Glenmore Woods Homeowners Association

McCloud Aquatics Spring Newsletter

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 22 May 2019 22 May 2019; Created: 22 May 2019 22 May 2019; Last Updated: 22 May 2019 22 May 2019

Good Afternoon McCloud Aquatics Customers,

I would like to take this time to say thank you for your continued business for the 2019 season. We at McCloud Aquatics are striving to provide you with the best pond/lake management service that we can and the customer service that you deserve as a loyal customer. We do know that there are times where the vegetation seems like it is overbearing and want to assure you that this is a normal occurrence for the Chicagoland area in the Spring.

Assessed Tax Value Opportunity

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 30 April 2019 30 April 2019; Created: 30 April 2019 30 April 2019; Last Updated: 30 April 2019 30 April 2019

Here is a proposal from the Association’s attorney to challenge the assessed value on your home used for real estate tax purposes. Assessed values are reviewed every four years. If your assessed value is reduced, that number will be used in calculating your taxes for the next four years. If your home is granted a reduction resulting in reduced taxes, the attorney’s fee will be 30% of the savings you realize in the first year. The entire savings is yours to keep for years 2, 3 and 4. If your home is not granted a reduction, you will owe nothing as the work is being done on a contingency basis. If you wish to participate, please fill out and sign the last page of the link to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at your earliest convenience.

Boxwood Winter Burn

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 25 April 2019 25 April 2019; Created: 25 April 2019 25 April 2019; Last Updated: 25 April 2019 25 April 2019

There is a lot of winter burn on boxwood this year. The plants appear straw colored on the outside or just a few branches. If there is green on the inside, there is a good chance it can be trimmed off, and the plant can rejuvenate. Mariani does not want homeowners to think they need to replace all of their boxwood. It is not in Mariani's contract for the crew to take time to prune at this time, but they can offer specialized pruning to take care of it. If interested, please contact Christine Detweiler, and she can provide a quote. The pruning would need to be completed now as new growth emerges.

2019 AGM Meeting Minutes

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 07 April 2019 07 April 2019; Created: 07 April 2019 07 April 2019; Last Updated: 01 January 2020 01 January 2020

Glenmore Woods HOA Meeting, April 1, 2019

Glenmore Woods Home Owners Association meeting was held on April 1, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The meeting was at the Mariani offices at 900 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. The meeting lasted 90 minutes. The minutes from the meeting follow.

These meeting minutes have been approved by the HOA.
Glenmore Woods Homeowners Association
General HOA Meeting
900 North Shore Drive
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Monday, April 1, 2019

Buckthorn Eradication 2019 Frequently Asked Questions

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 10 March 2019 10 March 2019; Created: 10 March 2019 10 March 2019; Last Updated: 03 April 2019 03 April 2019

Buckthorn Clearing FAQ

After the recent Buckthorn Clearing in 2019, several questions have come up in email, text messages and phone calls, and the Glenmore Woods Board wanted to share the responses with everyone. Please let a board member know if you have other questions.

Q: I know buckthorn is non-native and invasive species that everyone is trying to eradicate in the area, but it did provide privacy. We are feeling a little vulnerable because the buckthorn offers no privacy anymore for the cleared areas. What can we plant to provide some privacy?
A: That is understandable. It will get a little better as the growing season progresses and other plants emerge. The Lake County Forest Preserve is willing to add some shrub plantings in the blue area in the future. Also, the Lake County Forest Preserve has provided a brochure on Healthy Hedges here.

Q: For the areas covered in red as well as in blue on the map, what is the plan for the stumps of buckthorn that has been cut down/mowed down in the spring?
A: All stumps have/will be treated with a selective broadleaf herbicide that will kill the roots of the trees to prevent resprouting. This is not 100% effective, unfortunately, so the contractor will need to return (as many times as necessary) to retreat areas to ensure that no stumps resprout.

Buckthorn Clearing 2019

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 10 February 2019 10 February 2019; Created: 10 February 2019 10 February 2019; Last Updated: 11 February 2019 11 February 2019

Another incremental step to eradicate buckthorn in Glenmore Woods will continue on the week of February 11, 2019 in conjunction with the Lake County Forest Preserve. The board voted to clear the buckthorn in the area shaded in red in the diagram. The area totals about 6.7 acres. We chose this area based on our budget and aesthetic appeal. The Lake County Forest Preserve will be working with a contractor to do this clearing.

Clearing involves the red area of all invasive trees and shrubs is almost always the first step to restoring a site. Sites that have not been managed over the years will always have woody invasive growth, most commonly buckthorn and honeysuckle, shading out the herbaceous layer. These species both block out sunlight, which does not allow any other plants or trees to grow, as well as become so dense that it renders the area unusable.

North Shore Gas Sewer Inspection

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 03 November 2018 03 November 2018; Created: 03 November 2018 03 November 2018; Last Updated: 03 November 2018 03 November 2018

During the week of October 29th, you might have seen contractors around the neighborhood. North Shore Gas was supposed to deliver letters to all residents in Glenmore Woods, but quick poll would suggest that no homeowners received this letter, which can be found here.

It states that North Shore Gas previously upgraded the natural gas pipes in Glenmore Woods. A trenchless digging technology was used to install the new pipes to minimize disruptions to streets, parkways, sidewalks and lawns. The contractors are checking sewer lines in Glenmore Woods as a precaution. In most cases, the contractors can inspect from the street, but might need to gain access into homes to complete the inspection. Feel free to call 312-800-3280 with questions or concerns.

HOA Meeting Minutes for September 24, 2018

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 02 October 2018 02 October 2018; Created: 30 September 2018 30 September 2018; Last Updated: 07 April 2019 07 April 2019

Glenmore Woods HOA Meeting, September 24, 2018

Glenmore Woods Homeowners Association meeting was held on September 24, 2018 at 7:00pm . The meeting was at the Mariani offices at 900 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. The meeting lasted 120 minutes. The minutes from the meeting follow.

HOA Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2018

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 18 May 2018 18 May 2018; Created: 18 May 2018 18 May 2018; Last Updated: 01 January 2020 01 January 2020

Glenmore Woods Homeowners Meeting was held Monday, May 7th at 7:30pm. This was held at the home of Joe Sturonas. The meeting minutes follow:

These meeting minutes have been approved by the HOA.
Glenmore Woods May 7, 2018 Meeting
Glenmore Woods Home Owners Association
Home of Joe Sturonas
May 7, 2018 7:30pm
The meeting was 2 hours
The Agenda for the meeting follows:

HOA Meeting Minutes for May 3, 2018

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 18 May 2018 18 May 2018; Created: 18 May 2018 18 May 2018; Last Updated: 01 January 2020 01 January 2020

Glenmore Woods Homeowners Meeting was held Thursday, May 3rd at 5:00pm. This was held as a conference call. The meeting minutes follow:

These meeting minutes have been approved by the HOA.
Glenmore Woods May 3, 2018 Meeting
Glenmore Woods Home Owners Association
Conference Bridge setup by Joe Sturonas
May 3, 2018 5:00pm
The meeting was 40 minutes
The Agenda for the meeting follows:

2018 AGM Meeting Minutes

Details: Written by Joe Sturonas Joe Sturonas; Published: 09 March 2018 09 March 2018; Created: 09 March 2018 09 March 2018; Last Updated: 09 March 2018 09 March 2018

Glenmore Woods AGM, March 5, 2018

Glenmore Woods Home Owners Association meeting was held on March 5, 2018 at 7:00pm . The meeting was at the Mariani offices at 900 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. The meeting lasted 90 minutes. The minutes from the meeting follow.

Glenmore Woods Homeowners Association
Annual General Meeting
900 North Shore Drive
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Monday, March 5, 2018

Buckthorn Clearing 2018

Details: Written by Joe Joe; Published: 24 January 2018 24 January 2018; Created: 24 January 2018 24 January 2018; Last Updated: 06 February 2018 06 February 2018

Another incremental step to eradicate buckthorn in Glenmore Woods will continue on February 7, 2018 after taking a hiatus in 2017 due to the felling of dead trees as a result of the Emerald Ash Borer. The board voted to clear the buckthorn from Area 1, 2.5 acres of buckthorn. We chose Area 1 based on our budget and aesthetic appeal. Native Restorations has been contracted to clear Area 1 in the late winter or early spring of 2018.

Clearing involves Area 1 of all invasive trees and shrubs is almost always the first step to restoring a site. Sites that have not been managed over the years will always have woody invasive growth, most commonly buckthorn and honeysuckle, shading out the herbaceous layer. These species both block out sunlight, which does not allow any other plants or trees to grow, as well as become so dense that it renders the area unusable.