Chimney Hill Owners Association
Landscape Committee Meeting
Sunday, September 18, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The Committee met at the Chimney Hill Clubhouse. Jane Cary, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. The following Committee members attended: Roseann Adams, Elaine Ahnell, Carlotta Gladding, Diana Gould, Pam Massey, Anne Saracino, Carol Sewall, Barbara Silver, and Tanya Sparano.
MINUTES
Those present approved the minutes of the previous meeting on August 27, 2022.
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. Kiosk Fall Planting
The Committee members discussed their purchases of chrysanthemums at various locations and prices. The benefits of sourcing mums from one place vs. having kiosk caretakers shop on their own were considered. We concluded that members should coordinate among themselves according to their preferences.
Faith has placed reimbursement forms for our use in the office entryway.
Mums and other fall plants and decorations should be added to kiosks before Columbus Day, preferably by the end of September.
2. Dog Park Subcommittee: next steps
An expanded survey will be sent to homeowners in a Thursday e-mail blast sometime during the winter.
Plans for the proposed Dog Park are progressing.
3. New Bulbs
Diana has ordered bulbs from John Scheepers. They should arrive the first week in October. We set tentative planting dates of October 1 and October 9. A definite date will be chosen when the bulbs are delivered.
4. Fall Committee Celebration
Our end-of-season social event will take place Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
NEW BUSINESS
Elaine suggests that some kiosks need platforms to help in planting, e.g., where drainage ditches run by the kiosks and footing is treacherous. These should be requested of Maintenance next year in May. Jane asked caretakers to take pictures of the kiosks that need platforms and send them to her. Such additions to the kiosks may need the approval of the Architectural Control Committee.
Having received no response from Green Mountain Power, Diana and Roseann followed up with Black Diamond Tree Service and Wimmelman & Sons Logging and Tree Service to address the trees in the common area on Fischer Lane that are hazardous to power lines and houses nearby. Diana and Roseann have learned that CH residents themselves are responsible for resolving situations like this. They emphasize that a process needs to be defined for all CH residents to follow when such concerns arise. Roseann informed us that a local insurance company, Richards Group, offers additional insurance to cover damage caused by hazards on common land.
ED James Walker is working on grant applications to create a plan to protect wildlife and timber on common land.
NEXT MEETING(S): Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse; bulb-planting on October 1 or 9, 2022, depending on the arrival of bulbs; Fall Committee Celebration Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Massey
(updated 2018)
Our objective is to ensure that the public areas of the Chimney Hill community are
carefully maintained and, as necessary and feasible, enhanced by shrubs, trees, and
colorful plantings, pleasant to the eye, and an invaluable contribution toward the
increase in property values.
In order to meet this objective, we must:
1) Meet regularly to discuss and address Committee members’ and CHOA members’
specific concerns;
2) Oversee the work of the contracted CHOA Gardener and provide input; assist the
Gardener when feasible to save on costs;
3) Provide education to the Chimney Hill community on
a) How to plant and maintain attractive properties;
b) Appreciation of the wildlife and vegetation on our lands by presenting workshops and nature-oriented events;
c) Update our website with pertinent articles and reference works; contribute comments and advice to the e-newsletter
Activities of Interest
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. Kiosk Fall Planting
The Committee members discussed their purchases of chrysanthemums at various locations and prices. The benefits of sourcing mums from one place vs. having kiosk caretakers shop on their own were considered. We concluded that members should coordinate among themselves according to their preferences.
Faith has placed reimbursement forms for our use in the office entryway.
Mums and other fall plants and decorations should be added to kiosks before Columbus Day, preferably by the end of September.
2. Dog Park Subcommittee: next steps
An expanded survey will be sent to homeowners in a Thursday e-mail blast sometime during the winter.
Plans for the proposed Dog Park are progressing.
3. New Bulbs
Diana has ordered bulbs from John Scheepers. They should arrive the first week in October. We set tentative planting dates of October 1 and October 9. A definite date will be chosen when the bulbs are delivered.
4. Fall Committee Celebration
Our end-of-season social event will take place Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
NEW BUSINESS
e.g.,Elaine suggests that some kiosks need platforms to help in planting, where drainage ditches run by the kiosks and footing is treacherous. These should be requested of Maintenance next year in May. Jane asked caretakers to take pictures of the kiosks that need platforms and send them to her. Such additions to the kiosks may need the approval of the Architectural Control Committee.
Having received no response from Green Mountain Power, Diana and Roseann followed up with Black Diamond Tree Service and Wimmelman & Sons Logging and Tree Service to address the trees in the common area on Fischer Lane that are hazardous to power lines and houses nearby. Diana and Roseann have learned that CH residents themselves are responsible for resolving situations like this. They emphasize that a process needs to be defined for all CH residents to follow when such concerns arise. Roseann informed us that a local insurance company, Richards Group, offers additional insurance to cover damage caused by hazards on common land.
ED James Walker is working on grant applications to create a plan to protect wildlife and timber on common land.
NEXT MEETING(S): Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse; bulb-planting on October 1 or 9, 2022, depending on the arrival of bulbs; Fall Committee Celebration Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Massey
CALL TO ORDER
The Committee met at the Chimney Hill Clubhouse. Jane Cary, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. The following Committee members attended: Roseann Adams, Elaine Ahnell, Carlotta Gladding, Diana Gould, Pam Massey, Anne Saracino, Carol Sewall, Barbara Silver, and Tanya Sparano.
MINUTES
Those present approved the minutes of the previous meeting on August 27, 2022.
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Landscape Committee Meeting
Chimney Hill Owners Association
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