Easter Egg Hunt – March 30th

Easter Egg Hunt

Announcing the Arbor Ridge HOA Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Please bring your children and be on time so they can participate.

Bring an Easter Egg Basket or a carrying device for your eggs.

There will be three age groups: 3 years and under (parents may assist their little ones), 4 years – 7 years old, and 8+ years old.  Each child will receive a raffle ticket.  There will be a raffle drawing with prizes after the Hunt and also a neat craft for each child to take home to do.

Looking forward to seeing you at this special event.

Thank you!

The Board of Directors of Arbor Ridge HOA

When: Sat, March 30, 10am – 12pm GMT-07:00

Where: George W. Otten Park (NE corner of Laidlaw and Emerald Canyon)




HOA Meeting Rescheduled for March

Please note that the meeting Scheduled for March 26th 2013 will be moved to April 2nd 2013.  The reason being is it was originally scheduled during Spring Break.  Also as a reminder the meetings are no longer held at the Sommerset Christian Church.  They are now held:

Avamere at Bethany

16360 NW Avamere Court Portland, OR 97229

 3rd Floor Craft Room




Cottage Tree Replacement – Locations

Locations of Tree Removals and Possible Replacement Locations

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Minutes September 2012

Approved Minutes

Arbor Ridge Home Owner Meeting for September 25th 2012

Homeowner Input

I. Meeting Called to Order

  • 7:00 pm

II. Meeting Minutes

  • June 26, 2012 Minutes were motioned for approval; Board passed the minutes unanimously

III. President’s Report

  • None

IV. Treasure’s Report

  • Dave Cummings reviewed and presented the Budget year to date.  The Budget was stated to be in good shape.  Additional discussions took place on the allocation of monies and the distribution within Maintenance and Repairs in association of the Operation Expenditures.
  • The Master Budget discussion focused on the reserve study in relationship to the 30 year funding plan (Davey Report/Ruth Williams).  At this time we are well funded with the Masters and given the funding plan of the tree project the Cottage area is funded for the year of 2013.  Additional discussions will be taking place in the future regarding annual assessments and the needs to support the overall funding for future projects, give the reserve study.

V. Committee Report

  • Architectural – Mike Farris reported:
    • We had three ARC applications that have been reviewed by the committee.  A discussion took place on the three applications, regarding a Flower Bed, Replacing plants in a front yard and security installation in a home.  Also, paint colors were discussed, given shades of darkness.
  • Landscape – Carolyn Benedict reported:
    • Approximately six weeks ago while walking near the wetlands that two small boulders had fallen.  Two women reported to Carolyn that children had made the rocks fall.  Lynda DuLong said that she will see if John from Showplace Landscaping can assist with putting them back in place.  Also discussed was a strip of grass by the play structured has been tended to and worked on.
  • Social Events/Neighborhood Watch/Newsletter– Lisa Walker reported:
    • Oct. 23rd, meeting/proxy and Annual meeting: Sheriff Pat Garret coming (we are securing the Bethany Elementary School for location of meeting. We will also be securing this location for future meetings. Mike Foster and Lynda DuLong making arrangements). Lisa will confirm set-ups for the Washington County to support the Sheriff.
    • National Night Out was a huge success – it was an event that supported the Neighborhood Watch Program (we had 10 more sign-ups for the program). We now have approximately 175 neighbors participating (21 Street Captains). The signage of stickers has been affixed to windows and doors.
    • October 13th, Lisa will be attending the Women’s Safety Class that the Washington County Sheriff’s Department is having. (The information gathered will be shared and incorporated into future communications for the Neighborhood Watch Program).
    • Lisa and Lynda DuLong gave an update on the Neighborhood Watch signs and status of them going up and installed by Washington County. They should be in place in October, when the rainy season begins, per Washington County. Also, the Parking signs should be starting to be replaced where needed. Darleen Schnoor is working on having the ‘Enhanced Sheriff’s Signs’) posted upon the Neighborhood Watch Signs when they are installed.
    • Holiday Lighting Contest will be taking place again in the month of December.
    • Lisa will be putting the next HOA Newsletter together, and we plan on having it out the week of October 1st, along with the additional annual meeting information for the community.

VI. Management Report

Administration

  • Homeowner Correspondence (please see management report on file, for additional information).
  • Three homeowner correspondences were discussed regarding waived yard maintenance reminders.  It was discussed, motion once and then twice, that homeowners that wish to have a fine waived are asked to present themselves in front of the board in person to discuss further.

Financial

  • No actions required by board.  Please reference item III Treasurer Report above.  The meeting’s primary focus was on Budget review of 2012 and 2013.

Repairs and Maintenance

  • A quote from John at Showplace Landscaping was presented by Lynda DuLong on the pruning needed of the trees around the street lights.  This must be done on a yearly basis.

VII. New Business

  • 2013 Budget discussion took place, please see item III Treasurer Report above.
  • Annual meeting Date, confirmed to be on October 23rd at 6:30pm, meeting location discussed and being confirmed to take place at the Bethany Elementary School.

VIII. Unfinished Business

  • Basketball Hoop Resolution: A draft of an amendment to the CCR was being presented and reviewed by the board to be put in place in the future.
  • The power washing of the white fences has begun, and a discussion took place on the status of completion.
  • An approval from Washington County of the tree removals needed, in reference to the Davey Report.
  • The Wetlands and the Beavers were discussed along with continued concerns. The Beaver Deceiver was discussed, and Lisa Walker is re-forwarding from June 2012 information on how we may address looking into implementing an additional plan in support of compliancy and protection of the Beavers and their home in the protected Wetlands.

IX. Adjournment

  • Call for adjournment was at 8:35 pm



Holiday Light Contest Winners 2012

Congratulations to the winners in this years Holiday Light Contest.  Thanks to the Social Committee for walking the community to find these wonderful homes.  Happy Holidays from your Arbor Ridge HOA Board of Directors and the Committee members.

First Place: 17349 NW Camelback

2012 Holiday Light - 1st Place

Second Place: 4193 NW Scottsdale

2012 Holiday Light - 2nd Place

Third Place: 16532 NW Tucson

2012 Holiday Light - 3rd Place



Board Meeting Location Change

Please note that until further notice we will be holding the Board Meetings at the following Location.

Avamere at Bethany

16360 NW Avamere Court

Portland, OR 97229

 3rd Floor Craft Room

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Crime Alert – Suspects Caught

Back in March it was reported that a couple of homes in Arbor Ridge had been broken into and some homes had attempted break ins.  (Post) The Washington County Sheriff has reported that these suspects have been caught.  Please read the press release below about this arrest.

Since then several home owners have banded together to form the Neighborhood Watch.  If you are interested please send an email to [email protected]

Detectives Capture Gold Burglary Suspects

Silver Bar

 




Annual Meeting Minutes 2011

Approved Annual Meeting Minutes for 2011

Arbor Ridge Home Owners Association Annual Meeting October 24th 2011

Attendance: Mike F., Mike F., Cathy P., John M., Adita., and Lynda D. from TMG

Call To Order: 6:10 pm

We have met quorum to hold the Annual Meeting.

Home Owner 1 Motioned to approve the Minutes for the 2010 Annual Meeting, Home Owner 2 seconded the motion. Annual Meeting Minutes for 2010 are approved.

Presidents Report: Various committees are looking for volunteers which include Social, Landscape, Newsletter, ARC and the Neighborhood Watch Committees.   We are seeking additional Board Members to join the Board.

We are looking in to a Beaver Dam in the wetlands and what can be done before it causes damage to the area.

2012 Budget was discussed, The HOA Fees will stay at $250/year and the Cottage Landscape Maintenance Fees will stay at $228 / 6 months.

Nominations for Board Positions: Lisa Walker, Todd Behunin, Mike Farris

Committee Volunteers: Greg Tao to also Join the Landscape Committee, Michael Walker to Join the Landscape Committee, Eric Hunt to Join the Landscape Committee, Aradhana Gupta to Join the Social Committee, Harleen Kaur to Join the Social & Architectural Review Committees.

This meeting was adjourned at 7:02 pm




Annual Meeting Reminder

Home owners this is just a reminder that the Annual Meeting is this coming Tuesday Oct 23rd 2012 @ 6:30 pm at Bethany Elementary School, 3305 Northwest 174th Avenue, Portland, OR 97229.

Please arrive early to sign in so the meeting can start on time.

Home Owners will receive a letter from our Management Company containing a proxy form and information on the upcoming Annual Meeting on October 23rd, 2012.  It is really important that if you can not attend the Annual Meeting that you send the proxy form back in the postage paid envelope.  Last few years it took multiple mailings and meetings to get a quorum of Home Owners in order to move forward with day to day business.  These extra mailing cost you as a Home Owners $700 per a mailing.

We would really like to see the Home Owners attend the Annual Meeting so that you can have input on the members of the Board, find out what is occurring in your neighborhood and provide feedback as an Arbor Ridge Home Owner.

If you are interested in running for a Board Position please contact Lynda Dulong at The Management Group (see the contacts page) .  We are also looking for people to be involved with the Social Committee, Neighborhood Watch Committee, Architectural Review Committee, Newsletter Committee and Landscape Committee.  Please let us know by emailing us, contacting Lynda Dulong or attending the Annual Meeting.

The Annual meeting is a great opportunity to meet the Board of Directors and the Management company that help manage the community.  If you are interested in a Board Position or would like to be a member on one of the committees this is a great place to get involved.




Newsletter October 2012

Newsletter October 2012