October 2024
Village Newsletter
Letter from the Board
Dear Huntington Village Unit Owners and Residents,
It is hard to believe that we are coming up on one year from the 2023 Annual Meeting. If the Board summarized their priorities in 2024, it would be responsible fiscal and operational management of our community. These game changing accomplishments were guided by your concerns voiced at the 2022 and 2023 annual meetings, from the 2022 community survey, and during our extended and vigorous community dialogue during the capital assessment process this year. The Board thanks your for your assistance and participation in navigating the serious issues facing our community during 2023 and 2024. This community should be proud of our significant inroads accomplished but more work still remains.
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CALENDAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
November 2022
Landscaping, Tree, Leaf and Snow Removal Providers hired directly by HV Board with expanded responsibilities
Recycling Bin and New waste management company hired directly by HV Board
All service contracts and governance documents posted to Google Drive for Unit Owner inspection: 24/7
Tree maintenance safety completed in time for winter storms
Chimney Inspections instituted to ensure safe operation
Resolution passed by Board to oppose donation of Huntington Village Common area. Forwarded to Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
Members of the board monitored Board of Supervisors meeting re: change of zoning for Greystar
January 2023
Pet waste stations installed
Solar Study group formed
First Newsletter Published
Schlage Locks installed at 133 Harvest HVUOA office
Chimney Inspections instituted
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March
New company hired to maintain pool
Huntington Village Board member joins community group to monitor safety concerns for Old Ivy Road and reports back to Board
Community Survey published and sent to unit owners
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April
Pool bathrooms renovated
May
Pool open for a full season for the first time in 3 years
Paint standards changed, decking material options expanded and communicated
Engineer reviews rock walls at points of concern. No imminent safety hazard
Additional dumpster installed in front of unit 209
Hired new bookkeeper and maintenance supervisor
New attorney hired-Miles S. Dumville, Esq.
June
New Management team announced to unit owners
Nominating Committee announced
July
Insurance Renewed
Cable Renewed for 2 years only until another provider is available
Gutter Inspection and Cleaning
HVUOA.com goes live. Website manages services and communication for unit owners and residents.
Reserve monies deposited into CDs at 4.8%
Smooth transition to new management
Opened new bank accounts
Cable czar appointed (Ren Angle).
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August
Unit Exterior Inspections follow up
Cable lines upgraded
Newsletter Published on website
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September
Solar Panel study concluded. Expense, roof ownership, legal,and load considerations prevent solar panels to be installed at Huntington Village unless bylaws are amended.
Nominations for Board Elections solicited. Andrea Burton nominated
Pool Season extended by two weeks
Reserve Study Commenced
Organized office for more efficient usage
October
Renewal of Landscape Supervisor
Renewal of Arborist Contract
Renewal of Snow Removal Contract
Renewal of Security Contract
Hired New Pest Control Company
Created Board Pipeline for 2024-25 Board Elections
Third Newsletter Published
Creation of Annual Budget Draft
Reserve Study Received outlining Capital Assessment Requirements
December
Gutter Inspection and Cleaning Accomplished
Special Meeting: Reserve Study Capital Assessment Presentation and Community Dialogue
Chimney Inspections Conducted
Search for Management Company Commenced
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2024
January
Special Meeting-Reserve Study Capital Assessment Community Dialogue
Search for Management Company Continues
Search for Roof Replacement Companies
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February
Capital Assessment instituted
New Management Company hired--MRI
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March
Onboarding of MRI
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April
Introduction of MRI to the community
Payment of capital assessments using payment plans began.
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May
Newsletter published
Transition to Vantaca payment portal by MRI
Pool Reopening on Memorial Day Weekend
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June
Board Request for Nominations and Committee Members
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August
Roof Replacement Company Hired--Lounsbury Roofing
Newsletter Published
New Walking Route to North Grounds Communicated to Community
Board Request for Nominations and Committee Members
Exterior compliance inspections
Address changed for mail in HOA payments.
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September
Roof Replacement of 8 Buildings begin first week of September (including gutters and leaf guards)
Pool Season Extended by 2 weeks
October
Roof Replacement of 8 Buildings scheduled to be completed
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We look forward to seeing you on October 23, 2024, 6 pm, St. Paul's Ivy, the location at our next annual meeting. We thank you for the privilege of serving you this year.
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Mignon Tucker, President
James Kennedy, Vice-President
Charles Crenshaw, Treasurer
Chris Bridge, Secretary
Jimmy French
Kathleen Marshall
Andrea Burton
Safety First
SLOW DOWN!
With the start of school, we would like to remind everyone to slow down while driving in our neighborhood. We are fortunate to have several small children who have moved into HV recently as well as some who have been with us for a while. Please be aware and careful particularly during the morning and afternoon hours when children are going to and coming from the bus stop and coming home from school.
SNAKES!
Also, there have been several snake sightings in our neighborhood. Please keep an eye out when walking your dog or watching your children play. We are aware and working with our landscaper to help everyone stay safe.
SAFEGUARD YOUR VALUABLES!
Please remember to keep your car doors locked at night and valuables inside and off your front porch and sidewalks. Twice in the past three months, some items left out have been stolen. Our security company makes three unannounced sweeps through our community every night and works tirelessly to keep us safe, so help them help you by securing your valuables.
Garbage Guidelines
Our dumpsters are made for trash. However, with residents moving in and out, they are being used for unwanted furniture and other inappropriate items that our waste management company will not pick up. In addition, we have stopped outsiders from dumping in our dumpster. To dispose of these bulk items, consider these options. The HOA has to pay for the disposal of these items which is expensive. When disposing of cardboard boxes, please remember to break them down. For a more comprehensive understanding of waste guidelines, click here.
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Parking at Huntington Village
A few years ago we experienced a problem with stolen, illegal vehicles being parked and stored in our neighborhood. Therefore, to ensure the safety of our community and to avoid this happening again, our security company monitors the vehicles that are parked here. Our rules require all vehicles to have current registration regardless of the state. Vehicles that are not registered and suspicious, are tagged and given 24 hours before being towed. If you or one of your residents receive a tag, please comply asap to avoid towing and the associated fees.
Resident Information on Website
We welcome new residents to Huntington Village. We would like to remind those neighbors to visit our website and review our regulations for living in our community. Our website is HVUOA.com and go to the Residents' guide tab. Thank you!
For Sale
302 Harvest Drive-Sale Pending
Recent Sales
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