Next Board Meeting: Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 @ 6:45 pm – via ZOOM

Craneridge Association BOD Meeting Agenda

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023  @ 6:45 pm
Via Zoom– This meeting will be held online via Zoom and is open to all community members. This meeting is password protected. To obtain the link and password for the online meeting, please log into the Craneridge Homeowners page: https://craneridge.org/homeowners-2/

AGENDA:

Mission Statement: Enhance our living environment through woodlands stewardship, shared property maintenance, and community building.

Outcomes [or Intended Results] for this meeting: 

By the end of this meeting we will accomplish the following: 

  • Review the Planned Agenda and Related Information for the Craneridge Town Hall Meeting scheduled for November 14th; 
  • Evaluate different software platforms in order to improve community operations, including communication, database management, billing, and various integrated applications for streamlined Board of Directors’ functions.
Sections and TopicsLeaderTime (minutes) 
CONNECT – Check-in Shannon W. 5
COMMENTS – Member’s Public Comments WelcomeN/AN/A
Meeting Minutes Meeting Approval for October 2023Shannon W. 5  
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and rolesShannon W. 5
CONSENT AGENDA – Officer & Committee ReportsPresident, Vice President, Secretary, & Treasurer/Finance ReportCommittees Executive Secretary Officers, Committee Chairs & Executive Secretary 1 minute each

(~10) 
CONTEXT – Review Follow-up Action Plan Template ItemsShannon W. 5
CONTENT – with “open,” “narrow,” or ”close”
Craneridge Town Hall Meeting – November 14th- Review of the agenda and related Information for the Craneridge Town Hall meeting scheduled for November 14th.  (C)Shannon & Gwen 5
Review of Software Platforms for Enhanced Community Operations (O,N) The Communications Committee will present their research and input for utilizing new software to address various community needs, including communication, database management, resident log-in, billing, and more. The proposed software platforms offer integrated applications to streamline the Board of Directors’ operations, including project management, timesheets, helpdesk support, invoicing, accounting, and email communication. This discussion aims to assess how new software can enhance our community’s efficiency and effectiveness in managing tasks and projects.Matt Lux & Shannon 20
Any other Topics that need to be Discussed N/AN/A
CONTINUE & CONCLUDE  – Summarize, Action Plans, Next MeetingShannon5

NOTES: ONC label meanings
O = Open (Talking about it for the first time & opening the discussion)N = Narrow (Focusing on Options & narrowing down the discussion)
C = Close (Making a decision and closing the discussion)

Ugh! Rain. Again. Planting Day to be Rescheduled

Fingers crossed for Saturday, November 4!

The Woodlands & Habitat Committee continues to adjust our planting schedule based on the weather, but we hope to catch a break this coming week.
As you may know, we’ll be planting 125 native trees and shrubs in a 1,000 sq./ft area behind the new Meadow garden.

New trees and shrubs >>>

Here’s what’s happening this coming week…

  1. Using a small Bobcat skid-steer with auger, Craneridge homeowner Moe Spencer will start digging holes for plants and fence posts as early as this weekend.
  2. Deer exclusion fence posts may be installed before planting day.
  3. Plants and deer exclusion fencing material will be delivered to the planting area.
  4. PLANTING DAY! Time to be announced. We’ll start with “how to plant a tree,” then start planting by sections (1, 2, 3, 4). Deer exclusion fencing will be installed around the areas where we are not planting.

Sign up to lend a hand! Water and snacks will be available. Once you sign up, an email will be sent with more details. Learn more about the reforesation project here.
Questions? email Gwen at gwenalegre@gmail.com.

What we’re planting. All trees and shrubs are native to our area and have been selected by a local native plant nursery that specializes in reforestation. Two-thirds of the plants are trees of varying sizes, and one third are shrubs. All have been selected based on the suitability to our planting area and their ability to support wildlife, birds, and insects (a.k.a. bird food).

RSVP for Craneridge TownHall – Tues. Nov. 14th at 6:00 pm

Please RSVP for the Craneridge Townhall no later than November 8th:
www.craneridge.org/RSVP

Townhall Details:
DATE: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
LOCATION: UNOVA COWORKING: 29 Mechanic Street, Springville, NY 14141
TIME: 6:00 pm

Please plan to arrive right at 6:00 pm!! (Food will be ready right at 6 and we will begin the meeting promptly at 6:30 pm)

Goal for the Townhall: Together, we’ll envision a positive future for Craneridge. You’ll be encouraged to relax, have fun, explore, share, and listen. Your contributions will help us build a vibrant and supportive community.

AGENDA: 
6:00 pm – Food & Socialize (Food will be ready right at 6 pm, so we encourage you to arrive on time!)

6:30 – Welcome & Opening (Shannon Wichlacz – President)

6:40 – Discussion Process Overview (Mitch Alegre – Facilitator)

6:50 – Facilitated Table Topic Conversations

8:00 – Wrap-up and Summary

8:30 – Town Hall Ends — Conversations Will Continue

Click here to RSVP: www.craneridge.org/RSVP

Reforestation Project Work Begins This Week

Join Us for Planting Day! Sat., October 28, Starting at 9 AM

The Woodlands & Habitat Committee continues to adjust our planting schedule based on the weather, but we hope to catch a break this coming week. As you may know, we’ll be planting 125 native trees and shrubs in a 1,000 sq./ft area behind the new Meadow garden.

New trees and shrubs >>>

Here’s what’s happening this coming week…

  1. Using a small Bobcat skid-steer with auger, Craneridge homeowner Moe Spencer will start digging holes for plants and fence posts as early as this weekend.
  2. Deer exclusion fence posts may be installed before planting day.
  3. Plants and deer exclusion fencing material will be delivered to the planting area.
  4. PLANTING DAY! At 9 AM, we’ll start with “how to plant a tree,” then start planting by sections (1, 2, 3, 4). Deer exclusion fencing will be installed around the areas where we are not planting.

Sign up to lend a hand! Water and snacks will be available. Once you sign up, an email will be sent with more details. Learn more about the reforesation project here.
Questions? email Gwen at gwenalegre@gmail.com.

What we’re planting. All trees and shrubs are native to our area and have been selected by a local native plant nursery that specializes in reforestation. Two-thirds of the plants are trees of varying sizes, and one third are shrubs. All have been selected based on the suitability to our planting area and their ability to support wildlife, birds, and insects (a.k.a. bird food).

Save-the-Date! Tuesday Nov. 14th Craneridge Town Hall

Your presence and input are vital to our community’s future.

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, November 14th, 6:00 pm

Join us for an evening of constructive discussion and community camaraderie at UNOVA Coworking space in Springville. Dinner, snacks and drinks will be provided. We look forward to your participation!

Stay tuned for an official invite with registration!

Next Board Meeting: Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 @ 6:45 pm – via ZOOM

Craneridge Association BOD Meeting Agenda

Monday, May 3, 2023  @ 6:45 pm
Via Zoom– This meeting will be held online via Zoom and is open to all community members. This meeting is password protected. To obtain the link and password for the online meeting, please log into the Craneridge Homeowners page: https://craneridge.org/homeowners-2/

AGENDA:

Mission Statement: Enhance our living environment through woodlands stewardship, shared property maintenance, and community building.

Outcomes [or Intended Results] for this meeting: 

By the end of this meeting we will accomplish the following: 

  • Ensure the Board of Directors’ support for key aspects of the Craneridge Town Hall Meeting like scheduling, venue selection, facilitator, refreshments, and potential agenda and activities;
  • Vote on motion to approve temporary deer exclusion for the Woodlands & Habitat Committee reforestation plan on common property; and
  • Determine whether garden fencing (i.e. deer barriers) for private lot owners raises any potential challenges or considerations; and to consider if this topic merits the attention of the Board of Directors. 
Sections and TopicsLeaderTime (minutes) 
CONNECT – Check-in Shannon W. 5
COMMENTS – Member’s Public Comments WelcomeN/AN/A
Meeting Minutes Meeting Approval for September 2023Shannon W. 5  
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and rolesShannon W. 5
CONSENT AGENDA – Officer & Committee Reports
President, Vice President, Secretary, & Treasurer/Finance Report
Committees 
Executive Secretary 		Officers, Committee Chairs & Executive Secretary 1 minute each

(~10) 
CONTEXT – Review Follow-up Action Plan Template ItemsShannon W. 5
CONTENT – with “open,” “narrow,” or ”close”
Craneridge Town Hall Meeting Planning & Coordination – Talk about the Craneridge Town Hall Meeting arrangements, ensuring the Board of Directors’ support for key aspects like scheduling, venue selection, facilitator, refreshments, and potential agenda and activities.  (N, C)Shannon & Gwen 5
Motion to Approve a Temporary Deer Exclusion Barrier for the Woodlands & Habitat Committee Reforestation Plan on common property – The Architecture committee reviewed plans and ended in a tie vote. The applicant is now referring the matter to the BOD as specified in the Bylaws/Covenants Section 12.05 (C)Gwen10
Fenced Gardens on Private Lots– to assess whether garden fencing (i.e. deer barriers) raises any potential challenges or considerations, and to decide if additional scrutiny or measures are needed by the Board of Directors. (O)Jeff10
Any other Topics that need to be Discussed N/AN/A
CONTINUE & CONCLUDE  – Summarize, Action Plans, Next MeetingShannon5

NOTES: ONC label meanings
O = Open (Talking about it for the first time & opening the discussion)
N = Narrow (Focusing on Options & narrowing down the discussion)
C = Close (Making a decision and closing the discussion)