Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Cedar Run Update

Apologies to all who have followed this blog regularly and faithfully.  For multiple reasons, we have not been updating it as regularly as we once have.  Enough new information has come to light, and a much-overdue update is necessary.

Cedar Run HOC Management
On 12/14/2016, the board of directors for the Cedar Run Homoewoners' Corp. (aka Master Board) elected to choose Associa Chicagoland as its new management company, effective March 1st, 2017. Beginning on March 1st, they will take over all management responsibilities for the HOC.  All concerns previously handled by HHSG will then be the responsibility of Associa.

Cedar Run Phase Management
The phase association were a major consideration in the HOC's management search and selection of a management company.  Associa has provided proposals and contracts to all phase boards, and each of the eleven boards must decide whether to sign with them.  If your phase board decides to pursue this, they will need to conduct a meeting, which would be open to all homeowners in each respective phase.  Please be on the lookout for a mailed meeting announcement.

It is also understood that both the HOC and phase associations will receive a substantial discount on their management fees if they are all managed by Associa.  That said, it is still an individual choice that each board must make.  Nothing can be mandated by the HOC or any other party.

Summary of 2/8/17 Meeting
Representatives from Associa Chicagoland attended the HOC board meeting on 2/8.  They introduced themselves to the board and homeowners and spoke about the management transition process. The property manager that Associa has assigned to Cedar Run was present at this meeting, and she spoke to many homeowners.  She is bilingual (English-Spanish), and she spoke to owners in both languages.

Future Updates
While this blog may not be updated as regularly as before, there are other information sources that Cedar Run owners are encourage to use.

Cedar Reader
This is a concise , one-page newsletter produced by an HOC board member that is generally sent out monthly.  Topics usually include updates and announcements, a breakdown of how your assessment dollars are spent, and a friendly reminder of certain rules. You will often find it as an attachment to your monthly HOC statement.  Be sure to open the envelope with your monthly statement, and you may find the Cedar Reader, which will be printed in both English and Spanish.

Meeting Minutes
Any Cedar Run homeowner has the right to view meeting minutes from past board meeting.  These minutes are very concise, but contain all the pertinent information on any decision the board makes.  They are a quick, easy read, and probably the best way to be fully informed about HOC activity and rules.  Requests for the minutes can be made to management.  Given that we are now in a management transition, owners may consider waiting until after March 1st before requesting minutes.

Do also understand that the latest minutes you receive will be from the past month.  This is because the minutes must be approved by the board at the following board meeting.

Coming soon - Cedar Run Official Website
Part of the Associa management agreement includes the creation and management of an official Cedar Run HOC website.  This may take a few months before going online, but it will be a great resource for official announcements that are approved by the board. This blog has no official affiliation to the HOC or any other board.  The board may choose to make meeting minutes and other documents readily available for homeowners to view.

Also Coming Soon - Volo Village Alerting Service
Associa will be providing an alerting service that can push email announcements, robocalls, and text messages to Cedar Run owners for instant announcements.  This service will be especially useful in announcing emergencies or important information with short notice.  It will be up to the HOC board to decide what types of alerts or announcements will use this service.  Homeowner feedback will be welcome, and anyone can choose to opt out.


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