Annual Meeting: It is again time for our annual GWCC meeting. We have scheduled the meeting based upon available space. The meeting will be held on April 6th, 2015 at 7:00 pm and will be held at Coles Elementary School in the library. We should be able to keep the meeting under 90 minutes. The principal purpose of the meeting is the election of the board members for 2015 as well as a presentation of our present financial status and plan for the upcoming year.
Board Elections: Please remember that the board is totally voluntary. Anyone that would consider serving on the board should please contact a current board member as soon as possible. The current board has agreed to serve for another year. However, it would be great if any other potential members could come forward and apprentice on the board.
Road Status: Roads were patched last year, however, tar and chip was not done. We plan to have ½ of the roads tar and chipped after we have any patching done this spring. When this is done, we would like to ask you to try not to spin tires on them. If you see someone spinning tires, please call the county police and report them.
Driveway Drainage: On the subject of roads, we are all responsible for maintaining clear culverts at the end of our driveways. If they become clogged, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to clean and/or replace them if need be. If not then the GWCC Board will be forced to have them cleaned and or replaced at the homeowner’s expense. This is not something that board members like to do, but will do in order to preserve the roads. Please verify you have clear passage under your driveway, for street drainage.
Snow Removal: We have continued our snow removal contract with Artisan Multi-Services this year for the Gaila Woods Community. Artisan Multi-Services does offer residential services for homeowners. If you are interested in contracting with them? Contact them directly for driveways (includes your walkway at no additional charge). Early-bird guaranteed pricing. (703) 596-5037. http://www.artisanmultiservices.com). We do plan on keeping Artisan for next year as well. Let’s hope we are done with the snow for this year.
Main Culvert Repairs: Over the past year we have looked into culvert repairs for Coronado Court South. We have erosion in all three culverts and will have to address them sooner or later. In the coming months it may be necessary to do costly repairs on one or more of the culverts that run under Coronado Court South. If at all possible, these repairs should not be delayed.
Assessments: It is important to make sure you are up to date with your dues. If not, be advised that all past due accounts are being turned over for collection, along with any interest and fees. The 2015 homeowner assessments are included with this mailing. If your account is not current, it is important to contact Jim Huisenga (Treasurer) as soon as possible.
Assessment Note: It was decided at the last meeting of the GWCC board that, unless otherwise stated, that the due date for all future GWCC assessments is 1 April. Thus, you can put this date onto your financial calendars. Likewise, the amount of the annual assessments has been set at $500.
Maintaining your easement area: All homeowners are responsible for trimming back low hanging tree branches, removing storm damage debris and cleaning out and maintaining their culverts. If GWCC has to do it, we will have to bill the homeowner for the work. We have any number of these issues that need to be address, from clogged culverts to downed trees and ditch areas that are not allowing proper storm water flow. Trees need to be trimmed back to the ditch line and above the phone lines. The rule is from the center of the road back 20 feet plus or the easement area.
Trash Service: GWCC, Inc. request that homeowners use Charlie and Son’s for trash pickup. No other companies are allowed due to the damage their trucks cause to our roads. If you have another service coming in please move to Charlie and Son’s. They use a small truck and have been very easy on our roads. If we do find other services coming into GWCC, Inc. we contact them and let them know they cannot come into our subdivision. We always let them know if they have a smaller truck available we will let them participate in the bidding process.
Dog Issues: We would like pet owners to help us with a few things. We are seeing loose dogs through out the subdivision and need your help to keep them on leashes and not running loose.
If anyone is having any issues, please contact one of the Board Members for assistance or direction.
By Mark Bonner