Hello District 29 Neighbors:
The Glendale House in Nashboro Village which we affectionately call, The White House, is getting a make over. For the past months since June, Mr. David Waynick, the proud owner and his crew has worked tirelessly on this jewel in District 29. I have discussed with Mr. Waynick at length about the great work that he is doing and his love for preservation. Check out the article that appeared in the Tennessean Davidson AM about a week ago. Here is the article just in case you missed it! Enjoy!
Gratefully, Vivian
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Hickory Hollow Mall leases go to Metro Council
Metro to pay $1.8M annually for space in Hickory Hollow
By Michael Cass • THE TENNESSEAN • October 26, 2010
Metro government would pay more than $1.8 million a year to lease space at Hickory Hollow Mall for several city facilities under plans Mayor Karl Dean has sent to the Metro Council.
The three lease agreements, with terms of 10 to 15 years each, call for Metro to rent more than 350,000 square feet in the former J.C. Penney and Dillard's buildings and in nine spaces on the mall's first floor. The city eventually would have options to buy the Penney and Dillard's buildings.
Dean announced last month that he planned to build a community center, a library, a public health center, a park, and the Tennessee State Fairgrounds flea market and expo center at the mall near Bell Road and Interstate 24. His administration filed the lease proposals with the council office Friday, giving them a chance to win final approval by mid-December.
Under the three agreements, Metro would:
• Lease 138,189 square feet in the J.C. Penney building for $690,945 a year — $5 per square foot. The city would be able to buy the building from Hickory Hollow/SB LLC for up to $4 million after two years, with the purchase price dropping with each passing year.
The two-story Penney building would house a 23,000-square-foot library and archives reading room; a new home for the library system's archives; and a 25,000-square-foot regional community center. A "multi-acre" public park would sit in front of the building, which would have 362 parking spaces.
• Lease 200,000 square feet in the Dillard's building for $1 million a year, also $5 per square foot. Metro would be able to buy that building from Hickory Hollow/SB LLC for an estimated $5 million after four years.
About half of the purchase price, which would drop by $200,000 each year, would repay Hickory Hollow/SB LLC for building out the space for Metro's use as a flea market and expo center.
Dean wants to redevelop the fairgrounds, which will stay open until the mall is ready for its events.
Hickory Hollow/SB LLC still needs to close on its purchase of the facility from Dillard's, Metro Finance Director Rich Riebeling said.
• Lease 15,351 square feet of reception and clinic space from Hickory Hollow Mall Limited Partnership for the public health center on the mall's first floor. Metro would pay $12 to $16.12 per square foot over 15 years, with annual rent starting at $184,212 and ending at $247,458.
The agreement says Metro ultimately could consolidate the services it offers in that space with programs in other "mutually agreeable space" owned by Hickory Hollow Mall Limited Partnership or any of its affiliates.
The city also can terminate the lease with 90 days' notice if it loses federal funding.
Hickory Hollow owner CBL & Associates Properties Inc., which is based in Chattanooga, controls both of the entities Metro is negotiating with, Riebeling said.
Contact Michael Cass at 615-259-8838 or mcass@tennessean.com.
By Michael Cass • THE TENNESSEAN • October 26, 2010
Metro government would pay more than $1.8 million a year to lease space at Hickory Hollow Mall for several city facilities under plans Mayor Karl Dean has sent to the Metro Council.
The three lease agreements, with terms of 10 to 15 years each, call for Metro to rent more than 350,000 square feet in the former J.C. Penney and Dillard's buildings and in nine spaces on the mall's first floor. The city eventually would have options to buy the Penney and Dillard's buildings.
Dean announced last month that he planned to build a community center, a library, a public health center, a park, and the Tennessee State Fairgrounds flea market and expo center at the mall near Bell Road and Interstate 24. His administration filed the lease proposals with the council office Friday, giving them a chance to win final approval by mid-December.
Under the three agreements, Metro would:
• Lease 138,189 square feet in the J.C. Penney building for $690,945 a year — $5 per square foot. The city would be able to buy the building from Hickory Hollow/SB LLC for up to $4 million after two years, with the purchase price dropping with each passing year.
The two-story Penney building would house a 23,000-square-foot library and archives reading room; a new home for the library system's archives; and a 25,000-square-foot regional community center. A "multi-acre" public park would sit in front of the building, which would have 362 parking spaces.
• Lease 200,000 square feet in the Dillard's building for $1 million a year, also $5 per square foot. Metro would be able to buy that building from Hickory Hollow/SB LLC for an estimated $5 million after four years.
About half of the purchase price, which would drop by $200,000 each year, would repay Hickory Hollow/SB LLC for building out the space for Metro's use as a flea market and expo center.
Dean wants to redevelop the fairgrounds, which will stay open until the mall is ready for its events.
Hickory Hollow/SB LLC still needs to close on its purchase of the facility from Dillard's, Metro Finance Director Rich Riebeling said.
• Lease 15,351 square feet of reception and clinic space from Hickory Hollow Mall Limited Partnership for the public health center on the mall's first floor. Metro would pay $12 to $16.12 per square foot over 15 years, with annual rent starting at $184,212 and ending at $247,458.
The agreement says Metro ultimately could consolidate the services it offers in that space with programs in other "mutually agreeable space" owned by Hickory Hollow Mall Limited Partnership or any of its affiliates.
The city also can terminate the lease with 90 days' notice if it loses federal funding.
Hickory Hollow owner CBL & Associates Properties Inc., which is based in Chattanooga, controls both of the entities Metro is negotiating with, Riebeling said.
Contact Michael Cass at 615-259-8838 or mcass@tennessean.com.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Crime Meeting
Just to let you know that Vivian Wilhoite (Council Woman of District 29) and I are trying to put together a meeting for all of District 29 to get together to discuss the crime issues and what we all can do to keep our neighborhood safer.
I will be going to speak to The Management Group of The Apartments, today to discuss security issues and what they are doing.
Will keep you all updated, because the meeting should be soon!!!
I will be going to speak to The Management Group of The Apartments, today to discuss security issues and what they are doing.
Will keep you all updated, because the meeting should be soon!!!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
The Nashboro Greens Underground Blog Goes National
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Metro police inform residents on gang related activities
WKRN Channel 2
Posted: Oct 16, 2010 7:10 PM CDT
Antioch residents learn about gang activities
ANTIOCH, Tenn. – Metro police held a presentation to inform people about gang related activities on Saturday morning.
Dozens of Antioch residents attended the presentation, which was held at the Spirit of Life Church, to learn more about gang issues.
The presentation consisted of a slide show that showed the history of gangs and also explained gang hand signs, colors and symbols used by gang members.
"It really concerns the citizens when they start seeing these [gang] names, whatever gang name they use. People don't know the symbols," Councilman Robert Duvall told News 2.
Metro police explained to attendees that not all graffiti is gang symbolism.
"It's not all gang related, but it is all vandalism, so it is important to get that taken care of," Sergeant Suzanne Stephens told News 2.
Most of the citizens that attended Saturday's meeting not only fear gang-related activity, but also have sympathy for the kids that get involved with gangs.
"Kids start getting into gangs because they are intimidated, because they are not feeling loved," meeting attendee Linda Polk said, adding, "It's up to adults to start stepping up and letting these kids know we do them."
Brother Craig Schaub is the pastor of the Spirit of Life Church where Saturday's meeting was held.
He told News 2 he feels that kids are getting involved with gangs due to deterioration of families.
"Everyone is looking for someone to look up to," Schaub said.
He said that if children can't look up to someone at home, then they will look elsewhere.
Posted: Oct 16, 2010 7:10 PM CDT
Antioch residents learn about gang activities
ANTIOCH, Tenn. – Metro police held a presentation to inform people about gang related activities on Saturday morning.
Dozens of Antioch residents attended the presentation, which was held at the Spirit of Life Church, to learn more about gang issues.
The presentation consisted of a slide show that showed the history of gangs and also explained gang hand signs, colors and symbols used by gang members.
"It really concerns the citizens when they start seeing these [gang] names, whatever gang name they use. People don't know the symbols," Councilman Robert Duvall told News 2.
Metro police explained to attendees that not all graffiti is gang symbolism.
"It's not all gang related, but it is all vandalism, so it is important to get that taken care of," Sergeant Suzanne Stephens told News 2.
Most of the citizens that attended Saturday's meeting not only fear gang-related activity, but also have sympathy for the kids that get involved with gangs.
"Kids start getting into gangs because they are intimidated, because they are not feeling loved," meeting attendee Linda Polk said, adding, "It's up to adults to start stepping up and letting these kids know we do them."
Brother Craig Schaub is the pastor of the Spirit of Life Church where Saturday's meeting was held.
He told News 2 he feels that kids are getting involved with gangs due to deterioration of families.
"Everyone is looking for someone to look up to," Schaub said.
He said that if children can't look up to someone at home, then they will look elsewhere.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Updated Info man Arrested In Connection with Nashboro Village Shooting
Channel 5 News
by Chris Cannon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro police have made an arrest in the Friday afternoon shooting of a woman in Nashboro Village. 18-year-old Jessica Biggs was shot during a possible carjacking at the Village Green apartment complex.
Late Friday night, police arrested 17-year-old Richard Starks and charged him with especially aggravated robbery in connection with the shooting.
That shooting happened at 3:40 p.m. on Village Green Drive in Nashboro Village.
Police said two women drove up to the apartments. That's when two men came up to the car and demanded them to get out. The women refused, and that's when police said one of the men opened fire through an open window.
"When she didn't get out of the car, fired a couple of rounds, one hitting her in the chest, the other hitting her in the leg," according to Metro Police Lieutenant John Drake.
Biggs was rushed to Vanderbilt University Hospital where she was listed in critical, but stable condition Friday night.
Starks is believed to have been acquainted with at least one of the women. He will be charged with especially aggravated robbery in Juvenile Court.
Police are investigating and said the shooting could be gang-related.
"We have had some incidents of gang activity. I don't know if it's related to this or not, but we are pursuing that lead as well. We do have a gang detective here that's looking into it. As of right now, we don't know until we identify suspects or persons of interest," said Drake.
Alice Stinson was inside her apartment when she heard the gunshots in her building's parking lot.
"And I looked out the window and all I saw was one little kid running and I could see the girl went to open the door and fell right in the door," Stinson explained.
This all happened outside her second floor bedroom window.
"All I could hear was her screaming, oh I can just hear her screaming, talking about 'somebody help me, don't let me die,'" Stinson said.
The shooting happened in the middle of the afternoon with many children in the area.
"Just seeing that is traumatic and makes you worry about the kids future over here and how safe are they," according to Teresa Stinson.A year ago this week a 21-year-old man was shot and killed not too far from the site of Friday's shooting. His death was linked to gang activity.
Email: ccannon@newschannel5.com
by Chris Cannon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro police have made an arrest in the Friday afternoon shooting of a woman in Nashboro Village. 18-year-old Jessica Biggs was shot during a possible carjacking at the Village Green apartment complex.
Late Friday night, police arrested 17-year-old Richard Starks and charged him with especially aggravated robbery in connection with the shooting.
That shooting happened at 3:40 p.m. on Village Green Drive in Nashboro Village.
Police said two women drove up to the apartments. That's when two men came up to the car and demanded them to get out. The women refused, and that's when police said one of the men opened fire through an open window.
"When she didn't get out of the car, fired a couple of rounds, one hitting her in the chest, the other hitting her in the leg," according to Metro Police Lieutenant John Drake.
Biggs was rushed to Vanderbilt University Hospital where she was listed in critical, but stable condition Friday night.
Starks is believed to have been acquainted with at least one of the women. He will be charged with especially aggravated robbery in Juvenile Court.
Police are investigating and said the shooting could be gang-related.
"We have had some incidents of gang activity. I don't know if it's related to this or not, but we are pursuing that lead as well. We do have a gang detective here that's looking into it. As of right now, we don't know until we identify suspects or persons of interest," said Drake.
Alice Stinson was inside her apartment when she heard the gunshots in her building's parking lot.
"And I looked out the window and all I saw was one little kid running and I could see the girl went to open the door and fell right in the door," Stinson explained.
This all happened outside her second floor bedroom window.
"All I could hear was her screaming, oh I can just hear her screaming, talking about 'somebody help me, don't let me die,'" Stinson said.
The shooting happened in the middle of the afternoon with many children in the area.
"Just seeing that is traumatic and makes you worry about the kids future over here and how safe are they," according to Teresa Stinson.A year ago this week a 21-year-old man was shot and killed not too far from the site of Friday's shooting. His death was linked to gang activity.
Email: ccannon@newschannel5.com
Friday, October 15, 2010
Woman Shot In Car Outside South Nashville Apartments
updated: Oct 15, 2010 7:44 PM CDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro police said a woman was shot during a possible carjacking at an apartment complex in South Nashville.
It happened around 3 p.m. on Village Green Drive in Nashboro Village.
Police said two women drove up to the apartments. That's when two men came up to the car and demanded them to get out. The women refused, and that's when police said one of the men opened fire through an open window.
One of the women was hit in the chest and leg. She was taken to the hospital, and is expected to live. The two suspects ran off, and police are still searching for them.
Police are investigating and said the shooting could be gang-related.
"We have had some incidents of gang activity. I don't know if it's related to this or not, but we are pursuing that lead as well. We do have a gang detective here that's looking into it. As of right now, we don't know until we identify suspects or persons of interest," said Metro officer John Drake.
Posted: Oct 15, 2010 5:18 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 15, 2010 5:44 PM CDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in South Nashville.
It happened around 4 p.m. on Village Green Drive in Nashboro Village.
Police said two women drove up to the apartments. That's when someone ran up to the car and opened fire on the woman in the passenger seat. Police said the suspect and the driver of the vehicle took off.
The woman was transported to the hospital, but her condition is unknown.
Police are investigating and searching for the shooter.
As I find more info I will update the blog..
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro police said a woman was shot during a possible carjacking at an apartment complex in South Nashville.
It happened around 3 p.m. on Village Green Drive in Nashboro Village.
Police said two women drove up to the apartments. That's when two men came up to the car and demanded them to get out. The women refused, and that's when police said one of the men opened fire through an open window.
One of the women was hit in the chest and leg. She was taken to the hospital, and is expected to live. The two suspects ran off, and police are still searching for them.
Police are investigating and said the shooting could be gang-related.
"We have had some incidents of gang activity. I don't know if it's related to this or not, but we are pursuing that lead as well. We do have a gang detective here that's looking into it. As of right now, we don't know until we identify suspects or persons of interest," said Metro officer John Drake.
Posted: Oct 15, 2010 5:18 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 15, 2010 5:44 PM CDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in South Nashville.
It happened around 4 p.m. on Village Green Drive in Nashboro Village.
Police said two women drove up to the apartments. That's when someone ran up to the car and opened fire on the woman in the passenger seat. Police said the suspect and the driver of the vehicle took off.
The woman was transported to the hospital, but her condition is unknown.
Police are investigating and searching for the shooter.
As I find more info I will update the blog..
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Fire severely damages Nashboro Village Townhome
WKRN Channel 2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – One man was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning following a fire that broke out in the kitchen of his Nashboro Village townhome.
Nashville fire officials said the blaze began around 4:30 a.m. in the complex located on Long Hunter Court.
Crews extinguished the fire quickly, but the townhome suffered heavy damage.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the one unit.
"Each apartment on each side is all good," a fire department chief said, "but, for us to be able to take a row of six units like this, knock out a fire in the downstairs of one of them, and have everybody else go back home, is pretty good. The guys did a good job this morning."
The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He is expected to be okay.
The Red Cross will offer their assistance, officials said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – One man was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning following a fire that broke out in the kitchen of his Nashboro Village townhome.
Nashville fire officials said the blaze began around 4:30 a.m. in the complex located on Long Hunter Court.
Crews extinguished the fire quickly, but the townhome suffered heavy damage.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the one unit.
"Each apartment on each side is all good," a fire department chief said, "but, for us to be able to take a row of six units like this, knock out a fire in the downstairs of one of them, and have everybody else go back home, is pretty good. The guys did a good job this morning."
The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He is expected to be okay.
The Red Cross will offer their assistance, officials said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Antioch's Gran Dale Mansion to get makeover
By Juanita Cousins • THE TENNESSEAN • October 12, 2010
An antebellum house that has hovered between icon and eyesore could soon become a hub for the Antioch community.
Former Mt. Juliet Mayor David Waynick bought the Gran Dale Mansion in June with plans to move his Donelson law office to its second floor and create a community facility on the ground floor.
Construction began in August with Waynick recruiting his father and son to tear down rotting wood and scare snakes away.
Pending Metro Planning Commission rezoning, he plans to open in December.
“I hope it will be an asset,” he said. “I’ve received a lot of calls from people who are appreciative. It’s nice to have that kind of response.”
The house dates to an era before Nashboro Village was first built in the 19th century. During the Civil War, it was a hospital for the Union forces.
Confederate spies were hanged on its lawn. The Dale family bought it in 1930, adding two side wings.
In recent years, the 15-room home has remained vacant and was a source of tension between residents and development.
A developer petitioned Metro to demolish the historic home and replace it with a Kroger grocery store and asphalt parking lot in 1996. Residents objected.
Eventually, the developer and grocery store won a rezoning case and the home was moved to an adjoining seven-acre tract.
With plans to turn the historic home into a bed and breakfast, wedding chapel or restaurant, resident Bob Amity won the Gran Dale from a pool of several people who submitted proposals. After banks denied him a second loan, the mansion faded from memory.
“It was something the community members were really concerned about,” said Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite. She took turns doing neighborhood watch duties to keep squatters and vandals away.
“The difference that Mr. Waynick’s renovation makes is that it gives another sense of community,” Wilhoite said. “His vision is broad but centered around the community.
Everyone is elated because what happens on that property bleeds over into our residential properties.”
Waynick is working with the Metro Historical Commission to preserve the mansion’s integrity. He has preserved its original wood mantel and will keep its 15 rooms in the same layout.
“I am a big believer that properties like that should be shared with the public as much as possible,” Waynick said.
Reach Juanita Cousins at 615-259-8287, jcousins@tennessean.com or Twitter.com/talljournalist.
An antebellum house that has hovered between icon and eyesore could soon become a hub for the Antioch community.
Former Mt. Juliet Mayor David Waynick bought the Gran Dale Mansion in June with plans to move his Donelson law office to its second floor and create a community facility on the ground floor.
Construction began in August with Waynick recruiting his father and son to tear down rotting wood and scare snakes away.
Pending Metro Planning Commission rezoning, he plans to open in December.
“I hope it will be an asset,” he said. “I’ve received a lot of calls from people who are appreciative. It’s nice to have that kind of response.”
The house dates to an era before Nashboro Village was first built in the 19th century. During the Civil War, it was a hospital for the Union forces.
Confederate spies were hanged on its lawn. The Dale family bought it in 1930, adding two side wings.
In recent years, the 15-room home has remained vacant and was a source of tension between residents and development.
A developer petitioned Metro to demolish the historic home and replace it with a Kroger grocery store and asphalt parking lot in 1996. Residents objected.
Eventually, the developer and grocery store won a rezoning case and the home was moved to an adjoining seven-acre tract.
With plans to turn the historic home into a bed and breakfast, wedding chapel or restaurant, resident Bob Amity won the Gran Dale from a pool of several people who submitted proposals. After banks denied him a second loan, the mansion faded from memory.
“It was something the community members were really concerned about,” said Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite. She took turns doing neighborhood watch duties to keep squatters and vandals away.
“The difference that Mr. Waynick’s renovation makes is that it gives another sense of community,” Wilhoite said. “His vision is broad but centered around the community.
Everyone is elated because what happens on that property bleeds over into our residential properties.”
Waynick is working with the Metro Historical Commission to preserve the mansion’s integrity. He has preserved its original wood mantel and will keep its 15 rooms in the same layout.
“I am a big believer that properties like that should be shared with the public as much as possible,” Waynick said.
Reach Juanita Cousins at 615-259-8287, jcousins@tennessean.com or Twitter.com/talljournalist.
Board Meeting September 16, 2010
Missing Meeting Minutes for June, July, and August
Board Meeting
September 16, 2010
Present: Anthony Miller, Fran Oroson, Gary Petersen, Justin Sauer Jim Curley
Monthly financials were reviewed and accepted. There were two expenses paid during the month that were not ordinary expenses:1) house repairs due to water damage in unit 207, and 2) repairing the garage front in unit 138. Unit 136 needs the same type of repair done and is scheduled to begin in a week or so. A reimbursement check was sent to Unit 207 for repairs the Board agreed to pay for. Unit 207 also requested his unit be power washed; however, this request was declined because all units will be power washed as soon as bids are received, and it is more cost effective to do all units are one time rather than one at a time. Gary Petersen wrote a letter to the owner of Unit207 outlining what the Board approved and disapproved and the reasons why.
Jim Curley Properties (JCP) was asked to get pricing for power washing, and gutter cleaning and replacing where needed.
Delinquencies are down and the largest delinquency has been paid by the court.
JCP advised that it is now possible to get insurance for sink holes. Since we have already experienced two rather large sink holes in our community the Board requested JCP check into the premium for this coverage.
It was suggested that an escrow account be set up for gutter replacements, and the Board agreed that this should be included in the 2011 Budget. JCP was instructed to have the 2011 Budget ready for review by the November Board Meeting. It was the view of the Board the gutters probably should be cleaned three times per year, rather than twice as is now being done.
Unit 183 requested permission to build a fence in the back of the unit. This fence will be like the ones already in other units and was approved.
Nine cars were towed between September 2 and September 11th. JCP and the Board experienced some unhappy residents and some praise from others. The owners of Unit 121 requested they be reimbursed for the cost of towing their son’s car. After discussion the Board voted against reimbursement. Several letters have been sent telling everyone cars would be towed if parked in the visitor’s only space that did not indicate they were visiting and to which unit they were visiting. Cars illegally parked in visitor only spaces will continue to be towed. There was discussion about having parking tags for residents and getting specific visitor stickers. The Board decided that residents who park in their garages and driveways really didn’t need tags. And residents who have guests need only put a visitor’s sign their guest’s car window, with the unit number where the guests are staying, the date, and how long they will be visiting. There still will be no parking on the street.
At the Nashboro Village Master Association meeting the possibility of having a 24 hour drive security service was discussed. It was suggested that if all the associations were to go together to pay for this service it might be more cost effective. Fran and Gary attended this meeting and received the quote for this service -- $10,388 per month. Even with dividing this amount among all of the associations it was the consensus that The Greens did not have the funds to participate in this service.
JCP was asked to send a letter to all Greens residents advising them there will be three Board positions open at the 2011 Annual Meeting. Anyone interested in becoming a Board Member should let JCP know.
Due to health issues Marissa Harpley resigned from the Board effectively immediately. Bob Wolfgang was asked to come back onto the Board and has agreed to do so.
The next Board Meeting will be October 21, 2010, 6:00 PM. Location to be determined, as the club house at Deer Field is booked for another group.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony Miller
Board Meeting
September 16, 2010
Present: Anthony Miller, Fran Oroson, Gary Petersen, Justin Sauer Jim Curley
Monthly financials were reviewed and accepted. There were two expenses paid during the month that were not ordinary expenses:1) house repairs due to water damage in unit 207, and 2) repairing the garage front in unit 138. Unit 136 needs the same type of repair done and is scheduled to begin in a week or so. A reimbursement check was sent to Unit 207 for repairs the Board agreed to pay for. Unit 207 also requested his unit be power washed; however, this request was declined because all units will be power washed as soon as bids are received, and it is more cost effective to do all units are one time rather than one at a time. Gary Petersen wrote a letter to the owner of Unit207 outlining what the Board approved and disapproved and the reasons why.
Jim Curley Properties (JCP) was asked to get pricing for power washing, and gutter cleaning and replacing where needed.
Delinquencies are down and the largest delinquency has been paid by the court.
JCP advised that it is now possible to get insurance for sink holes. Since we have already experienced two rather large sink holes in our community the Board requested JCP check into the premium for this coverage.
It was suggested that an escrow account be set up for gutter replacements, and the Board agreed that this should be included in the 2011 Budget. JCP was instructed to have the 2011 Budget ready for review by the November Board Meeting. It was the view of the Board the gutters probably should be cleaned three times per year, rather than twice as is now being done.
Unit 183 requested permission to build a fence in the back of the unit. This fence will be like the ones already in other units and was approved.
Nine cars were towed between September 2 and September 11th. JCP and the Board experienced some unhappy residents and some praise from others. The owners of Unit 121 requested they be reimbursed for the cost of towing their son’s car. After discussion the Board voted against reimbursement. Several letters have been sent telling everyone cars would be towed if parked in the visitor’s only space that did not indicate they were visiting and to which unit they were visiting. Cars illegally parked in visitor only spaces will continue to be towed. There was discussion about having parking tags for residents and getting specific visitor stickers. The Board decided that residents who park in their garages and driveways really didn’t need tags. And residents who have guests need only put a visitor’s sign their guest’s car window, with the unit number where the guests are staying, the date, and how long they will be visiting. There still will be no parking on the street.
At the Nashboro Village Master Association meeting the possibility of having a 24 hour drive security service was discussed. It was suggested that if all the associations were to go together to pay for this service it might be more cost effective. Fran and Gary attended this meeting and received the quote for this service -- $10,388 per month. Even with dividing this amount among all of the associations it was the consensus that The Greens did not have the funds to participate in this service.
JCP was asked to send a letter to all Greens residents advising them there will be three Board positions open at the 2011 Annual Meeting. Anyone interested in becoming a Board Member should let JCP know.
Due to health issues Marissa Harpley resigned from the Board effectively immediately. Bob Wolfgang was asked to come back onto the Board and has agreed to do so.
The next Board Meeting will be October 21, 2010, 6:00 PM. Location to be determined, as the club house at Deer Field is booked for another group.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony Miller
Monday, October 4, 2010
Do No Forget About Saturday!!
If anyone can help with making some signs to put around the other neighborhoods that would be great!!!
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