CAI-NJ December 2020

Community Trends ® December 2020

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THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

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2020 F.A.S.T. Year in Review By Kristy Winchock, EIT Morris Engineering, LLC

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Silver Linings By Rebecca Mattello Four Seasons at Mirage

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Facility Design — Refresh Your Facility with Resimercial Design Fundamentals By Carrie Fusella Design Alternatives, Inc. Honoring Our Essential Workers By Nicole Martone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC, Michael Ryan Adamas Building Services, and Larry Thomas, PCAM Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

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Update on Legislation Regarding the Installation of Car Charging Stations in Common Interest Communities By Matthew Z. Earle, Esq. Kates, Nussman, Ellis, Farhi & Earle, LLP

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Management Trends: What We Learned from 2020 — Community Manager Editions By Denise Becker, AMS, CMCA, PCAM Corner Property Management, AAMC

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EXTRAS President’s Corner Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

Legislative Update

Chapter Trends 11 Community Association Virtual Roundtable Discussion 11 F.A.S.T Adopt A Family Information 13 A Look Back: Our CAI-NJ Members and Events Throughout the Years 16 2021 Partnership Program Registration 24 2020 Wednesday Webinar Schedule 27 Honoring Our 2020 Ultimate Partners 41 2020 Ultimate Partner Listings 46 2020 Shoot the Cover Photo Contest Winners 48 2021 CAI-NJ Online Service Directory Form 49 New Members 56 CAI Membership Application 57

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CAI-NJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

VICE PRESIDENT JEFFREY LOGAN GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

PRESIDENT ELECT LOREN LIGHTMAN, ESQ. HILL WALLACK LLP

PRESIDENT JENNIFER NEVINS, CMCA DW SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

TREASURER TONY NARDONE, MBA, PCAM CORNER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, AAMC

SECRETARY MARK WETTER, ESQ. RADOM & WETTER

BOARD MEMBERS Benjamin Basch American Pool Enterprises

Charles Lavine Traditions at Federal Point Condominium Association Homeowner Leader Christopher Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Business Partner Donna Belkot Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO Community Association Manager Vanessa J. Davenport Regency at Quailbrook Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader

Prime Management, Inc., AAMC Community Association Manager Mohammed Salyani, CPA

WilkinGuttenplan Business Partner

GENERAL COUNSEL Jason Orlando, Esq. Orlando Murphy LLP

GENERAL COUNSEL EMERITUS Wendell A. Smith, Esq., CCAL Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Mohammed Salyani, CPA WilkinGuttenplan

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Jennifer Nevins, CMCA CAI-NJ 2020 PRESIDENT | DW Smith Associates, LLC

“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” — Vivian Greene

CAI-NJ TEAM

ANGELA KAVANAUGH CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & EVENTS JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG ROBIN SURGENT MEMBERSHIP MANAGER ROBIN@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

2020 Comes to a Close & What a Year it has Been! Closing out 2020 allows us to turn the page on an unprecedented year — one full of change and much angst. However, when I reflect on this entire year, I swell with pride as I think of our resiliency — the resiliency of our amazing membership, our incredible CAI Team, and our determined Board of Directors. How did we adapt to change? How did we help each other through these difficult times? We all recognized that “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” And, all I can say is...our membership knows how to “dance”!! We adapted to a remote environment, we created virtual offerings, and we checked in on each other...creating and extending the friendships that make life so special. I genuinely thank everyone for your fortitude and grace. A New Way to “Conference” As you know, the video release portion of our six-month Virtual Conference and Expo just concluded. It has been a pleasure to watch the videos provided by our membership and to visit everyone’s “booth” in this virtual world. We look forward to the live-streaming event and viewing the video catalog which will be available on the CAI website. Again — congratulations to Angela Kavanaugh and the entire CAI-NJ Team for all their hard work and dedication. They have done an amazing job to keep us connected! What Else is New in our Virtual World? We thank everyone who participated in our first virtual Community Association Roundtable, held on November 5th, connecting our managers and homeowner leaders. November’s calendar also included the She-Connects Podcast Discussion presented by the Women’s Leadership Committee entitled “Start Small, Think Big, Scale Quickly” — an amazing new program offered in 2020. December’s calendar is also full of virtual events, including our successful Webinar Wednesday education- al programs, spotlighting leaders in our industry and topics relevant to our common interest communities. Our HOA Family Feud networking programs have also been great fun, so be sure to tune in through year end. Last but not least is our virtual Annual Meeting & Chapter Retreat — scheduled on December 10th. We have a full program planned, including installation of new directors to the BOD, Adopt- a-Family program presented by the F.A.S.T. Committee, Shoot the Cover Contest Winner presented by the Editorial Committee, a LAC update, breakout sessions and much more! We look forward to seeing all of you at the retreat and look forward to developing new programs for 2021 — so stay tuned and stay connected!

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LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

T he holiday season, while celebrated in many different ways, is the perfect opportunity to slow down the crazy pace that we seem to sustain all year and take the time to spend with our family, friends and community, enjoying traditions and making new memories. It’s also the time when I reflect on what has transpired and make a plan for a new year. 2020 – What a Year To say that this past year has tested us is an understatement, but our committees, the CAI Team and the Board of Directors faced the challenge and persevered, continuously bringing value to your membership throughout the year. Beginning in March they launched Cyber Trivia, Virtually Connected, HOA Feud, Virtual Happy Hour Events, and She-Connects, giving our members a platform to network. The CAI-NJ tradeshow went virtual with the Exhibitor Video Catalog and the soon to be launched Exhibitor Livestreams. Free to our members, weekly live educational sessions have been provided with the Wednesday Webinars, Legislative Updates and Roundtables, all recorded and available in our Webinar Library. A huge thank you to everyone that continued to support our philan- thropic commitment, raising donations for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Adopt a Family. As we say goodbye to a crazy year and all of its chal- lenges, hopefully we have become more appreciative of what we have. Although this year has been incredibly difficult for many, I can think of a few things that may have changed some our lives for the better. • Return of drive-in movies that many of us loved as children • Free live virtual concerts from top music artists. Thanks to social media, musicians gave us personal concerts from their homes • Comfy clothes became a fashion statement • Puzzles and board games became cool again • Everyone moved to virtual meetings, became tech savvy and ZOOM became our best friend

• Some of us became obsessed with TikTok! • Maybe you learned a new language, tried creative recipes, and found that hidden artist within • Birdwatching anyone? • Health care workers and essential workers – All heroes! • We came to realize how hard homeschooling is and recognized teachers are also heroes • Out of quarantine comes bonus time with family! Looking Forward to 2021 As we plan for the upcoming year, the CAI chapter calendar is already filling up. Thanks to our volunteer mem- bers, our committees will be meeting, creating programs and events for our members. Education will continue to be available virtually until programs are safe to be hosted in-person. The first Virtual Roundtable was successfully hosted in November and five similar educational events will be hosted throughout the year. The Livestream portion of our Conference & Expo will begin in January, allowing our members to visit with our exhibitors in a live session. We will also continue to host our Wednesday Webinars and HOA Feud. Please check our calendar on the facing page for a full list or visit our website, www.cainj.org for more details. Our Annual Meeting and Retreat will be virtual this year on Thursday, December 10th. All committee members are strongly encouraged to attend where you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow members, learn about your committee and share your ideas for the upcoming year. We are also planning on our live events, but our main pri- ority is the safety of our members. Everyone at CAI hopes to see all of you very soon. Happy holidays! Here’s wishing you all the joys of the season and the happiness all throughout the upcoming year! n

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CALENDAR 2020 Events & Education JANUARY

DECEMBER Webinar Wednesdays - Roles & Responsi- bilities of Managers, Owners, Committees & Boards and Paint Types - Paint Pricing/Quality Live Webinar Webinar Wednesdays - Financial Planning Processes Live Webinar Annual Meeting & Chapter Retreat Virtual HOA Family Feud Live Webinar Webinar Wednesdays - Reviewing Alternative Risk-Management Techniques, Chimney Chase Caps, and Writing Informative Newsletters Live Webinar CA-PAC Holiday Beer & Cheer Tasting Virtual Community Association Virtual Roundtable Virtual HOA Family Feud Live Webinar

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Women’s Leadership Network Ladies Night: Virtual Cooking Demo Virtual

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LAC Roundtable Virtual

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Register for these and other events at www.cainj.org All events are subject to change.

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CAI-NJ would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season! We look forward to when we can all get together again, in person!

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

GEORGE GREATREX, ESQ. PARTNER, HILL WALLACK LLP LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR

A s I write my last Legislative Update column of 2020, I can’t help but think….IS IT OVER YET?! Well, almost. This year has indeed been challeng- ing, in so many ways, and those of us living and working in common interest communities in New Jersey have not been spared any of those challenges. But we faced them togeth- er, relied on our past experiences and lessons learned in dealing with those challenges, and most of all mustered the creativity and community spirit we needed to persevere… and move on. Here are five of the top issues your LAC has addressed this past year and on which we are laser-focused as we bring 2020 to a close and welcome 2021: • Immunity for Common Interest Communities Against COVID-19 Claims Personal injury claims against common interest com- munities arising from exposure to the coronavirus are not covered by an association’s general liability insurance, so CICs need protection from such suits in the nature of legal immunity. A4979 can provide that protection.

builder at the time the knowledge was gained; a law is needed to provide that the 6 year time period doesn’t begin until the residents take control of the Executive Board from the Developer. S396/A4903 will provide that relief

• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Common Interest Communities

The legislature was intent on preventing CICs from passing rules prohibiting homeowners from installing EV charging sta- tions; we needed a bill that balances the rights of those home- owners wanting to install them with the rights of the Association

“S21/A21 gives condo associations and cooperatives the power to regulate or even prohibit the use of cannabis in spite of its legalization...”

to control and maintain their communities. S1951/A3367 was that bill and was signed into law October 19, 2020: P.L. 2020, c. 108. Turn to page 28 for more information on Matthew Z. Earle, Esq.’s update on electric vehicle charging stations in common interest communities. • Cannabis in Common Interest Communities Regulating the use of cannabis in common interest com- munities now that its recreational use has been legalized in the state. S21/A21 gives condo associations and coop- eratives the power to regulate or even prohibit the use of cannabis in spite of its legalization Here’s hoping for a better year in 2021. We on your LAC will continue to work hard to improve the common interest community housing model…and YOU! Happy Holidays. See you here next year. Until then, stay safe… n

• DCA’s Radburn Regulations on Elections and Meetings

On May 18, 2020 the DCA issued regulations purport- ing to implement the 2017 amendments to the PREFDA law (“Radburn law”); many of those regulations are difficult if not impossible to comply with, and in many instances are not based on the 2017 amendments; they have been appealed by CAI-NJ

• Statute of Limitations on Construction Defect Claims

The time limitation on filing claims against a developer/ builder for construction defects is 6 years from the time the Association “knew or should have known” of the defects, even if the Association was controlled by the developer/

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2020 CAI-NJ COMMITTEES

AWARDS COMMITTEE Eileen Szelewicki, CMCA — Chair Michelle Gadaleta — Vice Chair

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Robert Arnone, CMCA, AMS, CPM — Chair Michael Mezzo, CPA — Vice Chair Mary Barrett, Esq. Brian Griffin, Esq. Nicole Martone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Steven Morris, PE, RS Robert Roop, PE Michael Ryan Carol Shenk Larry Thomas, PCAM Jaquelyn Williams

HOMEOWNER LEADER COMMITTEE Roslyn Brodsky — Chair Richard Pucciarelli — Vice Chair Lois Gerber

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Briana Walsh — Chair Steven Mlenak, Esq. — Vice Chair Tara Baldwin, CPA Lysa Bergenfeld, Esq. Jennifer Cardak, CMCA Megan Elgard Nichole Gist Nikolaos Haralambopoulos, CPA Bill Harvey Kathleen Radler Debra Rizzi Steve Roderick Ken Shah

Neil Betoff Rich Cassilli Drew Cowley Lindsay Cupples Kim Dempsey Annie Gonzales Ellen Goodman, Esq. Lila Khiry Christine Maldonado Drew Podolski, Esq. Kari Prout Joe Tible Mary Visco Sandi Wiktor Board Liaisons:

Richard Lans Deana Luchs Judy Miao Cheryl Palent Howard Staum Robert Travis Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Charles Witczak Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch Jennifer Nevins, CMCA Staff Liaison:

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC)/PAC George Greatrex, Esq. — LAC Chair A. Christopher Florio, Esq. — LAC Vice Chair Liz Comando, CMCA, PCAM — PAC President Paul Raetsch — PAC Vice President James Rademacher — PAC Committee

Amy Shorter Mark Siwiak Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM

Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE Kristy Winchock — Chair Nicole Miller, Esq. — Vice Chair Matt Antico

Loren Lightman, Esq. Jennifer Nevins, CMCA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko BUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEE Ryan Fleming — Chair

Staff Liaison: Robin Surgent NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE Gary Gleitman — Chair Freedom Hildreth — Vice Chair

Jessica Baker, Esq. Martin Cabalar, Esq. Angela Celeste Gabriella Esposito, Esq. Shelby Evans Ashley Gray, CMCA

Karyn Branco, Esq. Joseph Chorba, CPA Barbara Drummond, CMCA, PCAM Matthew Earle, Esq. Vincent Hager, CIRMS Sue Howe, AMS, PCAM Steve Kroll Christine Li, Esq., CCAL Jim Magid, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Thomas Martin, Esq. Glen Masullo, CMCA, PCAM Michael Pesce, PCAM J. David Ramsey, Esq. Caroline Record, Esq. Edward San George, PCAM Board Liaisons: Vanessa Davenport Loren Lightman, Esq. Staff Liaisons: Angela Kavanaugh Robin Surgent MANAGER COMMITTEE

Dean Catanzarite Diane Cody, PCAM Rhett Cowley Jose Elvir Dori Gwinn, CMCA Pam Illiano Carol Nickerson, CMCA Jeffrey Paige, Esq. Debbie Pasquariello, CIC, CIRMS

Thomas Asciolla Theresa Beckett Seth Frumkin Caroline Fusella Keith Giliberti Saher Gouda David Kalen

Amy Huber, Esq. Steven Kuhnert Jessica Long Kristin Marzarella Robert Radcliffe Rachel Richardson, CMCA Matthew Sengsourinh Jimmy Stovall Lauren Vadenais David Vargas Gabe Vitale Board Liaisons: Jeffrey Logan Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaisons: Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins Robin Surgent GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE Eric Eggert — Chair Tom Witkowski — Vice Chair Joseph Balzamo, CMCA Raymond Barnes, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chris Belkot

Dawn Kearney Michael Luzzi Kim Manicone Jessica Marvel Jill Nappi Julie Nieves Daniel Roose David Ross Herman Shauger Jessica Vail David Velasco Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq. Lisa Wagner

Daniel Reilly Jose Romero

Chris Rosati Peter Shine Adriana Sireci Erica Taras Melissa Volet, Esq. Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch Jeffrey Logan

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Nancy Hastings, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Chair Cheryl Rhine, CIC, CIRMS — Vice Chair Briana Benitez Cathy Brennan, Esq. Karen Carway-Meehan, CMCA Corina Cornett Holly Foley, CMCA Jessica Hatton Martinia Heath, CMCA, AMS Lirelle Klein Georgette Kyriacou Pamela Lawler Toni Licciardi Elina Shchervinsky Nicole Skaro Mariaellen Varelis

Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Chair Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Mary Barone, CMCA, AMS

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent CONFERENCE & EXPO COMMITTEE Jessica Kizmann, CPA — Chair Stacey Imber — Vice Chair Kristie Bendick, CMCA Joe Bonafede Jay Burak Nicole Camarota Ellen Comiski, CMCA Jeffrey Cuevas John Echelmeier Shaun Hynes Tanya Jimenez

Jeff Cirkus, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chuck Graziano, CPM, PCAM Dawn Mackanic, CMCA

Christopher Maus, CMCA, AMS Erin O’Reilly, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ingrid Roe, CMCA, AMS Kerri Stimpson, CMCA, AMS Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM

Scott Brandle Patti Clemente Marty Ehrlich Sal Iozzia Hank Johns Lisa Komitor Cathy Mango

Ryan Mckinney Karl Meth, Esq. Paul Migliore Mike Polulak, Esq. Ross Rutman David Shahrabani Jasmin Shelton Stephen Slotnick, CMCA Ryan Weiner Board Liaisons: Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent

Patricia Ventura Board Liaisons:

Michael Kennedy Terry Kessler, Esq. Konrad Kurach

Loren Lightman, Esq. Jennifer Nevins, CMCA

Richard Lang Denise Mack Renee Miraglia Kevin Oliver Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent

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CAI-NJ 2020 PARTNERS

FWH Associates, P.A. G & C Electronics GAF Hill Wallack LLP Kipcon Inc. McGovern Legal Services, LLC mem property management, co, inc, Rezkom Enterprises, Inc. Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC Becker Belfor Property Restoration Brown & Brown Insurance of Lehigh Valley C & L Sweeping & Pavement Maintenance Corner Property Management, AAMC Denali Property Management, Inc. DW Smith Associates, LLC

Technocality, Inc. WilkinGuttenplan

The Falcon Group - Engineering, Architecture & Reserve Specialists

Accent Group Adamas Building Services Advanced Pavement Group Amco Pest Services, Inc. Apex Contractors, LLC Becht Engineering, BT, Inc. Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP Cowley’s Termite & Pest Control Services Curcio, Mirzaian & Sirot, LLC

Griffin Alexander, P.C. Hillcrest Paving & Excavating, Inc. Jesan Construction and Maintenance JGS Insurance KPI 2 Contractors, Inc.

Popular Association Banking Preferred Community Management Services, Inc., AAMC Professional Restoration Services

Quality 1st Contracting, Inc. Rainbow G & J Painting, LLC Regal Restoration RMG, Regency Management Group, Inc., AAMC R.M. Termite & Pest Control SageWater Stark & Stark USI Insurance Services Valley Bank Witczak Engineering

Lemus Construction, Inc. L.N. Rothberg & Son, Inc. Mackoul Risk Solutions, LLC

Morris Engineering, LLC National Contractors, Inc. O & S Associates, Inc. Pardini R Construction Corporation PeopleFirst Property & Casualty Services

Cutolo Barros, LLC Dior Construction FirstService Residential, AAMC

Frank Macchione Construction Paving Plus Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP

Accurate Reconstruction AR Management Company Environmental Designers Irrigation, Inc. Eosso Brothers Paving Felsen Insurance Services

Peter Waldor & Associates, Inc. Radom & Wetter Attorneys at Law Renda Roads, Inc. South Shore Construction, LLC Union Bank HOA Services

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. Hueston, McNulty, Attorneys at Law Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc.

MyPropertyBilling.com, LLC National Cooperative Bank

CHAPTER TRENDS

Join Falcon in Congratulating Ms. Megan Elgard on being promoted to the Director of Business Development! Megan started with the firm in 2014 as a Project Administrator and was promoted in a few short years to head Falcon’s heavily staffed adminis- tration department. With a great inter- est in marketing and client support,

Chapter Trends Editorial Guidelines

• All submissions must come from and be about: - A member of CAI-NJ (Manager, Management Company, Board Member, Business Partner or Business Partner Employee) in good standing. • Companies/Communities are permitted four (4) announce- ments per calendar year. • Submissions are limited to 150 words. - Members are responsible to condense the information appropriately, as CAI-NJ will not do so. Any submissions over 150 words will not be published. • Submissions may include (1) image. • Submissions should not be advertorial in nature. Please note, CAI-NJ reserves the right to edit any submissions. The chapter reserves the right to omit information as necessary. CAI-NJ has the exclusive right to refuse to publish any submissions for any reason. For questions regarding the Chapter Trends section of Community Trends ® , please contact brooke@cainj.org or 609-588-0030.

Megan Elgard

Megan has been a main contact for Falcon since her start by interacting with clients, attending marketing events and preparing our educational events. She has excelled in her career at The Falcon Group and we could not be prouder of her achievements. We are excited to announce this new promotion and to have her continue representing our com- pany in the marketing and business development sector. n

VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DISCUSSION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM With topics including: Cannabis & Second-Hand Smoke, Insurance: Snow & Ice Control, Liability and Immunity, Overwhelmed, Stressed Out & Over It, Project Planning, and COVID-19 Best Practice Protocols.

VISIT THE EDUCATION PAGE ON WWW.CAINJ.ORG FOR DETAILS & TO REGISTER

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2020 F.A.S.T. Year in Review By Kristy Winchock, EIT – 2020 F.A.S.T. Chair, Morris Engineering, LLC

A lthough COVID-19 put an end to all 2020 CAI- NJ in-person events, it couldn’t stop the F.A.S.T. Committee from hosting networking opportunities and fundraising initiatives. We continued to strive to make an impact in our personal and professional lives, and in our community. The Committee realized this year has been tough on everyone, so we decided what better way to distract our minds than a Cyber Trivia Break? F.A.S.T. hosted a series of one-hour Trivia Breaks, from April to August, where industry professionals teamed up and competed to be named Trivia Champion! It was great to catch up with old colleagues and meet new people, all while benefiting a great cause. Each registration included a donation to a local charity. With the help of all of our participants, we raised a total of $662 for charities including Fulfill Monmouth & Ocean Counties, Covenant House, Backpacks for Life, Family Promise of Monmouth County and Homefront, Inc. We were all very disappointed that we were unable to host our signature Olympics event benefitting Make-A-Wish New Jersey. We wanted to continue to support this special charity, so the F.A.S.T. Committee decided to put together a Tricky Tray fundraiser with the support of the CAI-NJ Team. CAI-NJ Business Partners and Management Companies generously donated fabulous prizes including an outdoor fire pit, Apple AirPods Pro, Yeti Cooler and more… The prize winners were announced during a virtual live event. Thanks to the prize sponsors and all who donated, we were able to present Make-A-Wish New Jersey with $3,680. Keep your eye out for an update on the details of the wish our donation helped grant. F.A.S.T. loves to finish out the year with the Holiday Adopt a Family Program through Interfaith Neighbors. This year has taken a financial toll on a great deal of local fami- lies, and we expect many to struggle with bringing Holiday

“Thank you to everyone who has participated in the F.A.S.T. Committee events and initiatives this year!”

cheer to their children. We hope to be able to help these families by providing gifts for the members of this program. But we need your help! We are asking that you support this initiative by sending gift cards or monetary donations to the CAI-NJ office. Deadline for donations is Friday, December 11, 2020. Please contact Robin Surgent at robin@cainj.org or (609) 588-0030 for more information. We are crossing our fingers that we will be able to see you next year at our regularly scheduled charity drives and events including our Annual Olympics in July, School Supply Drive at the Beach Party and our Food Drive at the Winter Break Party. Thank you to everyone who has participated in the F.A.S.T. Committee events and initiatives this year! We look forward to your continued support in 2021. n

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Silver Linings By Rebecca Mattello, Lifestyle Director – Four Seasons at Mirage

A s challenging as some aspects of the pandemic have been, it certainly has been an unexpected opportunity to get creative and connect with residents on a different level. Our residents don’t just want to survive, they want to thrive and strive for the best life has to offer in any situation! That’s where we can really serve as a lifeline and be instrumental in improving their quality of life. Finding ways to stay connected and safe have kept the heart of our community beat- ing strong! Who knew how much fun we could have in the “Zoom Room”?! Although challenging for some at the start, Zoom has turned out to be the life preserver in quarantine. From Game Nights to Musical Entertainment, Poetry Shares, Comedy Nights, Book Clubs and Coffee Hours, we’ve been able to laugh and enjoy each other’s company weekly! Now, one cannot survive on Zoom alone! We’ve found other ways to stay uplifted. Sharing “Silver Linings” and focusing on the good, bright spots that still happen in daily life, sent out to the community through email. We’ve got Scavenger Hunts, “Gratitude Challenges” and Short Story Contests getting us through the upcoming months. We’ve found ways to remind each other that we are a CommUNITY by having pink ribbons on mailboxes for the month of October, Scarecrow Competitions and turning on our porch light on at the same time each evening to sing “God Bless America”. A lot of little things that we do remind residents that the support is there and that they are not alone. Sometimes there is just no easy path through a crisis. Hard as we try, we cannot find a way around it. The only path is straight through it with as much grace, dignity and kindness as possible. I’ve learned that the type of person you are isn’t discovered by how well you handle the good times, but how well you navigate the tough times. We’re confident the best is yet to come!

“The only path is straight through it with as much grace, dignity and kindness as possible.”

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What activities have some of our other property managers done with their residents during COVID?

At The Grande, we did a “light up the night” every Friday evening at about 9pm. Everyone goes on their balconies with flashlights or other non-flammable lights and shines their lights into the sky in honor of those who are first responders, and to honor those we have lost to COVID-19. It brings a sense of cohesiveness to the community, and gives them something to look forward to.

Stephen Slotnick, CMCA, Property Manager Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

“A lot of little things that we do remind residents that the support is there and that they are not alone.”

During April and May, we had a virtual Happy Hour and a book club discussion via Zoom. Both were a big success. Once the weather got warmer and the outdoor gatherings restrictions were lifted, we had our monthly Outdoor Happy Hour with BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything: chair, food, drink, mask, gloves). Maybe a little inconvenient to carry, but those who came out had a great time. It was clear that residents missed getting together in person. Svetlana Malinsky, CMCA, Property Manager RCP Management Company, AAMC, AMO

We have a tab on our website with recreation ideas that can be done safely from home (virtual tours, virtual concerts, fitness classes you can do from home, etc.) Recreation Management schedules a variety of weekly food trucks in the clubhouse parking lot for resident enjoyment. We also did a Blue Ribbon Project. The Residents Civic Club sponsored a program to sell blue ribbons to be displayed on resident mailboxes to show support for first responders during the pandemic. Property management delivered all of the ribbons; all proceeds went to the local EMS.

Jamie Cullen, CMCA, Property Manager Whittingham Homeowners Association

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A Look Back: Our CAI-NJ Members and Events Throughout the Years

Looking forward to seeing you all in 2021!

Refresh Your Facility with Resimercial Design Fundamentals By Carrie Fusella, Design Alternatives, Inc. FACILITY DESIGN

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T oday, facilities have very different expectations in terms of design features and amenities than they did five years ago. Interior designers have begun to implement various design strategies to meet the changing needs of facilities. In order to increase sales by creating a warm and inviting space which is also commercially functional and dura- ble, resimercial design has become a preferred design when renovating or creating a new public space. WHAT IS RESIMERCIAL? Resimercial design can be described as a layout, finish and/or furnishing style that brings together the feeling of home with the use of residential design aesthetic and commercial quality materials. It is also referred to as a hybrid of residential interior design and commercial design. Resimercial design values commercial quality products with residential-inspired features over the standardized feel of corporate furnishings and finishes.

KEY FEATURES TO FOCUS ON: Variability. Comfort and character are the driving forces in resimercial design, but many people define these aspects differently. From an open floor plan that helps to facilitate group activities, to a quiet secluded space where residents can drown out noise, to a relaxing informal area where people can sit and chat - each design style has a place in a public gathering environment. Longevity. This coming together of what were tradi- tionally two very different markets can largely be credited to contract furniture manufacturers taking cues from crafted hospitality and residential furniture. Residential furniture pro- vides softer lines and a combination of materials that have a more handcrafted feel. In contrast, commercial furniture has historically been bulkier and more monolithic in order to satisfy the functional requirements of high traffic wear and tear. Years ago, the majority of residential fabrics and furniture were not created for high-volume use and couldn’t CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 22

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be used in public spaces, such as a clubhouse. Now, many manufacturers and suppliers offer residential-inspired furniture and fabrics that are of commercial quality. Furniture designers and artisans are creating pieces that support an array of postures and resemble the soft curves and textures that you may find in a home. Integrity and durability are key when looking to incorporate residential furnishings for commercial use. Residential furniture is not made for multiple people sitting on it for long periods of time, so it is going to show wear and tear much sooner. Also, they often don’t carry the same warranties, weight capacity, flammability testing, or stain and wear resistance. Manufacturers have done a great job at answering that call and thinking outside the box, in producing furniture that looks more like art, while still being functional and durable. The availability of those decorative yet functional pieces at any price point has allowed commercial interior designers far more freedom and flexibility in creating interesting spaces.

When blending residential and commercial aesthetics, consider soft seating in subdued colors, such as browns and grays. The warmer palette offers the ‘homey’ feel. Additionally, lighting, accessories, wall and window treatments play a critical role in creating that comfortable atmosphere. Commercial fabric manufacturers have started to soften offerings that are exceedingly durable, incorporating more residential patterns. Overall, this offers a far more inviting look and feel to the way contract furniture sits in a room. Seating doesn’t appear to be as stiff or rigid through the

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use of both softer lines and softer cushions. All Aspects of the Design. Clients are asking for lobbies and collaborative areas in their facilities that feel more like living room spaces to encourage a level of comfortability that was largely absent. People enjoy and want to spend time in an envi- ronment where they feel comfortable and small changes to these details will help to make your facility feel more ADVERTISE IN CAI-NJ’s Monthly Magazine, Community Trends ® (You’re reading it right now!)

inviting and comfortable. The use of technology in all gathering spaces is also now incorporated into all spaces and an entire topic all by itself!! WHY GO RESIMERCIAL? Creating a friendly, functional and inviting environment — whether in

a lobby, card room, bistro, etc. — will only continue as the resimercial trend’s popularity grows. The “resi- dential feeling” and use of appro- priate interior design finishes while choosing the right pieces of furniture and accents to make this design work is imperative. n

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About The program The 2021 Community Associations Institute New Jersey chapter Partnership Program offers our Business Partner and Management Company members exclusive perks and branding opportunities. You must either be a current CAI-NJ Business Partner or Management Company member to qualify for the 2021 Partnership program. 3 different levels The 2021 Partnership Program offers 3 different exclusive levels of participation: Premier, Elite, and Ultimate levels. Each level was designed to offer specific benefits. Choose which level serves the needs of your company best. Why participate? The Partnership Program provides cost effective, guaranteed exposure including enhanced advertising place- ments, increased brand recognition and special acknowledgment on signage at events and CAI-NJ publica- tions. Your company will receive cost effective, prominent exposure in New Jersey’s community association industry, exclusive to 2021 Partnership Program participants.

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Honoring Our Essential Workers By Nicole Martone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM – Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC, Michael Ryan – Adamas Building Services and Larry Thomas, PCAM – Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

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W e are certainly living through some crazy times, aren’t we? They don’t teach “global pandemic” in property management. And if they did, where would they even start? I think we can all agree that they would likely start by emphasizing the impor- tance of our essential workers. Our concierges, porters, gate guards, superintendents. These are the people that have been helping to sustain the quality of life for many of our managed communities. Often, property staff is embraced as part of people’s fami- lies. They are the people that see our residents off to work in the mornings and welcome them home from a difficult day in the evenings. During this challenging time, they are the safe faces that provide a sense of normalcy to a chaotic world. When many residents have been mandated to stay home, the concierge or package attendant still calls to let them know their food delivery has arrived, their sister is parking the car, or their Amazon delivery is ready to be picked up. They are the maintenance crew who show up and do their normal jobs under abnormal circumstances. Whether it’s a different way

of pushing an elevator button or making sure the doorknob is sanitized before entering an apartment. Or, it’s the porters that come to work to make sure that the hallways are clean and the garbage is removed, when many residents are home, and some have been sick. The gate guard that is faced with visitors daily and must trust that someone they are interacting

with is not contagious. The super- intendents that leave the safety of their home to go into apart- ments for a water leak, whether someone is ill or not, without fail. Our staff has been crucial in

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keeping operations moving and progressing while at the same time, going through the emotions that we have all been feeling. The concern for their own safety, the safety of their loved ones, the complications of operating in this new way, are all put aside to serve the associations for which they work. On behalf all the associations we serve, we thank you for being our essential workers, now more than ever! n  

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Update on Legislation Regarding the Installation of CAR CHARGING STATIONS in Common Interest Communities By Matthew Z. Earle, Esq., Kates, Nussman, Ellis, Farhi & Earle, LLP

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W e have previously updated you concerning the opposition of the LAC to various itera- tions of an electric vehicle (“EV”) charging station bill that would require common interest commu- nities (“CICs”) to approve owner applications to install charging stations in assigned parking spaces. While CAI is committed to supporting green energy, these bills failed to consider the legitimate life, safety, financial, and governance concerns of CICs. The LAC is pleased to announce that after a significant amount of negotiation, the sponsors of the bill and the other stakeholders agreed on adding important protec- tions for CICs to the bill now styled as A3367/S1951. The bill was passed by the Assembly and Senate and signed into law by Governor Murphy on October 19, 2020.

The highlights of the bill include the following items: • CICs cannot prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation of EV charging stations. • Subject to other portions of the bill, CICs are required to permit an owner to install an electric vehicle charging station in a parking space owned or assigned to the owner, even if same requires reasonable access through common elements. • The charging station and the installation thereof must meet all applicable codes, standards, and land use statutes, regulations, and ordinances. • CICs should review applications for charging stations in the same manner as other owner applications for modifications and alterations.

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