Oct 09
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Doug Francis, interim police chief did not attend due to Bob Maruniak emailing him the incorrect date. Doug has offered to meet with some residents in a private meeting. Bob Maruniak and Toni Starcher will be meeting with the interim police chief to discuss our theft and vandalism problems in the neighborhood and at our park, school crossing concerns, special duty patrols, and a new alerting system available to Hilliard residents. If anyone is interested in joining us during the day sometime soon, let Toni know.
Additional lighting is something that always comes up when theft and vandalism is discussed. The fronts of houses are generally pretty well lit with street lights, post lamps and other lights. I made a suggestion that we contact a contractor to arrange a group rate on rear lighting installation. Our neighbor, Jeff Reasinger has agreed to install motion lights at a total cost of $90.00 with existing wiring/box. If you want to DIY, we can get the lights for $40.00 including tax. The lights can be seen on Home Depot’s website:
The SL-5512-WH features 240 degree motion detection up to 100 Ft. Tempered glass provides protection for the bulbs. Swivel arms allow directional lighting. Features DualBrite 2-level lighting. Uses (2) 150W halogen bulbs (Included). $8.00 for two to replace.
• Patented DualBrite Two-Level Lighting Technology
• Up to 100 Ft. Detection Range with Adjustable Detection Sensitivity
• Selectable Light Timer (TEST, 1 min, 5 min or 20 min)
• Uses 2 – 150W Halogen Bulbs (Included)
• MFG Brand Name : Heath Zenith
We will be contacting Steve Mazer at Hilliard Parks and Rec to discuss options to help reduce vandalism in the park. Possibly tying down the trash cans and adding some lighting. At Mike Cope’s suggestion, we may send a letter to the City Council if the situation with the park does not improve. We will continue our special duty police patrols again next year unless the police chief talks us out of them. We will be adding 5 more nights.
For our budget, we should end up the year with expenses between $20,000 and 21,000. depending on the Christmas lighting cost and legal expenses for dues collection. We will be adding at least $1000 to surplus plus the $1900 we recovered from our damage claim. Next year, we will max out at $21,000 in expenses with another $1000 surplus.
We collected all but 5 dues and two of those are renting, but being pursued. Ted has contacted a lawyer to help us collect the other three. If we have to use an attorney, legal fees and 12% interest will be charged.
We will be staying with Creative spaces as our landscaper for next year at no increase and a better color scheme. Susan White was instrumental in the design for next year.
Election results
Glen Bolognese will be second VP and will serve as our social chairman. Anyone interested in helping Glen should contact him at glencbolognese@yahoo.com. Glen has a lot of ideas including a Bowling party, Golf tourney, the second annual fishing derby, and kids’ activities in the park in the Summer. We could use the input of a few parents of young children on the committee.
Unless someone else would like to volunteer to head up the entrance decorating for Christmas, Bob Stepp will be the lead person on this again. We have very little decorations left after the wind of the past two years, so you’d have an opportunity to design and purchase whatever you like. Contact Bob Stepp at 777-8354 if you want to take this over or just want to help Bob out.
The Sohner family has volunteered again to judge the lights. Anyone interested in participating in the judging should contact Paul Sohner… spsohner@yahoo.com
Bob Maruniak
President
Britton Farms Homeowner’s Association
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