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This issue is our 'Empowering with Technology in the New Year' issue. Dealing with all things technology and utitlizing it within your business or community. Read now!

January 2022 Community Trends

EMPOWERING WITH TECHNOLOGY

IN THE NEW YEAR

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In This Issue

• Even After COVID, Online Voting is Here to Stay for Common Interest Communities • Technology in Engineering • Utilizing Quick Response (QR) Codes to Advance Your Business • Technology from a Financial Perspective • Here is My Game Changer • Do One Thing Easier ....and more

The Community Associations Institute New Jersey chapter would like to thank its 2022 Ultimate Partners below. For more information on our sponsorships, please contact CAI-NJ at 609-588-0030 or info@cainj.org.

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THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

14 Even After COVID, Online Voting is Here to Stay for Common Interest Communities

By Steven Mlenak, Esq., Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP and Cathi Sleight, VoteHOANow - Strataja-XL, Inc.

24 Technology in Engineering By Robert N. Roop, P.E., Lockatong Engineering, Inc. 34 Utilizing Quick Response (QR) Codes to Advance Your Business By Sarah Camey, RIZCO • A Creative Campaign Agency 40 Technology from a Financial Perspective By Raymond Weber and Sam Schneider, CPA 42 Here is My Game Changer By Robert Arnone, AMS, CPM, RCA Management, LLC 46 Do One Thing Easier — Tips from the CAI-NJ Editorial Committee By Michael Mezzo, CPA, WilkinGuttenplan

Larry Thomas, PCAM, Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO Robert N. Roop, P.E., Lockatong Engineering, Inc. Benjamin Basch, American Pool Enterprises Nicole Martone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Associa Community Management Corporation, AAMC

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EXTRAS

2022 Webinar Wednesdays

33 38 41 51 52 60 61 62 69

President's Corner

5 6 7 8

2021 F.A.S.T. Adopt-A-Family Wrap-up and Photos

Looking Ahead

CMCA Exam Study Group Registration CA-PAC Top Golf Fundraiser Registration Business Partner Essentials Registration

CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

Legislative Update

CA-PAC “Keys to the Doors” Campaign

11 13

New Members

Chapter Trends

CAI Membership Application 2022 Ultimate Partner Listings

Board Leadership Development Workshop 17 2022 CAI-NJ Annual Awards Celebration Registration 20 2021 CAI-NJ Annual Retreat Wrap-up and Photos 22 2021 CAI-NJ Winter Break Party Wrap-up and Photos 28

2022 Online Services Directory Sign-up

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CAI-NJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT JEFFREY LOGAN GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

VICE PRESIDENT TBD

PRESIDENT ELECT TONY NARDONE, MBA, PCAM CORNER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, AAMC

TREASURER CHRISTOPHER NICOSIA, CMCA, AMS, PCAM PRIME MANAGEMENT, INC., AAMC

SECRETARY BENJAMIN BASCH AMERICAN POOL ENTERPRISES

BOARD MEMBERS Mary Barrett, Esq. Stark & Stark

Steven Mlenak, Esq. Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP Business Partner

Business Partner Ryan Fleming JGS Insurance

Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM RCP Management Company, AAMC, AMO Community Association Manager Robert Travis Long Beach Commons Condominium Association Homeowner Leader

Business Partner Charles Lavine Traditions at Federal Point Condominium Association Homeowner Leader

GENERAL COUNSEL Jason Orlando, Esq. Orlando Murphy LLP

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

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Loren Lightman, Esq. Hill Wallack LLP

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Jeffrey Logan CAI-NJ 2022 PRESIDENT GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

CAI-NJ TEAM

T he holidays have come and gone, and we are heading into a new year! I am excited to work alongside our CAI-NJ staff, board of directors, committee volunteers and members as we navigate together into 2022! Our goal is to always keep the safety of all our members our top priority, but still be able to deliver to you education and networking events that are captivating to all. The theme of this issue is Empowering with Technology in the New Year. As tech- nology changes by the day, our staff has done an excellent job in using technolo-

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

gy to communicate through social media platforms and bringing to you webinars through the virtual world which we have all become acclimated to. Matt Mullenweg, who is an entrepreneur and web developer said it best when he said, “Technology is best when it brings

“Technology is best when it brings people together.” — Matt Mullenweg

ROBIN@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL PROGRAM COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

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people together.” If we learned one thing over the last two years is just that. Technology can bring people together through outlets which we were not accustomed to before the pandemic. Use technology to your advantage in 2022! While the world around is forever changing, take some time for yourself and learn how technology can help drive your business and/or association in 2022. As I mentioned in my annual retreat speech for those who could not attend, my 15 years in this industry would not have been as meaningful and fulfilling if I didn’t come across such amazing people in our chapter who helped carve my career path. Over the next 12 months I am going to be highlighting one person in our chapter each month who had a huge impact on my life both professionally and personally. January’s Impactful Leader Ed San George, PCAM Ed is the President of Integra Management Corporation, AAMC, and is also the current Vice Chair for the Legislative Action Committee. He is a long standing and active member of CAI and is a six-year board member and Past President of the NJ chapter. Ed was also awarded the Jerome Fein Distinguished Service Award. The recipient of this award is honored for many years of service to both CAI-NJ and CAI National, in a number of different capacities. Ed is someone who I have grown to know over the last several years through business and the chapter. His knowledge within the industry speaks for itself and I encourage all of you to attend the next seminar he speaks at. What really hit home with me and something I will never forget was at the 2021 Conference and Expo. Ed came up to me, congratulated me on becoming President in 2022, and extended his hand and knowledge. Being a past presi- CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 65

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LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Happy New Year everyone! With the holidays behind us, it’s time to focus on the year ahead and all the amazing things that it has to offer. How exciting this time of year is for the CAI-NJ Team, with a full year to plan and create educa- tional programs and networking events for our members. So where did the tradition begin and why do we desig- nate January 1st as the start of the new year? As part of his reform, in 46 BC Julius Caesar instituted January 1st as the first day of the year, to honor the month’s namesake: Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, whose two faces allowed him to look back into the past and forward into the future. So as traditions developed, on this day, most people evaluate their lives and consider what they want to achieve in the coming year. Having a sense of purpose and achiev- ing our goals is what gets us through our days. If we strive to accomplish these goals throughout the year and hopeful- ly not forget about them, I promise that we will be so much happier as a result. Last year we learned two very important things. One, when necessary, hosting virtually does work for meetings and educational programs, and two, our members prefer to be in-person when it comes to networking events. For 2022, committee meetings will have a hybrid option. They will be hosted in the CAI-NJ office and allow the com- mittee members to attend virtually if preferred, as the safety and comfort of our members are always our main priorities. The educational programs will be a mix of in-person and virtual. This time last year we were looking at mostly virtual programming with the hopes of having some in-person. This year I am thrilled that we are finally able to plan a full year of in-person events, while continuing to offer some virtual events throughout the year! In total, we’re hoping to host 37 educa- tional programs, with 21 being in-person and 16 available virtually, with plenty of opportunities for our community manag- ers to obtain their continuing education credits. The networking events, 16 in total, will all be in-person. We will kick off the year with our Annual Awards Reception. Throughout the year we are planning for the Women’s

Leadership Retreat, Annual Golf Outing, Beach Party, Ultimate Event, Pre-Conference Networking Reception, Annual Conference & Expo, and ending the year with the Winter Break Party, just to name a few. Please refer to our 2022 Calendar on page 7 for details of all the education and networking event dates. Thank you to our 2022 Partners for your continued sup- port, without it, all that we do would not be possible. To all our 2022 committee members, thank you for volunteering your time to create a year filled with new ideas and events. “This year I am thrilled that we are finally able to plan a full year of in-person events, while continuing to offer some virtual events throughout the year!” Thank you to all the members of the New Jersey Legislative Action Committee, for your dedication and advocating for those living in common interest communities and to George Greatrex, Esq. for leading the committee as the chair for four years. Your devotion and constant commit- ment to achieving the committee’s goals were remarkable. Congratulations and welcome Matt Earle, Esq. as George passes the torch onto you as the new Legislative Action Committee Chair to lead an amazing team. Thank you to the CAI-NJ Board of Directors and Loren Lightman, Esq. for your service to the chapter. This past year as President, you led the CAI-NJ Board and Staff to safely return to in-person events. Your presence will be missed. And a sincere welcome to Jeff Logan as the 2022 CAI-NJ Board President. I am looking forward to working with you this year and I’m excited to see what you have in store for the chapter. Happy New Year everyone! Together, let’s make this another awesome year for all. n Finally, to all our members, thanks for joining us and recog- nizing the benefits that CAI-NJ has to offer.

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CALENDAR 2022 Events & Education

JANUARY

JUNE

14 29

Virtual 19

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

Wednesday Webinar

FEBRUARY Virtual LAC Update Virtual

Wednesday Webinar Virtual

1 16 24

SEPTEMBER Beach Party

15 21

Wednesday Webinar Virtual

Martell’s Tiki Bar, Pt. Pleasant

Wednesday Webinar Virtual

Annual Awards Celebration Encore Event Center @IPA, Freehold

OCTOBER

MARCH Board Leadership Development Workshop CAI-NJ Office, Freehold

5 19 20

Wednesday Webinar Virtual

17- 18 22 30 31

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

Business Partner Essentials - Educated Business Partner Course Location TBD

Annual Conference & Expo The Event Center @iPA, Freehold

Wednesday Webinar Virtual

NOVEMBER Wednesday Webinar Virtual 9 DECEMBER Wednesday Webinar Virtual

CA-PAC Top Golf Top Golf, Edison

APRIL

6 12

Women’s Leadership Retreat Hyatt Regency, Princeton

7 8 8

Coffee & Cram - CMCA Study Group CAI-NJ Office, Freehold

Annual Meeting & Chapter Retreat Grand Marquis, Old Bridge

20 28

Wednesday Webinar Virtual

Winter Break Party Grand Marquis, Old Bridge

Lecture Series Location TBD

MAY Virtual 18

Wednesday Webinar

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

MATTHEW Z. EARLE, ESQ. KATES, NUSSMAN, ELLIS, FARHI & EARLE, LLP LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR

I am honored to have been elected as Chairperson of the NJ Legislative Action Committee for the next two years and will do my best to keep the 2019 LAC of the Year on our current track of effective advocacy. Also, congratulations are in order for Ed San George, PCAM of Integra Management Corporation, AAMC for his election as Vice Chair of the LAC and for his excellent work leading the Structural Integrity Sub-Committee. The LAC would also like to welcome our newest members, Andrew Podolski, Esq. from Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law, Mitch Frumkin, RS from Kipcon, Inc., John Reichart, CMCA from FirstService Residential, AAMC, Lisa Rayca, CMCA, AMS from Corner Property Management, LLC, AAMC, Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS, PCAM from Associa Community Management Corporation, AAMC, and Jennifer Alexander, Esq. from Griffin Alexander, P.C. We look forward to their service. I would like to thank outgoing LAC members Chris Florio, Esq., Mike Pesce, PCAM, Jim Magid, PCAM, Tom Martin, Esq., Sue Howe, AMS, PCAM, Chris Li, Esq., and Glen Masullo, PCAM, who have reached their term limits. These individuals all made tremendous contributions during their many years of service. Finally, I would like to thank George Greatrex, Esq. for his term as Chairperson during which he provided outstanding leadership as demonstrated by the many legislative accomplishments that were achieved. We truly have a lot of “big shoes” to fill going forward. 1. Extension of COVID-19 immunity for com- mon interest communities (CICs). The current immunity for CICs expires on January 1, 2022. We are currently making a tremendous push to get the immunity extended for another year against some resistance from legislative leadership. Hopefully, by the time you read this the extension will have been signed into law during Our current priorities for the coming year include:

the “lame duck” session prior to the January 1 expira- tion. However, if this has not occurred, we will endeavor to have immunity reinstated so that CICs can keep their amenities open without fear of uninsured claims. 2. Determining the best court of action with regard to UCIOA. The LAC has successfully had the UCIOA foundation bill passed by both houses on two occasions. On the first occasion it was “pocket vetoed” by the Governor without explanation. Recently, the Governor vetoed UCIOA again. In his veto statement,

“We are currently making a tremendous push to get the

immunity extended for another year against some resistance from legislative leadership.”

he indicated that while supported the idea of unifying New Jersey CIC law, he suggested that he would like to see the full UCIOA bill presented. We are working with the legislation’s sponsor, Senator Troy Singleton, to better understand the Governor’s intentions and formulate the best course of action. 3. Structural Integrity. Outgoing Senate President Sweeney introduced a structural integrity bill with the intention of preventing future tragedies such as the one which occurred in Florida. We have proposed a much more comprehensive bill and have been in touch with key legislators regarding same. 4. Statute of Limitations. We have proposed legisla- tion which provides that the statute of limitations on con- struction defect claims cannot begin running until transi- CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 56

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2022 CAI-NJ COMMITTEES

AWARDS COMMITTEE Mary Visco — Chair Annie Gonzales — Vice Chair Lindsay Bartlett-Cupples Neil Betoff

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Carol Shenk — Chair Nicole Martone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Robert Arnone, CMCA, AMS Don Cabrera, CMCA Neeraj Chander

HOMEOWNER LEADERS COMMITTEE Vonetta Hawkins — Chair Howard Staum — Vice Chair Roslyn Brodsky Barbara Finn Lois Gerber Salvatore Gurriero

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Nichole Gist — Chair Tara Baldwin, CPA — Vice Chair Lysa Bergenfeld, Esq. Megan Elgard Nikolaos Haralambopolous, CPA Renee Martin Kathleen Radler Brent Rivenburgh Stephen Roderick Ken Shah Amy Shorter Rob Wurst Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Jeanine Clark Drew Cowley Kim Dempsey Rebecca Gavin Craig Gotilla

David Dockery, Esq. Jonathan Katz, Esq. Michael Mezzo, CPA, MBA Steven Morris, PE, RS Casey Sky Noon Drew Podolski, Esq. Robert Roop, PE

Keira Hauck Richard Lans Deana Luchs Cheryl Palent Karen Schoenberg Ernie Standard Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Robert Travis

Dan Jazwinski Lila Khiry Cirillo Christine Maldonado

Liza Mandelbaum Kari Prout, CMCA Eileen Szelewicki, CMCA Sandi Wiktor Board Liaisons: Jeffrey Logan Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko BUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEE David Velasco — Chair Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq. — Vice Chair

Michael Ryan Sean Stevens Larry Thomas, PCAM Board Liaisons: Mary Barrett, Esq.

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC)/PAC Matthew Z. Earle, Esq. — Chair Edward San George, PCAM — Vice Chair Joseph Chorba, CPA — Treasurer Elizabeth Comando, CMCA, PCAM — PAC President

Staff Liaison: Robin Surgent NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE Daniel Reilly — Chair Jessica Marvel — Vice Chair Donna Belkot Dean Catanzarite Diane Cody, CMCA, PCAM Lawrence Cullari Catherine Daly Frank Fasolo Gary Gleitman Freedom Hildreth Pam Illiano Richard Lang Laura McIntyre Debbie Pasquariello, CIC, CIRMS

Jeffrey Logan Staff Liaison:

Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE Jessica Baker, Esq. — Chair Steven Kuhnert — Vice Chair Jonathan Cairone Chelsea Donnigan Eric Eggert, CIRMS Shelby Evans, CPA, CMCA

Paul Raetsch — PAC Vice President James Rademacher — PAC Committee Jennifer Alexander, Esq. Barbara Drummond, CMCA, PCAM

Thomas Asciolla Theresa Beckett Jordan Burkhalter George Caso Martinez Carrie Fusella Michael Kaminski Terry Kessler, Esq.

Kristi Evans Jessica Long Will Meola Nicole Miller, Esq. Matt Rahn Zachary Richards Jose Romero Alex Sarandinaki Dharmi Shah

George Greatrex, Esq. Vincent Hager, CIRMS Mitchell Frumkin, RS Karyn Kennedy-Branco, Esq.

Toni Licciardi Michael Luzzi Kim Manicone Donna Meyer Darric Mitchell Ben Mitrou Daniel Roose Jason Sponzilli Perry Stavridis Jessica Vail Michael Vennitti Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch

Carmen Reino Kasey Ronan David Ross Rachel Rutman Sal Sciallo

Richard Milder Cheryl Palent

Andrew Podolski, Esq. J. David Ramsey, Esq. Lisa Rayca, CMCA, AMS John Reichart Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Board Liaisons: Steven Mlenak, Esq. Robert Travis Staff Liaisons: Angela Kavanaugh Robin Surgent

Peter Shine Erica Taras

Nicole Skaro, CMCA Melissa Volet, Esq.

Lauren Vadenais Kristy Winchock Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Staff Liaisons: Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins Robin Surgent

Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch

Charles Lavine Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Martinia Heath, CMCA, AMS — Chair Lirelle Klein — Vice Chair Amani Abdellah Jamie Cullen Ellen Goodman Cara Landolfi Kristin Marzarella Gail McDermid Jennifer Nevins, CMCA Jennifer O’Brien Cheryl Rhine, CIC, CIRMS Christina Sanclimenti

Ryan Fleming Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent CONFERENCE & EXPO COMMITTEE Joe Bonafede — Chair Saher Gouda — Vice Chair Jay Burak Nicole Camarota, CMCA AMS Angela Celeste Ellen Comiski, CMCA

MANAGER COMMITTEE Vincent Rapolla, AMS — Chair Mary Barone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Chuck Graziano, PCAM Carol Nickerson, CMCA Bob Rogers, CMCA, AMS Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Michelle Williams, CMCA, AMS Board Liaisons: Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Martin Laderman Anthony Nazzaro

GOLF COMMITTEE Ross Rutman — Chair Fred Hodge — Vice Chair Chris Belkot

Harold Berlowe Robert DeSantis Keith Giliberti, RS Sal Iozzia Hank Johns Lisa Komitor Victoria Lazaro Cathy Mango Karl Meth, Esq. Paul Migliore

John Echelmeir Michelle Gitlen Shelia Green-Barnhill, CMCA Jessica Kizmann, CPA

Jaime Schneider Mariaellen Varelis Anne Yannarella Katie Zsamba Jill Zulin Board Liaisons: Mary Barrett, Esq. Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent

Scott Palmieri Joely Phenes Priscilla Saint-Laurent Holly Teufel Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Board Liaisons: Ryan Fleming Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Wayne Napolitano Mike Polulak, Esq. Lisa Rayca David Salter David Shahrabani Jasmin Shelton Ryan Weiner Charles Witczak Paul Wojciechowski Board Liaisons: Steven Mlenak, Esq. Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent

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CAI-NJ 2022 PARTNERS

FWH Associates, P.A. GAF Hill Wallack LLP Kipcon Inc. McGovern Legal Services, LLC mem property management, co, inc, PuroClean of Hoboken, Jersey City, Fort Lee PS&S, LLC Rezkom Enterprises, Inc. Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

Alliance Association Bank Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC Becker BELFOR Property Restoration Brown & Brown Insurance of Lehigh Valley C & L Services Pavement Maintenance Corner Property Management, AAMC Denali Property Management, Inc.

The Falcon Group - Engineering, Architecture & Reserve Specialists

Technocality, Inc. WilkinGuttenplan

Accent Group Access Property Management Adamas Building Services All County Exteriors Anchor Pest Control Becht Engineering BT, Inc.

FirstService Residential, AAMC Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP Griffin Alexander, P.C. Guardian Service Industries, Inc. Jesan Construction and Maintenance JGS Insurance KPI2 Enterprises

PeopleFirst Property & Casualty Services Popular Association Banking Preferred Community Management Services, Inc., AAMC Quality 1st Contracting, Inc. Rainbow G & J Painting, LLC Regal Restoration USA Republic Services of New Jersey, LLC SageWater Servpro of Howell/Wall Stark & Stark Attorneys at Law USI Insurance Services Valley Bank Witczak Engineering

Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP Capital One Bank N.A. New Jersey Clearview Powerwashing, LLC Cowley’s Termite & Pest Control Services Curcio Mirzaian Sirot, LLC Cutolo Barros, LLC Dior Construction, Roofing, and Siding Environmental Designers Irrigation, Inc.

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

Morris Engineering, LLC National Contractors, Inc. National Cooperative Bank Pardini R. Construction Corporation

Accurate Reconstruction AR Management Company Design East, Inc.

Hueston McNulty, P.C. Landscape Maintenance Services, LLC Lawley Services MyPropertyBilling.com, LLC Radom & Wetter Attorneys at Law

Renda Roads, Inc. South Shore Construction, LLC STAR Building Services Two Men & a Mop, LLC Wilkin Management Group, Inc.

Felsen Insurance Services, Inc. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.

YOUR NJ-LAC & CA-PAC WORKING HARD PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Walk the halls of our capitol in Trenton and you see a lot of doors… doors to legislator’s offices… doors to committee rooms… doors to the Assembly and Senate chambers. It takes a lot to get through those doors. You’re not just invited in. You need a key. With a key you’re taken seriously. With a key, you get things done. THAT’S WHY CAI-NJ CARRIES THREE KEYS: • Your Legislative Action Committee (NJ-LAC): Your key eyes, ears, legs and voice in the legislative process. • Your Political Action Committee (CA-PAC): Your key contributions to support elected officials who aim to strengthen your community. • Your Professional Lobbyists: Your key, full-time pros retained by the LAC who know government’s ins and outs, advise us on who to see and when, and how to connect . WHAT CAN YOU DO?: • Take Action – Your voice is key! After meeting with elected officials and clarifying our position on pending legislation, we will alert you to the most crucial actions you can take. By calling or writing your officials, you ensure that your voice, and our agenda, is heard. • Give – Your donations are key! Supporting the PAC with your donations shows legislators that you’re serious, and that our cause counts. • Promote – Your personal influence is key! Talk about CAI-NJ’s legislative engagement in your community and business. Let fellow residents know that we’re fighting for them and their communities!

The keys only work with your support.

Make your gift to the CA-PAC today!

Yes, I’d like to support CA-PAC with a pledge!

PLEASE NOTE: Sorry, CA-PAC cannot accept credit cards. Please make your CORPORATE or PERSONAL CHECK payable and mail to: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

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____ Community Resident. You live in a CAI-NJ community and want to see it grow strong.

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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. TO DONATE TO CA-PAC, SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

CHAPTER TRENDS

JGS Insurance Announces Partnership with BRP Group, Inc.

SageWater Appoints Eric Lecky as its First Chief Growth Officer After switching industries nearly eight years ago to join SageWater, Eric Lecky had to quickly learn the ins and

JGS Insurance announces its re cent partnership with BRP Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ: BRP ) (“ BRP ”), an inde- pendent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance, risk management insights and solutions. “This new Partnership creates a unique opportunity to join forces and take our combined businesses to the next level,” said Vinnie Hager, formerly President of JGS Insurance who now serves as Managing Director of Armfield, Harrison & Thomas, LLC , an indirect subsidiary of BRP Group. “We look forward to leveraging the BRP Group platform to provide additional tools, resources and capabilities to our clients.” “We believe JGS Insurance’s existing commercial property programs and continued focus on offering complex, special- ized products and solutions will enhance BRP Group’s ability to innovate for clients and offers meaningful scale in a highly complementary and synergistic business line in which we are excited to continue our investment and growth,” said Trevor Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of BRP Group. • 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.

outs of pipe replacement and other capital improvements for multi-fami- ly apartment and condo communi- ties. As CMO, he rapidly put his 20+ years of consulting and oper- ational management experience to work, ensuring that marketing dollars consistently deliver returns.

He has excelled at implementing new technology in new ways to reach new customers. And his passion for knowledge-sharing has helped SageWater increase industry conversations about the fiscal and human bene- fits of planning ahead to remediate aging infrastructure. He has strengthened the respected SageWater brand for expertise and grown the firm. Now, as the company’s first Chief Growth Officer, Eric has been charged with accelerating SageWater’s expansion to meet the rising demand for its services. n Eric Lecky

Chapter Trends Editorial Guidelines

• 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.

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Even After COVID, ONLINE VOTING is Here to Stay for Common Interest Communities By Steven Mlenak, Esq, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP and Cathi Sleight, VoteHOANow - Strateja-XL, Inc.

2 020 and 2021 will forever be known as the years of the COVID -19 pandemic, and we have seen many changes as a result. One of the main (if only) positive developments is society’s willingness to participate in work and civic meetings remotely. In common interest communities around the country, community participation has increased notably. As the technological comfort level of owners, board members, and managers has grown, many associations are now looking to continue holding board election and other membership votes electronically even beyond the pandemic. Annual elections are required for every association, but they can also be one of the most stressful times of the year for managers and board members alike. The legal require- ments governing community association election proce- dure that are dictated by statutes, regulations, and each association’s governing documents can be overwhelming, and often rife with potential missteps that can invalidate the entire process. Even though it may take a little extra diligence upfront, electronic voting can yield several advan- tages over traditional elections:

It’s convenient for voters as, depending upon the third-par- ty provider, voters can typically vote from any computer, smart phone or tablet. • Convenience means more people will vote, and achieving quorum is more likely than in an in-person election requiring voters to attend a meeting or mailing in a ballot. • It is more accurate, as most votes are tabulated electron- ically, making recounting a thing of the past. • It’s more secure than paper ballots. • Removing homeowners and management from the pro- cess removes opportunities for voter fraud. Electronic voting has been in practice for many years, but it was not until the Radburn Law was adopted in 2017, and the Department of Community Affairs’(DCA) regulations were promulgated in 2020, did it become rec- ognized by legal authority. Notably, the law distinguishes between electronic notices and electronic voting. With respect to electronic notices, N.J.S.A. 45:22A- 45.2(5) provides that notice of an election may be CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 16

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achieved by electronic means if (a) the affected association member, or voting-eligible tenant where applica- ble, has agreed in writing to accept notice by electronic means, or (b) the governing documents permit elec- tronic notices, provided another form of voting by absentee balloting or proxy voting is available. Therefore, the options for a board to establish electronic notices are limited to (i) a board resolution establishing an opt-in procedure for electronic noticing, or (ii) a by-law amendment authorizing electronic noticing. With respect to electronic voting, the Radburn Law expressly allowed associ- ations to conduct electronic voting: “An association shall not prevent voting for an executive board elec- tion by electronic means where the executive board determines to employ voting in such manner and an association member, or voting-eligible tenant where appli- cable, consents to casting a vote in such matter.” N.J.S.A. 45:22A-45.2(8). As with electronic notices, consent by members voting electronically was required in order for the vote to be valid. The regulations adopted by DCA last year, however, now require an association’s bylaws to be amend- ed to specifically permit electronic voting. As a result, associations must now ensure their bylaws permit elec- tronic voting in order to conduct an election electronically.

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In addition, the regulations provide that: • the electronic voting must be administered by a third-party and anonymity must be maintained; • an alternative method for voting must be offered (i.e. paper anony- mous ballots);

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• the association can verify the eligi- bility of voters and count the ballots in a non-fraudulent and verifiable way; • ballot tallying still occur publicly and open to inspection for a peri- od of 90 days after the election; and • the same requirements with respect to the timing for notices, the listing of candidates alphabetically, and the requirement that write-in votes be allowed still apply. In closing, although certain techni- cal requirements must be met to com- ply with the Radburn Law, it seems like the option of electronic voting for community associations is here to stay, and that is a good thing. n

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