Rutledge II Maintenance Corp.

May 2004

May 22, 2004

RUTLEDGE II MAINTENANCE CORPORATION

NEWSLETTER - May 2004

IN APPRECIATION

The Board of Directors for Rutledge II Maintenance Corp and the Community of Rutledge II thank Andrea Wilson- Harvey for her dedication and hard work on behalf of the community. Andrea was elected as one of the first members of the Board of Directors. She served during periods when all the other members either quit of moved away. Few of the residents are aware of how often she put forth her knowledge and efforts for our community. She did this without pay and for much of the time, without thanks.

Andrea, thank you for all you have done for us. We wish you the best life has to offer. We are proud to have you as our neighbor. Thank you again.

ELECTIONS

Since Andrea's resignation, Dan Noblitt of 14 Yellowfin Trail is temporary president of the Board until elections are held in September. Anyone interested in running for the Board, please contact any member by June 30th. The Board may have six (6) members. Those who attend the election in September at the Bear Library will make the choices. In our July newsletter, we will notify you with the actual date of the election and the names of those running for the Board.

FEES

As of the last meeting of the board of directors, 82% of the houses paid their fee for 2004. Thank you!

TRAFFIC ISSUES

Schools out soon. Be aware children are at play. Concerns were raised at the community meeting about traffic. Speeding and failure to stop at stop signs were sited as major concerns. In addition, motorized scooters were also mentioned. If people are interested in joining a committee for Traffic Issues, please contact the Board. We need
to resolve the issues before someone is seriously injured.

PARKING
If you park you car on the street, PLEASE park close to the curb. Cars have trouble passing if you do not do so.


FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2003

The actual figures for 2003 are as follows:

Grass cutting: $2,310.00
Landscaping Maintenance: $1,600.00
Snow Removal: $3,420.00
Business/Administrative
Expenses: $643.24
Storm Water Management: $1,480.00
Non-Budgeted Expenses: $3,335.99
Total: $12,789.23

The community will vote on the budget for 2005.

LIABILITY INSURANCE

The Community now has Liability Insurance for our private open spaces and for the Board Members. The cost is $845.00 per year.

LANDSCAPING, MOWING AND SNOW PLOWING CONTRACT

We now have a contract with a new vendor for our public space and street needs. G & E Landscaping gave us the lowest bid price. We have a one-year contract with them.

GRASS CLIPPINGS

Part of the reason for our increase in fees for 2004 is to pay for the dredging of the Storm Water pond. You can help keep the pond clear by not leaving grass clippings in the gutters that runs into it. These clippings clog the drainage system.










ATTENDENCE for March 31, 2004 Community Meeting at Bear Library:

Andrea Wilson-Harvey 15 Marlin Court
Dan Noblitt 14 Yellowfin Trail
Judy and Walt Norcross 15 Yellowfin Trail
Miranda Matthews 2 Grady Lane
Peg Cannistec 12 Baywatch Road
Paul & Shirl LaVere 20 Baywatch Road
Andrea Wise 6 Marlin Court
Dinetta Armstrong 16 Marlin Court
Donna Rhodes 20 Grady Lane
Scott Kiesler 16 Yellowfin Trail
Norman Spector Community Governing Initiative
Eva Grier Community Governing Initiative
Senator Dori Connor

COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Those interested in participating in a community yard sale this summer please contact Judy Norcross.

POSTING SIGNS
Posting signs for business reasons on sign posts is illegal. Please do not do so.

WELCOME!
A warm welcome to the newest members of our community!
Allen & Michelle Truban 26 Grady Lane
Andrea Wise 6 Marlin Court
Larry & Mary Piper 14 Marlin Court

WEBSITE
Our new website address: www.neighborhoodlink.com. Then enter our zip code and click on Rutledge II.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR BOARD MEMBERS

Dan Noblitt- President 14 Yellowfin Trail 832-6904
Judy Norcross- Treasurer 15 Yellowfin Trail 832-5430
Miranda Matthews- Secretary 2 Grady Lane 838-2764

All of us welcome your feedback, questions and issues. Feel free to stop by any of our houses or call.