Snow Assessment
Dear Riverbend Homeowner:
As you are well aware, we have experienced a severe snow season. It is a relief to know that Spring is finally here, however, our budget has been severely impacted from this winter.
The snow budget for the year was $45,000. We have incurred costs in excess of $50,000. This does not include any potential snowfall that may occur in November or December 2010, which is estimated to be $15,000. In addition, the 10″ snowstorm in December 2009 cost an additional unbudgeted $5,000. Based on the above our snow expense has negatively affected our budget by approximately $25,000 and another $4,000 of resultant damage to landscaping and trees.
The Board of Trustees has carefully reviewed the impact of this budget shortfall and has passed a snow assessment on March 16, 2010 requiring each homeowner to pay an additional $200.00 to make up the budget deficit. This amount is payable in eight installments of $25.00 each commencing May 1, 2010 through December 1, 2010.
Enclosed please find eight (8) coupons to be used each month starting May 1st with the revised monthly payment through the end of this year in the amount of $210.00 ($185.00 monthly fee plus $25.00 snow deficit).
Non-payment of this assessment will result in the Association following the normal collection procedures that are followed for any other outstanding dues to the Association. If you are selling your home during this period, you are required to make the purchasers aware of this assessment that is due each month from May through December 2010.
Feel free to contact our management office should you have any questions in this regard.
Very truly yours,
Board of Trustees
Riverbend Townhouse Owner’s Association
Enclosures
Note from the Administrator: The mentioned coupon book is omitted from this posting for obvious reasons.
Update on Recent Activities
March 4, 2010
RE: An update on recent activities and the impact on the community
Dear Riverbend Homeowner:
Like everyone else in the Northeast, we have suffered through an historic winter. February saw more than three feet of snow in central New Jersey. By contrast, last year we got less than two feet of snow for the entire winter. Like most municipalities, our snow removal expenses have exceeded our budget. And we still have more weather to get through before we see Springtime.
In short, there will be a need for a “Special Assessment” in order to cover our excessive snow removal costs. Historically, our snow budget has always been very close to our expenses, but this has been an extraordinary year. The exact amount of the assessment will be determined once we receive the final billing from our vendor.
Once the snow melts away, we will be able to do an evaluation of the damage done to our landscaping and lighting. There are sections of walkway lights that are out now. They will be fixed as soon as our contractor can dig up the lines and make the necessary repairs.
EPA guidelines on lighting are changing. The Board has met with an engineering firm to work with us to install new sidewalk lighting fixtures. The current lights are costly to maintain and not efficient in delivering adequate lighting. We are evaluating fixtures that are inexpensive to maintain, deliver greater amounts of light and attractively fit into the “Riverbend look”.
The Board has contracted with a vendor to produce a Riverbend web site. Very shortly, the web site www.riverbenddrive.org will be the primary location for ALL community announcements. Communication and awareness is critical and this is the most timely and cost effective way to immediately get messages out to each resident. More detailed information will come shortly. The offerings and data on the site will expand as we get feedback and move forward.
Let’s all hope for an early Spring!
Very truly yours,
Board of Trustees
Riverbend Townhouse Owners Association
Board Meeting Scheduled
| 19 January 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| 16 March 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| 18 May 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| 20 July 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
| 21 September 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 7:30 pm |
According to all published material, the Board meets the third Tuesday of every other month but the schedule is sometimes adjusted slightly to accommodate Board Member obligations. The meetings generally begin at 6pm and run about an hour and a half, depending upon business needs. Matters requiring sensitivity and privacy are generally handled at the very start. Attending homeowners can expect to be excluded until that business is complete.
Recycling
| 7 January 2010 | ||
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| 21 January 2010 | ||
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| 4 February 2010 | ||
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| 18 February 2010 | ||
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| 4 March 2010 | ||
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| 18 March 2010 | ||
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| 1 April 2010 | ||
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| 15 April 2010 | ||
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| 29 April 2010 | ||
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| 13 May 2010 | ||
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| 27 May 2010 | ||
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| 10 June 2010 | ||
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| 24 June 2010 | ||
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| 8 July 2010 | ||
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| 22 July 2010 | ||
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| 5 August 2010 | ||
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| 19 August 2010 | ||
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| 2 September 2010 | ||
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| 9 September 2010 | ||
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| 23 September 2010 | ||
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| 7 October 2010 | ||
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| 21 October 2010 | ||
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| 4 November 2010 | ||
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| 18 November 2010 | ||
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| 2 December 2010 | ||
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| 16 December 2010 | ||
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| 30 December 2010 | ||
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There is a recycling pickup today.
The pickups of plastic, glass, newspapers, and cardboard usually occur between 8 AM and 10 AM on alternating Thursdays. See the 2010 schedule on the North Brunswick Township Web site. Riverbend is in Zone 3.
As of October 2007, North Brunswick’s recycling materials were picked up by Central Jersey Waste and Recycling, Inc. of Trenton, NJ. You can reach them at 609-656-4200.
Learn more about Middlesex County’s Solid Waste Management programs, including the schedule for Household Hazardous Waste Days.
Please be a responsible citizen and recycle!
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