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RESOLUTION
of the
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 
of
LAKE WALLKILL COMMUNITY, INC.

	WHEREAS,	Article II of the By-Laws as amended through October 2022, recites the purposes and objectives for which the Lake Wallkill Community, Inc. (“Lake Wallkill”) was formed which, among other things, is to acquire, hold, own and provide for the care, maintenance and control of the common properties of the Lake Wallkill community; and

	WHEREAS,	Article V, Section 1 of the By-Laws, provides that the Management Committee is the legislative and policy making body of Lake Wallkill; and

	WHEREAS,	Section VII, Paragraph 6 of the Rules and Regulations enumerates the rules for vehicles that are permitted and prohibited from using the Private Roads of Lake Wallkill Community INC.; and

	WHEREAS, On July 19, 1965, the State of New Jersey approved the application of NJSA Title 39 Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations to the Private Roads of Lake Wallkill at the request of Vernon Township; and

	WHEREAS, the Management Committee has determined that over time, our Rules and Regulations have not kept up with the proliferation of vehicle types available to Members and the evolution of Title 39 and providing clear guidance in the Rules regarding the permitted and prohibited vehicles on the Private Roads of Lake Wallkill; and

	WHEREAS, the Management Committee has researched NJSA Title 39 and performed a review of our current Rules and Regulations to identify areas that could benefit from an update to our Rules and Regulations to specify both the permitted and prohibited vehicles that can operate on our private roads; and	

	WHEREAS,	the Management Committee, upon the advice of counsel, has determined that it is in the best interests of Lake Wallkill, and the entire Lake Wallkill community that this Resolution be made to update the Rules and Regulations to clarify the permitted and prohibited vehicles that can operate on our private roads; and

	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Management Committee that this update to the Rules & Regulations be and hereby is established as follows:

1.	Remove the existing language in the Rules and Regulations from Section VII ROADS, paragraph 6, and replace it with the language below.
2.	Integrate the new language into the Rules & Regulations and publish the updated Rules & Regulations to the Community Website.  Provide notice to all members regarding the updated Rules & Regulations including a copy of the updated Rules & Regulations.
3.	Provide for an application and indemnification agreement to facilitate the process for Member requests to operate ATV/UTV and Golf Carts.

Updated Section VII, Section 6 – Lake Wallkill Rules & Regulations:

6. Vehicles permitted/prohibited on the private roads of Lake Wallkill:
The private roads of Lake Wallkill are governed by the State of New Jersey Statutes NJSA Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations.  NJSA Title 39 was approved for application to the private roads of Lake Wallkill July 19, 1965 by the State of New Jersey and Vernon Township.   All motor vehicles (including Automobiles, Trucks, Motorcycles, Mopeds, Low Speed Vehicles) registered, licensed and insured in accordance with NJSA Title 39 are permitted to use the private roads of Lake Wallkill.  Likewise, vehicles prohibited under NJSA Title 39 are prohibited from using the private roads of Lake Wallkill.  These include off road All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), Utility Task Vehicles (UTV’s), Dirt Bike/Mini Bike (Motorcycles), Snowmobiles and Golf Carts except as noted in the exceptions below:

ATV’s and UTV’s, operated by licensed drivers, may use the private roads of Lake Wallkill only when  they are equipped or engaged in landscaping or snow removal as a service to the residents of Lake Wallkill Community.  Use of an ATV/UTV must be in accordance with the speed limit and traffic signs along our roads.  The owners of the ATV/UTV must register with the office and provide proof of insurance and sign an agreement that indemnifies Lake Wallkill from any and all liability associated with the operation of the ATV/UTV on community property/roads.

Golf Carts, operated by licensed drivers, that do not meet the requirements of Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) may use the private roads of Lake Wallkill.  Use of a Golf Cart must remain in accordance with the speed limit and traffic signs along our roads.  The owners of the Golf Cart must register with the office and provide proof of insurance and sign an agreement that indemnifies Lake Wallkill from any and all liability associated with the operation of the Golf Cart on community property/roads.

NJSA Title 39 provides Micromobility Operating Rules and Regulations that cover a variety of gas & electric/battery operated vehicles.  Members interested in using one of these modes of transportation on Lake Roads must comply with the statutes, ordinances, rules and restrictions particularly for children under the age of 17.  LWC reserves the right to prohibit the use of such vehicles if the operator violates the statutes, ordinances, rules and restrictions. Any operator of a Micromobility vehicle must obey all speed limit and traffic signs in the community.  Examples of Micromobility vehicles include:
Low Speed Electric Scooter (limited to less than 19 MPH)***
Low Speed Electric Bike (limited to a motor of less than 750 watts)
Motorized Wheel Chair (Jazzy, Rascal)
Electric Personal Assistive Device (Hoverboard, Segway)
Motorized Bike/Scooter (Gas or Electric – Motor size and speed restricted)***

***Lake Wallkill prohibits the use of Low Speed Electric or Motorized Scooters by anyone aged 15 and under as our roads do not safely accommodate use by young riders.  This restriction by Lake Wallkill is in addition to the requirements New Jersey has placed on Micromobility vehicles.

Construction Equipment:
Wheeled or tracked construction equipment is not permitted to be operated on Lake Roads.  Members are advised to discuss this restriction with contractors they hire to work on their property.  Any damage done to the roads by a contractor working on a member’s property will be repaired and charged to the member’s account.  It is up to the member to work out any reimbursement from the contractor for the cost of damaged road repairs.

ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2026 by the Management Committee of Lake Wallkill Community, Inc., in the presence of a quorum. (Red Font section added)

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							     Jennifer Costello, Secretary