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Dixon Trash Recyclables Collection

Posted 6/11/09

The GCA board of directors has now approved the use of Dixon Trash Disposal (978-2111) to begin collecting mixed recyclables from Glenmore residents. The first pick-up will be Wednesday, 17th June. This service is included in their current charge, and there is no need to sign up for it. They have contracted with van der Linde Recycling to use their new Zion Crossroads facility for sorting and processing. 

They will accept newspapers, magazines, aluminum, cans, glass, plastic, and small cardboard, in a sealed plastic garbage bag. Larger cardboard boxes can be left out by the bag. The bag will be collected on Wednesday morning shortly after the regular trash is collected, so it is essential that the bag of recyclable material is put out in a separate location from the trash can and any bags of regular trash. Please place the recyclables on the opposite side of the driveway from the trash can, so it will not be picked up by the first truck by mistake. (The use of a clear bag, or marking an "R" on the recyclables bag will help, but should not be necessary if you clearly separate it from the other trash). And don't be surprised when you see that the second truck is also a large compactor - they will be using this type of truck because of the volume of recyclables anticipated in a large community like ours.

Residents still have the option of continuing to contract with Allied Waste (295-4178), using their green plastic containers. Allied guarantees that 100% of the materials is recycled. Dixon is not yet able to make this claim. At some time early next year, Dixon is also planning to offer automated sorting of all recyclables from within the regular trash cans, also using van der Linde Recycling, at which time there will be no need for separate recycling pickups.

Gatehouse Entry Clickers

Posted 6/11/09

We are pleased to announce that the gate control system is finally working, and we are once again able to offer residents the choice of clickers or flash-to-pass devices to access the residents' gate. Please contact Charlotte Harmon at the gatehouse (977-7019) if you want a clicker. Many clickers, which we believe to be in the possession of people who no longer require access, are being disabled. It is possible that a few residents may find that their clicker has been accidentally de-activated. If this happens to you, then simply show your clicker to Charlotte or the guard on duty, who will make a note of its number, and arrange for re-activation.

Glenmore's Common Areas

Posted 6/3/09

The GCA board is working with Glenmore Associates to manage an orderly transition of ownership of all our common areas and roads. The roads will be deeded to the GCA, together with most common areas. Those common areas surrounding the Bremerton Cottages and Scottish Homes will be deeded to their respective Associations, consistent with the provisions in their Covenants and Restrictions. We are hoping to complete the transition this year, and have requested legal advice to ensure our interests are appropriately protected.  Independent inspection of our roads, dams, and ponds is currently under way, and the consultants' reports will provide an important foundation for future maintenance.

Future of the Equestrian Center

Posted 6/3/09

We are examining ways in which we might protect the rural character of our community, despite the fact that Glenmore is in one of the County's designated growth areas.  A primary feature that adds value to Glenmore is the existence of the Equestrian Center, with the pastoral backdrop it provides as one enters the community.  We are working with the owner, Glenmore Associates, to explore options that will preserve its character, and that will likely involve its being deeded to the GCA.  Ted Verhagen, a resident with experience in both small business and horse management, is leading the investigation on behalf of the GCA board.

Residents' Data Update

Posted 6/3/09

The gatehouse needs to have accurate data on all residents and visitors in order to properly control access to the Glenmore community.  It has become apparent that much of the existing data in the gatehouse records is out-of-date or incorrect.  In the summer (early July) edition of the GCA News, you will find a form that shows the current information relating to your residence, occupants, and authorized visitors, and asks that you correct or update the data, and return it to the gatehouse.  We will be converting the box by the exit lane of the gatehouse from a Pass drop-off to Residents' Forms drop-off. When you receive your form, please complete it, and deposit it in the box when you next exit the community.  

Road Maintenance - the Road Ahead

Updated 6/3/09

Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., has almost completed the first stage of their project, which is a detailed survey of Glenmore roads and their conditions.  The next phase is to prepare a detailed maintenance program for road resurfacing from 2009 onwards, and will take a few more weeks.  We are still on track to start resurfacing the most critical roads later this year.

Gatehouse Cameras Upgrade

Updated 6/3/09

You have probably noticed some new, larger, cameras near the gatehouse.  These are part of a project being managed by our Security Liaison Committee to provide license plate data on who is entering or leaving the property.  Following advice from the police, we are storing video images of each vehicle, which can be accessed by the police in the event of criminal activity within the community.