The purpose of IMLCA committees is to gather information and make recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning specific issues or areas of concern. Committees do not set policy. It is the Board’s responsibility to establish and/or revise policies if necessary, in order to address concerns, or make improvements using the information and suggestions committees provide.

Ideally, volunteer committee members represent a cross section of the community. Committees of the IMLCA may be on going: those that meet at a regularly scheduled time each month or other committees which meet on an as needed basis. All committees are expected to prepare written reports of their meetings for presentation to the Board.

Any member in good standing who is interested in joining a committee is asked to contact the IMLCA office at (570) 646-1600.

Chairperson: Dan Reilly
Meeting: As Scheduled

The Aesthetics/Long Range Planning Committee is responsible for presenting recommendations to the Board of Directors that will enhance the appearance of Association owned property. Their recommendations include cost estimates and a plan for any on-going maintenance associated with beautification of the community. This committee considers the ambiance of the natural surroundings and settings of the Pocono area.

This Committee also presents recommendations to the Board of Directors for a short and long range plan for major renovations, restorations and improvements needed in the community. They develop a comprehensive prioritized plan for the community specifying immediate, 2 year, 5 year, 10 year and beyond 10-year action and the resources necessary to accomplish the actions. Such a plan must be flexible to react to ever changing community conditions and needs.

Chairperson: Peggy Yencho
Meeting: 1st Saturday 9:30 AM

The Arbitration Committee members and Chairperson are appointed by the Board of Directors and function pursuant to the IMLCA By-Laws to insure protection of the members due process rights when there is an alleged violation of the IML covenants, IMLCA By-Laws and/or Rules and Regulations.

The Committee sets hearing dates, hears evidence and presents their findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the discipline of members, covenants, IMLCA By-Laws, Rules and Regulations, and/or Property Management Code.

Chairperson: Thomas Dempsey
Meeting: As Needed

The ARC reviews the Association’s Building Code to be sure all requirements contained therein are in accordance with property deeds, covenants and any other municipal or state law that may be applicable. They present recommendations for changes to the Board of Directors as necessary.

The Committee also hears requests for variances and may conduct construction plan review and/or construction inspection.

Chairperson: Peggy Yencho
Meeting: 1st Wednesday 7:00 PM

The Community Watch Committee is comprised of IMLCA members who volunteer time and use their own vehicles to act as additional “eyes and ears” for our contracted security staff. Their function is to observe and report. They look for crimes in progress and/or suspicious activity and report same to security officers via radios provided by the Association. Those on patrol also may assist members by giving directions, keeping an eye out for lost pets and being an additional contact for those needing assistance. They look for the flashing beacon lights on member’s homes, which indicate there is a serious problem requiring an emergency response. In this case, they notify the security officer immediately.

Volunteers may patrol day or night and are usually scheduled by the Committee Chairperson.

Chairperson: Glenn Bachman
Meeting: 1st Wednesday at 11:00 AM

The Disaster Action Committee evaluates the potential hazards i.e.: blizzards, hurricanes, wildfires, plane crashes, etc., that could occur in IML, which would seriously affect the well being of its residents. The Committee recommends a written emergency action plan including the identification of community resources, communication and possible evacuation procedures, as well as items necessary to use the IMLCA Clubhouse as the emergency command center. This Committee will work closely with township, county and, possibly, state emergency management personnel.

Chairperson: John Ludlow co-chaired Glenn Bachmann
Meeting: 1st Sunday 9:30 AM

The Lakes and Parks Committee is responsible for planning the on-going management and improvement of the ecology of Indian Mountain Lake’s most valuable asset: it’s lakes. The Committee works with various lake management consultants and presents plans for maintaining and improving the quality of our lakes, which includes monitoring and testing procedures.  They plan and look for improvments to our parks so that our members can get the fullest enjoyment from our amenities.

This Committee also plans for and oversees the stocking of fish for our lakes and the annual kids Fishing Derby.

Tunkhannock Township: Mike Gillen

Chestnut Hill: Vacant

Penn Forest Township: Vacant

Meeting: When Townhips hold their meeting dates.

Members of the Political Action Committee represent both the Monroe and Carbon areas of the IML community. They attend township and county meetings and provide local officials with input and/or concerns relating to the IML community. Committee members also report back to the IMLCA Board of Directors and members attending monthly Board Meetings any issues of national concern addressed at the township/county meeting.

Chairperson: Maureen Bartolomeo
Meeting: 3rd Monday 4:30 PM

The Rules and Regulations Committee conducts an on-going assessment of security-related issues and conditions within the IML community to determine exposure and risks to the community. It considers alternative strategies to minimize these risks and gathers information and costs associated with those alternatives for presentation to the Board of Directors.

The Rules and Regulations Committee reviews the Association’s Rules and Regulations and recommends changes, as necessary, to the Board of Directors and may also recommend changes to the security program requiring changes in staff support or funding.

Chairperson: Maureen Bartolomeo
Meeting: 1st Monday 6:30 PM

The Recreation Committee reviews the needs and opportunities for recreational activities to enhance the social well being of the community. They develop a program of recreational activities for all ages, schedule dates and times, plan programs from start to finish and determine expenses and estimated possible revenue for each activity. Basically, this Committee manages, monitors and evaluates each planned activity to evaluate effectiveness of the activity.

The Committee may also present recommendations to the Board of Directors for equipment, facility use or other associated items to improve recreational opportunities in the community.