DECEMBER 2014

 Thank you to Brandt Zeigler for his assistance in hanging the wreaths at the Heather Pointe entrance.

Groundbreaking for future park in Pinson

Pinson Council members break ground for new park.

 The city of Pinson broke ground for its new city park November 30, 2014. The park  will cover over 20 acres of land.  The property is located just off of Highway 75 and Glen Brook Road on Lane Street. Park plans include an amphitheater and pavilion, boardwalk along the creek, walking trails, splash pad, playground and other features as well as a building for events, restrooms and concessions. A name for the park has not been decided as yet.

Heavy equipment at site of Pinson's future park.

Pallets display amenities  included in the construction of  Pinson park.

2014 Pinson Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 6^th  at 10:00 a.m. The route will be along highway 75. 

2013 Pinson, Alabama  Christmas Parade photo copied from al.com

Crowds braved 36 degree weather  in 2013 to watch the Pinson Christmas Parade. The route taken was from Pinson Valley High School down highway 75 turning left on Main Street ending at Triangle Park where the city’s Christmas tree was lit. 

Continue the Holiday Spirit at 6:30 p.m., December 6, 2014  with your Heather Pointe neighbors

You don't have to be a singer  to go CAROLING . We will serenade the community accompanied by the music and voices of professional singers from a portable CD player. Meet @ 6:30 p.m. on the common area (see below)

Wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Got Leftover Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce?

       Second Day Fried Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce Pesto
1 video | Fried Stuffing Balls (01:53)

Total Time:
14 min                                  

Recipe copied from  foodnetwork.com 

Prep:
10 min
Cook:
4 min

Yield:
4 to 6 servings


Ingredients

Leftover stuffing
2 eggs
2 teaspoons milk
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup walnuts
Oil, for frying

Directions

Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.

Cut leftover stuffing into bite-sized cubes and set aside. In a small bowl whisk eggs and milk. Coat each stuffing bite with this egg wash, then dredge in the bread crumbs until fully coated and set aside. In a food processor blend cranberry sauce, pepper and walnuts and set aside. Once oil is at temperature fry each piece of stuffing until golden brown about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and serve with cranberry pesto.

Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson

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November 26, 2014

copied from The Trussville Tribune

Groundbreaking for Pinson park to take place November 30, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m., 6251 Lane St. in Pinson. 

YOU can be a part of Pinson's Christmas Parade

copied from The Trussville Tribune

2014 ANNUAL MEETING

Heather Pointe Home Association Annual Meeting

November 8, 2014

10:00a.m. @ Pinson Community Center

                             6230 Dry Creek Rd.

                            Pinson, Alabama 35216

Attendees signed in.

Invocation was done by Carol Halderman

The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Heather Pointe president, Carol Halderman. Protocol for the meeting: The meeting will be conducted by the board members. Residents to be heard at the end of the meeting. In attendance were Carol Halderman-President, Vanessa Cotton-Vice-President, Becky Byrd-Secretary, Sylvia McClain-member-at-large, and Sabrina Gaddy-Metcalf Realty Co. Representative.  Six members of the Heather Pointe community attended the meeting.

Since there were no minutes from 2013, the secretary, Becky Byrd read a report of actions and situations the 2014 board has encountered during its term.

Financials were read and explained by Vanessa Cotton. 2015’s proposed budget will be placed on the blog and on Facebook .

2013

Income                                                      $31,704.65

Repairs & Maintenance                                 4,780.00

Utilities                                                          4,928.42

General  and Administrative                           2,574.20

Management Fee                                       14,775.00

Net Income Loss                                         4,647.03

Balance from 2012 added to 2013                     6,869.85

Association Balance for 2013                 $  11,516.88

                 

                 

2014  as of October 2014

Income                                                                        $24,851.00

Repairs & Maintenance                                                    2,246

Utilities                                                                             5,150.70

General  and Administrative                                              6,523.42

            Management Fee                                                            12,312.50

          Net Income Loss                                                               1,381.64

         Balance from 2013 added to 2014                                                 11,516.88

         Association Balance as of October 2014                                  $10,135.24     

It was moved by Vanessa Cotton and seconded by Sylvia McClain to accept the 2015 budget which will be displayed on blogger and Facebook for residents to see.

There are still owners who have not paid yearly maintenance fees. Consenting to pay association dues yearly was part of the contract homeowners signed when closing on their homes. Paying association dues is not an option but a legal binding.  Liens as well as late fees have been placed on over 30 properties for failing to pay association dues.

The floor was opened for nomination of board members. There were no additional nominations from the floor. Board members for 2015 will be Carol Halderman, Becky Byrd and Sylvia McClain

Comments from residents included:

1       Don’t we  need to see the budget before it is approved?  To conduct  the meeting more efficiently the board made the decision to approve the budget . The budget will be made public and placed on the blog and FB.

2.      Why did the dues immediately jump from $50 to $175?  When residents tried to handle association business on their own in 2004  they were getting nowhere with lack of involvement and most homeowners not paying the $50.  It was decided that a professional expertise was needed. In order to get this expertise the agency providing it must be paid. Metcalf has not increased its rates since that time.

3.      What’s being done about people who don’t pay? Liens have been placed on over 30 homes with late fees included.

4.      What about that porta potty that was on St. John? Rehab was taking place at the home and it has been sold to a new owner. By the time the complaint was lodged the company had been contacted and the potty removed. The president has asked that an addendum be placed in the rules and regulations that porta potties be placed at the rear of property in the future.

5.      How do we report a complaint? Residents should send their complaint in writing to Metcalf Realty either by post: Metcalf Realty Co, Inc, 2710 20th St So, Homewood, AL 35209,  or by e-mail, metcalfscan@bellsouth.net to the attention of Sabrina Gaddy.

Board members will only forward complaints to Metcalf.

6.      What about cars parked on the street past 24 hours? You should call the sheriff’s department with the make, model, color and tag number of the car.

With no further comments a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

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BUDGET click to enlarge

 

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CITY  OF PINSON CHRISTMAS  PARADE

December 6, 2014
10:00 a.m. 
Hwy 75 and Main Street
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HEATHER  POINTE CHRISTMAS CAROLING 
You don't have to be a singer . We will serenade the community accompanied by the music of professional carolers singing from a portable CD player. Meet @ 6:30 p.m. on the common area (see below)  

Wear warm clothing and bring a flashlight.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Common Area

 

 

                                                                       










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St. John Rd. from highway 75

First impressions are lasting impressions. 

The most common route used to get to Heather Pointe is  from highway 75 onto St. John Rd.  You may have noticed that St. John Rd. is a lot cleaner than it has been in the past. Bill M. of Heather Pointe has  periodically kept check on the nuisance of paper, bottles, fast food wrappers and other discards. There are no salaried public works employees in Pinson to keep areas clean so the task falls on the shoulders of the citizen's. As we have seen not everyone is conscientious about where they deposit or rid themselves of trash and garbage.Thanks to Bill M. going the extra mile St. John Rd. is more welcoming and gives a better impression of what lies across the bridge and over the hill..

                                                                      

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