NOVEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER

The skyrocketing price of petroleum did more than drive up the price of gasoline.  Asphalt and the fuel to heat it went up significantly.  Thus, we had to scale back our paving plans and recalculate this year?s program.  We are back on track and the paving should be complete as you read this.  Restriping of all repaved roads and major lanes should start within days.  For all those inconvenienced we apologize but the work had to be done as several roads such as Washington Drive could not be put off any longer.

 The FY 07 Budget Cycle has started (the fiscal year starts April 1, 2006).  Far and away the largest expense during the year will be the replacement of the Harbour Inn Pool.  The design should be approved momentarily and the project out for bid.  Anticipate the same basic configuration with added features to include: a zero entry and steps in the shallow loop, a large water feature, a larger baby pool with a water feature and some type of shading, new decking and a rebuilt pump house.  All plumbing and wiring will be incorporated into the exterior walls.

 The back fields at Briar Patch Park have been aerated, limed, fertilized and over seeded.  They are now being rested until spring. If next year?s budget permits we will install a picnic area with a shelter house on location.

When the board of directors put forth a proposed Special Assessment this past spring many members were critical and offered untold options and ideas.  We need those people to step forward and to get involved.  There are vacant positions on committees that sorely need caring involved members.  It was a shock when only two members stepped up to run for the three open board positions.  A successful community requires involved members.  Please let the Business Office hear from you as a volunteer

The leaves are falling and the first thought is to get them up.  Please do not rake them into the ditches.  This causes serious problems and endangers the roads.   If you put them out for Waste Management please be patient.  Our trash contract is for household trash.  They have agreed to pick up leaves but it cannot always be done with the regular trash pickup as it?s beyond their capability.  They will put on extra trucks as they can schedule them.

Recently we have seen some vandalism such as trash totes being thrown against mail boxes.  If you see anything that even appears to be suspicious please call the gate at 659-5224 or 659-7224.  The police would rather respond to a dozen suspicious calls than an actual incident. 

Weather indicators point to a heavy snowfall this winter.  Please keep vehicles well back from the edge of the road.  We hate burying cars in snow or worse hitting them with the plow.  A strong suggestion.  When shoveling your drive, around your mail box or parking pad throw the snow to the right when looking from the house.  That will minimize the snow plows pushing it back into your cleared area.

Having the large dumpster at the Country Club one weekend a month is being endangered by a few that abuse the opportunity.   Waste Management cannot take the dumpster if it contains hazardous material or appliances containing refrigerant.  Please take any item in question to the landfill off Eskimo Road as they will accept these items from residents.