Bollinger Hills. Swimming Pool Opening. April28th Weather Permitting. Neighborhood Newsletter IF YOU NEED TO: May 16, :30 PM. Greetings!

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1 Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association Post Office Box 449 San Ramon, CA Bollinger Hills Volume 2018 ~ Issue 2 ~ May 2018 Neighborhood Newsletter A Word From the President of Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association Greetings! By Victor Petersen BHHOA President I hope this newsletter finds everyone well, and looking forward to a great summer. Around the HOA, we are getting ready for the pool season. First, I would like to welcome Krista Keller as our new pool manager. Since my wife retired last year, I needed to step away from that additional role given our travel during the summer. It s great to know we still have residents that are willing to step-up and help our self-managed HOA. Welcome aboard Krista! See PRESIDENT, Page 2 for more In This Issue President s Message 1 & 2 Money Matters.. 3 Pool Report 4 Pool News & Key Fob dates... 5 Landscape Corner. 6 Neighborhood Beat 7 SRVUSD Calendar.. 8 Neighborhood Bulletin Board 9 Contact Us 10 Next Board May 16, :30 PM Swimming Pool Opening April28th Weather Permitting If you have any questions contact Krista Keller at victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net IF YOU NEED TO: Look up HOA info. Check out the latest news. GO TO: Stay connected with your neighborhood Bollinger Hills Cabana Board Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Wed. each month (check for any date changes) All Homeowners Welcome! May 2018 Issue Page!1

2 PRESIDENT continued from page 1 We have completed the electronic gate access system for the pool gates and the restroom doors. Please see the Pool Report for information on the fob distribution. Home prices continue to climb in Bollinger Hills and for good reason. We all know the saying They don t make them like that anymore. Well, it s true. Have you looked at new homes in the region? They re built on postage stamp lots, and the homes are so close together you can hand your neighbor a cup of sugar from the second story window. Our homes are well spaced and on large lots. Bollinger Hills also maintains it s high status because we have high standards, and we maintain our curb appeal better than similar neighborhoods. Nobody wants to receive a letter from the CC&R person, and almost no one wants to be the CC&R chair person, for obviously reasons it s a tough job. I very much appreciate Lien Wahl as our CC&R chair. It is a difficult position, and Lien is doing a fantastic job. I am pleased to tell you that most letters sent to homeowners are a courtesy letter, and most of the time, that s all it takes to get the matter corrected. Our home prices are above similar homes in nearby communities. It s because of our higher standards, that we look better than other neighborhoods, and the results are higher home values and faster sales. Bollinger Hills is a very desirable neighborhood, and the efforts of the entire Bollinger Hills HOA team helps to keep that reality in place year after year. I welcome all residents to contact me anytime with any questions you may have. is the best, but you can also call or stop by. If you d like to call, please call my cell at (925) Victor Petersen President Bollinger Hills HOA victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net May 2018 Issue Page!2

3 By Terry Cunningham BHHOA Treasurer The above is a list of investments. Cash balances are invested in a money market accounts and CD s at present. We can invest them in treasury bills and notes, money market funds and certificates of deposit as long as we do not incur capital risk. We maintain reserves funded at 100% for capital improvements and major repairs. Dues are due on the first day of each January and July. They are delinquent on the 30th of each of those months as stated in the COLLECTION POLICY. It is important that each homeowner pay his/her dues promptly to enable our Association to continue providing service at low cost and to avoid being charged fees for untimely payments. We have some repair and improvement projects planned for the next one to five years. If you would like to know about these or be involved, please notify us at info@bollingerhills.org. Let s Go Paperless We Can Do Better & I Hate Stuffing Envelopes! Currently we have 100+ homeowners who have gone paperless and are receiving statements for each billing cycle by . Just give us authorization in writing (an ) and we will no longer send statements via the post office. You only need to make sure you send us $240 each January 1 and July 1. Help us keep your dues low and be green at the same time. You can send an to BollingerTreasurer@bollingerhills.org or send us a note by US Mail. You can drop that note in my mailbox at 309 Mare Lane. Also, let us know what else we can do to make paying your dues easier. THOSE WHO ARE SIGNED UP FOR PAPERLESS STATEMENTS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK IN CASE THE STATEMENT IS THERE! Another convenience is the new PayLease portal that enables you to pay your dues by e-check (we recommend) or by credit card and even PayPal. Go to and click on the Pay Online button where you will be shown a second button to use PayLease. Of course you can always pay by check and send to: Bollinger Hills HOA PO Box 449 San Ramon CA May 2018 Issue Page!3

4 Victor Petersen Former Pool Manager Bollinger Hills Report The electronic locks are in place and operating. The pool gates and restrooms operate on the Fob, but the Tennis Courts will remain on the existing key for now. We have scheduled two Fob distribution days so far. At the Cabana: April 22 from 1 to 3pm (Sunday) April 29 from 1 to 3pm (Sunday) We will also send a broadcast for these dates in case the newsletter in not released by the first distribution date. We will also hold additional distribution events as needed, but please try to make one of these dates if possible. Your existing keys have a $20 deposit, and the Fob will also have a $20 deposit. If you are not a tennis player, and you don t want access to the courts, you can exchange your existing key for a Fob as an even exchange. Otherwise a Fob is a $20 deposit cash or check. The existing key will still work on the pool gates and restrooms for a while. The old key on the pool gates and restrooms will be disabled on June 29th. Get your new Fob early to avoid any inconvenience. When does the pool open? Possibly April 28 if the weather is hot, if not, then by May 5. May 2018 Issue Page!4

5 Pool News Pool opening date will be in April 28th, weather permitting. NO Lifeguard coverage. Children MUST be 14 or older to be at the pool without a parent. Parents please review posted pool rules with your children. NO Glass in the pool area! Pool Keys will be Disabled June 29th You must have the new KEY FOB to enter the pool, for more information please see Pool Report. May 2018 Issue Page!5

6 Bollinger Hills Landscape Corner By Susan Friedman, BHHOA Landscape Chairman Owner of Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture Protecting Your Garden From Gophers Noticing someone digging up your garden? Spending their days creating tunnels called gopher towns, gophers are active day and night, destroying landscapes and lawns in their path. They are especially attracted to moist, light soil with edible vegetation, meaning our lush gardens! Here are a few recommended products to keep these pesky critters out of your garden. Before you start planting, pick up a few Digger s Root Guard Heavy Duty Baskets. Available in one, three, five and 15-gallon sizes, the wire baskets are galvanized for increased durability and corrosion resistance. Allowing generous room for root growth and up-sizing, these baskets are easy to plant in. The one-gallon sizes are made for perennials, berries and vegetables. Use the three-gallon basket for group plantings of annuals, perennials and bulbs; this size is also perfect for your tomatoes, salvias, squash and peppers! Keep your roses, bougainvillea, wisteria and dahlias protected in the five-gallon basket. Providing 6 to 10 years of protection, the baskets can be removed at the end of the season for reuse next year. The new roots of a young fruit tree are a gopher s favorite treat. Digger s 15-gallon tree basket is created from the same material as their other baskets, but galvanized before weaving, thus allowing the basket to break down in three to five years - just in time for the tree to become established and resistant to gophers. (Most fruit trees are resistant after their third year.) For plants already in the ground, try using Bonide s MoleMax Granules. Repelling moles, voles, gophers, rabbits and skunks, it s easy to use and safe around children and pets. Apply directly from the bag; broadcast or use a drop spreader in both live areas and territory that has yet to be invaded. Penetrating deep into the soil, one pound of the clean, dustless and biodegradable granules treats 500 square feet and lasts up to three months. It s best to start on one side of the yard and work your way over, making it easy to know what parts of your garden still need to be treated. These products are available at most garden centers. Call ahead to be sure. May 2018 Issue Page!6

7 Neighborhood Beat What s Going on in Bollinger Hills? Dates to Remember: April 22 & 29 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ~ Key FOB pick up at the cabana. April 28 ~ BHHOA Swimming Pool opening. (weather permitting) May 16 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome June 1 ~ Last day of school for San Ramon Valley Unified School District ~ Minimum day June 6 ~ Last day of school for Venture School ~ San Ramon Valley School District June 20 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome June 29 ~ Pool keys will be disabled. You must have KEY FOB to get into pool. July 18 ~ Board meeting, 6:30pm Morgan Dr. ~ Homeowners Welcome August 13 ~ First day of school for San Ramon Valley Unified School District ~ Minimum day August 6 ~ First day of school for Venture School ~ San Ramon Valley School District Bollinger Hills Resident Amenities Hours: Pool Hours: Open Daily 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Accessible by Bollinger Hills residents only. NO Lifeguards will be on duty. Pool closes at the end of September dependent on weather. Visit the Bollinger Hills website for updates. Tennis Courts: Open daily until dusk (30 minutes after sunset). Accessible by Bollinger Hills resident key. Park & Playground: Open daily until dusk (30 minutes after sunset). No reservation required. Cabana: Hours are variable, closes at 10:00 pm. Available daily by reservation only. Reservation, deposit & rental fee required. For complete details, contact the Cabana Manager at or visit the HOA website at If you have a neighborhood incident or news you d like to report, please send an to our Newsletter Editor, Christine Perezalonso at: news.bollingerhills@gmail.com. May 2018 Issue Page!7

8 SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Independence Day Holiday 1-8 Floating Work Day 9 New Teacher Inservice 10 TK-12 Staff Development Day 13 First Day of School (TK-12 Min. Day) 3 Labor Day Holiday 1st and Last Day of School (Minimum Days) Legal Holiday School Recess New Teacher Orientation Teacher Work Day OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Floating Work Day 2 TK-12 Staff Development Day Semester Finals 8-12 TK-8 Conferences 12 Veterans Day Observed 20 End of 1st Semester (85) 12 End of 1st Quarter (43) Thanksgiving Break 20 TK-8 Minimum Day 31 Halloween (TK-12 Min. Day) 22 Thanksgiving Day Holiday 21/23 Classified Holidays Winter Break 25 Christmas Day Holiday 24/26 Classified Holidays Staff Development Day Classified Holiday Conference Day (Min.day) JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Classified: Two in lieu days observed: /21/18 & 12/26/ New Year's Day Holiday 15 TK-12 Staff Development Day TK-8 Conferences Days of Instruction 1-4 Winter Break Continued 18 President's Day Holiday 15 End of 3rd Quarter (46) Floating Work Day 29 TK-12 Minimum Day 21 Martin Luther King Holiday Work Days New Teachers 187 Work Days APRIL MAY JUNE Returning Teachers S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S Spring Break TBD AP Exam Window 3 Floating Work Day 1 Classified Holiday 27 Memorial Day Holiday Final Exams 31 End of 2nd Semester (95) 31 TK-8 Minimum Day 31 Last Day of School 10 Summer School Begins Board Approval: January 9, 2018 May 2018 Issue Page!8

9 Neighborhood Bulletin Board Your Ad Here (See below for details.) Newsletter & Website Ad Rates Do you have a service or event that you would like to advertise? Place an advertisement in the Bollinger Hills Newsletter. Newsletter: Website: Available Discounts: Ad size: Ad size: *Place an ad in both the Newsletter & on the BHHOA Business card $25 Half Banner (234x 60 pixel) $50 website & receive $10 off EACH ad. 1/4 page $35 Full Banner (468 x 60 pixel) $75 *Prepay Ad(s) for 1 year & receive 25% discount. 1/3 page $55 * Ads run FREE for Kid s Businesses under age 18 1/2 page $70 (baby sitting, pet sitting, dog walking, tutoring, lawn mowing, etc.) Full page $110 Parental consent required. Minor s personal cell phone number cannot be placed in the ad, must provide parent s phone number. (rates are price per quarter for one publication/color print) For complete Details & Deadlines, visit our website at: To place an Ad, contact our Newsletter Editor, Christine Perezalonso at news.bollingerhills@gmail.com NOTE: The content in these advertisements are for informational purposes and does not constitute any recommendation by the HOA. Rates updated 09/2013 May 2018 Issue Page!9

10 Bollinger Hills Homeowners Association P.O. Box 449 San Ramon, CA Contact Us: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 449, San Ramon, CA Website Address: Director, Officers, Committee Chairpersons: President Treasurer Victor Petersen (925) Terry Cunningham (925) Vice President Jeff Kehr (925) Recording Secretary Christine Perezalonso Maintenance Coordinator Brittany Hopper (510) Pool Committee Krista Keller Director CC&R s Traffic Committee Janet Miller (925) Lien Wahl (925) ccr@bollingerhills.org Victor Petersen (925) victorpetersen@sbcglobal.net Director Architecture Landscaping Committee John Youngblood (925) aqcs@comcast.net Director Mike Continillo (925) mike@myvillaproperties.net Marv Miller (925) arc@bollingerhills.org Cabana Rental Julie Furman (925) Neighborhood Watch/ Crime Prevention Committee Pool/Park Keys Terry Cunningham (925) info@bollingerhills.org Newsletter Editor Christine Perezalonso news.bollingerhills@gmail.com Mike Continillo (925) mike@myvillaproperties.net May 2018 Issue Susan Friedman (925) Page!10