Treasurer’s Update:

- Budget
Current budget for 2009 was discussed. Most notable was the fact that the HOA has run a deficit for the last several years due to rising costs of services. The next BOD meeting will be used to determine the budget for 2010, including a possible increase in homeowner dues. (Operating Budget here...)

- Outstanding Dues
Two homeowners have not paid their 2009 dues. The board will be sending a letter to these homeowners requesting payment, including late payment penalties.

Landscaping Update:

- Tree Replacement
An inquiry and quotation will be sought for the replacement of the dead tree adjacent to Cooney residence at 826 Mountaintop Drive.

- Tree Removal
A quotation will be sought for removal of several dead trees on common property adjacent to homeowner’s properties.

- Entrance Area
A quotation will be sought for powerwashing of the entrance area fence and gazebo area. Additionally, the lighting in that area is in need of an upgrade. The lighting installed is not commercial grade lighting and the bulbs have burned out quite often. To date the bulbs have been replaced on an as needed basis by the BOD. Replacement of the lighting system with commercial grade lighting has not been budgeted and will not be completed this year. A low voltage wire has also been severed preventing some of the lights from working properly. The BOD will attempt to repair this wire and contact an electrician if required.

Other Topics:

- Long term street parking
Homeowners are reminded that it is against the bylaws to park trailers and RVs in the neighborhood and on neighborhood streets for more than a few days. Any homeowners that are in violation of this bylaw will be receiving written notice by the board of directors reminding them of this regulation.

- No Solicitation Signage
Residents have requested a “No Solicitation” sign be placed at the entrance of the neighborhood. The BOD will purchase and install a sign at the front entrance.

- Skippack Ridge Bylaws Reference:

(m) Driveways and streets and other exterior parking areas on the Property shall be used by Owners and occupants for four wheel passenger vehicles, two wheel motorcycles and standard bicycles only. No recreational vehicles, vans (other than non-commercial passenger vans), mobile homes, trailers, boats, trucks (other than non-commercial light trucks) or commercial (whether or not registered as a commercial vehicle with the State Department of Transportation) vehicles shall be permitted to be parked on the Property, except on a day-to-day temporary basis in connection with repairs, maintenance or construction work. Vans, recreational vehicles, trailers, trucks or commercial vehicles may be permitted to be parked entirely within dwelling garages or by rule or regulation of the Board of Directors. Passenger vehicles may be permitted to be parked on the driveway and in the garage on lot.

(j) No trucks (other than pick-up trucks), buses, horse trailers, boats or boat trailers, camping trailers, travel trailers, self propelled or otherwise, may be kept on the property habitually unless same shall be adequately housed in a garage. No automobiles, motorcycles, or motorized vehicles of any kind may be kept on the property for a period in excess of thirty (30) days unless they are in operable condition.

Next Board Meeting: Monday 19 Oct. 2009 ~ Todd Rogers’ Residence (829 Mountaintop Drive)

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