We are doing things a little different this year – Instead of just one Earth-Day Clean-up, we have other upcoming opportunities you can volunteer for on an on-going basis — So don’t worry if you can’t make it to our Spring-Fling events on Saturday, May 13th!
We are also planning for a Volunteer Gathering on the 13th — A casual BYOB get-together for all current Volunteers AND an open invitation for members who want to learn more about volunteering opportunities — come meet other members and find out more about our Committees. Members from the Woodlands & Habitat, Maintenance, Social, Architecture and Communications Committees will be there!
THREE ways to Volunteer this Year : 1) Community-Wide Clean-up Day – Saturday May 13th, 9 am – noon @ Pool shelter 2) Volunteer Appreciation Gathering & Information Session – Saturday May 13th: 4:00 pm @ Pool Shelter (light snacks provided – BYOB) 3) Can’t make the 13th? No problem – Sign-up for Volunteer e-mail notifications!
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/home
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:
Approve and schedule the replacement of the deteriorating support columns (5) at the pool house;
Understand the legal and bylaw parameters to implementing e-voting and discuss moving the implementation forward;
Finalize Annual Members meeting date and discuss/plan next-steps to be taken prior to the meeting.
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 April 2023
Shannon W.
5
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and roles
Pool House Column Support Replacement – motion to approve Job Quote with licensed contractor to remove 5 posts and replace with new pressure treated 6x6x8 posts, and replace 1 post footing (minimum) – N, C
Shannon W.
5
e-Voting Updates (Status: In Discovery Stage) – to update legal advisory findings and move implementation forward) – N, C
Gwen A.
10
Annual Meeting Planning – Finalize Annual Members Meeting date; Discuss steps to be taken prior to meeting (i.e. Newsletter, Budget meetings, etc.) N, C
Shannon + Jeff
20
Any other Topics that need to be Discussed
N/A
N/A
CONTINUE – Summarize, Action Plans, Next Meeting
Shannon W.
5
CONCLUDE – Reflection – what to continue or change
Shannon W.
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)
We’ve rescheduled this event to Sat., May 20, 1-2 pm. Catch the updated flyer below. If you haven’t already, please sign-up at: https://forms.gle/2RqubF7ezTtLb2c48
Neighbor and stream expert, Dr. Stephen Vermette will lead us on an exploration of Crump Brook and its tributaries. Learn about the value of our streams and the wildlife that live in and nearby. Each child who attends will get a FREE aquatic net.
Are you…. Passionate about Craneridge? Willing to share ideas and opinions? Interested in making a positive impact within the community?
There are FOUR (4) Craneridge HOA Board Positions opening, to be elected during the Annual Meeting scheduled on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors and getting involved in the community, please send an e-mail indicating your interest to The Nomination Committee Chair: Sam Lewandowski: 716-771-9094 | slewandowski92@gmail.com
In order to ensure that your name and short bio is placed in the Spring Newsletter, the Association must receive your Nomination no later than May 8, 2023.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Woodlands & Habitat Committee for our kick-off event, “Meet Our Streams.” Saturday, April 22, 1-2 pm, at the Pool Shelter. Please sign-up here.
We’re lucky to have neighbor and stream expert, Dr. Stephen Vermette lead us on an exploration of Crump Brook and its tributaries. Learn about the value of our streams and the wildlife that live in and nearby. Each child who attends will get a FREE aquatic net.
FYI: There is an annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning between March 16 and May 14. Backyard fire pits and campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter are allowed, as are small cooking fires. Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned. Burning garbage or leaves is prohibited year-round in New York State.
Monday, April 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/home
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:
Compare the advantages/disadvantages of retaining a local law firm who specializes in HOAs and determine if this is something the BOD would like to further pursue.
Discuss and then vote on moving forward with at least two options to improve “Better Listening” with community members
Determine the Lights Timer On/Off times for the Basketball court by Season.
Review the Committee Charter drafts and approve them for distribution to the membership.
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 March 2023
Shannon W.
5
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and roles
Retaining a local firm who specialize in HOA law – Continued discussion from March meeting –Is something that the BOD would like to pursue further? N , C
Shannon W. (+ Gwen A.)
20
Better Listening – to round out recommendations for the BOD based on their feedback a couple months ago. Gwen will update the grid and Shawn will share an update. N, C
Shawn J. (+ Gwen A.)
20
Lights at Basketball Court – When should the timer be set for OFF/ON and how should that change depending on the time of year? O, N, C
Shannon W.
10
Committee Charters – Review the Committee Charter drafts and approve them for distribution to the membership. N, C
Shannon W.
10
CONTINUE – Summarize, Action Plans, Next Meeting
Shannon W.
5
CONCLUDE – Reflection – what to continue or change
Shannon W.
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)
Monday, March 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/home
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:
Understand the problem and proposed solutions associated with the drainage issues involving the shared driveway at 128,219 & 130 Deer Run; and make a determination of whether to BOD should be involved in the solution(s).
Review local options of local firms who specialize in HOA law, compare the advantages/disadvantages of utilizing such a firm and determining if this is something the BOD would like to further pursue.
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 February 2023
Shannon W.
5
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and roles
Shared Driveway (128,129 & 130 Deer Run)- Share theproject Investigation findings to determine the problem and presentation of the collected information to present proposed solution(s) – determination if the BOD should be involved in the resolution. N, C
Jeff R.
20
Share the findings from researching local firms who specialize in HOA law to determine if that is something that the BOD would like to pursue further. O, N
Shannon W. (+ Gwen A.)
20
CONTINUE – Summarize, Action Plans, Next Meeting
Shannon W.
5
CONCLUDE – Reflection – what to continue or change
Shannon W.
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)
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