Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Turf Aerating
Being done this week to encourage grass rejuvenation and growth. (The newly installed turf doesn't need it yet.)
Friday, March 9, 2018
Message from the President: "What Can I Do in My Front Yard?"
Fellow homeowners:
Make no mistake: Mendocino is on an upswing. This year we are focusing on the landscaping:
- eliminating the worst vestiges of the drought
- starting a transition to a more natural, less sculpted, "soft" look
- adding new trees to the bald spots
- encouraging more diversity and character in the front yards
Some homeowners are happy with the basics that the HOA provides while others want more but are unsure what they can and cannot do. The good news is: you can have the front yard of your dreams.
All you need to do is submit your landscape design to the Landscape Committee (LC). The LC will run it by the HOA landscaper to make sure your plants can be maintained at no additional cost. Some homeowners even use a landscape architect to help them with the design.
Your new front yard will still be maintained by the HOA landscaper.
To facilitate more front yard diversity and character, the Board has:
1) put together an approved plant list (available from MMS upon request) that you can use as a gudeline, and streamlined the approval process;
2) set up a Homeowner Landscape Gallery here to provide inspiration and to showcase the best of Mendocino's landscaping;
3) adopted a reimbursement program as follows:
If the HOA needs to replace dead/dying plants in your front yard, it will obtain an estimate from the HOA landscaper and then offer you the option of designing and installing your own front yard and getting reimbursed 75% of the original amount.
For example, the HOA estimates that repair and replacement in your front yard will cost the HOA $200. You can either let the HOA do all the work or get $150 and do a complete makeover.
For details please see Mendocino Landscape Reimbursement Policy on the right or contact MMS.
Slav
Make no mistake: Mendocino is on an upswing. This year we are focusing on the landscaping:
- eliminating the worst vestiges of the drought
- starting a transition to a more natural, less sculpted, "soft" look
- adding new trees to the bald spots
- encouraging more diversity and character in the front yards
Some homeowners are happy with the basics that the HOA provides while others want more but are unsure what they can and cannot do. The good news is: you can have the front yard of your dreams.
All you need to do is submit your landscape design to the Landscape Committee (LC). The LC will run it by the HOA landscaper to make sure your plants can be maintained at no additional cost. Some homeowners even use a landscape architect to help them with the design.
Your new front yard will still be maintained by the HOA landscaper.
To facilitate more front yard diversity and character, the Board has:
1) put together an approved plant list (available from MMS upon request) that you can use as a gudeline, and streamlined the approval process;
2) set up a Homeowner Landscape Gallery here to provide inspiration and to showcase the best of Mendocino's landscaping;
3) adopted a reimbursement program as follows:
If the HOA needs to replace dead/dying plants in your front yard, it will obtain an estimate from the HOA landscaper and then offer you the option of designing and installing your own front yard and getting reimbursed 75% of the original amount.
For example, the HOA estimates that repair and replacement in your front yard will cost the HOA $200. You can either let the HOA do all the work or get $150 and do a complete makeover.
For details please see Mendocino Landscape Reimbursement Policy on the right or contact MMS.
Slav
Driveway Strips Maintenance Reminder
Driveway strips are homeowner property; the HOA has an easement and an obligation to maintain the grass. Once a driveway is converted to hardscape it is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain it.
Many homeowners chose to have stones/rocks in their driveways. As dirt accumulates between stones, weeds sprout. We are at the beginning of a new growth season - please be sure to control the weeds in your driveway.
Many homeowners chose to have stones/rocks in their driveways. As dirt accumulates between stones, weeds sprout. We are at the beginning of a new growth season - please be sure to control the weeds in your driveway.
New Architectural Committee
Please welcome the new Architectural Committee:
Anita Broughton, Jon Jacobs, Doug Kerr.
Nancy, Gail, Lee: thank you for your service to the community!
Anita Broughton, Jon Jacobs, Doug Kerr.
Nancy, Gail, Lee: thank you for your service to the community!
Friday, March 2, 2018
March 7 Board Meeting Agenda
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Call to Order 6:30 PM / Open Forum
6:30 - 7:00 PM
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Approve Minutes/Financials
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Management Report / Project Status
Update (Chris/Slav/Anita)
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- delinquencies, driveway strips,
annual tree trimming + 4 trees removal, landscape maintenance plan, non-HOA
landscaping
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Treasurer's Report
(Anita/Chris/Slav)
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- delinquency status
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Architectural Committee
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- AC enforcement
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Landscape Committee Report (Slav)
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- grass aeration
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- sprinkler inspection
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- driveway strips repair letter
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- landscape reimbursement
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Regular Business to be Conducted
(Slav)
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- drainage inspection
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- director shifting / positions
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Executive Matters (closed to
membership) 8:15 PM
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- appeals/hearings
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Next Board Meeting
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Adjournment
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Thursday, March 1, 2018
Landscape Update
Phase 1 removed "the worst offenders":
- dead or dying shrubs
- shrubs inappropriate for their location
- overgrown scraggly shrubs at the end of their useful life
- shrubs blocking access to the side of the houses with fuse boxes and electric/gas meters,
We can now start transitioning to a new fresh more natural "soft" look. We will examine the remaining plant materials to see if additional removal is warranted, and decide on replacements.
Some places were simply too crowded and will benefit from a simpler look by letting the remaining plants grow out, others will need new plant material.
Our goal is to maintain a cohesive look by using the same plants throughout Mendocino while allowing for more diversity and character. If you want a bigger say in what goes into your front yard, please contact Emily Podgurski at MMS.
- dead or dying shrubs
- shrubs inappropriate for their location
- overgrown scraggly shrubs at the end of their useful life
- shrubs blocking access to the side of the houses with fuse boxes and electric/gas meters,
We can now start transitioning to a new fresh more natural "soft" look. We will examine the remaining plant materials to see if additional removal is warranted, and decide on replacements.
Some places were simply too crowded and will benefit from a simpler look by letting the remaining plants grow out, others will need new plant material.
Our goal is to maintain a cohesive look by using the same plants throughout Mendocino while allowing for more diversity and character. If you want a bigger say in what goes into your front yard, please contact Emily Podgurski at MMS.
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