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The Community Associations Institute New Jersey chapter would like to thank its 2019 Ultimate Partners below. For more information on our sponsorships, please contact Chelsea Donnigan at 609-588-0030 or chelsea@cainj.org.

T hank You Fo r You r Suppo r t !

THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

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Storm Preparedness By Robert C. Griffin, Esq. Griffin Alexander, P.C.

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“The [Temps] They Are a-Changin” By Richard B. Linderman, Esq. Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C.

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Unintended Consequences — Flood Insurance By Brent Rivenburgh Allen & Stults Co., Inc. Do One Thing Better — Emergency Preparedness for Flooding By John M. Chayko, PE, CFM Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.

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EXTRAS President's Corner

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Chapter Trends

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

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2020 CAI-NJ Awards Dinner Registration

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Legislative Update

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CA-PAC “Dollar a Door” Campaign

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New Member Breakfast Registration

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2019 F.A.S.T. Committee Success Recap

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2019 CAI-NJ Annual Meeting & Chapter Retreat Wrap-up and Photos 22 CAI-NJ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediation Services Program Information and Request Form 30 2020 Online Directory Form 37 New Members 52 CAI Membership Application 53 2019 Ultimate Partner Listings 60

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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 Vanessa Davenport Regency at Quailbrook Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader Charles Lavine Traditions at Federal Point Condominium Association Homeowner Leader Deana Luchs Residents of Canal Walk Homeowner Association Homeowner Leader Christopher Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Prime Management, Inc., AAMC Community Association Manager

PRESIDENT JENNIFER NEVINS, CMCA DW SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

VICE PRESIDENT JEFFREY LOGAN GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

PRESIDENT ELECT LOREN LIGHTMAN, ESQ. HILL WALLACK LLP

Mohammed Salyani, CPA WilkinGuttenplan Business Partner Lisa Vitiello, CPA Towne & Country Management, Inc. Community Association Manager

TREASURER TONY NARDONE, MBA, PCAM CORNER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SECRETARY MARK WETTER, ESQ. RADOM & WETTER

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

CAI-NJ STAFF

ANGELA KAVANAUGH SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, EVENTS & EDITORIAL JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG CHELSEA DONNIGAN MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING CHELSEA@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MEMBER SERVICES

“Nothing has ever been accomplished in any walk of life without enthusiasm, without motivation, and without perseverance”. — Jim Valvano

2020 – New Opportunities

H appy New Year! The new year has always been a time of reflection and goal setting for me. I am excited to plan for a busy 2020 and know that the new year will bring new opportunities for all of us to make a difference. As I mentioned at the CAI-NJ retreat, my monthly theme in the President’s Corner articles will be based upon what has inspired me — both personally and professionally. The quote above is from Jim Valvano, given during his famous ESPY speech in 1993. His courage reminds us that anything is pos- sible. If you have not heard his speech, I would encourage you to do so – it is truly inspirational. I am incredibly honored to serve as the Chapter’s President for 2020. This is not something that I do alone — I humbly serve in the footsteps of Past Presidents of CAI-NJ; I do this with an amazing Board of Directors — my peers, colleagues and friends; I do this with the talented CAI-NJ staff — outstanding women that seamlessly get things done; And I do this with all of you — the incredible members of CAI-NJ. Thank you for the faith you have placed in me! My goals in 2020 will be to continue the great work of my predecessors — to expand the chapter and its membership; to continue working on the strategic plan for the chapter; and to continue working with the Manager Recruitment Task Force. I will support the dedicated work of all the committees, including the critical work of the LAC and the critical fundraising of the PAC. My personal platform will be to promote education within the industry. CAI‑NJ has amazing members dedicated to the communities in which we live and serve. There is a wide variety of programs and designations for all members. I encourage each of you to access this information for your own personal development. You may have heard this before – but these words are near and dear to my heart: There is no better investment than the one you make in yourself. I look forward to expanding the focus of these educational offerings in 2020. I wish all of you a blessed and inspired New Year and look forward to see- ing everyone at the 2020 CAI-NJ Awards Celebration on Thursday, February 20th at iPlay in Freehold, New Jersey. n

BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

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CHAPTER TRENDS mem property management Announces Exclusive Partnership with FreshDirect mem property management, recently announced an exclusive partnership with FreshDirect, the Northeast’s leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to customers in seven states, including the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. As a result of this partnership, residents living in commu- nities managed by mem property management will enjoy free delivery on all FreshDirect orders. FreshDirect Campus, located in the South Bronx, is rein- • 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.

venting farm-to-fork food distribution and manufacturing, making it even easier for customers to get access to high- er-quality, fresher food. “Over the past 30 years, we have been helping residents enjoy their home with outstanding service and best-in-class property management,” explains Martin Laderman, found- er and CEO of mem property management, “FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relation- ships with suppliers, growers, and farmers. They are the best at what they do and we strive to be the best at what we do. It’s a great partnership!” n

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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.

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EVENTS & EDUCATION CALENDAR

JANUARY

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NewMember Welcome Breakfast The Ponds, Monroe Twp.

Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing Forsgate Country CLub, Monroe Twp.

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Annual Awards Celebration The Event Center @iPA, Freehold

Pre-Conference Networking Reception The Event Center @iPA, Freehold

Annual Conference & Expo The Event Center @iPA, Freehold

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Spring Break Party The Grand Marquis, Old Bridge

EVENTS are subject to change more info can be found on www.cainj.org

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The Events Center at iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd., Freehold, NJ 07728 6:00pm to 7:30pm :: Social Gala 7:30pm to 8:15pm :: Awards Presentation 8:15pm to 10:00pm :: Dessert Spectacular & Party Food will be served from 6:00pm to 7:30pm during Social Gala Thursday, February 20, 2020

Payment options:

Name/Designation: ______________________________________________________ Company: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________________________ Fax: ____________________________________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________________________________ Note: Ultimate Partners receive 4 tickets, Elite Partners receive 2 tickets and Premier Partners receive 1 ticket. _______ # of partnership tickets _______$150/ person OR _______ $1,400 (10 pack of tickets) Please list the name, company, designation and emails of additional registrations. 2. Name:____________________________ Email:______________________________ 3. Name:____________________________ Email:______________________________ 4. Name:____________________________ Email:______________________________ 5. Name:____________________________ Email:______________________________ 6. Name:____________________________ Email:______________________________ 7. Name:____________________________ Email:_______________________________ 8. Name:____________________________ Email:_______________________________ 9. Name:____________________________ Email:_______________________________ 10. Name:___________________________ Email:_______________________________

Make check payable to: CAI-NJ Mail completed form and payment to: Attn: Awards Celebration, CAI-NJ, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 Pay by credit card: Please fax to: (609) 588-0040 or email to: jaclyn@cainj.org. Cardholder Name: __________________________________________ (as it appears on the card) Card Number: ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: __________ Security Code: __________________________ Cardholder Signature: _______________________________________ Cardholder acknowledges receipt of goods and/or services in the amount of the total shown here and agrees to perform the obligations set forth in the card-

holder’s agreement with issuer. TOTAL $____________________

*By registering for an CAI-NJ event, the registrant acknowledges that they are responsible to pay the full registration fee at the time of registration. Registrations will not be processed until all previous outstanding balances are paid in full.

*Cancellation Policy-Cancellations must be made by Monday, February 17, 2020 in order to receive a refund. Swaps can be made at any time.

**Must be a current CAI-NJ member in good standing to attend.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

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

T he beginning of a new year is a good time to review the purpose and mission of CAI’s Legislative Action Committee-NJ (LAC), and to report to you our legisla- tive and regulatory goals for the upcoming year. As you know, our committee members are dedicated volunteers who donate their time and talents to achieving our goal of improving the lives of our community association members and empowering the professionals and business partners who work every day in the field of common interest com- munity management and governance. There are home- owner leaders, community managers, insurance specialists, attorneys and accounting professionals on the LAC, each bringing their own expertise, experience and knowledge to our efforts to impact legislation to benefit our constituents. The LAC’s stated purpose and mission is to allow “CAI to speak with one voice on legislative and regulatory matters that affect community associations, community associa- tion managers and CAI business partners.” Technically, the NJ-LAC is a committee of CAI’s national office in Washington that serves the State of New Jersey, which is also served by two CAI chapters, the NJ Chapter and the Pennsylvania/Delaware Valley Chapter. We review all pending legislation that could potentially impact our constituents, and report our support (or opposition) to New Jersey’s legislators. To view the list of such pending legislation and the LAC’s position on each bill, simply go to the CAI-NJ website and click on the bill chart link at www.cainj.org/legislative/bill-chart . We also initiate legislation and regulatory changes to address issues faced by our constituents for which there is no current remedy. If you are reading this column you likely either live or work in a common interest community. You are our “eyes and ears” on the ground and we depend on you to report to us the issues you face and the problems you need solved. Our effectiveness as a group depends in part on your willingness to partner with us in our efforts. We invite your input!

Our legislative and regulatory priorities for the upcoming legislative term (January 2020 to January 2022) are: • Adoption of uniform common ownership interest leg- islation (the revival of UCIOA by the NJ Law Review Commission) • Adoption of a legislative correction of the Palisades statute of limitations ruling (which provides that this time frame runs from the date a construction defect is discov- ered, even if the developer/builder is in control of the board at the time) “Our effectiveness as a group depends in part on your willingness to partner with us in our efforts. We invite your input!” • Adoption of an amendment to the Municipal Land Use Law with regard to bonding of association improve- ments (currently not required of developer/builder if improvements are to be dedicated to the association) • Expansion of services to be reimbursed to associations or performed by municipalities (such as maintenance of fire hydrants) • Monitor DCA adoption of revised language further defining “adequate reserves” and “benefits derived” (as contained in PREDFDA and the Condominium Act and their administrative regulations) • Monitor Radburn regulations to be published by the DCA (regarding election procedures and by-law amend- ment procedures) • Monitor prospective legislation dealing with Board Member training and Manager Licensing Our efforts will be focused here, and we will not let up until we’ve achieved the success, and fairness, our constit- uents deserve. Talk to you next month! n

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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. Joanne Bradley Gital Dodelson, Esq. Brian Griffin, Esq. Nicole Martone Steven Morris, PE, RS Robert Roop, PE Michael Ryan Carol Shenk Larry Thomas, PCAM Kari Valentine, CMCA, AMS Jaquelyn Williams

HOMEOWNER LEADER COMMITTEE Roslyn Brodsky — Chair Richard Pucciarelli — Vice Chair Lois Gerber Salvatore Gurriero Richard Lans Judy Miao Cheryl Palent Arthur Simon Howard Staum Robert Travis Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh 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

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 Kathleen Radler

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:

Darlene Rey Debra Rizzi Steve Roderick Ken Shah

Amy Shorter Mark Siwiak Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM Staff Liaisons: Chelsea Donnigan NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE Gary Gleitman — Chair Freedom Hildreth — Vice Chair

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

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

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

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. Lisa Rayca, CMCA, AMS Caroline Record, Esq. Edward San George, PCAM Board Liaisons: Vanessa Davenport Loren Lightman, Esq. 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 Dawn Kearney Kim Manicone Jessica Marvel

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

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 Liaison: Chelsea Donnigan Jaclyn Oskierko GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE Eric Eggert — Chair Tom Witkowski — Vice Chair Joseph Balzamo, CMCA Raymond Barnes, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chris Belkot

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

Jill Nappi Julie Nole Daniel Roose David Ross Herman Shauger David Velasco Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq. Lisa Wagner

Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Chair Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Mary Barone, AMS Jeff Cirkus, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chuck Graziano, CPM, PCAM Dawn Mackanic, CMCA Christopher Maus Erin O’Reilly, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ingrid Roe, CMCA, AMS Kerri Stimpson, AMS Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh

Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch

Jeffrey Logan Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh 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

WOMENS 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

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

Michael Kennedy Terry Kessler, Esq. Konrad Kurach Richard Lang Valerie Luckenbach Denise Mack Janine Manganella Renee Miraglia Kevin Oliver

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

Patricia Ventura Board Liaisons:

Loren Lightman, Esq. Jennifer Nevins, CMCA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Harriet Schwarzber, CMCA, AMS Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh

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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 2019 “Dollar a Door” campaign. Donate $1 per door or at least $250.00 per year for communities and $25.00 for individuals. 2019 A Dollar a Door Community Associations • Cedar Village at East Brunswick • Clearbrook Community Association • Executive House Condominium Association • Horizons at Woods Landing • Riviera at East Windsor Homeowners Association • Rossmoor Community Association • Society Hill Condominium Association • The Ponds • Union Gap Village Association • Wanaque Reserve Condominium Association • Wyckham Manor Association, Inc.

TO DONATE TO CA-PAC, SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 | or visit: www.cainj.org/capac TO DONATE TO CA- , ONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 5 0 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07 | r i it: . i j. rg/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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2019 F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE SUCCESS RECAP BY: GABE VITALE, C & L SERVICES PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE & ASHLEY GRAY, FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL

The Future All Star Team (F.A.S.T.) is a branch of CAI-NJ comprised of young professionals in the industry on a mission to give back to our community through philanthropic initiatives. 2019 brought a newmission to complement our philanthropic e orts in the form of networking events to bridge the gap between the established generation and the younger generations throughout CAI. F.A.S.T. turned in a record-breaking year with its e orts of giving back.

At The Annual Spring Break Party F.A.S.T. generated over 700 lbs of food and over $1,000 in donations that were personally dropped o to the Ocean and Monmouth County Food Bank. Since April is generally a time where donations are low for the Food Bank, it was a very important and valuable donation for the organization. FOOD DRIVE

F.A.S.T. hosted the 5th Annual OIympics at Thompson Park in Monroe Twp., it was our largest Olympics yet in attendance and donations!!! Mohammed was a great sport in being turned into a human chicken with bird seed, feathers and a beak to spark donations. All proceeds were given to The Make-A-Wish Foundation totaling over $12,000. OLYMPICS

F.A.S.T. collected school supplies at The Annual Beach Party and at the CAI-NJ o ce, including: paper, pencils, binders, backpacks and many other supplies. These supplies were donated to children whose families are not fortunate enough to provide them with these necessary supplies. All donations were made to the Long Branch School District who were incredibly grateful for our e orts. SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE

F.A.S.T. adopted ve families this year for its Annual Adopt A Family. The committee has come together to spread the word and has raised over $5,000 that will be used to purchase gifts for underprivileged families, especially kids, that are eligible to be a part of this awesome program. F.A.S.T. is personally responsible for doing the shopping, wrapping the presents and delivering them to the facility to be distributed to the families at Christmas. ADOPT A FAMILY

In addition to another successful philanthropic based year by F.A.S.T., the committee has added some networking events to assist in connecting di erent generations from di erent companies to encourage doing business within CAI-NJ.

New this year, F.A.S.T. hosted a breakfast at the castle which included a tour of the facilities and a presentation to remind us why we fundraise for this amazing organization. As well as, seeing where the funds are used and most importantly the impact that it had on a child’s life. The turnout was incredible with over 180 people in attendance. MAKE A WISH BREAKFAST

F.A.S.T. went outside the box and hosted a networking Happy Hour that brought together members from Shore Builders of Central Jersey and CAI-NJ. It was held at the River Rock Bar & Restaurant and had over 70 people in attendance with di erent ra es that raised money for our Adopt A Family initiative. MEET & GREET

2019 proved to be the most successful year yet for the F.A.S.T. committee. With that in mind, we look to include these fundraising initiatives and events again next year. F.A.S.T. would like to send a huge “Thank You” to all who supported us with the various charity fundraisers throughout the past year. We couldn't have done it without you! We appreciate your generosity and hope you continue to support F.A.S.T. in all that we do in 2020!

STORM PREPAREDNESS By Robert C. Griffin, Esq., Griffin Alexander, P.C.

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ike it or not, our climate is changing. The number of hurr- canes and tropical storms has grown over the last several decades in number and intensity.

The number of major snowstorms has likewise increased.

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What has traditionally kept New Jersey safe from these storms is its relatively cool temperatures. Today, with the oceans warming and our temperatures climbing, these storms are coming up from the south, extending farther north, and are holding so much more moisture than in the past, resulting in more devastating effects. We are having tornadoes now, which were unheard of in New Jersey 20 years ago.

With regard to storm intensity, in the New York/New Jersey area, in some places, we are still rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy, which occurred in 2012. We have had 100-year storms (severe storms of the kind we used to only have every 100 years) nearly every year for the past 5 years. In 2017, in March and April, there were three severe Nor’easters in three weeks.

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It is time to face the need to be more prepared for major storms. People who live farther South on the East Coast, in such places as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Vero Beach, Florida will tell you that they were not as prepared as they should have been for major storms, and that they suffered the consequences. tance in an evacuation. This must be done delicately. Asking people to be on record that they have a dis- ability is not appropriate. It is, how- ever, appropriate to ask unit owners and residents if in an evacuation they would need help and what kinds of help they would need. 2. It is very helpful to know who is living in the community, if an evac- uation must occur, or if a disaster strikes and people are missing. This means record-keeping with respect to tenancies and owners, in a handy place, that is portable, such as on a flash drive. 3. The ability to access records in a storm that, for example, leaves the association clubhouse under water, is essential. The kinds of things that records will be needed for will include insurance information and a list of unit owners, tenants, residents and pets, at a minimum. Storage on the cloud may not be good enough. The community may not be able to access the internet for days or weeks. The community Where to Start: 1. Identify those who may need assis-

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may have to print things for a while and deliver notices by hand. 4. Get a “go-bag” together. Yes, bat- teries, flashlights, flares, first aid kit, a flash drive with essential data, a battery-operated radio, walkie talkies or disposable phones, and perhaps an emergency battery system, solar or otherwise, a com- puter and a printer may be nec- essary. Get creative. One com- munity in South Carolina’s go-bag included a shotgun to combat looting, though you may think this is over the top, and a chain saw to cut downed trees, along with a can of gasoline. 5. Think about what essential services will be necessary to provide, such as toilets, first aid, essential medi- cations, gasoline (service stations cannot pump gas when power is out.) generators (stored above the floor surface), etc. 6. Coordination with Municipal agencies should occur BEFORE the storm begins. Often the munic- ipality already has an emergency plan. It would be helpful to know what it says, in advance. Your community may have certain special needs that have not been considered. Often, the municipal- ity offers training in such things as CPR and first aid. The Red Cross, likewise, has considerable resources available. 7. There should be an emergency plan, which is in writing, reviewed from time to time and kept up to

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date. This plan should have a chain of command, and everyone involved should already know what to do. Who coordinates and communicates with the municipal- ity? Who interacts with the insur- ance company? Who addresses downed trees so that emergency personnel can access the site? Who has a CB radio? How will information be spread, such as what roads are open, where shelter may be sought, and how to find “Get a ‘go-bag’ together. Yes, batteries, flashlights, flares, first aid kit, a flash drive with essential data, a battery- operated radio...”

utility restoration information. There are “Incident Command System” rules used by the national system for emergency response, which may be helpful. Key community staff and volunteers should have basic ICS training. (www.training.fema.gov/ EMIWeb/IS/ICSResource/index. htm)

8. Once the emergency plan is final- ized, the whole community should be educated as to what to do, and how they can get infor- mation. The plan should clearly identify the manner in which the community can contact the emer- gency team and get or share information.

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2019 CAI-NJ Annual Meeting & Chapter Retreat WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019

“The [Temps] They Are a-Changin”

By Richard B. Linderman, Esq. Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C.

F irst, apologies to the venerable Bob Dylan. As he noted almost 55 years ago, change is coming. Change is here. This article is focused on climate change [or glob- al warming or climate variability or climatic fluctuations, take your pick]. But so what? Iit’s a big world! Who really cares if Venice is under water [the Venetians]? So let’s bring the discussion home, right back to the Garden State. Whether or not you believe climate change is man-made vs. a natural occurring phenomenon vs. based upon the earth moving a bit closer to the sun — maybe we can just agree that something measurable is going on that is different from what we have been recording over the past 150 years. Starting with that point of agreement, let’s just pretend that the models a large [vast] number of scientists are using may be correct and then ask, what might climate change mean for New Jerseyans? When in 2019, German authorities imposed a 60 mph speed limit on the Autobahn, that leg- endary highway where you’re allowed to “drive as fast as

you feel safe”, because the asphalt was melting, you knew something was just a little different. [Can you even imagine the sheer anarchy that would erupt if we were actually limited to 60 mph on the Turnpike?] The question of the impact of climate change has been studied by professors and scientists at Rutgers University and other researchers across our fair State. Rutgers’ NJ Climate Adaptation Alliance (the “Rutgers NJCAA”) has been studying this issue for years and publishes significant resources which are available to the public. As often discussed and debated, the expected impact of climate change as modeled would be widespread, but let’s focus on the following areas: Built Infrastructure, Agriculture, Public Health and our Coastal Communities. Built Infrastructure Approximately 60,000 miles of coastal highways in the United States are exposed to periodic coastal storm

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Agriculture New Jersey is not called the Garden State for nothing. Our abundance of agri- cultural industries is directly at risk from cli- mate extremes. New Jersey ranks among the top ten states for production of blue- berries, cranberries, peaches, tomatoes, bell peppers, snap beans, cucumbers, spinach, and squash. 5 According to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, New Jersey’s 10,300 farms generated cash receipts totaling $1.12 billion, which can be broken down as follows: • Nursery/greenhouse/sod industry = $453.6 million • Fruits and vegetables = $428.8 million • Field crops = $112.2 million • Equine = $46 million • Sale of poultry and eggs = $30.7 million

• Dairy industry = $27.5 million 6 And these numbers do not include the growers of specialty crops, includ- ing the state’s vineyards or our large fish and seafood industry. 7 Rising temperatures will have a damaging impact on a large section of our crops. Predicted effects from climate change include “decreasing yield, obsolescence of certain variet- ies, and increased needs for both land conservation and water management strategies. For livestock, decreases in production and yield are also expect- ed. A predicted increase in pests and insects, as well as the migration of invasive plant species, will threaten both crops and livestock.” 8 A large scale shift may also be seen as the optimum latitude for crops will move northward as temperature increases. 9

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) BASICS The New Jersey chapter of Community Associations Institute is proud to offer an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Mediation Program to CAI-NJ members as an exclusive benefit.

What is ADR? The CAI-NJ ADR-Mediation Program is designed as an alternative to the traditional justice system. It includes negotiation and mediation with a third party. This ser- vice is offered to parties who live or work in community associations. Community associations are required by state law to offer homeowners, a “fair and efficient” alter- native to litigation. How does ADR work? ADR involves a mediation conference where the disput- ing parties meet with a mediator on a voluntary basis to talk about the problem and attempt to reach an agree- ment. The mediator is selected by CAI-NJ and assists them in arriving at a solution, but does not impose a decision. The mediator helps the parties look at all aspects of the issues and explore what may be accept- able to both parties as a resolution. What are the benefits of ADR through CAI-NJ? The CAI-NJ ADR Program will most likely be less ex- pensive than the normal judicial process because it is a one-time fee rather than court costs and undetermined legal fees. Also, mediation is a confidential process un- like court cases that are adjudicated in public session. Many mediated disputes only require one session to resolve, and those sessions can be scheduled quickly. A filed court case may take months or years to resolve.

WHO ARE THE CAI-NJ MEDIATORS?

Our mediators are certified mediators on file at the CAI-NJ office. The mediators are either an attorney with practical experience in community association law, or a trained professional (includ- ing community managers, community association volunteer leaders and industry business partners) who have completed a training course specifically designed for mediations involving common interest communities. CAI-NJ does not provide a list of mediators. Mediators are assigned based on many factors including experience, location, and availabilty. WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO REQUEST ADR - MEDIATION SERVICES? The CAI-NJ ADR Mediation Program is an ex- clusive benefit for CAI-NJ members only. To be eligible for the program a minimum of three board members from the association must have current CAI-NJ memberships. The fee is $300 for two hours of ADR – Mediation and is nonrefundable once a mediator has been assigned. Once the ADR – Mediation Request Form has been com- pleted in full with payment and submitted to CAI- NJ a mediation will be assigned. The parties will be contacted by the mediator.

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