May 2016 Issue !1

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

Bollinger Hills Neighborhood Newsletter

In This Issue

If you have any questions contact Victor Petersen at

victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net

Next Board

A Word From the President of Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association

Volume 2016 ~ Issue 2 ~ May 2016By Victor Petersen BHHOA President

Greetings! It looks like spring / summer weather has started, and the rain has finally let-up, but everyone is still encouraged to save water. Around the HOA, we have had some personnel changes. Our maintenance man Patrick Teffs and his wife Mary (our Cabana rental manager) have moved to Washington State. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Patrick and Mary for their service to the HOA – they will be greatly missed. Julie Furman has taken over as our new Cabana manager – welcome aboard Julie! The Cabana rental phone number and e-mail contact is the same as before. Please see the ad for a maintenance manager in this newsletter.

In recent newsletters I mentioned we have taken meaningful steps toward a possible entry monument upgrade. We have an initial design that we are now able to show you. Please see the design on page 11 and 12. The size of the monument would be

See PRESIDENT, Page 2 for more

President’s Message …………… 1 & 2

Pool Opening ……………………. 1 & 5

Real Estate Corner ……………… 3

New School Calendar .........……. 4

Help Wanted ……………………… 5

Landscape Corner ………………. 6 & 7

Neighborhood Beat ……………… 7

Front Yard Maintenance …………. 8

Neighborhood Bulletin Board …… 9

Contact Us …………………………10

Monument Designs ………………..11-12

Swimming Pool Opening

Saturday, April 30th

NO Lifeguard Coverage

May 18, 2015 6:30 PM

Bollinger Hills Cabana

Board Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Wed.

each month (check www.bollingerhills.org

for any date changes)

All Homeowners Welcome!

IF YOU NEED TO:

• Look up HOA info. • Check out the latest news.

GO TO:

www.bollingerhills.org

www.facebook.com/BHHOA

Stay connected with your neighborhood

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PRESIDENT continued from page 1

scaled differently for each corner. We would like to get your input and opinion on this design. Please send me an e-mail with your input, and I’ll forward all comments to the entire Board.

The pool will open at the beginning of May (Saturday April 30). Please remember there are no lifeguards at the pool. Parents must accompany children 13 years and under at the pool.

Please feel free to contact me anytime you have questions. Have a great summer! victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net.

Victor Petersen President Bollinger Hills HOA

Currently we have only 40 homeowners who wish to go paperless and not receive a statement for each billing cycle. They received an email with a statement attached to let them know the dues and when they are due.

Just give us authorization in writing (an email) and we will no longer send statements. 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. Also, let us know what else we can do to make paying your dues easier.

Let’s Go Paperless

May 2016 Issue !3

Attention All Homeowners:

We hope you are enjoying the convenience of reading the Newletter IN COLOR from you Computer, Laptop, Amart Phone, Tablet, iPhone or whatever ... ANYWHERE!

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 email addresses to the HOA. Please remember to contact us should you have a change in your e-mail address.

To receive future issues & special announcements, send your name & e-mail address to : info@bollingerhills.org

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 Wayne and Carol Meier. Wayne and Carol are original owners, and have been Bollinger Hills residents for 33 years. Last October they decided it was time to renovate their front yard. This would be the third renovation since buying their home. This renovation consisted of replacing the old brick and concrete walkways with new stone paths which are laid in a pattern that gives the paths a very nice design and flow. They covered up the brick on the front of their home with new stacked stone and also added stacked stone to the columns. They created a new mailbox tower, and replaced their old lawns with drought tolerant landscaping and drip irrigation. Their main goal was to use materials that gave their home a more natural look. Their favorite feature is the new front patio where they plan on spending more time sitting in their front yard and enjoying the improvements. We would like to thank Wayne and Carol for doing such a great job maintaining and improving their home over the years. It really looks great!

Bollinger Hills Real Estate Corner

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

Spot Light Home

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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SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2016-2017 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR

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School Starts one week earlier

venture starts August 8th

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Maintenance Manager The HOA is look for a Maintenance Manager – this is a compensated position. This position requires someone who can perform light handyman work, and coordinate/manage repair projects done by contractors. This position also requires custodial cleaning of the Cabana on a regular basis. It is possible that the custodial portion could be performed by an outside service. If you are interested in helping the HOA in this capacity, please contact the President, Victor Petersen at 828-5664 or e-mail at victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net.

• Pool opens April 30th •• NO Lifeguard coverage.

• Children MUST be 14 or older to be at the pool without a parent.

• Parents please review posted pool rules with your children.

Pool News

Surveillance Camera Committee The BHHOA Board has decided to form a volunteer committee to  determine the  feasibility of placing Surveillance Cameras by the entrances  into our development. Thom Sharki and Victor Petersen will be on this committee. We are looking for any residents to join us or offer any suggestions or ask questions. Contact Thom at 925-875-9046 or e-mail thom.sharki@gmail.com.

Help Wanted

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Bollinger Hills Landscape Corner

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

Whether the drought sticks around a few more years or dissipates soon, the majority of Californians don’t intend to quit their water-conserving ways. According to a poll conducted by the Save Our Water program, 86 percent plan to continue to conserve water both indoors and outdoors on a permanent basis. While the public’s perception of the drought’s seriousness has lessened since last polled in October, 74 percent still believe it is important to continue to find ways to reduce water. “Even though winter storms have eased drought conditions in some parts of the state, water conservation remains an important priority for Californians,” said Mark DiCamillo, field poll director. “This prolonged drought has started to change the way Californians look at their water usage – whether the state is in drought or not.”

Regionally, more Northern Californians noted permanent landscape changes as “very important.” “Conserving through four years of drought has changed the way Californians think about water,” said Jennifer Persike, deputy executive director of external affairs and member services for the Association of California Water Agencies. “They get it, and they are making permanent changes to keep saving water.”

California Drought Ideas

These two Bollinger Hills residents removed their lawn and converted their yards into California Native low water use gardens.

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Neighborhood Beat What’s Going on in Bollinger Hills?

Dates to Remember: April 30 ~ BHHOA Swimming Pool on Morgan Dr. opens for the season. May 18 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome June 9 ~ Last day of school for San Ramon Valley Unified School District ~ Minimum day June 15 ~ Last day of school for Venture School ~ San Ramon Valley School District June 15 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome July 20 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome

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.

Bollinger Hills Resident Amenities Hours: Pool Hours: Open Daily 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Accessible by Bollinger Hills resident key. NO Lifeguards will be on duty. The pool officially opens the first weekend in May and closes the end of September dependent on weather. Visit the Bollinger Hills website www.bollingerhills.org for updates.

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. Reservation, deposit & rental fee required. For complete details, contact the Cabana Manager at 925-556-0747 or visit the HOA website at www.bollingerhills.org.

Drought Ideas

Save Our Water is focusing its efforts on the “Californians: Fixing It For Good” program, which shows examples of those who are making permanent changes that will conserve water for the long run. For those of us who live in Bollinger Hills, above are two examples of homeowners who converted their water thirsty lawns into beautiful backyard garden retreats filled with colorful California Native plants. In addition to water savings, these gardens “come alive” with pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds and “good” pollinating insects.

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By Thom Sharki, CC & R Committee Chairman

Spring 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

Here’s to great spring.

Thom Sharki

Front Yard Maintenance

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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

Your Ad Here

(See below for details.)

Newsletter & Website Ad Rates

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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 Vacant victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net (925) 828-5664

Vice President Recording Secretary Pool Committee John Youngblood Christine Perezalonso Victor Petersen (925) 830-1872 (408)807-9456 (925) 828-5664 aqcs@comcast.net 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 (925) 806-0643

Director Cabana Rental Pool/Park Keys Mike Continillo Julie Furman Terry Cunningham (925) 519-0794 (925) 556-0747 (925)355-1309 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

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