Snow Removal
December 18th, 2009
Snow Removal Reminders:
- Crews may not be on site until the snowfall has stopped
- Multiple visits will be required for high accumulation
- Any empty parking space may be used for snow piling
- Vehicles may be blocked
- Snow is pushed away not removed
- Thaw/refreeze conditions can be difficult to treat with expensive ice melt products
- Many/most ice melt products will damage concrete/asphalt
- Mericrest Way, Jostaberry Way, Arkblack Terrace, and Killarney Terrace are plowed by a private (HOA-funded) company which are under contract to plow after 2 inches of snow accumulation; all other roads are plowed by the county.
- Steps and walk ways that lead to your front door are your responsibility to shovel and treat.
Please remember your neighbors that may need your assistance
Be safe and Happy Holidays!
The snow stopped on Saturday night and there has been no snow plowing in the back of the subdivision. When are we going to see plowing taking place. It is very hazardous driving on Star Stella Dr.
The county says:
The address: STAR STELLA DR is on a privately owned road. Your street is not owned or maintained by Anne Arundel County. Snow removal service is the responsibility of the owner of your street.
Keith,
As mentioned, the HOA only contracts/pays to have our private roads plowed (in the townhome section). Star Stella and the other roads in the single-family home area are all county owned, and so it’s up to the county to plow there. Unfortunately we have no control over that whatsoever. Your best bet (?!) is to call and complain to the county.
What??? This is news to me, and is almost certainly a mistake. I will make sure the BOD is aware of this declaration by the county. I was under the impression that all roads in Chapel Grove have been turned over from the builder to the county. Hmmmmmmm……..
Mike,
Thanks. I was as surprised as you were about the response on the county website. I actually put the house number in the form but took it out of my post. I am in the process of calling now.
Keith
The snow stopped early sunday morning. Tolman Lane did not see ANY snow plow at any time. The plows came through for the main street, but never for Tolman Lane. I ask, what is the monthly payment for the HOA for?? Maybe I should just cut the monthly fee in half, since snow removal apparently does not include for Tolman lane. No trash pickup on Tolman either – because the truck would not try to come down the street on ice. Trash removal came on the main street in the community. What seems to be the problem. More snow is being predicted for New Years Eve. Will there be any plows/snow removal/salt for Tolman lane???
@sue
Sue,
I certainly understand your frustrations. But you’re directing your anger in the wrong direction. As has been mentioned a number of times, Tolman Lane and all the other roads the single-family homes are on are county-owned. This means the county (alone) is responsible for snow removal and trash pickup. The HOA does not and cannot take care of these functions on county-owned roads. Please complain to the county, as have others. The more who complain, the more likely something will be done.
-Mike
@Mike Miller
Thank you for the reply. I have called the county and they are aware of the problem. Hopefully this will not happen in the future. I appreciate the quick reply from you. Thanks!
Tracey Warren, Vice President of the BOD, issued the following statement on 12/21:
And the following today, 12/28:
Hopefully this helps.