Trash - The free-standing dumpster is full again and needs to be
emptied. Thank you to the person taking care of that task. I'm not
sure if there is a regular emptying schedule or if it is emptied as
needed. The question was asked about when the compactor would be placed
back into service. I'm guessing that when we stop seeing dead rats
around the neighborhood, then the compactor will be open again soon
after that. It's currently off limits, since rats can easily get in and
out of the compactor, and trash is a food source for them. Without food
being readily available, they will choose to eat poison and then die.
Designated Pet Areas - My main point is that the bylaws provide the
framework for the Board to specify specific pet walking areas. This is
an easier route to take than converting common elements into limited
common elements to appease specific homeowners. I am unaware of the
Board designating specific pet walking areas, so all common elements
except the pool area may currently be fair game. Christian's advice is
great, and it sounds like if pet owners avoid grassy areas in front of
people's doors, the issue may be resolved.
Alex
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Alex Agle
alex@xxxxxxxxx
C 404-229-3325
W 404-894-6165
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: RATS!
From: Christian Pena <cpena711@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, June 11, 2017 7:49 pm
To: highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I don't believe anything has been solidified here in terms of the dog
stuff, since we have a couple folks on one end interpreting our by-laws to
their liking, and others going the other way for their dogs. We should be
happy the rat situation is looking under control and the compactor will be
back working soon!
I look forward to our next HOA meeting or town hall, sooner the better, to
chat on compromises since again, everyone here is more than cordial in
person. Whether it be installing artificial turf at the ends of the
neighborhood or taking off some of the shrubbery (we have sooooo many
bushes for critters to hide) and installing turf there instead, I think
that would be amazing! The HOA fees, paid by all of us, pay for the patches
of grass here at the ends of the Highlands and in front of the couple of
homes lucky to have them, so perhaps we can use some of the funds to cater
to the dog owners. Another easy fix would be to add doggy bag stations like
this
<https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Waste-USA-Station-System/dp/B005VEWBFC/ref=sr_1_3/136-6445894-1677755?ie=UTF8&qid=1497223774&sr=8-3&keywords=pet+waste+station>
and put them at the ends of the neighborhood. Every dog owner should have
bags to pick up after their pet, comes with the territory and is common
courtesy, but this way there is no excuse to leave behind waste. I've never
thought that waste was an issue here, folks are pretty good about picking
up waste, but we should try and compromise to make all residents happy.
Until we can all chat in person, dog owners, please continue to pick up
after your pets and avoid grass *directly* in front of doors. Folks that
are upset with the dogs, please understand that dog owners need a place for
their pets to relieve themselves...dog owners pay HOA fees along with
everyone else and would like to enjoy the positives of living in a gated
community in a great neighborhood/location. People with small dogs...your
"baby poops" count too, pick it up and everyone will be happy!
Hope we are all good until we meet together on our next meeting.
Best,
Christian
On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 9:52 AM, Zane Strebor <planetzane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I believe Alex cleared this up the other day by stating that the grass in
front of townhouses are common areas unless fenced in. Therefore the
association is responsible for landscaping. However, it was also made clear
that there are designated dog walking areas on the property that DO NOT
include using any random patch of grass for pets. So no, you are not
supposed to allow your pets to urinate in front of other units. I hope the
designated areas will be more clearly defined since that rule was
established by the board. It doesn't reflect, as least not in my case, that
people are not pet-friendly. I have had dogs since I was three but happen
not to have one at this very moment. If I do get one, I will definitely
follow the rules.
As a licensed real estate agent, I will explain what a limited common area
is for future reference. Our driveways, for example, are part of a common
area but we are granted exclusive use to them. So limited means that while
they be be owned as a whole by the unit owners, they are to be used
exclusively by the owners who own those particular units. That is why we
can't just park in someone else's driveway without permission. However,
since it is a limited common area, the association controls whether we can
change out the pavers as well as change the light fixtures. They can
establish rules about satellite dishes, trash cans, etc.
Even in larger communities where people have large acreage, a homeowners
association can impose fines for trash cans being in front of a home
instead of on the side, gutters being dirty, and the type of mailbox you
can install, as well as making renovations such as adding on decks. Most of
the time that requires a board approval of your plans. Hope this makes
sense. Screenshots of Alex's prior comments and a legal definition attached.
As for the rats, I am terrified of them as well!
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On Jun 11, 2017, at 1:34 AM, Monica OWENS <mr33605@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
*Point A: Rats*
When I exited the gate this evening, I saw two rats scurrying around the
main and temporary dumpsters. I am terrified of rats to the point of
having panic attacks. Seeing those rats with the sad brown eyes almost
scared the human poop out of me! I LOVE Mark for taking on the brave task
of rat disposal. Mark, you're the man! Thanks, thanks, thanks!
We have been dealing with the rat infestation for several years. When the
exterminators hired by the Board/CMA get aggressive in their efforts, the
problems seem to go away. Thereafter, however, their efforts become more
relaxed and the infestation recurs. In the past, I have made numerous
complaints and asked why we have not required more frequent, ongoing
exterminating efforts. In terms of the budget, I would rather dedicate our
funds to require more exterminating than pay for all of the excessive
layers of landscaping pine straw or other budget items that may be reduced.
The dumpster situation seems to be a major problem causing the rat
infestation. When I went on vacation two weeks ago, I saw trash
accumulating outside of the dumpster and received notice that the dumpster
was malfunctioning. This week, I saw that the temporary dumpster was
overflowing.
I have the following questions: (1) What is taking so long to repair the
main dumpster and bring it back into operation? (2) How often is the
temporary dumpster being cleared of trash? (3) How often are the
exterminators coming out to this property? (4) What efforts are the
exterminators performing and how often do they follow up?
*Point B: Use of Limited Common Areas*
I am in favor of a more pet friendly approach to this issue. Pets are
cute and friendly neighbors, and they have better personalities than most
humans that I have encountered. They potty outside-- that's what they
should be trained to do. But responsible pet owners should always be
mindful to clean up after their pets, meaning pick up and properly dispose
of their pet's poop. The HOA rules already provide fines for not doing so.
Those rules can be enforced if you notify the Board or CMA when you observe
a pet owner's failure to comply.
In terms of a limited common area, I have the following questions: (1)
What does that mean? (2) If a homeowner controls the grassy area next to
his or her unit, does that mean that the homeowner also should be
separately responsible for maintaining that area? In essence, should the
HOA dues not cover landscaping to that area? Instead, should that cost
fall upon the individual homeowner who claims the right to control that
area?
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*From:* Mark Riggs <markariggs@xxxxxxxxxxx>
*To:* "highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
*Sent:* Saturday, June 10, 2017 9:39 AM
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: RATS!
Poor, poor rats, looking up with their sad brown eyes. Picked up several
more this morning. Hope to see even more over the next several days.
Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse any typos.
On Jun 9, 2017, at 9:10 PM, Angie <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks everyone for your diligence in resolving this rat infestation.
So are we nominating Mark as the rat executioner? Lol 😂
On Friday, June 9, 2017, 6:53 PM, Mehrnush Saadat <
mehrnushsaadat@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ok but, if i see a dead rat, me and my high heels are walking to marks
house and asking him to bring his shovel :)
and gloves.
be safe, use gloves mark.
Mehrnush Saadat
[iPhone]
On Jun 9, 2017, at 6:30 PM, Tiffany Harlow <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Thank you Mark! I think we all needed that comic relief to lighten the
mood on this list serve. Your help is greatly appreciated on that and the
cleanup efforts.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 9, 2017, at 5:52 PM, Mark Riggs <markariggs@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Personally I hope to see a lot of dead rats over the next few days. BTW,
the rat was not dead. When I went to pick it up and throw it away, it
tried to walk away. Hit it over the head with a shovel, picked it up and
threw it away.
If you see a dead one, don't whine and complain, pick it up and throw it
away. It's not that difficult.
Sent from my iPhone. Please excuse any typos.
On Jun 9, 2017, at 5:44 PM, Steven Teal <ussteven.teal@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
When I get home I will get the rat. This is getting ridiculous people.
Poison equals death. Which is what we want.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 9, 2017, at 5:36 PM, Zane Strebor <planetzane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
There is a dead rat outside the pool gate on the side of the dumpster.
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On Jun 9, 2017, at 4:41 PM, Christian Pena <cpena711@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello Highlanders,
Quick chime in, that is not what I believe she is saying, that would be
silly to think. But I also think everyone might be forgetting that the
*rats* are the current issue here. Not sure how this took such a turn,
but we are hogging up email space right now with passive aggressive notes
and comments. No need for that, I've yet to meet an unfriendly face in the
neighborhood, before OR after I got a dog, so not sure where this is coming
from.
Perhaps we can schedule a town hall in the next month or so and chat on
all the issues again, placing pamphlets by the mailbox to make it obvious
to those that don't get these emails and encourage those that rent to come
as well. Whether it be fixtures, rats, paint color, visitor spot etiquette,
fines, etc, we can chat on that live.
Have a great weekend, and watch out by the pool for the rats.
Best,
Fellow Neighbor with a cute dog which you can totally pet if you see me
around...trying to socialize him.
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:31 PM, Zane Strebor <planetzane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Nicole, are you implying that someone can come sit a chair on my porch
area and smoke a cigarette? The bottom line is that people without pets
should not be forced to have dogs pissing and pooping outside their doors.
I have had many dogs in my life and if I had one now, I would not even have
the nerve to take my dog out in front of someone else's place to alleviate
itself.
Having laws about certain fixtures doesn't mean the person does not own
that space, FYI.
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 4:17 PM, Nicole Reedy - WWJWM <nicole.reedy@xxxxxxx
wrote:
As a condominium you own NOTHING outside of your interior walls.
If you did.. I highly doubt people would still have the old lighting
fixtures, ugly paint combinations and rusted door knobs…
______________________________ ___________
*Nicole Reedy*
Executive Assistant to CFO, Tahira Fumo
*JAS Worldwide Management, Inc**.*
6195 Barfield Rd. |Atlanta, GA | 30328
O: +1 (404) 705-7600 | C: +1 (404) 984-9292
Nicole.reedy@xxxxxxx
Skype: Nicole Reedy- JAS
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From: <highland-discuss-bounce@freel ists.org
<highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> on behalf of Tiffany Harlow
Reply-To: "highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxx g
<highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
Date: Friday, June 9, 2017 at 4:12 PM
To: "highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxx g <highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>"
Subject: [highland-discuss] Re: RATS!
And I would argue that the grass area is a part of the sidewalk or area
serving one or more units. If we interpret it any other way then people
could literally just come congregate in front of your front door with no
issue. I doubt that was the intent of the declarations's drafters.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 9, 2017, at 4:09 PM, Glenn Abajian <glenn.abajian@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I think this is where there may be some confusion. After reading the
bylaws, it doesn't state that the grass areas are *common* or *limited
common* elements.
Per the bylaws:
*The limited common elements include:*
- *Any sidewalk or entry gate serving one or more but less than all
Units*
- *The sidewalk serving only one unit*
- *The driveway providing entry to the garage of each unit*
- *Any desk attach to and serving only one unit*
- *any enclosed yard area as shown on the Survey or Floors plans*
- *The portion of Common Elements on which there is located any
portion of the air conditioning or heating system exclusively serving a
particular Unit or Units*
- *Any utility meter which serves only one unit*
- *Each unit is assigned one mailbox or mail slot*
*The Common elements consist of all portions of the Condominium not
located within the boundaries of a Unit. The Common Elements include,
without limitation, certain utilities, fences, entry features, paving,
walls, retaining walls and exterior walls of the building, trash compactor,
awnings, landscape areas, mail area, fitness facility, swimming pool,
clubhouse, limited access fated entry system, and all personalty, furniture
and fixtures located on any common element, expect items located on any
limited common element.*
I may be wrong in assuming "landscape areas" include the grass areas but
please correct me if I'm wrong.
Thank you,
Glenn Abajian
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 3:31 PM, Tiffany Harlow <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Actually, after a re-read of the declaration and bylaws, I believe that
the sections of grass directly in front of our doors and driveways are
considered "limited common elements" under our rules as opposed to general
"common elements" (such as the gym, pool, etc.) so in that case, the rules
actually state that use of those "limited" areas are reserved exclusively
for the owners of the unit to which the limited area is assigned.
This would mean that only homeowners who are assigned to those areas, i.e.
live on those "limited" elements, can allow their dogs to use them. Others
would be in violation. That would be my reading of the actual rules but we
can discuss that with CMA and get out some form of official interpretation
at a later date.
In the meantime, I will post that portion of the rules in the mailbox area
along with others I think should be considered as I mentioned in my earlier
email. Thanks.
*Tiffany Harlow, Esq. tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
404-931-5567*
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 3:24 PM, Christian Pena <cpena711@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Certainly, as long as the pet owners continue (or start) picking up around
the front gate and or ends of the neighborhood there should not be a
problem.
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Zane Strebor <planetzane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Tiffany, that is a great idea. There are actually common areas that are
not in front of resident doors that can be utilized for pets to use. I
don't have any issue with that. Thanks.
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 2:34 PM, Tiffany Harlow <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
There are side grass areas within the gates you can use as opposed to
directly in front of someone's front door.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 9, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Christian Pena <cpena711@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I just got a dog last week (some of you have seen the little pup) and have
picked up after him obviously, since I know I'm not trying to be one of
those getting the stink eye. That's being said, I was told that all outside
areas are indeed communal, so a dog going to the bathroom on it is not
against the rules. Since I'm now part of the pet owners in the
neighborhood, I truly wish I had grass in front of my door ( I definitely
don't want to walk outside the gates on the midnight or 4am walks), but
please call out pet owners that you see not picking up waste.
CMA should 100% place fines on irresponsible pet owners AND folks throwing
away furniture (I'm preaching I know), our more vocal residents are doing
all they can, but CMA should really get more strict to avoid things
escalating like this and having everyone all of a sudden be upset and
vocalizing concerns. Should have never reached this point (again, I know
I'm preaching).
On Jun 9, 2017, at 1:34 PM, Susan Stern <susan.k.stern@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Also, and correct me if I'm wrong, there is nothing about a dog relieving
itself on the grass that violates any rules. The violation comes when the
owners do not clean up after the pet. The grassy areas are shared/communal
space.
We did talk at the last board meeting (3 of us non-board members
attended--it's a great chance to stay informed and share your concerns!)
about the issue of urine spots in the grass and how unattractive it is. No
immediate solutions were identified, but we brainstormed several ideas. If
anyone is on the listserv reading this who has a dog, please consider
taking them outside of the gates for their potty breaks.
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 12:57 PM, Tiffany Harlow <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Zane,
Of course there are many rules related to this, among other things.
Unfortunately, as you have seen this week, our neighbors have very loose
interpretations of what those rules are or have not taken time to actually
read them. Trust me, you are not alone in your sentiment. In the next few
weeks, I will be posting at the mailboxes, relevant portions of our
covenants that I believe residents need to be reminded of and as Kyle has
mentioned, the Board is going to try this year at being more diligent in
enforcing those rules. This may prove uncomfortable for some, but we have
to get some order around here because many of the major issues we are now
tackling, i.e. the rats, are a direct result of having gotten lax over the
years.
In the meantime, I wouldn't go so far as to suggest you engage with
neighbors that you see violating the rules (although I will give a long
stare sometimes to folks that I see at or near my patch and it has worked,
they move along quickly), but if you can let us on the board know who to
address, we will be happy to do so on your behalf.
*Tiffany Harlow, Esq. tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
404-931-5567*
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 12:35 PM, Zane Strebor <planetzane@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Speaking of pets, I feel that it is unfair for those of us without pets to
be subjected to dogs pooping all over our patches of grass. Are they any
rules regarding pet owners being able to utilize the yards of others for
their pets? Even if they pick it up, the stench and remnants remain and
attract insects and rodents toward our houses. I don't feel that is fair at
all. Sometimes I can barely pull out my garage because people are standing
there with the dogs taking a bathroom break on my patch of grass. Thanks.
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 12:23 PM, Traci Houston <
dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank you!!!!
We appreciate all your dedication and efforts to help keep our community
clean.
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On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 11:40 AM, Tiffany Harlow
<tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yes, thank you Marny. And we should all thank Kyle as a neighbor and
board member for helping to clean up the trash all week and disposing of
this morning's rat. It takes a village.
*Tiffany Harlow, Esq. tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
404-931-5567*
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Kyle Mann <kylemann1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Marny,
CMA is supposed to be sending notices to everyone having those cans, to
remove them or be fined going forward.
*From:* highland-discuss-bounce@ freelists.org
<highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> [mailto:highland-discuss-
bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>] *On Behalf
Of *Marny Heit
*Sent:* Friday, June 09, 2017 10:44 AM
*To:* highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: RATS!
It's also probably a good time for those of you with those garbage cans
full of dog waste outside your doors to get rid of them unless you want
rats on your doorsteps.
*Marny Heit*
*675 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE*
*Suite 8500*
*Atlanta, Georgia 30308*
*T: 404-313-4923*
*F: 404-393-7393*
*www.heitlaw.com <http://www.heitlaw.com/>*
On Jun 9, 2017, at 10:31 AM, Tiffany Harlow <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
The dumpster has been emptied this morning and the dead rat has been
disposed of. Neighbors, you will have to understand that in order to
alleviate this rat problem, we will temporarily see dead rats on occasion
and we cannot guarantee where they will be found. This is unfortunately
how extermination works. We have asked for your patience and vigilance.
Please continue to dispose of your trash appropriately, hold your trash and
do not dump if you see that the dumpster is already full or overflowing and
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not do this with your dog waste. We will never get
over this hurdle if we continue to just be careless.
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*Tiffany Harlow, Esq. tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx <tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx>
404-931-5567*
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Ibironke Apata <iwapata@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks for sharing the update on the rats. It is truly a crisis and I'm
surprised that we were not made aware formally. I got the flyer about trash
but not about the rats. On sunday night I easy horrified to see 5 rats by
the dumpster and 2 days later. I spotted 2 rats. I believe the health
department should be notified and all actions being taken shared with us.
The dumpster will continue to be a source of breedinf. I wonder if we
should all have trash cans we bring out once or twice a week and eliminate
the use of a dumpster.
This community usef to be so clean! Is there a meeting about this coming
up?
On Jun 9, 2017 9:44 AM, "William Hauser" <wm.hauser@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dead rat in roadway in front of bldg 200
On Jun 8, 2017 8:31 AM, "Christian Pena" <cpena711@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Isom, that's great information. I do also agree that in Dennis'
absence someone at CMA should help so the board, who all have day jobs,
don't have to handle this.
Please keep talking to your neighbors and bringing it up in case they are
not on the chain. Mention this chain to see if they are on it, if not,
offer to take their email down and reach out here to add them in. Mention
the trash as food source and how we are trying to get this fixed. OVER
COMMUNICATE! Let's finally all get on the same page and get this over with.
Not only is it gross (and I'm scared of rats honestly) but the property
values will lower while out HOA's will go up, nobody wins.
Best,
Christian
On Jun 8, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Wenona Belton <wcbelton@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
If Dennis is unavailable, who at CMA should be handling? Is a major rat
infestation not considered a crisis that the property management company
should address?
W. Belton
On Jun 8, 2017, at 2:04 AM, isom hawes <isom25@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello everyone, I'd like to chime in, in hopes of helping out with some of
the concerns regarding the rodent issue. Back in the early 2000's, I use
to work for Orkin and coincidentally I had a few customers in this same
complex. If I were to assume that extermination methods have not changed,
there are only a couple ways to get rid of the rats. You either poison
them or you set out old school rat traps. Both methods are effective but
depending on the circumstance, one method will work better than the other.
In dealing with large numbers, as we are now, poison is really the only way
to suppress the population.
Poison, however, will really only be effective if there are no other food
sources for the rats. They will almost always choose the food in the trash
over the poison if they have access to it. Because of this, extermination
of the rats will have to be a joint effort between us and Orkin. Orkin can
lay out poison from now until next year but the problem won't start to
improve until we stop allowing the rodents easy access to our trash.
As I understand it, the reason the compactor was removed was to have it
cleaned and to have the space around the compactor cleaned since over time
trash had begun to build up on the grounds around the compactor. This
trash had become a continuous source of food for the rats making the
problem worse. I noticed a couple of days ago that there was a drain hole
at the base of the temporary dumpster and rats were going in and out of the
hole.... again having easy access to the trash. I'm sure this easy
access was impeding the efforts of Orkin. Today I went and bought some
steel wool and plugged the hole. I was taught when I worked at Orkin that
rats tend not to chew through it because it cuts their gums. You may want
to give it a try at your homes if you find small entry points that need to
be closed off to prevent the rats from invading.
As for the length of time it will take to fix this problem, there is no
way to really know. It all depends on how good of a job we do of making
sure the rodents can't get to our trash. If we can keep them out of our
trash, they will then start to get desperate for food, eat the poison and
the problem will improve sooner rather than later.
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*From:* highland-discuss-bounce@ freelists.org
<highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> <highland-discuss-bounce@
freelists.org <highland-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> on behalf of Traci
Houston <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
*Sent:* Wednesday, June 7, 2017 11:31 PM
*To:* planetzane@xxxxxxxxx; highland-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] Re: RATS!
Where is the back turn?
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On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:27 PM, Zane Strebor
<planetzane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I wonder about the health department as well because I just looked out my
window and saw one run out a drain pipe up near the back turn. They are
everywhere!
On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 11:20 PM, Wenona Belton <wcbelton@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am interested in the answers to the questions posed by Ms. Houston and
wonder if perhaps the health department should be notified?
Thank you,
W. Belton
On Jun 7, 2017, at 10:24 PM, Traci Houston (Redacted sender "tracihouston"
for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
While circulars were posted to everyone's door I'm not sure all the
residents truly recognize the severity of this rat infestation. I sure
didnt! This is what should be communicated. If residents knew they were at
risk with their health, informed that the rat infestation could potentially
grow where rodents could enter our homes, and that our property values
could be negatively impacted - maybe people would listen. This is very
serious! I absolutely do not take this problem lightly. In fact, Im scared
to even go to the dumpster now.
As a homeowner and resident I would like to know what is the overall
detailed action plan to address this issue?
I know that the extermination process started today but what's involved?
What specifically is the exterminator doing? Who is the exterminator? Are
they coming daily? Weekly? How long will the process last? Does the
exterminator have an aggressive plan of attack? When do they anticipate we
will be rid of these rats? Is this easy to do? Or is this a long term
project? What role do all residents have (other than proper disposal of
trash) during this process? Do we need to schedule any extermination to our
individual homes and who pays for it? Who do we contact for questions or if
we see a rat in our homes?
My next question is what specifically is being done about the dumpster? I
assume the trash compactor doesnt work at all? If not, what is the plan to
have a working dumpster or are we going to have more frequent trash
pick-up? When will any action be taken? Whats the timeline?
What responsibility does the HOA mgmt company have in this entire process
- if any at all?
Lastly I think it would be extremely helpful to over-communicate during
this crisis - yes, crisis. If we dont communicate the seriousness of this
issue people will not be aware of this grave problem. If I wasnt part of
this group thread I wouldnt be aware of anything. If we dont arrest the
problem now we could be at serious risk for other problems none of us want
diwn the road.
There should be communications that are posted/emailed/mailed/text to all
residents that a) outline the problem we currently have and how it occurred
b) communicate the actions that have been taken and next steps and c) how
we can collectively prevent this from happening in the future. Along with
these communication channels we need some type of signage - even if
temporary - around all common areas reminding everyone about the trash
guidelines.
I have not seen this type of detailed communication just yet. Is there a
plan for one? I am more than willing to assist with writing the
communication and distributing to my fellow neighbors.
Can someone answer these questions?
Thank You
Traci
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On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:38 PM, Tiffany Harlow
<tiffany.harlow@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yeah the person who left the trash needs to come back and get it. We are
all adults here. Members of the board, friends of the board and random
other community members should not have to do this every time. It's getting
ridiculous.
And for the record, if you know you live next door to a neighbor who is
not on this list or who doesn't get the info, each one teach one, pass the
info along.
Word of mouth is not a new concept.
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On Jun 7, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Zane Strebor <planetzane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Just drove out the gate and there were 2 huge rats feeding off that bag of
trash on the ground. Someone really needs to move that bag of trash.
On Jun 7, 2017, at 5:44 PM, Jodie Victor <jodievictor@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I've been gone since the Sunday morning, but have read all the emails from
another state. I just left the neighborhood after being home for about 15
minutes. Sitting by the compactor is a bag of trash. As I waited for the
gate to open, a rat exited the bag of trash. It is apparently not clear to
all residents of what is currently going on in our community. Why is that
so?
I am a renter, but I am curious why a private company is being used for
trash?
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*To:* Highland
*Subject:* [highland-discuss] RATS!
There is a dead half eaten rat in the back of the pool deck! Behind the
trash can. And many many live rats around the trash dumpster. We need to
put the plug back in the dumpster because the rats are using it as a door
into the dumpster. buffet time!
Joseph Curtis
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