Perimeter Walk 2006

Most of the walk was done on Monday morning, 9 am on May 22, 2006.  It was a chilly 45 degrees and sunny, with no bugs.  In attendance were Carol VanSpybrook,  Jeff Masters, Terry Gannon, Carole Gannon,  Carol Schemanske and the author of this report, Diane Hallinen. 

We started at the Main Park and headed up the Livingston side. Our first concern was between posts 47 and 49.  The ground is lacking leaf cover, which made us wonder if a leaf blower had been used in this area. About a 2 foot area has red wood chips that are extending onto the greenbelt. A letter was sent and a reply was received.

Our second concern was between posts 41 and 42.  At issue was once again leaves. This time they were noted to be piled up on the greenbelt. A letter was sent and a reply was received.

We then came to the access path that is between posts 35 and 38.  This was noted to be impassable.  There have been no complaints from residents, however we are concerned that residents may not realize that this is a potential pathway to the greenbelt. Options were discussed and there is interest in clearing this so that it can once again be used for access to the park.

The "secret path" that is behind the lots that face Parkway Court was partially explored.  The trillium and may apples were in abundance. 

Between posts 15 and 16 two large wood thingamabobs were found on the greenbelt.  A letter was sent, an inadequate reply was  received, and a second letter was sent..

Between posts 14 and 15 a cute statue was sitting on a stump.  A letter was sent and a reply was received..

Between posts 5 and 6 nine norway maple stumps were documented. This was noted last fall and the lot owner was notified at that time. A letter was sent.

We then hoofed it over to the Oakland side. Between posts 96 and 97 we found 3 piles of cut ivy. I only took a picture of one. A letter was sent and a reply was received..

The walk was completed on May 23, 2006 starting at 1 pm.  In attendance were Carol VanSpybrook, Carole Gannon, Terry Gannon, Herb Cole and Diane Hallinen.  It was a sunny 65 degrees with a light breeze, ideal conditions.

Continuing north on the Oakland side we came across plywood leaning on two strawbales.. This was adjacent to post 107.  A letter was sent and a reply was received.

The rock wall garden was once again noted between posts 113 and 114. This area had some garlic mustard growing, which was removed during the walk.

Between posts 114 and 115 it appeared that a 3 foot strip of the greenbelt was being mowed. A letter was sent and a reply was received.

Between posts 118 and 119 we found about 3 foot strip of greenbelt being mowed.  This same lot owner is also mowing about a 2 foot strip between posts 119 and 120  The log pile seen in the image is right on the line, the mowing is on the greenbelt side of the line. This lot owner has encroached in this manner for multiple years.  A letter was sent and the issue referred to the Civic Committee for enforcement of the fine policy.

Last summer we had a work crew with a bobcat that inadvertently cleared an area of a hillside on the north Livingston side.  A resident decided to continue this clearing process and basically made a trail parallel to an existing unimproved path.  Some residents with lots in the area of the path are opposed to the creation of a new path and have asked the board to restore it to how it was. After review the area the board has voted to not restore the area at this time because it was felt that the new path appeared to be a logical extension of the path. However, the Board did not approve the creation of the path, and has asked  the Greenbelt Committee to send a letter to the individual responsible for the new path. The letter instructs the individual to do no maintenance on this path and not to create any additional paths. A letter was sent.

We saw less litter than in previous years. Thank you to those of you who pick up trash while on your walks.