Board to send demand letter after resident alters farmland fence at 1775 Greenbrier Court

Chair Michael Blank brought the longstanding fence dispute at 1775 Greenbrier Court to a close at the July meeting, saying he drafted a demand letter asking the resident to restore the farmland-preservation fence to its original condition after work related to a residential pool left the board's fence altered or removed.

"I've already drafted what I would call a demand letter that says that it's time for him to..." Blank said, outlining plans to circulate the draft for board approval and then notify the resident. Blank said he had included the exact fence type and a link so the resident would know the specification the board expects for replacement.

Board members said they preferred a single, continuous replacement rather than piecemeal repairs. John Carney described his own experience using Apex Fences and recommended the contractor as the board’s preferred installer to ensure a uniform end-to-end replacement and avoid piecemeal stitching that could weaken the line over time.

Colin Coyle, who participated as a liaison/supervisor in the meeting, reiterated that Farmland Preservation Inc. is an independent nonprofit and that any dispute with the homeowner is a matter between the resident and the organization rather than municipal government action.

The board did not authorize immediate paid repairs at the meeting; instead, members agreed to circulate the draft letter and follow up with the resident and contractor quotes. George Hines said he would obtain a quote from Apex Fences and advance the item as an action for the next meeting if needed.