Good morning everyone,
I just went to go put a bag of trash in the compactor and there's a large
heavy box in there that is blocking the back of the compactor. I tried to
get it out with the stick but it was too heavy. However, I did remove my
bag and put it back into my car to take to work with me. There's one other
bag in there in front of the large box.
We've made a lot of progress with the rats thanks to big commitments from
the board as well as many members of the community who have tried to keep
the compactor up and working and the recyclable area clean.
That being said, let's all try to hold onto our trash until we can get that
box figured out. Let's it have a broken compactor again!
Thanks everyone!
On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 21:17 NITA STEWART <nitaastewart@xxxxxxx> wrote:
All is well just wanted to verify and .all of us home owners need to be
informed of what happened after all we are neighbors long term short term
resident since 2002.welcome to Paradise 375 highland Ave NE Atlanta GA all
of us want live in peace.. love all.
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*From:* highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <
highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Kyle Mann <
kylemann1@xxxxxxxxx>
*Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 9:05:04 PM
*To:* highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: COMPACTOR
Hello Nita,
As I mentioned when we spoke I never said anything about individual trash
cans. But I did say we should breakdown any boxes and put them in the
compactor as opposed to putting them on the ground in the recycling area.
When the boxes build up on the ground between pickups, we spend a couple
hundred bucks un-necessarily for it to be removed.
*From:* highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *NITA STEWART
*Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 5:33 PM
*To:* highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: COMPACTOR
Hello Kyle are you suggesting that we. Should have a individual trash can
!???
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highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Kyle Mann <
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*Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 7:39:04 PM
*To:* highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: COMPACTOR
Hello Ibironke,
We are not out the woods yet rats are masters at survival but we have made
great strides in knocking the population down. The exterminators are back
tomorrow and its great you are seeing boxes are part our problem too. They
should be broken down and thrown with glass into the compactor instead of
placed on the ground. Good subject for the social.
*From:* highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [
mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>] *On Behalf Of *Ibironke Apata
*Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 6:43 PM
*To:* highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: COMPACTOR
Thank you to all who have helped to keep our community a great place to
live, particularly rodent free. Giving all the discussions, here I think a
general meeting in the near future is necessary. Maybe we could have some
time to mix and mingle for 15 to 30 mins before the meeting starts.
I keep wondering if a general garbage area is ideal, for one the recycle
area keeps getting clutteredand rodents will always be attracted to the
dumpster. Have we explored everyone having their own trash cans and having
them picked up once or twice a week?
Thank you for all you efforts and hard work,
Ronke
On Jun 19, 2017 6:32 PM, "William Hauser" <wm.hauser@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks for your work, Kyle. It is appreciated.
The compactor will never be rodent-proof until that door/hatch we throw
trash through is either repaired or replaced. As long as it doesn't seal or
at the very least latch closed, rodents will go in & out as they please.
The latch doesn't always catch and isn't sufficient to keep the door
closed. I would imagine a metalworks company would need to be engaged in
order to facilitate this matter. Just my opinion, but I'd take a blow-torch
to that current door setup and replace it with something that works. Would
probably require welding and/or manufacturing new door. There may be other
gaps causing a less-than-rodent-proof trash situation, but the access door
is the obvious one and has been in disrepair for the 5 years I've been
here. Replacing/repairing that would at the very least be a start. Now that
this complex is 16-17 years old, some of the infrastructure needs to be
addressed.
Someone else may have already mentioned it, but I think downsizing some of
the landscaping around the compactor area would be helpful as well. The
ground-covering and bushes/trees may look nice, but also hampers keeping
the area clean and uncluttered.
Thanks again.
Bill
On Jun 19, 2017, at 6:05 PM, Kyle Mann wrote:
Hello Community,
After reading the lengthy note about the discourse of our board and
reading the comment of my musical preference and State of origin. I thought
to offer anyone interested a little more about me. I am an owner, resident
here over the last 5 years and love the area, I also currently serve as
treasurer on the board and take the position seriously. The reason I
volunteered? To work with those interested in improving our property,
safety and values. I personally initiated the rat extermination and cleanup
with CMA (Dennis Hoffman). Not for personal recognition but out of complete
frustration with the stench and rats running everywhere. I saw the disgust
in the faces of some of you pulling shirts over your noses while throwing
in the trash, some in absolute fear of the rats running across your feet.
We pay enough in HOA fee’s to prevent this from happening and part of my
responsibility being on this board is to recognize a problem and work
together to get it fixed.
It first began with my renting a pressure washer attempting to clean our
compactor and recycling area inside our gate alone. Not nearly enough to
address the scope of the problem. So I asked Dennis before he left for
vacation his permission and access to all vendors associated with the trash
area and commercial cleaning company. We worked together before he left. I
became the point person working with Jay his assistant until it was
completed. What I didn’t do well was communicate to everyone here. The
trash pick-up schedule and times, the reasoning why we put the container
inside the gate and the location signs of the rat poison although only the
dust they lick was shot in their holes but was roped off. For this I truly
apologize and hope from here to work with the rest of the board improving
the quality of life for us all.
Lastly one board member has informed me, many people have questioned my
being fit to serve on the board? If that is the case let me know I won’t be
offended. Otherwise anyone willing to help, doesn’t have to be on the board
is welcome to start improvement committees: our landscaping, our pool and
gym area, gate sign suggestions, lighting and security etc... We all have
jobs and five people on the board can’t do it alone, I can use some help.
Are there any accountants or excel guru’s living here that can volunteer a
couple hours a week or month?
Thank you!
Kyle Mann
404 247-1962
*From:* highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [
mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>] *On Behalf Of *NITA STEWART
*Sent:* Saturday, June 17, 2017 4:58 PM
*To:* highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: Highland Harmony
Did you read all of that.?? Nice
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highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Susan Stern <
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*Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2017 11:54:48 AM
*To:* highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: Highland Harmony
Kelli that was beautiful!! You're making me sad I'm moving out (not
because of tensions, just positive life changes). I'll miss everyone I met
since moving here in 2007. It's been a wonderful 10 years and I'm so proud
to have called it my home. I'll miss you all... and don't be shocked if you
find me sneaking into the pool sometime! :-P (lol jk... kinda).
Kelli, I'm going to miss your positivity, smile, and laughter most of all!
Susan
Unit 103
On Fri, Jun 16, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Joy Riggs <joyriggs@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Awwwh! Sweet, Kelli! I hope we can make the next social too! Hopefully
it will be on a Saturday next time and maybe I won't be working. I'm going
back on the day shift in a few weeks. I'd love to meet our neighbors and
come to know them as well as you have since you've lived here!
Joy Riggs (wife of the mouse hunter)
On Fri, Jun 16, 2017 at 8:40 AM, Kelli <kellijreid@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Neighbors!
I just wanted to share a little something with you all about my personal
view point of this wonderful community. Excuse any typos ;-) Make it a
great Friday!
While speaking with friends outside my unit last night I mentioned the
tensions that seemed to flare due to the string of a few of the emails that
circulated over the past few weeks. I further mentioned that I felt like
moving as a result of the past few weeks. Highland no longer felt like the
community that I grew to love over the past ten years.
Then I saw my neighbor Dan, who wanted to show me his adorable new
kitten. Side note, his wife, Mary has skills in the kitchen!! After that I
saw Christian and his cute little puppy who seemed to be tired after two
seconds of playing lol. Then I saw Luiz and Derrick who were going to work
out. After that I saw Susan who recently got married this year. We were
both single when we moved here so we looked out for each other and took
walks and had great conversations over the years. Then there was Julian who
waved as he walked his dog. Then Angie came outside as she walked her dog.
There was Glenn; we exchanged hellos as he took out his trash and we
briefly talked about another social. There were a few more neighbors here
and there where we exchanged hello hand waves. My friends then looked at
me and said they admired the sense of community we have. See, they're
married with two young children and have lived in their neighborhood for
about 14 years. They suddenly realized they only knew 5 neighbors.
It made me reflect back to my time here. I started to reminisce on when
Robyn first moved in the community. I think she was engaged to her now
husband Avery and now they have adorable little Neil. Then there's Riah and
Amina. They got engaged while they lived here and also have a handsome son,
Alex. Then there's Summer and Jeff. They also got married while they've
been living here and also have a cute little boy named Ford. Then there are
two Alexes that are completely unrelated and both live on opposite sides of
the complex but they're super awesome in their own way! One Alex is like
the security guard in the complex. I petty the fool that tries to harm me
lol. Then then the other Alex is a wonderful voice of reason with a wealth
of knowledge and skills. He created this list serve for us. Then you have
Mark and Joy. My first memory of them was when Joy baked some delicious
brownies for the cookout we had years ago. Then there's Comer and Marny. I
enjoyed working with them on the previous board. We definitely had some
good times. There's that time Mary's husband called the news to get the
75/85 North sign moved. For those who don't know, the sign use to be right
across from our street entryway so many cars would turn on our street due
to the confusion. Then there were the times Comer and Robert literally
climbed in the dumpster so the compactor wouldn't break due to improper
trash being thrown in there. Robert surely must also be a Seinfeld fan
because it can't be a coincidence that his dog's name is Kramer lol. Then
there's Heather and Joe. If you want to know where to find them you can
always check the pool. They are the most relaxed couple I know! I
envision them retiring on an island somewhere lol. There's Justin who you
can also find at the pool chillaxin any day of the week. Then there's
Wenona and Victor. Wenona helped out with the social and always offers up a
great conversation. There's Katie K and Nate who also got married while
living here. You can catch them taking walks and hanging out at our local
restaurants. There's Lisa B with the cute Coker spaniel. There's Jasmine
and Enrico who always look out for me. There's Tiffany H who I've gotten to
know more since she joined the board last year. There's Helen P who also
got married recently. There's Tracey who moved in not too long ago who
joined the board last year. There's Kyle from NY who loves jazz and also
joined the board last year. There's Andrea and Devin whose fur baby, Cody,
actually knows how to sit up for a lengthy period of time. It's super cute!
Brennan and Kaylee just moved in I think last year and they also recently
got married. There's Jorge and Wendy who moved here last year from
California. There's Micheal and Megan who are the parents to a cute fur
baby named Frankie. Then there's Myles. I had a major surgery years ago and
my mom came in town to help. I couldn't go up the steps so Myles made
himself available and carried me up the steps when I got home. There's Ron
R who I knew from church and then one day we ran into each other here and
what do you know... he turned into our neighbor. There's Constance and
Jesse, Brittanae, Shannon, George S and his wife, Bill H, Pat, Nita..and
the list could go on and on.
The point is, for many of us this might be our first home. For some, it's
a place where we've experienced a few life changes, whether it be
promotions, marriage or anything else. It's a place where we can bounce
things off of each other whether it's regarding property taxes, refinancing
our homes or anything else. It's a place with the most beautiful diversity.
It's a place we come to after a long and sometimes frustrating day at work.
It's a place where we find peace and joy. For me personally, Highland is a
place of harmony. It's the place we call home.
While there may have been email exchanges and tensions were running high,
Highland is home. None of us are perfect but the one constant is that we
are neighbors. It's people like you and I that make it an awesome place to
live.
PS: Look out for details on a July social.
Think good thoughts!
Think good thoughts,
Kelli J. Reid
"One day closer to my purpose."
-KJR
Sent from my iPhone
--
Susan K. Shwartz, Ph.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Shepherd Pathways
