April 2015

From the President:

Dear Residents,On behalf of Mark Globokar, Dennis Marshall and myself, I want to thank you for your continued support of our efforts as you voted to retain our Director positions for 2015-2016. I also want to thank Nikki Sharan and Dan Kutchel for running as well and to let you know that both have agreed to become non-director officers of the Board in the capacity of Assistant Treasurer (Nikki) and Assistant Secretary (Dan). We thank them for their commitment to the betterment of our HOA and neighborhood. Additionally, the Board would like to recognize AlphaGraphics and Rob and Brenda Kammer (Waterford residents) for their continued support of the

production of our newsletters. Over the past 2+ years, Brenda has been invaluable in the layout, design, and production of our newsletters and we can’t thank her enough.

2015 brings several large-scale goals for the Board, including 1) upgrades to the lighting and landscaping at the entrances, 2) continue to address the Ash tree removal and replacement on the parkway and throughout the neighborhood, 3) numerous pool updates and upgrades, 4) resurfacing the tennis courts, 5) replacement of the playground, 6) sealing the parking lot, and 7) probably our biggest goal is to upgrade access to the clubhouse. If you have any questions about any of these projects or would like to speak to the Board directly, you can call, email, or attend a meeting. If attending a meeting, residents can speak with us from 8-8:30 pm. (see schedule below)

Finally, most questions the Board fields are answered in our newsletters or in our Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions or our Bylaws, all of which are on our website. When possible, please refer to those documents prior to reaching out to the Board.

Kind Regards,Jeff Swboni

newsletterHomeownersAssociation

For more community information visit: www.wcho.org

Contact Information

website: www.wcho.org

E-mail: wchoa44149@gmail.com

Homeowners’ Hotline:440-878-1747

Clubhouse Rental & Information:440-879-8031

-or- wcclubhouse@gmail.com

DirectorsJeff Swboni – President

Mark Globokar - Vice PresidentJim Criswell – Treasurer

John Toth – SecretaryDennis Marshall - At-Large

CommitteesSocial Committee

Dennis MarshallOpen positon - volunteer needed

Landscaping CommitteeNick FalcioniJeff SwboniJim Taylor

Finance CommitteeDavid CepisJim CriswellDan Dreiling

Michael SimonielloMike Whitehead

AmenitiesClubhouse

Dennis Marshall

PoolMark Globokar

Block Watch/SafetyDennis Marshall

NewsletterJeff Swboni

Waterford Swim TeamChristy KeatingKaren Hoffman

Announcement of WCHOA Officers for 2015

President – Jeff SwboniVice President – Mark Globokar

Secretary – John TothTreasurer – Jim Criswell

At Large – Dennis MarshallAssistant Treasurer – Nikki SharanAssistant Secretary – Dan Kutchel

2015 Board MeetingsMeetings will be held the 3rd

Thursday, monthly at 8:00pm. The first half hour of each meeting is open to residents to share concerns or provide feedback. The dates for meetings are:

please check the website for date changes www.wcho.org

April 16th May 21st

June 18th July 16th

August 20th September 17th

October 15th November 19th

December 17th

2015 Annual MeetingThe 21st annual meeting of Waterford Crossing Homeowners’ Association was held on January 28th. About 35 people that braved the winter elements were in attendance at the Clubhouse.

As for the election, please join the Board in congratulating Jeff Swboni, Mark Globokar, and Dennis Marshall on their re-election to the 2015 Board for a two-year term.

During the meeting, updates were provided by the 2014 Board on financial, legal, landscaping, pool, clubhouse, emerald ash borer, social events, and other matters. The 2014 financial statements and 2015 budget were presented. Of special note were presentations by Sgt. Lee Colegrove of the Strongsville Police Department on crime and safety matters, and by Jennifer Milbrandt, Coordinator of Natural Resources for the City of Strongsville, on the condition and proposed removal and replacement of the ash trees on our parkway. Councilmen Duke Southworth and Matt Schonhut were present and answered questions about City issues for the members in attendance.

After the annual meeting, an organizational Board meeting was held and the following officers were installed for the 2015 year: President – Jeff Swboni; Vice President – Mark Globokar; Treasurer – Jim Criswell; Secretary – John Toth; and At-Large – Dennis Marshall.

Waterford Parkway Ash TreesAs outlined by Jennifer Milbrandt at our Annual Meeting in January, Waterford Parkway’s ash trees will continue to be cut down and replaced this spring. Weather depending, you should see trees on our parkway being removed and replaced quickly with a target date of May 15th for completion. Keep in mind that only sections of the parkway will be affected as to try and space out the overall impact of replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, please let the Board know.

Architectural ControlAll WCHOA members are governed by our Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (DCR). If you wish to add a deck/patio, enlarge your home, or change your home’s exterior, you’ll need to submit the Architectural Review Form and your plans to the Board of Directors

for approval prior to commencing any work. The form is located in the Forms folder in the Documents tab on our website. Please be advised that the DCR does not permit the construction of fences or outbuildings. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail us.

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Pond Aerators & Goose LightsAerators and anti-geese lights are scheduled to be returned to Waterford’s ponds in May. These lights have proved rather effective at discouraging the geese to reside near the ponds over the last two years. If at any time throughout the summer you notice aerators not working properly or the anti-geese lights not flashing at night, please call the hotline at 440-878-1747 or e-mail us at wchoa4419@gmail.com and let us know.

2015 Pool Season, Pool Furniture and Repairs, and Parking Lot Sealing

The Pool will open Saturday, May 23rd during the Memorial Day weekend and will close after Labor Day weekend. The Board of Directors sent out a request for proposal (RFP) in early-March to obtain competitive bids for pool management. Two companies were identified as viable pool management company options, and the results of the RFP

will be reported in our next newsletter.

In advance of the pool opening, we will be purchasing more new chaise lounge and upright chairs as well as a few picnic tables to replace the worn out ones. Several repairs are underway for the pool itself, as we seek to restore underwater lighting, to replace the vacuum, and to repair the concrete deck. We will also have the parking lot re-sealed and striped in accordance with our maintenance schedule.

Waterford Crossing Garage Sale Thursday & Friday

May 28th & May 29st

9:00am - 4:00pmPlease register online for a permit from the City of Strongsville

http://www.strongsville.org/content/building.aspRegistration is now free!

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To join: Nextdoor Waterford Crossinggo to www.wcho.org

click on the “Nextdoor WC” tab at the top and then click on “Sign up link”

A great place to submit ideas for the newsletter !

An Update from the Waterford Warriors Swim Team Co-Presidents

Welcome to the 2015 Waterford Warrior swim season.

We are pleased to announce the 2015 coaches:

Head Coach – Brooke DelventhalAssistant Coaches – Alex Ruch and Nolan BrownPractice Coach – Brianna Hehmeyer Junior Coaches – Max Hoffmann and Phoebe Rohrbach

What you need to know:Registration is open to any Waterford Crossing’s resident ages 5-18. Registration will be done online at:

www.swimwaterford.com (Beginning on April 1st)

Four forms (registration, medical, consent and code of conduct) forms will need to be completed online. We will also be asking for your child’s t-shirt size as a CHAMPS t-shirt will be included in the registration cost. On April 16th from 5:00 – 7:00 we will be accepting payment at the Waterford Clubhouse. If you are new to the Warriors, we will be having a mandatory informational meeting starting at 7:00. Waterford Warrior board members, coaches, and committee chairs will be available to answer any questions regarding practices, meets, parent obligations etc. With registration complete, you will be receiving a confirmation email that will direct you to the online volunteer site where you will choose your volunteer assignments starting mid-May. The cost for the swim season is $120 first swimmer, $110 second swimmer and $100 for each additional swimmer.

Practice will begin on May 26th. The swimmers will practice in the evening the week while school is in session. Once summer begins, practices will be held in the mornings. Please refer to the www.swimwaterford.com for the specific times.

There will be 8 dual swim meets which are on Tuesday and Thursday nights; four of which will be at our home pool. The Championship Meet is on July 18th, held at the Strongsville Recreation Center, which is the conclusion to the swim season.

Feel free to contact either of us with questions. Please also visit our website at www.swimwaterford.com to find registration materials, meet dates/directions/results/ meet sheets, contact information, team handbook, volunteer assignments, Warrior Wednesday information and important information from the coaches.

Karen Hoffmann karenh2@wowway.comChristy Keating christy_keating@yahoo.com

Warrior Co-Presidents

You now have several ways to reach out to your directors. You can: • Attend a Board meeting, typically the 3rd Thurs. of every month @ 8:00 PM - Clubhouse • Call the hotline at 440-878-1747 and leave a message, or • email us at wchoa44149@gmail.com

2015 Pool Passes

Pool passes can be picked up either on Wednesday, May 6th or Thursday, May 14th at the clubhouse anytime from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. In order to obtain your passes, you must fill out the form included in this newsletter and bring it to the clubhouse with you. If you are in good standing with the HOA (no outstanding assessments or other amounts due and account is up-to-date), you will be issued your passes.

If you can’t make either of these two dates, you can send in your form along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

WCHOAAttention: Pool Passes

18881 Waterford ParkwayStrongsville, OH 44149

Finally, if you know prior to the above distribution dates that you will be unable to pick up your passes, you may send the form to WCHOA early, but please note that passes will not be mailed out until after May 14th to ensure no duplication.

Be a good neighbor! Please remember to pick up after your dog when walking the neighborhood!

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Waterford Crossing H.O.A.18881 Waterford ParkwayStrongsville, OH 44149

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Inside this issue• Pool Pass Pick-up Instructions

• Annual Community Garage Sale

• Swim Team Information

• and more......

Looking to Rent the Clubhouse?

Check availability online at:wcho.org/event-calendarReserve by calling440-879-8031 or email:wwcclubhouse@gmail.com

Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 4th

at 11:00amat the clubhouse

Please join us for some family fun with an Easter Egg Hunt! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, things will be moved inside. Please respond to the post on www.nextdoor.com so we have an idea of how many children will attend. Join us afterward for pizza, punch, and prizes!

We look forward to seeing you there!

POOL OPENSMemorial Day Weekend

Be ready! Pick up your pool passesWednesday, May 6th

ORThursday, May 14th

6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Clubhouse

Unable to attend? mail your Pool Pass Registration form to obtain your pool passes (see article inside)