Many of the sidewalks in the neighborhood have not been cleared as of this morning. The contractor has been notified again. We are also working on alternatives to this unacceptable situation, to remedy it as soon as possible.
We have contacted the city of Saline about the problem with our sidewalks. They were happy we notified them and they are not going to ticket residents.
Jan. 01 10:28am – The forecast is for snow to continue throughout the day and into the night. Removal will begin when snow fall is winding down. Contact Julie Shook, 231-343-7744, about snow issues.
Update Jan. 2. Snow removal began at 6am this morning. The forecast is for less than one more inch to fall today.
Update Jan. 2 – 4:22pm. Work is still being done on sidewalks and I have called for additional cleanup of Berkshire where snow was left in the road.
Our snow removal service will be clearing sidewalks this morning. Driveways are under 2 inches, so they will not be done at this time.
Northview’s annual assessment mailing was sent a week ago, and by now all unit owners should have received it. In fact, we have already gotten payments from 22 of our 252 units. Thanks to you prompt responders!
The board is glad to announce a $25 reduction in this year’s annual assessment. Each unit is responsible for contributing $145 toward the administration of the association. The mailing included our 2013 financial statement and 2014 budget, as well as an informational letter from the board.
Payments are due by January 31, 2014, after which late fees and additional enforcement actions may apply. The assessment notice includes questions about the unit’s designated owners, occupancy, and mortgagee, if any. This information is sought pursuant to the by-laws, so please keep the administrative burdens and expenses of your association low by filling out the form completely and accurately.
Feel free to contact the treasurer or another board member with any questions or concerns about the assessment and mailing.
Latest weather report indicates snow now and again at 5-6pm. I have spoken with our snow removal service. They are planning to be in the neighborhood by 7pm tonight.
Dec 14, 10:15pm – Sidewalk crew has begun work. Plows will begin around 11:00pm tonight.
Dec 15, 9:20am – We have contacted the snow removal company regarding unfinished work. They will be back in our neighborhood beginning at 10:00am. Work should be completed on sidewalks and missed driveways today.
Dec 15, 11:15am – Two trucks are in the neighborhood cleaning up driveways. In addition, two men are shoveling sidewalks that were missed. There will be an additional crew coming this afternoon, with snow blowers, to finish mailbox areas and sidewalks.
Dec 15, 3:15pm – Crews continue to shovel out sidewalks and will continue to work until all are completed tonight.
Dec 16, 7:20am – We are aware that the main entrance sidewalk to the bus stop on Ann Arbor-Saline was not shoveled yesterday. The snow removal service has been contacted this morning.
The board’s next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Saline District Library. Co-owners having business to bring before the board are advised to contact a board member in advance to add an item to the agenda.
Thanks to the turnout of sufficient co-owners and return of many proxy forms, a quorum was reached to hold the association’s annual meeting on October 8 — the first time in several years that the meeting was able to go forward on the first try.
Among other news, attendees learned that the snow removal contract for the coming winter is in place, and that the current state of the budget is favorable as we head toward the end of the year.
Congratulations to newly-elected board member Julie Shook and to Keith Bellman, who was returned to the board after being appointed to fill a vacancy earlier this year.