Echoes
of the Estates
Newsletter for the Estates of the Salisbury
P.O. Box 456
Naples, NC 28760
February 4, 2010
Dear Owners,
Although it is earlier in the year than we normally start soliciting for volunteers for the Homeowners Association Board members, we want to let all Owners know that we will need to fill Board positions for the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Member-At-Large of the Estates of the Salisbury Homeowners Association (HOA). It has become more and more difficult to find people who will to serve on the Board. The current board was formed with difficulty and was not fully staffed until well after the annual meeting. Some of the current members have served for several years and are looking to step down this July.
Our Bylaws require the Board to have four officers plus one member-at-large. It is particularly important to fill the Treasurer's position, as it is charged with the financial management of the HOA. The holder of this position should expect to dedicate a sufficient amount of time to handle many financial management functions. To assist the Treasurer, the Board is currently looking toward a management company to assume many of the accounting duties of the position. Doing this will require an increase of each Owner's monthly dues of at least $10 per month just for these duties. The Board sets our monthly HOA dues at a bargain rate, and they cover a considerable range of services for our community. Among these services are street lighting, common area lawn care, snow removal, and street replacement and maintenance and water. Our board has been very successful in keeping down these costs. If we have a volunteer who is willing to spend the necessary time required of the position, assistance from a management company will not be necessary.
We, as Owners in the Estates of the Salisbury, must have a full Board and must fill all vacant positions for the upcoming terms. It is not fair for the Owners in the Estates of Salisbury to expect that the same neighbors serve over and over; it is time for others to step up to serve and support your community. As a community, we can avoid the additional cost of hiring a management company by volunteering and then we keep our management within the community.
We do not want this to become a crisis. If you are willing to serve on the Board, contact any Board member not later than March 1, 2010. If we do not get volunteers we will proceed with hiring the management company as well as working with our attorney to determine the next steps.
Scott White, President, 697-2213
Joel Hoover, Vice-President, 697-5649
Nancy Fish, Secretary, 697-5769
Sheri McKnight, Treasurer, 697-6211
Barry May, Member-At-Large, 485-5995
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Estates of the Salisbury
Homeowners Association
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Monthly Assessment Reminder
The monthly assessment for July 2009 through June 2010 is
$33.00 per month due on the 1st of each month. A late fee of
$20.00 is applied for each payment not received by the 15th
of the month.
Online Bill Pay
Did you know that if you use an Online Bill Pay service with
your bank that you can pay your monthly assessment dues that
way too? In order to do this, please be sure that:
- It is sent using the same PO Box address where you mail
your check.
- The check needs to identify you by your name and address.
If you have any questions, please call Sheri at 697-6211.
Friendly Reminders...
As a preface, the Board believes that most of the residents
in the Estates are doing their best to comply with the rules
of the neighborhood and that in most situations nobody is intentionally
trying to inconvenience their neighbors or create danger. The
following friendly reminders are provided because, in the past, the
Board has received or has observed specific and repeated complaints.
We think you will agree that all of these boundaries are based
on safety, common sense and common courtesy. We also believe
that all of our residents want a safe and pleasant living environment.
Safety in the Neighborhood: Please - No Open
Burning
We understand that leaf and trash clean up can be onerous,
but please remember that open burning of leaves or trash or
both is not permitted in the Estates of the Salisbury. The
ban is for the comfort and safety of everyone living in the
Estates. Of course, this is not meant to ban outdoor grills,
smokers, barbeques, chimeneas and similar outdoor equipment
used for leisure enjoyment.
Walking Your Best Friend
One of the many pleasantries of living in these gorgeous mountains
is enjoying a leisurely walk with your pet. Beautiful trees,
fresh air, friendly waves from your friends and neighbors,
and listening to the birds sing instead of your phone ring.
Norman Rockwell couldn’t ask for more. The only downside
is that you must please remember that walking your dog requires
you to remove any "gifts" that your dog leaves.
Sadly, this is one of our most common complaints. In addition
to being common courtesy, you are subject to a fine for each
violation. So please remember to prepare for litter removal
by taking a waste bag with you before you start your stroll.
Changes to Curb Appeal & Landscaping
Please remember that any major changes to the curb appeal or
landscaping of your property must be submitted to the board
for approval before such changes are undertaken. Of course,
minor landscaping such as clean up or the planting of spring
flowers are certainly permitted, but substantial changes require
approval. This is certainly true if you plan to change any
grade on your property or modify water runoff. Again, this
is to protect the neighborhood as a whole, we are not trying
to simply impose our sense of aesthetics.
Parking on the Street
Please be aware that parking on the street should be the exception,
rather than the rule. Of course, from time to time logistics
or weather require street parking. When this occurs, please
do your best to park on a shoulder side of the street, even
if this means parking across the street from your home. Please
ask anyone visiting or working for you to follow this guideline
as well. And under no circumstances should you leave your car
parked in the middle of the road. Again, please be courteous
and think of your neighbors.
Do We Have Your Communication Preference?
To use this form, please download the PDF using the link at
the top of this page, then print out the last page of the file
(form page) to fill out and mail in.
In the future, we will be publishing our newsletters via email
as well as posting on the website. However, we know that some
of our residents do not have computers and prefer hard copies.
Accordingly, please complete the form below and return it with
your next monthly assessment payment to ensure that we have
your communication preference.
Name:__________________________________________
EOS Address: ___________________________________
Other Address:___________________________________
Telephone:_______________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________
Communication Preference (circle your choice): Mail Email
Please Mail to:
Estates of the Salisbury Homeowner’s Association
Post Office Box 456
Naples, North Carolina 28760
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