Sunday, December 27, 2015

Emerald Ash Borer Has Officially Arrived

In early January, the City of Waukesha Forestry staff removed abut a dozen ash trees located on the terraces along Rolling Ridge Drive.  An official from the Forestry Dept. confirmed that several of the ash trees did show signs of the emerald ash borer.  As a group, the ash trees were beginning to lean into the roadway due to crowding from the older trees nearby.  The City Forestry Dept. strives to maintain a certain amount of clearance along the streets for vehicles and they felt that these ash trees along Rolling Ridge were beginning to lean too far into the street.

The official indicated that there are no plans to replace these terrace trees due to the proximity of the older trees along Rolling Ridge.

If you own healthy ash trees, it may be time to contact a professional arborist and consider some type of treatment that might ward off the emerald ash borer.

If you would like more information about the emerald ash borer, visit the link below:

www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov

Thursday, December 10, 2015

2016 Budget Approved

The annual meeting of the Windings Maintenance Corp. took place on December 7th at the Spring City Restaurant.   A small group of homeowners and 103 proxy voters approved the proposed 2016 budget and reelected the Board members to another term.

The annual assessment will remain $120 for the third consecutive year, thanks to new three year contracts from Blaze Landscaping for lawn care, snow removal and fertilization which feature slight increases.

A mailing will be sent out near New Year's Day that will include the minutes of the annual meeting as well as the invoice for the 2016 assessment which will be due on January 31st.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Annual Meeting Scheduled for December 7th, Spring City Restaurant

The annual general membership meeting of the Windings Maintenance Corporation will take place on Monday, December 7th, beginning at 7pm.  This year the meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Spring City Restaurant, located next to the Mobil station on the corner of Silvernail and Grandview Blvd.

All residents of the Windings subdivision will receive a mailing about a month prior to the meeting containing a proxy voting postcard, proposed 2016 budget and meeting agenda.   The proxy card will contain the ballot for the WMC board election and the approval of the 2016 budget.  Each proxy card will have a $.35 stamp affixed to it, so please take the time to fill it out and place it in the mail even if you plan on attending the meeting in person.

City of Waukesha Announces Electronics Disposal Event

Good morning,

The Public Works Department wishes to inform all city employees that there is going to be a TV and electronics recycling collection day on November 7th, 2015, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. at the city Drop-Off Center, located at 900 Sentry Dr.  All residents are welcome to use this event to dispose of their electronics.

The Mayor's office has released the information below regarding an upcoming event that will allow residents to safely dispose of their unwanted electronics items:

The city is hosting Legacy Recycling to run the event, who will be on site to collect electronics from residents.  There is a $20 fee for all old tube CRT (cathode ray tube) TVs and a $5 fee for all CRT computer monitors (that includes broken TVs or monitors).  All other electronics – including flat screen TVs, computers, laptops, keyboards, mice, cords, printers, fax machines, video game systems, speakers, radios, and much more – will be accepted at no cost.  The fees for the CRT TVs and computer monitors are paid to Legacy Recycling and they accept cash only.

To attend the event, vehicles with electronics must enter from the gate located at 600 Sentry Dr., the entrance to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Drop-Off Center gate, located at 900 Sentry Dr., will be open for residents coming for normal operations that day, including leaves, yard waste, branches, and recycling.  The Drop-Off Center will be open for normal operations 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Electronics, such as TVs and computers, must be recycled per Wisconsin law.  There is no pick up of electronics at city residences – residents must turn in their electronics for recycling.  Residents should never put electronics into their household recycling or trash carts.  Other local retail stores and companies do accept electronics year-round – residents should check with those companies for details of their programs.

The city intends on hosting more electronic recycling collections in 2016 and the dates will be announced.  For more information, residents may call Legacy Recycling directly at 262-930-4228 or contact myself in Public Works.

Thank you, have a great weekend!  Perhaps we will see you on the 7th!

Dustin

Dustin Nolan
City of Waukesha
Recycling and Solid Waste
262-524-3593

Saturday, October 3, 2015

City Announces Leaf Pickup Schedule

The Windings subdivision is located in aldermanic district 5.  Accordingly, the assigned leaf pickup dates are:

Oct 21, Nov 10 and Dec 2.

See the City's website for more details:

www.ci.waukesha.wi.us


Thursday, January 1, 2015

OOPS! Wrong Cover Letter Mailed With '15 Invoices

Recently all Windings property owners should have received a mailing containing a brief cover letter from Frank Remfrey, minutes from the annual meeting and an invoice for the 2015 assessment for $120 due on December 31st, 2015.

Unfortunately, the cover letter from last year, dated December 28, 2013, was used in this year's mailing which was prepared with help of most Board members and a volunteer.  The letter was folded and its content out of view as we prepared the mailing and none of us caught the error until after the letters were mailed.  We apologize for the oversight.

Here is the correct letter that should have been sent with the 2015 invoice:




Windings Maintenance Corporation
PO Box 5001, Waukesha, WI 53187-5001
                   
December 30, 2014

Dear Neighbors:

Enclosed you will find the minutes of the annual WMC membership meeting and your invoice for the 2015 assessment.  This assessment is used to fund the lawn care, tree maintenance and snow removal for the 21 acres of common property here in the Windings subdivision. 

Following the approval of the 2015 budget at the December 1st annual meeting, the assessment for 2015 will remain $120 and is due on January 31st.  Your prompt payment to the above address (PO Box 5001, Waukesha 53187) will be appreciated.  You will save us time if you write your lot number on your check’s memo line (see “Customer ID” on your invoice). 

This past year the WMC Board was faced with a number of unexpected expenses with the removal of downed or diseased trees and the replacement of split rail fencing along Rolling Ridge Drive.  On a positive note, we have completed the first full growing season for the prairie garden located on the outlot between University Drive and Bristol Court and look forward to the results of additional wildflower seeding done last October. 

Below are some items the WMC Board and I would like to share with you.

  • Outlot (“Common Property”) Reminders:
No motorized vehicles are allowed on the outlots.
Please pick up after your dog!
Commercial advertising or political signs are not permitted on the outlots.

  • Address:  Please let us know if there are any errors in your address listed on your invoice.

  • Exterior Lamp Post:  Is your light working?  Check it today and please replace your bulb, if necessary.

  • WMC Website:  For additional information, visit the WMC website:

http://windingsmaintenancecorporation.blogspot.com/


Enjoy the remaining days of the holiday season and best wishes for a wonderful 2015!

Sincerely,
Frank Remfrey
Frank Remfrey, President
Windings Maintenance Corp