Roofing Project

11:57 AM Tuesday, May 20, 2014

We are currently getting bids on replacing the roof. The cost of the wood shake roof, along with the insurability problems it is causing, mean we will likely replace the roof with regular shingles. We have been diligently putting money into our savings account to cover costs like a new roof and will begin dipping into that account this year. The roofing project will likely be accomplished over several years, a few buildings at a time. More information will be coming on this topic.

It is time to put a seal coat on our road and expect to schedule this mid-summer. Our entire community road will likely be closed for one full day as a new layer of tar is put down and stripes are repainted. All residents will have to park on the road south of us in the undeveloped Brookline area. We will give you as much notice as possible so you can make necessary arrangements.

We recognize that many of you do small, anonymous things to help out around our community. Picking up a piece of trash, moving in your neighbor's garbage can, and pulling a stray weed are examples. Thank you!!

We love our own pets, but our neighbors are not always as fond of them as we are. Please clean up after your pets. This means that when you take your pet outside to potty, clean up after him by scooping up the poop and putting it in your own garbage can in your garage.

Garbage cans are stored inside your garage. Since our regularly-scheduled garbage pickup happens on Mondays, your garbage can can be put out at the curb as early as Sunday. They should be moved back into your garage by end of day Monday, or Tuesday at the latest. Thank you for helping keep our community clean (and smelling good).


Insurance Coverage

Our insurance rates have been significantly increased effective July 1.The primary reasons for the increase are the liability associated with our wood shake roof in combination with several recent claims by homeowners. To help keep our rates as low as possible, effective July 1, 2014, the homeowner's deductible  is being increased from $2500 to $5000. Written notification to this effect will be distributed to units in the complex as well as mailed (either electronically or physically) to homeowners who do not reside in their unit.

Please call your insurance company to make sure you can cover the first $5000 of damage to your property.