Monday, December 29, 2008
*Have Extra Trash? **Need to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree?
*As a courtesy, from December 23rd through January 7th, the City of
Franklin’s Solid Waste Department will collect excess residential
waste.
Any bagged trash placed outside of the 90-gallon container will be
collected during this time for no additional fee.
For more information contact the department at 794-1516 or
solidwaste@FranklinTN.gov.
**For your Christmas tree disposal, please see the post in the
Archives titled, "From the Front Page of the City of Franklin's
Website" dated December 1, 2008.
Serving our neighbors,
Debbie Gerstenberger
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Great Christmas Lights in Our Area!
Here are a few suggestions for Great Christmas Lights in our area!!
If you know of any others, please email me and I will be happy to post them.
••The first one is off of Hillsboro Road:
*For those of you new to the area, the start of Hillsboro Road North out of Franklin is at Starbucks on Main Street in Downtown Franklin.
*Travel past Fieldstone Farms
*Travel past Berry's Chapel Road
*Travel past Manley Road
*Travel past Sneed Road
After Sneed Road, Sunny Side Drive is on the right. It is a street that ends in a court and the house is at the end. You will see why it is called "Sunny Side Drive". ;O
Here is a link from the Review Appeal about these Christmas lights.
••The second on is off of Murfreesboro Road East:
*From I-65, travel past Arno Road
* Travel past North Chapel Road
* (There might be one more small street on the right, map did not show a name.)
Nestledown Farms Addition ~ (turn right) ~ end of court ~ George and Nancy Jones.
(If you see Trinity Road, you have gone too far.)
Here is a link from the Tennesean about these Christmas lights.
••The third one is out Franklin Road:
*Take Franklin Road, North out of Downtown Franklin
*Travel past Longstreet Drive
*Travel past Heathrow Blvd.
Fountainhead Drive and Addition is the next street on the left.
This is a community that has beautiful homes...
and usually beautiful lights.
The homes are set up in the hills, so the lights are extra pretty.
I will have to say that last year...
the lights seemed to have been better here.
But with our current economic situation,
I would guess that some people chose to forgo the lights this year.
Hopefully, next Christmas will be different!!
But it is still worth the drive!
Also, there is the Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
If you want to make it a totally free visit,
park in the Opry Mills Mall parking lot closest
to the Delta Atruim and you will forgo the $12.00
or more to valet park in the Hotel parking lot.
It is a short walk and there is a walkway.
One more is Trinity City USA in Hendersonville, TN.
Serving our neighbors,
Debbie Gerstenberger
debra.gerstenberger@gmail.com
If you know of any others, please email me and I will be happy to post them.
••The first one is off of Hillsboro Road:
*For those of you new to the area, the start of Hillsboro Road North out of Franklin is at Starbucks on Main Street in Downtown Franklin.
*Travel past Fieldstone Farms
*Travel past Berry's Chapel Road
*Travel past Manley Road
*Travel past Sneed Road
After Sneed Road, Sunny Side Drive is on the right. It is a street that ends in a court and the house is at the end. You will see why it is called "Sunny Side Drive". ;O
Here is a link from the Review Appeal about these Christmas lights.
••The second on is off of Murfreesboro Road East:
*From I-65, travel past Arno Road
* Travel past North Chapel Road
* (There might be one more small street on the right, map did not show a name.)
Nestledown Farms Addition ~ (turn right) ~ end of court ~ George and Nancy Jones.
(If you see Trinity Road, you have gone too far.)
Here is a link from the Tennesean about these Christmas lights.
••The third one is out Franklin Road:
*Take Franklin Road, North out of Downtown Franklin
*Travel past Longstreet Drive
*Travel past Heathrow Blvd.
Fountainhead Drive and Addition is the next street on the left.
This is a community that has beautiful homes...
and usually beautiful lights.
The homes are set up in the hills, so the lights are extra pretty.
I will have to say that last year...
the lights seemed to have been better here.
But with our current economic situation,
I would guess that some people chose to forgo the lights this year.
Hopefully, next Christmas will be different!!
But it is still worth the drive!
Also, there is the Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
If you want to make it a totally free visit,
park in the Opry Mills Mall parking lot closest
to the Delta Atruim and you will forgo the $12.00
or more to valet park in the Hotel parking lot.
It is a short walk and there is a walkway.
One more is Trinity City USA in Hendersonville, TN.
Serving our neighbors,
Debbie Gerstenberger
debra.gerstenberger@gmail.com
Monday, December 1, 2008
Dickens of a Christmas, Saturday and Sunday, December 13 & 14
Community Updates
Dickens of a Christmas
Volunteers for Dickens of a Christmas
Hear Ye-Hear Ye!!! It's time to line up Ye Olde Volunteers for Dickens of a Christmas -- one of the Historic Downtown Franklin Festivals that The Heritage Foundation produces each year. A 22-year tradition on Franklin's Main Street, this fabulous event will be held on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Dickens of a Christmas features all the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas scene complete with Dickens Characters, food, carolers, carriage rides, entertainment, and craft vendors. Dressing up in Victorian fashion is encouraged and adds to the fun! In fact, if you would like to rent something to wear, call the Tennessee Repertory Theatre at 244.4878 or see the attachment for suggestions. It is NOT mandatory that you dress up. It just helps all the visitors to the festival enjoy the spirit of Dickens!
We are looking for volunteers to fill 2 to 3 hour shifts, so please see if you could donate a few hours of your precious time to help with one of the following areas. All volunteers are welcome in our Green Room at one of the local churches rest, get refreshments and get warm.
For more information on what you would do as a volunteer, and the needed contact information, please click on this link.
Dickens of a Christmas
Volunteers for Dickens of a Christmas
Hear Ye-Hear Ye!!! It's time to line up Ye Olde Volunteers for Dickens of a Christmas -- one of the Historic Downtown Franklin Festivals that The Heritage Foundation produces each year. A 22-year tradition on Franklin's Main Street, this fabulous event will be held on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 14 from 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Dickens of a Christmas features all the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas scene complete with Dickens Characters, food, carolers, carriage rides, entertainment, and craft vendors. Dressing up in Victorian fashion is encouraged and adds to the fun! In fact, if you would like to rent something to wear, call the Tennessee Repertory Theatre at 244.4878 or see the attachment for suggestions. It is NOT mandatory that you dress up. It just helps all the visitors to the festival enjoy the spirit of Dickens!
We are looking for volunteers to fill 2 to 3 hour shifts, so please see if you could donate a few hours of your precious time to help with one of the following areas. All volunteers are welcome in our Green Room at one of the local churches rest, get refreshments and get warm.
For more information on what you would do as a volunteer, and the needed contact information, please click on this link.
From the front page of The City of Franklin's Website at http://www.franklin-gov.com/
CITY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY ON DECEMBER 11TH
The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for the City of Franklin will be held on Thursday, December 11th at 6 PM at City Hall. The Blue Spruce was donated by the Frattalone family of the Redwing Woods subdivision. The chorus from Liberty Elementary School, under the direction of Mr. Bobby Vines, will provide the entertainment. Santa Claus is also scheduled to make an appearance.
For more information on the Tree Lighting, please call 550-6606.
TREE-CYCLING
Need a place to take your Christmas tree after the holidays? The City of Franklin Parks Department will have designated areas set up for dropping off that old tree at the following locations:
* Jim Warren Park – 705 Boyd Mill Ave
* Liberty Park – 1661 McEwen Road
* Fieldstone Park – 1377 Hillsboro Road
The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for the City of Franklin will be held on Thursday, December 11th at 6 PM at City Hall. The Blue Spruce was donated by the Frattalone family of the Redwing Woods subdivision. The chorus from Liberty Elementary School, under the direction of Mr. Bobby Vines, will provide the entertainment. Santa Claus is also scheduled to make an appearance.
For more information on the Tree Lighting, please call 550-6606.
TREE-CYCLING
Need a place to take your Christmas tree after the holidays? The City of Franklin Parks Department will have designated areas set up for dropping off that old tree at the following locations:
* Jim Warren Park – 705 Boyd Mill Ave
* Liberty Park – 1661 McEwen Road
* Fieldstone Park – 1377 Hillsboro Road
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Announcing a Change in the Billing of Our Water, Sewer and Trash Services
*** NOTICE: MALLORY VALLEY WATER CUSTOMERS ***
*** SEWER, TRASH and STORMWATER BILLING ***
As of November 2008, Mallory Valley Utility District (MVUD) will no longer send City of Franklin customers a combined billing statement for water, sewer and trash services. Your water will continue to be provided by MVUD. However, you will now receive one bill from the City of Franklin for city services and one from MVUD for water services only (the sewer and trash service bills will be added to your stormwater bill for a combined statement). Please click on this link to read more details: City of Franklin services.
Remembering the Battle of Franklin 11.30.08
2008
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN
COMMEMORATIVE ILLUMINATION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2008
Remembering the 1864 Civil War battle
in Franklin, Tennessee
2006 Commemorative Illumination
This event will feature the lighting of approximately 10,000 luminaries memorializing the casualties of the Battle of Franklin.
This year's Illumination will take place on Columbia Avennue near the Historic Carter House.
THE FRANKLIN BATTLEFIELD TASK FORCE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
"100 FOR 100"
The Battlefield Task Force is seeking "100 for 100." We need 100 groups or individuals to volunteer to place, light, and clean up 100 luminaries on November 30. This is a great way for individuals, families, clubs, and other groups to be a part of this special commemoration event!
Volunteers will also be needed to assemble the luminaries during the week leading up to the event (the afternoons of November 24 & November 25.
INTERESTED!
SIGN UP!
To sign up as a volunteer or for more information about the 2008 Illumination, please contact Amanda Hall at historicpreservation@franklintn.gov
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Name(s) of Volunteer(s)
City/State
Phone
E-mail Address
Total Number of Volunteers
Date(s) to Volunteer (November 24, 25, and/or 30)
VOLUNTEER FLYER - PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PRINT AND HAND OUT TO FRIENDS!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
October 23, 2008, Board of Directors Meeting
TOWNHOMES OF ANDOVER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: October 23, 2008
LOCATION: LSI Office, Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN
CALL TO ORDER:
By: Mitch Welty
Time: 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM:
Directors present: Jim Ford, Robert Schettler, and Mitch Welty.
Others present: Emery Gasser of Gasser Property Management, Debra and Bob Gerstenberger.
ESTABLISH QUORUM FOR ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
At the Annual Homeowners meeting on September 26, there were not enough ballots cast to establish a quorum. According to the Association By-Laws, the results of the election were kept open for thirty (30) days. There were not enough additional ballots cast to affect the outcome from the previous votes received. The Board approved the results from the ballots received. Elected to the Board was Debra Gerstenberger (Unit 660). Reelected were Jim Ford (Unit 600) and Bob Schettler (Unit 700).
Election of Officers was held by the Board. Mitch Welty (Unit 672) was elected President, Gloria Dale Williams (Unit 678), Vice-President and Debra Gerstenberger, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:
Minutes from July 24, 2008 were previously approved via e-mail.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
The FY 2008-09 budget was reviewed and approved. Approximately $4500 remains in the operating budget and $18,000 remains in the reserve account. Approximately $8200 in association dues remains delinquent. The Board approved Gasser to Management to employ another law firm that will file a judgment against any homeowner that is delinquent 3 months or more.
UNFINISHED/OLD BUSINESS
1. The Board instructed Gasser Management to begin the pressure washing of certain buildings. The sides of Units 610, 616, 626, 649, 667, 680, 692, and 702 will be washed. The backs (all vinyl surfaces on the back and the sidewalls connecting the units) of Units 612, 614 and 616. Also, the North side back walls of the complex housing Units 651 thru 657.
2. The Board approved the landscaping of the North entrance.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Board member Debra Gerstenberger has started an Andover Blog. The Board encourages all homeowners to visit the Blog and check it out. Using the Blog should greatly enhance communications between homeowners and the Board.
The Blog is at www.huffinemanorcircle.blogspot.com.
HOMEOWNER ALERTS
1. Now is a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. Each unit has 7 alarms.
2. Be sure and check your dryer exhaust frequently. Keeping the exhaust clean will let your dryer run more efficiently and reduce the possibility of fire.
3. Check the inside of your units for termites. Several units have experienced termite damage. The Homeowners Association sprays for termites on the outside, but the homeowner is responsible for the inside.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Date: January 22, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: LSI office on Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN
(See the sidebar for directions.)
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: October 23, 2008
LOCATION: LSI Office, Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN
CALL TO ORDER:
By: Mitch Welty
Time: 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM:
Directors present: Jim Ford, Robert Schettler, and Mitch Welty.
Others present: Emery Gasser of Gasser Property Management, Debra and Bob Gerstenberger.
ESTABLISH QUORUM FOR ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
At the Annual Homeowners meeting on September 26, there were not enough ballots cast to establish a quorum. According to the Association By-Laws, the results of the election were kept open for thirty (30) days. There were not enough additional ballots cast to affect the outcome from the previous votes received. The Board approved the results from the ballots received. Elected to the Board was Debra Gerstenberger (Unit 660). Reelected were Jim Ford (Unit 600) and Bob Schettler (Unit 700).
Election of Officers was held by the Board. Mitch Welty (Unit 672) was elected President, Gloria Dale Williams (Unit 678), Vice-President and Debra Gerstenberger, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:
Minutes from July 24, 2008 were previously approved via e-mail.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
The FY 2008-09 budget was reviewed and approved. Approximately $4500 remains in the operating budget and $18,000 remains in the reserve account. Approximately $8200 in association dues remains delinquent. The Board approved Gasser to Management to employ another law firm that will file a judgment against any homeowner that is delinquent 3 months or more.
UNFINISHED/OLD BUSINESS
1. The Board instructed Gasser Management to begin the pressure washing of certain buildings. The sides of Units 610, 616, 626, 649, 667, 680, 692, and 702 will be washed. The backs (all vinyl surfaces on the back and the sidewalls connecting the units) of Units 612, 614 and 616. Also, the North side back walls of the complex housing Units 651 thru 657.
2. The Board approved the landscaping of the North entrance.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Board member Debra Gerstenberger has started an Andover Blog. The Board encourages all homeowners to visit the Blog and check it out. Using the Blog should greatly enhance communications between homeowners and the Board.
The Blog is at www.huffinemanorcircle.blogspot.com.
HOMEOWNER ALERTS
1. Now is a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. Each unit has 7 alarms.
2. Be sure and check your dryer exhaust frequently. Keeping the exhaust clean will let your dryer run more efficiently and reduce the possibility of fire.
3. Check the inside of your units for termites. Several units have experienced termite damage. The Homeowners Association sprays for termites on the outside, but the homeowner is responsible for the inside.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Date: January 22, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: LSI office on Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN
(See the sidebar for directions.)
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 p.m.
September 26, 2008, Annual Homeowner's Association Meeting
TOWNHOMES OF ANDOVER
HOMEOWNERS ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETING
And
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: September 26, 2008
LOCATION: Marriott Hotel @ Cool Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
By: Mitch Welty
Time: 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM:
Directors present: Jim Ford, Robert Schettler, Mitch Welty, and Gloria Dale Williams.
Andover homeowners present: Units 602, 604, 639, 660, 670,716, 734 and 747.
Others present: Emery Gasser and Mike Woods of Gasser Property Management.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Mitch Welty explained the need for a special assessment of twenty five dollars per month. Twenty dollars of the assessment will be placed in reserve and be used for roof repairs. Five dollars will go to the general operating fund. The Board approved the special assessment. Effective January 1, 2009, the total Association dues will be $125.00 per month.
ESTABLISH QUORUM FOR ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
There were not enough ballots cast to establish a quorum. The election of officers was deferred for 30 days.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Date: October 23, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: LSI’s offices on Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:05 p.m.
HOMEOWNERS ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETING
And
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: September 26, 2008
LOCATION: Marriott Hotel @ Cool Springs
CALL TO ORDER:
By: Mitch Welty
Time: 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM:
Directors present: Jim Ford, Robert Schettler, Mitch Welty, and Gloria Dale Williams.
Andover homeowners present: Units 602, 604, 639, 660, 670,716, 734 and 747.
Others present: Emery Gasser and Mike Woods of Gasser Property Management.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Mitch Welty explained the need for a special assessment of twenty five dollars per month. Twenty dollars of the assessment will be placed in reserve and be used for roof repairs. Five dollars will go to the general operating fund. The Board approved the special assessment. Effective January 1, 2009, the total Association dues will be $125.00 per month.
ESTABLISH QUORUM FOR ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
There were not enough ballots cast to establish a quorum. The election of officers was deferred for 30 days.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
Date: October 23, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: LSI’s offices on Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:05 p.m.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Household Hazardous Waste Day & Shred Day
Household Hazardous Waste Day
- When/Where: Saturday, November 1, 2008, Williamson County Administrative Complex 1320 West Main Street, 8:30AM – 2:00PM
- Drop-off day for cleaning products, automotive supplies, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, paints, herbicides, insecticides, kerosene, fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs, computers and components, cell phones and televisions
Shred Day
- When/Where: Saturday, November 15, 2008 Keep Williamson Beautiful office (parking area) 420 Century Court 8:00AM – 2:00PM
- Bring your documents to be shredded and recycled! Don’t forget old tax returns, cancelled checks, credit card statements, IRS forms, insurance papers, investment statements and paycheck stubs
Serving our neighbors,
Debbie Gerstenberger
615-557-5159
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
First Post!
Welcome Huffine Manor Circle Neighbors to our first post!
This blog is for you!!
We hope to enable you to communicate and be communicated to!!
While this blog is still 'under construction',
we have many ideas on how to use this forum.
Please comment on any additional ideas or needs by clicking
on the word "comments" after my name at the bottom!
We hope to have a list, at some point, of "vendors" for your home that
will work with us for a discounted price.
We hope to have a social now and then
and this will be the place to
find out where, when and what to bring!!
I am working on being able to have a permanent sidebar item with
our covenants attached and our latest board meeting minutes.
We will have posts by our board members, our management company
and possibly some guest posters!
We will also have future articles on DIY projects, recipes, garage sale
info and current happenings in the neighborhood.
Please join us!
Serving our neighbors,
Debbie Gerstenberger
615-557-5159
This blog is for you!!
We hope to enable you to communicate and be communicated to!!
While this blog is still 'under construction',
we have many ideas on how to use this forum.
Please comment on any additional ideas or needs by clicking
on the word "comments" after my name at the bottom!
We hope to have a list, at some point, of "vendors" for your home that
will work with us for a discounted price.
We hope to have a social now and then
and this will be the place tofind out where, when and what to bring!!
I am working on being able to have a permanent sidebar item with
our covenants attached and our latest board meeting minutes.
We will have posts by our board members, our management company
and possibly some guest posters!
We will also have future articles on DIY projects, recipes, garage sale
info and current happenings in the neighborhood.
Please join us!
Serving our neighbors,
Debbie Gerstenberger
615-557-5159
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