NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association Newsletter March 2016

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1 Villas of Wedgewood T o w n h o u s e A s s o c i o n i a t NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association Newsletter March 2016 Dear Neighbor, We hope this finds you enjoying a healthy 2016 and eager for warm, spring weather ahead. This month s newsletter is filled with valuable neighborhood insights as we embark on what s sure to be a successful new year. Inside this edition of Neighbor to Neighbor, you ll find:. Important Home Owners Insurance Requirements (page 2). Neighborhood Mailbox Inspection and Repair Plans (page 3) VWTA Election Results (page 2) Year-End Financial Statements (pages 6-7) Additionally, as outlined below, this year we will be placing greater emphasis on our VWTA website. At VWTA.org, residents have 24/7 access to all current association documents, announcements and more. No password is required for site access, and there is even a condensed mobile version for your smart phone. As always, should you have any questions regarding this newsletter or other villas items, please visit VWTA.org or refer to our board contacts on page 8. Wishing you a happy, healthy spring season, Your VWTA Board ALSO INSIDE PAGE 3:. Friendly ARC Reminder PAGE 4:. End of Season Snow Removal Reminders Landscape Maintenance PAGE 5:. Resident Trash Procedures. Authorized Vendors List ALSO INSIDE PAGE 8:. Resident Directory Notice Villa Board Meeting Schedule VWTA.ORG: YOUR #1 ASSOCIATION RESOURCE VWTA.org is your first stop for answers to villas questions. Designed to improve access to important association information, this site includes all vital VWTA resources, including:. Board of Directors Contact Information. Villa Project Details (scheduled maintenance, repairs & landscaping). Association Documents (covenants & restrictions, by-laws, handbook, directory). Board Meeting Minutes and Financial Statements. ARC Request and Resident Contact Forms. Current Association Announcements and Authorized Vendors. Detailed Answers to Residents Frequently Asked Questions Visit VWTA.org to explore available resources, or contact Jody Anderson with site questions (815) Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association PO Box 1657 Crystal Lake, IL

2 Important Villas Home Insurance Requirements Whether you re new to the neighborhood or changing insurance providers, please ensure your home insurance policy meets the VWTA resident homeowners insurance requirements, as outlined below. This information is also available in the documents section on VWTA.org. Homeowners are required to maintain insurance on their unit at all times. Dwelling coverage (type HO3) at full market value is required, with the Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association named as an interested party for property coverage on the policy. Please pay extra care to make sure the complete and proper association name is listed (simply stating Wedgewood Association is incorrect and will not suffice). Owners will be asked by the Board to show evidence of insurance annually that indicates the amount of coverage. Most carriers will supply a dated Certificate of Insurance for this purpose. Homeowners are requested to provide acceptable evidence of insurance within the requested due date. Additionally, when mailing your proof of insurance to VWTA, please be sure to address the envelope to Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association. VWTA shares a mailbox with Wedgewood Association, and proper address will ensure we receive your proof of insurance intended for the Villa Board. The Board also wishes to point out that it is prohibited in interfering with any homeowner s insurance claim that does not directly impact the Association. Should you have any questions regarding insurance requirements, please contact Al Jordan, Villas Board Insurance Manager at (815) Villas Board Election Results Thank you to all who participated in our 2016 Villas Board election. Your engagement in our community supports our efforts to maintain the Villas of Wedgewood as a safe, desirable and beautiful place to live. All 3 board members on this year s ballot were re-elected to the Villas Board.. Jody Anderson, Board Secretary. Dick Moran, Board Vice President and Finance Chairman. Ron McHone, Board Director and Neighborhood Watch Chairman A complete list of 2016 VWTA Board members is available on VWTA.org. A list of member contact information is also available on page 8 of this newsletter. 2

3 Villas Resident Mailbox Repair Notice In an effort to maintain the beauty of our community, resident mailboxes will be inspected by March 31, 2016 for repairs required to maintain our neighborhood standards. You should have received a letter from Northwest Property Management outlining the inspection and repair process. This was set up by both the Villas Townhouse Association and the Wedgewood Association. If, following inspection, your mailbox requires repairs, a notice will be issued outlining specific parts required and cost. Homeowners will be given 90 days from the date of notice to order necessary parts and make the repairs. Please refer to the mailed letter or visit the projects section on VWTA.org for more details. We will continue to keep you informed of next steps. Friendly ARC Form Reminder A friendly reminder that all maintenance of deck floors and stairways, patios, mailboxes (see above section), garage door replacement and storm door and window replacement is each villa owner s responsibility. An ARC form is required to be submitted to the Villas Board for any exterior changes, including landscaping, heat tape on roof, windows, etc. An ARC form must also be submitted for approval of temporary dumpsters and estate sales (be advised: estate sales also require a permit from the City of Crystal Lake).The ARC form protects homeowners from incurring further costs due to covenants violations. Three-Part ARC forms were distributed to each resident in our last quarterly newsletter. You can also find the ARC form on our website at VWTA.org (make 3 copies if using it). If you have any questions pertaining to our VWTA covenants and restrictions, by-laws or villas handbook, please refer to the documents section on VWTA.org. Any questions regarding your ARC form may be directed to Al Jordan, ARC Committee at (815) Note: An ARC form must be submitted to BOTH the Villas Board and NW Property Management prior to making any structural changes or additions to the exterior of your unit (the only time 2 forms are required). 3

4 End of Season Snow Removal Reminder Although our fingers are crossed for an early, warm spring, our partnership with Acres Group for community snow removal will remain through March 31, As always, contracted service is defined by the following:. Removal for driveways, sidewalks, stoops, service and public walks and mailboxes after 1 snowfall. Streets are plowed by the village. Plantain Court is a private street handled by the Master Board, Northwest Property Management.. Acres Group will install and remove driveway markers in areas identified as critical. Driveway & Vehicle Procedures Please park cars in your garage to ensure complete driveway snow removal. To avoid liability, Acres Group will only clean driveways from the back of parked cars to the street. Homeowners are responsible for removal of any remaining snow. If you remove your car while Acres is plowing, they will complete your driveway. For Snow Removal Assistance Please contact our Acres Group Account Representative, Steve Swanson, at (847) Details are also available on VWTA.org Landscape Maintenance On February 15 th, Acres Group began dormant pruning of shrubs and trees on villas grounds. In coming months, villas homeowners can anticipate spring/ summer maintenance to pick up as temperatures warm. A complete 2016 Acres Group maintenance schedule will be released in our next quarterly newsletter. Details will also be made available in the projects section on VWTA.org. Check back often for updates. 4

5 Weekly Voluntary Resident Life Trash and AD&D Procedures Resident trash, recyclables and refuse must be placed outside no earlier than 7 p.m. the evening prior to pickup. The day of pickup, empty bins must be placed back inside by 7 p.m., per city ordinance No Arrangements with the scavenger service must be made for prompt pickup of large items, following these same guidelines. Association Authorized Vendors These vendors are authorized by the association to complete your home renovation projects. An ARC form is required to be submitted to the Villas Board for any exterior changes, including landscaping, heat tape on roof, windows, etc. An ARC form must be submitted to BOTH the Villas Board and NWPM prior to making any structural changes or additions to the exterior of your unit (it is the only time 2 forms are required). Acres Group Steve Swanson (847) Landscaping Snow Removal Mailbox Services CL Door Service Bill Devlin (815) cldoorservice@yahoo.com Garage Door Service/Repair (24/7) Handy Home Services Dan Russell (815) Storm Doors Decks Hogan Roofing Roger (815) Roofing Questions & Concerns* *Please remember, your roof is under warranty with Hogan Roofing. If your roof is inspected by anyone other than Hogan, your warranty will be considered void. O Connor Electric (815) Electricity Gutter Heating Coils For more information regarding ARC forms and authorized vendors, visit VWTA.org. 5

6 VWTA Profit & Loss Statement Actual vs. Budget January - December 2015 The above 2015 VWTA financial statement is also available within the documents section on VWTA.org. 6

7 VWTA Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2015 The above 2015 VWTA financial statement is also available within the documents section on VWTA.org. 7

8 Villas Board of Directors Frank Ciangi, President...(847) Dick Moran, VP Financial Chairman...(815) Jody Anderson, Secretary...(815) Al Jordan, Insurance & ARC Manager...(815) Ron McHone, Neighborhood Watch Chairman...(847) Bill Godar, Welcome Committee Chairman...(815) Sarah Wirth, Truly Social Marketing Newsletter...(815) Kim Stephen, Website Developer In Memoriam Comments & Suggestions Your feedback is welcome! Comments or suggestions may be submitted, in 100 words or less, to the Villas Association Board. Please include your name and address and submit to the address below or on VWTA.org. Comments PO Box 1657 Crystal Lake, IL Since our November newsletter, we have lost several treasured members of our VWTA community. On behalf of our Villas Board and fellow residents, we extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of our late neighbors Mary Ann Becker (927 Wedgewood Drive) and John Dowling (1062 Plantain Court). A good neighbor is a priceless treasure. Villas of Wedgewood T o w n h o u s e A s s o c i o n i a t 2016 Villas Board Meetings Villas Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every other month at American Community Bank in Crystal Lake (381 S. Main Street). All villas residents are invited to attend. Please mark your calendars to join us! April 13, 2016 June 8, 2016 August 10, 2016 October 12, 2016 December 14, 2016 Meeting minutes are available on VWTA.org. Resident Directory The 2016 Villas Resident Directory is now available on VWTA.org. If you would like your contact information removed from the website directory or listed differently, please submit your written request to the Villas Association, PO Box 1657, Crystal Lake, IL If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please contact Board Secretary, Jody Anderson at (815) Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association PO Box 1657 Crystal Lake, IL