The January 2003 Skippack Ridge Community Association Board of Directors meeting was held at Mike Roynan's home.  Attendee's included  Bob Arch, Mike Roynan, Fran Tendall, Bill Turner, and Mike Washington.

Topics addressed included:

• Minutes of December 2002 meeting approved.

• Mike Washington prepared and distributed the final 2003 estimated "Operating Budget" and "2002 Account Transactions" spreadsheets.

   

  • Click ~> 2003 Operating Budget  to view our membership dues & estimated expenditures 

  • Click ~> 2002 Account Transaction Detail  to view the 2002 Income/Expense detail

   

• A snow-removal team has been signed up to clear snow from the common grounds located at the bus stop, between 821 and 825 Mountaintop Drive, and between 818 and 826 Mountaintop Drive.  This team will be reimbursed for their work.

• In a follow-up  to John Genovese's statement regarding tree replacement and water retention basin corrections:

   

  Mr. Genovese stated that Fieldstone Associates will replace the dead trees "if" the township enforces the request under the existing enforcement bond.  It should be noted that in the June 24, 2002 Board of Directors meeting (click here for minutes) John Genovese committed to following:

• Statement regarding street tree warranty:

  • Fieldstone Associates has received a 1 year guarantee, from Cedar Hill, on all street trees throughout the community

   

  • Skippack Ridge Community Association has received an 18 month guarantee, from Fieldstone Associates, on all street trees throughout the community -- Fieldstone's warranty period (to Skippack Ridge) begins at the end of the warranty period between Cedar Hill and Fieldstone 

   

• Mike Roynan parlayed the following information:  Chris Badali, Esq. (832 Mountaintop Dr.) contacted a Skippack Township engineer; the township is aware of the dead trees and the problematic water retention basin and  stated that they will direct Fieldstone Associates to have these problems resolved in a timely manner

• In addition, Chris Badali, Esq. will request a copy of the Skippack Ridge Dedication Deed on file with the township; Chris will forward this copy to the Skippack Ridge Board of Directors.  

• Issue: Buck Hollow Road has not been cleared of snow by the township.  This is affecting 2 homeowners in Skippack Ridge.

  Resolution:  The Board of Directors will contact the township to determine whether Buck Hollow Road was included as part of the dedication to the township.

• The Board has drafted/approved a letter soliciting each homeowner's annual association fee's.  This letter contains complete instructions for payment and will be distributed to each homeowner in January 2003.  The annual fee of $240 is due by February 15th, 2003 ~ a 15% late fee will be assessed if the fee is not received within 30 days.

• The Board of Directors has selected Providence Landscaping Co. as our preferred landscaper.

• Nominations for the 2003-2004 Skippack Ridge Board of Directors are now being accepted.  You may submit your nominations to the current Board by clicking this e-mail link: Board@SkippackRidge.com or by sending via U.S. Mail to: 

Skippack Ridge Community Association

P.O. Box 1411

Skippack, PA  19474

• Bob Arch will contact the Skippack Township Building to reserve their hall for our annual Skippack Ridge Community Meeting.  The meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday April 1, 2002.  New, 2003 Skippack Ridge Board of Director Nominee's will be identified at this time.  Elections for the new Board will also be conducted at this meeting. (Details to follow in next month's meeting minutes)  

• Now that Spring time is just around the corner, many of you are probably planning to enhance your grounds w/ structures.  Please submit any requests for sheds, fences, satellite dishes, etc. to the Board@SkippackRidge.com.  We all need to respect one another's property and by receiving approval on any planned enhancements, you'll avoid potential conflicts w/ the community at large. 

• Issue: Lot 30, Quan and Jessica Nguyen:  One of the trees on their adjacent common ground was struck by lightning and damaged ~ leaving a potentially hazardous situation; they've asked to have this precarious situation rectified by having the association pay the nominal fee to prune the damaged tree. 

  Resolution:  Providence Landscaping has been contacted to correct the damaged tree issue.  Bob Arch is working out the contract and final details.  (DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS ISSUE IS STILL PENDING!)