SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ARBOR RIDGE COMMON AREAS AND COTTAGE HOMES

1. MOWING:

Mowing of irrigated turf areas to be provided weekly beginning in March and continuing through mid-October and then every other week through November.  Depending on growing conditions, mowing will be provided monthly in December, January and February.

36” Rotary vacuum cut with clippings removed.

21” Rotary vacuum cut with clippings removed.

2. EDGING:

Edging of turf areas along curbs, sidewalks, planter beds, etc., will be provided every two weeks during growing season.

3. TRIMMING:

Obstacles that do not have planter beds surrounding them will be trimmed each mowing visit.

4. FERTILIZING TURF:

Fertilizing of turf areas will be provided as reflected in the calendar schedule to insure proper health and color.

5. POST-EMERGENCE HERBICIDES – TURF:

All turf areas will be sprayed for germinated Broadleaf weed control.  80% control will be achieved with each application.  Spot treatments may be necessary.

6. POLICE AND HAND WEED:

All landscaped areas to be walked through for noticeable trash and weeds. Owner will be notified of any abnormal or extensive weed and litter problems.

7. SPRAY WEEDS ‑ PLANTER BEDS:

Hand spraying of weeds in all planter bed areas to control unwanted weeds and grasses.

8. PRE‑EMERGE HERB ‑ BEDS:

Used for pre‑germination control of perennial and annual weeds.

9. LEAF CONTROL:

80% of all fallen leaves to be removed each occurrence, with a total removal being provided during the last scheduled visit.

10. FERTILIZING TREES AND SHRUBS:

Fertilizing of all shrubberies and ornamental trees only, to be done the designated number of times. Feeding to be provided by means of surface applications. Showplace will not be held responsible for any pre‑existing condition of plant material.

11. PRUNING:

Pruning to be done as required for proper growth, development, and traffic control.  Sculpting, poodling, extensive dead wood removal, (or types that detour natural growth patterns), will be provided on a Time and Materials basis after owners approval.

12. BLOW‑SWEEP WALKWAYS:

At the completion of each maintenance visit, all sidewalks, curbs etc., will be cleared to remove all debris left by contractor.

13. IRRIGATION:

All activation and deactivation included. Repairs to system done on Time and Materials basis. All head and valve repairs will be done without notice.  Any repairs on mainline are subject to prior approval.

14. CHANGE BATTERIES IN TIMERS:

New batteries to be installed in all sprinkler system timers.

**  Depending on growing or weather conditions, monthly occurrences may differ, while yearly activity totals will be provided as specified.

***  EXCLUSIONS:

The parties expressly agree that contractor will not perform the following work unless contracted for on a separate basis.

a) Treatment for disease or pests on lawns, trees, and shrubs, except as specified.

b) Trimming of trees that are over twelve (12) feet tall.

c) Cleaning and/or repairing from acts of vandalism, natural disorders, or acts of God. (Ex:  freeze, wind, fire, etc.)

d) Bark dust will be applied at a cost per unit when ordered. This includes bark and labor.

e) Hand watering of shrubs or lawns.

f) Disbudding of Rhododendrons.

g) Deep root feeding of trees, unless specified.

During the Week of June 28th the landscape crew will be putting down new Barkdust in the Common Areas of the neighborhood and in the front yards of the Cottage Homes which are part of the landscape maintenance program.  If you have any questions please let us know or call the Management Office.  The crews will blow the barkdust so you will need to keep your vehicles in your drive ways to allow them to come through.

Cottage Homes

Common Areas

A while back it was announced that an additional swing set and play structures were being added to the main park in our community.  Construction is starting and fences are going up around the areas of the park to keep kids safe from entering the construction zones.  You may refer to the original article for more information.

George W. Otten Park – Swing Set Installation

George W. Otten Park will be receiving a new swing set.  The new equipment will be added near the existing play area.  Budget permitting, additional improvements such as concrete curbing for containment of the wood fiber safety surfacing may be included.

For more information please check out their THRPD web site.

George W. Otten Park Project

Recently all Home Owners received a letter from our Management Company containing a proxy form and information on the upcoming Annual Meeting on October 26th 2009.  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 year it took three 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 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 Nick Horn 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 Nick Horn or attending the Annual Meeting.

If you have any questions about the Annual Meeting please contact Nick Horn at The Management Group.

Work has been completed on the repairs to the fire damaged area on the west end of West Union. If anyone has any questions about the work please feel free to contact us via our email address or the Management office. You may also attend the next board meeting in July.

The Repairs to this area have been scheduled to be completed. The Fence Company should be on site Friday the 26th.  They should be done the same day.  The Landscaping Company will be in the following Monday or Tuesday (29th or 30th) to work on the landscaping.

Many home owners may have noticed that there is some fire damage that occurred on May 10th to a section of Arborvitae and fencing along the west end of West Union west of Laidlaw.  The cause of the fire was undetermined by the Fire Department.

The board is currently waiting for the insurance adjustor to complete their report and provide it to the board for review so we can begin repairs.  If you have any questions feel free to email us using the email address on the Contacts Page or to contact our Management company also on the Contacts Page.

We hope to have the repairs completed soon.  Please stay tuned to the web site for more details

The repairs have been completed on the monument.  The weather played havoc with the schedule and it was delayed a few times.  We are glad to see this done as it has been a long process to be completed.  The landscaping will be touched up as weather permits.

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