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.