Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association Newsletter – February 2010

v Couples Bunco on March 26^th at Ann & Tim Horst’s House ( 7:00 p.m. ).  RSVP by March 19^th (675-6733).

v Any Saddle Ridge resident interested in becoming part of the SRHA Social Team should contact Donna Offutt at (734) 260-5078 or doffutt1@hotmail.com.  This group will create the 2010 social calendar for the subdivision.  

v The annual meeting of the Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association has been scheduled for Monday, March 22^nd at 7:00 p.m.

v Residents of Saddle Ridge should be reminded that additions to home exteriors must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee before construction begins (see SRHA covenants).

Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association Newsletter – January 2010

v If you have not already done so make sure to pay SRHA dues by 1-31-10 .  There is a $2 per day late fee imposed according to the SRHA covenants.

v Residents of Saddle Ridge should be reminded that additions to home exteriors must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee before construction begins (see SRHA covenants).

v There have been reports of coyotes in the vicinity of some properties in Saddle Ridge.  The SRHA will continue to monitor the situation and would appreciate being informed of any further sightings.             

v The SRHA would like to welcome its 2 newest board members, Donna Offutt ( 734-260-5078; doffutt1@hotmail.com ) and John Radu ( 740-975-8867; johnradu@hotmail.com) .  Donna is now in charge of social activities for the subdivision and John Radu will help with the pool and architectural review committee.

v The SRHA has begun the process of reviewing the covenants to ensure all information included is relevant and necessary.  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the covenants, please forward those items to any of the board members.  At each monthly meeting we will continue to discuss the covenants.  January dialogue consisted of the following.   

1.     The covenants currently mandate all windows must be wood.  This is obsolete. Vinyl windows are perfectly acceptable and many houses now have them.

2.     The restriction on house exteriors should be broadened to include plaster (?) but should continue to exclude vinyl exteriors.

3.     Some method of enforcement of the architectural restrictions needs to be added.

4.     The $2/day late fee is an unusual feature in the covenants as compared to covenants from other subdivisions. It is effective and should be kept.

5.     Frequency of mowing and maintenance of unimproved lots is currently just twice per year.  A higher frequency rate is desired.

6.     Restrictions on the usage of property, such as clotheslines, etc. need to have an enforcement mechanism.

7.      The definition of the SRHA Board needs to be modified to delete the mention of the Developer. The Developer's authority and role on the Board were ceded to the Board in 1998.

8.      The restriction on satellite dishes is obsolete and overtaken by state law. It should be deleted or modified so as to only restrict large satellite dishes.

              9.  The covenants’ structure is highly repetitive with several components

                   outlining the incremental development of the subdivision.  These multiple

                   documents should be consolidated into a single file.

DECEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER

There continues to be a problem with people including children riding ATVs and other off road vehicles on the streets of the neighborhood which is creating a dangerous situation. The Board is asking for the cooperation of the homeowners in curtailing this activity.

There was a problem with the chimney on the clubhouse which caused extensive water damage to the chimney, roof, and ceiling.  The insurance company covered the majority of the repair cost. Thank you to Paul Yosick for his work coordinating this project. 

Please make sure that if you are going to change your email address you send your new address to the Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association.  Also, if you know of any neighbors who are not receiving the newsletter please have them send in their email address.

Homeowners Association dues need to be paid by December 31st.

There has been a report of people climbing the tennis court fence to gain entry.  A sign will be posted to prohibit unauthorized entry and residents are asked to report these individuals to the proper authorities. 

The SRHA will begin deliberations for the 2010 budget at its January meeting.  Homeowners are encouraged to submit input on subdivision improvements that should be considered.

Saddle Ridge subdivision has a new website at the same address as before.  The change was made in order to use a local vendor and substantially reduce the annual cost to maintain and host the site.

The board has approved allowing residents to advertise their businesses in the classifiieds section of the website.  This information can be sent to Ann Horst or John Roberts to be posted. 

The SRHA would like to welcome Donna Offut and John Radu to the board.  They will begin serving on the board in January of 2010 for two years.