The annual Homeowners meeting will be held October 25, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the curve on the common area next to the former model home. Bring a chair. In the event of rain Brent Powell is offering his garage as shelter.COMMUNITY LIGHTS
Funds in the HOA treasury are critically low. It was not long ago that Heather Pointe was so dark at night not even the next house could not be seen. Streetlights have allowed residents to take night strolls with their families and pets. On average the cost for the streetlights is over $500 a month. Within the next two months Heather Pointe will be dark. Why? Over 50 people have not paid their dues. "Place a lien on the property!" is a mantra I hear often. When a lien is placed on a property, the HOA will not get the money until after the property is sold. The money is needed NOW! All homeowners in Heather Pointe signed a covenant. New owners alleging no knowledge of this should contact their seller. Copies of the Covenant can be found in the July 10, 2008 Archives on this site.
RESPECT FOR SELF AND NEIGHBOR
The outside of a home often reflects its owner. Heather Pointe homes are built close together. One person's lifestyle often oozes over into a neighbors. Most often an offense is not intentional. Whether or not the offending neighbor is aware or not is unknown. The covenants and restrictions of this subdivision were formulated so that each residence is afforded the same rights. Below are the most common complaints from Heather Pointe residents.
The outside of a home often reflects its owner. Heather Pointe homes are built close together. One person's lifestyle often oozes over into a neighbors. Most often an offense is not intentional. Whether or not the offending neighbor is aware or not is unknown. The covenants and restrictions of this subdivision were formulated so that each residence is afforded the same rights. Below are the most common complaints from Heather Pointe residents.
1. Unkempt lawn. Grass not cut on a regular basis. Keeping the street area clean around your home is appreciated. Pick up trash. There is no Public Works service in Pinson.
2. Disabled car(s) in various modes of repair. This is an eyesore and brings down property values.
3. Garbage cans in front of the house. Garbage cans are to be kept from view. Put it in the back or inside the garage.
4. LOUD music. Music that shakes a neighbors windows, with foul lyrics, and disturbs the peace of others is not welcomed.
5. Blocked access on the streets due to cars being parked on the street. While this is necessary from time to time, frequent parking on the street is a nuisance to those entering and leaving Heather Pointe. Not to mention firetrucks and police unable to enter for an emergency because of parked cars on the street.
6. While your property is yours, constant parking on the lawn creates bald spots and puddles that create an unattractive appearance.
7. Children should not use anothers property as a shortcut, meeting area (loitering), or play area. This is trespassing.
8. Your pet is yours and not the community's. Confine your pet and his/her toileting to your home or property.
9. The common areas are not to be used for parking and storage.
Moving to a better neighborhood most likely was your reason for moving to Heather Pointe. Be a good neighbor. Think not only of yourself but also of others. Your home whether you rent or own is your responsibility. If you fall into any of the categories above, be considerate, take pride and right the wrong.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Terms of office for the two present members of the Heather Pointe HOA board will expire at the close of 2008. If you value your home investment and your future become a part of the Homeowner's Association (HOA). There has been some discussion of dissolving the HOA and allowing community matters to be handled by a property management company. Dues would be substantially higher.
RECIPE submitted by Vanessa Cotton
click recipe to enlarge
