BOARD BUSINESS

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You are invited to join the Sweet Brier Watering Committee!

We need your help in developing a plan on how to keep new grass and plants sufficiently watered so they can grow and thrive. 

Many residents help as they can. There are many other areas where more help is needed. 

Please contact a board member or the management company, if you are interested in helping out. 

Thank you for your continued support in Sweet Brier, making this a beautiful place to live. 

The next Open Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 7th at the Madison Public Library, starting promptly at 10:00am. 

All homeowners are encouraged to attend. 

Please contact NEO with any questions. 

The Annual Meeting was held on August 17th. 

Sharon B. was re-elected to another three year term, and she will continue on as Board President.  

Other highlights included: review of projects completed and under consideration; financial update; and an invitation to join a watering committee. 

Revised Rule Books will be hand delivered this fall, along with the fall newsletter. 

The next Open Board Meeting will be scheduled for December. 

Watch here for more information. 

We're excited to announce that four additional front door colors have been approved, giving you even more options to personalize your home. 

In addition to the existing Sweet Brier Red and Sweet Brier Green, you may now choose from Sweet Brier Blue, Sweet Brier Grey, Sweet Brier Black and Sweet Brier White. 

All six approved colors are available at the Sherwin Williams store on Rt 20 in Madison.  The color formulas are on file, simply ask for the paint color by name, and Sherwin Williams will mix it up for you. 

See flyer posted under Approved Guidelines for more information.

Out of concern for health and safety of Sweet Brier Condominium occupants and guests, the Board has adopted Pond Safety Supervision Rules, effective 6/10/26. 

The pond is approximately 15 feet deep and has steep banks in certain areas around the pond. 

Any child age 10 years or younger is prohibited within ten feet of the edge of the pond, unless under the direct supervision of a responsible adult, who remains within fifteen feet of the child.  

The complete set of rules are posted under Sweet Brier Documents.

Thank you for your help in keeping Sweet Brier a safe place to live. 

New grass seed has been planted throughout the community to help restore bare patches and reduce some of the larger mulch areas.  Plants and bushes have been transplanted and moved to accommodate the shortened beds. 

As part of our shared community responsibility, we kindly ask that you water the newly seeded areas, covered with straw, and applicable plants within your yard and as far as your hose can reach. 

Please water daily, preferably in the morning or evening, for about two weeks.  Depending on the weather and hot days, you may need to water two times a day. 

Consistent watering during this establishment period is very important to help the grass and plants grow successfully. 

Thank you for your help and cooperation in keeping our community beautiful. 

Mowing Day is Wednesday in Sweet Brier.  

It is weather dependent, so occasionally, mowing will be done on a different day. 

To prevent damage to your personal things, remove all plant pots, pet lines, garden hoses, grills, furniture and all personal items from the grass and away from the mowing areas.

Place yard waste in brown paper bags at the end of your driveway on mowing day only, for pickup by the landscaping company. 

Contact NEO Property Services for ALL questions and concerns about the mowing and landscaping. 

The April Newsletter has been mailed out to all homeowners on March 18th. A little early, but we wanted to get it into your hands. Please read it through as it contains a lot of good information. 

Power Washing information is included in the newsletter with two options and pricing. These are options only, you may hire the contractor of your choice. 

The Spring Grounds Walk will be conducted by the Board and Management Company on May 6-7 to identify repairs and improvements needed around the property. 

The Goose Control Squad is back in action this spring. Using green laser lights, the geese are chased away from the pond. This is done so the geese do not get comfortable and make nests. The green laser lights do no harm to the geese, it just bothers them enough so they fly away. 

Munoz Landscaping is our contractor again this year to maintain the grounds. Spring clean up and trimming will start in April, with mowing day on Wednesdays. Munoz takes care of the front beds for all units and the common beds throughout the community. They will apply black mulch by Memorial Day. You are responsible for applying black mulch and maintaining the beds on the side and back of your units.

Reminder: Trash pickup for Memorial Day, will be delayed one day. Pick up will be on Tuesday May 26th instead. Please wait to put your trash bins out until Monday night after 7pm.  

Save the Date for the Annual Meeting, scheduled for Monday, August 17th at 6:00pm at the Madison Library on Middle Ridge Rd. More information will be shared in May/June. 

Review your insurance policy and make sure you have a homeowner policy that insures the entire structure of your unit, both inside and out, top to bottom. You do NOT want a condominium policy, as that will only insure the inside of your unit. As a homeowner in Sweet Brier, you own and are responsible for the roof, windows, doors, siding, slab, foundation, garage, interior & exterior walls and even driveway of your unit.  

Please make sure you are insured appropriately. 

If you have any questions, you can contact Kay.