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Homeowners’
Association Newsletter
– APRIL, 2009 Volume 7, Issue 1 |
Board of Managers
To
ensure that
Carlyle Management Co.
Phone: (216) 464-7465 Clubhouse email: HJohnson@carlylemanagement.com
for information or Clubhouse
reservations. Property Management – Edward Fratus,
Extension 228 |
Dates to Remember WHAT: ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS MEETING WHEN: MONDAY 4/20/2009 TIME: 7:00 pm WHERE: WHAT: EAGLE RUN WHEN: Saturday 5/23/2009 TIME: 9:00 am – 10:00
am WHERE: See article Page 3 |
Board of Managers Dave Celznick,
President 934-6174 Bill Mazzolini, Vice
President 934-0710 Jeanne Stark, Secretary 934-3348 Kevin Malinowski,
Treasurer 216-403-8233 Bob Richenburg,
Trustee 934-2990 Website: www.highlandparkassoc.com |
LETTER FROM THE
PRESIDENT by: Dave Celznick
I
would like to take this opportunity to thank the current board members for
another year of great service. Jeanne
and Kevin are at the end of the two (2) year terms. New Board members will be elected at the
Annual Meeting of the Homeowners’ Association (see “Dates to Remember” above).
Each
fall, the Board of Managers set goals and objectives for the upcoming
year. Status on the 2008 Goals is as follows:
Ø
Budget and Finance - The financial outlook
remains favorable allowing for continued maintenance and opportunity
improvement projects. The Annual
Assessment Fee remains at four hundred dollars ($400). However, for 2009 the Board has voted to
grant a rebate of thirty dollars ($30) thus making the 2009 Fee three-hundred
seventy dollars ($370) plus any unpaid balance carried over from 2008.
Ø
Maintain and improve
Highland Park Structures and Amenities. Repair and improvements include;
1)
Sealing and re-striping of the parking lot.
2)
Sealing of the Nature Park Trail.
3)
New pool chaise lounges (10) and a table (1).
4)
New umbrellas.
5)
New umbrella stands to secure umbrellas.
6)
Rejuvenation of Swimming Pool Team.
7)
Upgrading of retention basin on Wendell.
8)
New sewer pipe guards in Wendell and
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Liability, Risk
Assessment and Reserve Analysis. This activity
is focused on the Clubhouse & Pool areas.
This result of this effort will help determine lifecycle replacement
cost and provide input on optimizing the level of contingency reserves. This is ongoing project from 2008. Kevin and Bill are in process.
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Mailbox - Continuous
Maintenance is the plan backed by Deed Restrictions that includes sending
notification to those homeowners whose mailbox and/or mailbox post is in need
of upkeep. The expectation is no peeling paint, no unpainted surfaces, no rust
or dents on the box and no cracked or missing components. Well maintained mailboxes contribute to the
aesthetic value of our community.
Ø
Zero Shutdowns for the
Pool in the 2008 Season. The heated pool
remained in operation from Memorial Day weekend thru mid-September. Please
realize any broken glass in the pool area will cause an immediate closure and
pool inspection/cleaning as well as the added expense of draining, filling and
reheating the pool. The small pool
continues to be an issue and was shut down for one day to adjust the chlorine
level.
Ø
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Play Ground Improvement – Coming Spring ’09 (See
Playground)
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Communication through
Highland Park Website and Newsletters. Website is continuously updated (Thank You
Sean Flaherty for volunteering your time).
Also the Board published two (2) “content rich” newsletters in 2008.
Awareness Reminder #1- The posted speed limit in
Awareness Reminder #2 - We are all owners of
Association property. The Board has set
a high quality standard for our vendors and expects each homeowner to maintain
property within the Deed Restrictions and Highland Park Rules. This agreement
was part of the documentation each of you signed when you purchased property in
The
first fifteen minutes of each Board meeting are open to homeowners that would
like to express concerns or comments to the Board of Managers. A few residents
have taken the opportunity to discuss issues. Please call any Board member for
the time and location of the next meeting if you have an issue to discuss. This
is your opportunity to address the Board with your concerns. Thank You!
FINANCIAL REPORT By: Kevin Malinowski |
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Key Assumptions: |
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No of Homes |
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No of Homes |
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429 |
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438 |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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(ALL FIGURES IN $1,000) |
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Budget |
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Actual |
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Budget |
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INCOME: |
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Assessment Fees ($400/home) |
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$171.6 |
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$171.6 |
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$175.2 |
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Other Income |
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$6.4 |
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$4.2 |
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$4.0 |
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Minus Rebate ($30/home) |
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-$12.9 |
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-$12.9 |
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-$13.1 |
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TOTAL |
$165.1 |
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$162.9 |
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$166.1 |
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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE EXPENSES: |
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ADMINISTRATIVE: |
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9.7 |
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8.1 |
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9.2 |
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PROFESSIONAL: |
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11.4 |
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11.3 |
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11.4 |
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CONTRACTED SERVICES: |
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84.3 |
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91.4 |
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97.7 |
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: |
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6.3 |
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8.2 |
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10.4 |
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UTILITIES: |
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14.0 |
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14.3 |
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14.9 |
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TAXES: |
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8.8 |
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6.6 |
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7.0 |
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OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL |
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134.5 |
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139.9 |
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150.6 |
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PROJECTS SUBTOTAL |
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17.5 |
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12.3 |
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14.5 |
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SURPLUS (DEFICIT) |
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13.1 |
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10.8 |
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1.0 |
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IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: |
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2008 |
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Parking Lot/Trail Seal |
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4.0 |
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6.9 |
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Playground Mulch |
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1.5 |
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0.0 |
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Basin Upgrade per City Inspections |
5.0 |
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3.5 |
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Playground Equipment |
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4.0 |
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0.0 |
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3.0 |
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0.0 |
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Pool Furniture |
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0.0 |
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1.9 |
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SUBTOTAL |
17.5 |
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12.3 |
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2009 |
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Tennis Court Repairs |
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5.0 |
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Playground Mulch |
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1.5 |
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Playground Equipment |
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8.0 |
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SUBTOTAL |
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14.5 |
The
weather in
The
There
will most likely be folks that head over to the course over the next couple
week to get in some practice rounds. Please email Sean Flaherty at flahertysean@yahoo.com
Heads up! The
Eagle Run will be held on Saturday, May 23 from about 9 – 10 am. This race benefits the Avon Schools
Educational Endowment Fund, Avon Seniors, and Community Resource Services. Planning efforts are underway to ensure that
SWIMMING POOL & CLUBHOUSE UPDATE By Bill Mazzolini
***The pools will open on Saturday, May 23rd! Swimming lessons will again be offered by
Metro Pool Services.
***To comply with federal requirements, new drain
guards will be installed.
***Our Pool Team (Dave Celznick, Kathy Maxwell, Bill
Mazzolini, Faith McDonald, Erin Morton, and Wendy Rounds) is developing some procedures to control
crowds, especially from opening day through July 4th. The purpose is to enhance the experience for
***The Pool Team is also assisting the Board as it develops future plans for an
improved, larger pool facility.
CLUBHOUSE
NOTICE…..SEE THE NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS ON OUR WEBSITE: To reserve the clubhouse, send an email
directly to Heather at Carlyle Management:
HJohnson@carlylemanagement.com.
PLAYGROUND/NATURE PARK
UPDATE by
A
sure sign of spring is when the children return to the
One upgrade that was suggested was exercise stations
along the Nature Trail similar to those you can find in the Metro parks. So the Board would like to hear from you – is
that something you would find useful?
What are your thoughts? Email the
Board at WWW.HIGHLANDPARKASSOC.COM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here’s a few FAQ’s received by the Board. There’s other FAQ’s on the
Q: I am not familiar with the
Can I
learn about them?
A: Obtain a copy of the May, 2008 “
Q: With respect to the “
A: (i) Per the Code of Regulations, the Homeowners’
Association and, by delegation, the Board of Managers is responsible to
administer and enforce
(ii)
Avon’s Police and Zoning Enforcement Officer are responsible for
enforcing
Q: What are the rules about dogs running loose
and picking up dog waste?
A:
Q: What actions should I take if I witness
someone not following pet-related (or other) ordinances?
A:
Often, a “neighborly resolution” via discussion will make them aware of the
ordinances and solve the problem. If
violations continue and are impacting your private property, the Police should
be contacted for guidance/action. In
“gray areas” or situations in which Association “common areas” are affected,
call a Board member for guidance.
Q: Can we store our large garbage cans
outside?
A: Deed
Restriction No. 10 includes the following:
“No material or unsightly matter shall be stored outside of the
house….” Although the Deed Restriction
does not specifically reference garbage cans, the Board recommends that they
should be stored inside the garage.
Thank you.
HELLO, NEW NEIGHBORS!
By: Jeanne Stark
Please extend a “warm welcome” to the following
families who moved into
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Hayibor Family on Haverford |
Blake Family on |
Holtzmeier Family on |
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Damasiewicz Family on |
Koehler Family on |
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