Manager’s Report

By Kathe M. Barnes, CAAM, LSM, PCAM Executive Director

The curb appeal of our community depends on each resident maintaining his or her property as completely as possible. For those who keep their homes and yards well maintained, the association thanks you for your efforts and good examples. We encourage all residents to pay particular attention to the following maintenance items:

Exterior paint. Paint is a quick and easy way to keep your property looking fresh, new and clean. It will also protect against corrosion, weathering and insects. Landscaping. Landscaping is extremely important to our community’s curb appeal. Please remove dead plants and branches. Keep shrubs properly pruned and flowers well-tended. Keep yards free of debris. Refresh your granite. Replace the diseased turf with new sod. Roofs. Please ensure your roofs are properly maintained and cleaned. Driveways and sidewalks. Please repair cracks, pitted or flaking surfaces and other concrete problems. Remove weeds from sidewalk joints and debris from driveways and sidewalks. Do not use driveways for storage or auto repairs. Gutters and downspouts. Please keep them cleaned out to prevent overflowing and flooding. Awnings, windows and window screens. Please replace worn or damaged fix tures, and check fittings for stability.

For those of you that are thinking of taking it one step further. If you are planning construction or home improvement projects on your property, remember to follow a few simple steps to ensure you don’t run into problems with neighbors or the association down the road.

Before construction begins, be sure to obtain a certificate of liability and workers compensation insurance from your contractor that names you as an additional insured entity. This will help protect you.

Remember, you must submit your plans for any exterior changes, front or back, to the SRCA Architectural Committee before work begins. Call the SRCA office if you are unsure. Checking ahead of time can ensure you are not assessed fines for commencing construction prior to obtaining approval.

All work must comply with local building, health and safety codes. SRCA is not responsible for ensuring your compliance, nor does the committee’s approval imply compliance with local requirements.

You are responsible for ensuring that main phone, cable, power and other utility lines sustain no damage from your construction project.

All work must begin after 7:00 a.m. Please be a courteous neighbor.

You must arrange to have all project-related debris and supplies removed daily. The property must be kept neat at all times.

Property values are on the rise and everyone can do their part to ensure that continues. The association commits to keeping the common areas in pristine condition. The board and staff thanks you for keeping our community looking sharp.

Board Briefs

July 28, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting • Approved the contract for Reliable Air

Conditioning Inc. to install three air scrubbers and three programmable thermostats in the Community Center and offices. • Board consensus was that the office and amenities would remain closed.

The Board voted to postpone the mandatory training for board members for 6 months due to the inability to hold the training in person at this time, due to virus concerns.

The Board concurred to cancel the board meeting in August and resume for the scheduled September 22, 2020 meeting.

The Board requested staff to move forward with getting estimates for the build on entryway renovations.

THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.