President Bill Dowd plus Ned Alaskey and Bill Shover of the Grounds Committee had an in-person discussion today with the owner of Bay Contracting who handles our snow removal services.
Tim Robertson Jr., who purchased the company mid-winter last year, tells us he has added equipment since then, re-planned the removal schedule, and has arranged to subcontract a backup service in case of an emergency storm or equipment situation.
We reiterated that while Hyland Drive and Hyland Circle are dedicated city streets, Hyland Court and the mailbox gazebo parking area are not and need thorough snow removal. And, we shared with him the concerns several homeowners expressed at our recent Association meeting -- the timing of snow removal, the necessity to clear ice from walkways, where snow will be deposited, any "salting" services, clearance for emergency vehicles, etc.
Tim told us his basic plan is to plow early, then again in late afternoon/early evening, depending on the rate of snowfall, wind conditions, etc., to facilitate movement for people who need to leave their homes for work or errands. He also said as much snow as possible will be moved to the dead-end adjacent to the Savchik residence to keep it from clogging the width of Hyland Circle as sometimes has happened in the past. "Salt" will not be applied to driveways and walkways since so many people opt out of it, but Tim said he would do it upon individual request.
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