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big bass:

the 12' wide issue was reviewed by the la attorney and i must say i was dumbfounded and more than a little angry about this attorney for la

• after a year that i'm aware of ---her comment was that she THINKS the supervisors may be thinking about allowing 12' wides--- THINKS --- what the hell has this attorney accomplished if she only thinks and doesn't know where the township position lays--- how much time do you need to say ---
• Q; la wants 12' wides -- A: yes -- or no; depending upon their answer you move on to Q: what will it take to get this for la---then you get their answer and see where you're at --so far this so called legal beagle hasn't even got this far -- maybe she sees something in the next year--- NEXT YEAR!!!!!

GET RID OF THIS LAWYER -- THE ARGUMENT THAT SOMEHOW SHE MAGICALLY CAN PUT THIS CASE FORWARD IS NONSENSE--- the idea that starting over with a new lawyer would be a time consuming effort until the new lawyer gets familiar with the case is NONSENSE-any lawyer could understand the mechanics of this case and the law pertaining to this issue in less than a day and as far as getting to know the township supervisors that's a non starter--- it doesn't matter who is the township supervisors are -- they also want to resolve this issue so la and the township can move on to other things---

there will be issues put forward by the township and la will have to evaluate these stipulations-- but if these stipulations are for all projects in the township and not just la then they're probably legal and permissible under the township code -- surely no one expects that la is going to get this 12' wide issue approved without having to comply with today's ordinances and the current planning concepts that townships are employing in guiding their townships

members of this community should speak up on this matter --if you find this dragging of the feet by this attorney objectionable you should contact gary stevens, la manager

phone 570-686-2800; fax 570-686-3851

email: info@lakeadventure.net

address your comments to the new bod-- here is their names-- let them know what you think

2008/2009 Board of Directors: Artie Berkey - President; Lenny Masucci - Vice-President; Ed Rohs - Treasurer; Alfredo Siaba - Secretary; Tom Annunziata - Member; Alfonso Alaimo - Member; Marietta Richard - Member

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Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "skipped dues crunch home assos.":
I thought I read the attorney was going to send letters threatening to put a lien on the property? Given LA's financial obligations a collection agency may be too costly but losing thousands in lost dues may be worth the cost. I was interested in a few lots on the For Sale by Owners list and it turns out many want out and are years behind on dues with no intention of paying up. If they sell they would actually owe money at closing so they're asking unreasonable prices.At least the realtor gets some turn around. Was the 12' wide attorney at the meeting? She said at least another year or more? What was her reason? According to March minutes she replied to the township ordinance changes and was setting up a face to face meeting. That was almost three months ago. I believe she's from E Stroudsburg, not local or even our county. Wonder why LA didn't go with a local attorney that would have some connections with the township ? You're right, she's out of her league on this issue and LA should look for a replacement. Another year of fixing roof leaks and making floor repairs. I hate to buy a new one that will have the same problems.

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I had this black and white bee in my screen room and killed it. After researching it i found it to be a Bald Face Hornet. I am sure of what it is after seeing pictures of it, my question is are the hornets common for LA as i have never seen one there before?
May 27, 2008 4:29 PM

skipped dues crunch home assos.

the usatoday has an article regarding skipped dues that are putting a crunch on home owners assos.--- this is an article you should read--- the link is

http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2008-05-26-condo-fee_N.htm





there has been at both meet the candidates night and the open bod meeting questions regarding the ability of some members to pay their dues and also questions in regards to members who are delinquent in paying their dues -- this is going to be AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE CAREFULLY ADDRESSED by this bod--- everything from how the payments may be made easier for some who are having difficulty with the current payment schedule to increased efforts to collect chronic delinquent past dues from those members who just aren't paying-- the asso. should not have to carry anyone-- yet being realistic we are in a difficult financial time and every method possible must be looked at to insure that la is adequately funded -- assos. do go bankrupt in these situations and la must tread carefully



some members may need monthly payment schedules for a limited time-- but with this also comes a need to have a backup plan in place to more strongly pursue these members if they don't maintain their modified payment schedules



chronic delinquent member dues need to be more aggressively pursued-- most cases these people are just not responsible and need extraordinary methods to collect the dues (many inherited these properties from a family member and have little to no interest in the property or the community)-- so if a collection agency is the first method in recovering these dues then that is what should be done-- second if after a specified period this fails to get the fees paid then a lien should be placed on the property--when this property has sufficient liens against it then la should move to acquire this property with the purpose of reselling it asap so as to return it to a income generating property-- (i've had a response to this idea that we don't have enough accounts to interest any collection agency--- that's crap -- for the right fee and the right company they will do this--- even answering services offer this service -- how hard can this be -- of course you have to want to do it and since no one in house has the gumption to do it we'll need an outside service)



yes all this takes more work and perhaps more legal expenses but the welfare of the community is more important than the additional workload for the office staff or additional legal costs (to minimize the legal cost and to be effective try hiring a real attorney -- the one handing the 12' wide issue is already over her head and much like g. bush see sees that issue goin into the next year and beyond????? god help us!)



rough financial time means real careful planning is required ---la has a lot of large financial obligations in the upgrades to the utilities that are required to satisfy the government and they can't be delayed -- that leaves la with the possibilities of cuts in staffing, services and etc. if it's financial situation deteriorates



no one wants to see that happen to la!

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BigBass to me show details 12:02 PM (44 minutes ago) Reply
Did anyone attend the board meeting Sat morning? Any info on 12' wide issue? Back dues collections?