Hidden Valley Association – Meriden, CT

Many of you have expressed interest in getting dumpsters and inquired about a community rental similar to what we did approximately 4 years ago.  We would divide up the total cost by the number of participants and rely on the honor system that only participants utilize the dumpster.  Please reply so we can gauge the interest level and we will get back to everybody with details.

Thanks,

The Rules and Regs were approved by the Association members tonight by a vote of 36 in favor and 4 against with 2 registered abstentions (non votes).  We achieved over 80% participation including 42 of the 45 homeowners that personally live in the neighborhood and the Board would like to thank you for staying involved.

These rules are now in effect and enforcement will begin in September to allow neighbors time to correct any compliance issues.  These rules aim to promote a harmonious environment and preserve the property values within the neighborhood.  We encourage neighbors to resolve issues with each other before approaching the board.  However, the board will take action when necessary to ensure that the rules and regulations are adhered to.

The passing of the Rules and Regs marks the culmination of the Board transition plan that began 1 year ago.  Through this process we repopulated the board, held two open elections, established temporary and permanent bylaws, produced a reserves study and updated budget and finally passed widely supported rules and regs.  I would like to personally thank the other members of the Board (Bob, Sue, Angelo, Mick, Kristi) for their continuing help as well as the many neighbors who have contributed and remained involved.

Next year we will be transitioning to quarterly meetings to reduce the time and effort required to run the association and encourage greater community participation.  Although we have made great strides in establishing the Association, we must now continually support it so that it can best serve the neighborhood far into the future.  I encourage everyone to remain involved and support the Association as best each can.

Thank you,

Steve Tommell

President

Hidden Valley Association, Inc.

Thanks,
Steve Tommell

Obviously this is not a new rule.  However, if you do not read the rules and regs and vote, you will not know the rules that could affect you.  And you will not have voiced your opinion.  There are less than 3 days left to vote on the new rules and regulations.  You can easily vote on them from the link under  the voting tab in less than five minutes.  If you plan on attending the meeting Wednesday at 7pm at Platt High School, let us know.  We will be visiting the few homes that have not voted in the next few days in an attempt to reach 100% participation.

We look forward to seeing you at the BOD meeting on Wednesday.  The financials for May have been uploaded to the website.

Thank you,

Steve Tommell

President,

Hidden Valley Association, Inc.

The agenda for the June BOD meeting and the previous month’s meeting minutes have been uploaded to the website.  The most critical item is maximum participation in the Rules and Regulations vote.  I have personally contacted those homes who have not voted yet and urged them to complete an online proxy or notify the BOD of their intent to vote at the meeting.  I look forward to hearing from them soon.

We will also be reviewing some proposed landscaping rules for discussion.  The financials should be posted by Sunday night.  I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Thanks,

Thank you to the neighbors who have already voted.

Dear Neighbors,

The Association is hosting a vote on June 11th on the Final Version of Rules and Regulations also dated June 11th and posted to the Association’s website under the Rules and Regs tab.  The online voting link and printable proxy are available under the Voting tab.  A majority of quorum is required to approve the new rules.  They will be effective immediately upon approval, but enforcement will not begin until September 1, 2014 to allow residents time to gauge their impact and rectify any issues.

Voting early and online is the most efficient way to submit your vote.  The Board has a target of 100% participation in the vote to ensure that everyone is aware of the changes and has voiced their opinion.  We’d like to have as many advance votes as possible so the Board can concentrate our resources on contacting fewer homes to more effectively garner participation.

Exact details on how to vote will be coming soon.  The Board has a target of 100% participation in the vote to ensure that everyone is aware of the changes and has voiced their opinion.  You will be able to vote online via the website, via paper proxy, or at the meeting on June 11th (See anticipated agenda under the meeting minutes tab).  We’d like to have as many advance votes as possible so the Board can concentrate our resources on contacting fewer homes to more effectively garner participation.

Steve Tommell

President

Hidden Valley Association, Inc.