This week, I received a copy of the September water bill for the park. It showed that the park sprinklers had not been on at all since mid-August. We had consumed no water since the last meter reading in mid-August. I talked with the landscaper about the situation. They found that the controller in the... Continue Reading →
Waterfall Repair Starting Next Week
I got word from Carolina Fountains that they will start their work early next week. They’re usually a little over optimistic in their start date, so it might be late in the week. The thunderstorms in the forecast through mid-week could also cause some delays. Their first step will be to drain the lower basin... Continue Reading →
Waterfall Update
The board met this past weekend to discuss how to proceed with the waterfall. The waterfall has been repaired at least once in the last three years. According to financial data provided by MJS, we’ve been spending approximately $3000 a year on the waterfall during that time. The breakdown this summer is the second of... Continue Reading →
Dry Turf in Common Areas
You’ve probably noticed the turf in the common areas looking dry. I thought you might want to know what’s going on with this. First, we’ve deliberately cut back on watering to control our spending. We are projecting to exceed our water budget for the year. As you can see from the graph below, the watering... Continue Reading →
Do You Need a New Paper Box?
If you do, ADM Signs will make you a new paper box for $55 plus tax. I picked it up and installed it myself. I didn’t ask what they would charge for installation.
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