March '08

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT

TAKE NOTICE that boats without identifiable New Jersey boat registration numbers or other means of owner identification have been abandoned on the property of Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association, PO Box 578, Highland Lakes, New Jersey 07422. All interested parties are hereby noticed that if said boats are not claimed and removed within 30 days of this notice, Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association will apply for title to the boats in its name.

You may claim your boat by completing a Boat Retrieval Form as published in the Highland Lakes Newsette on March 1, 2008 and on April 5, 2008. You must present the completed form at the Club’s Maintenance Facility located at 410 Glen Wild Way, Highland Lakes, New Jersey, together with any identification of the boat you may have, on April 6, 2008 and April 13, 2008, between the hours of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Questions should be directed to the Highland Lakes Security Manager at 973-764-4266.

                                        Jack McLaughlin, General Manager

                                           Highland Lakes Country Club and

                                        Community Association (Applicant)  M arch 1, 2008

Boat Retrieval Notice

Allison LaRocca, Security Manager 973-764-4266

Highland Lakes Security collected boats from the boat clean up project this past year. Boats were removed from Club property on the west shore of the Main Lake, and from Club property on Lakes 1 and 5. With spring arriving, it is time for owners to retrieve their boats.

All owners claiming a boat must complete this Boat Retrieval Form that is also available from the Security and Main Offices. Bring the completed form to the Maintenance Yard located on Glen Wild Way off Cherry Ridge Road by Ballfield 2 on April 6, 2008 or April 13, 2008 between the hours of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. If your boat has a 2007 Boat Sticker, please bring your 2007 Membership Card or Owner’s Badge.

Boat Retrieval Form

Bring with you to the Maintenance Yard located by Ballfield 2 on Glen Wild Way off Cherry Ridge Road on April 6, 2008 or April 13, 2008 between the hours of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Name :                                                                                    

Address:                                                                   

City, State and Zip code:                         

Member Number:                       

Please identify your boat to the best of your ability. Please note any dents or distinguishing marks on your boat.

Brand/Model No.:                                                   

Color:                                              Length:                           

Distinguishing Marks:                                                                                                                                 

I hereby certify that the boat identified above is owned by me. I agree to hold Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association, its Officers, Trustees, Employees and Volunteers harmless from any claim that may arise resulting from the delivery to me of the boat described above.

Signature                                                                   

Dated                                

Boat Delivered By:                                                 

Feb. '08

Removal of Boats

Highland Lakes Security 973-764-4266

Please be advised all boats that were not removed by their owners from the west side of the Main Lake this past fall have been relocated by the Club. This was necessary to permit the inspection, repair and or replacement of the boat racks and other improvements.  Boats can be picked up in April. The dates and procedures for claiming your boat will be published in the March, 2008 Newsette.

Boat Removal Notice from Boat Racks and Grounds

The Building and Grounds Committee, together with the Boat and Dock Committee, will begin the second phase of our program to inspect and repair boat racks this fall. The program requires the removal, this fall, of all boats stored on boat racks and Club property on the western side of Highland Lakes. Once the racks and area are clear, maintenance and landscaping can be performed late in the fall and in the early spring.

As we all know, many boats appear abandoned or otherwise unused. These boats are taking valuable space that could be better used by members interested in boating. Furthermore, clearing these racks of abandoned/unused boats avoids the expense of adding additional boat racks, and taking over more land. Lastly, it eliminates the excuse that members have that there is “no rack space and storing my boat on the ground is the only

choice I have.” The program last year identified 19 boats on the east side that were abandoned. The Club is in the process of acquiring title to these boats for their eventual disposal.  The following areas, where boats are stored on racks or on the ground, are affected by this fall’s program:

All boats stored at these locations must be removed by October 15th! Any boat that can not be identified through either a Club permit, NJ registration, or hull identification number will be declared abandoned and

disposed of in accordance with New Jersey law.

We understand your concern that you will lose your rack space if you bring your boat home. The Committees are in agreement that the rack space you have vacated will be assigned to you, and that this will be your space until such time as you no longer are a member in good standing. An inventory of boats stored at these locations will begin shortly by Highland Lakes Security.

We will require boat removal from Club properties in alternating years, ensuring that all boats are removed from

Club property at least once every two years.

Allison LaRocca, Security Manager, has been appointed as the contact person for this program.

Please feel free to contact her with any questions you may have at 973-764-4266.