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2021 SUMMER BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT PROJECTS PG. 20
UPDATE REGARDING TKPOA WATER RESTRICTIONS AND IRRIGATION PROHIBITION PG. 23
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TKWC Uranium Contamination Update By Dan Larson, Water Company/Water Quality Manager & Kirk Wooldridge, TKPOA General Manager THE TAHOE KEY WATER COMPANY (TKWC), The Tahoe Keys Property Owners
TKWC Uranium Contamination Update
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2021 Board of Directors Election
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Better Mental Health Through Diet 6 2021 Board Actions Summary
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TKPOA Calendar
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Townhome & Community Dock Annual Boat Sticker Requirements 13 Lighthouse Shores Pedestrian Gate & Beach Access 18 Electronic Communications
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2021 Summer Bulkhead Replacement Projects 20 Notice of Annual Meeting
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Update Regarding TKPOA Water Restrictions & Irrigation Prohibition 23 Cove Advisors Needed
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Accounting Report
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ACC Rule of the Month
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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. Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.
Association (TKPOA) Board of Directors, the TKPOA Management staff, the TKWC Long Range Facilities Plan Oversight Board Subcommittee, and the independent Engineering/Consulting Firm – MC Engineering are working diligently to solve the water issues confronting the TKPOA property owners, for this summer and into the future. The water issues confronting the TKWC, the TKPOA, and the TKPOA property owners are complex, and is being exacerbated by Mother Nature, past failures to enforce State and Local Regulations, and aging infrastructure, have all contributed to our current state of affairs. The intent of this article is to address and clarify each of the issues currently confronting all of us as we work through these complex issues together. First, the TKWC is a community water system (System No. 0910015) permitted and regulated by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) pursuant to The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 and 1996, California Code of Regulations Title 22, and California Code of Regulations Title 17. Unfortunately, it has been the common belief that the TKWC is privately owned by the TKPOA property owners and is not subject to many of the Rules and Regulations other community water systems must conform to, this is incorrect. With that said, there is one person responsible for the operation of the TKWC, who is responsible to ensure the water being delivered to TKPOA properties is safe for human consumption and that CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
The Keys Breeze Magazine IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION The time is here for the TKPOA seeking 2021–2023 volunteer candidates for the three seats on the Board of Directors that will be vacated at the end of the current term of office. A mailing to all members was sent out on April 26th, 2021 announcing the upcoming election and requesting you to volunteer your services as a TKPOA Board member through the self nomination process. Board member duties include: Preparing for and participating for approximately 12 Open Board Meetings during the year, 12 Executive Session Meetings during the year, serving as liaison to a standing committee, and participating in Town Hall Forums and other meetings to represent the Association and to seek input from members. If you are a “Member in Good Standing”, as defined in the TKPOA Bylaws Article VII and are interested in serving as a Director, you may nominate yourself as a candidate. Candidates MUST be registered by no later than May 28th, 2021 at 4:30 pm in order to be included on the ballot. To receive additional information on Board candidacy, please call Heather Blumenthal at (530) 542.6444, ext. 228 or email at HBlumenthal@tahoekeyspoa.org.
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Dr. Joseph Hibbeln is a Board-certified psychiatrist at Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe, CA, and Stateline, NV. Dr. Hibbeln’s pre-recorded Wellness Webinar, “Nutrition & Brain Health” is available at BartonHealth.org/Lecture.
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Foods and nutrients can greatly influence our brain health. Our brains have a unique and complex metabolism and need specific foods and nutrients to function optimally. Many of these nutrients cannot be made by our bodies; they only come from our diets. Have you ever noticed a change in your mood after eating junk food? It tastes good, but shortly afterward, you may have noticed that your mental energy got worse, that you became more irritable, more vulnerable to stress and maybe even felt depressed. When we switch over to healthy foods – like a Mediterranean style diet – with more fruits, vegetables, healthy meats, and seafood, we introduce omega-3 fats that increase neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. The reaction occurs at a cellular level, but often results in improvement of mood and vitality; it promotes better mental energy, more life enjoyment and increased resilience to stress. Foods that are rich in omega-3 fats include fatty fish like albacore tuna, halibut, herring, mackerel, lake trout, salmon, and sardines. Studies have confirmed that taking supplements of omega-3s containing EPA – another essential fatty acid – and DHA can markedly reduce aggression and depression. In countries where little seafood is consumed, rates of major depression are 50 times higher and homicide deaths are 30 times higher. In the 20th century, industrialization of food increased consumption of vegetable oils rich in omega-6 fats – like junk food – and overtook the levels of omega-3 fats in our brains and bodies. When released in the body, omega-6 fats are transformed into molecules that cause inflammation, pain and cause greater perceptions of pain. Lowering omega-6 fats and raising omega-3 fats in diets has reduced psychological and physical distress in people suffering from chronic pain. Food and nutrients have life-changing benefits for your brain and body. You may be able to reduce stress, anxiety and improve your overall health and life on many levels by simply changing the fats in your diet.
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person is the Chief Plant Operator licensed by the SWRCB and in this case that is the TKWC Manager. This fact is TKWC URANIUM CONTAMINATION UPDATE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 true now and has been true since the TKWC was originally permitted by the State of California. These statements are reinforced by the TKPOA, TKWC Rules and Regulations - Water Service, Section 2 Governance, Paragraphs 2.1 Board of Directors. The Board shall be responsible for setting rates, adopting Rules and Regulations, hearing appeals and providing direction to the General Manager. and 2.2 Company Manager. The Company Manager shall oversee all activities of the Company to furnish Water Service, under the supervision of the General Manager.
CURRENT ISSUES
The following paragraphs will address each of the issues confronting the TKPOA property owners and the TKWC. Uranium Contamination: The Uranium we are currently dealing with in the TKWC water supplies is a naturally occurring condition which has more than likely always been in our water supplies in minuscule amounts. For whatever reason, these levels have been increasing over the last decade or so, and it is not just our water system, which is being affected, throughout California and across the Nation water purveyors are finding elevated Uranium levels in their water supplies. In December 2000, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the Radionuclides regulation, which had been in effect since 1977 and amended in 1986. The revisions set new monitoring provisions for community water systems establishing the Maximum Contaminate Level (MCL) for Uranium at 30 parts-per-billion (ppb) and published the Radionuclides (Uranium) Rule. As a part of this rule the EPA establish the procedure for how Water Purveyors would test their water supplies for Uranium. These monitoring (testing) requirements are shown in the table below. Less than Detection Limit (TBD)
1 sample every 9 years
Greater than Detection Limit and Less than/equal to one-half (15 ppb) the MCL (30 ppb)
1 sample every 6 years
Greater than one-half the MCL (15 ppb) and Less than/ equal to the MCL (30ppb)
1 sample every 3 years
Greater than the MCL (30ppb)
1 sample per quarter until results from 4 consecutive quarters equal to/below MCL (30 ppb)
Testing is required at each point of entry to the Distribution System per the interval determined by the last round of results from the previous testing. In June 2020, during our annual inspection by the SWRCB they requested we start testing Well #3 on a quarterly basis. In the table below we show the testing dates for Well #3 and both the MCL in ppb and pCi/L (CA. MCL 20 pCi/L, The State of California uses Picocuries to measure Radiological results.) July 7th, 2020
Results: 30 ppb
Results: 20.1 pCi/L
July 16th, 2020
Results: 31 ppb
Results: 20.7 pCi/L
September 1st,2020
Results: 31 ppb
Results: 20.7 pCi/L
November 12th, 2020
Results: 32 ppb
Results: 21.4 pCi/L
January 19th, 2021
Results: 30 ppb
Results: 20.1 pCi/L
*January 5th, 2021
Results: 23 ppb
Results: 15.4 pCi/L
The conversion factor for converting ppb to pCi/L is .67
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*The sample drawn on January 5th, 2021 was taken shortly after starting Well #3 which had not been run for approximately a month, this sample is considered erroneous, however, the SWRCB may be required to average the two samples in January when calculating our totals for the four consecutive quarters, slightly skewing the results. In April 2021, the TKWC will draw the 4th quarterly sample and this sample will determine if we will be required to shut down our Well #3. Since Well #1 meets most of our winter water demands we have set Well #3 to only come on-line in extreme emergencies. Well #2 has been off-line and isolated from the Distribution System since November 2020 for exceeding the MCL for Uranium, based on the SWRCB Engineers recommendation. The SWRCB issued Citation No. 01-09-21C-001 January 27th, 2021 for Radionuclide Maximum Contaminant Level Violation for Fourth Quarter 2020 for Well #2. Until recently, we have not been able to turn the system on since we did not have anywhere to discharge the contaminated waters. We have since purchased a 21,000-gallon Baker Tank and a small portable Uranium Treatment system so we can turn the Well on and test it. The Baker Tank will collect the contaminated waters and we will remove the Uranium prior to discharging the water into the sewer. This exercise will serve two purposes; it will allow us to test the Well per the directives in our Citation from the SWRCB, and it will help us determine if we can flush the Uranium from our Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters. The table on page 14 shows the Uranium test results for Well #2.
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BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
MARCH 22ND – JOINT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LONG TERM FACILITIES PLAN OVERSIGHT BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Alliance Grant Full Application for Aquatic Control Methods for $7,086 to be expensed to Water Quality Operational Expense for Professional Services WDR Account #59300.
BOARD ACTIONS • Reviewed one contract, no new contracts were approved. • Directed staff to obtain bids for public relations assistance with the water restrictions communications.
APRIL 19TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
APRIL 7TH – EMERGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERGENCY EMAIL MEETING #7 BOARD ACTIONS • Approved Option A to provide a nomination or self-nomination for a Board of Director(s) appointment to Tahoe Keys Water Company (TKWC) Long Term Facilities Plan Oversight Board Subcommittee based on Andy Kopania’s resignation.
APRIL 7TH – EMERGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERGENCY EMAIL MEETING #8 BOARD ACTIONS • Appointed Keiron McCammon to the TKWC Long Term Facilities Plan Oversight Board Subcommittee.
APRIL 6TH – EMERGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERGENCY EMAIL MEETING #9 BOARD ACTIONS • Approved Sierra Ecosystems Associates (SEA) Request for Budget Authorization to assist the TKPOA prepare Department of Keys Breeze
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BOARD ACTIONS • Approved the Lukins Brothers Water Company Inc. Contract for Main Extension (Inter-Tie at 15th Street) and Connection Charges for $361,007 to be expensed to the Water Company Reserve Fund Account #69000 contingent on approval of an equity line of credit at the April 21st, 2021 Board Meeting. This expense will become a component of a future Water Company Special Assessment for TKPOA Property Owners. • Approved Southport Control Solutions LLC for a Contract for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Installation for $157,920 plus a 10% contingency of $15,792 for a total of $173,712 to be expensed to the Water Company Reserve Fund Account #69000 contingent on approval of an equity line of credit at the April 21st, 2021 Board Meeting. This expense will become a component of a future Water Company Special Assessment for TKPOA property owners. • Approved the “Proposed First Phase TKPOA Meters, Backflow Devices and Related Costs” from MC Engineering TM No. 2 (DRAFT) Attachment B: BPA/Meter Replacement Costs (33 Smart Meters) for $192,798 with a $7,202 contingency for a total not to exceed $200,000 to be expensed to the Water Company Reserve Fund Account #69000 contingent on approval of an equity line of credit at the April 21st, 2021 Board Meeting. This expense will become a component of a future Water Company Special
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Assessment for TKPOA property owners. • Approved extending the borrowing of $400,000 from the Common Reserves to the Water Company Reserves to $1,000,000 to assist the funding requirements for the Short-term and Long-Term Facilities Plan. The loan amount will be paid back to the Common Reserves by the end of the year.
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APRIL 21ST – EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD ACTIONS • Reviewed 10 personnel matters. • Reviewed five member disciplinary matters, including one hearing. • Removed Steve Moore as the Islanders 2 Cove Advisor. • Reviewed 12 legal matters, including ongoing issues with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC). • Reviewed 14 contracts, no new contracts were approved.
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APRIL 21ST – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD ACTIONS • Approved the January 2021 Financial Statements. • Approved the 2020 Annual Audit as prepared by Gilbert and Associates Inc. • Approved the Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien for 022032-021-000. • Approved a Special Assessment for the 35 Cove 3C property owners for the Cove 3C Bulkhead Replacement Project [Reach 11 & 12] for an Individual Property Owner Special Assessment of $76,000 based on the results of the Cove 3C Member’s Vote. • Approved a contract with Anvil Builders Inc. for the Cove 3C Bulkhead Replacement Project based on the results of the Cove 3C Membership Vote. • Approved a contract with Jonathan Pease – Reno Tahoe Geo and Associates for Construction Management for the Cove 3C Bulkhead Replacement Project for $41,800 to be expensed to this Reserve Project. Keys Breeze
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TKWC Long Term Facilities Plan Oversight Subcommittee to review the Board’s concerns and reaffirm their recommendation for the Lukins “InterTie” and to clarify how it fits into the Long Term Facilities Plan and affects indoor water usage. Approved Sierra Ecosystems and Associates for $16,432 for the remaining scope of work for the 2021 Professional Consulting Services (Task 1 & 3) for the Tahoe Keys Lagoon Restoration Project (February 1st, 2021 to January 31st, 2022) to be funded by the Water Quality Third Payment Reserve Funds (Aquatic Invasive Weed Program – Support of EIR/ EIS Application 2020 Reserve Account #71007). Approved Dr. Lars Anderson for $9,610 for the remaining scope of work for the 2021 Professional Consulting Services (Task 2 & 4) for the Tahoe Keys Lagoons Restoration project (February 1st, 2021 to January 31st, 2022) to be funded by the Water Quality Third Pay Reserve Funds (Aquatic Invasive Weed Program – Support of EIR/ EIS Application 2020 Reserve Account #71007). Approved a contract with Ground Zero Analysis, Inc. for 2021 Professional Consulting Services for TKPOA PCE Groundwater Contamination for a cost not to exceed $12,600 (February 2021 to December 2021) to be expensed to Water Company Professional Services Operating Account #51700. Approved publishing the Water Quality website contingent on merging this website with the TKPOA main website after it is revamped. Appointed Clark McDonald to the CC&R and Bylaws Communication Committee. Appointed Arlene Olson as the Islanders 1 Cove Advisor. Appointed Victor and Jennifer Auvinen as the Cove 3B Cove Advisors. Approved the MOU with the Tahoe Keys Waterways Restoration Fund 501(c)(3) Committee. |
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TKPOA MAY 2021 CALENDAR + BEYOND M AY 20 21
4 ACC Meeting 9:00 am 7 Water Quality Committee 9:00 am 11 Tahoe Keys Waterways Restoration Fund (TKWRF– 501(c)(3) – El Dorado Community Foundation 4:00 pm 18 ACC Meeting 9:00 am 19 Board of Directors Exec. Session 9:00 am 19 Board of Directors Regular Mtg. 5:00 pm 25 Finance Committee Meeting 10:00 am Town Hall Forum TBD Tahoe Keys Blvd Median Subcommittee TBD Bylaws and CC&Rs Communication Subcommittee TBD TKPOA Visions Ad Hoc Committee TBD
JUNE 2021
1 ACC Meeting 9:00 am 15 ACC Meeting 9:00 am 16 Board of Directors Exec. Session 9:00 am 16 Board of Directors Regular Mtg. 5:00 pm 22 Finance Committee Meeting 10:00 am Town Hall Forum TBD Water Quality Committee TBD 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
Note: All meetings will be held at the TKPOA Pavilion, 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted. Until further notice, member meeting attendance will be limited to conference call and/or Webinar. Links and call in information for meetings are posted on the TKPOA website ahead of each meeting. Please contact the TKPOA front desk at (530) 542-6444 for details on member attendance.
2021 ACC APPLICATION SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE Submittal Deadline (Wednesday prior to the meeting)
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Townhome & Community Dock Annual Boat Sticker Requirements By Security Department THE 2021 BOATING SEASON is right around the corner!
As part of TKPOA’s effort to improve enforcement and streamline the process for TKPOA members, their renters, and guests, this is a reminder of the Townhome and Community Dock Boat Sticker requirement as part of TKPOA’s Operating Rule – Boat Dock Rules and Regulations for Townhouse Subdivisions and TKPOA Owned Community Docks, TKPOA Operating Rules Article 3. Section 100. Rentals, which states: “Rentals: No Townhouse or TKPOA Owned Community docks may be rented to anyone who is not an occupant of the Dwelling. In the event that an Owner rents the Dwelling, the following documentation must be presented to TKPOA: The rental agreement specifying the dates of rental, proof of insurance and certificate of title, and, in case of the long-term renter, a utility bill to show proof of residence.”
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TKWC URANIUM CONTAMINATION UPDATE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9
July 7th, 2020
Results-29 ppb
Results-19.4 pCi/L
Nov. 17th, 2020 (RAW)
Results-40 ppb
Results-26.8 pCi/L
Nov. 17th, 2020 (After GAC filters
Results-170 ppb
Results-113.9 pCi/L
To make the determination if we were over the MCL the SWRCB is required to divide the results (170 ppb/ 113.9 pCi/L) by 4 (equivalent of 4 consecutive quarters) and the results were over the MCL (42.5 ppb/ 28.4 pCi/L) resulting in a Citation and an order to isolate Well #2 from the Distribution System. Well #1 has been testing right around 17 ppb/11.3 pCi/L pretty consistently, spiking to 23 ppb/15.4 pCi/L once in the fall. Our main focus with Well #1 is the PCE levels since it has been our primary water source since Well #3 for all practical purposes, was shut down due to Uranium levels. Some property owners are inferring the TKPOA Board of Directors, TKPOA Management, and the TKWC have known about the Uranium issue for some time and have been negligent in their response to correct the problem. No, but in fact, the TKWC records do indicate Uranium was detect in the TKPOA source waters back in 2016/2017 at levels below the MCL, the SWRCB requires Uranium levels be monitored every 3 years. It was not until after the second quarterly test results, in September 2020, did the TKWC notify TKPOA Management and the TKPOA Board of Directors, informing them there may be an issue concerning the Uranium levels in Well #3. Since the Uranium is a natural occurring phenomenon and could dissipate as quickly as it had risen, it would have been derelict to sound the alarms prematurely. However, after the results of the second quarterly tests the TKWC initiated an on-going communication with the SWRCB to evaluate the TKWC course of action. A conference call was also setup with the SWRCB Region 9 Engineer Ali Rezvani, SWRCB associate engineer Salvador Turrubiartes, TKPOA Management, TKPOA Board Vice President David Peterson, and TKWC Manager to discuss our concerns and options going forward. During this meeting, Ali Rezvani suggested the GAC filters may be one method for removing the Uranium from the water. Hoping this was the case, the TKWC personnel put Well #2 back on-line, since it had recently been taken off-line for the winter months, per our Permit. Well #2 Keys Breeze
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has 2-GAC filters to strip the PCE from Well #2 source waters. In July 2020, Well #2 source waters had tested for Uranium below the MCL (30 ppb) and was still considered to be on the 3-year monitoring schedule. On November 17th, 2020, the TKWC personnel drew samples from the Well’s source waters prior to the GAC filters and again after the GAC filters expecting the results to show improvement, however this proved to not be the case. Arsenic: Arsenic occurs naturally in rocks, soil, water, air and plants and animals. It is more prevalent in ground water sources than in surface water sources (i.e., lakes and rivers) of drinking water. Arsenic has been detected in all 3 of the TKWC Wells in small amounts. The MCL for Arsenic is 10 ppb and all three wells have been consistently indicating results around 4 ppb. At these levels there are no special actions required by the TKWC. These levels are pretty common for the western region of the Country. The TKWC will continue to monitor the wells since we did have one instance where Well #2 sampled at 12 ppb on July 7th, 2020, and South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has two wells offline for Arsenic levels above the MCL. PCE Contamination in Well #1: Another concern is the level of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination in Well #1 which has been under the MCL (5 ppb) consistently, but historically, creeps up slightly during the summer months when the Well is operated on a more consistent basis. Since Well #1 is our primary water source and operating on a continual basis, we are monitoring the PCE levels on a modified schedule. The Table below on page 15 the testing result for PCE at Well #1.
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January 14th, 2020
Results-2.2 ppb
Ref. #20010387
April 7th, 2020
Results-0.66 ppb
Ref. #20040184
May 12th, 2020
Results-1.5 ppb
Ref. #20050289
June 9th, 2020
Results-1.7 ppb
Ref. #20060302
July 7th, 2020
Results-2.6 ppb
Ref. #20070188
September 1st, 2020
Results-2.5 ppb
Ref. #20090034
October 6th, 2020
Results-3.4 ppb
Ref. #20100164
November 6th, 2020
Results-2.1 ppb
Ref, #20110090
December 22nd, 2020
Results-2.9 ppb
Ref. #20120888
January 5th, 2021
Results-1.8 ppb
Ref. #21010103
January 25th, 2021
Results-2.5 ppb
Ref. #21010740
February 16th, 2021
Results-2.4 ppb
Ref. #21020514
February 23rd, 2021
Results-2.6 ppb
Ref. #21020714
In 2017, the Board of Directors and TKPOA staff conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to select a Water Engineer/Engineer Firm for a TKWC Long Term Facilities Plan for the tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination, based on the South Y PCE Plume. Through that process Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, was selected, and they provided a TKWC PCE Facilities Plan in February 2018. This plan included long range planning for our entire water system and the treatment of PCE. This Kennedy/Jenks Consultants PCE Facilities plan would be considered our TKWC Long Range Facilities Plan or “water master plan” until MC Engineering completes their required RFP Scope of work. Keep in mind there is also a South Y Basin – Water Master that addresses the PCE South Y Plume contamination that is the responsibility of the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD), and the TKPOA/TKWC does participate in these meeting and contributes to this plan.
MOVING FORWARD
The TKPOA Board of Directors instructed the TKPOA Management to develop an RFP to request proposals from as many consulting/engineering firms as possible who could help us with the issues currently confronting the TKWC. There were five firms, out of approximately 20, which responded to the request, these firms proposals were then evaluated and scored by an RFP Review Board Subcommittee appointed by the TKPOA Board of Directors. MC Engineering was chosen by Keys Breeze
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the Subcommittee as the most qualified and then recommended by the Subcommittee to the TKPOA Board of Directors. At the February 17th, 2021 Regular Open Board meeting, MC Engineering was approved as the selected Engineering Firm. MC Engineering hit the ground running proposing a list of short-term solutions within weeks of being confirmed by the TKPOA Board of Directors. The TKPOA Board of Directors approved and authorized the TKWC to proceed with the following short-term applications and treatment projects at the March 11th, 2021 Board of Directors Emergency Meeting: 1. TKWC Well #1: Well #1 is currently the primary source of water for the TKPOA since Well #3 is only being used in dire emergencies at this time. Well #1 is the oldest Well the TKWC has, put into service in 1976 which brings into question it’s reliability under the current operating conditions. In response to these concerns the TKPOA Board of Directors has approved and authorized the TKWC to purchase and cause the installation of a new 100hp electric drive motor for the pump, a new differential for the backup Natural Gas engine which would drive the pump in case of a loss of electricity, and a new Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for controlling the electric pump motor for a total of $40,000 including contingency. These items are accounted for in the TKWC 30 Year Reserve Funding plan. The old pump CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 MAY 2021
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motor and differential will be reconditioned and placed in storage for emergencies. 2. Well #2 and Well #3: Uranium Treatment Systems : MC Engineering presented an interim solution of Uranium Treatment Systems which would allow Wells #2 & #3 to be used to help boost the available potable water by about 1,200 Gallons Per Minute (GPM). By installing temporary modular Uranium Treatment Vessels at each well site, the TKWC could bring these Well back on-line in a limited capacity. The TKPOA Board of Directors approved these projects and the TKWC is moving forward to have the two temporary systems in operation by the early part of June. Total cost for these systems is $400,000 including contingency. MC Engineering, the TKPOA Management, and the TKWC Long Range Facilities Plan Oversight Board Subcommittee have continued to analyze additional short term, immediate term and long range options through weekly meetings as well as monitoring the critical path for the approved short term projects. For the April 19th, 2021 Board of Director Open Meeting, they provided some additional intermediate term options for consideration. The TKPOA Board of Directors approved and authorized the TKWC to proceed with the following intermediate term applications at the April 19th, 2021 Board of Directors Open Meeting: 1. “Inter-Tie” with Lukins Brothers Water Company (LBWC) – 15th Street: A contract for Main Extension (Inter-Tie at 15th Street) and Connection charges for a total of $361,007. This will provide additional redundancy to the TKPOA Water Distribution system and can provide up to 500 gpm based on LBWC systems demands. 2. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Installation: A contract with Southport Control Solutions LLC for a SCADA System Installation for $173,712 including contingency for the control, monitoring and tracking of the TKPOA Wells, uranium treatment systems and water distribution system analytics.
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3. “Proposed First Phase TKPOA Meters, Backflow Devices and Related Costs” for the installation 33 Smart Meters and replacement of Backflow devices for Common Area Landscaping for $200,000 including contingency. This will improve the tracking and modeling of common area and Cove Townhome landscape irrigation to improve control, tracking and implement potential water savings.
CURRENT PROHIBITION ON LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
At the March 11th, 2021 Board of Directors Emergency Meeting the TKPOA Board of Directors approved the Emergency Rule for the Prohibition of Landscape Irrigation (April 1st, 2021 to July 8th, 2021) and authorized 28 Day Rule Review period for the Operating Rule change for the Prohibition of Landscape Irrigation for (July 8th, 2021 to November 1st, 2021). This Emergency Rule and proposed Operating Rule change have been mailed to all TKPOA property owners twice, and email Eblasted three times, and are posted on the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com. Secondary Water Sources (Auxiliary Water): In response to the irrigation prohibition rules the TKWC has received numerous inquiries from property owners regarding the use of lagoon waters for watering their landscaping utilizing a sump pump in the lagoons. The TKWC staff will also emphatically advise all TKPOA property owners not to use the lagoons for irrigating their landscaping. Any property owner who has been at the Tahoe Keys over the summer has heard reference to the Blue/Green Algae, or Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB), and/or Cyanotoxin in the lagoon waters, this highly toxic poison is very prevalent at certain times during the summer months. The bacteria e Coli found in both animal and human feces can also be found in the lagoon waters presenting a health hazard if ingested. Cross-contamination of the drinking water with lagoon waters is a serious potential health risk to everyone who receives their drinking water from the TKWC Distribution System. Of course, we have had property owners state they would never consider connecting to their irrigation system or a hose-bib on the side of the home, however, the potential exists for a landscaping company employee who does not know better, or a property owner who does not know the stop and wastes on his irrigation system are not working properly, could make this connection and contaminate the water supply. If a cross-connection was made in this manner, the TKWC would have no indication the water was contaminated until someone became ill, since the MAY 2021
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contamination was being pumped into the system rather than being siphoned as a result of a pressure loss in the system. The TKPOA, TKWC and the California licensed Chief Plant Operator are responsible for the safety of the drinking water provided by the TKWC, and responsible for insuring the TKWC adheres to all Federal, State, and Local regulations with regard to a community water system. Code of Regulations Title 17 addresses Backflow Prevention devices and when they are required. Basically, it states whenever there is a secondary, unapproved water source on the property a Backflow Prevention device is required to protect the community water system. The TKWC is not currently requiring each property adjacent to the lagoons, Lake Tallac, or Lake Tahoe install backflow preventers at this time. [Code of Regulations Title 17-Division 1. State Department of Health Services and State Water Resources Control Board, Chapter 5. Sanitation (Environmental), Sub-Chapter 1. Engineering (Sanitary), Group 4. Drinking Water Supply, Article 1. General, 7583. Definitions, e. “Cross-Connection” is an unprotected actual or potential connection between a potable water system used to supply water for drinking purposes and any source or system containing unapproved water or a substance that is not or cannot be approved as safe, wholesome, and potable. By-pass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover devices through which backflow could occur, shall be considered to be crossconnections.] The TKWC staff have had some TKPOA property owners state they were going to water their landscaping regardless of the prohibition, and further stated TKWC is not going to be able to stop them. I would hope this handful of property owners would help us maintain the safety of our drinking water, and help ensure the good health of their families, and their neighbors’ families. Depending on the issue, there are a number of rules at work here. The Emergency Rule for the Prohibition of Landscape Irrigation, The TKWC Rules and Regulations for Water Service, and State Law. For the protection of our Water Distribution System, we cannot assume that all TKPOA property owners (or their hired Landscapers) that install an Auxiliary Water Source, (Or any other work arounds) will be doing this properly and safely. Through the TKPOA violation system the TKPOA staff needs to put property owners on notice to have a dialogue and potential inspection of the Property to validate the any Auxiliary Water source system installation for the safety of our drinking water.
Thank you for your attention and compliance to this important issue. For additional concerns or questions, please contact TKPOA General Manager, Kirk Wooldridge (kwooldridge@tahoekeyspoa. org) or Board President, Joe Sherry (jsherry12361@gmail.com).
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Lighthouse Shores Pedestrian Gate & Beach Access NO DOGS
By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager We would like to remind all TKPOA property owners of the rules associated with the use of the pedestrian gate at Lighthouse Shores (LHS) Lot C and Lot A. Through recent Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Security Patrols and reviewed Security Camera footage, there have been violations of the Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgment by TKPOA property owners and their guests in violation of the following: • Bringing dogs into LHS on or off leash. • Allowing guests or vacation renters to use their TKPOA member photo ID card for access to LHS Lot C without the immediate presence of the TKPOA member. • Trespassing on the adjacent LHS properties.
THE RULES
The rules are straightforward. TKPOA Members should observe the following provisions pursuant to Superior Court Case SV-92-0066: • TKPOA members with a valid TKPOA member photo ID card and guests in the immediate presence of their sponsoring member will be permitted access. Access is only permitted to TKPOA property owners using their photo member access card issued by TKPOA. This card is not transferrable; it is not to be loaned or used by anyone other than the property owner to whom it is issued. If you have lost your card or wish to have another one issued, please visit the Pavilion office. • There are no dogs or bicycles allowed, no exceptions. This is clearly posted on the gate and there are bike racks inside the gate. • Access through this gate is allowed from 7:00 am– 9:00 pm except during the summer, during which time the hours will be extend to 10:00PM Keys Breeze
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No Dogs or other pets allowed in LHS. Please remember dogs must be on leashes throughout the TKPOA per El Dorado County Ordinance Title 6 – Animals, Chapter 6.04. General Provisions, Section 9.46.600. For the safety of your dog, TKPOA members and their guests please keep your dog on a leash. Dogs are welcome on their leash at the Pavilion Beach area.
NO TRESPASSING
When entering through the LHS pedestrian gate, you are on Lot C which is a narrow lot with Pope Marsh on the left and private residences on the right. TKPOA does not own the properties to the right of Lot C. This is private property and the No Trespassing law per California Penal Code 602PC applies. The City of South Lake Tahoe Police Department will be called for trespassing on these properties. The TKPOA has clearly marked the property lines on the right of the lot. The left side of the lot has a chain link fence all the way down to the beach on the Pope Marsh side. Lot C can be used to access Pope Marsh on the left, however access to the beach on the right is prohibited as this is private property and to do so is considered trespassing (CA 602PC). Access to the right is also a dead end at the West Channel Bulkhead. During Lake Tahoe high water events there is typically no Public Trust beach access. To access Lot A at the end of the LHS roadway at the West Channel Bulkhead, you should walk down the LHS paved roadway. Pursuant to the Superior Court Case SV-920066 Judgement the TKPOA is responsible for the maintenance and security obligations in enforcing this judgement, and at this time the enforcement of these violations including trespassing violations on the adjacent LHS property will be pursued. Based on TKPOA Security Patrols and pedestrian gate member card reader identification system, the TKPOA has issued warning notices and in some cases, fines, to MAY 2021
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those members in violation of the LHS Gate Access as specified in the Superior Court Case Judgement. The TKPOA Board of Directors will continue to utilize the Member Discipline process in accordance with Civil Code Section 5855 and TKPOA Bylaws Article VI, Membership Rights Section 5, Article IX, Duties and Powers of the Board Section 1(r), and TKPOA Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) Article XII, Breach or Default, Section 6 (a-f), to enforce this Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 Judgment, related governing documents, and rules. The LHS pedestrian and vehicle gates are under continuous surveillance and all TKPOA member photo ID Card access is recorded so it is easy to track any violations. Once the violations are identified with the responsible property owners through the member
discipline hearing process, TKPOA property owners could face their individual and property member photo ID card access privileges suspended, Member photo ID cards confiscated, and potential fines. The TKPOA is requesting that all property owners please respect these rules so that we can all continue to enjoy this privilege of accessing Lot C and Lot A. Continued violations and flagrant abuse of these rules could result in legal claims against the TKPOA and potential gate closures. For additional questions please contact the TKPOA front desk at (530) 542-6444, Monday through Sunday, 8:30 a,–4:30 pm. Additional information is also available on the TKPOA website www.tkpoa.com, or contract TKPOA Security at (530) 545-0847.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager EACH YEAR IN OCTOBER, TKPOA conducts a mailing to
each member for their copy of the Annual Disclosure. This 80+ page document includes the upcoming year’s Operating Budget, Notice of Assessment Increases, Budget and Assessment Summary, Annual Update of TKPOA’s Reserve Study, and other pertinent required information for members of the TKPOA as we prepare to go into a new year. This mailing is a requirement of Civil Code §4040 for Homeowners Associations. In 2018, the costs for printing and mailing the 2019 Annual Disclosure to all 1,529 members of the TKPOA totaled approximately $12,000. New as of 2020, updates to the Civil Code requirements allowed for Associations to provide members their Annual Disclosure via electronic delivery, such as email, as long as the member has provided the Association with a completed and signed “Consent to Receive Disclosures via Electronic Delivery” Form. As of May 1st, 2021 TKPOA has received 450 “Consent to Receive Disclosures via Electronic Delivery” forms from members in time for the mailing of the 2022 Annual Disclosure. In October 2021, these 450 members will be sent an email with
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a link to their copy of the 2022 Annual Disclosure, resulting in an approximately $3,000–$5,000 savings in printing and mailing costs. In order to increase these cost savings, TKPOA needs more members to sign up to receive their Annual Disclosures, and other communications via electronic delivery (email) as allowed by law. Examples of other electronic communications you may receive from TKPOA include Email Eblasts that get you the latest and greatest information on topics such as TKPOA Board Meetings, Town Hall Forum Announcements, Weed Harvesting Schedules, current and upcoming projects, Board Elections, etc. The “Consent to Receive Disclosures via Electronic Delivery” form can be found on the TKPOA website www.tkpoa.com, requested from the front desk at info@tahoekeyspoa.org, or requested in person at the TKPOA Pavilion Office. Completed and signed forms should be returned to the TKPOA office at 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Contact the front desk with any questions at (530) 542-6444. Please join us in our efforts in saving one tree at a time and a potential annual savings of $10,000– $12,000 for the Association!
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By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager
Summer Bulkhead Replacement Projects
THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (TKPOA) is currently finalizing the contract agreements with Anvil Builders Inc. (ABI), for two important Bulkhead Replacement Projects scheduled for this summer to start June 16th, 2021. At this time, the project schedule is still being reviewed, with the project completion date of October 15th, 2021. These projects are once in 50 years or more major construction projects to replace these steel sheet pile East Cove bulkheads.
East Channel Bulkhead Replacement Project
Based on the July 29th, 2020 TKPOA property owner Voting Ballot for the East Channel East Bulkhead Replacement project. A total of 689 ballots were returned, with 536 property owners voting “Yes”. Member approval was required because our Bylaws prohibit the Board for Directors from entering into a contract in excess of $250,000 without approval of a majority of a quorum of the association membership by vote or written assent [TKPOA Bylaws Article IX, Section 2, subsection (a)]. The Board of Directors has authority to enter into a primary construction contract in an amount not to exceed $1,476,644 plus spending authority of up to an additional 10% for contingencies. No change in quarterly assessments will be required to fund this project during the 2021 fiscal year, and no special assessment is required for this project. The TKPOA is obligated by court order (1991 Superior Court of California – Stipulation Agreement No: 1225) to perform such repair, maintenance, and replacement of the East Channel East Bulkhead as is reasonably required to keep it in good and serviceable condition. All reasonable costs the TKPOA incurs performing that duty are court ordered shared between TKPOA (30%), Tahoe Keys Beach and Harbor Association (TKB&HA) (30%), and the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC) (40%). However, the judgment also obligates the TKPOA to first pay the costs of this work through to project completion and then, after rendering an accounting, we are entitled to obtain reimbursement from TKB&HA and TKM&YC for their respective share of the total reasonable costs the TKPOA incurred. This project is the replacement of approximately 540 feet of steel sheet piling bulkhead at the East Channel East Bulkhead as detailed in the approved and permitted plans and project specifications and in coordination with the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) for project site access. It will be constructed with CHANCE anchors at 8-foot centers with an exterior waler to the sheet piles. The new bulkhead will be approximately 18 inches in front of the existing bulkhead which will remain in place with modification. The Anvil Builders Inc. (ABI) bid for this project is $1,436,00, with some exclusions. ABI the construction contractor will provide all necessary steel sheet piles, chance anchor tiebacks, walers, steel top cap, railing, and complete the site restoration. BMP Solutions will complete the required revegetation of the site in compliance with the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) Truckee Marsh Restoration project guidelines and Noble Consultants GEC Inc. are contracted for the construction management. The approved plans & project specifications for the East Cove East Bulkhead replacement project are available online at: www.tkpoa.com website Documents>> Ballots & Elections>> East Channel East Bulkhead Replacement Project and a copy is Keys Breeze
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also available for inspection at the TKPOA office.
Cove 3C Bulkhead Replacement Project
A Cove 3C Townhome property owner Special Assessment Voting Ballot was required for the Cove 3C Bulkhead Replacement Project [Reach 11 & 12] to be approved and funded by a Cove 3C property owner Special Assessment of $76,000 per property. The Anvil Builders Inc. bid for this project is $2,616,595, with some exclusions. Based on the April 21st, 2021 Voting Ballot count a total of 33 ballots were returned out of 35 property owners, with 18 property owners voting “Yes” [Choice #1]. Pursuant to Davis-Stirling Civil Code section 5605, in order for Cove 3C to conduct a valid special assessment vote, at least 18 ballots of the 35 properties that are property owners of this bulkhead must be returned to achieve a quorum. Passage of the “Special Assessment Funding [Choice # 1], or [Choice # 2]” then requires the approval of a majority of ballots cast. 5605 (b) Notwithstanding more restrictive limitations placed on the board by the governing documents, the board may not impose a regular assessment that is more than 20 percent greater than the regular assessment for
the association’s preceding fiscal year or impose special assessments which in the aggregate exceed 5 percent of the budgeted gross expenses of the association for that fiscal year without the approval of a majority of a quorum of members, pursuant to Section 4070, at a member meeting or election. This project will install approximately 910 linear feet of new free-standing heavy-duty sheet pile wall about 12 inches outside of existing sheet pile wall. The bulkhead project will outline the exterior of Cove 3C starting at Unit #111 and ending close to Unit # 145. The heavy sheet pile wall will be strong enough to provide for all its structural resistance, including retaining weak and liquefiable soils during earthquakes. Sheet pile material cost for the selected design was higher than for other alternatives considered, but construction is simpler, and there is no cost to install tiebacks or walers. The space between the old and new walls will be filled with drain rock. ABI the construction contractor will provide all necessary steel sheet piles, steel top cap, railing, gates, lighting and complete the site restoration. Reno Tahoe Geo Associates, Inc. are contracted for the construction management for this project. The approved plans & project specifications for the CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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2021 SUMMER BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT PROJECTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21
Cove 3C Bulkhead replacement project are available online at: www.tkpoa.com website Documents >> Cove Advisors >> Cove Projects >> Cove 3C Bulkhead Replacement Project and a copy is also available for inspection at the TKPOA office. ABI was selected for these two projects through the TKPOA competitive bidding Request for Proposal (RFP) process in which we sent RFPs out to over 37 specialized contractors. ABI also offered an additional discount of $75,000 if both the East Channel East Bulkhead Replacement and Cove 3C Bulkhead Replacement Projects are contracted this summer. This discount will be applied to the projects once the contracts are finalized.
Cove 3A Bulkhead Replacement Project
As of April 28th, 2021, Tahoe Marine and Excavating is unable to schedule this project for the 2021 summer for several reasons. At this time, they are withdrawing their proposal.
East Cove 2021 Boating Season
Based on these two important Bulkhead Replacement
projects occurring this summer from June 16th, 2021 through October 15th, 2021 the Townhome property owners at Cove 3C and portion of Cove 3A and Cove 3C property owners will be unable to utilize their community docks (boat slip) due to construction. Many of these Townhome property owners would like to bring their boats up for this 2021 boating season. The TKPOA staff will be sending out a mailing to contact all Townhome property owners that are not part of these construction projects to see if your Townhome community dock boat slip is available this summer. As a Townhome property owner if you are not going to using your boat slip this summer and would like to offer to accommodate your Townhome neighbor please contact the Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at Hblumenthal@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444, ext. 228. The TKPOA staff cannot guarantee that boat slips will be available, but we are contacting all Townhome property owners to assist in the coordination.
Questions or Requests for Information
Also, any additional questions can be answered by contacting the TKPOA front desk at (530) 542-6444 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm.
In accordance with the Bylaws and the adopted Election and Voting Rules of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association, the 58th Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at 5:00 pm in the TKPOA Pavilion located at 356 AlaaWai Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The purpose of the meeting is to hear reports on the state of the Association and to introduce the newly elected Association Directors for the 2021–2023 terms. The meeting will be convened promptly at the time noticed above. We hope all members will attend the meeting.
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UPDATE
By Keiron McCammon, Treasurer YOU SHOULD BE AWARE BY NOW that due to
issues with our Water Company’s wells, the Board of Directors had to institute an irrigation prohibition as of April 1st for the foreseeable future. Due to the rules and regulations we have to follow as a property owners association, there may be some confusion regarding the prohibition’s timing. The Board first issued an emergency rule change, as you were hopefully notified (http:// bit.ly/tkpoa-emergency-rule), that went into effect from April 1st through July 8th. Emergency rules can only go into effect for up to one hundred and twenty days. Therefore, the Board also put out, for 28-day review, a permanent rule change (http://bit.ly/tkpoairrigation-prohibition-rule) that prohibits landscape irrigation from April 1st through November 1st. This will likely be approved during the May 19th Board Meeting. So, at this time, landscape irrigation is prohibited throughout the summer. So what are we doing about it? Health and safety is job number one. With two of our wells shut down (due to elevated uranium levels), the Board’s immediate concern was to ensure our Water Company could continue to provide safe drinking water. To this end, the Board approved $600,000 of emergency reserve expenditure to purchase six temporary uranium treatment units to be installed at the two shut down wells. These units will allow us to pump a limited capacity of safe drinking from each well to supplement our remaining unaffected well (and ensure that we don’t have a single point of failure in our water system). That said, all three wells’ total capacity would still be below the typical peak demand we see through the summer due to irrigation. By eliminating irrigation, we ensure we can provide safe drinking water throughout the Tahoe Keys (barring any further catastrophes). The procurement and installation of these treatment facilities are underway. We expect
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to have them operational by the end of May, State approvals permitting. So, like much of California this year, we face a prohibition on irrigation and the prospect of brown lawns and possible damage to our landscaping, both personal and common. This is not a pleasant prospect for any of us, but I cannot overstate the seriousness of the problem we face; brown lawns and landscaping are the least of our concerns should we be unable to provide safe drinking water. That said, the Board, our staff, and committee of volunteers have continued to investigate additional measures that we may be able to undertake to ease the irrigation prohibition at some point through the summer. During the April 19th Special Board Meeting, the Board approved an additional $800,000 in emergency reserve expenditure to potentially mitigate the irrigation prohibition to some degree and provide additional redundancy and resiliency of our Water Company operations. The first of these expenditures is to establish an inter-tie with Lukins Brothers Water Company (LBWC) along 15th Street. LBWC is able to provide us with an additional 500 gallons of water per minute should we need it. This inter-tie will also give us a level of redundancy should installing the treatment units at our Keys Breeze
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two wells run into issues, or we face additional issues with one of our wells at some point. It also provides capacity that might allow us to ease up on the irrigation prohibition. The subsequent expenditure is for the installation of a monitoring and automated control system at our wells. Unfortunately, we have historically underfunded our Water Company infrastructure. We currently have no minute-by-minute monitoring and control of our wells. Everything is manually operated. This has been a significant issue as we face this crisis because we really have no idea what our peak water demands are hour-byhour; we have had to make some gross assumptions and best estimates when determining our water needs. Also, installing temporary treatment at two of our wells will significantly increase the complexity of operation for our Water Company staff. With this system in place, we will monitor our water demands minute-by-minute and gauge whether we have sufficient supply to allow some level of irrigation. Finally, we approved the installation of water meters across our common areas. Our best estimate is that our common areas account for thirty percent of our irrigation use. But, unfortunately, without any meters, we are somewhat guessing. These meters will allow us to see how much water we are using and, more importantly, how effective we can be at reducing usage. Our hope is that with these three things in place, our Water Company will be able to better model our water demands through the day. If so, then possibly we’ll be able to allow a reduced amount of landscape irrigation for everyone. But I cannot emphasize enough, this is just a hope; there are no guarantees until we get everything in place and we’re able to experiment bit-by-bit. The best-case scenario is that sometime around mid-July, the Board may be able to lift the irrigation prohibition and institute a schedule of limited irrigation through the rest of the summer. Until then, I’m afraid the irrigation prohibition stands. We wanted to share a helpful article (https:// www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/ how-to/a8014/how-to-save-a-drought-strickenlawn-12203548/) that outlines some steps on how to weather a drought. The only caveat is that we can, of course, not use phosphorus-based fertilizers, as it recommends. MAY 2021
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TOWNHOME & COMMUNITY DOCK ANNUAL BOAT STICKER REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13
Our staff has their work cut out to implement all the measures we have now approved; many of them have thirty to sixty day lead times. We are doing all we can in the short term to see us through this immediate crisis while we also work to determine the best long-term strategy. Any long-term strategy could take us two or more years to put in place, so these measures need to see us through until then. The Board has authorized $1.4MM in unplanned reserve expenditure. These funds will have to be replenished as part of the overall funding for the long-term solution (we are borrowing from our Common Reserve for the time being). The long-term solution could total $5MM to $10MM. I don’t share this to scare you, but to be fully transparent about what we face. Our engineering firm is evaluating all the options open to us. Hopefully, by mid this year, the Board will be able to determine the best way forward. We’ll certainly look at different ways to fund the needed investments and endeavor to keep everyone informed over the coming months. For more information regarding the irrigation prohibition there are a number of documents available on the website (http://bit.ly/tkpoaemergency-rule-documents). Likewise, for information on the long-term facilities plan (http://bit.ly/tkpoa-longterm-facilities-plan). While we do not have all the answers at this time, if you have any concerns or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our General Manager, Kirk Wooldridge (kwooldridge@ tahoekeyspoa.org) or Board President, Joe Sherry (jsherry12361@gmail.com).
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COVE ADVISORS NEEDED COVE ADVISORS NEEDED FOR BAVARIAN ISLE, ALOHA ISLE, ST. MORITZ, COVE 3B, ISLANDERS II, AND MOUNT TALLAC VILLAGE III 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, 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
2021 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE IMPORTANT!
MAY 4 & 18
JUNE 1 & 15
JULY 6 & 20
AUGUST 10 & 24
SEPTEMBER 14 & 28
OCTOBER 12
NOVEMBER 9
DECEMBER 7
SEE YOU THERE!
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ACC Meetings have been moved from Mondays to Tuesdays for 2021.
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All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 am unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by Wednesday prior to the meeting date. For more information please contact Linda Callahan, ACD Manager, at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239, or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org. |
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ATTENTION TKPOA MEMBERS Nationwide, the U.S. Postal Service has been plagued by continuous delivery delays. Reportedly, on-time delivery is only 64% for First-Class Mail. To avoid late charges, please allow more time for your quarterly assessment payments that are sent to the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association. Quarterly statements are mailed out as a courtesy, however, assessment payments are due even if the statement is not delivered by your mail courier.
MAIL PAYMENTS TO:
Tahoe Keys POA P.O. Box 1026 Roseville, CA 95678-8437
THE ASSESSMENT PAYMENT SCHEDULE is located towards
the back of every Keys Breeze issue. 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 DUE ASSESSMENT
Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4
Jan. 1 April 1 July 1 Oct. 1
LATE FEE APPLIES AFTER
Jan. 30 April 30 July 30 Oct. 30
Meetings and Approvals
At the April 21st, 2021 Open Board Meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors: Approved the 2020 TKPOA Audit Report provided by auditors Gilbert Associates. They also reviewed homeowner delinquent accounts and approved one resolution to record a lien and a second resolution to file a foreclosure complaint. There were no disciplinary hearings for delinquent Keys Breeze
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accounts. Disciplinary hearings are generally held when a homeowner is delinquent on two quarterly assessments. At the April 27th, 2021 Finance Committee meeting, the TKPOA Finance Committee members: Reviewed and approved the February 2021 Financial Statements, received a report and update on the Tahoe Keys Water Co. (TKWC) short-term and intermediate-term plan, reviewed an update on the Cove 3C Bulkhead project, received and update on sales of Lake Tallac individual properties reviewed legal expenses, reviewed a list of budget adjustments, and reviewed a draft of the 2022 Budget Development Schedule. The next meeting for the Finance Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021. 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 OPERATING & RESERVE FUNDS NET INCOME RESULTS (DRAFT) AS OF JANUARY 31, 2021 (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 Common
$519,350
$276,664
$242,685
$2,034,216
86.4%
$192,823
Water Quality
144,356
40,268
104,088
604,937
93.3%
11,490
Water Company
152,748
97,176
55,571
651,727
85.1%
117,426
$816,453
$414,109
$402,344
$3,290,880
87.4%
$321,739
TKPOA TOTALS
SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1
$20,604
$9,874
$10,730
$69,110
85.7%
$9,875
Cove 2
13,858
8,229
5,629
62,961
86.9%
14,283
Cove 2A
24,285
13,572
10,712
99,773
86.4%
27,923
Cove 3A
18,882
11,958
6,924
73,753
83.8%
26,333
Cove 3B
19,248
7,341
11,906
62,512
88.3%
12,785
Cove 3C
31,332
17,798
13,535
126,463
85.9%
21,704
Cove 4
12,908
8,048
4,859
54,752
85.3%
16,923
Cove 5
65,475
32,770
32,705
239,628
86.3%
29,550
Islanders I
8,422
4,858
3,564
33,056
85.3%
7,122
Islanders II
15,694
11,099
4,595
60,880
81.8%
12,239
Islanders III
32,914
15,424
17,491
116,066
86.7%
13,646
Tahoe Marina Shores
40,153
21,953
18,200
159,645
86.2%
20,393
Lighthouse Shores
12,229
3,160
9,068
40,974
92.3%
7,715
PineStone East
302
207
95
1,242
83.3%
1,534
PineStone West
205
138
67
829
83.3%
945
PineStone 3
964
506
458
3,038
83.3%
4,292
$317,475
$166,936
$150,539
$1,204,682
86.1%
$227,262
$1,133,928
$581,045
$552,883
$4,495,562
87.1%
$549,002
12
83.3%
SUBDIVISION TOTALS ASSOCIATION TOTALS
Operating Months Remaining
10 Keys Breeze
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OWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATING AND RESERVE FUND BANK BALANCES (DRAFT) AS OF JANUARY 31, 2021 (ACCRUAL BASIS) FUND
OPERATING
RESERVE
TKPOA Common
$239,763
$762,342
$-
$555,367
Water Quality
$155,208
$355,287
Water Company
$70,461
$476,345
TKPOA TOTALS
$465,432
$2,149,341
Com—Channel and Lagoons
SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1
$34,162
$187,606
Cove 2
40,183
187,442
Cove 2A
5,206
267,728
Cove 3A
15,393
300,045
Cove 3B
(1,416)
260,778
Cove 3C
27,362
383,261
Cove 4
39,605
164,183
Cove 5
(26,207)
1,000,113
Islanders I
26,288
261,721
Islanders II
(5,627)
159,949
Islanders III
2,745
522,237
Tahoe Marina Shores
54,736
119,448
Lighthouse Shores
38,133
203,712
PineStone East
5,769
132,821
PineStone West
3,047
13,731
PineStone 3
28,434
62,820
SUBDIVISION TOTALS
$287,812
$4,227,594
ASSOCIATION TOTALS
$753,243
$6,376,935
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By Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager
VEHICLE, BOAT, TRAILER & PARKING RESTRICTIONS AS STATED IN THE TKPOA CC&RS ARTICLE VIII,
SECTION 12, Vehicle, Boat, Trailer and Parking
Restrictions, the following restrictions shall apply to the use, storage or parking of boats, trailers and vehicles within the Properties: (a) House trailers, motor homes, boats, campers recreational vehicles, commercial vehicles, vehicles having a gross weight in excess of one ton, motorcycles, bicycles, vehicles undergoing repairs and trailers may only be parked or stored within the properties in an enclosed garage except that such equipment may be parked for periods of short duration for purposes of loading and unloading and the Association shall be entitled to implement a guest or visitor pass system to permit owners or tenants and the guests and visitors of owners or tenants to park campers or motor homes within the properties for periods not to exceed seven days. (b) Garages are to be used for the parking of cars, boats, trailers or similar items for storage purposes, and for no other purpose. Garages are not to be converted for any type of living space or utilized in any way which prevents the parking of vehicles in the garage space. (c) The guest parking areas within any Subdivision are to remain open for guest parking for the benefit of guests of owners within the subdivision and are not to be used for the parking of boats, trailers, campers, or other recreational vehicles. No house trailers, Keys Breeze
campers, motor homes, vans, privately owned passenger trucks of any size or design, boats, or boat trailers shall be parked or maintained outdoors on any Lot. (d) Except as otherwise provided in section 12 all vehicles (including 2-wheel vehicles) are to be parked within designated parking areas, driveways, carports or garages. Any vehicle parked within the Properties shall be in running condition. (e) No motor vehicle shall be constructed or reconstructed within the properties and dilapidated or inoperable vehicle including vehicles without wheel(s) or an engine, shall be stored on the properties; provided, however, that the provisions of this subparagraph shall not apply to expeditious vehicle repairs or routine tune-up maintenance performed within a garage. (f) No parking of any vehicles or trailers shall be allowed on unimproved lots, unpaved areas or dirt areas, except as approved by the Board and authorized in the Association rules. (g) The Association Board shall be entitled to adopt uniform rules, not inconsistent herewith, to further regulate and define the use and parking of vehicles within the properties or within particular subdivisions. Without limiting the foregoing, said rules can impose a schedule of fines and a towing policy for vehicles parked in violation of these restrictions or any duly enacted Association rule. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Architectural Control Department at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239 or at lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org.
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