The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Five board members and two homeowners were in attendance. January minutes were discussed. The meeting primarily focused on the Annual Meeting scheduled for January 25, 2026. Newsletter topics and distribution plans finalized for the January 2026. Social events planned for 2026. 

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasure’s report was approved. One resident has unpaid dues. The 2026 budget was approved unanimously. 

Newsletters and Communication

• January 2026 topics: Annual Meeting details, trail improvements with maps, well lot updates and community thanks, Call for board participation, Recap of recent property improvements.

• Future newsletters will highlight one common trail per month (Mar–May) and promote guided walks.

Architectural Committee 

• No new update.

Environmental Committee

• Dead tree trimming planned for medians and cul-de-sacs. 

Beach and Lake

• We plan to conduct additional removal of shoreline trees and limbs while the lake is so low - Concern and opportunity were discussed. Jerry and Nick plan to cut larger limbs and trees into pieces augmented by the Youth Corps to remove them.

• The lake will most likely remain low through the winter.

Social Committee Report

• Convene the social committee to talk about new and repeat events.

Planning & Projects

• Annual Meeting:

  1.  25th of January 2026, 2:00 p.m., In-person, at the Mahomet Library.

  2.  Future board members should submit their names to the board for an at large positions. 

  3.  A slate of officers will be proposed at the annual meeting

• Nick will reach out to Sharon on Beach and Lake update. 

• Emily will do Social review update.

• Marla/Jerry will do the Environmental update.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members and one homeowner were in attendance. October minutes were approved. The board approved additional projects for the youth core workers. Planning continued for the Annual Meeting on January 25, 2026. Newsletter topics and distribution plans finalized for November–December. Social events planned for 2026. 

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasure’s report was approved. One resident has unpaid dues. Year-end expenditures are still projected to align closely with the budget. 

Newsletters and Communication

• November–December newsletter topics: Annual Meeting details, trail improvements with maps, well lot updates and community thanks, Call for board participation, Recap of recent property improvements.

• Future newsletters will highlight one common trail per month (Jan–May) and promote guided walks.

Architectural Committee 

• No new update.

Environmental Committee

• Dead tree trimming planned for medians and cul-de-sacs. 

Beach and Lake

• We should take advantage to remove shoreline trees and limbs while the lake is so low - Concern and opportunity were discussed. Nick to organize Youth Core augmentation to assist with this.

• The lake will most likely remain low through the winter.

Social Committee Report

• Convene the social committee to talk about new and repeat events.

Planning & Projects

• Annual Meeting:

  1.  25th of January 2026, 2:00 p.m., In-person, at the Mahomet Library.

  2.  Future board members should submit their names to the board for an at large positions. 

  3.  A slate of officers will be proposed at the annual meeting

• Nick will reach out to Sharon on Beach and Lake update. 

• Emily will do Social review update.

• Marla/Jerry will do the Environmental update.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members were present at the meeting. September minutes were approved. The board approved of a new vice president and additional projects for the youth core workers. Planning began for the Annual Meeting on January 25, 2026. Common trail clearing projects approved for early spring 2026. Newsletter topics and distribution plans finalized for November–December. Social events planned for fall and winter. 

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasure’s report was approved. Five residents have unpaid dues. Year-end expenditures are projected to align closely with the budget. 

Newsletters and Communication

• November–December newsletter topics: Annual Meeting details, trail improvements with maps, well lot updates and community thanks, Call for board participation, Recap of recent property improvements

• Future newsletters will highlight one common trail per month (Jan–May) and promote guided walks.

Architectural Committee 

• Tree removal discussed while lake levels are low. 

• Temporary vs. permanent fence definitions reviewed at the Village level.

Environmental Committee

• Dead tree trimming planned for medians and cul-de-sacs. Boulders placed on the Well Lot and Riverview to enhance landscaping and create play areas. Pavers repurposed into a hopscotch path. 

Beach and Lake

• No new update. 

Social Committee Report

• October 4th campout canceled due to drought/fire ban; rescheduled for November 7 (weather permitting).

• Halloween events hosted by Brian Shaw and the Mohrs; with flyer to be distributed via email.

• December options: Cookies & Crafts (Burkhart/Benton) or Caroling Party (Dewhirst).

Planning & Projects

• Bridge to commons path is in the scope phase. Common trails clearing will continue.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members and one homeowner were in attendance. August minutes approved. Youth core guidelines were updated, common path clearing continues, and the annual meeting date and location were set.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. Missing dues from 8 homeowners.

Newsletters and Communication

• November–December newsletter will include annual meeting details, trail improvements with maps, call for new board members, and highlights from the fall social activities.

Architectural Committee 

• A resident has requested to install fencing near HOA property. A Village of Mahomet Permit and signage considerations were discussed.

Environmental Committee

• No new update.

Beach and Lake

• Lake was treated. Monthly beach upkeep during growing season with continued youth involvement. 

Social Committee Report

• Upcoming Events:

  1. October 4: Campout/Bonfire in Commons (Howard)

  2. October: Halloween event hosted by Mohrs; flyer to be distributed

  3. November/December: seeing event ideas

• Planning: Seeking ideas for new events in 2026.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Five board members and one homeowner were in attendance. July minutes approved. Projects needing BC Youth Workers assistance, common property markers, kayak launch at dock, organized commons trails walks, and a path forward for the monthly newsletter were discussed.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. Nine residences have not yet paid 2025 dues.

Newsletters and Communication

• Emily Burkhart and Suzy Bailey volunteered to publish the newsletter.

• The "Summer Activity and October Events" newsletter is completed. 

• Topics for November/December Newsletter:

  1.  Annual Meeting Date

  2.  HOA Trail improvements with overall map

  3.  Call for attending board meetings/interest in serving on board

  4.  November and December Briar Cliff events

  5.  Celebration of accomplishments and events in September/October

• Website updates:  Nick volunteered to maintain the website.

Architectural Committee 

• No report.

Environmental Committee

We have had more “Youth Core” workers on projects 

• Well lot - make a brick dividing line between the grass and bluebell area and with the 13 foot border on the median.

• Beach - Sharon requested youth to pull the weeds from the grass. Other methods do not result in long term control. 

• To pull goldenrod from the Well lot and Wildwood before it starts blooming and goes to seed.

• The front sign needs weeded. 

• To train with the watering on the cul-de-sacs.

Beach and Lake

• Chemicals seem to be working well. We will continue the current process.

Social Committee Report

• Next event August 29th - Couples Cocktail Hour / Swim 4–7 pm (Dewhirst) 

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members and one homeowner were in attendance. June minutes approved. Projects needing BC Youth Workers assistance, rebuilding bridge to common paths, and a path forward for the monthly newsletter were discussed.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report to be approved via email.

Newsletters and Communication

• Newsletter and Website updates:  Lack of  and folks with ability to fill in. Looking for volunteers.

• Topics for future newsletter: 

• Interested in serving on the HOA Board?  Come to our meetings and see what we are up to! Contact Marla and she will put you on our meeting announcements and agenda. 

• Welcome New Neighbors

• Youth Core Workers

• Social events

Architectural Committee 

• No report.

Environmental Committee

We have had more “Youth Core” workers on projects 

• Well lot - make a brick dividing line between the grass and bluebell area and with the 13 foot border on the median.

• Beach - Sharon requested youth to pull the weeds from the grass. Other methods do not result in long term control. 

• To pull goldenrod from the Well lot and Wildwood before it starts blooming and goes to seed.

• The front sign needs weeded. 

• To train with the watering on the cul-de-sacs.

Beach and Lake

• Chemicals seem to be working well. We will continue the current process.

Social Committee Report

• Next event August 29th - Couples Cocktail Hour / Swim 4–7 pm (Dewhirst) 

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Three board members were in attendance. May minutes approved. Aeration system, rebuilding bridge to common paths, median tree removal, and well lot restoration were discussed.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• Drafting next newsletter. Distribution TBD. 

• Newsletter topics: Photo of Galentine's, advertise workday and Easter Egg Hunt, Update on SVPWD, Board progress (bridge replacement, pathway to the commons, and lake update).

Architectural Committee 

• No report.

Environmental Committee

• Tree Removal and trimming of dead areas in Median Trees and a few Cul-de-sac trees is a need.  

• The well lot needs support.  We would like to contact Core Landscaping to come in and smooth out the back of the lot where all of the digging took place, move the large logs, and take away the old sycamore logs that are deteriorated. We need a large area mulched once again.  The village is not doing it. 

• Removed old wood on Lakeside and a large amount of digging was done during the water project. 

• The fire pit on Wildwood would benefit from a grate. 

• We would like to hire or find someone that would put soaker hoses on the cul-de-sacs.  Water donors are available, and if I could hook them up, and let them run, it would be fantastic. 

Beach and Lake

• Picnic tables' restoration completed.

Social Committee Report

• BC HOA hosted the Welcome to Summer at Briks Pizzeria! It was a great event with 30-35 attending of all ages.

• Next event June 21st - Ladies’ Brunch 10:00–1:00 (Dewhirst/Baroody/Rose) 

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Four board members were in attendance. April minutes approved. SVPWD update, zoning petition update Common property plans, future aeration system, rebuilding bridge to common paths, and after action review of workday were discussed.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• Drafting next newsletter. Distribution TBD. 

• Newsletter topics: Photo of Galentine's, advertise workday and Easter Egg Hunt, Update on SVPWD, Board progress (bridge replacement, pathway to the commons, and lake update).

Architectural Committee 

• No report.

Environmental Committee

• Tree Removal (at least 2 trees are dead) and trimming of dead areas in Median Trees and a few Cul-de-sac trees is a need. 

Beach and Lake

• Work progressing on picnic tables' restoration.

Social Committee Report

• Next event May 30th - Welcome to Summer Family Event 6-7:30 Location TBA (Emily Burkhart will help Anna Webb)

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members and one homeowner were in attendance. March minutes approved. SVPWD update, written protest against zoning commission, Common property plans, future aeration system, rebuilding bridge to common paths, spillway, workday, and board member shadowing were discussed.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• Drafting next newsletter. Distribution TBD. 

• Newsletter topics: Photo of Galentine's, advertise workday and Easter Egg Hunt, Update on SVPWD, Board progress (bridge replacement, pathway to the commons, and lake update).

Architectural Committee 

• No report.

Environmental Committee

• Work Day included honeysuckle removal, raking and cleaning up and planting at the following areas: spillway, wildwood, well lot and beach.

Beach and Lake

• No report.

Social Committee Report

Suggested Calendar for 2025–2026 Social Events* 

• April 19th -  Easter Egg Hunt, 10–11:30 am (walkway to beach)

• May 30th - Welcome to Summer Family Event 6-7:30 Location TBA

• June 21st - Ladies’ Brunch 10:00–1:00 (Dewhirst/Baroody) 

• July 4th - 4th of July Parade 10–11 am (Blevins)

• August 29th - Couples Cocktail Hour / Swim 4–7 pm (Dewhirst)

• September - Campout/Bonfire in Commons, dusk (Howard)

• October - Illini Football Tailgate (Benton)

• December - Cookies and Crafts (Burkhart / Benton)

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members and one homeowner were in attendance. February minutes approved. SVPWD update, written protest against zoning commission, Common property plans, future aeration system, work day, 2025 project list, and board member shadowing were discussed.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• March and April newsletter shall be combined. Distribution end of March. 

• March/April newsletter topics: Photo of Galentine's, advertise work day and Easter Egg Hunt, Update on SVPWD, Board progress (bridge replacement, pathway to the commons, and lake update).

Architectural Committee 

• No report.

Environmental Committee

• Work Dat scheduled for 5 April.

Beach and Lake

• No report.

Social Committee Report

• April 19th Easter Egg Hunt on the beach and its pathway.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members and one homeowner were in attendance. January minutes approved. Common property plans, future aeration system, 2025 project list, and board member shadowing were discussed.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• February newsletter at the printer. Distribution February 15-16. 

• March newsletter topics: Galentine's, Spring Cleanup Day, upcoming social events.

Architectural Committee 

• No report.

Environmental Committee

• No report.

Beach and Lake

• No report.

Social Committee Report

• No report.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members were in attendance. December minutes approved. The petition against development on 47, across from Briar Cliff is circulated by Joe Franklin. Steps and run of show for the 2025 Annual Meeting were discussed.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

• Jerry Dewhirst preparing a detailed budge report to be sent 1 week prior to 2025 Annual Meeting.

Newsletters and Communication

• February newsletter will include content from the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Architectural Committee 

• Committee will send report to Corrie Carlson for inclusion in the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Environmental Committee

• As part of upcoming maintenance projects, the Village has discussed drainage work on Riverview.  They plan to open the culvert at Warrens creating appropriate drainage. 

• Hawthorn will be regraded and repaved around the cul-de-sac.  The Village will regrade Wildwood to clean up drainage problems; they will oil and chip the roads after the repairs. 

Beach and Lake

• Committee will send report to Corrie Carlson for inclusion in the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Social Committee Report

• Marla Dewhirst will continue to work with the social committee to finalize the 2025 schedule.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Five board members and one homeowner were in attendance. November minutes approved. Hennequet property is in progress. Hennequet’s are working with the village, attorneys, and surveyor to complete the necessary descriptions and processes. They are absorbing all associated costs.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

• Jerry presented a 2025 budget which was reviewed by the board and approved.

Newsletters and Communication

• Skipping January newsletter.

• February newsletter will include content from the January Annual Meeting (2025).

Architectural Committee 

• Related to the previous resident requested to build a detached garage on the back part of his property, the village confirmed that he could build a shed, but not a driveway. Property owner is working on permits and submit appropriate paperwork to the board.

Environmental Committee

• The board is creating a plan for cleaning the public walkways to the commons and second beach, encroached upon by homeowners. 

  • Permanent markers will be installed on the commons area path property corners. The process of making pathways walkable will be done in the Spring of 2025. The board will work with bordering homeowners during this process.

  • Clearing (invasive plants removal, removal of overgrown trees and brush), mowing, and maintenance of the paths will be included in the future budgets as determined necessary. 

Beach and Lake

• Sharon is moving forward with the new lake treatment plan.

Social Committee Report

• Marla will present the tentative 2025 Social Calendar at the 2025 Annual Meeting.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Seven board members and one homeowner were in attendance. October minutes approved. Punch list from the SVPWD water main project was prepared. New business included the proposed truck center on Prairieview Road and the renewal of our petition against zoning on Route 47.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. Missing dues from one homeowner.

Newsletters and Communication

• December newsletter will include: SVPWD updates and upcoming annual meeting.

Architectural Committee 

• A resident requested to build a detached garage on the back part of his property and have a driveway off of Briar Cliff Drive. Jerry told him this was not allowed per our regulations. He may seek other opinions.

Environmental Committee

• The board is creating a plan for cleaning the public walkways to the commons and second beach, encroached upon by homeowners. 

  • Permanent markers will be installed on the commons area path property corners. The process of making pathways walkable will be done in the Spring of 2025. The board will work with bordering homeowners during this process.

  • Clearing (invasive plants removal, removal of overgrown trees and brush), mowing, and maintenance of the paths will be included in the future budgets as determined necessary. 

Beach and Lake

• The board is discussing a new plan for aeration.

• Unanimous vote to proceed with lake treatment per Sharron Warren's recommendation.

  • Regimen of three chemicals For algae control and muck removal:

    1.  Airmax EcoBoost PRx which is used for control of the phosphates we get from the agricultural runoff into the lake.

    2.  Airmax Muckaway which is a beneficial bacteria product. 

    3. Airmax Pondclear which is another beneficial bacteria for water quality and clarity. 

• These are all environmentally friendly products marketed for these specific purposes

We budgeted $7,000 for lake chemicals for 2024.  We have spent $1,818 to date. We have been buying in advance for a few years.  That leaves $5,182 in the 2024 budget for lake chemicals. The Pond Guy provided a quote for an approximate 6 month supply of the above products ($5,429), which would put us slightly over the budgeted amount. 

Social Committee Report

• December - Cookies and Crafts (Benton and Burkhart)

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members and one homeowner were in attendance. September minutes approved. Updates and progress on the SVPWD water main project were discussed. New business included survey results of Commons property and moving toward Phase 4.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. Missing dues from two homeowners.

Newsletters and Communication

• November newsletter will include: SVPWD updates, leaf/limb pickup dates, commons survey updates, and upcoming social activities.

Architectural Committee 

• No requests.

Environmental Committee

• The board discussed a plan for cleaning the public walkways to the Commons and Second Beach (encroached upon by homeowners).

• The property lines were marked for all HOA owned property in Briar Cliff for the benefit of shared use. This land was dedicated for access to our commons and lake area. The board will discuss best usage of the following areas within the next year.

• Areas of HOA ownership:

● Wildwood Access to Commons and River Trails

○ Trail behind houses that was open, but now has not been maintained.

● Hawthorn access from Briar Cliff Drive to Commons between Lots 6 and 7

○ Largest area needs to be cleared by the road entrance.

● Access to the pump station, generator and Commons between Lots 13 and 14

● Spillway access from Riverview — no dedicated property

○ Residents are walking through private property (Lots 20 and 22, 23, 24)

● Beach Access between Lots 22, 23, 24 and 25, 26

● Lake access to lake and second beach off Briar Cliff drive between Lots 31 and 33

● LOW access on Beaver Creek

• HOA commons property lines border several homeowner lot lines. One homeowner requested a property line clean up, sending the HOA Board a proposal granting a parcel of their lot to the HOA and requesting an HOA parcel in trade. Said homeowner will absorb all costs associated with the property transfer, finalizing the project within year to complete the process. After significant discussion, the board voted to approve this proposal, with six votes in favor, and one vote in favor in absentia. 

Beach and Lake

• The first proposal for an improved Aeration system required measurements of lake depths.The lake depths were sent to The Pond Guys; they have come back with a new proposal. The board will review the new proposal and vote accordingly. 

A-1, 8.5 feet 10/6/24, 9.5 feet lake full

A-2, 6.4 feet 10/6/24, 7.4 feet lake full

A-3, 10.3 feet 10/6/24, 11.3 feet lake full

A-4, 10.4 feet 10/6/24, 11.4 feet lake full

B-1, 2.3 feet 10/6/24, 3.3 feet lake full

B-2, 3.8 feet 10/6/24, 4.8 feet lake full

B-3, 7.3 feet 10/6/24, 8.3 feet lake full

B-4, 4.8 feet 10/6/24, 5.8 feet lake full

C-1, 9.2 feet 10/6/24, 10.2 feet lake full

C-2, 10.4 feet 10/6/24, 11.4 feet lake full

C-3, 9.0 feet 10/6/24, 10.0 feet lake full

C-4, 10.1 feet 10/6/24, 11.1 feet lake full

• Current vote was to put the muck remover (enzyme) into the lake this fall to help remove organic buildup.

• Our power source to the lake was checked, and Briar Cliff has plenty of capacity to run additional pumps.

Social Committee Report

• October 31 - 5th Annual Mohr Halloween Trick or Treat (Stephen King character themed)

• December - Cookies and Crafts (Benton and Burkhart)

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Eight board members and two homeowners were in attendance. August minutes approved. Updates and progress on the SVPWD water main project were discussed. New business included a proposed lake aeration proposal.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. Missing dues from three homeowners.

Newsletters and Communication

• August / September at the printer and Suzi Bailey will deliver on Saturday, September 14.

Architectural Committee 

• No requests.

Environmental Committee

• Action plan includes 3 phases: Phase 1 information is complete. Phase 2 survey and Phase 3 marking is in progress. Plan includes clearing public walkways and commons as well as the second beach for public use.

Beach and Lake

• Aeration proposal discussed as well as other possible solutions for water movement and blue algae impact / removal.

Social Committee Report

• October 2 - Campout/Bonfire in Commons, dusk (Howard)

• October 12 - Illini Football Tailgate (Benton)

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members were in attendance. July minutes approved. New business included: SVPWD update.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• August / September newsletter topics: SVPWD water main project update. Limb / leaf pickup. Social calendar updates.

Architectural Committee 

• No requests.

Environmental Committee

• Further discussion of plan to clear public walkways and reclaim commons areas which have been encroached upon by homeowners.

Beach and Lake

• Fountain motor repair still in the works.

Social Committee Report

• October 2 - Campout/Bonfire in Commons, dusk (Howard)

• October 12 - Illini Football Tailgate (Benton)

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members were in attendance. June minutes approved. New business included: SVPWD update; River Trail maintenance; cul-de-sac sprinkler discussion; new BC signs.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• July newsletter topics: map of our commons, 4th of July spread.

Architectural Committee 

• Andy Hatch made a request to replace his deck and submitted plans.

Environmental Committee

• Discussed a plan to clear public walkways and reclaim commons areas which have been encroached upon by homeowners.

Beach and Lake

• Fountain motor repair still in the works; voted to fabricate a shorter cable and run a test before purchasing a longer cord.

Social Committee Report

• August 23rd Couples Coctail Hour and Swim.

• September Campout/Bonfire in the Commons.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members were in attendance. May minutes approved. New business included: SVPWD update; Thornewood foot traffic; new private property signs; easement to spillway.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• June newsletter complete and printed. Delivery June 18.

• July newsletter topics.

Architectural Committee 

• None.

Environmental Committee

• Poison ivy plan.

• Cul de sac watering.

Beach and Lake

• Jerry and Nick working on the fountain motor.

Social Committee Report

• June Ladies' Brunch at the Dewhirst's. June 29 at 10:30 am.

• July 4 Parade (Blevins) and BBQ (Favot).

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Four board members were in attendance. April minutes approved. New business included: SVPWD update (project in bid process); bridge replacement discussion; mowing plan for river trail as well as future landscaping maintenance contracts; easement to spillway/LOW/dock; Thornewood foot traffic; intoxicated lake guests.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• May newsletter complete and printed. Delivery May 15.

• June newsletter topics included: dues past due, movie night pictures, pictorial of completed projects.

Architectural Committee 

• Jason Grill has requested approval for a small storage unit. No plans yet.

Environmental Committee

• Spring work day recap.

• Work with Core Landscaping.

• Jerry and Nick working on lake fountain / aeration.

• Bridge replacement on hold until SVPWD project complete; may use extra dirt from this project to fill in.

Beach and Lake

• Sand installed.

• Jerry and Nick working on the fountain motor.

Social Committee Report

• May Summer is Here movie night at the Webb's. May 24th at dusk.

• June Ladies' Brunch at the Dewhirst's. June 29 at 10:30 am.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members were in attendance. March minutes approved. New business included: Jack-A-Slab spillway repair report; new dock update; SVPWD cross-connection survey and water main replacement report; landscaping plan using special project budget line; institutional memory request.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• Newsletter topics included: reasons why we don't feed deer; summer movie night; SVPWD update.

Architectural Committee 

• No request.

Environmental Committee

• Spring work day recap.

• Work with Core Landscaping.

• Jerry and Nick working on lake fountain / aeration.

• Bridge replacement on hold until SVPWD project complete; may use extra dirt from this project to fill in.

Beach and Lake

• Sand ordered.

• Beach reclaimed during spring work day; cleared of weeds.

Social Committee Report

• May Summer is Here movie night at the Webb's. May 24th at dusk.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Six board members were in attendance. February minutes approved. New business included: Jack-A-Slab spillway repair report; new temporary front sign purchased; HOA board letter in progress to send to SVPWD regarding water main replacement project; environmental projects (work day, dock, encroachment).

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

Newsletters and Communication

• Newsletter topics included: Easter Egg Hunt; Ladies' Night; spring work day; Summer Movie; Doc preview.

Architectural Committee 

• Bailey request for fence. Committee approval.

Environmental Committee

• Jerry Dewhirst met with SVPWD and the Village for a water main project update.

Beach and Lake

• Sand ordered.

Social Committee Report

• April Ladies' Night at Sunsinger.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Seven board members were in attendance. January minutes approved. New business included: Spillway report and plan to hire Jack-A-Slab to regrout and fill joints and crack; unanimous vote to replace the dock; review of 2024 Annual Meeting; unanimous vote to remove front median sign; water main update report (Jerry Dewhirst); unanimous vote to waive HOA annual fee (2024) of one of our families who are deployed to Kuwait for 2024.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

• 2024 annual assessment invoices were mailed on January 31. 

Newsletters and Communication

• Newsletter topics included: saying goodbye to the sign; new dock news; social calendar update; Spring Work Day teaser.

Architectural Committee 

• No requests.

Environmental Committee

• Jerry Dewhirst met with SVPWD and the Village for a water main project update.

Beach and Lake

• Tree removal and new sand ASAP.

Social Committee Report

• Marla Dewhirst and social committee finalized 2024 calendar.

• Galentine's Day Feb 22 at the Chop House on Main.

The Briar Cliff HOA board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. 

Highlights include:

Seven board members were in attendance. December minutes approved. New business included: Abandoned boats and floats project (Nick Vozzo) report; Spillway report; dock replacement (Jerry Dewhirst); 2024 Annual Meeting agenda.

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurer's report was approved. 

• Jerry Dewhirst recommends updated accounting software. He has also requested Tom Dewitt to review our financials, with full board support. 

Newsletters and Communication

• Tabled until February meeting.

Architectural Committee 

• No requests.

Environmental Committee

• Jerry Dewhirst is meeting with SVPWD and the Village for a water main project update.

• Median marquee replacement in progress. 

• Trees on Route 47 are marked for removal by IDOT.

Beach and Lake

• Request to add more sand to the beach. Will be ordered after the ground freezes.

Social Committee Report

• Marla Dewhirst working with the social committee to create 2024 calendar.