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Ballot Results–Shoreline Protective Structure Project PG. 10
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION PG. 8 SAVE THE DATE–ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS PICNIC PG. 13 Testing New Technologies to Combat Spread of Aquatic Weeds PG. 18 356 Ala Wai Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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president’s letter Hi all,
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s I finish out the last two months on this board term, I continue to reflect on all we have accomplished.
Delinquent Accounts
President’s Letter
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2018 Board Actions Summary
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Landscape Irrigations Rules—May 2018
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Calendar 2018
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2018–2019 Board of Directors Election
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Ballot Results for Authorization of the Pavilion Beach Shoreline Protective Structure Project 10 Shoreline Plan Moves to Decision 12 Annual Homeowners Picnic
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Seeking Volunteers for Homeowners Picnic
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Where in the World is Keys Breeze? 15 Notice of Change in Operating Rules— Text of Proposed Changes 16 Tahoe Keys—Testing New Technology to Combat Spread of Weeds 18 Keys Residents Battling Invaders on Many Fronts 22 Accounting Report
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Notice of Annual Meeting
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Town Hall Forum
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One of the biggest accomplishments we made was starting disciplinary hearings for members who were delinquent on their dues. Four years ago, we had over $230,000 in just member delinquent accounts and collections. We decided to get very aggressive on this. Jim Siegfried worked on getting more of these accounts in collection and Pat Disney and I held disciplinary hearings with members to let them know if they did not bring their accounts current we would have to suspend their member rights until they were current and their account was paid. This proved to be very successful. We are now at $145,000 in delinquent accounts including those in collection. We also worked with our attorney on how we could turn off individual water to outside accounts like the Marina, who had been delinquent on their account for quite some time. Last summer we were able to successfully turn off the Marina’s water which resulted in TKPOA receiving a check for $79,725 in payment for their unpaid water bill. We hope future boards will continue this practice moving forward.
Beach Pavilion Shoreline Project
The Shoreline Protective Structure Project was approved with 524 FOR and 102 against. That is over 80% approval. Thank you all who voted for this project. In the year 2000, this project was looked at by the board at the time. Money was spent but the project never moved forward. The cost would have been half of what it is today, and we would not have lost 9 ft. of valuable property.
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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 the 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 (775) 846-5656, kathy@justimaginemktg.com. COVER PHOTO CREDIT: General Manager Kirk Wooldridge Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.
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2017–2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Bonnie Halleran, PRESIDENT Jim Siegfried, TREASURER
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ACTIONS SUMMARY 2018 BOARD SPECIAL EMAIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
(MAY 25TH)
EXECUTIVE SESSION / BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (JUNE 16TH)
By Heather Houston, Operations Manager and Jo Ann Wilson, Administrative Assistant
MAY 25TH — SPECIAL EMAIL EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD ACTIONS z Approved the Benchmark Insurance Company Workers Compensation Insurance Policy for June 1st, 2018-June 1st, 2019 for $60,264 as provided by Hays Companies Insurance Broker.
JUNE 16TH — EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD ACTIONS z Reviewed four personnel matters. z Reviewed seven member disciplinary matters, including 4 disciplinary hearings and one appeal hearing. z Reviewed 15 legal matters including ongoing issues with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC). z Reviewed 23 contracts. z Approved a contract with EMKO-Environmental Services, Inc. for the PCE Litigation Case Professional and Technical Services for a cost not to exceed $13,400 for June to December 2018 to be expensed to the Lahanton Regional CAO Reserve Account. z Approved a contract with EMKO-Environmental Services, Inc. for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Professional and Technical Services, for a cost not the exceed $23,100 for June to December 2018 to be expensed to Water Quality Reserves. z Approved a contract with Sugarpine Engineering Inc. (SPE) for the CTC Corporation Yards Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design required new site plans for $23,700 to be funded by the CTC Corporation Yard Project Common Reserve Fund Account #67800. z Approved the Utility Telecom contract for four years with expenses charged to budgeted department operating accounts per monthly invoices. z Approved the Designation of Applications Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES 130) for the Public Assistance Contract for Disaster #4305 – Cove 2 Emergency Bulkhead Repair.
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JUNE 16TH — BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD ACTIONS z Approved Tahoe Outdoor Living for the removal of Juniper Bushes in Cove 3A for $7,845 plus a $785 contingency for a total of $8,630 to be funded out of the Cove 3A Reserve Fund. z Approved Arnel Sitchon for the Cove 3A Deck Railing Replacement Project for $14,340 plus a $1,434 contingency for a total of $15,774 to be funded out of the Cove 3A Reserve Fund. z Approved Shoreline General Engineering for the Cove 3B Dock Replacement Project for $17,500 plus a $1,750 contingency for a total of $19,250 to be funded out of the Cove 3B Reserve Fund. z Approved the purchase of a Laminar Flow Aeration (LFA) at an estimated cost of $69,300. TKPOA will be responsible to pay for this project upfront however all expenses will be reimbursed via the League to Save Lake Tahoe grant. z Approved Thomas Haen for the Pavilion Beach Shoreline Protective Structure Project for $315,000 plus a 10% contingency of $31,500 for a total of $346,500 to be funded from Common Reserve Account #64050. z Appointed Leon Malmed as the Inspector of Elections for the 2018 Annual Board of Directors Election. z Set the Record Date for the 2018 Annual Board of Directors Election as June 18th, 2018. z Approved publishing the Rules for TKPOA Waterways and Lagoons for a 30 day member review period.
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Landscape Irrigation Rules to Protect Lagoon Water Quality Conservation Progress MAY 2018
By Rick Robillard, Water Company Manager
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or May 2018, we have missed our conservation goal by 15% and finished over our production goal by 3,760,000 gallons with a total May production of 28,415,800 gallons compared to our goal of 24,685,800 gallons. To date, we have made our conservation goal with a total production of 44,741,060 gallons compared to our 2018 goal of 52,232,475 gallons. For the 2018 Fiscal Year the TKPOA Board of Directors, Water Quality Committee, Architectural Control Committee and TKPOA Staff will be providing additional methods for water conservation for all members. The Tahoe Keys Water Company 2017 Consumer Confidence Report is now available. A copy of the report can be obtained at the Pavilion Front Counter or online at www.tkpoa.com.
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Do you have questions about the current water conservation program rules? Please refer to our website:
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4,855,875 MARCH
5,046,500 APRIL
5,261,775 FEBRUARY
3,841,500 MARCH 3,275,000 FEBRUARY
6,690,825 JANUARY
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CALENDAR 2018 ACC Meeting Waterways Usage Committee Cove Advisors Meeting Town Hall Forum Board of Directors Executive Session Board of Directors Regular Meeting ACC Meeting Finance Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
AUGUST 2018 6 18 18 20 21 TBD TBD TBD
ACC Meeting Board of Directors Executive Session Board of Directors Regular Meeting ACC Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Town Hall Forum Water Quality Committee Meeting Waterways Usage Committee
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. TBD TBD
NOTE: ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE TKPOA PAVILION, 356 ALA WAI BLVD., SOUTH LAKE TAHOE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
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2018 2019
Board of Directors Election By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager
Voting Ballots will be mailed out no later than July 6th, 2018.
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or the 2018–2019 Board of Directors Election, there are four board positions up for election. For this election we have twelve candidates that will be placed on the voting ballot: Dennis Daniel, Craig Meyers, Robert Meyers, James Reed, Joe Sherry, Jim Siegfried, David Taylor, Ren Valencia, John Veth, Donna Walker, Ken Weitzman, and Rick Wood. The Voting and Election Rules that were adopted by the Board of Directors of Tahoe Keys Property Owners’ Association on May 22nd, 2015 comply with the requirements of the Davis Stirling Civil Code section 5105(a). Section 2. Qualifications for Candidacy and Election to the Board: Candidates for the Board must be Members in Good Standing and must meet any other qualification or restrictions set forth in the Bylaws. “Member” means a person who holds legal title to the property (i.e., is named in the deed for the property). Voting Ballots will be mailed out no later than July 6th, 2018. You can view their self-nomination form “Statement of Candidacy” on the TKPOA website at www.tkpoa.com, and they will be included in the Ballot package you receive. The Board of Directors two year terms that are ending this year are: Bonnie Halleran, President; Pat Disney, Vice President; Natalie Collin, Secretary; and Jim Siegfried, Treasurer and their terms end in 2018. Board Members which still have one year left on their two year term are John Gonzales, Sean Ward and Jim Woller and their terms end in 2019. The Record Date for this Annual Election was set by Board Motion for June 18th, 2018, any TKPOA members with suspended voting rights on this date will not be eligible to vote in this election. A Town Hall Forum "Meet the Candidates Night" will be held Thursday, July 19th, 2018 6:00–8:00 p.m. The balloting period for this election will close at 9:05 a.m. on Saturday, September 1st, 2018. If you elect to return this Secret Ballot by mail, the ballot must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31st, 2018. If you elect to return this ballot in person at the Pavilion Office, the Secret Ballot must be inserted into the ballot box prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31st, 2018. If you elect to return this ballot at the Board Meeting, it must be turned into the Inspector of Elections no later than 9:05 a.m. on Saturday, September 1st, 2018.
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The balloting period may be extended by the Board of Directors if sufficient Secret Ballots have not been received to establish a quorum. Four Board of Directors seats are up for election. Please do not vote for more than four candidates. If you vote for more than four candidates, none of your votes in the director election will be counted. Once your Secret Ballot is cast, it cannot be revoked. A Secret Ballot is "cast" when it is received at the location designated by the Inspector of Elections. A Board of Directors meeting will be held Saturday, September 1st, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. The Election Ballots will be opened and counted at this board meeting by the Inspector of Elections and designated volunteers. At 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1st, 2018 the Director Election Results will be announced. The 55th Annual Membership Meeting will be held as planned on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion. If you have not received your Secret Ballot please contact Administrative Assistant Jo Ann Wilson at jwilson@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) 542-6444, ext. 223 and we will have one mailed to you. For any additional questions on the 55th Annual Membership Meeting or Director Election, contact Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager, at (530) 542-6444, ext. 224 or email at kwooldridge@tahoekeyspoa.org.
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Ballot Results for the Authorization of the Pavilion Beach Shoreline Protective Structure Project By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager
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n behalf of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) I would like to thank all the TKPOA members that submitted a ballot for the Authorization of the Pavilion Beach Shoreline Protective Structure Project. A total of 676 ballot envelopes were returned representing over 44% of TKPOA members that were eligible to vote. Passage of the proposed resolution authorizing the contract requires the “For” vote of a majority of voting members so long as a quorum (509) ballots are received. The minimum number of approvals required is 256. The TKPOA Board of Directors is proud to announce a majority “FOR” vote has been achieved: 524 members voted “FOR” (Approval of the Contract and Project). Details of the ballot count are shown on the table below. For this project TKPOA Membership approval was required since this contract cost exceeds the $250,000 contract limit for Board of Directors approval. Membership approval of the contract is required as stipulated in our Bylaws under ARTICLE IX, Duties and Powers of the Board, Section 2: Limitations of Powers.
2018 PAVILION BEACH SHORELINE PROJECTION STRUCTURE PROJECT BALLOT COUNT ON 6/16/2018 Total TKPOA Property Owners
1,529
TKPOA Property Owners Eligible to Vote as of 4/23/2018
1,521
Total Ballots Received by 4:30 p.m. on 6/13/18
676
Total of Invalid Ballots Received
29
Total of Valid Ballot Envelopes Received*
647
Ballots Required for a Quorum (33 1/3 Eligible Voters)
509
Votes Required for a Majority (50% of Valid Ballots + 1)
325
Count of "FOR" Votes
524
Count of "AGAINST" Votes
120
*Some envelopes contained ballots for multiple properties/or missing ballot.
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This “FOR” vote authorizes the Association to act on RESOLUTION TKPOA #2018-001 that allows the TKPOA to pursue of the Pavilion Beach Shoreline Protective Structure Project. This ballot approval action includes authorization for the Board of Directors to approve this project and award of the contract to Thomas Haen Company for $315,000. At this time construction of this project is scheduled from approximately July 16th, 2018 to September 10th, 2018, which will close the Pavilion Beach area. The Pavilion pier and park area adjacent to the outdoor pool will remain open during this project. Additional information on this project is posted on the TKPOA Website at www.tkpoa.com, under “Elections, “Pavilion Beach Shoreline Protective Structure Project”. You can also contact Jim Brooks, TKPOA Project Coordinator/Property Manager at (530) 542-6444, ext. 241 or email at jbrooks@tahoekeyspoa.org. On behalf of TKPOA, I would like to thank Leon Malmed, Inspector of Elections, who supervised the voting ballot process and the tabulation of the results, as well as the TKPOA volunteers: Karen Nighswonger, Patricia Malmed, Bob and Cathy Cliff, Kirt Willard and Bobbie Canepa for donating their time on June 16th, 2018 to open and count ballots.
2018 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE January 8
February 5
March 20
April 9 & 23
May 7 & 21
June 4 & 18
July 9 & 23
August 6 & 20
September 5 & 17
October 8
November 5
December 3
All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by noon 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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Reprint OF ARTICLE IN TAHOE IN DEPTH
(ISSUE #13 SUMMER 2018) TAHOE IN DEPTH n PAGE 17
tahoeindepth.org
Shoreline plan moves to decision
Proposal would enhance recreation while protecting the lake’s sensitive areas
By Tom Lotshaw Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Building on a collaborative, two-year planning process, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is moving toward completion and potential adoption of a new shoreline plan for Lake Tahoe this fall. The plan would mark a major update to TRPA shoreline regulations and forge new compromises among stakeholders on new shoreline structures. TRPA and nearly a dozen partner agencies and groups have been working together as the Shoreline Steering and Joint Fact-Finding Committees to create a plan for piers, buoys, boat ramps, and marinas—the shoreline structures people use to access Tahoe. Tahoe’s shoreline is a place of great natural beauty. And it’s where people go to experience and enjoy the lake, whether they are swimming, fishing, launching boats, wakeboarding, waterskiing, or going for a daily paddle. The goal is a shoreline plan that protects or improves the environment and scenic beauty of Tahoe’s 72 miles of shoreline, enhances recreation access, and allows temporary strategies to keep more shoreline structures functional during low-lake levels. Shoreline partners reached a major milestone this spring, when they released a draft environmental review for a proposed plan on May 8. The draft is out for public review and comment until July 9. The draft review examines the proposed shoreline plan endorsed by Shoreline Steering Committee members and TRPA’s Regional Plan Implementation Committee, as well as several potential alternatives to the proposed plan. “We’re grateful to the staff at TRPA and all the other participating agencies and organizations who have spent hundreds of hours in meetings to develop these new proposed policies,” said Darcie Goodman Collins, Ph.D., executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe. “This has been an open and transparent process and we’re confident that it will produce a plan that gets adopted.”
What’s in the plan The proposed plan would authorize a range of new shoreline structures at Tahoe over the course of many years,
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TRPA’s proposed shoreline plan considers shoreline structures with temporary features to function during low lake levels. including two new public boat ramps, 10 new public piers, and up to 128 new private piers. The private piers would be authorized gradually, and the program would prioritize piers that serve multiple property owners or retire pier development potential on other properties. The proposed plan would also allow up to 1,486 new buoys for lakefront properties and homeowner associations and create a reserve pool of 630 buoys or boat slips for use by marinas and public agencies. No new marinas would be allowed under the proposed plan. But marinas could expand or reconfigure facilities if they become certified as a “clean marina” and incorporate environmental improvements into projects, such as work to control aquatic invasive species, reduce stormwater pollution, or provide cleaner, more efficient boat rental fleets. The proposed shoreline plan would maintain Tahoe’s 600-foot no-wake-zone to reduce shoreline erosion and conflicts between motorized and non-motorized watercraft and swimmers. It would expand the no-wake-zone to include all of Emerald Bay, the most heavily visited site on the lake. TRPA is working with marinas, law enforcement, state parks, and other shoreline partners on ways to improve boater education and enforcement of the no-wake-zone. During the last drought, many
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Stay informed TRPA and its shoreline partners will host community workshops, public hearings, and meetings this summer and fall to get additional public feedback as the shoreline plan continues to move toward decision. “We look forward to receiving more comments and ideas on the shoreline plan proposals. By continuing to work together, we think we can come up with a widely supported plan that protects Tahoe’s environment and the scenic beauty of its shoreline, and helps people get out on the lake to enjoy one of the greatest recreation experiences in the world,” said Joanne Marchetta, executive director of TRPA.
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n Sign up for email alerts about upcoming meetings n Read the shoreline plan and environmental reviews n Share comments on policy proposals, the draft environmental review, and ask questions n Request a community presentation about the shoreline plan
Transitional shorezone permit process TRPA has put in place a temporary, transitional shorezone permitting process. As of May 25, the agency is no longer accepting applications for the addition, modification, or expansion of existing shoreline structures until new shoreline regulations take effect January 1, 2019. Importantly, TRPA is continuing to accept shorezone applications for repairs, maintenance, and public health and safety projects, and is also continuing to process exempt and qualified exempt shorezone activities.
55 Years!
Join us to celebrate the Annual Homeowners Picnic SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2018 Noon to 4:00pm Tahoe Keys Pavilion Beach Over Four Guests $6 Adults and $2 Children
Food, Beer, Music, Raffle Prizes, and Fun!
Serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Pulled Pork, Pasta Salad, Sweet Beans, and Fruit Salad
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Seeking Volunteers for Homeowners Picnic By Heather Houston, Operations Manager
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he 2018 Annual Homeowners Picnic will take place on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018, from noon to 4 p.m. We anticipate 1,100 members to attend. The picnic will be held at the TKPOA Pavilion in the outdoor area next to the outdoor pool and the large park area next to the office. There will be food, beer, wine, soft drinks, games and music by Ike and Martin for the entire family to enjoy. As done in previous years, members will receive 4 meal tickets for the buffet at no charge and guest tickets for parties over 4 will be available for purchase, $6 for adults and $2 for children. Additional tickets may be purchased with cash or credit card at the front desk inside the Pavilion Office. Volunteers are needed to help in the production of the Annual Homeowners Picnic. The activities include planning and organizing the event with TKPOA staff and caterers, providing service at planned dessert, wine, and beer stations, and assistance monitoring entrance to the event. If you are interested please contact Administrative Assistant Jo Ann Wilson at (530) 542-6444, ext. 223 or JWilson@tahoekeyspoa.org.
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WHERE IN THE universe IS KEYS BREEZE? Attention all TKPOA Homeowners Submit your photo and win!
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how us where you read the Keys Breeze. Winners will be chosen and given a $20 gift certificate to South Lake Brewing Company. All images must be submitted electronically. JPEG files are the preferred format and the size needs to be no less than 1 MB. By submitting your photo, you are giving us permission to reprint in Keys Breeze. Please email submissions to Heather Houston at HHouston@tahoekeyspoa.org. John and Mickey Chambers in Tahiti during their 28 day cruise.
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NOTICE OF CHANGE IN OPERATING RULES
TEXT OF PROPOSED CHANGES (Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)
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n June 16th, 2018 the TKPOA Board of Directors approved the following Rules for TKPOA Lagoons and Waterways (previously Tahoe Keys West Channel and Lagoon System) for a 30 day membership review period. These rules will be considered for adoption at the August 18th, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting. If you would like to provide any feedback to the Board prior to approval, please email your comments to Jo Ann Wilson, Administrative Assistant at JWilson@tahoekeyspoa.org, or submit them in person at the TKPOA Pavilion Office.
Purpose and Effect of Proposed Rule Change To further clarify rules for TKPOA’s Lagoons and Waterways
The following text includes rules that have been enforced for several years by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA). The Board of Directors has approved these rules to go through the 30 day member review period to ensure the proper rule change procedure has been followed. The Tahoe Keys West Channel and Lagoon system is a privately owned system and is governed by the TKPOA Board of Directors. The responsibilities and authority of the Board are set forth in the California Corporations Code, the Articles of Incorporation, the By-Laws and the Declaration of Protective Restrictions of the Tahoe Keys Subdivisions. It is the purpose of these rules to enact regulations to maintain and protect the Tahoe Keys Lagoon and Waterways; and to protect the quality of the waters to assure that no impairment of water quality will adversely affect Tahoe Keys or Lake Tahoe. Keys Breeze
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It is the intent that this article shall be uniformly interpreted with Chapter 14 of the City of South Lake Tahoe regulations concerning lakes and other public waters, and County, State or Federal regulations, and shall not contradict or supplant any existing laws, ordinances or regulations. The provisions of these rules and regulations are to provide for the members of the TKPOA the means of effectively monitoring and controlling the operations of boats and of related structures and equipment on the waterways of the Tahoe Keys in order to maintain, improve and preserve the same. Boating Operations Regulations A. In order to protect and maintain the lagoon banks, bulkheads, docks, piers, and moored or berthed vessels from wave and wake action, vessel speeds shall be limited to five (5) miles per hour. B. The towing of one or more persons on the surface of the water on tire tubes, floats, rafts, planks, surfboards or water skis constitutes a navigational hazard and is prohibited. C. The operation of motorized equipment on or in JULY 2018
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the frozen surface of the waterways is prohibited. D. The use of a vessel as a place of abode upon the Tahoe Keys waterways is prohibited. E. The anchoring of a vessel in the navigable waterways in such a manner as to impede or obstruct the flow of boat traffic is dangerous and creates a hazard and a nuisance and is prohibited. F. Stray Vessels, sunken or dilapidated vessels, drifting docks, floats, timbers and other floating materials and structures constitute a hazard and a nuisance. These vessels shall be removed from the waterways at the expense of the homeowner. G. Aircraft landing or taking off from the waterway constitutes a hazard and is prohibited. Aircraft taxiing on the waterways is permitted; but extreme care shall be exercised by the operator of such aircraft. H. The operation of commercial boating activities on the Tahoe Keys waterways is prohibited. Section 7: Refuse, Dumping, Polluting A. No person shall throw, deposit, or discharge refuse, sewage, garbage, or waste matter of any description into or upon the Tahoe Keys Waterways, sidewalks or beaches within the boundaries of Tahoe Keys. B. No person shall discharge, dump, deposit or allow any oil, paint, varnish, gasoline, petroleum products or by-products, or non-biodegradable detergents or soaps into the Tahoe Keys waterways or on the streets or gutters within the boundaries of Tahoe Keys. C. No dead fish, fish bait, animal or pet excrement, or other putrefying matter shall be deposited, or
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allowed to be deposited, into the waters of the Tahoe Keys or left on the banks, piers, floats, docks, gutters or walkways in the Keys. Section 8: Navigational Buoys and Signs A. No person shall move, interfere with or damage in any way the navigational floats, safety buoys or signs. Section 9: Bicycles, Roller skates and Scooters A. Bicycle, Roller skate and Scooter riding on the pier extending into the lake is prohibited. Beach and Swimming Areas A. The safe swimming area marked adjacent to the TKPOA Pavilion Office is a restricted area and the operation of boats in this area constitutes a hazard to swimmers and is prohibited. B. Swimming in navigational waterways is prohibited. Enforcement TKPOA is authorized to issue citations pursuant to any violation of these regulations. Such citations shall be presented to the Board of Directors for consideration of any damages that may be assessed to cover costs incurred by the TKPOA in repairing or replacing a damaged item or facility. The Board of Directors may assess the owner/ member of the Association the amount of damages incurred and may use the authorized methods of collecting such assessments.
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By Jesse Patterson, League to Save Lake Tahoe
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s part of ongoing efforts to control aquatic invasive plants, the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association, working with the League to Save Lake
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TESTING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO COMBAT SPREAD OF WEEDS
Called a bubble curtain, the device installed on May 12 creates a barrier of bubbles in the water column across the west channel between the Tahoe Keys lagoons and Lake Tahoe. Used in other locations around the world (including places with currents, tides and swells) to prevent debris from moving through an area—this is the first time this technology has been used to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants.
“An infestation the size of the one in the Tahoe Keys is not going to be solved overnight,” said Jesse Patterson, the deputy director for the League. “What’s exciting about this technology is that it offers a possible way to contain the threat to Lake Tahoe while we work on the long-term solution for the infestation within the Keys lagoons.”
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THIS PROJECT IS JUST ONE OF MANY WAYS THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS HAS WORKED TO ADDRESS THE INFESTATION, BUILDING ON DECADES OF SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION AND PLANNING. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT THE TAHOE KEYS IS DOING TO ADDRESS THE AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANTS, GO TO KEYSWEEDSMANAGEMENT.ORG.
The League has provided $6,500 in seed funding for this project and for equipment and software to monitor the infestation. “This represents one of the most significant efforts in recent years to control the spread of invasive plants in Lake Tahoe,” said Andy Kopania, chair of the Tahoe Keys Water Quality Committee. “This is a real milestone in our ongoing efforts to control our weed infestation and protect Lake Tahoe.” The aquatic invasive plants—primarily curlyleaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil—have been found in warm, shallow waters around Lake Tahoe, infesting more than 90 percent of the Tahoe Keys 172-acre lagoons. Able to propagate by plant fragments, the Association has implemented numerous programs from skimming floating fragments on the surface to a boat backup station to dislodge fragments from boat propellers and water intakes, reducing their potential spread. A length of perforated tubing snakes along the bottom of the east channel, fed by an air compressor on the shore to push bubbles in a sheet to the surface. Scuba divers installed the bubble curtain in a “V” formation to drive submerged plant fragments to the water’s
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surface, and then to the edges of the channel to ease collection and removal. An additional benefit of the bubble curtain technology is that it will trap the stray fragments without impeding boating activity. The Association has also purchased two Sea Bins—autonomous devices designed in Australia to collect debris in the water—that will be placed on either end of the bubble curtain to capture and remove fragments as they are corralled. “If this pilot proves to be effective, this will be a solution we can turn to for other infested marinas around the Lake,” said Patterson. This project is just one of many ways the Tahoe Keys property owners has worked to address the infestation, building on decades of scientific evaluation and planning. To find out more about what the Tahoe Keys is doing to address the aquatic invasive plants, go to keysweedsmanagement.org. The League to Save Lake Tahoe is committed to finding solutions to Lake Tahoe’s most pressing challenges, including aquatic invasive species. To find out more about the League’s efforts and how to get involved, visit keeptahoeblue.org.
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EVENTS Tuesday Night Blues • Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. • Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Harrah’s is heating up the night every Tuesday, with free Blues shows, live at Casino Center Stage. Yoga at Kiva Beach • Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. • Tahoe Outdoor Yoga. Excited to be back to teaching Outdoor Tahoe Yoga for Summer 2018! I will be offering community free/donation based YOGA classes at Kiva Beach on WEDNESDAYS for all of JULY & AUGUST at 8:00 a.m. Author Talk With M. C. Behn • Wednesday, July 11th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. • South Lake Tahoe Library. Author M.C. Behm presents his debut novel. The Elixir of Yosemite takes readers up and down the vertical world of Yosemite National Park as a misfit Park Ranger and South Lake Tahoe teenager try to stop a mercenary from unleashing havoc on America's first protected land. Free and open to all. Sunset Wine Cruise on the Safari Rose • Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. • Tahoe Cruises Safari Rose. Join us on one of our popular two hour sunset Wine Cruises over to picturesque Emerald Bay featuring family owned and operated wines from California. Each of our wineries will have a
Sommelier on board our beautiful yacht with hand selected wine offerings and complimentary hors d'oeuvres for guests to enjoy during their cruise. Exciting raffles and giveaways will take place on this specialty cruise and guests will have the opportunity to order wines at a special price from these esteemed wineries. The wineries included this year will be: July 11th—Balletto Vineyards July 18th—Rancho Sisquoc July 25th—Niner Wine Estates August 8th—Bella Grace Vineyards August 22nd—Paraiso Winery The Improv at Harveys • Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. • Harveys Lake Tahoe. The Improv presents the funniest names in comedy every week in the Cabaret Theater at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe! Shows happen at 9 p.m. every Wednesday through Sunday. Must be 21 or older to attend. Mother Goose on the Loose • Thursday, July 12th at 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. • South Lake Tahoe Library. Jump start your child’s brain development with this awardwinning program that combines music, movement and literature. Perfect for children ages birth to 2 with their parents/caregivers. Storytimes start promptly at their scheduled time! Mommy & Me Support Group Baby (up to 12 Months) • Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. • Barton Health. We invite new parents and their babies Keys Breeze
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or toddlers to attend our FREE weekly groups to share experiences and discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. Get support from other parents as well as professional support from a childbirth instructor and guest. Infants and Toddlers (up to 36 months) Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Infants (up to 12 months) Thursdays 2 p.m. to 4p.m. Held at our Barton 4th Street Classroom (below Tahoe Family Dentist at 1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe) More information or register online, call (530) 543.5549 or email fit@ bartonhealth.org. Beer Yoga at the Beach Retreat • Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. • Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge. Join us for a refreshing beer yoga and some relaxing Yoga Poses to unwind from work, stretch after hiking, paddle boarding or parenting. We will be using our beer as a balance weight, a prop, and a pleasure! Just a fun way to enjoy a beer, some yoga, and some good company at the Beach Retreat. Allow YogaMama Gina’s light sense of humor and loving presence fill you back up after a draining week. Start your weekend off right with an intention of self care. Much unconditional love and rainbow butterflies. Solid Gold Soul: Magic of Motown • Thursdays through Mondays from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. • Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. 90 minute Motown and Soul tribute with a live band ,dancers and 12 different acts in all. Opening night is June 14th and it runs till Sept 3rd, Star host Bobby Wilson (son of legendary Jackie Wilson) is the MC with the show's tributes to Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gay and Diana Ross & the Supremes to name a few. Artist to You Festival 2018 • Friday, July 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Artist To You Festivals. Lake Tahoe Arts and Crafts show has two locations this year—the Round Hill Plaza or SLT Middle School. Interesting gift items, home decor, Paintings, Jewelry, clothing, metal sculpture, photography, pottery, hats and accessories, yard art, sign art, body products and more…Round JULY 2018
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Hill Square, Zephyr Cove 212 Elks Point Rd, just South of Zephyr Cove, NV MAY 25–27 JULY 13–15 JULY 20–22 AUG 10–12 AUG 17–19 AUG 24–26 South Tahoe Middle School 2940 Lake Tahoe Blvd. S. Lake Tahoe JUL 26–29 | AUG 2–5 Mad Science • Friday, July 13th at 2:00 p.m. • South Lake Tahoe Library. Mad Science will be performing their show “Spin, Pop Boom” where kids will learn about basic chemistry while seeing amazing experiments, such as an explosive foam factory and more! Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Free Craft Friday • Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. • Tahoe Modern Makers. Free Craft Friday is fun for all ages featuring a different craft each Friday! Check our website for the details. Located in Ski Run Shopping Center, 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite K. For information call (530) 600-3388. Lake Tahoe Flea Market • Saturdays and Sundays, May through September from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hwy 50 and Elks Club Drive, one mile south of the airport. 100 spaces, new and used goods, arts and crafts, produce, and more. Since 1974. The Oven: Pizza & Beer • Saturday, July 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • South Lake Brewing Company. The Oven will be our caterer Saturday at South Lake Brew Co! Check out this mobile wood fire oven and pair our beers with amazing pizza! They will be set up in our parking lot from 12 to 9 p.m. Bass Camp on the Beach • Saturday, July 14th from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. • Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge. Join us outdoors on the pristine shores of Lake Tahoe for afternoon/evening of fun, sun, sunset, and music! DJ's/Music start at 3 p.m., but come early to catch some rays, and hang out with our friends on the beach.
Bring your towels, beach chairs, frisbees, and sunscreen. All-ages event. Families welcome. F&B available. Kill Paris, one of Bass Camp's favorite DJ/Producers, will headline this special summer beach event, with his set at sunset. Most #camperswill remember Kill Paris from his many appearances at Bass Camp Festival events dating back to 2013. He's had two EP releases on OWSLA, To A New Earth (2013), and Foreplay (2014). He was main support on Zedd's international tour, and was direct support for Bassnectar during his U.S. Tour. https://soundcloud.com/ killparis Joyzu will be our featured support duo for this event, along with opening sets from Banditoz, DJ Bird, Nandez, and Niko. More artists to be announced. Music in the Castle • Saturday, July 14th at 7:30 p.m. • Sierra State Parks Foundation. Bach, Bossa Nova, and Beatles. Join us for music in the Vikingsholm castle with musicians John Metras, Paul DaSilva, Noreen Valdes, and Dr. David Nelson featuring an eclectic program of music from Baroque to Latin. Pianist Paul DaSilva will play the custom six-legged 1929 Steinway piano, including classical works from Norway. Vocalist Noreen Valdes will entertain with songs from Broadway to popular. John Metras is a nationally known player of the cross-strung harp, as well as a fine guitarist. Dr. Nelson will join his colleagues on both the violin and guitar. Guests will be delighted with a twilight reception in the courtyard with wine from Fawnridge Winery and hors d’oeuvres following this special concert. Tickets are $100 ($90 for SSPF members) and include the wonderful opportunity to drive down into Emerald Bay. Seating is limited to 30 guests, a reservation is required. Tickets available May 1st. Conversation With History: Living at Vikingsholm • Thursday, July 19th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. • Sierra State Parks Foundation. Join us for a special evening at Emerald Bay State Park and the incomparable Vikingsholm castle. Following
a unique “behind the scenes” tour, guests will enjoy wine from Lucchesi Winery and hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard of Vikingsholm. Helen Smith will host an informal conversation about her experiences spending 14 summers at Vikingsholm as a guest of Lora Knight, the owner. Smith will present a signed copy of her book “Vikingsholm”, a guide she authored, to every guest.Guest’s meet at DL Bliss State Park at 5pm to drive into Emerald Bay. Seating is limited and reservations are required Tickets Available May 1st. Tahoe Tattoo Show • Friday, July 20th at 2:00 p.m. • South Lake Tahoe Events. Friday: 2:00 to 10:00 p.m./Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 10 p.m./Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Tahoe Tattoo Show is organized by the promoters of the french Evian Tattoo Show, organized since 2007 in the french alps, close to Lake Geneva. They realized that Evian and Tahoe have a lot of things in common : alpine mountain area, awesome natural lake…so they decide to setup a sister tattoo convention in USA ! Young Adult Writers' Meetup • Saturday, July 21st at 3:00 p.m. • South Lake Tahoe Library. Working on a book, story or poem? Meet with fellow writers for an afternoon of socializing, discussion, and—of course— writing! Laptops available for use in the library. Snacks provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Full Moon Kayak Tour • Wednesday, July 25th at 7:00 p.m. • Sierra State Parks Foundation. Missed our Full Moon Snowshoe Tours, or loved the Full Moon Snowshoe Tours and can’t get enough? The Sierra State Parks Foundation is partnering with West Shore Sports to offer a unique kayak tour along the shore of Sugar Pine Point State Park. The tour will take place between the highest elevation operational lighthouse in the U.S. to the parks southern boundary overlooking Meeks Bay. State Park staff will provide insight about the regions cultural and natural history under the light of a full moon! No Keys Breeze
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experience necessary. Attendees should arrive at 7:00 p.m. to pick up rentals at West Shore Sports by the pier at Sugar Pine Point State Park. The tour begins at 7:30 p.m. and lasts an hour and a half. Recommended for ages 12 and up. The cost of the tour is $40, which includes parking, the kayak rental, mandatory life jackets, and safety training. This tour is limited to 24 people. Buy your tickets early to ensure your kayak! Jaguar World Music • Friday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m. • South Lake Tahoe Library. Jaguar World Music will play musical instruments from all over the world, including flutes and stringed instruments. Learn about unique Aztec and Mayan flutes while enjoying Andean music. Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Big Bluegrass at Sugar Pine Point • Friday, July 27th at 5:00 p.m. • Sierra State Parks Foundation. Jam to bluegrass overlooking Big Blue at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Food vendors, beer, and wine available for purchase (please no outside foods & drinks). Bring your own low back chairs, flashlights, blankets, and warm clothes! $20 presale, $25 at the door. Children 12 and under $10. Children 5 and under free. Tickets available May 1st. Tickets do not include state parking fees. Line Up: One Grass, Two Grass Lost Whiskey Engine Blithedale Canyon Tahoe Beach Bash Ft. Homebrew for the Homeless • Saturday, July 28th at 12:00 p.m. • Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge. Fun for the whole family at the 2018 Tahoe Beach Bash. This event is sponsored by the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe and features the Homebrew for the Homeless competition. Live music, beer/ wine tasting, BBQ, face painting, silent auction, lawn games, bounce house, and more! Food and drink provided. CHILDREN 5 and under enter for free! Tickets are $20 for general entry ($10 for children under 12) which includes all activities and live music. Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided. JULY 2018
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Poker run ticket is $40 (includes general entry with activities, beer tasting, wine tasting, 5 oz. tasting mug, food, and live music). MUST BE 21. When you taste any of the home-brewed beer provided, you are dealt a hand of cards -- best hand of the day wins a prize! MUST BE 21 to participate in poker run! All proceeds raised from this party will be used to support the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless and their project, the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room. This project provides overnight refuge from the elements in a safe and warm environment for approximately twenty adult men and women who are experiencing homelessness. The Warm Room is committed to decreasing local homelessness by providing temporary shelter and resource referrals to those in need during the season when they need it most. The Warm Room served 298 unduplicated individuals since inception and assisted nine insufficiently housed families with children. Over 7,300 shelter bed nights have been provided since opening in 2015.
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Keys residents battling invaders on many fronts As infestations worsen, property owners test innovative weapons to keep lagoons clear By Tom Lotshaw Tahoe Regional Planning Agency The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) is working on multiple fronts to combat the harmful aquatic invasive species in its canals and lagoons—plants like Eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf pondweed, and the non-native bullfrogs and warm water fish that can follow their spread. “These aquatic invasive plants are a problem throughout Lake Tahoe, cover most of the Tahoe Keys, and it’s getting worse every year,” said Andrew Kopania, chair of the Tahoe Keys Water Quality Committee, a subgroup of the Board of Directors. “They’re a threat to Lake Tahoe’s environment, recreation, and economy,” Kopania added. “We need to continue to act to address that threat, using the best science, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing effective controls.” No one knows how Eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf pondweed first arrived in Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Keys, but they were most likely transported to the lake by a boat or a dumped fish aquarium. Eurasian watermilfoil was first found in Lake Tahoe in the 1970s. Curlyleaf pondweed—potentially a larger threat because of its ability to live in colder open water—was first identified in the Tahoe Keys in 2003. The aquatic invasive plants found an immediately suitable habitat in the shallow, warm waters of the Tahoe Keys. TKPOA has tried to manage the infestation for recreation purposes through manual harvesting since 1984, spending as much as $400,000 a year. However, while harvesting the dense mats of the plants helps to clear the channels temporarily, resulting plant fragments increase the growth and spread of the population. A 2009 survey of the Tahoe Keys found approximately 70 percent of its 172 acres of lagoons infested. And in the last five years, it is estimated that curlyleaf pondweed coverage has increased up to 35 percent. Today, more than 90 percent of the Tahoe Keys is infested. For several years, TKPOA has been working with TRPA, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, and Lahontan
Photo: Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association
A crew rakes up aquatic weeds to clear the way for boat traffic.
Harvesting Eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf pondweed has helped keep boat channels open in the Tahoe Keys, but the weeds have spread and approximately 70 percent of the 172 acres of lagoons are infested.
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Regional Water Quality Control Board to develop a comprehensive management plan with strategies to address the invasive species. TKPOA has researched methods and consulted with a wide range of scientific experts from around the country to fight aquatic invasive species. The weed-harvesting program in the Tahoe Keys is now picking up four times as many plant fragments as before. This is important because small fragments of the plants can easily break away and start new infestations in other locations. TKPOA has installed a boat back-up station near the Tahoe Keys entrance to Lake Tahoe, where boat operators are asked to stop and put their boat in reverse to remove any weed fragments that may be attached to the propeller to keep them from being carried into the lake. Changes are also being made on land. TKPOA has put in place new landscaping and irrigation rules to reduce stormwater pollution and keep nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen out of the canals and lagoons where they can fuel plant growth. TKPOA is also working with partner agencies on test projects to identify new methods to control aquatic invasive species. Continued on page 25
recreational opportunities at Lake of Incline Trails. In this role, she has led school students bike Feiger Tahoe, while helping to preserve the the efforts to restore the historic Incline safety and analyzing natural beauty of the region. Jacob not Flume Trail. A family-friendly trail used existing bike parking to writing grants only gets things done, he comes up with by many, she saw that it was in need of to get more bike racks. creative ways to engage volunteers. He’s trail work and signage to make it more “Gavin Feiger is an exemplary a master trail builder that brings the environmentally sound and safe for Tahoe citizen, not only in his work community into the process.” users. And fun for mountain bikers!” in the watershed and environmental Berry added, “Through a lot of hard conservation industry but also in his North Shore Agency Representative/ work, sweat, and dusty clothes, Sue volunteer efforts as an active member Environmental Scientist: Amy Berry has made this project a reality. The and leader of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle community owes Sue a debt of gratitude Coalition and the Community Tahoe As the CEO of the Tahoe Fund, a OF ARTICLE IN TAHOE IN DEPTH (ISSUE #13 SUMMER 2018) CONTINUED and more than a couple of cold beers. Mobility Group,” wrote South Shore’s nonprofit organization dedicated to
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experience Lake Tahoe at its fullest, but it is her dream to preserve and enhance the great gifts Lake Tahoe has to offer. As the CEO of Tahoe Fund, she has the experiences and perspectives on the approach and qualities necessary for effective leadership. “She empowers not only her donors to want to be involved, but she also brilliantly collaborates with government officials to succeed together.”
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The neighborhood is testing a “bubble curtain” between its lagoons and Lake Tahoe to see if it can keep weed fragments from spreading into the lake. It wants to test laminar flow technologies in 7 to 8 acres of the canals and lagoons to see if increased oxygenation of the water can help stop the recurrence of aquatic invasive plants and reduce conditions that promote their growth. Among the treatment options, there are no easy solutions in the Keys. In response, TKPOA, TRPA, and Lahontan are working to launch a broad collaborative process and environmental analysis to review the Tahoe Keys management plan—including one of its most controversial aspects, a TKPOA
“The Tahoe Keys is showing real leadership in working to address the invasive species in its waters.” Dennis Zabaglo
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proposal to test the use of aquatic herbicides in a portion of its canals and lagoons as one way to knock down the populations of invasive plants. The federally approved herbicides are just one aspect of the Tahoe Keys multi-faceted management plan and would be used only temporarily and in conjunction with other control methods. Under the proposal, the herbicides would
be used in the most infested areas to reduce the population to a level that can be controlled through other methods. The herbicides are used in other lakes across the country to selectively target invasive species like Eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf pondweed, but have never been used in Lake Tahoe or any other federally designated Outstanding National Resource Water with the highest level of
protection, as is the case with Lake Tahoe. The proposal has raised concern among some residents and groups like the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association. “The Tahoe Keys is showing real leadership in working to address the invasive species in its waters,” said Dennis Zabaglo, aquatic resources program manager for TRPA. “Working together to find an acceptable collaborative solution for the Keys is the most important opportunity we have to control far more serious spread and infestation lake wide. Success is our only option and working together is the path to success,” said Joanne S. Marchetta, executive director at TRPA. To learn more: keysweedsmanagement. org.
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or the sixth consecutive year, Liberty Utilities awarded scholarships to students in its service territory. Recipients were chosen by their schools based on Liberty’s criteria, and utility management made presentations at each school’s award ceremony. Congratulations and best wishes to these students as they pursue their higher education. Crystal Lowe-Rasmussen, Coleville High School Cassandra Garcia, Loyalton High School Ryland Lubin, North Tahoe High School Eric Jacobsen, Portola High School Megan Burrill, Truckee High School David Holmes, South Tahoe High School Justin Pease, Lake Tahoe Community College
Megan Burrill from Truckee High School received her $500 Liberty Utilities’ scholarship from Liberty’s John Friedrich. Megan plans to study renewable energy and energy storage in college. Justin Pease from Lake Tahoe Community College in SLT received his $750 Liberty Utilities scholarship from Liberty’s Jeff Matthews. Justin will continue his education to become a paramedic and will work with the Fallen Leaf Lake Fire Dept. next year to gain experience. Photo Credit: Pat Leonard-Heffner
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Accounting
Report By Don Havard, Accounting Manager
Assessment Payment Schedule
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he Assessment Payment Schedule is located towards the back of every Keys Breeze. Assessments are due on a quarterly basis as indicated in the Assessment Payment Schedule. No other payment plans have been approved by the board, so please pay your assessment in full according to the schedule.
QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT
DUE ON:
DELINQUENT AFTER:
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
January 1st April 1st July 1st October 1st
January 30th April 30th July 30th October 30th
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
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Meetings and Approvals
The Finance Committee monthly meeting was held on June 12th, 2018. The committee reviewed the following reports prepared by TKPOA staff: • Proposal to revise the 2018 Finance Committee meeting dates to better accommodate the 2018 Financial Statement reporting schedule. • 2018 1st Quarter Variance Report, comparing actual 1st quarter results to the budget. • Proposed 2019 Budget Development Calendar. • Proposal for accepting dues payments online through the TKPOA website. The committee approved the following: • To move the Finance Committee meetings to the Tuesday following the Board of Directors meetings in order to ensure enough time to properly complete and review the monthly financial statements. • To recommend the PayLease system, of accepting online payments through the TKPOA website, to the Board of Directors. The next Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled for July 24th, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion.
TKPOA 2019 BUDGET PLANNING PROCESS AND DATES What is a Budget?
A budget, also known as an annual operating budget, is a financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. (January 1st, 2019 to December 31st, 2019). The budget is a guide for the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) Management Staff, Cove Advisors and Board of Directors to use to insure the Association’s financial goals are met by the end of the fiscal year. The Budget is broken into “operating periods”, which in our case are monthly periods that are added up to give the total forecasted or anticipated revenues and expenses for the entire fiscal year. The Budget contains the Associations Revenue (Income), Payroll, and Operating Expenses as well as the individual Cove/Subdivision Budgets. Based on these revenues and expenses it also provides Staffing Guidelines for the departments.
The Finance Committee
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to assist in building and reviewing the fiscal year budget. The Finance Committee is comprised of members of the TKPOA, which are actual residents that have input on how the TKPOA money is spent. The members who serve on the Finance Committee represent a cross section of the community. Of course, there are some members willing to serve who have expertise in areas such as insurance or finance that contribute their expertise. The committee members are volunteers and they hold regular monthly meetings throughout the year, currently scheduled on the Tuesday after the Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting that is currently held on the third Friday or Saturday of the Month. The Finance Committee Meeting is held at 10:00 a.m. in the TKPOA Pavilion Boardroom. The TKPOA Board of Directors Treasurer is a member of the Finance Committee. As a member of the Finance Committee the Treasurer’s job is to keep everyone on track as the budget process takes place and the new budget is prepared.
The TKPOA Management Team Role
Following the direction given the TKPOA Board of Directors and 2019 Budget Subcommittee, the TKPOA Management Team creates the “first draft” of the budget for all eight departments that comprise the Association “business units”. The Accounting Manager and General Manager work with the TKPOA Management Team on preparing their individual budgets to meet their operational needs as directed. The Accounting Manager, General Manager and Project Coordinator also will need to meet with the Cove/Subdivision Advisors to develop their individual budgets. The “First Draft” of the proposed 2019 Budget will be presented to the 2019 Budget Subcommittee for review, on Tuesday August 14th, 2018. This Subcommittee will review the budget and returned it to the General Manager and Accounting Manager for discussion and changes. The General Manager will present the “Second Draft” of the proposed 2019 Budget to the Finance Committee during an Open Meeting on Tuesday August 28th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion. The Finance Committee will review the budget and returned it to the Accounting Manager for discussion and changes. This meeting is open to all TKPOA Members. The General Manager will present the “Third Draft” of the proposed 2019 Budget to a Joint Meeting of the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee during an Open Meeting on Friday September 7th,, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion. This meeting is open to all TKPOA Members. JULY 2018
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After this process, again the Accounting Manager and General Manager and TKPOA Management Staff will make changes to the proposed budget, based on the Finance Committee and TKPOA Board of Directors recommendations. The Accounting Manager and General Manager plan to present the “Final” Budget to the TKPOA Board of Directors for approval at the regular TKPOA Board meeting on Saturday September 15th , 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion the meeting is open to all TKPOA Members. At that meeting the Board may set the assessment amounts for the 2019 Fiscal Year. Please Note: This schedule is subject to change. The final budget needs to be approved on a timely basis to meet the Annual Disclosure deadline, for delivery to the TKPOA Members per the Bylaws, 45 days before the new Fiscal Year. The TKPOA Accounting Manager and the TKPOA Treasurer make sure the TKPOA Board, Cove Advisors and Finance Committee understand the three components of the budget and the financial health of the Association. 1-OPERATING FUNDS AND EXPENSES are needed for daily operation of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association. These are broken in to non discretionary expenses which would be required costs such as common areas electricity and water, grounds maintenance, insurance, TKPOA Management and general maintenance. Most of these expenses are either contractual or can be reasonably estimated based on past amounts, past experience, or other cost allocation algorithms or formulas. Then there are Discretionary Expenses that are budgeted based on estimated business and service levels that can be spent during a budgeted month based on actual business levels that occur. An important consideration when looking at the “line items” in the operation budget funds is what are the expectations of the community members and what is the balance that
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needs to be achieved between costs of operation and the service that can be provided. If these expenses are too high, the Finance Committee and TKPOA Management will look for ways to lower expenses without comprising service. If budget does not balance, the Finance Committee may have to make some tough decisions and recommendations to the TKPOA Board of Directors. 2-RESERVE FUNDS need to be maintained at sufficient levels. The Reserve Funds provide money for on going the repair and replacement of the community assets (Common, Water Company and Water Quality Funds) such as buildings, pools, and Townhome Reserve Funds, such as Cove roofs, docks and asphalt, etc. 3-DEVELOPMENT FUNDS for additions or enhancements to an existing TKPOA common property that may not be currently accounted for in the current Reserve Funds. This is a function of what community members want and are willing to pay for. The community should provide input and approval for use of these funds since in California major renovations; additions and/ or some improvements or maintenance projects might require a “Special Assessment” (which requires approval, when the amount is greater that 5% of the Association’s fiscal year budget).
In Closing
With this knowledge, TKPOA Board of Directors, the Board Subcommittee, the Finance Committee, Cove Advisors and the TKPOA Management Team will analyze the proposed budget drafts and the final draft. The final budget that is adopted will be then used to determine the Annual Member Assessment that will balance the budget and cover all the Fiscal Budget years’ expenses for the TKPOA. It takes the entire Budget process, the TKPOA Board of Directors, Cove Advisors and Finance Committee all through volunteer hours, and the TKPOA Management Staff to work numerous hours to prepare the optimal financial plan for the upcoming year, for the approval of a new Fiscal Year’s budget.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
In accordance with the Bylaws and the adopted Elect and Voting Rules of the Tahoe Keys Property Owne Association, the 55th, Annual Membership Meeting wil held on Sunday September 2nd, 2018 at 9:00AM in th TKPOA Pavilion located at 356 Ala Wai Boulevard, So Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The purpose of the meeting is to hear reports on the s In accordance with the Bylawsofand adopted Election Voting Rules of newly-electe the thetheAssociation and and to introduce the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association, the 55th, Annual Membership Meeting willterms. Association Directors for the 2018-2020 be held on Sunday September 2nd, 2018 at 9:00AM in the TKPOA Pavilion located at 356 Ala Wai Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
The meeting will be convened promptly at the time not The purpose of the meeting is to hear reports on theall state of the Association andthe to meeting above. We hope members will attend
introduce the newly-elected Association Directors for the 2018-2020 terms. The meeting will be convened promptly at the time noticed above. We hope all members will attend the meeting.
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TOWN HALL FORUM P A V I L I O N July 19th, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Open Forum with Representatives from the TKPOA Board of Directors, and Self Nominated Board Candidates for the 2018 Board of Directors Election TOPICS TO INCLUDE:
2018 Board Election “Candidates Night Forum” Come join us and share your opinions and insight Visit www.tkpoa.com for more information
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING In accordance with the Bylaws and the adopted Election and Voting Rules of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association, the 55th, Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday September 2nd, 2018 at 9:00AM in the TKPOA Pavilion located at 356 Ala Wai 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 2018-2020 terms. The meeting will be convened promptly at the time noticed above. We hope all members will attend the meeting.
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These types of projects keep our property values up, and provide usable space for our members and guests to enjoy. The pavilion beach is a valuable piece of real estate.
Lake Tallac Purchase
The purchase ofLake Tallac was also a ballot vote that was overwhelmingly approved two years ago. Lake Tallac definitely adds to our property values. The lot that was included, could eventually be sold and money recouped. There also could be other uses for this property, based on what the members decide in the future. It is definitely of value to the TKPOA.
Water Projects
In compliance with the WDR and the outside agencies we have become more of a partner. We now have a better relationship with them and are working together. This enabled us to receive a grant of $100,000 from the League to save Lake Tahoe, to help fund some of the projects needed. The TRPA was able to secure over $1,000,000 in funding from the US Army Corps of Engineers. This grant will help with the funding of some of the research, including an environmental impact report and shareholder facilitation process, needed to move us closer, in hopes for an approval of herbicides. The boat back up stations, radar speed signs, as well as the bubble curtain and sea bins that our coming are also part of this action.
Indoor Pool and Spas
This project like many others should have been done years before but when we have board members who do not want to spend any money on our common amenities it ends up costing more for all of us in the future.
The pool and spas had been ignored for many years. The indoor pool finally had to be shut down two years ago due to a severe leak and mold. This project like many others should have been done years before but when we have board members who do not want to spend any money on our common amenities it ends up costing more for all of us in the future. It also hurts our property values. We need to spend money wisely and plan for future projects. Most of our projects have been accounted for in our reserve accounts where no special assessments have been required. These are just a few of the accomplishments made in the last four years. We now have 12 candidates for the coming new Board. Please read carefully what the candidates are saying, as to why they want to be a board member. Read any comments they may have had in the past on Next Door. We live in an association and may not like all of the rules that apply but we cannot change them for our own personal agenda, like wanting bigger docks that shouldn’t be approved, parking boats in side yards or have issues with neighbors that they want resolved in their favor. It is a thankless job and we have a lot of very important issues that can have an impact on our association. This is a commitment to 1,529 owners. It takes an enormous amount of time and effort. It should not be taken lightly. We have lost many General Manager’s (GM’s) in the past because of bad board members. We finally have a great staff and GM that has been here over three years. Our GM signed last year for another two years. This could be a record. Our GM is very knowledgeable and understands our unique water issues which include the PCE contamination and AIS program. Our GM and Water Company Manager will be very valuable to us in the next few years. Thank you, Bonnie Halleran,
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