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The Environmental and Maintenance Committee convened Thursday, August 11.
The committee was provided an update on the SRC pool construction project from the Board of Directors. Time was spent discussing the necessary tree removal to facilitate the new buildings, parking and water retention that are part of the new SRC plans. The committee was assured, a minimum number of trees would be removed, and new trees planted to enhance the landscape. It was also noted that planting would take place in the fall, as this is a better time for that activity.
The Maintenance Team updated the committee on projects underway. The team has been cleaning neighborhood entrance signs and that project is complete. The next phase will be pruning the foliage around the signs to ensure sign visibility. In addition, the team is evaluating the health and appearance of trees at the neighborhood entrances and will be removing dying dogwood trees and replacing them with native red buds that will flower in the spring.
With the large amount of rainfall in recent weeks, the team is also spending time throughout the community to clear drains and fortify areas where erosion is taking place.
The Committee discussed the results and feedback received from the Amenities Survey.
Results were ranked based on feedback and shared with the participants. Discussion took place on items suggested by the community, what could be achieved and a preliminary timeline to execute suggestions given.
A recap of that discussion with recommendations will be presented to the General Manager and the Board of Directors.
A Hydrilla update was given. The carp are doing their job to keep the Hydrilla in check. Better than expected in fact. June 2021 there was 150 acres of Hydrilla detected in the reservoir. June 2022, there were 8 acres. Measurements will continue to be taken and the community will be updated.
The committee is studying invasive plants in community common areas. Plants are being documented and plans put in place to mitigate their proliferation. This is an ongoing project, and updates will be provided at future meetings. There was discussion on the balance that needs to take in removing invasive plants and adhering to wetland and watershed regulations.
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