December 2008
Ken Wilson General
Manager
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Zappala family for the passing of Al Zappala last month. Al had been a long time resident of Doe Valley living on the corner of Doe Valley Pkwy E. and Ken Helmly Ct. |
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It's time to submit your vehicle and membership information to the General Office for the 2009 Cards & Stickers! If you cannot find your December newsletter and time is too tight to stop into the office for another form, just click on the "Cards & Stickers" tab on the left side of any page on the DV website and you'll be able to print out a copy of the form to send in to the office!
A repeat for those that didn't read last month's letter, the situation is still the same:
ROAD SALT: Apparently salt is like gold this year, everyone wants it but only "some" will get it. The salt company says there is a critical shortage after last years weather and only governmental agencies will get it for now. I've been trying to get salt since March with no luck but we will exhaust all options to locate some but it's not looking good. After checking with Meade County Road Dept, they confirm that many places will not be able to get it this year. That said, we may not be able to clear the major hills this year affecting your ability to get out. Sand and if we can find some "cinders" are about the only options but that may not be enough to allow folks the ability to get out every day. Some water softner salt may be one option and that will have to be used sparingly due to the cost and maybe availability. This was used a lot in the past with some success as some of you will remember but it's not a very good solution.
What does this means for you? Expect problems and delays getting out after every ice or snow event we have this year. Our supply is one or maybe two storms if we put it down on the worst areas but certainly not every street; we'll stretch it out as best we can.
If this continues, as I have to prepare it will, I'm asking for your assistance. If you have an ATV or snow blade for your truck, we will need your assistance on the back streets of your neighborhoods. Please call the office and let me know so that we can co-ordinate the effort and give advice on how to do it effectively.
As if we needed another crisis situation in this county, we are forced to deal with this shortage as best we can. Please be patient and bear with us as this saga unfolds. I'll keep you apprised of the situation and hopefully our Rep of the salt company will call with some good news soon.
1. The sewer plant's electric service has been replaced and switched over. We will now be ready to increase our processing when it's determined to be necessary. Kudo's to Fred Zoeller for his expertise and hard work during the installation.
2. We are working on the budget for 2009 and I'm determined to hold it as close as this year's with very few increases. The economy is going to be a large factor for all businesses next year and I'm confident that we will overcome it. I will hold spending to a minimum and probably will hold off on any new projects until we see how the year is shaping up. Maintaining our amenities and the appearance of Doe Valley will be the priority for 2009.
3. Marina personnel will be checking all boats on the lake this month
for stickers and section letters so if you see some activity, it might
be them.
4. Paving is complete for the year. I'm sure we missed some areas but
with the late start, I'm glad we were able to complete many areas of concern.
The Representative Council:
1. Hickory Hills---WALT KLOEPPEL
editorwalt@insightbb.com
2. GREENBRIAR---JIM CARLSON
jcarlson@bbtel.com
3. HAVENWOOD---IN NEED OF VOLUNTEER
schafe@bbtel.com
4. GLENOAKS---IN NEED OF NEW VOLUNTEER
5. WILDFLOWER---IN NEED OF NEW VOLUNTEER
bdautotech@gmail.com
6. DOE VALLEY GREENS---BILL KUSTER
billtk@bbtel.com
7. PINE POINT---JOANNE STEUART
bsteuart@insightbb.com
8. AUDUBON WOODS---JAMES O'BRIEN
aprilwyne@bbtel.com
9. ESTATES---DARRELL COX
Darrell2@bbtel.com
10. LAKEVIEW CONDOS---PAUL DESURNE
madpwd@bellsouth.net
