REMEMBER!! The Deadline for the Payment of the HOA Dues is approaching

Dear East Hills Homeowners:

This is just a friendly reminder that HOA dues of $260 are payable by February 15, 2024.  If paid later than this (postmarked) please include the late fee and any applicable interest (see the schedule below).

 To those who have already sent in their payment, many thanks!

 Please call or email if you have any questions. 

Best regards,

Randy McFarlane
Treasurer, East Hills HOA
518-368-4324

Make checks payable to: East Hills Homeowners Association, 30 Callaway Circle Loudonville, NY 12211

Schedule of fines and sanctions for late payment of dues.

Amount due by February 15, 2024:    $260.00     

Amount if received (postmarked) after Feb 15 and before Mar 15:    $260+ $50 late fee = $310

Interest on amount due will begin accruing at the rate of 3% per month past Mar 15.

Payment between:

Mar 15 and April 15:   $260+ $50 + $8 interest = $318

April 15 and May 15:   $260 + $50 + $16 interest = $326

May 15 and June 15:  $260 + $50 + $24 interest = $334

 After June 15, 2024 a letter will be sent to the homeowner informing him/her that a lien will be placed on the property with the County if payment is not received by June 30, 2024. The following costs will be incurred by the homeowner to have the lien removed:

            Dues/late fees/interest:                            $334

            County filing fee:                                      $30

            Administrative/legal fee for filing:             $300

            Total:                                                        $664

 

East Hills Home Owners Annual Meeting - NOVEMBER 28, 2023

East Hills Grand Garage Sale on Saturday, July 15, 2023

SIGN UP For the EHHOA Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, July 15 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain or shine).

If you are planning to participate, please sign up HERE by Tuesday July 11 2023.

Each year many households in the neighborhood participate and the sale generates a lot of traffic in East Hills.  So hit your basement, closets, kid's rooms, and garage and see what treasures you might have to sell.

The East Hills Homeowners Association makes it easier for you by handling the advertising and signage.  You will be given a small sign for your front yard. You are free to supplement this with your own signs if you wish. The HOA will place signs at selected intersections so buyers don't miss any participating households.  You will be provided with a supply of maps to pass out to buyers so they can plan their route.  We also provide paper maps to help buyers find the sales.  A list of homes participating in the garage sale will be posted shortly before the sale on the EHHOA website. The list will be updated on Tuesday July 12 based upon signups as of that date.

If you have any questions or have difficulty with the sign-up form, please Contact

Eileen Buonome  @ 518//275-9000.
Tommie Paladino  @ 518/783-1275 
Evelyn McFarlane  @ 518/368-4324

We will need a few volunteers to put up and take down signs the day of the sale, to distribute maps and to handle other miscellaneous chores.  If you can help, please indicate this on the sign-up form. If you are needed, you will be contacted to let you know what you will be asked to do.

***** GETTING READY FOR A GARAGE SALE  *****
Below are some basic hints and tips for preparing for the sale.  You probably already know most of these things (because many of you participate nearly every year) but this information can be used as a checklist as you prepare:
NOW

• Go through your basement, closets, kitchen drawers, bookshelves, tools and kids' toys for items to sell. Put them into boxes or an area set aside for this purpose until you're ready to price them.  Go through clothing pockets.
• Start saving grocery bags (for your customers to take away their purchases) and newspaper (if needed to wrap fragile items)
• Find tables and/or clothing racks to display your items
• Set up boxes for items like CDs and books
• Find a friend or two to run the sale with you
• Wash or clean everything you're selling
• Get colored price stickers and tag every item with a price. Be realistic about how much you ask; remember that untagged items are less likely to sell.
• Get poster board for items that are all priced the same (for example: paperbacks $1)
• Find a box or other container in which to keep the money organized (fanny packs are also an option)

A DAY OR TWO BEFORE THE SALE

• Set up your tables and display your items attractively, if selling from the garage. Keep fragile items away from small hands' reach
• If you're selling anything electrical, have an extension cord ready so buyers can test things
• Consider hanging old sheets from the garage walls to cover items you don't intend to display for sale
• If you're selling something of higher value, consider taping an ad on the item showing its cost elsewhere
• Be prepared with plenty of change (you'll be amazed how many dollar bills and quarters you'll need, especially if selling lower-priced items)
• Decide who will be in charge of the money box; make sure they know to pull larger bills out and put that extra money inside the house every so often.

THE DAY OF THE SALE

• Open the garage door on time, early if you wish...but not late
• Put some more attractive or interesting items in the driveway to draw lookers in
• Always greet those who come to the sale
• Consider having a pitcher of water and cups available (it's likely to be hot out)
• Don't take personal checks unless you're willing to take the risk of a bad check
• Decide if you want to offer a steep discount on certain items after, say 1 p.m.
• Keep the family pets indoors
• Perhaps this is obvious, but don't let strangers into your home

REMINDER
If you are planning to participate in the garage sale, please sign up HERE by Tuesday July 11th.  Have fun selling!

Late fee now applies for HOA Dues

Thank you to all the homeowners who got their 2023 dues in on time!

If you're one of the homeowners who forgot to pay, please remit $260 before February 28. After that date, additional penalties will apply.

If you have any questions, please email HOA Treasurer Randy McFarlaneat: nn55996@yahoo.com

Please make your check payable to East Hills Homeowners Association and mail to:

EHHOA Treasurer

30 Callaway Circle

Loudonville, NY 12211

REMEMBER! The Deadline for the Payment of the HOA Dues is approaching

If you haven't yet paid your annual dues, please remember to send a check for the sum of $225, payable to "EHHOA" to: 

The Treasurer, East Hills Home Owners Association, 30 Callaway Circle, Loudonville, NY 12211.

The deadline for payment is Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

If you have any questions, please email HOA Treasurer Randy McFarlaneat: nn55996@yahoo.com

 

Many thanks.

The Board of the East Hills HOA

UPDATE!!! East Hills Home Owners Annual Meeting - October 13 (Ballot and Nominees)

Meeting Details

Thursday, October 13th 2022

from 6:30 - 7:45 PM 

Colonie Library Sedman Rm - 629 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211

At the meeting you'll learn more about plans for the coming year, review the 2022 expenditures and 2023 planned budget and have an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions about our neighborhood.  This year each homeowner also votes for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors.

Each homeowner should have received a letter announcing the annual meeting in the mail.  If you didn't receive this letter, please contact Maureen Fogarty so your information can be updated in the East Hills database.  To access the ballot paper online, click the following links:

    Voting Form  

    (If you can't make it to annual meeting on October 13th. Please drop your ballots on side mailbox or leave under front door mat until 6:00 pm on October 11, 2022 at 18 Yardley Court, Loudonville, NY)

    Nomination and Election Process 

Below are the bios of each candidate running for the East Hills Homeowners Association Board of Directors for the next two year term. There are seven candidates running for seven seats on the Board.

INCUMBENTS:

Eileen Buonome - 4 Yardley Ct I built my house with Rosetti Builders about 14 years ago.  I have enjoyed living in East Hills from the first day.  People are so friendly, drive through the community, and everyone waves to you!  It is a happy place to live.  The community is beautiful and a great place for kids to ride their bikes or to walk and run. I have been a real estate professional for 25 years and associated with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties for most of that time.  I consistently place in the top 5% of real estate sales agents company-wide and am the recipient of many awards.  I have Associate Degrees in both Liberal Arts and Business Administration. I speak Greek and have traveled extensively worldwide. My daughter lives in Washington DC with her husband and three children. I am a member of the Albany Institute of History and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I have belonged to the Vent Fitness Gym for years, and love working out and walking. It is an honor to have been invited to join the East Hills Board.  My goal is to contribute in any way I can to improve our East Hills Community. Thank you for your kind consideration. Eileen Buonome

 

Sridhar Kothagundla – 4 Callaway Circle I, Sridhar Kothagundla, have been a resident of East Hills since July 2011 and it is my great pleasure to inform you that I am standing for election to the Board of Directors for the East Hills Homeowners Association for 2021/22. Am a highly passionate community volunteer with an impressive work ethic and skilled in motivating others. Since 2015 I have volunteered at Indian organizations in Albany as Treasurer and Board of director, and I also served on the board of the EHHOA.

NOMINEES:

Mark Ross – 11 Shelbourne Drive I have been in East Hills for 20 years and had severed on the board for 6 years in the past.  I am retired from Pharmaceutical Sales for almost 5 years now and I have more time to help out with our community.

 

Rick Schrade – 5 Conway Circle Currently owner of GEICO Local Office in Albany handling personal insurance for clients in NY, VT, MA, CT & FL. Been involved in the insurance business since 1996 in the Albany area.  Have experience owning, designing and developing both commercial & residential properties in the area since 1983.  Currently a resident of East Hills since fall 2016.

 

John Palladino - 18 Yardley Court I am seeking a position on the EHHO board of Directors. I am a graduate of the Albany College of Pharmacy and have a Master degree from the State University in Albany NY. I have served as Past President of two Homeowners Association (Troy/Lake Placid) I also served on the board of the EHHOA Covenant Officer. I am currently retired and have lived at 18 Yardley ct for the past 20 years.

Bob (Robert) Van Amburgh – 16 Brinker Way PERSONAL: Resident of East Hills for 21 years. Married to wife, Barbara; 2 adult children; 4 grandchildren. Retired EDUCATION: Providence College, 1969 (History Education) MA—College of St. Rose, 1973 (History) Advanced Graduate Study: UAlbany, Russell Sage College, Union College, Massachusetts College of the Liberal Arts PROFESSIONAL: City School District of Albany): served as teacher, principal, instructional supervisor—37 years Executive Assistant to Mayor Jennings (City of Albany)—6 years Special Assistant to CEO of Capital District Transportation Authority—6 years Served 2 terms on the initial East Hills HOA Board Elected Member of Albany Common (City) Council: served as councilmember,  President-Pro-Tem, and President—total of 14 years

Randall McFarlane –  Yardley Court Retired professor of BioMedical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Randall was born in Toronto, Canada, and emigrated to the United States in 1987. He is happily married to Evelyn and enjoys many hobbies including travel, flying, hiking and skiing. He is a private pilot and enjoys taking flying trips with Evelyn to points around the United States in a Piper Arrow aircraft, joined by their nine-year-old Golden Doodle, Curiosa. He has served on the East Hills HOA once before and looks forward to joining the HOA again and serving with Tommie and the other board members.

East Hills Home Owners Annual Meeting - October 13 (Ballot and Nominees)

Meeting Details

Thursday, October 13th 2022

from 6:30 - 7:45 PM 

Colonie Library Sedman Rm - 629 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211

At the meeting you'll learn more about plans for the coming year, review the 2022 expenditures and 2023 planned budget and have an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions about our neighborhood.  This year each homeowner also votes for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors.

Each homeowner should have received a letter announcing the annual meeting in the mail.  If you didn't receive this letter, please contact Maureen Fogarty so your information can be updated in the East Hills database.  To access the ballot paper online, click the following links:

    Voting Form  

    Nomination and Election Process 

Below are the bios of each candidate running for the East Hills Homeowners Association Board of Directors for the next two year term. There are seven candidates running for seven seats on the Board.

INCUMBENTS:

Eileen Buonome - 4 Yardley Ct I built my house with Rosetti Builders about 14 years ago.  I have enjoyed living in East Hills from the first day.  People are so friendly, drive through the community, and everyone waves to you!  It is a happy place to live.  The community is beautiful and a great place for kids to ride their bikes or to walk and run. I have been a real estate professional for 25 years and associated with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties for most of that time.  I consistently place in the top 5% of real estate sales agents company-wide and am the recipient of many awards.  I have Associate Degrees in both Liberal Arts and Business Administration. I speak Greek and have traveled extensively worldwide. My daughter lives in Washington DC with her husband and three children. I am a member of the Albany Institute of History and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I have belonged to the Vent Fitness Gym for years, and love working out and walking. It is an honor to have been invited to join the East Hills Board.  My goal is to contribute in any way I can to improve our East Hills Community. Thank you for your kind consideration. Eileen Buonome

 

Sridhar Kothagundla – 4 Callaway Circle I, Sridhar Kothagundla, have been a resident of East Hills since July 2011 and it is my great pleasure to inform you that I am standing for election to the Board of Directors for the East Hills Homeowners Association for 2021/22. Am a highly passionate community volunteer with an impressive work ethic and skilled in motivating others. Since 2015 I have volunteered at Indian organizations in Albany as Treasurer and Board of director, and I also served on the board of the EHHOA.

NOMINEES:

Mark Ross – 11 Shelbourne Drive I have been in East Hills for 20 years and had severed on the board for 6 years in the past.  I am retired from Pharmaceutical Sales for almost 5 years now and I have more time to help out with our community.

 

Rick Schrade – 5 Conway Circle Currently owner of GEICO Local Office in Albany handling personal insurance for clients in NY, VT, MA, CT & FL. Been involved in the insurance business since 1996 in the Albany area.  Have experience owning, designing and developing both commercial & residential properties in the area since 1983.  Currently a resident of East Hills since fall 2016.

 

John Palladino - 18 Yardley Court I am seeking a position on the EHHO board of Directors. I am a graduate of the Albany College of Pharmacy and have a Master degree from the State University in Albany NY. I have served as Past President of two Homeowners Association (Troy/Lake Placid) I also served on the board of the EHHOA Covenant Officer. I am currently retired and have lived at 18 Yardley ct for the past 20 years.

Bob (Robert) Van Amburgh – 16 Brinker Way PERSONAL: Resident of East Hills for 21 years. Married to wife, Barbara; 2 adult children; 4 grandchildren. Retired EDUCATION: Providence College, 1969 (History Education) MA—College of St. Rose, 1973 (History) Advanced Graduate Study: UAlbany, Russell Sage College, Union College, Massachusetts College of the Liberal Arts PROFESSIONAL: City School District of Albany): served as teacher, principal, instructional supervisor—37 years Executive Assistant to Mayor Jennings (City of Albany)—6 years Special Assistant to CEO of Capital District Transportation Authority—6 years Served 2 terms on the initial East Hills HOA Board Elected Member of Albany Common (City) Council: served as councilmember,  President-Pro-Tem, and President—total of 14 years

Randall McFarlane –  Yardley Court Retired professor of BioMedical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Randall was born in Toronto, Canada, and emigrated to the United States in 1987. He is happily married to Evelyn and enjoys many hobbies including travel, flying, hiking and skiing. He is a private pilot and enjoys taking flying trips with Evelyn to points around the United States in a Piper Arrow aircraft, joined by their nine-year-old Golden Doodle, Curiosa. He has served on the East Hills HOA once before and looks forward to joining the HOA again and serving with Tommie and the other board members.

Political Signs Around East Hills: Guidance from the HOA

Over the next few months we are going to enter a period in which there will be several elections and as a board we realize that many residents like to express their allegiance to a candidate by posting a campaign sign on their property.  We also realize that signs posted outside of a campaign period can cause a nuisance and friction among other residents who see them as creating clutter that makes the neighborhood look untidy.

A strict interpretation of the Covenants that govern such matters in East Hills, shows that only ‘for sale’ signs, located on a property that is for sale, are permitted.  While the First Amendment does permit freedom of speech - and a sign could be interpreted in this way - this Amendment actually relates to an individual’s rights in relation to government and does not apply to private agreements, such as the covenants, to which residents’ knowingly assent when they sign the deeds to a property in East Hills. 

 Section 11 of the Protective Covenants (Page 13), states that:

 “No signs of any kind shall be displayed on any Homesite  or Home and no advertising of any kind shall be placed or conducted upon a Homesite or in a Home except: one sign of not more than five (5) square feet advertising the property “for sale” or a sign used by a builder during construction.”

 You can view the covenants online here: https://easthillsloudonville.blogspot.com/p/east-hills-covenant-documents.html Alternatively, please send me an email with your name and address and I will be happy to send a hardcopy to you.

The Board has decided, however, to provide some guidance as to what it considers permissible in terms of political signs, so that we acknowledge the desire of residents to support a candidate, and also to balance the views of other residents who see them as an unsightly intrusion into the appearance of the neighborhood.

The Board has decided upon the following agreement in relation to political signs:

      1.    Presidential Elections: Residents are permitted to place a political sign on their property for a period of TWO MONTHS prior to the date of the election. The sign must be for a candidate who is standing in the election. Signs should be removed after the election.

      2.  Primary Elections: Residents are permitted to place a political sign on their property for a period of TWO MONTHS prior to the date of the election. The sign must be for a candidate who is standing in the election. Signs should be removed after the election.

     3. School Board Elections: Residents are permitted to place a political sign on their property for a period of ONE MONTH prior to the date of the election. The sign must be for a candidate who is standing in the election. Signs should be removed after the election.

     4. Other Local Issues: Residents are permitted to place a political sign on their property for a period of ONE MONTH prior to the date of the election. The sign must be for a candidate who is standing in the election. Signs should be removed after the election.

      Signs placed upon land owned by East Hills Homeowners Association without permission, will be removed.

      I hope that you see this as a fair and equitable approach to a matter that does cause some concern for residents and our aim is to balance the different viewpoints, but also to ensure that good neighborliness is encouraged and that the appearance and peace of East Hills is preserved for the benefit of everyone.

      If you have any concerns or questions about this guidance, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Email: easthillsblogmaster@gmail.com

Call for Nominations! Seeking HOA Board Members for 2023/24

The board of the East Hills HOA is calling for nominations for individuals interested in standing for election to the HOA board for 2023/24.  If you would like to nominate someone, or even if you would like to nominate yourself, please complete the form HERE by Friday September 23 2022.

Please remember that you, and the person who you are nominating, must be residents in good standing with the HOA.  If you have any questions, please send an email to: easthillsblogmaster@gmail.com

Request EHHOA Board Approval for a Change/Improvement

Thank you for requesting approval for your change or improvement.

This form is used to request board approval for changes made to the exterior of your property, including additions, pools, fences, solar collectors, sheds, or major landscaping projects.  You'll also need to request approval for other changes that might disturb your neighbors.  This request will be forwarded immediately for review.  If you have supporting drawings or documentation, please let us know.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST NOT PROCEED WITH YOUR CHANGE OR IMPROVEMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE EAST HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.

You should ensure that your contractor has obtained any necessary building permits or approvals, but the primary responsibility for ensuring that all necessary approvals and permissions have been granted rests with you, the homeowner.

All changes must comply with the EHHOA covenants and architectural standards.  The nature and complexity of your request, and our ability to reach you by phone or e-mail, will determine how long it will take for approval.  We will aim to acknowledge your request within 48 hours of your submission and this will be passed to the chair of the Architectural Commitee for review. Any approval or rejection will be provided to you in writing.

We will aim to complete the review of your submission within 2 WEEKS of the original submission of your approval request.  If for any reason it is not possible to make a decision within this time, perhaps because of the need for further information, we will advise you of an estimated date when we would hope to give you the necessary decision.

If you have received consent for your request, then please advise the chair of the Arcitectural Commitee, if you decide not to proceed with the change or improvement within ONE YEAR of your original approval, because you may need to resubmit your request, if circumstances and details have changed.

If your request has been rejected by the Architectural Commitee, then you have the right to appeal to the full East Hills Homeowners Association board, who will then adjudicate upon the decision. You will be given the right to make a written submission, or to attend the board meeting in person.

If you proceed with a change or improvement before a decision has been reached then the full board will consider your application and may consider: retrospective approval, a fine, removal, or some other appropriate remedy.

If you require any advice and guidance submitting this form, or you need further information before you proceed, please email us for assistance to easthillsblogmaster@gmail.com