Community Bonfire & S'mores

 

Sunshine Committee

 

The Tower Point Sunshine Committee has been formed to help neighbors in need and to celebrate each other.  If you have something to share regarding your family or someone in our neighborhood, please contact one of the members:

Alissa Quinlan: alissaq412@gmail.com

Lisa Doricchi: lisadoricchi@gmail.com

Kim Smith: kimberlysteinsmith19@gmail.com

Kathy Young: Saltlife573@gmail.com

Dawn Sommers: DawnSommers@yahoo.com

If you have not filled out the informational chart that was sent out a few weeks ago and you are still interested in completing it - you can click here and then email it to one of the members above.

Beach Update

Hello neighbors!  

A quick and strong storm blew through the area a little over a week ago and there was crazy erosion on our beach that is still visible now.  Luckily the beach grass is doing its job and there are no problems in that area.  It's possible the water flowed where it did due to the ruts from tires-so just a reminder-please rake out tire marks after launching on the beach to help us keep our sand.  Here are some images to show you:      #1 the morning after the storm

#2 today, 7/20 erosion channel still visible but not as bad as it was

Mark and Val Smith donated a nice bookshelf for the shed.  There's some books and magazines on it for our little lending library.  Feel free to bring down some reading materials to share.

Lastly, Kevin replaced the plants in the pots in front of the shed with some hyssop and hostas.  They are very low maintenance and will fill in nicely.

4th of July at the Beach

 

Independence Day Celebration Email

Here's a link to the email I sent out 6/19/21 in case you misplaced it.  Here's the flyer for your reference.

Tower Point Common Area Guidelines

 DNR water police #1-800-628-9944

General Guidelines

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

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

• QUIET HOURS are 10pm to 8am

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

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

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

• Fires:

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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 30th  and April 30th

• Boat launchers should use the rake located inside the shed to smooth out any divots in the sand caused by their cars/trailers 

Moorings 

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

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

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

• 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

• 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.

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

• 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

2021 Annual Meeting Minutes

 Here is the link for the annual meeting minutes for you to reference.

2021 Annual Meeting Minutes

Bonfire at the community beach this Wednesday

Bonfire at the community beach this Wednesday, June 26th starting around 7:30pm.  Come hang out with your neighbors!

Tower Point Independence Day Parade

and Pot-luck Picnic

Thursday, July 4th 2019

Parade to start at 11:00 am at the end of Tower Point Road

(by the neighborhood sign).

If you don't plan to walk in the parade,

please pull up a chair on the side of the road!

Pot-luck Picnic at the beach to follow.

We plan to have hot dogs and sides/snacks. 

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

This year we’d also like to have a corn-hole tournament. 

Trophy and bragging rights to the winners.

Please email or call/text Alissa Quinlan

alissaq412@gmail.com or for food signup list and head-count.

We hope to see you there!

Cornhole Tournament on July 4th

Get ready for the Cornhole tournament at the 4th of July BBQ. Trophy and bragging rights to the winners.

1st Community Bonfire of the Season

Community Beach Clean up is this Saturday, May 18th from 9am-12pm.  Please come out. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday:)

Dues is due at the end of the month, $280

Do you want mosquito spraying in your driveway?

Do you want to be a part of the community directory?

You can respond to this blog, email at Tphoa.md@gmail.com or tell us your preferences this Saturday:)

Thank you,
TPHOA

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
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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