Timberhill SE
1st Addition
HOA
Board and Commitees
If particular issues arise, please feel free to contact the Board at timberhillsehoa@gmail.com and/or attend a board meeting. To contact the treasurer for dues or fee information email treasurer.timberhillsehoa@gmail.com
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* Christina Trembly, President
* John Moody, Vice-president
* Kevin Hanauer, Treasurer
* Anne Davis and Hayden Peterson, Secretary
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* Steven McLay, Parks Manager
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* Jill Baker, Member-at-Large
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* Patty Pape, Member-at-Large
The Board consists of 5-7 members, 4 of which must be resident homeowners, elected by the membership.
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Officers are selected within the Board; the office of Treasurer is an appointed, ex officio position. Board members are volunteers and not compensated for their service.
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The Board addresses concerns of owners and residents in the neighborhood, and upholds the Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R) to the best of its ability.
It manages all its own financial obligations concerning the HOA, including bill payments, bank account, federal and state tax filing, annual dues assessment and mailings.
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Board meetings are held approximately every 3 months, to which all residents are invited. Please see the posted schedule on the home page for the current year's schedule. Residents are invited to present their ideas and concerns to the Board after administrative business is completed.
The annual meeting is usually hosted in December, at which major decisions are highlighted, budgets approved, and elections take place.
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The Board typically does not review architectural matters, unless requested by the Architecture Committee chair. Likewise, landscaping and park issues are first addressed by the Parks Committee members, with reviews made by the Board when requested.
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Architecture Commitee
The Conditions, Codes, Decrees, and Restrictions document (CC&Rs) provide guidelines for maintaining homeowner property and structures, in order to promote sustainable property values, improve livability, and maintain a visually pleasing and cohesive neighborhood.
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To this extent the Architectural Committee is vested with reviewing and approving alterations to building structures (eg. paint colors, roofing and siding materials) as well as exterior fencing, sheds, and out-buildings.
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The committee does not seek to stifle individual preferences and artistic expression, but prefers to confirm that proposed changes are tasteful, do not diminish a property's value, or create a source of conflict with a neighbor. It exists to advise and support homeowners in their projects, not police them.
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New building materials and technologies are available that did not exist when the CC&Rs were written, and the committee is open to approving newer innovations and updating paint palettes.
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Beyond actual structural alterations the Architectural Committee observes general "street appeal" and addresses complaints related to unkempt front yards and driveways.
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Whether residents rent or own their dwellings in the HOA they are simply asked to be considerate neighbors and good citizens.
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If you have any questions, are considering making alterations or beginning a project, need help complying with CC&Rs, or are concerned about an issue, please contact timberhillsehoa@gmail.com
Please note the following "Top 5" issues which concern our HOA:
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1. Trash and outside storage eg. car parts, tires, furniture, appliances)
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Our CC&Rs state, "No property shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste... no offensive or unsightly conditions shall be permitted." Please take steps to ensure your property conforms. Store trash and recycling out of sight. Don't leave waste carts (recycle, yard debris, garbage) by the curb for more than 1-2 days. Limit use of "blue tarps" in public view and store items out of sight in garages or behind garages or fencing.
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2. Storage of recreational vehicles, boats, cars, and motor homes
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Our CC&R's state, "Boats, trailers, camper-trucks, trailers, truck-campers, and like equipment or junk cars are allowed only in an enclosed garage or in areas shielded from public view by fencing or landscaping. On-site storage within public view needs to be approved by the Committee."
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3. Changes to buildings and land
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Our CC&Rs state, "No buildings, fences, wall, structures, improvements...and landscaping shall be placed or permitted without committee approval." Most projects are approved. The HOA is open to new styles and building materials, but does not condone the use of vinyl or metal chain-link fencing. New technologies available to homeowners include solar panels and metal roofs. Let's use them wisely to improve our homes.
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4. Paint colors
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HOA members have been open to moving away from "70s colors" like gold, olive green, browns, oranges, and the original dark stains. The sentiment has been to stay with updated earth-tone based colors. Subtle shades of green, brown, dull red, and yellow would likely be acceptable. Please contact the Architectural Committee before changing an exterior color scheme.
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5. Lawn and landscaping maintenance
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By City ordinance: trim bushes and trees to 8 feet above any walk, and 12 feet from the street to allow easy passage on sidewalks. Also, check to see if any mature landscaping interferes with the vision of motorists, especially at intersections. Grass and other landscaping needs to be kept neat. The City ordinance mandating grass and weeds be kept shorter than 10 inches takes effect every June 15, extending into fall (typically October).
Parks Commitee
Our parks are a considered a noteworthy asset to the livability of the HOA neighborhood, providing unique green space in a suburban setting. Many residents enjoy walking through the areas with their families and dogs, enjoying fresh air, chatting with other neighbors, or playing hoops.
The parks are "private" in being completely managed by the HOA, but are governed by the City of Corvallis municipal park codes. This includes being a responsible dog-owner (anywhere in the neighborhood), avoiding injury to any natural vegetation, and abusing any park furniture or structure.
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Dogs must be on a leash at all times while in the parks. Please help keep the grass and the mulch pathways intact by running your dogs at nearby dog parks and not in our landscaped parks. Dog waste is too often a problem in the big park. Please help keep the parks free of dog waste.
No play structures may be placed in the parks. If personal items are brought into the park, please remove them upon leaving.
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During leaf collection months (late November-early January), the City uses the parking area of the large park as a transfer point for its deposits and transport purposes. No private dumping is allowed.
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Everyone's help is needed in keeping our parks healthy and safe. If you notice anything damaged, or any violation in effect, please contact the board or attend a board meeting.
There are twice-yearly "park clean-up Saturdays" (typically April/May and October), dedicated largely to weed control, pruning, and tree maintenance. Volunteers are always needed and always welcome. It's a great way to meet your neighbors, catch up on local happenings, and keep our parks looking great. Check the Homepage for the current year's dates.
Landscape Plants - Alerts
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Although we live in a suburban neighborhood, the expanding development into nearby foothills and riparian zones has caused many small mammals and birds to visit and/or move into our yards. Along with these visits we are experiencing an increase in invasive plant species, namely poison oak and blackberries.
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Many of us are wildlife lovers, and don't hold grudges against our furred and feathered visitors, but everyone is encouraged to be vigilant in maintaining their landscapes. Blackberries have been a nuisance for some years, but poison oak more recently made its presence known on sporadic private and common area properties, beginning in 2008.
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Poison Oak
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Leaves fall off poison oak stems in late October-early November, and the plant is easily overlooked until later spring, when leaflets emerge. The classic red-tinge often associated with poison oak does not necessarily occur, depending on how shaded the plant is. Leaves may not become red until just prior to dropping in late fall.
True oak leaf shapes:
