Projects in Process
Goose Troopers:
The HOA has hired Goose Troopers as of February 11, 2023, to assist with the gaggle of geese overrunning and polluting our neighborhood. They conduct humane, effective goose management by using highly trained Border Collies to flush the geese from the area. Their methods do not harm geese and are endorsed by PETA, The Humane Society of the United States, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and many more. You may notice them as they are out working several days each week. Through consistent and timely management, the geese will learn to avoid the area and move on to greener pastures.
There has been nothing but positive comments from homeowners about Goose Troopers. The sidewalks are clean and it is pleasant to talk the paths throughout the neighborhood.
Entrance Lights:
Some of you may know that the entrance lights on Crestline were vandalized last December. Due to having to replace the lights and fixing other entrance lights, the HOA voted to replace all the entrance lights with new modern square lights. We would like to thank the two Chadsworth homeowners who volunteered their skill and time installing all the lights.
Sprinkler System:
Sprinkler System – System at West 21st street / Crestline entrance is now in good working order – leak in main line fixed and several sprinkler heads replaced. Final system to work on is on the NW side of Chadsworth property. It is around the water and behind the homes on the East side of Crestline and North of Greenspoint. Leak in main line and quite a few sprinkler heads that are not rotating and/or leaking. Hope to be fixed July/Aug. This will be the end of the large project of repairing all 6 systems started early 2022.
Canal Maintenance:
Railroad Tie Canal Wall - We have decided to move forward and hire MKEC to design and draw plans for replacement of west side of canal wall that currently has failing railroad ties. We hope to be able to replace the wall with same metal that is already in use on the far North end
Weeds around the lakes:
We have been having some difficulty with the company we hired to spray the weeds around the lakes. We have decided to go with a new company, Suburban. We feel confident they will yield better results.
Fountains:
Now that the electrical has been fixed we are researching adding 2 new fountains to the east lakes. More updates to follow.
The HOA has hired Goose Troopers as of February 11, 2023, to assist with the gaggle of geese overrunning and polluting our neighborhood. They conduct humane, effective goose management by using highly trained Border Collies to flush the geese from the area. Their methods do not harm geese and are endorsed by PETA, The Humane Society of the United States, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and many more. You may notice them as they are out working several days each week. Through consistent and timely management, the geese will learn to avoid the area and move on to greener pastures.
There has been nothing but positive comments from homeowners about Goose Troopers. The sidewalks are clean and it is pleasant to talk the paths throughout the neighborhood.
Entrance Lights:
Some of you may know that the entrance lights on Crestline were vandalized last December. Due to having to replace the lights and fixing other entrance lights, the HOA voted to replace all the entrance lights with new modern square lights. We would like to thank the two Chadsworth homeowners who volunteered their skill and time installing all the lights.
Sprinkler System:
Sprinkler System – System at West 21st street / Crestline entrance is now in good working order – leak in main line fixed and several sprinkler heads replaced. Final system to work on is on the NW side of Chadsworth property. It is around the water and behind the homes on the East side of Crestline and North of Greenspoint. Leak in main line and quite a few sprinkler heads that are not rotating and/or leaking. Hope to be fixed July/Aug. This will be the end of the large project of repairing all 6 systems started early 2022.
Canal Maintenance:
Railroad Tie Canal Wall - We have decided to move forward and hire MKEC to design and draw plans for replacement of west side of canal wall that currently has failing railroad ties. We hope to be able to replace the wall with same metal that is already in use on the far North end
Weeds around the lakes:
We have been having some difficulty with the company we hired to spray the weeds around the lakes. We have decided to go with a new company, Suburban. We feel confident they will yield better results.
Fountains:
Now that the electrical has been fixed we are researching adding 2 new fountains to the east lakes. More updates to follow.
PROJECTS Completed
Nov 2022 Removed tree stumps
Sept 2022 Repaired electric boxes at playground
Sept 2022 Repair on sprinkler system started
Aug 2022 Lights at Crestline entrance fixed (then they were vandalized)
Aug 2022 hired Attorney to help with collections and covenants
Aug 2022 Maize entrance island cleaned out
06/14/22 Water meter removed from playground, officially off city water
May 2022 Geese eggs addled per permit from Department of Wild Life
05/02/22 Community wide trash pick up
04/30/22 Garage Sale
4/12/22 Playground now using well water instead of city water
02/08/22 Approved new lawn care contract (savings of $11,200)
01/15/22 Ability to pay dues on line
12/01/21 Christmas light contest
12/03/21 Well drilled at playground (eliminate city water)
12/01/21 Evergy - Address and board members updated
12/01/21 ICT Water - address and board members updated
12/01/21 Closing sprinklers down for winter completed
11/15/21 Cable sent contractor out to repair water line that was damaged by them
11/15/21 Entrance lights fixed
11/15/21 Christmas lights added at entrances
11/15/21 Swans placed in lakes - geese do not like them
10/15/21 Tree removal completed
10/01/21 Sent past due invoice reminders to all homeowners
08/27/21 Decision to NOT post budget or treasurer's report on website (not secure)
08/27/21 Fines and late fees to be invoiced and mailed as they occur
08/27/21 Invoices will be emailed to any homeowner that has an email address
08/27/21 Fountains not authorized by board but association will pay for electricity
08/24/21 Moved mail box to Maize: $68 vs. $118; 6.3 mi vs. 3.8 mi
Summer/21 Pot hole at entrance off Chadsworth
06/22/21 Fixed broken sprinkler heads
06/21/21 Completed back flow preventer test
05/19/21 Purchased QuickBooks for 1 year - $322.50, will be $432.00 next year (was $604 in 2020)
05/12/21 Fixed timer at playground
May 2021 Landscaped two main entrances
May 2021 Rock Project - completed
05/01/21 Welcome committee brochure completed
05/13/21 2021 Budget approved
04/28/21 Past due accounts - liens put on homes past due $1000.00 or more (10 homes)
April 2021 Sent past due invoice reminders to all homeowners
04/08/21 Treasurer audited accounts, saw nothing of concern, no outside audit to be done at this time
04/01/21 ACC fines listed on website
02/13/21 Reimbursement for sidewalk repair denied because no change to commons area without
board approval - vote 4 to 1
02/13/21 Tree removal at 2313 Chadsworth - new owners are in no hurry to remove tree
02/13/21 Voted to move mailbox from Wichita to Maize - vote 6 - 0
01/21/21 Obtained contract and W-9 form from Dugan Landscaping
01/21/21 Request for reimbursement for money spent to remove old board – 4 no, one abstained
01/21/21 Reimbursement for fountain expenditure by homeowners - vote 4 no to 1 yes
Both request denied - no approval for expenditures by the board. Covenants state that expenditures should be approved before money spent