October 2009 ponderings

	The Ponderings	October 2009 www.thepond-hoa.org
Notices & Reminders	From The Board In case you missed it, many Pond homeowners attended the 2009 Pond Homeowners’ Annual Meeting on October 22, 2009. Highlights of this past year were reviewed, and proposed projects for the coming year were shared including: replacing the footbridge at the dam, updating and renovating the clubhouse, building a permanent shade for the pool area, and planting mature trees to offset the on-going removal of old, damaged trees. Questions from the floor helped clarify some activities and operations in our community including a reminder that the association does not provide snow removal. If an individual homeowner would like to clarify their account status, they may personally contact Maximum Property Management. As noted in the meeting announcement, monthly assessments have been reduced because the loan for the Water Project was paid off earlier than anticipated. Since the community has already approved dues at the higher rate, the Board may increase dues up to that amount as the need arises. As always, the Board recognized the value and significant contributions made by individuals who volunteer their time, energy and passion to our community through participation in our spring clean-up, various committee activities, Board membership and specific projects. Specifically mentioned by name were Carla Wilson, webmaster; Candy Frie, chair, Spring Clean-up, Susannah Patterson, Ponderings Editor and Dexter Miller who keeps our doggy bag dispensers full. In particular the Board acknowledged these individuals for their special efforts: Tom Ewens for general “handy-man” work involving trimming, painting, patching and clean up; Ron Lombardi, chair of the Architectural Review Committee, for round the clock assistance to homeowners for approvals for repairs following the July hailstorm (Kim Mattei at the MPM home office was thanked for her assistance with these efforts); Sandi and Lee Courkamp for their diligent, almost daily, personalized service as property managers for The Pond. Homeowners reelected Tom Ewens, Lee Sudmeier and Joe Schurwonn to the Board. Officer assignments remain the same. 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: 10/13/09 Attendees: Roger Knapp, Don Steffen, Scott Stephens and Ron Lombardi Approvals: 8789 Johnson St. (09/26/2009) - Install Vinyl Siding 8652 Garland Ct. (10/01/2009) - Replace Roof 8695 Garrison Ct. (10/01/2009) - Replace Roof/Front Door 9870 W. 86th Pl. (10/02/2009) - Replace Roof 8675 Garrison Ct. (10/05/2009) - Replace Roof/Gutters/ Window 8662 Garland Ct. - Replace Roof 9731 West 87th Pl. - Replace Roof 9204 West 86th Pl. - Replace Roof 9946 West 87th Pl. - Replace Roof 9985 West 85th Pl. - Replace Roof 8718 Independence Way - Replace Roof 8697 Garrison Ct. - Replace Roof / Paint 8692 Iris St. - Replace Roof 9954 West 85th Pl. - Replace Roof 8781 Independence Way - Replace Roof 9202 West 86th Pl. - Replace Roof 8798 Johnson St. - Replace Roof / Paint 8742 Independence Way - Replace Roof / Paint 8752 Independence Way - Replace Roof 9272 West 87th Pl. - Replace Roof 9890 West 86th Pl. - Replace Roof / Gutters 8722 Garrison Ct. - Install Vinyl Siding 9203 West 87th Pl.- Replace Roof 9243 West 87th Pl. (10/22/2009) - Replace Roof / Paint 9984 West 85th Pl. (10/22/2009) - Install Vinyl Siding / Roof 8758 Johnson (10/22/2009 - Replace Roof / Paint 8702 Garrison Ct. (10/22/2009) - Replace Roof 8766 Iris St. (10/22/2009) - Replace Roof 9930 West 86th Pl. (10/22/2009) - Replace Roof 9551 West 86th Pl. (10/22/2009) - Replace Roof 8700 Garrison Court - Landscape (Pending) 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 November 10, 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. At our next meeting, Thursday-November 5th, we will be planning for our Christmas party on December 9th. 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?
Thursday, November 5 Family co-op meeting Tuesday, November 10 - 7 pm ARC meeting Thursday, November 19 - 7 pm Board meeting 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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