Annual Assessment is Due Dec. 31!
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- Created: 27 December 2008
Please remember that your 2009 assessment is due in full by Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Payment, by check or money order, must be mailed to the CCHOA mailing address: P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016.
Payments received after the deadline are subject to late fees and interest penalties, so make sure you mail your payment in time to meet the December 31 deadline.
Committee Volunteers Needed
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- Created: 27 December 2008
More volunteers to serve on Cramer's Crossing committees are needed for 2009. We are in particular need of homeowners to serve on the Financial Review Committee, which oversees the annual audit of the CCHOA's financial records.
If you would be willing to serve on a committee, please contact the CCHOA President.
If you would be willing to serve on a committee, please contact the CCHOA President.
Rings Road Project Nearly Complete
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- Created: 06 December 2008
The Rings Road Entrance is almost finished. The walls and the pillars are finished and the sod is laid. The only thing left is the sign which should be there with in the next couple of weeks. When they attach the signs they will be wrapping the pillars for a few days for curing purposes.
Please notice the added trees that you see in front of you as you enter from Rings Road. When working with the city on this project we expressed concern that when we enter our community at this entrance that all we see is backyards. The city took this into account and at no charge to us gave us the evergreens that you now see. It certainly is a nice addition to the Rings Road entrance.
This has been a year long project and the hope is that everyone will enjoy the new look to this entrance. Let us know your thoughts.
Please notice the added trees that you see in front of you as you enter from Rings Road. When working with the city on this project we expressed concern that when we enter our community at this entrance that all we see is backyards. The city took this into account and at no charge to us gave us the evergreens that you now see. It certainly is a nice addition to the Rings Road entrance.
This has been a year long project and the hope is that everyone will enjoy the new look to this entrance. Let us know your thoughts.
Reality TV Comes Calling...
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- Created: 25 November 2008
A Los Angeles-based production company is searching for homeowners interested in participating in a new reality TV show for CBS.
The Chairperson of the CCHOA Social Committee, has asked that the following letter be made available to all Cramer's homeowners:
On Thursday, November 20th I was contacted by Casting Producer Kathie Kopa from CBS in LA. She has invited our neighborhood to apply for the next reality competition series. It will be a family competition.
Click here for the official CBS flyer about the program.
There is a grand prize for the family that wins the competition. We will need 7 to 10 families to compete. It is a three week commitment. The filming will be sometime in the summer of 2009.
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, we will be having a meeting via phone with the Casting Producer Kathie Kopa on Monday, December 1at 7:30PM at Washington Township meeting hall on Eiterman Rd. Miss Kopa will fill us in at that time with all the details about the show and application process. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before. Let me know if you will be attending so we have a count.
If you have an interest, please join us. I am sorry for the short notice. There is a time span when we need to have the application in.
Please contact the Chairperson of the Social Committee if you are attending the meeting. You can also email Kathie at kathie@blockpartycasting.com for more questions. Please be sure to read the CBS flyer including all the detailed information before you call or come to the meeting. Jot down any questions you have so we get as much info as possible. If you can’t make the meeting, still call to let me know you are interested. I will then pass on whatever information I was given.
The Chairperson of the CCHOA Social Committee, has asked that the following letter be made available to all Cramer's homeowners:
On Thursday, November 20th I was contacted by Casting Producer Kathie Kopa from CBS in LA. She has invited our neighborhood to apply for the next reality competition series. It will be a family competition.
Click here for the official CBS flyer about the program.
There is a grand prize for the family that wins the competition. We will need 7 to 10 families to compete. It is a three week commitment. The filming will be sometime in the summer of 2009.
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, we will be having a meeting via phone with the Casting Producer Kathie Kopa on Monday, December 1at 7:30PM at Washington Township meeting hall on Eiterman Rd. Miss Kopa will fill us in at that time with all the details about the show and application process. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before. Let me know if you will be attending so we have a count.
If you have an interest, please join us. I am sorry for the short notice. There is a time span when we need to have the application in.
Please contact the Chairperson of the Social Committee if you are attending the meeting. You can also email Kathie at kathie@blockpartycasting.com for more questions. Please be sure to read the CBS flyer including all the detailed information before you call or come to the meeting. Jot down any questions you have so we get as much info as possible. If you can’t make the meeting, still call to let me know you are interested. I will then pass on whatever information I was given.
We felt we had an obligation to let you know about this opportunity. It is up to you if you want to pursue this further.
Thank you,
CCHOA Social Committee
CCHOA Board Election Held
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- Created: 03 November 2008
Your new CCHOA Board members for 2009 have been elected. Ballots were counted and the results were announced at the Annual Meeting held November 3, 2008.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access complete Board and Committee member information.
CCHOA Annual Meeting Nov. 3rd!
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- Created: 26 October 2008
The annual meeting of the Cramer's Crossing Homeowners Association will be held Monday, November 3rd at 7 pm. Election results for the open 2009 Board positions will be announced. We hope all homeowners will plan to attend.
Chili Cook-off Chefs, We Need You!
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- Created: 10 October 2008
Just a reminder that the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off is Saturday, October 25th at 3 pm. We are in need of more Chili contestants. If you plan to bring a Chili dish, please contact a member of the Social Committee.
Let's make this a great event! Even if you're not a Chili chef yourself, please plan on attending!
Let's make this a great event! Even if you're not a Chili chef yourself, please plan on attending!
2009 CCHOA Board Election
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- Created: 02 October 2008
Homeowners should have already received via U.S. Mail their ballot for the election of 2009 CCHOA Board Members. Ballots should be mailed using the envelope that was enclosed with your ballot.
The election will take place at the CCHOA Annual Meeting to be held Monday, November 3, 2008.
The election will take place at the CCHOA Annual Meeting to be held Monday, November 3, 2008.
Traffic Cameras Damaged by Wind
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- Created: 25 September 2008
The ODOT Traffic Cameras for I-270 at Cemetery and I-270 at Tuttle Crossing (which is always displayed on the right side of this page) are OUT OF SERVICE due to wind damage. ODOT expects repairs to be complete sometime in October. All other cameras on our TRAFFIC PAGE are functioning normally.
Special CCHOA Meeting Scheduled
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- Created: 23 September 2008
A special meeting of the Cramer's Crossing Homeowners Association has been called by the Association President and will be held Monday, September 29th at 7 pm. The location for the meeting is the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
Homeowners will receive the agenda and copies of documents to be discussed at the meeting delivered to their home sometime during the weekend.
Homeowners will receive the agenda and copies of documents to be discussed at the meeting delivered to their home sometime during the weekend.
Wind Storm Clean-up
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- Created: 15 September 2008
The City of Dublin chipper crews will suspend normal chipper service for the next two weeks to allow crews to focus full-time on post storm clean-up.
Homeowners are advised to get branches and other chippable material near the curb. City crews will make at least one pass through the city each week for the next two weeks. There is no need to call the City to arrange for this service but the City asks for patience due to the storm's severity and the amount of debris to be processed. Normal chipper service will resume on September 29th.
The City offers these guidelines for storm debris clean-up:
Homeowners are advised to get branches and other chippable material near the curb. City crews will make at least one pass through the city each week for the next two weeks. There is no need to call the City to arrange for this service but the City asks for patience due to the storm's severity and the amount of debris to be processed. Normal chipper service will resume on September 29th.
The City offers these guidelines for storm debris clean-up:
- Trimmings must be piled within ten feet of the curb or at the end of the driveway, but not in the street or blocking sidewalks or bike paths. City crews will not come on private property to pick up debris.
- Trimmings should be piled neatly, with the cut off ends pointing toward the street.
- Debris should not be piled near parked cars.
- The chipper machine can accept branches with a maximum diameter of 8 inches; there is no maximum length.
- Only tree and shrub parts are to be set out for chipping. No vines or plants with roots are acceptable. Roots must be cut off and processed through other composting programs (via the regular yard waste pick-up).
Fortunately, most of the trees in Cramer's Crossing survived the record-breaking wind brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Ike. We are also fortunate that we didn't lose electrical power and most roofs survived with little or no damage. Many of our neighboring communities were not so lucky.
Updated 9/28/2008:
The ODOT Traffic Cameras for I-270 at Cemetery and I-270 at Tuttle Crossing (displayed on this page) are OUT OF SERVICE due to wind damage. ODOT expects repairs to be complete sometime in October. All other cameras on our TRAFFIC & WEATHER page are functioning normally.
Candidates Needed for 2009 Board
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- Created: 15 August 2008
Two positions on the CCHOA Board of Directors are open for 2009 and the Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates.
The open positions are for Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. The current Vice President will assume the role of President in 2009, per the Association's By-laws.
If you have an interest in running for either position or would like to nominate someone who has a genuine interest in serving, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
All homeowners should have received a letter with detailed information about the nomination process.
The open positions are for Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. The current Vice President will assume the role of President in 2009, per the Association's By-laws.
If you have an interest in running for either position or would like to nominate someone who has a genuine interest in serving, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
All homeowners should have received a letter with detailed information about the nomination process.
Social Committee Survey
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- Created: 31 July 2008
The CCHOA Social Committee would like to find out what social groups or activities would be of interest to Cramer's Crossing homeowners. Please take a moment and complete our brief survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Please Clean Up After Your Pets!
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- Created: 28 July 2008
Pet owners are reminded that cleaning up after your pet is required by Dublin City Code. There have been reports this summer of unwelcome deposits being left in homeowner's yards and in our community's green spaces.
Be a good neighbor and always clean up any pet waste--and keep your pets out of your neighbor's flower beds and other landscaping.
Be a good neighbor and always clean up any pet waste--and keep your pets out of your neighbor's flower beds and other landscaping.
Fire Dept. to Hold Public Forums
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- Created: 18 June 2008
The Washington Township Fire Department has scheduled two public forums this summer to gather residents' thoughts, questions, concerns and comments about the programs and services the department offers.
All Cramer's Crossing homeowners are invited to attend. The forums will be held on Wednesday, July 9th and Wednesday, August 13th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road, just north of Shier Rings Road.
In exchange for your valuable time and feedback, the Fire Department will offer each participating adult a t-shirt (while supplies last) and a coupon which can be redeemed for one adult CPR with AED certification class offered by the Fire Department.
The Washington Township Fire Department wants to know what community issues are most important to you!
All Cramer's Crossing homeowners are invited to attend. The forums will be held on Wednesday, July 9th and Wednesday, August 13th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road, just north of Shier Rings Road.
In exchange for your valuable time and feedback, the Fire Department will offer each participating adult a t-shirt (while supplies last) and a coupon which can be redeemed for one adult CPR with AED certification class offered by the Fire Department.
The Washington Township Fire Department wants to know what community issues are most important to you!
Neighborhood Picnic is Saturday!
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- Created: 02 June 2008
Don't forget the 5th annual Cramer's Crossing Neighborhood Picnic will be held this Saturday, June 7th, beginning at 3 pm on the Cramer Oval.
Tents, tables, chairs and grills will be provided. Please bring your own food, drinks, utensils and a side dish to share. Tent set-up will be at 11 am and any help would be greatly appreciated!
Note: In case of rain, the picnic will be held on Sunday, June 8th.
Tents, tables, chairs and grills will be provided. Please bring your own food, drinks, utensils and a side dish to share. Tent set-up will be at 11 am and any help would be greatly appreciated!
Note: In case of rain, the picnic will be held on Sunday, June 8th.
Taking Care of Our Street Trees
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- Created: 14 May 2008
Homeowners are reminded that trees planted in the public right-of-way (the lawn strip between sidewalks and the curb) are owned by the City of Dublin. The City's Forestry Staff is responsible for the pruning of these trees and asks that homeowners not do any pruning on their own. Just this week, the Forestry Staff has begun pruning our street trees and have removed several that were in poor condition. These will be replaced during the City's normal planting schedule.
While the pruning shears are off-limits, homeowners are responsible for some basic tree maintenance:
1 Mulching: Mulch should be no more than 2 to 3 inches deep (including any mulch from previous seasons), tapered away from the trunk (not touching the trunk), and the root flare at the base of the trunk should be visible.
2 Watering: Newly installed trees require 1 inch of water every 7 to 10 days for the first year. Established trees may require watering only during a drought. Homeowners with irrigation systems should be careful not to overwater which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the soil, causing stress and possible death to the tree.
3 General Care: Use caution when applying chemical lawn treatments. Remembers most lawn weed killers are designed to kill broad-leaved plants--that includes trees. Stay away from your trees and avoid any application during windy conditions.
Please do your part in helping Mother Nature along by caring for the street trees in front of your home. The better the care, the sooner we'll all enjoy the shade!
For more information on street trees, including the varieties planted in Cramer's Crossing, click the CCHOA Fact File link on the menu bar, then click on Street Trees. If you need to contact the City Forester, call 410-4701.
Updated July 28, 2008:
Street trees that have been removed by the City of Dublin this summer due to poor health will be replaced during the normal planting schedule in the fall.
While the pruning shears are off-limits, homeowners are responsible for some basic tree maintenance:
1 Mulching: Mulch should be no more than 2 to 3 inches deep (including any mulch from previous seasons), tapered away from the trunk (not touching the trunk), and the root flare at the base of the trunk should be visible.
2 Watering: Newly installed trees require 1 inch of water every 7 to 10 days for the first year. Established trees may require watering only during a drought. Homeowners with irrigation systems should be careful not to overwater which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the soil, causing stress and possible death to the tree.
3 General Care: Use caution when applying chemical lawn treatments. Remembers most lawn weed killers are designed to kill broad-leaved plants--that includes trees. Stay away from your trees and avoid any application during windy conditions.
Please do your part in helping Mother Nature along by caring for the street trees in front of your home. The better the care, the sooner we'll all enjoy the shade!
For more information on street trees, including the varieties planted in Cramer's Crossing, click the CCHOA Fact File link on the menu bar, then click on Street Trees. If you need to contact the City Forester, call 410-4701.
Updated July 28, 2008:
Street trees that have been removed by the City of Dublin this summer due to poor health will be replaced during the normal planting schedule in the fall.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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- Created: 12 May 2008
Here's a convenient way to safely dispose of any hazardous materials you may have in your basement or garage. The next Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Day will be held on Saturday, May 24th, at the Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm. For more information on hazardous waste disposal visit http://www.swaco.org.
Spring Clean-up May 10th and 11th
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- Created: 05 May 2008
This weekend, May 10-11, the Spring Clean-up dumpsters will be on the Cramer Oval to make your spring cleaning easier. There will be 3 dumpsters available, one for regular trash, a second for recyclables and a third for yard waste. The City of Dublin makes this service available to us every year.
No hazardous waste will be accepted. If you have such waste, the next Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Day will be on Saturday, May 24th, at the Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm. For more information on hazardous waste disposal visit http://www.swaco.org.
No hazardous waste will be accepted. If you have such waste, the next Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Day will be on Saturday, May 24th, at the Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm. For more information on hazardous waste disposal visit http://www.swaco.org.
Landscape Plans Discussed
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- Created: 28 April 2008
A meeting of the Cramer's Crossing Homeowners Association was held on Monday, April 28th.
One of the major topics of the meeting was the discussion of landscaping improvements at the Avery Road and Rings Road entrances to Cramer's Crossing.
CCHOA's President said landscape improvements to the Avery Road entrance are nearly complete. Some of the existing plants, such as the ornamental grasses, were relocated behind the Cramer's Crossing sign and additional shrubs and perennials were added. A new light for the sign will be installed. A vandalized stone wall was also repaired.
At the Rings Road entrance, a "bed-reduction" plan will be getting underway soon to consolidate the large number of small flower and plant beds into a reduced number of larger, more dramatic plantings. More evergreens will also be added. While there are obviously costs involved in this "bed-reduction" plan, eliminating the hodge-podge collection of plantings will ultimately save the Association money by decreasing maintenance costs in future years.
The Board is also looking into adding two stone sign pillars on either side of Stockton Way. The Rings Road entrance currently has no signage. This proposal must be approved by the City of Dublin. The CCHOA has asked City Council to waive the nearly $1000 building permit fee required to add these pillars. That issue will be discussed at the May 5th Dublin City Council meeting.
The Board believes that in the future, as land to the south of Rings Road develops and with the eventual completion of Tuttle Crossing Blvd. to Avery Road, this entrance will become more visible and will most likely become the primary entrance to our community.
Originally, the cost of improvements to the entrance landscaping was planned to be spread over three to five years. However, when the City assumed the costs of maintaining our reserve areas, money that previously had been set aside for turf maintenance was reallocated to our landscaping plans. In the long-term this will save money as the project can be completed at current prices.
Landscape improvements to the other green spaces in our community were also discussed. The President reported that improvements to the shelter house next to the pond on Stockton are scheduled for this summer, according to Fred Hahn, Director of Parks and Open Space for the City of Dublin. Landscaping improvement requests for the Cramer Oval and the open space between Cramer's Crossing and Ballantrae have also been sent to City officials. Planning for such improvements will take place in 2009 with the actual work being completed within a 5-year time frame.
The Board welcomes your participation in this process. Planning meetings will be announced on this web site.
One of the major topics of the meeting was the discussion of landscaping improvements at the Avery Road and Rings Road entrances to Cramer's Crossing.
CCHOA's President said landscape improvements to the Avery Road entrance are nearly complete. Some of the existing plants, such as the ornamental grasses, were relocated behind the Cramer's Crossing sign and additional shrubs and perennials were added. A new light for the sign will be installed. A vandalized stone wall was also repaired.
At the Rings Road entrance, a "bed-reduction" plan will be getting underway soon to consolidate the large number of small flower and plant beds into a reduced number of larger, more dramatic plantings. More evergreens will also be added. While there are obviously costs involved in this "bed-reduction" plan, eliminating the hodge-podge collection of plantings will ultimately save the Association money by decreasing maintenance costs in future years.
The Board is also looking into adding two stone sign pillars on either side of Stockton Way. The Rings Road entrance currently has no signage. This proposal must be approved by the City of Dublin. The CCHOA has asked City Council to waive the nearly $1000 building permit fee required to add these pillars. That issue will be discussed at the May 5th Dublin City Council meeting.
The Board believes that in the future, as land to the south of Rings Road develops and with the eventual completion of Tuttle Crossing Blvd. to Avery Road, this entrance will become more visible and will most likely become the primary entrance to our community.
Originally, the cost of improvements to the entrance landscaping was planned to be spread over three to five years. However, when the City assumed the costs of maintaining our reserve areas, money that previously had been set aside for turf maintenance was reallocated to our landscaping plans. In the long-term this will save money as the project can be completed at current prices.
Landscape improvements to the other green spaces in our community were also discussed. The President reported that improvements to the shelter house next to the pond on Stockton are scheduled for this summer, according to Fred Hahn, Director of Parks and Open Space for the City of Dublin. Landscaping improvement requests for the Cramer Oval and the open space between Cramer's Crossing and Ballantrae have also been sent to City officials. Planning for such improvements will take place in 2009 with the actual work being completed within a 5-year time frame.
The Board welcomes your participation in this process. Planning meetings will be announced on this web site.
Special Meeting Scheduled
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A special meeting of the Cramer's Crossing Homeowners Association will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road. (Click here for a map).
On the agenda will be information concerning the recently approved resolution by Dublin City Council (which allows the City to assume more maintenance costs for our reserve areas) and the impact this will have on our annual assessment. Also to be discussed are landscaping plans for our community.
All homeowners are encouraged to attend.
On the agenda will be information concerning the recently approved resolution by Dublin City Council (which allows the City to assume more maintenance costs for our reserve areas) and the impact this will have on our annual assessment. Also to be discussed are landscaping plans for our community.
All homeowners are encouraged to attend.
Community Garage Sale Set For May 3rd
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Saturday, May 3rd has been designated as the date for the Cramer's Crossing Community Garage Sale.
There is a $5 garage sale permit that is required by the City of Dublin. Homeowners will need to obtain this permit themselves. Permits can be purchased at 5800 Shier-Rings Road weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.
A newspaper ad promoting the community sale has been placed in the Hilliard Northwest News and the Dublin News.
The following weekend (May 10th) the Spring Clean-up dumpsters will be on the Cramer Oval to help you dispose of what's left! There will be 3 dumpsters available, one for regular trash, a second for recyclables and a third for yard waste. No hazardous waste will be accepted. If you have such waste, the next Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Day will be on Saturday, May 24th, at the Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm. For more information on hazardous waste disposal visit http://www.swaco.org.
There is a $5 garage sale permit that is required by the City of Dublin. Homeowners will need to obtain this permit themselves. Permits can be purchased at 5800 Shier-Rings Road weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.
A newspaper ad promoting the community sale has been placed in the Hilliard Northwest News and the Dublin News.
The following weekend (May 10th) the Spring Clean-up dumpsters will be on the Cramer Oval to help you dispose of what's left! There will be 3 dumpsters available, one for regular trash, a second for recyclables and a third for yard waste. No hazardous waste will be accepted. If you have such waste, the next Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Day will be on Saturday, May 24th, at the Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm. For more information on hazardous waste disposal visit http://www.swaco.org.
Where's the Fountain?
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The fountain located in the pond at our Avery Road entrance was removed for the winter for a well-deserved rest and a chance to be cleaned and serviced.
When the company doing the maintenance, Aqua Doc, returned the fountain to the water in early April-- it didn't work. Rest assured, Aqua Doc is tending to the ailing fountain and it should be back soon.
The fountain on the north side of Cramer's Crossing Drive belongs to the Condominium Association. No word on when their fountain will return!
In more fountain news, the City of Dublin has returned their fountain located in Cramer Pond on Stockton back (almost!) to its original position. Late last month the support cables for the fountain failed and the fountain nearly beached itself on the north side of the pond.
Updated 6/18/2008:
The fountains in both ponds on Avery Road have (finally) returned!
When the company doing the maintenance, Aqua Doc, returned the fountain to the water in early April-- it didn't work. Rest assured, Aqua Doc is tending to the ailing fountain and it should be back soon.
The fountain on the north side of Cramer's Crossing Drive belongs to the Condominium Association. No word on when their fountain will return!
In more fountain news, the City of Dublin has returned their fountain located in Cramer Pond on Stockton back (almost!) to its original position. Late last month the support cables for the fountain failed and the fountain nearly beached itself on the north side of the pond.
Updated 6/18/2008:
The fountains in both ponds on Avery Road have (finally) returned!
City Assumes More Maintenance
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A resolution was brought before Dublin City Council on March 3, 2008 to authorize an Agreement for Maintenance which would give the City ownership of the fountain aerator in the pond on the south side of Cramer's Crossing Drive at Avery Road and the associated utilities to run it and for the City to assume responsibility for mowing additional reserve areas, currently being paid for by Cramer's Crossing homeowners. The resolution passed unanimously. The City of Dublin has assumed turf maintenance responsibilities and awarded the contract to Peabody Landscape Group.
The actual cost savings for each homeowner has not yet been determined, but the Board anticipates you will be very pleased with the savings. When the 2009 budgeting process begins in September the Board will have a better idea of the impact this agreement will have on next year's assessment.
The process began when CCHOA's President began discussions with Ward 2 Councilwoman Amy Salay regarding the disproportionate share of land and pond maintenance our Association is responsible for compared to other Dublin communities. The outcome was a meeting with Councilwoman Salay and Director of Parks and Open Space Fred Hahn. CCHOA's Secretary/Treasurer also attended this meeting and provided detailed cost analysis of what Cramer's homeowners are currently paying. Fred Hahn took that information and submitted a report to Council. It was noted in the report that a similar situation occurred in 2002 with the Meadows of Wyndham Village. Council relieved that community of some of its excessive maintenance costs to bring it in line with what other Dublin homeowners are required to pay.
It should be noted that the average annual cost per Dublin homeowner for open space maintenance (mowing & landscape care) is $60-$90 per lot. The cost for Cramer's homeowners is currently around $250 per lot (65% of the annual assessment) due to the large amount of mowing, landscape maintenance, utilities and pond upkeep required and our relatively small number of houses.
Please note that the Association is still responsible for landscape maintenance at both entrances (trees, shrubs, perennials, flowers, mulch, etc.). That maintenance will be done by Five Seasons Landscape Management.
The actual cost savings for each homeowner has not yet been determined, but the Board anticipates you will be very pleased with the savings. When the 2009 budgeting process begins in September the Board will have a better idea of the impact this agreement will have on next year's assessment.
The process began when CCHOA's President began discussions with Ward 2 Councilwoman Amy Salay regarding the disproportionate share of land and pond maintenance our Association is responsible for compared to other Dublin communities. The outcome was a meeting with Councilwoman Salay and Director of Parks and Open Space Fred Hahn. CCHOA's Secretary/Treasurer also attended this meeting and provided detailed cost analysis of what Cramer's homeowners are currently paying. Fred Hahn took that information and submitted a report to Council. It was noted in the report that a similar situation occurred in 2002 with the Meadows of Wyndham Village. Council relieved that community of some of its excessive maintenance costs to bring it in line with what other Dublin homeowners are required to pay.
It should be noted that the average annual cost per Dublin homeowner for open space maintenance (mowing & landscape care) is $60-$90 per lot. The cost for Cramer's homeowners is currently around $250 per lot (65% of the annual assessment) due to the large amount of mowing, landscape maintenance, utilities and pond upkeep required and our relatively small number of houses.
Please note that the Association is still responsible for landscape maintenance at both entrances (trees, shrubs, perennials, flowers, mulch, etc.). That maintenance will be done by Five Seasons Landscape Management.
City May Assume More Maintenance
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- Created: 16 March 2008
A resolution was brought before Dublin City Council on March 3, 2008 to authorize an Agreement for Maintenance which would give the City ownership of the fountain aerator in the pond on the south side of Cramer's Crossing Drive at Avery Road and the associated utilities to run it and for the City to assume responsibility for mowing additional reserve areas, currently being paid for by Cramer's Crossing homeowners. The resolution was passed unanimously.
The actual cost savings for each homeowner has not yet been determined, but the Board anticipates you will be very pleased with the savings. The final numbers won't be available until Council officially approves the final agreement which is being drafted by City staff. That will be followed by a second reading at the March 17th Council meeting and a Public Hearing for any comments at the April 7th meeting.
The process began when CCHOA's President began discussions with Ward 2 Councilwoman Amy Salay regarding the disproportionate share of land and pond maintenance our Association is responsible for compared to other Dublin communities. The outcome was a meeting with Councilwoman Salay and Director of Parks and Open Space Fred Hahn. CCHOA's Secretary/Treasurer also attended this meeting and provided detailed cost analysis of what Cramer's homeowners are currently paying. Fred Hahn took that information and submitted a report to Council. It was noted in the report that a similar situation occurred in 2002 with the Meadows of Wyndham Village. Council relieved that community of some of its excessive maintenance costs to bring it in line with what other Dublin homeowners are required to pay.
It should be noted that the average annual cost per Dublin homeowner for open space maintenance (mowing & landscape care) is $60-$90 per lot. The cost for Cramer's homeowners is currently around $250 per lot (65% of the annual assessment) due to the large amount of mowing, landscape maintenance, utilities and pond upkeep required and our relatively small number of houses.
Please note that the Association will still be responsible for landscape maintenance at both entrances (trees, shrubs, perennials, flowers, mulch, etc.), and the remaining costs involved in running the Association.
More information will be posted here when it becomes available.
The actual cost savings for each homeowner has not yet been determined, but the Board anticipates you will be very pleased with the savings. The final numbers won't be available until Council officially approves the final agreement which is being drafted by City staff. That will be followed by a second reading at the March 17th Council meeting and a Public Hearing for any comments at the April 7th meeting.
The process began when CCHOA's President began discussions with Ward 2 Councilwoman Amy Salay regarding the disproportionate share of land and pond maintenance our Association is responsible for compared to other Dublin communities. The outcome was a meeting with Councilwoman Salay and Director of Parks and Open Space Fred Hahn. CCHOA's Secretary/Treasurer also attended this meeting and provided detailed cost analysis of what Cramer's homeowners are currently paying. Fred Hahn took that information and submitted a report to Council. It was noted in the report that a similar situation occurred in 2002 with the Meadows of Wyndham Village. Council relieved that community of some of its excessive maintenance costs to bring it in line with what other Dublin homeowners are required to pay.
It should be noted that the average annual cost per Dublin homeowner for open space maintenance (mowing & landscape care) is $60-$90 per lot. The cost for Cramer's homeowners is currently around $250 per lot (65% of the annual assessment) due to the large amount of mowing, landscape maintenance, utilities and pond upkeep required and our relatively small number of houses.
Please note that the Association will still be responsible for landscape maintenance at both entrances (trees, shrubs, perennials, flowers, mulch, etc.), and the remaining costs involved in running the Association.
More information will be posted here when it becomes available.
Reference Binders Being Delivered
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- Created: 15 March 2008
Members of the CCHOA Board of Directors will be visiting your home soon to deliver your Homeowner Reference Binder which contains all the documents that govern our Association, including the Deed of Restrictions, Corporate By-laws, Design Control Standards and an updated Resident Directory. If you are not at home when the delivery is attempted, a notice will be left asking that you contact the Board to schedule a delivery time.
Documents in the binder may be updated from time to time. The Board asks that when you receive updates you place them in your Homeowner Reference Binder and discard the older material. Note that the binder and its contents are the property of the CCHOA. The Association reserves the right to charge a nominal fee if this binder is lost, damaged or destroyed. Should you sell your home in Cramer's Crossing, the binder and its contents should remain with the property for use by the new homeowner.
Documents in the binder may be updated from time to time. The Board asks that when you receive updates you place them in your Homeowner Reference Binder and discard the older material. Note that the binder and its contents are the property of the CCHOA. The Association reserves the right to charge a nominal fee if this binder is lost, damaged or destroyed. Should you sell your home in Cramer's Crossing, the binder and its contents should remain with the property for use by the new homeowner.
Don't Forget Your Dublin Tax Return
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- Created: 14 March 2008
Homeowners are reminded that in addition to the Federal and State tax forms we are all required to file, the City of Dublin also requires the filing of a tax return. Like the Federal and State forms, the filing deadline is April 15th.
All Dublin residents, 18 years old and over, must file a return. For answers to frequently asked questions, click here. Tax forms are available by clicking here.
All Dublin residents, 18 years old and over, must file a return. For answers to frequently asked questions, click here. Tax forms are available by clicking here.
CCHOA Web Site Launches
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- Created: 08 February 2008
Welcome to your new Cramer's Crossing Homeowners Association web site!
The Board of Directors hopes all homeowners will visit the site often, since it will allow us to communicate important news and information to all of you much faster--and at a substantial cost and labor savings to the Association.
Running the web site costs each homeowner only 16 cents per month, less than a 1st class postage stamp. When a single-page notice is mailed to all homeowners, the cost of postage alone is $32.38. This doesn't include the cost of paper, printing, envelopes and labels. Then there is the labor involved in preparing the mailing and the gas to take them to the post office (costs that have been absorbed by your Board Members). By using this web site as the primary means of community communication, all of us save money!
With the addition of useful content, such as weather, news and even our area traffic cameras, we hope you will make cramerscrossing.org a frequent stop as you surf the internet. Take a moment now to add the site to your list of favorites or make it your homepage so you'll always be up-to-date on what's going on in Cramer's Crossing. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact the webmaster. Note that the site is best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.0 or higher.
We Need Your Opinion...
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- Created: 01 February 2008
While we all understand the necessity of the CCHOA annual assessment, making that payment in December (with other holiday demands tugging at our wallets) is less than ideal.
The Association has looked into the use of on-line site PayPal to accept assessment payments via credit card. Because not all homeowners would use this option, the fees charged by PayPal would need to be paid by those using the service. It wouldn't be fair for homeowners who pay by check or money order to subsidize the PayPal fees for those who choose to pay with a credit card.
The Association has looked into the use of on-line site PayPal to accept assessment payments via credit card. Because not all homeowners would use this option, the fees charged by PayPal would need to be paid by those using the service. It wouldn't be fair for homeowners who pay by check or money order to subsidize the PayPal fees for those who choose to pay with a credit card.
So we need your input. Please take a minute and VOTE in our poll which asks: Would you like to have the option of charging your annual assessment to a credit card and pay the service fees ($15) charged by PayPal? The VOTE box is on the right side of this page, at the bottom. You can also click on 'check results' to see the current vote count. The results of this vote will be used by the Board of Directors to determine whether or not such a payment option should be adopted.
Neighborhood Watch To Be Organized
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- Created: 28 January 2008
A General Meeting to discuss the formation of a Neighborhood Watch program was held on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7 pm at the Washington Township Administrative Building, 6200 Eiterman Road. This is in response to recent break-ins in Dublin.
Sgt. Ron Barnes of the Dublin Police Department attended the meeting and shared tips on how to make homes safer and answered questions about how to set-up the Neighborhood Watch program. He also provided information on a number of free safety programs offerred by the Dublin Police Department.
Sgt. Ron Barnes of the Dublin Police Department attended the meeting and shared tips on how to make homes safer and answered questions about how to set-up the Neighborhood Watch program. He also provided information on a number of free safety programs offerred by the Dublin Police Department.
The City of Dublin will provide Neighborhood Watch signs at no charge to Cramer's Crossing if we show substantial interest in this program--that means at least a 51% participation rate. Those attending the meeting were nearly unanimous in their desire for the signs. While attendance was good at the meeting, we need everyone in the community involved to make it a success. For more information about Sgt. Barnes' presentation and other topics of interest to homeowners, please review the minutes of the meeting.
Kindergarten Registration Announced
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- Created: 09 January 2008
All elementary schools in the Hilliard School District will host Kindergarten Registration Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7 pm, for the 2008-09 school year. Parents of eligible children (age 5 on or before September 30, 2008) should register their child at the elementary school in their current attendance area. Attendance boundaries can be viewed online, or by calling the district’s Central Office at 614-771-4273.
During the registration evening, parents will receive an enrollment package, fill out a registration form, and make an appointment for their child’s screening, which is required for admittance and is conducted by kindergarten teachers and school nurses. Students are assessed at the screenings on developmental skills, such as letter recognition and vision. The screening date for Washington Elementary will be Friday, April 11, 2008.
During the registration evening, parents will receive an enrollment package, fill out a registration form, and make an appointment for their child’s screening, which is required for admittance and is conducted by kindergarten teachers and school nurses. Students are assessed at the screenings on developmental skills, such as letter recognition and vision. The screening date for Washington Elementary will be Friday, April 11, 2008.
2008 Annual Assessment - Thank You!
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- Created: 01 January 2008
Payment of the annual CCHOA assessment was due on December 31, 2007. The Board is happy to report a 100% on-time collection and thanks all homeowners for their prompt attention to this important obligation. The 2008 assessment covers the costs of maintaining all of our beautiful green space, including mowing, landscaping and pond maintenance.
2008 Board of Directors Begin Service
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- Created: 01 January 2008
The newly elected Cramer's Crossing Homeowners Association Board of Directors begins service to homeowners January 1st.
The outgoing President assumes the newly created position of Trustee 1. The Trustee 2 position is vacant for 2008. This position would normally be filled by the outgoing Secretary/Treasurer.
The Board has already locked in a new landscaping service company for 2008, with plans to upgrade both entrances to Cramer's (Avery and Rings) with additional landscaping. The Board also plans to begin work with the City of Dublin on permanent improvements to the Cramer Oval and the pond area on Stockton Way. As always, homeowner input is strongly encouraged! Each member of the Board can be easily reached via phone or e-mail.
