Included in this newsletter:
- Get to know our staff.
- Upcoming events.
- Featured Topic (Muddy Beach Upgrades)
- Pond Information
- Canoe Rack Update (Spaces are available)
- Water Bill Reminder
- How to contact the District of Eidelweiss District office and the Commissioners.
- Links to Commissioners and Committee Meeting minutes.
- Looking for a plumber or recommendation from neighbors?
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Get to know: Administrator Nancy Cole
Nancy and her husband Chuck moved to Eidelweiss in 2001 and she has served as the Administrator for the district since January 2009. On a day to day basis, Nancy handles much of the activity within the district which includes the phone, mail and e-mail correspondence, processing accounts payable & receivable, handling emergency requests, scheduling, attending & recording meeting notes at commissioners’ meetings, participating in sub-committee meetings and handling the project scheduling and execution for the annual meeting, the warrant articles and the audits.
Nancy has an Associate of Science Degree from Northeastern University and when she’s not in Eidelweiss, she is busy volunteering on the Town of Madison Old Home Week Committee and is also the current Assistant Chief of Timing & Scoring at the NH Motor Speedway. In their free time, Nancy and Chuck also love to kayak and hike in the White Mountains.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
- May 26th 10:00 am Eidelweiss Property Owner’s Association Annual meeting at the lodge. Current EPOA members or Eidelweiss property owners wishing to join may attend. 2018 EPOA activities will be discussed as well as the election of officers. It is voluntary to join the EPOA. The EPOA is separate from the VDOE official government.
- May 26th 6:00 pm Loon Preservation Society Presentation at the Lodge Ice-cream social to follow.
- June 2nd 10:00 am Communications meeting at the lodge.
- June 14th 1:00 pm Asset Management meeting at the Eidelweiss District Office.
- Every Tue. 8:00 am Commissioners meeting at the Eidelweiss District Office.
MUDDY BEACH UPGRADES (This month’s focused topic)
BACKGROUND: The Muddy Beach pump station (includes two wells, two booster pumps and one 5,000-gallon tank) is primarily used as a key backup pump and water storage facility for the Eidelweiss water system, providing between 15-20% of our total water usage on an annual basis.
At the 2017 Annual Meeting, a 2-year project was proposed with the first year’s budget approved to upgrade the facilities. The goal of this project is to replace outdated and damaged equipment in order to modernize this facility and insure ongoing use and function of these wells and pumps. The project included the purchase and installation of 2 new booster pumps (one was completely out of use and the second was in disrepair), the upgrading of electrical transducers and meters due to electrical storm damage and for modernization and also to replace old and narrow piping.
At the 2018 Annual Meeting, the budget was approved to complete the second year of this project.
STATUS: The first phase of the project was completed in 2017 which included one new pump and the electrical and piping upgrades. Following approval of the 2018 warrant article, the second pump and electrical control panel have been purchased and will be installed on arrival in the District.
Upcoming News Letter Focus Topic:
- The Reinach Pressure Zone, what is it, why do we need it.
- Breaking news: Tank inspections were completed for two of the water system tanks. One tank failed, the other passed. The District is awaiting the final report from Mass Tank which will be sent to the VDOE engineers for review. More to follow as the information becomes available.
Pond information:
- The loons have returned. Please be sure to observe the loons from a significant distance so you don’t disturb their natural habitat or their nests. We have three incredibly clean ponds that are full of various living creatures. Let’s respect those animals so we can all enjoy them.
Canoe Rack Update:
Available remaining spaces as of 5/14/2018
Boulder Beach - 10
Geneva Beach - 13
Eidelweiss Beach - 6
Thusis Beach - 5
Porridge Shore - 5
Total remaining spaces is 39
Property owners can request a second space beginning on June 1, 2018.
Map of VDOE with beaches marked
Water Bill Reminder:
This is a friendly reminder that the water bill was due on 5/1. A late payment penalty was assessed to any property owners who have not paid this bill. Any property owners who haven’t paid by August 1st will be assessed an additional $100 late fee.
Upgrades to the Lodge:
The lodge looks great following the legislative body’s vote to improve the lodge last year.
All are welcome to reserve the lodge if desired. Contact the VDOE office for additional information.
How to contact the district office:
- The VDOE has an official website and sends out emails with emergency notifications. Be sure to visit the website at www.vdoe-nh.org and enroll.
- The VDOE has a “see something / say something” policy. Anyone who sees something suspicious or unusual should report it for the benefit of the VDOE community to the Madison Police at 603-367-8334 (non-emergency line).
The office can always be contacted via email with questions, concerns and suggestions. Messages will be forwarded from the office to the commissioners. The email address is office@vdoe-nh.org
Links to Commissioners and Committee Meeting minutes:
Please take a few moments to review the minutes from these hard-working groups:
Village District of Eidelweiss Employees:
- Nancy Cole (Administrator)
- Kelly Robitaille
- Jeff DeMartino (Highway Department)
Elected officials (term ends):
- Commissioners
- Mike Smith (2019)
- Ron Sandstrom (2021)
- Ralph Lutjen (2020)
- Treasurer – Dinah Reiss (2019)
- Moderator – Robert Ingram (2020)
- Clerk – Nancy Cole (2019)
Looking for a plumber or recommendation from neighbors?
If you are looking for a plumber or recommendation from residents, there is a new community bulletin board for neighbor to neighbor questions. On the Eidelweiss Nextdoor community, neighbors can post events, make/request recommendations, share safety tips, offer things to share/sell/give away, and simply get to know one another better. You can also create shared interest groups (book club, gardening, astronomy, etc), add Eidelweiss history, or share anything else you think may be of interest. It can be accessed via web at Nextdoor.com or by a mobile app for Apple iOS or Android.
The Eidelweiss Nextdoor bulletin board is not affiliated with the Village District of Eidelweiss municipality and any recommendations or suggestions do not reflect those of the District.