19 Aug 2020: your Board at work - initial signage with Andrew Lipman and Steve Brugge
FHVA Board Elections!
Volunteers needed! It's time for interested parties to step forward and run for positions on the Board of Directors of the Four Hills Village Association. See the tab About FHVA for details on how to toss your mask/hat into the ring! Please join us!
Really Good News!
The City of Albuquerque has just closed on an additional 61 acres of Open Space land to our north and east. Click on our tab Open Space for the details.
Great News!
The much-needed cleanup revision of the FHVA ByLaws has been approved by the membership. Using the ballots and return envelopes provided in the Fall 2020 Chronicle, a total of 265 votes were cast, and the count was 192 votes for, 73 against. Percentages: 72% for, 28% against. Our thanks to all the FHVA members for participating.
- Announced by Steve Brügge, 5 October 2020
- Announced by Steve Brügge, 5 October 2020
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting FHVA.org where you will find current and useful information relating to our neighborhood and our organization. Here we will post updates about the upcoming events and (virtual) meetings. Note that the FHVA Annual and Board meetings and agendas have their own tab - visit it here.
The Latest
The Fall 2020 issue of The Chronicle is an important issue and represents hundreds of hours of diligent work by the Bylaws Committee. Revision of the Bylaws is not taken lightly, but, like home maintenance, is often necessary. Three significant issues have been addressed that should make the Association run even more efficiently and without issue.
1. Last year, a few members believed that the Bylaws allowed any member to vote and make motions at monthly board meetings. The proposed Bylaws make clear that the 50-year tradition of this being a representational board will continue. All meetings are open, announced in advance, and welcome appropriate input.
2. The election process has been clarified. Again, this should address the unfortunate confusion that surrounded the last election.
3. The last issue was not on the to-do list, but, like all home improvements, unexpected things crop up and need to be addressed. Membership has long been per household and allows up to two adult members per address. The proposed Bylaws have a more inclusive take on this and define membership per adult at a given address. Multiple memberships—each with its own fee—will be allowed per household.
I hope you will return your vote in favor of these updates to allow the FHVA to continue its long tradition of service to Four Hills Village!
Steve Brügge
President, FHVA
Planes Over Four Hills: Curious or concerned about that plane continually flying over our neighborhood this month? Rusty Goetz has investigated and her report is available to you under Safety and Security.
BernCo At A Glance: Our own Bernalillo County publishes a newsletter monthly with updates for County residents - you can read the latest [22 July 2020] on-line here. For links to the most current (and past) BernCo newsletters: https://www.bernco.gov/planning/newsletters.aspx
Chronicle: All members received a special edition of our own Four Hills Village newsletter: The Chronicle [September 2020 edition] to review and vote on the revision of our Four Hills Village Association ByLaws. A chart showing "old" and "new" wording of the ByLaws is found at the Our Documents tab.
If you would like to save some trees and "Go-Green" by henceforth receiving it [only] digitally, check with the Chronicle tab. There are advantages to you as well as to the budget.
Four Hills Sign: A new sign announcing Four Hills Village has been installed by the city with your Board's collaboration on Four Hills Road. Your tax dollars at work - the 'old' (stone) sign has been moved to the "Y" and the bush will be removed. More to come: security cameras!
One Albuquerque! Congratulations to long-time resident Habiba Akhil of Four Hills Village who is recognized in this video by the Mayor of Albuquerque for her efforts in providing fresh water relief and material to the residents of Shiprock and the Navajo Nation during this crisis.
The next scheduled board meeting is Tuesday, October 20th 2020 at 6:30 pm. Your Board, like much of the world, is meeting virtually. Please feel free to email me if there are issues you would like brought to our attention, or if you would like to join us virtually. (spbrugge@gmail.com).
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: During this current health crisis, the FHVA wishes to reach out to our neighbors to help however possible. We are a community of neighbors helping neighbors, as our temporary sign at the entrance to Four Hills Village conveys. We have added links within our website for this 'new' purpose. Click here for our local information relating to everything from restaurants now providing take-out to the daily look at the virus numbers. Also, click here for a tab called ‘Our Community’ where you will find a form you can submit if you need help - or if you can provide help to others in our neighborhood. There is also a subtab with a map and map guide of our community which could help delivery personnel.
We continue to build this community through maintaining the quality of life for residents, caring for the upkeep of the local environment, and supporting the interests of neighbors. We are proud to represent you! We will all get through this by helping one another and following the health guidelines.
I'm very proud of the dedicated members of the FHVA Board who have stepped up and are working diligently to serve this wonderful neighborhood.
Stay well. Wash your hands. Assist your neighbor.
Yours sincerely,
- Steve Brügge, President
Four Hills Village Association
The Latest
The Fall 2020 issue of The Chronicle is an important issue and represents hundreds of hours of diligent work by the Bylaws Committee. Revision of the Bylaws is not taken lightly, but, like home maintenance, is often necessary. Three significant issues have been addressed that should make the Association run even more efficiently and without issue.
1. Last year, a few members believed that the Bylaws allowed any member to vote and make motions at monthly board meetings. The proposed Bylaws make clear that the 50-year tradition of this being a representational board will continue. All meetings are open, announced in advance, and welcome appropriate input.
2. The election process has been clarified. Again, this should address the unfortunate confusion that surrounded the last election.
3. The last issue was not on the to-do list, but, like all home improvements, unexpected things crop up and need to be addressed. Membership has long been per household and allows up to two adult members per address. The proposed Bylaws have a more inclusive take on this and define membership per adult at a given address. Multiple memberships—each with its own fee—will be allowed per household.
I hope you will return your vote in favor of these updates to allow the FHVA to continue its long tradition of service to Four Hills Village!
Steve Brügge
President, FHVA
Planes Over Four Hills: Curious or concerned about that plane continually flying over our neighborhood this month? Rusty Goetz has investigated and her report is available to you under Safety and Security.
BernCo At A Glance: Our own Bernalillo County publishes a newsletter monthly with updates for County residents - you can read the latest [22 July 2020] on-line here. For links to the most current (and past) BernCo newsletters: https://www.bernco.gov/planning/newsletters.aspx
Chronicle: All members received a special edition of our own Four Hills Village newsletter: The Chronicle [September 2020 edition] to review and vote on the revision of our Four Hills Village Association ByLaws. A chart showing "old" and "new" wording of the ByLaws is found at the Our Documents tab.
If you would like to save some trees and "Go-Green" by henceforth receiving it [only] digitally, check with the Chronicle tab. There are advantages to you as well as to the budget.
Four Hills Sign: A new sign announcing Four Hills Village has been installed by the city with your Board's collaboration on Four Hills Road. Your tax dollars at work - the 'old' (stone) sign has been moved to the "Y" and the bush will be removed. More to come: security cameras!
One Albuquerque! Congratulations to long-time resident Habiba Akhil of Four Hills Village who is recognized in this video by the Mayor of Albuquerque for her efforts in providing fresh water relief and material to the residents of Shiprock and the Navajo Nation during this crisis.
The next scheduled board meeting is Tuesday, October 20th 2020 at 6:30 pm. Your Board, like much of the world, is meeting virtually. Please feel free to email me if there are issues you would like brought to our attention, or if you would like to join us virtually. (spbrugge@gmail.com).
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: During this current health crisis, the FHVA wishes to reach out to our neighbors to help however possible. We are a community of neighbors helping neighbors, as our temporary sign at the entrance to Four Hills Village conveys. We have added links within our website for this 'new' purpose. Click here for our local information relating to everything from restaurants now providing take-out to the daily look at the virus numbers. Also, click here for a tab called ‘Our Community’ where you will find a form you can submit if you need help - or if you can provide help to others in our neighborhood. There is also a subtab with a map and map guide of our community which could help delivery personnel.
We continue to build this community through maintaining the quality of life for residents, caring for the upkeep of the local environment, and supporting the interests of neighbors. We are proud to represent you! We will all get through this by helping one another and following the health guidelines.
I'm very proud of the dedicated members of the FHVA Board who have stepped up and are working diligently to serve this wonderful neighborhood.
Stay well. Wash your hands. Assist your neighbor.
Yours sincerely,
- Steve Brügge, President
Four Hills Village Association
Click for: Four Hills Village Map and Street Guide
First 'helper' assignment: Earlier this Spring we assigned one of our volunteers to help one of our neighbors - and it turned out great! If you would like to help (or if you know of a neighbor who needs a little cheering up) please submit the form on the Our Community page. Thanks!
Meanwhile: Please continue to limit social interaction. For the latest information on COVID-19 as it relates to Four Hills Village Association and links to the answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit our page on this subject: COVID-19.
Meanwhile: Please continue to limit social interaction. For the latest information on COVID-19 as it relates to Four Hills Village Association and links to the answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit our page on this subject: COVID-19.
2020 Officers and Directors
Officers
- President Steve Brügge
- Vice President Jennifer Lopez
- Secretary Lee LaBrier
- Treasurer Linda Martinez
- Membership Lynda Hartman
- Open Space Rusty Goetz
- Publications Brigid Conklin
- Government Affairs Andrew Lipman
- Public Relations/
- Security George Gibbs
- Past President Jim Cochran
- Member-at-Large Ann Harris Davidson
- Webmaster Mike@Blackledge.com
Your FHVA Board at work: 21 July 2020 screenshot of GoToMeeting screen with IDS of the attendees.
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