Tamarac Tidbits - May 2025
- Courtney Pitt
- May 6
- 3 min read
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TLA Contacts
Athletic Committee Organized Sports and Athletic Events Dan Favilla athletic@tamaraclakes.org (609) 714-2172 | Membership Committee Directory and Membership tamaracmembership@gmail.com |
Beach Committee Beach, Lifeguards, Projects Ken & Brooke Oborne tlabeachcommittee@gmail.com | Property Committee Green Space, Parks, Trail Entrances Shawn DePasquale property@tamaraclakes.org |
Children’s Committee TLA-Sponsored Children’s Events Lindsay Cowperthwait Lindzr14@yahoo.com | Social Committee Beach Opening, Beach Closing, Adult Events Robyn Jennings & John Berenato social@tamaraclakes.org |
Civic Committee Zoning, Land Use, Development, Township | Technology Committee Website, Communications, Data Gavin Potts tamaraclakesassociation@gmail.com |
Lakes & Dams Committee Maintenance of Lakes Kevin Sparkman tamaraclakeswater@gmail.com | Tidbits Editor TLA’s Monthly Newsletter Courtney Pitt tamaracnewsletter@gmail.com |
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President | Melissa Bettner | |
Vice President | Jeremy Pinto | |
Treasurer | Brian Domboski | |
Secretary | Bruno Berenato | |
Trustee | Jessica Pinto | |
Trustee | Michael Monte | |
Trustee | Nini Waring |
BALLFIELD RESERVATIONS Between Heath & Indian Pipe | Mike Stoughton | tamarac.ballfield@gmail.com - (609) 636-5568 |
CANOE REGISTRATIONS If tag is unreadable, email for new one | Tom Haug | tlaboats@gmail.com - (609) 953-5644 |
JUNIOR BOARD | Chair Needed | TBD |
PAVILION RESERVATIONS Memorial Day through Labor Day | Lindsay Smith | |
TLA PLAYGROUP Ages 5 and Under | Abby Latimer | Abbylynnk@gmail.com - (609) 760-1586 |
TLA Board Report
Treasurer’s Balance Report, Balances as of April 14, 2025, Total Funds: $533,472.38, Operating Account: $315,656.95, Lifeguard Fund: $10,280.68, Money Market: $207,534.75
Delinquent Notices: Sent out on April 3rd. Late interest is now accruing.
Outstanding Dues/Assessments: $130,537 still unpaid across 190 accounts.
Taxes: Mailed out today.
Engineering Update:
○ Still waiting on DEP and Pinelands Commission approvals.
○ Response received from the Conservation District.
○ Project remains on track for construction to begin by the end of the year.
Bittern Lake: Tree cleanup scheduled with Cornerstone for May 5th.
Fish Stocking:
○ Last stocking occurred in 2021: 2,500 carp, bass, bluegill, and feeder fish (shiners).
○ We do not stock fish annually due to the high cost of assessment.
○ Consider budgeting for a future stocking (Steve & Robby Wulwerth).
○ Suggest planting aquatic vegetation along the lake margin to improve habitat.
○ Next step: reach out to a resident about a possible donation, aiming for a mix of larger bass and vegetation
Tree Work: All reported downed trees scheduled for removal on May 5th and 6th.
Beach Maintenance:
○ Keith from Hydrogreen to schedule a meeting in the second week of May.
○ Clean-Up Day to be held after May 3rd.
○ Porta-potties to be delivered prior to Clean-Up Day.
○ Lifeguard shed to be cleaned out during Clean-Up Day.
○ Ropes to be installed before Memorial Day.
Fishing Signs: Reports of residents using cut-up fish for bait. Jeremy to order signs for all lakes to discourage this.
Lifeguard Update:
○ Goal: 10–12 lifeguards for the season; 7 confirmed so far.
○ Some require recertification, which is scheduled for June.
○ Returning guards to receive a $1/hour raise.
○ Hours to remain the same as last year.
New Residents: Nini to update on the process for account setup and email communications.
Volunteer Social Proposal:
○ Host an evening social at the pavilion this summer.
○ BYOB and bring a snack to share.
○ Opportunity to mingle and sign up for events or committees.
○ Could become an annual tradition if successful.
Beach Opening: Preparations underway.
Medford Ordinance:
○ Discussion on proposed law regulating commercial events on private property attracting over 50 people.
○ Possible impact on our events.
Next meeting – May 12, 2025 – Pavilion
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