Community Manager's Report (November 2, 2025)​

 

Summer Recap

It was a long, hot, yet productive summer on the mountain. With great relief I am happy to report that the swimming season went well.  We closed the pool on Labor Day.  It is covered and winterized. The Cabana is still open for a while longer and available to use.  We did some mountain engineering and are getting at least one more year out of the pool cover that we previously thought we were going to need to replace this year.

 

Some Financial News:  We are increasing the late fee amount from $25.00 to $75.00 and then another $75.00 for every 30 days it goes unpaid.  The current late fee of $25.00 is not enough of an incentive to get people to pay on-time.  Every month I spend a great deal of time chasing down the HOA fees from the same people.  As a reminder, you can pay your HOA fees by check, credit card, and through automatic withdrawals.  If you elect to have a coupon book printed for your payments, Acri does charge $25.00 for that.

 

The Executive Board has decided to implement a yearly $50.00 fee to any rental unit that permits pets. This will be verified and charged based on your pet policies listed in your on-line advertising. This includes units in the 7 Springs rental program as well. This will be an annual, non-refundable fee.

This is in addition to and not in lieu of any monetary fines that could occur regarding pet violations as outlined in Article 5 of the Rules and Regulations handbook.

 

Regarding on-line advertising. Please DO NOT list any Mountain Villas phone numbers in your ads.  Also, it is incorrect to advertise that we have 24-hour onsite maintenance.  

  

Some of the work accomplished this summer includes:

 

• Substantial brickwork done throughout the property.  This included a great deal of woodwork on soffit, eves, balconies, bridges, etc.

• Stained all bridges.

• Parking lot patches.

• Replaced several window well covers.

• Replaced and repaired gutters and downspouts.

• Insulated hallway AC closets in Building 2.

• Sealed the flat roof on Buildings 2 & 3 and repaired the drain.

• New cap and cables on some of the chimney stacks.

• Repaired Building 8A/B water heater stack leak.

• We had an arborist do some tree trimming and shaping.  Harry Maust, the contractor, also cleared some branches from the buildings and pole lights.  We also removed the dead pine trees coming up the right- hand side of the driveway and repaired the split rail fence.

 

Currently

 

• Furnace PM’s and gas fireplace inspections are done for the season.  As always, if you have an issue with your furnace, please call or text me, and I will get a technician out.

• Wood Burning Fireplace inspections begin tomorrow.

• Fall leaf cleanup is underway.

• Front entrance doors and window frames are being painted and door closers checked and adjusted.

• As weather allows, we are still trying to get the dumpster blinds painted.

• We are installing a new pole and light in front of Building 5 and adding a light to the pole at the front entrance.

• Firewood has been replenished. If you start to run low, please let me know.

 

Odds & Ends

 

• Water Woes.  We did have some external water leaks. One at Building 2 and one in the pump house at Building 9.  Both were handled by the Seven Springs water department.

• Reminder.  All fireplaces are for owner use only.  Our insurance policy prohibits renters from using any fireplaces (this includes both wood and gas).   I do have stickers in the office if anyone would like to get one to provide notice to your renters and guests.

• Dumpsters and Trash.  Please do not put furniture in or beside the dumpsters. There are resources available for you to call to have large items picked up.  Also, please remind your contractors to remove all remodeling material from the property and NOT to use our dumpsters for building materials and supplies.

• Renters.  Please share the “Tips for Renters” sheet in your packet with your guests. This sheet is also posted on our website.  Please do not hand out or post my phone number to renters.  Please make sure you tell them about the one-way traffic pattern during ski season.

• 3B1.  The unit owned by the HOA is still occupied by our long-term renter.  He will be moving out at the end of this month and we will be re-listing the condo for sale. The proceeds of which would go towards our parking lot replacement, thereby eliminating the need for us to drain the reserves.

 

Donation Drive

 

It is that time of the year again.  We are doing our annual donation drive for the Somerset Humane Society.  We will gladly accept the donations in the office, or you can have anything shipped here via Chewy or Amazon.  Anything you can donate is greatly appreciated.  There is a flyer in your packet.

 

Finally - I would like to thank you, the homeowners, for not only your continued support of me, but also for all of the cards, texts, well wishes, meals, and genuine concern for me during my medical madness this year.  And of course I want to thank this fantastic Executive Board for their tireless efforts and constant support.