Barony Place II Landscaping

Have you been wondering about the landscaping in Barony Place II?

Here is a reply I received today to questions about the three islands (tree removal, dry grass, lack of shrubs) and the entrance to Barony Place II:

"Gus, as you may know, we have terminated the contract with Bright View effective September 30, 2023. Green Earth will take over October 1st. In fact they are already working on the Parkway and will continue as Bright View is doing practically NOTHING. The areas you question are planned to be taken care of. The stumps can be ground and the trees removed but nothing can go in until we have the irrigation issue completed. Green Earth will have 2 irrigation techs checking the entire system and I have talked to Viable irrigation who had set up the system 2 years ago and he is willing to work with Green Earth to help get this thing DONE, but, we can't plant anything new until we are assured that the system is fixed properly. The new pumps at Founders are scheduled to be installed late October or early November. Amaryllis new pump is already installed. This whole thing is a winter project which is the best time to do this. New plantings will be in the Spring time and I have a full 81/2 x 11 list of projects to be done including the islands in Barony I & II and all entrances. I would believe this is not what you want to hear but, based on the facts we know now, this is the best that can be done."

This message came from a homeowner/volunteer who puts in many, many hours every month - without pay and with little appreciation.

Irrigation comes from Founders Lake, which is bordered on this side by the Lakes at Barony Place and Indigo Springs.

Stump-grinding is planned for the islands in Barony Place II, from which trees were removed a month ago. A work schedule is to be developed for the Parkway, neighborhoods, parks, and trash removal.

Using professional Project Management software would be the way to go, but that would be over the heads of board members and CAMS staff. With such software, the status of every project would be visible and clear. The result would be accountability. That is why it won't ever be used.

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