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Spring 2023 Edition

March 19, 2023 /

ANNUAL MEETING

The Mill at Tar Branch Condominium Association held its Annual Meeting via Zoom on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 10:30 am.  After verifying the presence of a quorum in person and by proxy, the Association conducted business.

President’s Report 2022

Alison Turner wished all participating a happy new year and thanked all who joined the meeting.

She welcomed new residential neighbors Whitney Ray [Unit 212], Jamon Dark [Unit 214], Del and Kim Long [Unit 312], and new businesses Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods and Forsyth Futures [Unit 313], and Fontenot and Oyler, PLLC [Unit 314].

Alison highlighted three notable improvements last year:

  • Painting all exterior + interior common doors, including the People Doors on the garage structures.
  • Removal of nuisance trees whose roots were encroaching on the paved sidewalks. Thanks to the Building 1 Owners who researched viable replacements and financed new trees to offset COA costs for this Common Area improvement.
  • Replacement of the overhead doors on the Marshall Street garage structure. The original doors had significantly degraded over the years and were upgraded to doors of lighter, more durable materials. Thanks to the Garage Owners who researched and funded 50% of this Common Area improvement.

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Members serve three one-year terms and guide the well-being of our community. They meet in person regularly throughout the year and are available ad hoc to residents for clarity on governing, protocol, and assistance on all issues related to life at The Mill. Residents should not hesitate to contact any member with questions, concerns, and positive feedback.

Alison Turner, President Unit 328 alison@alisonturner.com 336.972.3868

Alison Turner
President
Unit 328
alison@alisonturner.com
336.972.3868

Rebecca Bender, Vice President Unit 212 rebecca.j.bender@icloud.com 336.978.4134

Rebecca Bender
Vice President
Unit 212
rebecca.j.bender@icloud.com
336.978.4134

Barbara Fehribach, Secretary Unit 326 fehribach@aol.com 336.339.6575

Barbara Fehribach
Secretary
Unit 326
fehribach@aol.com
336.339.6575

Jessie Fontenot, At Large Unit 314 jfontenot@fandofirm.com 404.218.5801

Jessie Fontenot
At Large
Unit 314
jfontenot@fandofirm.com
404.218.5801

Nina Poe, At Large Unit 213 ninapoe@gmail.com 650.704.6446

Nina Poe
At Large
Unit 213
ninapoe@gmail.com
650.704.6446

LET THERE BE LIGHT!

As was brought forward at the Annual Meeting and then discussed at the Board level earlier this month, there are resident concerns about the lack of lighting on our two brick stairways.

Bobby Fehribach has identified appropriate solar illumination. These very well-constructed lights will have a long life in this application. The COA purchased the fixtures and once they are delivered, Bobby will do the installation gratis. In the meantime, carry a torch for safety.

NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Back in 1999, The Mill at Tar Branch joined other historically significant structures on the National Register of Historic Places.  Patrick Turner [Unit 328] and Board Secretary Barbara Fehribach [Unit 326] collaborated on sourcing elegant brass plaques spotlighting this US Department of the Interior designation. Earlier this month, Bobby Fehribach mounted the six plaques of various dimensions on our masonry walls. Thanks to the neighbors who answered Barbara’s fundraising call and generously contributed towards our crowd-funded project. So very exciting to have these permanent reminders of what a special place it is where we together live and work!

PARTY!

Rick Miller [Unit 223], during the Open Forum portion of our Annual Meeting, pointed out that it’s high time we meet in person rather than virtually.  The Board agrees! How about a late spring/early summer Sunday afternoon get-together in our Common Area? Looking for several neighbors to team up and plan this potluck social event. Those interested should reach out to Alison Turner at alison@alisonturner.com.

SEE A WEED, PLUCK IT UP! ALL DAY LONG, YOU’LL HAVE GOOD LUCK!

by Sherry Moss [Unit 114]

To paraphrase the “See Something, Say Something” campaign enacted by the Department of Homeland Security to bring potential terrorist activities to the attention of authorities, I’d like to wage a war on weeds by asking those who are able to “See It, Pluck It”. We are indeed in weed season, my friends! As I walk my dog up and down the sidewalk behind Building 1, I find myself constantly pulling up weeds from their roots and properly disposing of the offenders. But I know there are weeds everywhere on our beautiful campus. I ask all who are able to pull up a weed if you see one to do so. This will spread the responsibility of removing unsightly “volunteers” to willing residents and reduce the need to spray harmful chemicals on our grounds to control unwanted sprouts.

Next time you walk to your car, the mailbox, or to the recycle bins, look down and see if you can contribute to the “Pluck It Up” movement!

2023 Annual Meeting

January 10, 2023 /

The Board of Directors for The Mill at Tar Branch Condominium Owners Association, Inc. has set the Annual Meeting date for Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Directions for logging into the meeting were sent via email.

Since this is a duly authorized meeting of the Association, a quorum is required, which is 25% of all unit owners, or 8 members. Therefore, you are encouraged to either attend the meeting or complete a proxy, and deliver it to any Board member or Capstone Realty Consultants prior to the meeting. Proxies and or designations shall become effective only after it has been filed with the Secretary either during or prior to the meeting.

In accordance with the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, the following documents were included in the email:

  • Agenda
  • Proxy
  • 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes
  • Biographical information for Board candidates

Since all agenda items will be discussed in detail at the meeting, we ask that you please withhold any questions that you may have until the meeting, but please do not hesitate to contact any Board member or Capstone if you have any questions or comments related to the logistics of the meeting or completing the proxy.

Recycle Bin Placement

January 8, 2023 /

Good afternoon neighbors,

The COA has approved an upcoming project to replace a section of asphalt near the recycling bins due to wear and tear from heavy trash and recycling trucks driving weekly on it.

In an attempt to reduce, by half, this wear and tear, we have moved the recycling bins to the western part of the lower Wachovia lot near the creek. You may have to take a few more steps to get to the recycling bins, but this will prevent us from spending unnecessarily on continuous asphalt deterioration and restoration. We will assess over the next few weeks f this is a viable place for the bins moving forward.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

The Board of The Mill at Tar Branch

We Reached Our Goal!

November 7, 2022 /

Successful “Neighbor-sourcing” the Cost of Bronze Plaques Celebrating The Mill’s Historical Significance

The Board is proud and delighted to announce that we achieved our fundraising goal for this project in less than one week! Many thanks to those steadfast Owners who answered the call [or the email or text or the parking lot conversation], inviting their support. Their donations spurred us on to realize almost 100% Owner participation. What we do together will make a difference. Yay us!

The plaques have been ordered and should be building-mounted in 5 – 8 weeks.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s notable places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources. Read more about The Mill’s nomination.

Help “Neighbor-source” the Cost of Bronze Plaques Celebrating The Mill’s Historical Significance

October 29, 2022 /

PLEASE JOIN OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY DONATED

Pledge Now

The National Park Service approved listing the Indera Mills complex on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, recognizing its role in the broad textile industry development that occurred in Winston-Salem in the early years of the twentieth century. To acknowledge and herald this honor, the Board has unanimously approved mounting handsome bronze plaques on Building 1, Building 2, Building 3, and Unit 155.

THIS IS NOT A COA-FUNDED PROJECT.

Rather, we are asking those of us who live and work in this unique community to share the cost.

TOTAL COST $1,215

Pledge Any Amount Now!

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s notable places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources. Read more about The Mill’s nomination.

October 12 B3 Construction Noise

October 11, 2022 /

There will be construction noise starting tomorrow.

On the morning of Wednesday, October 12th, renovation work begins on the Toccis’ Kitchen (Unit 323). The worst of the noise is expected during the first day of demolition.

Apologies in advance!

Bucky Dennis

September 18, 2022 /

It is with heavy hearts that the Board makes known that longtime resident Bucky Dennis passed away last night. He and his wife Nancy are among the very first owners at The Mill. For many years together they added so much enthusiasm, warmth, and steadfast loyalty to our neighborhood. Bucky will be greatly missed.