Saturday, September 11, 2010

2010 ANNUAL MEETING

ROADS TO BE PAVED
At the September 16th meeting of the Pinson City Council, resolution 10-27 was passed signifying that the roads in Heather Pointe are to be paved within the next 3-4 weeks. Jubilation from the four Heather Pointe residents in attendance was shared by all.

Cars will need to be off of the street. You will be notified ahead of time so that you can make arrangements for this minor inconvenience.

The paved roads will not only add to the attractiveness of the community but will also add to the property value of homes.
Many thanks to HOA president, Liz Reiff for her continued lobbying to the City Council to have Heather Pointe's roads paved. Past Board members are also due gratitude in their pursuit to better the conditions.
Heather Pointe extends a huge gratitude to the Pinson City Council on their decision to aid the residents of Heather Pointe to have the roads paved.
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HEATHER POINTE ANNUAL MEETING 2010




Heather Pointe Homeowners Association Meeting
Saturday, October 23, 2010
9:00a.m. @ Pinson Community Center
6230 Dry Creek Lane
DIRECTIONS: Turn lft onto HWY 75. Turn lft onto Glen Brook Rd. Turn rt. onto Dry Creek Ln
Pinson, Alabama 35126
Financial Status, Preparation for 2011 and Road Updates
To Become President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer,
e-mail Heatherpointe @ gmail.com
or phone 205-681-3099


Heather Pointe Executive Board Meeting
September 8, 2010
The Heather Pointe Homeowners Board Meeting met at the home of Sylvia McClain. The meeting was called to order at 6:40pm and opened with prayer by the President, Liz Reiff.
In attendance were Liz Reiff , President, Sylvia McClain, Secretary and Elaine Perry, Treasurer.



Order of business :



Discussion for Annual Meeting in October



A complaint has been filed against John Millington in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County regarding repairing and paving roads. After completion of the community, the roads were never paved as had been promised. Since that time roads have continue to deteriorate with uneven places, potholes causing damage to automobiles and property values.



The Executive Board agreed that they would like to have Metcalf continue to oversee the property for 2011.



146 homes have paid 2010 dues of $175 per household per year making a total of $25,550. The total amount of charges for upkeep of common areas, legal fees, office supplies, taxes, utilities, insurance from January to August 2010 is $19,701.37. The bills/payout for the rest of the year is approximately $12,086.50



Liens have been placed on 56 properties because of unpaid dues. It will be the burden of the violator to pay all additional fees connected to the lien.



2011 Homeowner Dues will be due by February 15, 2011. An installment plan will not be offered. It will be the responsibility of each homeowner to contact the Board or Metcalf if they are having problems paying their dues. Late charges will be applied as in accordance to the Rules & Regulation established in May 2009. After the 15th of the month $50.00 Late Charge will be applied.



Pinson City Council has Neighborhood Watch signs available. It is unknown as to whether poles for these signs are also available.



The annual Homeowners meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the Pinson Community Center. Sylvia McClain will type the flyers. Elaine Perry will copy them. They will also distribute the flyers on October 2, 2010. The flyers will ask for volunteers to fill all governing positions, ie. President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer. The sitting President states that she does not want to be responsible for signing contract(s) with Metcalf next year. She (President) further stated that she is willing to continue working with the HOA Board but, in a different capacity.



An update of the blog highlighting the HOA Annual Meeting will be done by Sylvia McClain.



The meeting adjourned at 7:30p.m.
Liz Reiff, President
Sylvia McClain, Secretary
Elaine Perry, Treasurer




NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY

National Grandparents Day is observed the first Monday after Labor Day in the U.S. For 2010 that date will be September 13th.


There is some debate as to whose diligence and forethought launched National Grandparents Day. Some credit Marian McQuade and others credit Hermine Beckett Hanna. In any event, National Grandparents Day is "... to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer".(wikipedia)

All seniors can be looked upon as grandparents. They are not necessarily blood relatives or older people with children. On National Grandparents Day recognize those who came before us. Respect, listen , honor and strengthen the ties between generations. "Adopt" a grandparent, not only for one day a year, but rather for a lifetime.
The official flower for National Grandparents Day is the forget-me-not.



FUN HOLIDAY "Talk Like A Pirate Day"

One caricature of a holiday is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, celebrated on September 19th. This fun day came about in 1995 by Mark Summers and John Baur. Friends greet each other with, “Ahoy matey.” Displeasure is expressed by growling, “Aaarrr!”


For the younger set, Peter Pan introduces just the right amount of adventure with its Captain Hook character. Young minds have the opportunity to explore as the story is read to them. Is the book as good as the movie? There are numerous versions of Peter Pan in video and DVD.


Older children and teens may enjoy reading Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Viewing the Disney version of Treasure Island could stimulate lively family conversation.


Pirates of the Caribbean is a fantasy-adventure film that will appeal to most. Though cunning and considered “just another pirate,” Captain Jack Sparrow rights the wrongs for himself and others with his wild antics. Imagination, humor and wonderful special effects abound in the Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy. Be sure to view them in order.



Most of these books and movies can be borrowed for free from your local library with a valid library card which is also free. Many versions of Peter Pan and Treasure Island exist so you may want to go online to see what’s available to you .

On September 11th, and every day let us remember our military personnel, fighting for us to keep our country free.
HP 09-2010