Urgent — Treasurer Needed for Craneridge!

Dear Craneridge Community Members,

We’re heading into a crucial time as we plan our next three-year budget for 2026-2028, and we really need someone from our community to step up as Treasurer. This role is VERY important for keeping our finances on track, and we can’t do it without a volunteer from the community.

Why is this role so important?

Our Treasurer plays a vital role in reviewing our monetary requirements, preparing annual budgets, and ensuring long-term financial planning. Without a Treasurer, our ability to maintain and improve our community infrastructure and services is at risk.

How to Get Involved:

If you or someone you know has the knowledge and skills to assist us, please reach out as soon as possible. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about our community and willing to contribute their expertise to ensure our financial stability.

Contact Us:

For more information or to express your interest, please contact Shannon at scmenter@yahoo.com or 716-432-4778.

In addition, any BOD member will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the role.

Community Announcement: In Memory of David Sears

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our dear community member, David Sears, on July 31, 2024. David was a beloved husband and best friend to Deborah Richter, and together they started the Craneridge Little Library at the Mail Center, enriching our community in a meaningful way.

His spirit of adventure and community involvement touched many lives here in Craneridge.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to honor David’s memory. The family encourages memorials to be made to SASi or Rails to Trails in his honor.

Please join us in sending heartfelt condolences to Deborah and the entire Sears family during this difficult time.

For more details, please refer to David G. Sears’ obituary: https://www.comfortfuneralhome.com/obitu…/David-G-Sears…

With deepest sympathy,
Your Craneridge Neighbors

Neighborhood Engagement Committee (NEC) – Thanks to BOD and Community

Friends and Neighbors,

Thank you to everyone who attended our Craneridge summer music event on Sunday, July 28. We loved seeing our neighbors gathered in the shelter, on the grass, in the pool and on the swings. Neighbors all around coming together for an evening of music!

Thanks also to the Craneridge Board of Directors for funding and supporting this event. Without your countless volunteer hours, none of this could happen.

The Party Squad loved playing for our community. They appreciated your enthusiasm and were seriously blown away by your generous tips!

We are excited that the new Neighborhood Engagement Committee has officially launched. We look forward to hearing your ideas and stand by to support and guide you as you imagine, plan, and host your own events. Please contact Jen Parsons with questions or ideas for events: jenparglen@gmail.com

Your Neighborhood Engagement Committee.
Jennifer Parsons, Butch Lesniak, and Peggy Stearns

Next BOD Meeting – Monday, August 5th @ 6:45 pm at Pool Shelter

Craneridge Association BOD Meeting Agenda

Monday, August 5, 2024  @ 6:45 pm at the 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: 

  • Understand the latest developments occurring within our committees;
  • Update BOD on the progress made on “Actions we agreed to complete” that are outside of the committees;
  • Appoint an interim Director to serve until the 2025 election.
  • Identify and engage a new attorney for legal representation.
  • Initiate the search process for a new Treasurer, new Maintenance Chair, and an Architecture Committee Member. 
Sections and TopicsLeaderTime (minutes) 
CONNECT – Check-in Shannon W. 5
COMMENTS – Member’s Public Comments WelcomeN/AN/A
Meeting Minutes Meeting Approval for July 2024Shannon 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”
Vacant Director position- motion to fill open Director Position due to early resignation. Person to serve until next election in 2025  [C]Shannon W10
Review research on local attorneys and decide on the best candidate to retain for our HOA needs [N,C]Shannon W10
Open Search for Treasurer, Chair of Maintenance Committee and Architecture Committee member  – discuss plans for recruitment  [O,N]Shannon W10
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)

Live Music in Craneridge! Sunday, July 28th 5 – 8 pm

Don’t miss Craneridge’s Summer Social Event!

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Musicians! Enjoy your favorites, classic rock, vintage, and new music.

🎸 The Party Squad 🎸 Recognized by Buffalo News Magazine as one of the “Top 5 Local Rock Acts in Buffalo’s history of rock music.”

📅 Sunday, July 28
🕔 5-8pm
📍 At the Pool Shelter

Bring Your Own Beverage, Snacks, and a Chair if desired.
See you there for a rocking good time! 🎤✨

Reminder: Sign the Petition Against Cobra-Style Street Lights! Help Preserve Craneridge’s Charm

On June 19, we posted an article regarding the Town of Concord’s plan to install cobra-style lights at our intersections and a petition that has been put together against it. We’d like to remind residents of Craneridge to please take a moment to sign the On-Line Petition-Against Cobra-Lights .

In less than 2 weeks, we have received electronic signatures from almost 40% of the neighborhood. Thank you to everyone who has taken a moment to help! We would like to build on this energy to make an emphatic statement to the Town of Concord Board of Directors and encourage everyone who is against these cobra-style flood lights to sign it.

It takes less than a minute to fill out the on-line petition. Also, any resident age 18 and over can participate. Everyone of voting age in a household is encouraged to sign.

If you prefer to print a hardcopy of the Petition (to sign and deliver back to the Lighting Committee), please Click on this Link:  Petition Hardcopy

The more signatures we have, the stronger our message will be to the Town Board.

Please submit your Petition response on/before Friday, July 5, 2024, to give the Task-Force sufficient time to compile the submission responses.

Thank you for your time, attention, and assistance in helping all of us with this matter.

If you have any questions or would like to sign a paper petition manually, please contact Sam | slewandowski92@gmail.com or Cory | bowen.cory@gmail.com

Next BOD Meeting – Monday, July 8th @ 6:45 pm at Pool Shelter

Monday, July 8, 2024  @ 6:45 pm – at Pool Shelter

Craneridge Association BOD July 2024 Meeting 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: 
– Understand the latest developments occurring within our committees;
– Update BOD on the progress made on “Actions we agreed to complete” that are outside of the committees;
– Discuss strategic planning next steps;
– Identify and engage a new attorney for legal representation;
– Initiate the search process for a new Treasurer, outlining duties and qualifications;
– Identify volunteers to research and recommend a new insurance policy effective from 1/1/2025.

Sections and TopicsLeaderTime (minutes) 
CONNECT – Check-in Shannon W. 5
COMMENTS – Member’s Public Comments WelcomeN/AN/A
Meeting Minutes Meeting Approval for June 2024Shannon 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”
Discuss Strategic Planning Next Steps with the goal to develop a strategic planning roadmap based on the Craneridge Mission and Vision for the next three-year 2026-2029 budget. [O]Gwen A. 10
Retain a new attorney for the HOA [N,C]Shannon W. 5
Open Search for Treasurer – discuss roles and responsibilities [O,N]Shannon W. 5
Insurance Review [O]Shannon W. 5
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)

New York State Firework Laws

As we approach the 4th of July next week, we are asking people to be mindful of how fireworks works affect people and pets.

New York State is stricter than some other states when it comes to banning fireworks. It is illegal to buy or set off any of the following anywhere in the state unless you have a permit — firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, spinners, and any other type of firework that goes up in the air.

Sparkling devices are legal for anyone 18 and older. Those are ground-based or handheld fireworks that produce colored sparks or flames, smoke, or make crackling and whistling noises. They do not launch into the air.

The ones that do launch, such as bottle rockets, roman candles, and spinners, are illegal statewide! If a neighbor is setting off illegal fireworks, we encourage you to call the police and report them. It is an illegal behavior.

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!