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Spring 2018 Newsletter

Hello Trailhead Residents,
Spring has sprung!
Please mark your calendar for the annual meeting – (due to the ongoing Berea Library renovations) – The Annual Trailhead Village HOA meeting will be Tuesday , June 12, 6:30 p.m., at the North Olmsted Library, (large room), 27403 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio  44070.
Every year we have a board member who rotates off the board after serving a three (3) year term.  This makes room for a different resident to be elected to the board.  The election happens at the annual meeting in June.  Any resident whose name is on the deed of their home is eligible for election, one person per household.  If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact the board.  Working on the board is a great opportunity to meet and interact with the entire community as well as a chance to help manage the community.  If you are interested in running, please let the board know by May 9, 2018
​We thought we would share some history about the planning for Trailhead Village, courtesy of Joan O’Malley. 
Phase I of the site consists of an 8.35 acre parcel presently being utilized as a riding stable at 410 Barrett Road.  The site contained two homes, a large horse barn, and two garages or outbuildings.  The site is bordered on the southerly side by Barrett Road.  On the Westerly side by a residential dwelling (440 Barrett Road) and vacant wooded land behind which was to be Phase II of this proposal.​  The Cleveland Metro Parks (Rocky River reservation) abuts the Easterly side of the site and the southerly side of the site is adjacent to the City of Berea Service Facility.
If you would be interested in more background about Trailhead Village, please contact the board and we will pass your request on to Joan.
General Items:
  • The board would like to remind you to take the time to review our website trailheadvillage.com occasionally as there updates and notices posted.
  • Pet owners please be mindful and pick up after your pets throughout the neighborhood, and please be courteous of your neighbors property when walking your dogs.
  • In order to maintain the appearance of our community as it ages, please be mindful to keep up with exterior items which may have faded paint, for example, shutters, exterior lights, house trim, and garage doors.  This is required in our bylaws.
  • As in the past we are looking for volunteers for the annual flower watering maintenance.  Please contact the board of you are interested.
Rules and Regulations​:
  • Spring is a great time to refresh yourself by reading the Rules and Regulations, found on our website, trailheadvillage.com, under documents.
  • As always, watch your speed when driving in and out of the neighborhood.  We want to maintain a safe community.  The posted speed is 10 miles per hour.
  • As a reminder, there are no recreational activities permitted in the street.
  • Overnight parking is not permitted in the street, by the HOA (also, a City of Berea ordinance).  Please have guests park within the residents garage, driveway and then on the parking pads.  Parking pads are for temporary parking only.
  • Parking on the fire hydrant side of the street is prohibited by the HOA and City of Berea.
  • There have been many sightings of wildlife in the area.  Please remember that garage doors must be closed except for ingress and egress, or a purposeful activity.  (e.g., yard work, washing of cars, or entertaining)
 
Landscaping and Design:
​ The landscape and design forms have been updated on the website.  They know include a generic lot diagram.  When you are submitting your request, please include the rough locations of items, and be as descriptive as possible.  If you have your own diagram, please feel free to submit it instead.  This will provide the committees and the board a better idea of your project.  Remember, if you are planning any landscaping or architectural design changes, to submit the required form to the respective committee.  All forms are available to be downloaded from our website.  When you fill them out, you can email them to landscaping@trailheadvillage.com, or design@trailheadvillage.com, or drop them in the Trailhead Village mailbox, located next to the USPS mailboxes in our neighborhood.  Make sure to read the rules and regulations to see what is and what is not permitted in the neighborhood.  Please remember that the review process can take up to 21 days to complete.

Fall Newsletter

Hello Trailhead Residents,

Hope everyone has enjoyed the Fall Foliage! Here is the Fall Newsletter.

General Items:

  • It is that time of year again…the pond fountain ​is turned off. The fountain will be removed and put into storage for the winter. This is to keep the pump from being damaged by the pond freezing. It will be turned back on in early spring.
  • With winter just around the corner we would like to remind everyone to take the time to properly store outdoor items. Storage in not permitted on front porches or under decks.
  • As the holiday’s approach be reminded to use the parking pads and when parking on the street please do not park on the fire hydrant side as this is a city wide rule.
  • The deer are roaming be careful as you drive in and out of the community.
  • Green Horizon will perform fall clean up throughout November consisting of cleaning up leaves and trimming the decorative grasses throughout the common areas of the community.

Rules and Regulations:

  • Residents are reminded to be mindful of your speed when driving through the community. We must maintain a safe community for all the residents. Please remind any quests to adhere to the posted speed limit of 10pmh. The board has received several complaints.
  • A quick reminder that seasonal flowers need to be removed from the front beds and pots as winter approaches. In addition​,​ hose reels should be put away.
  • Trash cans must be stored back into the garage the evening of pick up day.
  • With the holidays around the corner we would like to remind everyone when decorating their home that the holiday lighting cannot be on prior to Thanksgiving Holiday. All decorations must be removed 2 weeks after the New Year Holiday.

Snow removal reminders:

  • Driveways will not be plowed if there is a car present on the driveway.
  • Driveways are on a 2” trigger; this means driveways will not be plowed until 2” of snowfall.
  • Be mindful of parking on the street so the plows can do their job during snow storms
  • Some plow damage is inevitable. Green Horizon will attempt to minimize this but superficial damage is possible due to snow removal.
    Salting, while keeping our streets ice free, is hard on our grass. Some burn out is to be expected after each season. Since we do not have a tree lawn or sidewalk buffer.
  • Plow damage that is done to lawns will be repaired by Green Horizon in the spring.

Fall Newsletter

Hello Trailhead Residents,

The Board hopes everyone is enjoying the summer!

Save the date! Trail Fest will be Saturday September 30th at 2pm. More info to come!

General Items:

Mark Angiocci will serve as President this year. The Board would like to thank everyone who attended the annual meeting this year.

Other board members: Dottie Brooker, Kim Hren, Jack Popadak, Etta Wells

  • During the summer our four legged friends at ARF are spending more time outside. If barking persists for more than 20              minutes please contact the Berea PD non-emergency number (440-826-5870)they will address the issue.
  • Please be reminded to take in garbage cans at the end of the evening after garbage pick-up.

 

Rules and Regulations:

  • Residents who walk pets through the neighborhood please make sure to keep them on a leash and clean up after your pets on common grounds and on other residents lawns.
  • As always be mindful of your speed when driving in and out of the neighborhood be reminded that the posted speed is 10 mph.

Please also make sure that guests also adhere to the posted speed.

  • Parking on the fire hydrant side of the street is not permitted.

Overnight parking by guests must utilize spaces in the following order:

  1. Within the garage
  2. In front of the garage door.
  3. On the parking pad.
  4. Hobby Horse Lane

Overnight parking on the streets is prohibited to permit unobstructed access for emergency vehicles.

  • A quick note on exterior maintenance. Please be reminded that exterior maintenance is the responsibility of the homeowner.

This will keep Trailhead looking it’s best and a proud place to live.

Please keep up on maintenance items such as faded paint, exterior damage repairs, and other general exterior items.

Most vents have black residue on the side of the house and this should also be cleaned.

Simple Green is a product that has be used to help remove the residue.

The board will be contacting homes that are in need of exterior maintenance as established in our bylaws.

Spring Newsletter

Hello Trailhead Residents,

Spring has sprung! Please remember that if you want to make changes or additions to your landscape or exterior of the house, you will need to submit the appropriate design/landscape forms.

General Items

  • The board would like to remind you to take the time to review our website occasionally as there are updates and notices posted.
  • Continue to be mindful of your speed in and out of the community as the posted speed limit is 10mph.
  • There have been sightings of wildlife in garages keep in mind that garage doors must be closed except for ingress and egress or purposeful activity (e.g. yard work, washing cars, or entertaining.)
  • Due to Berea Library renovations The Annual HOA Meeting will be Sunday June 11 at 2 pm at the North Olmsted Library (Basement room) 27403 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070

Landscaping & Design

The landscape and design forms have been updated on the website. They now include a generic lot diagram. When you are submitting your request please include the rough locations of items, and be as descriptive as possible. If you have your own diagram, please feel free to submit it instead. This will provide the committees and the board with a better idea of your project
Remember if you are planning any 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 make sure to read the rules and regulations to see what is and isn’t permitted in the neighborhood. Please remember that the review process can take up to 21 days to complete.

January Newsletter

Happy New Year Trailhead Residents! We hope 2017 brings everyone good health and happiness!

General Items:

  • ​The neighborhood was very festive this year with our decorations, and looked very welcoming. With that said, please remember that all decorations need to be removed by January 15, 2017.
  • Republic Services will pick up trees for composting Jan. 7 and Jan. 13 Leave at curbside no tinsel, no lights, no tree stands Do NOT place in plastic bags.
  • Because of the New Year’s Day holiday on Sunday, Jan. 1 Curbside trash collection will be delayed that week. Trash will be picked up:SATURDAY, JAN. 7
  • In regards to snow removal for driveways, Green Horizons will not plow the driveway if a vehicle is parked outside.
  • In addition, according to the city ordinance, there is no overnight parking on the street, or anytime during a snow ban of 2 inches or more.
  • We would like to remind pet owners about being good neighbors. Please be mindful of cleaning up after your pet in all common areas and on personal property.
  • Please continue to be mindful of your speed in and out of the community. The posted speed is 10mph

Landscaping & Design:

  • The landscape and design forms have been updated on the website. They now include a generic lot diagram. When you are submitting your request please include the rough locations of items, and be as descriptive as possible. If you have your own diagram, please feel free to submit it instead. This will provide the committees and the board with a better idea of your project.
  • ​ 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 email them to landscaping@trailheadvillage.com ordesign@trailheadvillage.com make sure to read the rules and regulations to see what is and isn’t permitted in the neighborhood. Please remember that the review process can take up to 21 days to complete.

December Newsletter

Hi Trailhead Residents,

The Board extends our wishes for a Happy Holiday Season to all!

PLEASE remember…as there will be a lot of holiday gatherings, please let your guests know where to park in the community. Your driveway is primary with the parking pads secondary. If guests need to park on the street – parking is only be allowed on the non- fire hydrant side of the street. (This is a City ordinance). There is no overnight parking on the street at any time.

General Items:

  • The deer are roaming be careful as you drive in and out of the community.
  • Green Horizon will perform final fall clean today.

Snow removal reminders:

  • Driveways will not be plowed if there is a car present on the driveway.
  • Driveways are on a 2” trigger; this means driveways will not be plowed until 2” of snowfall.
  • Be mindful of parking on the street so the plows can do their job during snow storms
  • Some plow damage is inevitable. Green Horizon will attempt to minimize this but superficial damage is possible due to snow removal.
    Salting, while keeping our streets ice free, is hard on our grass. Some burn out is to be expected after each season. Since we do not have a tree lawn or sidewalk buffer.
  • Plow damage that is done to lawns will be repaired by Green Horizon in the spring.

Rules and Regulations:

  • The board can’t stress enough to be mindful of your speed when driving through the community.
  • Just a quick reminder, all holiday decorations need to be removed no later than two weeks after January 1, 2017