June 22, 2009
The Rendezvous
This is the June 2009 newsletter of the Bridgerland Meadows Homeowners Association. This blog contains the same information as the printed newsletter. Also, to view previous editions of the newsletter. This is not an official form of communication with the HOA Management. It is provided to increase community awareness, involvement, and communication. Please keep comments respectful and use appropriate language.
Community
We hope you are enjoying you experience living in Bridgerland Meadows. Our goal is to provide a safe comfortable, beautiful place for your home. If you have concerns please let Sharon know so that we may address them before they become more than just concerns.
Technology Update
Comcast is still planning on completing the transfer to them by the end of August. So until then, we are supplying the Internet and television services through AbbaCom and Rigidtech. Red Eagle Development is supplementing the costs to bring these services to you, which is why the costs remain so low.
Some have asked about other options besides Comcast. Our current position is that we would and will be open to allowing other companies into the development, after Comcast is established. If we were to allow other companies to enter at this time we may lose our only opportunity to get Comcast into the development. In the long term we do want Comcast to be one of the options residents have for technology.
One other thing needs to mentioned. We had to offer several concessions to Comcast to entice them to come into the development at this time given the poor economy conditions. One of the concessions required that we allow Comcast to use all of our equipment, cable lines and related items at no cost. We will need to maintain the conduit, cable lines, headend, and continue to add conduit and cable lines to new buildings as they are built. Therefore, we will need to increase the HOA dues to cover the costs of maintaining and expanding the technology system. We are projecting costs and reserves for the future and these are coming in at about $10.00 per month increase in dues. We will not implement this increase until after Comcast transfers into the development. We did not want to increase dues but must develop a fund to maintain and expand the technology system. We hope you will all agree that getting Comcast into the development is worth the concessions we made.
Some have asked about other options besides Comcast. Our current position is that we would and will be open to allowing other companies into the development, after Comcast is established. If we were to allow other companies to enter at this time we may lose our only opportunity to get Comcast into the development. In the long term we do want Comcast to be one of the options residents have for technology.
One other thing needs to mentioned. We had to offer several concessions to Comcast to entice them to come into the development at this time given the poor economy conditions. One of the concessions required that we allow Comcast to use all of our equipment, cable lines and related items at no cost. We will need to maintain the conduit, cable lines, headend, and continue to add conduit and cable lines to new buildings as they are built. Therefore, we will need to increase the HOA dues to cover the costs of maintaining and expanding the technology system. We are projecting costs and reserves for the future and these are coming in at about $10.00 per month increase in dues. We will not implement this increase until after Comcast transfers into the development. We did not want to increase dues but must develop a fund to maintain and expand the technology system. We hope you will all agree that getting Comcast into the development is worth the concessions we made.
Landscaping Maintenance
Mark has been extremely busy servicing the various areas needing attention. Springtime is weed time and we appreciate all those who have jumped in to help by weeding your yards and helping pick up trash. It is definitely appreciated. The Communication Committee brought several landscaping issues to the group and we have acted swiftly to address these issues. We are looking at other alternatives for maintaining the landscaping and will report more in the future in this newsletter
Yard Watering
Please make sure that toys or other obstructions (barbeque, patio furniture, etc.) are clear of any sprinkler areas. We find some areas are not getting watered because of such obstructions.
Lawns/Dog Droppings
Please be good pet owners and pick up immediately after your dogs. We have replaced some front yard lawns that have been damaged and will be doing more shortly. If your dog has damaged the lawn you will need to make arrangements with Sharon to replace the sod yourself or have the HOA do it. We will order more sod shortly so if you need sod please let Sharon know (755-7829).
Storm Doors
Several people have asked if they can put storm doors on their home. Lowes will give a special discount if we purchase 20 or more at one time. Please contact Sharon for pricing, installation and to reserve a door.
Email Addresses
We are compiling a list of resident’s email addresses. We need these addresses so that we can better communicate with you regarding HOA business. It would be helpful to ask you for your input and then have a vehicle (email) by which you can respond. Please call or email Sharon with your email contact information. (sandersen@redeagledevelopment.com or
755-7829
755-7829
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