May Newsletter 2008

Volume 1, Issue 3, By L. Seagren
Updates

With summer soon approaching, the club house has been de-winterized and is available for rentals. The use of the pool is not included in the rental. The pool was uncovered, Friday, May 16th, 2008 and had some minor repairs. We hope everyone enjoyed Memorial Day Weekend, as the pool is officially open for our enjoyment. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the “State Rules” and “Association Rules” posted outside the pool.

As per unit owners request, the Bug Exterminators (FMG) were out again. Thank you, to our superintendent, Ed Donahue, for his expedient arrangements and for caulking in the carpenter bee holes. Speaking of Mr. Donahue, he has started to paint the back hall of Building One. Mr. Donahue will complete one hall per week for the next ten weeks. Please do not stop Ed while he is working and continue to send your work requests via email to riverviewcondoassociation@gmail.com or fill out the “MAINTENANCE WORK ORDER” form located in your common foyer, on the bulletin board. Place the form in the Supers mailbox, outside the clubhouse.



The power washing has started with Building Six and will continue clockwise around the circle until each building is completed. The power washing also includes the decks, bricks, and any bad spots around the pool area. For those of you that missed the “POWERWASHING” notice posted in your common area foyer, please read the following carefully…


EVERYTHING MUST BE TAKEN OFF YOUR DECK— GRILL, TABLES, CHAIRS, DECORATIONS, PLANTS, WIND CHIMES, BIRDFEEDERS, MATTS, AND ANY THING ELSE THAT MAY BE THERE.


LEAVE YOUR WINDOWS CLOSED DURING THE TIME YOUR BUILDING IS BEING WASHED. OBVIOUS SPRAY WILL SPOT YOUR WINDOWS— YOU COULD CLEAN THEM WHEN THEY ARE FINISHED SPRAYING.


THERE WILL BE A BIT OF NOISE AND POSSIBLE INCONVENIENCES DURING THE NEXT MONTH. KINDLY LEND YOUR NEIGHBORS A HAND TO HELP WITH THIS ‘HOME’ IMPROVEMENT.

New News
For those of you that are in need of a new water heater, consider a “Worry-Free Hot Water Heater Lease,” offered by the United Illuminating Company. The service starts at $12.50 a month, with no installation fees. Their toll-free number is 1-866-862-2978.



This rental from the UI includes:

• A high quality, energy-efficient electric hot water heater


• Installation and maintainance by UI with no repair fees or paperwork


• A tank that lasts up to three times longer than a typical glass-lined tank


• No up-front costs and one low monthly fee

The Board is investigating sidewalk repairs. So far we are leaning towards the idea of having the slanted or raised sections grinded down to a level walking plane. There will be a temporary discoloration where the grinding is done, however, in time it will blend in just fine.

Hooray, we are on the web-- riverviewcondo.blogspot.com. Newsletters will be posted there, so if you loose one, you could always revisit it online. If anyone has any ideas as to what they would like to see in our blog, that would benefit our community, please jot us a line with your suggestions. Also, if anyone would like to receive a paperless newsletter, let us know via email. However, keep in mind that the paperless come without the budget report.

Lisa Kolman has resigned from the board, as Secretary. If anyone is interested in filling this position please drop a line to the board.

April Newsletter 2008

Volume 1, Issue 2, By L. Seagren
Update on Old Business

Last year’s plantings and grass seeding weathered the snows well. And as Spring breaks out our landscaping efforts are blooming with pride. It’s a treat to see the Ornamental Pear Trees along our entryway and the cities main streets in bloom and filling out nicely. The newer grass feels lush and is greener than ever. With open arms, we welcome back our landscapers, for a consecutive year, as we have renewed Stan Higgs contract. The landscapers have started their Spring grooming and in the near future we will see the pruning of the shrubs.

The Boards monthly meeting was held Tuesday, April 22, 2008. An extensive set of major projects were discussed. In continuation of last month’s newsletter and meeting, we would like to update, all, on our improvements.

The two holes in the fence at the back of building six were mended. And the long stretch of fencing behind buildings four and five was straightened. The caulking of window frames and the re-nailing of loose boards has been completed. Our 1970’s, 40 foot, towering antenna that stood above our club house and pool area has been removed. However, its three metal prongs remained stuck in the cement. Therefore, as a creative solution, “Joe the Carpenter” crafted a boxed bench to not only cover the prongs, but to serve a functional purpose— we can sit and catch the rays or enjoy the pool views.

Speaking of “Joe the Carpenter,” his crew has finished with the Spring deck repairs. The Board will continue having him check the decks for rotted wood twice a year. The power washing will be starting in a few weeks now that the weather is cooperating. Preservative will be applied to each building followed by the painter who will paint the outside decks, steps, and doors.

In conclusion, the Board is delighted to see our residents using Riverview’s new e-mail address. Former Board Member, Dawn Kubie, met with Lisa Seagren, to assist her in setting up a FREE website for our community. Mrs. Seagren is working on the web page and hopes to have it up for all to view by next month. Thank you, Dawn, for the suggestions and a great cost efficient solution!

Springing in The New Business

Our Electrician, Jim Slatky, serviced each buildings breaker box by bringing them up to insurance and building compliance code. Jim will be back soon to fix the outside lights on buildings three and four.

Plumber, Jeremy Oliver, fixed the broken sewer pipe in building four and a backed up drain in building six. Jeremy reminds us to run lots of water for our garbage disposals. This will help maintain the drains.

The exterminator was here and applied a spray for insects and rodents. If anyone continues to have a bee problem, please call Ed at 543-4305 and he will help you make arrangements with the exterminator.

Once a year, in April, The Southern Connecticut Fire Extinguisher Company inspects all common area fire extinguishers. We happily report that each extinguisher has passed. The Board looked into a universal security system for each common area as a solution to the vagrant problem in building one. The Board of Directors voted that the cost of installing a security system is too much for our budget at this time. Unfortunately, as in every community, there are unforeseen concerns. At times like these we need to pull together— we are our neighbors keepers.

On that note, a simple reminder to be courteous to your neighbors. Now that the warmer weather is here be aware when sweeping your upper deck that the debris doesn’t fall below. And kudos to pet owners— keep on stooping and scooping.

Our pool company will be here next week to inspect the pools infrastructure and make any necessary repairs.