Presidents Report, December 28, 2011
The Hershey’s Mill Master Association met at HMGC
The Hershey’s Mill Board of Directors met
Joe Bove and Ed McFalls shared a template for a possible HM website home page and reviewed some of the concepts of what the various tabs might access. The BOD will meet in January 2012 with real estate professionals and marketing people who have been serving as a focus group.
Priscilla Burt
President
President’s
Report:
1. Statement of Protocol
2. Welcome, Mary Weiner, # 351
3. Resident Data Survey, <100 outstanding as of last week.
Security issue, Anyone needing assistance contact security office.
Cards and clickers may be inactivated if not renewed.
4. Paving of Roadways, Total cost, $160,000,
Replacement Reserve, $166,000, (includes $ garages)
Rumor, $45,000 over budget, not true.
5. Email Addresses: to date, we have 63 email addresses, 112 homes. Money saving, and speeds up sharing information regarding Village news and events.
6. Community Center: Will close Jan. 1st until May 1st. Meetings will be rescheduled, Devonshire Village Open Meeting, May. Library will close. Renovations include:
Interior, New HVAC system, replace ceilings, lights, wiring, raise floor in Paoli Room, accessible ramp to Main Hall, replace Main Hall bathrooms and provide coffee station; replace flooring, paint interior. Library and Billard rooms, exchange.
Exterior, Replace exterior siding, Insulate exterior walls under siding, Replace all doors and windows, replace flat roof, roof flashing, repaint stucco at chimney.
Costs : $7.50/house for 4 years, plus $360,000 in existing reserves. Total, $1,029,858.
Bid accepted by Berks Ridge Construction , $996,000, soft costs, contingencies included, 20 %
7. Review of Revision of Rules: Changes as a result of recurrent problems and homeowner requests. Rules based mostly on common courtesy and consideration of neighbors.
Priscilla Burt, President
President’s Report,
Jud Hughes, Chair of the Finance Committee reviewed the draft of the 2012 Master Association Budget. On motion made and seconded the members voted to approve the proposed budget with a monthly assessment of $139.53 (a reduction of 10 cents).
The Community Task Force met on
Priscilla Burt,
President
Priscilla Burt
President
Welcome: The Devonshire Village Council is pleased to welcome our newest residents, Gloria and Dick Schmidt, 371 Devon Way.
Recent meetings of the Master Association have been primarily concerned with the Winfield Hall, now known as the HM Community Center, projects. A Community Center Task Force has been formed, consisting of Members of the Board of Directors, Master Association and other HM residents, including members of the Concerned Citizens.
Under the guidance of TJ Daily, Architect, and Schiller and Hersh Engineering Firm, the Task Force has prepared bid packages for the different aspects of the work. Bids will be submitted to contractors this month. The first of the packages deals with HVAC and electrical issues. All bids will be reviewed and approved by the Master Association.
The MA is considering ways to promote, advertise and generally attract potential homeowners and club members to the HM community. HMGC is presently planning an event called Patriot's Day, honoring veterans and military personnel who have served in recent conflicts.
This past year the Devonshire Council revised the By-Laws, copies of which are available for you to take with you tonight. Major revisions involved clarification of election procedures for Council offices and appointment of committees. Sections requiring notification of residents by telegraph were updated.
The next project will be the review and updating of the Devonshire Village Rules.
Residents are asked to consider volunteering for a Committee Assignment. Sign-up sheets are available. We have vacancies on the Maintenance, Landscape and Welcome Committees.
Mary Bachman, as DV webmaster for the past year, has done a wonderful job We all extend many thanks to Mary for undertaking this work. Check devonshirevillage.org for information and documents.
Finally, I have been asked by the Sullivan House Committee to remind residents that the annual Flower Show will be held Saturday, May 14, 10 AM - 5 PM. Main Line Gardens will again participate, and this year there will be more perennials. Proceeds benefit Sullivan House improvements.
Hershey's Mill Master Association met March 3, 2011.
Carolyn Eagan, Chairperson of the Community Center Task Force, distributed an update from the last meeting of the Task Force conducted with Tom Daley of Daley & Jalboot Architects on February 24, 2011. The architect and the engineer have been conducting on-site studies of the Community Center. They will present bid packages to the MA members in April for review and input before being sent out for proposals.
1. The Master Association met for the monthly meeting February 3, 2011. Harry Staller, President, introduced the topic of the Community Center by explaining that the Advisory Group would now be referred to as the Task Force as the group will disband when the project is completed.
1. At the
December 2010 meeting of the Devonshire Village Council, President Priscilla
Burt received and accepted the resignation of Byron Clark, Treasurer of the
Village Council, effective
In accordance with the Devonshire Village By-Laws, the Council unanimously
elected Frank Mamrol to serve the remainder of Bryon’s term, ending April, 2011.
In the interim, Fred Bachman has agreed to assume the office of Treasurer, and Frank Mamrol will serve as Vice President.
2, The
Master Association met
a. Carolyn Eagan, Chair of the Community Center Advisory Group introduced the topic of the Community Center. Tom Daley of the architectural firm of Daley and Jalboot explained that the proposal for architectural and engineering services presented to the Master Association for approval not to exceed the cost of $67,920. Tom Daley explained that the proposal provided for the examination of 13 projects in 7 bid packages. This will allow the actual bidding or completion of the individual projects over some period of years. The figure of $931,000 previously provided in the 2009 Feasibility Study was intended as a conservative estimate. Members of the MA will consider detailed projects before they are approved.
The Master Association voted unanimously to approve the proposal of Daley and Jalboot.
b.The issue of PECO’s deregulation was discussed. The MA recommended that residents with electric heat do nothing and stay with PECO for 2011.
Priscilla Burt
President
President’s Report, 12/28/2010
1. The
Master Association gathered for the Holiday Luncheon
Although the official business meeting did not take place, information was distributed
regarding Quarterly Fees for 2011, Master Association 2011 Budget, copies of which will
be distributed to Council Members.
2. An Update from the Community Center Advisory Group was also distributed. The
CCAG met with Tom Daley of Daley and Jalboot on November 18th for the purpose of
reviewing the proposal of D & J for architectural and engineering services. The proposal
of the engineering firm Schiller and Hersh Associates, Inc. was included as part of the
package. This firm would provide engineering design and bid & construction support to
the architects. After discussion, the motion was approved unanimously that the CCAG
recommend to the Board of Directors to accept the proposal of Daley and Jalboot for
architectural and engineering services related to the Community Center.
3. George Manaker has agreed to Chair the Nominating Committee for 2011 elections
in
4. The President wishes to thank Devonshire Council Officers, Committee Chairs,
Volunteers and PENCO Mgt. for their hard work and many
contributions to
Village in 2010.
President’s Report, Open
Meeting, 11/4/2010
1. Welcome: Thank you for coming tonight. Before we begin our business meeting, I would like to introduce and welcome new residents of DV:
Barry and Sandra Hambleton, 337
Robert and Elizabeth Fuchs, 341
Toni Greco, 374
Roger and Carol Ann Karr, 278
Edward and Mary McConnell, 272
2.
The vote taken by
The HM Board of Directors since decided to change the name of
Winfield Hall to Hershey’s
a priority list and a time line for accomplishing approved repairs and improvements.
The Advisory Group is composed of members of the MA and other HM residents.
The AG has decided to hire the architect Tom Daley to pull the various priorities together to proceed in an orderly manner.
3. The Board of Directors has adopted some of the HMGC regulations regarding private
golf carts:
A. Any person operating a cart on MA property should have a valid drivers license.
B. Carts should be identified with owner’s house number in 2 “ letters on bumper;
non-resident should have # of house where stored.
C. Carts should have headlights and tail lights.
5. Members of the E. Goshen Historical Society attended the MA meeting today to discuss efforts to Save the HM Dam. The pond is empty, as a permit has been lacking, and cannot be covered by insurance. A fundraising plan is underway, hopefully to raise
$20.00 per resident of
6. In an effort to strengthen communications within the Mill, copies of the current financial statement and MA minutes available in the HM Library and will also be
posted on the HM and DV website.
4. Evelyn Bilyeu has sent reminders to all residents to renew your eScrip account with
Genardi’s Market. As of October, 2010, the balance in the DV eScrip account , $2570.53. The revenue has been used for additional landscaping in DV. Unfortunately, after June this program will be offered only for non-profit organizations.
Priscilla Burt, President
Presidents Report
The Master Association met
Harry Staller was appointed President of the MA upon the resignation of Pat Erickson.
Pat was recognized for her years of service as President of the Hershey’s Mill Board of Directors and the Master Association.
At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors, it was
decided to change the name of Winfield Hall to Hershey’s
will be the principal spokesman for the group. The group is composed of members of the Master Association plus other Hershey’s Mill residents. The Advisory Group will develop a priority list and time line for accomplishing approved repairs and improvements. All ideas and suggestions will be submitted to the CCAG for review.
After discussion of proposals presented from 4 refuse and recycling companies, the Master Association voted to renew with the current provider, Allied Waste. The 2010 annual rate of $16.69 was reduced to $15.69 for 2011 and 2012, with an increase for 2013 of 3%.
Green Hill Sewer Association Board voted to adopt a budget that maintains assessment
at $21.50 per house per month.
Upon review of the draft of the MA Budget for 2011, the MA approved the $2.98 increase in the monthly assessment. The most significant increase in the Budget reflects a 5% increase in Comcast beginning May 2011. Additional increased charges included landscape maintenance.
The Board of Directors adopted some of the HMGC regulations regarding private golf carts:
A. Any person operating a cart on MA property should have a valid drivers license.
B. Carts should be identified with owners House # in 2” letters on bumper; non-resident should have # of house where stored.
C. Carts should have headlights and taillights.
President's Report -
The meeting of the Hershey’s Mill Master Association took place Thursday, July 8. 2010
at
The Nominating Committee presented 2 candidates for election to the Board of Directors.
With no other nominations, Pat Erickson and Boyd Mackleer were elected by acclamation.
Discussion of Winfield Hall options continued. Village Presidents are urged to present
information at village meetings, in order that all
concerns and comparisons for Options A, Option D and Option E. can be
addressed. The need
for
The flyer regarding Do’s and Don’ts of recycling should be distributed to all Hershey’s Mill residents.
Residents using Comcast telephone service are reminded, that during an emergency if Comcast goes down, phone cannot be used to contact emergency. In that case, the
cell phone must be used.
Priscilla Burt
President
President’s Report
The meeting of the Hershey’s Mill Master Association
took place
The Nominating Committee presented 2 candidates for election to the Board of Directors. Pat Erickson and
Boyd Mackleer have been nominated. There are 2 positions to be filled. The election will take place at the
July meeting of the Master Association.
Trash and recycling program was discussed. There has been concern throughout Hershey’s Mill that recycled
materials have been collected with the trash. This was reported to McCusker and Ogborne. They have given
assurance that recycles will be collected separately. Their contract with Hershey’s Mill is up in December.
Other companies are submitting bids for consideration.
The Winfield Hall options were discussed. A vote was not taken regarding selection of Option D or E.
Questions regarding suitability of each option were discussed. The question of paring down choices or keeping
all three available for consideration throughout the summer will continue. If Option A is selected, there is still
uncertainty as to whether
4 – 5 year period. Advantages and disadvantages of each option were discussed.
Priscilla C. Burt, President
PRESIDENT’S REPORT,
At the
presented a new option regarding the Winfield Hall project. There are now three
options on the table: Option A, complete required maintenance of Winfield Hall,
Option D, minimum alterations to make Winfield Hall ADA compliant; Option E,
Construction of a new one story,
Association will vote for Option D or E at the June 2010 meeting; the Hershey’s
Mill Community will then vote for Option A or Option D or E in September.
The Nominating Committee of the Master Association will present candidates for two positions open for the Board of Directors. The election will occur in July.
Swimming Pool Tile work has been completed.
Channel 20 thanks most Villages for updating their web pages.
Priscilla C. Burt, President
PRESIDENT'S REPORT, APRIL
20, 2010
I. Master Association Meeting,
April 1, 2010
A. Winfield Hall
There are currently two
proposals on the table:
Option A: Repair the current
building
Option D: Repair the current
building and make it ADA accessible. Add new program space (1,850 sq.ft.) to replace that lost in making the
building ADA accessible (elevator, new rest rooms, wider corridors, etc.)
A motion was passed to have the
architect prepare a third Option for discussion at the May MA Meeting:
Construction of a new, one-story building incorporating current program
space and ADA accessibility.
Discussion will continue during
the summer with a decision to be made in September.
B. As of April 1 MA Meeting it
appeared that construction of Traditions on Boot Road next to the Fire House
will be approved by West Goshen Township.
C. The Board of Directors
approved construction of an S-shaped walkway from the Sullivan House parking
lot to provide access to the building without having to walk on Hershey's
Mill Drive.
II.
The Library Annual Used Book Sale is Saturday, May 1 and Sunday,
May 2 from IOAM-3PM in Winfield Hall.
III. The Sullivan House Spring
Plant Sale is also May 1st and 2nd from 10-3. Again this year,
discounted plants will be provided by Main Line Gardens.
George Manaker
PRESIDENT'S REPORT, MARCH
16,2010
From the Master Association
Meeting, March 4, 2010
a.
On February 19th, the BOD met with Tom Daley ofD&J Architects to
review Option D, a modified Option B,~hich would bring Winfield Hall into code compliance and meet
basic ADA-accessibility
requirements. Any square footage expansion will be limited to the usable
space sacrificed in meeting the code and
-1
accessibility requirements. The BOD met with the Township on
March 4 to discuss code implications ofthe proposed renovation. Once the
Township response is received, a packet of information will be sent to all
presidents for discussion at the April
I
MA meeting.
b.East Goshen Township is
looking for volunteers to beautify and maintain the planting beds at the
Township Building and the entrances to East Goshen Park.
c. Residents receiving $0.06
tax bills from Comcast may ignore them.
d. Funds are available to pay
for the excess 2010 snow removal costs, to date, from areas of MA
responsibility.
George Manaker, Council
President
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT- FEBRUARY
22, 2010
The Master Association met on Thursday, February 11,2010.
The primary Agenda item was a presentation by a
resident group (The Concerned Citizens) on improvements to Winfield Hall.
They spoke in support of Option A, restoring (maintaining) Winfield Hall,
and indicated that their survey of Mill residents concluded that there was
no support for demolition of the building and construction of a new facility.
Using the list of maintenance needs listed in the Feasibility Report they
suggested that the work could be completed at a significant savings over the
cost listed in the Report. Suggestions and costs for up-grades such as an
elevator, sprinklers, and energy conservation were also given. The group
also expressed a desire work with the MA and community to develop a viable
solution to the Winfield Hall situation.
After the Concerned Citizens
left the meeting, the MA voted not to remove Option C, a new building, from
consideration at this time. The architects are completing the modified
Option B, renovating Winfield Hall and adding new construction to compensate
for the space "lost" to make the building ADA compliant and will ascertain
from the Township which Code compliance issues might be triggered by
submitting the scope of the plan for a building permit. This report will be
available for discussion at the April meeting.
George Manaker, President
Devonshire Village HOA
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT, JANUARY 26, 2010
The primary business of the
January 14, 2010
meeting of the Master
Association was a presentation of the Feasibility Report findings by architect
Tom Daley. Three options were discussed and estimated costs for each given.
Option A: Maintenance work only
to Winfield Hall, $931
,000.
equal proposed new building); $3,583,000.
To each cost above, add 20% for
fees (Architect,
permits, etc.).
Discussion followed. For the
February MA meeting, the members voted that the Board present a modified
Option B and financing information for each of the three options. The new
Option B calls for renovating Winfield and adding new construction to
compensate for the space "lost" to make the building ADA compliant.
A motion was made and approved for the architects to prepare the
new Option B.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT, DECEMBER 15, 2009
No separate report filed for this month's meeting - note meeting minutes.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT, NOVEMBER
24,2009
1. The Feasibility Study
regarding upgrades to Winfield Hall or a new Community Center has been given
to members of the Council. Copies of the Study are available in the Library
for residents to come in and read or to sign out for two days to read and
return. It is also available online at
www.hersheysmill.org/happenings.cfm. Presentations to
homeowners and opportunities for full discussion of options will take place
during the early months of 20 I 0 at Village meetings. Homeowners will be
notified by mail when Devonshire will have its Open meeting to discuss this
proposed project.
2. Holiday decorations will
soon be going up in Village. Some may pose a hazard if they are hung over or
block signs, road signs, and/or house numbers. To respond quickly should an
emergency occur, signs and house numbers must be readily visible to
emergency vehicles. Responding at night compounds the problem. Please be
sure that decorations are not obstructing signs or house numbers.
3. A reminder: Alarm systems
must be connected to a hardwired landline-based phone system and remain
active at all times. If you are going away on an extended vacation, or
vacating your unit, do not disconnect your phone. Doing so will result in a
$25 per month fine.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT, OCTOBER
27,2009
1. Minutes of the October 1,2009,
meeting of the Hershey's Mill Homeowners Association were mailed to all residents of
Hershey's Mill. Agenda items included Marty Shane, Supervisor,
who gave a Township update, and Bob Bevan and Don Evon who
presented an update on the soft tennis court project. The annual budget was
approved with a monthly increase of$8.49/unit. Of that amount, $7.50 was
approved to study and finance potential solutions to the public safety,
health, and welfare issues related to Winfield Hall. A vote to purchase soft
tennis courts was defeated.
The mailing also
included a Board of Directors response to the September 14, 2009 memo sent
to all residents by the "Concerned Committee of Hershey's Mill Homeowners," and a statement from the Hershey's Mill Homeowners Master
Association and Board of Directors concerning the existence and/or function
of the Organization. For more details, consult the mailing.
2. The holiday season is soon
approaching. Every year, residents of Devonshire and other Villages decorate
their homes,
trees and shrubs, signs, road
signs,
etc. with festive decorations. Some of these decorations pose a
hazard to Village residents if they are hung over or block Village signs,
road signs,
and/or house numbers.
To respond quickly should an emergency occur, signs and house
numbers must be readily visible to emergency vehicles. Responding at night
compounds the problem. When hanging holiday decorations,
please be sure that they are not
obstructing signs or house numbers. A
preventable incident will make this a more joyful holiday season for all.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT,
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
1. Master Association Meeting,
September 3, 2009
A. Tennis Committee
Presentation: Don Evons, Chairman, and other representatives of the Soft
Court Subcommittee presented a proposal to install soft courts at Hershey's
Mill. Among the reasons given for replacing the macadam courts (two
initially) were: reducing the potential for player injury, a cooler and
softer surface, extension of the playing season to 12 months. Estimated cost
for two courts, $96,000, less "showcase "discount of $30,000. Fund-raising
and financial data were also presented. Discussion will continue in October.
B. Insurance: Since October
1,2008, there has been about $1milllion in losses (3 fires and a slip and
fall claim), necessitating a premium increase which varies by Village.
Policy is for three years with no annual premium increase. At meeting,
insurance committee recommended going with policy unless informed of a lower
rate from another carrier next week (Sept. 10).
C.
Potential Capital Projects
for 2010: $44,725 was approved
D. The
DRAFT Winfield Hall
Building Analysis was distributed with five scenarios presented by the BOD
to MA members.
1.
1.
Fix, repair, and replace components of Winfield Hall in kind
2.
2.
Bring Winfield Hall into compliance with current codes as detailed in
the draft report
3. Expand WH and bring it into compliance with current codes as detailed in the draft report
4. Build a new Community Center as set forth in the report, demolish old and provide parking.
5. Build the Community Center in #4 plus a new Pool House with associated Fitness Center, and develop six Clay Tech or Hard Tru Tennis Courts.
The BOD believes that it is in
the best, long-term, competitive interest of the Hershey's Mill Community to
accomplish either #4 or #5, but is fully cognizant that there is very little
community will to pursue either of these at this time. The Board does not
consider it fiscally responsible to invest funds in #1 and proposes that
only essential repairs be affected to Winfield Hall over the next couple of
years.
E. Position/Participation in
Traditions hearings in West Goshen: Presentations were made to both the West
Goshen Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in August.
F. 2010 Budget: The 2010
Hershey's Mill Homeowner's Association will be presented at the October
meeting. Based on a Capital Reserve Study completed in 2003, there is a
shortfall in the current reserve balance that should be addressed. We have
been advised that the proposed 2010 budget will include an approximate $iO/month
assessment per unit to increase
the reserve balance.
II. Security Alarm Registration
East Goshen Township now requires that all alarm systems must be registered with the Township, and not doing so will result in fines. False alarms will also result in fines as described in the Ordinance. Letters with Registration Forms and a copy of the Ordinance will be sent to all Village residents, or may be found on the Township's website: www.eastgoshen.org.click on Forms. To facilitate each resident's response Bobbie will partially complete your Registration Application and send it to you for completion and submission to the Township. She will provide the Tax Parcel Number.
The following was received from
Marc Fraser, Director of Hershey's Mill Security, on September 10:
Ladies
&
Gentlemen,
By now, most of you should be
aware that East Goshen Township has adopted "The East Goshen Township Alarm
Systems Ordinance." This ordinance, which can be found on the township
website:
www.eastgoshen.org, requires all property
owners with an existing, monitored alarm system to register their system
with the township. All residents of East Goshen Township should receive a
copy of the Ordinance and Application/Agreement through the mail within
the next couple of weeks, as some Hershey's Mill residents have already
begun to receive theirs.
I have read through the
"Alarm System Registration Application and Agreement", and I found a few
items that may be confusing or unnecessary for Hershey's Mill residents.
Therefore, I called Mark Gordon, the Director of Code Enforcement/Zoning
Officer for East Goshen Township, and presented my concerns regarding the
application. I will post both the questions and answers below:
QUESTION #1:
Does a Hershey's Mill monitored alarm system need to be registered with the
township?
ANSWER #1:
Yes, Hershey's Mill monitored
alarm systems, as well as any additional burglar, Lifeline, or other
monitored alarm system must be registered with the township.
QUESTION
#2: I have read through the application, and there are
several sections that may not pertain to Hershey's Mill monitored alarm
systems and will only serve to confuse residents. What parts
of the application are necessary for Hershey's Mill residents to fill
out regarding their Hershey's Mill monitored alarm system?
ANSWER #2:
Mark
&
I went through the application
section-by-section, and his responses are below:
1. "PROPERTY LOCATION' must be completely filled out.
2. "PROPERTY OWNER"
must be completely filled out.
3. "TENANT(S)"
must be completely filled out
(if applicable).
4. "ALARM':
The manufacturer, make, and model
of the alarm panel should be visible on a sticker placed on the cover ofthe
panel. However, if a resident does not know the answer to ANY questions in this
section, they may simply write "UNKNOWN" in the appropriate spaces; and this
response will be acceptable.
(NOTE: Residents may not leave this section blank.)
5. "SUPPLIER/ALARM SERVICING
COMPANY": Due to the fact that various technicians may work on an alarm
panel, unlike companies such as ADT, The Protection Bureau ... etc that use only
one, a resident may simply write "UNKNOWN" or "NONE" in the appropriate spaces;
and this response will be acceptable.
(NOTE: Residents may not leave this section blank.)
6. "KEYED TO"
must be completely filled out. The alarm panel is considered to be keyed to
"Other/Central Monitoring Station."
The resident may fill in "Hershey's
Mill" for the Name and "610-436-6403" for the
Phone
of the Central Monitoring Station.
7. "EMERGENCY RESPONSE
CONTACTS" is not
applicable and may be left blank.
8. "RESPONSIBILITY FOR COST'
must be read, signed, and dated by the resident(s).
Please be sure that you take the
time to read the full Ordinance! Any application that is turned in to the
township without a signature/date, or any other necessary information listed
above, will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding
the information above, or my conversation with Mark Gordon, feel free to call me
at 610-431-4006 or e-mail
atmarcrfraser@yahoo.com.
If you have any other questions
regarding the Ordinance or Application/Registration.
Please call Mark Gordon at 610-692-7171 or e-mail at
mgordon@eastgoshen.org.
Sincerely,
Marc Fraser - Director of Security.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT, JULY
28, 2009
1. Officer and Committee Chair reports for web. If you did not give Priscilla a copy of your report today, please email or send her a copy for posting on the web.
2. The Minutes of the July Master
Association meeting were included with the agenda. There is no Master
Association meeting in August
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT,
I. Master
Association Meeting,
A. Dredging of the pond at
the corner of Mill and
B. At its April 30 meeting, the Board approved replacement of the replacement of the wooden fence and gate at the pool.
C. After lengthy Township review, the documents affecting the transition of the Master Association to full resident control were re-signed by all parties. A copy of the documents will be made available at the Library. The Second Restated Declaration will be made available to managing agents for assembling resale packets. Residents may view the Declaration in the Library.
D. Winfield Hall. Discussion was minimal. Architectural and engineering reviews are not expected until later this year. A Village President distributed copies of the “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended” to those in attendance.
II. Angelini Sub-division
Bobbie and George met with Mark Gordon, Township Zoning Officer, on
Roseanne also discussed the unsightly mounds of wood chips
which had been deposited along the
property line of Mr. Angelini and
The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for 7:30PM on June 3, when recommendations to the Board of Supervisors will be discussed.
III. Several Village residents bowled in the Chester County Senior Games at the Palace Lanes on May 19. Trophy winners in their respective age groups were: Dave Freese- Bronze, Ronnie Manaker-Gold, and Gino Marchetti-Silver.
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PRESIDENTS’S REPORT, APRIL14, 2009
President’s
Statement Concerning Winfield Hall
Winfield Hall Development Phases:
1. On January 15th the Master Association endorsed the hiring of Daley and Jalboot Architects and E.B. Walsh Engineers.
(1) No action required.
(2) Rehabilitation with possible expansion of the existing structure.
(3) Construction of a new facility.
Once the Feasibility Analysis is received,
Presidents, through the Master Association, will then vote for the proposal they deem in the best interests of the Hershey’s Mill Community.
No decisions have been made as to possible alternatives in dealing with Winfield Hall. There is no rush to proceed and nothing has been decided on possible additional amenity features in the Hall. At any time so decided by the Master Association, the contract with the Architectural Firm Daley & Jalboot can be terminated with no further financial penalty beyond payment for services rendered.
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Master Association Meeting: April 2, 2009
1. Marty Shane, Chairman, East Goshen Township Supervisors, spoke to the group.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT, MARCH 24, 2009
Master Association Meeting, March 5, 2009
1. Winfield Hall: User groups met with the MA Board on February 18th when data was gathered by the architects who will now compile a space needs program and then evaluate alternative methods for meeting these needs: Winfield Hall or a new building.
Process will take at least 2-3 months to complete. The proposal will then be presented to the Master Association for discussion, and then to the Villages. Ultimately, a majority vote of the Village Presidents will decide.
2. Pond Dredging:
Dredging of the pond at Mill and
3. Security Reports:
There were no Security Reports from
4. Clarification: The article on page 58 of the March TV Guide is the minutes of the February MA Meeting, not an opinion piece.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT FEBRUARY 24, 2009
I. Master Association Meeting, February 5, 2009
A. Letter sent to all Hershey's Mill residents about study of new community center.
B. Landscape Agreement: Four-year agreement (2009-2012) with Hershey's Mill Home Landscape Division was proposed. Since 2009 is the final year of the current agreement, HMHLD offered an incentive for approval so that they can budget for long-range expenses. The 4.4% COL increase for 2009 will be reduced to 2.0% if all Villages currently under agreement accept by 2/23/09. This represents in a reduction of over $2,000. for Devonshire. If not all current Villages agree, the COL will revert to 4.4% for 2009. With the unanimous approval of Council, I signed the agreement.
II. Communication with Village: On February 12, Bobbie sent an email message to all those for whom she had email addresses about the Dredging at the Mill Road Pond schedule to begin the week of February 16. This was a quick and inexpensive way to make an immediate concern known. If you have email and would like to receive similar messages in the future, please email Bobbi Castellotti at bcastellotti@pencomanagement.com.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT JANUARY 27, 2009
I. Master Association Meeting January 15, 2009
A. A presentation was made about exploring the replacement of Winfield Hall with a new Community Center. The current facility is no longer adequate to meet the growing demands of the community nor does it meet the physical needs and disabilities of the residents.
Board identified four options as possible courses of action:
1. Do nothing
2. Fix current building
3. Expand current building
4. Build a new Community Center on adjacent site
Pros and cons of each were discussed.
Board of Directors recommended and Master Association approved expenditure during the current fiscal year to review all aspects related to replacement of Winfield Hall and to initiate Space Planning and Schematic Design Phases. Board will hire Daley & Jalboot, Architects, to assist in the phased development of a design and implementation proposal for Master Association approval at a total project cost of $145,800. E.B.Walsh, Engineers will conduct site-engineering studies at a cost of $27,300. Both Architectural and Engineering Agreements can be terminated if "At any time in the process should it be decided to abort the planning effort the Master Association is under no obligation to proceed further and is only financially responsible for activities authorized up to that point."
New building will go on the rear parking area at WinfieldS Hall which will be demolished and become a parking area. Suggested to be 12,000 sq. ft. (Winfield Hall 8,000), 2 or 3 story, handicapped accessible (elevator).Currently estimated to cost $3.0M. to be paid for with a fee of $15 per month per resident for 20 years starting in 2010.
B. Mill Road Pond dredging: Master Association voted to hire Toth Bros. Cleaning and Dredging, Inc. for dredging and restoration. Cost: $97,500.
II. Sno-Pro here on January 19 for snow removal.