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Community Trends ® January 2019

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In This Issue

• Let’s Maintain Our PropertyValue • Cladding is More Than Skin Deep • How to Lower Your Energy Costs ....and more

2018 ULTIMATE PARTNERS NJ Chapter Communi t y Associat ions Inst i tute The Community Associations Institute New Jersey Chapter would like to thank its partners below. For more information on our sponorships, please contact Laura O’Connor at 609-588-0030 or laura@cainj.org.

CAI-NJ STAFF

LARRY P. THOMAS, PCAM CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY@CAINJ.ORG ANGELA KAVANAUGH DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & PROGRAMS ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG LAURA O’CONNOR DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING LAURA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, EVENTS & EDITORIAL JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL COORDINATOR, EVENTS & EDITORIAL JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

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THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

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Let’s Maintain Our Property Value By Robert Arnone, CPM, CMCA, AMS RCA Management, LLC and Robert N. Roop, P.E., CBIE Lockatong Engineering Cladding is More Than Skin Deep By Arnold J. Calabrese, Esq. Becker & Poliakoff and Steven J. Morris, P.E., R.S., NAFE Morris Engineering LLC/ME Architecture LLC How to Lower Your Energy Costs By Kari Valentine, CMCA, AMS

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Associa Mid-Atlantic, AAMC and Stephen Michella, CEO Distributed Resource Ventures (DRV)

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Management Trends: Wondering How to Earn Your Credentials? Here’s How! By Glenda Carroll, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, LSM Toll Brothers, Inc. and Erin O’Reilly, CMCA, AMS, PCAM FirstService Residential, AAMC

EXTRAS President's Corner

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Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

2019 Jules C. Frankel Manager Education Assistance Program

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Chapter Trends

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CA-PAC “Dollar a Door” Campaign

F.A.S.T. Committee Update

2019 CAI-NJ Online Directory Form

2019 CAI-NJ Annual Awards Dinner Registration Save the Date — 2019 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo

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Write for Community Trends ®

New Member Welcome Breakfast Information

New Members

CAI Membership Application 2018 Ultimate Partner Listings 2019 Partnership Program

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CAI-NJ LEADERSHIP BOARD OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Benjamin Basch American Pool Enterprises

Business Partner Donna Belkot Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO Community Association Manager Jean Bestafka Renaissance Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader Bruce Kunz, CMCA Windmill Club Association Homeowner Leader Loren Lightman, Esq. Business Partner Deana Luchs Canal Walk Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader Tony Nardone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Corner Property Management Community Association Manager Christopher Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Hill Wallack, LLP Business Partner Jeffrey Logan Guardian Service Industries, Inc.

PRESIDENT MOHAMMED SALYANI, CPA WILKIN & GUTTENPLAN, P.C.

VICE PRESIDENT TBD

PRESIDENT ELECT JENNIFER NEVINS DW SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

Prime Management, Inc., AAMC Community Association Manager Lisa Vitiello, CPA Towne & Country Management, Inc. Community Association Manager Mark Wetter, Esq.

TREASURER TBD

SECRETARY TBD

Radom & Wetter 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 Lisa Vitiello, CPA Towne & Country Management, Inc.

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Mohammed Salyani, CPA CAI-NJ 2019 PRESIDENT | WILKIN & GUTTENPLAN, P.C.

New Beginnings

H appy New Year Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season with your families. There is nothing better than spending some time with our loved ones. It really puts everything in perspective and helps us realize what is really important in life. Every New Year starts with such excitement. There is a renewed energy and hope that this will be a great year, better than the last, which was really good. I know I am really excited. As I mentioned at the retreat, we have some new ideas and I am hoping that we can see some results, especially with respect to the strategic plan. The Board and the strategic task force have put in a lot of time and effort and we would love to see something come of that. I’ll keep you posted as things progress. In line with working on new or fresh ideas, this month’s magazine has some very interesting arti- cles. As Arnold Calabrese and Steve Morris put it, in their article “Cladding Is More Than Skin Deep — Things to consider before deciding to change the cladding on your community’s buildings” on page 24, maybe it is time to change your building’s “skin”. I am sure you will find it an interesting read as it will apply to all Associations at some time or the other. Even if it is not something you need to do now, it is always good to be prepared. Another good read is “Let’s Maintain Our Property Values” by Robert Arnone and Robert Roop on page 18. Definitely a must read if you are planning an improve-

ment or upgrade to the association’s common elements or the individual homes. I never knew that the Architect and the Engineer could have differing views; very interesting. And of course, who does not want to know of ways to reduce your Energy Costs on page 32. Thanks to Kari Valentine and Stephen Michella for keeping us abreast of

“In line with working on new or fresh ideas, this month’s magazine has some very interesting articles.”

changes in technology with respect to solar energy that can really help us all go green. This article outlines the benefits really well. Then there is the recap of the Olympics last year that was held by our “F.A.S.T.” Committee. Those committee mem- bers are just so awesome and energized. I cannot believe how much money we raised. Make-A-Wish Foundation is fantastic and the money could not have gone to a better place. Jeff Logan, my fellow Board member, was a really good sport. I was just so relieved it was not me. Stay warm and safe everyone and happy reading!

Mohammed Salyani, CPA

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LOOKING AHEAD LARRY THOMAS, PCAM | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

H opefully everyone had a great holiday with family and friends. Now that the holidays are over, we can all start that diet we’ve been putting off and start thinking about the upcoming spring and summer. However, for now, we are amid another New Jersey winter and from recent years, there is no telling what the weather will be. If we are lucky, we will escape any major snow storms and our budgets will not be impacted as in previous years. We had a great annual meeting and chapter retreat on December 6th at the Clearbrook Cultural Center in Monroe Twp. Many thanks to the Board and staff at Clearbrook for allowing us to have our event there every year. As well as, all their assistance with setting up the room and the audio and visual for us. All our committees are off to a great start. I look forward to a very productive and enjoyable year. As mentioned, at the retreat all our committees did an amazing job in 2018. They set their goals early and worked all year towards achieving their initiative. I have said it a dozen times and I’m sure that you will hear it from me again, we have the most dedicated and passionate committee members of all the CAI chapters. I’m pretty sure that no other chapter has as many committee volunteers as we do. It was wonderful celebrating our 40th Anniversary through- out 2018. It’s quite a milestone for our chapter. One of my personal highlights for the year was spending a few hours with Wendell Smith and listening to the early stories of our chapter. Wendell was a true pioneer in our chapter. He is still a very interesting and motivating personality. Please review our “Save the Date” calendar on page 7 and start making plans to attend as many of our events as you can. The Board, staff and committees are diligently

working to make sure all our events are relevant, timely and provide networking and educational opportunities for all our members. The Awards Committee has had two meetings so far in December and is planning a spectacular evening. This is one of our signature events and it’s always great to acknowledge our standout members. I also need to mention that our chapter will be hosting the PCAM case study this year. It will be held in Morris County and will take place from September 5th to September 6th in Cranbury, NJ. All of you CMCA and AMS manager

“I also need to mention that our chapter will be hosting the PCAM case study this year.”

members should review the PCAM application (for more information on the PCAM designation, go to page 40) and see if you’re close to meeting the PCAM requirements. If you are a current CMCA or AMS, this is the perfect opportunity for you to attend the case study and obtain your PCAM designation. I’d like to end my column by thanking Larry Sauer for the six years he was on the CAI-NJ Board. Larry was chapter President in 2017. He was a vital part of our growth and success during his time on the board. I’d also like to thank Jim Rademacher and Jack McGrath for heading up our Political Action Committee for the past 3 years. They both did a remarkable job raising money so that we can have our voices heard in Trenton. n

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EVENTS & EDUCATION CALENDAR 2019

January

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NewMember Welcome Breakfast Concordia, Monroe Twp.

FEBRUARY

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Lecture Series CAI-NJ, Freehold

July

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Joint Manager &Business Partner Roundtable TBD Senior Summit Renaissance at Manchester, Manchester

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Annual Awards Dinner The Imperia, Somerset

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March 12 APril

August

Lecture Series CAI-NJ, Freehold

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Board Leadership Development Workshop CAI-NJ, Freehold

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Annual Beach Party Martell’s Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant

12 25 Spring Break Party 9 Lecture Series CAI-NJ, Freehold

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Lecture Series CAI-NJ, Freehold

M-202: Association Communications Mercer County Community College, West Windsor

September

5

Homeowner Leader Roundtable TBD

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PCAM Case Study Cranbury

The Grand Marquis, Old Bridge

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Managers Leadership Workshop TBD

May

7

Joint Manager &Business Partner Roundtable TBD

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Legal Forum Stonebridge Community Association, Monroe Twp.

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Lecture Series CAI-NJ, Freehold

Lecture Series CAI-NJ, Freehold

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October

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Joint Manager &Business Partner Roundtable TBD Joint Manager &Business Partner Roundtable TBD Board Leadership Development Workshop CAI-NJ, Freehold Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Twp. M-100: The Essentials of Community Association Management Mercer County Community College, West Windsor Joint CAI-NJ &PennDelVal Networking Event TBD

Pre-Conference Networking Reception THE EVENT CENTER @iPA, Freehold, NJ 2019 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo THE EVENT CENTER @iPA, Freehold, NJ M-310: Management Company Administration Freehold, NJ

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Events are subject to change

Jules C. Frankel Manager Education Assistance Program Community Associations Institute NJ Chapter

2019 PROGRAM Jules C. Frankel was a long time member of CAI and was a key figure in the success and growth of our chapter. Jules was President of our chapter in 2000. Jules also received the followings awards from CAI-NJ: Speaker of the Year in 2003 and Author of the Year in 2004. Jules was inducted in the CAI-NJ Hall of Fame in 2003. Jules was a staunch advocate for manager education and training and was always willing to help with seminars and industry educational programs. The Jules C. Frankel Manager Education Assistance Program (MAP) was developed to assist New Jersey managers in the common interest community industry in furthering their educational and professional development goals. The MAP provides the opportunity to any CAI-NJ manager member in good standing to apply for a scholarship. CAI-NJ will provide a fifty percent (50%) reimbursement per course to selected managers for any of the 100, 200, or 300 courses offered by CAI. More than one award may be given per applicant. CAI-NJ will be hosting the following courses in 2019:

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M-202 M-100 M-310

April 12

Mercer Community College, West Windsor Mercer Community College, West Windsor

June 27 to June 29 Sept 5 to Sept 6

Cranbury

All awards must be approved by the CAI-NJ Board of Directors. Accordingly, a submission does not guarantee any applicant assistance. Awards are at the sole discretion of the CAI-NJ Board of Directors.

Please review the attached guidelines and application. If you have any questions, please contact the CAI-NJ office at 609-588-0030 or info@cainj.org

Jules C. Frankel Manager Education Assistance Program Community Associations Institute NJ Chapter

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCESS

AWARD: • The MAP awards a deserving candidate $250 per course ( 100, 200 and 300 level courses) towards the PMDP course of his/her choice. More than one award may be given during a calendar year. • The Scholarship Review Group will award scholarships once per year no later than April 1 st , 2019. • Scholarships must be used for PMDP courses offered by any CAI Chapter or CAI National. The M-100 course must be in person. All other courses may be in person or online. ELIGIBILITY : • At the time of the application and the reimbursement, you must be a member in good standing with • You may be asked to provide a follow up piece that will be printed in the Community Trends ® magazine that summarizes your experience with the MAP and the ways that it has allowed you to advance your professional goals. CAI-NJ reserves the right to modify any content prior to print. DEADLINES: • All applicants must submit entry no later than March 25 th , 2019 in order to be considered for a scholar- ship award. Selections will be made no later than April 1 st , 2019. PROCESS: • Interested candidates must fill out the attached application and answer the questions for review prior to dates. All entries must be typed and complete to avoid disqualification. Entries must be mailed to the chapter office or printed to PDF and emailed to larry@cainj.org. • Anonymous essays are evaluated and award recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Review Group. Should there be a conflict on the committee (meaning that a company representative is evaluating an entry for the same company), that committee member will remove themselves from the process and not participate in the review/selection of the candidates. Since this is an anonymous process, the Chapter Executive Director will inform the Scholarship Review Group members of the conflict. • Selected managers must submit verification of course completion to the CAI-NJ office within 30 days of conclusion of the course to receive the scholarship reimbursement. • All classes must be completed by December 31 st , 2019. To apply, visit www.cainj.org/map Chapter Contact Information Larry Thomas, PCAM ~ Chapter Executive Director the Community Associations Institute and the New Jersey chapter of CAI. • You must have attended at least 2 CAI-NJ events during the last 12 months.

500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 Tel: 609-588-0030 | Fax: 609-588-0040 Email: larry@cainj.org

CHAPTER TRENDS FirstService Residential, AAMC Welcomes Cottage Gate at Navesink to New Jersey Management Portfolio EATONTOWN, NJ (Nov. 27, 2018) – FirstService Residential, AAMC recently contracted to provide property management services to Cottage Gate at Navesink. The development, comprised of single family homes, is located in the Atlantic Highlands section of Middletown, New Jersey. “Our team is honored to serve as the management partner for this boutique community,” said Ted Gammon, executive director, FirstService Residential, AAMC. “Every detail of Cottage Gate has been thoughtfully planned to accommodate the needs of its residents. FirstService Residential’s emphasis on communication and focus on exceptional customer service are a few of the reasons that the board selected us and we look forward to making a marked difference in the community.” FirstService Residential, AAMC is a manager of residential communities and partner of HOAs, community associations

and strata corporations in the U.S. and Canada. FirstService Residential’s managed communities include low-, mid- and high-rise condominiums and cooperatives, single-family homes, master-planned, lifestyle and active adult communities, and rental and commercial properties. n

• 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) announcements 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 jaclyn@cainj.org or 609-588-0030. Chapter Trends Editorial Guidelines

Update today: ONLINE at www.caionline.org EMAIL addresschanges@caionline.org Be sure to update your board’s member names, titles (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Board Member), and contact information to ensure your board members receive all the latest CAI member benefits!

MAIL to CAI, P.O. Box 34793, Alexandria, VA 22334-0793

Have your community association board members changed since last year?

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2019 CAI-NJ COMMITTEES

AWARDS COMMITTEE Gabby Grimes — Chair Eileen Szelewicki, CMCA — Vice Chair Neil Betoff

Kari Valentine, CMCA, AMS Ray Venturino Board Liaisons: Deana Luchs Lisa Vitiello, CPA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE Gabe Vitale — Chair Ashley Gray, CMCA — Vice Chair Matthew Antico

Lisa Rayca, CMCA, AMS — CAI-PADELVAL, So. Jersey Liaison Elizabeth Comando, CMCA, PCAM Barbara Drummond, CMCA, PCAM

Your requests are welcome...

Matthew Earle, Esq. Vincent Hager, CIRMS Sue Howe, AMS, PCAM Steve Kroll Christine Li, Esq., CCAL James Magid, CMCA, PCAM, LSM Thomas Martin, Esq. Glen Masullo, CMCA, PCAM

Jennifer Carr Rich Cassilli Drew Cowley Michelle Gadaleta Lila Khiry Steve Lang Christine Maldonado Danny Mann, Esq. Vanessa Nixon, Esq. Drew Podolski, Esq. Kari Prout Nicole Skaro Mary Visco Sandi Wiktor

Jack McGrath Paul Raetsch

Jessica Baker Angela Celeste Jamie Cullen, CMCA Eric Eggert

J. David Ramsey, Esq., CCAL Caroline Record, Esq., CCAL Board Liaisons: Jean Bestafka Loren Lightman, Esq. Staff Liaisons: Larry Thomas, PCAM Laura O’Connor MANAGER COMMITTEE Erin O’Reilly, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Chair Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Shelby Evans Maggie Faselt Brian Griffin

Board Liaisons: Jennifer Nevins Lisa Vitiello, CPA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko BUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEE Amy Shorter — Chair Jessica Vail — Vice Chair Theresa Beckett John Buglione Mary Caporaso, CMCA, PCAM Robert Flanagan, Esq. Ryan Fleming Frank Gencarelli

Jessica Hatton Shaun Hynes Vincent Kazmierski Lila Khiry Steven Kuhnert Jessica Long

Kristin Marzarella Tara Melick, CPA Nicole Miller, Esq. Rachel Richardson, CMCA Lauren Vadenais David Vargas

Jeff Cirkus, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chuck Graziano, PCAM, CPM Dawn Mackanic, CMCA Kerri Stimpson, AMS Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Michelle Williams, CMCA, AMS Board Liaisons: Tony Nardone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Nikolaos Haralambopoulos, CPA — Chair Briana Walsh — Vice Chair Michael Barch Lysa Bergenfeld, Esq. Michael Gersh Nichole Gist Jennifer Lynch, CIC Tara Melick, CPA Steven Mlenak, Esq.

Kristy Winchock Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch

Saher Gouda David Kalen Dawn Kearney

Jeffrey Logan Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE Paul Migliore — Chair Eric Eggert — Vice Chair Chris Belkot Scott Brandle Martin Cabalar, Esq. Patti Clemente Marty Ehrlich Keith Giliberti, PE, RS Fred Hodge, Jr. Hank Johns Lisa Komitor Georgette Kyriacou Cathy Mango Mike Polulak, Esq. Ross Rutman David Shahrabani Lenny Stern Christopher Tensen, CMCA, AMS Ryan Weiner

Joseph Kreps Toni Licciardi Kim Manicone Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq. Lisa Wagner Board Liaisons: Jeffrey Logan

Readers of Community Trends ® can ask the Editorial Committee of the magazine for their feedback about any issue facing the community association industry. The committee is made up of legal, insurance, engineering and property management professionals with a wealth of information and experience specific to community associations.

Jennifer Nevins Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh CONFERENCE & EXPO COMMITTEE Jay Burak — Chair Jessica Kizmann, CPA — Vice Chair Kristie Bendick, CMCA

Kathleen Radler Steve Roderick Larry Sauer, CMCA, PCAM Ken Shah

Joe Bonafede Stacey Cadoff Jeanine Clark Ellen Comiski Jeffrey Cuevas

Peter Throndson Board Liaisons: Loren Lightman, Esq. Mark Wetter, Esq.

John Echelmeier Tanya Jimenez Terry Kessler, Esq. Konrad Kurach Valerie Luckenbach Denise Mack

Staff Liaisons: Laura O’Connor Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE Pam Illiano — Chair Gary Gleitman — Vice Chair

Tom Witkowski Board Liaisons: Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko HOMEOWNER LEADER COMMITTEE Cheryl Palent — Chair Roslyn Brodsky — Vice Chair Lois Gerber Richard Pucciarelli Board Liaisons: Jean Bestafka Bruce Kunz, CMCA Deana Luchs Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC) George Greatrex, Esq. — Chair A. Christopher Florio, Esq. — Vice Chair Gabriel Lavigne Charles Lavine Ralph Owen

Letters and e-mails should be directed to: Jackie Oskierko CAI-NJ 500 Harding Road Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (609) 588-0030 Fax: (609) 588-0040 Email: jaclyn@cainj.org

Jessica Marvel Karl Meth, Esq. Kevin Oliver Cheryl Rhine, CIC, CIRMS

Dean Catanzarite Diane Cody, PCAM Rhett Cowley Jose Elvir Seth Frumkin Freedom Hildreth Carol Nickerson, CMCA Julie Nole Debbie Pasquariello, CIC, CIRMS

Harriet Schwarzber, CMCA, AMS Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS Gabe Vitale Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mary Barrett, Esq. — Chair Robert Arnone, CMCA, AMS — Vice Chair Daniella Chaviano Hilary Harding Jonathan Katz, Esq. Richard Linderman, Esq. Michael Mezzo, CPA, MBA Steven Morris, RS

Daniel Reilly Chris Rosati Kristine Schmocker Dan Turi Melissa Volet, Esq. Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch Donna Belkot Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Joseph Chorba, CPA — Treasurer Michael Pesce, PCAM — Secretary

Kelly Peters Robert Roop

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CA-PAC WORKS HARD PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

SUPPORT CA-PAC “A Dollar a Door”! The Community Association – Political Action Committee (CA-PAC) is a volunteer committee consisting of homeowners, professionals and managers who serve New Jersey’s community associations. CA-PAC was created to give our members a stronger voice in Trenton by supporting candidates who support key issues important to CAI-NJ members. Please do your part and support our 2018 “Dollar a Door” campaign. Donate $1 per door or at least $250.00 per year for com- munities and $25.00 for individuals. 2018 A Dollar a Door Community Associations • Cedar Village at East Brunswick • Manors at Lawrenceville • The Plaza Grande at Old Bridge • The Ponds • Union Gap Village Association • Wildflower Village COA

TO DONATE TO CA-PAC, SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 | or visit: www.cainj.org/capac

YES, I’D LIKE TO SUPPORT CA-PAC WITH A PLEDGE!

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DOLLAR PER DOOR __________________ X ____________________ $_________ Number of Doors A Dollar or More Total Pledge PROFESSIONAL PLEDGE __________________ X ____________________ $_________ Number of Doors A Dollar or More Total Pledge FLAT RATE PLEDGES Business Partner ............................................... $250-$500 $_________ Management Company ..............................................$500 $_________ Other ....................................................................................... $_________

Community/Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Individual Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

MailingAddress:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_________________________________________________________Fax: ________________________________________________

Email:________________________________ Occupation:______________________ Employer:_____________________________________

Employer Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please make your CORPORATE or PERSONAL CHECK payable and mail to: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

Management Company Name: _________________________________________ (Community Association’s Only) DO NOT INCLUDE MY NAME OR COMPANY ON THE LIST OF CA-PAC CONTRIBUTORS

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission requires us to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of the employer of contributors whose contribution exceeds $300 in a calendar year. Contributions to CA-PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are not limited to suggested amounts. CA-PAC will not favor nor disadvantage anyone based upon the amounts or failure to make PAC Contributions. Voluntary political contributions are subject to limitations of ELEC regulations. CA-PAC contributions are not considered payment of CAI dues.

CA-PAC WORKS HARD PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Municipal Bonding Requirements – (A1425, S3233) - Last year, the legislature passed a law removing developers’ requirements to post performance and maintenance guarantees on construction not ultimately dedicated to the municipality. While intended only to apply to shopping centers, CA-PAC is concerned that our communities could be swept into the exemptions, and will be working to correct the oversight. Delinquencies and Expedited Foreclosures – (A2085, S1243) – We continue to attempt to work with the banks to maintain vacant units and assume responsibili- ty for maintenance fees while pushing for rent receiverships as an option. Municipal Services / Fire Hydrant Maintenance - (A1745) – CA-PAC is advocating for expansion of the municipal services provided to your community. Our top priority for now is passage of legislation that would ensure that your local municipal utility authority keep your neighborhood safe by properly maintaining fire hydrants, and we hope to make the cost of such maintenance fair by banning the practice of charging our associations more than their host municipalities. Electric Charging Stations - (A1030) - There is National and State legislation concerning the installation of electric charging stations for existing and future common interest communities. CA–PAC will be there to make sure you have say over when, where, and if to include these stations in your communities. DCA Inspections - (S1150) - This bill would reduce inspections from every 5 years to every 2 years. Solar Panel Installations – (A2469) - Recent legislation proposes controls for regulation and installation of solar panels in your community. Insurance Deductibles – (A2439) - Recent legislation proposes to prevent an association’s ability to transfer the responsibility for a damage claim’s deductible to homeowners in condominium associations. Snow Contractor Indemnification – (S665) - This legislation would require snow contractors to be indemnified for any damage or injuries as a result of their snow removal/ice control operations.

TO DONATE TO CA-PAC, SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 | or visit: www.cainj.org/capac

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Pardini R Construction Corporation Popular Association Banking Quality 1st Contracting, Inc. R.M. Termite & Pest Control Radom & Wetter Attorneys at Law Rainbow G & J Painting, LLC Regal Restoration Republic Services of NJ, LLC Stark & Stark Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. Technocality, Inc. Towne & Country Management, Inc. USI Insurance Services Wilkin Management Group, LLC

Advanced Pavement Group Accent Group Becht Engineering, BT, Inc. Becker

Berman & Wright Architecture Engineering & Planning, LLC Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP Capital One Bank, N.A. Corner Property Management Cowley’s Termite & Pest Control Services Curcio, Mirzaian & Sirot, LLC Cutolo Barros, LLC Denali Property Management, Inc. FirstService Residential, AAMC

Renda Roads, Inc. RMG, Regency Management Group, Inc., AAMC Shivers, Gosnay & Greatrex, LLC South Shore Construction, LLC Union Bank HOA Services

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. Hueston, McNulty, Attorneys at Law Mirra & Associates MyPropertyBilling.com, LLC National Cooperative Bank Peter Waldor & Associates, Inc.

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F.A.S.T. Update By Nicole D. Miller, Esq., Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C.

C AI-NJ’s young professionals group, the Future All Star Team (“F.A.S.T.”), had a busy, productive and exciting year in 2018! Almost every month of 2018, F.A.S.T. hosted a philanthropic event or fundraising initiative. New in 2018 was F.A.S.T.’s educational series, “F.A.S.T. TRACK” which ran once a week, for four weeks in June and focused on public speaking. Each of the four workshops was made up of different public speaking scenarios and was led by award-winning marketer and professional pub- lic speaking coach, Nicole Pace-Addeo, M.A. Keep an eye out for information regarding educational series from F.A.S.T. in 2019! We hope that you will join us! Also, new in 2018 was F.A.S.T.’s Habitat for Humanity Build Day held in September. Members of F.A.S.T., along with other CAI-NJ Members, volunteered for the day to assist in building a home for a veteran in Keansburg, New Jersey. The day was a fun-filled learning experience which benefited a local veteran. F.A.S.T. will be hosting anoth- er Habitat for Humanity Building Day, which is currently scheduled for May 8, 2019. Keep an eye out for informa- tion on how you can participate in FAST’s 2019 Habitat for Humanity Building Day! F.A.S.T. organized two fundraising events which ben- efited Unbroken Warriors in June 2018. These events included the “Shredding Day” and “Mulligan & Shot” at the Golf Outing. Collectively, F.A.S.T. donated $1,032.50 to Unbroken Warriors along with canned goods. The Spring Break Party brought the return of F.A.S.T.’s Food Drive where we collected 580 pounds of food for the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. F.A.S.T. also held its School Supply Drive at the Beach Party, which collect- ed an entire truck full of notebooks, backpacks, pens, pencils, etc. that helped countless students head back to school fully prepared in the Long Branch School District. In July, F.A.S.T. hosted its biggest annual event, the CAI‑NJ Olympics. Proceeds collected through sponsorships, par- ticipants and spectators were donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. This year’s addition of the “Slime

(below) Board Member, Jeffrey Logan, Guardian Service Industries, Inc. “Gets Slimed for Charity.”

Throne” was a huge success and doubled F.A.S.T.’s fundrais- ing efforts! F.A.S.T. raised a total of $10,020.24 which was presented to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at their Wishing Place in Monroe Twp., New Jersey on August 16, 2018. This is over $3,000 more than what was donated in 2017! With the amount donated, F.A.S.T. was able to fully fund a child’s wish. We were informed by Make-A-Wish that the money donated in 2018 has funded a five year old boy’s wish to go on a Disney Cruise!

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ATTENTION ALL CAI-NJ SEMINAR ATTENDEES:

F.A.S.T. adopted four families this year for its annual Adopt a Family for the Holidays event. We raised over $4,000 to purchase gifts for these families. As part of F.A.S.T.’s fundrais- ing efforts this year, we offered professional headshots to be taken for $25.00 a piece at the 2018 40th Anniversary Party

& Pre-Conference Networking Reception on October 17, 2018 as well as at the Annual Meeting and Chapter Retreat on December 6, 2018. This provided CAI-NJ Members with an opportunity to update their

“We raised over $4,000 to purchase gifts for these families.”

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Please remember to keep your seminar completion certificates in a safe place. These certificates are distributed at the end of each CAI-NJ seminar. This is proof that you attended and completed the seminar. You may need to reference the certificate in the future and CAI-NJ does not keep track of each member’s attendance record. Community managers will definitely need the certificates to obtain credit for continuing educa- tion towards their designations.

professional pictures while donating to a great cause! Due to the success of these events, we will be continu- ing many of them in 2019! F.A.S.T. would like to send a HUGE “thank you” to all who supported us throughout 2018! We appreciate your generosity and hope for your continued support in 2019! n

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Let’s Maintain Our PROPERTY VALUE By Robert Arnone, CPM, CMCA, AMS, RCA Management, LLC and Robert N. Roop, P.E., CBIE, Lockatong Engineering

“As owners or shareholders, these restrictions should not handcuff one from making improvements that will enhance the value of their home.”

A s properties age, condo or co-ops, buildings or communities, they face the challenge of being a landing spot for both young and old. Capital improvements to the community are at the discretion of the board or to be voted on by its members, often needing a majority or super majority vote. As owners or sharehold- ers, these restrictions should not handcuff one from making improvements that will enhance the value of their home. The board, property manager, legal counsel, engineer and/or architect work together to create specifications, designs, alteration agreements, legal contracts, and admin- istration, that set the guidelines for these improvements. With all working in unison, what could go wrong when a capital improvement is made to a townhouse or apartment? Engineers are hired to solve problems, where architects are hired to share a vision. These different areas of expertise

can sometimes get in the way of a shared common mission. Altering a home’s appearance can be interior or exterior. When adding a new bathroom, for example, access to the main sewer line will be needed. Installing new windows could compromise both the structural integrity and design con- formity. The vision of the homeowner or architect must meet the approvals of the hired engineer. It takes an experienced engineer and architect to understand the importance of each role. So how should boards proceed to put in place the best policy documents to avoid future conflicts? Robert N. Roop, PE of Lockatong Engineering has over 40 years of experience drafting specifications. This includes specifications for both exterior and interior remodeling. Q: Can you share a time an architect’s drawing for an alteration could not be completed because of engineering concerns in the modifications? CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 20

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the purview of architects so, except for structural issues in typical single-family homes, there are few opportunities where the professional engineer would be needed. Q: Do you feel a performance bond is necessary for the condo association or co-op protecting the condo associa- tion or co-op in the event there is a dispute between the contractor and the homeowner? A: A performance bond is purchased by the contractor and ultimately included in the cost of the job and paid for by the association. If the contractor failed to perform, the bonding company pressures the contractor to finish the job. If the contractor still fails to perform, the bonding company calls in another contractor to finish the job. A contractor who has a poor record may not be able to obtain a per- formance bond, or the cost will be high. In the case, if a homeowner has a dispute and the contractor’s contract is with the association, the association would have to decide if the homeowner’s dispute was valid and then contact the bonding company. Determining if a performance bond is necessary is a judgment call and balance between the risk of a poor contractor and the cost of the bond. A large project with an unknown contractor would be an example where a bond is recommended. One indication of the quality of a contractor is to ask for the cost of a perfor- mance bond to be identified as a separate line item in a competitive bid. Compare each bidder’s project cost and cost of the bond. A bond cost that is high could indicate that contractor might have a poor performance record. Q: What is the role of the engineer after the design, spec- ifications, and contract have been approved by the board? A: Construction management and monitoring are where an engineer will be helpful after the contract is approved. Construction management includes the review of construction progress, approval of progress payments, submittal approval and responses to requests for information and clarifications during construction. Unseen conditions that were not seen during design will require the engineer to design a resolution. Construction monitoring is different. On-site inspections during construction are performed to monitor progress and confirm the construction is performed according to the plans and spec- ifications, the specified products are installed, and the manu- facturer’s recommended installation instructions are followed. Photographs document the project. At project completion, the engineer walks the site and develops a “punch list” of tasks

A: Many times, an alteration does not adequately account for utilities needed to operate a mechanical plumbing or HVAC system. For example, the need for combustion air or exhaust venting in a furnace, boiler or even a clothes dryer. All have limitations in the length of vent pipes for safe operation. No one wants a fire in a lint-clogged dryer vent because it is too long. Another issue is the installation of equipment in very cramped spaces. Easy enough to install during renovations but a nightmare to service, repair and replace when the time comes. In defense of architects, owners and developers are eager to build the most livable space and direct the architect to squeeze everything else in. Q: What are some examples where both an architect and engineer will be needed in home improvement? A: Certainly, the most obvious example is where a structural modification is envisioned. To have an interior wall removed or passageway widened requires an engineer. They will trace the load path from above the proposed alteration all the way

to the foundation. If the wall in question is bear- ing any part of that load, a beam or header will need to be designed to carry the load. Another example is where struc- tural repairs are required during an exterior resto- ration designed by an architect. The coastal resort building boom of the early 2000s resulted in some very bad building envelope waterproofing. Now, 15 years later, the impact of years of water

“What are some examples where both an architect and engineer will be needed in home improvement?”

infiltration has rotted or corroded structural members. An engineer is needed to evaluate the seriousness of the damage and define repairs. Q: How about an alteration where either an architect or engineer would suffice? A: In New Jersey, residential construction is defined as

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for the contractor to complete the job then confirms the punch list is closed out. Lastly, the engineer collects war- ranty and other certificates for the asso- ciation’s files and confirms final code inspections have been performed, and a certificate of occupancy is issued. Q: Can you share with us a horror story, when it was recommended that a condo association or co-op bring in both an engineer and architect, but to save money hired only one or neither? A: Unfortunately, some association boards have members who believe they are qualified to get bids from contrac- tors for a project without a specification, without competitive bids on a defined scope of work or just getting a proposal from a single contractor. Here is only one horror story of many: A beach- front 20+ owner building had been

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experiencing water intrusion problems since the first occupancy. One contrac- tor came in and made minor repairs around a few windows. Problems per- sisted. The second contractor came in removed siding and found rotted struc- ture and mold behind the siding. Some repairs were made but, in the process,, siding was improperly re-installed, fire stopping was compromised, structural defects were ignored, and the job was not completed. Owners continued to be frustrated with water leaks. Finally, an engineer was retained who speci- fied where and how the façade resto- ration and correction of failed previous attempts should be performed. The building siding was replaced entirely and all balconies rebuilt. The cost to the owners: estimated cost per owner — $75,000; 10 years of disruption; lost rental income; time not on the beach — priceless. Something unforeseen usually hap- pens with every construction project. Associations should recognize that pos- sibility, be prepared in advance, and have the professionals available to help navigate the process. Being a lone wolf will leave you out in the cold. Engineers and Architects as your trade partners will help you lead the pack as advisers to your communities. n Robert N. Roop P.E., CBIE, is a Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience in providing engi- neering services. He is responsible for the process and execution of all engineering projects at Lockatong Engineering. The firm’s focus is comprehensive inves- tigations and design of buildings and associated property. Robert Arnone, CPM, CMCA, AMS is managing member of RCA Management, LLC, specializing in condo and co-op management in Northern New Jersey and New York City.

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2019 CAI-NJ Online Service Directory

When your company is listed in CAI-NJ’s Online Service Directory, members and the general public can easily find your company and take advantage of your products, services and professional expertise. This is the most affordable way to reach your target market!

Online Service Directory Listing Cost: Primary Category Listing: Just $200 .00 for the entire year! Additional Category Listings: Just $100 .00 for each additional category. (Additional Category Listings contain the same information as your Primary Listing) Attention 2019 Partnership Program Participants! For 2019, one (1) Primary Listing is included in the Partnership Program. Only Ultimate and Elite Partners have their logo displayed with their listing(s).

Online Service Directory Listing Information: Listings run through December 31, 2019 and include one (1) of each of the following per company: Company Name, Contact Name, Address, Phone and Fax Number, E-mail, and Website Link. Participating companies must be a CAI-NJ Business Partner or Management Company member in good standing.

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