Evergreen Village Condominium Association
2009-10
Re: Snow Removal Issues
To All Evergreen Residents,
With our current budget for snow removal, we unfortunately cannot have snow removal done every time a resident has a request for their personal area. The cost would be prohibitive. Under our current contract, we only plow once the snowfall reaches 2”. In order to keep our dues reasonable, we have chosen to allow our area to be plowed later rather than sooner. As a reminder, it’s important to point out that the lower part of Evergreen Village streets are plowed by Peters Township. Unfortunately, the upper portion is considered a private road and we are sure that all who have traveled throughout our village can see the difference. We will maintain the community as best we can with these rules, but please understand the 2” minimum.
The contractor uses plows to remove the snow if you leave vehicle or other obstacles in the driveway the area will be plowed as is possible but it will not shoveled by hand around the obstructions. Your garage is for your cars so that you can safely get in and out of them.
Due to weather and orientation of the buildings all areas are not always the same as far as ice may be concerned. We will deal with it as is practical and your assistance with salt on the driveway and calcium chloride on the concrete if you fell the situation warrants it. This is an extra service that we provide as the budget permits and is not mandated.
With the inclement weather we are having, there are some reminders and good sense tips to remember.
1. Snow plowing is only done when there is a 2” snowfall. This is the general rule for all associations, not just ours.
2. Salt (calcium chloride) will be applied when there is ice or after plowing, and in specific cases, we have identified certain areas where salt (calcium chloride) will be applied to ensure drivability. Unfortunately, this does not always address all issues.
3. If the driving is bad in the neighborhood, know that it will most probably be dangerous in your travels outside the neighborhood. Everyone is facing the same challenges.
4. If your mailbox is your destination and you are afraid to walk to it, you can: 1) use your car; 2) buy spiked-type shoe - clamp-ons; or 3) wait until the next day.
5. In between snowfalls and especially when they are less than 2”, please feel free to throw salt (calcium chloride) down to maintain your drive/walks.
If you feel we should pay more for extra services, please let us know and we will take it under advisement for the contract negotiations and budgets for next year. However, if it’s a special request, it is the Board’s opinion that these costs should be tied to the units that are requesting them and we will ask our winning bidder to contact the unit owner in those cases.
If the weather is bad and you feel it is dangerous, stay indoors for that time. Weather advisories, school closings and such, should be enough for all of us to realize that all local road conditions warrant that we may want to stay home and off the streets.
We hope this will be of help to you and that you will understand we are trying to do what is best for ALL the residents.
The Board and Grounds Committee
