Tulip Gardens of Little Falls

Tulip Gardens Condominium Association

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A Message from Hampton Management regarding COVID 19 Protocol

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Pdf copy of the letter from Hampton ManagementDownload

To: Hampton Management Clients
Date: Friday, March 20, 2020
Re: Corona Virus – COVID 19 Protocol

Due to the worldwide public health crisis and the current state of emergency, Hampton Property Management Services will be performing all agent duties remotely, effective Monday, March 23, 2020.

The staff will be able to access emails and phone messages under the normal business day work hours, which are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All calls and emails will be addressed within a 24-hour period. Please continue to call (973) 790-1200 for all daily communications. For after hour emergency matters, which are considered to be an immediate danger to a specific unit, or the overall property you may call (800) 267-1673 and a team member will get back to you.

We encourage our residents to watch your local news or other media outlets for information and updates. We also recommend that the use of all common area amenities (gyms, clubhouses, activity rooms, TV lounges, playrooms, etc.) be suspended until further notice. This would be inclusive of any non-emergency contractor work inside units.

With regards to your monthly payments, please note that there may be a delay in deposits as some banks have already began closing or shortening their hours.

Additional information regarding COVID-19 can be located by visiting the CDC’s main website at www.cdc.gov.

Please Be Safe,
Hampton Property Management Services staff

 

Board of Directors Report October 2018-October 2019

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It’s been a big year for Tulip Gardens. Here’s a summary of activities for your review.

  1. In September, 97,000 square feet of blacktop were replaced. Due to extensive deterioration, patchwork repairs were no longer cost effective. Belgian block curbs were repaired, water drains rebuilt and fitted with grates.

 

  1. In early spring, the ash borer invaded Tulip Gardens’ ash trees. After consulting with a BrightView arborist, nine ash trees in the center courtyard were identified for treatment. On July 3, the arborist treated nine trees by injecting insecticide into the tree trunks. This must be repeated every two years for 10 years.The treatment is 85% effective. The remaining ash trees will be removed.

 

  1. The replacement of shingles on chimney chases, around furnace vents on the roof and upper side walls beneath the eves continues. The most needed areas are being replaced first. This is not repair work, it’s the removal of original 30-year-old shingles and replacing them with top-quality red cedar shingles noted for their superior wear ability.

 

  1. Irrigation system repairs continue to be made to conserve water while ensuring proper watering of grass and plants.

 

  1. Because of higher water bills, an inspection of buildings 5, 7, 9, and 11were conducted. Repairs were made to constantly leaking toilets.

 

  1. The Little Falls Fire Department requires fire door keys be placed in a locked box on the wall next to the fire doors. Fire Department officials have the master key to open the boxes.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Board of Directors

Jenise Anderson, Bob Bukowski, Rob Burton, Maurice Johnson, Mike Jouard, Anita Rust, Minnette Zweben

 

Any time you have questions or issues, use the TulipGardensoflittlefalls.com contact form to immediately contact all seven board members and Hampton Management.

Blacktop Paving Project

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Blacktop paving of the entire complex is complete. In addition, water drains were repaired and new grates were installed, Belgian block curbing was replaced/repaired and new line striping and parking space numbers were painted in green to blend with the landscape.

The paving project won’t be complete until the new blacktop has set-up, cured and sealed. Sealing the blacktop will be done next summer when temperatures are about 80 degrees.

Our Tulip Gardens reserve pays for this project. There is no assessment.

 

Paving update – corrected map

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The below map correctly shows the area being paved.

Monday, September 9th  – All vehicles parked on the Main Street side (pink).

All vehicles parked on the Main Street side must have their cars out of this area no later than 10 PM on Sunday, September 8th.

Tuesday, September 10th – All vehicles parked on the Van Ness side (green). 

All vehicles parked on the Van Ness side must have their cars out of this area no later than 10 PM on Monday, September 9th.

 

 

Paving of Entire Tulip Gardens Complex

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Weather permitting; Macchione Paving Plus will start the paving project on Monday, September 9th. The work will be done in two sections.

  • One half (Main Street Entrance). (Pink Side-Phase 1)
  • The 2nd half (Van Ness Ave) will be done the following day. (Green Side-Phase 2).

[The map previously displayed was incorrect and removed.  See followup posting for correct map.]

 

Access to the roadway coming into the complex will be cut in half. All residents and visitors will have to exit and enter on the same side of the road until the project is complete.

The job will require the re-routing of traffic and the relocation of vehicles for a period of one (1) night each (Monday night, September 9th and Tuesday night, September 10th).

Owners can walk on the asphalt 2 hours after paving.

Cars will not be able to drive on the new asphalt surface for 12 hours.

To help contribute toward a smooth operation, please observe the following directions.

Monday, September 9th  – All vehicles parked on the Main Street side (pink).

All vehicles parked on the Main Street side must have their cars out of this area no later than 10 PM on Sunday, September 8th.

Tuesday, September 10th – All vehicles parked on the Van Ness side (green). 

All vehicles parked on the Van Ness side must have their cars out of this area no later than 10 PM on Monday, September 9th.

Garages will not be accessible during this project. You will not be able to get in and out of the garages while the paving is being done.

Anyone who will be on vacation or is not able to move their vehicles during this time must get their car key to a neighbor 24 hours prior to paving.

You can park your vehicle(s) on any street in Little Falls overnight as there is no ordinance for overnight parking. No identification is necessary.

Anyone who suffers from asthma or any related breathing conditions, please keep all windows closed during this time.

 

IMPORTANT

If rain is forecast, notices will be distributed to all residents with the revised schedule. If you have any questions, please contact Management at 973-790-1200 ext. 106.

 

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

 

New Paving Planned

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All the parking areas and the roadway will be replaced with new paving to keep Tulip Gardens in excellent condition.

The paving will take place over several days later this summer. The work will be planned so there is as little inconvenience as possible.

You will receive written notification of the dates and instructions on the steps you need to take during the paving and re-striping of parking spaces.

Any questions? Call Hampton Management; 973.790.1200