot topics that the association is dealing with:

CMT and CC&R Elections. At the December board meeting, votes were counted for the water weeds Control Methods Test year 2 funding special assessment, and it passed with a resounding majority. The CC&R revision vote was extended a third time by the board because a quorum had not yet been reached. If you have not voted and have lost your ballot, please contact the TKPOA front office to request a replacement. We need all members to vote!

Professional Management. At the December meeting, the board approved a contract with FirstService Residential out of Gold River (near Folsom) for professional management of the TKPOA. I just signed the contract on December 20, and they will begin in earnest in February. TKPOA employees will become FSR employees, and FSR is recruiting a new on-site General Manager. This change will benefit us all in a number of ways, and will be costneutral. We are planning 2 townhall meetings to introduce FSR and provide a Q/A opportunity for members: 1/12/23, and 2/9/22. Please plan to attend in person if you can, but zoom will also be available.

Budgeting. At the December meeting, the board heard a recommendation from the Finance Committee to address our poor reserve funds balance. The “Reserve Study” is a list of major repairs and replacements, spread out on a timeline with cost estimates, which is updated annually. The idea is to collect money through the dues to fund these foreseeable projects, minimizing the need for special assessments, except for unforeseen things. Sadly, our reserve is grossly underfunded. Industry standards recommend a minimum of 70% funding level (and preferably more). But our common reserves are at a staggeringly low 9% funding. The finance committee recommended, and the board approved, a plan to incrementally increase the reserve funding to at least 25% over the next 5 years. This is still uncomfortably low.

A key board discussion in the coming months will be whether to address the reserve shortfall in a more aggressive manner. We need to develop a plan to fund year 3 of the CMT, as well as consider options to fund water quality solutions that will follow the test. Adding likely water company improvements to the mix, it’s clear we face future budget challenges. If any of this causes our 2024 dues to increase by more than 20%, the budget will require a member vote. The board will be giving this much attention in the coming months, and we welcome your input.

Drinking Water. In last month’s Breeze, I updated you on the status of our drinking water system, with a special alert that we are operating under temporary fixes only, and that we can’t go too long before we need to invest in a long-term solution. Since that article, we have found out that Well 1, our one well currently not requiring treatment, now has troubles (well 1 is near Cove 5 and the indoor pool). Sampling for “gross alpha”, a measure of natural radioactivity, shows levels coming up over time, and last quarter results exceed the state’s maximum contaminant level (MCL). We haven’t been using that well in the low water demand fall and winter months, so no worries there. But we have been using it in summers. State regulations require a shutdown if the “running annual average” exceeds the MCL, and the levels have not been high long enough for that to trigger. However, it’s a bad trend, and we will need to deal with this new setback.

Bears. Unfortunately, the neighborhood bears are still active. They were born and raised here, and they eat human food and den under various houses and decks in the Keys; many of them don’t hibernate normally. I’d encourage all of you to put in a bear box to reduce the chance of bear break-ins. I put one in per the new ACC rules, and it works great. But one bear still keeps coming by about once a week to tear into my BBQ to get at the drip pan. Arrrrrgh! I know, I just need to clean the drip pan… often!

I’d like to close with a giant thank you to all of our member volunteers! Our annual volunteer appreciation event was held December 15 at the Pavilion, and a great time was had by all.

TKPOA WATER COMPANY OPERATIONS

By: Jenn Lukins, Lake Tahoe Water Operations Management

Tahoe Keys Water Company (TKWC)

serves the homeowners of the Tahoe Keys plus five commercial customers with domestic drinking water. Providing clean, safe, and reliable drinking water is our number 1 priority, and an around the clock job.

Our team of water operators at TKWC provide 24/7 services to our customers. This includes making sure generators are running during power outages, responding to customer services calls, collecting water samples weekly, and repairing water leaks. You may have seen or been lucky enough to meet our operators Raul, Bryan or Carlos working throughout the neighborhoods.

Each week Raul, Bryan and Carlos take, on average, over 5 drinking water samples to ensure your drinking water is safe. We also take daily chlorine residual samples throughout the distribution system to ensure that drinking water is properly disinfected, and to watch for any signs of potential water quality issues. In addition to this, the guys check each

well and treatment facility daily to make sure all operations are working for you.

During the winter months, in addition to daily water company tasks, our operators help handle snow removal throughout the Tahoe Keys. When the power goes out, emergency operations take over. Our crews go to each well to make sure that generators turn on so there is no interruption in your water service. When running, generators must be checked several times a day for fuel. In the summer we regularly respond to broken sprinkler calls and homeowner leak issues. In addition to this, we work diligently with all TKPOA staff to promote water conservation. To give you an idea, in non-irrigation months, TKWC produces about 5 million gallons of water per month. In the summer, we produce upwards of 45 million gallons of water per month. TKWC customers use about 40 million gallons of water per month for irrigation.

TKWC receives on average 4 service calls a day related to drinking water services. These calls range from water leaks, water service shut off/turn on at customers’ requests, and streetlight maintenance. Yes, the TKWC operators are also responsible for maintaining the streetlights in the Tahoe Keys.

So, the next time you see the Water Company crew, feel free to say hi!

THE EFFECTS OF BEAR URBANIZATION AND WHAT WE CAN DO

By: Toogee Sielsch “Tahoe Toogee”, Guest

What does the term "urbanized" mean in relation to black bears?

Well, black bears are extremely intelligent omnivorous/ opportunistic feeders that can survive on a broad range of calorie sources, and we lazy humans have been more than obliging in providing them with the easiest calorie sources they have ever obtained. Not only have we provided them access to endless calories easily obtained in minutes, as opposed to foraging for natural calorie sources for hours upon hours in their natural wildland environment, we're also providing that calorie source 52 weeks a year! So the lure of easy calories has enticed them in, and their high level of intelligence has helped them to thrive in this urban environment. It also didn't take them long to figure out that under decks or poorly secured/unsecured crawl spaces make wonderful protected and safe summer day bedding or over winter denning sites. It's been my experience that once one bear has used one of those spaces for bedding or denning, others will also use it and it becomes what I call a "Bear B&B". We have multiple generations of local black bear sows that only den and give birth in crawl spaces and under protected decks.

What have been the physiological and behavioral effects of the urbanization of black bears?

Physiologically our local urbanized black bear population tend to be 25%-35% larger/heavier than their wildland cousins, often give birth to 3 cubs as opposed to wildland bears birthing 1 or maybe 2, and due to easy calorie access 52 weeks a year, many of our urbanized black bears forego full torpor (proper term for how black bears hibernate over winter) and actively feed throughout the winter.

Urbanized black bear behavior is a very important factor because a behavior is not only learned, but then taught to the future generation who then teaches it to theirs, and so on. Behaviorally urbanized black bears have come to rely on unnatural food sources as a primary calorie source, have condensed their normal ranging areas, have become far more comfortable in the presence of humans, they routinely and comfortably cross roads and highways, some actively moving through neighborhoods checking for unlocked car doors seeking out attractants, others checking for unlocked or open doors/windows/sliders of homes for attractants, and even a few that have ratcheted it up a level and are bashing locked front doors in to gain access (sometimes with humans present) to those houses and their attractants.

In the winter of '20/'21 I discovered and documented for the first time two 450lb+ non sibling male black bears denning over winter 20 feet from each other under the same building, a thing that would never happen with wildland black bears. The easy access to calories means there is no real competition for food sources among unrelated bears, and this summer I even documented three large different aged males moving through a neighborhood stream zone together as a group on a number of occasions.

The biggest factor affecting us here in South Lake Tahoe, and Lake Tahoe in general, is that we have an unnaturally high black bear population density never before seen, and far higher than the natural holding capacity of a wildland black bear's natural habitat. In an ongoing black bear population density study, I assisted a UC Davis PhD candidate on, the preliminary numbers are showing that the low estimate for black bear population density on just the California side of Lake Tahoe is 2+ black bears per square mile. To put that into perspective, the entire Yosemite National Park has an estimated bear population density of 1 black bear per 2.3 square miles.

Unless we humans take a far more proactive approach to securing attractants and access to buildings, we are going to experience an ongoing escalation in human/ bear conflict issues, with more property damage and even the possibility of human injury or death. In a perfect world the two states and five counties in the Lake Tahoe Basin would institute and enforce uniform top down ordinances relating to waste management and a homeowners/resident’s storage of trash. I would urge any HOA to allow bear trash storage boxes, and any homeowner to install one.

Here is a link to an excellent interagency (USFS, CDFW, NDOW, TRPA, Cal State Parks) resource on how to visit or live in bear country: www.tahoebears.org

If anyone has questions or might need my totally free assistance, I can be reached at 775-315-0353, or toognian@gmail.com. You can also follow me on Facebook: Tahoe Toogee, and on Instagram @tahoetoogee.

Toogee Sielsch

BLACK BEAR/WILDLIFE ADVOCATE, BLACK BEAR EVICTION AND AVERSION SPECIALIST, AND 39 YEAR RESIDENT OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

WINTER PREPARATION TIPS FROM LIBERTY

Winter is here and with the beauty of new fallen snow comes higher energy usage, the increased potential for power outages, and seasonal safety considerations.

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, there is often an increase in energy usage as we spend more time indoors, use more light, spend more time on electronics, and heat our homes. But you can help reduce your winter energy usage by following these tips:

• Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.

• Heat tape uses a lot of electricity, so unplug it when it isn’t needed.

• Set the thermostat to 68° when at home and to 55-68° when not at home.

• Open window coverings on the sunny side of your home to take advantage of free heat from the sun. Close the coverings on cloudy days or right after the sun sets.

• Set your water heater to 120°.

• Close foundation vents.

• Replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs.

• Caulk windows and weather-strip doors.

• Install a water heater blanket.

• Install hot water pipe insulation.

• Install electrical outlet and switch plate insulation.

• Clean your furnace system and check ducts for leaks.

• Replace furnace filters monthly.

• Replace normal thermostats with programmable or smart thermostats.

Liberty provides safe, reliable electric service. However, winter weather can lead to unplanned power outages.

Liberty crews will work to restore power quickly and safely, but here are some tips to help reduce discomfort in the event of an outage.

• Stay warm – Plan to use a safe alternate heating source, such as a fireplace or wood-burning stove during an outage. Remember that fuel- and wood-burning sources of heat should be properly maintained, ventilated, and monitored. Do not leave a flame unattended.

• Stay fed and hydrated – Store at least a 48-hour supply of non-perishable food and water.

• Stay prepared – Plan for medical needs that may be impacted by a loss of power. Stock your emergency kit with flashlights, batteries, warm clothing, blankets, and sleeping bags.

• Stay informed –Update your contact information online at LibertyUtilities.com or by calling (800) 782-2506 to receive outage updates. You can also check the outage map page at LibertyUtilities.com

ELECTRIC SAFETY TIPS

At Liberty, safety is our top priority. Here are some tips to help keep you safe around electrical infrastructure year-round:

• Stay at least 10 feet away from residential electric lines and equipment.

• Stay at least 30 feet away from downed powerlines.

• Stay alert. Keep ladders at least 10 feet away from power lines when carrying, moving, and raising them.

• Keep away from wires when working with tools, pipe, lumber, or siding, as they are all capable of conducting electricity.

• Be careful when working on a roof, as electrical wires could be above or below you.

• Check if the area is clear of wires before working near trees or shrubs.

• Do not attach or tie anything to power lines or electrical equipment.

• Keep drones, kites, model airplanes, fishing poles, boats on trailers, sailboat masts, hang gliders, and parachutes away from power lines.

Holiday Electrical Safety

During the holiday season, there are additional safety considerations, especially if you are decorating your home. Here are some tips to help you stay safe during the holidays:

• Unplug holiday lights before leaving or going to sleep.

• Confirm your electric decorations are free from damage or fraying before using.

• Verify if lights can be used outdoors prior to use by checking the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Use a surge protector power strip to help prevent overloading outlets.

• Use LED lights. They produce little to no heat and are therefore safer to use around pets and children.

Electrical Home Safety

With all the appliances, tools, cords, and plugs we use in everyday life, it's important to know how to use them safely.

• Keep appliances away from water or wet hands.

• Unplug an appliance before cleaning.

• Do not put metal objects in live parts of appliances or in outlets.

• If an appliance overheats, unplug it and have it checked.

• Use only electrical equipment that has been approved by a recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

• Keep power cords dry. The insulation won't withstand direct heat, repeated yanking, bending, or wetness.

• Only pull on the plug head, not the cord.

• Do not carry an appliance by its cord.

• Don't run a cord under a rug or furniture. It may become damaged or overheat.

• Turn off heating and cooking appliances before leaving home.

• If you use an extension cord, match the amperage or wattage limits marked on the cord and appliance to avoid a fire hazard.

• Check all cords for wear. Use double-insulated or properly grounded tools when outdoors or in wet areas.

• Install weatherproof covers on outdoor electrical outlets.

• When using portable saws, trimmers, or drills, keep the cord behind you where it is less likely to be cut.

• Use outlets with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to help protect against serious shock.

A Friendly Winter Reminder

During the winter, please keep your electric meter clear of snow an ice as well as an accessible path to it. If our meter readers are unable to read your meter, it may result in an estimated bill. Liberty strives to estimate bills as accurately as possible based on historical usage, but an estimated bill may be higher or lower than actual usage. If the bill is underestimated an additional amount due will be required to make up the difference once an actual meter read can be obtained.

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.

TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

PROPERTY SUBDIVISION / TOWNHOME LOCATIONS

Single Family Home Subdivisions

Subdivision

Pinestone 1

Pinestone 2

Address

Number of Subdivision Properties

Beach Drive, Capri Drive, White Sands Drive 15

Beach Drive, Capri Drive, White Sands Drive 11

Pinestone 3 Beach Drive, White Sands Drive 54

Mt. Tallac Village 1

Lassen Drive, Dana Court, Tuolumne Drive, Shasta Court, Texas Ave. 98

Mt. Tallac Village 2 Texas Avenue, Whitney Drive 18

Mt. Tallac Village 3 Colorado Avenue, Montezuma Drive 21

Aloha Isle Lido Drive, Marconi Way 74

Bavarian Isle Garmish Way, Garmish Court 35

Maki Isle Kokanee Way, Crystal Court, Emerald Drive 77

St. Moritz Isle Christie Drive, Wedeln Court, Traverse Court, Slalom Court 130

Lighthouse Shores Lighthouse Shores 15

Tahoe Keys 1 & 2

Tahoe Keys 5

Townhome

Venice Drive, Dover Drive, Lucerne Way, Balboa Drive, Catalina Drive, Danube Drive, Capri Drive, Inverness Drive, Monterey Drive, Morro Drive 312

Aloha Drive, Venice Drive, Carson Court, Daggett Court, Cathedral Court, Alpine Drive, Genevieve Court, Cascade Court, Weir Way, 15th Street 333

Subtotal 1193

Number of Townhome Units

Cove 1 (168 thru 187) 405 Ala Wai Blvd 20

Cove 2 (188 thru 207) 357 Ala Wai Blvd 20

Cove 2A (208 thru 236) 357 Ala Wai Blvd 29

Cove 3A (146 thru 167) 439 Ala Wai Blvd 22

Cove 3B (92 thru 110) 439 Ala Wai Blvd 19

Cove 3C (111 thru 145) 439 Ala Wai Blvd 35

Cove 4 (78 thru 91) 477 Ala Wai Blvd 14

Cove 5 (1 thru 15)

Cove 5 (16 thru 43)

Cove 5 (44 thru 77)

Islanders I (294)

Islanders I (295 thru 302)

Islanders II (276 thru 293)

Islanders III (303 thru 329)

Islanders III (330 thru 335)

Tahoe Keys Blvd 15

Tahoe Keys Blvd 23

Tahoe Keys Blvd 39

Venice Drive 1

Chrisie Drive 8

Venice Drive 18

Drive 27

Emerald Drive 6

Tahoe Marina Shores (237 thru 275) 336 Ala Wai Blvd 39

Subtotal 335 Total 1528

By: Kristine Lebo, Water Quality Department Manager

The results of the Control Methods Test (CMT) Year 2 Funding Referendum are official: 82% of the cast votes were “yes” in favor to support and fund Year 2 of the CMT.

after March 2nd, 2023.

Year 2 of the CMT will be focused on non-chemical “Group B” methods: Bottom Barriers, Diver Hand-Pulling, and UV-C light – There will be no herbicide application and therefore no boating restrictions in 2023.

Currently, the TKPOA staff are working to analyze all the data collected from Year 1. The TRPA has brought in a statistician to validate the data analysis methodology. TKPOA staff has begun workshopping with our partners reviewing the logistics for Year 2. The focus is detailing the plan to fit within the now approved design budget while ensuring test efficacy is achieved. In January, Request For Proposals (RFPs) for Group B treatment methods will go out and, by March 2023, we expect to have all necessary contractors selected to begin onboarding for the season. During April 2023, the CMT Year 2 plan and site selection will be finalized and ready to execute at the start of the season by the end of May.

Thank you to all the TKPOA Property Owners who took the time to review the material and cast a vote on the TKPOA CMT Year 2 Funding Referendum. It was a critical decision for our waterways and, by reaching a quorum, staff can proceed with the given direction by the membership majority.

Invoices for the Year 2 Special Assessment will be mailed in January 2023, payment is due February 1st, 2023 and is considered delinquent if made

The CMT Year 1 Compliance Report is due to Lahontan Reginal Water Quality Control Board (LRWQCB) by March 3rd, 2023. It will have all the findings and data analysis completed from the summer 2022 testing. This report will detail the results of each method performed and show any shortcomings encountered with the herbicide application during Year 1 of the test. Once finalized and submitted, the report will be available to read on the LRWQCB and TKPOA website. To find updated information on the Control Methods Test and Year 2 budget, please visit keysweedsmanagement.org. The TKPOA will resume sending weekly E-Blasts on the CMT Project to our membership in the Spring. If you would like to receive weekly updates regarding the CMT Year 2 Project, you can sign up by contacting the TKPOA Front Desk at (530) 542-6444 or info@tahoekeyspoa.org.

ASSOCIATION COMMUNICATIONS AND NEWS UPDATES – EXCERPT FROM THE 2023 ANNUAL DISCLOSURE

The Board of Directors continues to explore ways of improving our ability to communicate with our members and keep our members informed of important matters affecting the community. The Association’s official communication is The Keys Breeze, our monthly newsletter. It contains important information about the Association, its governance, and day to day operations. We will continue to have The Breeze mailed to all members.

Beginning this past January 1st, 2022, there has been a change in the Davis Stirling Civil Code, that now requires Associations to request members' preferred delivery method (email, mail, or both) for notices and disclosures. In addition, Associations must annually give notice that members are not required to provide their email address to the Association (Civil Code §4041). This notice must be given no later than 30 days prior to mailing the annual budget report (we also call this the

“Annual Disclosure”). If a preferred method is not selected by a member, then notices and documents must be sent by First-class mail, postage prepaid, registered, or certified mail, express mail, or overnight delivery by an express service carrier (Civil Code §4040).

This is currently the practice of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) in following this Civil Code §4041 requirement, in providing the Annual Disclosure Mailing and “Official Notices” via Postage Prepaid Mail and in the Keys Breeze.

The new provision in this 2022 Davis Stirling Civil Code is that for documents requiring general delivery, Associations can now post the documents on their website provided this is disclosed to the members in the Association's Annual Policy Statement (aka the TKPOA Annual Disclosure). (Civil Code §4045). Beginning January 1, 2023, the Association will begin to utilize its website

to post and distribute these notices as allowed per Davis Stirling code.

We distribute many other communications to the membership, such as those included with this notice, including our budget, summary of reserves and our policies, as required by law. It costs the Association several thousands of dollars to mail this information; however, the law allows us to distribute certain communications electronically to those who are willing to receive the Association’s disclosures electronically. For those who fill out, sign, and return the consent information attached, the Association will send an email notice that new information has been uploaded to the website (www.tkpoa.com) and can be viewed and downloaded utilizing the member’s log on information.

If you would like to receive Association communications electronically, please fill out and return the attached “Consent to Receive

Disclosures via Electronic Delivery.” Once you have agreed to electronic delivery you will no longer receive mailed hard-copies of certain disclosures, however, you may request a paper copy of any document sent to you electronically at any time.

Thank you for your participation in exploring new ways of improving our ability to communicate with our members, for more information please visit the TKPOA Website at www.tkpoa.com or contact the TKPOA Office Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm and Saturday-Sunday 10:00AM-2:00PM at (530)542-6444.

Thank you for your continuing support.

Sincerely, Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association Board of Directors

WHO CLEARS FIRE HYDRANTS?

By Dave Peterson, TKPOA Board President

The huge snow pack that accumulated in late December/ early January has buried pretty much everything in the Keys, including all of the fire hydrants. This has probably raised a question in your mind of who is responsible for keeping hydrants clear? The answer is you, but this needs an explanation. The TKPOA owns the water system in most of the Keys, including the hydrants, so you would think it would be the Keys’ responsibility to clear the snow. But due to the infrequency of snow storms, it is impractical for the Keys to have staff and equipment on hand to clear snow at all the hydrants. We have gone multiple years in a row with little snow, and had we had snow removal staff and equipment on hand, it would have been idle. TKPOA could annually contract out hydrant snow removal like many homeowners and the Coves do for their driveways, but it hasn’t been in the budget. Perhaps it should be added in the future. But as you know, our dues are already steep, and we have lots of priorities eating up money.

The City of South Lake Tahoe plows the streets because they own the streets, but it isn’t their job to clear the hydrants. In fact, berms from City plows aggravate the problem at hydrants; we all love the berms! The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department only has budget to clear certain key fire hydrants scattered around the city. STPUD is like TKPOA, they don’t budget for fire hydrant clearing in their service area. So when a fire happens, the fire department has to first clear one or more hydrants before they can put the fire out. This consumes valuable time, and winter fires can be very bad as a result. But this is the reality, city-wide.

So for now at least, the responsibility for hydrant clearing falls on you and your neighbors. I’d encourage you to find the hydrant closest to your house, and that you alone or with neighbors “adopt” that hydrant. Then work throughout the winter to keep it clear, so that if a fire erupts at your house or in your neighborhood, the fire department can quickly get access to water. The photo below is the hydrant by my house on Christie that my friend and neighbor Rudy Pakes and I have adopted. We’re not 100% in keeping it clear, but we’re trying to keep up with it.