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A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT of Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association
Hello everyone!
It seems like summer decided to hang around a little longer this year.
October was just beautiful. As we head into the fall/winter season, I hope
everyone takes some time to prepare some of the basics like drain gutter
cleaning, etc. I speak from experience. I hate doing it in the rain.
We recently added some sound panels in the Cabana to reduce the noise
echo. Since we removed carpet and installed hard vinyl floor (for longer
life, easier clean-up), the “echo factor” needed attention. Continued on
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IN THIS ISSUE
In this issue:
Organ iza t ion Name Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1
Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association
Post Office Box 449
San Ramon CA 94583
www.bollingerhills.org
Volume 2013 - Issue 4 - November 2013
Bollinger Hills Neighborhood Newsletter
By Victor Petersen
BHHOA President
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Nov. 13, 2013
7:30 PM
Bollinger Hills Cabana
Board Meetings are
held at 7:30 PM on the
2nd Wed. each month (check www.bollingerhills.org
for any date changes)
All Homeowners Welcome!
Holiday Lighting Contest..............1
President’s Message..........…......1 & 2
BHHOA on Facebook..................2
Vehicles on Open Space.............3
Garbage Cans Left Out......…......4
Landscape Corner.......................5
Neighborhood Beat ....................6
Money Matters & Financials..…..7
Neighborhood Bulletin Board..…8 & 9
Contact Us..................................10
www.bollingerhills.org
Nov. 2013 issue
Bollinger Hills Annual Holiday Lighting Contest
Takes place Friday December 20th Judging begins around 7:30 PM
Soon it will be time to pull out those Holiday Lights! On Friday evening Dec. 20th, our judges will cruise the neighborhood to admire the Holiday Lights on your home.
Rain or Shine - Make sure your Holiday Lights are ON..... And you just may be a winner!
Winners to be announced in the next Newsletter. Prizes will be awarded to the most impressive displays!
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See PRESIDENT, Page 2 for more
IF YOU NEED TO:
→ Look up HOA info. → Check out the latest news.
→ Meet some neighbors online.
GO TO:
www.bollingerhills.org
www.facebook.com/BHHOA
www.bollingerhills.nextdoor.com
Stay connected with your neighborhood!
Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association
These panels not only help deaden the echo
noise, but also serve as artwork as they were
designed with nice photos of the San Ramon
area, so they serve two functions at once. If
you're walking by the Cabana, take a look!
Of course we’ll have the annual Holiday Light
Judging “Contest” . The judging takes place on
December 20th and will start around 7:30 PM.
We strive to recognize the residents that have
gone the extra-mile with their display. Make
sure your lights are ON! You don’t want “timer
malfunction” while the judging is taking place.
Every year there’s one or two folks with big
displays and no lights on - they fall into the
category of “Could-a been a Contender”.
Maybe we’ll add the Marlin Brando award this
year!
PRESIDENT Continued from page 1
By Victor Petersen
BHHOA President
Nov. 2013 issue Page 2
Look for the next issue of the Newsletter in
early 2014. Until then, if you’d like to contact
me, please send an e-mail to:
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving
Break and a wonderful holiday season.
Thank you.
Victor Petersen
BHHOA President
KEEP IN TOUCH
Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association is on Facebook!
You can find us by going to www.facebook.com and entering Bollinger Hills HOA in the Search Box.
Or, you can go through the Facebook link provided on the home page of our website: www.bollingerhills.org.
Add our website to your Favorites List for quick access.
Proud to be the only self-managed HOA in the Tri-Valley area managed
by dedicated volunteers and professionals from our own neighborhood.
Victor Petersen
President, Bollinger Hills HOA
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Attention All Homeowners:
We hope you are enjoying the convenience of reading the Newsletter IN COLOR from your Computer, Laptop, Smart Phone,
Tablet, iPad, or whatever......ANYWHERE. You no longer need to be home to read about the latest news in Bollinger Hills.
Don’t forget - You can also check out all Newsletters (past & present) on the HOA Website
www.bollingerhills.org.
Add our website to your Favorites List for quick access!
We’d like to give thanks to everyone who cooperated with this exciting change by providing their e-mail addresses to the HOA.
Please remember to contact us should you have a change in your e-mail address.
To receive future issues & special broadcast announcements, send your name & e-mail address to: [email protected]
Nov. 2013 issue
Motorized Vehicles Observed on Bollinger Hills Open Space
n
Recently, a number of our resi-
dents have observed unauthorized
motorized vehicles (motorcycles,
four wheelers, etc.) being driven on Bollinger
Hills Open Space Common Areas.
The San Ramon Valley Fire Department, Po-
lice Department, and California Penal Code
prohibit this type of activity in our area. Motor-
ized vehicle use in these areas present numer-
ous hazards to the riders as well as the home-
owners. They range from nuisance and pollu-
tion of the area to fire danger, property dam-
age, and personal injury. Additionally, there is
a significant liability for the rest of us as home-
owners in our Association.
We’re asking all residents who may see any
of this type of vehicular activity to report it
immediately to the San Ramon Police De-
partment.
Thanks to all Bollinger Hills homeowners for
your diligence in helping to maintain a safe
and precious neighborhood.
By John Youngblood
BHHOA Vice President
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LETS TALK TRASH
Garbage Cans and Neighborhood Appearance
We have a beautiful neighborhood where people enjoy the appearance of our streets and homes. But sometimes many of us leave garbage cans out on the street or fail to pull the cans out of sight behind
our fences. Please remember, we have the following rule in our governing documents:
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The reason for this rule is obvious. Leaving trash cans out in the front of the house for prolonged peri-ods can hurt the appearance of our neighborhood aesthetically. Also, it can hurt financially if one of us is trying to sell their home.
Please make it a habit to take your trash cans out of sight behind your fence at the end of the trash day. It is an easy task and will be appreciated by all your neighbors.
Thank you.
By Terry Cunningham
BHHOA CC&R Enforcement
ARTICLE VI
USE OF PROPERTIES PROHIBITED AND PERMITTED
Section 7. Trash. All garbage and trash shall be placed and kept within sanitary containers and shall be kept from public view except when placed out for scheduled pickup
By Susan Friedman BHHOA Landscape Chairman Owner of Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture
Landscape Corner
Nov. 2013 issue Page 5
Curb Appeal that Brings in the Buyers;
Landscape Staging Tips
Professional landscaping enhances home values
► Homes with good to excellent landscaping can value 4 – 10% higher ► Buyers feel that landscaping adds a value of almost 15% to selling price ► Well-done Landscaping can recover 100 – 200% of investment ► The Society of Real Estate Appraisers agree that landscape enhances property “sales appeal” ► Consumers value a landscaped home as much as 11.3% higher than its base price
Simple “To-do’s” to stage your landscape:
• Clean up and haul away yard debris • Prune overgrown trees and shrubs
• Open up view to front door • Add color to draw eye to front door • Add colorful flower pots by the front door • Mulch entire yard with organic bark, black mini bark on flat areas, or double-shredded redwood on slopes • Furnish the patio and outdoor living spaces • Add vegetable/herb garden
Address and repair landscape problems: • Irrigation • Drainage • Patchy lawn • Tripping hazards • Lighting
Landscape amenities that sell: • Outdoor cooking area • Water feature (Waterfall / Fountain) • Patio or deck space • Overhead shade structure/pergola
• Edible garden (Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs)
• Low voltage LED outdoor Lighting
NEIGHBORHOOD BEAT
What’s going on in Bollinger Hills
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Pool News:
►The pool officially closed on October 7. It’s closure was extended for one-week from the normal
Sept. 30th closing due to warm weather. The heater is now turned off for the season.
Save the Date:
► Bollinger Hills Board Meeting: 2nd Wed of each month 7:30 PM
Meeting dates for the coming quarter: Nov. 13, Dec. 11, & Jan. 8
►Election Day: Tuesday Nov. 5.
NOTE: The cabana on Morgan Dr. will NOT serve as a polling place this year. Please check the
back of your official “Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet” for your polling place location.
► Special Neighborhood Events:
The Bollinger Hills Annual Holiday Lighting Contest: Dec. 20. Starts 7:30 PM
Around the Hood:
► Cabana: Attractive sound deadening panels have been hung on the interior walls of the cabana
to help soften the echoing noise factor. Stop by to check em’ out!
The Cabana is open for winter rental. Contact the BHHOA Cabana Rental Chairperson,
Marlo Fregulia to reserve the cabana (see Page 9 for contact info) or go to the BHHOA website at
www.bollingerhills.org and click on the CABANA link.
► Tennis Courts: Upgrades have been made to the tennis court. Grab your tennis racket and
come see the new Nets and Ball & Refuse Caddies.
► Holiday Season Precautions: Don’t be vulnerable to theft and holiday crimes. Always lock
your house and car doors, put lights on timers, keep holiday gifts out of view, don’t leave packages in
your car, bring in front-door deliveries as soon as possible, and have someone pick up your mail &
newspapers if you are away for an extended time.
If you have a neighborhood incident or news you’d like to report, please send an
e-mail to our Newsletter Editor, Leslie Lumpkin at: [email protected].
By Leslie Lumpkin
Newsletter Editor
Feb. 2013 issue012 issue
Nov. 2013 issue
$ $ $ $ $ Money Matters $ $ $ $ $
Financial Summary as of 06/030/2013
The above is a list of investments. Cash balances are invested in treasury bills and notes, money market
funds and certificates of deposit to eliminate all capital risk. We fully fund our reserves each year to maintain
cash for capital improvements and major repairs.
HOA dues are due on the 1st day of each Jan. and July. They are delinquent on the 31st of each of those
months as stated in the COLLECTION POLICY. It is important that each homeowner pay their dues prompt-
ly to enable our Association to continue providing service at low cost and to avoid charges for untimely
payments.
Each year all 538 homeowners pay a total of $258,240 to manage the association and maintain the facilities
in Bollinger Hills. We need the funds to cover expenses of the association and to provide for repair, replace-
ment and capital improvements in the neighborhood. If you would like to have input regarding where these
funds are used, please contact the Board of Directors in writing at P.O. Box 449 San Ramon, CA 94583 or
send an e-mail to them through the ‘HOW TO CONTACT US’ link on the BHHOA website at
www.bollingerhills.org. You can also send your comments to me at the same address, Attention: Terry
Cunningham or e-mail me at: [email protected].
Our association and common property has aged well over the last 30-35 years. Your Board of Directors has
made some significant improvements to our grounds and cabana. With the age of our landscaping and rec-
reational facilities, it takes a good deal of funds to repair and replace all of the assets that keep our cabana
area pleasant to visit and enjoy.
As you can see from the above numbers, we are fully funded at this time and intend to keep it that way.
Please help by watching out for misuse of the pool, tennis, park and cabana areas. You may save yourself
and your neighbors some dollars with your vigilance.
Terry Cunningham, Treasurer
INVESTMENT
Comerica Checking 23,846.79
Comerica Money Market 70,781.99
ING Money Market 359,912.25
Total 454,541.03
By Terry Cunningham
BHHOA Treasurer
Nov. 2013 issue Page 7
Neighborhood Bulletin Board
Do you have a service or event that you would like to advertise? Place an advertisement in the Bollinger Hills Newsletter.
See Advertisement Rates listed below.
For complete Details and Deadlines, visit our website at: www.bollingerhills.org
To place an Ad, contact our Newsletter Editor, Leslie Lumpkin at: [email protected]
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925-830-9621
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Pet Feeding
Plant Watering & Taking out Trash
Retrieve Mail & Newspapers
The Dynamic Duo
Bryce and Pierce Woodward
If you are a pet owner and are going on a vacation where you can’t bring your
pet, you will need somebody to take care of them. We fit the bill. No matter
what kind of pet you have (as long as it’s reasonable), we can take care of it.
We’ve even given an iguana a bath! So if you need a pet-sitter or want more
information, Call…
925-803-1343
We will be at your service!
BHHOA Newsletter and Website Ad Rates:
(rates are price per Quarter for one publication / Color print)
Newsletter: Website: Available Discounts:
Ad Size: Ad Size: ►Place an Ad in both the Newsletter AND
Business Card $25 Half Banner (234 x 60 pixel) $50 on the BHHOA Website and receive $10 off EACH Ad.
1/4 page $35 Full Banner (468 x 60 pixel) $75 ►Prepay Ad(s) for one year and receive a 25% discount.
1/3 page $55 ►Ads run FREE for Kids’ Businesses under age 18
1/2 page $70 (babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking, tutoring, lawn mowing, etc.)
Full page $110 * Parental consent required. Minor’s personal cell phone number cannot
be placed in the ad, must provide parent’s home phone number.
Nov. 2013 issue Page 8
NOTE: The content in these advertisements are for informational purposes only and does not constitute any recommendation by the HOA. Rates Updated 09/2013
Neighborhood Bulletin Board
Nov. 2013 issue Page 9
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www.bollingerhills.org
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Contact Us: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 449, San Ramon, CA 94583 Website Address: www.bollingerhills.org
Director, Officers & Committee Chairpersons:
President
Victor Petersen
828-5664
Vice President
John Youngblood
830-1872
Director
Janet Miller
829-3410
Director
Jeff Kehr
244-1718
Director
Mike Continillo
519-0794
Treasurer
Terry Cunningham
355-1309
Recording Secretary
Leslie Lumpkin
CC&R’s
Terry Cunningham
875-9046
Architecture
Marv Miller
415-0847
Cabana Rental
Marlo Fregulia
556-0747
Maintenance Coordinator
Patrick Teffs
785-5661
Pool Committee
Victor Petersen
828-5664
Traffic Committee
Bill Rivera
829-5036
Landscaping Committee
Susan Friedman
806-0643
Pool/Park Keys
Terry Cunningham
875-9046
Newsletter Editor
Leslie Lumpkin
Nov. 2013 issue Page 10
Bollinger Hills
Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 449 San Ramon, CA 94583