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All dryer vents and chimneys were required to be cleaned in every unit no later then, June 1, 2014. This
was “Mandatory”. Fine notices for failure to supply a copy of the receipt to the management along with
a copy of your homeowner insurance (HO6), declaration page, will be applied monthly for those units
who have nit supplied this information. It is at the utmost importance that these items are submitted for
property safety.
SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITY LIST
Joyce LaBrutto, President
Valerie Ryan, VP
Chris Schoen, Secretary
Ray Adamavage, Treasurer
Barbara Ryan, Director
Brian Lundy, Director
Office Staff
Barbara Strubel, CMCA
Property Manager
bstrubel@taylormgt.com
Supporting Staff
Maria Varelis
mvarelis@taylormgt.com
Melissa Garcia
mgarcia@taylormgt.com
Phone: 732-364-9661
Fax: 732-364-7313
Website
60Acres.com
Anyone requiring to have priority snow removal services this year will be required to provide a letter from
your employer or doctor stating you are essential personal or require to have immediate service for such
items as dialysis.
This will be required prior to every snow season, as
situations or jobs may change from time to time
Should you have any questions regarding this matter,
please feel free to call the property management office during normal business hours.
Thank you for your appreciation with this matter.
HO6 Insurance………. Do You Have It?
The Association is Requiring you to buy an HO6 Insurance policy. You must
provide a copy of your Declaration Page and a certificate of insurance naming 60
Acre Reserve as additional insured as proof insurance coverage effective
May 1, 2014. This will be due yearly on May 1st of each year.
HO6 is designed for condo owners. The HO6 condo insurance will cover
losses to any of your personal property and any improvements that you have
made. A lot of people have HO6 insurance because they are required to if they
have a mortgage on the condo. A regular condo insurance policy does not cover
your actual unit or any of your belongings. HO6 does provide liability protection.
Additionally, the Association has a $5,000.00 deductible per unit for fire, and a
$10,000.00 per unit deductible for water damage, which would be covered under
your H06 policy along with your personal belongings. Failure to have this insurance could result in your responsibility in full for these charges.
Do Your Tenant’s have Renter’s Insurance? The Association also Requires
Copy of all Renter’s Insurance Declaration Pages as well, if you rent your unit we
need a paid receipt and a copy of this declaration page as well by May 1, 2014 of
each year (or upon policy expiration).
Please note: Pool passes will not be distributed without proof
of proper insurance. Fines will begin June 1, 2014 for all
units not in compliance.
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MANAGEMENT OFFICE
HOURS
MONDAY 9AM TO 7PM
MANY HOMEOWNERS HAVE CONTACTED THE OF-
TUESDAY—FRIDAY
FICE AND ASKED HOW TO EXPEDITE MONTHLY
9AM TO 5PM
MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS. DIRECT DEBIT IS
SUMMER SATURDAYS
9AM TO 1PM
AVAILABLE AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. YOU
CAN OBTAIN A FORM BY CONTACTING THE ONSITE OFFICE AT 732-364-9661
1 NATURE BLVD,
JACKSON, NJ 08527
AFTER HOURS
FOR EMERGENCIES DEFINED AS LOSS OF PROPERTY OR DANGER TO LIFE PLEASE CALL
888-267-9426
60 ACRE RESERVE TOWS DELINQUENT UNIT OWNERS!!!
If your maintenance account is in arrears your car will be tagged
and towed for non payment of dues...please realize that you cannot bring your car back to the property. We will continue to tow
any owner, tenant or visitor of the unit.
Delinquent owners will not be tolerated! If you owe more than
90 days in maintenance or other fees, you are already in jeopardy
of being towed at your expense. Please contact the management office to make payment arrangements to bring your
account current today!
Unauthorized Parking is Prohibited
Vehicles parked Improperly According to 60 Acres Parking Rules and Regulations
will be towed at the owners expense with authorization of Sixty Acre Reserve
Management Office.
WARNING:
In Addition to the written Parking Rules…
Any vehicle belonging to your household or visiting your household can be towed
for parking infractions.
Towing will commence immediately for any of the following reasons:
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Parking Privileges have been suspended for Non-Payment of Maintenance Fees.
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Vehicle is parked in a Reserved (NUMBERED) Spot, not belonging to
household in which car is assigned to.
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A Commercial or Over-Sized Vehicle parked over night in ANY Parking Spot without authorization

Any Recreational Vehicle Parked within the Community
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Parking anywhere in the Community that is not a designated Parking
Area that is Clearly marked for Parking
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Failure to move Vehicle to Allow for Proper Snow Clearing within 24
hours after snow fall
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Car in guests spots (UN-NUMBERED) must not be left in same spot for
over 14 days without moving vehicle.
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Inoperable, Damaged, and/or Uninspected Vehicles.
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“PODS” that have not been approved by the management office.
Please note: There will be an additional $50.00 administrative fee
charged for any vehicle that is removed from the property for nonpayment of maintenance fees.
2015 ELECTIONS
SIXTY ACRE RESERVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
NOMINATION/VOLUNTEER FORM
Applicants interested in volunteering for a position, please fill out this portion:
Name:
__________________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone:
_____________________________________________________________
Email Address:
__________________________________________________________
I am interested in serving as a
___________ Board Member
___________ Delegate
___________ Activities Committee
___________ Covenants Committee
___________ Neighborhood Watch Committee
___________ Newsletter Committee
All applicants, please answer questions below. Please feel free to use back of form for additional
space if needed:
Please provide any information about yourself, (how long you have lived in the community, type of
employment, education on another piece of paper or by submitting a Resume’) Forms must be
received no later than December 15, 2014 to be eligible.
Winter is Fast Approaching….Be Prepared for Snow Clearing…
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT JACKSON TOWNSHIP IS NOW RESPONSIBLE TO CLEAR ATRIUM DRIVE
(main entrance to community), 60 ACRE BLVD. (circle around community to the streets in which
you live), AND NATURE BLVD. (back entrance to property).
In the event that you experience any problems, i.e. a missed walkway, please report these problems to Management immediately at 732 364-9661. Should the problem occur during normal business hours, simply call
the Association’s on-site office. In the case of a problem that cannot wait until the normal business hours,
such as weekends, and holidays please call (1-888-499-9832). You may report the problem to the emergency service, which will in turn contact the property manager. During snowstorms, Management is in direct
communication with the site supervisor of the snow clearing company in order to address your concerns accordingly. Please read the below information carefully, as there were a few concerns noted with the snow
clearing from last season.
Snow clearing does require the patience from all the residents, as the process is ongoing, particularly during
larger snowfalls. Here are some reminders of what to expect:
While it is still snowing and as soon as two (2) inches of snow has accumulated, the Recreation Center parking lot is be cleared first, for access to plows and snow clearing materials. The snow contractor will be
rotating which interior roadways will be cleared first during every storm, so not everyone is always last to
be cleared.
Snow clearing shall commence from the streets of the Association when it has reached a depth of 2 inches.
Directly after ice/snow has stopped, sidewalks are to be cleared and calcium chloride is to be applied when
weather conditions dictate. Please remember it may be a few hours after the snow has cleared before
your walkway is cleared, as 60 Acres is an extremely large community, and it does take some time to get
around it.
Snow stakes are placed into the ground to mark important areas for snow clearing such as storm drains, sidewalks, curbs, etc... The snow stakes should not be removed. If anyone associated with your household
is found removing a snow stake, there will be an immediate fine of $50.00 applied to your account.
Please remind children these are not play swords, and there are consequences for removal of such items,
that are placed for the effective safe removal of snow.
The contractor will use the bullhorn to advise residents when parking areas are being cleared. It is your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is moved during this time to allow for affective clearing of the parking
spots when you hear the bullhorn. Should vehicles not be moved in a reasonable time, the contractor will
not return to clear those spots until after all the spots have been cleaned. If this is noted to be a persistent problem with any particular unit, that does not have a valid excuse that must be approved by the
Board, fines may be applied to your account, as one failure to move a vehicle can affect many other units,
as this could leave slippery spots in between vehicles. If you plan on being away, or know you are unable
to attend to your vehicle, we ask that you leave a key with a neighbor or family member you trust who
may move your vehicle for you. Contractors or employees of the Association will not move your vehicle
for liability reasons.
Ice control for walkways will be available for residents at the Association office, and we strongly advise
you keep ice melt at your front doorway, as we cannot always control every area where there
might be a freeze/thaw effect, blowing snow, etc… overnight, as it cost the Association money every time the contractor is called out to deice after the initial storm. The Association does use “Pet
Friendly” products, but it is suggested you wipe your animals feet every time they come in from
outside, as the Association cannot control if your animal is sensitive and has allergic reactions.
Bring an air tight container and fill you container from the ice melt inside the trash can left outside the
Association’s office door at the Rec. Center. We suggest that you get ice melt during office hours,
as we make sure the container is full during the day.
If you are “Essential Personal”, and are required to go to work during a heavy snow event (such as
health care providers), and your company does not send a vehicle to pick you up. You will be required to provide a signed letter on company letterhead to the office from your employer stating
that you will need priority attention during a snow event. (please contact on-site office)
If you are “Requiring Medical Attention” for such reasons at getting to kidney dialysis, it will be
necessary for you to provide the Association with a signed medical note from your doctor stating
priority clearing needs. (please contact on-site office)
Remember always wear shoes that provide traction while you are walking outside, as even though we
do clear the walkways, some areas you may walk may be slippery during the winter months.
Most importantly, no one should be hailing down a plow for any reasons. There were several occurrences where it was seen that residents were trying to get the attention of someone in a plow, and
other snow equipment during storms last year. Please remember equipment is very loud with the
engines running and someone maneuvering snow equipment most likely will not hear you, and possibly will not see you, or even worse will not be able to stop equipment in time. Again, all snow
clearing concerns should be directed to the management office. There were a few events (Not in
60 Acres) where people were killed by plows last year, we are most concerned for the safety of all
our residents, so it is imperative you try and stay clear of the snow equipment.
Please do not place garbage bags, bulk trash, etc… near the dumpster, as these items tend to get buried in the snow and make a rather large mess to clean-up or dig out once snow starts melting.
Make sure that all garbage is properly placed in the dumpsters, and all bulk can be brought to the
recreation center if you are unable to drop off your bulk items at the Township. Please put bulk
(couches, tables, mattresses, and non-flammable items (no batteries, tires, propane tanks, oil,
paint, or liquids) next to the large container on the fair side of the parking lot across from the tennis courts. If you are having construction done on your home, please make sure your contractor
takes the debris. You can also drop off bulk items at the Jackson Township transfer station during
their hours of operation, providing you provide them with a Jackson Township driver’s license.
We would like to remind everyone that if you work together, the process should make our community
well maintained during any storm. Keep in mind that accidents such as slip and falls do go on a loserun when reported, and prospective insurance carriers look at these lose runs for many years back, and
they do affect the premium of the insurances carried by the Community.
We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation, as we know it is everyone’s goal to work
together so we can try our best to control costs, that are within our control.
Sixty Acre Reserve
1 Nature Blvd.
1. Dodge the Draft(s)
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, drafts can waste 5% to 30% of your energy use. Start simple and adopt that old Great Depression fixture -- the draft snake, which you can easily make yourself. Just place a rolled bath towel under a drafty door, or make a
more attractive DIY draft snake with googly eyes, felt tongues and the like. You can use any scraps of fabric -- even neckties -- and fill
with sand or kitty litter for heft.
2. Change Furnace
Filters
Yes it's easy to forget, but it's important to replace or clean furnace filters once a month during the heating season. Dirty filters restrict
airflow and increase energy demand. Here's a worry-saving tip: mark a monthly check on your calendar.
Better, consider switching to a permanent filter, which will reduce waste and hassle. Did you know that disposable fiberglass filters trap a
measly 10 to 40% of debris? Electostatic filters trap around 88%, and are much better at controlling the bacteria, mold, viruses and pollen that cause illness and irritation. They cost $50 to $1,000 or more. Another good choice is a genuine HEPA filter (like the one pictured), which can remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles. HEPA filters are based on Department of Energy standards. But avoid
"HEPA-like" filters, which can be vastly less effective.
If your entire furnace is in need of replacement, it will cost a lot more -- but replacing an inefficient burner for a modern machine will
save you every month through the heating season. Be sure to take advantage of federal tax credits for new furnaces, which can cover 30%
of the cost, up to $1,500. (Note: 2011 tax credits are less generous.)
By all means if you know a unit has become vacant contact the management office immediately to avoid costly frozen pipes.