Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association
Neighborhood News Working Together for a GREAT Neighborhood
Fall Fall 2013
President’s Message Association, had remarried and lived in Plum Grove Estates. The wedding was in his backyard. The weather was beautiful and so was the bride. He was especially proud of his house and the neighborhood, but the highlight of his back yard was the little creek that flowed through it. The yard was spectacular.
What a great summer. Two things happened this summer that made me remember the very first time that I became aware of Plum Grove Estates– my daughter, Amanda, was married in September and the Mecum Classic Car Auction came to the Schaumburg Convention Center on Meacham Road, less than a mile from here in October. I know that you are thinking, what the heck is Guy talking about here–so I’ll tell you. It was the summer of 1958 and I was a little Guy then, not yet a teenager. My cousin Sal who had just graduated from college as a new engineer married his fiance Jackie who had just graduated from nursing school. Jackie’s father, Dr. Julian Mavity, who I believe was the third President of our -1-
Dr. Mavity had just taken delivery of a new car. It was yellow and white and was one of the very first full sized Ford hard top retractable convertibles. I was already a car Guy and I could not believe it–a hard top and a convertible in one car. I am not sure if he was more proud of his daughter’s wedding, the house and backyard or the car. Neighbors were continually dropping in to give their best wishes to Sal and Jackie but they all wanted to see the car’s hardtop fold into the trunk. He must have put the top down and up again at least 100 times. Of all that took place that day I remember him telling my father that he had the greatest neighbors and that this was a wonderful place to live. Who could know then, what the future would bring some 55 years later. The Mavitys are long gone now but their
beautiful home and yard remain. The grounds are still spectacular. Unfortunately, the little creek now turns into a raging river during the rainy season and the house has flooded several times. Amanda and her bridesmaids dressed for her wedding at our house and we took pictures in the backyard. The weather was beautiful and so was the bride and all of the bridesmaids. Neighbors dropped in to give their best wishes. Sal and Jackie are still married. Sal retired as one of the Directors of NASA and was one of the engineers responsible for development of the heat shielding ceramic tile technology used for our space craft re-entry into the atmosphere. Jackie retired as Continued on next page…
Newsletter Contents Directors Reports…………………...2-3 Electric Aggregation………………3 Homeowner Guidelines …………4-5 Fishing Derby………………………4 Oct PGE POA Meeting……………6-7 PGE Calendar………………………..8
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association P.O. Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
…Continued from page 1
Treasurer: Mary Crook
Director of Nursing at a major hospital.
Director: Lynn Meinzer
At the Mecum Classic Car Auction a 1958 Ford hard top retractable convertible sold for probably 50 times what Dr. Mavity paid for his in 1958. It is still a great looking car.
Director: Maria Pappas
I’m no longer little Guy, so I guess I am now an older Guy, and I am still a car Guy. Who would have ever thought back then that I would become the President of our homeowners association. Yet with all of the changes over time, one thing remains the same after all of these years–we have the greatest neighbors and Plum Grove Estates is a wonderful place to live. I hope to see all of you at the Holiday Party in December.
Guy Karm, President, PGEPOA
Social Report – Lynn Meinzer The Annual Holiday Party for residents of Plum Grove Estates will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Plum Grove Park Club Building. We are expecting a visit from Santa for the children of PGE, (newborn to ten years old), plus festive music, good food and beverages, time to chat with neighbors – a great way to get in the Holiday Spirit! Call your reservations in early for this fun event.
Each officer serves a one year term and each director serves for a three year term. If anyone may have an interest in volunteering, please feel free to contact any of the board members.
Architectural Control – Dave Freeman Thinking of renovating or remodeling? The PGEPOA wants to thank the many residents who have been aware of and following the covenants. We have had numerous driveway, landscape and property renovations underway. We have worked with these residents to maintain the integrity of our community. So thank you for your cooperation. If you are planning any architectural changes or additions to your residence, architectural plans need to be submitted to the PGE Board, for approval, in addition to any permits required by Cook County or Palatine Township. Please contact David Freeman 1-847-303-6628 or email dave.freeman@cbexchange.com for questions on the procedures. One may also reference our website for our updated information that may apply to any future plans you are considering. By communicating your plans this can prevent a disruption which in time weakens the friendly atmosphere found in our neighborhoods. Thank for your consideration of our covenants and guidelines which are and were designed to maintain the integrity of Plum Grove Estates.
Landscape Report – Lynn Meinzer The end of the ‘Season 2013’ has arrived, seemingly with great speed! The autumn colors are very vibrant along with the Mums and Asters. Cleanup time has
Nominating Committee – George Reichl At the PGE October General Meeting the members voted the following slate to the 2014 PGE Association Board: President: Guy Karm Vice President: Dave Freeman Secretary: Debbie Denten -2-
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association P.O. Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
also arrived and the common areas will be made ready for winter soon and bulbs for spring will be planted at the same time. Unfortunately, the Ash Trees on the north side of the Longacres and Briarwood Entrances are beyond saving due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. They both will be removed and replaced with trees that are resistant to deadly diseases. Enclosed is a brochure from The Morton Arboretum explaining about this destructive Borer that attacks Ash Trees in a wide spread area, including our Northwest Suburb. Please read this information and if you know you have an Ash Tree, consult the info on the back of the flier. Ash Trees on your private property need to be taken care of by the homeowner. Free estimates to discover the condition of your Ash Tree is offered by most companies..
Membership Report – Maria Pappas Congratulations to the following new homeowners and we welcome you to Plum Grove Estates. Please join us in December for our 'Holiday Party' and in June for our 'Kick off to Summer Party', as well as our meetings. Invitations to all of our events are sent by mail. Reservations and RSVP are required to attend. Contact Maria Pappas (2291 Longacres) at 847-303-3536 with any questions or concerns that you may have. We look forward to meeting all of you. 369 Longacres Lane- Emmanuel & Alana Muniz 390 Meadow Lane-
Electric Aggregation Palatine Township has engaged an electric aggregation broker (Constellation) to negotiate reduced electric rates for residents in the unincorporated areas of Palatine Township. This was completed and everyone was supposed to have received letters from Constellation this past summer. Apparently several PGE residents (if not all of us) did not receive letters. Some of us did not receive letters due to the fact that we had switched from Com Ed in the past but we are still eligible for this program which does represent a reduced rate for electric usage. To take advantage of these lower rates you can call Constellation at 800 718 1493 and ask to be put on the program. Have your ComEd bill when you call, they will ask for information from the bill..
Attention!! Please don’t feed the squirrels or feral cats (Skunks, Racoons, and Coyotes)
Mike & Kristin Williams
Treasurer’s Report – Mary Crook During the October General Meeting, I presented the treasurer's report through September 30th. The budget overview portion showed how the board allocated income received through membership dues and ad revenue. We have been able to stay within budget in most expense categories. We had unexpected repairs to sections of fence along Algonquin road which took us over budget in the common maintenance area expense category. The board will be working on the budget for 2014 in the coming weeks. We anticipate the 2014 PGEPOA Membership Dues will be mailed out the first week of January. The treasurer's report also shows logs for our checking and savings accounts. The reserves summary tracks what the association has for longterm improvement. If you have any questions regarding the budget, please do not hesitate to contact me at treasurer@pgepoa.org -3-
We have a large population of skunks, raccoons and some coyotes being attracted to our neighborhood. When you put out food for the squirrels, feral cats etc. that does not mean that only they will be attracted to that food. Skunks will go wherever there is food! When you attract skunks and other wild animals to your yard, it means that we (your neighbors) have to BEWARE anytime we want to venture out into our yards. Please be kind and have respect for your neighbors. They are far more important than the wild animals that live around us. There is plenty of naturally occurring food available for all of the wild animals in our neighborhood! Be kind to your neighbors.
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association P.O. Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
Plum Grove Homeowner Guidelines, Page 1 RENOVATING OR REMODELING? _______ Do you know when you need PGE approval or permit? WHEN? Approval needs to be submitted to the PGE Board for approval when performing any home improvement or maintenance over $1,000.00 WHEN? Any architectural change to the exterior of your home for an addition to your home. Architectural plans need to be submitted to the PGE Board for approval prior to commencement of work. Homeowner will also need to secure any required township or Cook County permits. (reference chart below for assistance) WHOM CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION? ..David Freeman- Architectural Control Chairdave.freeman@cbexchange.com (847-975-1951) …Palatine Township Road Districtwww.palatinetownship.com (847-358-6336) …Cook County Department of Building and Zoning www.cookcountygov.com (312-603-0500) ONE SHOULD ALSO KNOW THIS! -Permit fees may be required and range from $50.00 up -Contractors will be required to be registered, licensed and bonded with the County or Township -Failure to obtain proper permits could result in fines imposed by the county THE FOLLOWING CHART MAY BE OF ASSISSTANCE for WHAT WORK NEEDS APPROVAL/ PERMIT REQUIRED: PROJECT…………. PGE…… TOWNSHIP……… COUNTY Addition X X__ Culvert X X-1__________________ Deck X-4 X__ Demolition X X X__ Driveway X X-1__________________ Garage X_______________________________ Electric Pet Fence X-2 check with township________ Landscaping X-2/X-3___________________________ Hot Tub X-4 X __ Play Set X-4 X___ Patio X-4_______________________________ Pools of any Type. 18’’ depth X-4 /X-2 X__ Roof X X__ Siding X________________________________ Storage shed X See Sp. Note_________________X__ Windows X-5______________________________ X-1 indicated a permit is required and must be approved by the Palatine Road District. Please contact for details of approval. If one plans to lay drainage tile or work with the culvert an engineering plan may be required X-2 Fences are restricted by covenant. Landscaping should be used for creating a privacy wall. Electronic fence or stakes recommended for pet control. Any fence needs PGEPOA approval, and only a contiguous fence shall be considered.
-4-
X-2 continued.. fence exceptions include: a. The area directly around the pool deck. Fence must be at least 50% see through and requires PGE approval b. Per PGE Board Decision, fences allowed on the outside border of the subdivision. Fence may be of solid wood design to block view, but not to exceed 6’0’ height c. Fences are not allowed pursuant to the Covenants and Restrictions. PGE will strictly enforce this policy. If a fence exists on the property it may remain but cannot be replaced X-3 indicates landscape projects over $1,000.00 should be submitted to PGE Board for approval. Cook County requires a landscape permit when a home is rebuilt or demolished X-4 indicates these structures/projects should be placed out of direct line of sight from the street and neighbor view when feasible. If a structure is placed in other areas of the property it is recommended the structure be obstructed from the view of others with landscaping. Projects or structures should be made of materials that compliment your home. Earth tones are recommended X-5 indicates any windows being replaced with the same size window do not need permit. If the size of the window/s is changing approval of PGE and a county permit is required Special Note-Any structure that is mounted/stabilized with ground penetrating instruments requiring a conical pier, footing or foundation PGEPOA Approval is needed Special Note- Palatine Township Road District has truck load restrictions at specific times of the year. Please contact to clear construction or delivery truck load limit clearance without fine or penalty Special Note- Palatine Township Road District maintains the right-of-way in many of the streets in unincorporated areas. Right of way with few exceptions is 66 feet wide and 33 feet from the center of the street to the property line. This is the rational for the requirement of approval for any work within that 33 foot area.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS ON ANY IMPROVEMENTS. THIS IS ESSENTIAL IN PREVENTING DISPUTES WHICH, OVER TIME, WEAKENS THE FRIENDLINESS OF A NEIGHBORHOOD. PLEASE REMEMBER, AS WELL, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT APPROVAL AND PERMITS BE GIVEN PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY EXTERIOR WORK…………………………… THANK YOU
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association P.O. Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
Plum Grove Homeowner Guidelines, Page 2 ANIMAL REMOVAL- Should one happen to have the misfortune of finding a dead animal on a PGE road, one call Palatine Township Road District for assistance in removal(847) 358-6336. On Frontage- call Rolling Meadows Public Works- (8477) 963-0500 OPEN BURNING - Cook County does not allow open burning without a permit. Permits are designed to protect life, property and prevent forest fires or false fire alarms brought by burning. Cook County has clear regulations that stipulate the conditions under which burning may occur. Open burning permits give authorities prior notice to any burns that will take place, thus reducing response time in the event of uncontrolled fire. Open Burning regulations are clearly defined in Cook County Code of Ordinances Section 30-387 of The Cook County Environmental Control Ordinances. Please reference Cook County web site or contact the Cook County Environmental Control Office for details. (312) 603-8200
www.cdsu.edu.com or www.cookcountygov.com Term definitions to clarify “Burning” Bonfire- an outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purpose. A bonfire shall not be more than 5x5 in dimension and shall not burn longer than three hours Open Burnburning of materials where the products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air w/o passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Materials being burned for waste disposal purposes are strictly regulated and generally not allowed. Burning of yard waste/leaves also banned Recreational Fire- an outdoor fire utilized to cook food for human consumption. PALATINE TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT YARD WASTE PROGRAM- The Palatine Road District will begin picking up yard waste by notification to homeowners as yard waste stickers are delivered to each home in April. Stickers are to be used on yard waste bags that you purchase for the following items: grass clippings, leaves, twigs, garden debris, weeds, stalks, vines, bark and wood chips. Please do not put more than 40lbs of material in bags, fill the bags up to 6″ from the top and fold or tape shut. If you have small brush and branches, please tie with twine in bundles 4ft. or less in length and 2ft. or less in diameter. By tying them they will be easier to lift into the truck. Finally, place bags or bundles at edge of pavement before 7 a.m. the day of your scheduled pick up. Note: any boulder placed by the street must be 18” from the right of way. The homeowner is responsible for costs to Township vehicles for damage if rule not followed.
Plum Grove Estate Residents by virtue of living in unincorporated Cook County must observe Cook County Zoning and Environmental Ordinances … For any questions either contact your PGEPOA Board Member in Area Control or Architectural Control or go directly to the Cook County Website. By following Covenants and Ordinances we work together to maintain the integrity viability of our neighborhood Recreational Vehicles (RV’s) CC Code Article 4:1.9.-“Temporary parking of RVs for the purpose of loading or unloading shall be permitted for no more than two days within any period of four consecutive days.” Any abuse, or extended stay of a RV beyond this time limit, will result in Board action and reporting of the violation to Cook County enforcement officials. Please adhere to the following Cook County direction per the Code….. CC Code Article 4:2.9-Trailers, recreational vehicles and boats. “Travel trailers, camping trailers, recreational vehicles, motor homes, boats, boat trailers and miscellaneous trailers shall not be parked or stored on a zoning lot, except when located in a garage, a fully enclosed structure or in such a location that they are not visible from adjacent rights-of-way or from other zoning lots “ Operation of Business or Commercial in R-4-Single Family Residence- Cook County Code Article 4:4:1
“Uses compatible to the residential character of the district are allowed. All commercial activities are prohibited” Any reported or suspected commercial activity will result in Board action and reporting of violation to Cook County enforcement officials Schedule B-PGEPOA Architectural Control Covenant section: “f” “no building, fence, wall, well, or other structure or facility shall be erected, placed or permitted to remain and no alteration of the any foregoing costing more than $1,000.00 shall be made and no alteration of the physical condition of any lot which would affect the appearance or vicinity of other lots shall be unless the design, plans and specifications have been submitted to the PGEHOA for approval” The information provided with these guidelines is done to maintain the integrity of our neighborhood….after all ………………….. ……………………“We are all Neighbors”……………………….
The Plum Grove Estates Newsletter is looking for a volunteer who is good at website maintenance. If you are interested in making a difference in your community using your skills, please contact Martin Kammerman through communications@pgepoa.org -5-
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association P.O. Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
PGE POA General Meeting Minutes (pending approval) Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Call to Order The General Meeting of the Plum Grove Homeowners Association was called to order by President Guy Karm at 7:37 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Plum Grove Park..
Board Attendees Guy Karm, Gary Dindia, Mary Crook, Debbie Denten, Maria Pappas, George Reichl, Lynn Meinzer, Carl Siemianowksi, Martin Kammerman, Steve Sperling
Board Absence Dave Freeman
Resident Attendees Irene Vinyard, Sue Dindia, Madeline Madsen, Mary Jo Hoadley, Bill Huley, Tim Corrigan, Beth Prezembel, Amy Kammerman, Bernie Rupe, Mary Jo Lang, Pam Adelizzi.
Guests Sargeant Nick Trinidad and Officer Louis Santoryo, Cook County Sherriff Police to fill us in about how safe our neighborhood is. The new Commander is Terrence Tagg. Non-emergency Number is 847-6351188. District Patrol Division is 847-818-2544 and as always Emergency is 911.
Treasurer’s Report The Treasurers Report was presented by Mary Crook for the month ending September 30, 201.3 The budget overview portion showed how the board allocated income received through membership dues and ad revenue. We have been able to stay within budget in most expense categories. We had unexpected repairs to sections of fence along Algonquin road which took us over budget in the common maintenance area expense category. The board will be working on the budget for 2014 in the coming weeks. We anticipate the 2014 PGEPOA Membership Dues will be mailed out the first week of January. -6-
The treasurer's report also shows logs for our checking and savings accounts. The reserves summary tracks what the association has for long-term improvement. If you have any questions regarding the budget, please do not hesitate to contact me at treasurer@pgepoa.org. The Treasurers Report will be filed for audit.. Architectural Control No report. Area Control No report. Civic Affairs Steve Sperling reported that there is an effort underway to re-open the Rolling Meadows Post Office. We will know something in 3-6 months. Schaumburg is proposing a Tiff District by the Renaissance Convention Center Area for Economic Growth. They are trying to lure Zurich to that area. There is a meeting on this topic November 20th. Palatine Township will be picking up our bagged leaves on Monday’s, until November 25th.No report. Landscaping Lynn Meinzer reported that 60 mums were planted in the common area. A ‘Royal Raindrops’ Crabapple Tree was planted in the center island of N. Elmwood Ct. cul-de-sac. Another ‘Royal Raindrops’ Crabapple Tree will be planted in the center island of Circle Ct. after the dead tree and stump are removed. Estimates are being sought for the removal of two diseased Ash Trees. These trees are on the
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association P.O. Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
north side of the Longacres and the Briarwood entrances. These trees are beyond treatment for Emerald Ash Borer. The board is investigating the shore protection at the north end of the pond. Membership Maria Pappas reported that the homes at 258S. Brookdale Ln, 256 So Brookdale Ln., 356 Knollwood Ct. and 351 S. Circle Dr. are for sale. The homes at 2331 S Circle Dr, 283 Longacres Ln. and 252 Park Dr. are under contract. Newsletter/Communication Martin Kammerman reported that there will be a newsletter published soon. If you have any contributions to the newsletter or would like to place an ad, please contact Martin Kammerman.. Social Lynn Meinzer reported that the Holiday Party will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013. The party committee will consist of Lynn Meinzer, Maria Pappas, Mary Crook and Debbie Denten, and anyone else who wishes to help setup before, and cleanup after the party!
attracts skunks to their patio and his yard every night. He asked the board to contact these neighbors to inform them of the problem they are creating for their neighbors. The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 pm Debbie Denten Secretary secretary@pgepoa.org
New Business The nominating committee, which consisted of Russ Haan, Lynn Provan, Beth Prezembel, George Reichl and Carl Siemianowskiand proposed the following slate of officers and directors: President: Guy Karm Vice President: Dave Freeman Secretary: Debbie Denten Treasurer: Mary Crook Director: Lynn Meinzer Director: Maria Pappas A motion was made and seconded to accept the slate. All nominees were accepted unanimously. Madeline Madsen said she was never contacted by Constellation for the electric agregation. It seems that the homeowner’s in Plum Grove Estates were overlooked. Bill Huley said he would look into the matter. Tim Corrigan reported that as a result of his neighbor feeding the squirrels on their patio, it
-7-
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association P.O. Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association
PO Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
-8-
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association P.O. Box 2568 Palatine, IL 60078-2568 www.pgepoa.org
2/19 PGE POA General Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Plum Grove Park (Pizza at 7:00 p.m).
2/10 Fire District Mtg, Noon, at Palatine Rural Fire Station, 35 E. Ela Rd., Inverness
1/14 PGE POA Board Meeting
1/13 Fire District Mtg, Noon, at Palatine Rural Fire Station, 35 E. Ela Rd., Inverness
12/17 PGE POA Board Meeting
12/9 Fire District Mtg, Noon, at Palatine Rural Fire Station, 35 E. Ela Rd., Inverness
12/8 Holiday Party at Plum Grove Park, RSVP required. 4:30 – 7:30
11/19 PGE POA Board Meeting
Calendar