2021 Awards Nominees

decision and regardless of the vote outcome, will always respect the majority vote. They have a way of coming together for the greater good and in the best interest of the whole community. They have a professional attitude and handle their residents with respect, courtesy and professionalism. This board also is an advocate for continuing education. They frequently attend webinars and educational seminars to better educate themselves and have been dedicated attendees at all board member training sessions/classes provided by CAI and Taylor Management Company. Their commitment, due diligence and their continual efforts to keep Four Seasons Manalapan the beautiful community it is, is a tribute to their dedication and time contributions they provide. Providing them with an Award recognizing this community and their efforts is not only an honor to them but an inspiration for future boards.

The Ponds at Clearbrook Condominium Association: Welcome to the Ponds. We are a 25-year old, active adult condominium community located in Monroe Township. Built in 1995, we boast 577-units, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, our signature pond and nature area. The Pond’s Board of Directors have proven to be very dedicated, especially to their community. They regularly attend educational seminars and workshops offered through CAI-NJ, as well as those offered through individual firms and professionals. They dedicatemuch of their personal time to discuss events that impactThe Ponds.Though they may not share the same opinions at times, they respectfully listen to each member concerns prior to making a unified decision. The knowledge and professionalism that they exhibit has worked well for the community, especially in the repair and modernization of community amenities and the cost-saving endeavors that they have initiated. Through this board’s tenure, they have commissioned an LED lighting project for the association clubhouse, which has saved, to date, over $22,000.00 in electrical expenses. They have upgraded the heating, cooling and dehumidifier equipment, as well as install

a new flat roof on the clubhouse, to offer additional savings and comfort for the residents. The association has partnered with Distributed Resource Ventures to develop and install an aesthetically pleasing solar system that lowers energy expenses for The Pond’s clubhouse, with no capital expenditure. This project has allowed the community to benefit from increased savings, that leads to good fiscal health. In initiating most of these much-needed projects, they needed carefully expend much of the capital reserves in account. But in the course of two years, after strict fiduciary oversight they successfully replenished the reserves by almost 115%. They meet and exceed their fiduciary duties by reviewing and updating laws and amendments to bring the community up to date. They attend all committee and club functions to keep the residents involved and active. They hold a bi-monthly “Board Talk” session, whereby two individual Boardmembers sit and discuss concerns with residents.They have an actual investment in the community and hold their offices with respect and honor. It is an honor to nominate them for this acknowledgment.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR AWARD NOMINEES!