Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association
EAST CHANNEL DREDGING PROJECT
By: Hallie Kirkingburg, General Manager
TKPOA received information from the Tahoe Keys Martina that the dredging of the East Channel will not occur in 2024, as originally planned and reported in the September Keys Breeze. Which means that the East Channel will not be closed October 15th – November 1st.
Please disregard the prior email blast and breeze article which reported the project was moving forward this year. We will keep you updated with any information the Marina shares with the Association moving forward.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Linda Callahan
Architectural Control Dept. Manager, Ext. 239
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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon–Fri 10:00 am to 2: 00 pm, Sat & Sun
TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Hallie Kirkingburg General Manager, ext. 224
Heather Blumenthal Operations Manager, Ext. 228
John Cefalu
Facilities Director, Ext. 226
Security (530) 545-0847
Water Company (530) 318-4268
Kristine Lebo
Water Quality Manager, Ext. 241
Front Desk Attendant Ext. 221
Water Quality Ext. 275
2023–2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dave Peterson, PRESIDENT
Peter Grant, VICE PRESIDENT
Bryan Welsh, TREASURER
Sabine Litten, SECRETARY
Joby Cefalu, DIRECTOR
Bonnie Halleran, DIRECTOR
Mark Acri, DIRECTOR
Seasonal Irrigation Tips and Recommendations
By: TKPOA Water Company
As we transition into the cooler months, it's a great time to assess your irrigation practices. Turning off your irrigation system not only conserves water but also helps your plants thrive in their natural environment.
Here’s why you should consider turning off your irrigation now:
1. Water Conservation: Every drop counts! Reducing unnecessary watering helps preserve our precious water resources.
2. Plant Health: Overwatering can harm plants. Letting them rely on natural rainfall encourages deeper root growth and resilience.
3. Seasonal Adjustments: Many plants enter dormancy in cooler months. Adjusting your irrigation schedule will support their natural cycle.
Pro Tip: Check the weather forecast! If rain is on the horizon, it’s the perfect opportunity to skip irrigation altogether.
We also want to remind you of the importance of winterizing your irrigation system. Proper winterization helps prevent freezing in your irrigation lines, reducing the risk of water leaks and costly repairs.
Take charge of your health to reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic illnesses.
• Schedule annual wellness visits to catch potential health issues early.
• Follow a healthy lifestyle with physical activity, a well-balanced diet, and not smoking.
• Receive a Wellness Lab Panel* to identify potential health issues early.
*Barton Community Wellness Lab Draws start at $50. Referral required.
Contact your provider to schedule your preventative care screenings.
Two E’s to Success
With ski season on the horizon, now is a great time to get ready for the slopes this winter.
As an orthopedic surgeon, I see many skiing and snowboarding related injuries. Consider the following tips to avoid preventable injuries and actively prepare for the season:
Equipment Assessment
• Start with an equipment check. For skiers, one major cause of knee injuries is improper binding settings. If the binding is too tight, the boot does not disengage from the ski and can torque the knee. Have a professional who understands different bindings adjust the setting. Settings are based on each skier’s level, height and weight, and type of skiing.
• Tune the skis or snowboard. Sharpen the edges and wax the bottoms for appropriate snow conditions.
• Wear protective equipment. Inspect the helmet for cracks or defects that make the helmet ineffective in preventing head injuries and, if necessary, replace it. Wrist guards for snowboarders decrease wrist injuries and should be considered, especially for beginners. Also, wear weather-appropriate clothing for the mountain’s conditions.
Strengthening Exercises
Both skiing and snowboarding require strength and
endurance. The muscles in the legs, hips and core take the most impact. Strengthen these areas six to eight weeks before the season starts to decrease injuries later. Skiers and snowboarders at any level should try these simple exercises:
• Band walks. Target the gluteus medius, the stabilizing muscle between the hip and top of the pelvis. Allow 15 feet of space. Wrap a workout band around the ankles. Stay low in a squat and take a large sideway step followed by a half step with the other foot. Repeat 20 sideway steps to the left for 15 feet then repeat to the right. Complete two sets in each direction.
• Weighted Single Leg Box Squats. This comprehensive exercise uses the glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves and core. Squat on one leg, as the other extends out, to a box or chair. Throughout, keep the knee facing forward, the chest out and the chin up. Focus on pushing through the heel. Start with two sets of 10 repetitions on each leg.
• Wall Sits. Help the quads, glutes and core. Rest your back against a wall and flex knees about 60 degrees. Tighten the abdominal muscles and quads. Goal is to hold position for 60 seconds. Start with three sets of 60 seconds each.
Perform these exercises at least two times a week for six weeks in preparation for the slopes. I recommend incorporating them into a regular workout routine.
Let’s hope for snow and work to keep an injury-free ski season.
Dr. Kyle Swanson is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who sees patients at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness in South Lake Tahoe, as well as Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Stateline and Carson City. Visit BartonHealth.org to learn more or call 530.543.5554.
TKPOA NOVEMBER 2024 CALENDAR +
DECEMBER
Liberty Encourages Customers to Prepare for Winter and Potential Power Outages
Winter is just around the corner, and with winter weather comes the potential for power outages. Poor road conditions, challenges accessing remote areas, heavy snow, falling trees, and/or the nature of repairs required can result in extended power outages. It is important to be ready when winter arrives.
Here are some tips to help you prepare:
• Put together an emergency kit with flashlights, a battery-operated radio, extra batteries, bottled water, warm clothing, blankets, and more.
• Store at least a 48-hour supply of non-perishable food and water.
• Plan for medical needs that a loss of power may impact. Keep a list of the nearest medical facilities, hospitals, and nearest accessible transportation. Consider creating a support network of people who can help you in the event of a disaster. Keep a contact list in your emergency kit (check list can be found at www.ready.gov/kit) and on your electronic device.
• Keep your cell phones and other electronic devices fully charged. Consider purchasing a back-up battery device to extend the use of your electronic devices.
• Create a plan to safely heat your home. Avoid burning coal or wood in an indoor area without proper ventilation. For carbon monoxide safety tips, please visit our Carbon Monoxide Safety page at www. libertyutilities.com under safety, electrical section.
• Keep your contact information on file with Liberty up to date to receive text, email, and voice notifications in the event of an outage. Call customer care at 1-800-782-2506 or visit the Outage Center at www. libertyutilities.com to update.
• View outage updates on our outage map at www. libertyutilities.com and follow us on X, formerly Twitter (@LibertyUtil_CA) or Facebook (@ LibertyUtilitiesLT).
• For more helpful information, visit our Outage Tips section of the outage center atwww. libertyutilities.com.
In the event of a power outage, here are some tips:
• First, check to see if the power failure is limited to your home or business. If your neighbor's power is still on, check your circuit breaker panel or fuse box. If the problem is not a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker, call Liberty to report the outage.
• Keep access to your panel clear of snow to help expedite repairs.
• If you are not in the area and your camera system
or smart home devices are not working, call your internet provider first to check if communications are down. Then check Liberty’s outage map at www. libertyutilities.com prior to calling Liberty to report an outage.
• Report power outages by calling 1-844-245-6868 or visiting the Outage Center at www.libertyutilities.com.
• Stay at least 30 feet away from downed wires and report them by calling 1-844-245-6868.
• Estimated restoration times (ERT) may not be available right away as crews need to assess the situations to determine repairs needed. Liberty will provide an ERT when available.
• ERTs are subject to change as new developments arise. Power restoration may occur before or after an ERT depending on weather, access, and repairs.
We understand that losing power is inconvenient. Our Liberty team works hard to provide you with safe and reliable service and prepares for potential impacts from winter weather.
In the event of an outage, our crews will work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
Keep Your Meter Clear
Liberty’s meter readers stop by your home or business about once per month to read your meter. Access to your meter is necessary to determine how much electricity your home or business used during the month.
Some meters are easy to access but many are on the side or the rear of the home or business. These locations are more difficult for meter readers to access, especially during winter when there is snow and ice buildup. Regardless of your meter’s location, Liberty asks that you keep the meter, and access to it, clear of snow, ice, and any obstacles so it can be read, checked, and maintained.
When meter readers cannot safely access your meter, Liberty may need to issue an estimated bill. Estimated bills are based on your usage history and may not accurately reflect your actual usage for the month. Once the meter is accessible and able to be read, Liberty will provide an adjusted statement to reflect your actual consumption and an accurate billing.
Please help Liberty’s meter readers and field service technicians by providing a clear path and unobstructed meter so they can safely do their job.
2024
BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY
By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
OCTOBER 16TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
BOARD ACTIONS
• Reviewed 0 Personnel Matters
• Reviewed 2 Legal Matters
• Reviewed 3 Member Disputes and Disciplinary Matters
• Reviewed 2 Contract Matters
OCTOBER 16TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPEN SESSIONS
BOARD ACTIONS
• Approved a resolution to record a lien for accounts #041801 and #1500-01.
• Appointed Dave Peterson as Board President, Peter Grant as Board Vice President, Sabine Litten as Board Secretary, and Bryan Welsh as Board Treasurer for the 2024-2025 Term.
• Approved the 2024-2025 Board Meeting Calendar with the November and December meetings held the second Wednesday of the month and the remaining meetings to be held the third Wednesday of the month.
• Appointed Mark Acri as the Board Liaison to the Firewise and Architectural Control Committees; appointed Peter Grant, Dave Peterson, and Joby Cefalu to a Waterways Oversight Board Subcommittee; appointed Peter Grant as the Board Liaison to the Lifestyle and Activities Committee, appointed Bryan Welsh as the Board Liaison to the Finance Committee; appointed Joby Cefalu as the Board Liaison to the Waterways Committee; removed Joby Cefalu from the Rules and Enforcement Committee; appointed Ken Silveira, Dave Peterson, Joby Cefalu, and Jim Siegfried to the Water Company Oversight Ad-hoc Subcommittee; removed Dave Peterson and appointed Bonnie Halleran and Mark Acri to the Board Disciplinary Subcommittee; split the Tahoe Keys Marina and Corporation Yard Subcommittee into 2 separate committees and appointed Peter Grant, Dave Peterson, and Mark Acri to the Tahoe Keys Marina Board Subcommittee and appointed Joby Cefalu, Bryan Welsh, and Mark Acri to the Corporation Yard Options Board Subcommittee.
• Approved the 2025 Annual Budget and Quarterly Assessments.
• Adopted the proposed change to Operating Rule Article 3, Section 100 as presented with a one winter grace period to allow owners to make arrangements for next season and to have owners sign an agreement that they will be responsible for any costs that may result from damages caused by their vessel.
• Approved the 2025 Fee and Fine Schedule
• Approved the 2025 Collection Policy
• Approved the 2025 Internal Dispute Resolution Policy
Townhome Oversight Committee Year in Review
Greetings,
In the 12 months since we started the Townhome Oversight Committee, I’m proud to say that we’ve succeeded in our mission to improve townhome communications, clarify financial planning, and create a better connection to all the Tahoe Keys Townhome Coves.
As promised, we have held monthly meetings, emailed monthly newsletters, and used surveys to connect with you. At town halls, we explained and discussed complicated issues such as costly bulkhead projects, additional funding for major repairs, and special assessments needed.
At our ongoing monthly open meetings, we give finance and maintenance updates for every cove, and every townhome owner can voice their individual concerns or questions. Management is also available during these meetings to engage with owners, and TOC Member and Finance Committee Chair, Ken Silveira, is always available to answer any questions you may have about financial details and processes.
All coves’ monthly financial statements are now available on the TKPOA website, making it easy for each owner to view their cove’s operating and reserve accounts.
We take great care to email our newsletter with expediency right after every board meeting. While each newsletter is packed with detail and can be quite long, we find it is beneficial for all townhome owners to learn more about what’s happening in their cove and beyond. In case you missed an email, newsletters are posted on the website as well.
As for insurance, I’m feeling much more upbeat this year than last. We advocated management to switch to our new broker, resulting in a $1 million+ premium savings for townhome owners. In addition, we will be able to fold this extra insurance payment into our quarterly assessments, alleviating last year’s burden of paying three unexpected special assessments for insurance right around property tax time. I am very encouraged by our new insurance broker, as insurance will continue to affect our assessments — which accounts for 75% of operating expenses for the townhomes.
It hasn’t always been a smooth process or easy townhalls. We recognize the frustration many of you feel about rising costs, large special assessments, deferred maintenance, and the past lack of communication.
Thankfully, we’ve caught up on the maintenance backlog and have a roster of vendors who reliably show up and take accountability for their work. All reserve components are cataloged in the reserve study, with recurring expenses (e.g. painting) being scheduled at regular intervals with an increase for inflation. If we, the owners, do our part to fund this maintenance, our homes will be in good shape for years to come.
There’s more work to be done. But today, I’m grateful for the progress we have made. I’m particularly thankful for the hard work of our committee volunteers: Denise Belisle, Ken Silveira, and Michelle Pandori, and the assistance of Hallie Kirkingburg, John Cefalu, and their staff.
I’m hoping the holiday season will find you healthy and enjoying time with family and friends.
With best wishes,
Sabine Litten
TOC Chair
The Townhome Oversight Committee - Our work year by the numbers:
Also, we assisted with one Islanders III town hall on the special assessment process.
7
Total emails received and answered by the Townhome Oversight Committee
• Monthly Open Meetings held for all Townhome Owners to report on activities, finances and address homeowner concerns
3
12
• Monthly 2 hour working sessions with management to address TH maintenance and repair concerns as well as review financial status of the TH Coves
• Monthly Emailed Newsletters with Townhome specific and Board Meeting Information which are then posted to the TKPOA website.
• Monthly Reviewed Cove Financials which are then posted to the TKPOA website.
11
Town Halls prepared, organized, and hosted by the TOC :
All Coves: Townhall on the 2025 Budget, the impact of insurance and how to read the monthly financials
Cove 2: Townhall on current reserve status, upcoming projects and need for additional reserve funding
Cove 3A: 3 townhalls regarding bulkhead funding, special assessment ballot and update after the passing of the vote
Cove 3B: Bulkhead Funding Plans Townhall
Cove 4: Bulkhead Funding Plans Townhall
Cove 5: Bulkhead Funding Plans Townhall
Islanders I: Emergency Special Assessment
Information Townhall
Islanders II: Reserve Funding Townhall and need for a special assessment
TMS: Remodel Update Townhall
To stay connected to all Townhome owners,’ input TOC created online surveys and analyzed owner feedback:
Annual Townhome Owner Survey
Annual Snow Removal Satisfaction Survey
Annual Tahoe Outdoor Living Satisfaction Survey
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Keys Breeze
2 Keys Breeze articles, of which one standing article offers instructions on how to access the TKPOA website information for townhomes.
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Insurance Wins
The TOC effort to push for a new insurance broker started in April 2024. After extensive due diligence, TOC recommended Risk Strategies as a new broker who delivered with BETTER coverage at a much lower price, resulting in over 1.28 million savings for the townhome owners.
Townhome Owner BBQ
The first annual BBQ was held by the pool on a wonderful fall weather day September 14th. Over 45 people attended, enjoying delicious burgers, hotdogs, and mostly their neighbor’s company.
ACC Projects
TOC created EV Charger Outlet Installation Standards for the Coves to assist the ACC.
Joby Cefalu
TKPOA Board Member | 40+ Year TKPOA Resident
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O: (530) 543-6676
ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS UPDATE
Hello Tahoe Keys Residents!
This a continued friendly reminder that assessment collections, including lockbox information, changed as of April 1st, 2023. The information needed to set up payments can be found below and is listed on your quarterly statement.
PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE:
1. ClickPay – FirstService Residential’s online payment service provider. You can access ClickPay by visiting https://login.clickpay.com/firstservice. Please note that ClickPay charges a service fee depending on form of payment.
2. Bill Pay – Your bank’s bill pay service. If using this service, please enter the following: name, address, and include your 8-digit Account Number on your bank’s website when using its bill pay service:
Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30354, Tampa, FL 33630
Please note that your account number with FirstService is different from your previous TKPOA account number. Your FirstService account number is the same as the Customer ID number listed on your quarterly statements.
3. Paper Check – Mail a Check to the address above. Include your FirstService remit slip from your monthly statement and your 8-digit FirstService/TKPOA account number.
E-STATEMENTS
By default, the assessment statements are sent as a hard copy; if you would like to sign up to receive your future assessment statements electronically, please navigate to: https://estatements.welcomelink.com/ fscalifornia to sign up.
ASSESSMENT PAYMENT FAQS
Q: How are assessment charges applied to my account? A: Regular quarterly assessments are due based on the following schedule each year:
• First Quarter due January 1st, considered delinquent if received after January 30th.
• Second Quarter due April 1st, considered delinquent if received after April 30th.
• Third Quarter due July 1st, considered delinquent if received after July 30th.
• Fourth Quarter due October 1st, considered delinquent if received after October 30th.
Assessment charges, for regular or special assessments, are not applied to owner accounts until the respective due dates. Using the regular quarterly assessment as an example, the first quarter assessment will not be charged to an owner’s account until the January 1st due date.
Q: When do late fees and interest charges apply?
A: Late fees and interest charges begin accruing 30 days after the assessment due date. Collection charges begin accruing after 45 days. Please reference the regular quarterly assessment schedule.
Q: What happens if I pay my assessments early?
A: Early payment of assessments is not required, however, for those owners who choose to pay their assessments prior to the due date, a credit will temporarily show on your account until the assessment due date.
Q: How should I make my check out for my assessment payments?
A: Checks and online bank bill pay payments should be made out to the: Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association or TKPOA.
Note: To ensure your payment is applied correctly to your account, include your Tahoe Keys account number in the check memo section for check and online bill-pay payments submitted.
Q: There are multiple charges on my account. What are they all for?
A: Reference the Statement Outline below:
• Townhome Assessment – for townhome owners only, this is the Operating and Reserve portion
of the quarterly assessment specific to the Townhome Cove Subdivision.
• Quarterly Assessment – this is the Common Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Water Quality Assessment - this is the Water Quality Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Water Company Assessment – this is the Water Company Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment.
• Channels and Lagoons – this is the Reserve portion of the total Common assessment for the Channels and Lagoons account. These are funds that go towards dredging and bulkhead projects for the East and West Channels.
Q: Who do I contact for questions on my account?
A: For account questions, members should contact the 24/7 Customer Care Center at (800) 428-5588. On-site staff is also available at info@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444.
Q: I am having issues with my ClickPay account, who do I contact for assistance?
A: For assistance with ClickPay, members should contact ClickPay customer support directly at (888) 354-0135.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
By Dave Peterson
Happy November everyone! As luck would have it, I am to continue as your President for another year, so I’ll be continuing my monthly updates in the Breeze. This one is short.
Budget. The final budget was adopted at the October meeting. Insurance costs were included in the base dues to avoid special assessments, so townhome owners will see a bump in dues next year. The finance committee has scheduled a November 4, 6pm town hall forum focused on townhome budgets.
Officers. At the October board meeting, the board chose officers:
President: Dave Peterson
Vice President: Peter Grant
Treasurer: Bryan Welsh
Secretary: Sabine Litton
Keys Lifestyle and Activities Committee. You should have received an email from the committee linking you to a survey of activities in which you would like to participate. If you did not receive it, please contact KeysLife@myyahoo.com. The committee plans to get some things going based on responses. I already received a follow-up email asking about preferences for a walking group. I really think that the activities that flow from this committee are going to be great!
Drinking Water. A test well was completed near the tennis court on Ala Wai, and we are awaiting the results. Our engineer also provided a draft report identifying the “yellow lot” (just east of the TKBHA entrance off Venice) as the preferred site of a storage tank and pump station. These two facilities would be the backbone of a
plan to restore our water system to full capability. The other major component is piping. We are expecting an engineering report within the month which will fill in the details.
Tahoe Keys Marina Settlement/Corporation Yard. The board authorized Suntex (Keys Marina owner) to proceed with steps to perform a lot split on one of their parcels to create the 32,000 sf “yellow” lot. There is still a significant possibility that the lot split effort will fail due to required agency approvals, but the ball is rolling now. In the meantime, we will be following the process closely and developing options for a “plan B”.
Bulkheads. No update.
Waterways. No update.
Winter is Coming. Nighttime temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter. We have had some mornings with snow on the mountains, but so far none at lake level. The traffic at the boat ramp at the Keys Marina has been steady, and I see more and more empty docks. If you have not already done so, you should drain sprinkler systems and exterior plumbing. For those of you storing your new trash totes outside, they will be under a drift of snow soon. The last green tote pickup is November 22, so it can be buried all winter, but blue tote pickup will continue through the winter. You will need a plan to keep your black and blue totes accessible through the winter. Lastly, you should plan to maintain access to electric and gas meters and your main water shutoff valve. And please adopt a hydrant nearby; keep it accessible through the winter. I know these things are a pain, but emergency crews are far more successful at saving your house if they don’t have to spend 30-60 minutes digging before tackling the emergency.
Association Communications and News Updates –
Excerpt from the upcoming 2025 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 January 1st, 2022, a change was made in the Davis Stirling Civil Code, that 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.
A new provision in the 2022 update to the Davis Stirling Civil Code provided 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 began to utilize its website to post and distribute rule change notices as allowed per Davis Stirling code. Rule change notifications can be found on the TKPOA website, tkpoa.com, under Documents>> Rules & Procedures>>Rule Change Notifications. These notifications also continue to be published in the monthly Keys Breeze newsletter.
We distribute many other communications to the membership, 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 more information on association communications and electronic delivery, please contact Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather. blumenthal@fsresidential.com. Members can also update their communication preferences in their FirstService Resident Connect Portal.
TEXT OF PROPOSED CHANGES
TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
(Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)
At the October 16th, 2024 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors adopted the following proposed changes to the Association Operating Rules. These changes were noticed for potential changes on September 4th, 2024.
PURPOSE OF CHANGE:
To protect the safety of the Townhome Boat Dock structures during the winter months and prevent potential damage caused by sunken vessels due to snow accumulation and other inclement weather conditions. The proposed seasonal dates are in conformance with the Tahoe Keys Marina seasonal launching dates and current rules for the Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) subdivision.
ARTICLE 3
MARINA, DOCKS, AND BOATING RULES
SECTION 100: BOAT DOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TOWNHOME SUBDIVISIONS AND TKPOA OWNED COMMUNITY DOCKS
(Adopted January 5th, 2016; Revised October 16th, 2024)
Article II, Section 2, “Exclusive Use Common Areas” subsection (b) of the first Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of TKPOA provide (CC&R’s).
Each Townhouse Subdivision has community docks. These are gang docks referred to in the following policy.
(b) Boat Slips in Townhouse Subdivisions: Within each Townhouse Subdivision, each Owner shall be allocated the use and enjoyment of one dock mooring boat slip (one side of a finger pier) for each dwelling the Owner owns within the Subdivision. The slip shall be numbered to correspond to the Owner’s Lot number or Unit # and located as near as reasonably possible to the Owner’s dwelling.
Article III, Section 6 “Association Rules”, subsection (a), (b), (I), provide for the Rule Making Power and the procedures for the adoption of “Rules of General Application.
Over the years, it has become apparent that it is necessary and desirable to put in place a set of reasonable rules governing the use of the docks in the Townhouse Subdivisions in addition to the general provision in the CC&R’s contained in Article II, Section 2 (b).
Size of Boat: The maximum size of a boat that may be moored at a Townhouse boat slip shall not exceed 8’6” in beam and shall not be more than 8’ in excess of the length of the assigned dock appropriate to Subdivision dock configuration.
Condition of the Boat: No boat shall be docked or moored at a Townhouse boat slip that is not in a good “seaworthy” condition, operable, with the appropriate Coast Guard approved safety equipment.
Insurance: No Townhouse “Sticker” authorizing the mooring of a boat at a Townhouse boat slip shall be issued unless the Owner provides proof of ownership of the boat by certificate of title and provides proof that the boat carries current public liability insurance in the name of the Owner providing a minimum of $100,000 combined coverage. Photocopies of these records shall be kept by the TKPOA which shall be solely responsible for issuing passes.
Courtesy Operation: The use of the boat slips shall be done in a manner so as not to disturb the quiet enjoyment of the Subdivision. Boats shall be operated in a quiet manner at a “no wake” speed at all times. The docks are for mooring and docking of boats and are not places for social gatherings.
There shall be no “live-aboards”, nor shall items be placed on the dock, which will block the free passage of other dock users.
Boat Dock Season: Townhome Community owned docks will be closed for boat use between December 1 and April 1 during the winter snow season. Motorized vessels and sailboats may not be moored within the dock slips.
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.
Public Safety: In order to promote public safety, the Advisor of a Townhouse Subdivision may assign a vacant slip to a public safety watercraft.
Violations: In addition to monetary fines imposed on property owners as provided in the CC&R’s, any violation of these rules may result in the removal of the offending boat at the owner’s expense
Notice of Adoption 2025 Fee and Fine Schedule and Fine Policy
The Board adopted the 2025 Fee and Fine Schedule and Fine Policy at the October 16th, 2024, Regular Board of Directors Meeting. These changes were noticed for a 28-Day Membership Review Period on the TKPOA Website, www.tkpoa.com, under Documents>>Rules & Procedures>>Rule Change Notifications on September 19th, 2024.
TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2025 FINE SCHEDULE
Security Fine Schedule
TKPOA Fine Policy: A warning letter will be mailed to the homeowner for first violations in instances of nuisance and boating violations. Parking tags placed on vehicle, trailer, RV are considered warning notices for parking violations. A disciplinary hearing will then be scheduled with the Board of Directors for any additional violations after the first violation. Illegal rental and commercial business activity violations will result in an automatic hearing with the Board of Directors, no warning letter will be sent. Hearings may result in fines and/or suspension of
the
Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association
2024 ACC APPLICATION SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE
Submittal Deadline (Wednesday prior to the meeting)
January 10
February 7
March 6
April 3
January 16
February 13
March 12
April 9
May 1 May 7
May 15 May 21
May 29 June 4
June 12
June 26
July 10
July 24
August 7
August 21
September 4
September 18
October 2
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Welcome to Keys Life! Our goal for this new committee is to bring neighbors together by organizing activities, socials, and events. If you would like to join this committee or help in anyway, please contact us at KeysLife@myyahoo.com.
We have lots of ideas to bring neighbors together, but WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please scan the QR code to complete a short questionnaire. We will use this data to form small groups with similar interests; and to help us learn what activities & events we should focus on organizing.
We are preparing a list of local stores & restaurants that offer discounts to locals; as well as looking for Sponsors for upcoming TKPOA events . If you know of any businesses to add to this list, please email the details to KeysLife@myyahoo.com.
We are also working with the TKPOA staff, in hopes of organizing welcome gifts for new homeowners.
If you have any additional ideas to bring our community together, please share at KeysLife@myyahoo. com.
Activities
Boating/Sailing/Kayak Golf
Here are some possible ideas:
Socials
Bingo/Bunco Cookie
Potluck
Wine
Events
Labor
Memorial
Movie
TOWNHOME CORNER
THE "KEYS" TO FINDING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE WEBSITE
Need to find your cove’s specific information?
A lot of information concerning townhome cove owners has been posted on the website. Here are the steps to access this information:
• Go to www.tkpoa.com
• Sign in (on the right side)
• Click on the tab “Docs”
• Select “Documents”
• Select “Townhome Oversight Committee” from the menu
• In this folder are the following (select and then look for your Cove’s folder):
» Cove Financial Reports
» Cove Newsletters
» Cove Town Hall Presentations
» Meeting Agendas
» Property Insurance
» Townhall Surveys
» Prior Cove Advisor Meeting Documents
Need to submit a Workorder or TOC Agenda Request?
Click on header "Townhomes”.
• Select “Work Order” to submit a work order, snow removal or call request.
• Select “Agenda request” to submit an item for the next TOC meeting.
Need the zoom link for an upcoming meeting?
Click on the header "News"
Select "Events.”
Scroll down to see the calendar, search for the date, and click on the event to find the zoom link.
Looking for a proposed rule or policy change?
Click on the header “Docs”
Select “Documents”
Select “Rules & Procedures”
Select “Rule Change Notifications”
WANT TO PAY DUES ONLINE?
Click on header “Pay Dues”.
A new window will open on the FSR Click Pay website. You will need to sign in with your Click Pay user ID and password to proceed.
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