Dear Neighbors,
It’s that time of year again. We are planning our annual meeting and collecting dues for the 2024-2025 year.
Annual Dues
Thank you to everyone who submitted their dues for 2023-2024. 50% of our neighbors (100 homes) paid their dues which was a 16% increase from the previous year. We still need the other half of our community to contribute so that we can accomplish our goals –
- Snow removal of 2” or more of accumulation for the entire neighborhood. Currently, we can only do Mermaid Blvd at 2”. For the rest of the community we can only afford to plow at 4” or more of accumulation as the State reimburses us approximately 75% at that level. We’ve been lucky in the previous years avoiding huge snow storms. However, a few 2” snowfalls can be just as dangerous if not treated and in extreme low temperatures. We will request sand barrels from the state to be placed at two of our common areas on Mermaid Blvd.
- Maintenance of three common areas. This includes mowing, mulching and leaf removal. Volunteers have helped with this cost by devoting a Saturday or two raking and removing leaves and other debris. However, we do need to pay a lawn service to do weekly upkeep from April to October and Spring & Fall cleanups.
- Community Event – Neighbors have asked for a community event. This year we had Woodside Farm Creamery come to Pepper Ridge. In spite of the rain we had over 50 neighbors participate. We would like have them come out again.
Dues are $40 per household, payable by cash, check, or credit card. Go to prca.cheddarup.com (or focus your cell phone camera app on the QR code on the print newsletter you received) to start the secure online payment process. Cash and checks payable to PRCA can be mailed/delivered to PRCA; c/o Fairlight Zimmerman; 4930 S. Tupelo Turn (mailbox is labeled with full address).
Annual Meeting
Our annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 p.m. at Goldey-Beacom College in their Fulmer Center. The President of Goldey-Beacom, Dr. Colleen Perry Smith has graciously opened one of their classrooms to us. Everyone is invited to attend. Volunteers are welcomed and your vote for officers is needed.
There is also a chance to win a gift certificate to Pike Creek Community Hardware. Some items up for discussion –
- 2024-2025 budget/Treasurer Report
- Election of Officers – Will provide a list of open positions and their duties
- Snow Removal – New Contractor
- Maintenance of Common Areas – New Contractor
- Community Event
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on October 8th!
Pepper Ridge Civic Association Board
This information will be also posted on Facebook. Search for “Pepper Ridge Civic Association” (public) or “Pepper Ridge Neighbors of Pike Creek, Delaware” (private).
Questions may be submitted on Facebook or through our contact form.