RIVERTON COMMUNITY NEWS
Dec ’14/Jan ‘15
www.rivertoncommunity.com
Check us out on Facebook at “Riverton
Community Association”
VOTER INFORMATION
To vote in the Riverton Community Association Election, you must be registered at the R.C.A. office. Registration is permanent as long as you maintain
the same residence. If you have changed your residence within Riverton, you
must re-register. All registered residents and/or property owners, 18 years or
older may vote. Property owners must be current in their assessments to be
eligible to vote. If you are registered, and will not be able to attend the Annual
Meeting and Election, you may obtain a proxy by requesting it from the R.C.A.
office. The office is located at 280 Scottsville West Henrietta Road. Please call
the R.C.A. office (359-2090) if you have questions.
Please Note:
Registration will take place during regular business hours, M-Th. 9am5pm
You will need to show proof of identification and address.
You may not register anyone other than yourself.
* The 2015 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday March 28th, 2015
Inside this issue:
Calendar
2
Children’s Holiday Party
3
Family Movie Night & PJ
Party
4
2015 Event Calendar
5
ARB/BOD Update
6
Halloween Pictures/
Advertisements
7
Directory
9
WINTER PARKING
Now that winter is coming, please take note of the Town of Henrietta parking rules. In
order to facilitate snow removal and to eliminate potential hazards, the parking of vehicles on all highways within the town, including the shoulders of the roads, is prohibited
between the hours of 2a.m. and 9a.m. from November 1st through April 15th.
Vehicles in violation of this ordinance are subject to a parking ticket
(minimum $50.00). Repeat violators or vehicles that prevent plowing of a
street will be towed and the vehicle’s owner will be responsible for all towing and storage charges incurred by the town.
**NEW EVENT**
Family Movie Night & PJ Party
Friday, January 30th– 7:00pm
See page 4 for more details
Children’s Holiday Party
December 13th– 11am-12:30pm
See page 3 for more details
**We’ve added two new events!
For more details see page 5
Room Rental= Room NOT Available
Sun
December 2014
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
Room Rental
7
8
9
10
11
12
ARB Meeting
14
15
Room Rental
16
17
18
19
Room Rental
21
13Children’s
Holiday
Party
20
Room Rental
22
23
24
ARB Meeting
28
Room Rental
29
25
Office Closed
30
26
27
Office Closed
31
Office Closed
January 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
Sat
2
3
Office Closed
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
13
14
15
16
17
ARB Meeting
11
12
Room Rental
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
29
30
31
ARB Meeting
25
26
FAMILY MOVIE
& PJ PARTY
Page 2
Children’s Holiday Party
Saturday, December 13th
11:00am - 12:30pm
Betty Ann McDonald Community Center
280 Scottsville-West Henrietta Road
Event is open to all Riverton Families with assessment accounts in good standing.
We will have pizza and refreshments and a visit from Santa!! Our special guest
will arrive promptly at 11:15am. Please bring a wrapped gift with your child’s
name for Santa’s gift bag. Fun for Riverton kids up to the age 10!
** Please help Santa’s elves prepare and pre-register your child. **
Call 359-2090 by December 10th
Senior Thanksgiving Dinner
Over 30 meals were served at our annual Riverton/Springside Meadows Senior Thanksgiving Dinner at
the Betty Ann McDonald Community Center on Sunday November 23rd. A very heartfelt thank you to all
the wonderful volunteers that helped to make this much appreciated event a huge success. A special
thank you to Betsy McDonald for her dedication in organizing this event. This evening would not be possible if not for the dedication of these wonderful people and businesses that volunteered or made
donations:
Joan and Ron Savino
Michelle Taylor
Jodi and John Giancursio
Carm & Jim Chamot
Frank & Diane Myers
Elizabeth Thompson
Rachel & Peter Burke
Kelly Cooper
Bev Decarlo
Ann Jonathen
Linda & Bob Kwiecen
Diane Conley
Page 3
Brendan & Christina McDonald
Susan Tontarski
Dan McDonald
Shirley Wallace
Cathy Smith
Tom & Bonnie Torpey
Jim McDonald
Jack Costello
Dave & Rosemary Principino
Sharon Haynes
Karen Wermuth
Barb Benjamin
Joann Wales–Smith
Loren & Sherri Tontarski
Jackie McCullough
Lauren Wetzelberg
Buster’s Market
Tops
Miller’s Pharmacy
Mark’s Pizzeria
Gro Moore Farms
Scottsville Spirits
Snap Fitness
Girl Scout Troop #60709
Family Movie Night & PJ Party
**All new event**
Friday, January 30th at 7p.m.
280 Scottsville-West Henrietta Road
Please join us in your jammies for our FIRST
pj party and movie night at the Betty Ann McDonald Community Center.
We will have popcorn and refreshments while we enjoy a family
movie. Be sure to have your kids bring a pillow and blanket or
their favorite stuffed animal.
**Please sign up in advance by January 26th.
The office phone number is 359-2090.
Children’s Halloween Party
This year’s Halloween Party was
wonderful! We enjoyed pizza,
played games, and did crafts. The
kids looked great in their costumes
and had an amazing time winning
prizes and candy!
Page 4
ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015
March 28th – 10 a.m.
April 18th
May 9th
May 23rd
July 25th
October 24th
November 22nd
December 19th
Annual Meeting
Spring Party
Garage Sale
Pool Opening
R.C.A Picnic
Children’s Halloween Party
Senior Thanksgiving Party
Children’s Holiday Party
***NEW EVENTS:
January 30th- 7:00pm
December 4th
***These
Family PJ Party & Movie
Adult Ugly Sweater Party (Dessert Swap w/ recipes)
dates are tentative and are subject to change. If you are interested in helping to or-
ganize or plan any of our gatherings, please call the R.C.A. office at 359-2090. Thank You.
There is NO dumping of
garbage or debris on RCA
Common Property or other
properties! Contact your
waste removal company for
disposal instructions.
Page 5
ARB Update
144 Hummingbird Way: Move shed.
523 Countess Drive: Change siding color.
471 Countess Drive: Install 3 piece lattice fencing.
31 Sparrow Drive: Install closed picket fence.
201 Scottsville West-Henrietta Rd: Erect an illuminated business sign
20 Partridgeberry Way: Install swings & playset.
3 Shadbush Way: Replace current shingles only with new brown shingles.
28 Trillium Lane: Tree removal.
BOD Summary Update:
The Board has met 4 times on July 15th, August 12th, September 23rd and October 21st.
Addition of 2nd rail needed on the basketball court due to fence mis-use from basketball play. Quotes received from Butler, Empire
Fence and NYS Fence. Motion approved to add mid-rail at a cost not to exceed $1300.
Approval to remove “R” at tennis court slope.
We will conduct a playground inventory. Collecting quotes to add swings to the Parcel F playground. Quote for Cross Creek playground removal and new location grading.
Will obtain quotes for patching and re-sealing our almost 4 miles of bike paths from SuperSeal, Hub Langie and Decca.
Meeting to discuss and prioritize repairs/improvements to facilities and capital improvements for fiscal year end 2015 and facilities
assessment will be updated.
Improper trash disposal by residents: Letters to be mailed.
Staff supervision discussed and policies reviewed.
RCA Annual Picnic- 2 grills donated, volunteers confirmed. Contact the RH Jazz Band for next year.
RCA Audit procedures reviewed.
Grass Carp: We are in the process of measuring the perimeter of the ponds where fish are to be added. We will complete the paperwork from the DEC and submit it this week.
Encroachments- Hired Passero Associates to survey land in question. Letters send to homeowners.
2014-15 Budget was approved with an increase of 2.5% in assessment.
We will meet with Town of Henrietta regarding priority tree removal on hammerheads. Quotes pending for RCA owned diseased
trees.
Capital improvement needs discussed for the Community Center- including flooring, painting and replacing the toilets, repair/
replace windows and sliding door.
Drainage-3 areas with drainage issues include the open area off Osprey, the Countess Drive tunnel, and the drainage swale near
the Cross Creek playground. Drainage issue for resident reviewed.
Motion approved to allow Girl Scout Troop 60707 to hold Girl Scout meetings in the RCA Community Center free of charge on alternate Thursdays from 6-8 pm starting on Sept. 11 until May 7, 2015 with proof of insurance. Request rescinded.
Primary Election held: Sept 9, 2014- from noon until 9 pm for Districts 13 and 29 in the Community Center.
Pickle Ball: Request from resident- Board will respond stating that we have researched this before, that we conducted a survey and
received a limited response which was not in favor of the painting of Pickleball lines. We are willing to re-visit this matter by running the survey in the newsletter again.
Motion approved for partial reduction of finance charges on assessment balance for resident upon receipt of payment in full.
Plant easement discussed with RCA attorney.
Pool: Motion approved to hire H&M Flooring to make retiling repairs for $10,750. Repair to be scheduled in Spring 2015.
Page 6
Did You Know?...

There is no parking on any lawn in Riverton. That includes your own lawn. Parking is only allowed on
paved parking areas and driveways.
If your old roof is replaced and you change the color or
material, you DO need ARB approval.
 Trash cans, etc. are not to be stored in the open. Please put
your cans out for the day of pick-up only (or the night before) and return them to a covered place (inside garage)
right after pick-up. Help to keep things looking nice on
your street.
 Any submissions for exterior changes are due the Thursday
before the ARB meeting at 5 p.m.

Advertisements
Page 7
Elaine Ferlicca, Tutor
M.S. Ed. - Teaching English as a Second
Language
conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary,
writing
20 years experience.
Call 585-334-7841
Page 8
DIRECTORY
Riverton Community Association
280 Scottsville West Henrietta Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586
Web site: www.rivertoncommunity.com
Phone: 359-2090, Fax: 334-0949
E-Mail: [email protected]
Property Manager: Barbara Benjamin
Office Assistant: Samantha Robinson
Grounds Manager: Audrey Arber
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Riverton Community Association Board of Directors
President: Frank Myers
334-3948
Secretary: Susan Tontarski
313-6074
Exec VP: Betsy McDonald
Vice President: Michael Welsch
943-3515
Treasurer: Jordan Tepfer
Sergeant at Arms: Andrew Venisky
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Architectural Review Board
Chairperson: Ed Niles Members: Jim Grunert, Duane Hamer, and Elaine Ferlicca
Riverton Knolls Leasing Center
312 Countess Drive, West Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone: 359-2060, TTY: 334-3070, E-Mail: [email protected]
Property Manager: Shannon Cooper
Riverton Knolls offers luxury studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and townhouses starting at $675 per
month. Short term and furnished apartments available.
Springside Meadows
125 Scottsville West Henrietta Rd, West Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone: 359-3320, Fax: 359-1169 Manager: Louise Barber
* We offer 54 one bedroom apartments for low income 62+ years or handicapped or disabled.
If you or someone you know is interested in obtaining more information, please call 359-3320.
Community Center Rental
Do you have a party, meeting or special gathering coming up that you hope not to have to squeeze into
your home? Is it the type of event that would be a lot easier if you had a nice place to hold it instead of
using your living room? Renting the Community Center could be just the answer. As a resident of Riverton, you can rent this lovely 24’ by 48’ room with kitchenette for non-profit occasions. The seating capacity is 76 people, with table and chairs provided. A $100 cleaning deposit will hold your date up to one year
in advance. The rental cost for Riverton residents is $75 for a total of 6 hours. The cleaning deposit will be
returned to you if the room is left in the same manner in which it was rented. Call the RCA office to save
your date.
The Community News is published bi-monthly.
· Deadline for all material to be submitted is the 15th of the month prior to publication.
Each letter to the Editor will be carefully reviewed for content, taste, appropriateness and potential liability. All letters must be signed and must include an address and a telephone number
for verification. Names and addresses may be withheld upon request. Editing may be necessary
for space.
Page 9
PLEASE
USE CAUTION
SNOWMOBILING
There is NO snowmobiling on common property, bike paths, streets or
private property in Riverton.
NO WINTER MAINTENANCE ON BIKEPATHS
Postings on the
mailboxes must
have prior approval
from RCA. Please
call the office at
585-359-2090.
Riverton Community
280 Scottsville West Henrietta Rd.
W Henrietta, NY 14586
Standard Mail
U.S. Postage Paid
West Henrietta, New York
Permit No. 16