Update on Old BusinessLast 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 BusinessOur 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.
