On 1/11/17 HW resident John Goglia and Vice-Chair of the Londonderry Senior Resources Committee (SRC), Susan Haussler made a brief presentation at the HW BOD meeting regarding the SRC. The SRC is a group of volunteers who advocate issues of importance on behalf of all Londonderry seniors. The 3 main and continuing issues are transportation, affordable housing and assisted living arrangements. Please visit the Town of Londonderry website for more SRC information. Also, check out the Londonderry Senior Center at 535 Mammoth Rd., the Mayflower Grange Hall, for activities, trips, etc. The SRC is reaching out to all 10 over 55 communities in Londonderry to get feedback about any issue of importance and concern to seniors. HW is the first contact. Please forward any ideas, suggestions, concerns or recommendations relative to current or future senior issues to John at jgogs@comcast.net or 603-203-4888.
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Winter Storm Clean up – Snow removal process reminder
Received via email from Harvard Management on 12/29/16 at 9:34 AM
Good Morning Hickory Woods Residents –
We are expecting snow to begin today with the snow ending by early Friday morning, we wanted to send out the SNOW REMOVAL PROCESS for the community once again so that everyone has a moment to review before the storm begins. (below, and attached).
1. PLOWING STARTS AT 2 inches – Contractor will keep all roads and driveways PASSABLE throughout each storm and will generally begin plowing before 2 inches of precipitation has accumulated, and no later than when municipal plowing begins and roads and roads will be kept open with no more than 3 inches of accumulation throughout the storm.
2. IN EXTREME STORMS with accumulation of more than 1 inch per hour when the above criteria may not be achievable, the contractor will plow roadways at least once every 3 hours, and driveways, walkways and parking areas once each 6 hours through the storm.
3. MIDNIGHT TO 6AM – Contractor will have roads and driveways passable by 6AM for storms that start after midnight.
4. PRIORITY DRIVEWAY CLEARING – If you are an early morning commuter and must have your driveway made passable prior to 6AM, please contact Alliance directly at a 603-622-1111 and ask to be added to the priority driveway clearing list carried by the plow drivers.
5. CLEANUP OPERATIONS
a. AFTER STORM CLEANUP WILL BE COMPLETED WITHIN 10 HOURS OF THE END OF A STORM. Contractor is responsible for after storm cleanup consisting of: clearing driveways & walkways to their full width, clearing all catch basins, shoveling steps to front door (NOTE: Not responsible for scratched decking!) clearing parking, clearing hydrants, and using ice melt salt on roads and driveways as conditions dictate. Caution will be taken not to pile snow over electrical boxes.
b. BACK DECKS/PATIOS AND GENERATORS – Alliance will clear back decks and patios on a fee basis, for $30.00 per patio/deck and $15.00 per generator for requests submitted by December 15, or $45.00 per hour for requests received after December 15. Roof raking is available for $55.00 per hour on an On-call basis. Billing will be done by Alliance. Contact Alliance at 603-622-1111 to be put on this list.
6. VEHICLES IMPEDING SNOW REMOVAL – Any vehicles left on the road or at the clubhouse that impede the snow removal procedure are subject to towing.
7. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS – Please contact Property Administrator Cheryl Mahaffey at cmahaffey@harvardmanagement.com or 603-429-2019 Ext 302 with any questions or concerns, which will be logged.
Best regards,
Doug Kilgore, Property Manager – Harvard Management Solutions
Meeting to discuss snow plowing
Received via email from Brian Wells on 12/22/16 at 10:16 AM
To: Hickory Woods Residents,
The Board and our property manager met with Alliance yesterday (12/21/2016) to talk about how the snow plowing is going. During the meeting, we discussed the concerns that were brought to our attention by a few residents and also discussed the Board member views on how the snow plowing is going.
Alliance said that they removed the boards at the ends of the driveways before starting to plow. They are concerned that the board could go flying and damage property. They said that they understand the desire of some unit owner to put the board back, but asked unit owners if they could remove the board from the end of the driveway ahead of future snow storms.
We discussed the timing of the plowing. How long it takes to get your driveway plowed out depends on where you live in the development and where Alliance starts the clearing process. Alliance said that the driveway plowing on Quarry and Pepper Hill Roads takes longer times because these driveways have not received their finish paving. The plowing equipment needs to maneuver more carefully over the rough driveways.
Alliance agreed to alternate the starting point for the plowing between Tavern Hill Road and Quarry Road. So, on average, everyone should experience about the same time from the end of the storm to having the driveway cleared. Alliance has also agreed to add another person shoveling. This should help move the clearing along a little quicker.
The Board and our property manager will continue to meet with and work with Alliance to find ways to improve the process. If you experience problems or have suggestions, please let us know at bodinput@hwcommunity.info.
Sincerely,
The Hickory Woods Board of Directors
Snow Removal Process
Received via email from Harvard Management on 12/11/16 at 1:48 PM
Good afternoon Hickory Woods Residents –
As Sunday night into Monday is anticipated to be our first significant snow fall, we wanted to send out the SNOW REMOVAL PROCESS for the community so that everyone has appropriate expectations (below, and attached).
1. PLOWING STARTS AT 2″ – Contractor will keep all roads and driveways PASSABLE throughout each storm and will generally begin plowing before 2″ of precipitation has accumulated, and no later than when municipal plowing begins and roads and roads will be kept open with no more than 3″ of accumulation throughout the storm.
2. IN EXTREME STORMS with accumulation of more than 1″ per hour when the above criteria may not be achievable, the contractor will plow roadways at least once every 3 hours, and driveways, walkways and parking areas once each 6 hours through the storm.
3. MIDNIGHT TO 6AM – Contractor will have roads and driveways passable by 6AM for storms that start after midnight.
4. PRIORITY DRIVEWAY CLEARING – If you are an early morning commuter and must have your driveway made passable prior to 6AM, please contact Alliance directly at a 603-622-1111 and ask to be added to the priority driveway clearing list carried by the plow drivers.
5. CLEANUP OPERATIONS
a. AFTER STORM CLEANUP WILL BE COMPLETED WITHIN 10 HOURS OF THE END OF A STORM. Contractor is responsible for after storm cleanup consisting of: clearing driveways & walkways to their full width, clearing all catch basins, shoveling steps to front door (NOTE: Not responsible for scratched decking!) clearing parking, clearing hydrants, and using ice melt salt on roads and driveways as conditions dictate. Caution will be taken not to pile snow over electrical boxes.
b. BACK DECKS/PATIOS AND GENERATORS – Alliance will clear back decks and patios on a fee basis, for $30.00 per patio/deck and $15.00 per generator for requests submitted by December 15, or $45.00 per hour for requests received after December 15. Roof raking is available for $55.00 per hour on an On-call basis. Billing will be done by Alliance. Contact Alliance at 603-622-1111 to be put on this list.
6. VEHICLES IMPEDING SNOW REMOVAL – Any vehicles left on the road or at the clubhouse that impede the snow removal procedure are subject to towing.
7. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS – Please contact Property Administrator Cheryl Mahaffey at cmahaffey@harvardmanagement.com or 603-429-2019 Ext 302 with any questions or concerns, which will be logged.
Best regards,
Doug Kilgore, Property Manager – Harvard Management Solutions
Rear Deck and Generator Snow Shoveling Service Available
Received via email from Harvard Management on 12/11/16 at 1:00 PM
Good afternoon Hickory Woods Residents –
This is a reminder that for 2016-2017, our snow removal vendor, Alliance Landscaping, is offering a shoveling service to homeowners that sign up prior to December 15.
Areas will be shoveled at regular intervals. Not every storm will require shoveling and shoveling will generally be done the day after the storm, not the day they are doing plowing and cleanup.
RATES:
Patio/Deck – $30.00
Generator – $15.00
For those that don’t sign up by December 15th, requested services can still be performed, however they will be billed at Alliance’s standard labor rate of $45.00 per man hour with a 1 hour minimum.
**Roof Raking can be done on an On-Call basis at $55.00 per hour.
Please call the Alliance office at 622-1111 to be put on the list.
Best regards,
Doug Kilgore, Property Manager
Harvard Management Solutions
Board Meeting – November 15, 2016
The following email was sent out on 11/4/16 by Harvard Management.
Dear Hickory Woods Condo Owners,
Hickory Woods Board of Directors Meeting will be held on:
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 1:30 PM
Place: Hickory Woods Clubhouse, main floor
AGENDA
Call to Order
Acceptance of Minutes
Old Business
– Review of Action Items
– Harvard Management Solutions Monthly Summary
– Status of Contracts and Bids
– Process for Releasing Long Term Capital Funding
Monthly Financial Review
New Business
– Review of requests for Additions, Alterations or Improvements
– Establishing date for 2017 HW Annual Unit Owner’s Meeting
– By-law Changes for Consideration at the Annual Meeting
– Officer’s Succession Plan
– Officer’s Term of Office
– Process for Committees
– Board Office Equipment
– Other items
Executive Session (if needed)
Sincerely on the behalf of the Board of Directors,
Doug Kilgore, Property Manager
Harvard Management
dkilgore@harvardmanagement.com
First Open Board Meeting: Takeaways
As you know, on October 19, 2016 at 1:30 PM our HOA Board of Directors held their very first open board meeting.
The following members of the Board attended:
Mary Ferris
Dick Loschi
Brad Perham
Brian Wells
(Liz Lannigan was unable to attend because of a conflict that resulted because this meeting was scheduled before her election to the Board.)
This meeting was the first of four (4) open meetings which are now required under a new State law that was enacted on August 1, 2016. One of the requirements of this law is that unit holders of the HOA be allowed to make comments and ask questions during the open meetings.
While the venue was not arranged so that board members could easily communicate the proceedings to the audience, on balance the meeting was very informative and very well received by unit holders in the audience.
Since the detailed meeting minutes will be available shortly, it would be useless to recap all of the information discussed. However, a few highlights are in order.
The purpose of this post is to encourage open discussion. We would welcome your comments.
Our new Board Members
At 7:50 PM tonight (10-11-16) Doug Kilgore, Harvard Management Representative, announced the winners of the election for the three open positions on our HOA Board of Directors. They are, in order of which they were announced:
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
|
Brad Perham
Dick Loschi Liz Lannigan |
11 Tavern Hill Road
19 Black Forest Circle 34 Black Forest Circle |
Congratulations and Good Luck
It was also announced that the amendment to the Bylaws that set Board terms to 2 years was unanimously approved.
Quarterly Open Board Meeting-10/19/16
The Hickory Woods Home Owner’s Association Board will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, October 19th at 1:30 PM. This will be the quarterly meeting that residence can attend. The following agenda has been established for this meeting. Any Questions or comments to the Board should be sent to our email address, bod-input@hwcommunity.info .
Agenda
Call to Order
Acceptance of Minutes
Welcome new Board Members
New Board Member Orientation
Old Business
New Business
Other items
Unit Owner Comments
Executive Session
Adjourn
BLACK TOP SOCK HOP – POSTPONED
Due to inclement incoming weather the Sock Hop has been postponed to
October 8, Saturday and the times have been changed to between 12 and 4 PM
Enjoy a fall afternoon celebrating the music and dance of the 50s and 60s.
When: Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Where: At the Berm* on Black Forest Circle
What: Music! Dance! Pizza** and snacks. Wear socks and come a’hopping
Details:
Bring your chair, beverage and a snack to share.
Themed clothing – optional (…any penny loafers around?)
* BERM – follow the music to the top of BFC
** price per person for pizzas to be determined at the event
QUESTIONS? Contact the Sohls, Tuzzolos, Loschis, Bouchards, Lees
Candidates for BOD
Six people have applied. Below are exact reproductions of their submissions.
(Information on the last two candidates was finally released on September 26.)
(Ms. Dalbenzio was one of the original three candidates for the Board. She subsequently withdrew her candidacy. She has now reapplied.)
Sheri Dalbenzio, 31 Black Forest Circle
Professional Experience
Twenty nine years in health care serving veterans
Over 20 years in management
Served as nurse manager of medical unit with 24 hour accountability
Ran out-patient clinic including scheduling for all medical staff (10 physicians, 3 nurses, 3 administrative staff)
Trained and mentored nursing students, CPR instructor, coordinated on the job training at out-patient clinic and in-patient hospital
Served as a clinical instructor at Bunker Hill Community College
Education
Registered Nurse
Salem State College
Bunker Hill Community College
North Shore Community
Goals for Hickory Words
I am so glad to be part of the Hickory Woods community. I realize we are still transitioning, getting to know each other, adjusting to condo living, and deciding our chosen level of involvement. I believe in a neighbor helping neighbor community. Sometimes little things can make a big difference. It’s all up to us individually, but fostering this kind of environment is one of my goals.
I am use to being a team player, a good listener, and getting things done. During my long career in health care I balanced both my full time work and school, while raising my family as a single mother. It is my desire to use my energy to serve our community, while ensuring accountability and good communication. I look forward to serving our community as a vital member of the new Hickory Woods, Home Owner’s Association Board.
Liz Lannigan, 34 Black Forest Circle
I would like to offer myself as a candidate for the Hickory Woods Board of Directors. I enjoy the people of this community and the many ways we spend time together. I look forward to the many future ways in which we can share informal times and events. As a member the leadership of Hickory Woods, I hope to contribute to guiding our association.
Education and Experience
BS, Tufts University
MS & PhD, New York University
Employment:
Occupational therapist, 40 years providing services to people living with mental illness in many healthcare organizations
Faculty, 30 years in university programs for occupational therapy education, including responsibility as department chair & chair of many committees
Current, adjunct instructor in occupational therapy at the University of New Hampshire.
Organizational leadership:
Vestry Member & clerk, St. John’s Church, 6 years
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association,
Board of Directors, 13 years, including Treasurer, 4 years & Secretary, 4 years
American Occupational Therapy Association,
Representative Assembly, delegate for New Jersey, 6 years, including member of several sub-committees
Education and Mental Health Steering Committees, totaling 5 years
Recipient of several national and state awards for contributions and leadership
Qualifications
From my past experiences in employment and volunteer organizations, I have developed communication skills for listening and interacting with others in both simple and complicated situations. As a member or leader in these groups, I have needed to understand the many details key to making decisions for the present and future of these organizations. I have been responsible for:
leading discussions of information and opinions to respond to requests and make board actions
administering department resources, including managing equipment, supplies and services
considering short and long term needs and goals to create plans
evaluating costs and priorities to prepare budgets, managing monthly and annual budgets and organizational finances
maintaining minutes and records for distributing information to others and documenting decisions and actions
I believe that my past experiences enable me as a Hickory Woods board member to evaluate information, discuss different viewpoints and make careful decisions. Through listening to other board members and homeowners, I will be able to provide sensitivity and thoughtfulness for any actions required of the board.
Goals for Hickory Woods
I recognize that being a member of the board of directors is a responsibility to act on the behalf of all the homeowners. I understand that this position requires time and energy to make decisions carefully after understanding all of the information. I believe that I am well suited to work together with other board members to provide the best leadership for our community.
If elected to the HW Board of Directors, I would learn how the board has operated to date, including responsibilities of each board member and procedures for collecting relevant information and decision-making. By understanding the structure of the board to date, I want to consider how future planning and procedures can represent the interests and contributions of all homeowners. By recognizing that board decisions include both public and confidential information, I want to promote transparent distribution of information so all homeowners understand the operations of the board of directors.
I am interested to contributing to the future of this community that we all have chosen. I would like to thank you in advance for considering me for election to the board.
Dick Loschi,19 Black Forest Circle
Career Experience
I moved to Hickory Woods with the desire to join a positive community for my retirement years. What I assumed I would get was a group of people who would enjoy each other, have fun, be active and keep the community growing. I knew that there was no rule saying everyone had to partake in any/all activities nor agree on everything that occurred but hoped that all important issues could be resolved with little disruption and a lot of cooperation taking into account the consensus of the community. Smaller issues were bound to appear but easily could be fixed.
As a member of the Board of Directors for Hickory Woods, I would seek to look for the best interests of the whole community. It is important that the Board faces its duty as the voice, support, and leadership for the community. The Board must be open to what the community may feel it needs but also able to control the costs. It must work to keep the members happy while being fiscally responsible to not over extend funds which may meet larger needs in the future.
In order to show its value and purpose, I feel the Board must be open to the community. Revealing notes from meetings on issues for all, expenses used, taking surveys and having open meetings will give people a feeling of ownership and a chance to express their concerns, opinions and questions. Sometimes views, ideas, and observations from outside can lead to better resolutions on issues.
I believe that each member of the Board must be accountable. It is important that they respect discussions and keep the confidentiality of them. No one member can feel “bullied” nor feel they are the “power” either.
If the Board members are doing their job and following the By-Laws as they should then they should have the respect of the community members. If everyone agrees to follow the decisions of the Board and be open- minded to those decisions Hickory Woods can and will strive. Bumps on the way, of course, but working together can smooth them out. If this is happening then I believe the community will be that fun, active, enjoyable one I moved into.
Bob Medeiros, 37 Quarry Road
Professional and Leadership experience:
Software architect responsible for design, development and deployment of large IBM mainframe systems in multi-team environments.
Provided a variety of consulting services to several U.S. and Canadian corporations.
Systems manager having complete management responsibility for a development staff of 36 professionals, coordinated the activities of
several Third-Party vendors, and participated in product design.
Held a variety of technical positions. Received 5 awards for outstanding contributions to the corporation.
Attended Bridgewater State University, Northeastern University and Boston University (non-degree programs).
Veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corp.
Member of the Revere, MA Board of Health for 6 years.
Basketball coach at the Middle and High School levels.
Aspirations as a member of the Board of Directors:
My hope is as a member of the Board I can make significant contributions using my experiences in diverse team environments and acquired collaboration skills to create a more inclusive culture that engages and inspires our residents.
Guided by our By-Laws and fiduciary duties, employing creative/common sense methods to problem solving, and ensuring the interests of all our residents are well represented, we can build a solid and enduring foundation for our community.
(Mr. Perham was one of the original three candidates for the Board. He is still a candidate.)
Brad Perham, 11 Tavern Hill Road
Career and Leadership Experience:
Vision for the Hickory Woods Board of Directors and the Community:
Paul E. Ramsey, 24 Pepper Hill Road
Please consider my name for a Hickory Woods Board of Director position.
My wife Claudette and I just moved to Hickory Woods. With over 40 years experience, I currently hold the position of Vice President – Operations at Eversource ( formerly known as Public Service Company of New Hampshire-PSNH). Past responsibilities include the strategic planning, construction, operations and maintenance of PSNH facilities statewide. I have served as a Board of Director for over a dozen organizations and understand the governance responsibility of a Director in representing the members of the organizations. In many of these organizations, I have served as Chairman or Treasurer. Current Board positions include the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, NH Lodging and Restaurant Association, NH Travel Council, Granite State Credit Union and Neighbor Helping Neighbor.
My academic background is a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Master of Science degree in Business Administration.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Paul E. Ramsey
24 Pepper Hill Road
Maintenance Advisories
(For your convenience this first installment contains a summary of all advisories issued since the Spring.)
Landscaping Update–Issued 8/30/16
I wanted to provide you with a quick landscaping update from Alliance Landscaping….
– core aeration and over-seeding of the bad-blend of grass areas which we previously announced, will start tomorrow (Wednesday),
– general pruning of shrubs throughout the community will start tomorrow as well.
– the tall fescue grass atop of the berm along the top edge of Black Forest will be mowed down.
Landscaping Schedule – Balance of August–issued 8/12/16
Please be advised of the following landscaping schedule items from Alliance Landscaping:
– This week will be the LAST week of limited / non-mowing. They have let things grown a little bit longer to allow the herbicides to work better when they are applied next week.
– On Monday August 15th, a full round of fertilizer w/ broad leaf weed control will be applied. Also weed spraying of the mulch and stone beds will occur. Hand-pulling of established weeds will occur over the following two weeks once the weed killer has gotten to the roots.
A special herbicide will be applied to the weak and discolored areas throughout the site to retard future growth of the problematic blend of grass that we have been seeing in some areas.
– On Wednesday the 17th. a full mow will occur, and the weak and discolored areas will be cut shorter than the rest of the site to help allow the herbicides to do their work on the lower base and roots of the problematic grass blend and to prepare the area for over-seeding.
– The week of Aug. 29th. Alliance will be aerating the established turf, and aerating/over-seeding the weak lawn areas with the improved blend of grass seed.
Landscaping Notes–issued 7/6/16
1 – PENNICHUCK WATERING RESTRICTIONS – By now, everyone should have received a notice from Pennichuck stating that we are now on an Odd/Even day watering schedule, based on your particular house #. As we’ve received several homeowner inquiries, the board wanted to let everyone know that it is a homeowner’s responsibility to make the necessary timer adjustments to their irrigation system. However, if necessary, you may contact Alliance Landscaping directly to hire them to changes for you.
2 – LAWN – SPOT CUTTING AND HIGH CUTTING – Due to the drought and to protect the underlying root system as much as possible, Alliance will only be SPOT-cutting the lawn this week. Target lawn height will will be about 4 1/2 inches, and only where they deem necessary. If you see some lawns being mowed and others being skipped, that is why.
3 – IRRIGATION SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS – On Thursday & Friday this week, Alliance will be doing a mid-season coverage check of the sprinkler heads. The Association is providing this service, which is a basic coverage check to identify non-functional or misdirected heads. During the visit, Alliance will check the operation and make minor adjustments to the current setup. They won’t have time to do major adjustments to the current setup as the work is budgeted to take less than 15 minutes per house. Major repairs or adjustments will still be the responsibility of the homeowner. Should any needed repairs or major adjustments be deemed necessary, Alliance will notify the homeowner directly and inquire about scheduling the work.
4 – ODD COLORED HYDROSEED – SOLUTION – As you know, several of the areas that were hydroseeded last fall have come up with a rather odd and unintended blend of rye grasses, which have a very light green or even yellowish straw color compared to the brighter green in the intended blue-grass blend. Alliance has had the distributor of the seed mix out to look at the situation, and the distributor has offered to cover the cost of reseeding those areas. Note that this does not include the hydro-seed ‘V’ shaped areas done this spring which naturally have a slightly lighter shade of green than the sod, but will blend in color over time.
The reseeding will take place in the fall, following a core aeration of the soil. Due to the drought conditions, it is not recommended to seed these areas during the mid summer. In the meantime, Alliance has also done a supplemental fertilizer with a higher iron content that has helped perk up the color a bit (at least prior to the watering restrictions). We’ll advise everyone in the fall when the reseeding of these areas is to occur.
Irrigation Instructions–issued 6/21/16
Alliance Landscaping is advising that homeowners turn up their irrigation system watering duration by either going to the Seasonal Adjustment setting and changing that to either 125% or 150%, or by manually adding time to your runtime.
Should you need help with this, let me know and I’ll put you on a list for Alliance to go out and help you make the change. It doesn’t look like the heat and drought is going to end any time soon.
A couple of QUICK notes from new management company–issued 6/3/16
1 MANAGEMENT TRANSITION – As previously announced, Harvard Management has come on board to assist the Board of Directors with non-warranty maintenance and financial management, effective June 1. We’re off to a fast start with a lot of behind the scenes work already completed to setup Hickory Woods in our finance systems and have been touring the community with the developer and the board to become acquainted with the community maintenance processes. The development company will continue to be your contact for warranty issues.
2 – WEED KILL APPLICATION SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JUNE 6. Please be advised that Alliance Landscaping will be applying week kill solution in the mulch beds and stone beds that are not heavily planted with flowers. Rain day will be Tuesday.
Alliance performs this service monthly from June through September.
Doug Kilgore, Property Manager | Broker
Re sprinkler systems–issued 4/27/16
Alliance is currently in the process of turning on the sprinkler systems for the upcoming spring/summer months. During this process, they have reported that some of our residents have shut off their sprinkler valves in their basements. Please note that we have spent $500/per home to add the auto shutoffs. Going forward, as the fall/winter months approach us, please do not shut off the sprinkler valves in your basements, as this defeats the purpose of the auto shutoffs.
Thanks for your cooperation.
John Kalantzakos
CALL FOR CANDIDATES
There will be three (3) vacancies to be filled on the Board of Directors.
As you probably know there was a previous call for candidates for the Board of Directors to which three (3) people applied. Two of those people since withdrew their applications.
With this development we are now soliciting again for applications to the board. If you are interested in being a member of the Hickory Woods Homeowners Association Board of Directors please provide an application to Doug Kilgore at Harvard Management Solutions (email: dkilgore@harvardmangement.com).
Your application should provide a summary of your qualifications for the position including past experiences that will contribute to the Board of Directors and to the Hickory Woods community.
Feel free to include your goals for the community and the Board, and any other considerations that will encourage people to vote for you.
This summary will be provided with the voting materials.
Two candidates for BOD withdraw
FROM JOHN KALANTZAKOS:
To All:
I would like to let everyone know that Marty Piekos & Sheri Dalbenzio have decided to withdraw their names from consideration for the Hickory Woods board of directors. I would like to thank them for volunteering to serve on the board. They both felt they came to Hickory Woods to enjoy themselves and the community and are interested in people coming back together and not further divisions.
With this development we are now soliciting again for applications to the board. If you are interested in serving please send your application to Doug Kilgore by September 23rd. We are going to have a resident meeting on the 27th to discuss where we go from here as a community. We would then have our election on October 11th. We need to fill these vacancies as soon as we can since there is a lot of work required and it is not fair to the current board to operate for an extended period shorthanded. We do have a great community so it is too bad we are divided. I think it could be a temporary bump in the road if everyone gives in a little. There have been missteps in many areas. I think from here everyone has a choice to make to move on from this in a positive or negative manner. I personally think it takes a lot of energy to be in a fight with someone and it isn’t that much fun so I hope we can all move forward together.
If you have specific questions you can send them to me. Thanks.
John Kalantzakos
978-390-2907
Candidates for the Board of Directors
On August 11 it was announced that there would be three vacancies on the Board of Directors and that a special meeting will be held on the evening of 27 September 2016 to vote for the new Board members.
The announcement included the following instructions for applying:
“Your application should provide a summary of your qualifications, your goals for the community and the Board, and any other considerations that will encourage people to vote for you. This summary will be provided with the voting materials. Also please provide a summary of your qualifications for the position including past experiences that will contribute to the Board of Directors and to the Hickory Woods community.”
Three people have applied. Below are exact reproductions of their submissions.
Sheri Dalbenzio, 31 Black Forest Circle
I am so glad to be part of the Hickory Woods community. I realize we are still transitioning, getting to know each other, adjusting to condo living, and deciding our chosen level of involvement. I believe in a neighbor helping neighbor community. Sometimes little things can make a big difference. It’s all up to us individually, but fostering this kind of environment is one of my goals.
I spent my career in health care, working with veterans in need, both in-patient and out-patient at the State run hospital for veterans. I started working as a nurse’s aide and went to school to become a licensed practical nurse. All while raising two children as a single mother. I continued my education while working until I became a Registered Nurse. By the time I retired I was a Nurse Manager. In that position I ran outpatient services, which included 10 different specialty clinics. In that position and previous positions, I learned how to work with different personalities to achieve the best outcome.
I look forward to contributing to our community. I know the importance of two-way communication, and the value of good listening skills. I’ve always been someone who gets things accomplished. We don’t need over regulation. We are neighbors looking for the right balance, which will allow us to enjoy our pre-retirement or retirement years. I look forward to serving our community as a vital member of the new Hickory Woods, Home Owner’s Association Board
Brad Perham, 11 Tavern Hill Road
Career and Leadership Experience:
Vision for the Hickory Woods Board of Directors and the Community:
Martin Piekos, 14 Tavern Hill Road
I am asking my fellow Hickory Woods residents to cast one of their votes for me to serve on the Board of Directors. My forty plus years of business experience qualifies me for this position. My work experience ranges from managing an automotive repair garage, to a senior business analyst, production planner, and business operational manager. These career skills will be valuable when assisting with decisions on the board.
I consider myself a liberal conservative. We need to save for a rainy day but not be so frugal that it hinders the overall happiness and enjoyment that a thriving clubhouse environment provides.
Education
Lowell Technical School – 1973 AS
University of Lowell – 1979 BS
New Hampshire College – 1983 MBA Program (non degree)
University of Massachusetts Lowell – 1995 Engineering (non degree)
Work History
Senior Planner – 1983 – Andrew Wilson Company, Lawrence, Ma.
Senior Business Analyst – 1987 – Wang Laboratories, Lowell Ma.
Sales Manager Used Equipment – 1990 Wang Laboratories, Lowell, Ma.
Senior Planner – 1992 – Bostik, Middleton, Ma.
Process Manager – 1997 – Bostik, Middleton, Ma.
I would like to thank the original five members of the board of directors for their dedication and hard work. They have truly blazed a difficult trail that will make for a successful board in the future. I supported the purchase of the AED device and the grill for the club house. These two very different purchases were discussed when the club house opened and were supported by Peggy and me. We continue to be humbled by the generosity and friendship of our Hickory Woods residents. We are a neighborhood of amazing people. If elected, I promise to serve this community to the best of my ability.
Be A Good Neighbor
The Board has been receiving numerous complaints about residents not picking up after their dogs.
Your neighbors will appreciate you compliance.
Automated External Defibrillator
An AED (automated external defibrillator) has been installed in our clubhouse and is fully operational. It is located in the Tavern on the wall between the women’s and men’s rest room.
THE DOOR TO THE AED IS ALARMED and will trigger an automatic alarm to the Londonderry Fire Station.
If the door is accidently opened, the fire station will need to be called-the number is on the AED door.
CPR Class with AED Practice
An infant, child and adult CPR class with AED practice can be provided here at our clubhouse.
The class size is no more than 10 and will be $45.00 per person ($450.00 per class).
If anyone is interested, please contact Nancy Shearer at jnshearer@comcast.net
Nancy will arrange classes once she knows the level of interest.
Hickory Woods Board of Directors Terms
The following is a preview of a survey you will be receiving from the Board of Directors.
In the not to distant future you will receive an email with a link to the actual survey.
At the open meeting in February, when the current Board members were elected, there was concern among a number of the residents about the duration of terms for the Board of Directors. The Hickory Woods Condominium By-Laws state that the Board members serve until they resign or are removed by a two thirds vote of the residents.
The Board members would like your input on the length of the terms they should be elected for. Using your input the Board will form a recommendation which can be put to a vote of the residents.
Imposing term duration limits requires an amendment to the By-law. In order to amend the By-laws a two third majority vote of the residents is required. Removing a Board member also requires a two thirds majority vote and can be accomplished at the annual meeting without changing the By-laws.
Note: Imposing term duration limits in no way imposes a limit on the amount of time board members may serve. Subject to reelection, they may run for and serve multiple terms.
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We would like you to provide your feedback by answering the following questions:
- Do you want the Board members to have term duration limits? (Yes or No) A yes answer also means that you are in favor of modifying the By-Laws to implement this change.
- How long do you think the duration of terms should be? (please select one of these: 1, 2, 3, or 5 years)
- Should the terms of the Board be staggered or should all come up for reelection at the same time? (staggered or simultaneous election)
- As an alternative to implementing term duration limits in the By-laws, should the Board hold a vote each year on whether or not to remove each of the Board members? (Yes or No) In this case a two third majority vote would lead to the removal of a Board member and initiate the election of a new Board member.
Please provide no more than one response per household.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter,
The Hickory Woods Board of Directors
Operating Reserve Funds Disposition
The following is a preview of a survey you will be receiving from the Board of Directors.
In the not to distant future you will receive an email with a link to the actual survey.
When you closed on your home you provided a two month HOA fee payment to Hickory Woods LLC, which they placed into the Hickory Woods HOA operating account. These funds are required by laws to be sure the HOA is solvent during the start up period.
At this time Hickory Woods HOA is through the start up and we have operating funds sufficient to cover the expected expenses.
The Board of Directors has discussed options for the two months of HOA fees currently in the operating reserve. Before we define a recommendation we would like to obtain feedback from the residents. There are three options that we must consider: 1) should we use the funds to improve Hickory Woods; 2) should we hold the funds in the capital reserve to cover future expenses that might occur, such as Clubhouse repairs or repairs to the roads; or 3) should we return these funds to the residents?
Before providing your opinion the Board wants you to know that the capital reserve is funded each month by part of your HOA fee ($19 each month per household) and that we believe this is adequate for coverage of capital repairs in future years.
Also, there are many improvements which have been brought to the Board, which can be funded through this reserve without impacting your HOA fees.
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Please provide your response by selecting one of the following:
- Use the money to fund the capital reserve which will be used in future years for repairs and replacements of capital items (clubhouse, roads, etc.).
- Use the money for improvements to the clubhouse and the neighborhood, with expenditures at the discretion of the Board as limited by the By-laws.
- Use the money for improvements, but spread the expenditures out over at least 5 years.
- Give the money back, you will get a check for $450.
Please select your first and second choices.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. From your responses the Board will create a recommendation for your approval at the Annual meeting.
The Hickory Woods Board of Directors
Instructions for Irrigation Controller
Some of you do not have the instructions for programming your Irrigation Controller.
Follow this link to obtain a copy of the Owner’s Manual
Instructions for Pro-C Irrigation Controller
Patio and Clubhouse – Etiquette
- Close umbrellas and secure with the bungee cords
- Arrange chairs neatly around patio
- Rake horseshoe pit when finished
- Shut down fire pit and cover (see instructions)
- Make sure back door is locked when you leave
- If thermostats have been adjusted put them back to 72 degrees
- Make sure all windows are closed and locked
- Turn off all lights
TRASH
- Red recycling bins for bottles and cans only (No plastic bags)
- Please empty bottles and cans from the red bins into the “Blue Trash Bin” when full (do not put black bag in blue bin)
- Place all other rubbish in the trash barrels
- Please empty trash barrels into green trash bin when full
FIRE PIT
- Lighting Instructions
- Fire pit key and butane lighter are in the clubhouse in the right hand cabinet behind the bar
- Remove cover from the top
- Open door on fire pit base, locate yellow valve and turn until vertical (this is the main gas valve)
- On the outside of the fire pit base is gas valve (right side) use the key to turn that valve until vertical
- Immediately light the fire pit with the butane lighter
- Shutdown Instructions
- Turn the key until horizontal and remove key
- Open door on base and turn yellow valve until horizontal
- Return key and butane lighter to the clubhouse – the right hand cabinet behind the bar
- Cover the pit (wait 10 minutes to cover if possible)
PATIO DOOR
- To Open
- Take Allen wrench on ledge to left of door and insert in the hole of the left door push bar
- Push bar in and turn wrench (door is open when push bar remains in)
- Return wrench to ledge on left
- To Close
- Put wrench in hole and turn until push bar is out and even to push bar on other door to right
- Return wrench to ledge on left
Photos of July 4 Celebration
Thanks to the efforts of:
Dot and Bob Bouchard
Ann and Brad Perham
Jim Shearer
Anne Slaney
Septic Systems and Septic Alarms
Hickory Woods homes have septic systems which consist of a large buried rectangular tanks made of concrete and a leach field. Some of the residents also have a pump as part of their septic system.
Wastewater from all plumbing fixtures drains into the septic tank. Heavy solids settle to the bottom where bacterial action produces digested sludge and gases. Lighter solids that float such as grease, oils and fats, rise to the top and form a scum layer.
You as a home owner in Hickory Woods are responsible for maintaining your septic tank and for properly using and maintaining the system so that damage to the components will not occur.
The leach field (or drain field) is the second part of the septic system. The Hickory Woods Homeowner’s Association (HOA) is responsible for the leach field portion of the system provided that the unit owners have properly used and maintained their portion of the septic system, i.e. the tank.
Not properly using or maintaining your septic system may result in damage to the leach field. If the leach field is damaged as a result of improper maintenance of your septic tank, resulting repairs will be your responsibility.
Septic Tank System
Most residents have 1500 gallon tanks with two compartments.
21 residents have 2100 gallon tanks with pumps and three compartments.
(These are identified by a red alarm light outside the house and an alarm box located in the basement.)
Protecting Your System
Proper maintenance of the system will provide a lifetime of use with few or no problems. Improper use or lack of maintenance may lead to complete failure of the system, particularly the leach fields.
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To avoid damage to the system:
- Don’t pour chemicals, such as bleach, harsh cleaners, etc. down your drains. These can destroy the bacteria that decomposes your waste.
- Don’t drive over the septic drain field in your vehicles or with heavy machinery.
- Dispose of oil or grease in proper containers and recycle them or put them out with the trash. Do not pour oil or grease down the drain. These can clog the pipes and if you have one, damage the pump.
- Don’t flush anything down the toilet except bodily waste and white toilet paper. Other materials, such as sanitary products, paper towels, non-biodegradable plastics, cigarettes, cat litter, etc. will damage pumps and clog drains.
- Do not install or use a garbage disposals unless it is rated for septic system use. Be sure to use the disposal according to the directions to avoid damage to the septic system.
Septic Tank Maintenance
The unit owners are responsible for the pumping of the septic tanks. Based on normal usage the tank should be pumped out every 3-4 years. There are a number of service providers available and charges may vary which can include digging down to the tank cover.
Regular pumping of the system is necessary to avoid damage to the leach fields. The opening and pumping of the system is also a good time to have the pump checked if you have one.
Shared Leach Fields and Septic Tank Pumps
If you are one of the 21 unit owners with a pump system the following information is important to understand. If you do not have a pump, this information does not apply to your home.
Twenty-one homes here in Hickory Woods share leach fields with homes around them. These homes are equipped with a pump tank which pumps waste water from their septic tanks to the shared leach field.
This 2100 gallon pump tank contains a sewage effluent pump, control floats, and a high water alarm.
The control floats are set so that a specific volume of effluent is sent to the leach field. When the effluent in the pump tank rises to the “on” set level of the control float the pump is activated until the level reaches the pump “off” float setting.
Pump Alarms
Should the “on” float fail to activate the pump or should the pump itself fail the level of effluent in the pump tank will continue to rise in the pump chamber. When this level reaches the alarm float an audible and visual signal will be activated. (Here in Hickory Woods, homes that are serviced by pumps have a red light attached to the outside of the house and an audible alarm in the basement.)
Why septic tank alarms go off?
An alarm system gives you a warning when the water level in the pump tank is rising more than it should be. All septic systems with pumps should have some sort of timer installed. The timer controls when the pump is allowed to pump waste water into the drainfield. This prevents the leach field from being overdosed during periods of increased water usage.
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What creates alarms:
- The alarm may be temporary, due to excess water entering the septic system, or it may be due to a failure of the system.
- One of the temporary causes is, too much water is being used. Several loads of laundry, increased amount of dish washing, and a lot of long showers are all reasons that can cause too much water usage.
- Something may be wrong with one of the septic system’s components. The pump, floats, alarm, timer, etc. may have something wrong that is not allowing them to work together properly.
- Also, a failure may have resulted due to foreign material clogging the pump or floats.
What to do if your alarm goes off:
Push the silence button on the alarm box. The box may be located near the circuit breaker panel or on another wall.
This will turn off the audio alarm. There will be a red light and a green light located on the alarm box. The green light should always be on. The green light means the system has power. The red light means the alarm is getting a signal from the pump tank that the water level is getting higher than it should be.
Next, check the septic pump circuit breaker to make sure the pump has power. If the breaker is on, then check to see if there is any water puddling around the septic tanks. If you have been using large amounts of water, reduce your water usage and give the septic system a couple of pump cycles (12-16 hours) to see if the alarms red light goes out on its own. If the red light goes out, the system is working properly. It just needed to catch up with the additional water that was introduced into the system.
If the red light is still on after 12-16 hours, contact Harvard Management to set up a call for service. An alarm signal does not mean sewage is about to back up into the house. Alarms are installed to give you 24-48 hours of normal usage until sewage will start to back up. If the alarm is going off, reduce your water usage to a minimum. This will allow the pump to catch up quicker. If something is wrong, reduced water flow will ensure there is plenty of time before sewage backs up into the house.
Service Responsibility of pumps
Hickory Woods HOA is responsible for the maintenance and service of the pumps. In the event of an alarm, you must call Harvard Management Solutions (HMS) and request service. HMS will schedule when this will be done.
If service is due to resident misuse then they will be charged for the call and repair charges.
Routine maintenance of the pumps, if needed, will be provide by the HOA, through HMS.
If you have any questions about your septic systems please feel free to contact one of the Board of Directors and we will be happy to assist you.
Battery in Your Irrigation Controller
Because of the recent power failure some of you may have noticed that your sprinklers are being activated at odd times of the day.
Thanks to my neighbor, Paul Fisher, I discovered that my Irrigation Controller had lost the correct time and date as a result of the power failure. Paul then showed me how to activate the 3V Lithium Battery that comes with the Irrigation Controller. It will now retain the correct time and date in the event of another power failure.
For those of you who do not have, or have not read, the manual that comes with the Irrigation Unit, I have reproduced the page dealing with activating the battery.
Click to enlarge.If your Irrigation Controller retained the correct time of day, that means either you or the installer activated the battery.
Do I Need to Dehumidify?
Dehumidify?
Especially After I Added Humidity All Winter?
It’s Confusing!
By Dan Kilgore
(Disclaimer: The following is based on the experiences of a fellow HW resident. I am not an engineer or professional tradesman. These are just my observations.)
Well, we’re all proud owners of brand new homes here in Hickory Woods. That’s the good news. However, we are still in New England, with all the crazy weather, and our new homes all have brand new concrete foundations and basement floors, and that concrete is still wet! I’ve been told it takes years to thoroughly dry out. And I do know that in my old house, which had a very dry basement, I had to run a dehumidifier from May until October — for the entire 30 years I lived there. But during the winter, I found it better to add humidity, at least in the upstairs living area. So back in Part 1 in February, we talked about Humidifying our homes as protection from the dry winter air.
Now that the warm weather is coming back, we’ll soon find out how our basements really haven’t yet fully dried. To check this, take that hygrometer, or Humidity Monitor you put upstairs last winter, and hang it in your basement. (And remember, if you didn’t get one then, they’re only about $20 at HD.)
DEHUMIDIFY – Dealing with too much humidity
Once spring comes around (and it will!), you’ll notice the humidity starting to rise – especially in your cellar. Those with fully underground cellars will feel it first, but even those with “open backs” will also get too humid. And opening them up for a day or two of airing out just won’t do it. Plus, you need to remember that there is a tremendous amount of moisture still in that concrete. That same black tar-like sealer that they put on the outside of the foundation to stop water from coming IN — also stops water from getting OUT. The only way the dampness can get out is through the air in your cellar! Some builders recommend dehumidifying full time for the first 1-2 years (just don’t try it in the winter, or when the cellar temp drops much below 55 degrees F — it won’t work).
Back to that personal discomfort scale:
High humidity:
- clammy feeling, especially when wearing synthetic materials
- musty smells
- allergic reactions, such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and chronic coughing
And the house’s discomfort:
High humidity:
- Condensation on the inside of windows
- Mold on walls and ceilings
- Insect infestations
If you live somewhere with hot, humid summers, a central air-conditioning system, like we have, can help keep humidity under control – AC systems remove excess water as they cool air. In most cases, our present air conditioners seem to handle the living area quite well.
However, homes that have basements or below-grade living areas, may encounter high humidity problems year-round. And they don’t benefit from the central air. Here are options for reining in the damp:
- Buy a portable dehumidifier to cope with isolated dampness. Cost: $190–$350.
- Equip your bathroom with a vent fan. Cost: $25–$100, $235–$527 with an energy-saving heat exchanger. I believe we already have the first option installed – but not the energy saving exchanger. And since it’s upstairs, it only impacts already conditioned air.
High humidity in new construction
Newer homes in high-humidity areas are especially susceptible to excess interior moisture because they’re tightly built: air leaks are rare. And the concrete is new. However, that efficiency can cause humidity buildup. To counteract high humidity in a finished basement, you could add a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) to your HVAC system. It refreshes interior air and removes humidity without loss of heat. Cost: $3,500 on new construction, $4,500 for a retrofit. Might as well just air condition the entire cellar.
Before you consider that, you may want to consider other methods for at least a couple of years, to give the concrete more time to dry.
- A much less expensive option is to dehumidify just the cellar. While you can still find the old-fashioned dry chemical dehumidifiers being sold cheaply, they’re pain to live with. You need to add salt crystals regularly and empty them constantly.
- Electric versions will cost $150 -$300, depending on the features. While most still need to be emptied regularly, the higher end models not only have their own humidistat built in (so they can cycle on/off as needed, but many even have a built in water pump that can empty them vertically up to 10 feet. You could stick the drain tube out a cellar window, but I wouldn’t recommend it. (I did, and it worked fine — until an Alliance landscaper hit it, knocked it back into the cellar, and in 2-3 days I was planning a pool party!) The best option is to intercept the line going from your furnace’s condensate pump (which empties into you washer machine drain pipe). Alternately you can drill a ¼ hole in your sewer discharge pipe in a horizontal run, and epoxy the drain tube into it. (Just don’t forget to put a loop in the drain tube to act as a vapor trap to prevent sewer gas back-up.) I chose this method because of its simplicity, and it worked well in my last house for 30+ years. But, it’s a DIY fix that a plumber won’t do because it’s not really code compliant. Either way, all you are doing is adding 1-2 gallons of distilled water a day to the septic system — about the same as a flush or two. BTW: in addition to the up-front cost, you will see a $5-$10/mo. uptick in your electric bill, depending on the dampness in your cellar. But it’s real low maintenance – just clean it at the end of the season.
Stay warm — or cool— but stay hydrated!
That’s about all I can add. Maybe now I can get back to that relaxing retirement in our new
home (after I finish off the rest of the “Honey-Do” list!)
If you have any questions, shoot me an e-mail at dankilgore@comcast.net, or stop by for a chat.
Summary of Board of Directors Meeting Held on 10 March
(Authored by Brian Wells, Board Secretary)
The Hickory Woods Board of Directors met for the first time today, since the elections were held in February. The Board Elected Mary Ferris as the President, Bob McGrath as Vice President, Jim Shearer as Treasurer and Brian Wells as the Secretary. Paperwork was prepared that enables Jim and John Kalantzakos to be the signers of all checks and payments.
One of the first orders of business was reviewing the boards responsibilities and discussing the general approach and philosophies that the board will follow in the months to come. Future meetings will be held each Wednesday for the foreseeable future to address the many issues not completely covered in this initial meeting. The Board is setting up an email address so that the community, each of you, will have an easy and quick way of communicating with the Board. We are interested in getting community input on a number of issues. Expect specific requests once the email address has been initiated.
The most pressing issue is the selection of a property management company. The Board will be meeting with and interviewing companies beginning next week. If you have suggestions or references for property management companies that you believe could do a good job, please let one of the board members know.
Among the more routine items addressed: the Board agreed to have speed limit signs installed at each of the entrances to the community; Mesiti Development has agreed to install a horseshoe pit; Jim Shearer took the action to provide a proposal to the board for additional folding tables and chairs for the clubhouse; and the Board approved the use of the storage room in the clubhouse for darts on a trial basis.
Each of us on the Board feels like we are off to a good start and look forward to future meetings where we will continue to address the actions needed to support and import our community. We look forward to hearing from you, once our email is established.
Sincerely,
The Hickory Woods Board of Directors
First Meeting of the new Board of Directors – March 10, 2016
The new Board of Directors for the Hickory Wood Condominium Association began their term in office on February 25, 2016
The first board meeting will take place on Thursday, March 10th.
(Board meeting notes will be taken.)
Below is a reproduction of the official announcement concerning the 2nd Condominium Association Meeting on 2/25/16.
HICKORY WOODS 2ND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
John Kalantzakos hosted the 2nd Hickory Woods Condominium meeting at the Hickory Woods Clubhouse on February 25, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 PM.
The main purpose of the meeting was to elect a new Board of Directors. We received several resumes from talented residents of diversified backgrounds. The resumes were sent out in advance to all members of our community for review. After reviewing the resumes, the residents were asked to vote for up to 5 people. At the end of the evening, a group of residents were selected to count the votes and report the findings. A total of 53 ballots were cast, and once the votes were in, Dick Loschi announced the new Board as follows:
Mary Ferris
Bob McGrath
Jim Shearer
Brian Wells
John Kalantzakos
Initial topics for the new Board will be as follows:
1. Familiarize each member with the budget and projections.
2. Appoint a President, Treasurer and Secretary.
3. Research, select and hire a property management company to collect condo fees, hire vendors for property maintenance, etc.
4. Schedule and hold annual meetings each year with community residents.
5. Discuss terms for Board members.
The final discussion was regarding the condo budget and associated expenses emailed to all residents for review prior to the condo meeting. John discussed in detail the expenses, including actuals vs. budget for 2015, 2016 and a projection for 2017.
Some key points restated and summarized by John were:
1. Hickory Woods condominium will have a potential surplus of funds estimated In the amount of $41,145 for the year 2017.
2. Condo fee of $225 per month not artificially low.
3. Projection for reserves at the end of 2016: $83,710. It was pointed out that many condominiums have been turned over to the residents with zero funds available!
4. In 2015 Hickory Woods, LLC contributed $35,210 for models and unsold lots, leading to a surplus of funds in the amount of $13,684 which will be added to the Association reserves.
5. It was noted that some of the expenses in the 2016 budget may not be spent and may be high.
In conclusion, John congratulated the new Board of Directors.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00PM.
Five New Homeowner’s Association Directors Elected
At approximately 7:10 PM today (2/25/16) the winners of the five seats on the new Hickory Woods Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors were announced.
They were:
John Kalantzakos (incumbent)
Mary Ferris
Original BOD Application
Bob McGrath
Original BOD Application
James Shearer
Original BOD Application
Brian Wells
Original BOD Application
Congratulations!!
We hope you serve us well.
Reminder to vote for the Hickory Woods Board of Directors
Below is a reproduction of an email dated February 22, 2016 from John Kalantzakos
To All:
This is a reminder that we are going to meet at the clubhouse at 6pm Thursday to vote for the Hickory Woods Board of Directors. Please check in with Helen when you arrive. After everyone is checked in we will have a brief discussion and then will commence with the vote. All votes must be in on the 25th. Thanks.