November 23rd, 2022
Dear Residents,
President’s Report November 2022
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope everyone had the opportunity to watch the video compilation of our Veterans and Seniors Appreciation Dinner and we want to thank our Veterans again for their service. As this time of year when gratitude is on everyone’s mind, we want to encourage everyone to think of all that we can share that doesn’t cost a penny. We can share our time. We can give kindness, a wave, and a smile. We can act and speak with courtesy and respect to each other. We can work cooperatively to find solutions. We can learn about each other’s cultures and history. And, we can be grateful that we once again retrieve our mail from the mailboxes instead of the post office.
The voting on the proposed amendments to the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) ends this month. Please let your voice be heard by voting! For each proposed amendment, you have the option to vote yes, no, or abstain. We are holding a Homeowner’s Information Meeting on Saturday, December 3rd, and will let the community know the vote results. This meeting will be held in person and via Zoom starting at 10 AM and we hope to see all of you there.
Lastly, we need to have a conversation about storm water management. Storm water management involves the control of surface “run off” from precipitation. Storm water management is important to prevent physical damage to persons and property from flooding and to maintain the ecological integrity, quality and quantity of our water resources. Storm water can also be considered a resource that provides benefits such as groundwater recharge and flood protection. Storm water management also assists with the reduction and prevention of many different sources of pollution, which enter our local waterways.
A blocked culvert can do damage to not only your residence but also your neighbors. The buildup of sediment because of blocked culvert pipe slows the flow of water which ultimately affect our entire community. Water damage to property or dwellings can be very costly to repair. Although we all pay for AAF to vacuum the swales twice a year as part of our association assessments, this doesn’t eliminate owner’s responsibility for maintenance. A thorough inspection will eliminate unnecessary costs. Maintenance to your culvert and culvert pipe should be done in the fall and spring. Following the procedures below will keep the water flowing cleanly and freely.
• Remove obstructions inside of the pipe. If your pipe under your driveway is crushed, it is your responsibility to fix it.
• Check upstream and remove any dead branches, dead trees, high weeds or grasses and any other types of debris such as cups, bags, cans, etc. that will obstruct the pipe and flow of water.
• Cut vegetation that might block the flow at the inlet and the outlet.
• Remove any soil sediment or add soil and grass seed so the ditch bottom is level with the inlet of the pipe.
We have a draft report from Cornerstone Consulting that indicates a number of drain pipes crushed by the paving of owner’s driveways. The report also outlines a number of pipes that have disintegrated over the years due to lack of maintenance. These issues have resulted in water infiltration to homes, ponding on properties, and an engineered storm water management system is no longer functioning as designed.
We need everyone’s cooperation to help avoid very costly repairs and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Scott Matthews Jr.
Community Manager
