The Ponderings

July 2010
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From The Board

A common topic before the Board is the continued abuse of the pool rest rooms. Toilet paper stripped from the holders is strung about the floor. and stuffed in sinks and commodes. In like manner the soap dispensers are upended, and the towel dispensers provide similar entertainment.

Years ago the showers were disconnected due to similar abuse. Now the showers will be completely closed off as they have become secondary urinals and trash receptacles.

Strangely, this is a private pool used by homeowners. Hopefully, it will not be necessary to utilize Port-A-Potties as a final solution.

Update to Pond Lake Rules

Effective July 15, 2010, the Pond Lake Rules were revised as follows:

12. No craft may be left on the lake or its shoreline overnight, either anchored, beached, or hauled out in the vicinity of the lake. Fines may be levied for non-compliance.

Heretofore, we have had few instances of craft being left on the lake. In the days of our yacht club there was a common agreement among those boat owners to not do so. Over time that set a precedent. In an instance of apparent abandonment by unknown boat owners, craft will be removed.

One issue that has supported this practice is the simple risk to the owner’s boat being damaged or lost. Secondly, a plethora of boats left lying around detracts from our mission to maintain the esthetic value of the community. Third, homeowner boats left on the lake may present a liability risk to the Association.

Underlying the need to leave a craft at the lake may be an owner’s wish to avoid the labor to take the boat out and transport it home. A boat ramp at the west end of the lake facilitates those with larger trailered boats. Others with smaller craft such as a kayak or canoe utilize small, “golf cart” type trailers to transport their craft.

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: 06/22/10

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

Approvals:

8601 Garland Court - Paint
9951 West 86th Place - Replace Roof
9721 West 87th Ave - Replace Roof, Paint, Landscape
9654 West 87th Circle - Paint

Disapprovals:

9968 West 84th Place - Shed

Meeting Date: 07/13/10

Attendees: Ron Lombardi, La Von Venard and Roger Knapp

Approvals:

9930 West 86th Place - Room Addition / Deck Patio
9222 West 86th Place - Window & Patio Door
8773 Independence Way - Replace Roof
8627 Garland Court - Paint
9986 West 85th Avenue - Paint
8763 Independence Way - 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 meetings are scheduled for July 27 & August 10 & 24, 2010.

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 next event will be the "End of Summer" party in August. We will be meeting at the clubhouse for lots of food and fun.

The first meeting of the school year will be Thursday, September 2nd.

We are always excited to welcome new members, whether your child/children are newborn or teens, come and join us! Please contact Heather Baldwin if you are interested.
Notices & Reminders

The Pond Lake Rules have been revised. Please see related article for more information.

Do you know where your trash container is? It may be where it should not be. Specifically, if it is visible from the street, it is exposed. Exposed, that is to the covenants of the Association and the City of Arvada Code Enforcement. Both stipulate trash containers must stored out of sight. Your trash container may be on display twenty-four hours prior to and during the day of pick-up. Does your exposed trash container really represent your home?

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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, August 10 - 7 pm
ARC meeting

Thursday, August 19 - 7 pm
Board meeting

Tuesday, August 24 - 7 pm
ARC 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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