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Originally Posted by NJblue

I don't think that it would increase overcrowding. In fact, it would most likely cut it down. As it stands right now, guests from the tri-county area can get a free pass for 365 days per year. By imposing a fee on them, at worst it will keep the number the same (but increase our amenity budget). In all likelihood, it would cut back on the number of guest days in TV since anytime something that used to be free is charged for, consumption will go down. It's basic economics.

Your point may be that people from outside the tri-county area may want to buy a 365 day pass. However, I don't think that this necessarily has to be allowed.

I don't think 365 day passes should be allowed - do we really want to turn into an organization collecting monies for amenity use? That anyone can buy a one day pass? Do you think that private country clubs built around a community would want to let non-residents buy a membership and create more demand on limited facilities? What about the insurance? What about children they would bring in with them?

We could have snowbirds renting on the cheap and paying an amenity fee for a few months a year to get access to our facilities.