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!)
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…
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.
Deer exclusion fence posts may be installed before planting day.
Plants and deer exclusion fencing material will be delivered to the planting area.
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.
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).
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!
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 Topics
Leader
Time (minutes)
CONNECT – Check-in
Shannon W.
5
COMMENTS – Member’s Public Comments Welcome
N/A
N/A
Meeting Minutes Meeting Approval for September 2023
Shannon W.
5
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and roles
CONTEXT – Review Follow-up Action Plan Template Items
Shannon 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)
Gwen
10
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)
Jeff
10
Any other Topics that need to be Discussed
N/A
N/A
CONTINUE & CONCLUDE – Summarize, Action Plans, Next Meeting
Shannon
5
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)
Since the installation of our four neighborhood dog waste stations, our community has been a noticeably more pleasant place for walking and biking. Most dog owners are doing a fantastic job of responsibly picking up after their pooches. The waste stations benefit all residents by helping to encourage this practice.
Keep in mind that the stations are maintained by volunteers. Those involved take turns emptying the cans weekly and disposing of the contents in their own garbage. The bags can get quite heavy, especially in the winter.
Jan Freeman’s team of volunteers thank you in advance for being considerate in your use of the waste stations.
Here are some reminders for ALL residents:
Stations are for DOG WASTE ONLY. While an occasional candy wrapper or Tim Horton’s cup are better placed in there than on the ground, these are not designed to accommodate trash items.
The stations are strategically located for dog owners to dispose of pet waste while walking the neighborhood. Stations are NOT to be used as a receptacle for accumulated poop picked up at your own home. Please properly dispose of your collection in your own garbage rather than burdening the volunteers with it.
Individual poop pick up bags are provided by the HOA and are intended for “emergency use” in situations where you find yourself short of a bag. Dog owners should carry their own supply and grab a bag from the station only if they occasionally forget or underestimate the need for a bag. Under no circumstances is it acceptable for dog owners to take handfuls of bags at a time from the station to save on purchasing them.
In Craneridge, our mission is clear: to enhance our living environment through woodlands stewardship, shared property maintenance, and community building. For nearly 60 years, Craneridge neighbors have shared a sense of appreciation for the natural beauty that defines our unique community. Central to this mission is our commitment to preserving and enhancing our unique woodlands, which are the heart and soul of Craneridge.
However, as we all know, our aging woodlands face unprecedented challenges. Invasive species, disease, deer, and other threats are taking a toll on their health and vitality.
That’s why, after months of careful planning and dedication from the Woodlands & Habitat Committee, we are excited to unveil an ambitious reforestation project. While we’ve made significant progress in recent years by removing invasive plants and planting pollinator gardens, this year marks a significant milestone as we shift our focus to our beloved trees.
Project details We’ll be planting a variety of 125 disease-resistant native trees and shrubs in an area of about 1,000 sq./ft., behind the Meadow Woodlands Path, which is directly behind Crane Road 15 and 16, and adjacent to 138 Deer Run. We’ve met with these neighbors, and they are fully in support of the project.
The trees will be planted more closely together (5 feet apart) replicating what happens in a forest. This established reforestation process generates much faster growth. Thousands of these forests have been planted around the globe in communities just like Craneridge. To protect the young trees from our overly robust deer population we will use temporary deer exclusion material, which will remain in place until the plants are big enough to withstand deer browsing. Sadly, deer are the #1 reason our woods are not naturally regenerating.
Invitation to support our mission… and lend a hand We ask each one of you to join us in this exciting endeavor. Together, we will breathe new life into our woodlands, strengthen our sense of community, and fulfill our Craneridge mission. It’s time to watch our reforestation project sprout and flourish. There are three options to join us. Sign-up here.
General area clean-up of downed branches and debris, and area raking. (early Oct.)
Planting weekend! Great for families. The area will be staked, holes dug, and potted trees ready to plant. (Sat./Sun. Oct. 28-29).
Monitoring the plantings, the deer protection, as well as reporting deer damage to the Woodlands & Habitat Committee. (starting in November for at least a year or two)
Our first step We know we have years of tree planting ahead of us. This project is just our first step. In spring of 2024, we’ll relaunch a tree planting education program for our neighbors so that your planted trees have a good chance at success!
Monday, September 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – Pool Shelter
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 and discuss the committee reports, ensuring transparency and accountability in the organization’s operations
Address and make decisions on any outstanding issues, concerns, or challenges brought forth in officer and committee reports, and formulate action plans where necessary.
Sections and Topics
Leader
Time (minutes)
CONNECT – Check-in
Shannon W.
5
COMMENTS – Member’s Public Comments Welcome
N/A
N/A
Meeting Minutes Meeting Approval for August 2023
Shannon W.
5
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and roles
Craneridge Homeowners Association 
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