A heads up about open burning in Cecil County....

Here is a link to some of Cecil county's rules about open burning (this does not include campfires and cooking fires)
http://cecilcountyhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2017/01/Burning-Permit-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Some highlights:

• There is a natural or constructed fire break (i.e., green grass or dirt) at least 10 feet wide completely around the material to be burned that is free of flammable materials.
• If the burn site is within 200 feet of woodland or flammable material which could ignite and carry fire to woodland, burning can only occur between 4:00 pm and midnight.
• Material to be burned must have originated on the premises.
• Materials permitted to be burned are dry brush and dry leaves. Treated or painted wood, poison ivy and poison sumac, and materials which produce dense smoke may not be burned.
• Adequate personnel and equipment must be present at the burn site to prevent fire from escaping until the last spark is out. • A hazardous condition or nuisance may not be created – be aware of weather and wind conditions and considerate of neighbors.

TPHOA Annual Meeting Notice

For Friday,

April 26^th, 2019

From

6:30PM to 8PM

Trinity Town Point UMC

61 Port Herman Road

Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Please RSVP if you plan to attend or otherwise.  You may send in Proxy voting or nominations for any positions on the Board!

Thank you!

TOWER POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

December 14, 2018

Hello neighbors,

It has come to our attention, some property owners are committed/obligated to their current Trash hauler for the next fiscal quarter. If you find yourself in this situation, please contact Waste Industries, regardless, this month. You may need to place a future date with them. This will ensure your rate and service times. To address this, a grace period will be extended until the end of the fiscal quarter. After that, Waste Industries will be the Trash Hauler for your route. You must contact Waste Industries as indicated in the updated information sent out last week to initiate service and take advantage of the rate reduction.

Thank you again for your understanding as this is part of a process, as we are working to make it a smooth transition for everyone.

***Just as an FYI, the switch not only saves wear and tear on our private road it saves on average $22.00--$35..00 per quarter per household!

Any questions or issues, please contact -tphoa.md@gmail.com. You may also send a “confirmation” email to us, if you would care to. Thank you!

Regards, TPHOA

Single Trash Hauler-Waste Industries

TOWER POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCATION

AND PROPERTY OWNERS

December 6, 2018

SINGLE TRASH AND RECYCLING HAULER UPDATE AND INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTICE THESE CHANGES WILL TAKE EFFECT AND START DATE FOR JANUARY 2019

On 11-29-2018 Property Owners of Tower Point voted to use a single source waste and recycling hauling service.  A 60% Majority Vote was needed, approximately 75% voted YES to enact this change.  Thanks to all who worked on a solution!  This effort will help reduce road wear, current and future costs of repairs, traffic, noise, as well as increased safety and liability for all. Here are the details;

We, as a Community are reducing large vehicle traffic weekly, by 2/3rds to start.

1.      After an extensive bid, and subsequent rebid process & evaluation, Waste Industries was chosen as the Single Trash and Recycling Hauler of Choice by Majority.

a.      The basic rate will be $63.00 per Quarter, with the following discounts available;

b.     $4.50 discount for Seniors – over 60 years

c.      5% discount if paying in advance yearly

2.      Each Property Owner will be responsible to contact Waste Industries to set up their account.  Contact them at 302-378-5400.  Please make sure to state that you are a part of the Tower Point Community, as you will have this reduced rate extended.

3.      They do not charge a separate fuel surcharge.  Their normal $40.00 “cart fee” – can fee, will be reduced as well to $20.00 for Tower Point.  If you already utilize their service, no need for this fee.  If you already have their service, please ensure to adjust your account to the NEW rate for Tower Point.

4.      There is another $1.95 per quarter paper bill fee.  You an avoid that by signing up for e-billing. 

5.      Please ask for Single Stream Recycling information from Waste Industries, so that you are educated and aware of their policies.

6.      Trash Pickup will either by  Wednesday or Thursday, with every other week recycling.

7.      Each Property Owner will be responsible for Canceling and/or Terminating their current service, if other than Waste Industries.  Again, please contact them for rate adjust if you already are contracted with them.

8.      Residents who choose to use their own private vehicle to haul their waste/recycling, may do so.

9.      Any use of a Waste / Recycling Hauler, other than Waste Industries, will be a violation, as voted on by the TPHOA Board, and an assessment will be imposed.

Again, we thank you for your participation, and your attention to this matter, which will be a benefit to all.

Meeting Minutes 11/29/18

Town Point Home Owners Association TPHOA Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order on Thursday, November 29^th, 2018 at 6:30pm.  Meeting was held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Chesapeake City.  Quorum was met, 15 property owners in attendance. 

Common Area Guidelines

Tower Point Common Area Beach Guidelines                                          

DNR water police #1-800-628-9944

Ø  Please be respectful of the beach and remove all waste when you leave the area

Ø  All benches and tables should be returned to their original location after use

Ø QUIET HOURS are 10pm to 8am

Ø  Pet custodians must keep pets on a leash at all times and clean up after them

Ø  All parties using the common areas should be a resident or guest of a “homeowner” of Tower Point

Ø  Children must  be accompanied by an adult after 10pm; parents and/or legal guardians are responsible for the actions of their children

Ø  Fires:

o   Any fires outside of the fire ring will require a burn permit 

o   County Code does not permit fires outside of a fire ring in JULY and AUGUST

o   Be mindful of wind direction and speed so that smoke does not blow in shore towards resident homes

o   All fires must be extinguished before you leave, a fire bucket is located inside the shed

Beach Access

Boats/watercraft that intend to use beach access will enter the area at their own risk and bear the cost of any damage regarding either property damage or personal injury.  The TPHOA will not be held responsible.  By launching or utilizing any watercraft/boats through the Community Access, the Homeowner warrants their own insurance for coverage of themselves, their guests and their watercraft/boat.

Ø  Safety First.  Warn any parties on the beach of your plans to launch and ensure clearance

Ø  Only boats & watercraft 16 feet and under are permitted to launch

Ø  Trailers and cars should be returned to the left side of the road after launching

Ø  Cars and trailers are temporarily permitted to park to the left side of the wooded area of the beach access road if the resident is boating between September 30^th  and April 30^th

Moorings

Ø  Moorings are permitted and should be clearly identified with a flotation device

Ø  Floats should have the name and phone number of the owner in permanent marker

Ø  For safety, moorings must be removed  by December 1^st because ice and winter storms can disrupt the mooring causing a hazard to navigation

Ø  No moorings should be placed in front of the beach area; and should be placed equivalent or further out than the distance of the neighboring dock.  Please set your mooring to the left or right sides of the beach area

Kayaks

Ø  Homeowner use of the kayak rack will automatically assume and acknowledge that the TPHOA will not assume liability or risk and that the TPHOA will be “Held Harmless” regarding the storage and use of watercraft.

Ø  All kayaks must be removed from the kayak rack by Thanksgiving

Ø  Kayak rack is not for winter storage

Guidelines will be reviewed and revised as necessary                                                                                          

Any compromise of TPCA guidelines should be documented and forwarded to the TPHOA  Board of Directors for review and resolution

Good evening.  The HOA will have their next meeting on Thursday, November 29th, 2018 at 6:30pm.   The main goal of this meeting will be to review the by-law updates and changes as well as discuss our trash removal options as we move to a single hauler for our community.  This will decrease the heavy traffic on our road which will prevent excessive wear and tear to help preserve our road.  It will also increase safety and decrease everyone's costs.  More information along with the agenda and location will be sent out soon.   Please let us know if you will be able to attend.  Thank you,

Sincerely your HOA Officers:

Kevin Sheffield

Kris Thompson

Lynne Caldwell

Kathy Young

Hi all Did anyone lose a yoga mat? I found a brand new purple one laying in the middle of the road last week. If so email me at lisadoricchi@gmail.com and I will return it!

Hi everyone,

I'd like to ..

Road Committee Members:

 

Kevin Sheffield, Rob Young, Emily Zelinsky, Rich Thompson

 

 

 

We are seeking non members to join the Road Committee. Please contact a board member@ tphoa.md@gmail.com to join this committee. Thank you!

 

Some photos of the parade....

Tower Point Homeowner’s Association Annual Meeting Minutes

June 15, 2018

33 Tower Point Rd.

June 15, 2018 Meeting Agenda

• Single trash service
• road repair/ maintenance
• picnic table and umbrella replacement
• fire pit replacement
• budget/ treasury
• delinquents
• mosquito spraying
• kayak use
• beach cleanup/ common area maintenance
• snow removal 
• liability insurance

2018 ANNUAL TPHOA MEETING

***SAVE THE DATE*** JUNE 15, 2018 TPHOA MEETING - 33 Tower Point Rd - 6:45pm

BOD meeting

.                  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING                -

4/20/18  6:30pm @ Kris Thompsons House --33 Tower Point Rd.

*Please address any concerns to a Board member at this meeting or before the annual meeting which will be scheduled sometime in June

****ROAD COMMITTEE****

We are currently seeking 6 individuals-(3)TPHOA members as well as (3) NON MEMBERS to fill seats to form a Road Committee that is needed in order to implement  road maintenance within the community.  

Responsibilities include: Annual Budget, Repair, Operation as well as Minor Capital Maintenance

The Board will be available to help the committee in any way with these responsibilities. If you are a lot owner and wish to be a member of this important committee we are asking that you please contact The Board at tphoa2017@gmail.com

                                             THANK YOU!

                                   

9/14/17 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting  9/14/17

7:00pm-8:45pm/33 Tower Point Rd.

Attendees: Kevin Sheffield(President), Lynne Caldwell(Vice President), Sandy Candeloro(Treasurer), Kristie Thompson(Sec.)

Peel/Heller issue concerning excessive noise from a Polaris side by side owned by Paul Heller that has been used to visit his family members that live on Tower Road. The Peel family reached out again to ask the HOA to attempt to resolve a continuing problem, that they claim, with loud noise, and erratic driving with the side by side, that is owned by  Paul and Lorrie Heller. 

After reviewing the circumstances, the Board will ask the Peel family to try to resolve this directly with the family members in question, as the Board does not have any legal power to control excessive noise or the alleged irresponsible use of ATV’s on the road. It will be advised to all neighbors if any reckless or dangerous operation is observed by a vehicle of any type to remind the individual to please drive safely or to call the police if necessary.

Speed Bump Vote- There was only 1 “YES” vote  for the installation of speed bumps, therefore, we will not move forward with a plan for speed bumps at this time.

Liens-Sandy sent reminder letter September 1^st. Board agreed to have certified letters sent October 1^st to all delinquent homeowners. The Board will forward delinquent amounts to the new attorney for

A video from tower point beach a few weeks ago

Our beach after the 2016 snow storm

Annual TPHOA meeting set for July 24th 2015

One of our neighbors, Mel Heller, has written a book (which I am told is very good).  It is called:

"Every Knock Is a Boost: Book One, The Developmental Years - Memoirs of a 20th Century Psychoanalyst"

If you would like to buy his book, you can get it through Amazon from the link below.

http://www.amazon.com/Every-Knock-Boost-Developmental-Psychoanalyst/dp/1478746408

We are going to have Mosquito Spraying this Summer again, and that anyone WHO DOES NOT wish to have them come up their driveway needs to contact Sandy Candeloro at (410) 885-5441 before the end of May.  Thanks!

Community Yard Sale Re-schedueled

The Tower Point community yard sale scheduled for September 27th 2014 is being tentatively re-scheduled for October 18th

2014 HOA Meeting Minutes (July 25th, 2014)

Meeting Minutes of the Tower Point Homeowners Annual meeting July 25^th, 2014

2014 HOA Meeting Friday, July 25th at 7pm @ outdoor pavilion at 32 Tower Point Road

Greetings Tower Point Residents!
Please attend the 2014 Tower Point Homeowners Association Meeting scheduled for Friday, July 25th at 7pm on the outdoor pavilion at 32 Tower Point Road.

Current Officers:
President:  Kevin Sheffield
Vice President:  Lynne Caldwell
Treasurer: Sandy Candeloro
Secretary:  Lisa Doricchi
Member at large:  Carol Wieser

Agenda Items for Discussion
• Beach Issues and gate/lock proposal
• Court Case Update on Property Liens regarding non-payment of dues
• Date for Community Yard Sale Proposal
• Road maintenance issues:  Repairing cracks?  Possible Speed Limit posting?
• Treasurer’s Report/Discuss budget
• Dues !  $250.00 - - Invoice for your records is attached.
• Future Annual Meeting Date Change to March Proposal
• Other:  Health Department Issues with two properties on Tower Point Road
• Elections for new officers for the Board of Directors of TP HOA
• TPHA web blog was created by Kevin Q and will be used for announcements, reports and updates; as well as beach functions.  Please post any concerns there or send to lisadoricchi@gmail.com
.
http://towerpoint.blogspot.com/

Frozen beach

Its getting pretty frozen over out there.  Can't wait till it warms up and all of this ice goes away. Sounds like we have another snow and ice storm on the way.  Be safe and stock up on food and fuel, incase it turns to ice

-Kevin

Dog Poop

Everyone please remember, if you have a dog, it is your legal responsibility to keep it either on a leash, or securely fenced in to your property.  I bring this up as a reminder, because I spent 30 minutes scrubbing dog poop off of my 1yr old daughter today, that she got on her from our yard (and we do not own a dog).

Here is a link to all of the specific laws concerning pets in Cecil County:
http://www.ccgov.org/commissioners/ordinance/Ordinance2011.02.chapter209.dogsandotheranimals.2.1.11.pdf

The punishment for violating any of the laws mentioned on the document above is "confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days or by a fine up to $500.00, or both"

If anyone wants to do something fun, stayed tuned next April when the Stripers come through.

From Lynne Caldwell: I called Waste Industries (Harford Sanitation and the old IDS), they can pick up by 2:30PM today only, so I told as many people as I could and posted it at the front of the street on the dry erase board. If you could post on the blog, that would be great. All right, call if you need anything. Thanks again everyone and talk soon, Lynne

Tower & Tower Point Rd.closing for a day for repairs

Shed

The shed is now down at the beach and it looks great. Thanks Lynne and Dan!

Letter to North Bluff

Dear Rich (President of the North Bluff Homeowners Association): My name is Lisa Doricchi and I am secretary of the Tower Point Road Homeowners Association. I am calling to request a favor from your North Bluff Homeowners Assocation/residents. We have a private road that requires maintenance about every 5 -7years. Kris Thompson is a resident here and has secured a company to do a road resurfacing project. This will add a layer of a special material that will further prevent the road from cracking. This project however, will require that we not drive on the road for about 24 hours. We will have an issue with trying to find parking spots available for some of the cars within that 24 hour period. We are requesting some parking space on North Bluff Road. I cannot speak to exact hours when cars would be there and we do not have a date set yet - - but we are trying to get a weekday, preferably Tuesday, to have the work done in the near future. I do not know how many spaces we’ll need yet either. I’m guessing around 15 - 20 or less parking spaces may be required? The rest of us will try Vanderlyn Rd. or Farm Lane/Gour Road prospects. I can use my golf cart to transport people from your road to our road, and/or those who have mobility problems or need to carry things. We are requesting that the Road Company will not arrive until after 9 a.m. when most people have left to go to work in the morning. Those retirees who have to move their cars will be the first ones over to your road but the majority of cars would not arrive until sometime after 5pm. The cars will be moved by the next morning when folks have to go to work again, or take their cars back home. So there may be some foot traffic cutting through yards as well. If you can speak to your HOA about this and let me know if you can garner approval, we would be happy to hear back from you either way. I can let you know the exact date when I have more information. We of course would follow any guidelines you would propose. If your residents determine that there is insufficient room, we will understand and try to find an alternative way to manage this process. I know several of the residents on North Bluff road and that is how I obtained your contact info, but I do not know anyone that lives in Pleasure Shores - - and that could possibly be an alternate space to park cars. If you have anyone’s contact there, please let me know. Thank you Lisa Doricchi

8/17/2013 Board Meeting

Meeting Minutes from Board Meeting Board Members and other residents met on 8/14/2013 at Kevin Sheffield's house Present: Carol Wieser, Kevin Sheffield, Pat Woods, Lisa Doricchi, Lynne Caldwell, Rich and Kris Thompson * A vote was passed to use all funds from the General Maintenance Funds to repair the road rather than do a special assessment * Pursuant to this note, we will need to divide up duties to notify: School District, Postal Service, Sanitation Pickup, and I've asked Mary McKee to ask North Bluff HOA regarding provisions for parking. She will advise. * We had also planned to try to do this on a Tuesday as the road appears to have the least amount of traffic, you may want to tell the contractor that as well. * Lisa Doricchi will post information on Blog. * Lynne Caldwell to obtain a real estate box to put flyers in - - and Kevin Sheffield will make sign pointing to the box for people to pick up information regarding the road closure and emergency contingencies. * List of non-payors for 2013 as well as those in arrears should be sent to a lawyer (M Rowan to handle). Respectfully submitted, Lisa Doricchi From: Kristie Thompson [mailto:kristhompson117@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 9:17 AM To: DORICCHI, LISA Cc: scandeloro@yahoo.com; treetops@dmcdetails.com; MRowan@grlawcc.com; Kevin_Sheffield@bayhealth.org; pat.woods@synchrogenix.com; Richard.Thompson@bentley.com; wiesercarol@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Wed Mtg Schedule Change for Board Meeting? Good Morning, I spoke with Doug Mackenzie from TOTAL ASPHALT and told him we want to proceed with the Pavement Preservation and that we have some remaining questions before we do so. The answer to the questions are as follows: *Typically either the President or the Treasurer of an HOA will sign the contract; however, it is not that crucial they do so as long as someone signs it. * Scheduling will be done after they receive the contract. A request for Tuesday was asked and should not be an issue. * Hours of operation are usually 3-4 hours and can take place at 9:00 A.M. if that is the time we request. * The road can be driven on in 3 hours if needed, but is not recommended as the road is not fully cured. 20 hours is the time frame that is advised to stay off the road. Walking is fine, but note that shoes will get black from the road. Golf carts should be restricted as well. *Caution tape and cones will be used following the procedure. * We will be given a invoice for a deposit in the amount of $2,916. Hopefully that covers most question. He did not give a specific time to pay the deposit when I asked. I believe we can schedule and then give the deposit before the work is to be started. Dougs # is 888-735-8868 if anyone needs to contact him. Kris

Lost Sunglasses

A pair of prescription sunglasses was found on the beach and set on one of the picnic tables, for whoever is missing them.

TPHA Annual 2013 Meeting Minutes

Tower Point Homeowners Annual Meeting Minutes: Including more information about dues, road repairs, and the beach shed

^ Click the link above to download or view the meeting minutes from the 2013 meeting on 7-11-13

Road Rejuvenation and Paving Estimates (documents)

AirForce ETL.PDF

Tower Point Pavement Preservation Proposal

T & A Paving Estimate

Thank you Parade Committee!

Thanks go to all the folks who contributed their time and energy, food and drink as well as presents for the kids and the tent setup.  The 4th of July picnic and parade was great fun. Rita's water ice, hot dogs and lots of food was consumed.  Swimming, kayaking and golf cart riding seemed to be the most fun. 
The neighborhood adults and children really enjoyed the great day. 

Tower Point Annual Meeting Agenda Updated with one *item

·        *Discuss vote on $$ to Law Office of William F. Riddle for collection matters that are outstanding for the association.  Rec’d notice from lawyers on July 9^th, 2013

Greetings Tower Point Residents!

This is a meeting notice for the next HOA meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 11^th at 7pm on the outdoor pavilion at 32 Tower Point Road (aka Pat ‘n Lisa’s).

The Board of Directors of the Tower Point Homeowners Association met on May 27^th to confirm Board members and select officers.  Present were Kevin Sheffield, Pat Woods, Lisa Doricchi, Lynn Caldwell, Maureen Rowan, Bill Wilson, Dave Rowan, Sandy Candeloro, and Carol Weiser. 

The following officers were selected: 

President:  Kevin Sheffield

Vice President:  Lynne Caldwell

Treasurer: Sandy Candeloro

Secretary:  Lisa Doricchi

Member at large:  Carol Wieser

NOTE:  We are still looking for non-HOA homeowners to be on the Budget Committee in accordance with the judgment.  If no one volunteers, the default is to have HOA-members only create and maintain the budget.  Please call Lynne Caldwell as she would like to have committed members meet PRIOR to the annual HOA meeting to devise budget.  410-885-3360

Agenda Items for Discussion

·        TPHA web blog was created by Kevin Q and will be used for announcements, reports and updates; as well as beach functions.

A 4^th of July parade is being planned - so check it for updates!  This is a kid and pet friendly event and has become an annual tradition.

http://towerpoint.blogspot.com/

·        EMAIL addresses wanted for easier communication! Please send email address to Lisadoricchi@yahoo.com

·        Mosquito spraying:  The cost has increased to $50 per spray. This amount has been raised from $25 and is done on a weekly basis; discussion if warranted.

·        Vote on proposed shed being donated to the beach area

·        Bring up stop sign recommendation or mirror to be posted at the intersection of Tower Point Road and the beach road due to safety issues of the tall fence obscuring the view in making the turn.    Also discuss                         trimming of overhanging branches on the beach road.

·        Road maintenance issues:  Sealing road or repairing cracks?  Possible Speed Limit posting?  

·        Treasurer’s Report/Discuss budget

·        Dues !  $250.00, please get them in folks, we have good use for those funds in much needed road repairs, beach property insurance, mosquito spraying, ice/salt, beach road mowing, snowplowing, etc.  Invoice for your records is attached. 

·        Other:  Health Department Issues with Pre-foreclosure of 86 Tower Point, vandalism of Tower and trespassing on the beach.

·        *Discuss vote on $$ to Law Office of William F. Riddle for collection matters that are outstanding for the association.  Rec’d notice from lawyers on July 9^th, 2013

4th of July Parade & BBQ 2013

Click "Read More" to see the rest of the photos

Lynne & Dan's Shed (that they want to donate to our beach)

4th of July 2013

HOA MEETING - Please Attend!

This annual HOA meeting will be at Pat and Lisa's Backyard Pavillion at 7pm on Thursday, July 11, 2013.

Please plan to attend!

4th of July Parade

Stay Tuned for Information regarding the 4th of July parade, 2013 !!!



Annual Tower Point Meeting 8-5-10 at Maureen Rowan's house

This years annual Tower Point Home Owners Association Meeting will be at Maureen Rowan's house on August 5th 2010 at 7pm. Keep in mind that annual dues are due on or before the meeting, and must be paid in order to vote. See you there !

TPHA Meeting June 4th 2009 at 7pm (in town hall)

There is a Tower Point Home Owners Association meeting this Thursday (June 4th 2009) at 7pm in the Chesapeake City Town Hall. Bring your positive attitude :)

Cecil County Fair's Demolitian Derby

Thought I'd share some photos showing Cecil County's Finest. There was a wedding-Demo Derby style, and then the actual derby. (which was awesome by the way...)

Crabbing Article In The Mariner by Lisa

Here is the link to a very usefull crabbing article that Lisa wrote for the Mariner (On the cover of the July 4th Issue) summing up some great crabbing tips. It also includes her recipe for steaming crabs.

Click Here: The Mariner - Ramblings of a crabbing goddess - By Lisa Doricchi

Sorry we missed you

Great job on the blogsite Kevin, hope this is very useful! Nice photos of the 4th of July on the beach and we're sorry we missed it!

Went crabbing on the BO last night, they are still not here yet! Another two weeks I think!

Lisa

A Few 4th Of July Parade Pictures

If you would like to create your own posts.......

If you would like to post anything (information/ dates / anything else) send me an e-mail, and I will send you a link to add you as a poster.

Suggestions

If there is anything that you would like Tower Point's Blog/Web Site to have on it; e-mail it to me at kquinlan@kqwedphoto.com, or post it in the comments section on this post

4th of July Celebration

Tower Point's annual 4th of July celebration is coming up on Friday, with the parade at 11am starting on the corner of Gour and Tower Point Rd, followed by a cookout on the beach.