11February2009
February 12, 2010: I’m posting a PDF of the presentation we received from Jan Graff of Big Old Trees, LLC, and Wanda Knapik of My Local Garden, LLC at our meeting last Monday. It’s here: Graff-KnapikProposal8Feb10 (right-click to download). More information on this initiative to follow.
February 11, 2010: Our site was hacked today, which I only noticed after the server went down and I was re-checking to make sure it was running. The apparent intruder has now been removed, along with the offending code, and the administrative passwords changed, but if you experience any problems with the site please email me at jcloud@libertyridge.org – thanks.
December 15, 2009: Two members of the Board of Trustees met with the management company representative on December 14 to discuss a variety of issues on the agenda for 2010. The Board wishes all residents a happy holiday season, and looks forward to continuing its work to enhance the neighborhood, protect homeowner values, and increase community engagement in 2010. Residents’ input is always welcome.
The 2010 meeting schedule is posted here.
December 7, 2009: The Board of Trustees, after reviewing our current year’s expenditures, next year’s budget, and the reserve requirements for repaving the courts and other future obligations, has concluded that there is no alternative to raising the monthly maintenance fees in order to avoid a substantial deficit. Here are copies of the documents recently mailed to all residents:
LRNAFeeIncreaseLetter12-9-09
LRNABudget2010-9Dec09
Almost all of the cost increases are associated with the snow removal – which cost the Association in excess of $50,000 last year – and with the increased landscaping costs associated with the transfer of responsibilities from the Hills Highlands Master Association to the LRNA for properties that previously were thought to belong to the HHMA.
Careful review of the legal documents has shown that two properties adjacent to Liberty Ridge – the detention basin on Honeyman Road, and the common area along Liberty Ridge Road between Honeyman and Watchung Drive – are owned by the Liberty Ridge Neighborhood Association. The Board is currently considering options for minimizing the maintenance costs associated with these areas, and welcomes homeowner input.
The snow removal contract is also up for renewal in 2010, and will be discussed at an upcoming meeting in order to issue a new RFQ for this work. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Admin under: News.
10September2008
Hi folks:
The big surprise – given that a few days also we had less than 20 people signed up – is that by last night we’re counting a total of 91 adults and children signed up for the party this Saturday, September 13; and that this does not even include all the Board members or all of the volunteers yet!
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Posted by Admin under: General.
15January2008
As we enter into our second month of our neighborhood garbage pick-up service, the Board wants to remind you:
• To put out your garbage the night before in order to not miss a pick-up, as the Grand Sanitation has been coming early in the morning.
• Friday is the day designated for bulk item pick-up.
• If you have any concerns or questions with the current service, please contact Tim at MEM at (201) 798-1080 extension 210.
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Posted by Admin under: Garbage.
25December2007
To better help everyone understand the new garbage service, we have put together this Question and Answer document. If you still have questions about the new service effective in January, please contact Tim at MEM at 201-798-1080 ext#210.
1. What company are we using for the garbage pick-up?
• Grand Sanitation.
2. When is this new service going to be effective?
• January 1, 2008.
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Posted by Admin under: Garbage; Services.
7November2007
The seal coating of the courts has now been completed by Tri-State Asphalt, using their best grade material, called Jennite. Jennite has a 3-year material and labor warranty (for more information, see www.jenniteusa.com), and Tri-State anticipates that this coating should last 5-10 years before repaving will be required.
As part of the agreement, Tri-State is offering to seal private driveways for twenty-five (25) cents per square foot. Home owners who wish to have their driveways seal coated will be able to sign up for next spring for this service. Please contact Dave Hanley at Tri-State (800)867-4898 to arrange for this service.
Posted by Admin under: Paving.
7November2007
The Board is changing all of the court signs, to ones that emphasize the street name, and that are expected be more readable at night.
New sign design used for Court 7, 1-15 Liberty Ridge Road
The first example was created for Court 7, which had to be replaced anyway because the original sign failed to include house number 15.
The new signs are expected to be installed by December 2007. Here are the final layouts. We welcome feedback from residents. If you have comments, please post them here or email us at feedback@libertyridge.org.
Posted by Admin under: Signs.
6November2007
See latest information here.
With only a handful of residents signing up voluntarily for the Grand Sanitation offer, the Board has approved a proposal to institute a single-supplier neighborhood-wide garbage removal contract. The cost of the garbage service will be included in the monthly neighborhood charges, and the contract would be negotiated annually by the Association.
The rationale for this is:
- By using a single contractor, we expect to achieve cost savings that we as individual residents could not realize
- From an environmental standpoint, we would have only one garbage truck in the neighborhood twice each week
- We have just re-sealed the cul-de-sacs, and want to reduce the traffic and wear and tear on the paving
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Posted by Admin under: Garbage; Services.
