Monday, August 25, 2014

Complaints and Corrections


 One of the purposes of the HOA is to listen to the concerns of residents and act to assist whenever applicable.

Recently, we received a complaint from a citizen that the areas around the entrances to those back driveways behind our Hwy 3 homes were not being maintained.  Specifically, these are the areas around the little fence islands.

As a result, we have contracted with our landscape guy to begin cutting and weed-whacking the common areas around those fences at the driveway entrances.  While we were unable to find out whose responsibility those areas were from a legal stance, we agreed that it is common sense that the HOA should maintain those!

We have also received a complaint regarding a pothole on one of those back driveways behind our Hwy 3 houses.  We confirmed with the County and determined that it is the HOA, not local government, that is responsible for the upkeep of those driveways.

As a result, CAM is assisting us with quoting out and securing a repair for that pothole in the near future.

Please do not hesitate to bring your concerns to the HOA, through this webpage or through CAM.  We are here to help our community keep safe and to ensure that properties are well maintained so that all of us benefit from higher property values.

Thanks so much!

Friday, August 15, 2014

HOA Update - July 2014



Hello everyone!  We have been working with Community Association Management for 4 months now and the Board is happy to report that our relationship with CAM has been consistently professional and beneficial.

Recently, CAM provided the Board with the most recent detailed financial statements.  I want to share some of the highlights here and offer to provide the full copy to any homeowner who requests one (with PII redacted).
  • One notable item is the repair of the entrance lamp by the Jasper Heights sign.  It had been dark due to electrical issues for some time, we went ahead and paid $275 to have it repaired and now it shines with a warm and inviting glow as you pass by!
  • Cash on hand = $8,910.49
  • Money Market savings = $1,708.71
  • There are 28 of our 68 homes that still owe and we expect to recover about $12,800.00 in the months ahead from those assessments, legal fees, etc.
CAM does do random drive thru inspections and the Board will take homeowner complaints, verify them, and pass them to CAM.  So please ensure you are following applicable covenants and laws so you don't get hit with a warning, a fine, or a ticket!  A few things to remember...
  • Don't park on the street.
  • Keep your lawn trimmed.
  • Dogs should be on leashes.
  • Shape those front yard trees to look like trees, not big bushes.
  • Keep mailboxes rust free and painted.
  • Large commercial vehicles are not to be parked in suburban neighborhoods by County Code.
  • Power wash that siding to remove mold and mildew.
These things are not to impose burden upon you, but to help ensure that the property values for our neighborhood are the best they can be!

If you have any questions, or comments, please contact us.  We will be glad to assist!

Sincerely,

Jason Glover
VP