From the VP...
Greetings neighbors!
Happy 2012! We have finally arrived at that
magical year of great predictions talked about by many in history.
As we enjoy our warm introduction to winter here at the Cliffs, your
board has continued to function in your behalf diligently. Here's
some of what happened since our last news- letter.
The fall cleanup went smoothly by our landscapers
as the leaves were all removed in a timely fashion. The hoses and
hose reels were removed and stored away as well as the community
benches. The agitators were placed and secured in the dock welts
before the first lake freeze but promptly caused a problem with the
electrical at the docks. We needed an electrician to intervene on
two occasions to correct issues. However, since then, we've needed
to purchase 2 new agitators because of damage due to a motor burn
out from one being tangled up with a free floating sail bag, and our
replacement in storage not working. These new agitators will be here
by the time you are reading this article.
The ongoing battle with water leaks continues as the board was called upon to investigate and remediate a few, new and old. Most water issues originate from pipe damage, roof areas, shower drains, toilets and sewers. As a reminder, keep all the wall heaters in the hallways and laundry areas left on during the winter months to prevent pipes freezing and bursting. Also be aware of excessive running and leaking from your sinks and toilets from wear and tear. Prevention is the best remedy for all of us.
A recurring issue that hasn't been taken
seriously by our entire community is the disposal of trash into our
dumpsters. As a reminder, there are two: one each between D & E and
E & F Buildings. December was particularly bad at the E & F dumpster
with large items and bags of trash being left outside it, a TV set,
face down behind it, a large multi-piece desk unit left be- side it,
and a large amount of old carpeting thrown inside it. Every one of
these actions is a violation and an affront to the community.
Waste Management will not get out of their trucks
to dispose of these items, nor will they empty the dumpster if it is
strewn with refuse around it. This also threatens our contract with
them which could be discontinued if they get annoyed by our actions.
So how do these items go away? A few board members take
responsibility. We crawl atop, reach inside, rearrange, pick up and
dispose of them in both dumpsters. This isn't a pleasing chore and
one I don't want to do anymore. Our only other recourse is to pay a
company to come and do it and that's just a needless expense in
these days of penny pinching. These dumpsters are for household
trash only, not carpeting or large furniture items; those are on you
to dispose of somehow.
The board realizes there are a lot of newer folks
living here now who might not be aware of the rules. We also know
who some of the residents are in these cases and will follow up
stringently the next time. Please be courteous and neighborly to all
of us.
The board did sign a snow removal contract with a
new company this year, Salisbury. You may see them around if it ever
snows. Feedback about them when available is welcomed.
One other item of note is that the board is
removing our current association attorney and is looking for a
replacement.
That basically sums it up for this edition of Our
Community at Large. Everyone stay warm, healthy, loving and
neighborly. This year is our year to shine brightly.
Best wishes and peace to all, Will