Breezewood Bugle
Winter 2011
The Board of Directors are as follows:
OFFICERS DIRECTORS
Jim McFadden, President
Tammy Benanti
Julie Kimmel, Vice President
Winnifred L. Holmes
Vicky Grasso Secretary
Barbara Minutello
Lorraine Bagen, Treasurer
Fran Cimino
Margaret Matteson
The
Board of Director’s meetings are held on the second Saturday of every
month.
The Board meeting schedule is as follows:
January 14, 2012
February 11, 2012
March 10, 2012
April 14, 2012
May 12, 2012
May 26, 2012 (Gen. Membership Meeting)
June
9, 2012
July 14, 2012
August 11, 2012
September 1, 2012 (Gen. Membership Meeting)
October 13, 2012
November 10, 2012
December
8, 2012
PRESIDENTS CORNER
Another
season has come to an end and it is time to winterize.
I hope everyone had
a
great season. Several new
improvements are planned for the winter and
spring
including the roads. The Board
of Directors would like to wish everyone a
safe
and healthy winter and Holiday Season. Hope to see you all in the Spring.
Please:
Do Not Forget to vote.
PARK COORDINATOR CORNER
Another
season has come to a close yielding more family times and memories.
As I look through the events and pictures, I see many happy and
smiling faces to hold in our memories.
We
made it through the hurricane and a record breaking rainy season.
Mixed with that, we had numerous lightning storms which wreaked
havoc with our power and have come through it.
Our new Maintenance Department has worked hard and pulled the roads
together and rerouted water and are working toward making Breezewood Acres
better. As I look back at what
they and myself had encountered when we started out, the progress they
have made is considerable and is continuing.
The
Board of Directors has taken steps to help prepare us to make this a haven
in times of hurricanes and continual rain.
All survived the unforeseen events and the result is the
realization of what is needed to prepare for the possibility of future
events of this sort. As
we move forward, we will be instilling these necessary changes.
I
have been through a season now, and as I look back, I realize that this
park is divided in many ways and the need to work together is of the
utmost importance. Goals need
to be set and how and where to proceed is critical.
Each step will take time and can only be accomplished with each and
every one of us working toward these common goals.
I
must also address the need to conserve energy.
Heaters left on at high temperatures push up our costs and our
dues. Not only does it drive
up our costs, it is also a possible fire hazard and dangerous to those
around you. We ask that you be
considerate of these things and please reduce or turn off your heaters and
unnecessary electrical appliances.
Breezewood
is a very unique community and the previous continual turn around in
staffing has left us vulnerable. The
establishment of experienced personnel is relevant to its growth and
betterment. We have at this
point in time established an orderly and amicable crew with which to move
forward. The cooperation of
everyone will generate immense strides in making Breezewood a haven to
escape to.
Enjoy
your upcoming Holiday Season!!
Donna
K Mowrer
Park
Coordinator
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Public Safety would
like to thank all of our campers for a fun-filled season.
We take pride in providing a safe and secure environment for all
property owners and their guests. Here
are a few reminders and new policies that will help next season run
smoothly.
Photo ID is now
required for all dash passes. All
guests and those owners without the electronic key card will need to
provide photo ID when signing in. This
new rule is for your protection. All
owners please call in your guests if you do not plan to be in the
community when your guest arrives. Also
when owners have a contractor enter the community they must be called in.
Please be advised any guest or contractors who have not been called
in will not be allowed access to the community.
Already in effect, the
office and Public safety are taking digital pictures of your registered
and licensed vehicles (ATVs, golf carts, etc.).
This is an added security measure to safe guard your property and
identifies said vehicles in case of theft.
All closed trailers
and box trucks need to be opened and checked by the guard on gate when
entering and exiting the park. All
recreational vehicles, boats, etc. still need to be signed out with proof
of ownership when leaving the community.
Please be sure to contact the office to schedule an appointment.
Public Safety has
noticed that a number of vehicles (ATVs, golf carts, etc.) are either
unlicensed (no BACA plate/invalid insurance sticker) or have the incorrect
plate mounted on the vehicle. We
are currently warning property owners with such vehicles, as we discover
them. However, it is the
property owner’s responsibility to correct such discrepancies
immediately. We are suggesting
you contact the office to assist you in assuring what BACA plates you
have, and to which vehicles they belong.
Any property owners who have been warned about such vehicles will
be ticketed and/or fined if the situation has not been resolved.
Also beginning August 1st, 2011, any vehicle discovered
with an invalid plate will be ticketed and/or fined.
The speed limit at
Breezewood Acres is 15 MPH on Geronimo Trail and 10 MPH on the glen roads.
All drivers under 17 must be off the road by 8:00 PM.
All ATVs, quads, and loud vehicles must be off the road in
observance of quite time. Quite
time begins at 10:00 PM and ends at 8:00 AM.
Please respect your neighbor’s rights during these hours.
It is the
responsibility of the property owner to inform their guests of all BACA
rules and regulations.
Friendly reminder;
insurance decals for all recreational vehicles must read 2011. If you need
to update your insurance please report to the administration office
between 8am and 4pm to renew decals. Insurance
protects the rider, owners, and their guests so please update your
insurance.
Last, at the end of
the 2010 season the community was hit with a large number of thefts and
property damage, the Public safety Department is asking all owners and
guests to report suspicious activity, our number is 570-676-4013.
We are asking all owners if they can do so, to install motion
cameras or subscribe to an alarm company which will aid in the protection
of your valuable property, due to the large size of the community, and due
to the fact that we only have one patrol unit to monitor the community,
all help is deeply welcome. The
staff in the Public Safety Department is wishing everyone a safe and happy
holiday season.
Respectfully Submitted,
Capt.
Abdul Karim
Chief of Public Safety
PUBLIC RELATIONS
I have enjoyed meeting many of you this past season
in person or through
the
Breezewood Acres Facebook website. I will continue to send updates
throughout the year. My aims are to address the
needs and concerns of
our members for the betterment of Breezewood Acres
Community. I would
like to commend and thank our sister fire company,
Gouldsboro Fire
Department, for assisting us during the power
outage. On another note,
we are collecting aluminum tabs for one of our young
members. If
interested, please drop the tabs off at the office.
CONGRATULATIONS go out to the winners of the Horseshoe
and Bocce Ball
Tournaments:
Horseshoe Tournament:
Vince Gambone, John Days
Bocce Ball Tournament:
Vince and Susan Gambone
Thank You and have a Safe Year!
Margaret A. Matteson
RECREATION
And The Winner is: The
VOLUNTEER!
Please accept my sincere thanks for volunteering this past season. Our
events could not have been a success without your help. Also, special
thanks to all our members who were able to attend and support our events.
A heartfelt thanks to our lifeguards who did an excellent job keeping our
children and adults safe and teaching Jr. Life Guarding swimming
techniques to our children this past summer which was a tremendous
success.
Thank You,
Margaret A Matteson
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The maintenance staff is still checking electrical boxes for
any property owner that is hot-wired into the box. Remember this is very dangerous for
our maintenance staff. If you or anyone around you is hot wired into the electric please
contact our office immediately. Also remember this is an illegal act and if caught the fine
is $1,000.00.
We have a new crew of very hard working men who have been doing a great job. They
work well together and we are looking forward to much improved team work. They have
been working hard at fulfilling the work orders and service requests and have
accomplished a lot.
Say hello to our men when you see them and get to know them, their names are:
Andy Beehler
Tommy Antunes
Jesse Rubart
Julio Giraldo – Janitor
John O'Keefe – Groundskeeper
ADMINISTRATION
Our office is now open six days a week Monday thru Saturday. Our office
hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you need any assistance please come down to the office
and see Carmen or Sue we will be glad to assist you in any way that we can.
Any property owner that would like to have a copy of the minutes from any of the public
meetings should come to the office we will be glad to give you a copy once they have
been approved by the Board. The approved minutes are also posted on the website but
remember they shall always be a month behind.
If you need to contact our office the telephone number is 570-676-4481
Fax-570-676-4560. Remember our website address is www.breezewoodacres.com
our e-mail address is breezewo@ptd.net.
Also every once in a while check the website
as important information is posted for your convenience. The office staff is asking all
property owners to please contact our office and let us know if you have a new
telephone number, e-mail address and/or if you have moved and changed your mailing
address. This is very important for our Public Safety Security Dept. and the office
personnel to contact you for emergencies. Email addresses are especially important.
We would like to establish a billing system and contact through email to defray the costs
of our mailings. Your response will be greatly appreciated as well as cost effective.
BREEZEWOODACRES FIRE DEPARTMENT
On behalf of the Officers and Firefighters, I would like to say thanks to all who helped
us this year. We had a very safe year with few accidents, thank God. Thanks to all whom
donated to our Fund Drive Letter, this helps us help all of Breezewood. Have a good
winter and a safe and great holiday.
Chief John Kovacevich
***LIGHTS*** Please remember that should any property owner that does not turn off
their lights in their trailer or outside, they will be fined $25.00 per week until lights are
turned off. Discussion is under way to increase this fine to create a stronger awareness of
the need to conserve. Please remember that you can purchase a dusk to dawn light permit
for a fee of $100.00 per year.
BULLETIN BOARD: We have a Community bulletin board at the office. Any property
owner who would like to post a For Sale ad on the Board can do so free of charge. All
ads are held for 90 days.
NOTARY PUBLIC: As of
now there is no Notary Public.
RESALE CERTIFICATES: Any property owner who is selling their lot(s) must
purchase a Resale Certificate first. The fee is $100.00.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE: Any new property owner who purchases property
at Breezewood Acres must pay this fee. The fee is $500.00.
BUGLE ADS: Any property owner that would like to place a “FOR SALE AD” in the
Bugle may do so by requesting a Bugle application. The fee is $5.00 for 160 spaces or
less. You must count the spaces, etc.
between words as one (1) space. Each additional line is 61 spaces and the fee will be
$1.00 per line.
CAPITAL RESOLUTIONS: Please remember the Resolution which states that any
Property Owner that has a second trailer on their lot must pay an annual fee of $100.00.
This is whether you use the trailer or not. There will be no electric or water restrictions.
BREEZEWOOD PERMITS: Breezewood Building Permits are $15.00. Please
remember the Board of Directors cannot approve any permits unless the township you
reside in approves the permit first. Also remember to stay in the easements 6ft from the
back and sides of your property lines and 15 ft. from the center of the road.
REMINDER: All trailer coming into Breezewood are to be brought in between the
hours of 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Saturday only. NO EXCEPTIONS.
BREEZEWOOD TRAILER PLACEMENT: In addition to the Breezewood and
Township permits, you must go to the office and complete the trailer placement form
before placing any new trailer on your lot. The fee is $5.00.
DREHER TOWNSHIP: If any property owner would like to build a shed, deck, etc.
you must have the proper permits from the Township that you are located in. Dreher
Township services Glens 1 & 2. You can pick up an application at our office. Dreher
Township is open on Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The number is
570-676-4976 their address is:
Dreher Township
P.O. Box 177, Newfoundland, PA 18445. Trailer, shed,
deck, etc. all permits are $50.00.
LEHIGH TOWNSHIP: This Township is only open on Thursdays from 9:00 am to
1:00 pm. They service Glens 3, 9, 9A, 10. You can call the township at 570-842-6262
and ask them to mail you an application for a permit. Their address is:
Lehigh Township
P.O. Box 651
Gouldsboro, PA 18424.
A trailer permit is $125.00 and a structure permits are $75.00.
PROPANE EXCHANGE: If you need this service stop at the office. The fees for
propane tanks are as follows: Even exchange is $23.00, Upgrade $40.00, and Spare
$50.00. You can also get your propane from the Snack Bar during their business hours:
Wednesday to Sunday 8:00 am. - 4:00 pm.
ICE SALES: The fee is $2.00 per bag of ice.
TRASH FEES: Remember any property owner who would like to bring a large item
down to the trash area, please stop by office first to find out the fee for the item in
question. Maintenance will also come to your lot and remove the item for a few dollars
extra. Also please put all trash in the dumpster, not on the ground.
TREE PERMITS: Any property owner who would like to cut down a tree on their lot
must follow the tree removal criteria listed below:
Criteria For Tree Removal Requiring A Permit
The Breezewoood Acres Community Association By-Laws and Covenants require that all
trees over three (3) inches in diameter be approved prior to removal. The following is the
suggested criteria for the acceptable removal of trees.
Infested with pests or disease
Dead or dying
The following are stipulations to the above criteria:
No tree on property lines shall be removed without written approval of the:
1.
Neighboring owner.
2.
Lots shall not be clear-cut.
3.
A reasonable amount of trees must remain to ensure the
campsite atmosphere.
4.
The Property Coordinator and Maintenance Supervisor shall be
responsible for determining the need to remove trees.
5.
Any request to remove more than three (3) trees must have a
final approval from the Campsite Control committee (which consists of the
entire Board)
6.
Any tree removal without a permit will result in a $500.00
fine.
7.
All permits are issued on a case to case basis and based on
the above criteria and responsibility.
8.
Any denied permits may be brought before the Campsite
Control committee for the further review.
SNOW PLOWING: Any property owner who would like to have their driveway plowed
please call our office for a work order. The fee for this service is $15.00 Monday thru
Friday 8: am to 4:00 pm. After 4:00 pm on Friday the fee will be $20.00. If the backhoe
has to be used the fee will be $30.00.
SUMMER
EVENTS
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES
MARGARET
MATTESON GLEN 10 LOT 231
My name is Margaret Matteson. This past season with the Board's approval, I implemented the Child Abuse History Report, and was a part of implementing the Criminal Background Report. I will continue to listen to your concerns and act at all times in the best interest of the Breezewood Acres Community.
THOMAS K. DOLAGHAN GLEN 3 LOT 420
(Newly elected)
Recently Retired Fire Chief, former Police Officer, Federal Credit Union director for 32 years. Rutgers U. 1980. Breezewood needs roadway improvement plan. No more “Lunar” surfaces!
Thanks for your consideration. Go Breezewood!
DON
JOHNSON GLEN 9 LOT 409
(Newly elected)
I've been a member of Breezewood for 25 years. I would like to serve on the board to help make it a better place for the owners to enjoy. I believe Maintenance, Security, and Dues collection require attention . With your vote we can accomplish this!
TAMMY BENANTI
GLEN10 LOT190 ( Newly
elected)
I'm Tammy Benanti a present board member. My goal is to continue to volunteer my time and effort to make Breezewood what it once was when I was a child!
Breezewood
Acres
20 Geronimo Trail
Newfoundland, Pa. 18445