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Summer 2006 Newsletter |
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Community
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Association
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Important
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Classifieds
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Oxford
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Community
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Newsletter
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The Board has dealt with a
number of issues this year so far. The primary issue has been
the sidewalks as we noted in the open board meeting in October, the Board
decided to go ahead and have an analysis performed on the sidewalks to assist
the fight to get the sidewalks repaired. All homeowners will have access
to this report once available.
We commissioned Valley Forge Laboratories to perform testing on our
sidewalks. Preliminary results suggest that we have defects and poor
workmanship. On June 11, 2006 we received a copy of a letter wherein
Wilkinson offered $20,000 to the ENT for the resurfacing of Wiltshire's
spalling sidewalks. A condition of this offer was that the spalling
condition was to not be considered a defect on the Phase II side when it was
dedicated. The board did not agree with this offer or conditions and
pursued several meetings with various members of the East Nottingham Township
Board of Supervisors, Ron Ragan (Ragan Engineering), PJ Scheese (Zoning) and
Bill Weaver (Road master) to further discuss the sidewalks in our
community. Additionally a letter was sent to the board of Supervisors on
July 10, 2006 formally requesting that they not accept Wilkinson's offer.
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I attended the Board of
Supervisors' meeting on July 11, 2006 where our letter was discussed. A
copy of it is on the web site.
We had Mr. Ragan clarify the sequence of events as they pertain to our sidewalks
to better understand our situation.
Phase I (officially
per their documents this is Phases I and II of five)
Phase I was dedicated by the township on September 16, 2002. As part of
the dedication, the sidewalks were visually inspected and repairs made. A
Maintenance bond was held for 18 months, which expired in Spring 2004.
Another inspection of the roads sidewalks etc was conducted in spring of
2004. At that time about 5% of the sidewalks showed signs of spalling.
The inspection was visual only; no physical testing was performed. At that time
they were told that is was due to salt and no physical testing of the sidewalks
was conducted. Wilkinson was not found to be at fault and ENT did not hold
him accountable. Since the time has expired, the ENT does not feel that
they have any recourse to help us on the Phase I side.
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General
News
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What is Loss Assessment
Coverage? This valuable
coverage is uniquely designed for owners in condominium or homeowner
associations. It recognizes the potential for owners to be assessed for certain
kinds of loss. Here are examples of circumstances that might require the
condominium or homeowner association board to assess all units: Some is
seriously injured on common property (perhaps on the sidewalk) and the courts
award a judgment that is higher than the amount of liability coverage provided
by the condominium or homeowner association policy.
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Major damage occurs to
commonly owned buildings or facilities and it is not fully covered by insurance.
In either case (and in similar cases), loss assessment coverage would pay your
share (up to a stated amount). You should review the need for this coverage with
your agent and buy an appropriate amount of coverage. The board is
evaluating higher coverage, but we recommend that you seek your own policies as
well.
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Visit
your community on the web at its new address: www.wiltshireatoxford.com.
Please let us know if you have any ideas for improvements. Check the
online documents on the Association page. Have a question about one of the
rules? Send an email to CCR via the website. Want to list your
business? Submit your add for yard sale, lost cat, etc . Drop off your ad
to the mailbox located below the entrance sign on the corner of Wickersham and
Inkwell court or send an email to webmaste@wiltshireatoxford.com.
Suggestions and comments are welcomed, check it
out and send us an email. Sign up online to receive this newsletter and monthly
meeting minutes. Want to ask a question? Post a question to the Bulletin Board.
Looking for a neighborhood restaurant or local events? Check the Links page.
Want to pitch in? Check the Committees page and volunteer.
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Arch
Committee Update
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We would like to remind
you that the Community Declaration and Rules & Regulations contain specific
requirements that need to be met before proceeding with exterior projects.
Before beginning any projects an Architectural Approval Request Form must first
be submitted to the ARC and approval obtained. A copy of the form can be
obtained on the website. Copies of the Rules and Regulations (Revised March
2006) were circulated to all in the community early this year and are available
on the website.
The main purpose of architectural submissions is to ensure that the changes are
in compliance with the document requirements, enhance property values, maintain
the aesthetic appeal of the community, and promote harmony among homeowners.
Complaints for violations of the rules and regulations or the Covenant and
declarations must be made in writing for the board to act with the name of the
person making the complaint. In cases where safety is a concern the board
may act prior to the written complaint being completed. All complaints
must have your name identified, however these can be submitted to CCR in a
fashion that is anonymous to the board and it's members. This can be done
through the web site address, which goes directly to CCR or, by fax directly to
CCR.
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Friendly
Reminders
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Board and
Committee Members
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Lynley Thinnes, President and Treasurer
Angela Miller, Vice President
Anthony Lopresti, Secretary
Advisory Committee
Ruth Jenkins (Web site administrator)
Architectural Committee
Anita Sumner, Chairman 427 Exton Commons
Sara Simms Exton, PA 19341
Anthony Chaffier Tel: 610-363-1322
Ruth Jenkins Fax: 610-363-2310
Kevin Sandage
CCR Management: Gus Rubbo gusr@ccrmanagement.com
Theresa Campbell theresac@ccrmanagement.com
Landscaping Committee
Nicole
Hartman
Event planning Committee
Michael Pilaitis
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