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Meeting Highlights:
May 17, 2011 June 14, 2011 June 21, 2011 July 12, 2011
October 11, 2011
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Highlights of the regular meeting held May 17, 2011
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Limestone Hills Maintenance Corporation was
held on May 17, 2011.
In attendance:
Alan Gardner, Jack Hilman, Fred Naspo, Claire Davidson, Michele Lonsdale, Bruce Bennett, Nancy Goyda. Also, Tom Cahill of BC Communities.
Guests Present: Jennifer Ying, Rick Taylor, Lydia York.
Minutes of the April 12, 2011 meeting were approved electronically.
Presentation: Solar Panel Committee
Jennifer Ying
presented the report for the committee which included an overview of the technology that is available and recommendations on installation, location and placement of solar panels.
The Board commended the committee on its thorough research and recommendations.
President’s Report
•Remaining meeting dates are June 14 and the Annual Meeting on June 21.
•A financial report was presented.
Old Business
•The release letter for the Vincent Lane settlement has been signed. We are waiting for the check from DelDot.
•Three bids were received for adding an additional parking pad for Vincent
Lane.
Motion: A motion was made and unanimously passed to accept a bid.
New Business
•Corner shrubs in the parking area of Naudain Court will be removed in order to provide improved visibility for drivers entering and leaving the court. Expenses to come out of the private road
fund.
•Painting parking space lines in overflow parking areas was discussed. It was the consensus of the Board that this has not been done in the past and should be considered a non-issue for
the Board.
•The security system on the tennis court has been vandalized several times.
It was suggested that we leave the court open in the future.
Motion: A motion was made and unanimously passed that the security system be removed.
•It was suggested that since the Berkshire Condominium Association has graciously offered the Clubhouse to the LHMC Board for all its general and numerous special meetings for the past year, that
LHMC provide a “thank you” to the Berkshire Condominium Association in the form of $200 for landscaping/plantings around the Clubhouse.
Motion: A motion was made and passed.
•Annual
Meeting logistics and agenda were discussed. A public address system has been requested.
The main order of business will be the By-law changes. Copies of these changes are on the website and in other communication with the residents.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Highlights of the regular meeting held June 14, 2011
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Limestone Hills Maintenance Corporation was held on June 14, 2011.
In attendance:
Florence Graham, Claire Davidson, Fred Naspo, Michele Lonsdale, Nancy Goyda, Jack Hilaman, Paul Kline, Linda DiCampli, Tim Stock, Robert Midgley. Also, Tom Cahill of BC Communities.
The Election Committee reported the results of the voting: Board members elected were:
North Pointe: Florence Graham
East:
Michele Lonsdale
Robert Midgley
West: Linda DiCampli
Tim Stock
North:
Paul Kline
A total of 287 proxies were received.
The following Board members were nominated for offices:
Vice-president Paul Kline
Secretary Nancy Goyda
Treasurer Jack Hilaman
The slate was approved unanimously. The Annual Meeting format was discussed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Highlights of the Annual Homeowners meeting held June 21, 2011
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Limestone Hills Maintenance Corporation was held on June 21, 2011.
In
attendance: Fred Naspo, Florence Graham, Claire Davidson, Bruce Bennett, Linda DiCampli, Jack Hilaman, Paul Kline, Alan Gardner, Michele Lonsdale, Robert Midgley,
Nancy Goyda.
Also, Tom Cahill of BC Communities & Nick Manolakos, State Representative.
Alan Gardner recapped some of the accomplishments of the past year that had been printed in the newsletter:
These included:
•By-laws revision
•Solar Panel Committee – proposal submitted to the Board.
•No Solicitation Policy vigorously pursued
•Receipt of DelDot reimbursement for funds owed due to the Vincent Lane settlement.
The Board members and Committee chairs were introduced.The results of the elections were presented as well.
(as shown above).
Representative Manolakos asked residents to contact him about state level issues. The work on Mermaid/Stoney Batter Road is the result of local legislators pooling their
transportation funds.
The Treasurer reviewed the budget, which had been approved by the Board.
Discussion of the budget included a request to include a projection of expenses for June to September and a question as to the adequacy of our reserve fund.
Motion: The vote was called and the budget was passed unanimously.
The By-laws changes, which had been approved by the Board, were presented. After discussion they were passed unanimously.
The following were addressed in the open discussion period:
•A
resident asked what was contained in the proposal that the Solar Panel Committee presented to the Board. A brief synopsis of the report was given.
•Residents from West commented on the varying
shades of green that were being used to paint front doors.
They requested that the correct brand and color number of paint to be used be made available to residents. They are willing to work on this issue.
They also noticed that entrances to East and West are not being well maintained.
The entrances are scheduled to be trimmed.
•A resident from West asked about placing speed bumps on New Granville
Road. The sidewalk slants and it is difficult to push strollers on it so people walk in the street. It was recommended that they contact NCCo police and/or State Trooper Tim Stock (a West
Director). Mr. Manolakos responded that there is a state process for creating speed bumps, but it is very lengthy and the addition of speed bumps may negatively affect property values.
•A North
Pointe resident asked what could be done with the light poles and globes in that cluster. There are several different varieties of each.They are to contact Delmarva.
•A resident from East complained
about the pothole repairs on Ochletree and Braken Ave. Rep. Manolakos asked that the requests for repairs be sent to him.
•A North resident reported that in the woods behind Fairhill Dr. there
are hunters in the fall with high power rifles. They are not on Limestone Hills property, but on private property adjacent to it. Rep. Manolakos said that the state laws are lax, but violations
should be reported consistently to the Division of Wildlife and the police.
•A request was made to remind people not to park on their driveways so that they block
the sidewalks.
•Limestone West
– a request was made that the snow removal company be asked to plow the snow on Gregg Drive so that the bulk of snow is deposited on the side of the street where there are no houses.
•A resident from
North noted that there were more recreational and work trailers in driveways.
Call Tom Cahill to report this. Vans or trucks with commercial advertising on them and trucks of a certain size are prohibited
•A resident asked if contractors were allowed to block driveways of homes where
they are not working. They are not allowed to do so.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Highlights of the regular meeting held July 12, 2011
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Limestone Hills Maintenance Corporation was held on July 12, 2011.
In attendance:
Florence Graham, Michele Lonsdale, Paul Kline, Robert Midgley, Jack Hilaman, Bruce Bennett, and Nancy Goyda. Also present, Tom Cahill of BC Communities.
Vice-President’s Report:
The regularly scheduled Board meeting dates will be:
October 11, 2011, January 10, April 10, June 5, and July 10, 2012. All meetings begin at 7:00 pm at the Berkshire Clubhouse.
Treasurer’s Report:
The $18,725.00 received from DelDot as part of the Vincent Lane settlement will be transferred to the Capital Reserve. The remaining $2,275 will be sent after New Castle County states in writing that a parking pad may be built in the open space on Vincent Lane. $35,427.00 has been received for snow removal reimbursement.
Property Manager’s Report:
•The new sign for North has been installed.
•Several trees have been damaged by storms. They have been taken care of and others have been cut
back.
•There have been 16 Architectural Reviews since the April Board meeting.
•There have been 42 violations of deed restrictions reported, 98% of which have been resolved.
•The catamaran that
is in the yard of a resident has been reported to New Castle County. If it is not removed this week, the resident will be fined.
Directors’ Reports:
•North Pointe: Evergreen Waste Services had delivered flyers. A violation letter was sent to them.
Recycling cans are being delivered. Please note article in next newsletter concerning placement.
•East: A request was made for a status report on landscaping on Naudain Court. Shrubs on the corners will be removed and side areas redone.
•North: It was reported that trees were overhanging the walks and impeding the use of the sidewalks.
Old Business:
Annual Meeting Recap/Issues to follow up:
•Karen and Ken Charles volunteered to help come up with a list of standardized colors for painting doors, etc. in West. Paul Kline will contact them and work with them to develop a plan.
•Hunting in the open space and land adjacent to residences was discussed. The Board will post No Hunting signs on areas such as Gregg Drive and the woods behind
Fairhill Drive.
•A discussion was held concerning fire pits on decks.
Solar Panel Committee Report: The Board discussed the report and recommendations of the committee. The Board will take some time to draft the motion agreed upon. The Board will vote on it using its policy on electronic voting.
•No Solicitation Policy:
•Street Repairs list: This has been submitted to DelDot and our legislators.
The repairs will be taken care of when time and money allow.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Highlights of the regular meeting held October 11, 2011
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Limestone Hills Maintenance Corporation was held on October 11, 2011.
In attendance: Florence Graham, Fred Naspo, Claire Davidson, Jack Hilaman, Paul Kline, Bruce Bennett, Linda DiCampli, Nancy Goyda and Tom Cahill of BC Communities.
Guests present: Karen Charles and Erin Gilpin
Minutes of the July 12, 2011 meeting were approved by electronic ballot.
Guests were introduced and presented the following information for the Board:
Karen Charles has surveyed the colors of paint used on the doors of the townhouses in West and determined that they are
not adhering to the design guidelines. In order to make it easier for homeowners to choose the correct paint colors, Karen will select appropriate colors with the help of a professional. They will
be then considered the standard and will be published in various places and available through BC Communities. The focus for unifying the colors will be on the townhouses.
Erin Gilpin volunteered
to lead the Recreation Committee. She presented a variety of activities to the Board for consideration. The first planned activity will be a Meet and Greet with Santa. Other suggestions were an
Easter Egg Hunt, a summer barbecue, a Halloween parade, a Turkey Trot and the formation of dinner groups. Activities will be publicized in the newsletter, on the LHMC website and on posted signs.
Vice-president’s Report:
The Executive Committee met to closely review the report and recommendations of the Solar Panel Committee.
Property Manager’s Report:
•Since the last Board meeting, 399 emails and 1,500 calls have been received.
•Our attorney has sent a letter (by both certified and regular mail) to the owner of a home regarding various violations.
New Castle County Code Enforcement is pursuing four outstanding citations. Tom Cahill will contact Janet Kirkpatrick, our county representative, to see how we might address this ongoing problem with the
county legal department.
•Landscaping work on Naudain Court has been completed.
•Much tree work has been done in the aftermath of Irene and other storms.
•There have been 13 items for Architectural Review.
•Twenty-one violations have been addressed.
•Three cars have been tagged for towing.
Treasurer’s Report:
The treasurer’s report was read and approved.
Directors’ Report:
•A resident requested that the Board contact the newspapers and request that they stop the delivery of free
papers and supplements in the community. The Board did not feel this was feasible.
•A request was made to limit parking to one side of Southampton Lane in NorthPointe. This is not possible since this
is a state road.
Old Business:
•Vincent Lane parking pad: We are waiting for a letter from DelDot in order to get the approval.
•No Hunting signs have been posted in areas where hunters have been seen in the past.
•No Soliciting Violations for five companies have been issued since July:
•Overhanging tree trimming: It
is the owner’s responsibility to do this. Remind the owner or let Tom know and he will send a letter to them.
•Algae on house siding is a violation of the county property maintenance code. Report
issues to New Castle County Code Enforcement.
•Snow removal costs. The cost of street snow removal for the 17 miles of road in Limestone Hills is $421/mile. This is the last year of the contract. Next
year we will solicit bids and publish them on the community website.
New Business:
•Snow removal for handicapped persons.
After discussion it was decided that it was not feasible to make special accommodations for individuals. It was suggested that the individual requesting this contact community residents who advertise their services for shoveling driveways, etc.
•Speed monitor for Cluster A: The county will supply one as soon as it is available.
•A directional sign for Stoney Batter Condominiums was discussed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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