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.