2008 Annual Meeting - October 5th

The annual meeting has been set for Sunday October 5, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m to be held at the pool. Should there be inclement weather, an alternate location will be determined.

Official notice will be sent in the mail within the next few days, along with an agenda for the meeting. Many Important topics will be discussed, including projects completed, underway, and planned for the future. Financial Reports and State of the Association will be given.

Term for Board Members will expire at the end of the calendar/fiscal year 2008. Election of officers will be held. Vann Mobley, President; at the direction of the Board has (or will within the next week if you haven't been notified) appointed a Nominating Committee.

The Nominating Committee will report a recommendation of Officers for 2009. Nominations from the floor will also be heard. Immediately following the closing of nominations, elections will be held.

Covenants and By-laws

Some have asked for copies of the Covenants and By-laws for the association. They can be found at

http://www.cobbsuperiorcourtclerk.org/docDjvuFS.asp?cfn=19990185468&cfntype=DE&image=86&currrec=1&currRecord=1

Membership Meeting - Work Day

In order for the pool to open on May 19th, a lot of work has had to be done. Additionally, more needs to be done. As has been said in recent correspondence, The Board of Directors isn't asking for anymore money...we just need your hands and backs for help.

Saturday May 17, 2008, we will hold a Membership Meeting at the Pool. The time will be announced later, (but it will be before noon) A few items need voting on by the Membership. Following the meeting we will hold a work session to get a few items in order, and we will have lunch provided for all those working. Please...we need your attendance.

2008 Membership Dues

Membership Dues for 2008 will be considered late if not received by April 15th 2008. A monthly installment will be assessed in the amount of $2.50 plus 10% of the unpaid balance for accounts not paid by that date. Money received for dues payments will be credited to any older balance first, and then applied to current assessments.

Any member whose 2008 dues are not paid, will not be allowed to use Neighborhood Amenities until their account is paid in full. This is the only fair solution to those members who make their payments as required. (That means the common areas, picnic tables, and yep...the swimming pool too.)

Please submit your dues payment timely. MANY...many members in our neighborhood paid their dues early in the quarter. And your Board Member Officers who consequently volunteer our time without any compensation have paid in full.

Everyone has their own burdens (including us) but we all need to contribute to our obligations responsibly as we should.

Thanks for those who have already..and I appreciate those who will get their dues submitted promptly.

CONSENT FORMS

FYI - It is a requirement that each member home must inform prospective buyers of the fact that yours is a member home. To that end, anyone wishing to have a copy of their consent form may contact any Board member and one will be provided to you free of charge.

We've started work on the pool skirting and of course ran into problems; seems as though the builder of the pool determined (in his infinite wisdom) to run 14 ga lamp wire in plastic conduit inside of the concrete. Obviously - even to RayCharles - that is not up to code! We are going to fix that and bring all electrical up to code. In addition, were going to check for leaks in the plumbing portion of the pool to perhaps avoid future problems. The concrete work itself will center around better water control from runoff and better drainage surrounding the pool.

Code Enforcement Follow-up

Let's get ready to rumble! December 6th, 2007 in magistrate court, 32 waddell street, 3rd floor of public safety building, courtroom (H) at 1:30 p.m. We are following up on 3107 Calumet Circle and would solicit all who can attend, please do so!

LITIGATION

Regretfully, we have had to move into an area that saddens the entire Board. There are those among us that for some reason or another have chosen not to work with us to satisfy their outstanding debt. We have attempted to communicate in every way possible and have been met with virtual silence. Make no mistake, if we bring suit against someone we are going for the full "monty" so to speak. Our Attorney has laid out a specific pricing chart and we are filing for an amount that will satisfy the outstanding dues, late fees, interest, Attorney's fees, filing fees and all court costs. A delinquent dues amount in the hundreds could easily turn into a debt in the thousands. Once we turn your account over to the attorney it is out of our hands and we have instructed him to seek relief in the full amount. The Board

EXCUSES

O.K. folks no more excuses for not keeping up with your neighborhood; this is going to be almost as good as sliced bread. Log on and keep in touch!