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The Village Board meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Stonehouse.   During the summer months, the Board will only meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (June 17, July 15, August 19). The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be Tuesday, May 20, 2008   The agenda for the May 20, 2008 meeting is expected to include: Ho. Co. Village Center Revitalization Management Contract Donation Request 15 Day Notices Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks is in the process of finalizing the plans for Blandair Regional Park.  To view Blandair Regional Park Master Plan click here: Blandair Regional Park 2007-2008 Long Reach Community Association Annual Report annualreport.08.pdf BOARD MINUTES You may pick up a copy of the minutes at Stonehouse for free. A subscription for minutes to be mailed to you for one year is available at a cost of $30 for postage and copying. Clicking on the link below will download the most recently approved Board meeting minutes. You must have Adobe Reader for this download.  If you don't, go to www.adobe.com and download Adobe Reader, which is free.  Minutes, March 18, 08.pdf Minutes, April 1, 08.pdf   For more information on events or activities, please contact the Village Office at Stonehouse. The office and email addresses, phone and fax numbers are listed at the top of our page.

Goals & Objectives

Long Reach Community Association GOALS & STRATEGIES 2008/2009 Adopted May 6, 2008 Click here to download Board's Goals for 2008/2009 at goals.2009.pdf  The purpose of the Long Reach Community Association is to enhance the quality of life for the residents by being responsive to the needs, interests and priorities of the community. It is the function of this organization to promote the health, safety, common good and social welfare of the residents. Manage the Long Reach Community Association finances judiciously to ensure its continuation as a valuable community resource. • Quarterly review the association’s financial records • Annually, conduct an outside review of the association’s financial records. • Provide oversight Manage the Long Reach Community Association finances judiciously to ensure its continuation as a valuable community resource. • Quarterly review the association’s financial records • Annually, conduct an outside review of the association’s financial records. • Provide oversight 1.  Work with the community, the village center merchants and Cedar Shopping Centers to enhance the occupancy, function and appearance of the village center. • Support the CA Art Center • Meet with Cedar Shopping Centers bi-annually • Meet with the Ho. Co. Police quarterly to receive security updates • Promote activities in the village center that encourage resident participation • Kids Clothes Swap (Sept. & April) • Long Reach Country Fair (Sept.) 2.  Develop and implement measures to enhance public awareness of the role and activities of the Long Reach Community Association and to encourage greater public participation. • Publish & mail Reach Out to every household • Publish Quarterly Townhouse/Condo Association newsletter • Maintain website • Publish Annual Report • Co-sponsor & attend community meetings on issues of concern • Send welcome letters to new homeowners • Provide informational Newcomer’s Packets to new homeowners • Mail village election absentee ballots to all households • Offer volunteer opportunities for the residents to participate in the village process 3.  Continue to promote a positive image of the village and continue efforts to foster a greater sense of community within the village. • Roots of Howard County (February) • Searching For Spring (March) • Kids Clothes Swap (April & September) • Village Election (April) • Village-wide Yard Sales (May & October) • Long Reach Arbor Walk (June) • Block Party Kits (June - August) • Cul de Sac Grants (June - August) • Neighborhood Pool Parties (July) • Lake Elkhorn Concerts (July) • Columbia International Day (July) • Long Reach Country Fair (September) • Halloween Party (October) • Holiday Lights Tour (December) • Hanukkah Party (December) • Adopt-A-Path (year-round) • Provide an array of classes and camps • Provide free meeting space for neighborhood watch groups • Provide free meeting space for scout troops • Provide reasonably priced meeting/social space at the four village facilities 5.  Advocate transfer of the General Growth Properties site in Long Reach to Columbia Association for the development as a recreational site in Long Reach. • Monitor potential status of the property • Watch for community recreational needs that could be met with a facility at this site 6.  Support and monitor Howard County’s efforts to develop the Blandair property as a regional community park. • Village manager and several residents are members of the Howard County Blandair Task Force. • Testify to State & County for funding to develop the site 7.  Promote and enforce village-wide compliance with the Long Reach covenants. • Fund two part-time Covenant Advisors • Oversee the activities of the AC and RAC • Monitor the condition of the village center & report findings to Perrine & Wheeler • Provide Long Reach & CA covenant packs for residents • Respond to specific architectural or maintenance complaints made by residents & perform visual inspections of the properties. • Maintain on-going relationship with the boards of townhouse and condominium associations to insure architectural integrity. • Process requests for Letters of Compliance and inspect the properties for compliance to the Long Reach covenants. 8.  Act as advocates for the Long Reach residents on issues that affect the village. • Monitor State and local news for items of concern to Long Reach residents’ • Provide information & referral services to the residents • Meet with local government representatives & officials to review legislation & discuss community concerns • Testify to local & State governmental agencies on pertinent issues to the community • Sponsor community meetings so residents can keep informed on local issues • Meet with CA President quarterly • Liaise with Howard County Police • Monitor the condition of the village’s open spaces 9.  Continue to liaise with Howard County Police and Howard County officials to ensure public safety in the village. • Work with Howard County Police on the "Better Together" Enhancing the Long Reach Community initiative. • Meet quarterly with Howard County officials on community revitalization. • Partner residents and the Howard County Police Department in developing local crime prevention programs. 10.  Create and support initiatives to involve Long Reach youth in constructive activities. • Sponsor Boy Scout troop • Contribute money to local youth sports teams • Contribute money to after-prom parties • Advertise for teen liaison to the Long Reach Board • Liaise with other community associations to work on teen issues • Publish Teen Scene page in village newsletter • Liaise with CA to support CA teen initiatives • Collect school supplies for students • Liaise with community organizations to organize youth activities.

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