Monday, October 29, 2012

SPRINKLER BLOW OUT!

On October 24th, the Lawn Management Sprinkler Co. shut off and blew out the sprinkler systems at both entrances: Friar Tuck and Windwood.  The backflow valves have been disconnected and are in winter storage at Amy Bauer's residence. We look forward to springtime when the systems will be activated once again!

Keep your kids safe and warm while they are Trick - or - Treating this year! Be sure they have flashlights or reflective costumes! Hope they get every treat they want!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Board Meeting Minutes 10.15.12


Present: Brad Swillinger, Brian Cox, Jill Hertenstein, Tonya Langenkamp, Jen Newman
Absent: Amy Bauer, Amy Volmer

  • Andrew DeVilliers, co-owner of W.C. Landmark Enterprises (and a RK resident for 20+ years), attended the meeting with the purpose of providing details and contract information for landscaping and upkeep of the Rt. 42 and Friar Tuck entrances. Services were described in detail, as well as, prices, and possible recommendations for the  entry ways. Mr. DeVilliers already maintains 40 RK homes as well as other HOAs. After disappointing services from our previous landscaping service, the Board decided to research other possibilities. (Jill H.  - will be the contact person between RKHA Board and Mr. DeVilliers.) After studying the budget, a decision will be made whether or not to hire W.C. Landmark Enterprises as our landscaping provider.

  • Financial - A cost breakdown will be coming soon. (Brian C.)

  • Communication - Good use of our Blog so far; Visit us on FACEBOOK as well! Mailing to be organized and sent out in December, which will include: Ballots (You can add your name if you'd like to join the Board - There can be 10 members at a time. There are currently 5 spots open), financial breakdown, homeowners information form, dues statement (due in January, 2013) (Tonya L. - working on generating a current mailing list of homeowners.) (All - There will be an envelope stuffing party in December!)

  • Investigating claims regarding overgrown grass on Rt. 42 property. (Brad S.)

  • Social - Ideas? Bonfire in December at Windwood Pool's parking lot? (Amy V. - call Windwood Pool board members to ask)

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Updates!

Hey Neighbors,

Here are a few updates for activities coming up and news about Rt. 42.

U.S. Route 42 project wraps up with final pavement going down week of Oct. 15th The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that the rough grading of U.S. Route 42 in West Chester will be completed this week and surface pavement will installed the week of October 15th.

The U.S. Route 42 improvement project has been under way for more than a year and is reaching its conclusion in the next few weeks. The project included widening the roadway to accommodate a center turn lane and intersection improvements at West Chester Road.

Jurgensen will pave the surface beginning October 15th and anticipates 4 to 5 days to complete.

West Chester to Host The Great Pumpkin Fest 2012 

On October 13, children of all ages can enjoy some fall-themed fun at West Chester Township’s annual Great Pumpkin Fest. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road.

There will be plenty of family-friendly activities for children to enjoy, including inflatable rides, a Not-So-Scary-Haunted trail, crafts, pony rides and a petting zoo from Honey Hill Farm. A pumpkin patch will be provided by Station Road Farm where pumpkins of all shapes and sizes will be available for purchase.

The Primrose School of West Chester will once again host the Costume Contest, which will begin at 3 p.m. on the Amphitheatre stage. Registration for the contest begins at 2 p.m., and children will be entered into categories based on age.

In addition to pumpkins, concessions and some trinkets will be for sale at the event, but all activities at the Great Pumpkin Fest are free. For more information, please call (513) 777-5900.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Burglaries!

All Homeowners take notice! Brad our president just received word that at least 3 homes on Windwood have been burglarized in last 1-2 weeks.  A homeowner contacted him to see if we can send out an alert/caution statement to the association. 

Please be careful and exercise caution when you are home.  Keep your garage doors closed, lock your windows on the first floors and be sure to leave lights on when you aren't home at night.  Leaving a television or radio on in the house if you are away during the day can discourage burglars.

If you have any questions or need to report suspicious activity, contact the West Chester Police department on their non-emergency number.  Please call 911 if you are in immediate danger!

Be careful and use a bit of common sense to keep your families safe!