Well even though there are small signs that spring is around the corner Mother Nature is still giving us little bursts of winter weather. At least we haven’t had to drag out our boats like folks in Calif. have had to do. Book Club The February book club was held here at my house. We […]
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Richmond Manor News | January 2017
Having missed all the cold weather while we were gone, I’m liking these “almost spring like” temps. I also like the longer days. I won’t jump the gun and say spring is around the corner, Feb. and March can bring some winter like weather. So, we will just have to be patient and not whine […]
Foul Odor from Tub
From time to time we have had residents that have noticed a foul odor generally emanating from the Jacuzzi tub or the guest bathroom tub. Here is why. Every drain has some sort of water trap. The water in the trap essentially seals the drain. If the drain has no water in the trap, then […]
Hot Water Tank Failure – Dip Tube
From: Cheri Schuricht #213 As our building ages, so do our appliances, including our hot water tanks. In fact, several RMC owners have already replaced refrigerators, dishwashers, and hot water tanks.I began noticing several water-related problems at my house: lack of water pressure in the kitchen due to the build-up of debris in the faucet, […]
Leaking Shower Valve
Is Your Shower Dripping? Several owners have had shower valves leak and have purchased and installed replacement parts to prevent water dripping from the shower head. We have learned from Kohler (maker of the shower valve) that Kohler parts are warranted for lifetime to the original owner and defective parts will be replaced at no […]
Smoke Alarms
Several units have had a failure with their smoke alarms. The malfunction has ranged from chirping to actual alarms. Battery replacement has not fixed the problem. The only option is the replacement of the individual smoke alarms throughout the unit. These alarms are hard wired and plug directly into a pigtail in the installation box. The […]
North Slope Landscape Completed!
For a long time, the bank on the north side of the Richmond Manor property has been the home of weeds, rocks and other unsightly things. The north side residents have not had much of a view. The Landscape Committee took on this project this year with the goal to bring the “North Slope” up […]
Décor Committee Charter
Purpose The Decor Committee is a standing committee appointed by the Board of Directors. The Committee has principal oversight responsibility for and will provide recommendations to the Board and management with respect to the RMC building’s common area décor matters, including interior paint and carpet condition and colors, furnishings and decorations. The Committee will evaluate […]
Landscaping and Gardening Committee Charter
Purpose The Landscaping and Gardening Committee is a standing committee appointed by the Board of Directors. The Committee has oversight responsibility for and will provide recommendations to the Board and liaison with management with respect to the landscaping and gardening plans and maintenance. Organization Periodically review this charter and propose any needed changes to the […]
Finance Committee Charter
Purpose The Finance Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Directors. The Committee has oversight responsibility with respect to the RMCOA’s financial matters and will provide recommendations to the Board and liaison with management on matters including policy, budgets, investments, receipts, expenses, insurance, accounting, tax reporting and records management. Organization Periodically review this […]