HOW DO WE GET RID OF THE GEESE?

These beautiful Canada Geese were grazing happily on the green by the lake on 8-11-08. They are a beautiful nuisance, because they generously leave their "calling cards" all over this commons area --and these "calling cards" are messy and unsanitary for our children and pets playing in the grass, and for us, too.

Our problem: how do we "goose" the geese humanely and safely, so that they will leave our area, at least until next year. If you know of a way to do this, send your suggestion to our Home Owners Asso. (HOA) Board by clicking on the link below:

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SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS and REQUESTS TO OUR HOA BOARD

You may submit suggestions, requests, etc. to our Home Owners Association (HOA) Board of Directors by simply clicking on the "comments" word at the bottom of this item, OR by clicking on the following link:
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You may also contact the Association Manager, Florence Harrison, at 356-7999, or by mail at Chester Village Green Asso., P. O. Box 835, Chesterfield, VA 23832, or by email to: cvghoa@gmail.com

Her main responsibilities will be the monthly billing, keeping the financial records and handling the day to day operations of the HOA.

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N-S PARKWAY POSITIONS STATED TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

According to the Aug. 6 edition of the Village News, on July 30, Dr. Robert Owens, president, presented the Chester Community Association's (CCA) position on the new North-South Parkway to the county Board of Supervisors. The CCA is asking for a design for this four lane, divided road that would include lower speeds (30 - 35 MPH), roundabouts at intersections, pedestrian accessibility, and provide space for a state-of-the-art walking trail.

Our Supervisor, Dorothy Jaeckle, agrees with the CCA's assessment of the road design and is optimistic about the outcome of the design.

The road will border our Chester Village Green development.

Click on the photo to enlarge the map of the road.

Report on the Home Owners' Association Board Meeting: July 30

The photos above are of items mentioned below in this Report:

--Overgrowth & Algae in wetlands creek

--New signs in our common area by the lake

--Signs placed at alley entrances

--Algae, etc. needing clean up in lake

In photo are Howard Corey, Pres., Jack Mayer, Sec.-Tres., & Florence Harrison, Manager, at Board meeting.

The Home Owners Asso. Board

Met Wed., July 30, at 5:00 PM at the Arts Center and acted as Follows:

1) Howard Corey introduced Florence Harrison, new manager for our HOA.

2) A Financial Review and Proposed 2008 budget were presented by Jack Mayer. Home owners can obtain copies from Florence Harrison (see left side bar).

3) Committee Reports

Neighborhood Watch: Carol Ray --No report, but home owners were asked to be vigilant and not hesitate to call police if they fear vandalism.

Design for the New roadway: Mike Sawyer asks all residents to watch here and/or The Village News for notice of the Board of Supervisor's hearing which could come at any time. We will need a strong turnout for that meeting to ensure a design which will have a modest impact on us.

New Directory: All residents have received a brief form which must be filled out and returned by July 31. (Scroll down to July 27 Post to see & print form.)

Landscaping: Howard Corey is working with Unlimited Landscaping to break down current contract costs with a view to cutting costs in the next contract. Chuck is Unlimited's new liaison.

4) Actions being considered by the Board: Howard Corey

-Dog Signs: Complaints continue about residents and visitors who do not clean aup after their dogs, even though that is required by both CVG covenants and by County ordinance. Howard is looking into the costs of installing a few signposts that would include baggies for dog owners to use.

-Pond clean up: The Board is looking into the possibility of stocking the pond with Carp which will eat the algae. It is also checking out the possibility of setting up screens near the pond's water sources to make clean out easier.

-Clean up of the wetlands: Howard is working with the Army Corps of Engineers (who has legal charge of wetlands) to see what they will do and what we will be allowed to do.

-Contract for Secondary water meters and rain gauges: Howard is checking contractors and prices.

5) Suggestions and comments from the floor: Those present applauded the excellent leadership and work of the Board.

Future meetings: Every 1st Wednesday, 7:00 pm, at the Arts Center office on the Green.

These meetings are open to all home owners. Nineteen attended today.

NEW LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE FORMING

Our Association President has sent us the following notice:

"Since expenditures to Unlimited Landscaping is an estimated 64% of our total expenses, I would like to form a committee to review the services they are providing and their cost.

While I have some concerns about Unlimited's management controls system and the cost of some services, the forming of this committee is not an indication of the Board's dissatisfaction with services being provided by Unlimited or the desire to eliminate Unlimited as a contractor. However, the board does feel it has an obligation to review all contracts to ensure that our monies are being spent wisely.

Contact me at hcorey1@aol.com if you would like to be a part of this committee."

. . . . (Signed) --Howard