All, please see this reminder of this year’s mosquito spraying:
This year your community’s assigned night of the week for adult mosquito control services is Monday. Spraying will begin after 7:30 PM and will cease by 2:00 AM. Please note that spraying will not necessarily occur at the same time every week. It is the responsibility of the community to notify ALL residents about the program including the assigned night of the week and hours of service. Services will beginning on June 1st and run through September.
The spray routes have been completely reorganized for 2011 which may require additional time for the technician to become familiarized with the changes. Surveillance of adult mosquitoes in communities with a history of moderate to high mosquito populations will be conducted on a weekly basis. Communities with a history of low mosquito populations may be monitored less frequently. The density of a mosquito population will be measured by landing rate counts (LRC’s) and portable light traps. Spraying takes place when the density of mosquitoes reaches a standard threshold and weather conditions are conductive to successful mosquito control.
Mike Miller General
The HOA Board of Directors (BOD) has executed a service agreement with Davey Trees for specific services on the shade and flowering trees originally planted by Winchester Homes along the street and in the community common areas of Sections 1 – 6. Last year Davey Trees performed that same service on Sections 1 – 4 trees. Until this year, Winchester Homes was responsible for planting and maintaining the common area and street trees in Sections 5 and 6. At the request of the HOA BOD, Winchester did do some replanting in those two sections late last year prior to the responsibility turn-over.
The specific services Davey Tree will perform is a one time aeration and deep root fertilization, plus six service calls where they will inspect our trees for diseases and pests, and provide any required treatments during the course of the growing season. While these are necessary actions to protect our investment in trees and to keep our community looking attractive, they are not the only action required. Watering and proper mulching to maintain that moisture, especially during the summer months, are also required. The HOA BOD will ensure common area street trees are watered. However, homeowners are responsible for watering and mulching street trees on their properties. Please refer to the two attached documents for guidance on watering and proper mulching. During Davey Trees’ first inspection visit this year, they again noted that several of our street trees are improperly mulched. Mulching is one of those items where “too much”, especially when mulch volcanoes are created, is harmful.
Without care, the street trees will die. Replacements are on the order of $200 to $300 each, a cost that has to come out of the dues that all of us homeowners are assessed. Accordingly, this year’s annual inspection checklist will address mulching under yard maintenance.
Please see:
- Proper Mulching Techniques
- Tree Watering
Mike Miller Documents, News
Now Forming: Chapel Grove Play Group! Ages 12 – 36 months (older & younger siblings welcome, too). Free. Regular meetups will be at neighborhood homes and local parks, with occasional field trips. Weekday and weekend dates available, based on the preference of participants. We’re just starting up, so we can make this group whatever we want it to be — all suggestions are welcome. Adults must accompany children, which is a great opportunity for both the kids and the grown-ups to socialize in a casual setting. Come have fun with us! Contact Holly: CG.Play@yahoo.com.
Mike Miller News
Spring inspections are just around the corner. All townhomes will be inspected again this year as well as sections 1 through 4 of the single family homes. Sections 5 and 6, being the newer homes towards the rear of the community, will not be inspected this year. For general reference, the crossing street of Winesapp where it intersects with Star Stella and Seneca will be the approximate cut line of those homes included in this year’s inspection. All homes scheduled for inspection this year will be receiving a specific mailing in the coming weeks.
Please reference this document which labels the various parts of your home.
Mike Miller News
It is already that time of year for the pool pass application process to begin for the residents of Chapel Grove. Please reference the the pool rules and regulations and the pool pass application for the 2011 pool season. These rules and regulations are for the protection and benefit of all to ensure the safe and sanitary operation of the pool facility. Your cooperation in abiding by these conditions will afford pleasant relaxation and recreation for all concerned. Parents are requested to caution their children to observe all rules and regulations and obey instructions of the lifeguards. Any failure to comply with these rules and policies shall be considered sufficient cause for any action deemed necessary by the HOA Board of Directors, including the barring of violators from the use of the pool facility. The lifeguard/pool manager has been granted the authority to deny admission to any individual who does not abide by the rules or obey their instruction.
We are looking forward to a successful 2011 pool season. Chapel Grove HOA has retained Anchor Aquatics, Inc. for the operation of and management of the Chapel Grove swimming pool. The pool committee will be working very closely with the company to ensure a smooth operation for the coming season. This year we are requesting that all comments, questions or concerns should be sent directly to the Pool Committee so that there is written documentation of any issues and/or concerns when meetings are held with Anchor Aquatics and/or the Board of Directors.
The pool will open on May 28, 2011 and close on September 5, 2011. The hours are as follows:
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Mike Miller General, News
Please see this spreadsheet containing the social events planned for 2011.
Mike Miller Documents, Events
The minutes for the February 2011 meeting of the Board of Directors is now viewable from the Meeting Minutes Archive page.
Mike Miller Meeting Minutes
Spraying for adult mosquitoes is planned for this summer.
The following documents describe the plan for mosquito spraying for 2011, as well as an exemption request form.
Mike Miller General
The next Chapel Grove HOA Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.
Location: West County Library – Odenton
TIME: 7:00 pm
jconn General
The minutes for the September 2010 meeting of the Board of Directors is now viewable from the Meeting Minutes Archive page.
Mike Miller Meeting Minutes
