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Landscaping Report The lawn crews have begun the normal spring clean-up and lawn cutting / trimming. Dormant pruning was completed this past winter and the next pruning will be completed by the end of June and after the flowering plants have bloomed out. Several weeks ago, our tree service completed the second phase of a three year prun ing program. Most of the damaged sod has been re placed and Acres have scheduled all replantings and new plantings to be completed in mid-May. Mulch added to trees and bushes The weather service is predicting a very dry summer and as a precaution we have begun a program to mulch our parkway trees and bushes which are most vulnerable to heat stress. The grass goes dormant and loses its vi brant color during dry spells and with a little rain natu rally recovers to its former self. The same is not true for our trees and shrubs. They need water and protection, hence the mulch. We strongly encourage spot watering of these plants during extreme heat and dry conditions. Riva Ridge is an eye-catching community and anything residents can do to help maintain and improve that im age is great benefit to our community. Do you have a dripping faucet? The residential association's largest expenditure each year is the water and sewer bills, which are in excess of $110,000. Since our water bill is issued every two months a running toilet or dripping faucet can add $300 or more to a bill before the management compa nies can catch up with the problem. Help keep your monthly assessments down, please fix leaks immedi ately. If you need help call your management com pany. Keep in mind that watering lawns is a No-No! It's ok to water flowers, shrubs and any new sod you may have. |
Flowers add beauty to our community · Other than flowers , planting of shrubbery or landscaping must have prior written approval of the Umbrella Board. · Flower planting is restricted to an area not larger than two feet around the perimeter of the owner's unit, within the shrubbery line and under trees. · Unit Owner/residents are responsible for keeping areas surrounding their respective units clean and free of debris. Proper Maintenance of Home Utilities can save you Money As Riva Ridge approaches 15 years in age, proper maintenance of your furnace, air conditioner and water heater can extend the life of these utilities and save you the cost of repair and or replacement. Water Heater— Your water heater should be drained and flushed annually to clean out any accumulated sediment. This helps eliminate corrosion and lets your water heater operate at its best efficiency. Furnace and Air Conditioners— Your furnace should be cleaned and inspected each Fall to insure proper operation. Air filters should be replaced every 90 days. If you have a humidifier attached to your fur nace, the media filter should be replaced at the time you have the furnace inspected. In the Spring, your air conditioner should be inspected and refrigerant added if needed. |
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Residential II News Balcony Staining Program After a delayed start, the Res. Two balcony power washing / staining program should now be near comple tion. To promote uniformity in the community, we have used a color that more closely matches our brickwork, as Residential One did. Next year we will begin our normal painting cycle, with Suffolk and Kempton first on the list. Dryer Vent Cleaning Program As a safety measure, we have now completed a building exterior dryer vent cleaning program. However, that's only half the job! The vent inside your unit and the dryer itself, must also be free from lint. If you haven't a way to get this done, ASI can help you find a reliable source. Please don't put this off—It's dangerous. Your Association Needs your Help Now's the time to begin thinking about serving as a di rector on the Residential Two Board. By being on the Board, you will help make decisions about our commu nity to assure it remains one of the most desirable areas in Lake County. Call Carole Gregor or Donna Gearhart at AS I for more information. Future Open Meeting Dates _______ Residential Two - Quarterly Meetings June 15 September 21 |
Umbrella June 14 July 12 August 9 September 12 October 11 November 8 December 13 |
Residential One June 5 July 10 August 7 September 11 October 2 November 6 December 4 |
Meetings start at 7:00pm and are held at the Libertyville Township Hall, 359 Merrill Ct. Libertyville. |
Residential I News The Riva Ridge Residential One annual meeting and election of officers will be held on Monday, June 5, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. ,at the Libertyville Township Hall, 359 Merrill Court in Libertyville. Four directors are to be elected. Dick Ciarrochi and Joan Gutowsky's terms expire. Alan Callow and Gerry Myers were appointed to the board following the resig nation of Bill Salam and Werner Weiss. Mark Bohnhoff remains on the board and his term expires in June of 2001. In an Emergency— Who has a Key? In an emergency, can the police or tire departments enter your unit without breaking the door. Several instances have occurred in Riva Ridge causing needless damage and expen sive repairs for the homeowner. Leave a key with a neighbor, preferably one who doesn't work. Let your man agement company know who has the key or leave a key with the management company. You can also notify the police. Annual Block Party— Mark Calendar The Social Committee has scheduled their Annual Block Party for Saturday evening, September 9th. For more infor mation call 918-7505. The Riva Ridge Social Committee is not affiliated with any of the Riva Ridge homeowner's associations except that the committee is comprised of Riva Ridge residents. Important Phone Numbers Umbrella Association Property Management Association Specialists, Inc. 847-459-6565 Residential Association One Property Management Kalman Management, Inc. 847-362-9624 Residential Association Two Property Management Association Specialists, Inc. 847-459-6565 |
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Residential I Association Mark Bohnhoff Alan Callow Dick Ciarrochi Joan Gutowsky Gerry Myers |
BOARDS OF DIRECTORS |
Residential II Association |
Rich Booy Ruth Brockman Thomas Hanson Bernie Pilchen |
Richard Bartelt Dick Ciarrochi Marilyn Fiduccia Thomas Hanson David Higgins Keith Lowrey Bernie Pilchen Stephanie Stoich |