Nov./Dec. Newsletter Articles
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Grounds and Pool Update
Another Leaf Pick-Up Is Scheduled
Mowing season is over. A-1, our lawn service, will have another leaf pick-up once all the leaves are off the trees on Monday, December 21. The Bradford Pear trees still have quite a few leaves left on them, so an exact date will be announced once those leaves are off the trees. We will try to remind you a few days before the pick-up day to give you time to rake your leaves to the curb. Thanks to all the homeowners who participated in Adam’s first leaf pick-up. We have hired a new company to service the pool next season. With our pool getting older, we felt like we needed a company with more experience and one that could keep a watchful eye out for any problems we may encounter. Campbell Pool & Spa will be taking care of the pool; they also will service it twice a week. –from Mary Ann Johnson
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
This will be our last newsletter until “next year.” WOW, what a year we have had! I want to recap some of the important issues that our board accomplished this year. The board has worked extremely hard on trying to keep our community beautiful. Recently, we had our roads resurfaced and they look great. Last summer, we had “Carlton” removed from our by-laws since he no longer is a part of this community. The Board is currently removing “Carlton” from the Westbrooke signs. Also, we have worked with Adam throughout the year to help us maintain our common areas. Adam has also done many “extra” things for our homeowners. Thank you, Adam!
Lately, the biggest task the board has been working on is our dues. As you may or may not know, the Board called a “special” meeting on November 14 concerning our roofs. The board felt that we needed to start collecting more money as our roofs will need replacing in the near future. After several homeowners felt we needed to have someone inspect our roofs, and the vote was in favor of no, the Board decided to regroup and rethink our roof situation. Therefore, the Board will start looking for someone to do inspections on all our roofs. We would also like for these inspectors to look inside the attic of each home.
We will make sure they can do this in the evening so you can let them inside your home. Please understand that we will try to accommodate everyone, but we need everyone’s cooperation in the matter.
On a more personal change, for anyone who doesn’t know, I have sold my unit and have moved. After talking with the board — and with their approval — I will continue in my position until June. I feel that I should finish my term and try to complete projects that are in the works. I have truly enjoyed living here and have made many dear friends; I want everyone to know that I always tried to make the right decisions that would be best for our community. – From Your President, Tammie Slagle
A Special Thank You to the Board
I want to give a special “thank you” to all the Board members. As the President of this association, I have had many trying times. You, the Board has been especially supportive of and with me. Thank you for helping me with every suggestion, complaints, and whatever came my way. I could not have done the job (good or bad) without each and every one of you behind me. Again, thank you for working hard and supporting not only me, but also this community. You do a great job! – From Tammie Slagle
Monthly Dues Information
The coupon books for the 2010 monthly dues have been ordered and will be distributed by the middle of December, if all goes as planned. –from Jan Hinshaw
Maintenance Report
A roof repair was completed on Gate Post. Then we had a dry spell and no roof problems were reported. When the rains returned, two roof problems occurred on Tinsmith which were repaired. I was disappointed in the poor response to our called meeting to address roof problems. With the fee increase defeated, the next step will be community-wide roof inspections. No further action will be taken until the May general meeting. –from Ebb Judd