The next HOMEOWNERS Meeting will be:
Sunday March 8th
10:30am to 11:30am
Lake Harmony Fire house
Note: The Officers and Board will meet from 9:30am to 10:30am
Friday, February 13, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Letter from Oliver Management to Homeowners
Dear Home Owners,
On behalf of Oliver Management. I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to everyone and to introduce ourselves to Blue Heron home owners and guest.
Many home owners may be familiar with Joe Oliver from Oliver painting who has been contracted by BH and has been painting the homes for the past year. As well as Joe’s painting experience he has also had experience in landscaping and has become familiar with the needs BH has with grounds keeping. When Joe first became aware that BH was looking for a new property management company he became very interested in this opportunity. He then contacted me, Peter McCaffrey an old time friend of Joe’s with twenty-eight years of landscape experience to come work for him and manage the property. My landscape experience includes; designing, planting, pruning, brick patio’s and walkways, stone, block and tie walls, chain link, wood, vinyl and aluminum fences, Ground keeping and maintenance. I also have experience in carpentry and remodeling. When I first looked at BH I became aware of many maintenance issues that need to be addressed. The opportunity to take on this challenge I welcome with open arms. My only wish is that I could have started back in November when leaf removal would have been priority instead of January when snow removal is priority. I will assure everyone that as soon as winters blanket is gone and spring has sprung I will be concentrating on leaves being removed, the twigs and branches being off the walkways and overall keeping a clean but woody environment. But for now I can just concentrate on keeping the roads clean and the pathways and doorways open from snow.
Just look for me in my bright yellow Dodge Dakota pickup.
Sincerely,
Peter McCaffrey
Oliver Management
On behalf of Oliver Management. I would like to take this opportunity to say hello to everyone and to introduce ourselves to Blue Heron home owners and guest.
Many home owners may be familiar with Joe Oliver from Oliver painting who has been contracted by BH and has been painting the homes for the past year. As well as Joe’s painting experience he has also had experience in landscaping and has become familiar with the needs BH has with grounds keeping. When Joe first became aware that BH was looking for a new property management company he became very interested in this opportunity. He then contacted me, Peter McCaffrey an old time friend of Joe’s with twenty-eight years of landscape experience to come work for him and manage the property. My landscape experience includes; designing, planting, pruning, brick patio’s and walkways, stone, block and tie walls, chain link, wood, vinyl and aluminum fences, Ground keeping and maintenance. I also have experience in carpentry and remodeling. When I first looked at BH I became aware of many maintenance issues that need to be addressed. The opportunity to take on this challenge I welcome with open arms. My only wish is that I could have started back in November when leaf removal would have been priority instead of January when snow removal is priority. I will assure everyone that as soon as winters blanket is gone and spring has sprung I will be concentrating on leaves being removed, the twigs and branches being off the walkways and overall keeping a clean but woody environment. But for now I can just concentrate on keeping the roads clean and the pathways and doorways open from snow.
Just look for me in my bright yellow Dodge Dakota pickup.
Sincerely,
Peter McCaffrey
Oliver Management
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Blue Heron Property Services Information
The BHHOA terminated its Property Management Agreement with Appletree Management Group in the Fall and signed an agreement with Oliver Management LLC commencing January 1st, 2009. Appletree is on contract with Blue Heron until January 14th. so there is an overlap of two weeks for the two companies can coordinate a seamless transition. At this time you should ahve recieved a letter from Appletree regarding the transition and the disposition of your keys. We recommend that you elect to have Oliver Management LLC take posession of your keys so that they can more effectively manage the community and any isseues that may arise at your unit while you are absent.
The Services at Blue Heron now break out as follows: Oliver Management Associates maintain the property, plow the snow, shovel the walks, do the landscaping, and collect the garbage.
Appletree Management Group continues to provide the Community Safety Services in the evenings and on weekends (these services are shared with Midlake, Laurelwoods, the Lake Club and JFBB).
Appletree also continues to manage the rental program through its Mountain Resort Villas subsidary.
The Contact Numbers for each:
Oliver Management
Community Safety (Appletree)
Mountain Resort Villas
The Services at Blue Heron now break out as follows: Oliver Management Associates maintain the property, plow the snow, shovel the walks, do the landscaping, and collect the garbage.
Appletree Management Group continues to provide the Community Safety Services in the evenings and on weekends (these services are shared with Midlake, Laurelwoods, the Lake Club and JFBB).
Appletree also continues to manage the rental program through its Mountain Resort Villas subsidary.
The Contact Numbers for each:
Oliver Management
- The Property Manager is Pete McCaffrey and his immediate supervisor is Joe Oliver:
- Joe Oliver
- Oliver Management Assoc. LLC
- 1198 Center Ave.
- Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
- Service Number - 570 401-5027
- If No Answer 570 436-7893
- email joeoliverpainting@yahoo.com
Community Safety (Appletree)
- Guardhouse – 570 722-3660
- Cell Phone (roving patrol) 570 760-4798
- Mike Gillen 570 906-4884 (Guard Supervisor)
Mountain Resort Villas
- accommodations@mountainresortvillas.com
- 570-443-8428 - Management and Staff
- 570-722-0124 – Check-In
- 570-722-2301 - Maintenance
Monday, December 8, 2008
HOMEOWNER DISCOUNTS AT JFBB SKI AREAS
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)
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)
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
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