messenger - Indian Mountain Lake

MESSENGER
INDIAN MOUNTAIN LAKE CIVIC ASSOCIATION
95 Highridge Road, Albrightsville, Pa., 18210-7771
Telephone Number: 570-646-1600 Fax Number: 570-643-1787
SEPTEMBER — 2014
IMLCA Board Of
Directors
Henry OlenderskiPresident
CARBON-RE-ELECTION 2015
E-mail - hankolenderski@gmail.com
Phone: 570-215-4351
Bob Armstrong-Vicepresident
MONROE -RE-ELECTION 2015
E-mail - hammr1952@gmail.com
Phone: 570-355-5129
Joe FaloticoTreasurer
MONROE-RE-ELECTION 2015
E-mail - jcpocono@ptd.net
Phone: 570-646-4656
Jo Pazych-Secretary
CARBON-RE-ELECTION 2016
E-mail-Pazych_bod@yahoo.com
Phone: 570-722-9529
Ray Oldroyd
MONROE-RE-ELECTION 2016
E-mail - jraylaw@att.net
Phone: 570-646-7774
Glen Rinker
CARBON-RE-ELECTION 2017
E-mail-glenn845@ptd.net
Phone: 570-606-1990
Jim Schron
CARBON-RE-ELECTION 2016
E-mail-jmschron@yahoo.com
Phone: 570-722-3962
www.indianmountainlake.com
Laura Crowell—Editor
ISSUE FIFTEEN
President’s Message
Submitted by Henry Olenderski
To all the members of Indian
Mountain Lake Civic Association, Let
me first say, thanks for trusting me
during the past 2 years as a member
of the Board of Director’s, and now
allowing me to further serve our
Community as President of the BOD.
Remember, all of the IMLCA board
members are committed to providing
the best possible solutions for our
community. We don’t always get
everything exactly right, but are trying,
and appreciate the support received.
I want to reiterate what past BOD’s
have stated, We need more
Volunteers, this makes everyone’s
job a bit easier, and we need some
fresh blood in our thought processes.
We are well aware of the issues with
the Security, Gate Access, Vandalism,
Roads, Snow removal, and
Maintenance or Office issues as they
pop up.
We do review every
comment or suggestion that is
submitted, either by word of mouth,
letter, email, or any other form of
communication. Remember, the BOD
meets once a month, and if the
communications are not received in a
timely manner we do not review or
act until the next board meeting. It
takes time to correct or enact
procedures. Also any changes to our
By-Laws / Rules & regulation, must be
voted on by the general membership,
and that is only done once a year, so
please be patient, or follow up with
the office if unsatisfied to see what is
happening.
There are those that continue to
denigrate our BOD, and our
community through email posts, and
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any member in good standing (renters excluded) can
review them. Please, come to the meetings, Listen,
Question if necessary, and be assured that we are
doing our best to keep things moving in the right direction. Each & every responsible question will be
answered. Attend our meetings, decide for yourselves if we’re headed in the right direction, don’t
just listen to the poison issued by someone that
doesn’t have the nerve to face the BOD directly. I
openly invite anyone to attend the meetings, and ask
anything they want with regard to our community,
and our BOD’s direction. I apologize for the strong
word, and future messages will be more about the
state of the community.
President’s Message
Submitted by Henry Olenderski
(continued from page one)
social media (which is their right) but do not have
the decency to attend meetings, and air their halftruths, as they know they would be caught in their
own trap. WE (IMLCA) are not about lying, we are
all homeowners in this community, pay our dues, live
with the same rules & regulations, were elected by
you our peers, and “volunteered” our time. We are
making progress, and have made some improvements, and continue to try to better the Community. Please, ask questions, don’t just assume the BOD
knows everything, or the information posted by a
disgruntled individual is correct. We all wish that
Respectfully,
Hank Olenderski
this was a perfect world, unfortunately it’s not and,
there are individuals that will try to bring down anything that’s not going their way. The IMLCA BOD is
not here for that we’re here to serve our members,
always remember that.
We also realize that the past few years have been
tough for many homeowners, and we have tried to
make decisions that have hopefully reduced some of
the stress with regard to personal situations. We
have also been vigilant with member’s dues, our financials are available at each monthly meeting, and
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OFFICE E-MAILS
OFFICE HOURS
Celeste Vasquez, Association Manager
imlca@indianmountainlake.com
CLOSED ON MONDAYS
Rich Hyer, Codes Officer
(WHEN A HOLIDAY FALLS ON A MONDAY
codes@indianmountainlake.com
THE OFFICE WILL BE
CLOSED THAT TUESDAY)
Cheryl Daniels, Collections
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
collections@indianmountainlake.com
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Nicole Huber, Citations
Friday - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
citations@indianmountainlake.com
Saturday - 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Tori Rasmussen, Accounts Payable
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
officestaff@indianmountainlake.com
HOLIDAY HOURS:
CLOSED ON - PRESIDENT’S DAY
MEMORIAL DAY
Linda Huber, Bookkeeper
INDEPENDENCE DAY
bookkeeper@indianmountainlake.com
LABOR DAY
THANKSGIVING DAY
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
CHRISTMAS DAY
NEW YEARS DAY
CHRISTMAS EVE HALF DAY
NEW’S YEAR’S EVE HALF DAY
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CITATIONS
Submitted by Nicole Huber
All Hearings and Decision letters pertaining to a citation that you or your guest were issued should b e
read very carefully. There are pertinent deadlines for
you, the member, to respond by. All Arbitration
Hearing Committee (AHC), appointments must be
made by the appropriate date stated in your
“Hearing” letter.
Requests for an Appeal will only be recognized if you
previously appeared before the AHC meeting and
subject to approval. To be granted an Appeal, an
“Original” notarized letter should be hand delivered
or mailed to the IMLCA office, dated no later then
ten (10) days of receipt of the “Decision” letter. This
letter “MUST” include new or unheard evidence
that has not been brought forth at the AHC meeting.
Gate cards will be deactivated along with removal of
If the member will not be present for the AH C pass codes from all accounts with outstanding balancmeeting and wishes to have any other person repre- es. This excludes members with “Prior” Installment
sent them, an “Original”, notarized letter from the Agreements with IMLCA.
member is required. This letter should list all the participant names and should be hand delivered or
mailed to the IMLCA office, prior to the deadlines.
Any faxed information will not be accepted. Once
the notarized letter is received, only then can an
appointment be assigned for the AHC.
Don’t Forget We’re on the Web
indianmountainlake.com
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306 Midland Court, Albrightsville, PA 18210
LET’S NOT FORGET TO MENTION INDIAN
MOUNTAIN LAKE’S NEWSLETTER WHEN
PATRONIZING ANY OF THESE ADVERTIZEMENTS AS THEY HELP TO SUPPORT
OUR NEWSLETTER - THANK YOU
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Lunch
is being served at the Clubhouse
Tuesday’s thru Friday’s
from 11:30am till 2:00pm.
Stop by and enjoy a tasty lunch
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Indian Mountain Lake Civic Association
October 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
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Thu
Fri
Sat
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2
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10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
ARBITRATION
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
11:30am to 2:00pm
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
6:00pm AESTHET-
1:00pm AFTERNOON
ICS/LONG RANG
GAMES
PLANNING MTG
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9:30am LAKES &
6:00pm SOCIAL
10:00am EXER-
10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
PARKS COMMIT-
COMMITTEE
CISE GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
TEE MEETING
MEETING
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
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BOARD
MEETING
1:00pm AFTERNOON
GAMES
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10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
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CISE GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
COMMITTEE
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
MEET AND GREET
1:00pm AFTERNOON
GAMES
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10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
CISE GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
4:00pm RULES &
1:00pm AFTERNOON
REGS COMMIT-
GAMES
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10:00am EXER-
10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
CISE GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
1:00pm AFTERNOON
GAMES
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Indian Mountain Lake Civic Association
November 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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ARBITRATION
10:30 Costume Parade
11:00 Trunk or Treat
Noon – 2:00 Trick or
Treat
7:00 to 11:00pm Adult
Halloween Party
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9:30am LAKES &
6:00pm SOCIAL
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
PARKS COMMIT-
COMMITTEE
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
TEE MEETING
MEETING
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
6:00pm AESTHET-
1:00pm AFTERNOON
ICS/LONG RANG
GAMES
10:00 am
BOARD
MEETING
PLANNING MTG
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10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
6:00pm to 8:00pm
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
BINGO
1:00pm AFTERNOON
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FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
11:30 to 2:00pm
11:30am to 2:00pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
4:00 pm RULES &
1:00pm AFTERNOON
REGS COMMITTEE
GAMES
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10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
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OFFICE
OFFICE
CLOSED
CLOSED
Indian Mountain Lake Civic Association
December 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
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6:00pm SOCIAL
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
COMMITTEE
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
6:00pm AESTHET-
1:00pm AFTERNOON
ICS/LONG RANGE
GAMES
MEETING
Sat
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ARBITRATION
PLANNING MTG
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9:30am LAKES &
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am EXERCISE
10:00am to 11:00am
PARKS COMMIT-
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
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BOARD
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GAMES
MEETING
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10:00am to 11:00am
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GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
GROUP
FREE ART CLASS
4:00pm RULES &
1:00pm AFTERNOON
REGS COMMIT-
GAMES
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COOKIES
WITH SANTA
TEE MEETING
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AT NOON
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OFFICE
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NOON
8:00pm to 1:00am
ADULT NEW
YEARS EVE
PARTY
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10:00am to 11:00am
FREE ART CLASS
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IMLCA RULES & REGULATIONS
you receive a letter you may call the office for clarification or
IMLCA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CODE
simply remedy the issue. In most cases we allow 14 days for an
issue to be addressed.
Submitted by Richard Hyer
Permits – Permits for some but not all home improvement
TRASH- In order to best serve the community and keep our
trash contract costs down we are asking you to follow the IM-
work may be required by IMLCA or your local township. If you
are unsure you may contact both for information. The idea that
LCA Trash policy when placing trash at curbside. Weekly collection is for household trash only with a few other conces-
it is better to seek forgiveness after the fact, then permission
prior to construction is not a valid perception.
sions. Trash at curbside is limited to a maximum of 5 bags/
Rentals – If you choose to rent/let your property please re-
containers. Recycling is mandatory in IML as we are required by
2 of the 3 townships to provide curbside pickup of recycling.
member, you are responsible for the actions of your renter/
occupants. Please, for your own sake, obtain references and
credit checks to minimize your liability exposure. We do have
Recycling is something we pay for in our contract with our
hauler. All plastic, metal and glass containers should be placed
at curbside in either clear plastic bags or closed containers
renters from time to time, who create financial liabilities for
members and when evicted, move to another property in IML
only to do the same thing again. If you have a realtor or proper-
marked recycling to prevent spillage. All paper recycling may be
comingled and either tied in bundles or in paper bags, again to
prevent spillage. About 90% of the spillage we experience is
ty manager for your property, you cannot shift responsibility
should problems arise. It is important that we have a valid mailing address for you and your renter/occupant should the need
recycling. All food related waste should be in plastic bags and
sealed containers to prevent spillage. Bulk items (limited to one
per collection) will be picked up every other week during non-
arise to make contact. Last, long term rental forms must be
updated by the member annually. Rental forms may not be for
more than one year. When you submit a form to our office
recycle collections. Construction debris is limited to one closed
container per week. Items that are not picked up by our hauler
include any automobile parts including tires, any electronics
make note of the end date and be sure to provide an updated
form 5 days prior to the end of the term. Reminder letters may
not be sent as this creates an unnecessary expense for the of-
containing hazardous waste materials such as computers, computer screens and televisions. Electronics may be recycled
through Tunkhannock Township. Please call 570 646-3008 for
fice.
Civil Disputes – IMLCA does not get involved in neighbor to
neighbor disputes, unless they involve a rules violation and only
information. There is no logical reason to dispose of leaves and
grass clippings through trash pickup as every property in IML
should have a wooded area to the rear of the property. This is
the rules violation will be addressed. Most of these issues
should be resolved mutually between you and your neighbor.
a great place to dump leaves and grass which will enrich the
soil. Spread evenly this makes great mulch. Any trash left by our
hauler must be removed from curbside and disposed properly.
SWALES/DRAINAGE DITCHES – With Autumn rapidly
Any trash outside of the scope of what is described above
mind it is your responsibility to maintain any ditches in front of
or on the sides of your property. Generally all that is required
approaching leaves are already beginning to fall. Please keep in
should not be placed out for collection unless you have contacted J.P. Mascaro and made special arrangements. If you do
is to keep the ditches raked and free of debris. Our maintenance crew is responsible for the pipes running under any IML
road and not for member property or driveway pipes.
this a phone call to our office letting us know, could prevent a
letter and/or citation from be issued. Any trash placed out not
in compliance with the policy explained above may result in a
citation. This is your community and we all have to do our part
to keep it clean.
Citations- Unfortunately citations are necessary for IMLCA to
gain compliance when a violation is discovered. Most issues
brought to the attention of members are easy fixes and there
really is no logical reason for them to result in citations. Should
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FIRE-AMBULANCE-POLICE-IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911
www.indianmountainlake.com
IML SECURITY……………………………………………………………..………………………………..….1-800-587-1980
STATE POLICE…………………………………………………………………………………..570-646-2271
POCONO MT REGIONAL POLICE……………………………………………………………570-839-7676
AREA HOSPITALS
POCONO MEDICAL CENTER…………………………………………………………………570-421-4000
GNADDEN HUETTEN HOSPITAL……………………………………………………………..610-377-1300
PALMERTON HOSPITAL………………………………………………………………………..610-826-3141
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER………………………………………………………………...570-826-7300
POISON CONTROL……………………..……………………….…………………………...1-800-722-7112
MISCELLANOUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
IMLCA OFFICE……...……………………...…………………………………………………….570-646-1600
IMLCA FAX…………...………………………………………...………………………………...570-643-1787
ROUTE 534 GATE………………………………..……………………………………………...570-722-3406
ROUTE 115 GATE………………………………..……………………………………………...570-646-6151
J P MASCARO & SONS (TRASH)…………………………………………………………….1-800-243-7575
ALBRIGHTSVILLE POST OFFICE………………………………..…………………………...…570-722-9493
PP&L ELECTRIC………………………..……………………………………………………...1-800-342-5775
VERIZON/CARBON COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY……..…………………………..1-800-479-1919
FRONTIER/MONROE COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY……....………………………..1-800-544-1530
DOG CONTROL/MONROE…..……………………………….……..….……………………..570-629-1099
DOG CONTROL/CARBON………………….……………….…...……………………………570-325-4828
SPCA…………………………………………………………………………..570-421-6761 or 570-476-8444
POCONO MT SCHOOL DISTRICT……SENIOR / JUNIOR HIGH…....……………………...570-839-7121
TOBY HANNA ELEMENTARY………………….....……………….……………………………570-646-2721
PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL…………...………..…………………….………………………..570-992-7178
JIM THORPE SCHOOL DISTRIC...……...……………………..……….…...…………………….570-325-2771
JIM THORPE SENIOR HIGH……………………..……………………………………………….570-325-3663
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GATE CARD REMINDER
If you have not yet provided the office with a current vehicle registration, please do so
as soon as possible in order to avoid deactivation of your gate card. Gate cards will also be deactivated if your account carries an outstanding balance. The gate system will
automatically deactivate gate cards the day after the expiration date. This reminder is
based on the following IMLCA rule that can be found in the IMLCA Rules and regulations. These Rules are available in printed form from the IMLCA Clubhouse or they can
be found at indianmountainlake.com on the internet.
ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP IDENTIFICATION
5.
Membership ID Items
C.
Gate Cards
7. Gate cards will be deactivated if dues, fines or costs are not
paid or if valid vehicle registrations are not on file in the IMLCA office.
11. Gate cards are not to be given to non-members or to others outside
the immediate household. Gate Cards are non-transferable.
Fine $500.00
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LAKES AND PARKS
Submitted by John Ludlow
On June 15th we held the Children’s Fishing Derby at Watauga Lake. Forty-eight children and their
families attended the event. Trophies were awarded for the largest and most fish caught. We gave
out thirty prizes to the children and everyone received a participation pin.
Gio Macario received a trophy for the largest fish
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caught, a sixteen and a half foot Rainbow Trout,
Dylan Everett received a trophy for the most fish
caught, Kylie Kane had a nine and a half foot Bluegill, and Kana Nelson has a eight and a half foot
Bluegill. Congratulations to everyone.
Refreshments were served and everyone had a
great time.
Special “Thank You” to all of the volunteers!
Without their help the event could not happen.
Includes:
“finger food” Buffett
Soft Drinks
Desserts & Coffee
DJ Dawn Gower for
Great Music and
Dancing
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FREE ART CLASSES
Drawing of bird was done by Jean Jefferson
after one art class using crayons!
**MEMBER INFORMATION UPDATE**
We would like to add emergency contact numbers to our files. There may be a time or incident that would require the Association or emergency responder to contact a relative or friend.
In order for us to help you please fill out the form below and return to our office.
PLEASE PRINT
NAME _______________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE # ____________________ LOT/SECTION _______________________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT ___________________________________________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE # _________________________________________________ ________
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