Wednesday July 9, 2008

 

Board Members present: Kim Zavasky, Larry Giannone, Melissa Waltrich, Vicki Gempp

Homeowners present: Fran Tendall, Susan Jablokov

Meeting Location: Vicki Gempp’s home

 

Treasurer’s Update: Financial report was distributed showing all incoming and outgoing expenses to date this year. There were some extra expenses this summer which included seal coating of path and removal/replacement of several trees. We are still under budget for the year.

 

2 homes still have outstanding Community Association Fees due. We have been in contact with the new homeowners of 803 Mountaintop Drive. There was some confusion with the transfer of these fees during settlement, and they assured us that they will promptly address this matter. There has been a reoccurring problem with the Barajas’ at 821 Mountaintop Drive not paying their dues on time. They have been contacted numerous times regarding their lack of payment, and still have not paid to date. They are currently being charged the late fees as discussed from the previous meeting.

 

Landscaping Update: Our new company (Satiro) started off doing a great job with the mulching and flower beds. Since then, we have had a few problems. They have been notified by letter that they must maintain the lawn and weeds as stated in our contract, or we will be seeking a new landscaper next year. On a positive note, they gave us a very good, competitive rate to seal coat the walking path and take care of some trees that needed attention. They completed the walking path a few weeks ago, removed the trees behind 841 Mountaintop that caused damage to the path, and removed several other dead and fallen trees in the common ground areas.

 

By-Law Discussion: It was noted that there have been several unapproved structures on different properties. Please be aware that in addition to getting approval from the township, it is mandatory to present your plans to the Board BEFORE building any structure on your property. If you have any questions regarding this, you can refer to pages 18-22 in the Skippack Ridge by-laws. We will look into having these by-laws posted on the Skippack Ridge web site as well for your convenience.

 

Miscellaneous topics: Please note that there is no dumping permitted into the common ground wooded areas and tree lines. This includes the dumping of grass clippings.

 

There was discussion once again about neighbors walking their dogs without the use of leashes and allowing them to relieve themselves in neighbor’s yards. Please be responsible for your pet and considerate to your neighbors. It was also noted that people from Hillendale often use our walking path to walk their dogs, and use the common ground for their own recreational activities. We will look into small signs to place at the entrance of the paths, stating that the path and common ground are for the use of Skippack Ridge residents only.

 

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