I think it’s in the works Tiffany seems determined and I’m down for improvement.
From: highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Vadim Kovynev
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 11:02 PM
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: Dog
Kyle I agree. The best way to approach this is in person. How do we get a
meeting set up?
On Jul 6, 2015 10:59 PM, "Kyle Mann" <kylemann1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
In all honesty you should not have to Vadim, there are other people here that
support your position I’m one. Tiffany is stressing those of us truly
concerned, should meet and draft a solution, not just send emails back and
forth (not her words mine). I had no idea the pool and common area were being
overrun by outsiders. An owner should never feel disrespected or unable to
enjoy the amenities in a private community. It is surprising there is no Board
response to this issue and management here is non-existent. There are rules but
without concern or leadership you get apathy. Sorry for my personal lack of
awareness in my own community feel free to contact me, there is strength in
numbers!
Kyle Mann
From: highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Vadim Kovynev
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2015 8:27 PM
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: Dog
If you can get APD to deputize me for a day I'll take care of the problem real
quick.
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From: josephcurtis07@xxxxxxxxxxx
Date:07/06/2015 19:53 (GMT-05:00)
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: Dog
Hello All -
We have run into this group before more than once. Results are mixed, but they
are generally rude, unwilling to abide by rules, and very disrespectful of the
property. Here are the violations:
1 - GLASS in the pool. We have told them and their visitors in the past that
no glass is allowed. Some will take the helpful dixie cups we give, others
will sneer and roll their eyes. So we have told them about this in the past,
but still their group had several bottles in the pool area.
2 - SIZE. We have never said anything about this violation to them, and they
seem to have 15-20 people. We don't mind so much when extra people come over,
but they push this past any kind of acceptable "let's all be firends" scene.
Lots of noise, no parking on Highland, no pool furniture for residents...it's a
true burden.
3 - BREAKING THE GATE. They have their visitors who did not receive the
pedestrian gate code to pull open the gate and squeeze through. Huge security
problem. The gate breaks down as a result of this kind of abuse, we are all
more vulnerable and higher maintenance costs. We have never addressed this
specific issue with them, because we never get past the other issues with
cooperation or respect.
4 - PROPPING THE DOOR. We have told them they cannot prop open the door to the
pool with a rock, and have repeatedly removed said rock. They do not care, the
behavior has never changed. As you know, we also have a recurring problem with
neighborhood children "hopping the fence" and destroying the pool area. Having
an open and unsecure door is an open invitation to more issues and risks with
non-residents.
5 - DOGS IN THE POOL. Our first bad encounter with this group, they had a dog
in the pool. Other residents said the dog had been actually swimming. Have
the laws changed? Is this still an automatic health code violation (and shut
down)? We did not say anything to them the first time, as they had already
thumbed their noses at our no glass conversation. Yesterday, we had to have an
extended debate with the same person bringing the same dog. They pushed,
complained, and challenged us, but we stood firm and they put the dog
elsewhere. Then, another friend of theirs (who broke through the gates) came
in with a dog she refused to remove as she claimed (extremely rudely) it was a
service dog. The dog had no markings or signage to verify this claim, but if
true...I'm thinking it has to be allowed? A question that should be addressed
by Dennis or another professional.
6 - SMOKING. A number of us smoke. My wife is sensitive to the smoke, so I
always either go over to the sidewalk in front of the gatehouse or outside of
the pool...depending on which way the wind blows to keep smoke off of the pool
deck. Several of them were smoking and we found many cigarette butts discarded
on the pool deck this afternoon. We do not know for a fact that those butts
were theirs and have not mentioned the no smoking to them.
BOTTOM LINE: this group of friends has an established bad track record of a
destructive pattern of behavior. A few will be respectful and discontinue bad
behaviors when pointed out, but many will not and the behaviors continue. If
we care at all about our property and investments, we must stop these kinds of
rude, disrespectful, mass violations. But it is hard for my wife and I to be
the only people trying to educate and stop this particular group. We need your
help to back us up and come help us when these specfic people repeatedly invade
and offend. How much damage does one group have to do to be banned from the
pool? Let's stop this ridiculousness before it gets worse, and more people
think they can get away with behaviors that threaten our access to the pool and
security. We'll help any way we can.
I only have 1 photo I will try to share later from mobile. Tiffany - they
might be the neighbors of yours that you mentioned.
Joe
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From: "Tiffany Harlow" <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2015 12:08:41 PM
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: Dog
That is my point. And apparently these particular guests were not respecting
those rules. So again, be mindful and speak up if you see something would
constitute a violation.
Tiffany Harlow, Esq.
tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx
404-931-5567
On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 11:36 AM, Susan Stern <susan.k.stern@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
There's nothing wrong with having guests over to the pool. The key thing, as
you mentioned, is whether or not they are respecting the rules. If they are,
then who cares? We're all friendly folks!
On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 10:16 AM, Tiffany Harlow <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
But the question is, did anyone say anything? If not, then nothing will
change. I know my neighbors who rent were there yesterday and they may or may
not be aware that pets are not permitted. Although they should.
This is however the second time on a Sunday I have seen a huge crowd of
visitors at the pool, where even Hilliard is packed with cars and folks are
toting large coolers like they were invited to a big bash. I understand it was
the holiday weekend, but as neighbors this is somewhat disrespectful to
homeowners. We could go to a public pool if we wanted to, but I think the
reason we pay dues is to keep it somewhat private. I will be mentioning this
to my neighbors this week and if you have neighbors that you know tend to
invite large groups of guests over and violate the rules, I suggest and
encourage you to say something as well.
Tiffany Harlow, Esq.
tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx
404-931-5567
On Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 11:06 AM, Justin Wilson <jayblake4@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I was there and saw the dogs
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From: "Joseph Curtis" <josephcurtis07@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Highland" <highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [highland-discuss] Dog
Date: Sun, Jul 5, 2015 5:22 PM
Anyone want to witness a dog in the pool area.
Joseph Curtis
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Susan K. Stern, Ph.D.
Clinical Neuropsychology Fellow
Memphis VA Medical Center
