The 1st Annual PMLF Tailgate Party & Chili Cook-Off was a huge success last night! We had an amazing turnout, with everyone bringing their A-game for the chili competition. The atmosphere was electric with live music, great food, and plenty of tailgate fun. Congratulations to all the chili chefs, especially our grand champion. Dave Larson! Thanks to everyone who came out to make this event unforgettable - we can't wait to do it all again next year!

Click here to see more pictures from the event.

Monthly Membership Meeting

Sunday, Oct 20, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT - Sunday, Oct 20, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT

Notice of Budget Workshop Tuesday, Sep 03, 2024, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

Membership Meeting Rescheduled to August 25, Sunday at 11am

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING June 23, Sunday at 11am

Community Yard Sale on June 29th!

Thank you to all who attended this ceremony. Particular thanks go out to Cheryl Glenn who came from PA Rep. Tara Probst Office, Ed Hammond Military Veteran, Sally Foley, who shared the story about the POW flag, and to Jenny Martinez PMLF Recreation Chair for organizing this event. It was a great success.
We want to thank all our military for your service and especially on this Memorial Day we remember those who sacrificed their lives for us to live free today. God Bless America!

Click here to see more pictures from the event.

PMLF Litter Clean Up

Cancelled monthly Agenda review Zoom Meeting 1/11 2024

Notice of January BOD meeting at clubhouse

Message to the Residents

signup: recreation@pmlfcommunity.com

Canceled Zoom Meeting for Agenda Workshop

August 9th, 2023 Bulletin

POCONO MOUNTAIN LAKE FOREST

GATE 1 - SEPTEMBER 9

9 AM - 3 PM

Set up 8 AM

111 Country Club Road

Located: Off Silver Lake Road

$10 to rent a spot

RSVP YOUR RESERVATION AND CONTACT INFO TO: recreation@pmlfcommunity.com

June 15th, 2023 Bulletin

PMLF April 2023 Cleanup Event

Thank you all that participated in the April 2023 PMLF Cleanup Event!

Click here to read and see more pictures...

As a reminder, the Beautification Committee for garden projects fundraiser is good till May 15.
Click on this link if your interested in contributing to this fundraiser.

April 17th, 2023 Bulletin

PMLF Easter Egg Hunt 2023

Volunteers needed - Beautification update

Beautification Committee Fundraiser

Board Meeting of January 15, 2023 Sunday - Clubhouse - 11 a.m.

NEXT BOARD MEETING February 19, 2023 @ 11am

PMLF Potluck Dinner

Thank you for everyone that attended our first PMLF Potluck Dinner held on Jan. 7th.

Click here to see pictures from the event

Weather and Community Event

December BOD meeting

Holiday Decorating

November BOD meeting agenda

Road work - Drainage Swales

End of the Season Volunteer Work

Election Results

PMLF General Membership Meeting

GATE 2 RESIDENT NOTICE - School Bus Pickup

Road Work Announcement

CANCELLED 50th Celebration

Notice - All Terrain Vehicles

50TH CELEBRATION OF PMLF - Saturday, September 10th

Deadline for Registering - Monday August 22nd

RSVP by August 22nd to recreation@pmlfcommunity.com

If you like to RSVP by mail, click here and print the card and mail-in.

Click here to see the latest Flyer

Click here to read more about our 50th Anniversary Celebration on the PMLF Recreation Page

PMLF Veterans Memorial Garden

Meeting Procedures

BOD Meeting on June 19, 11am (Clubhouse)

Dear Residents,
The workshop meeting on Thursday June 16th has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be held on Sunday June 19th at 11am . To read more about the discussions for Sunday's meeting, click on the link below.

BOD Meeting Agenda

Thank you!
Your Board of Directors

Road Maintenance Update

Dear Residents and Property Owners,
The board would like to provide a quick update prior to our monthly June BOD meeting next weekend. We have entered into a contract for pothole filling only for Myers Drive in Gate 1, from the clubhouse to Willow Dell, and Fox Road in Gate 2 from the gate to the cul-de-sac. The repairs will consist of holes being cleaned, tack oil applied at the bottom and hot asphalt installed and compacted. All repairs will be seamed with joint sealant. Our contractor is expected to start work on July 5th weather permitting. We ask that you provide them the courtesy of driving responsibly in work zones. The cost for Myers is $16,886 and Fox is $57,134. At this time no other work can take place due to the lack of dues payments. The board and the road committee have been working together to gather quotes and strategize road repairs whether temporary or permanent. Unfortunately, we cannot engage these contracts unless dues collection improves. A full breakdown of financials will be discussed at the June BOD meeting on the 19th at 11 am at the clubhouse. If you cannot attend, meeting minutes, when adopted, will be posted in the Tops portal.
Thank you!
Your Board of Directors

Community Yard Sales

Has been cancelled for June 11 & 12 due to the predicted weather forecast for this weekend. Please watch for a new date to be posted soon. Sorry for any inconveniences.

General Membership Meeting May 15, 11am - Clubhouse

Posted on May 9, 2022

ROLL CALL

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

MINUTES

1. Minutes of BOD Meeting of 4/24/22 Eligible: JS, LW, CS, JW & JG

OLD BUSINESS

1. Update on clubhouse/office bids work
2. Lawn Mowers/Lawn Services - update
3. Bankruptcy/recurring Interest charges
4. TOPS update/invoices/Input of financial data
5. Status of Pool opening
6. Status of Grievance Committee/noise complaints
7. Update on Security System
8. Update on Community Phone System
9. Insurance discussion
10. 50 Year Celebration

FINANCE

1. Financial/Debt Summary/draft budget
2. Bills/ratification
3. Update on Chapter 11

NEW BUSINESS

1. Road/Maintenance Committee
2. Budget/Finance Committee
3. Newsletter Committee
4. Social/Recreation Committee
5. Oversight Committee
6. Grievance

RESOLUTIONS

CORRESPONDENCE

PUBLIC DISCUSSION

ADJOURNMEN

NEXT MEETING JUNE 19, 2022

Reminder - RESIDENTS OF POCONO MOUNTAIN LAKE FOREST CLEAN UP DAY 4/23/2022

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE CLEAN-UP DUMPSTER

• NO TIRES
• NO MATTRESSES
• NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HOUSEHOLD PESTICIDES, CHEMICALS, ETC.)
• NO APPLIANCES CONTAINING FREON UNLESS TAGGED BY A PROFESSIONAL AS BEING REMOVED
• NO CLEANFILL (CONCRETE, TREE LIMBS LARGER THAN 4" IN DIAMETER OR NO LONGR THAN 6 FEET
• NO GAS, OIL, PAINT OR LIQUIDS - THE RENTAL CONTAINER IS NOT SEALED

Board of Directors Meeting - Sunday April 24th 11AM

Posted on April 13, 2022

Residents,

The monthly BOD meeting will take place on Sunday April 24th at 11 am at the clubhouse. Also, the beautification committee will be having their clean up event on Saturday and Sunday the 23rd and 24th. Meet at the clubhouse at 11am, volunteers please contact the committee at greenteam@pmlfcommunity.com to RSVP. Let's make this a successful event!

Sincerely,
PMLF BOD

GATE 1 SCHOOL BUS PARKING LOT SAFETY

Posted on April 6, 2022

Attention parents!!!

Road Maintenance - Gate 2, 4/22 Complete

Re-Posted on April 23, 2022

Fellow PMLF residents,

The Road/Maintenance Committee has completed the road maintenance on Lake Forest Drive. This will be one of many projects to come.

The community has already purchased a stone mix which when combined with a chemical bonding agent creates a very durable material to use that should last until we can make our way to more permanent solutions, which is of course our priority.

We have the machines and the tools, but can use additional help with the labor. We're asking for volunteers to join us to help make the most of the day. The more help we can get, the more we can get done. The Committee and the Board want you to see we're moving forward to get this community back on its feet, and are hoping that the membership will take this and any other opportunity that comes up to join the effort.

Here are some of the things you can bring with you if you can volunteer:

• Heavy duty push brooms
• Tampers
• Blowers
• Shovels
• Empty 5 gallon buckets
• Water
• Food?

Gate 2 Road Maintenance Update

Posted on March 23, 2022

Hello again fellow residents,

The Road/Maintenance Committee had 3 loads of modified fill delivered to the bus stop area in Gate 2 for the pothole repair work we have scheduled for this weekend. Again, this will depend on the weather and unfortunately the forecast is still not favorable. We'll be sure to keep everyone updated as the weekend approaches, and are going to ask that in the meantime, residents not take any of the material for themselves. We're going to be making the most of it with the chemical bonding agent and roller compactor, so would rather people not attempt using it in common areas on their own.

Here's hoping for a nice stretch of weather so we can get to work!

As always, thank you for your patience.
PMLF - Road Committee

BOD MEETING RESCHEDULED

Posted on March 8, 2022

Dear Members,
Due to prior commitments and scheduling conflicts with board members, the regularly scheduled March BOD meeting on 3/20 has been cancelled. A special BOD meeting will be held this Sunday 3/13 at 11 am at the clubhouse instead.

Thank you,
PMLF BOD

BOD MEETING NOTICE Executive

Posted on March 1, 2022

PLEASE BE ADVISED, the Board of Directors will meet on ZOOM in a meeting on March 6, 2022 @ 10AM to review legal and personnel.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda M. White, President PMLF

Recorded BOD Zoom Meeting from 2/20/2022

Posted on Feb 22, 2022

Click here to download a copy of this meeting. Or stream the video directly from this site below:

NEXT BOD MEETING MARCH 20, 2022

Agenda - Updated 2/19

ROLL CALL

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

1. Minutes of BOD Meeting of 1/16/22 Eligible: JS, LW, CS, JW & JG
2. Minutes of BOD Meeting of 1/16/22 Eligible: JS, LW, CS, JW & JG
3. Minutes of Special Meeting of BOD of 1/30/22 Eligible: LW, CS, JW, JG
4. Special Meeting of BOD 2/6/22 Eligible LW, CS, JW. JG

NEW BUSINESS

1. Financial discussion/Debt Summary
2. Payment & Ratification of Bills - Bill List/Snow Removal Contracts
3. TOPS program
4. Garbage Collection

OLD BUSINESS

COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Road/Maintenance Committee
2. Budget/Finance Committee
3. Newsletter Committee
4. Social/Recreation Committee
5. Grievance

RESOLUTIONS

1. #05-22 Resolution amending Resolution #01-22 to eliminate requirement of workshop meetings before regular BOD meetings

CORRESPONDENCE

PUBLIC DISCUSSION

ADJOURNMEN

Scheduled Maintenance (Tree Work)

Posted on Feb. 15, 2022

Good afternoon,
Treesmith utility arborists representative has a message for the residents of Pocono Mountain Lake Forest:
Treesmith utility arborists, will be conducting routine maintenance trimming on behalf of Met-Ed, approximately starting this March. Treesmith will be performing vegetation clearance along the power line right of way, to ensure safe and reliable electric for met-Ed customers, to help prevent service interruptions. This work will be performed at no expense to you. Routine maintenance involves trimming of live, healthy, mature trees to obtain proper clearance to power lines, as well as, addressing hazards along the utility. The trees deemed hazards will be tagged with blue ribbon and removed, debris will be chipped and large wood remains on site. Tall brush (Saplings up to 10 inch) along or under the utility will be removed, as well. Where removals take place, herbicide application will be disbursed for stump regrowth treatment. The herbicide is an oil base garlon, direct spray, that lasts in ground approximately 45 days. Service drops (pole to house) are not included in routine maintenance, unless pressure or hindrance is obstructing service wire, pressure will then be removed.

Please email office@pmlfcommunity.com if you have any questions.
Thank you

NOTICE ON DUES COLLECTION

Collecting dues at clubhouse on Saturday, February 12th from 10am-12pm

Dear Resident,

We realize many of you are tired of the deceit, litigation, fines, and have loss of faith, and doubt in leadership but you all voiced your feelings clearly in this past election wanting PMLF to flourish and return to the pristine community all moved here for. In order to rebuild the trust of the community, to further our goals of transparency and restore financial stability in our community, the BOD will use the last adopted budget of the community from fiscal year 2018/2019 for billing of dues. Please note that the board is working to review documentation provided by the previous administration therefore it will take some time to produce invoices for each member. The history of dues since 2018/2019 follows and will aid in explaining the three-year dues billing. Until such time that actual invoices can be generated and sent, we are asking members to step forward with payments so that the community can begin to heal and tackle the maintenance issues we are facing.

2018-2019 - Prior administration sent dues invoice for $602: This is the first year at $602 for a house with a lot. The following breakdown is what has been posted in the clubhouse based on this last adopted budget vote:

Lot with Home: $602.00
Home with Tenant: $918.00
Unimproved Lot: $691.00
Adjoining Lot: $326.00
Unbuildable Lot: $292.00

2019-2020 - Both Floss et al and the IBOD sent out invoices this year. Some residents paid the IBOD and some paid Floss et al. The forthcoming invoice DOES NOT include the dues for this fiscal year. If you owe dues from this year, you are still responsible for payment. If in arrears, when all accounts are up to date, billings on arrears will be sent in a separate mailing to those that are delinquent on any dues owed to the community. The following years represent the upcoming total invoice amount which will be sent in immediate future.

2020-2021 - No invoices were sent to the community members. Dues will be set at the amounts listed above since there was no adopted budget in place due to pending litigation. By-laws call to use the previous years budget.

2021-2022 - No invoices sent to the community members due to pending litigation. Dues would be as listed above. By-laws call to use the previous years budget.

2022-2023 - These dues are for the upcoming fiscal year are as listed above. Typically, this billing would be sent in April but we are including them at this time to simplify the invoices and keep mailing costs down due to limited funds.

Your Finance Committee is beginning work on the budget for FY2023-2024 to be voted on at the Fall GMM and will be billed in April 2023. Be aware come October at the Fall GMM when an election for a new BOD and a new budget, members will need to be in good standing in order to participate in the vote.

PAYMENT DUE DATE:

PAYMENT PLANS:

HARDSHIP CASES:

The Board of Directors thank you for your patience as we work to restore our community!

NOTICE ON DUES COLLECTION

Posted on Feb. 4, 2022

Dear Resident,

Invoices will be sent out within the next month but since many have asked to pay their dues now, those interested can come to the Clubhouse on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6, 11am TO 1pm between 11am to 1pm Sunday. The total amount due for three years is $1806 or you can make a partial payment of the total amount due. Hope to see MANY of you Sunday. If paying in full, there is a 10% reduction on total amount of dues.

Thank you all!
The Board of Directors
2-4-22

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Posted on Jan 31, 2022

Our next regular BOD meeting is February 20, 2020 @ 11am.

Dear Resident,

The Board of Directors have expended innumerable hours researching and reviewing the financial status of the community from current records as well as some of those turned over by the prior administration. Our debt of approximately a half of million dollars far exceeds the possibility of paying down these costs with incoming dues, especially if we hope to have roadway repairs done.

Richard Henry, Esq. our association counsel, discussed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and recommended this may be the best way to proceed due to the volume of creditors, the obvious lack of funds and the uncertainly of the scope of debt since we still have outstanding hard drives and records not submitted. You cannot meaningfully negotiate with each creditor individually without having Chapter 11 in place which will then allow PMLF to address all of our creditors in mass with a re-payment plan at PMLF's pace and as income begins to flow. The only other alternative is to invite state court suits out-numbering your funds which will probably force a bankruptcy eventually.

There are several pending lawsuits (Dime Bank & Hardy Collection Suit) on for February and asking for continuances makes little sense. PMLF does not have funds now and won't have any more in three months. Furthermore, matters like Hardy's complaint needs to be thoroughly investigated. Once in bankruptcy, the Dime Bank debt should be easier to address, again at our pace. The BOD unanimously moved to authorize Mr. Henry to coordinate with the bankruptcy attorney who we will retain (cost $12,000 which includes filing fees/court processing fees). Mr. Henry will also pursue the existing judgments against property owners since they are time-sensitive and we don't' want to lose any potential of judgment monies not being collected.

The BOD has also moved that the dues for 2019, 2020 and 2021 will be $602 for each year. This does not include past due prior to 2019 but receipt of these funds will help in assessing improvements that can be made this Spring. If you pay all three years in one check, you will receive a 10% reduction. Those residents that may have paid the $850 or $617 will have a credit towards future dues. The dues invoices will be sent out in the next few weeks. Anyone wishing to send these monies in now, please do so by mailing your check to PMLF, PO Box 1, Dingmans Ferry PA 18328 c/o John Swift, Treasurer. Checks are made payable to PMLF.

The Finance Committee have already met and will be working on the 2022 budget which we hope to have available within in the next few months. Other committees are also organizing. If you wish to be on any committee in our community, your help is needed. Please volunteer: send an email to Cheryl Schweiker at: cheryls@pmlfcommunity.com with your contact information and the committee you are interested in helping. Governing Doc committee and Grievance Committee are probably two of the most important committees that will help guide PMLF in the future. A list of the committees and their descriptions are listed on this website.

We feel these decisions made are the best possible avenue to take to address moving forward as a community. As always, your input is important to the community, and transparency in all operations is key. Thank you for always being ready to help and we hope with your continued help and support to be able to bring those changes we all want to fruition.

Recorded Zoom Special Membership Meeting from 1/30/2022 10am

Posted on Jan 30, 2022

Click here to download a copy of this meeting. Or stream the video directly from this site below:

Dear Residents,
PLEASE BE ADVISED, the Board of Directors will meet at a special meeting on January 30, 2022 @ 10AM in order to discuss any and all pending legal matters in attempt to address any and all financial obligations of the community.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda M. White, President PMLF

Agenda

Roll Call - John Swift, Linda White, Cheryl Schweiker, Janet Wexler, Joe Griger

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

BUSINESS

1. Discussion of Debt
2. Discussion of Invoices/mailing/dues
3. Appointment of Secretary

ADJOURNMENT

Bus Stop in Gate 2

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

Dear Residents,
The Board of Directors was approached by the bus company after receiving complaints of the bus stop at gate 2 being unsafe. It was proposed to change the bus stop to Gate 1 for the safety of the children. However after seeing concerns of parents in Gate 2 the board has discussed maintaining the drop off area at Gate 2. The roads will be widened and we ask that all parents park single file on Fox so as to not block other traffic or the bus maneuvering to exit.

Thank you for your patience as we navigate these new challenges.
PMLF BOD

Recorded Zoom Membership Meeting from 1/16/2022

Posted on Jan 17, 2022

Video of the emergency January BOD meeting is now available.

Click here to view the resolution for the community

Click here to download a copy of this meeting. Or stream the video directly from this site below:

Community Zoom Meeting - Jan. 16 11am

Posted on January 16, 2021

Dear Residents,
Your newly elected board will have an emergency organizational BOD meeting at 11 am this morning on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94525905270?pwd=QWx1M3lQWGhMTlhjYWdUdUQyVEtjQT09

A recording will be posted on our website for those that cannot attend.

Thank you! Cheryl Schweiker
Director
Pocono Mountain Lake Forest

Community Resident Update

Posted on November 17, 2021

Dear Residents,
It's been a while since updating you on the status of things within our community, especially that of the much delayed election. By now all of you should have received their election mailings. The results of the election will be announced JANUARY 15, 2022 (Saturday). The Judge waived the 95 day requirement to 75 days to insure this date is adhered to, allowed all residents to cast one vote, even those in litigation with community or members in bad standing.

A 'Meet & Greet' with the candidates held November 7th brought out many new and old residents. Special thanks to Pat Morley and her husband for hosting this event which was well received by the residents attending interested in listening to plans on how the community could move forward. It' s our community so one should be free to question those that put in resumes on their backgrounds, experiences and the plans they envision for PMLF.

Don't forget to mail in your ballots before December 31st. If you DID NOT receive or LOST your ballot, contact Eric L. Hamill, Esq., 501 Broad Street, Milford PA 18337. Ballots are on special paper and cannot be duplicated or copied.

Snow removal is now under discussion, and it is hoped this will be solved before the snow hits. Several residents in our community have offered to plow for the community and will be paid $80/hr until our monies run out. Although we did receive proposals from outside snow contractor companies, the price was exorbitant ($77,000), far beyond our existing funds.

As many are aware, there is a logging operation commencing in Gate 1 under an approved State Forestry Permit. It should be noted that property owners are free to harvest subject to Local regulatory and Conservation plans. The area being harvested is owned by Pike County Land Development a private LLC. There are three primary areas to be worked: near Meyers, Lake Forest, and Wilderness. Operation will comply as follows:

• Insure no conflict with hours of operation with school bus transportation coordinator
• $10,000 Bond maintained by Forester for any damage of bridge/etc. to community
• Protect and/or repair existing roadways being used for forestry as well as plowing if necessary
• Safety signage along site to indicate to the travelling public logging operation in place - trucks entering/leaving.
• Plan to protect existing roadways from further deterioration, and possible improvement.
• Emergency contact numbers posted or on file.
• Ribbons are on entrances for operation on Meyers, Lake Forest and Caribou. Additional signage and/or ribbons may be required as the plan matures. Trees to be removed have been marked. Trees being removed are primarily large oaks and hardwoods cutting to stumps roughly 6 inches above ground; no stump removal. Most topping cuts will remain on site to protect seedlings from deer as is custom.
• Forester indicated that seed will be placed on disturbed soils as part of the State approved Erosion Plan. When restored, adds more wildlife habitat.

Some may have seen the temporary ramp that was constructed that was to be used for egress/access of logging trucks over bridge. Due to safety related items, this ramp has been totally removed. This permission is based on legal rights that were established at the time of the Association's founding. A detailed map of areas being forested is below. Although exempt from local laws and community regulations, the owners have agreed to work with the community to protect our residents and our properties We actually have very little to say as roadways are actually deeded easements to the captive properties.

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

REMINDER: PMLF Vote by December 31

Posted on November 16, 2021

Greetings members!
Please remember to mail in your ballots by December 31.

BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO:
ERIC L. HAMILL, ESQUIRE 501 Broad Street Milford PA 18337

ELECTION OF THE 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS In order for your ballot to be counted you must clearly mark your vote on the line next to names of the candidates you select. DO NOT VOTE FOR MORE THAN (5) CANDIDATES. ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL SERVE UNTIL THE 2022 BOARD ELECTION

ANTHONY DESERTO
JAMES ANTHONY FALCONE
LARRY FLOSS
JOSEPH GRIGER
RITA MACINTOSH
SAM MALL
CHERYL SCHWEIKER
JOHN SWIFT
JANET WEXLER
LINDA M. WHITE

REMINDER: PMLF Family Community Day on August 28th 2pm - Club House Lawn

Posted on August 24, 2021

DON'T miss out on this upcoming Saturday's Community Day. It's totally free, and is headed u[p by some of our residents... just good ole fun. There will be face painting for the kiddies, as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, a PIG ROAST and all the side dishes residents are bringing. It will be a fun time for all and it's about time something good being done. So ARE YOU COMING? Please do! There will be plenty of food for all and those that have lawn games, bring them along. So don't sit home ... get out and enjoy the afternoon with the kids, families, friends and meet new neighbors. If you haven't RSVP and are bringing a side dish or you are still deciding, let either Pat Morley or Cheryl Schweiker know and plan on bringing a side dish to share. RSVP to Pat Morley at ptrcmorley@gmail.com or Cheryl Schweiker at schweikercheryl@gmail.com.

Residents Meeting Postponed and Court Order

Posted on July 16, 2021

Dear Residents,

The residents community meeting has been rescheduled from this Sunday July 18th at 11:00 am to July 25th at 11:00 am at the clubhouse.

Today we received the executed Order from Judge Chelek calling for the election on December 4th at 10:00 am at the clubhouse. We are glad that we are finally moving onto the next step which was anticipated a year and a half ago.

Please read the order and to those that are interested in submitting a resume for one of the five open seats, please begin your quest and following the instructions indicated in the Order. We hope any of you interested in seeking a board position will band together to make sure only the best qualified candidates are chosen.

We are still anticipating further instructions from the Court relative to interim operations. We have offered numerous comments on day to day operations and how they should continue.

We will continue to hold community resident forums and will notify you when these dates are set.

We thank all of you for your patience during this difficult period and especially appreciate all those residents that have supportive and volunteered their time and energy to our community.

PMLF NOTICE REGARDING FORESTRY

Posted on July 7, 2021

Dear Residents,
Once again PMLF has been contacted by yet another forester for tree cutting on properties off Meyers/Wilderness/Lake Forest. You may recall this came up a few years ago with a different agent. Apparently they are again looking to move forward with tree cutting on their properties.

Below are links to the summary as well as a map of properties in question. As additional information is received, updates will be sent and posted. They will be required to give a presentation to our residents at a future meeting to answer any questions you may have. When this date is set, you will be notified

BOD Resignation

Posted on July 5, 2021

Dear Residents,
We recently received Don Hiorth's email resignation. We thank Don for his time working to help heal our community. We were unwilling to send out invoices as discussed at the residents meeting which differed from Don's feeling. We hope Don continues to work on the various committees that are so important to the future of PMLF especially the By Law Committee.

RESPONSE TO LARRY FLOSS E-MAIL

Posted on June 22, 2021

It's clear from Mr. Floss' message that he still misses the whole point - This is a Community with real questions and concerns.

It doesn't mean that we have only one thought from the anointed one. We build by community consensus not by dictates.

The risk to community monies was in a warning to the Board in 2015 - this in the Auditor's report to the then Board that cash and payroll were running too freely - and so it did. Unsupervised employees, problems with the pool deferred, money for repairs never allocated, unpaid trash haulers (compactor) heavy trucks, selling equipment and snow removal on poor pavement all without discussion at a GMM where people have real input.

There is indeed a great deal to be discussed with the membership. Particularly, why are we in litigation still or even at all. Who authorized the activity and how? - I don't think it made the agenda at the GMM or a SMM. How long have we been manipulated just this way?

The Posting from Floss represents the same tired story line as what got this community into the mess it is.

Take no responsibility, speak in vague innuendo, present no facts, give no-one enough information to think things through the process themselves. Most of all don't look at the big picture - there has not been any issue other than an true Open Election in most of these legal actions - Why do you spend so much in community resources TIME and Money to deprive them of what they are entitled to.

This Community is ready and able to recover any time you and Anders are ready to take the foot off the brakes.

PMLF UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Posted on June 15, 2021

PLEASE BE ADVISED, on JUNE 27TH @ 11AM a Resident Information Meeting will be held at the clubhouse for the purposes of updating residents on pending court action, future election and possibility of lack of snow coverage. This is your community and all residents should know status of our community. Looking forward to seeing you on June 27TH.

Recorded Zoom Membership Meeting from 5/16/2021

Posted on June, 1, 2021

In keeping with our promise of transparency, below is the recorded Zoom meeting from Sunday May 16th. The meeting was to address community needs that cannot wait until the court decides how a new election will be handled.

Outstanding: April 2021 - PMLF Financial Balance

Posted on May 30, 2021

Maintained by John Swift

Recorded Zoom Membership Meeting from 4/18/2021

Posted on April 21, 2021

• ROLL CALL
• STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
• MINUTES
  1. Minutes of GMM Meeting of 3/21/21 Eligible: JS, DH, JE, LW,CS,JW
  2. Minutes of workshop meetings of 3/18/21 Eligible: JS, DH, JE, LW,CS,JW

• New Business
1. Payment of Bills: Legal: R. Henry, Esq; Electric:
2. Financial Status
3. Pending Violations Listings: shipping container on Squirrel Road; lot clearing; noise complaints; etc.

• Old Business
1. Status of Road master plan/specifications; status of budget; professional appointments

• CORRESPONDENCE
• PUBLIC DISCUSSION (for items not listed on agenda)
• ADJOURNMENT

Click here to download a copy of this meeting. Or stream the video directly from this site below:

PMLF Financials

Posted April 19, 2021

Keeping our promise of full transparency, both sets of financial documents submitted to the Judge from both parties are posted for your review. The financials are a living document with deposits, checks issued and clearing daily. The document we are using (and submitted to the Court) is the regular extraction from the account (Bank Data) enhanced with the detail as to whom and for what. It covers everything from when the account was opened in March of 2019. We do not have an Association Credit or Debit Card to avoid the casual transactions that get so many into trouble.

Finance document managed by John Swift

Finance document managed by Larry Floss

Court Order March 2021

Thank you!

Court Update

Posted on March 24, 2021

The Court hearing did not produce a final product, but did indicate that the priority is that of implementing a new (supervised) election. It looks that every member will be permitted to vote without exception obviously limiting to one for each houshold (or max 3 Lots). The timetable and specifics will be directed by the court to facilitate the activity.

The order is expected to be issued inside of a week.

Thanks to ALL -

Gate 2 School Bus - Relocation for pickup and dropoff

Posted: March 3, 2021

Due to the poor maintenance of the roads over the last decade of mismanagement has created a problem for the school buses in Gate 2. Lake Forest Road is wash boarding, a phenomenon in which the road surface is malformed into ribbles similar to an old fashioned washboard. This is common in dirt and stone roads, and even on asphalt and concrete roads where heavy truck usage is frequent.

Unfortunately the school buses will no longer go to the normal bus stop due to the road condition and as of this coming Monday March 8, the school bus stop will be moved to the entrance to Gate 2 on Silver Lake Rd. The BoD regrets this situation and hope on March 23 when we have the next meeting that the court will bring an end to this insanity. Keep your fingers crossed.

SNOW UPDATE: Plows are currently deployed

Posted: February 22, 2021

CONTACT US correctly. If you have any complaints, in relation to Snow/Ice removal, contact the board through the proper mediums (outlined below):

Via WebSite: Under Menu Option Questions
Via phone: Call Us at (570) 851-0295
Via email: Email Us at: office@pmlfcommunity.com

Recorded Zoom Membership Meeting from 2/21/2021

Posted on Feb. 22, 2021

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ROLL CALL
Linda White, President
Don Hiorth, VP
John Swift, Treasurer
Julie Evcimen, Sec.
Cheryl Schweiker, Director
Janet Wexler, Director

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
MINUTES

1. Minutes of GMM Meeting of 1/17/20 Eligible: JS, DH, JE, LW,CS,JW
2. Minutes of workshop meetings of
3. Ratification on actions taken

1. Payment of Bills
2. Snow Removal
3. Update on Court Appeal - March 23rd at 11:30 AM.

SNOW UPDATE

Posted: February 19, 2021

With another weather event on the horizon, we're providing this information to all residents for clarity. We want to ensure that your issues, concerns and complaints are dealt with in a timely fashion, while at the same time not giving any credence to trouble makers, pot stirrers or antagonists. As mentioned in the past, the BOD does not use Facebook and if posts are put on that site they will be missed since these social media sites are not an official outlet for the Board. Anyone who posts on there, posts as a community resident, with his/her own opinions and ideas (the very nature of Facebook) and not in an official capacity, unless the heading states "Official PMLF Business" and is from a Board member or Committee chairperson.

Further, just to make sure all in the community understands that the methodology for maintaining our roads during a weather event which haven't changed in years is always to make sure that roads were cleared "enough" for emergency vehicles to traverse through the community. With final "clean up" being completed after the event is over. The standing rule was/is to plow, as needed, all main thoroughfares within the community and treat ALL hills, curves and trouble spots (such as ice buildup, etc), as well as the parking lot, then move to do the same for all secondary and tertiary roads. The only change to this directive, is that the roads must be opened for those that have registered their address due to medical problems like chemo, dialysis etc.

With all of that said, let's talk about some areas of the community. Meyers Rd, Fox, Seneca Rd, Lake Forest Rd, , Country Club Road and the bus stop areas are just a few of the main thoroughfares, as well as Willow Dell and several other areas where steep or icing problems are historical. All other roads, albeit, side streets, dead ends, and cul-de-sacs are considered secondary and tertiary roads/areas.

Now, let's talk about weather in the Poconos. Some of you have lived here for, at least 5+ years or longer, others are relatively new. If you are looking for roads maintained like NJDOT, you moved to the wrong area. Their budget is bigger than ours, end of story. Power outages, occur and can happen frequently or for extended periods of time in this area. Be prepared for this. However, many of us, if made aware, are willing to get together and lend a hand if needed. Whether it's getting fuel to you, heaters, food, etc. Finally, please remember these simple reminders during all adverse weather events:

• DO NOT park anything on our roads or our shoulders. REMOVE your garbage cans from the side of the road. Our contractor will not to protect your cans. If they are damaged, or lost, that will be the homeowners responsibility.
• DO NOT plow, shovel or snow blow your snow from your property onto our roads, especially if the contractor has already plowed. We've received some complaints from neighbors about their neighbors doing exactly this.
• DO NOT ask the contractor to plow your driveway. Our contract explicitly states that he works for the Board to maintain PMLF roads, not for your individual/personal plowing/snow removal needs.
• DO NOT stop the contractor from performing his/her duties, PERIOD. The contractor isn't here for your advice, suggestions, complaints or nonsense. PREPARE. As with any event, we could suffer power outages, large snowfall/ice amounts.
• Have enough food/water on hand for at least 3-7 days. Have a means for alternative heating and/or a generator, if you can. DRIVE with caution, keep your speed to 20 MPH or lower, as posted. Have good quality tires for the winter on your vehicle.

CONTACT US correctly. If you have any complaints, in relation to Snow/Ice removal, contact the board through the proper mediums (outlined below):

Via WebSite: Under Menu Option Questions
Via phone: Call Us at (570) 851-0295
Via email: Email Us at: office@pmlfcommunity.com

MESSAGE FROM THE BOD

Posted: February 5, 2021

We all hoped Mother Nature would be kind to us. She wasn't. This storm will eat up a healthy chunk of our financial resources. With more still coming, it may be that we won't have enough cash reserves to cover to the end of the winter. If those residents who did not pay the $617 dues invoice for 2018-2019 would voluntarily pay their long overdue dues it would get us through the winter. Despite the doubt from some people, we can fix this community. Look what we've managed to do without collecting dues for two years. But it will require a five year master plan on all elements of the community addressing each component yearly with budget while we rebuild our credit to allow bonds/loans (we have no credit rating at all). It can be done but not tomorrow.

Everybody know the roads are a priority. Coupled with that is the necessary drainage master plan upgrades. We have three residents serving each gate as Gate Leader with other volunteer residents who help in each gate working with them. There are minutes and reports on the website that give lots of information. ZOOM BOD meetings are held every third Sunday at 11am and ALL are encourage to attend. Meetings are opened to all residents for you to ask questions or make comments. The link for these meetings is sent by email to our distribution list, is posted on our website and on social media. If you are not getting our emails, then send an email to office@pmlfcommunity.com and we will get you on the email distribution list.

What's past is just that the past and as bad as it was, let's just forge ahead together because unless we all agree 'what' we want and find ways to get it, we won't move forward.

SNOW UPDATE

Posted: February 3, 2021

Obviously, a whole lot of people are upset about the current situation. Some people are actually in danger because of medical conditions. Yes, things are a mess

But before bringing the membership up to date on the current status of snow plowing, we needed to get all the current facts . The contractor we hired was the same one who worked for us last year ,and in the last snow storm, More importantly, he was the only company willing at the time who was willing to work for PMLF. He has two trucks, both developed engine problems while plowing on Monday. One of the trucks in repaired and has been out since six this morning on Seneca Road. The other truck will be fixed by mid day and this truck will be out plowing also. We hired another snow contractor who is also over at Seneca. We are talking with one other snow contractor to bring on to make sure all of the roads are done.

Right now the intention is to focus on all of the main corridors, and then will return to secondary roadways. We are aware of health issues that some residents have and those need to be addressed. Those who gave us their street roads who are concerned about getting out due to problems (dialysis/chemo/etc.) , these secondary roads will be hit first. If you have a serious health problem that needs immediate attention send an email to office at office@pmlfcommunity.com and we will put it on the list of streets to prioritize.

As to our truck, one of our residents is now down at garage trying to see if we can get wiring addressed to allow that truck to be used. If so, this will be utilized. Yes this storm WILL eat up the reserve of cash that we have and it may be we will need to address that in immediate future with all of you. Right now, we doubt he have enough money to do plowing through the end of this winter.

We have contacted over 20 plowing contractors: Some are already busy plowing other communities. Some refuse to do business with PMLF because they didn't get paid when they did work for us in the past.

We will not stop from continuing to look for additional plows but as stated above, slim and far between. Little trucks with plows WILL not move this amount of snow. Yes there should had been a back up plan not anticipating three trucks down simultaneously, but all that has been humanly possible has been done and will continue to be done. This is the most current news and we will continue to post as the day goes forward. Thank you all for understanding and although not happy know we are exerting every ounce of our energy towards resolution of this snow removal matter.

Snow Storm 1/31 - 2/1

Posted February 1, 2021

Dear Resident:
A snowy winter is a child's dream. What's more fun than the chance to build snowmen, dominate in snowball fights and of course, relish in the pure joy that is a snow day? Oh, to be young, blissful and mostly ignorant of the havoc wreaked by major winter weather. But for all of us, the prospect of a snow event is regarded with dread. Frosty the Snowman becomes a sinister sign of impending mayhem, especially for your board who are responsible for keeping residents safe from snow and ice. The key is preparedness. As many are aware, we have provided snow removal and ice coverage these past three winters. Preparing for this next nor'easter we ordered and have in our maintenance shed another tandem load of salt/grit mix. We try the best we can to mitigate risks associated with weather conditions for residents and visitors and have been proactively addressing safety measures as best we can. There are two plow trucks fueled up, serviced and ready to go.

We are in constant contact with our snow contractor during the storm, so if there is an area or something that needs to be addressed, best method of communication to the BOD is to send a note to our email address: office@pmlfcommunity.com. It's imperative for our residents to maintain an open line of communication with us so we can address areas needing resolution. If there is anything on the streets, cars, boats or storage items, please remove them so there is a clear path for the plows. There are some areas where cars are left in ROW's and plows have to go around them causing more difficulty to all. Let's hope Mom Nature treats us kindly. Stay home if able. Watch out for your senior neighbors. Don't forget to fill up your gasoline containers for your generators, install new batteries in your flashlights. A good hint: water softner salt is cheaper (at Lowe's etc.) than buying salt crystals so if you need de-icing, consider cheap alternative. Put water in bathtubs should electricity go out for flushing or bottled water drinking. At this time, there are no plans to open clubhouse but if needed we will consider opening for heat/flushing water.

Stay safe, warm and cozy and remember: spring is only 52 days away.

NOTICE TO SCHOOL BUS PARENTS GATE 2

Posted on January 22, 2021

A short time ago the BOD paid for two truckloads of material most of which was used to bring Lake Forest back into a drivable condition. A group of our residents got together and used this material to repair Lake Forest Road from Gate 2 to the school bus stop to make things safer for our children getting on and off the bus. It's been said, but it bears repeating.... Thank You All for volunteering your time to do this.

Unfortunately, due to the snowstorms, ice storm and rain, and speeding a lot of the gravel has come out due mostly because of the inadequate base, years of neglect and the poor drainage in Gate 2, all of which have taken their toll, and the same problems are reappearing. The tonguein-cheek definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different outcome. That is where we are on Lake Forest Road. Since we cannot bill for dues because of the ongoing court settlement, we are concerned about shortage of money. It just doesn't make financial sense to put any more significant funding into more repairs that we already have proven to ourselves won't last. Especially with the limited funding available to keep the roads clear of snow. The BoD believes that at this point we need a contractor with the right equipment to work on this road. We can put together the plans on what to do and who to do it, and when we finally start collecting dues we can get the funding to make it happen. But until then we all have to live with the reality of a bad situation. No one wants to hear this, but you can't solve a problem until you admit it exists. We need to admit we just can't fix this ourselves and are meeting with contractors to see what can be done to this roadway.

If there are parents that have children using this bus route, perhaps a network of these parents can be coordinated to make sure any large craters are filled from materials deposited for this use. The BoD agreed to get one last delivery of gravel to be placed at the corner of Raccoon which was delivered already. As noted there is little money left and what is remaining is earmarked for snow coverage. Your help is needed if you want this bus route to remain intact. Who will take the lead in forming this crew so that the bus can continue to come into the community? Without the cooperation of volunteers we are at the risk of losing our bus stop and having it moved back to Silver Lake as early as this coming Monday January 25th. We all must do our part for the safety of our children! Please write office@pmlfcommunity.com and let us know who will assist in making sure this bus stop remains inside gate 2. We need this information quickly and to have this organized for the weekend approaching since school transportation coordinator has already written PMLF on need to fill potholes.

Thank You.

Recorded Zoom Membership Meeting from 1/17/2021

Posted on January 18, 2021

• ROLL CALL
• STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
• MINUTES
  1. Minutes of Meeting of 12/20/20 Eligible: JS, DH, JE, LW,CW,JW
  2. Minutes of workshop meetings of Monthly BOD meeting of 12/20/20;12/28/20 & 1/11/21
  3. Ratification on actions taken: Ordering of salt/sand/redimix
• OLD BUSINESS
  1. Discussion on Appointment of Association Attorney & Accountant tabled to Feb. 21
  2. Sending of Invoices for $617 Dues Year 2019-2020 year
  3. Discussion of Budget for 2020-2021 year due spring GMM
  4. Payment of Bills
  5. Update on Court Appeal - December 7th
  6. Discussion of opening of pool and costs of repairs for 2021 season
  7. Discussion of gates and repairing electric/cable issues
• NEW BUSINESS
• CORRESPONDENCE - Bus Route notice
• PUBLIC DISCUSSION (for items not listed on agenda)
• ADJOURNMENT

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Court Appeal Decision - SUCCESS!!!

Posted on January 8, 2021

Recorded Zoom Membership Meeting from 12/20/2020

Posted on December 21, 2020

1. Minutes of GMM Meeting of 11/15/20 Eligible: JS, DH, JE, LW,CS,JW
2. Minutes of workshop meetings of 11/30/20;11/19/20; 12/7/20; 12/7/20;12/14/20 Eligible: JS, DH, JW, LW, CS
3. Ratification on actions taken for Holiday Light Contest $50 Weiss Gift card; award; ZOOM subscription; handicap sign Gate 2
4. Payment of Bills
5. Update on Court Appeal - December 7th
6. Release of Newsletter
7. Discussion on Dues and Budget moved to Feb. 2021

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ATV's, Quads and other such vehicles

November 16, 2020

1. All unlicensed vehicles are forbidden on Association streets by the restrictive covenants on each of our deeds which were place there in 1972 when the Association was founded
2. Insurance companies are against them in associations.
3. Non-licensed vehicles of any kind ( including old cars) are forbidden by the 2001 Rules and Regulations document( para. 10.1, pg 5)

There has been a lack of enforcement of the rules on these vehicles. However, their use has become rampant in the last few years. The problem is that a few people have used them in an irresponsible manner, arguably disturbing the peace, arguably creating a nuisance, both of which violate the Rules and Regulations ( and ruining things for those who do use them responsibly. The blatant disregard for others has become so bad that a neighboring community recently contacted us complaining about people, presumably from PMLF, trespassing on their property and creating a nuisance.

We recognize that living where we do facilitates the recreational use of quads, ATVs and the like and some members want them. We also are well aware that the rules have not been enforced for a long time. But as a community we need to balance the desires of everybody, not just ignore or enforce a ban. This requires a compromise, and a good comprise is one in which nobody "wins" and so nobody is completely happy with the result.

To that end, it is not our current plan to strictly enforce these rules. We are not going to hire traffic police. We do ask that everybody start being considerate of their neighbors. Keep these vehicles off our roads. Their only place is on tracks in woods on public land. At some point it may become necessary to take further steps and start fining people in response to complaints. But we would much rather not have to go there.

Board of Directors Appointments

November 1, 2020

Recently an election was held and 4 people were elected to the BoD. State law requires a minimum of 3, so from that point of view the association has met the minimum requirement.

But, our bylaws call for 9 members serving for 3 year terms in a 3 year rotation. That means we elect directors each year providing for a rotation of members who serve on the BoD and in theory a mix of old members and new members. The objective is to prevent anyone from becoming a permanent fixture and gaining too much power, and to provide a guaranteed opportunity for people dissatisfied with the way to Association is being run to have a real opportunity to implement change.

In the past decade we have seen the weakness in the way the bylaws were written that was use by a few to take over and turn the community into a dictatorship. We need to make some bylaw changes. Bylaws changes, done properly, take time, careful thought and a GMM vote by people who have been educated on what the proposed changes are and have had time to carefully think about those proposed changes.

While we repeatedly asked for people to run for the BoD prior to the last election, we did not receive any additional resumes before the submission deadline. To preserve the integrity of the election process and prevent future legal challenges to it we strictly enforced the submission deadline. But we did receive 4 resumes after the submission deadline.

The Bylaws provide for a specific process to fill vacancies. On our website on the left side menu, fifth item down is a link to our bylaws. Article VI, Section 1, Paragraph D 3 and D 4 detail the legal process, which each of you can read the requirements for yourselves. We urge you to do so, the more members know what the rules are, the safer the membership is. Item 3 relates to filling board seats after an elected director has left the BoD, item 4 deals with filling seats that no one was elected to, by appointment to a term on the board that ends at the next Fall GMM. We believe that this needs to be done. Four people can not properly run this community, and one thing the membership has made clear, they wish to return to proper management of the community. Additionally, the long established method of preventing too much power in too few hands is to have power permanently distributed among more people. It is definitely not in the best interest of the community to have only 4 people on the BoD.

After a lengthy discussion on the resumes received after the deadline date, the Board found it is in the best interests of the community to appoint new blood to the board feeling it would be better for the community to have individuals that would bring fresh new ideas and experiences that will help promoting goals of change for our community. We therefore wish to announce the appointment of Ms Janet Wexler and Ms Cheryl Schweiker to the BoD. Each will serve until the GMM next fall at which time their seats will be up for election.

We still need more volunteers to fill the remaining 3 seats. What allowed a few to take over and run the community into the ground was too much power in too few hands, we urge people who want to see the community return to being a great and desirable place to live that now is your chance to help make that happen.

Road Committee volunteers

October 31, 2020

Regarding the roads situation; The BoDs current intention is as follows. We will establish a functional Road Committee. The purpose of that Road committee is NOT to go out and fill potholes. Rather, the committee will look at all the roads and put together an assessment of what roads need to be repaired soonest, prioritized by usage and safety factors. This info will be used to put together a Road Plan that the membership can review and comment on at the Spring GMM. That will give us enough time to award a contract so we can get started sometime in May.

To ensure fairness we need one or two people from each Gate to serve on the committee. We have people from Gates 1 and 3. We still need someone from Gate to volunteer to join this committee. Let's be realistic, everybody will want their road paved first, and we just do not have the money to pave all 26 miles of roads. So we have to fairly distribute the money between the three gates, and the best way to do that is to ensure that a representative from each gate has a voice in formulating the roadwork plan. So, would someone from Gate two please step up and help us formulate the plans to start solving the road problems we all are so unhappy about? Just send an email to the Association email, office@pmlfcommunity.com , and someone will get back to you

PMLF Past Dues

October 26, 2020

To the members of PMLF.
Yes you elected directors in the first honest election in many years. Yes you passed a budget that allows us to collect past dues. The first steps toward restoring the community have been taken.

In what we think is good news, the defendants in Floss's suit have received a letter which states that the appeal will be considered considered on Dec 7 (tentatively) and hopefully a decision announced shortly thereafter. Experience says that we probably should not consider that date as set in concrete, but it means that the appeal is progressing through the system....FINALLY.

Based on this new information the newly elected BoD thinks it may be better to delay billing for dues payments until after the appeal decision is announced. We think we can squeak by as long as the weather in Nov and Dec is not abnormal. By not collecting dues no one can be falsely accused of mishandling funds.

If people wish to pay their dues prior to then, we will, gratefully, accept voluntary dues payments to help ensure that we don't run out of money if there is heavy early snow or ice. But we will refrain from sending out dues bills and you will not be considered late or suffer any penalty if you choose to wait on paying your dues until those bills are sent.

No, this is not normal. Nothing has been normal for a long time. But it is only fair to those people who took an enormous financial risk in Nov 2018 to rescue this community to not put them at further risk.

If the appeal decision is announced in Dec we expect to finally be free from the disaster caused by a decade of mismanagement. Maybe we can really get back to what the Association is supposed to be doing.

Thank you,
PMLF Board of Directors

General Membership Meeting

October 18, 2020

Summary on discussions with paving companies

October 13, 2020

1. We had a meeting with a company that does stone road construction and maintenance and asphalt paving ( no tar and chip)
   1. It was recommended that we go with tar and chip because asphalt was too expensive and because proper maintenance on stone roads ( main traffic roads: Fox, Lake Forest, Seneca, Myers/Willow Dell, Bus Route roadway, Country Club Rd. and parking lot areas up to Beach Rd) would be very expensive. Maintenance of stone roads on less traveled roads would be significantly less expensive.
   2. It is not possible to pave roads and keep them from rapidly deteriorating unless we either excavate existing road to a much deeper depth or add several inches to road bed material to the existing roads to raise the road bed above the surrounding land. The problem is drainage.
   3. Besides the drainage issues, vehicular weight is the primary factor in road surface degradation
2. We had a meeting with a company that does tar and chip as well as asphalt and stone.
   1. This company also recommended tar and chip. They have done work here in the past and do extensive tar and chip paving for several other associations in Pike County
   2. They recommend a minimum of two coats applied at the same time.
   3. They also recommended raising the existing road bed at least two inches above the surrounding land to get better drainage.
   4. They specifically cited garbage trucks and propane tucks as responsible for much of the damage to the paved surfaces. Weight is what destroys roads.
   5. Rough order of magnitude pricing for the paving ( not including raising the road bed) is about $25k for a half mile, and about $48k for a mile. The mile length is around a 4-5 percent discount compared to two half miles. These are NOT quotes, just budgetary figures for discussion purposes. We should probably add 40 to 50 percent to that figure for raising the road beds on a one time basis

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Agenda

1. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
2. OPENING STATEMENTS OF IBOD PRESIDENT
3. ROLL CALL OF IBOD DIRECTORS
   John Swift, President
   Don Hiorth, VP
   Linda White,Treasurer
   Julie Evcimen, Sec.
4. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
5. RECOGNITION OF NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR
6. BUDGET 2019-2020 DISCUSSION
7. INTRODUCTION & REPORT FROM ELECTION CHAIR
8. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL FINANCIAL DEPOSITORY
9. DESIGNATION OF BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
   Designation of Meetings & Workshop Meetings: January 17, 2021, February 21, March 21, April 18 GMM, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17 GMM, November 2 1, December 19 and January 16, 2022 Workshop Meetings: Thursday before Regular Meetings @ 6pm clubhouse
10. ADOPTION OF Minutes of January 19, 2020 Eligible: JS, LW, JE, DH
11. PUBLIC DISCUSSION (on items not listed on agenda only)
12. ADJOURNMENT

PMLF Proposed Budget for 2019/2020

Warning About Illegal Collection of Dues

September,11 2020

From IBOD

It has been reported that someone is knocking on the doors of new residents falsely claiming to represent PMLF and demanding dues payment. The IBoD wishes to remind everyone that no one should be collecting dues per the Jan 31 court order. Whoever attempts to collect dues prior to he October's GMM has no authorization or legal basis to do so, nor has an legal basis for "retaliatory action". Any effort to collect dues prior to the GMM is fraudulent. So, if it should happen, we suggest simply closing the door. If you have a new neighbor, do them a favor and let them know.

Thank you, IBOD

Transfer Fees

Re-post from May 1, 2020

The IBOD has received emails regarding transfer fees when a particular lot or home is sold. Below is stated within our bylaws.

Article V, Section 4 Paragraph G:
A transfer fee of 100% of the prior year's dues for an improved lot or 50% of the prior year's dues for an unimproved lot shall be collected at the time a recorded owner of a lot is changed. This fee shall be placed in a segregated account to be used for capital improvements. The statute does not state who pays the fee, however the new owner is not a member in good standing until the fee is paid.

Answers to questions regarding PMLF 2020 Election

August 15, 2020

From Gail Schweda, Election Chair; Inspector & Coordinator

To our PMLF Members: Time is running out to submit resumes for inclusion on ballots for the GMM. It is apparent that there are many questions regarding the legality of conducting a General Meeting and electing a Board of Directors and Adoption of Budget. As I agreed to be Election Chair, I will tell you why I agreed to volunteer and give my time and energy to this Community.

On Nov. 25, 2018, I witnessed the debacle of the election results presented. We were given results of Election from a paid CPA that was hired by Floss, et al. We were not able to receive a listing of residents that received the ballots (was advised that many did not receive one) or view the returned ballots to make sure that they were validated. We then found that the records that were held were incomplete so we questioned how they were able to mail to all residents in "good standing"? There is simply no way that all eligible voters were sent a ballot for a number of years, hence no way that any election held can be considered to have been fair, honest or legal and for this reason I offered my professional expertise to make sure any election held in the future is done 100% accurately. I won't allow anything less!

At the December 2019 Meeting (minutes on Website) this was discussed with all members present and they voted unanimously to elect myself as Election Chair to run the Election for upcoming meeting. This was prior to the Judge's January ruling and subsequent appeal. In fact, when the Judge ruled that he wanted to appoint someone to conduct the meeting, our attorney (Henry) submitted my resume to the Judge. However, at that point the appeal was implemented.

Mr. Henry is the Association Attorney. However, as an officer of the Court, Mr. Henry cannot advise us to work around a court order let alone one tied to an appeal. We are moving forward solely based on the reliance of our Bylaws which call for a fall election and on PA Law Title 68 which requires that a HoA operate in accordance with the bylaws.

We have now seen various inquiries and suggestions as to how to proceed. Collect donations for snow plowing, to fix roads, have been reviewed. Insurance needs to be paid as well. But the question remains...who will account for the collected money and keep track so that it can be applied to dues (when all is resolved)?

We all want to see an ending to this debacle. At least you will have a BOD that will be fully accountable for any monies, dues, etc. received and will be able to sign a contract for snow removal and start getting quotes from contractors for road repairs.

These are all reasons why we must move forward than continue to be held hostage by court actions. What is the worst that can happen? The Judge claiming it was illegal? So we start all over. So let's stop complaining and please send in your resume for a board seat to gschwedapmlf@yahoo.com Time is running out!! I have extended date for resumes to be submitted to 8/19/2020.. If we sit back and wait, we continue to be hostages so it's time to act. The GMM of October 18th is not that far away so your help in making the community whole again is needed.

Stay safe, Gail

Pocono Mountain Lake Forest - Election 2020

July 22, 2020

From Gail Schweda, Election Chair; Inspector & Coordinator

Due to the appeal filed by Mr. Floss et al on the Judge's decision, there is no one overseeing PMLF: anyone collecting dues, paying vendors, fixing roads or contracting with outside vendors for snow removal this winter season which is usually finalized by October. Since we are basically on our 'own' and to restore management to our community, it has been decided to proceed with an Election to elect new Board members as well as approve a budget for 2020-2021. The GMM (General Membership Meeting) of October 18, 2020 @ 11am in the Clubhouse has been set and previously noticed for adoption of budget and election. The concern facing us is without a Board of Directors appointed and in place before the snow season, it may be necessary for each homeowner to hire their own personal snow plowing company to provide snow plowing services which none of us want to see happen.

Click here to review more details about the election.

Floss/Andres Appeal

July 21, 2020

It has been requested that we post the court order dated March 2nd which stayed the original court order of Jan 31. The stay is now viewable via the link below. A stay, which puts the original court order on hold until the appeal is decided, is a normal court procedure during an appeal.

Click here to view the appeal from Floss/Andres

Message to Our Residents

June 3, 2020

Recently Mr. Floss and others sent you a letter claiming to be the president of PMLF asking people to send him money under the premise it was for dues. It is our belief, based on Association records that Mr. Floss is NOT in any way associated with the administration of the community since not only was he legally removed in February of 2017, we also feel they are violating the intent of the Judgment which asked both parties to cease and desist any activities. Click here to read more.

Click here to read Judge Chelak's Order from January 31

Court Decision - PMLF

February 5, 2020

Dear Resident: The judge has released his court decision and resultant court order. The resultant court order that affects PMLF as of today and for our future is as follows:

• Floss's requested injunction was denied, and the judge stated it is unclear that Floss and Mall were ever properly elected to begin with.
• There will be a future meeting, not a public one, to examine financial records and reconcile everything into a single association wide record, thus ensuring that dues payments to Mr. Floss will be counted as dues paid to the Association. If you paid Mr. Floss you will most likely need to bring proof of that payment to the Association, but by court order no one who can show proof of payment will get double billed for last year's dues.
• The court will supervise the upcoming election. None of the current IBOD members will carry over, all seats are open. Any member in good standing can stand for election to the BoD. The date of this election is as yet undetermined.
• Next years bills for dues will not go out until after the election is held.

The members of the IBOD view this as an excellent result. Thank you to all those who supported the effort for the membership to take back control of the Association. The best way to change things is for each of us to act to make a difference and many of you did just that.

Workshop Meeting - Thursday April 21th 11AM

Posted on April 17, 2022

Dear Residents, Please be advised, the Board Of Directors will conduct a workshop meeting Thursday night April 21 st at 7PM to review the agenda for the BOD meeting of April 24 th. Click on this link to read the agenda

Respectfully,
PMLF BOD

50TH CELEBRATION OF PMLF - Saturday, September 10th Reminder

Click here to read more about our 50th Anniversary Celebration July's Flyer

BIRTH OF OUR COUNTRY CELEBRATION!

Join us as we celebrate the July 4th Holiday on July 8th. At the Clubhouse. Starts 4 PM 9 PM We hope you’ll attend and make this as successful as past get-togethers! Bring a Potluck dish! BYOB. BYO Lawn Chairs

Come join us, meet your neighbors as we share some laughs and great food!

RSVP: by July 5th to office@pmlfcommunity.com. Let us know what you're planning to bring. We will need appetizers, main courses, desserts, and beverages. We want to manage our menu to have variety. See you there!