NEWSLETTER TO HOMEOWNERS AND RESIDENTS
OF SOUTH WIND VILLAS
January 2011
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THIS NEWSLETTER CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BOTH HOMEOWNERS AND TENANTS – PLEASE READ AND KEEP AS A REFERENCE THROUGHOUT THE UPCOMING YEAR. PLEASE BE AWARE THERE HAVE BEEN NEW UPDATES MADE TO THIS EDITION OF THE YEARLY NEWSLETTER!!
With winter now here, the Board felt it important to refresh everyone’s memory on several key issues in our complex.
PETS
Please remember that dogs must be walked in the area between the dumpsters and only on that side of the street. There is a small area below the dumpsters at Cedar Place Ct that you can use as well. Do not use the grassy area at the end of the last building that is behind the wooden fence. Also, do not walk dogs in the back grassy area behind that building. DO NOT LET YOUR DOGS GO OUT YOUR BACK DOOR TO USE THE BATHROOM. If this is observed, fines will be issued for any pet related violations following the same fine procedures as referenced several times in this Newsletter. We may be looking at new rules for dog waste disposal this year to be in accordance with city ordinances. Watch for new developments on pet waste disposal this season due to having to be in compliance with city regulations.
DRIVING SAFETY
With all of the discussion about children being out and about in the neighborhoods and in the streets, we cannot stress enough how important it is that you drive slowly within SWV; our speed limit is posted as 15 mph and no faster. A child can dart out in front of you very quickly. Also, people out walking their dogs could be injured as well. If you must walk in the street please stay off to the sides of the street, remember cars have the right of way.
UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN
We have had complaints regarding children playing unsupervised all over the complex. Complaints have been voiced to the board that children are being loud, disrespectful, and loitering in the streets or moving when cars are coming and going. This is absolutely prohibited. If you witness vandalism to the property, or a *non-emergency situation, contact Winston-Salem police at 336-773-7700 & contact your Street Captain; if they can’t solve the issue, they will contact the board President who will notify TPN Security. Call 911 if an emergency- *emergency is considered fire, crime in progress, or a medical crisis. The empty tennis court area can be used to play; but it is not a trash bin, so pick up after yourselves when you are done in the area. Do not remove any pool furniture from the pool and put in this area. If we start seeing this as a problem, we will lock this area up so no one can access it at all.
Ø NO BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, DIRT BIKES, GO KARTS, SCOOTERS, OR ANYTHING WITH WHEELS ON THE SIDEWALKS OR AROUND THE VEHICLES! NO PLAYING BALL IN THE PARKING LOTS! The empty tennis court area is for ball playing or other activities that can be done in the grass. The parking lot is for parking of vehicles only, not a playground. Vehicles have been damaged due to children playing around them and this will not be tolerated. If we start receiving complaints of children on bicycles or scooters not moving for traffic, these will have to be discontinued also; skateboarding of any kind will not be Not Allowed on premises. There is to be no setting up of ramps or rails to be jumped, rode on, etc. The best place to use these items (bicycles & scooters only) is by the pool where there are no cars parked and no residents to disturb.
Ø Adults must be responsible for any children in their care, be they yours, grandchildren or guests of your children. The department of social services will be called on children that are endangering themselves by playing in the street, not moving for cars in the street, or not being accompanied by an adult; someone over 21, or their parent/s. To report any child problems call Social Services at 336-703-2287 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday; any other time call 911. DO NOT CALL THE BOARD IN THESE MATTERS, WE CAN NOT DO ANYTHING, BUT THE POLICE CAN.
Ø As of July 29, 2008 we instilled a curfew for anyone 16 and under. We have set this curfew for 10 PM Monday through Sunday. If you are seen on the street after this time, you will be told to go home. If we see anyone walking through resident’s front or back yards, playing on anyone’s patio that is not their own, loitering on the streets by the dumpsters, or by parking stalls, around the pool, or looking suspicious the Security company will be called. Signs are posted at all dumpster sections. Be aware fines or Security company calls will be made if this is violated. We are trying to make our area a more peaceful, attractive place to live. Too many people have been complaining about people being loud, and disturbing others at all hours of the night, that is why we have put this curfew in place.
LANDSCAPING ISSUES
Remember that if you have a landscaping request, it has to go through the board for approval before you can do anything; the board will then contact our yard crew to do anything needed. If it is a project you personally will be paying for, but you need to have them remove something for you to do it please contact the board and the yard crew will be told what needs to be removed. This hinders them from doing their job in a timely manner and our landscaping costs are based on the amount of time they spend on the property. Planting of any vegetables will not be allowed in front of condos; you can put them in containers on your back patio. If you want to have more than two containers contact your Street Captain.
MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
Ø Remember your patios are not to be used for storage areas. Patio furniture, grills, planters, etc.
are to be on patios. Use your storage off your deck if in a garden unit, or attic space if possible; if you have no room, please find somewhere else to put these things.
Ø Remember that nothing can be attached to the buildings. This applies to satellite
dishes, but does not exclude other things you might attach as well. If you are going to
have a satellite dish installed; please call the HOA President to get instructions on where
you can place the dish. We would like them to be placed in an inconspicuous area if
possible. Please call the President to find out this information.
Ø Please keep current license tags on all vehicles that you park in our parking lots. Unlicensed vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. This includes vehicles with tags that are expired. There may be very rare exceptions to this rule, but it will be at the discretion of the board and the Security Company. Vehicles that have tags on them, but are broken down and not being driven, have flat tires and such will also be subject to towing if they become an eyesore and we receive complaints from neighbors. SWV is not a storage area for vehicles you are not using or those of your friends and family. Also there is no vehicle maintenance allowed on vehicles in parking lots that requires the use of jacks or ramps; this means changing oil, etc. Flat tires are an exception and can be done on site.
Ø Remember you are only allowed to have two parking spaces in the common area per unit. As summer nears, people will be having more visitors, so please be respectful of your neighbors and have your visitor’s park in overflow areas and not in your neighbor’s spaces. Overflow parking areas are around the circles and at the pool, and at far ends of street by dumpsters. Do not park next to a marked space if it is not yours since this would be those units 2nd parking spot and not an extra space. If you own more than two vehicles, they cannot all be parked in the spaces in front of your unit. Be respectful of your neighbors and ask them first if you may use one of their empty spots if needed. If you continually have excessive visitors and we receive complaints, this will be addressed on an individual basis. We recommend parking in your unmarked space if you have only one vehicle and leaving your marked space for guest if possible. Also, there have been complaints of cars being backed into stalls. If there is traffic coming please respect them and pull into your stall forward facing and do not hold up traffic by backing in.
Ø Please be mindful of paying your dues on time. We are aware of the economic issues going on right now for everyone, but our HOA must pay our bills on time also. If we don’t get the dues as required we will have a hard time paying water, electric, garbage disposal, etc. Your dues are due by the 30th or 31st of current month; if late we are charging a $20 late fee for each month late. We do not go by when the dues are put in the box; we go by the date on the check. If your check is dated after the 30th or 31st of the month due, you will incur a $20 late fee. If you pay more than one month at a time we must have the dues on the month due; example: Paying dues for January/February & March we must receive all months in January or there will be a late fee for each month past due. We cannot accept more than 6 months of dues at one time. Please put your unit # in the Memo section of your check for recording purposes. Also, know that if you get 2 months behind you will get a 1st water shut off notice; if not paid, a 2nd water shut off notice will be sent with a hearing date for you to attend. If you do not attend the hearing, your water will be shut off and you will have to pay past Dues, Plumbing Bill and or Disconnect fee, and a Reconnection fee in full before services will be restored. The dues pay for all the upkeep of South Wind Villas, including but not limited to, water, electrical, grounds and pool maintenance, insurance, all repairs to all common areas, etc. If you don’t pay your dues, we can’t pay the bills and this will pose problems for everyone. Thanks to all of you who pay your dues like clockwork. We want you to know how much we appreciate you.
Ø We have 2 recycling bins for each street and they are behind the dumpsters for now. One is for newspaper, magazines, telephone books, chipboard/paperboard, and junk mail. The other is for cans, glass jars/bottles, and plastic bottles. Corrugated cardboard must be flattened and stacked beside the containers only if it does not fit in container. We have been seeing incorrect items in bins and have been taking time to move them to correct bins. Also all containers must be emptied and rinsed out before depositing in bins. Plastic grocery bags, garbage bags, plastic bags of any kind are not to be placed in the recycling bins. * PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SHEET ON ACCEPTABLE RECYCLE ITEMS AND HOW TO PLACE IN BINS
Ø Do not place any garbage on the ground outside the dumpsters. If you cannot get it inside the dumpster, take it back to your condo until we have a bulk pick up date. If you are seen placing trash outside of the dumpsters on the ground fines will be levied and the homeowner will have to pay the bill for us to have it removed. Also, carpet, furniture, grills, mattresses, etc. are not to be placed in the dumpsters. We can be charged extra for these items or Waste Management can refuse to pick up our garbage until the items are removed. If anyone is seen placing these types of items in our dumpsters they will be asked to remove the items and a fine will be levied against them. After placing your trash in the dumpster please close the doors, leaving them open will attract raccoons, rats, etc.
Ø If you are walking around the complex or just pulling into your unit space take a minute to check your area for trash. If you can please pick up any trash you see lying in parking lots, sidewalks, porches, etc. If we would all do this when we see it our lawn maintenance crew would not have to take the extra time to do this before they mow each week. If our trash gets any worse we will have to pay them more for doing a job they shouldn’t have to be doing.
Ø Be respectful of your neighbors. If they can hear you running up and down your stairs or any noise in their condo that is not acceptable. If this issue is happening please try to handle it yourself first before contacting the board or police.
Ø If we all make an effort to follow these simple, common sense rules, it will make our lives and those of our neighbors much more pleasant.
Thank you to all homeowners/tenants who abide by the rules and take pride in their surroundings.
Respectfully,
South Wind Villas Board of Directors
Contact us at our email address: with any questions you may have. Always contact your Street Captain first before contacting board President
Lori Phillips, President & Treasurer – 505-4798
John Thomas, Vice President – 788-5996
Jane Walker, Secretary – 409-1505 (Street Captain- South Ridge Ct)
Donna Roberson – 650-8028 (Street Captain-South Bend Dr & Pool monitoring)
Rebecca Aldridge- 650-9668 (Street Captain for Rock Knoll Ct & Pool monitoring)
Mary Freaney- 788-5750 (Street Captain for Cedar Place Ct)