Requests for services such as sidewalk repair and burned out streetlights can be directed to the Public Works Department by calling (847) 551-3815 between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, or by emailing publicworks@wdundee.org.
Jack Wheatley (HOA Board Member & Village Liaison) recently asked Rich Babica (Director West Dundee Public Works) to provide an update on projects of interest to our community.
Rich’s reply is detailed below in red:
From: Richard Babica <RBabica@wdundee.org> Date: May 12, 2014 2:28:33 PM CDT To: Jack T Wheatley III <jwheatley3@live.com>Subject: Village Projects Update
Jack,
1. In regards to the Fairhills east retention pond: Are there any updates on the EPA grant? [Note: Due to lack of proper drainage, proper mowing has not been possible.]
No updates due to continued lack of funding by the State.
2. How is the scheduling for the resurfacing of the Fairhills entry from Boncosky? Are we currently scheduled to have it done this summer?
The Street and Infrastructure Project will be discussed by the Village Board at the May 19th Meeting.
3. During our HOA annual meeting, a homeowner voiced that they heard public works was to evaluate the condition of the sidewalks in Fairhills this summer… Is this accurate?
We attempt to survey 1/3 of the Village’s sidewalks annually. That portion of the Village is due so most likely sometime this year the sidewalks will be surveyed, with replacement/repairs to be completed as resources allow. If there is a specific concern, the resident can contact the Department for a site inspection.
Richard Babica
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Continental Properties Company, Inc., W134 N8675 Executive Parkway, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, 262-502-5500.
Continental Properties is a Milwaukee-based developer of Hospital, apartment and retail properties throughout the United States. They have been working to purchase the 18-acre parcel at the intersection of South 8th Street & Boncosky Rd. from HLC Corp (the Haeger Land Company). They have begun discussions with the Village of West Dundee to plan and construct a gated 12 building Multi-Family rental apartment complex with a clubhouse and pool. It appears that the Village would have to be agreeable to a zoning change to accommodate this facility.
On Jan 19, 2014, we all (including our HOA Board) received a letter from Continental inviting us to attend a meeting on January 22nd at the Randall Oaks Golf Club Facility on Binnie Road to introduce themselves to their proposal. The meeting was well attended by many of our homeowners. Most of our Board members were also in attendance, as well. As to be expected, there was opposition expressed by several members. The position of the Board is to be “neutral”; however, the Board will work to represent the majority of the membership’s interests and concerns.
The most significant concerns related to:
1. The separation that will exist between the Complex and our community. At this time, a five foot wrought iron type fence with numerous screening provided by trees and bushes.
2. The architectural styling of the building as viewed from our community.
3. Traffic as related to their entrance that will be onto the already congested Boncosky Road. There was concern that their residents would exit their Complex and turn right and use Fairhills and a cut through.
4. The proposed units will be rentals and not owned.
5. Excessive total number of planned units is 232. The developer would have to ask for a variance to current acceptable zoning limits of 185.
6. Reducing the parking average from 1.8 to 1.5/ per unit.
The HOA Board plans to follow-up with Continental regarding the additional details they promised to provide on some specific requests that were made by the membership.
While our community has enjoyed the natural landscape between our homes and Rte. 31 for many years, we all know that the future would eventually cause this area to be developed for a lot of reasons. This proposed complex, if modified to address some of your concerns, may provide a good option because should the Village not agree to rezone this parcel, we could end up with a potential strip mall or other retail buildings complete with truck entrances and dumpsters along the back edge.
It has come to the HOA Board’s attention that Continental Properties will NOT be on the agenda for the up coming Village Board meeting scheduled for February 3, 2014.
The following links have been provided to give you more information.
Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association, West Dundee, IL
February 1, 2014
Call & Notice
To the members of the Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association:
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association is called and will be held at the Community Development & Fire Department located at 100 Carrington Drive, West Dundee, IL, on March 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Casting your vote for election of the Board of Directors is one of the most important responsibilities of owners to their association. All homeowners are urged to attend this important meeting. It is imperative a quorum be established at this meeting either in person or by proxy.
The purpose of this meeting is to elect two (2) members of the Board of Directors and to conduct other business as may come before the Membership, including the approval of the 2014 Proposed Budget.
If you are interested in running for a Board position and want to be listed on the ballot, we have enclosed a nomination application, which must be completed and returned to management’s office by February 18, 2014 to:
CARE Property Management, Inc. 1985 E. Devon Avenue Hanover Park, IL 60133 630-855-2279/Phone 630-855-6388/Fax
If you cannot attend the meeting, a proxy/ballot with instruction will follow with the mailing on February 19, 2014. You can return this to CARE Property Management, Inc., or give it to a neighbor or Board Member that will be attending this meeting.
The meeting is informative and it is your community, So, please attend!
Regards,
Board of Directors
Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association
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Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association
NOMINATION APPLICATION
I hereby submit my name for nomination to the Board of Directors for the Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association. I understand that this information is given for Association use only and will permit the publication thereof to members of the Association only.
Name:___________________________________________________________Address:_________________________________________________________Home Phone:___________________________Work Phone:_________________
SECTION B: QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION THAT MAY
BE AN ASSET TO YOU AS A DIRECTOR, i.e. JOB EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, COMMITTEE WORK, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SECTION C: POLICIES (INCLUDE STATEMENTS WHICH YOU FEEL SHOULD
BE CONSIDERED BY YOUR FELLOW HOMEOWNERS WITH REGARD TO YOUR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
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Please return this application no later than February 18, 2014 to:
Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association c/o CARE Property Management, Inc.
1985 E. Devon Avenue
Hanover Park, IL 60133
or visit our web site at https://dev.fairhillshoa.com and email this form to karen@careprop.com
The undersigned does hereby certify that he/she is a member in good standing and is the only candidate from the address listed above.
SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ DATE:
Fairhills of Canterfield homeowners were invited and many attended a meeting on January 22, 2014 conducted by Continental Properties regarding their development plans for the land parcel located at the intersection of Boncosky Rd. and Rte. 31.
The view the minutes from the meeting, click here.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ!
Date 1/28/14
Dear Neighbors,
The Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association Board (the Board) has been very busy over the last several months and we would like to share the latest developments on what we have accomplished.
As our neighborhood continues to mature, the Board has begun to focus on a strategy to maintain the level of quality intended in the initial development of our neighborhood and the Homeowners Association.
Based upon homeowner feedback, we have found it necessary to become more involved with the maintenance and upkeep of the neighborhood and to help work with and remind certain homeowners of their responsibilities for upkeep of their properties. This is all intended to refine a process that ensures quality maintenance of properties within our association and continuity as changes are made to homes and landscapes. The process includes the existing review of changes by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and consequences for non-adherence to neighborhood Covenants including as a last resort, liens or other penalties.
It is the Board’s intent not to penalize but rather to enhance and maintain the quality of our neighborhood that attracted each of us to locate our families here. This has been the concern that has been most heard by the Board.
Additionally, as you may have noticed, there are several properties in the neighborhood for which the landscape or exterior maintenance has become unhealthy and unkept.
Some of the most common items that need attention are:
We are currently in the depth of winter but hopefully by March or April spring will arrive and the growing season will begin once again. The Board will be working with the owners of these problem properties to ensure that they stay mowed, that the weeds are taken care of during the season. Further that dead trees & bushes are removed and that exterior maintenance issues are addressed. It is our position to work with the owners to find a solution rather than have the properties slip into a state where upkeep is no longer effective and the neighboring properties are affected.
Along with developing the more defined process, we have been working on the typical Association business such as planning, maintenance of the common areas, and working with the Village of West Dundee to keep the entire Fairhills neighborhood in top shape. You may have also noticed that many of our ash trees have fallen victim to the Emerald Ash Borer this year and had to be taken down. Due to our great relationship with the Village, we have been able to work out a plan for replacement of the majority of our parkway trees over the last two years. We are grateful and appreciative of our Village officials who have worked with us again to get this accomplished.
We would like to thank you for your support, and as always, if there are any questions, please contact any of the Board members listed below.
Sincerely,
Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association Board
Paul Vincelette President, mrpde@comcast.net
Jack Wheatley Director, jwheatley3@live.com
Tom Wolfe Director, tlwolfe@foxvalley.net
Ann Meyer Secretary, ameyer@farmersagent.com
Troy Bagshaw Treasurer, tb1362@att.com
Please check our web for new neighborhood updates at https://dev.fairhillshoa.com/
Mark your calendars!
The Annual Meeting of FairHills of Canterfield Homeowners Association is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Development & Fire Department located at 100 Carrington Drive, West Dundee, IL.
Please plan to attend this very important meeting and the opportunity to find out what is going on in your neighborhood, ask questions to the board and other invited members of our community. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association West Dundee, IL
January 22, 2014
Dear Homeowner,
Enclosed is your coupon for the 2014 Annual Assessment. Please note that this $250.00 assessment reflects NO increase from 2013.
The coupon states this Annual Assessment is due February 1st, 2014 however payment can be made in two (2) installments, and is late after March 31, 2014. Payments received after the March 31, 2014 deadline will be charged accrued interest. For your convenience we have enclosed two (2) payment envelopes.
All payments must indicate your account number located on the coupon or your property address. If you do not provide this information we may not be able to properly apply your payment to your account.
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 4, 2014. The location is:
Community Development & Fire Department 100 Carrington Drive
West Dundee, IL 60120
Separate information will be sent to you regarding this important meeting. Access the FairHills Homeowners Association Website today at
www.FairhillsHOA.com
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the management office.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Fairhills of Canterfield Homeowners Association
CARE Property Management, Inc.
1985 E. Devon Avenue, Hanover Park, IL 60133 630-855-2279/Phone 630-855-6388/Fax
We have made special arrangements with Barreca Blacktop Sealcoating, Inc (Barrington, IL) to provide group discounts for sealcoating driveways within the Fairhills community.
The rules are that one homeowner must act as the spokesman and get at least 2 additional owners to schedule to have their driveways done at the same time. The spokesman is to contact Barreca (Megan) at (847) 970-5900 and mention that they live in the Fairhills community and that they want the $65 price agreed to with our Board of Directors (Tom Wolfe).
Our intent is to not sponsor one company over another but to provide information on companies used by some of your neighbors.
If any of you have different sources that have provided good prices, please let us know and we will publish their names as well.