Photos by Ginnie Coleman - Masthope Mountain Community

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Photos by Ginnie Coleman
Table of Contents
Board of Directors & Meeting Dates 2
& Mission Statement
Compactor Hours
3
P.O.C. Office
3
List of phone numbers
3
President of Board of Directors
4
Management
4
ECC
5
Stables
5
Public Safety
5
Ski / Recreation Mgt.
6
Activities / Upcoming Events
7
Fitness
7
Summit—Food & Beverage
8
Marketplace
8
Advertisement
9-30
Houses of Worship
22
Board in Motion
31-35
Board of Directors July 2015-July 2016
Position
Name
Term Expires
Chairman
Bruno deVinck
07/2017
President
Dan Clark
07/2016
Vice President
Ed McClary
07/2016
Treasurer
Foster McCoy
07/2018
Secretary
Michele Torre
07/2016
Member
Paul Bakos
07/2016
Member
Peter Torchio
07/2017
Member
Cindy Wyatt
07/2017
Member
Eugene Principe
07/2018
Member
James Graziano
07/2018
Member
Jim Fox
07/2018
Committee Chair
Position
Name
Appeals Committee
Carl Harrison
ATV Committee
Sheldon Langer
Audit Committee
Maria Porter
Beautification Committee
Cindy Wyatt
Documentation Committee
Carl Harrison
Environmental Control Committee
Peter Torchio
Real Estate Committee
John Hoglund
Ski Committee
Sheldon Langer
Strategic Planning Committee
Bruno deVinck
Masthope Community Property Owners Council Mission Statement
Masthope Mountain Community is a private, four season, family-oriented, recreational community. We
are dedicated to maintaining our current wide range of high quality amenities, and responsible planning
for those future amenities which will enhance our property values and overall quality of life on the
mountain. We are committed to protecting the natural beauty of our mountain and pledge to carefully
manage its finances and operations so we may deliver the highest level of services to our Members and
their Families. We embrace the diversity and contributions of all our Members and will treat the safety
and welfare of our Members as a priority.
Board of Directors Meeting 2015-2016
October 24, 2015 @ the Beach House
November 14, 2015 General Membership Meeting @ the Lodge
November 21, 2015 @ the Beach House
December 19, 2015 @ the Beach House
January 30, 2016 @ the Beach House
February 6, 2016 Budget Meeting @ the Beach House
February 27, 2016 @ the Beach House
March 12, 2016 General Membership Meeting @ the Lodge
March 19, 2016 @ the Beach House
April 30, 2016 @ the Beach House
May 21, 2016 @ the Beach House
June 25, 2016 @ the Property Owners Lounge
July 9, 2016 General Membership Meeting @ the Lodge
July 23, 2016 @ the Property Owners Lounge
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Compactor Regular Hours
SAVE THIS LIST
Important Telephone Numbers
IN AN EMERGENCY and you need:
Fire Dept., Police or Ambulance
Call 911 first
Monday & Wednesday ~ 7:00am to 10:00am
Tuesday & Thursday ~ CLOSED
Friday ~ 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday ~ 11:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday ~ 9:00am to 5:00pm
No Guest passes will be accepted. There is a one
time visit with a 3-bag limit on trash, with no limit on
recycle, paper or flattened cardboard, per day.
There is a $1 per garbage bag fee for any additional
bags of garbage, to be paid in P.O.C. prior to
disposal. Please pay for bulk trash at P.O.C. prior to
dumping.
Electronics & items with Compressors are no longer
accepted. Watch Weekly Messages and channel 80
for Special Holiday extended hours.
Masthope Mountain Community
HC1 Box 1A353
196 Karl Hope Blvd.
Lackawaxen, Pa 18435
P.O.C. Office Hours:
Fall:
Mon., Thurs. thru Sat. ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm
Tues. & Wed. ~ CLOSED
Sun. ~ 9:00am to 1:00pm
Winter:
Wednesday thru Monday ~ 9:00am to 4:00pm
Closed Tuesday
Phone: 1-570-685-4790
Fax: 1-570-685-2701
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.masthope.org
Non - Emergencies
Police Department
PP&L Emergency
AQUA Pennsylvania
Poison Control
1-570-226-5718
1-800-342-5775
1-877-987-2782
1-800-222-1222
Masthope Departments
P.O.C. Office 1-570-685-4790
Front Desk
Ext. 10
Office Management Ext. 11
Bookkeeping
Ext. 14 or 15
Communications
Ext. 13
ECC Ext. 16
Fitness Center 1-570-685-5978
Maintenance 1-570-685-3120
Public Safety 1-570-685-5888
Stables 1-570-685-4427
The Summit Restaurant 1-570-685-1173
The Market Place
1-570-685-9412
Area Services
Blue Ridge Communications 1-800-426-0606
Lackawaxen Telecommunications 1-570-685-7111
Toll Free
1-800-647-7781
Lackawaxen Township
1-570-685-7288
Lackawaxen Tax Collector
1-570-685-4499
National Park Service
1-215-597-7013
Wallenpaupack School District 1-570-226-4557
1-570-253-8100
Wayne Memorial Hospital
News from the P.O.C. office
As leaves change, so has the face of the Masthope P.O.C. Office. The office has undergone many changes
over the past year: a new office manager, redistribution of job assignments, and the completion of our new
bookkeeping office. Our bookkeeping department is finally enjoying a room with a view. We have shifted
around office duties to better fit everyone’s needs, both inside and outside of the office. After being in the
bookkeeping department for the past four years, I started as the office manager in the spring. As your
friendly office staff, we hope to serve the community with a smile. Our goal is to help property owners with
any administrative needs they may have. During our mud season, when the office is closed on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays, we will be answering the phones to address any questions or concerns you may have. We hope
this is an added convenience for our property owners. As this year flies by, we hope to keep moving in a
positive direction. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. You can email me:
[email protected] . I look forward to the opportunity of working with all of you, Kelli Myers
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A Message from The President of the Board
First, I want to inform the community at large that this past May 2015 Steven Stern passed away.
Steve had been an active member of Masthope Community POC Board of Directors for more than 22
years. At his passing, Steve was the Chairman of the Board of Directors and had been the Chairman for
many years. Steve also acted as Chairman of the Whole at the Community General Membership
Meetings. He selflessly gave of himself to the betterment of this community. He was a friend and a man
of integrity. He believed in and loved this community and will be greatly missed.
Secondly, I would like to provide a few words excerpted from the CAI magazine “Common Ground”:
“A successful community association depends on many things, including strong leadership, detailed
records, fiscal responsibility, customer service, long-term planning and keeping up with the competition,
which means it’s no stretch to say that running a successful association is much like running a successful
business.
Board members and managers should use certain business-like approaches to efficiently operate the
association, but the association is not a business.
One legal measurement for whether a board is serving the community’s best interest is the business
judgement rule- a standard that requires board members to act in good faith, with due care and without
conflict of interest. In short, board members must ensure that whatever they do, they’re doing it for the
good of the community.
Ultimately, the board’s role is to protect and increase property values and to preserve or improve the
community’s quality of life.”
Overall, the Rules and Regulations created for this community are to protect the investment the
community members have made in Masthope. It is important to consider the safety, health and welfare of
all community members.
A Message from Recreation Management
The changing and transitioning from one season to another is one of the distinctive aspects of this
region and one that most people enjoy (icing roads, perhaps aside). With fall approaching, the Masthope
staff is in the mode of finishing up our summer activities and preparing for the fall season. The fall and
spring time at Masthope are traditionally the relatively “quiet” times when the activity is less hectic and
the pace of community life slows a bit. However, for many of us, these seasons are the best times to
appreciate what Masthope and Mother Nature have to offer. The natural beauty of the land and the
animals, large and small, that it supports can give us a sense of contentment that is difficult to find
elsewhere or at other times.
The stables and fitness center will have a regular, albeit cut-back off-season, schedule, and, of course,
the bar and restaurant and Market Place will remain open - also on a reduced schedule. It is always our
intention to maintain basic services, no matter what season of the year, for both full-time and part-time
property owners.
Of course, before you know it, the mountain will be covered with snow and skiing will be in full
swing. For so many of our property owners, skiing is why they purchased in Masthope. The reality is that
skiing creates a second busy season for our community, which helps support our food and beverage
operation, and which, in turn, allows us to maintain a high standard of service for all our members.
So, whether you’re a skier, or a sun worshipper, or just someone who wants to be surrounded by
nature, Masthope has it all. That’s why we have become one of the premier communities in Northeastern
Pennsylvania.
Recreation Management
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A Message from the E.C.C. Dept.
Dear Community Members,
We had a great and successful season. I had the pleasure of making contact with so many
residents over the course of the last year, and was pleased to have helped so many folks through the
process of obtaining permits to accomplish the work they desired to make their properties more valuable
and enjoyable.
The ECC committee has worked to simplify some of the permit applications to help make compliance
a much easier undertaking. All of our applications and sample plot plans can be found at
www.masthope.org. The permitting process helps to ensure that all contractors working within the
community are properly insured for everyone’s protection, as well as to ensure that the integrity of the
community’s many natural features and harmony remain intact.
Please contact our office at any time, if you have any questions or are in need of any assistance; email
[email protected] or dial 1-570-685-4790 ext. 16.
Ron Tussel
Code Enforcement Officer
Environmental Control Committee
1-570-685-4790 ext. 16 or 1-570-237-6454
A Message from the Stables
Thank you for another wonderful summer season! Our Kid’s program was a big hit again this year!
We hope all of you enjoyed watching and feeding Delilah, our cow.
Trail rides will continue throughout the fall; come and enjoy the beautiful foliage.
Our indoor arena is open year round for adults and children. Activities include pony rides, self-rides,
private lessons and games. The grooming and tacking private lesson for adults and children ages 4 and up
will also continue all year. Those of you not riding can enjoy watching from our heated viewing room.
A big thank you to all the great volunteers we have had this year! The petting zoo will remain open
daily; remember they love carrots. For more information or to make a reservation please call 685-4427.
Hope to see you soon
The Masthope Stable Staff
A Message from Public Safety
I want to take this time to remind Property Owners and their Renters to be vigilant. If you see
something that doesn’t look right, call us. If you have a vehicle that is not normally around your area, call
us. Write a description of the vehicle and if possible the plate number, without putting yourself in harms
way. It is better to report something and be wrong than not to. We are here for the safety of both you and
your homes.
Luis Lugo
Masthope Public Safety
570-685-5888
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Once again this winter, it is our pleasure to bring you a fun-filled, memorable family experience at Ski Big
Bear. As owners in Masthope Mountain Community, you are able to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and
tubing in your own backyard. The lodge offers a snack bar, restaurant and bar. If you are new to the
community or new to skiing, be sure to sign up for a lesson so you can enjoy the ski amenity. Your
membership dues provide you with the opportunity to enjoy a great winter activity with your family.
As the new winter season approaches, people are asking questions about tuning skis and boards, validating passes, and
wondering when they can pick up season rentals. The biggest question of all is when we plan on opening. We hope to
answer many of your questions in this newsletter but if we miss something, don’t hesitate to call, email, visit skibigbear.com, become a fan on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and YouTube, or do the best old-fashioned thing
and come up for a visit. It is also fun to check out our web-cam on our website for a real time look at the mountain and
our progress as we blanket the mountain with snow. We are proud to work with the community and provide another fun
winter season. You own one of the best ski areas in Pennsylvania, and we will work hard to make sure to provide the
best winter recreation product possible.
Validation Sticker
As a reminder, any property owner in good standing may use the ski facility by stopping at the Skier Services desk and
obtaining an annual validation sticker. A new sticker is needed prior to skiing the first time each season. To be current
your sticker must read, “Expires 03/31/2016.” You will need to present your current Masthope ID card and sign a
Waiver of Liability. Individuals over the age of 18 years must sign for themselves. A parent/legal guardian will be
required to sign for those under 18 years of age. This waiver of liability can be downloaded and printed from our website
or picked up and filled out at the Skier Services desk. You can pick up your sticker in the Masthope office or ski office
during their specific business hours. We will also have validation stickers available for the November General
Membership Meeting. After your Masthope ID card is validated, it functions as your lift ticket/mountain pass and must
be displayed at all times while using the ski facility. Passes are non-transferrable and can only be used by the person
whose name and picture are on the pass.
Season Rentals – Please note deadline for discount is December 18, 2015
Season Rentals are available for pick-up starting on November 14th. The price for season rentals is discounted for anyone
that purchases their rentals by December 18th. Purchase of season rentals after December 18th will be at the regular rate
of $150. Season rentals not only save you money but also allow you to use the same equipment all season. If you have
growing children, we can accommodate their growing feet throughout the season with no additional charge. As your
skiing improves, you may want to increase the length of your skis, and that is not a problem with our season rental
program. All season rentals are on a first come, first serve basis, and there is limited inventory available for this program.
Discounts
Have friends or family that do not get a property owner’s pass? Encourage them to get their season pass by November 9 th
for $275 and save $50 off the regular price. After November 9th, the price goes up. A discount is available for guests
purchasing daily lift tickets. Property owner guest passes may be presented at any ticket window prior to purchase to
receive 25% off the regular daily lift ticket rate. There are no refunds for guest passes that are presented after the sale.
Snow Tubing
Tubing will be offered again this season at Ski Big Bear at a discounted rate to property owners and their guests. There is
a 42” height requirement and you must be able to go by yourself. It is not possible for small children to sit on a parent’s
lap. Property owners tubing with a valid sticker will receive 50% off the regular tubing rate. Guests with a guest pass
will receive 25% off the regular rate. The price is for a 2-hour session. Tubing hours: Saturdays 10:30am – 3:30pm and
Sundays 10:30am – 3:30pm (visit ski-bigbear.com for holiday hours). A waiver must be signed for each tubing visit.
Please visit our website to download, print and complete the form before coming to the ticket window to purchase tubing
tickets.
Snow Sports School
Ski Big Bear’s Snow Sports School is the perfect place to learn to ski or snowboard. Group and private lessons are
available. Ask about our Book of 5 Private Lessons. Instructors can be requested or we can match an appropriate
instructor to you. Call 570.685.1400 to schedule a lesson at least one week in advance. Ski Big Bear is open for skiing,
snowboarding and snow tubing mid-December until mid-March. Equipment can be dropped off for tuning beginning
November 14th. We will announce opening day as soon as we know what it will be through our newsletter, via Facebook,
Twitter and on our website. There are three live webcams available from our webpage to view key areas of the mountain
during the season. Visit www.ski-bigbear.com to follow the happenings on the mountain as well as learn about special
events, check out our live web cams, conditions, hours, forms/waivers and more.
Ron & Randy Schmalzle
Recreation Management Corporation
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A Message from Activities
What a crazy Summer this has been for me, taking on both Activities and Communications. This
summer we had 180 children registered in the Activities Building, which we now transform back to the
ski rental shop. Our room was filled with laughter, some crying (thank goodness some of the parents
stayed), and a whole lot of fun. Our teen nights were a hit, with bigger numbers than last year. Our 4-H
club took on the garden for the Summit. Hope you had a chance to taste some of the specials featuring
the vegetables grown. I’d like to thank the 4-H kids who planted, weeded, and delivered the vegetables
to the Summit. We all agreed that weeding stinks. I would like to thank Lisa Bell for her sewing class.
The kids are still wearing their pj’s. We are hoping to offer an adult class in the Fall/Winter months.
Thanks to Ginnie Coleman, our 4-H volunteer, who inspired the next generation of artists with their
beautiful pictures featured at the Beach House and the P.O.C. office. What do I have in store for the
Fall and Winter months? We are going to try doing clubs down at the Beach House: Chess club,
Pokémon club, Crafts, Mah Jongg and more. Any suggestions? Our Halloween Ball and Winterfest
will be back. My role is to provide you with an experience you will never forget, for young to not-soyoung. So I leave it up to you to inspire me. Let me know your vision and hopefully, with the help of
others, I can make it happen. Anyone who would be willing to help for one or more event should
contact me at [email protected]. I am but one person, and without the volunteers, I could not
provide the experience you deserve. Thanks to all the volunteers for all they do for Masthope.
June Carrozza, Activities Director
A Message from the Fitness Center
The fitness center was quite busy this summer. We had fun classes for adults and kids. Please find our class
schedules and times in the weekly messages, as they change periodically. Let us know what classes you would
be interested in having. We are open to any suggestions in the fitness center. Tap Dancing will be returning in
the late fall. Look for kid’s yoga on Sundays. If you like bowling for fun and exercise, come out and join the
gang once a month for fit bowling at Wallenpaupack Bowling Alley.
We look forward to seeing more of you snowshoeing this winter. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, we
have a few to rent. We will continue our snowshoeing on Tuesday mornings on Big Bear. We will also be
snowshoeing New Year’s Eve once again this year as well as having the Moonlight Snow Shoe Event on
Saturday evening, March 5, 2016.
Our annual Fitness Christmas party will be on Thursday, December 10, 2015.
Cost and information will be available in the weekly messages.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season!
Yours in Health and Fitness,
Annette Merola
Fitness Director
Upcoming Events
Oct. 17 ~ Oktoberfest in the Lodge -Noon to 5pm
Oct 31 ~ Halloween Trunk or Treat - 2pm on the Mountain
Halloween Party 6pm to 10pm - in the Lodge
Nov. 7 ~ 2nd Annual Homeowner Chili Cook off - Noon in the Beach House
Nov. 21 ~ Ski Swap 9am to 5pm - in the Lodge
Nov. 22 ~ Ski Swap 9am to 4pm - in the Lodge
Dec. 4 ~ Tree Lighting Party 7pm - in the Lodge
Dec. 5 ~ Breakfast with Santa 9am - in the Lodge
Dec. 31 ~ New Year’s Eve Party, more info to come.
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Hello Guests and Friends,
Summer’s over already? We were hopping these past few months with live entertainment,
cookouts, events in the Tiki Bar and The Summit Restaurant, as well as events planned with June and her
Activities staff and volunteers. We were thrilled to see so many of you take part and enjoy this relaxing time
of year. Thank you for making everything we planned so successful.
More spur-of-the-moment events, both indoors and out, are being planned for the future. Some of
the ideas we are thinking of are a fall foliage wine tasting event with an outdoor grill, an Apple Fest, and
Oktoberfest. Be sure to keep an eye on social media, as well as the weekly messages and web for
announcements, so you don’t miss out on the activities during this beautiful time of year.
This winter, we’ll be working with Ski Big Bear with their events as well as getting the Scramble ready
for your eating pleasure. You’ll find stations throughout the lodge this year during the peak busy times to
help out with the congestion areas, too. Our annual snowboard raffle will take place again this year at the
bar -- And don’t forget about the Shot Ski!
The Summit menu will, as usual, change to bring back favorites of the colder months and new dishes
appropriate for winter. Our new menu will be announced via social media this fall.
I’d like to once again remind all of you of our beautiful banquet room. We can host Birthday parties,
Weddings, Holy Communions, School Events, and so much more. We offer several pre-planned packages,
and are known for creating special menus for your group. Please give us a call or stop on by to speak with a
manager and plan your special event.
Social media is key for us to promote the Summit. Frequently check the following sites so you don’t
miss out on the fun:
www.summitrestaurant.net
www.facebook.com/thesummitrestaurantandbar
www.masthope.org and you can click on the link to The Summit
Lastly, I would like to thank all my staff members for doing such a great job this year. Our Chef Nick,
our Sous Chef Samantha and all of our cooks, servers and bartenders really put their best foot forward to
bring you, our guest, the best experience that we can provide.
Thank you,
Joseph Gattuso
Food & Beverage Manager
570-685-1173
The Summit Restaurant
196 Karl Hope Blvd.
Lackawaxen PA, 18435
A Message from the Marketplace
Now that the fall season has arrived and winter is fast approaching we will be starting back up with our
soups and hot lunch specials. Fresh house-made deli salads are still available as well as our 3ft hoagies.
Eight O’Clock coffee is always hot and fresh to pair with our danishes and donuts from the bakery. We
have a large variety of souvenirs and apparel to choose from including sweatshirts, sweatpants and fleece
blankets. If you need something or have a suggestion, please ask one of our associates and they will be glad
to help you.
Lindsay Cron
Marketplace Manager
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Imagine a Year Without a
Santa
The Season of giving has begun.
Food Pantries are experiencing a significant
reduction in food supplies. Throughout the year
we have baskets located in the P.O.C office for
the local Food Pantries. Each week we
alternate between the Food Pantry located in
Greeley and Our Lady Queen of Peace in
Hawley. Please find it in your heart during the
season of giving to contribute what you can to
those in need. Drop any non-perishable item,
with a good expiration date, into the box. When
shopping if you would like to donate a box of
pasta, think of picking up
sauce too. Or cake mix
with the icing. For some,
those two items are the
only meal they have.
For some children this is a reality.
Please consider bringing in a new toy for a child in
need.
A box will be located in the P.O.C. office starting
Oct. 24th through Dec. 4th.
Toys for Tots will pick up Dec. 5, 2015
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Classified Ads - B&W. . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 a line with a
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“We do not endorse any advertiser in this paper; we
just provide a service to them and to our Community.
Please verify that your contractor has valid and current
insurance on file at the P.O.C. office. This is for your
own protection. We are not responsible for any error or
misprint. We reserve the right to accept or refuse any
material submitted for publication in this newsletter.”
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From breakfast to lunch, made with Boar’s Head
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BOARD IN MOTION:
Motion: 02:28:15:01
Whereas, lot 150FW, is in significant arrears, and whereas,
numerous attempts to resolve the issue have been made and
ignored;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Masthope Mountain
Community Board of Directors authorizes the execution of
a judgement in the amount of $8,342.90 on lot #150FW,
thereby taking the property to sheriff’s sale.
Maker: Foster McCoy
Second: Ed McClary
Motion passed unanimously.
Motion: 03:21:15:01 (G.M.M)
Therefore, be it resolved that pursuant to Article VIII of
the Masthope Mountain Community Bylaws, the following
proposals for revision of the Bylaws be approved by the
association membership. The revised articles are part of
this mailing. Approve the Amendment to Article V.
Vote Taken: 35 Yes - Present
2 No-Present
193 Yes-Direct Proxy
58 No-Directed Proxy
Total : 228 Yes
60 No
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Ed McClary
Motion passed.
Motion: 03:21:15:02 (G.M.M)
Approval to Amendment VI.
Vote Taken: 38 Yes-Present
0 No-Present
196 Yes-Directed Proxy
Total: 223 Yes
57 No
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Ed McClary
Motion passed.
Motion: 03:21:15:03 (G.M.M.)
Approval to Amendment VII.
Vote Taken: 38 Yes-Present
0 No-Present
Total: 234 Yes
54 No
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Ed McClary
Motion passed.
Motion 03:21:15:04 (G.M.M)
Preamble
Whereas the Bylaws of Masthope Mountain Community
Property Owners Council require the Board to adopt an
annual budget only after obtaining approval of the
majority of those Voting Members voting at a membership
meeting either in person or by Directed Proxy, a proposed
operating budget has been mailed to the Masthope
Mountain Community Property Owners Council for review
and approval.
Approve addition of $50.00 to each 2015-2016 operating dues
assessment for each single improved and single unimproved
lot. Adjoined lots are prorated according to agreements for
joined lots. The base operating dues assessment for a single
improved property will be $1,294 and the base operating
dues assessment of a single unimproved property will be
$1,094.
Maker: Foster McCoy
Second: Marie Porter
Motion passed.
Steve Stern called for the vote:
32 Yes-Present
2 No-Present
Total: 172 Yes
116 No
Preamble
Whereas money is needed for maintenance vehicle
replacement, public safety vehicle replacement, fitness
equipment, lake and pool furniture, and computer
replacement, the cost of these items will add $38.00 to each
Capital Assessment. To approve $38.00 to each 2015-2016
capital assessment for new capital items.
Motion: 03:21:15:05
Maker: Foster McCoy
Second: Jerry Jacobs
Motion passed.
32 Yes-Present
2 No-Present
Total: 174 Yes
114 No
Preamble
Whereas, it is important to the fiscal health of the
community to maintain an adequate level of capital reserves
for the purpose of funding needed and discretionary capital
expenditures.
To approve $30.00 to each 2015-2016 capital assessment for
the purpose of funding community’s general capital reserve
fund.
Motion: 03:21:15:06
Maker: Foster McCoy
Second: Jim Fox
Motion passed.
Steve Stern call for the vote:
33 Yes-Present
3 No-Present
Total: 189 Yes
100 No
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BOARD IN MOTION:
Preamble
Whereas, due to aging of the lodge, repairs are necessary to
the lodge roof.
To approve $5.00 to each 2015-2016 capital assessment for
the purpose of completing the repairs to the roof of the
lodge.
Motion: 03:21:15:07(G.M.M.)
Maker: Foster McCoy
Second: Jerry Jacobs
Motion passed.
35 Yes-Present
2 No-Present
Total: 211 Yes
80 No
Preamble
Whereas, the culvert underlying the Falling Waters
entrance is in need of replacement and whereas it is the
intention of the Board to continue to set aside funds for this
purpose, and whereas, the estimated cost of this project is
between $400,000 and 455,000.
To approve the allocation of $175,000 towards the Falling
Water culvert replacement project. Funds to be allocated
from the General Capital Reserve to a restricted line
specific to this project. This motion will also authorize the
expenditure of up to $455,000, the amount that would be
available upon approval of this motion.
Motion: 03:21:15:08 (G.M.M.)
Maker: Foster McCoy
Second: Peter Torchio
Motion passed.
Steve Stern called for the vote to be taken:
36 Yes-Present
2 No-Present
Total: 146 Yes
60 No
Motion: 03:28:15:01
Whereas there is a need to replace a member of the Appeals
Committee due to a vacancy and whereas Carl Harrison
has recommended a Member for that Committee.
Therefore be it resolved that the Masthope Mountain
Community Board of Directors approves the appointment
of Ted Cecchini to the Appeals Committee.
Maker: Steve Stern
Second: Ed McClary
Motion: 03:28:15:02
Whereas there is a need to have three members minimum
to create the Audit Committee. The board of directors has
received 3 applications from community members for
consideration for a position on the Audit Committee.
of Maria Porter to the Audit Committee.
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Foster McCoy
Motion: 03:28:15:03
of Diane Braver to the Audit Committee.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 03:28:15:04
of Nancy Mahwhinney to the Audit Committee.
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Fred Suljic
Motion: 03:28:15:05
Whereas the current Point of Sale System will no longer be
supported by our current supplier, Micros.
Community Board of Directors approves the expenditure
of up to $18,000 for the procuring of a POS system using
funds from the Summit Capital Reserve Line item.
Maker: Michele Torre
Second: Joseph Kosiba
Motion: 03:28:15:06
Whereas the floor in the Scramble has deteriorated.
of up to $7000 from the Summit Capital Reserve Line item
for the floor replacement.
Motion: 03:28:15:07
Whereas a new salad bain for the Scramble is required
Community Board of Directors approves $3,000 from the
Summit Capital Reserve Line item to purchase a new salad
bain.
Second: Bruno deVinck
Motion: 03:28:15:08
Whereas the current bar top in The Summit Restaurant is
deteriorating.
of up to $16,000 from the Summit Capital Reserve line item
to replace the bar top.
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BOARD IN MOTION:
Motion: 03:28:15:09
Whereas the carpet in the lodge on the main level has
exceeded its life span due to excess wear and tear.
Community Board of Directors approves the expenditure of
up to $20,000 from the Board of Directors Contingency
Capital Reserve line item to replace the flooring.
Second: Ed McClary
Motion: 03:28:15:10
Whereas the two primary bathroom floors have
deteriorated in the main lodge.
Capital Reserve line item to replace the floors.
Motion: 03:28:15:11
Whereas the partitions in the main lodge men’s bathroom
have been destroyed and or damaged.
Capital Reserve line item to replace the partitions.
Motion: 03:28:15:12
Whereas the current pool heater is nearing its end of useful
life.
Capital Reserve line item to replace the pool heater.
Motion: 03:28:15:13
Whereas the current boat launch is not accommodating the
needs of our community.
Capital Reserve line item to extend the current boat launch
area dock.
Second: Cynthia Wyatt
Motion: 03:28:15:14
Whereas the engine in the 2005 Ford F550 needs to be
replaced.
up to $15,000 from the maintenance vehicle rotation line
item to replace the engine.
Maker: Fred Suljic
Second: Joseph Kosiba
Motion: 03:28:15:15
Whereas our current paddleboats are starting to
deteriorate.
Capital Reserve line item to increase our paddle boat fleet.
Motion: 04:25:15:01
Whereas the Bylaws stipulate the Ski Committee shall
consist of a chairperson and a minimum of three and a
maximum of seven members.
of Jerry Ferraiolo, Dorothy Dexter, James Graziano, Lisa
Lawler, Tom Hillpot, Phyllis Cobban, and Dan Wyatt as
the members of the Ski Committee.
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Ed McClary
Motion: 04:25:15:02
Whereas there is a need to have a chairperson for the Audit
Committee, the Board of Directors has received a
nomination from the Audit Committee nominating Maria
Porter as chairperson.
of Maria Porter as chairperson of the Audit Committee.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 04:25:15:03
Whereas an electronic motion was made to amend a motion
approved by the Board of Directors at the March 28, 2015
Board of Directors monthly meeting and requires
validation at the next monthly Board of Directors meeting.
Community Board of Directors amended the prior
approved motion of an expenditure of up to $5,000 from the
Board of Directors Capital Contingency line item to
increase our paddle boat fleet. This increase was to allow
the purchase of 2 paddle boats at the cost of $2836.20 each
with freight. This electronic motion was approved
unanimously by all members of the Board of Directors.
Attach to Motion 3
Whereas our current paddle boats are deteriorating.
Community Board of Directors amends the prior approved
motion of an expenditure of up to $5,000 from the Board of
Directors Contingency line item to up to $5,700 from the
Board of Directors Contingency line item to increase our
paddle boat fleet. This increase is to allow the purchase of 2
paddle boats at the cost of $2,836.20 each with freight.
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Michele Torre
Motion: 04:25:15:04
Whereas the Board shall appoint an Elections Committee
consisting of a committee chair and six members in good
standing (not Board members) .
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BOARD IN MOTION:
of Joe Meglio as the Chair of the Elections Committee.
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Ed McClary
Motion: 04:25:15:05
Whereas the Strategic Planning Committee is seeking to
expand its membership.
of Cynthia Wyatt and Victoria Graziano as members of the
Strategic Planning Committee.
Maker: Bruno deVinck
Motion: 04:25:15:06
Community Board of Directors approves hosting all
candidates for a “Meet the Candidates” event for the
Lackawaxen Township Supervisor position on Friday, May
15, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Property Owners Lounge.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 05:30:15:01
Whereas the Masthope Mountain Community Property
Owner’s Handbook has been revised and reviewed by the
Masthope Mountain Community Owners Council Board of
Directors.
Community Board of Directors approves the revised Rules
and Regulations Volume VII.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 05:30:15:02
Whereas there is a need to have and install a generator at
the Beach House.
Community Board of Directors approve the purchase and
installation of a generator at the Beach House. The monies
for this purchase and installation will come from the
generator capital reserve line item not to exceed $13,000.
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Ed McClary
Motion: 05:30:15:03
Whereas there is a need to repair the ATV trails.
up to $6,000 on the repair of the ATV trails. The monies
for this repair will come from the Board Operational
Contingency Fund.
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Ed McClary
Motion: 05:30:15:04
Whereas the Strategic & Facilities Planning Committee has
a desire to survey the community.
Community Board of Directors approves the renewal of the
license with Survey Monkey. The monies for this survey
will come from Long Term Planning Fund not to exceed
$300.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 05:30:15:05
Whereas there will be an ongoing need to replace capital
items in the Summit Bar & Restaurant and Marketplace
through the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Community Board of Directors approves placing before the
community at the July 11, 2015 General Membership
Meeting a motion requesting the approval from the
community the expenditure of up to $25,000 from the
capital reserve with the Board of Director’s oversight and
approval. This will not incur any assessment to the
community members.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 05:30:15:06
Whereas there is a need for a new Public Safety vehicle.
Community Board of Directors approves the purchase from
the Ford Fleet Program and financing over a 3 year term a
new public safety vehicle not to exceed the value of $34,500.
There will be a down payment of $13,000 from the capital
reserve line item set aside for public safety replacement.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 05:30:15:07
Whereas the Document Review Committee is to consist of a
chairperson, a representative of management, a
representative of the ECC Committee, plus a minimum of
two and a maximum of four members in good standing.
of Hal Mahwhinney to the Document Review Committee.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 05:30:15:08
Whereas the Board of Directors recognizes the cost
considerations for installing turn signals on golf carts.
Community Board of Directors amends the Rules and
Regulations Vol. VII revision date 5/16/15, section X.G.4 to
be eliminated from the document.
Maker: Foster McCoy
Motion: 06:27:15:01
Whereas the Masthope Mountain Community By-laws
Article III S requires revisions.
Community Board of Directors approves the
recommendation of the Document Review Committee and
amendments made by the Board of Directors to put forth to
the community for their approval, the revised By-laws
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BOARD IN MOTION:
Article III.S at the November 2015 General Membership
Meeting (GMM)
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 06:27:15:02
Whereas the Masthope Mountain Community looks to
maintain lots in good standing.
Community Board of Directors accepts the proposal for
purchasing lots from UPSET SALE whereas any member in
good standing, or an immediate family member of a
member in good standing, may bid and purchase any
unimproved Masthope (MR,FW,WP) subdivision lot
starting the 2015 and future Upset Sale. Masthope will
waive the past due amounts for the new owner, but reserves
the right to continue to collect against the prior delinquent
owner. The dues for the year of the sale will be pro-rated
from the date of the sale forward. The new owner will need
to remit the pro-rated portion of the dues (about 7.5
months) and the Capital Improvement Fee.
Maker: Dan Clark
Second: Joe Kosiba
Motion: 06:27:15:03
Whereas multiple owners with combined adjacent lots must
pay additional dues to acquire property owners passes for
the additional deeded owner.
Community Board of Directors requires the additional
deeded owners to pay a full single lot annual dues equal to
either improved or unimproved based on the status of the
property.
Maker: Foster McCoy
Second: Joe Kosiba
Motion passes: For 7, Against 2.
Motion: 06:27:15:04
Whereas the Masthope Mountain Community has an
outstanding balance with Aqua and wants to settle the
account on 42 properties identified and water budget line to
make the account current and paid in full to date.
Community Board of Directors approves the payment of
$15,000 from the sewer and water budget line to make the
account current and paid in full to date.
Maker: Bruno deVinck
Motion: 06:27:15:05
Whereas the Falling Waters Boulevard culvert pipe must be
replaced.
Community Board of Directors approves the bid provided
by M.E. Soden.
Maker: Dan Clark
Motion: 07:25:15:01
Whereas the Audit Committee is seeking additional
members.
Community Board of Directors approves Jo Ann LaPlace as
a member of the Audit Committee.
Second: Dan Clark
Motion: 07:25:15:02
Whereas the culvert on Powderhorn is failing and extensive
flood damage occurred on Constitution Drive.
Community Board of Directors will use funds from the
Capital Road Repair Account to cover the cost of these
necessary repairs to Powderhorn Drive and Constitution
Drive, not to exceed $20,000.
Maker: Cindy Wyatt
Second: Jim Fox
Motion: 07:25:15:03
Whereas the board has become aware of residents of
Masthope using the amenities and facilities while being in
arrears to the Masthope P.O.C.: and whereas there have
been instances in which members who are up to date with
dues and payments have allowed members in arrears to use
their (member in good standing) guest passes at Masthope.
Community Board of Directors is replacing current rule
G.1. Members in Arrears (page 8) with … revised G.1. The
Masthope P.O.C. Board of Directors directs that any
member, or family member of a member in arrears, with
dues or any other payment due to the P.O.C., shall not be
allowed to use any of the amenities, or facilities with any
form of pass until such time that the arrears are settled.
Maker: Ed McClary
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