747 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 1977

 

What's happening at 747? In recent months, your homeowner's association has undertaken a number of projects to maintain and beautify our complex.

 

TREE TOPPING

Late last fall, the numerous eucalyptus trees were “topped" to limit their height and to encourage them to fill out-providing better shade.

 

SEA.L AND COAT

For the first time since the complex was constructed, the central driveway and asphalt parking areas were sealed and coated. This should protect the roadway from the deterioration of water drainage and sun damage. At the same time, depressions were filled which significantly improved water drainage.

 

GARAGE DOORS

All garage doors 1n the complex were re-painted.

 

PALMS GET CROPPED

The northern end of the complex was a large number of palms. A member of your board of directors trimmed all the dead branches and removed the debris. This service saved the association significant dollar expenditure.

 

NEW GROUNDS CREW

A previous service organization continued to do a poor job of maintenance of the commons area in spite of the efforts of the board to have sprinklers maintained, grounds cleaned, etc. In May, that service was discharged and with the co-operation and assistance of First Federal Savings, a new service group was hired and a major grounds renovation undertaken.

 

FIRST FED LENDS A HAND

First Federal Savings and Loan owned a significant number of units in the spring of '77. First Fed approached the board with a request to improve the sprinklers, landscaping, planting, and general maintenance and offered approximately $800.00 in services and plants to assist us in the undertaking and to help make up for homeowners dues lost from re-possessed units. The entire sprinkler system was rebuilt; certain small grass patches were re-done in rock, etc., to ease maintenance and numerous new plants were set. New railroad ties were installed in certain areas where water drainage was causing problems

 

POOL ACID BATHED

Our pool had a bad case of the dingies so arrangements were made to completely drain it and acid wash it. This project was completed just as the swimming season came on, so we have had a nice, clean pool to use this summer. Recently, a portion of the filter was re-built. We are endeavoring to have the pool service keep closer watch on the pool at this time, as high temperatures coupled with the dust and debris of our summer dust storms lead to cloudy water and algae--- a most difficult problem to control at this time of the year.

 

LADDER AVAILABLE

 

 

Walt Headley at 747-F East Bethany has a 24 ft extension ladder which residents are welcome to borrow. This ladder should reach your roof or the highest points of your ceilings re: painting, hanging light fixtures, changing bulbs, hanging art work, etc. (In tune with the suit-mania of our times, you can use that ladder at your own risk. Walt assumes no responsibility for your safety if you use it.)


 

 

POOL SECURITY

Because we are a townhouse complex, and have a pool, we face particular liabilities with regard to pool security. All residents are asked to be sure to lock the gate behind yourself when you are the last to leave the pool area. We have a number of children in the complex who are too young to

have access to the pool, unattended. Also, some neighborhood children have taken to sneaking into the pool---with the help of an unlocked gate. This creates a severe liability for all of us. All residents are asked to help police the pool and to ask people to leave if they do not live in the complex or if they are not guests.

SPECIAL NOTE: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS GLASS OF ANY KIND PERMITTED IN THE POOL AREA-- THIS INCLUDES BEER AND POP BOTTLES. PLEASE • PLEASE. PLEASE. THERE ARE TO BE NO ANIMALS IN THE POOL AREA AT ANY TIME!!!!!!!

 

POOL KEYS

All residents are entitled to pool keys. They may be secured from Fred Woodworth at 5835 N. 8th Place. There is a deposit of $5.00 required for each key. Pool keys cannot be copied, as they are custom designed and hand cut to retain our capacity to maintain pool security.

 

SECURITY SERVICE

Your Board of Directors is considering having a security guard on duty from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. This subject will be discussed at our next regular board meeting scheduled for Monday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. at poolside.

 

BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL

Your association meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All residents are welcome to attend and are, encouraged to participate.

 

ROOFS REPAIRED

A number of roofs had broken tiles and other damage. Repairs were recently completed at an approximate cost of $325.00.

 

FIRE LANES

An announcement was recently distributed to each resident concerning fire lanes and parking restrictions. Your Board of Directors wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of all residents in this matter.

URGENT NOTE: It has been noticed that since the driveway no longer has any Cars parked on it, that the speed of cars driving through has increased ALARMINGLY. Please be aware that there are several very young children who live and play at the north end of the oval drive. Also, neighborhood children frequently cut through our drive on their bikes and skateboards---against the flow of traffic.

PLEASE WATCH YOUR SPEED and WATCH FOR CHILDREN

 

LATE DUES

In the past, our association has been plagued with a number of homeowners not paying their monthly association dues (some are on direct pay). To cope with this situation so as to maintain the cash flow that it takes to operate the complex each month, the following policy is being followed:

On the fifteenth day of the month following the month for which dues are past due, a lien will be placed against the property for the past due and current dues plus late charges and legal (lien) fees. The charges stated in the lien will accrue interest at the rate of 8% per annum.

This policy is clearly stated in the Conditions, Covenants and Re­strictions (CC&R's) of the homeowners association. It has been necessary to take this action in a number of recent cases.


 

 

 

$$$ SAVED ON WATER BILL

Due largely to the repairs to the sprinkler system, our water bill was approximately $100.00 less last month than for the same period a year ago, in spite of a rate increase which took place this summer.

 

PLEASE REPORT NEEDED REPAIRS

     A black mailbox is being installed just outside the gate to the pool. If there are repa1rs to the commons area, especially sprinkler heads, please leave a note in that mailbox. Your Board of Directors and the grounds crew will check the box daily. This should significantly speed up repairs.

Please note: The vegetation and sprinkler system inside the walls of your unit are your responsibility. The grounds crew is not allowed to work in these areas.

 

YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Mr. Fred Woodworth            President         5835 N. 8th Pl.

Mr. Walt Headley        Vice-President    747F East Bethany

Mr. Bill Fletcher       Treasurer         5834 N. 8th Pl.

Mr. Bob Kruft           Member                  5801 N. 8th Pl.

Mr. Floyd Hamman        Member                  5837 N. 8th Pl.

Mr. Jim Woodcock        Member                  5820 N. 8th Pl.

 

HAVE AN ENJOYABLE AND SAFE LABOR DAY