Preliminary results for the Engineering study we commissioned

Although preliminary, we have some positive results from DW Smith and Associates, an engineering firm that the board hired to do a study on the condition of our community. 

The study evaluated the community condition and provided price estimates for items that the community is responsible for; siding, roofs, etc.  Based upon their study and what the community is saving annually they indicated we should be on track for meeting our future obligations.   We will share more details as the study is finalized but we wanted to share the good news with the community.  If you have any questions please contact the board. 

Reminder

Smoke alarm batteries need to be changed twice a year and the smoke alarm itself should be inspected and tested at that time.  Please check it for operation, hit the test button, dust it off, make sure the sensor is clean. 

As the community approaches 10 years of age most smoke alarms are coming to the end of their expected lives.  We wanted to remind you, to replace them if they aren’t operating at 100%.  Fire, smoke and CO alarms save lives and they are an inexpensive way to be safe.  As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us.

30 degrees

That's the difference in temperature between the ocean at LBI and the temperature of our heated pool which is 85 degrees.  So come enjoy the pool on this beautiful Memorial Day.

Note regarding the meeting next Sunday

We will have copies of the latest engineering report available at the meeting next week. We hope to see you there.

The pool is opened !

Summer officially started here at Island Gate with the opening of the pool today.  After a long winter the pool has been cleaned, filled, inspected, and approved. It's ready to go.  The weather certainly isn't cooperating this weekend with cool temperatures and rain  but whenever Mother Nature turns on summer Island Gate will be ready to go.  Have a great season.

The good news the pool is heated

The pool opens this weekend and with the weather being pleasant but not sweltering, we wanted to mention that our pool has a heater.  The pool heater enables a comfortable dip with temperatures less than ideal for swimming.  With this weekend’s anticipated temps in the mid 70’s for a high the warm water will be a refreshing treat after a long winter.  So come and enjoy starting at 9 am on Saturday.

Just a note the new filter has been installed and the pool has been refilled after an acid-wash and the last of the town and county inspections are being wrapped up this week so we should be good to kick off the summer season this weekend.

We hope you enjoy

Community meeting at the pool Sunday May 26th at 6 pm

Our community meeting will be held at the pool on SUNDAY May 26th at 6 pm.  We will review our financials, plans for the community, an update on upgrades to the pool etc.  There will also be a question and answer session for anyone with questions about our community.  There will also be refreshments served.  Please come join us to catch up on activities in the community, meet your neighbors and start the summer. 

In the event of rain the meeting will be held at 1 Seabreeze Court

We hope to see you there

Summer Pool schedule

With the pool opening next week, we wanted to remind our neighbors of the pool schedule for this coming summer.

Pool Hours will continue from 9AM to 9PM

The pool opens Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19
May 25, 26, 27
June 1, 2
June  8, 9
Open daily June 15 to September 8
Final weekend September 14 and 15

We will be using the same pool rules as 2011 and 2012 for this season.  Please see the blog post from the other day for rule details. 

Blog post from last summer regarding grills

Given the numerous questions regarding grills over the years in the community and the legal clarity we achieved last summer we thought it would be worth republishing the blog post from the summer of 2012;

As always if you have any questions please contact AA or a board member


From Summer 2012

Given our recent legal opinion combined with a direct discussion with the NJ DCA, the Board has ascertained and will implement the following regarding grills in the community:

Natural gas grills properly installed and with the proper town permits are permitted in the community and storage is allowed on the decks. 

LNG or propane grills are not permitted to be used or stored within 5 feet of a combustible surface.  This includes storage in the home or garage. As a result propane grills are not permitted in the community.  This has been a community rule since inception and will be enforced.  Propane is specifically called out in NJ law.  If you have a propane grill, please remove it.  We understand this is an inconvenience and expense but they have not been and will not be permitted in the community. 

Open flame devices (Tiki torches, candles, hibachis, etc.) are not to be used within 5 feet of any combustible surface. 

If you do not have a permit for your gas line, please get one promptly. 
We will be contacting Stafford Township for a list of permits and fines will be issued for lack of permits.  The board is pleased to have clarity and certainty regarding this issue.  

It has been a lengthy process to achieve this, but our goal of certainty has been achieved.  As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact AA or a board member.  We will also be available to discuss this topic at our next open board meeting.

Thanks again for your cooperation and we hope you are having an enjoyable summer.

As the seasonal residents return for the summer season we wanted to remind everyone of the following

Although there is no formal rule in place in the community about this; there needs to be a minimum 4 feet of space between cars and the garbage/recycling cans.  During garbage collection and recycling days (Tuesday and Wednesday) when garbage pails are out, please keep your vehicles a minimum of 4 feet away from the cans.  When you put the pails out please also be aware of the distance between your pails and vehicles.  Without this 4 foot space the cans cannot be mechanically collected.  In addition, please keep the cans off the grass, that will make the grass by the curbs look better. 

As far as parking goes please be courteous to others in the community and keep you cars out of others driveways and do not block the sidewalks.  There is also absolutely No double parking in the community  If you are having guests or your area is full, please take advantage of the two parking areas in the community, the parking areas are less than a minute walk from any spot in the community and always have plenty of open spots.

 Thanks  

Pool Opening Update

With the start of pool season rapidly approaching (scheduled May 18^th) we wanted to request you review the pool rules that we posted on the blog last week.  We also request that we be courteous to our neighbors; refrain from rough play, no running, no glass and no radios.  We hope to make this the best pool season ever and with your help we can do it. 

As always if there is someone or something that is bothersome please contact AA and if its more severe or there is an emergency please call 911

Thanks and we hope you have a great summer