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A Word From the President of Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association

Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association Post Office Box 449 San Ramon, CA 94583 www.bollingerhills.org

Bollinger Hills Neighborhood Newsletter

In This Issue

Volume 2016 ~ Issue 3 ~ August 2016

By Victor Petersen BHHOA President

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Attention All Homeowners:

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Greetings! Summer is in full swing, and the heat is here to prove it. Around the Association we continue to keep an eye on our infrastructure and needed periodic refurbishment. And it’s not just the HOA – more and more homeowners are investing in improvements to their homes. This is a good time to remind homeowners that if you are making a major landscape renovation in front, or painting, new roof, addition visible from the street, etc. please fill out a simple ARC (Architectural Review Committee) form (available on our web site) and submit it for approval. If you have any question about the ARC, please e-mail Marv Miller at arc@bollingerhills.org.

Our HOA pool is due for a renovation, which we are planning on completing during the off-season. This will be more extensive than the previous renovation because the plumbing lines need to be upgraded to a larger size, and we will be replacing our 30+ year old filters in the pump room.

See PRESIDENT, Page 2 for more

President’s Message …………… 1 & 2

Architectural Review Committee .. 2

Real Estate Corner ……………… 3

Front yard Maintenance …………. 4

Money Matters & Financials ……. 5

Landscape Corner ………………. 6

Pool News …..……….…………. 7

Neighborhood Beat ……………… 8

Neighborhood Bulletin Board …… 9

Contact Us …………………………10

August 17, 2016 6:30 PM

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The BHHOA Architectural Review Committee (ARC) must approve any architectural or landscaping change that impacts the view of your property from the street.

The ARC is the review and approval point for modifications of structures and landscaping. The review process ensures that property values are maintained and the character of the neighborhood is preserved. At a time when many residents are upgrading their homes, it is especially important that architectural review controls be in place to preserve the high property values we all enjoy.

The best place to start is our website: www.bollingerhills.org/arc.htm

PRESIDENT continued from page 1

Our HOA “sound walls”, the concrete walls along Bollinger Canyon and San Ramon Valley Blvd. continue to receive our attention. As a reminder, these walls are HOA property and HOA’s responsibility to maintain. Homeowners are responsible for not doing anything to these walls that can damage them or shorten their life. This includes making sure no more than 6 inches of dirt is placed against the wall, and trees in your yard are not damaging the wall (tree roots). Also, do not place any structures against the wall, drill into the wall, or attach anything to the wall. Please contact me if you have any questions about the sound walls.

Lastly, we continue to look at the possibility of an entry monument upgrade. We are presently looking into getting a rough price for this project, and once we have that information, we will present to the HOA members for your input.

As always, please feel free to contact me anytime you have questions. Have a great summer!

President Bollinger Hills HOA victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net

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Bollinger Hills Real Estate Corner

By Mike Continillo, BHHOA Director Neighborhood Watch & Crime Prevention Committee mike@myvillaproperties.net 925-519-0794

Bollinger Hills Spot Light Home

Recognizing homeowners who have done an exceptional job of maintaining their homes, which helps make Bollinger Hills one of the premier developments in the San Ramon Valley..

This month's "Bollinger Hills Spotlight Home" award goes to Mark and Sheila Weidner at 22 Gait Court. Mark and Sheila have lived in Bollinger Hills for 29 years. Gait Ct. is the second home they have lived in since moving to the development. Over the years they have made many improvements to their home. They replaced the roof, added new windows and painted the exterior. Mark implemented his own landscape design in the front yard which was originally fairly flat and covered mostly with lawn. He reduced the size of the lawn, installed a dry creek bed, and created raised mounds to give the yard some additional depth and layers. The house originally had over 10,000 sq. feet of lawn which they have reduced to just around 800. The thing Mark appreciates the most is the overall look of his home. We agree! It is well kept and well done. We would like to thank Mark and Sheila for doing such a great job maintaining and improving their home over the years.

If you would like to nominate a home to be recognized as our next "Spotlight Home" please email me at mike@myvillaproperties.net.

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Front Yard Maintenance

Summer is here and FRONT YARD  MAINTENANCE is a top priority. Although we are still under state mandated water restrictions, each homeowner is responsible for mowing/maintaining their front yards, EVEN THE WEEDS.  Some homes have bark or stone in their front yards to reduce their water usage.  However, if you did not use plastic or some other form of weed control under the bark or stone weeds are coming through.  These weeds have to be removed and are not allowed to grow. Also, some homes that have used plastic under their stone/bark have allowed the plastic to become tattered and showing, this too has to be corrected. 

Remember if you are going to re-landscape your yard, or paint your house, you must have approval from the Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association ARC Committee. 

Bollinger Hills is one of the most  desirable developments in San Ramon. One of the main reasons for this is due to the attention our home owners give to the curb appeal of their homes. Keeping our curb appeal standards high is a goal for all of us.

As a reminder regarding TRASH DISPOSAL: Trash, garbage, accumulated waste plant material, or other waste and refuse shall be deposited only in covered sanitary containers.  Such containers shall be located in an appropriate area upon each lot and concealed from view except to be placed at the curb no more than 24 Hours before scheduled pickup and remain at the curb or visible no more the 24 Hours Scheduled After Pickup. 

If you have any questions regarding our CC&R’s, you can check our web site, send me an e-mail at ccr@bollingerhills.org or just give me a call at 925-875-9046

Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Thom Sharki

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The above is a list of investments. Cash balances are invested in a money market accounts and CD’s at present. We can invest them in treasury bills and notes, money market funds and certificates of deposit as long as we do not incur capital risk. We maintain $236k in reserves for capital improvements and major repairs. We have another $260k in operating and planned spending funds.

Dues are due on the first day of each January and July. They are delinquent on the 30th of each of those months as stated in the COLLECTION POLICY. It is important that each homeowner pay his/her dues promptly to enable our Association to continue providing service at low cost and to avoid being charged fees for untimely payments.

We have some repair and improvement projects planned for the next one to five years. If you would like to know about these or be involved, please notify us at info@bollingerhills.org.

By Terry Cunningham BHHOA Treasurer

Let’s GO PAPERLESS

Currently we have only 50 homeowners who wish to go paperless and not receive a statement by US mail for each billing cycle. They receive an email to let them know the dues amount and when they are due. Their statement is attached for their reference. Just give us authorization in writing and we will no longer send you statements by US Mail. You only need to make sure you send us $240 each January 1 and July 1. Help us keep your dues low and be green at the same time. You can send an email to BollingerTreasurer@bollingerhills.org or send us a note by US Mail. You can drop that note in my mailbox at 309 Mare Lane as well. THANK YOU!

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By Susan Friedman, BHHOA Landscape Chairman Owner of Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture susan@susanfriedmanlandscape.com

Want to create a beautiful landscape for your home that also saves water? Check out these smart tips that will reduce landscape water use but still leave your property looking beautiful and alive.

1. Start early. Plan ahead so that all new plantings take place in the fall before the rainy season. Plants get established quicker with the help of winter rains and have a better survival rate.

2. Go native. When deciding what to install in your yard, consider native and drought-resistant plants. They typically require less maintenance and little watering once established (sometimes none at all!)

3. Add compost and mulch. Use compost when planting and cover the area with mulch afterwards. Compost creates a healthy soil and helps keep the water by the plant’s roots. Mulch reduces weed growth and reduces water evaporation. Make sure to leave some space around the base of each plant and resist creating mulch mounds around plants and trees.

4. Reduce your lawn. The average American household uses 320 gallons of water per day, about 30 percent of which is devoted to outdoor uses. More than half of that outdoor water is used for watering lawns and gardens. Consider replacing some of that grass with an attractive groundcover that is drought-resistant, covers a large area, and requires zero mowing.

5. Let it super soak. Up to a third of all water from sprinklers can evaporate during the heat of the day. Instead, give your plants fewer, heavy soakings. If you must use sprinklers, only use them in the morning.

6. Reuse greywater or capture rainwater. Reusing grey water or capturing rainwater offers a free source for landscape irrigation. These systems can be easily installed and even incorporated into irrigation systems.

7. Set up a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation systems water plants right at the root and are an efficient alternative to sprinkler systems. They use 20 to 50 percent less water than conventional pop-up sprinkler systems and can save up to 30,000 gallons per year. Be sure to get a timer for maximum effectiveness.

Bollinger Hills Landscape Corner

7 Tips For Saving Water in Your Landscape

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Pool News

• Pool will be open until September 30th (may be adjusted for weather).

• NO Lifeguard coverage.

• Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.

• Parents please review posted pool rules with your children. Residents are expected to abide by the POOL RULES at all times. To review the rules, please visit the Bollinger Hills website at www.bollingerhills.org, click on

Swimming Pool.

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Neighborhood Beat What’s Going on in Bollinger Hills?

If you have a neighborhood incident or news you’d like to report, please send an e-mail to our Newsletter Editor, Christine Perezalonso at: news.bollingerhills@gmail.com.

Dates to Remember: August 15 ~ First day of school ~ San Ramon Valley School District August 17 ~ First day of school ~ Venture School August 17 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome Sept. 19 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome Sept. 30 ~ BHHOA Swimming Pool on Morgan Dr. closes for the season (may be adjusted if weather is nice)

Oct. 19 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome

Bollinger Hills Resident Amenities Hours: Pool Hours: Open Daily 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Accessible by Bollinger Hills resident key. Tennis Courts: Open daily until dusk (30 minutes after sunset). Accessible by Bollinger Hills resident key. Park & Playground: Open daily until dusk (30 minutes after sunset). No reservation required. Cabana: Hours are variable, closes at 10:00 pm. Available daily by reservation only. For complete details, contact the Cabana Manager at 925-556-0747 or visit the HOA website at www.bollingerhills.org.

SRVUSD 2017-2018 Fall Registration: All parents must register their student ONLINE through Infinite Campus Portal. Access your Parent Portal Account to begin registration process.

See your school’s website for complete details.

Local Area Schools for Bollinger Hills Residents: Bollinger Canyon Elementary School: www.bes.srvusd.k12.ca.us

Iron Horse Middle School: www.ims.srvusd.k12.ca.us

California High School: www.calhigh.net

Venture Independent Study School: www.venture.srvusd.k12.ca.us

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Neighborhood Bulletin Board

Do you have a service or event that you would like to advertise? Place an advertisement in the Bollinger Hills Newsletter.

Newsletter: Website: Available Discounts: Ad size: Ad size: *Place an ad in both the Newsletter & on the BHHOA Business card $25 Half Banner (234x 60 pixel) $50 website & receive $10 off EACH ad. 1/4 page $35 Full Banner (468 x 60 pixel) $75 *Prepay Ad(s) for 1 year & receive 25% discount. 1/3 page $55 * Ads run FREE for Kid’s Businesses under age 18 1/2 page $70 (baby sitting, pet sitting, dog walking, tutoring, lawn mowing, etc.) Full page $110 Parental consent required. Minor’s personal cell phone number cannot be placed in the ad, must provide parent’s phone number.

(rates are price per quarter for one publication/color print)

For complete Details & Deadlines, visit our website at: www.bollingerhills.org To place an Ad, contact our Newsletter Editor, Christine Perezalonso at news.bollingerhills@gmail.com

NOTE: The content in these advertisements are for informational purposes and does not constitute any recommendation by the HOA. Rates updated 09/2013

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Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association P.O. Box 449 San Ramon, CA 94583

Contact Us:Mailing Address: P.O. Box 449, San Ramon, CA 94583 Website Address: www.bollingerhills.org

Director, Officers, Committee Chairpersons:

President Treasurer Maintenance Victor Petersen Terry Cunningham Coordinator (925) 828-5664 (925) 355-1309 Brittany Hopper victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net (510) 362-4209

Vice President Recording Secretary Pool Committee John Youngblood Christine Perezalonso Victor Petersen (925) 830-1872 (408)807-9456 (925) 828-5664 aqcs@comcast.net news.bollingerhills@gmail.com victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net

Director CC&R’s Traffic Committee Janet Miller Thom Sharki Victor Petersen (925) 829-3410 (925) 875-9046 (925) 828-5664 ccr@bollingerhills.org victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net

Director Architecture Landscaping Jeff Kehr Marv Miller Committee (925) 451-7829 (925) 415-0847 Susan Friedman jwkehr@sbcglobal.net arc@bollingerhills.org (925) 806-0643

Director Cabana Rental Pool/Park Keys Mike Continillo Julie Furman Terry Cunningham (925) 519-0794 (925) 556-0747 (925)875-9046 mike@myvillaproperties.net www.bollingerhills.org info@bollingerhills.org Neighborhood Watch/ Newsletter Editor Crime Prevention Christine Perezalonso Committee (408) 807-9456 Mike Continillo news.bollingerhills@gmail.com (925) 519-0794 mike@myvillaproperties.net