Countrylane Woods First Addition held their 2017 meeting at 7pm on Nov 28th at the Manchester Police Dept.  In attendance were about 30 residents, Ralph Geisler - President, John Schultz - treasurer, Ann Schultz - Secretary, Mayor David Willson, Alderman Mike Clement, Alderwoman Marilyn Ottenad and Police Chief Tim Walsh. 

Marksman Tree Services is the company used to mow, trim and remove trees from common ground.  The $75 annual HOA fee is due Dec 15th.  It will remain the same for 2018 with notices mailed out by City and Village in June. 

A tree ordinance was recently passed by the city.  This prohibits problem trees from being planted between sidewalks and streets such as sweet gum, Bradford pear, and ash.  The city will trim any branches that obstruct trucks going by, otherwise they are the homeowners responsibility. 

The city is actively working on a deer solution, and wants input from residents.  And they responded.  Many residents expressed concern about their children, pets, plants and cars all being threatened by the heavy population of, and sometimes aggressive, deer roaming our area.  Bow hunting is allowed in season and by permit thru the city police dept, on 2 acres or more (adjacent parcels can be added together for this purpose) with proper insurance.  The trustees offered to meet with several residents to review subd common ground and lots that may qualify for this, and present to the city for a possible database for hunters.  At this time, no other means of deer control (beyond repellants) such as sharpshooting or trapping is allowed. 

Police station will be paid off next year from a bond issue several years ago.  That funding may be used for street improvements in the future, which are getting behind, if approved by public vote.  The police dept offers a service to residents of driving by your home periodically and checking doors and windows while you are away from home.  Simply call the Manchester dispatch at 636-527-9200 to arrange this.  Chief Walsh says to put your stuff away and lock your doors.  Too many items are stolen from unlocked cars that were left in plain sight.  800 lbs of prescription drugs were dropped off at the police dept this past year and properly disposed of.  Their Shop with a Cop is going on right now, 108 kids received $100 each to shop at Walmart.  In January, a DARE program is starting; in February a CERT program; in April a blood drive; in May the Special Olympics night at Tuckers.  Report any deer problems to the police dept at above number including deer removal (or Public Works). 

Per the Mayor:  Kababish restaurant just opened in the old NV space just east of city hall/ Lyceum.  In the same plaza, the Tokyo steakhouse is becoming Cheers, which is moving from Valley Park.  Breakfast with Santa at the American Legion is coming soon.  Lunch for residents 65+ at e-free church.  The new parks building is being completed now, and needs final inspections before opening to the public.  This is a beautiful facility in Schroeder Park where the old building was.  City Hall - the Lyceum - is due for renovations, and needs $250,000 of work done to certain standards due to it being on the historic registry.  Concerns about neglected maintenance or repairs on neighboring homes can be reported to Code Enforcement (under planning and zoning) by phone or via city website and can be anonymous.   

The city of Manchester does not remove the leaves from the streets, therefore each resident is encouraged to remove the leaves from the street at the same time the leaves are removed from the lawn.  This prevents the leaves from plugging up the sewer drains which causes flooding.  The garbage service does pick-up your leaves placed in paper bags or marked containers. It is a code violation to dump leaves in common ground areas.  Thank you for your cooperation!! 

Nominations are being taken for the open trustee position.  Next year, Ralph Geisler will be cycling off, and another position will be open. 

Gary Hoeferkamp of Coldwell Banker Gundaker, who lives in the subdivision, presented home values and how fast they are selling.  The average sale price in CLW 2017 is $221,800 and 26 days on the market. 

John Schultz gave the financial report, which is in order 

Meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.