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2018 Annual Homeowners Picnic

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2018 Calendar

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Lake Tahoe Shoreline Plan

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2018–2019 Board Officers and Meeting Schedule 14 TKPOA Lake & Lagoon Friendly Landscaping Guide 16 2018 Board Actions Summary

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TKPOA 2017–2018 Board Term Accomplishments 18 Where in the Universe is Keys Breeze 24 Update on Plans to Combat Weeds

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Accounting Report

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his is my first President's message. I am honored to serve as Tahoe Keys Board President. Tahoe Keys is the best and most beautiful community at Lake Tahoe. Keys property owners are some of the nicest and most caring people I have met. I hope to foster continued community involvement in all Keys Association matters.

I thank Bonnie Halleran, Pat Disney, and Natalie Collin for their service to the Community on the Board of Directors. It was a pleasure for me to serve on the Board with these wonderful and hard working ladies. I take over from past President Bonnie, whose leadership was an inspiration to me.

Past Vice President Pat's hard work on Committees and projects improved our Community. Past Secretary Natalie provided calm and thoughtful reasoning for Board decisions. These three ladies deserve a big 'Thank You' from the entire Tahoe Keys community.

"I HOPE TO FOSTER There are many challenges facing the CONTINUED COMMUNITY new Board in 2019. The newly elected and re-elected Board includes a diverse group of well educated and dedicated people who INVOLVEMENT IN ALL will work hard to maintain and improve the KEYS ASSOCIATION quality of our Tahoe Keys Community. We also have very dedicated and hard working MATTERS." staff who are led by our General Manager, Kirk Wooldridge. The Keys community can look forward to the continued progress instituted by the past Board.

Communication is vital to a successfully operated Home Owners Association. The Keys Breeze, website, monthly Board meetings, Town Hall Forums, e-blast information, Committee meetings, and survey responses are all important for the Board and Tahoe

CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The Keys Breeze Magazine 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.

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IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily

Kirk J. Wooldridge

Accounting Manager, Ext. 227

Rick Robillard, PE

Water Co. Manager, Tahoe Keys Water Company (530) 542-6451

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Linda Callahan

Architectural Control Dept.

Manager, Ext. 239

2018–2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Robert Meyers, VICE PRESIDENT

Facilities Manager, Ext. 226

James Brooks

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John Gonzales, PRESIDENT Jim Siegfried, TREASURER Sean Ward, SECRETARY Dennis Daniel, DIRECTOR Jim Woller, DIRECTOR

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Annual Homeowners Picnic

By Heather Houston, Operations Manager and Linda Callahan, ACD Manager

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e hope that everyone was able to make it out to the 55th Annual Homeowner’s picnic on September 2nd, 2018 from 12–4 p.m. The weather was sunny and beautiful and we had some great food and entertainment.

Attendance for this year’s event was over 1,100 Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) homeowners, their family members, and guests.

On behalf of the TKPOA staff, we would like

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to give a special thank you to all the TKPOA homeowners that volunteered for the 2018 Homeowners Picnic. A big thank you goes out to: Joanne Donmoyer, Kazi Shintaku, Dave and Brenda Nickel, Bobbi Canepa, Louise MartinKobellas, Jim Mrazek, Marilyn Bowden, Dave and Norma Rogstad, Dennis and Kay Pratt, Bonnie Halleran, Chris and Pat Disney, Donna Walker, Martha Leard, Amy Grodzienski, Barbara Gonzales, Jim Jones, Joy Curry-Norem, Linda Szendrey, and Sharon Eckenroth.

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Due to a lack of a community volunteer chairperson for this year’s event, TKPOA staff was tasked with the planning and operational responsibilities. Linda Callahan, Architectural Control Department Manager (ACD) assumed the Chairperson responsibilities, with Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager and Heather Houston, Operations Manager working as CoChairpersons.

This year, staff contracted with Cocomo’s Catering for the first year to cater this event.

Cocomo’s provided all the delicious food including freshly grilled, on-site hamburgers,

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in addition to hot dogs, Garden Burgers, apple coleslaw, BBQ beans, fruit salad, and their specialty, delicious pulled pork sandwiches. This was the fourth year of continuing line reductions for check in and food lines.

For the third year in a row, the beverage station included Unruly wines, sodas, a TKPOA water station and beer provided by our local restaurant and brewery, Coldwater Brewery, owned and operated by TKPOA homeowner Deborah Brown. www.tahoecoldwaterbrewery. com. Beer selections included Waterhouse Wheat, Preacher’s Pale Ale and Tahoe Cross IPA.

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For check-in, TKPOA Staff designated three check-in points based on our Pavilion Beach fence entrances. Allowing TKPOA homeowners to check in by last name, as designated A-I, J-R and S-Z, expedited the check-in process and eliminated the historical line for the third year in a row.

For the first time in TKPOA Annual Picnic history, local favorite band Ike and Martin performed live music, playing a great blend of

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acoustic music featuring some old, some new, great harmonies and a great time.

Many members also enjoyed the TKPOA corn hole game set up on the grassy area by the Pavilion.

TKPOA staff was able to coordinate some great donated raffle prizes and we would like to thank raffle donors: Tahoe Yoga Shala, Chicken in a Barrel, Valhalla Tahoe, Purity Aesthetics, Tahoe Hair Company, and Aspen Hollow.

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A photo opportunity was offered with photographer Chris Beck of Chris Beck Photography www.chrisbeckphotography.com to capture the moment for you, your family and guests. Photos will be available on our website for viewing and purchase. Check out all the pictures at www.tkpoa.com, by looking under the NEWS tab, for “Homeowners Annual Picnic 2018 - Pictures”.

You will find some fun photos of a memorable day!

Create an account to register with the website to obtain a login, password, and news alerts.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the TKPOA staff members that participated in this year’s Homeowner Annual Picnic. Many TKPOA staff members rearranged their schedules to accommodate the staffing requirements for

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the picnic set-up and service during this Labor Day weekend. Based on our best estimate, 300 TKPOA staff hours were utilized in the planning and operations of this event. TKPOA staff was able to meet the expected requirements for this year’s picnic and keep the costs within the 2018 budgeted expense of $17,000.

Thank you again to Linda Callahan for assuming the Chairperson responsibilities, Heather Houston and Kirk Wooldridge as Co-Chairpersons and TKPOA staff and homeowner volunteers for all their efforts. We hope that you and your family enjoyed yourselves and we will see you all next year. The proposed 2019 Homeowner Picnic date is Sunday, September 1st, 2019 from 12–4 p.m.

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Keys property owners for improved understanding of the issues.

The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) is fortunate to have dedicated community volunteers that serve on committees to help the Board with decisions. The Finance Committee, Water Quality Committee, Architectural Control Committee, Cove Advisors Committee, Waterways Usage Committee, and other volunteer property owner committees spend many hours to provide recommendations to the Board on issues that concern all Keys property owners. I encourage you to attend committee meetings to understand the issues and obtain well researched answers to your questions concerning Tahoe Keys matters.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you as Board President. I look forward to a successful year of accomplishments for our wonderful Tahoe Keys Community.

Respectfully, John Gonzales,

TKPOA BOARD PRESIDENT

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OCTOBER 2018 8 15 15 20 20 20 TBD TBD

ACC Meeting Board of Directors Orientation Meeting Joint Board of Director Meeting with Finance Committee Board of Directors Executive Session Board of Directors Regular Meeting Town Hall Forum: City Council 2018 Candidates Forum Water Quality Committee Meeting Waterways Usage Committee

NOVEMBER 2018 5 17 17 20 20 TBD TBD

ACC Meeting Board of Directors Executive Session Board of Directors Regular Meeting Finance Meeting Town Hall Forum - TBD Water Quality Committee Meeting Waterways Usage Committee

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NOTE: ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE TKPOA PAVILION, 356 ALA WAI BLVD., SOUTH LAKE TAHOE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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Visit www.trpa.org for complete agendas and board packets.

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LAKE TAHOE SHORELINE PLAN NEARING FINAL VOTE Proposed fees would apply to Tahoe Keys

T The Shoreline Plan aims to improve recreation access, experiences, and safety on the lake, while protecting the environment along the shoreline.

he Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is nearing a final vote on a proposed Shoreline Plan nearly three years in the making.

The plan will be heard by the Regional Plan Implementation Committee of TRPA’s Governing Board on Sept. 26 and could come to a final vote by the Governing Board as early as Oct. 24. If approved, the plan would take effect Jan. 1, 2019, with permitting programs beginning next spring.

The Shoreline Plan aims to improve recreation access, experiences, and safety on the lake, while protecting the environment along the shoreline. It was developed through a collaborative process by TRPA and partners including the Lake Tahoe Marina Association, Tahoe Lakefront Owners Association, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, Nevada Division of State Lands, and California State Lands Commission.

“TRPA has tried and failed multiple times to update its shorezone regulations over the last 30 years,” said Joanne Marchetta, TRPA executive director. “Through this collaborative process, we have reached a plan that is fair and will benefit lake recreation and the environment at Tahoe.”

The Shoreline Plan includes development caps and regulations for a limited number of new piers, boat moorings, and public boat ramps that would be authorized, and a framework for marinas to expand or reconfigure their facilities if they incorporate environmental improvements.

The Shoreline Plan also proposes some fees and fee increases needed to pay for a new shoreline implementation program to ensure that structures and boating activity do not harm the environment, scenery, or recreation experiences at Lake Tahoe.

The proposed fees would apply to moorings, boat stickers, and boat rental concessions, and TRPA and its planning partners are working to apportion the fees fairly to various shoreline users and structures.

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The new shoreline implementation program includes boater education and enforcement of the 600-foot nowake zone to prevent unsafe boating near the shoreline in areas where motor boats, paddlers, and swimmers interact; enforcement against illegal moorings; new monitoring and control projects to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species; monitoring for noise and scenic impacts; and new provisions to keep noisy boats with aftermarket exhaust systems that exceed TRPA, California, and Nevada sound limits from operating on the lake.

Some of the proposed fees would apply to the Tahoe Keys, because it has one-fifth of the total boat moorings at Lake Tahoe and these moorings contribute to overall boating activity on the lake.

Homeowners in the Tahoe Keys would have to register their moorings and pay a $43 mooring registration fee each year to help support the overall shoreline program activities on the lake. This mooring registration fee would apply not only to moorings in the Tahoe Keys, but to all buoys, boat lifts, and slips around the lake.

TRPA is working to create an online system to help people register moorings and pay fees more conveniently. The agency is also working to finalize a formal agreement with the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association that would allow it to administer existing moorings in the canals and lagoons of the Tahoe Keys, as has been done in the past.

Additional information about the proposed Shoreline Plan, the proposed fee structure, and upcoming public meetings is available online at www.ShorelinePlan.org.

4 $43 ANNUAL MOORING REGISTRATION FEE: Charged for all boat moorings. Pays for enforcement of illegal moorings, no-wake zone education and enforcement, aquatic invasive species monitoring and control.

4 $47 ANNUAL BUOY SCENIC MITIGATION FEE: Charged for all buoys. Pays for projects to offset scenic impacts of buoys.

4 $12 increase for annual boat sticker fees:

Charged for all boats. Pays for aquatic invasive species control and monitoring and watercraft inspection costs.

4 $75 PER BOAT ANNUAL BOAT RENTAL CONCESSION FEE: Charged for rental boats with 3-star or

higher rating by California Air Resources Board. Pays for aquatic invasive species control, no-wake zone education and enforcement.

4 $150 PER BOAT ANNUAL BOAT RENTAL CONCESSION FEE: Charged for rental boats with a lower

or no CARB rating. Pays for aquatic invasive species control, monitoring, and no-wake zone education and enforcement.

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2018-2019 Board Officers and Meeting Schedule

By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager

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t the September 15th, 2018 Regular Board Meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors decided on Board Officer Positions for the 2018–2019 Board terms. The Board Officers are: John Gonzales, President; Robert Meyers, Vice President; Sean Ward, Secretary; and Jim Siegfried, Treasurer.

Also at the September 15th, 2018 Regular Board Meeting the TKPOA Board of Directors decided on the 2018–2019 Board Meeting Schedule. The Board of Directors has set a new time for the Regular Open Board Meeting for the third Saturday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion. The Board of Directors Executive Session meetings will be conducted on the same Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., planning to end each session prior to the start of the Open Board Meeting at 2:00 p.m. The 2018–2019 Schedule is as follows:

TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION | BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE 2018–2019 MONTH

DATE

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MEETING

TIME

LOCATION

9/15/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

3:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

10/15/18

Monday

Joint Board of Director Meeting with Finance Committee

1:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST AUGUST

10/20/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

11/17/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

12/15/18

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

1/19/19

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

2/16/19

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

3/16/19

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

4/20/19

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

5/18/19

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

6/15/19

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

7/20/19

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

8/17/19

Saturday

Regular Board Meeting

2:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

8/31/19

Saturday

Regular Meeting – DIRECTOR ELECTION

9:00 a.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

SEPTEMBER

9/1/19

Sunday

56th Annual Membership Meeting

9:00 a.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

SEPTEMBER

9/1/19

Sunday

TKPOA Homeowner Annual Picnic

12:00 p.m.

TKPOA Pavilion

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Executive Sessions

Under this legislation, executive sessions are meetings that members cannot attend; members must be given notice of the time and place of an executive session, at least two days prior to the executive session (“Two Day Notice”). The Two Day Notice shall be given in the same manner that Board of Directors provide notice for open session board meetings by posting a notice in a prominent place or places within the common area and by mail to any owner who has requested notification of board meetings at the address requested by the owner (or, with the consent of the member who had requested notification of such board meetings, by email).

Executive sessions of the Board of Directors are provided by statute so Boards can address issues involving privileged information and matters of a private nature. As a result, property owners do not have a right to attend executive sessions. As provided for in Civil Code §4935, boards may go into executive session for the following matters: 1. LEGAL ISSUES. Boards may go into executive session to “consider litigation,” or to discuss current litigation.

2. FORMATION OF CONTRACTS. Boards may consider matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties.

3. DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS. Boards should meet in executive session for all disciplinary hearings or member disputes. The accused property owners are entitled to attend the executive session for that portion of the meeting dealing with the property owner’s hearing.

4. PERSONNEL ISSUES. Personal matters includes anything involving employees including, but not limited to, hiring, firing, raises, disciplinary matters, performance reviews, and adopting or amending employee policies.

5. PAYMENT PLANS. Boards may meet with property owners in executive session to discuss requests by delinquent owners for payment plans.

6. FORECLOSURE. The decision to initiate foreclosure or collection activities shall be made only by the board of directors of the association and may not be delegated to an agent of the association. The board must approve the decision by a majority vote of the directors in executive session.

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Board Meeting and Committee Minutes

Minutes as a rule, should record what was done at a meeting, not what was said. (Roberts Rules 11th ed., p. 468.) Legally meeting minutes are not required to contain owner comments and should never be a transcript of every statement made by Directors and attendees. Once the minutes are taken, and are proposed for adoption they are marked to indicate draft status, and are available to Property Owners within 30 calendar days of the meeting. (Civil Code 4950) These draft minutes then go into the board packet for the next meeting for board discussion and approval. As noted above, there is no requirement that draft minutes be posted. There is, however, a requirement that they be distributed to members who request it. If and when draft minutes are posted or distributed, they should have a large "DRAFT" stamp on the page or marked "DRAFT only--not approved by the Board" or something similar to indicate the minutes have not yet been approved by the board and may contain errors. The minutes, proposed minutes, or summary minutes must be distributed to any member of the association upon request. Associations may charge for copying costs.

The TKPOA Board of Directors Minutes for Open Meetings can be found on our Website at www.tkpoa. com. There is also a “Board Actions Article” in each monthly Keys Breeze summarizing the Board actions taken at the previous months Open and Executives Session Meetings. Minutes for TKPOA Committee meetings for the Water Quality Committee (WQC), Finance Committee and the Architecture Control Committee (ACC), can also be found on the TKPOA website.

Board Meeting Schedule

The TKPOA Board of Directors by vote has the ability to change the Regular meeting of the Board based on the current BYLAWS as long as the meetings are properly noticed.

To receive additional information on Board Meetings please call Jo Ann Wilson (530) 542-6444, ext. 223 or email at jwilson@tahoekeyspoa.org. You can also contact the TKPOA Front Desk at (530) 5426444 Monday through Sunday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

TAHOE KEYS L A K E & L A G O O N F R I E N D LY L A N D S C A P I N G G U I D E Step 1

Other Ways to Save Water

Reduce Water Use: Use it, Don’t Lose it

3 Install a free catch-cup to monitor water use (pick one up at TKPOA office) 3 Don’t let water flow over onto neighboring properties

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE K E YS WAT E R I N G R U L E S T O AV O I D F I N E S

3 Be sure to repair leaks in plumbing and irrigation systems 3 Don’t water non-landscaped areas, natural vegetation or undeveloped property

3 Water only on your allotted days 3 Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for even-numbered street addresses

3 Use a broom instead of water to clean sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, decks, patios, and other hard surfaces

3 Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for odd-numbered street addresses 3 Don’t irrigate on Saturdays 3 Don’t irrigate between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

3 Only use automatic shut-off nozzles 3 Only use re-circulated water systems for fountains and other water features 3 Water no more than 1.5 inches per week in spring and fall and no more than 2 inches in July and August.

Step 2 Don’t feed the weeds with phosphorous fertilizer

3 EXEMPTIONS 3 It’s ok to water newly planted sod for 21 days, seeded lawns for 30 days, and bedding plants for 15 days

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE K E YS F E R T I L I Z E R R U L E S T O AV O I D F I N E S

3 Drip irrigation and hand watering with automatic shut-off nozzles are exempt from designated irrigation days

3 Don’t use fertilizer that contains phosphorus 3 Fertilize no more than twice a year — once in the fall when the average temperature is below 50 ºF and once in the spring after snowmelt, when soil temp reaches 50 to 65 ºF 3 Don’t use more than one pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet. Go to keysweedsmanagement.org for a handy nitrogen calculator 3 Don’t let the fertilizer go into the water, make sure there is a 5-foot minimum buffer between the lawn and the lagoons or lake 3 Never apply fertilizer to frozen ground or before a rain event 3 Don’t apply fertilizer on pavement or other hard surfaces, where it can be washed into the water

Contact the Association with any questions or concerns you have about Lake Friendly Landscaping and be sure to share this info with your contracted landscaping company.

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ACTIONS SUMMARY 2018 BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION

(SEPTEMBER 15TH) BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (SEPTEMBER 15TH)

By Heather Houston, Operations Manager

SEPTEMBER 15TH — EXECUTIVE SESSION BOARD ACTIONS z Reviewed seven personnel matters. z Approved the 2019 Holiday Schedule and Office Hours. z Reviewed three member disciplinary matters. z Reviewed 16 legal matters including ongoing issues with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC). z Appointed John Gonzales, Robert Meyers, and Jim Siegfried to a Board Subcommittee to attend a mediation for the Lighthouse Shores Overburdening of Easement claim. z Reviewed 16 contracts, no new contracts were approved.

SEPTEMBER 15TH— BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD ACTIONS z Elected John Gonzales as Board President, Robert Meyers as Board Vice President, Jim Siegfried as Board Treasurer, and Sean Ward as Board Secretary. z Appointed Jim Woller as Board Liaison to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). z Appointed Sean Ward as Board Liaison to the Cove Advisor Committee. z Appointed John Gonzales, Sean Ward, and Rick Wood to a Board Disciplinary Subcommittee. z Approved Tahoe Outdoor Living for the Cove 3A Landscaping Replacement Project for $19,650 plus a $1,965 contingency for a total of $21,615 to be funded out of the Cove 3A Reserves Fund. z Approved the purchase of Beach Sand Cleaning Equipment for Lighthouse Shores from Vendor Kassbohrer All-Terrain Vehicles $24,716 plus a $2,471 contingency for a total of $27,187 to be funded out of the Lighthouse Shores Reserves Fund. z Authorized Staff to send the Boat Sticker Program Survey to members in the October issue of the Keys Breeze. z Approved the 2019 Fee and Fine Schedule. z Approved the 2018–2019 Insurance Coverage Programs as presented for $397,553 beginning October 1st, 2018 and approved the Cove insurance allocations as presented on Table A. z Approved the 2019 Collections Policy. z Approved the 2019 TKPOA Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Policy.

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TKPOA 2017-2018 Board Term Accomplishments

By Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager

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oard of Directors 2017–2018: The Board of Directors is charged with the ultimate responsibility and authority for operation of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) on behalf of the Property Owners. It is the role of the Board of Directors to guide the setting of the policies, standards, procedures, programs and budgets for the Association. I would like to recognize some of these accomplishments that occurred during the September 2017 to September 2018 Board Term. The accomplishments listed below involved Board of Directors direction and support, and individual Board Members efforts.

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Completed 2018 Operating Budget Planning and Approval Process.

Completed 2017 Annual Financial Audit with Gilbert & Associates, LLP CPA’s to complete Full Audit of TKPOA Year End Financial Records for 2017.

Continued Seven Days a Week Front Desk staffing at the TKPOA Pavilion Office 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. - Third Year.

Insurance Broker Analysis and selection of new Broker for providing contracting for 2017–2018 Term. Approval of 2018 Property, General, Liability, Fidelity, Directors and Officers, Marine, Auto, and Cyber Insurance – Hayes Companies Brokers to achieve a savings.

Approval of “Tahoe Keys Lagoon Restoration Project” – Application for the Approval to Reduce Aquatic Invasive and Nuisance Plan Species for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) an EIR (Environmental Impact Report EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) (EIR/EIS) Application.

Mediation Conference for Case No: SC2017-0140 Complaint for Money Owed, Preliminary Injunction, Permanent Injunction – Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC) - Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP. Defense of Case No: SC2017-0140 Complaint for Money Owed, Preliminary Injunction, Permanent Injunction – Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club (TKM&YC) Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP. Defense of Case No: SC2017-0232 Complaint to Remove Encroachment, for Damages, Injunctive and other Relief – Gordon & Rees LLP. TKM&YC vs TKPOA (SLTL-4914) for “Contempt of Court Order” hearing for 1991 Stipulated Judgement, and TKPOA prevailed against the TKM&YC. “Effective upon entry of this settlement into the record of this proceeding, Defendant agrees to open the ramps for launching and retrieving of vessels without charge to the members of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association in accord with the 1991 Stipulation”.

Defense of Case No: SLTL-4914 Contempt of Court Order – Fulfillment of Judgement

by TKM&YC - Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP. Defense of Case No: SV92-0066 El Dorado Superior Court – Stipulated Judgment – Lighthouse Shores – Richardson Ober, PC.

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Defense of Small Claims Court Action for Cove 3B Dock Repair and Insurance Claim – SSC20170081.

Defense of Small Claims Court Action for Cove 5 Roof Litigation – SSC2018-0018.

Secured Legal Counsel for legal analysis and strategy of Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (LRWQCB) Clean up and Abatement Order (CAO) R6T-2017-0022 for PCE Groundwater Contamination and Cost Recovery.

Continued Enforcement of Water Conservation Rules for Fourth Year.

Appointed Board Subcommittee – Disciplinary Committee for current hearings on Member TKPOA rules violations and delinquent payments.

Held Board Subcommittee Disciplinary hearings for Member Accounts in arrears.

Successful Completion of Facilities planning for Water Production Facilities to Address PCE Contamination in Source Ground Water – Kennedy/Jenks Consultants.

Joint Board of Directors Meeting with the Water Quality Committee to review the Production Facilities to Address PCE Contamination in Source Ground Water – Kennedy/Jenks Consultants finding and report – January 16th, 2018.

Successful Completion of negotiations for California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) for Proposed Corporation Yard Land Exchange.

Contracted Architect and Environmental Planner for conceptual drawings, site plans, and application submittals for the New Corporation Yard Project to the TRPA for Local Public Health and Safety Facility and City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) Planning Commission for Special Use Permit for the Corporation Yard Facility.

Successful Completion of TKPOA Property Member Vote on the CTC for proposed Corporation Yard Land Exchange.

Approval by the CTC Board of Directors Resolution 18-08-03 for the Land Exchange pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21000. The CTC adopted the following resolution as well pursuant to Government Code section 66907.8: “The CTC hereby authorizes staff to take all actions necessary to relocate the existing TKPOA Corporation Yard to El Dorado County Assessor’s Parcel Number APN 022-210-41-100, and to obtain Conservancy access to the Upper Truckee River marsh through APN 022-161-06-100.”

The City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) Planning Commissioners unanimously approved the New Corporation Yard project, for Special Use and Design Review Permit - File #18-125.

Governing Board of the TRPA unanimously approved the project without any questions as part of the Board consent calendar. The approved TKPOA application for a Local Public Health and Safety Facility, the TKPOA Corporation Yard Facility TRPA File Number ERSP2018-0806.

Completion of LIDAR Survey for TKPOA Coverage Analysis submitted the TRPA – Susan Simon Environmental.

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Annexation of Lake Tallac Property and Lot Line Adjustment Project . z Continued the enforcement of the Owner, Renter, and Vacation Renter Policy, Rules, and Regulations. z Approved and implemented the Annual TKPOA Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Fee from $250 to $350 for 2018. z Approved and implemented Daily Pool and Beach Recreation Fees from $7.00 to $10.00 for 2018.

Approved and implemented New Architectural Control Department (ACD) Fees for 2018. z Cove 5 Unit #3 Foreclosure and Short Sale Analysis z Completion of development and legal review of TKPOA Governing Documents, BYLAWS and CC&R’s – “First Draft”. z Completion of Legal Review of TKPOA Governing Documents, BYLAWS and CC&R’s – “First Draft”. z Completion of development and legal review of Tahoe Keys Water Company “Rules and Regulations” for Property Owners – Membership Review. z Improved Accounts Receivable Collection of Member Accounts in Arrears working through contracted collection company. z Recognition of TKPOA Volunteers with December 2017 Volunteer Appreciation Reception. z Lighthouse Shores Gate – Lot A and C Monitoring and Policy – Summer 2018. z Approved Contract for new Keys Breeze Publisher – Just Imagine Marketing. z Elimination of TKPOA Staff Benefits funding level by not offering coverage for Long Term Life and Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment with new Blue Shield insurance program with Benefits Resource Group. z Review Mt Tallac Village #3 Water Contract with South Lake Tahoe Public Utility District (SLTPUD) analysis of Property Owner allocations. z Approval of Bavarian Isle Bulkhead Study Emergency Special Assessment. z California Rural Water Association AB-54 required training for Board Member per California Health and Safe Code Section 116755 – Completed by Three Board Members.

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Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Board Meeting presentation of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Weed Project and Planning – May 19th, 2018.

Response to Division of Safety of Dams – Inspection of Lake Tallac Storm Water Diversion Structure and Ownership analysis.

Town Hall Forum – Discussion of Waterway Usage Committee (WUC) – Proposed Rule Changes for Boat Registration and Annual Sticker Program Rules – May 17th, 2018.

Town Hall Forum – 2018 Board Candidate Night – July 19th, 2018.

Conducted Monthly Town Hall Forums as Scheduled – Fourth Year.

Dedicated a large amount of time, experience, effort and desire to the benefit of the Association and the Membership through Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Subcommittee Meetings, Special Meetings, Disciplinary Hearings, Cove Advisor Meetings, Town Hall Forums and time spent in preparation for these meetings.

TKPOA ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ü Improved Accountability for Reimbursements and Purchases through the Association.

ü Contracted with Gilbert & Associates, LLP CPA’s to complete Full Audit of TKPOA Year End Financial Records for 2017. ü Reserve Fund Project and Project Coordination Tracking Reporting Monthly. ü Development of Request for Proposal (RFP) and solicitation of proposals for new TKPOA “General Matters” Legal Counsel to replace Berding & Weil ü Interview and selection process of new General Matters” Legal Counsel for final recommendation to the Board of Directors. ü Approval of Member Online Payment Service PayLease. ü Bavarian Isle Property Owners – Town Hall Forum – January 20th, 2018 to review Noble Consultants G.E.C. Inc. Bulkhead Letter Report. ü Architectural Control Department (ACD) Staffing and Training with implementation of TOPS Property

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Management Software for violation and submittal tracking. ü Annual Budget Process, Reserve Fund Review and Publishing of Annual Legal Disclosures in October 2017. ü Enforcement of Landscape Irrigation Rules to Protect Lagoon Water Quality (Formerly Water Conservation Rules) and Phosphorus Fertilizer Ban. ü Implemented Summer 2018 Water Quality Aquatic Invasive Species Weed Harvesting program. ü Continued Website Content Development. ü Developed and Implemented 2018 Budget Development Schedule. ü City of South Lake Tahoe – South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) training – Eight TKPOA Staff Members Participated. ü TKPOA Employee Handbook Revision. ü Continued Association-Wide “WORK SAFE” program for TKPOA Staff Members - Fourth Year. ü Continued Association-Wide “Employee Orientation” program for new TKPOA Staff Members – Fourth Year. ü Monthly Department Reporting and Statistical Tracking. ü 2018 WORK SAFE – TKPOA Employee Monthly Safety Meeting and Tailgate Safety Meeting Program. ü 2018 WORK SAFE – TKPOA Employee Monthly Safety Meeting and Tailgate Safety Meeting Program. ü Updated and Conducted TKPOA Staff training on Injury Illness Prevention Program (I.I.P.P.) – Third Year. ü Water Quality – Lunch and Learn Vendor Training. ü Water Company – Lake Tahoe Community College – Internship Program. ü Boating Safety and Traffic Safety Training – Third Year. ü TKPOA Staff Annual Evaluation Program – Fourth Year. ü 2018 West Channel Boat Count – For Waterways Usage Committee (WUC). ü 2018 Annual TKPOA Members Picnic – September 2nd, 2018.

PROJECTS COMPLETED AND STARTED IN 2017–2018 FISCAL YEAR

Common Reserve Fund ü Development of Voting Ballot and for Shoreline Protective Structure Project. ü Geotechnical Investigation and Reporting Requirements – New Corporation Yard Parcel. ü Storm water Management Plan for Pavilion Beach and Parking Lot – Marvin E. Davis and Associates Inc. ü Design of Pavilion and Parking Lot TRPA Best Management Practices (BMP) Requirements. ü Contract for East Channel Bulkhead Design and Replacement Project. ü Contract for Bulkhead Design and Support Services Reach 8, 9 (Cove 3A) and 19 (East Channel East Bulkhead). ü Contract for Bavarian Isle Bulkhead – Engineering Study, Monitoring and Plans.

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ü Contract for Pavilion Beach Shoreline Revetment

ü Lagoon Buoy Replacement and Additions. ü Updated Back up Station Buoy Installation. ü Temporary Second Radar Control Sign Installation –

Protection Project.

ü Annexation of Lake Tallac Property and Lot Line Adjustment Analysis.

West Channel.

ü Approval of Bavarian Isle Emergency Bulkhead

ü Harvester #4 Trailer Replacement. ü Harvester # 4 Refurbishment and Repair Project. ü Harvester # 3 Refurbishment and Repair Project.

Replacement project for TKPOA APN# 022-222-06100. ü Completion of California State Lands Application for TKPOA Pier and Swimming Area. ü TKPOA Pavilion Entry Roof Replacement Project. ü TKPOA Pavilion Beach Pier Repainting. ü Pavilion Tennis Court Conversion to Four Pickle ball Courts. ü Pavilion Tennis Court – Pavilion Rebuilding Phase I. ü Outdoor Pool – Pool Heater, Filter and Pump Replacement. ü Outdoor Pool - Exterior Painting and Staining. ü Beach Drive Water Line – Property Section Relocation Project. ü Indoor Pool – Pump Replacement. ü Indoor Pool – Outdoor Whirlpool Spa Replacement Project. ü Maintenance Department 4X4 Truck Replacement. ü Landscaping Department Dump Truck Replacement. ü Street Light Replacement with LED Fixtures.

WATER COMPANY RESERVE FUND

ü Groundwater PCE Contamination Project – SLTPUD, Lukins Water Company and GEI Consultants. ü Lake Tallac Storm water Diversion Structure Compliance Investigation. ü Request for Proposal (RFP) development and bidding for Phase I Water Lateral Replacement Project. ü Well #1 Back Up Motor Controller Replacement Project. ü Well #3 – Engineering Planning and Design of new Emergency Back Up Generator. ü BESST Technology Inc. Water Sampling Well #2 Project.

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ü Revision of 2018 Integrated Management Plan (IMP).

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ü Non-Point Source Plan for LRWQCB – Sierra

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Ecosystems and Associates (SEA).

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ü West Channel Bubble Curtain Installation. ü West Channel Sea Bins Purchase. ü Storage Container for Turbidity Curtain Storage. ü League to Save Lake Tahoe – Grant Approval. ü Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Grant

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Fire Restoration – Phase II Interior – Cove 1.

Asphalt Repair, Sealing and Striping – Cove 1.

Chimney Repair and Cap Replacement Project – Cove 1.

Landscape Replacement Project – Cove 1.

Exterior Painting and Staining of Buildings 1 & 2 – Cove 1.

Entry Walkway Replacement Project – Cove 1.

Upper Deck Railing Painting Project – Cove 2.

Tree Trimming and Tree Removal – Cove 2A. Railing Replacement with Metal Railings Project – Cove 3A. Exterior Repairs and Staining – Cove 3A. Townhome Property Owners Voting Ballot for Exterior Project Selection – Cove 3A. Roof Replacement Project – Cove 3A. Boat Dock Painting Project – Cove 3A. Tree Trimming and Tree Removal – Cove 3A.

Approval.

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Single Shared Community Dock Replacement Project – Cove 3B. Railing Replacement with Metal Railings Project – Cove 3C. Exterior Deck Replacement and Additions – Cove 4.

Building Deck Replacement Project – Cove 5.

Exterior Painting and Staining of Stairways and Fire Exits – Cove 5.

Gutter and Gutter Heat Tape Replacement Project – Cove 5.

Unit Deck Replacements – Cove 5.

Post Replacement Project Phase III – Cove 5.

Gutter Installation and Tar Removal - Cove 5.

Roof Replacement Project – Islanders III. Asphalt Walkway with Paver Replacement Project – TMS. Automated Dock Gate Locking System Project – TMS. Garbage Enclosure Door Replacements – TMS.

The above list names many accomplishments small and large that took place during the 2017–2018 Board Term. I would like to personally thank the 2017–2018 Board of Directors, Cove Advisors, TKPOA Management, TKPOA Staff Members, the TKPOA Committees and all of the Tahoe Keys individuals that have contributed their support and efforts during the 2017–2018 Board Term. With our fiscal year wrapping up in December 2018, we are already moving into the next 2019 fiscal year planning and projects!

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Update

on Plans to Combat Weeds in the TKPOA Lagoons

By Andy Kopania, Chair TKPOA Water Quality Committee

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s aquatic invasive plants have increasingly become an urgent, Lake Tahoe-wide threat to water quality, the environment and the economy, the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association has been hard at work on implementing strategies to control the plants both today and well into the future. As the Chair of the Water Quality Committee I wanted to give an update to the members as to where we are at in the process.

What We Are Doing Today

In 2017, TKPOA staff removed 9,996 cubic yards (that's more than 900 dump trucks) of aquatic invasive

Harvesting + Fragment Collection: In 2017, TKPOA staff removed 9,996 cubic yards (that's more than 900 dump trucks) of aquatic invasive plants from its lagoons, an undertaking that totaled more than 6,000 man-hours of work.

We have also installed a bubble curtain across the west channel entrance.

The bubble curtain, together with the boat back-up station, is designed to significantly reduce the number of weed fragments that leave the Tahoe Keys lagoons and enter Lake Tahoe.

Bottom Barriers

plants from its lagoons, an

Bottom barriers were once again installed this spring in the lagoons at locations requested by homeowners who volunteered for this program.

undertaking that totaled

Non-Point Source (NPS) Plan

more than 6,000 man-hours of work."

As part of the Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) issued to TKPOA by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (Lahontan), we have prohibited the use of phosphorus-containing fertilizers, encourage the reduction of lawn irrigation, and have conducted “lunch and learn” seminars for contractors to educate them on ways to reduce the release of nutrients and other contaminants (e.g. from construction work or from draining spas) into our lagoons.

Laminar Flow Aeration

We are also in the process of applying for permits from various regulatory agencies to test a technology called Laminar Flow Aeration (LFA). LFA involves bubbling air through several small diffusers on the bottom of the lagoons.

The air bubbles cause the water to circulate, increasing the amount of oxygen at the bottom of the lagoons, which in turn changes the form of some of the nutrients in the sediment and “muck”. This change is intended to make the Keys Breeze

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nutrients less available for the weeds, which should reduce the rate and amount of weed growth in the area of the LFA test. The test will be conducted in the lagoons adjacent to Christie Drive, north of Venice Drive. TKPOA has received financial support for this project from The League to Save Lake Tahoe.

Before we can start this test, we need to receive permits and regulatory approvals from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Lahontan. The number of regulatory approvals needed for this simple test illustrates some of the challenges that TKPOA faces in finding and implementing solutions to the aquatic invasive weed infestation. A similar test was recently approved and installed at Ski Run Marina so we are hopeful that we will also receive approval soon.

Plans for the Future

While we are committed to non-chemical methods for long-term control of invasive plants; the reality is that the current approved methods are not enough to reduce the infestation to the point where those methods can keep up with the growth across the 170 or so acres that make up our lagoons. To get the plant growth to a level where non-chemical methods can be effective and the need for harvesting will be substantially reduced, we are proposing a short-term, highly managed spot use of herbicide in specific areas of the lagoons, away from the main channel and far from the entrance to Lake Tahoe. In short, our expert panel and consultants have indicated that short-term herbicide use will provide the most promising option at this point to truly curtail and treat the aquatic invasive plants in the Tahoe Keys and minimize the potential for spread throughout the lake and beyond the control of resource managers.

In order to move forward with controlled herbicide use, a joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/ Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared

by TRPA and Lahontan. In step with this process, we have applied for a permit from both agencies to allow use of safe, EPA-approved herbicides to combat the weeds. The herbicides that our experts have recommended target the specific invasive weed species but do not affect native aquatic plants, fish, wildlife, or recreation. The proposed rate of application would be well below the EPA-approved concentrations and are expected to quickly degrade.

The herbicides would only be used in a series of controlled and careful applications to reduce the volume of plants to a manageable level, and then replaced with non-herbicide methods for long-term weed management.

Despite the documented safety of using the proposed herbicides to combat the invasive weeds, we understand that herbicide use can be a divisive and contentious topic. To ensure transparency and constructive dialogue, key stakeholders have agreed to engage in a collaborative process over the next 12 months. Several stakeholders, including TKPOA, worked with TRPA to hire Zephyr Collaboration to conduct the facilitation and mediation work during the EIS/EIR process to ensure there is input from all stakeholders. Our hope is that by engaging in a robust collaborative process to design the most effective path forward, we will get to a solution faster.

We will keep the TKPOA membership updated as we move forward through the process.

If you would like to know more about the EIR/EIS process, herbicides or the invasive weed management plan in the Tahoe Keys, please visit keyweedsmamangement.com or attend one of our monthly Water Quality committee meetings.

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Accounting

Report

By Don Havard, Accounting Manager

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The Assessment Payment Schedule is located towards the back of every Keys Breeze. Assessments are due on a quarterly basis as indicated in the Assessment Payment Schedule. No other payment plans have been approved by the board, so please pay your assessment in full according to the schedule.

QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT

DUE ON:

DELINQUENT AFTER:

Mail payments to:

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

January 1st April 1st July 1st October 1st

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

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

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

Meetings and Approvals

The Finance Committee monthly meeting was held on September 18th, 2018.

The committee reviewed and approved the August Financial Statements to be presented to the Board of Directors for approval at their next Board Meeting on October 20, 2018.

The committee also reviewed the following reports prepared by TKPOA staff: • Status of the 2019 Operating and Reserve Budgets for Common, Water Co., and Water Quality. • 2018 Legal Expense Analysis though 9/15/18.

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The next Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled for October 23rd, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the TKPOA Pavilion.

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

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TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATING AND RESERVE FUNDS NET INCOME RESULTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 2018 (ACCRUAL BASIS)

Operating Funds (Year to Date) FUND

INCOME

EXPENSE

Annual Expense Budget % Remaining Budget NET INCOME

BUDGETED EXPENSE

Reserve Funds (Year to Date)

PERCENTAGE %

NET INCOME

TKPOA COMMON Common

$1,593,817

$1,502,957

90,860

$2,083,308

27.9%

(165,544)

Water Quality

327,928

296,116

31,812

402,676

26.5%

(166,180)

Water Company

342,924

407,164

(64,240)

507,179

19.7%

70,912

TKPOA TOTALS

$2,264,670

$2,206,238

$58,432

$2,993,163

26.3%

-260,813

SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1

$34,789

$31,478

$3,311

$46,044

31.6%

(80,367)

Cove 2

32,549

31,358

1,191

40,861

23.3%

27,013

Cove 2A

46,997

43,129

3,868

62,122

30.6%

(22,390)

Cove 3A

33,534

45,620

(12,086)

45,201

-0.9%

(113,502)

Cove 3B

31,874

27,271

4,603

42,748

36.2%

19,005

Cove 3C

58,408

49,737

8,671

77,632

35.9%

21,333

Cove 4

33,214

18,573

14,641

42,507

56.3%

(1,660)

Cove 5

134,665

96,780

37,885

173,336

44.2%

87,094

Islanders I

16,825

14,449

2,375

22,025

34.4%

20,596

Islanders II

30,214

27,550

2,664

38,420

28.3%

35,849

Islanders III

57,704

47,903

9,801

75,627

36.7%

(154,482)

Tahoe Marina Shores

88,299

79,740

8,558

116,146

31.3%

23,177

Lighthouse Shores

28,360

25,491

2,869

37,623

32.2%

28,577

PineStone East

3,757

746

3,011

3,434

78.3%

26,214

PineStone West

572

497

74

746

33.3%

514

2,151

1,829

322

2,713

32.6%

8,225

$633,910 $2,898,580

$542,152 $2,748,389

$91,758 $150,191

$827,185 $3,820,348

34.5% 28.1%

(74,805) -$335,618

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33.3%

PineStone 3

SUBDIVISION TOTALS ASSOCIATION TOTALS Operating Months Remaining

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TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION OPERATING AND RESERVE FUND BALANCE RESULTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 2018 (ACCRUAL BASIS)

FUND

OPERATING

RESERVE

TKPOA Common

$113,449

$776,073

Water Quality

$-

$135,410

Water Company

220,354

152,839

TKPOA TOTALS

$363,652

$1,387,361

SUBDIVISIONS Cove 1

$56,208

$259,778

Cove 2

43,501

149,249

Cove 2A

41,997

155,164

Cove 3A

17,360

397,564

Cove 3B

30,024

336,432

Cove 3C

41,503

345,970

Cove 4

39,690

236,804

Cove 5

$(13,719)

685,046

Islanders I

40,685

210,001

Islanders II

34,273

193,444

Islanders III

32,577

477,081

Tahoe Marina Shores

61,459

94,087

Lighthouse Shores

72,721

267,613

PineStone East

6,478

30,079

PineStone West

2,954

10,024

PineStone 3

23,850

31,826

SUBDIVISION TOTALS ASSOCIATION TOTALS

$531,559 $895,211

$3,880,161 $5,267,522

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TKPOA

STAFFING UPDATES

By Jo Ann Wilson, Administrative Assistant The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) has had some significant Staff changes this past summer and has welcomed current and new Staff to new positions.

Please join us in welcoming these Staff members to their new roles.

Heather Houston

Operations Manager We are pleased to announce that Heather Houston has been promoted to the position of Operations Manager. Desiree Wright resigned as Operations Manager to accept a position with the El Dorado County Probation Department. The decision to promote Heather was made by management in view of her exceptional performance in meeting the challenges presented and her growth into greater responsibilities. Heather entered the company as Administrative Assistant in November of 2014. Her new position will require her to handle the everyday security and front desk operations. She will also be responsible for human resources and for ensuring that staff complies with the company rules and objectives. Please join us in congratulating Heather on her new position as Operations Manager.

Jesse Isaacson

Security Supervisor Jesse Isaacson comes to Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association with many years of experience in Security Personnel. Most recently working as the Security Supervisor for the Hard Rock Casino. His attributes demonstrate the ability to be observant and alert for the safety of our homeowners, and his friendly attitude is key to customer service interaction. Jesse joined Tahoe Keys Property Owner’s Association in June of 2018 and has been a South Lake Tahoe resident for over 30 years.

Jo Ann Wilson

Administrative Assistant Jo Ann Wilson joined the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association in June of 2018 as Administrative Assistant to the Board of Directors and the General Manager. Her career background includes over 10 years of experience as Executive Administrative Assistant and Project Management in residential real estate in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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