Maybe a training program and a sign instructing everyone to make sure to push
their stuff all the way.
Regards,
Richard Georgino
404 368-0010
From: Kyle Mann [mailto:kylemann1@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 10:03 PM
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: Highland Updates July 14, 2015
Please take a look and tell me if this is the owners fault or might contribute
to our rodent problem. There are some people that don’t dispose of trash
properly and cameras could help identify them. For your information the lock is
not working properly the door is open more often than not and I am someone that
is not afraid to close it. There are single women living here that shouldn’t be
expected to confront violators especially with no video surveillance. If we
can’t freely express ourselves how can anything improve, let’s not shoot the
messengers. Tiffany please continue to express your views wish we had more like
you.
From:
highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
[mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris Francisco
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 3:45 PM
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: Highland Updates July 14, 2015
Regarding the pool issues, the board is correct: the responsibility falls on
all of us to figure out who is violating the rules. It's no more their
responsibility than it is ours. The board alone is not the "pool police". We,
the residents, are. I understand that no one likes the idea of personally
confronting a violator, but unfortunately, that's the only way to figure out
who they are. If you don't want to confront them, the only other option is to
figure out when they're leaving the pool area, then discreetly follow them back
to their unit. There's honestly no other way to do it. If that means sitting at
the pool until they leave so you can figure out which unit they live in, then
that's what it takes. Taking pictures is also pointless unless you know exactly
who they are.
If you don't feel comfortable with either of those options, that's fine, but
you can't keep complaining if you aren't willing to take any personal action. I
recently witnessed someone letting their dog defecate on the grass without
picking it up, so I discreetly kept an eye on them until I could see which unit
they returned to. I then notified Dennis. He sent them a fine. It's as simple
as that. I really doubt the Atlanta Police Department is too interested in who
is smoking or bringing their dog to the pool, but if you want to call them,
have at it. Let us know how it works out.
As for the rats, I've noticed that almost every time I go to the dumpster,
there is loose garbage floating around the area. Beer bottles, pizza boxes with
partially eaten pizza inside, open garbage bags placed on top of the recycling
cans, soggy cardboard boxes, etc. More often than not, there is garbage stacked
in the chute leading into the dumpster, with the dumpster door hanging wide
open. I used the dumpster this morning and the door shuts just fine, so it's
not broken. It seems that a lot of the residents are incapable of disposing of
their garbage properly, which, of course, lead to rodents. If you don't like
the rodents, start disposing of your garbage properly. This means it needs to
go all the way inside the dumpster, not around it or near it. After you throw
it in, hit the compactor button on the panel. And don't throw in your scrap
wood, strollers, old luggage, and other assorted bulk garbage. I see that sort
of thing inside the dumpster all the time, and that's exactly how it gets
broken like it did a few weeks ago. I agree - extermination needs to take place
to get rid of the current problem, but disposing of garbage properly will
definitely help cut down on any future issues.
No matter what the issue is, nothing gets accomplished by just complaining
about it on this email service. If you aren't willing to take any personal
action to keep the community running smoothly, then you have no room to
complain.
On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 2:52 PM, Tiffany Harlow
<tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
While I appreciate the response from the Board, I am going to have to agree
with Kyle as well. We need more guidance on how to deal with violators, more
than just saying "find out who it is and report them." Sometimes just doing
the leg work to find out who it is can be daunting and dangerous. I have
literally followed behind some folks in my car who I saw doing suspicious
things and I have probably been noticed a time or two. And from what I hear
when violators have been approached about their actions, they have been quite
disrespectful, rude and abrasive to homeowners. We shouldn't have to do this
kind of reconnaissance work in our own neighborhood or risk injury either.
While Pat was diligently observant and able to identify her own neighbors,
sometimes it is not that easy to ascertain who the violators are.
As to the rat issue, the Board and CMA have to do a little more to communicate
to the homeowners what can be done about this problem. I know people who have
been dealing with it for months, far too long for some of the issues not to
have been addressed, particularly those on the exterior near the trash and
pool. Getting a simple response and laying out some action items should not
have taken so long. And these homeowners need a real action plan, not just a
promise that it is being looked into.
As for financials, I look forward to seeing the reports the Board promises to
provide and having an honest discussion about that more complex and arguably
more serious concern when the time comes.
Tiffany Harlow, Esq.
tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
404-931-5567<tel:404-931-5567>
On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 9:48 AM, patriciamalloy375
<patriciamalloy375@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:patriciamalloy375@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Kyle, is right. We need guidelines from the Board. All last night and this
morning two of my neighbors parked their cars in guest spots. No car was even
parked in their driveway. Another car was parked completely illegally outside
308.
Are we allowed to have cars towed?
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
-------- Original message --------
From: Kyle Mann <kylemann1@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:kylemann1@xxxxxxxxx>>
Date: 07/15/2015 6:36 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: Highland Updates July 14, 2015
Hello,
This is a very long and somewhat confusing response, I don’t think anyone
expects the board to be police. If you can outline the procedure to follow when
people see a problem in the pool area such as, a precinct number to call if
someone is violating the rules. Also maybe posting large signs clearly stating
what is what isn’t allowed in the area and not just something faded or written
on 8 by 11. My main concern now is rats running all over the place and what is
being done. We are all busy and from a board I would like to see something
proactive instead of reactive, like fixing the compactor door and having the
area cleaned. Huge rat holes are dug on each side of the side walk walking up
to the compactor door its unacceptable.
From:
highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
[mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]
On Behalf Of Highland Unit Owners
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 8:56 AM
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [highland-discuss] Highland Updates July 14, 2015
Hi Neighbors!
Based on the ongoing email discussions, it appears that there are several
issues that need to be addressed in our community. As you all know, the
members of the board live in our community as well, and are just as affected by
any problems as you are. However, the board is not the police, and does not
patrol the community looking for problems, so it is important for us to hear
from residents so that we can address any issues, and it is important for the
community as a whole to monitor our property.
1. The pool: The rules of the pool are posted on the entrance gate to the pool.
Clearly there are some residents (both owners and renters) who don't abide by
the rules. The only way for the board to enforce the rules against the
rule-breakers is for us to be informed the identity and/or unit number of the
rule-breaker. We are happy to impose fines or to attempt to restrict pool
access if necessary, but we cannot do this unless we know the identity of the
rule-breakers. For this reason, it is up to all of the members of the
community to make an effort to find out this information when you see someone
violating the rules. Otherwise, nothing can be done. We cannot send out fines
if we don't know who is breaking the rules. We will be sending out a notice to
the entire community specifying the pool rules that seem to be constantly
violated (glass bottles, dogs, propping open doors, etc.).
2. Water: The current system is that the water bill for the entire community is
paid via HOA dues. When our property was constructed, it was designed in a way
such that individual water meters on each unit are simply not possible. It's
unfortunate, but it is the reality. It is for this reason that the
responsibility is on every resident to be mindful of water usage and having any
leaks repaired ASAP. The purpose in hiring a plumber 2 years ago to inspect
units was to ensure that any leaks were found and repaired, and this resulted
in a major decrease in the community water bill, exceeding the money spent on
the plumbing service.
3. Financials: Because of the expressed interest, we will be happy to send an
emailed copy of the financials to members of the community via the email
listserver on a quarterly basis. As you are all aware, the board meets every 2
months to discuss the financials and other matters, and these meetings are open
to any resident who wishes to attend. So if you want to know about the
financials more often than quarterly, please feel free to attend these meetings.
4. Dogs: There have been many complaints about unleashed dogs and residents not
picking up after their dogs. As you all know, these are violations of the
community rules. Similar to the pool matter, we cannot fine residents for
breaking this rule if we do not know the identity and/or unit number of the
culprit. If you see a resident breaking the rules regarding dogs, please make
the effort to determine who the rule-breaker is (or at least which unit is
theirs) and we will be happy to issue a fine.
5. Car break-ins: Any break-in to your car is a police matter. Although this is
a gated community, the gates are not impenetrable, and it is quite easy for
anyone to enter our community if they want to badly enough. Please be mindful
about closing the walking gates behind you, not letting cars follow you through
the driving gate, and not leaving valuables in sight in your cars. If the
burglars stop finding stuff to steal, hopefully they will move on to another
target. If you see suspicious activity, call the police.
Please remember that your interests as residents are not in opposition to the
interests of the board. We live here too, and want our community to be a nice
place to live. However we cannot accomplish that by ourselves.
While this email list is meant address issues please understand that if we
address and issue and do not hear anything else we will assume the issue is
addressed. We in no way are trying to ignore any of the issues as , which was
mentioned above, they are all very important. Also keep in mind due to the
volume of emails being distributed we are doing our best to sift through each
of them to ensure issues are being addressed. No member of the board will be
addressing issues individually. When the board responds it will continue to be
a collective response but again, due to the volume of emails we are doing our
best to address each issue.
Last year we requested that neighbors sign up for committees so we can have
assistance and more involvement in the community. Please see the email below
with that request. Unfortunately we only received 2 responses. This email list
was created by a neighbor who expressed interest and we are very appreciative
of that! If other neighbors would like to get involved to help address and
drive these issues it would be greatly appreciated. Just let us know!
Regarding the other issues that were sent last night, we will get back to you
with a response upon consulting with Dennis.
If you have concerns about your specific unit please email Dennis and copy the
board. Dennis' information is listed below and the board email is
highland-board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:highland-board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
Dennis F. Hoffman | President & Broker
Community Management Associates | 1465 Northside Drive Ste 128 | Atlanta, GA
30318
404.835.9100 ext. 105<tel:404.835.9100%20ext.%20105> |
404.835.9200<tel:404.835.9200> fax |
dhoffman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:dhoffman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> |
www.cmacommunities.com<http://www.cmacommunities.com>
Thanks,
Highland Board
Begin forwarded message:
From: Highland Unit Owners
<highlandunitowners@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:highlandunitowners@xxxxxxxxx>>
Date: August 1, 2014 at 12:03:04 AM EDT
Cc:
Subject: Highland Happenings Vol. 3
Hi Neighbors!
I hope this email finds you all well! Attached please find the meeting minutes
from the July 14h meeting. A big thanks to all who attended. It was a very
productive discussion and we covered a great deal. Another thanks to Robert
Mann for presenting during the meeting and working on addressing the concerns
in the minutes. You should notice that each concern was addressed in the
attachment. In the event you feel like a concern was not addressed please
understand that it was not intentional. Feel free to bring it to our attention
and we will answer accordingly. If you email a concern please copy all the
board members and Dennis listed in the CC of this email.
Our next Board Meeting will be held in the clubhouse on Monday, September 8th
at 6:30pm. The meeting participation will only include Board members however,
you are more than welcomed to listen in. Concerns, suggestions, and the like
can either be addressed before or after the meeting.
Notes:
75/85 Sign: A neighbor called the "Commuter Dude" to see if they could move
the sign from directly across from our street to closer to the expressway
entrance. As a result the city is working on a resolve for this. The sign may
not be moved but they stated they will add an arrow to make it more clear for
drivers that they must drive a few feet more to enter the expressway.
In my previous emails I always asked if anyone wants to sign up for the two
committees below. We still need your support. The committees and descriptions
again just in case anyone else would like to sign up. Let me know.
· Communications: Responsible for sending our communications to neighbors
which include emails and flyers in doors when needed.
· Planning: Responsible for coordinating with Communications when planning
an event such as a cookout or meeting (neighborhood watch meetings and
informative meetings to name a few). Responsible for coordinating the event.
· Neighborhood Watch: Coordinate with APD to get one set up here. Perhaps
coordinating with the Old Fourth Ward Association.
Lastly, if anyone wants to be removed from this list let me know.
It takes a village....!
