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September
2013
Issue 181
The Morgandale
Connection
The Council Members of Morgandale are …
Tim Cooney, President
Ed Trbuza, Treasurer Gary Cassel, Vice President
Barb Crippen, Secretary Joan Cossman, 2nd Vice President
The Fall Community Yard Sale filled the parking lot with vendors
and buyers. Beautiful weather prevailed.
MORGANDALE CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION –
MANAGEMENT REPORT
For the period from August 16, 2013
through September 30, 2013
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
Street Lighting:
Management is in the process of ordering 40 new
light poles, to be installed along Morgandale Drive
and within the courts.
Concrete Replacements:
Trozzi and Son has begun to replace concrete in
Lexington and Stockton Courts. Work will extend
over the next few weeks. Because of the topography
of the one side of Lexington Court, L & L
Construction will be installing a retaining wall, and
Marano Ironworks will be installing railings.
Fall Community Yard Sale
Council and Management expresses a big thank you
to Barb Crippen and Cathie Leahy for co-chairing
the Community Yard Sale. They put a lot of
personal time in coordinating both the Spring and
Fall events. Also, thank you to all the residents for
participating in this event.
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES – Operating Fund
Projects and Activities
Trash and Recycling Contract:
As a follow up to Council’s decision to renew the
three-year contract with Advanced Disposal,
Management forwarded the new contract to
Advanced Disposal for their signature. Advanced
announced that bulk pick ups, except for hazardous
waste items and construction debris, would be
included effective September 1, 2013 at no
additional cost to the Association. The instructions
for residents to schedule bulk are conveniently
located on the Association’s web site under Trash
and Recycling.
Pool Update:
Management sent an e-mail blast to the community
alerting residents that the pool is officially closed.
Berardelli Pool Service drained the pool and
winterized the filtration system. Most of the pool
furniture has been stored away for the winter months.
Management is in the process of pricing additional
pool furniture for next season. The canopies will be
removed in the near future. Management would like
to personally thank Matt Frisco for successfully
overseeing and maintaining the pool every season.
Landscaping:
Clarke’s Landscaping cut 23 times so far this season,
with minimal complaints. A lawn treatment was
done on Thursday, September 12th, which included a
Fall fertilization and Broadleaf herbicide.
Clarke’s Landscaping is in the process of removing
20 dead trees and pruning 20 trees. Approximately
30 trees will be installed this Fall. Management in-
formed the residents that were affected by the tree
work.
The in-house staff edged the common walks and
along curb lines this period.
Bushes around the utility box near Rosedale were
removed. Homeowners were pleased with the
removals.
The in-house is in the process of grading and seeding
several bare areas throughout the community.
Painting:
Jeff Derstein completed the door painting scheduled
for this year, and did a fine job as usual. The
exterior of the clubhouse was painted this period
thanks to Jeff and Greg. Matt is in the process of
priming and painting several mailbox clusters.
Clubhouse Fireplace:
After review of fireplace options, the Council chose
to purchase an incredibly realistic electric fireplace
wood set from The Woodburners in Hatfield.
Management placed the order with The
Woodburners, and expects delivery and installation
by the end of October.
Edwardian Clubhouse Sign:
Our residents responded to the request for ideas
regarding the clubhouse exterior wall facing the
parking lot. After discussion, the Council elected to
purchase a carved wood sign, from a design
submitted by the Display & Sign Center. The
attractive 72” x 36” wooden sign will be installed on
the clubhouse wall by early November.
Shutter Replacements/Painting:
The shutters on Centennial and Hillock Courts will
be painted or replaced over the winter months.
Approximately 170 shutters need to be purchased.
Power Washing:
Homeowners are pleased with the job that Elgin is
doing with cleaning the algae off the siding, brick
half walls on Jefferson, Cross Hill, and Stockton
Courts, as well as, the front entrance brick walls.
Trash/Bike Enclosures:
The in-house staff is in the process of painting the
light fixtures on all of the trash/bike enclosure walls
throughout the community.
One trash enclosure brick wall on Springhouse was
damaged by Advanced Disposal; however,
Advanced is taking full responsibility for the repairs.
Property Inspections:
Management inspected two courts this period,
subsequently sending 20 violation letters to residents.
Employee Anniversaries:
The Association is pleased to announce that Michael
Bossert celebrated a big anniversary this year ~ 35
years! Also, Jeff Derstein just recently celebrated 31
years with Morgandale. Congratulations to Michael
and Jeff!
Sincerely,
Jill L. Geiger, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Community Manager for Morgandale Condominium
The Recycling Corner
When we recycle, we see many interesting things:
We see a cardboard bin that is overflowing because it contains many un-flattened boxes.
We see paper bins that, at first glance, appear to be overflowing but are not, because most of the paper is put into the front of the bins instead of the back or sides. We also see cardboard in those bins.
We see the gray bin full, because it contains bags of recyclables that should have been emptied into it; and we see our staff attempting to make room for more.
However, the most important thing we see is evidence of the Morgandale commitment to recycling; and for that, Management and the Committee members are very thankful.
Recycling Opportunities:
Recent search of www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org shows that most of the County events are over except for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Sunday, October 20 at the Lower Merion Transfer Station, which is located at 1300 N Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley, PA 19072.
There is a Shredding Event on Saturday, October, 19, 2013, between 9 AM and noon at the American Heritage Federal Credit Union, 750 E Main Street, in Lansdale. There is usually a $10.00 charge for each standard file box; but depending on the sponsoring organization, this cost may be waived.
Dates to Remember 2013
Council Meeting, October Meeting Closed Session,
Budget Workshop
Fall Morgandale Recycling Day, Saturday,
October 12th, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon,
Edwardian Clubhouse parking lot.
Towamencin Township Information:
www.towamencin.org
Bulk Items Disposal Advanced Disposal Services
610-440-3700 or 610-584-5450 or
Recycling Committee:
Gary Cassel
215-450-2373
Esther Miller
215-368-7951
John Lyon
215-368-0204
David Bencker
215-361-8548
Marianne Natali
215-432-4427
Morgandale Condominium Association, the Council for Morgandale Condominium Association, and Mid-Atlantic Management
Company/Associa does not endorse any of the above advertisements. This advertisement page is supplied as a convenience to homeowners.
Management Contact Information
Carol A. Richard, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Regional Director, 215-368-6350, Ext. 245
Jill L. Geiger, CMCA , AMS, PCAM
Community Manager, 215-368-6350, Ext. 344
Carolyn Carr, CMCA, AMS
Community Administrator, 215-368-6350, Ext. 241
Office Hours—Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Other times by appointment.
Fax: 215-368-6375
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