The Herbicide Survey, which closed March 11, marks the first time the Inverness Board used an online survey to solicit opinions from our residents before making a decision on an important issue.
About 20% of the households on the mailing list took the survey (not counting board members who did not take the survey), which is a high response rate. A total of 26 homeowners responded to the survey questions. Here are the results:
8 people wanted the community to continue using herbicides
1 person did not have a strong opinion either way
17 people wanted the community to stop using herbicides.
Fifteen residents provided written comments as part of their survey response. I've collect those comments together into a message on the IFA website's Message Board. Here is a link to the residents comments:
Residents comments on the use of herbicides in Inverness Forest
After hearing a presentation on the results of the herbicide survey, the board voted 7-0 to stop using herbicides on the common lawn for a one year period. A year from now the board will evaluate the state of the common lawns and decide on a long-term policy.
I want to thank everyone who took the survey. Your participation provided the board with valuable feedback on an important issue. The high response rate has encouraged the board to use online forms to request feedback from Inverness Forest residents on future issues.
I would like to thank Danie Pearson for raising the issue of herbicide use on the common area lawns. As you read the comments on the Message board (see link above), you will see that many people on both sides of this issue feel strongly. Knowing your opinion on important issues is valuable to the board when it considers important decisions. While the board can't make decisions based solely on residents views, those views are one factor that should be considered.
Harvey
ifatreasurer@mac.com
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