Hey Trailheaders!  Here is a quick newsletter for the month of August.  Also included in this months newsletter is a link to a survey that the HOA is conducting.  There is more information about this below.

General Items

• As always please watch your speed when driving in and out of the neighborhood, we have had a couple close calls.  It can be easy to go fast but with many blind turns in our neighborhood it can be a major safety issue.
• The reserve study is continuing, we have begun to get costs in for our assets.
• With summer comes outdoor activities, we would like to remind everyone about the neighborhood rules in regards to items being stored outside. All outdoor items such as grills, benches, chairs, tables, and any toys or other outdoor accessory need to be stored on your deck/patio or garage when not in use.  This is very important not just from a rules (Page 1 Section A Subsection iv.) perspective but from the practical side of things.  Schill is forced to trim and cut around these items which can cause problems.
• The pond is in good shape at the moment, the liner is holding strong and the added drainage of all the homes around the pond is helping to replenish it after a rainfall.  We continue to fight with algae growth in the pond but at the moment it is under control.
• A quick reminder that per the neighborhood rules and regulations residents should have their garage doors closed except for egress or when performing activities outdoors.  We have had reports of local wildlife getting into open garages and taking up residence as well as some getting caught by vehicles in garages and meeting and untimely demise.
• During the summer our four legged friends at ARF are spending more time outside.  If barking persists for more than 20 minutes please feel free to contact the Berea PD non-emergency number (440-826-5870) and they will address the issue.
• Residents who walk pets through the neighborhood please make sure to clean up after your pets on common grounds and other resident’s yards this is not the landscaper’s job or other residents.
• As we grow in size, the enforcement of the rules and regulations is becoming a time consuming unpleasant job. The Board asks everyone to refresh their memories concerning the rules and regulations. If you are thinking of doing something outside, read before you act, might be a good motto. Our community looks as good as it does because we all adhere to these rules.

Construction News

• Lot 1 (First home on Trailhead) will be closing on August 15, we would like to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Wells to the neighborhood!
• Lot 7 (Last home on Trailhead) is under construction. This will be a Crosby layout.
• Construction has started on Lot 14 (Side Saddle), it will be an Alistar design.

Landscaping & Design

• The bidding process for our grounds management is underway.  We will be receiving our bids at the beginning of September.  After a review of the proposals we will pick a contractor around the end of the month.  The board will not simply evaluate pricing but also examine the capabilities of the bidders, quality of work, professionalism, etc…  Not always is the cheapest contractor the best contractor.
• Another benefit of summer time is household projects! Remember if you are planning landscaping or architectural/design changes to submit a landscaping or design form to the respective committee.  All forms are available on the website.  When you fill them out you can drop them off to the committee chair in person or email them to landscaping@trailheadvillage.com or design@trailheadvillage.com and make sure to read the rules and regulations to see what is and isn’t permitted in the neighborhood.