Olde Orchard Newsletter
WINTER 2014
2015 BUDGET ADOPTED
At their most recent meeting, the Board of Directors of Olde Orchard Community Services
Association adopted the budget for the 2015 fiscal year. The financial plan includes a $1.70 per
month dues increase, making the new amount $35.70 per month starting in January 2015. This
is the 5% increase that is allowed per the governing documents. Coupon booklets are enclosed
for those not on the autodebit program. Please remember that those who are not on the autodebit program, and have received a coupon booklet, the $10.00 coupon fee is still in effect. The
January coupon is in the amount of $45.70, which includes the coupon fee.
If you sign up for the auto debit program by January 15, 2015, the
$10.00 coupon charge will be removed from your account.
The increase is attributed to some upcoming projects that will be happening
in the community. This includes tree trimming, extra lawn fertilizations, and front entrance landscaping to name a few.
2014 YEAR IN REVIEW
With 2014 coming to a close, the Board of Directors would like to share the successes of another
year at Olde Orchard.
This year, no major projects occurred, but normal projects, such as the Gazebo’s being painted
and the seal coating of access driveways went over great.
There were some changes, such as getting a new lawn care company and working through those
first year issues with them. Overall it was a great year.
The Olde Orchard Board of Directors would like to thank all the residents for another great year
in the community. The Board would also like to thank all of those who attended the meetings
throughout the year, as owner input is very important in a community.
The Board of Directors and Management Company would like to wish everyone and their families
a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
The Decorating Contest will held on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 PM. Three
lucky winners will receive a prize. This year, EVERYONE can be part of the judging
process. Start your evening off by coming to the Redrome Gazebo to get voting
instructions. Then walk around with neighbors to pick YOUR favorite houses. Treats
will be served at the Gazebo. Mark your calendars to enjoy this magical evening in Olde
Orchard.
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TRASH & RECYCLING
As the holiday season is upon us, we would like to remind everyone to please be mindful of
when and how you put out your trash and recycling:
 Please make sure to put your bins out the night before collection. If your trash and recycling
is put out too early, it may cause critters to get into it or high winds to blow it around the
neighborhood. Trash should not be put out before 6PM.
 If you are throwing away any bulk item, please make sure it is properly disposed of.
 Please make sure that only recyclable items are placed in your recycling bin.
 Please do not store trash and recycling bins in the front of your units.
If you have any questions, you can visit the Waste Management Website or
South Fayette Township Website listed below.
http://southfayettepa.com/203/Trash-Recycling-Electronics-Recycling
http://www.wm.com/
REMINDERS!!
 PLEASE DO NOT park behind any driveway anywhere in the community. This makes it very
difficult for other owners to access their driveway.
 Please pick up after your pets at all times. It is unacceptable to walk your dog without a
“baggie” at hand.
 Advertising is always welcome in our community newsletters. Spread the word!
2015 MEETING
SCHEDULE
Below are the 2015 Board meeting schedule.
All meetings are held on Wednesdays at the
Bridgeville Giant Eagle. We would like to thank
Giant Eagle. for allowing us to have our community meetings inside their meeting room
year after year. Thank you for your continued
support and accommodations! We hope to see
you all there!
March 11
May 20 (Annual Meeting)
July 8
September 9
November 11
DO I NEED APPROVAL FOR
THAT?
...the answer is probably “Yes”! Please remember that ALL exterior alterations must be
approved before starting. Changes include
(but are not limited to) painting, roof
replacements, door replacements, etc. An
alteration request form needs to be submitted to the management office, which is then
forwarded onto the EPB Committee. The
community’s EPB Committee does a great
job at keeping the community looking uniform. Thank you for your cooperation!
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FEBRUARY
* Trash and Recycling Schedule Tentative
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OLDE ORCHARD
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
President - Michelle Freund
347 Redrome Circle
Director –Colleen Miles
164 Olde Orchard Drive
Treasurer - Kathleen Singleton
106 Olde Orchard Drive
Secretary - Patricia Ammon
176 Russetts Circle
Director– Jennifer Mete
351 Redrome Circle
Olde Orchard Facebook:
www.facebook.com/oldeorchard
MANAGEMENT
OFFICE
Sylvester & Associates, Inc.
200 Commerce Drive, Suite 206
Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: (412) 269-7800
Fax:
(412) 269-7780
Emergency (after hours only):
(412) 292-5929
website: sylvesterassociates.com
Community Manager
Mike McNulty
[email protected]
Assistant Manager
Theresa Long
[email protected]
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS!
The Board of Directors and management office would like to
welcome the following new residents to the community:
 156 Russets Circle - Kim Crognale
 210Russets Circle - Richard Devereaux
 305 Redrome Circle - Alese Mebane
 371 Redrome Circle - Geneva Fonzi
 385 Redrome Circle - Gregg & Mary Johnston
 406 Redrome Circle - Jing Zhang
 563 Winesap Court - Paul Adair
ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER?
Fall is the time to prepare for winter—cold and wet conditions
not only make you miserable, but they can damage your home.
Some winterizing can wait, some can’t. Make a list of what
needs to be done, and tackle the time-sensitive tasks first.
Here’s a simple checklist from the association to help you get a
jump on winter.
Indoor Winterizing
Examine doors and replace weather-stripping as needed.
Examine window caulking and reseal where needed.
Examine and repair vents where needed.
Clean chimneys and flues.
Remove items near heat vents.
Place nonskid runners or door mats outside to help keep water,
sand and salt out of the house.
Assemble, stockpile or refresh winter supplies:
Batteries
Candles and matches
Ice melt and deicer
Generator fuel
Antifreeze
Outdoor Winterizing
Turn off electrical breakers for outdoor
equipment.
Close hose bibs.
Spray outdoor locks and hinges with lubricant.
PUBLISHED BY:
Sylvester & Associates, Inc.
200 Commerce Drive, Suite 206
Moon Township, PA 15108
For the Board of Directors and
Membership of Olde Orchard
Community Services Association.
If you have an email address, PLEASE
REQUEST
DELIVERY BY EMAIL INSTEAD OF U.S. Postal Service.
For every newsletter delivered via email, the Association saves
about a dollar. That savings can be used for future community
improvements. Plus the newsletters that are emailed are in
COLOR!! The Board is looking to eliminate paper copies of
the newsletters. Be the first to get the news, send your email
address to [email protected] ASAP!