INFORMATION GUIDE – TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION TO SHADOW LAKE VILLAGE
2. GENERAL
INFORMATION ABOUT CONDOMINIUMS
A. Basic
Condominium Documents
1) General Common Elements
2) Limited Use Common Elements
3) Restricted Use Elements
H. Assessments
for Operations (Administration, Maintenance & Security)
I. Assessment
for Replacement (Major Repairs or Replacements)
J.
Responsibilities of Association and Owners
3.
ORGANIZATION OF SHADOW LAKE VILLAGE
A.
Administration Office (732-842-9580)
B. Maintenance
Department (732-842-2201)
C. Security
Department (732-842-7977)
E. Condominium
Representatives and Assistants
1) Architectural Control Committee
2) Audit Committee
3) Finance Committee
4) Maintenance Committee
5) Safety/Security Committee
1) Administration Oversight Committee................................................................................ 12
2) Chatterbox...................................................................................................................... 12
3) Condominium Representatives & Assistants..................................................................... 13
4) Courtesy Desk................................................................................................................ 13
5) Elections......................................................................................................................... 13
6) Golf Committee............................................................................................................... 13
7) House............................................................................................................................. 13
8) Insurance........................................................................................................................ 14
9) Landscape...................................................................................................................... 14
10) Library.......................................................................................................................... 14
11) Listening Post................................................................................................................ 14
12) Long Range Planning Committee................................................................................... 14
13) Maintenance Oversight Committee................................................................................ 14
14) Pool Committee............................................................................................................ 14
15) Recreational Facilities.................................................................................................... 15
16) Tree & Shrub Removal Committee................................................................................ 15
17) Violations...................................................................................................................... 15
18) Website........................................................................................................................ 15
19)
Welcome Committee..................................................................................................... 15
4. RULES AND
REGULATIONS (index)
N. Employees of Shadow Lake Village
O. Storage................................................................................................................................. 23
1) Bingo………………………………………………………………………………….23
2) Bocce Club……………………………………………………………………………23
3) Bodies in Motion……………………………………………………………………...23
4) Bowling……………………………………………………………………………….23
5) Bridge…………………………………………………………………………………23
6) Bunco…………………………………………………………………………………24
7) Computer Tutor………………………………………………………………………24
8) Creative Hands……………………………………………………………………….24
9) Exercise Group............................................................................................................. 24
10) Ladies Golf................................................................................................................... 24
11) Lakers Golf................................................................................................................... 24
12) Pet Club....................................................................................................................... 24
13) Pinochle........................................................................................................................ 24
14) Reading Group.............................................................................................................. 25
15) Rosary Club.................................................................................................................. 25
16) Shuffleboard................................................................................................................. 25
17) Socializers..................................................................................................................... 25
18) Special Events............................................................................................................... 25
19) Sunshine Club............................................................................................................... 25
20) Tennis Club................................................................................................................... 25
21) Vegetable Garden Club................................................................................................. 25
B. Groups
Affiliated with Organizations Outside of the Village
1) Democratic Club............................................................................................................. 26
2) (Federated) Woman's Club............................................................................................. 26
3) Kiwanis.......................................................................................................................... 26
4) Republican Club.............................................................................................................. 26
5)
Riverview Medical Center Auxiliary................................................................................. 26
A. Bulletin
Boards/Notices/Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
H. Pest
Control in Dwelling Units
I. Picnic
Area: Boathouse and Dock
K. Room
Rentals and Reservations
L. Security
Control of Vehicles
M.
Solicitations, Signs and Sales
7. USE OF
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
E. Exercise
Rooms, Saunas and Showers
8. RULES
VIOLATIONS & ASSESSMENT OF FINES
D. Right of
Appeal to the Board of Trustees
9. MAP
OF SHADOW LAKE VILLAGE.................................................................................... 37
1. INTRODUCTION TO
There are 952 dwelling units grouped into 22 condominium areas,
surrounding a 9-hole, par 3, golf course, an attractive Clubhouse, and other
recreational facilities. There is an
entrance gatehouse, which is manned 24 hours every day by a security staff.
Besides the golf course, other outdoor recreational facilities
include a swimming pool, tennis, bocce and shuffleboard courts, a greenhouse, a
boathouse and a dock providing access for fishing and boating on
The Clubhouse contains a spacious lobby, ballroom, billiard
room, library, meeting rooms, two kitchen facilities, exercise rooms with
saunas, and the Shadow Lake Village Condominium Association office.
This handbook was prepared by the Board of Trustees to include
information about the Village facilities and its "volunteer" groups,
covering a wide range of activities available to its residents. Participate in as many of its amenities as
you wish.
The regulations established herein by the Board of Trustees are
designed to make condominium living a pleasant and comfortable way of life,
which differs from living in a one-family home, a co-operative, or a
multi-family building. By purchasing a
dwelling unit in
Please read this handbook carefully, observe its rules, and keep
it available for easy references to Village activities and policies. If you have any suggestions, the Board of
Trustees will welcome them.
Terms and conditions in this handbook are subject to change by
the Board of Trustees at any time.
2.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CONDOMINIUMS
A. Basic Condominium Documents
Not included in this handbook are other documents, which are
part of the Village's basic information:
1)
2) Master Deed and Declaration of Restrictive
and Protective Covenants.
3) By-laws of Shadow Lake Village Condominium
Association, Inc.
4) Association documents such as
Architectural Control Committee Guidelines, Landscape
Committee
Guidelines, Schedule of Fines for Violations, and others.
Condominium Property consists of three separate elements:
1) General common elements which belong to
all owners through the Association.
These include all the facilities mentioned in Section 1 above, plus
grass, trees, sidewalks, roads, and the outside/inside stairways, and attics of
residential buildings.
2) Limited use common elements, which include
deeded parking spaces, assigned garage spaces and uncovered patios. Although
these are common elements, they are limited to the use of the assigned resident
owner or tenant.
3) Restricted use elements, which are the
inside air space of a dwelling unit from painted wall to painted wall and from
floor to ceiling and covered patios whether, enclosed or open.
C. Protective Age Covenant
1) In
2) Should the resident 55 years of age or
older die or be required to live elsewhere, the remaining non-55 year old
resident between 48 and 55 years of age who has been a resident for the entire
residency of the over-55 year old resident, or a minimum of 10 years may, with
the approval of the Board of Trustees, continue as a resident.
3) Occupants of any unit may have guests of
any ages in their unit for a maximum period of three months in any year. Full-time occupancy is limited to three
persons.
D. Association Administration
The condominiums are governed by the Shadow Lake Village
Condominium Association, Inc., which is administered by a Board of Trustees
elected by members of the Association.
The Board is vested with the rights, powers and duties necessary for
proper administration of the Village as established in the By-laws and the laws
of the State of
E. Association Membership
1) Every owner or co-owner of an individual
unit is a member of the Association until such time as ownership ceases. Each unit is entitled to one vote in any
Association election providing Association fees are paid in full.
2) A visiting member of the resident's family
is a guest, subject to all rules applicable to guests.
3) Tenants are not members of the Association
and are not entitled to vote.
4) The use of community and recreational
facilities is limited to permanent resident owners, tenants and guests.
Non-resident owners are not permitted to use facilities except as guests of a
resident.
5) Each unit shall be used only as a private
residential dwelling and for no other purpose. Garages may not be used for business
purposes.
F. Resale of Dwelling Units
1) The Association office must be notified as
soon as a unit owner plans to sell the unit, but not later than the contract
signing. The owner is responsible for
seeing that the purchaser will comply with all requirements of the Association's
Master Deed and By-laws, the Protective Age Covenant and other regulations.
2) The Association has the right to inspect a
unit for violations prior to the sale.
3) An Addendum to the Contract of Sale is
available from the Association office and must be included with the contract of
sale. This addendum must be signed by
the purchaser and then, by the Association.
4) There is a non-refundable equity
participation fee as well as a non-refundable administration fee (see By-laws,
page 31, Section 3 (b) & (c)). The
5) Before moving from
G. Rental of Units
1) The Administration office must be notified
each time an owner plans to rent or lease the unit. The owner/landlord is responsible for seeing
that the tenant will comply with all requirements of the Master Deed and
By-laws, the Protective Age Covenant and other rules and regulations. An Addendum to the Contract for Rent or Lease
is available from the Administration office and must be included with the lease. It must be signed by the tenant(s) and, then,
by the Association. There is a fee for
the administration of rental documents.
The
2) The
minimum length of time for a rental is 6 months. The owner/landlord is
responsible
at all times for the conduct of the tenant(s).
The tenant is entitled to the use of all facilities. The non-resident owner is not entitled to the
use of facilities except as a guest of a resident, but retains the right to
vote in Association elections.
3) Before moving from
H. Assessments for Operations
(Administration, Maintenance & Security)
1) Each owner is obligated to contribute towards the operations expenses of administration, maintenance and security of the common elements as fixed by the Board of Trustees. These assessments are billed quarterly in advance of January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. Payment is due within ten (10) days. If payment is overdue, the owner becomes liable for a late fee determined by the Board of Trustees.
2) Direct Debit: effective
April 2004, all new owners are required to pay their quarterly assessment by
direct debit.
3) The assessments pay for, among other
things:
a) Maintenance of common grounds and recreation facilities
b) Painting and repairs to the exterior of all buildings
c) Bus service
d) All utilities of Association buildings
e) Security
f) Garbage and snow removal
g) Insurance on
all common elements and Village vehicles
h) TV cable system (Comcast Basic Cable)
i) Association Legal counsel and Accounting services
I. Assessment for Replacement (Major Repairs
or Replacements)
The Replacement Fund was established in 1980 to accumulate
sufficient funds over the estimated useful life of a replacement item so that,
at the time of major repair or replacement, the funds to be expended have been
accumulated. Should future events be
such that actual repair or replacement costs exceed the funds in the
Replacement Fund, the Board of Trustees has the authority to levy special
assessments against all unit owners to obtain any additional funds needed. Examples
of the items covered by the Replacement Fund are siding, roofing, paving,
garage doors, and Clubhouse air-conditioning.
J. Responsibilities of Association and Owners
1) Association Maintenance responsibilities
are limited to the following:
a) Maintenance repair of lawns and landscaped areas except
personal foundation plantings.
b) Maintenance, repair and cleaning of walks, streets and
parking areas.
c) Maintenance and repair of any common lighting facilities.
d) Re-striping and painting of numbers on signs, roadways and
parking areas.
e) Operating and maintenance of irrigation systems installed by
the Association.
f) Repainting of residential buildings and garage exteriors,
including common staircases/hallways and walls of covered patios that are not
enclosed.
g) Re-roofing and maintenance of roofs on all buildings and
garages.
h) Garbage collection.
i) Clearing of any sewer stoppage within the common drainage or
sewer lines.
j) Snow removal from streets, parking areas and walkways.
k) Replacement of defective siding and trim.
1) Replacement of defective garage door springs and door
sections.
m) Repair or replacement of water service lines from meter to
main shut-off valve within unit and water lines and drains within the floors,
walls, ceilings and attics.
n) Extermination of insects or pests which destroy /damage building
structures.
o) Maintenance of trash disposal facilities, including garbage
boxes, but not including garbage cans.
p) Maintenance of all gutters and leaders.
q) Maintenance of all retainer walls and ties.
r) Repair of poor drainage areas.
s) Repair or replace electric lines to the unit circuit breaker
box and within walls, ceilings, floors and attics. Also, replacement of
defective circuit breakers.
t) Dryer vent cleaning on exterior of buildings only.
u) Maintenance of outdoor carpeting in common areas, including
outdoor stairways.
2) Owners' maintenance responsibilities are
any not specifically mentioned under Association responsibilities, such as but
not limited to the following:
a) Cleaning and replacement of all windows and glass, entry and
patio doors and glass, screens, fixtures and framework.
b) Replacement of light bulbs within dwelling unit and wherever
fixtures are on the exterior of the unit and switch controlled from inside.
c) Repair of any leaking faucets or hose bibs (a hose bib is an outside
faucet attached to building).
d) Maintenance, repair or replacement of any interior floor,
wall or ceiling covering, including but not limited to vinyl tile, ceramic
tile, carpeting, wood, paint or paper.
e) Repair and replacement of any interior electrical fixtures
beyond the inside breaker box.
f) Repair and replacement of kitchen cabinets.
g) Repair and replacement of all appliances, including the sink,
range, oven, microwave, ventilating hood, dishwasher, refrigerator, clothes
washer and dryer, heating and air conditioning units, smoke detectors, water
heaters, thermostats and bathroom vents.
h) Maintenance and repair of all plumbing lines within the unit
to the point of connection with any common line (e.g., a common line is one
within the wall, attic or floor). Example: clogged traps and drains under sinks
and water lines after the main shut-off valve in the unit.
i) Maintenance of electrical outlets, switches and any fixtures
and appliances.
j) Maintenance of the toilet fixtures to the point of connection
with the floor seal, sinks, bathtub, shower and associated plumbing within the
unit, handrails, towel bars and medicine cabinets.
k) Maintenance of all doors, including mirrored doors and
opening devices (knobs). Also, shelves
and rods within the closet.
1) Damage to interior or exterior walls, ceilings, roofs, etc.,
caused by the use of portable or fixed barbecue devices within or upon the
covered or open patio.
m) Damage caused by pets.
n) Damage to garages.
o) Electric garage door openers.
p) Maintenance of private lawn sprinkler system installed by
owner (or prior owner).
q) Maintenance of all uncovered patios.
r) Maintenance, repair and tidiness of structural alterations
made by an owner or prior owner, such as aluminum roll-up awnings and fixed
canopies, fences, skylights and associated flashing, personal foundation
plantings, attic ventilator fans, etc.
There is a fee for new skylight installations.
s) Weather-stripping.
t) Air conditioning units, including sleeves.
u) TV cable connections.
v) Channels in excess of the basic service provided by the
Association.
w) Private security systems.
x) Garbage cans.
y) Chimney liners/dampers/fireplaces: Units with fireplaces will be required to
have the chimney/fireplaces inspected and cleaned every two years and
certifications obtained and submitted to the Association. An owner of a fireplace, which is not in use,
may submit a signed affidavit to that effect to the Administration Office.
3.
ORGANIZATION OF
A. Administration Office (732-842-9580)
The Administration office is located in
the Clubhouse. It is open at designated
hours, Monday through Friday.
B. Maintenance Department (732-842-2201)
The Maintenance Department is located in the maintenance
compound adjacent to the gatehouse. It
is open at designated hours, Monday through Friday. All requests for service should be made by
telephone or by written work requests available in the Clubhouse. For safety purposes, resident access to the
maintenance compound is prohibited.
C. Security Department (732-842-7977)
The Guardhouse is located between the entrance and exit of the
Village. There are two security guards
on duty 24 hours every day, one of which tends the gatehouse window and
gates. Vehicles that have a remote gate
pass may be driven through the gate furthest from the Guardhouse; all other
vehicles must stop at the window for clearance.
Regular vehicular patrols are conducted throughout the Village during
the 24-hour period.
D. Board of Trustees
1) A
Board of Trustees consisting of nine elected Association members administers
the affairs of the Association. The
Board annually elects a president, vice-president, secretary and
treasurer. All officers must be members
of the Board except the treasurer who may be elected by a majority vote of the
Board from non-trustee members of the Association. The Board may appoint an assistant treasurer
and an assistant secretary from members or non-members of the Board.
2) Three
trustees are elected on each annual Election Day in June, by a simple majority
of returned ballots. These trustees
serve a three-year term. If a vacancy
exists, a replacement trustee may be appointed to serve until the next year's
election. Trustees serve without
compensation.
3) The Board of Trustees sets all policies for the Association.
E. Condominium Representatives and Assistants
Each of the 22 condominium areas elects a Condominium Representative
("Condo Rep") and an assistant Condo Rep for two-year terms as
provided for in the Association by-laws.
Condo reps serve as communications liaison between the residents of
their condominium area and the Board of Trustees, making suggestions to the
Board of Trustees.
F. Standing Committees
Five standing committees are required by
the Association's by-laws. The president of the Association, with the advice
and consent of the Board of Trustees, appoints the chairperson of each
committee.
1) Architectural Control Committee
This committee shall review all requests for alterations or
modifications to the appearance or structure of any building within
The Audit Committee shall:
a) Supervise the annual audit and make a report to the Board of
Trustees.
b) Review at least once every four months the system of accounting control and internal checks to assure the accurate recording and summarization of authorized financial transactions and the safeguarding of the Association's assets and to make recommendations.
This committee shall:
a) Review receipts and expenditures of the Association to
determine whether operations are within budgetary projections.
b) Make recommendations to the Board for the reduction of
expenditures, the reallocation of funds, and the control of bank deposits and
other investments.
c) Assist in the preparation of an annual fiscal report.
d) Report on its activities at the general business meetings of
the Association. The treasurer is an
ex-officio member of this committee.
This committee shall:
a) Advise the Board of Trustees on matters pertaining to the
maintenance, repair and improvement of buildings and grounds in the common
areas.
b) Perform such other functions as the Board may determine.
This committee shall develop, and recommend to the Board of
Trustees, the operation of a safety/security program appropriate to the size
and needs of the Association, its members and property.
G. Functional
Groups: The President of the Association, with the advice
and consent of the
Board of Trustees, annually appoints the Chairperson of each functional
group.
1) Administration
Oversight Committee
The Administration Oversight Committee oversees the Administration Office operations.
2) Chatterbox
The Chatterbox is a monthly publication covering items of interest to residents and is
distributed at no charge to owners. Included in each issue is a calendar of
events for the current month. The Board
of Trustees appoints the editor who, in turn, selects a staff of volunteers.
3) Condominium Representatives and Assistants
This group provides a recognized and convenient line of
communication between the residents and the Board of Trustees. Condominium
Representatives perform special assignments as requested by the Board of
Trustees. They are elected for rotating
two-year terms on Election Day by eligible voters in each of the 22 condominium
areas. The group meets monthly.
Problems facing residents can be brought to the attention of
their Condo Rep. Unresolved problems
will be presented to the Board
of Trustees for consideration and action.
Residents may contact the Association office for the name of their Condo
Rep.
Volunteers serve the Courtesy Desk taking reservations for scheduled events. The Courtesy Desk is located in the lobby of
the Clubhouse.
This committee is responsible for the Association's elections
for trustees, condo representatives and alternates, and when necessary, the vote on any referendum
submitted to the members through proper procedures. The committee, when requested in writing,
sees that all eligible voters are provided with necessary materials, such as
proxy appointment forms. The committee oversees
the mailing of the ballots to eligible voters, counts the votes, and certifies
the results to the Board of Trustees, as per Association by-laws.
School, municipal and national elections are not the
responsibility of this committee. For
these, the Village is divided into two districts, #40 and #41, and the
Clubhouse is the voting place on appropriate Election Days.
The committee meets monthly from April through October. Golfers are invited to join. The committee:
a) Advises all golfers of any changes in the rules.
b) Is responsible for various golf tournaments.
c) Makes the decision whether or not the golf course is playable
on weekends.
d) Offers recommendations on the rules and upkeep of golf course,
subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The Golf Course rules
are in section 7-G
The House Committee is responsible for the operation and
appearance of the Clubhouse and its facilities, and the boathouse and its dock
area. The committee is responsible to the
Board for all its decisions.
8) Insurance (explained in detail in Association By-laws)
This committee reviews current Association insurance policies
and recommends types and amounts of insurance coverage to be carried. It also monitors the insurance companies with
respect to their performance under these coverage’s. Residents must contact their own insurance
company to purchase adequate coverage to protect themselves against liability
or loss to their own property.
The committee plans, encourages and monitors the status and
enhancement of the Village landscaping.
All plants, including trees, on common grounds are the property of the
Association, which is responsible for maintenance. Any additions to these plantings must receive
approval in writing from this committee prior to any action. Guidelines and applications for change are
available in the Administration office.
Residents are responsible for the maintenance of personal plantings
along their building's foundation.
The Library Committee is responsible for the library in the
Clubhouse and for an outreach program.
Residents may browse and take home any book(s) they wish to read. The book(s) should be returned after a
reasonable interval. Contributions of
recent books and periodicals are accepted.
A trustee is available for listening to residents on an
individual basis in the Clubhouse Well according to a publicized schedule.
12)
The primary purpose of this committee is to look toward the future and recommend actions to the Board, which will improve the Village, maintain or increase property values and enhance the residents' lifestyles within practical limits.
13)
Maintenance Oversight
The purpose of the Maintenance Oversight Committee is to oversee and review maintenance of the grounds, buildings, etc. within the Village.
The Pool Committee is responsible for determining pool opening
and closing dates, hours of operation, and pool rules, subject to the approval
of the Board of Trustees. The Committee
reviews bids for operating the pool and makes recommendations to the
Board. The Committee exercises general
oversight of the pool operations, including approval of pool closings. The Committee will coordinate with the
Administration Manager in the implementation of the pool contract.
The president annually appoints the chairperson for the following recreational facilities committees: tennis, billiards, bocce, shuffleboard, swimming pool, and movies. These committees oversee maintenance of the facility and recommend rules for the use of the facility for the Board of Trustees' approval. See Section 7.
16)
Tree & Shrub Removal
The Tree & Shrub Removal Committee oversees the removal of
trees and shrubs on common areas in
The duties and responsibilities of this committee are defined under Section 8C, page 35.
18) Website
This committee is in charge of the Association's website.
This group arranges periodic Newcomer Receptions for new residents.
NOTES
Section 4:
RULES AND REGULATIONS
INDEX
Animal Control 20
Boats 20
Dress Code 21
Employees of SLV 23
Furniture – Outdoor 22
Garage Use 20
Grills 21
Guests 21
Identification Cards 21
Laundry 22
Noise & Nuisances 22
Parking 18
Plantings 22
Storage 23
Traffic 18
Bicyclists, Joggers & Pedestrians
Speed Limits
Stop Streets
Vehicle Operation
Vehicle Registration
Wheelchairs
Trash/Garbage Refer to General Information #6
N on page 29
The Master Deed and Declaration of Restrictive and Protective
Covenants are designed, in part, for the mutual protection of the rights and
privileges of all residents and declare "that each owner, tenant and
occupant of a unit shall comply with the provisions of this instrument and the
By-laws and Rules and Regulations of the Association and failure to comply
therewith shall be grounds for an action to recover sums due, or damages for
injunctive relief."
A. Traffic
1) Speed Limits - The entrance speed limit is 5 miles per
hour and cars must come to a complete stop before the gate. The speed limit
throughout the rest of the Village is 25 miles per hour. Residents, guests and
visitors, including tradesmen, must abide by these speed limits. The
2) Stop Streets - All drivers must stop at "STOP"
street signs and at court exits.
3) Vehicle Registration - Residents' vehicles housed in
4) Vehicle Operation
a) Vehicle operation must comply with State and local laws.
b) No vehicle without adequate noise suppression shall be
operated in the Village, nor shall any vehicle be operated in a manner to
create excessive noise.
c) No vehicle may be operated in areas other than on the street without proper authorization. Two-wheeled power vehicles, such as motorcycles, must follow rules for autos.
d) Anyone deliberately blocking traffic or attempting entry
through the automatic gate without the required equipment will be liable for a Violations
Committee action.
5) Bicyclists, Joggers and Pedestrians - Bicyclists move with
traffic. Joggers and pedestrians move against the flow of traffic in
lanes where indicated. Both must move in a careful, cautious and prudent manner
to avoid injury to themselves or others.
6) Wheelchairs (motorized and manual) are considered pedestrians
and must follow the same rules. They must be equipped with clearly visible
safety indicators.
B. Parking
Parking regulations are intended to alleviate parking
congestion, to improve the appearance of the Village in all areas, and to
provide for safeguarding unimpeded access by emergency vehicles (ambulance,
first aid squads and fire trucks).
1) In the event a vehicle is parked in violation of the
regulations, the following procedures will be observed:
a) Security will attempt to locate the owner
b) A warning will be placed on the vehicle
c) A summons will be given
d) Referral to Violations Committee will subject violator to possible
fines
e) Finally, the vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense
2) Residents are responsible for compliance with all parking
regulations by their guests and visitors, including tradesmen.
3) Only passenger cars, station wagons, vans, personal
non-commercial pickup trucks, and motorcycles are allowed to park overnight
without permission.
4) Recreational vehicles (campers, house trailers, motor homes,
etc.) and commercial vehicles cannot
park in the Village without special permission of the Security staff (three
week maximum). When permission is granted, the vehicle must be parked in the
designated place and may not be used as living quarters. A tag must be obtained
from Security and displayed inside the windshield on the driver's side.
5) All vehicles parked in the Village must be kept in an
operable condition with no evidence of leaking fluids. They must have current
license plates and appropriate inspection stickers.
6) Residents with garages or assigned parking spaces must use
them. Second cars may be parked in any unassigned parking space but additional
cars must be parked in the tennis courts' parking lot. Residents who do not use
their garages for overnight parking are considered in violation.
7) A resident who has a garage apron, which accommodates the
entire vehicle, may use it for parking during the day and for overnight parking
for a second vehicle.
8) Residents are not permitted to make any major repairs to
their vehicles while parked. Minor car service is permitted when it does not
cause damage to common property or create a nuisance.
9) During snow removal time, vehicle owners are asked to
cooperate with equipment operators to facilitate clean up for their own benefit
as well as their neighbor's.
10) No parking conditions:
a) In areas identified as "NO PARKING" or "FIRE
ZONES"
b) Along
c) Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
d) Within 25 feet of an intersection
e) Inside the cut-through between road islands
f) Obstructing entry to or exit from any garage or assigned
parking space
g) In another unit's assigned parking space
h) Parking head-on or tail to the curb so that a sidewalk is
obstructed
i) Within a "HANDICAPPED" space without a valid
permit
j) Along curb except where white parking lines are painted
k) Parking opposite traffic
1) Parking to take two spaces
m) Such other locations as the Board of Trustees may designate
11) Car Pools - To alleviate congestion of the Clubhouse
parking lots, it is requested that clubs and organizations form car pools for
transportation to the Clubhouse when trips are being taken outside of the
Village for one or more days.
C. Garage Use
1) Garage doors must be closed at all times, except when
entering, exiting, or a person is utilizing the garage.
2) Electrical tools, freezers, refrigerators and other
appliances are allowed in garages, providing they do not draw more than a total
of 15 amps. If, however, your garage is not connected to your unit's electric
meter, these appliances must be reported to the Association office and an
appropriate charge will be billed.
3) Garages are subject to periodical inspections to determine the presence of hazardous conditions.
D. Boats
All boats must be
registered with Security. No gasoline
engines are permitted. Boats must be
stored at the Point unless other arrangements have been made with Security.
E. Animal Control
1) Pets
a) Residents must register their domestic animal(s) (dogs and
cats) in the Administration office. Other types are subject to approval.
b) No unit is allowed to have more than two domestic animals.
c) All dog and cat owners must obtain a license from
d) Pet owners must provide the Administration office with a
snapshot and description of any cat and dog in residence. An album of these photos is kept in Security
and is helpful in identifying lost pets.
e) All pets must be kept on a leash when outdoors and are not
allowed to run free.
f) Animals are not allowed on the tennis courts, in the
Clubhouse, in the swimming pool area, on the golf course or in any of the
recreational areas, unless authorized.
g) Pets are not allowed to be tied outside a unit, on common
grounds, or left unattended on open porches, patios or at main entrances to
residences.
h) No resident shall keep, harbor or maintain any pet which
habitually barks or cries so as to disturb the public peace. It is the
responsibility of the pet owner to see that the pet does not disturb the
neighborhood and that proper health conditions for the pet are maintained.
i) Residents and visitors walking pets within the Village should
exercise care to ensure that our Village is as free as possible of pet waste
matter. Animal walkers must carry a plastic bag or implement to remove
droppings, which are to be disposed of with the pet owner's regular garbage and
not in the storm sewers, garden boxes, or elsewhere on common grounds. Pets are
not allowed on the foundation plantings.
j) Residents are responsible for seeing that their guests with
pets follow these rules.
2) Wildlife
a) It is prohibited to feed, cause to be fed, or provide food
for Canada Geese. This shall not be construed to prohibit humane acts toward an
individual Canada goose, such as the temporary nurturing of an injured bird on
one's own premises and/or authorized wildlife management activities.
b) Birdfeeders are allowed, subject to Architectural Control guidelines,
as long as they do not become a nuisance to another resident. For example, a
feeder hung outside an upstairs unit may create a mess for a resident
downstairs.
c) Birdseed or other food may not be placed on the ground as
that practice will attract rodents.
F. Dress Code
Residents and guests should be properly dressed for all outside
activities. A shirt, robe or similar garment will be worn while walking to the
swimming pool or in the Clubhouse. Undershirts and bathing suits are not
permitted as outerwear. Bathing suits are only permitted in the pool area.
Walkers, joggers and bicycle riders should wear bright or light colored
clothing for their own safety.
G. Grills
Cylinders containing fuel (propane, butane, etc.) for gas fueled
grills must be stored outdoors in accordance with state or local laws. Grills/cylinders
must only be used and stored on ground floor level, and not within 5 ft. of a
building structure. Propane/butane
cylinders should not be stored in the garage.
H. Guests
Residents are responsible for their guests' behavior and
activities while they are in the Village. Residents have preference over guests
at Village facilities and social functions. Guests must be signed-in and fees
paid, when appropriate, such as when using the golf course and swimming pool. A
resident must accompany guests.
I. Identification Cards
All residents are issued identification cards at the Security
gatehouse. This card must be in the resident's possession when utilizing the
golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, shuffleboard or bocce courts. A
guest card is issued to a resident who is the single occupant of a unit,
permitting one guest for recreational facilities subject to restrictions for
that facility. Identification cards must be surrendered to Security when a
resident moves away from the Village. There is a charge for the replacement of
a lost card.
J. Noise and Nuisances
1) No nuisance will be allowed upon the condominium property,
the recreation areas or within a unit which is the source of annoyance to any
other resident.
2) Stereos, musical instruments, radios, televisions, etc.,
shall be played at a low volume so as not to be objectionable to other
residents. It is suggested that a jack and earphones be used for listening.
3) The operation of washers and dryers before
4) Children are not permitted to play on walkways, in parking
areas, on stairwells, in the clubhouse, on docks or in any area or manner that
causes an annoyance to the residents.
5) The giving of lessons on musical instruments and vocal
training is not permitted within or outside of units.
6) Those residents who wish to report a violation should contact
the Security staff and request them to verify the reported violation and issue
a cease and desist order to the resident(s) involved.
K. Laundry
Hanging laundry outdoors on a clothesline, furniture, shrubs, or
dryer rack is prohibited. No laundry may be hung in garages or on balconies or
patios where it can be seen. No hand laundering may be done in the Clubhouse.
L. Furniture/Decorations—Outdoor
Outdoor or lawn furniture must not be left on lawns or among
shrubs when not in use, allowing lawn work to proceed unimpeded. Use of lawn
ornaments such as birdbaths, statuary, etc., is subject to Architectural
Control Committee guidelines. Decorative
benches or tables may be permitted upon approval of the Architectural Control
and Safety/Security Committees. Outdoor
holiday decorations will be removed within a reasonable time but no longer than
30 days following the holiday.
M. Plantings
1) Residents may landscape their foundation areas in accordance
with Landscape and Architectural Guidelines without requiring approvals.
2) Landscape changes in the common ground areas require approval
of the Landscape Committee. Applications are available at the Administration
office.
3) Vegetable plants are permitted only in the common garden
plots on the "Point."
4) The cutting or removal of flowers, shrubs, trees and other
vegetation from the roadway islands and other common areas is prohibited.
N. Employees of
Residents shall not stop an employee in the performance of his
duties, give special instructions or ask favors of any employee. All requests
for services and service complaints are to be submitted to the Maintenance Department.
Abusive language or harassment directed at an employee is a violation.
Association policy in consideration of fairness to all residents prohibits
tipping an employee or contractor for work requested during the regular
workweek. Monetary gratuities are prohibited at all times.
O. Storage
1) No storage is permitted under stairs.
2) Storage on balconies or patios is not permitted.
The individual groups set any applicable fees. Times listed are subject to change. For additional information, consult the
Chatterbox/Channel 21/Shadow
A. Activities include:
1) Bingo
Bingo is run by volunteers from the Kiwanis Club on the first and third Thursdays of each month in the Ballroom of the Clubhouse.
2) Bocce Club
This club
organizes “league” teams for bocce play.
See Bocce Rules in 7D.
3)
Bodies in
Motion
This is a body-toning and very
low-impact aerobics program run by volunteers.
Members participate in video-led programs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,
4)
Bowling
There are spring/summer and
fall/winter bowling leagues held Mondays at
5)
Bridge
Various groups play bridge regularly in the Clubhouse.
6)
Bunco
Bunco games are held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month in the Clubhouse.
7)
Computer
Tutor
The Computer Tutor is available to help residents with their computers.
8)
Creative Hands
This group meets every Wednesday at
9)
Exercise
Group
An exercise class is held informally
every Monday and Thursday from
10)
Ladies Golf
The ladies’ Tuesday morning golf season runs from May through September. The group opens its season in April and closes with a luncheon in October. Special tournaments are run during the season. Meetings are held weekly after Tuesday play.
11) Lakers Golf
Regular meetings are held at
12)
Pet Club
Members meet on the second Tuesday of
the month, to share and enjoy pet stories, encourage responsible pet owner
behavior by residents and visitors and to ensure fair treatment of all pets in
13)
Pinochle
This card game is played each
Thursday at
14)
Reading
Group
The Reading Group meets monthly on
the second Monday at
15)
Rosary Group
The Rosary Group meets each Wednesday
at
16)
Shuffleboard
The club organizes informal play weekly
during the summer months.
17)
Socializers
This is an informal social group that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Refreshments and entertainment are provided. There is an admission charge at each meeting, as well as annual dues. Many events are scheduled for trips outside the Village, including theater parties, day trips to points of interest, and vacation tours. For membership, sign-up at the Courtesy Desk.
18)
Special
Events
Committee sponsors a dance and/ or cocktail party several times a year.
19)
Sunshine
Club
This club has representatives in each of the 22 condominium areas. Its purpose is to show others that we care by contacting shut-ins, hospitalized residents, and bereaved families.
20)
Tennis Club
Weather permitting; tennis is
available daily for all residents. The
club sponsors a tournament, picnic, and holiday party each year. See
21)
This club is an informal group with no regular meetings. Its members are those who have received assigned vegetable garden plots on the “Point.” Plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Assignments are made through the committee chairperson.
B. Groups
Affiliated with Organizations Outside of the Village
1) Democratic Club
The Democratic Club meets on the fourth
Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, August and December. Its
purposes are to assist its members and friends in political, civic and tax
matters about which they may be concerned, to invite speakers to discuss
various issues of the day, and to inform members and friends what our elected
officials are doing about matters in which we are interested
2) (Federated) Woman's Club
The Woman's Club is a volunteer service organization. It is a
member of the New Jersey State Federation and the General Federation of Woman's
Clubs. Meetings combining social time, business and a program are held at
3) Kiwanis
Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of individuals who
want to improve their communities while "Serving the Children of the
World." It meets every Tuesday at
4)
Republican Club
The Republican Club welcomes all registered voters. It meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Its programs include discussions of civic affairs as well as social events of interest to all residents.
5)
The Shadow Lake Village Auxiliary
to
A.
Bulletin Boards/Notices/Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
1) A bulletin board is
located in the Clubhouse next to the Administration office. All notices must be
approved by the Association office and dated. They will remain on the board for
no longer than 60 days. Only resident information pertaining to the Village
will be permitted, not business advertising.
2) Bulletin boards are
located at the entrance to the Clubhouse lobby and near the Clubhouse by the parking lot, and carry
notices of current activities.
3) The Chatterbox, TV
Channel 21, and the SLV Website (www.shadowlakevillage.com)
are the primary information sources of Village activities.
4) Board of Trustees
meeting minutes are available to residents in a binder kept in the Clubhouse
lobby and on the SLV Website.
B.
Bus Schedule
A bus schedule is printed every month in the Chatterbox.
Reservations for special bus trips must be made at the Courtesy Desk in the Clubhouse
lobby.
C.
Cable Television
Every dwelling unit is wired for cable TV and provides 29
channels at no additional cost to the resident. For more channels and/or
additional service, the resident must make arrangements directly with Comcast.
Channel 21 is dedicated to
D.
Emergencies
1) In case of a fire
or health emergency, call 911.
2) Emergency telephones in various locations throughout the Village are connected directly
with 911. They are
located at the 2nd and 4th tees on the golf course, the
boathouse, and adjacent to the tennis courts.
In addition, free 911 calls may be made on the public telephone located
in Clubhouse corridor.
E.
Gardens (Vegetable)
A fenced-in vegetable garden area is located on the
"Point" on the lakeside near
The Village is equipped with an underground water distribution
system, requiring manual operation by attaching a sprinkler key to centrally
located fixtures. Residents should contact the Maintenance office (842-2201) to
determine the location of these connection points and to receive instruction on
key installation. To obtain a sprinkler key, contact the Administration office
since there is a charge for this key. Individual above ground controls are available
at a cost to residents.
G.
Lighting
The Association and
H.
Pest Control in Dwelling Units
The Association is responsible for extermination of wood
consuming insects such as termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees. Call
Maintenance and request an exterminator. Extermination of other bugs and pests
is the responsibility of the unit owner.
I.
Picnic Area: Boathouse and Dock
A picnic area, Hickory Point, is located by the boathouse on the
lake behind the Clubhouse. To use this area, reservations must be made in the
Association office. A resident may provide a grill and charcoal. The boathouse
has a lounge with chairs and a fireplace for chilly days or nights. Rules for
the use of the boathouse are in Section 7C.
Resident-owned boats must be registered with the Security office
and may, with the Board's permission, be kept on the peninsula. Users of
boating facilities will comply with state, municipal and Coast Guard laws,
using the facility at their own risk.
J.
Recycling
At the present time, to comply with state mandates, residents
are obligated to separate tied-up newspapers, glass containers by color, and
cans. These items must be deposited at Village recycling stations. Please obey
posted hours.
K.
Room Rentals and Reservations
The Ballroom and meeting rooms in the Clubhouse are available
for rental by residents for private parties. Guidelines for the use of these
facilities and an "Application for Use of Facilities" form are
available in the Association office. The application form must be submitted,
which shows rental and security deposit fees.
L.
Security Control of Vehicles
All vehicles of residents must have an identifying decal on the
rear window on the driver's side. Decals will be placed only on vehicles housed
in the Village. All other vehicles must use the visitors' entrance and receive
proper clearance before being admitted to the Village. Decals must be removed
by Security when a vehicle is sold, given away or traded. Only vehicles equipped with an SLV electronic
reader or an oversized vehicle may enter through right lane.
M.
Solicitations, Signs and Sales
1) No solicitations without authorization from the Board of
Trustees are allowed in
2) Signs visible from outside a unit are not permitted.
3) Garage, estate or real estate sales involving open access to
4) Nothing herein should be construed to prohibit any expression
of free speech as protected by the Constitution of the
N.
Trash Collection/Garbage
1) Garbage is collected on Tuesday and Friday of each week.
Collection dates may be subject to change. If collection is missed at your
unit, notify the Maintenance office between
2) Flattened empty cartons will be removed but must be placed at
curbside the night before collection days.
3) Residents replacing their carpeting or major appliances are responsible for contracting to have the old carpeting, appliance(s), and any construction debris removed.
4) Residents are responsible for the removal of bulk trash items not covered above.
5) Removal of toxic waste materials such as paint cans, motor oil, tires, batteries, propane tanks, etc. are the responsibility of the resident and must be done in conformance with local, state, and Federal Laws.
Questions regarding bulk trash policies and procedures should be
addressed to the Administration Office.
O.
Vacations/Resident Absence
1) Residents leaving their units for 72 hours or longer are
requested to notify the office. If you plan to be away for a long period of
time, please supply the Administration office with your vacation address,
length of stay, where there is a key to your unit, and whom to contact in case
of an emergency. This information is necessary for the safeguarding of your
unit and your neighbors' units.
2) For those who need to winterize their units, a checklist is
available from the Administration office. Residents are required to close
unit's main shut-off valve and notify the Administration office if they plan to
be away for an extended period.
P.
Visitors
1) All non-residents must register at the Security gatehouse
when entering
2) Residents expecting visitors, including tradesmen, are
requested to expedite their entry by prior notification to the guard on duty
(842-7977). Upon request, Security will notify resident when guest or vendor is
at the gatehouse.
7. USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
1) Recreational facilities are primarily for the use of
residents who have preference over guests. Residents must furnish SLV photo ID
upon request.
2) A resident must accompany guests using any recreational
facility. The resident must "sign in" each guest before using the
golf course (maximum of 3 guests) or swimming pool (maximum of 4). Guest fees
for these facilities are set by the Board of Trustees and posted near the
entrance of the facility. Golf fees are invoiced to the resident-host. Pool passes must be obtained prior to pool
entry from the Administration Office or Security. Season guest passes are available for both
golf and swimming pool.
3) Residents may obtain access to any equipment kept in locked
storage areas, e.g., shuffleboard, bocce, etc., through the Security staff.
4) Residents and guests use recreational facilities at their own
risk.
B.
Billiard Room
1) The billiard room is open daily but closes as soon as
possible after
2) Four billiard tables and a selection of pool cues are
provided. Supplies of cue chalk are available at the Administration office.
3) All S.L.V. residents are invited to play billiards, except
that persons under age 18 may not use the billiard room at any time. Their
S.L.V. resident-host must always accompany guests.
4) Players shall not sit on the edges of the billiard tables and
are to avoid other careless practices, which may damage equipment.
5) Food and beverages are not permitted in the billiard room.
6) S.L.V. property shall not be removed from the billiard room.
7) All lighting, air conditioning and heat are to be switched
off when the billiard room is not in use.
1) Boathouse and picnic areas are open to residents and their
guests. Large groups must make reservations in the Administration office by
completing the "Application for Use of Facilities" form. The resident
making the reservations is responsible for cleaning up the area and returning
the keys at the conclusion of the affair. Residents without reservations must
yield to those who have them. A nominal fee is charged.
2) Residents provide their own charcoal and grill for the picnic
area and wood for the boathouse fireplace.
3) Fishing is permitted from the dock. A resident must accompany
guests. All State/Municipal fishing laws
must be observed.
4) Residents may dock at the Boathouse only to pick up or
discharge passengers. Use of this facility is at the user's risk.
5) There is no swimming from the dock or picnic area.
6) Use of the boathouse and dock for storage of any type of boat
is prohibited.
D.
Bocce Courts
1) Two bocce courts are located adjacent to the tennis courts.
Bocce balls are available in a nearby storage cabinet. The key to the cabinet must be obtained from
Security staff.
2) The courts are reserved for the Bocce Club "league"
play as scheduled and announced each year. The courts are available for
residents' use at all other times, weather permitting. A resident who is
knowledgeable about the rules of Bocce and the care of the court and who agrees
to supervise play must monitor guests.
Children under 16 years of age are not permitted on the courts.
3) Smooth soled shoes/sneakers must be worn while playing to
prevent damage to the courts' surfaces. Walking on the court is prohibited.
4) The bocce balls must be returned to the storage cabinet.
5) Courts must be brushed by the brush hanging behind the
storage cabinet when play is finished.
E.
Exercise Rooms, Saunas and Showers
1) Separate facilities for men and women are located in the
Clubhouse wing near the swimming pool. Use of the exercise equipment or saunas
is at the user's risk.
2) An adult must accompany guests under 18 years of age and no
children under 18 are permitted the use of the exercise equipment or in the
saunas.
3) Laundering is not permitted in these rooms.
F.
Game Room
Tables for card games are located in the Shrewsbury-Navesink
Rooms. No gambling is permitted.
1.
ID BAG TAGS
– All residents that use the golf course are required to have official
S.L.V. red golf bag tags and
2.
PLAY
SCHEDULE – No play may begin prior to
3.
SEASONS –
During the “summer” golf season (April through October 31st) on
Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, after
During the “winter” season (November 1st through meeting of Golf Committee in April) and on Monday through Friday in “summer” season, play may start on any “open” hole. An open hole is defined as one on which there are no players on the fairway or green of both the intended starting hole and the preceding hole.
4. GUESTS - Play for residents with guests must start on the 1st tee at all times. Residents must enter guests’ names in the registration book in the gazebo before starting play. All guests must be accompanied by a resident and no playing group may include more than three guests.
5. MINIMUM AGE – No person under age 16, player or spectator, is permitted on the golf course at any time.
6.
NON-RESIDENT
OWNERS – Non-resident owners are not permitted to use the golf course
except as a guest of a resident.
7.
PRACTICE – No
practice is permitted on the golf course at any time.
8.
ERRANT GOLF
BALLS – Players are responsible for any damage to residents’ property
caused by errant golf balls.
9.
CARTS – Hand
pulled golf carts are allowed.
a.
Residents’ use of power carts is restricted to the
golf course and by only qualified residents.
To qualify a resident must submit to the Association Office each year an
updated Physician’s certificate attesting to the resident’s medical need for a
cart and a signed statement acknowledging the Association policy limiting power
cart usage to the golf course.
b.
Fee per cart is $5 weekdays and $7 weekends and
holidays.
c.
Guests may not use power carts. Only Association-owned power carts may be
used.
d.
Carts must observe at all times the 90-degree rule
on all fairways, proceeding along the tree-lines in the rough until they reach
the player’s ball. Once the ball is
struck, the cart must be driven directly to the nearest tree line before moving
toward the green.
e.
Carts must be kept at all times at least 30 feet
from the edges of greens, including behind the greens, and never be driven
between sand traps and greens.
f.
All users of power carts must sign in at the gazebo
and check the box in the column labeled “Power cart?” If a cart is shared by two qualified
residents, both must sign in. Each will
be billed half the applicable fee, depending on which day of the week it is
being used.
g.
On days of scheduled tournaments and days when the
Ladies Golfers and Lakers play, a list of all power cart users shall be
maintained by a designated player or tournament official, and said list
submitted for billing. Event sponsors
should schedule tee times to get maximum use of power carts.
h.
The Golf Course Superintendent will determine if
conditions prohibit use of power carts on any day.
i.
Rangers may use a cart when one is available, but
players have priority.
10. DIVOTS AND BALL MARKS – Players shall help maintain the course by replacing divots, raking sand traps and repairing ball marks on the greens.
11. GOLF ETIQUETTE – Players shall be courteous to and considerate of other players. When the course is crowded, two-somes should invite a following two-some to join them. Slower players shall allow the following players to “play through” when there is an open hole ahead of them.
12. GROUPS – No more than four players are allowed in any playing group. Each must have his/her own bag and clubs. Non-players are prohibited from the course during playing hours.
13. APPAREL – Appropriate golf apparel shall be worn. This is meant to discourage the wearing of undershirts and any inappropriate footwear. Metal spikes are banned on the golf course and in the Clubhouse.
14. FAIRWAY LIES may be improved any time of the year by picking up the ball and replacing it.
15. TOURNAMENTS – Events sponsored by recognized S.L.V. groups will pre-empt open play.
16. “RANGERS” are empowered to report rule violations to the S.L.V. Violations Committee and/or the Trustees for appropriate action. Where immediate action is required, “Rangers” are empowered to call on S.L.V. Security for assistance.
17. RAKES – All rakes must be left in the sand traps after use. Rakes should be placed parallel to the fairway. Some rakes may have a spike; if so, the rake is placed in an upright position in the trap.
18. RED FLAGS – When red flags are flying on the gazebo and the drinking fountain shed by the 4th and 7th tees, it means the golf course is closed and no play is allowed. The Golf Committee chairman, liaison between the Board and S.L.V. golf, and the Golf Superintendent are the only people authorized to close the golf course due to weather.
19. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the golf course during play.
20.
Violations
of the above rules may result in a resident losing golf privileges.
H.
Shuffleboard Courts
1) Shuffleboard discs and rods are stored in the lakeside
cabinet adjacent to the courts and must be replaced when play is finished. Access must be obtained from Security
personnel.
2) Players must not walk on the courts at any time; instead, the
walkways next to the court should be used.
Updated pool rules and hours are posted at the swimming pool
entrance.
1) Upon entering the pool area, residents and guests must
display SLV photo ID and guest passes to the lifeguard and sign the attendance
book. The number of guests must also be entered.
2) Children ages 4 through 16 are admitted free between the
hours of
3) Guests - A resident must accompany all guests. Guest passes
are available from the Administration/Security Office. There is a limit of four
(4) guests at one time per resident.
4) Safety rules:
a) Due to liability factors, no one is permitted in the pool
area without the presence of a lifeguard.
b) Small tubes, swim vests, foam noodles and water wings may be
used as swim aids. All other floatation devices are not permitted.
c) Running, foul language or rowdy behavior is not permitted.
d) No diving is allowed anywhere around the pool.
5) Persons who are in bathing suits or are barefooted are not
permitted in the Clubhouse beyond the locker rooms.
6) Eating and drinking are permitted on the raised platform area
only. Glass is not permitted anywhere. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at
any time.
7) Recycling - aluminum and tin cans are to be placed in the
trash bins provided at poolside. Reading material must be removed from the
premises.
8) Pets are not permitted inside the pool area.
9) All persons outside the pool area must wear cover-ups, i.e.,
to and from the pool, Clubhouse, parking lot, etc.
J.
Tennis Courts
1) Two hard-surfaced tennis courts are located adjacent to the
Clubhouse parking lot. The courts are open daily from
2) A resident may have a maximum of 3 guests at one time and
must accompany any guest.
3) Tennis shoes must be worn on the courts.
4) The rules for order of play are posted for morning and
afternoon/evening play. Each resident shall list his or her name by order of
arrival.
5) Playing time is limited if other residents are waiting to
play. Doubles play has preference over singles play. If others are waiting,
double sets are ended when one team wins four games. Singles, if in play, may
finish their set. When finished, players re-enter their names at the end of the
list.
6) Children under the age of 18 may play only if residents are
not waiting and must be accompanied by a resident.
8. RULES VIOLATIONS & ASSESSMENT OF
FINES
A.
General
1) This handbook emphasizes some of the rules of the Association
as authorized by the By-laws. Rule changes, additions, or deletions require the
approval of the Board of Trustees.
2) The Board of Trustees publishes a Schedule of Fines for
Violations and defines the procedures to be utilized by the Violations
Committee for various offenses. The schedule lists offenses as "less
serious," "moderately serious," and "serious"
violations. The current schedule and Policy Resolution for Due Process
Procedures for Violations are available at the Administration office.
3) Those residents who wish to report a violation should contact
the Security staff.
B.
Security Staff
The Security staff will investigate to verify any reported
violations and issue an informal oral request to cease and desist to the
resident(s) involved. If the violation is not corrected, or reoccurs, a written
complaint will be given to the resident and copies to the Violations Committee,
Security Trustee Liaison and Board of Trustees present for appropriate action.
C.
Violations Committee
1) The president of the Board of Trustees, with the advice and
consent of the Board, appoints the chairperson and members of the Violations
Committee.
2) The committee shall have power to convene a hearing, giving
at least 5 days notice to all interested parties, in writing, stating the
substance of the allegations and indicating the date, time, and place of said
hearing in sufficient detail so that the parties involved will understand the
nature of the complaint.
3) The committee shall take all relevant testimony and afford
the alleged violator the right to have an attorney represent him/her to
cross-examine any witnesses and to offer testimony, evidence and witnesses on
his/her behalf. The committee should render its decision within 10 days after
the hearing. The committee shall have the power as delegated by the Board of
Trustees to impose penalties per the Schedule of Fines for Violations in effect
as of the date of the violation.
D.
Right of Appeal to the Board of Trustees
1) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Violations Committee
shall have the right within 5 days to file an appeal with the Board of
Trustees. An appeal must be in written form and must be mailed by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the Board of Trustees,
2) The Board of Trustees shall, upon due notice to all
interested parties, convene for an appellate hearing and shall conduct the matter
as a trial de novo, taking all relevant testimony, and affording the right to
the alleged violator to be represented by an attorney, to cross-examine, and to
present evidence. The Board shall have the power to reverse, affirm, or modify
the decision of the Violations Committee.
3) If a fine duly levied under the above procedure is not paid within 6 months of the final decision, the amount of the fine will be deducted from the member's refundable quarterly deposit.
Map of SLV with Location of Emergency Telephones
NOTES
This booklet, effective Spring 2005 incorporates revisions to the “Residents Handbook,” June 1991 and “Your Information Guide,” June 1996 and June 2000.
Board of Trustees Information
Guide Revision Committee
Kevin “Buz” Byrne, President David
Anderson, Chairman
Ned Hammond, Vice President Walter
H. Lohmann
David Anderson, Secretary Cathleen
Sullivan
Warren Van Nosdall, Treasurer Katsy
Willey
Walter H. Lohmann
Roger Nicholson
Fr. Joseph Quinlan
Cathleen Sullivan Data
Entry
Angela Vullo Nicole
Patterson/Jennifer Allen
