A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT of Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. We had a great time doing the
Holiday Light Judging. It's sometimes a tough call on who to select as
winners, but we try our best. And as always, everyone who decorates,
even if just a little, is a winner. See page 3 for the list of selected homes.
You may remember a while back I wrote to the post office in San Ramon in
an effort to have “Ralph” returned as our letter carrier for our entire HOA.
As you may know, Ralph has indeed been returned to all of us. In
January, Ralph observed some unusual activity at a home on Morgan Dr.
and alerted the police. Continued on page 2.
Lead Stor y Head l ine
IN THIS ISSUE
In this issue:
Organ iza t ion Name Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1
Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association
Post Office Box 449
San Ramon CA 94583
www.bollingerhills.org
Volume 2014 - Issue 1 - February 2014
Bollinger Hills Neighborhood Newsletter
By Victor Petersen
BHHOA President
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Feb. 12, 2013
7:30 PM
Bollinger Hills Cabana
Board Meetings are
held at 7:30 PM on the
2nd Wed. each month (check www.bollingerhills.org
for any date changes)
All Homeowners Welcome!
President’s Message..........…......1 & 2
BHHOA on Facebook..................2
Holiday Light Contest Winners....3
Real Estate Corner............…......4
Landscape Corner.......................5
Neighborhood Beat ....................6
Money Matters & Financials..…..7
Neighborhood Bulletin Board..…8-10
Contact Us..................................11
www.bollingerhills.org
Feb. 2014 issue
2013 Bollinger Hills
Annual Holiday Lighting Contest
The Results are in!!
The Annual Bollinger Hills Holiday Lighting Contest
Judging took place on Friday December 20th.
Look inside for the selected final winners ........
See winners, Page 3
Page 1
See PRESIDENT, Page 2 for more
IF YOU NEED TO:
→ Look up HOA info. → Check out the latest news.
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GO TO:
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www.facebook.com/BHHOA
www.bollingerhills.nextdoor.com
Stay connected with your neighborhood!
Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association
It turns out, this was in fact a burglary in
progress, and the police arrived just in time to
make an arrest. We all know how nice and
friendly Ralph is, and that he always provides
such great service. But being familiar with our
community and able to recognize something out
of place, and willing to get involved and call the
police definitely sets Ralph apart from other
letter carriers. I have written a letter to the San
Ramon postmaster on behalf of the Bollinger
Hills Board thanking Ralph. If you have a
chance, please thank Ralph for his actions.
Elsewhere in the HOA, we are replacing the
fence in the common area that runs from the
tennis court along Derby Drive in back of the
bocce ball court. The old wooden fence was
constantly being damaged. The new sturdy
metal fence should address this problem.
PRESIDENT Continued from page 1
By Victor Petersen
BHHOA President
Feb. 2014 issue Page 2
We are also looking to replace the fence at the
back of the parking lot that runs between the
tennis court and the pool. This is not a very
sturdy fence either, and we have never been
able to utilize the gate, as it is easily broken.
Lastly, we are also planning to switch from a
key access to an electronic card system for en-
try to the pool, tennis courts, and park. This will
save us money in the long term by not needing
to re-issue keys every 5 years or so, and it will
also give us better control over key manage-
ment. Look for more info in the next Newslet-
ter!
Take care,
Victor Petersen
KEEP IN TOUCH
Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association is on Facebook!
You can find us by going to www.facebook.com and entering Bollinger Hills HOA in the Search Box.
Or, you can go through the Facebook link provided on the home page of our website: www.bollingerhills.org.
Add our website to your Favorites List for quick access.
Proud to be one of the only self-managed Homeowners Associations managed
by dedicated volunteers and professionals from our own neighborhood.
Victor Petersen
President, Bollinger Hills HOA
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Attention All Homeowners:
We hope you are enjoying the convenience of reading the Newsletter IN COLOR from your Computer, Laptop, Smart Phone,
Tablet, iPad, or whatever......ANYWHERE. You no longer need to be home to read about the latest news in Bollinger Hills.
Don’t forget - You can also check out all Newsletters (past & present) on the HOA Website
www.bollingerhills.org.
Add our website to your Favorites List for quick access!
We’d like to give thanks to everyone who cooperated with this exciting change by providing their e-mail addresses to the HOA.
Please remember to contact us should you have a change in your e-mail address.
To receive future issues & special broadcast announcements, send your name & e-mail address to: [email protected]
Feb. 2014 issue
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2994 Morgan “Christmas Around the Corner”
2447 Paddock ”Countdown to Santa”
2446 Wildhorse “Star of Bethlehem”
28 Dogie “Santa and His Sleigh”
2470 Paddock ”Yoda, Mickey, and the Bears”
2523 Paddock “Santa's Runway”
317 Mare “Noah's Ark”
313 Mare “Mr. & Mrs. Frosty's Double Date”
Bollinger Hills Annual Holiday Light Contest
2013 Winners
Holiday Light Judging took place on Friday Dec. 20th.
There were many homes lit up with impressive displays during the holidays.
The following were selected as the 2013 Winners:
2690 Derby Dr. “Noel”
50 Sage Cir. “101 Dalmations”
2783 Morgan Dr. “Flamingo Christmas”
2731 Mohawk Cir. “Lotsa Ice”
26 Seminole “Oh Christmas Tree”
30 Seminole ”Frosty's Fish Fry”
And “Coulda Been a Contender” (but your lights were off):
78 Sage Cir.
A big Thank You to those who lit up their homes!
Your holiday lights made our neighborhood shine with holiday spirit.
Mark your calendars for the next Holiday Light Contest in Dec. 2014. Judging date to be announce in Nov.
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Page 4 Feb. 2014 issue
Crime Prevention in Bollinger Hills
By Mike Continillo, BHHOA Director
Neighborhood Watch & Crime Prevention Committee
Broker/Owner at Villa Properties
E-mail: [email protected] Ph.:925-519-0794
Over the past few weeks there have been sev-
eral reported thefts and break-ins
in our community. Property crime
is one of the biggest issues that
we deal with here in San Ramon.
We live in an upscale neighborhood that has
close proximity to 680, Crow Canyon and Norris
Canyon, which makes our neighborhood an at-
tractive target. It’s important that we all take the
proper steps to make ourselves less vulnerable
and less attractive to thieves. Remember to lock
your vehicles, and remove any visible valuables
from them. Make sure to lock your doors, even if
you are home. Keep an eye out for any suspi-
cious activity. If you see a suspicious person in
the area you can call 973-2779 (the dispatch
number). If you feel threatened or if a break in is
in progress please call 9-1-1.
One of the best things we can do as a communi-
ty to help keep crime out of our neighborhood is
to work together with our neighbors. Focus on
observation and awareness as a means of pre-
venting crime.
San Ramon Police department will partner with us
in the Neighborhood Watch program. For more in-
formation you can visit the SRPD’s website:
http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/police/watch.html.
If you would like to start a neighborhood watch pro-
gram, please contact Darlene Kittredge, Crime Pre-
vention Specialist with San Ramon Police Depart-
ment. Call (925) 973-2720 or Email
If you are interested in learning more, getting in-
volved, or to inform the Board of any recent burgla-
ries that you are aware of, please contact Mike
Continillo via email at: [email protected]
or phone: 925-519-0794.
If we work together as a community and look out for
each other this will be a much safer place for us to
live .
Thank you,
Mike Continillo
925-519-0794
Bollinger Hills Real Estate Corner
By Susan Friedman BHHOA Landscape Chairman Owner of Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture
Landscape Corner
Feb. 2014 issue Page 5
Drought Tips
Recently, Governor Gerry Brown has declared that California is in a
drought and has asked that consumers voluntary reduce our water usage by 20%. The state has had the lowest rainfall on record in 153 years, an astounding statistic. About 80% of our water supply is used to irrigate agricultural crops in California. Mandatory water restrictions could be coming in March or April if the rainfall doesn’t occur. Sooner or later, it’s a good idea to cut back on water usage.
Here are some ideas to help with water reduction:
Lawn
Growing a green lawn is the number one residential consumer of water.
Reduce the size of lawn or eliminate all together.
Reduce length of watering time and let it go brown.
Aerate lawn in spring/fall for better water penetration which reduces water runoff and waste.
Keep grass blades taller; 2 – 3” high will shade the soil and reduce moisture loss.
Plant drought-tolerant lawn such as “no-mow” fine fescue grass which can save an average of
75% less water. That equals about 45,000 gallons of water per year on an 800 sq.ft. lawn.
Eliminate lawn and plant California Native, and Mediterranean drought-tolerant groundcovers
and shrubs instead.
Irrigation System
Repair leaks and overspray that creates runoff and wasted water.
Hand water remaining plants sporadically rather than using irrigation system; this will allow you to
water only the thirsty plants when needed.
Drip irrigation uses less water.
Collect indoor vegetable rinse or shower water for outdoor plants and containers.
Indoors
Shorten shower time.
Wash full loads of clothes and dishes.
Collect “waste” water from the shower or kitchen and use for outdoor plants.
Keep water faucet off when brushing teeth or shaving.
Use low flow shower head.
Susan Friedman Landscape Architect * San Ramon, CA * 925-806-0643
NEIGHBORHOOD BEAT
What’s going on in Bollinger Hills
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Pool News:
► The pool is officially closed and the heater is turned off for the season. Stay
tuned for an announcement in the next Newsletter in May about it’s re-opening.
Save the Date:
► Bollinger Hills Board Meeting: 2nd Wed of each month 7:30 PM
Meeting dates for the coming quarter: Feb. 12, March 12, & April 9
►SRVUSD Spring Break: Monday April 14 through Friday 18.
► Special Neighborhood Events:
The Bollinger Hills Annual Holiday Lighting Contest: The results from the
Bollinger Hills Annual Holiday Lighting Contest are in. Check out the winners on
Page 3.
Around the Neighborhood:
► The Cabana is open for winter & spring rental. Contact the BHHOA Cabana Rental
Chairperson, Marlo Fregulia to reserve the cabana (see Page 10 for contact info) or go to the BHHOA
website at www.bollingerhills.org and click on the CABANA link.
► Crime Prevention: Be sure to read the article on Page 4 regarding Crime
Prevention efforts in Bollinger Hills. If you know of a recent crime or burglary
in our neighborhood, or are interested in becoming involved in a Neighbor-
hood Watch program, please contact the HOA Neighborhood Watch & Crime
Prevention Committee, Mike Continillo at [email protected]
or call 925-519-0794.
If you have a neighborhood incident or news you’d like to report, please send an
e-mail to our Newsletter Editor, Leslie Lumpkin at: [email protected].
By Leslie Lumpkin
Newsletter Editor
Feb. 2013 issue012 issue
Feb. 2014 issue
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our updated CC&Rs and Bylaws have not received
enough votes to be ratified. We need your vote to bring our CC&Rs in com-
pliance with new City and State regulations. Contact Terry Cunningham
( [email protected] ) for ballot materials.
$ $ $ $ $ Money Matters $ $ $ $ $
Financial Summary as of 12/31/2013
The above is a list of investments. Cash balances are invested in treasury bills and notes, money market funds
and certificates of deposit to eliminate all capital risk. We fully fund our reserves each year to maintain cash for
capital improvements and major repairs.
HOA dues are due on the 1st day of each Jan. and July. They are delinquent on the 31st of each of those
months as stated in the COLLECTION POLICY. It is important that each homeowner pay their dues promptly
to enable our Association to continue providing service at low cost and to avoid charges for untimely payments.
Each year all 538 homeowners pay a total of $258,240 to manage the association and maintain the facilities in
Bollinger Hills. We need the funds to cover expenses of the association and to provide for repair, replacement
and capital improvements in the neighborhood. If you would like to have input regarding where these funds are
used, please contact the Board of Directors in writing at P.O. Box 449 San Ramon, CA 94583 or send an e-mail
to them through the ‘HOW TO CONTACT US’ link on the BHHOA website at www.bollingerhills.org. You can
also send your comments to me at the same address, Attention: Terry Cunningham or e-mail me at: bollinger-
As you may have noticed or heard, we have had a rash of home burglaries and pool and park vandalism in our
neighborhood. It costs us money to repair damaged property and enhance security measures to counter this
activity. Please consider what you can do to help report unusual activity in our neighborhood. Also make a res-
olution to join us in organizing more Neighborhood Watch programs to enable neighbors to help neighbors and
to help your association maintain the pool facilities, the courts and the park in good repair by reporting to the
police when you see trespassers. Please make sure you call the police. Do not try to confront anyone yourself.
A little observation and communication can go a long way in letting the crooks know that we are watching.
Written by Terry Cunningham, Treasurer
Note: Amounts are approximate
INVESTMENTS
Comerica Checking 72,147.14
Comerica Money Market 10,789.44
Capital One Money Market 360,274.61
Total 443,211.19
By Terry Cunningham
BHHOA Treasurer
Feb. 2014 issue Page 7
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Feb. 2014 issue Page 9
HELP WANTED:
Would you like to be part of one of the only self-managed HOAs in the Tri-Valley area?
Are you interested in becoming involved in your community?
And do you want to receive compensation for it?
If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association has TWO openings,
both which are compensated positions.
Recording Secretary: Attend Board meetings once a month, take the Minutes, and type them up
from home on your computer.
Newsletter Editor: Create and publish the quarterly Bollinger Hills Neighborhood Newsletter from
home on your computer.
This is a great opportunity to put your computer skills to work, release your creative side, and be involved
in your community. As the positions go hand-in-hand, it is preferred to have one person do both jobs.
For more information, please contact the HOA Board at:
Advertising space available
Neighborhood Bulletin Board
Feb. 2014 issue Page 10
Contact Us: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 449, San Ramon, CA 94583 Website Address: www.bollingerhills.org
Director, Officers & Committee Chairpersons:
President
Victor Petersen
828-5664
Vice President
John Youngblood
830-1872
Director
Janet Miller
829-3410
Director
Jeff Kehr
244-1718
Director
Mike Continillo
519-0794
Neighborhood Watch /
Crime Prevention Committee
Mike Continillo
519-0794
Treasurer
Terry Cunningham
355-1309
Recording Secretary
Leslie Lumpkin
CC&R’s
Terry Cunningham
875-9046
Architecture
Marv Miller
415-0847
Cabana Rental
Marlo Fregulia
556-0747
Maintenance Coordinator
Patrick Teffs
785-5661
Pool Committee
Victor Petersen
828-5664
Traffic Committee
Victor Petersen
828-5664
Landscaping Committee
Susan Friedman
806-0643
Pool/Park Keys
Terry Cunningham
875-9046
Newsletter Editor
Leslie Lumpkin
Feb. 2014 issue Page 11
Bollinger Hills
Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 449 San Ramon, CA 94583
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