Approximately 20 neighbors attended the annual meeting prior to the picnic.
What the board has been up to this year:
- Monitored South Park draining — new system seems to be working
- Gathered quotes to repair/resurface or replace South Park path; plan to begin work late-September
- Neighborhood Roads Projects for 2024 underway now; we have now applied and been approved for projects through 2027
- Maintained park pavilion and Tiny Libraries (North and South Parks)
- Gathered quotes for tree trimming in both parks; due to high price of all quotes, board members trimmed trees and cleaned up in North Park; South Park is scheduled for next summer
- Maintained irrigation lines in Barchester entry island
- Had playscape company assess current play structures and provide cost estimates as well as guidance for replacing them
- Weeded playscape areas in both parks, entry island, and cul-de-sac islands
- Rototilled volleyball court
- Welcomed numerous new neighbors with welcome packets
- Created the Pickwick Newsletter and summer event flyer
- Planned and hosted outdoor movie nights, annual chili cookoff, slow roll bike parade, holiday lights and decorating contest, Halloween parade, neighborhood garage, and the annual picnic and campout
Treasurer’s Report
- Karen Ryan provided an overview of the current status of the HOA’s budget and finances.
New business and discussion topics
- Three board members are rotating off this year. We are in need of volunteers to fill the positions of Beautification, Vice President and Social Media
- Corey Jackson volunteered for Vice President
- The board is following up with a few neighbors who also expressed interest in volunteering.
- Neighbors are reminded that branches over sidewalks MUST be trimmed to leave at least a seven-foot clearance above the sidewalk; this keeps our neighbors safe, and it’s required by Canton ordinance.
- The playscapes in both the North and South Parks are approximately 30 years old. The board has been in communication with a playscape company throughout the year to determine possibilities for updating the playscapes. This included phone call discussions, emails, and an on-site consultation. The North Park playscape was deemed to be in greater need of replacement, structurally. Due to the estimated cost, the board is following a five-year plan to try and save enough money to replace both structures.
- A resident brought up concern regarding the drainage pipe along Greenwood.
Future Projects/Events/Ideas
- Replace North and South Park playscapes (long-term plan)
- Back-to-school movie night (September 7, 2024)
- Chili Cookoff and fall movie night (October 19, 2024)
- Holiday lights and décor contest (December 2024)
- Hammock posts in parks
- Install baseball bases and fix up backstop in North Park
- Food truck nights (https://yourneighborhoodbites.com/)
- Butterfly/hummingbird wildflower gardens or community veggie garden in North and South parks
- Cement cornhole set
- Seasonal hockey rink in North Park