THE PELICAN BRIEF
Sept. 2010
Serving the Community of Pelican Pointe
Board of Directors
Manager
Linda Corry, President
Steve Susman
Mary Mulholland, Vice President
8300 Fairmount Dr., #J-101
Liaison --
Social Committee
Denver, CO 80247-6528
Glen Olmstead --
Newsletter Editor
Phone: (303) 394-0942
Marcia Helfant
Cell phone: (303) 668-2747
Liaison --
Design Review Committee
Frank Parker, Treasurer
Thank you, Pelican Pointers !!
Our recent concrete replacement project was a smooth
operation. The results are a testament to the professionalism of our contractors. This was
a messy, disruptive job, of course, but all residents respected the many barriers required
to allow the concrete to set. Virtually everyone cooperated; no fines were imposed. Pat
yourself on the back (but don't dislocate your rotator-cuff).
The Case of the Anonymous Resident
is not a Sherlock Holmes novel. Are you listed
in our Pelican Pointe Homeowners' Directory? At present, 151 of our 190 units are listed
in the latest version of our Directory, which will be updated by September 20. You can
Or, you can register by following the directions on the site. If you aren't now included,
information you want listed: name(s), phone(s), and email address. Printed copies of the
updated Directory will be distributed at our Annual Meeting on Nov. 8, or you can
request one from our manager after that date.
No Democrats, Republicans, or Tea Partiers.
Only our own Pelican Pointe
democracy: Come and enjoy our Annual Homeowners Meeting: November 8,
Monday evening. Our light buffet begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by our business meeting
at 7:00. Meet your neighbors. Socialize. Enjoy. Location is now being negotiated.
RSVPs will be required (for catering). Place this on your calendar now. Note: This
date is changed from the previously-announced November 9.
Directorship becoming available.
At our Annual Meeting on November 8,
homeowners will elect a new director to fill the Board vacancy that will be available then.
Any homeowner in good standing is eligible to be a candidate for this office. She/he
must file a statement of such intent with our manager at least ten days before that
Meeting. There are no other formal requirements, although it is highly recommended
that a candidate submit to our manager a one-page (or less) statement of qualifications,
philosophy of governance, experience in the real (or not so real) world, and any other
factors that the candidate wishes to disclose to our membership. This statement will be
included in our Annual Meeting packet, to be received in early October.
Lunch Bunch.
Join this group of spirited Pelican Pointers for lunch on Tuesday,
September 14, at 11:30. All genders and ages welcome. Good conversation guaranteed.
Broaden your horizons. (Broaden your waistline, too). Where: Citron Restaurant,
E. Hampden
Ave. and S. Yosemite St. (immediately south of the Arby's on that corner).
RSVP to Susan Million at (303) 316-7190.
Pelican Pointe Book Club.
The September book is Murder at the Brown Palace: A
True Story of Seduction
& Betrayal
by Dick Kreck. This
is a non-fiction story of two
men, Frank Henwood and Tony Von Phul, and their fight over Isabel “Sassy” Patterson
Springer,
which ended in Von Phul’s death at Denver’s
Brown Palace Hotel
in May of
1911. John W. Springer, the wealthy owner of Cross Country Ranch (later known as
Highlands Ranch) was the unsuspecting husband in this love triangle. Read this story of
Western intrigue and passion, and then join the book group for a tour of the “Castle
Isabelle” at Highlands Ranch on Friday, September 9th. We
will meet at the mail kiosks
at 9:00 to carpool to the Ranch. Admission fee is $5.00. Lunch at a nearby restaurant
with discussion of book to follow. RSVP to Karen Damon at 303-338-0204 or
SUSMAN UNLEASHED
by Steve Susman
Superman can see through buildings,
but nobody else can. As we all know, at our
northeast corner, our circumferential road presents a "blind corner." It is impossible for a
motorist, coming in either direction, to see around that curve. However, an inadvertent
result of the new, enlarged drain pan at that curve (which drains surface waters from the
northeast side of the road into the sewer grate on the other side of the road) is that a
motorist must slow down
to cross that pan. Failing to do so, as you may have already
learned will jolt your vehicle and almost propel you into Windsor Gardens. To warn
motorists approaching that curve, the Board has authorized the placement of a warning
sign at both approaches. This should help residents (who may have
spilled their hot cup
of coffee onto their lap) remember to slow down there. Invited motorists will be
forewarned, too.
Remember your elementary school "color guard"?
Each school-day morning, you
participated in raising the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, while
giving a floppy-handed salute. We are about to order new flags for our entrance flag
poles. Because these flags take a beating in our weather, in all seasons, and are relatively
expensive, we are shopping for different sources. We may or may not retain the nautical
theme on our flags.
We didn't get
a Monet at Giverny, but our painting contractors have finished the 2010
phase of their contract, having displayed splendid craftsmanship and care. Tentatively,
your Board is projecting a 4-
or 5-year painting cycle for re-painting --
depending on
wear-and-tear and budgetary constraints. Future paintings will continue the procedure of
staggering the treatment of our 46 buildings over 2 or 3 years, within that cycle.
WMD --
Weapon of Mass Destruction.
Such was the car that destroyed much of our
northwest corner on July 11. After negotiations with our insurer, subcontractors, and
adjusters, we let a contract. Restoration should commence on or about August 23. We
will probably
be able to reimburse our treasury, from the motorists' insurance, for the
$5,000 "deductible," which is our self-insured portion in our insurance policy.
Enhancing the inherent beauty of our complex
is our new (fourth) dog waste receptacle.
This has been implanted immediately inside the Canal gate behind Bldgs. #L-M. This is
not a designated place for your dog to take a dump, but rather an addition to our other
three waste receptacles. Just trying to make things a little more convenient for everyone.
If your dog tries to be accommodating by depositing his solid waste near the base of that
receptacle, please pick it up promptly and utilize the receptacle. While those residents
who live near there don't expect the wafting scents of a perfume factory, apply the
Golden Rule to the behavior of your dog and yourself.
Spalling
is the gradual disintegration of the concrete surface of our sidewalks or your
front porch. Many of our front porches suffer from this common ailment, for which
dermatologic abrasion or Botox aren't the solution. New concrete cannot be laid over the
existing surface; it won't adhere. Replacing the porch concrete isn't feasible, mainly
because of the structural integrity of the pillars. There is a process not involving concrete
that sometimes works. An acrylic epoxy is spread over the entire porch surface. It
mimics concrete-cement in appearance. The problem: It is somewhat costly, and the
results are inconsistent. We have experimented with this process at a few locations in
Pelican Pointe --
with mixed results. I will research this alternative further, and will keep
you advised.
Where's the Pied Piper when we need him?
Several Pelican Pointers have been leaving
their overhead garage door open, from several inches to a foot or so. I assume this is for
ventilation, or to allow ingress and egress for pets. However, it has been reported that
small animals --
such as snakes (!), rats, mice, and other rodents and insects have entered
garages in that manner. If you climb into your Maserati and see one of these uninvited
guests buckling up in the front-passenger seat, you have been forewarned. Besides, our
Rules require your garage door to be fully closed at all times, except when in use.
September trash pick-up:
September 1, 15, and 29 (trash and recycling); September 9 and 22 (just trash).
A Pelican Pointe homeowner reports that the City will provide you with a bi-
weekly notice of "recycling pick-up day" --
by an e-mail to you on the previous day. I
suggest you make your request for such notices by calling 311. Or, consult the web site
Pelican Pointe townhomes For Sale:
#AA-103, #V-104, and #R-104.
"Good Help is Hard to Find": A homeowner has added (to those already listed):
Contractor and consultant --
kitchen, bathroom renovations:
Greg Boghossian,
303-550-2134.
Weird behavior:
No one ever says "It's only a game" when their team is winning. The
trouble with
bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket. Be careful
reading the fine print; there's no way you're going to like it. There are no new sins; the
old ones just get more publicity. Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in
touch.
September Board Meeting: It will be held on Monday evening, September 20, at 7:00
p.m. at The Lighthouse clubhouse. All homeowners and residents are welcome!
