Heather Pointe: July 2008

It's Not My Job

There was an important job to be done, and EVERYBODY was sure that SOMEBODY would do it. ANYBODY could have done it, but NOBODY did it. SOMEBODY got angry about that, because it was EVERYBODY'S job. EVERYBODY thought SOMEBODY would do it but NOBODY realized that EVERYBODY would not do it. It ended up that EVERYBODY blamed SOMEBODY when NOBODY did what ANYBODY could have done.

Compared to some neighborhoods the dues for Heather Pointe are hardly a drop in the bucket. Truly not enough to work with. Apparently, when the amount was established it was thought that everyone would abide by the rules and live happily ever after. Not so. We live in the real world and not Mayberry. To date there are a number of homeowners who haven't paid their dues. They have received the three letters and still have not complied. The next step is legal action. Legal action requires an attorney. Liens on properties with unpaid dues are in the works with the property owner paying all legal costs. Anyone purchasing a home in Heather Pointe was made aware of the yearly dues when the Covenant was signed.

Presently there remain 2 members on the HOA board, Secretary and Treasurer. The Treasurer has been gracious enough to continue paying bills. Without his volunteer service we would be without streetlights, unsightly common areas (remember how it was earlier this summer?) as well as other neccesities that require upkeep. (see lights out !) Originally dues were to be paid the month that homeowners took ownership . Composing a yearly budget with money drifting in here and there is next to impossible. In order for a budget to be established the Treasurer needs to know what funds he's working with. That is why this year you received a pro-rated invoice. All dues are now due in February.

The offices of President and Vice-President remain open as well as committees. In the fall at the annual meeting all offices will need to be filled as well as committee chairs. Encumbents will be more than happy to assist new officers. The potential of turning everything over to a management company has been discussed . There are positives and negatives. . This could possibly result in vastly increased dues, slow or no action regarding covenant complaints, swift action on legal matters netting the company commissions.

If you value your investment you will become involved.

Everybody can help Anybody so that Nobody won't be the only Somebody doing it all.

contact at heatherpointe@gmail.com

***We apologize for the misspelling of Heather Pointe on the announcement flyer

When Will the Roads Be Repaved?

Many of you have asked when Heather Pointe's roads will be repaved? The short answer is...eventually, which leads back to the original question of "When?" The roads were to be repaved within one year after all construction was completed. The HOA tried continuously to contact the developer of Heather Pointe regarding this matter. Calls were never returned. One Heather Pointe resident made inquiry at the Mayor's office regarding this matter. The Mayor's office and Council made repeated attempts to contact the developer to no avail. Upon further probing it was discovered that the developer filed a bond so roads will be paved and paid with bond money. As with most bond projects the list is long and the rewards are few. It's anyone's guess as to when the project will take place. In the meantime you may have noticed that the City of Pinson has filled in the potholes.

Lights Out !

By now you have noticed that the community entrance to Heather Pointe is unlit at night. This is due to an act of vandalism committed by person(s) unknown in June. The vandals took one of the stones from the planter and smashed it into the light fixtures, rendering them inoperable. HOA sought the professional help of an electrician as to what could possibly be done to curtail future damage. He has suggested that the lights be encased in a protective metal cover bolted in concrete . Though no method is foolproof if a criminal is intent on his/her crime, HOA will have the LIGHTS ON once this work is finished.

The community is advised to keep watch of questionable characters lurking about, especially late at night. Phone the Sheriff's office (911) of any suspicious activity. Your call can be made anonymously. The residents of Heather Pointe should not be subjected to acts of vandalism in any form.