The Ponderings

September 2009
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Notices & Reminders
From The Board

At our Annual Meeting in October 2009 we will fill three expiring Board member terms.  These are elective offices; the terms are for three years.  Nominations submitted now will be placed on the ballot mailed to all homeowners prior to the annual meeting.  Nominations will also be asked for at the meeting.  The Pond Homeowners Association By-Laws outline the duties and responsibilities of Board members.  The by-laws may be found on our website or by calling Maximum Property Management (MPM). The Board is the Association’s governance body representing all 345 homeowners, all common property and fiduciary obligations.

Beyond the stated responsibilities consider that officers are committed to monthly meetings, the annual meeting, special meetings and additional time required to oversee and manage the every day, on-going affairs of the Association.  In addition to having a passion for this community it is helpful to have business, management or organizational experience.

Names of those who wish to be nominated should be sent to MPM.  Please include brief biographical information and a short statement explaining why you wish to serve.  This information will be sent to all homeowners along with the ballot.

Thanks!

Thanks to all those homeowners who have diligently submitted Requests to the Architectural Control Committee for improvements following the hail storm.  Obviously, they have a concern to maintain the value of their property.  Collectively, that equates to a benefit to all homeowners as that enhances and sustains the overall value of this community.


Architectural Review Committee Report

RonLombardi, Chair

Reminder: Paints or stains are strictly prohibited on the surface of all fencing. Clear preservatives and linseed oil are acceptable to maintain the original appearance of fencing.

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: 08/25/09

Attendees: Roger Knapp, LaVon Venard, Don Steffen, Steve Myers, Scott Stephens and Ron  Lombardi

Approvals:

8744 Independence Way - Paint
877 Iris Street - Replace Roof
8760 Independence Way - Paint, Replace Roof
9251 West 87th Place - Replace Roof
9870 West 86th Place - Paint
8708 Garrison Court - Replace Roof
9206 West 86th Place - Paint
8736 Independence Way - Paint
8720 Independence Way - Paint
8737 Iris Street - Paint
9224 West 86th Place - Paint
9830 West 86th Place - Paint
8728 Garrison Court - Paint & Garage Door
8693 Garrison Court - Paint
9953 West 86th Avenue - Paint
8728 Johnson Street - Paint
9214 West 86th Place - Replace Roof
8722 Independence Way - Paint
8679 Garrison Court - Paint
8619 Garland Court - Paint
9925 West 87th Place - Paint
8722 Garrison Court - Replace Windows
8733 Garrison Court - Replace Fence
9905 West 85th Way - Replace Roof
8656 Garland Court - Paint / Gutters
9290 West 87th Place - Replace Roof
9234 West 86th Place - Replace Roof
8637 Garland Court Landscape / Deck

There was one disapproval:

9251 West 87th Place - Request to Stain Fencing


Meeting Date: 09/01/09

Attendees: Roger Knapp, LaVon Venard, Don Steffen and Ron Lombardi

Approvals:

8734 Independence Way - Paint
8786 Iris Street - Paint
9673 West 87th Circle - Paint
9935 West 85th Way - Paint & Replace Roof
9296 West 87th Place - Replace Roof
8740 Garrison Court - Install Siding
8722 Independence Way - Replace Roof
8728 Garrison Court - Paint
8681 Iris Street - Replace Roof
9954 West 85th Place - Pending Paint Samples
8734 Independence Way - Pending Roof Sample

There were NO disapprovals.

Meeting Date: 09/08/09

Attendees: Roger Knapp, LaVon Venard and Ron  Lombardi

Approvals:

8671 Garrison Court - Paint
8671 Iris Street - Paint
9961 West 86th Place - Paint
9294 West 87th Place - Replace Roof
8677 Iris Street - Paint / Siding
9924 West 85th Way - Replace Roof
8704 Independence Way - Paint
9890 West 86th Place - Paint
9961 West 86th Place - Replace Roof
9643 West 87th Place - Replace Roof
8776 Iris Street - Replace Roof
8635 Garland Court - Replace Windows, Fence & Landscape
8680 Garrison Court - Paint
9954 West 86th Place - Paint
8654 Garland Court - Paint
8699 Garrison Court - Paint & Replace Roof
9913 West 86th Avenue - Replace Roof

There were NO disapprovals.

Meeting Date: 09/17/09

Attendees: Roger Knapp, LaVon Venard and Ron  Lombardi

Approvals:

8609 Garland Court - Replace Roof
9933 West 86th Avenue - Replace Roof
9978 West 84th Place - Replace Roof
8700 Independence Way - Paint
9236 West 86th Place - Replace Roof / Paint
9318 West 87th Place - Replace Roof
8652 Garland Court - Paint
8746 Independence Way - Replace Roof
8724 Independence Way - Replace Roof / Paint
9924 West 85th Way - Replace Roof
8684 Garrison Court - Paint / Landscape / Porch
9222 West 86th Place - Replace Roof
9937 West 87th Avenue - Replace Roof
9320 West 87th Place - Paint / Patio Cover
9300 West 87th Place - Paint
8681 Iris Street - Replace Window
8510 Independence Way - Repair Shake Roof
9797 Iris Street - Replace Roof & Gutters
8706 Independence Way - Replace Roof

There were NO disapprovals.


Meeting Date: 09/22/09

Attendees: Roger Knapp, LaVon Venard and Ron  Lombardi

Approvals:

9201 West 87th Place - Replace Roof, Windows & Paint
9871 West 86th Place - Replace Roof
9880 West 86th Place - Paint & Fence Extension
9226 West 86th Place - Replace Roof
9968 West 84th Place - Replace Roof & Paint
9938 West 87th Avenue - Replace Roof & Paint
8706 Iris Street - Replace Windows
9312 West 87th Place - Replace Windows
9940 West 86th - Replace Roof
9226 West 87th Place - Replace Roof & Paint
8660 Garland Court - Replace Roof & Paint
8671 Garrison Court - Replace Roof
8712 Independence Way - Replace Roof & Deck
8688 Garrison Court - Replace Roof & Paint   

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 October 13, 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.
In October, we are planning a potluck brunch and then a trip to Anderson Farms for pumpkin and corn maze fun.

Our next meeting is Thursday, November 5th. New members are always welcome. Please contact Heather Baldwin if you are interested.

Annual Meeting

The Pond Homeowners' Association

7 p.m. October 22, 2009 Standley Lake Library
8485 Kipling Street


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Please report vandalism to either Front Range Patrol by calling 303-591-9027 or to the Arvada Police by calling their non-emergency number:
720-898-6900.

What's Happening
in The Pond?

Tuesday, October 13 - 7 pm
ARC meeting

Thursday, October 22 - 7 pm
Annual homeowners meeting Standley Lake Library

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

This section provides an open forum for homeowners to share their views and suggestions. In order to be fair, the following standards apply: Letters must be 200 words or less; Letters must include the author’s name, street address and phone number; Letters will not be censored, but neither will they be published if they contain slanderous statements, obscenities and the like; No more than one contribution per homeowner per quarter will be published.

Email letters to the editor or mail to The Pond Homeowners Association, c/o Maximum Property Management, 2851 South Parker Road, Suite 840, Aurora, CO, 80014.

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