November 2009 ponderings

	The Ponderings	November 2009 www.thepond-hoa.org
Notices & Reminders	From The Board Please Note – There will not be a December 2009 Board meeting. Accordingly, there will not be a December issue of the Ponderings. Improvements have begun at the clubhouse/pool. New sidewalks, curbs and ramps were poured around the clubhouse and steps up to the pool were replaced along with ramp access from the parking area. The Board is in the process of examining and clarifying a number of bids for improvements to the clubhouse itself. The primary objectives are to upgrade the exterior of the building and replace all the windows with more energy efficient products. At the suggestion of our property managers we have implemented another cost saving action. The Board packets printed each month and delivered to Board members will now be provided electronically. 'Tis the season...to plan ahead for the possibility of road clogging storms that prevent trips for supplies. Architectural Review Committee Report RonLombardi, Chair ARC Request Forms are available on our website or from Maximum Property Management. For immediate notification of approval, please submit a self addressed stamped envelope with your request. Meeting Date: 11/10/09 Attendees: Roger Knapp, Don Steffen, Scott Stephens and Ron Lombardi Approvals: 8735 Garrison Court - Replace Roof 8765 Independence Way - Replace Roof 9232 West 86th Place - Replace Gutters & Garage Door 9912 West 86th Avenue - Replace Roof 8794 Garrison Court - Replace Roof 9312 West 87th Place - Replace Roof 9881 West 86th Avenue - Replace Roof 9216 West 86th Place - Replace Roof 9903 West 86th Avenue - Install Satellite TV Dish 9930 86th Place - Replace Roof, Front Door 9212 West 86th Place - Replace Roof 9310 West 87th Place - Replace Roof 8691 Iris Street - Replace Roof 8706 Iris Street - Replace Roof 8700 Garrison Court - Landscape Pending Plans 9958 West 87th Avenue - Roof / Drive Pending Sample 8740 Independence Way - Paint Pending Sample '11' There were no disapprovals: Contact Lee Courkamp at Maximum Property Management for information on any of the above items or if you wish to join the ARC. The Architectural Review Committee meets every second Tuesday of the month throughout the winter months and twice monthly (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) May-September at 7 pm, in the Clubhouse. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2009. The Pond Family Co-op The Family Co-op is a group of families that come together every other month during the school year to visit and plan activities for our children. The activities take place during the opposite months of the meetings. Our Christmas party will be on Wednesday, December 9th. At our next meeting on Thursday, January 7th, we will be planning our Progressive Dinner party. This is the one event for the year that is parents only. Please come and join us! New members are always welcome. Please contact Heather Baldwin if you are interested.
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What's Happening in The Pond?
Tuesday, December 8 - 7 pm ARC meeting Wednesday, December 9 Family Co-op Christmas Party See article for more information. Thursday, January 7 Family Co-op meeting See article for more information. Events are at The Pond Clubhouse unless otherwise noted. The Pond Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of every month. These meetings are open to all homeowners and include an open forum for homeowner comments and questions. For more information about The Pond, the board members, the financial reports, contact information for our management company, and the newsletter archives, check out our website
Reflections from The Pond
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