Over the past few weeks I have been driving around the neighborhood observing some of the changes underway. The retention basins and storm water issues are high on the list right now and much of that will be done before you read this. Sadly, I was informed a couple of times of localized vandalism taking place in some of the courts; cars damaged, Christmas lights destroyed,etc. It's sad that these things happen and the police department is patrolling the area more regularly. One of the benefits of living in this community is we all have the opportunity to watch out for each other’s interest. If you see something that doesn't seem right, please report it to the police department first and then the RHA office. Leaving the porch light on helps too;and with the LED bulbs available it costs only a few dollars a year. With everyone's help we can keep Rhondda a safe and enjoyable place to live (and plant potato's!)
Michael Cassella, HOA President 2012
Property Manager's Message
As I begin to write this there are only 8 days left in January. So far January has been very good to us. We’ve only experienced a small snowfall that was easy to clean up and easy on our Storm Fund. Lets hope this trend continues through the season. Carol and I would like to thank everyone that paid their 2012 dues in advance. We appreciate the administrative work this saves us and the Association. I’m not going to bore you with the
details but trust me, there is a lot of administrative work to process monthly dues, late payments, checks not made out for the proper amount, checks not signed, the list goes on and on.
This month your Board of Directors have me assessing the conditions of the courts. They have instructed me to determine where asphalt repairs, seal coating, curb replacements and mailbox pad replacements are needed.
Weather permitting, I also plan to pick up the re-inspections from last years walk throughs. I attended my first Architectural Control Committee meeting and will be looking for ways to streamline the application process. I was quite impressed with our website. You can download most of the forms you need for your application and most of the information for your colors, materials and code restrictions are listed for your review.
There is a new development project titled Ryans Track which is in the planning stage. I believe it will consist of 6 to 7 Homes located across Newcomen Rd. across from Denbigh Lane. It has come to my attention that a meeting will be scheduled Wednesday, February 1st at 7 p.m. I have offered the Hankin Center for this meeting. Denbigh residents have some concerns about drainage and traffic impacting them. The developer Mike Ruffo and Mike Ryan will be there to discuss the development plans. I will let you know more about this project after the meeting.
Finally, I would like to close with an observation I’ve had for quite awhile. As a resident of this community for 35 years I have grown to appreciate how special Rhondda has been to my family. My children are grown and have their own children but I can see they miss not living in a community that puts on traditional family gatherings they can take their children to. Some of my best memories are watching my children belly flop off the diving board at Rhondda’s 4th of July party or the happiness in their eyes getting a costume award in the Halloween parade. My Observation is this….we have all taken for granted the work and dedication our volunteers have put in over the years to give us these memories. Now is the time to give back. We need a Chairperson for the Social Committee or these traditional parties will be gone along with the memories they create. If you are interested, please contact the office.
Have a wonderful February.
Scott Leidy, Property Manager
