Thursday, May 9, 2019

SPRING LETTER 2019


Happy Spring Orchards Members! 


We hope you are having a nice start to your spring after such a long winter. You will notice some
“spring cleaning” of our own in the neighborhood including fire lane painting, street sweeping, and
removal of dead/dying bushes at the Silverthorn entrance. Thank you for your cooperation by getting
cars off the road and being patient while work was being done. It was greatly appreciated!


The Board would like to take the time to remind Orchards members about important spring related
duties per household. 
*Yard of the Month will begin again in May! Nominate a yard you feel is well-kept and nice-looking.
It doesn’t have to be “fancy”.  Please note that if we get put on water restrictions that YOTM will be put
on hold as in past years
*Please take note of the NO PARKING signs and street labeling in addition to the red stripes
throughout The Orchards to avoid being ticketed or towed. As a reminder, one side of every street and
all 3 cul-de-sacs in our neighborhood are fire lanes.
*As per the bylaws, garbage cans need to be placed in front of the curb to keep the sidewalks clear. 
Within 24 hrs of garbage cans being picked up, they are to be put on the garage side of your home or out
of site.
*As per the bylaws, all grass must be mowed/maintained weekly.  Weeds must be mowed down when
they get 4” high so that they do not bloom or produce seeds. This applies to all yards, beds and gravel
areas on the lot.  Weeds in sidewalk cracks should also be removed.
*As per a recent bylaws amendment, dogs (and any other walkable animal) must be restrained on a
leash when being walked or behind fencing. We have had a lot of dogs wandering the neighborhood so
please be vigilant. Picking up after your furry friends would be helpful as well. 
*Guest parking in the overflow parking area is limited to 72-hours.
*The speed limit is 20 MPH in our neighborhood.  Please slow down and watch for children playing.

As always, thank you for your cooperation. The goal of The Board is to maintain a neighborhood that is
peaceful, appealing to future buyers, and safe!
Call or email with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Please also join our Facebook group to stay up to date on monthly meetings and other neighborhood
events. Search “The Orchards Homeowners Association” and click join to be added. 

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

April 2019 Meeting Minutes


The Orchards HOA Meeting 4/8/19
Charlene Rosenau
Rachel Blom
Brian Crow
Ashley Watts
Harry Batty

Called to order 7:08 pm

Treasurer Report
City of Cheney $103.28

NL&T $2,252.16
Snow blowing/sidewalks
Motion to approve expenses by Charlene, seconded by Brian, all in favor, motion carried.

---14 dues payments have been received

Old Business
--Concerns were brought up by The Board about the Block Party set for May 18th. Due to time constraints, Charlene motioned to cancel the block party, seconded by Harry, all in favor, motion carried.
--Harry suggested if we did do a block party that we do it early fall and also consider raising money for a charity of some sort to have more incentive and purpose for hosting the gathering
--The Board was considering hiring another company for neighborhood maintenance, snow plowing, etc., but have elected to continue the contract with Neighborhood Lawn and Tree
--Mugo Pine removal estimates are coming in and The Board will consider offers from various companies.

New Business
--AAA Sweeping will be here April 15th, 7:30 am until the job is done. Flyers will be sent out and notices posted at both entrances
--Fire lane painting estimates are being considered to clearly mark fire lanes. No official contracts have been put into place as of yet
--The Orchards will be making a Facebook account to better run the group and keep HOA business clear
--Spring Letter details were discussed and will be sent out end of April or early May

Motion to adjourn meeting by Charlene, seconded by Brian, all in favor, motion carried.

End 8:10 pm

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Orchards Home Owners Association
Income and Expense Report
March 2019
Income :
Dues$ 2,300.00
Fines / Fees
Late Charges
Other Income
Total Income :$ 2,300.00
Expenses :
Neighborhood Lawn$2,252.16
Cheney / Utilities$103.28
Lands. Maint.$75.00
Copy Junction$0.00
Total Expenses :$2,430.44
Balance in Checking as of 29 March, 2019$ 25,545.39
Balance in Savings as of 30 March 2019 (0.00 divident credit)$ 12,366.99
Balance in CDs as of 30 March 2019 (divident credit)$ 97,240.51