It was reported at the recent homeower's meeting - that HOMEOWNER's are eligible to receive a discount on JFBB lift tickets again this year.
You must PRE-PURCHASE discount vouchers at the Blue Heron Rental Office
These vouchers are then turned in at the ticked window for a lift ticket.
You can not just walk up to a JFBB ticket window and buy a discounted ticket.
They are supposed to have a list of homeowners at the office. But since the rental office has moved from BH to Jack Frost and back again - they may not have the latest list. It helps if you can show a recent electric or tax bill to verify that you are the home owner. (especially if you are a new homeowner)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
HANGING OF THE GREENS - PLEASE HELP
Homeowners who will be around on Saturday Dec 6th are encouraged to meet at 118 Warbler at 1:00pm
Then we will go around to hang wreaths on each of the townhomes and lightposts.
Get in the Christmans spirit...
Ski in the morning (no lines) and hang wreaths in the afternoon.
Then we will go around to hang wreaths on each of the townhomes and lightposts.
Get in the Christmans spirit...
Ski in the morning (no lines) and hang wreaths in the afternoon.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
HOMEOWNERS MEETING - SUNDAY DEC 7th
Next Homeowner's Meeting:
Sunday December 7th
10:30 am
Lake Harmony Fire House
NOTE: Board and Officers to meet at 9:30am
Sunday December 7th
10:30 am
Lake Harmony Fire House
NOTE: Board and Officers to meet at 9:30am
Friday, October 10, 2008
BHHOA - Sept 2008 Homeowner's Meeting Minutes
BHHOA HOMEOWNERS MEETING
September 14, 2008
President, Ed Vea, called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m.
Sixteen homeowners attended this meeting.
President’s Report
From July 1 until August 30 we have spent $83,076.21 out of the Operating Budget or 25% of our annual budget. $161,335.50 was spent out of the Reserve Fund for the painting project. $75,348 was budgeted for the painting project for 2008. The reason for the increase is that Phase 1 and Phase 2 are being completed in 2008.
As of August 31 we have $165,127.91 in the Operating Fund and $318,341.86 in the Reserve Fund.
Three homeowners still owe 2007 homeowner fees. Fourteen homeowners still owe the first payment for 2008. All were sent reminder letters. Another letter will be going out September 15. The third notice will be sent by certified mail by October 15. Harvey Kantor suggested that we call the homeowners and try to work with them to pay these assessments. He volunteered to help with this project.
There are 30 homeowners that have not sent in their insurance certificate. They have all received the first letter requesting the document. After they receive a third letter BHHOA will purchase insurance for them at an increased price.
The following companies provide the following services:
Property services is Appletree Management
Administrative services and bank is Mauch Chunk Trust Company
Legal services is Nanovic Law Offices
Tax and Audit is Beard Miller
Siding and Staining is Oliver Painting
Siding Inspection is Colin Devereux
Community Services Report – Brad Jones
1. Firewood should be delivered around October 15. The sheds will be stained and painted before that date by Oliver Painting.
2. AMG recommended putting latches back on the trash cans to minimize the damage from bears.
3. Appletree will be making inspections of the pathways and stairs to see what needs to be repaired or replaced.
4. On October 1 Security will start fall hours.
5. The repairs to the dam have been completed. DEP will inspect this week. The valve is closed and the lake should start filling soon. The BB Ski Area takes 17 inches out of the lake during the winter months. Boats must be pulled by October 1. Kayaks will be available until November 1.
6. Questions from homeowners:
a. Harvey Kantor said that if we’re not happy with maintenance we need to allot more monies since 40 hours is not enough time to work around the property; Ed said the Board would look into this. Cleaning up of the property may become a Capital Project. We may schedule a community cleanup day. Services need to be bid out individually.
b. People had concerns about the Lake Mountain Club. The rules are given to the homeowners and some renters don’t follow the rules.
c. It was decided two years ago that we would not mulch around the houses. The large circle in Fawn Court and two other areas were mulched this year. Ed said that we need to look into the landscaping around the houses.
Siding and Staining Project Report - Joe Oliver
1. We have four more six-packs of houses to do. They will be done by the end of October.
2. All the doors have not been painted as he needs access to the unit to complete this job.
3. If you have any questions, call Oliver at 570-401-5027.
4. The stucco on the new units will get painted.
5. Harvey Kantor: Unit 69 is to the left of his unit. There are gapping holes around the doors. You can look into the unit. He was instructed to send a letter to the Board.
New Business
1. A question was asked about the restocking fish in the lake. Brad said that Appletree will do a fish study and then talk to Blue Ridge about it.
2. Appletree will look into planting some trees or installing a fence around the propane tank near the Lake Club.
3. Blue Ridge has bids for patching and paving of Big Boulder Drive. The cost would be approximately $650,000. Ed will check with Nanovic about the road agreements.
4. Ron Materniak requested that you send him your e-mail address if you have not done so already. rmatern@attglobal.net
5. What is the status of renting the property to Silver Bullet Hunting Club? They have posted the road around the lake and are trying to stop people from using it. Lynn Noble stated that “in our covenants we have ability to access the Blue Ridge property.”
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline M. Price
September 14, 2008
President, Ed Vea, called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m.
Sixteen homeowners attended this meeting.
President’s Report
From July 1 until August 30 we have spent $83,076.21 out of the Operating Budget or 25% of our annual budget. $161,335.50 was spent out of the Reserve Fund for the painting project. $75,348 was budgeted for the painting project for 2008. The reason for the increase is that Phase 1 and Phase 2 are being completed in 2008.
As of August 31 we have $165,127.91 in the Operating Fund and $318,341.86 in the Reserve Fund.
Three homeowners still owe 2007 homeowner fees. Fourteen homeowners still owe the first payment for 2008. All were sent reminder letters. Another letter will be going out September 15. The third notice will be sent by certified mail by October 15. Harvey Kantor suggested that we call the homeowners and try to work with them to pay these assessments. He volunteered to help with this project.
There are 30 homeowners that have not sent in their insurance certificate. They have all received the first letter requesting the document. After they receive a third letter BHHOA will purchase insurance for them at an increased price.
The following companies provide the following services:
Property services is Appletree Management
Administrative services and bank is Mauch Chunk Trust Company
Legal services is Nanovic Law Offices
Tax and Audit is Beard Miller
Siding and Staining is Oliver Painting
Siding Inspection is Colin Devereux
Community Services Report – Brad Jones
1. Firewood should be delivered around October 15. The sheds will be stained and painted before that date by Oliver Painting.
2. AMG recommended putting latches back on the trash cans to minimize the damage from bears.
3. Appletree will be making inspections of the pathways and stairs to see what needs to be repaired or replaced.
4. On October 1 Security will start fall hours.
5. The repairs to the dam have been completed. DEP will inspect this week. The valve is closed and the lake should start filling soon. The BB Ski Area takes 17 inches out of the lake during the winter months. Boats must be pulled by October 1. Kayaks will be available until November 1.
6. Questions from homeowners:
a. Harvey Kantor said that if we’re not happy with maintenance we need to allot more monies since 40 hours is not enough time to work around the property; Ed said the Board would look into this. Cleaning up of the property may become a Capital Project. We may schedule a community cleanup day. Services need to be bid out individually.
b. People had concerns about the Lake Mountain Club. The rules are given to the homeowners and some renters don’t follow the rules.
c. It was decided two years ago that we would not mulch around the houses. The large circle in Fawn Court and two other areas were mulched this year. Ed said that we need to look into the landscaping around the houses.
Siding and Staining Project Report - Joe Oliver
1. We have four more six-packs of houses to do. They will be done by the end of October.
2. All the doors have not been painted as he needs access to the unit to complete this job.
3. If you have any questions, call Oliver at 570-401-5027.
4. The stucco on the new units will get painted.
5. Harvey Kantor: Unit 69 is to the left of his unit. There are gapping holes around the doors. You can look into the unit. He was instructed to send a letter to the Board.
New Business
1. A question was asked about the restocking fish in the lake. Brad said that Appletree will do a fish study and then talk to Blue Ridge about it.
2. Appletree will look into planting some trees or installing a fence around the propane tank near the Lake Club.
3. Blue Ridge has bids for patching and paving of Big Boulder Drive. The cost would be approximately $650,000. Ed will check with Nanovic about the road agreements.
4. Ron Materniak requested that you send him your e-mail address if you have not done so already. rmatern@attglobal.net
5. What is the status of renting the property to Silver Bullet Hunting Club? They have posted the road around the lake and are trying to stop people from using it. Lynn Noble stated that “in our covenants we have ability to access the Blue Ridge property.”
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline M. Price
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
BHHOA - Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Please mark your calendars:
1) POSSIBLE Fall Fest
Looking into a possible community Fall Fest Oct 18th or Oct 25th
Not sure if we can use Big Boulder Lodge Deck or Mountains Edge
2) Annual "Hanging of the Greens" - Saturday Dec 6th
(home owners get together for warm refreshements and hanging decorations throughout the community)
3) BH Homeowners Meeting - Sunday Dec 7th
1) POSSIBLE Fall Fest
Looking into a possible community Fall Fest Oct 18th or Oct 25th
Not sure if we can use Big Boulder Lodge Deck or Mountains Edge
2) Annual "Hanging of the Greens" - Saturday Dec 6th
(home owners get together for warm refreshements and hanging decorations throughout the community)
3) BH Homeowners Meeting - Sunday Dec 7th
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
BHHOA MEETING AGENDA - Sept 14th, 2008
BLUE HERON HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION MEETING
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14Th, 2008
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
AT 10:30am
LAKE HARMONY FIRE COMPANY
AGENDA:
Minutes of Previous Meeting (June 2008)
Treasurer’s Report – Kathi Shamenek
President’s Report – Ed Vea
FY 2008 – Budget, Financials, and Insurance
Review of Services:
Property - Appletree
Bank - Mauch Chunk
Facilities - Blue Ridge
Administrative – Mauch Chunk
Legal - Nanovic Legal Services
Tax and Audit – Beard Miller
Siding and Staining - Oliver Painting
Siding Inspection – Colin Devereux
Community Services Report – Brad Jones
Siding and Staining Project Report
New Business
Open Forum
Adjourn
Friday, August 22, 2008
Pray for Rain - The Valve on the DAM is Closed
Of course we mean - rain on the weekdays only!
Please see the following note from Jim Ott:
Blue Ridge Realty Company staff has advised that they have closed the valve in the lake as of this morning. We will continue to check boats docked at the Lake Club facility daily and adjust as needed. Let's hope there is a few inches of rain in the forecast over the next week or so to help us out (of course, it needs to rain at night).
We did take advantage of the lake lowering to remove debris, stumps, and rocks in the areas of Lake Club use. Our office staff is apprised of the information in the event we have further calls. We thank you for your support during this unexpected lake/dam maintenance period.
Jim Ott and the Lake Mountain Staff
Appletree Management Group, Inc., AAMC
phone: 570.842.0321
fax: 570.842.4537
www.appletreemanagement.com
Please see the following note from Jim Ott:
Blue Ridge Realty Company staff has advised that they have closed the valve in the lake as of this morning. We will continue to check boats docked at the Lake Club facility daily and adjust as needed. Let's hope there is a few inches of rain in the forecast over the next week or so to help us out (of course, it needs to rain at night).
We did take advantage of the lake lowering to remove debris, stumps, and rocks in the areas of Lake Club use. Our office staff is apprised of the information in the event we have further calls. We thank you for your support during this unexpected lake/dam maintenance period.
Jim Ott and the Lake Mountain Staff
Appletree Management Group, Inc., AAMC
phone: 570.842.0321
fax: 570.842.4537
www.appletreemanagement.com
Thursday, August 14, 2008
SIDING AND STAINING PROJECT - PROGRESS REPORT
PHASE 1:
ESSENTIALLY COMPLETE - with list of "punch list" items yet to finish
PHASE 2:
43-46 are complete
47-50 are works in progress
121-126 are works in progress (almost complete)
ESSENTIALLY COMPLETE - with list of "punch list" items yet to finish
PHASE 2:
43-46 are complete
47-50 are works in progress
121-126 are works in progress (almost complete)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
NEXT HOMEOWNERS MEETING - SEPT 14th
The next general meeting of the Blue Heron Homeowners Association will be held Sunday September 14th at the Lake Harmony Fire House.
Time:
General Homeowners Meeting - begins at 10:30am
BHHOA Board Members and Officers - meet at 9:00am
Time:
General Homeowners Meeting - begins at 10:30am
BHHOA Board Members and Officers - meet at 9:00am
Friday, July 11, 2008
Acceleration of Staining Project
Hello Homeowners - when we originally bid out the Staining Project we considered that it might take 4 years to complete - primarily due to funding issues. As it turned out the pricing and performance offered by Oliver have permitted us to greatly accelerate the time line. So much so that we might be able to get into at least part of Phase III this year.
By next week (July 18) we will be finished with Phase I and beginning Phase II. The current schedule looks like this:
By next week (July 18) we will be finished with Phase I and beginning Phase II. The current schedule looks like this:
The Project Phases:
Phase I (May - July 18 2008): Units 11- 28 and 65-68 and 127-130B (please note that Units 25-28 and 130B have been moved to the end of Phase II and Units 43-46 have been put in Phase I)
Phase II (July 15 - October 1, 2008) Units 47-50 and 79-90 and 109-126 and 25-28 and 130B
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
BHHOA GENERAL HOMEOWNER'S MEETING - JUNE 1st
General Homeowner's Meeting:
Sunday June 1st
Lake Harmony Fire House
1:00 pm
(the fire house has another function in the morning, so we could not start our meeting until 1:00 pm)
Sunday June 1st
Lake Harmony Fire House
1:00 pm
(the fire house has another function in the morning, so we could not start our meeting until 1:00 pm)
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Oliver Painting has Started Fawn Court
We have selected Oliver Painting as our Contractor.
We had 9 companies bid
2 were rejected for being late and sent back unopened.
3 did not have a bid bond
1 was a no bid/incomplete bid
3 were valid bids and out of these two were interviewed.
Based on the bid materials, price, past performance, reference checks and their presentation Oliver Painting was selected and in early May the Association entered into contract with them to complete Phase I and then move on the Phase II once Phase I is completed!
And in spite of the rain, Oliver Painting has started work on Fawn Court...
They have 6 employees on the project and the Company's owner Joe Oliver. They have two lift trucks that they will be using to assist in their work (weather permitting).
If you get a chance during the weekdays stopped by and introduce yourself...
We had 9 companies bid
2 were rejected for being late and sent back unopened.
3 did not have a bid bond
1 was a no bid/incomplete bid
3 were valid bids and out of these two were interviewed.
Based on the bid materials, price, past performance, reference checks and their presentation Oliver Painting was selected and in early May the Association entered into contract with them to complete Phase I and then move on the Phase II once Phase I is completed!
And in spite of the rain, Oliver Painting has started work on Fawn Court...
They have 6 employees on the project and the Company's owner Joe Oliver. They have two lift trucks that they will be using to assist in their work (weather permitting).
If you get a chance during the weekdays stopped by and introduce yourself...
Monday, April 28, 2008
Staining Project Phases I through IV
We will be beginning the Staining Project in May. If all goes well we will be able to complete two Phases this year and the two next year to complete the overall project in Two Years.
The enclosed image depicts the phases:
The enclosed image depicts the phases:
The Project Phases:
Phase I (2008): Units 11- 28 and 65-68 and 127-130B
Phase II (2009) Units 43-50 and 79-90 and 109-126
Phase III (2010) Units 69-78 and 91-108
Phase IV (2011) Units 29-42 and 51-64
Monday, February 25, 2008
BH Homeowners Meeting - March 9th, 2008
The next general homeowners' meeting will be held on Sunday March 9, 2008.
Coffee & Social Hour from 9:30 to 10:00 AM.
Meeting starts at 10:00AM. (at the Lake Harmony Firehouse)
Coffee & Social Hour from 9:30 to 10:00 AM.
Meeting starts at 10:00AM. (at the Lake Harmony Firehouse)
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Free bar stools
Free to a good home:
Three high wooden swiveling bar stools.
Will be up most weekends
Jay
117 Blue Heron
jaygoldbergmd@yahoo.com
215-915-4055
Three high wooden swiveling bar stools.
Will be up most weekends
Jay
117 Blue Heron
jaygoldbergmd@yahoo.com
215-915-4055
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