CCHOA News Archive
A look back at CCHOA news articles from years past. This archive is for historical purposes only.
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2025 Archive
Altafiber Project Begins
The City of Dublin’s Fiber to Every Home project is now underway. Altafiber crews have begun construction in utility easements throughout our community. Homeowners will see painted utility markings and flags in their yards, followed by construction crews who will be placing underground fiber optic cables. Work hours are Monday thru Saturday, 7 am to 9 pm. For any construction questions or concerns, please call altafiber directly at 1-614-859-6723, then press “1” for construction. Upon completion, homeowners will have access to altafiber’s cutting-edge multi-gig XGS-PON ultra-high speed fiber network (speeds up to 10 gigabits). The project is expected to be complete for all single family homes in Dublin by the end of 2025 with condos and other multi-unit developments slated for completion by 2026. For a fact sheet on the project click here.
UPDATE: Avery & Rings Roundabout Construction Has Begun
A bit of traffic relief is finally coming as construction of the long discussed roundabout at the intersection of Avery, Rings and Cara began on February 10th. This start to the project required the full closure of Rings Road (East) to Norn Street for more than a week to begin installation of sanitary sewer lines and manholes. The construction will include storm and sanitary sewer installation on the east side of Avery Road, along Cara Road and Cara Court. Curbs and gutters will also be built along those streets. 60% of the roundabout will be built on the west side of Avery Road.
Next up: Rings Road will be CLOSED between Avery Road and Pensworthy Drive for 145 days beginning Monday, April 28th. The closure is expected to last through July.
As the project continues, Avery Road will then also be CLOSED to through traffic for approximately 2 months as the east side of the roundabout is built. The intersection of Avery, Rings and Cara will be closed to through traffic but access to homes and Ted Kaltenbach Park will be maintained. Detours will be posted, most likely diverting traffic to Cosgray to travel north and south. The decision to allow total closure of Avery and Rings shortens total construction time by about 6 months and saves the City $300,000. Whether cut-through traffic on Stockton Way and Cramer’s Crossing Drive occurs as drivers seek a quick way of getting around the closure, we will have to wait and see.
The $6.2 million roundabout project is scheduled to be substantially complete by the end of October 2025. Also included in the project are new sidewalks, a shared use path, a pedestrian bridge and street lighting. This roundabout is considered an Interim Intersection Improvement project since the widening of Avery Road (and the Tuttle Crossing Blvd. extension) will not be happening in the near future. According to Paul Hammersmith, City of Dublin Director of Engineering, “the extension is not currently programmed in Dublin’s 5-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The CIP is evaluated and updated annually and the (Tuttle) extension is always discussed as part of that update. Given the cost of the extension, the City of Dublin desires to have other agencies participate in funding the extension considering its regional benefit to the surrounding transportation network.”
Once the roundabout is completed there will finally be a safer way to make a turn to travel north on Avery Road, especially during busy times. The narrow and overloaded Avery Road however, will not be getting any relief for the forseeable future– as Columbus and Hilliard allow more commercial and apartment development to our south along Riggins Road.
NEW: The Resident Letter from the City of Dublin which outlines the entire project can be found here.
Click here to see the project memo and resolution approved by Dublin City Council on January 13, 2025. Complete project information can be found here.
2024 Archive
Your 2025 CCHOA Board of Directors
At the Annual Meeting of Members, held November 4, 2024, the CCHOA Board of Directors for 2025 was elected. To view the names and contact information for the Board, homeowners must first log in, then click on BOARD OF DIRECTORS in the HOMEOWNERS drop down menu in the menu bar. Minutes for this year’s Annual Meeting of Members are posted in the HOMEOWNER DOCUMENT LIBRARY.
Clear Clamshell Packaging is Now Recyclable
Beginning November 2, 2024, Rumpke Waste and Recycling will accept clear plastic clamshell containers for recycling. This includes clear plastic carry-out containers, clear plastic fruit, berry and lettuce containers and clear plastic egg containers. These items can now be placed in your blue Dublin recycling bin.
According to a Rumpke press release, the installation of 19 optic scanners, along with artificial intelligence, allows Rumpke to identify and sort plastic clamshells from other types of plastics within the recycling stream. After processing, Rumpke will bale the clamshell containers and ship them to a partner manufacturer that will recycle them into plastic pellets for use in the production of a variety of new plastic products.
For an up-do-date Rumpke Recycling Flyer click here.
CCHOA Annual Meeting Scheduled for November 4th
The annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
The election of the 2025 Board of Directors will occur. Every lot owner should have already received their election ballot via US mail. Completed ballots can be mailed to P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016 (be sure to write BALLOT ENCLOSED on the outside of the envelope) and must be received by 5 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024. Ballots, sealed in an envelope, can also be hand delivered to any Board member by 5 pm, Friday, November 1, 2024, or bring your completed ballot to the meeting. Floor nominations for 2025 Board positions can also be made.
This year’s agenda also includes the following topics:
- Solar Lighting Grant Update
- 2024 Financial Summany
- Development of Surrounding Areas
- Q&A from the Floor
Your 2025 Assessment will be determined in mid-November, with invoices being mailed by December 1. Payment will be due by December 31, 2024. Please submit your payment as soon as you receive your invoice knowing that no check will be deposited until January 2, 2025. Please note the CCHOA does not have an electronic payment capability.
The Board hopes to see all homeowners on November 4th!
2023 Archive
Your 2024 CCHOA Board of Directors
At the Annual Meeting of Members, held November 6, 2023, the CCHOA Board of Directors for 2024 was elected. To view the names and contact information for the Board, homeowners must first log in, then click on BOARD OF DIRECTORS in the HOMEOWNERS drop down menu in the menu bar. Minutes for this year’s Annual Meeting of Members are posted in the HOMEOWNER DOCUMENT LIBRARY.
CCHOA Annual Meeting Scheduled for November 6th
The annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road. The meeting will take place in the Trustee Room.
The election of the 2024 Board of Directors and a review of the past year’s business will take place. Every lot owner will receive an election ballot via mail. Election Ballots can be mailed to P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016 or the ballot can be hand delivered at the meeting.
The Board looks forward to seeing everyone on November 6th!
Avery & Rings Roundabout Construction Planned for Late 2024
While it’s not the long-promised widening of Avery Road or the extension of Tuttle Crossing Blvd., a roundabout will be built at the Avery Road/Rings Road/Cara Drive intersection to improve traffic flow in the area. The project should begin in late 2024 and continue into 2025, according to Dublin officials.
The increasing traffic on Avery Road, brought on by the construction of large apartment communities and commercial properties in Columbus and Hilliard to our south, has made exiting our subdivision via Cramer’s Crossing Drive a challenge. Plans have also been announced for a McDonald’s location to be built in 2024 on Riggins Road, adding to the traffic congestion. (UPDATE: The McDonald’s location opened in mid 2024). Once the project is complete, residents can then use the Rings Road exit to access the new roundabout at Avery.
The original road improvement plan, developed by Dublin, Columbus, and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, called for completing Tuttle Crossing Blvd from Wilcox Road westward to Avery Road and the widening of Avery Road to connect with the Tuttle Crossing extension.
This project, estimated to cost $15.55 million, no longer has full funding and is not on the current construction schedule. The Tuttle Crossing project “remains a priority for the city and the region,” said Megan O’Callaghan, Dublin City Manager, “but despite financial commitments from the Cities of Dublin and Columbus and private developers, there remains a funding gap. The Dublin Engineering staff is continuing to seek additional options to help identify funding sources for the project.” Dublin officials consider the roundabout project to be an “interim” solution to help address some of the Avery Road traffic problems. To view the roundabout plan click here.
The 2-lane section of Avery Road, from just north of Hayden Run Road to Lexi Lane/Castlefinn Drive is located in the City of Columbus and is tentatively scheduled for widening beginning in the fall of 2025 with project completion in late 2028, dependent on funding by Columbus City Council. That project will include a roundabout at Avondale Woods Blvd. and a traffic signal at Lexi and Castlefinn–UPDATE: The City of Columbus installed this traffic signal in November 2023 and placed it in service in December 2023.
Dublin officials report the Avery/Rings/Cara roundabout project has taken longer to develop than anticipated, but great progress has been made this year with design nearing completion and right-of-way acquisition well under way. Once that is complete utilities will be relocated and then the project will be put out for bids.
Spring Newsletter Now Available
The Cramer’s Crossing Spring Newsletter has been delivered to all residents. The newsletter includes important information about neighborhood projects (such as adding solar lighting to the Rings Road entrance). The newsletter is available on this web site in our Newsletter Archive. Homeowners should login, then click on CCHOA Newsletter Archive in the HOMEOWNER QUICK LINKS menu and look for Fall 2022 Newsletter. Please note, if you use Chrome as your browser, you may have a problem opening the newsletter pdf files. If that happens, open your browser, click on the 3 vertical dots in the upper right, then click on settings, then extensions, then turn the Adobe Acrobat extension off. Users of other browsers like Firefox, Edge or Safari will should not have this problem.
Neighborhood Picnic Scheduled for June 11th
The annual Cramer’s Crossing Neighborhood Picnic will be held on Sunday, June 11th beginning at 4:00 pm at the gazebo. Please plan to attend and bring your favorite side dish to share.
2022 Archive
2023 Assessments Are Due!
Full payment of your 2023 annual assessment is due by December 31, 2022. Payment, by check or money order, must be mailed to the CCHOA mailing address: P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016. Click here to view the 2023 Assessment Letter.
Payments received after the deadline are subject to late fees and interest penalties.
Fall Newsletter Now Available
The Cramer’s Crossing Fall Newsletter has been delivered to all residents. The newsletter includes important information about the upcoming election of the CCHOA Board of Directors for 2023. The newsletter is available on this web site in our Newsletter Archive. Homeowners should login, then click on CCHOA Newsletter Archive in the HOMEOWNER QUICK LINKS menu and look for Fall 2022 Newsletter. Please note, if you use Chrome as your browser, you may have a problem opening the newsletter pdf files. If that happens, open your browser, click on the 3 vertical dots in the upper right, then click on settings, then extensions, then turn the Adobe Acrobat extension off. Users of other browsers like Firefox, Edge or Safari will should not have this problem.
Candidates Needed for 2023 Board! Time to Get Involved!
Your neighborhood needs you!
Nominations for the 2023 CCHOA Board of Directors are now open and volunteers are needed to fill the four positions. A nomination form has been delivered to every household, with nominations due by midnight Saturday, September 24, 2022. Nominations can be delivered to any current board member or mailed to CCHOA, P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016.
The open positions are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
The term of office is one year. Board meetings are typically held once each quarter in addition to the Annual Meeting of Members in November. The time commitment now required to be a Board member is minimal. Please consider participating.
You must be a member in good standing to make a nomination or to vote in the annual election. “Good Standing” means assessments are current and paid in full, not violating any covenants of the By-Laws, the Deed of Restrictions, Cramer’s Crossing Design Control Standards, or any documents or laws referenced in the By-Laws.
After nominations are received, 30 days prior to the CCHOA Annual Meeting, one ballot will be delivered/mailed to the lawful owner of each of the 79 properties–one vote per lot. Ballots will be counted at the November 7, 2022 Annual Meeting and the results will be announced.
If you’re not ready to serve on the Board of Directors, your community still needs you! We need volunteers to serve on one of our committees: Design Control, Financial Review, Restoration, By-Laws, Nominating, and Social. Please contact current the current Board President or any member of the Board for more information. For contact information, homeowners should LOG IN, then CLICK on BOARD OF DIRECTORS in the HOMEOWNERS drop down menu.
Chili Cook-Off Returns on October 15th
The CCHOA Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 4 pm at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval. The event is returning after a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic. Please bring your favorite chili dish to share with your neighbors, and as is customary, a crowd favorite will be chosen. The Cook-off is a great way to connect with your neighbors. Hope to see everyone there!
Landscape Update: 2022
With the irrigation and well systems now fully functional, landscape upgrades continued in 2022 at the Avery and Rings Road entrances. Two Rising Sun Redbud trees and 6 Little Limelight Hydrangeas were planted at the front pond. Over the past two years, 14 trees, 5 Hydrangeas, 50 Daffodils, 20 Tulips and 10 Dianthus have been planted, thanks to the efforts of the Landscaping Committee.
Traffic Update: Rings Road CLOSED at Amlin
Starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5th, Rings Rd will be closed between Cosgray Road and Churchman Road for 75 days, weather permitting. The closure is due to roadway improvements and the installation of sidewalks and street lighting. (Rings Road reopened in mid-October.)
The posted detour route for eastbound motorists on Rings Road will follow Cosgray Road north to Churchman Road, and east to Rings Road. Westbound motorists will follow the detour in the opposite direction.
Spring Newsletter Now Available
The Cramer’s Crossing Spring Newsletter has been delivered to all residents. The newsletter is full of helpful information, including updates on our community landscaping and irrigation and well restoration. The newsletter is available on this web site in our Newsletter Archive. Homeowners should login, then click on CCHOA Newsletter Archive in the HOMEOWNERS drop down menu and look for Spring 2022 Newsletter.
2021 Archive
CCHOA Annual Meeting Sunday, November 7th, 12 Noon
The CCHOA Annual Meeting of Members will be held on Sunday, November 7th at 12 noon at the green space gazebo. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Washington Township is still not permitting groups to use their facility on Eiterman Road. Officers will be elected for the CCHOA Board of Directors for 2022. Please join us for our annual meeting.
Annual Community Picnic & Chili Cook-Off On-Hold For 2021
Our annual neighborhood social activities will not be held until further notice due to the continuing COVID-19 threat.
COVID-19 Update: What’s Open and What’s Closed in Dublin
Open
- Dublin soccer fields (for supervised training camps only)
- Dublin outdoor basketball courts (no scrimmages or games)
- Dublin sand and grass volleyball courts
- Dublin playgrounds
- Dublin park restrooms (except Ballantrae Community Park restroom)
- Dublin Community Recreation Center (Know Before You Go)
- City office buildings (by appointment only)
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Baseball, softball and cricket fields
- Skate park
Closed at This Time
- Park shelters
- Water fountains
- Ballantrae Community Park splash pad (closed for the season)
- Dublin Community Recreation Center’s following areas:
- Hot tub/Spa
- Locker room showers
- Teen Lounge
- Senior Lounge
- Personal Training
Masks are now mandatory in Ohio.
All individuals in Ohio must wear facial coverings in public at all times when:
- At an indoor location that is not a residence
- Outdoors, but unable to maintain six-foot social distance from people who are not household members
- Waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation, such as a taxi, a car service, or a private car used for ride-sharing.
The order only requires those 10 years old or older to wear a mask. Additional exclusions include:
- Those with a medical condition or a disability or those communicating with someone with a disability;
- Those who are actively exercising or playing sports;
- Those who are officiants at religious services;
- Those who are actively involved in public safety; or
- Those who are actively eating or drinking.
2020 Archive
Landscape Update
Six Lucas Hornbeam trees have been planted at the Rings Road entrance. These trees replaced the six Flowering Plum trees that were removed due to their infection with Black Knot disease. The Lucas Hornbeam variety was recommended by Strader’s Nursery since they are more disease resistant. At maturity they will be 20 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 12 feet wide, with an upward growth habit that will not require pruning. Leaves are dark green, turning yellow in the fall.
Four Blue Spruce trees and two additional Plum trees (located at both entrances) will be removed due to disease with plans to replace them in Spring 2021. Removal of the Sumac around the Avery Road pond continues.
The lighting for the Cramer’s Crossing monument sign on Avery Road was also upgraded in 2020 with LED 60 watt commercial grade fixtures, bringing that electrical system up to code.
Consider Running for the CCHOA Board for 2021
Cramer’s Crossing needs YOU to volunteer to help manage the affairs of our community. Please consider running for one of the four CCHOA Board positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The term for each office is one year and the time commitment required is minimal (quarterly Board meetings and the Annual Meeting held each November). By filling these positions with Cramer’s Crossing homeowners, we avoid having to outsource these responsibilities–and that means your annual CCHOA assessment stays low.
If you would like to be considered for a Board position, please fill out the Nomination Form (which was distributed recently with your Fall Newsletter) and return via mail to P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016 or hand deliver to any current Board member. The deadline for nominations is 12 noon on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, the in-person annual meeting is not being held this year, which means there will be no nominations from the floor.
November Annual Meeting RESCHEDULED
The Annual Meeting, usually held the first Monday in November, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 12 noon. The meeting will be held outdoors at the gazebo on the Cramer oval. Please bring a chair and wear a mask. The election of Board officers for 2021 will take place at this meeting. Mail-in ballots MUST be received by Friday, November 6, 2020. You may also bring your sealed ballot to the meeting or hand deliver a sealed ballot to any board member. Reminder that there is only one ballot per household and the ballot must have the raised seal on it. No copies will be accepted.
Annual Community Picnic & Chili Cook-Off Cancelled
To maintain compliance with Governor DeWine’s COVID-19 safety guidelines, the annual CCHOA Neighborhood Picnic and Fall Chili Cook-off have been cancelled for this year. The Board hopes for their return in 2021.
COVID-19 Update: City of Dublin Moves Forward With Restart Plan
Following Thursday night’s special City Council meeting (May 28, 2020), the City will move forward with its proposed Restart/Reopen Plan:
- Opened May 26 – tennis courts, baseball, softball and cricket fields, and skate park.
- June 1 – City office buildings will reopen to the public by appointment only. Online service tools like the GoDublin app are encouraged.
- June 1 – Hearings will resume at the Justice Center/Mayor’s Court.
- June 8 – Proposed date for the Dublin Community Recreation Center to reopen with limited services and time restrictions.
- June 15 – Proposed date for limited summer day camps.
- Dublin Pool South and Indoor Lap Pool – These pools would open no sooner than July 1 based on Franklin County Public Health approval. Staff will continue to assess health guidelines, operational needs and associated costs. Staff will respond to Council’s questions and provide updates between now and July 1.
Closed until further notice:
- Contact sport areas, park shelters, Ballantrae Community Park Spray Fountains, park restrooms, and water fountains.
The Dublin Irish Festival, scheduled for July 31-August 2, 2020, HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
City of Dublin Announces Closures Due to Coronavirus
Closures
In accordance with Governor Mike DeWine’s State Orders to minimize the community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Dublin asks residents who normally visit our city buildings for services to conduct their business online, over the phone or through the city’s GoDublin app. A drop box is available outside of City Hall for tax returns. As of Monday, March 16, 2020, the following city buildings are closed to the public. Note some will reopen on June 1:
- City Hall, including Council Chambers (Council meetings will continue as scheduled live-streamed) (Will reopen June 1)
- The Dublin Community Recreation Center (Will remain closed)
- Kaltenbach Park (Will remain closed)
- Fleet
- Justice Center (Lobby is open for service)
- Service Center (Will reopen June 1)
- Development Building (Will reopen June 1)
City Services Not Impacted at This Time
While City buildings are closed until further notice to reduce the community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), City services are continuing as scheduled. That is subject to change during this rapidly evolving public health crisis. We will keep you posted on the City’s response to this situation on our social media platforms and here on our website.
Cancellations
Public Meetings Dublin City Council meetings will continue as scheduled, but will not be open to public attendance. All Council meetings will be live streamed for the public viewing. However, watch for the opportunity to interact with City Council live.
- All volunteer operations have been suspended, including Community Resource Officers
- Dublin Citizen University has been cancelled
Tax Returns
Taxpayers will not be able to receive assistance in person by the staff of Taxation until further notice. You can call the City Tax staff for assistance at 614.410.4460 Monday through Friday 8 am–5 pm. The filing deadline has been extended until July 15, 2020. First and second quarter estimated payments for tax year 2020 will also be due on July 15, 2020. You can still drop off tax payments and returns outside City Hall. You can also file your taxes online and contact us from our website home page. https://dublinohiousa.gov/taxation/
Development Department
Building permit activity can be conducted online at the links below. Counter staff are prepared to take your calls at 614.410.4670. If absolutely necessary, staff will meet in person by appointment only. Inspections will be scheduled online and by phone.
- Online Permit Application
- Inspection Scheduling (link no longer valid)
- E-plan and portal user guides (link no longer valid)
Planning applications, submissions and review can be done online and/or with assistance by phone at 614-410-4600.
- Planning applications (link no longer valid)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Rings Road Trees Removed
Homeowners may have noticed the recent removal of several plum trees at the Rings Road entrance to Cramer’s Crossing. The trees were cut down because they were diseased with the black knot fungus and beyond saving. Replacement trees will be replanted in the fall after consultation with the City of Dublin on what species would be best for the site.
2019 Archive
Annual Community Events Scheduled
Mark your calendar! The neighborhood picnic will be held on Saturday, June 8th at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval in the center of our community. Start time is 4 pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns and paper products will be provided. Bring a side dish to share. The annual Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, October 12th beginning at 3 pm, again at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval. Bring your favorite chili or a side dish to share. Paper products will be provided.
Two spring events have been discontinued this year: the CCHOA will not be funding a neighborhood yard sale due to lack of participation and the spring clean-up dumpsters will no longer be available.
Beautification Grant Received From City
The CCHOA has received a beautification grant from the City of Dublin that will be used for improvements to our Avery Road and Rings Road entrances. The City matched our $5,000 making $10,000 available for these projects. The neighboring condominium association also received a matching grant so their landscaping on the north side of Cramer’s Crossing Drive will also be refreshed and enhanced.
Planned improvements for the Rings Road entrance include the installation of 2 walls, 40 feet X 3 feet, that will match the existing pillars. Additional bushes and flowers will be installed.
At the Avery Road entrance, the landscaping will be redone and new lighting installed.
An agreement with the condominium association regarding the fountain in their pond and the irrigation system that operates on both sides of Cramer’s Crossing Drive is in process. The first phase of improvements are planned for this spring, including getting the irrigation system operational. A plan for maintenance of the system will also be implemented. A working irrigation system is necessary to keep the new plantings alive and healthy.
When It Snows….Don’t Park on the Street
The City of Dublin provides curb-to-curb snow removal. Help out the snow warriors by NOT parking your car on the street when the snow comes down.
Having an unobstructed path enables the snow plows to quickly and safely clear our neighborhood streets and there is no risk of damage to your car. Also don’t shovel or plow snow into driveway aprons or into the street and make sure that you don’t cover any fire hydrants. During a heavy snow event, it is advisable to clear snow away from fire hydrants to keep them visible to emergency responders.
Excess ice and snow should also be cleared at the curb line where your home’s downspouts exit to keep water from backing up.
For up-to-the minute information on what streets have been treated, visit the city’s snow removal web site, SnowGo.
2018 Archive
CCHOA Annual Meeting Held, New Board Elected
The Annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association was held at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road on Monday, November 5, 2018.
The CCHOA President discussed the progress the Board and members of the Restoration Committee made in 2018 in working with the adjacent condominium association to address some long-standing issues, including the repair of the electric service at the Cramer’s Crossing/Avery Road entrance (which powers the well pump and irrigation system) and the restoration of the long-missing fountain from the condo community’s pond. Presentations were also given by 2 members of the Restoration Committee concerning the upcoming improvements. The landscape maintenance contract for 2019 was awarded to Rocky Fork Landscaping, the same company the the City of Dublin currently uses to mow the grass in our reserve areas. In addition to the normal mulching and pruning, Rocky Fork will also treat several of the trees that have fungus issues in hopes of saving them. It was also announced that the Board has contracted with a law firm to provide needed legal advice on a number of issues.
Also discussed was the upcoming Avery/Rings Road construction project slated to begin sometime in 2019. The project will add a round-a-bout at Rings and Avery, widen Avery Road from Woerner Temple to south of Rings Road, and eliminate left turns out of our community at Cramer’s Crossing Drive. The Rings Road entrance will become our primary entrance. The Board also hopes to improve the landscaping of that entrance and may include the addition of permanent lighting.
A report from the CCHOA Treasurer was given and a review of expenses for 2018 was presented. There was discussion about the need for the Board to have a reserve fund to help pay for repairs and improvements in our community, especially as it ages, and that would mean the necessity of raising our annual assessment. The Board is also looking at applying for grant money from the City of Dublin to help pay for some of the desired improvements.
Ballots were then counted for the four CCHOA Board of Director positions for 2019. Participation in our election was the best in the Association’s history, with nearly 70% of homeowners voting. Thanks to everyone for getting involved! To view the election results, homeowners should LOGIN, then click on Board of Directors in the HOMEOWNERS drop down menu.
2018 Community Events Scheduled
Mark your calendars…the dates have been selected for Cramer’s Crossing’s annual community events.
The Community Picnic, originally scheduled for June 16th has been moved to Saturday, September 22nd, and will be combined with the Fall Chili Cook-off. The event will be held at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval. Start time is 4 pm. Rain date is Sunday, September 23rd. Bring a covered dish to share, beverages and tableware. Meats will be provided. There will also be a fire pit later in the evening, so plan to stay and join the fun.
A Labor Day wiffle ball game will be held on September 3rd (start time to be determined).
Spring Newsletter Now Available
The Cramer’s Crossing Spring Newsletter has been delivered to all residents. The newsletter is full of helpful information, including an updated financial summary for our organization. Due to the extreme windy conditions last week, if your newsletter was blown away, it is available on this web site. Homeowners should login, then click on CCHOA Newsletter Archive in the HOMEOWNERS drop down menu and look for Spring 2018 Newsletter.
2018 Community Events Scheduled
Mark your calendars…the dates have been selected for Cramer’s Crossing’s annual community events.
The Spring Clean-Up will be held Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. Rumpke will place dumpsters for trash, recyclables and yard waste on Sumner Loop near the intersection of Stockton Way sometime on Friday and they will remain until Monday morning. Here’s your chance to clear out the garage and basement and tackle that pruning project you’ve been putting off (the yard waste dumpster means no bundling or bagging necessary!)
The Community Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 16th at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval. Start time is 4 pm. There is NO rain date for this event due to Sunday being Father’s Day. Bring a covered dish to share, beverages and tableware. Meats will be provided. There will also be a fire pit later in the evening, so plan to stay and join the fun.
A Labor Day wiffle ball game will be held on September 3rd (start time to be determined).
The Fall Chili Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, September 22nd (start time to be determined). The event will be held at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval. Rain date is Sunday, June 17th.
2017 Archive
Annual Meeting of Members Held November 6th
The Annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association was held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Washington Township Administration Building.
The Board President reported that the City of Dublin had completed crack-sealing of our neighborhood streets and a failing drain on Stockton Way is scheduled to be repaired by the City. Board Treasurer provided an overview of the current year’s budget and expenses. The 2018 annual assessment has not yet been set, but will likely be less than last year’s. Homeowners will receive their assessment via US Mail in early December. Payment to avoid penalty must be made by December 31st, 2017. The chairman of the Social Committee reported that the annual community picnic was a success and that welcome gifts were provided to two new Cramer’s Crossing homeowners. For 2018, there will probably be only one social event, a Chili Cook-off, next October.
A report was made by the Beautification Committee on the continuing issues with maintenance of Reserve “H” (on the north side of Cramer’s Crossing Drive along Avery Road), including non-working electrical service and water supply pumps, and the fountain that was removed from the pond by the condominium association. The CCHOA committee has been working with the City of Dublin and the condo association to resolve the problems.
The counting of the ballots for 2018 Board of Director positions was completed. To review your 2018 CCHOA Board of Directors, homeowners must be logged in, then click on Board of Directors in the Homeowners drop down menu at the top of the page.
Reminder Concerning Mailbox Replacement
Should either your mailbox or the post supporting it need replaced, our Deed of Restrictions requires that homeowners use an approved replacement that matches the style and appearance of existing mailboxes. The approved mailbox is the Saxony (Model CMO-2) and the approved post is the Williamsburg (Model CMO-2), available from Cedar Craft Products, 776 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road, Box 9, Blacklick, Ohio 43004. The company can be contacted by phone at 614-759-1600, or visit their web site at cedar-craft.com. Be sure to confirm with a store associate that you are purchasing the correct models. Images of the approved mailbox and post can be seen by clicking on CCHOA Fact File at the top of this page, then click on item 9, MAILBOXES.
Important note: The information contained in the Cramer’s Crossing Deed of Restrictions has the WRONG model number listed for the required mailbox in our community. Please update your copy of the document with the correct mailbox model number CMO-2 (CMO-5 is incorrect). The drawing shown in Exhibit B is also showing the incorrect mailbox model, so that image should be disregarded.
Neighborhood Picnic Date UPDATED
The Cramer’s Crossing Annual Neighborhood Picnic has been scheduled for Sunday, July 23rd, at 4:30 pm. The event will be held at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval in the center of our community at Stockton Way and Sumner Loop. Plates, napkins and condiments will be provided. Please bring anything you wish to grill and a side dish to share. Mark your calendar now and enjoy the afternoon with your neighbors!
Date Set for Annual Spring Clean-Up Weekend
The annual Cramer’s Crossing Spring Clean-up Weekend will be held beginning on Saturday, May 6th thru Sunday, May 7th. Dumpsters will be available for trash, yard waste and recyclables. The dumpsters will arrive sometime on Friday and will remain until early Monday morning. They will be placed on Sumner Loop at Stockton Way (north side of the Cramer Oval). Note that there will NOT be a community-wide garage sale date this year.
2017 CCHOA Board Begins Service
Your 2017 Cramer’s Crossing Board of Directors began service to homeowners on New Year’s Day. Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access Board member contact information. The Board meets 4 times a year and any member in good standing is welcome to attend these quarterly meetings.
2016 Archive
Green Space Trees Replanted
Dying evergreens in the Cramer Oval green space were replaced in November. City horticulturist Scott Moncrief reports that the 8 browning Serbian Spruces have been removed and replaced with 3 varieties: Bald Cypress, Dawn Redwood or Norway Spruce. Bald Cypress and Dawn Redwood are both deciduous conifers. These trees drop their needles in the fall and replace them in the spring.
Green Space Trees to be Replaced
The Cramer Oval green space apparently doesn’t like Serbian Spruces. Several of the conifers went from a healthy green to dead brown during our hot and dry August.
Since the 2014 completion of the green space improvement project, the City of Dublin has replaced dying spruce trees twice. Now city horticulturist Scott Moncrief reports that 8 of the spruces will be removed and replaced with either Bald Cypress or Dawn Redwood trees, both deciduous conifers. These trees drop their needles in the fall and replace them in the spring. He hopes these varieties will “tolerate the area a little better and add some diversity to the tree line.”
Removal of the spruce trees will happen very soon, with replacement planting hopefully to be completed this fall.
CCHOA Annual Meeting Scheduled for November 7th
The annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road. The meeting will take place in the Trustee Room.
The election of the 2017 Board of Directors and a review of the past year’s business will take place. Every lot owner will receive an election ballot via mail. Election Ballots can be mailed to P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016 or the ballot can be hand delivered at the meeting.
The Board looks forward to seeing everyone on November 7th!
Neighborhood Picnic RESCHEDULED to September 17th
The Cramer’s Crossing Annual Neighborhood Picnic has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 17th, at 3 pm. The event will be held at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval in the center of our community at Stockton Way and Sumner Loop. Plates, napkins and condiments will be provided. Please bring anything you wish to grill and a side dish to share. Mark your calendar now and enjoy the afternoon with your neighbors!
2015 Archive
Annual Meeting of Members Held November 2nd
The Annual Meeting of Members was held Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Washington Township Adminstration Building. The Board heard a report from our current Treasurer, who provided an overview of the past year’s budget. Based on cost projections for 2016, the Board has decided to keep the annual assessment the same as last year: $115. This assessment will be due from all homeowners by December 31, 2015. Homeowners will receive a notice of this obligation via US Mail early in December.
The Chair of the Beautification Committee also gave a report on the state of the landscaping at the Avery Road entrance to Cramer’s Crossing. Several of the original evergreen shrubs around the community sign did not survive the summer and will need to be replaced. Since it will not be possible to match the large size of the existing shrubs on the opposite side of the sign, it was suggested that all of the existing shrubs be removed and possibly replaced with ornamental grasses. Several perennials, including Stella De Oro daylilys, were planted in the spring, with additional perennials to be added this fall. In old business, a comment was made by a homeowner concerning the low water levels in the Avery Road ponds this year and noted that the Condominium group had removed their fountain aerator from the north pond, causing a noticeable decline in the water quality. The non-functioning irrigation system was also discussed. Another homeowner mentioned that there are several sidewalks that have deteriorated and proposed that a walk through the community be planned to identify problem areas, with that information being forwarded to the City of Dublin.
One of the primary reasons for the annual meeting is to elect a new CCHOA Board of Directors for 2016. Ballots were counted and the results announced. A nomination was taken from the floor for the Treasurer position (since there were no nominees on the ballot this year). Homeowners should click on homeowner login in the upper right, login with your user name and password, then click on Board of Directors on the Homeowner menu to view the names of the 2016 Board of Directors. The CCHOA Board is still looking for volunteers to fill positions on our committees: By-laws, Social, Design Control, Nominating and Financial Review. If you are interested, please contact a member of the Board.
CCHOA Annual Meeting Scheduled
This year’s Annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road. The meeting will begin at 7 pm.
The primary purpose of the meeting is to elect the CCHOA Board of Directors for 2016. The current Board will also present their annual reports to the membership including a financial update, share accomplishments from the past year and recognize those who have served the CCHOA as volunteers this year. The Board looks forward to seeing all homeowners at the Annual Meeting.
Candidates Needed For 2016 CCHOA Board
Your neighborhood needs you! Nominations for the 2016 CCHOA Board of Directors are now open and volunteers are needed to fill the four positions. Watch your mailbox beginning September 1st for your nomination form.
The open positions are President,Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. With the change in the Association’s By-laws adopted in 2013, the office progression system has been retired and all four offices are up for election every year.
The term of office is one year. Board meetings are typically held once each quarter in addition to the Annual Meeting of Members in November. The time commitment now required to be a Board member is minimal. Please consider participating.
If you have an interest in running for any of the four positions or would like to nominate someone who has a genuine interest in serving, please fill out the nomination form and return it to the Board. Instructions will be included with the form. You must be a member in good standing to make a nomination or to vote in the annual election. The deadline for the return of nomination forms is Friday, September 25, 2015.
After the nominations are received, ballots will be mailed to all lot owners on or about October 1, 2015. Votes will be counted at the CCHOA Annual Meeting on November 2, 2015.
Spring Clean-up and Garage Sale Dates Set
The annual Cramer’s Crossing Spring Clean-up will be held the weekend of May 1st. The City of Dublin will provide dumpsters for disposal of yard waste, trash and recyclables. The dumpsters will be placed near the green space in the center of our community.
The Neighborhood Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2015 from 9 am till 3 pm. The CCHOA will provide newspaper advertising and road signage. The City of Dublin requires a permit ($5.00) which can be purchased at the City of Dublin Adminstration Building, 5800 Shier-Rings Road, weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.
2015 Board of Directors Begin Service
Your 2015 Cramer’s Crossing Board of Directors began service to homeowners on New Year’s Day. The Board should look familiar to Cramer’s residents, as all 2014 Board members were re-elected to serve an additional year. The Trustee 1 position is currently vacant.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access Board member information.
2014 Archive
Be Sure To Cast Your Vote for Your 2015 Board of Directors
Official ballots for the election of the CCHOA Board of Directors for 2015 have been mailed to all Cramer’s Crossing homeowners. Please take a few minutes to review and complete your ballot. Ballots can be returned by mail to P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016 (must be received by noon on Monday, November 3, 2014) or can be delivered in person at the Annual Meeting of Members to be held at 7 pm Monday, November 3, 2014 at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
If you have never been to a CCHOA Annual Meeting of Members make this the year you join us and support your neighborhood!
CCHOA Annual Meeting Scheduled
This year’s Annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014 at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road. The meeting will begin at 7 pm.
The primary purpose of the meeting is to elect the CCHOA Board of Directors for 2015. The current Board will also present their annual reports to the membership including a financial update, share accomplishments from the past year and recognize those who have served the CCHOA as volunteers this year. The Board looks forward to seeing all homeowners at the Annual Meeting.
Annual Chili Cook-off Scheduled
Mark your calendar…The 8th annual Cramer’s Crossing Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, October 25th at the gazebo on the Cramer Oval at Stockton Way and Sumner Loop. Bring your favorite chili by 3 pm when tasting will begin. All chili fixings, hot dogs and paper products will be provided. If you like, please bring a side dish to share and bring your own beverages. You don’t have to bring a chili to participate…tasters welcome! A tent will also be provided since the event will be held rain or shine. Come mingle with your neighbors one more time before the snow begins to fly!
Just a reminder…the OSU/Penn State game begins at 8 pm! Go Bucks!
Improvement Season is Here–Check the Rules First!
Summer is traditionally the time for home and landscape improvements. But when planning your project don’t forget to double-check your Deed of Restrictions, the Cramer’s Crossing Design Control Standards and City of Dublin zoning rules before you begin.
If adding a deck or patio is on your agenda there are permits and approvals that are necessary from both the City of Dublin and the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association. If you are planning a new roof, repainting your house or trim, or changing your property in any way, you’ll find the all the information you need to make sure you are in compliance with our community’s Design Control Standards here on your web site. Be sure to login then click on Document Library in the homeowner menu. For complete information on City of Dublin regulations click here.
If you are looking for your Deed of Restrictions, you’ll find them in the 3-ring binder given to all CCHOA members, or with your original mortgage documents.
These requirements are in place to help maintain a consistent look to our community and to protect property values for all Cramer’s Crossing homeowners. Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the CCHOA Board of Directors.
Green Space Improvements Complete
The City of Dublin has completed work on the improvement project for the large green space in the center of Cramer’s Crossing, sometimes called the Cramer Oval. The project began in early November and wrapped up in early spring.
The improvements, which were paid for by the City of Dublin, include sidewalks, 2 benches and a gazebo with a grill. New landscaping includes 44 new trees; thirteen Morton Elms along the Stockton Way edge of the green space, 26 Serbian Spruces placed in clusters along Sumner Loop and 5 Canada Cherry trees surrounding the gazebo. To learn more about each of the 3 species of trees planted for the project, just click on each name. For a look at the complete green space plan click here.
Spring Events Scheduled
The Neighborhood Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2014 from 8 am till 2 pm. The CCHOA will provide newspaper advertising and road signage. The City of Dublin requires a permit ($5.00) which can be purchased at the City of Dublin Administration Building, 5800 Shier-Rings Road, weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.
The annual Cramer’s Crossing Spring Clean-up will be held the same weekend. The City of Dublin will provide dumpsters for disposal of yard waste, trash and recyclables. The dumpsters will be placed near the newly renovated green space in the center of our community.
2013 Archive
Green Space Improvements Now Underway
The City of Dublin has begun work on an improvement project for the large green space in the center of Cramer’s Crossing, sometimes called the Cramer Oval. The start of the project in early November came as a bit of a surprise, since the CCHOA Board had been told by the City it had been delayed until spring 2014.
The improvements, which are paid for by the City of Dublin, include sidewalks, 2 benches and a gazebo with a grill. Additional landscaping, which will include 44 new trees, will be installed in the spring. Thirteen Morton Elms will be planted along the Stockton Way edge of the green space, 26 Serbian Spruces will be placed in clusters along Sumner Loop and 5 Canada Cherry trees will surround the gazebo. To learn more about the trees to be planted, just click on each name. For a look at the complete green space plan click here.
By-laws Revised, New CCHOA Board Elected
The Annual Meeting of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association was held on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Washington Township Administration Building.
First on the agenda was the community vote on the proposal to revise the current By-laws. Absentee votes were counted and a vote of members in attendance was taken. The vote result was 68 yes, 1 abstention, and 10 homes not voting. Since a yes vote from 75% of all homeowners was necessary for passage (60 homes out of 79), the revised By-laws were approved and went into effect immediately.
The revised By-laws eliminated the previous “progression” system and made all Board positions one-year in length, split the Secretary/Treasurer position into separate positions, made the previously required Social and By-law committees optional, and eliminated the restriction which prohibited 2 members of the same household from serving on the Board.
Since there were no homeowners nominated for the open Board positions prior to the required deadline, there was no ballot this year. Nominations were accepted from the floor and a vote taken of those in attendance. Homeowners, please use the login link in the upper right corner to view your CCHOA Board of Directors for 2014. They will assume their duties on January 1st.
Board Moves to Update By-laws
Homeowner property deeds in Cramer’s Crossing require that our community maintain a homeowners association and a Board to manage it. In recent years, we have struggled to find volunteers to fill those Board and Committee positions as required by our existing By-laws (which were adopted in 2007). If we do not fill all the positions, we cannot function and are violating our own By-laws. To deal with this problem, the current CCHOA Board of Directors has revised our By-laws with the goal to reduce the number of required positions and to make service on the Board more attractive.
The most significant changes to the By-laws are:
1) The mandatory “progression” system written into our current By-laws is eliminated and each Board member’s term is one year. That is, the Vice President does not automatically become President after one year, and the President and Treasurer are given the option of serving as Trustee after their one year of service is complete.
2) The Secretary/Treasurer position is split into two positions, the Secretary and the Treasurer. Neither position is required to serve as a Trustee after one year.
3) The By-law and Social Committees are now optional. Ideally, we will have sufficient volunteers to serve on both committees. In the event we do not, such committees will be optional to ensure that we are not violating our own By-laws in the absence of volunteers.
4) Eliminates the restriction which prohibits members of the same household serving on the CCHOA Board.
Most importantly, these revisions will not increase your assessment or change any obligations of the homeowners, the CCHOA, or the CCHOA Board.
For these revisions to pass, a yes vote of 75% of all CCHOA members is required. EVERY HOUSEHOLD IN CRAMER’S CROSSING NEEDS TO PARTICIPATE AND VOTE. The vote will take place on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 7 pm at the CCHOA Annual Meeting of Members, held at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
We are fortunate to live in a community with a historically strong homeowners association that has enjoyed great social and neighborhood building events over the years. We need to make sure that we can maintain the organization that benefits us all.
Community Chili Cook-off Scheduled
The Cramer’s Crossing Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 3:30 pm on the Cramer Oval at Stockton Way and Sumner Loop.
Chili tasting will begin at 3:45 pm. If you’d like to enter a chili (Crock-Pot size) in this year’s Cook-off, please bring your dish to the tents by 3:30 pm. Extension cords will be available for your Crock-Pots. Chili fixings (cheese, crackers, etc.), bowls, plates and utensils will be provided. You do not have to bring a chili in order to join in the fun, but please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share, and your own beverages. The best chili will win a prize, along with bragging rights!
If you have any questions contact Michele Soller at 614-799-8502.
Your New CCHOA Website
In addition to our updated look, we’re excited to announce the addition of several new features that many people have been asking for, including an interactive community forum and a community events calendar.
Many of the new features incorporated into the redesign meet the desire of the CCHOA Board of Directors to be more green. This includes the ability to publish and e-mail our semi-annual newsletter to our members, as well as moving to an online version of the Resident Directory. By moving to electronic formats, the Association saves paper and reduces costs by no longer having to mail hard copies to all homeowners.
The new website is divided into two sections – public and private. The public section is basically our community’s front door and can be viewed by anyone who visits the site. The content in the public areas includes the Home Page, News/Weather/Traffic, the CCHOA Fact File, Telephone Numbers, Web Links and Contact Us. These areas will not only appeal to our homeowners but to residents who are leasing in our community, potential new homeowners, or anyone else looking for information about Cramer’s Crossing.
To protect your privacy, we have gone to great lengths to remove references to specific individuals living in our community from the public areas of the website. This includes removing the names and contact information for Board and Committee members. This information is now secure and available to homeowners only.
The private section of the website can be accessed by clicking the Homeowner Login link in the upper right corner of the home page. Homeowners should have already received a letter from the CCHOA Board (via US Mail) with your initial login credentials: a primary user name and temporary password. Your primary user name is issued in the name of the first homeowner of record on the Franklin County Auditor’s web site for each address. A second login can be requested. If you have not received your login credentials, or wish to add a second user, please contact webmaster@cramerscrossing.org. All requests will be verified before access will be granted.
Upon your first log-in, please change your password, however do not change your name, which displays on the site as last name, first name. Your user name for the site (which can’t be edited), will be your first name.last name (example: john.smith). Should there be a problem with your assigned user name (wrong name, spelling error, etc.), please contact the webmaster.
The private area of the website will contain the names and contact information for the current and past CCHOA Board and Committee members, the community forum, the Resident Directory, Design Control information and forms, a document repository, newsletter archive, community event calendar and a photo gallery.
The new site also has a search feature, located in the upper right hand corner of the menu bar. Try typing in, “assessment” (as an example) and then click the magnifying glass. You will then see filtered results of articles on the website in which the word, “assessment” appears. When you are logged in as a homeowner, the search feature will search both the public and private areas of the website. When you are not logged in, only the public areas are searched.
2012 Archive
Assessments Are Due!
Full payment of your annual assessment was due by December 31, 2012. Payment, by check or money order, must be mailed to the CCHOA mailing address: P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016.
Payments received after the deadline are subject to late fees and interest penalties.
Your 2013 CCHOA Board
The Annual Meeting of Members was held Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Washington Township Adminstration Building. One of the primary reasons for the annual meeting is to count the ballots received for the open Board positions (the Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer.) However, since there were no nominations for those positions (and no ballots to count) the Board used its appointment power to fill the vacant seats, as allowed by our community By-laws. The current Secretary/Treasurer position was also separated into two positions. Homeowners should click on homeowner login in the upper right, then click on Board of Directors on the Homeowner menu in the menu bar to view the names of the 2013 Board of Directors.
The CCHOA Board is still looking for volunteers to fill positions on our committees: By-laws, Social, Design Control, Nominating and Financial Review. If you are interested, please contact a member of the Board.
Dublin Community Plan Update
Justin Goodwin, from the City of Dublin/Land Use and Long Range Planning, is asking for input to Dublin’s Community Plan concerning land adjacent to Cramer’s Crossing. To find out more about the Plan visit these sites:
http://communityplan.dublinohiousa.gov/
Click on SPECIAL AREA PLANS on the top menu bar, then scroll down to AVERY ROAD CORRIDOR.
A map with detailed information is available at:
http://maps.dublin.oh.us/cp/updatedareaplans/
Click on AVERY ROAD CORRIDOR on the menu bar at the top of the map.
Also to be discussed is the potential future of the CCHOA.
Mr. Goodwin can be reached with any questions or feedback at jgoodwin@dublin.oh.us.
Annual Meeting Scheduled
The annual meeting of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 7 pm, at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Drive.
The primary purpose of the annual meeting is to elect our new Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer who will join the Board of Directors in 2013. The CCHOA Board of Directors will also be updating you on matters of finance, upcoming web site improvements, and the Avery/Woerner Temple Corporate Exchange project. Justin Goodwin, from the City of Dublin Planning Commission, will attend the meeting to discuss the plan and answer questions about the change. For more information visit:
http://communityplan.dublinohiousa.gov/
Click on SPECIAL AREA PLANS on the top menu bar, then scroll down to AVERY ROAD CORRIDOR.
A map with detailed information is available at:
http://maps.dublin.oh.us/cp/updatedareaplans/
Click on AVERY ROAD CORRIDOR on the menu bar at the top of the map.
Also to be discussed is the potential future of the CCHOA.
All homeowners should have already received an official 2013 ballot. Unfortunately, no one has come forward to serve in the 2 open Board positions, so nominations will be taken from the floor.
This will be a very important meeting and the Board would appreciate your attendance.
2012 CCHOA Board Meeting Schedule
Board meetings are open to all Cramer’s Crossing homeowners. If you have issues or would like to attend, please contact a member of the CCHOA Board of Directors. All meetings begin at 7 pm. Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access Board member information and the see Community Events Calendar.
Wednesday, October 17th
Monday, November 5 (Annual Meeting of Members)
Wednesday, November 14th
Neighborhood Garage Sale August 4th
The CCHOA Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 4th, from 8 am to 2 pm. Households interested in participating must purchase a City of Dublin permit. Permits can be purchased for $5 (which includes three sale signs) at the City of Dublin Administration Building, 5800 Shier Rings Road. The permit window is open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Permits can be purchased up to the day before the sale.
The CCHOA has placed a newspaper ad to advertise the event. Here’s your chance to clear your garage and basement and make a little cash!
Neighborhood Picnic Date Announced
Saturday, June 9, 2012 is the date for the 9th annual Cramer’s Crossing Neighborhood Picnic. Start time for the picnic is 4 pm. New this year will be a morning Fishing Derby from 10 am to 12 noon to be held at the pond on Stockton Way. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish and most caught. All ages are welcome to participate.
Tents, tables, chairs and grills will be provided for the picnic. Please bring your own food, paper products, and an extra side dish or dessert to share.
The rain date for both events is Sunday, June 10th.
Committee Volunteers Needed
If you can spare some time your CCHOA really needs your help!
We are looking for volunteers for two committees: Social/Welcome, which organizes the annual Cramer’s Crossing community events (the spring picnic and fall chili cook-off) and Nominating, which helps with the election of our Board of Directors each fall.
Currently these committees have no members. If you can help, please contact one of your CCHOA Board of Directors.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access complete Board and Committee member contact information.
Green Space Improvements in 2013
The large green space in the center of Cramer’s Crossing, sometimes called the Cramer Oval, is slated for development in Spring 2013. The improvements, which are paid for by the City of Dublin, may include benches and a gazebo. A special Beautification Committee has been formed to assist with the project. If you have any suggestions for what you’d like to see done with this space or have questions, contact a member of the CCHOA Board of Directors.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access complete Board and Committee member contact information.
Annual Spring Clean-up April 28-29
The Spring Clean-up dumpsters will be on the Cramer Oval again this year on Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th. There will be 3 dumpsters available, one for regular trash, a second for recyclables and a third for yard waste. The City of Dublin makes this service available to us every year.
No hazardous waste will be accepted. If you have such waste, the next Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Day will be on Saturday, April 21st, at Ashland, Inc. 5200 Blazer Parkway. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm.
Please note that latex paint is no longer accepted. To dispose of water-based latex paint simply let the paint dry in the can, then dispose with your regular trash. Paint hardeners are available in stores, or you can mix cat litter or sawdust with the paint to speed up drying.
For more information on hazardous waste disposal visit http://www.swaco.org.
Emerald Parkway Construction
UPDATED JULY 2012 (Updates in BOLD)
If you use Emerald Parkway to get to Tuttle Crossing Blvd. orange barrels, lane restrictions and intermittent flagmen are now a part of your life, at least until summer 2013.
The City of Dublin announced that a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission of more than 4 million dollars became available July 1, 2010 to help pay for the widening of Emerald Parkway between Rings Road and Tuttle Crossing. Actual road construction was scheduled to begin in the spring of 2011, but the project was delayed. Design took longer than anticipated, from December 2008-September 2011. Utility relocation took place in 2011. Construction began in June 2012 with the project to be completed no later than fall 2013.
The rest of the nearly 8 million dollar project will be paid for by the City of Dublin ($1.3 million) and the City of Columbus ($2 million). Sixty per cent of this stretch of road is in Columbus and 40 per cent is in Dublin. [Click on the map to enlarge the image]
The project will widen Emerald to a four-lane boulevard. The road is currently 2 lanes in some areas, 3 lanes in others. Improvements will include street lights, medians, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, a bicycle path and roundabouts at Lakehurst Court and Glendon Court. Previously it was announced that traffic signals would be placed at these intersections. The completed project will reduce traffic congestion, improve safety and drainage and will add pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Below is an artist’s rendering of what the intersection of Emerald and Lakehurst will look like after the roundabout installation. Click here for additional images.
The City of Columbus project manager is Carl Walters, P.E. 614-645-7858.
2011 Archive
Coyotes in the Neighborhood
Coyotes, both alone and in pairs, are being seen regularly throughout our subdivision. Their howling is often heard late at night. While it can be a bit unnerving to spot a coyote in your yard or encountering one while out for a run or walking the dog, Dublin officials want to dispel the fear that residents are in danger.
Coyotes rarely attack humans, unless directly provoked or threatened. The animals are curious of people, but they are shy and cautious and generally go out of their way to avoid human contact. Across the US and Canada there are an average of 3 coyote attacks in any given year. Your risk of being attacked by a dog is far greater with hundreds of such attacks occurring in Franklin County annually.
Domestic cats and dogs can be in danger from our coyote residents, however. While coyotes are carnivores, pets are not usually considered a food source for the coyote, but rather a threat to the coyote’s territory. Don’t leave small pets outside unattended or let them run free, off leash. For added protection, carry pepper spray, vinegar in a spray bottle or carry a walking stick when walking in areas where coyotes have been seen.
If you see a coyote, wait for it to leave first. Never leave before the coyote. Throw rocks or other items in the coyote’s direction, spray water from a garden hose, wave your arms, yell and try to look as large as you can. This is a safe way to remind coyotes they should stay away from humans. Never coax the animal closer with food or a soft voice.
For more information on coyotes visit these web sites:
Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources
City of Dublin Coyote Page (website no longer available)
Hilliard Schools Calendar Change
Hilliard City Schools have revised the date that students will return from winter break to Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Previously the district had set Monday, January 2nd as the return to school date.
The change was made as a result of feedback the district received from parents concerned that school would resume on the date the federal government and most companies are recognizing as the official New Year’s Day holiday, causing students to miss family holiday observances and creating child care issues.
As a result of the change, the school year will be extended one day. School will now end on Monday, June 4, 2012.
Reminder: 2012 Assessment
Your 2012 assessment was due Saturday, December 31, 2011. Late payments may incur penalties.
The 2012 assessment covers the costs of maintaining our community’s landscaping. The Cramer’s Crossing Board of Directors would like to thank all homeowners in advance for their attention to this annual obligation.
New CCHOA Board Members Elected
The Annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowner’s Association was held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Washington Township Administration Building. Ballots were counted for the open 2012 CCHOA Board of Directors positions. The new term for the Board of Directors will begin on January 1, 2012.
There are numerous open spots on our five committees: By-Laws, Design Control, Financial Review, Nominating and Social. We are also looking for volunteers to serve on an ad hoc landscape committee that will be formulating plans for the green space (the Cramer Oval) between Stockton Way and Sumner Loop. If you would be interested in serving, please contact one of the members of the CCHOA Board.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to view the 2012 Board of Directors.
Annual Meeting is November 7th
All Cramer’s Crossing homeowners are invited to the CCHOA annual meeting on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7 pm. The meeting will be held at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
The primary purpose of the meeting will be to elect our new Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer for 2012. The board will also be updating homeowners on matters of finance and accomplishments this past year.
A candidate is needed for the Secretary/Treasurer post, so if you would like to run for this office, nominations will be taken from the floor at the annual meeting. The current CCHOA President will move into the role of Trustee 1 next year. The current Secretary/Treasurer will progress into the role of Trustee 2.
Homeowners should have already received their ballot via US mail. Ballots can either be mailed or brought with you to the meeting. Ballots must be received no later than Monday, November 7th, 2011.
Chili Cook-off Scheduled for Oct. 8th!
The 5th Annual Cramer’s Crossing Chili Cook-off will take place on Saturday, October 8th, beginning at 3:00 pm on the Cramer Oval (the green space between Stockton and Sumner).
Pranksters Post (Un)Deadly Warning…
Halloween arrived early as some clever pranksters hacked a City of Dublin traffic information sign on Rings Road, changing the message to ZOMBIE OUTBREAK. The sign just happened to be right next to the Sandy Corners cemetery, which dates from 1845. None of the occupants appear to be missing.
The electronic sign previously warned drivers of a much-less-intriguing repaving project. WCMH-TV 4 featured the sign on their 11 pm Saturday newscast.
Neighborhood Picnic Date Announced
The 8th annual Cramer’s Crossing Neighborhood Picnic will be held Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 3 pm on the Cramer Oval. Rain date will be Sunday, June 12.
Tents, tables and chairs will be provided. Please bring your own food, drink, paper products and a side dish to share. There have been some problems getting grills this year, so please check with a member of the Social Committee for update…or just bring your own grill to use.
Tent set up will be at 11 am. Please come and help if you can! The CCHOA Social Committee looks forward to seeing you!
2011 Assessment Due
Your 2011 assessment of $130.00 was due Friday, December 31, 2010.
The 2011 assessment covers the costs of maintaining our community’s landscaping. The Cramer’s Crossing Board of Directors would like to thank all homeowners in advance for their attention to this annual obligation.
2010 Archive
Christmas Tree Recycling in January
Rumpke will pick up live trees Mondays in January. Trees should be placed at the curb by 7 am. All decorations must be removed. Do not put your tree in a plastic bag. Trees taller than 8 feet should be cut in half.
If you have any questions about the City of Dublin’s yard waste program, call 614-410-4750.
CCHOA Board Election Held
Your new CCHOA Board members for 2010 have been elected. Ballots were counted and the results announced at the Annual Meeting held November 2, 2009. Ballots were counted and the results announced at the Annual Meeting held November 1, 2010. Total ballots returned this year: 22.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access Board and Committee member information.
Annual Meeting November 1st
The annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held Monday, November 1st, 2010 at 7 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
The election of 2 new CCHOA Board members will take place. Open positions for 2011 are Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. Every lot owner should have received their ballot via mail. Election Ballots can be mailed to the CCHOA post office box, or the ballot can be hand delivered at the meeting on November 1st.
The Board looks forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!
Chili Cook-off Coming October 16th!
The 4th annual Cramer’s Crossing Chili Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 3 pm, with chili tasting to begin at 3:45 pm. The Cook-off will be held in the grassy area in front of Sumner Loop.
For those wishing to enter a chili, please fill out the form that was on your mailbox and return it to any member of the Social Committee by October 9th. Chili entrants should bring their chili to the Cook-off site by 3:15 pm. Extension cords for crockpots, etc. will be available. Each chili will be assigned a number for voting and at 3:45 pm sampling and voting will begin. The winning chili chef will be awarded a prize!
Chili fixings (cheese, crackers, sour cream and onions) and plates and utensils will be provided. You don’t have to bring a chili in order to join in on the fun! But please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share and your own beverages.
Additional help setting up for the Chili Cook-off will be greatly appreciated. If you can help, please meet at the grassy area at 11 am.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 16th!
New Trash/Recycling Bin Rules
The City of Dublin now requires that trash and recycling containers must be stored out of sight, either inside a garage or screened areas in the side or back yard. Violation of the new ordinance is a minor misdemeanor. The new ordinance went into effect on September 13th.
For those wishing to store their containers in the side or back yard, that location must be shielded from the view of any adjoining property’s occupants and any street “by natural landscape barriers, which will maintain a 100 per cent year-round opacity within two years of planting.”
Acceptable natural screening includes columnar or pyramidal evergreens that will be touching and growing into each other within two years. Various varieties of juniper, false cypress and arborvitae are acceptable. More detailed information can be found on the City’s web site. Click here.
Tuttle to I-270 South Ramp Closure
The entrance ramp to I-270 South from Tuttle Crossing Blvd. will have weekend closures for an additional 5 weekends beginning June 25th. Note that the ramp will be OPEN for the July 4th weekend.
Friday close dates for the ramp are:
June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30. The ramp will be shut down at 10 pm on Friday and reopen by 5 am the following Monday. The recommended detour is to take Britton Parkway south to Cemetery Road, then east to I-270 or to enter I-270 from US 33 to the north of the work area.
The closure is due to work being done on the I-270 bridge over Hayden Run Road. Completion of the $1.4 million project is set for sometime in August.
Note that I-270 will be reduced to 2 lanes both north and south beginning at 7 pm each Friday.
Also be advised that the Cemetery Road entrance ramp to I-270 North will be closed the same weekends.
Reminder: Columbus is a No Text Zone!
UPDATE: The City of Dublin has also banned texting while driving. The new legislation went into effect March 16, 2011. The new ordinance prohibits sending, reading, or writing a text message or accessing the Internet while driving. To read the new ordinance click here.
While certainly no one who lives in Cramer’s Crossing would even consider texting while driving, take note that the City of Columbus has now banned this distracting practice.
Columbus City Code 2131.44 makes texting while driving a primary offense, meaning Columbus Police can stop you if there is a reasonable suspicion the statue is being violated. If you are involved in an accident and the officer suspects texting may have been involved, an investigation will take place to determine if a violation has occurred. The fine for texting while driving is $150. This is unlike the seat belt law, which is a secondary offense, meaning you can’t be stopped specifically because you are not wearing your seat belt.
More important details about the new ban:
- The ban covers writing and reading text messages or e-mail, as well as using the internet while driving.
- The ban covers drivers only, not passengers.
- You are considered to be driving even if you’re stopped at a red light or stuck in a traffic jam. You must be pulled over or parked to text legally while in your car.
Bexley, Hilliard, New Albany and Worthington are the other central Ohio cities with a ban on driving and texting.
Neighborhood Picnic Scheduled
The Social Committee has set Saturday, June 19, 2010 as the date for the 7th Annual Cramer’s Crossing Neighborhood Picnic. The event is held on the Cramer Oval in the center of our community at Stockton and Sumner. The picnic will begin at 3 pm. Tents, tables, chairs and grills will be provided. Please bring your own food, paper products, and a side dish or dessert to share.
Rain date for the picnic is Sunday, June 20th.
Neighborhood Garage Sale May 1st
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 1st. That’s the date for this year’s Cramer’s Crossing Neighborhood Garage Sale. Sale hours are 9 am to 4 pm.
If you are interested in participating, a sale permit from the City of Dublin is required. Please e-mail contact a member of the Social Committee by April 26th to purchase a “group permit” for the reduced price of $4.00. After that date permits are $5.00 and can be purchased by cash or check at the Dublin Municipal Building, located at 5800 Shier-Rings Road.
An ad will be placed in the Dublin News and the Hilliard Northwest News to promote the sale and signs will be placed at both entrances.
Cramer’s Crossing Chatter
The April edition of Cramer’s Crossing Chatter, our spring newsletter, was recently delivered to all households.
2010 Annual Assessment – Thanks!
Payment of the 2010 CCHOA Assessment was due on December 31, 2009. The Secretary/Treasurer reports we’ve had a 100% collection. Many thanks to all Cramer’s homeowners for their prompt attention to this annual obligation.
The 2010 assessment covers the costs of maintaining our community’s landscaping. Due to the efforts of your Board of Directors over the last 2 years, substantial cost savings have been realized, reducing the annual assessment once again.
New Board Members Begin Service
Your new Cramer’s Crossing Board of Directors began service to homeowners on New Year’s Day. The Vice President will assume the new role of President of the organization. The outgoing President assumes the position of Trustee 1. Since the current Secretary/Treasurer was re-elected the another term the Trustee 2 seat will be vaccant this year.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access complete Board member information.
2009 Archive
CCHOA Board Election Held
Your new CCHOA Board members for 2010 have been elected. Ballots were counted and the results announced at the Annual Meeting held November 2, 2009.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access complete Board and Committee member information.
Medication Disposal Day October 3rd
Here is your chance to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication. The Medication Disposal Day will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10 am to 2 pm at Dublin Methodist Hospital, 75 Hospital Drive
Dublin Police has partnered with Dublin-based Cardinal Health and Dublin Methodist Hospital for this program. For more information click here.
CCHOA Annual Meeting – November 2nd
The annual Meeting of Members of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 7 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
The election of 2 new CCHOA Board members will take place. Open positions for 2010 are Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. Every lot owner should have received a ballot via mail by October 1st. Election Ballots should be mailed to the CCHOA post office box, or the ballot can be hand delivered at the meeting on November 2nd.
The Board looks forward to seeing everyone on November 2nd!
Old Recycling Bins To Be Picked-Up
The old red, gray or green recycling bins will be picked-up by Rumpke on Wednesday, September 30th.
The new blue 64-gallon recycling bins recently delivered to each household should now be used for all recyclables. The City asks that you place the container at the end of your driveway on the Wednesday collection day. Please don’t place the container in the street.
Homeowners are asked to promptly return the bin to their garage after collection.
Back-To-School Time
Classes are again in session!
Cramer’s Crossing children attend Washington Elementary, Hilliard Tharp (6th Grade), Hilliard Weaver Middle School and Hilliard Davidson High School.
Resident Directory Updates Needed!
The Cramer’s Crossing Resident Directory is being updated. If you are a homeowner or a renter and your contact information has changed, please fill out a Resident Directory Update form. Once you print the form you can mail it to P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016. The deadline is August 3rd.
The Resident Directory contains a list of all addresses in Cramer’s Crossing with the names of adult residents. A contact phone number is also required. Optional contact information includes cell phones and e-mail addresses. The form also asks for the names and ages of children (this information is not included in the Directory.)
Once complete, the updated Resident Directory will be distributed to all homes in Cramer’s Crossing.
Dalmore Park Progress Report
The construction documents for the improvements to Dalmore Park have been submitted to the City of Dublin Land Use and Long Range Planning and Zoning Commission for review. That review will take place on Thursday, August 6th.
If no major revisions are required, the project should be put out to bid in mid-August with a contractor secured in September. The actual start of construction will be dependent on the contractor’s work load. But due to the current economic slowdown, Dublin officials are optimistic that substantial progress can be made this fall, with final touch-up work next spring.
Once complete, Dalmore Park will feature a basketball court, a bocce ball court, a playground surrounded by a low stone wall, bike racks and much-improved landscaping.
City landscape architects intend to plant weeping willows around the pond’s edge, hoping the branch movement will discourage the geese from using the pond. Click here for a detailed planting plan.
The existing shelter house will be refurbished, with a ceiling added to conceal the trusses, currently a favorite spot for bird roosting. Posts will be dressed up with trim and railings will be added around the perimeter.
Click here for a pdf of the final design (Adobe Reader required).
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Dublin
Dublin City officials knew it was only a matter of time before the Emerald Ash Borer arrived in Dublin…the destructive insects have been found in ash trees northwest of the Riverside Drive and Hard Road intersection.
The Emerald Ash Borer is a non-native insect that burrows into ash trees, eventually killing them. The insect is spreading throughout Ohio, killing millions of ash trees in the Midwest.
There are two acceptable treatment methods for ash trees, soil treatment or trunk injection. Homeowners can purchase soil treatment chemicals at home improvement stores. Tree insecticide injections must be done by professionals. The City recommends that arborists be ISA certified.
The decision to treat or remove ash trees from private property belongs to the property owner. For more information about the City’s plan click to deal with the Emerald Ash Borer click here. Information can be found at the bottom of the page.
Garage Sale Set for April 25th
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25th. That’s the date for this year’s Cramer’s Crossing Neighborhood Garage Sale. Sale hours will be 9 am to 4 pm.
If you are interested in participating, you must obtain a sale permit from the City of Dublin. Permits are $5.00 and can be purchased by cash or check at the Municipal Building, located at 5800 Shier-Rings Road. Permits must be purchased at least 7 days in advance.
An ad will be placed in the Dublin News and the Hilliard Northwest News to promote the sale and signs will be placed at both entrances.
Neighborhood Picnic Scheduled
Saturday, June 6th has been set as the date for the 6th Annual Cramer’s Crossing Neighborhood Picnic. The event is held on the Cramer’s Oval in the center of our community and begins at 3:00 pm.
Dalmore Park Feedback Requested
The City of Dublin is asking homeowners to review the final concept plan for Dalmore Park, located between Cramer’s Crossing and Ballantrae and give feedback on the project.
[The link for comments on the Dalmore plan is no longer available.]
Dalmore Park Meeting Scheduled
Development of Dalmore Park (the green space bordered by Cramer’s Crossing and Ballantrae) will be the topic of discussion on Wednesday, March 18th at 6:30 pm.
Laura Karagory, Landscape Architect for the City of Dublin Parks and Recreation, will discuss the park’s development with residents of both communities. The meeting will be held at the Dublin Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Parkway.
Your input is important so all homeowners are encouraged to attend!
Remember Your Dublin Tax Return!
Homeowners are reminded that in addition to filing your Federal and State income tax returns, you must also file a 2008 return with the City of Dublin. The filing deadline is the same as your other tax returns, Wednesday, April 15th.
All Dublin residents, 18 years old and over, must file a return.
Neighborhood Watch Meeting March 2nd
A Neighborhood Watch Program meeting with Dublin Police Sgt. Rod Barnes will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009.
The meeting will be held at the Dublin Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Parkway.
Our ‘Trashy’ Neighborhood…
High winds and trash day are a lethal combination, as we all found out on New Year’s Day when Cramer’s Crossing took on a less-than-pristine look. To put it bluntly, the neighborhood looked trashy!
Please do your part to secure your trash and recyclables each week. It should be common sense, but please put your trash in a trash bag and close it securely. Do not simply dump your loose trash in a trash can. Recycle bins also should have their lids securely attached. Do your best to place your trash cans so they won’t tip over and make sure the lid is on. Consider holding some larger items until the following week’s pick-up if the winds are that severe. Regularly pick up any newspapers or store flyers that are delivered to your home. Most important, if you are responsible for making a mess, please have the courtesy to clean up your trash.
The New Year’s Eve wind carried holiday wrappings, huge boxes and even entire bags of trash everywhere. Those with yards backing to the tree lines were especially hard hit, where mounds of trash accumulated. Many trees are now “decorated” with unsightly plastic bags. The tree line on the south side of Cramer’s Crossing Drive was covered in trash. There were even bags and boxes floating in the ponds.
Hats off to those unknown individuals who took it upon themselves to clean up the mess. By nightfall on New Year’s Day, most of the debris had been picked up. Many, many thanks!
2009 Board of Directors Begin Service
Your new Cramer’s Crossing Board of Directors began service to homeowners on New Year’s Day. The Vice President will assume the new role of President of the organization. The outgoing President assumes the position of Trustee 1, while the outgoing Secretary/Treasurer assumes the position of Trustee 2.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access Board member information.
2009 Annual Assessment – Thank You!
Payment of the annual CCHOA assessment was due on December 31, 2008.
The outgoing Secretary/Treasurer is pleased to report a 100% on-time collection and thanks all homeowners for their prompt attention to this important obligation. The 2009 assessment covers the costs of maintaining all of our beautiful landscaping.
Because of the Board’s successful negotiation with the City of Dublin for the City’s assumption of turf and pond maintenance, our 2009 budget was reduced by nearly $10,000, saving $135.00 per household.
CCHOA Web Site Launches
Welcome to your new Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association web site!
The Board of Directors hopes all homeowners will visit the site often, since it will allow us to communicate important news and information to all of you much faster–and at a substantial cost and labor savings to the Association.
Running the web site costs each homeowner only 16 cents per month, less than a 1st class postage stamp. When a single-page notice is mailed to all homeowners, the cost of postage alone is $32.38. This doesn’t include the cost of paper, printing, envelopes and labels. Then there is the labor involved in preparing the mailing and the gas to take them to the post office (costs that have been absorbed by your Board Members). By using this web site as the primary means of community communication, all of us save money!
With the addition of useful content, such as weather, news and even our area traffic cameras, we hope you will make cramerscrossing.org a frequent stop as you surf the internet. Take a moment now to add the site to your list of favorites or make it your homepage so you’ll always be up-to-date on what’s going on in Cramer’s Crossing. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact the webmaster. Note that the site is best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.0 or higher.
2008 Archive
Committee Volunteers Needed
More volunteers to serve on Cramer’s Crossing committees are needed for 2009. We are in particular need of homeowners to serve on the Financial Review Committee, which oversees the annual audit of the CCHOA’s financial records.
If you would be willing to serve on a committee, please contact the CCHOA President.
Annual Assessment is Due Dec. 31!
Please remember that your 2009 assessment is due in full by Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Payment, by check or money order, must be mailed to the CCHOA mailing address: P.O. Box 4076, Dublin, OH 43016.
Payments received after the deadline are subject to late fees and interest penalties, so make sure you mail your payment in time to meet the December 31 deadline.
Rings Road Project Nearly Complete
The Rings Road Entrance is almost finished. The walls and the pillars are finished and the sod is laid. The only thing left is the sign which should be there with in the next couple of weeks. When they attach the signs they will be wrapping the pillars for a few days for curing purposes. UPDATE: The signs have been installed as can be seen in the photo above.
Please notice the added trees that you see in front of you as you enter from Rings Road. When working with the city on this project we expressed concern that when we enter our community at this entrance that all we see is backyards. The city took this into account and at no charge to us gave us the evergreens that you now see. It certainly is a nice addition to the Rings Road entrance.
This has been a year long project and the hope is that everyone will enjoy the new look to this entrance. Let us know your thoughts.
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Reality TV Comes Calling…
A Los Angeles-based production company is searching for homeowners interested in participating in a new reality TV show for CBS.
The Chairperson of the CCHOA Social Committee, has asked that the following letter be made available to all Cramer’s homeowners:
On Thursday, November 20th I was contacted by Casting Producer Kathie Kopa from CBS in LA. She has invited our neighborhood to apply for the next reality competition series. It will be a family competition.
Click here for the official CBS flyer about the program. (Flyer is no longer available)
There is a grand prize for the family that wins the competition. We will need 7 to 10 families to compete. It is a three week commitment. The filming will be sometime in the summer of 2009.
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, we will be having a meeting via phone with the Casting Producer Kathie Kopa on Monday, December 1st 7:30PM at Washington Township meeting hall on Eiterman Rd. Miss Kopa will fill us in at that time with all the details about the show and application process. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before. Let me know if you will be attending so we have a count.
If you have an interest, please join us. I am sorry for the short notice. There is a time span when we need to have the application in.
Please contact the Chairperson of the Social Committee if you are attending the meeting. Please be sure to read the CBS flyer including all the detailed information before you call or come to the meeting. Jot down any questions you have so we get as much info as possible. If you can’t make the meeting, still call to let me know you are interested. I will then pass on whatever information I was given.
We felt we had an obligation to let you know about this opportunity. It is up to you if you want to pursue this further.
Thank you,
CCHOA Social Committee
CCHOA Board Election Held
Your new CCHOA Board members for 2009 have been elected. Ballots were counted and the results were announced at the Annual Meeting held November 3, 2008.
Homeowners, use the login link in the upper right corner to access complete Board and Committee member information.
CCHOA Annual Meeting Nov. 3rd!
The annual meeting of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held Monday, November 3rd at 7 pm. Election results for the open 2009 Board positions will be announced. We hope all homeowners will plan to attend.
Chili Cook-off Chefs, We Need You!
Just a reminder that the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off is Saturday, October 25th at 3 pm. We are in need of more Chili contestants. If you plan to bring a Chili dish, please contact a member of the Social Committee.
Let’s make this a great event! Even if you’re not a Chili chef yourself, please plan on attending!
2009 CCHOA Board Election
Homeowners should have already received via U.S. Mail their ballot for the election of 2009 CCHOA Board Members. Ballots should be mailed using the envelope that was enclosed with your ballot.
The election will take place at the CCHOA Annual Meeting to be held Monday, November 3, 2008.
Traffic Cameras Damaged by Wind
The ODOT Traffic Cameras for I-270 at Cemetery and I-270 at Tuttle Crossing (which is always displayed on the right side of this page) are OUT OF SERVICE due to wind damage. ODOT expects repairs to be complete sometime in October. All other cameras on our TRAFFIC PAGE are functioning normally.
Special CCHOA Meeting Scheduled
A special meeting of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association has been called by the Association President and will be held Monday, September 29th at 7 pm. The location for the meeting is the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
Homeowners will receive the agenda and copies of documents to be discussed at the meeting delivered to their home sometime during the weekend.
Wind Storm Clean-up
The City of Dublin chipper crews will suspend normal chipper service for the next two weeks to allow crews to focus full-time on post storm clean-up.
Homeowners are advised to get branches and other chippable material near the curb. City crews will make at least one pass through the city each week for the next two weeks. There is no need to call the City to arrange for this service but the City asks for patience due to the storm’s severity and the amount of debris to be processed. Normal chipper service will resume on September 29th.
The City offers these guidelines for storm debris clean-up:
- Trimmings must be piled within ten feet of the curb or at the end of the driveway, but not in the street or blocking sidewalks or bike paths. City crews will not come on private property to pick up debris.
- Trimmings should be piled neatly, with the cut off ends pointing toward the street.
- Debris should not be piled near parked cars.
- The chipper machine can accept branches with a maximum diameter of 8 inches; there is no maximum length.
- Only tree and shrub parts are to be set out for chipping. No vines or plants with roots are acceptable. Roots must be cut off and processed through other composting programs (via the regular yard waste pick-up).
Fortunately, most of the trees in Cramer’s Crossing survived the record-breaking wind brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Ike. We are also fortunate that we didn’t lose electrical power and most roofs survived with little or no damage. Many of our neighboring communities were not so lucky.
Updated 9/28/2008:
The ODOT Traffic Cameras for I-270 at Cemetery and I-270 at Tuttle Crossing (displayed on this page) are OUT OF SERVICE due to wind damage. ODOT expects repairs to be complete sometime in October. All other cameras on our TRAFFIC & WEATHER page are functioning normally.
Candidates Needed for 2009 Board
Two positions on the CCHOA Board of Directors are open for 2009 and the Nominating Committee is seeking interested candidates.
The open positions are for Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. The current Vice President will assume the role of President in 2009, per the Association’s By-laws.
If you have an interest in running for either position or would like to nominate someone who has a genuine interest in serving, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
All homeowners should have received a letter with detailed information about the nomination process.
Social Committee Survey
The CCHOA Social Committee would like to find out what social groups or activities would be of interest to Cramer’s Crossing homeowners. Please take a moment and complete our brief survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Please Clean Up After Your Pets!
Pet owners are reminded that cleaning up after your pet is required by Dublin City Code. There have been reports this summer of unwelcome deposits being left in homeowner’s yards and in our community’s green spaces.
Be a good neighbor and always clean up any pet waste–and keep your pets out of your neighbor’s flower beds and other landscaping.
Fire Dept. to Hold Public Forums
The Washington Township Fire Department has scheduled two public forums this summer to gather residents’ thoughts, questions, concerns and comments about the programs and services the department offers.
All Cramer’s Crossing homeowners are invited to attend. The forums will be held on Wednesday, July 9th and Wednesday, August 13th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road, just north of Shier Rings Road.
In exchange for your valuable time and feedback, the Fire Department will offer each participating adult a t-shirt (while supplies last) and a coupon which can be redeemed for one adult CPR with AED certification class offered by the Fire Department.
The Washington Township Fire Department wants to know what community issues are most important to you!
Neighborhood Picnic is Saturday!
Don’t forget the 5th annual Cramer’s Crossing Neighborhood Picnic will be held this Saturday, June 7th, beginning at 3 pm on the Cramer Oval.
Tents, tables, chairs and grills will be provided. Please bring your own food, drinks, utensils and a side dish to share. Tent set-up will be at 11 am and any help would be greatly appreciated!
Note: In case of rain, the picnic will be held on Sunday, June 8th.
Taking Care of Our Street Trees
Homeowners are reminded that trees planted in the public right-of-way (the lawn strip between sidewalks and the curb) are owned by the City of Dublin. The City’s Forestry Staff is responsible for the pruning of these trees and asks that homeowners not do any pruning on their own. Just this week, the Forestry Staff has begun pruning our street trees and have removed several that were in poor condition. These will be replaced during the City’s normal planting schedule.
While the pruning shears are off-limits, homeowners are responsible for some basic tree maintenance:
1 Mulching: Mulch should be no more than 2 to 3 inches deep (including any mulch from previous seasons), tapered away from the trunk (not touching the trunk), and the root flare at the base of the trunk should be visible.
2 Watering: Newly installed trees require 1 inch of water every 7 to 10 days for the first year. Established trees may require watering only during a drought. Homeowners with irrigation systems should be careful not to overwater which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the soil, causing stress and possible death to the tree.
3 General Care: Use caution when applying chemical lawn treatments. Remembers most lawn weed killers are designed to kill broad-leaved plants–that includes trees. Stay away from your trees and avoid any application during windy conditions.
Please do your part in helping Mother Nature along by caring for the street trees in front of your home. The better the care, the sooner we’ll all enjoy the shade!
For more information on street trees, including the varieties planted in Cramer’s Crossing, click the CCHOA Fact File link on the menu bar, then click on Street Trees. If you need to contact the City Forester, call 614-410-4701.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Here’s a convenient way to safely dispose of any hazardous materials you may have in your basement or garage. The next Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Day will be held on Saturday, May 24th, at the Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm. For more information on hazardous waste disposal visit http://www.swaco.org.
Landscape Plans Discussed
A meeting of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association was held on Monday, April 28th.
One of the major topics of the meeting was the discussion of landscaping improvements at the Avery Road and Rings Road entrances to Cramer’s Crossing.
CCHOA’s President said landscape improvements to the Avery Road entrance are nearly complete. Some of the existing plants, such as the ornamental grasses, were relocated behind the Cramer’s Crossing sign and additional shrubs and perennials were added. A new light for the sign will be installed. A vandalized stone wall was also repaired.
At the Rings Road entrance, a “bed-reduction” plan will be getting underway soon to consolidate the large number of small flower and plant beds into a reduced number of larger, more dramatic plantings. More evergreens will also be added. While there are obviously costs involved in this “bed-reduction” plan, eliminating the hodge-podge collection of plantings will ultimately save the Association money by decreasing maintenance costs in future years.
The Board is also looking into adding two stone sign pillars on either side of Stockton Way. The Rings Road entrance currently has no signage. This proposal must be approved by the City of Dublin. The CCHOA has asked City Council to waive the nearly $1000 building permit fee required to add these pillars. That issue will be discussed at the May 5th Dublin City Council meeting.
The Board believes that in the future, as land to the south of Rings Road develops and with the eventual completion of Tuttle Crossing Blvd. to Avery Road, this entrance will become more visible and will most likely become the primary entrance to our community.
Originally, the cost of improvements to the entrance landscaping was planned to be spread over three to five years. However, when the City assumed the costs of maintaining our reserve areas, money that previously had been set aside for turf maintenance was reallocated to our landscaping plans. In the long-term this will save money as the project can be completed at current prices.
Landscape improvements to the other green spaces in our community were also discussed. The President reported that improvements to the shelter house next to the pond on Stockton are scheduled for this summer, according to Fred Hahn, Director of Parks and Open Space for the City of Dublin. Landscaping improvement requests for the Cramer Oval and the open space between Cramer’s Crossing and Ballantrae have also been sent to City officials. Planning for such improvements will take place in 2009 with the actual work being completed within a 5-year time frame.
The Board welcomes your participation in this process. Planning meetings will be announced on this web site.
Community Garage Sale Set For May 3rd
Saturday, May 3rd has been designated as the date for the Cramer’s Crossing Community Garage Sale.
There is a $5 garage sale permit that is required by the City of Dublin. Homeowners will need to obtain this permit themselves. Permits can be purchased at 5800 Shier-Rings Road weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.
A newspaper ad promoting the community sale has been placed in the Hilliard Northwest News and the Dublin News.
The following weekend (May 10th) the Spring Clean-up dumpsters will be on the Cramer Oval to help you dispose of what’s left! There will be 3 dumpsters available, one for regular trash, a second for recyclables and a third for yard waste. No hazardous waste will be accepted. If you have such waste, the next Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Day will be on Saturday, May 24th, at the Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way. The hours are 8 am to 2 pm. For more information on hazardous waste disposal visit http://www.swaco.org.
Special Meeting Scheduled
A special meeting of the Cramer’s Crossing Homeowners Association will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7 pm at the Washington Township Administration Building, 6200 Eiterman Road.
On the agenda will be information concerning the recently approved resolution by Dublin City Council (which allows the City to assume more maintenance costs for our reserve areas) and the impact this will have on our annual assessment. Also to be discussed are landscaping plans for our community.
All homeowners are encouraged to attend.
Where’s the Fountain?
The fountain located in the pond at our Avery Road entrance was removed for the winter for a well-deserved rest and a chance to be cleaned and serviced.
When the company doing the maintenance, Aqua Doc, returned the fountain to the water in early April– it didn’t work. Rest assured, Aqua Doc is tending to the ailing fountain and it should be back soon.
The fountain on the north side of Cramer’s Crossing Drive belongs to the Condominium Association. No word on when their fountain will return!
In more fountain news, the City of Dublin has returned their fountain located in Cramer Pond on Stockton back (almost!) to its original position. Late last month the support cables for the fountain failed and the fountain nearly beached itself on the north side of the pond.
Updated 6/18/2008:
The fountains in both ponds on Avery Road have (finally) returned!
City Assumes More Maintenance
A resolution was brought before Dublin City Council on March 3, 2008 to authorize an Agreement for Maintenance which would give the City ownership of the fountain aerator in the pond on the south side of Cramer’s Crossing Drive at Avery Road and the associated utilities to run it and for the City to assume responsibility for mowing additional reserve areas, currently being paid for by Cramer’s Crossing homeowners. The resolution passed unanimously. The City of Dublin has assumed turf maintenance responsibilities and awarded the contract to Peabody Landscape Group.
The actual cost savings for each homeowner has not yet been determined, but the Board anticipates you will be very pleased with the savings. When the 2009 budgeting process begins in September the Board will have a better idea of the impact this agreement will have on next year’s assessment.
The process began when CCHOA’s President began discussions with Ward 2 Councilwoman Amy Salay regarding the disproportionate share of land and pond maintenance our Association is responsible for compared to other Dublin communities. The outcome was a meeting with Councilwoman Salay and Director of Parks and Open Space Fred Hahn. CCHOA’s Secretary/Treasurer also attended this meeting and provided detailed cost analysis of what Cramer’s homeowners are currently paying. Fred Hahn took that information and submitted a report to Council. It was noted in the report that a similar situation occurred in 2002 with the Meadows of Wyndham Village. Council relieved that community of some of its excessive maintenance costs to bring it in line with what other Dublin homeowners are required to pay.
It should be noted that the average annual cost per Dublin homeowner for open space maintenance (mowing & landscape care) is $60-$90 per lot. The cost for Cramer’s homeowners is currently around $250 per lot (65% of the annual assessment) due to the large amount of mowing, landscape maintenance, utilities and pond upkeep required and our relatively small number of houses.
Please note that the Association is still responsible for landscape maintenance at both entrances (trees, shrubs, perennials, flowers, mulch, etc.). That maintenance will be done by Five Seasons Landscape Management.
City May Assume More Maintenance
A resolution was brought before Dublin City Council on March 3, 2008 to authorize an Agreement for Maintenance which would give the City ownership of the fountain aerator in the pond on the south side of Cramer’s Crossing Drive at Avery Road and the associated utilities to run it and for the City to assume responsibility for mowing additional reserve areas, currently being paid for by Cramer’s Crossing homeowners. The resolution was passed unanimously.
The actual cost savings for each homeowner has not yet been determined, but the Board anticipates you will be very pleased with the savings. The final numbers won’t be available until Council officially approves the final agreement which is being drafted by City staff. That will be followed by a second reading at the March 17th Council meeting and a Public Hearing for any comments at the April 7th meeting.
The process began when CCHOA’s President began discussions with Ward 2 Councilwoman Amy Salay regarding the disproportionate share of land and pond maintenance our Association is responsible for compared to other Dublin communities. The outcome was a meeting with Councilwoman Salay and Director of Parks and Open Space Fred Hahn. CCHOA’s Secretary/Treasurer also attended this meeting and provided detailed cost analysis of what Cramer’s homeowners are currently paying. Fred Hahn took that information and submitted a report to Council. It was noted in the report that a similar situation occurred in 2002 with the Meadows of Wyndham Village. Council relieved that community of some of its excessive maintenance costs to bring it in line with what other Dublin homeowners are required to pay.
It should be noted that the average annual cost per Dublin homeowner for open space maintenance (mowing & landscape care) is $60-$90 per lot. The cost for Cramer’s homeowners is currently around $250 per lot (65% of the annual assessment) due to the large amount of mowing, landscape maintenance, utilities and pond upkeep required and our relatively small number of houses.
Please note that the Association will still be responsible for landscape maintenance at both entrances (trees, shrubs, perennials, flowers, mulch, etc.), and the remaining costs involved in running the Association.
More information will be posted here when it becomes available.
Reference Binders Being Delivered
Members of the CCHOA Board of Directors will be visiting your home soon to deliver your Homeowner Reference Binder which contains all the documents that govern our Association, including the Deed of Restrictions, Corporate By-laws, Design Control Standards and an updated Resident Directory. If you are not at home when the delivery is attempted, a notice will be left asking that you contact the Board to schedule a delivery time.
Documents in the binder may be updated from time to time. The Board asks that when you receive updates you place them in your Homeowner Reference Binder and discard the older material. Note that the binder and its contents are the property of the CCHOA. The Association reserves the right to charge a nominal fee if this binder is lost, damaged or destroyed. Should you sell your home in Cramer’s Crossing, the binder and its contents should remain with the property for use by the new homeowner.
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Tuttle Crossing Blvd. Construction
Tuttle Crossing Blvd. is being widened to five lanes west of I-270 to Wilcox Road. The second phase of this project has begun, causing lane closures at Tuttle Crossing and Emerald Parkway and traffic signal changes.
There will be additional lane restrictions with two lanes of traffic being maintained during the construction on Tuttle. Motorists should watch for road-construction crews and trucks entering the roadway and may experience some delays. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2008, weather permitting.
The extension of Tuttle Crossing Blvd. from its current end at Wilcox to Avery Road is on the City of Dublin’s project list, with design work set for 2008 and land acquisition in 2009. Construction, however has not yet been funded, at least thru 2012.
New Area Supermarket Opens
The 21st central Ohio location for grocer Giant Eagle is now open at the corner of Hayden Run and Cosgray Roads, just 2 1/2 miles from our community. The 24-hour supermarket also features a GetGo gas station which is open daily until 11 pm. Avoid all the traffic lights and congestion of Perimeter Loop and Avery and enjoy a trip through scenic Amlin and acres of (as of yet) undeveloped land!
Dublin Police Arrest Burglary Suspects
Dublin Police recently arrested two males suspected of burglarizing two homes in the neighboring Ballantrae subdivision. Morgan Keith Napier, 18, of 5474 Davidson Road and Joshua M. Adkins, 17, of 3584 Leap Road, were arrested on November 13 for two counts of burglary each. The charges are second-degree felonies.
Police believe the two males chose each home because in both cases there was an unlocked door, giving them easy access inside. In both instances, the families were home and asleep during the crimes. According to police, the suspects stole a laptop computer, credit cards and other personal identification information.
Dublin Police remind homeowners of some simple things you can do to minimize your risk of being a theft viction:
1 Don’t keep valuables where they can be seen in vehicles.
2 Keep your house and garage doors closed and secured at all times.
3 If you witness a crime or something suspicious, call Dublin Police immediately.
The CCHOA also recommends that homeowners keep their outside lights ON at night. Since our community lacks street lights, this simple act can make Cramer’s Crossing a safer place to live. Electric costs can be kept under control by simply replacing your outside incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescents (CFL’s). Timers or electric eyes can also be installed on your exterior fixtures to make lighting up our neighborhood hassle free.