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COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Summer 2019
WELCOME TO YOUR FULL-TIME ONSITE MANAGER! We hope you are all having a good year so far!
A little about your new full-time onsite Community Manager…. As most of you know, Ruth Banford is the new Community Manager for Mundy Mill. Ruth was the Association Assistant for Mundy Mill since she started with FirstService Residential in March 2017 and has been a constant in the community. Before Ruth came to FirstService, she lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and worked for a prominent law firm for 30 years. Ruth is the proud mother of one son who is still living in Philadelphia and attending Temple University.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
If you see Ruth in the community, stop and say hello!
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INCREASE IN HOA DUES FOR 2019
The HOA dues for 2019 have increased from $500.00 to $550.00 and the implementation of a two (2) installment plan has worked out well. It is now July and if there is anyone who has not paid their HOA Fees, it is requested that you pay it as soon as possible. Amenity cards have been deactivated and late and interest fees have now been applied to those accounts. If you have already paid your fees, we thank you!
ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEES
The Association would like to establish a few new committees within the community.
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SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST · New Community Manager · Increase in HOA dues for 2019 · Establishment of Committees
Social Committee • Welcome Committee • Neighborhood Watch News Magazine • Care Committee These are only a start to forming committees within the community. If you would like to sign up for these committees or have any suggestions for other committees, please feel free to contact Ruth Banford at ruth.banford@fsresidential.com. NOTE: These committees are voluntary positions. The Waterwheel is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Mundy Mill Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services. Magazine design by Indigo Whatley.
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from the manager NO PARKING! As everyone should know, there is no parking on the streets within the community. This has been a challenge to say the least. Everyone should be parking within their garage or on their driveway, no matter how briefly it is.
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Ruth Banford, Community Manager ruth.banford@fsresidential.com Office located at: Cresswind at Lake Lanier 3300 Cresswind Marina Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 (770) 536-3500 FirstService Customer Care Center: (866) 378-1099 ClickPay: (888) 354-0135
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please remember to submit an Architectural Modification Application when doing any type of modification to the exterior of your home. Following the Covenants is a crucial part of living in an HOA. You can find the forms needed on the Mundy Mill Website: https://mundymill.connectresident.com If you haven’t already registered on the website and would like to do so, please provide your email address and current cell phone number to Ruth Banford at ruth. banford@fsresidential.com
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If you are found parking on the street, you will be given a violation notice to correct your parking immediately. These violations do not come with any extra days to correct the violation. You must correct it immediately. If the violation continues, a fine will be assessed to the account of the violator.
Parking on the streets make it very difficult for any emergency vehicles to maneuver if they have to come into the community. Please be courteous to your community. Here is an excerpt of the Covenants for parking: 7.4 Vehicles: Parking. Vehicles shall be parked only in appropriate parking spaces serving the Unit or other designated parking areas established by the Board, if any. No on street parking shall be permitted. All parking shall be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the Board may adopt. Commercial vehicles shall not be permitted on any Common Property or any Unit.
“Parking on the streets makes it ver y difficult for any emergency vehicles to maneuver if they have to come into the community.” SAFETY IN OUR COMMUNITY As we would all like to keep Mundy Mill safe, there are a few things that you can do as a part of the community. STREET LIGHT OUTAGES If you see a street light out, it is a simple fix. Jackson EMC has a hotline to report street light outages. Simply get the number off of the pole that is out and call (770) 536-2415. They will take the information and then dispatch someone to come and fix the light. KNOWN THEFTS OR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY Call the Police! We do have police patrolling the community. However, the patrols will increase if there are reports of known thefts or suspicious activity. We would like to organize a Neighborhood Watch in the near future and will update everyone as we obtain the necessary information. SPEEDING Speeding within the community has become a big concern. Please SLOW DOWN! There are children riding their bikes, scooters, etc. The biggest area is along Clubside Drive. Please remember the large amenities are off of Clubside Drive and additional traffic is always around this area.
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1. The use of the pavilion for an event does NOT include the use of the pool. The pool is for the use of our homeowners only.
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2. The maximum number of guests allowed at an event is 25 for any pavilion. We ask that everyone follow these two (2) most important rules for use of the pavilions. We understand that people use the pavilions for birthday parties, baby showers, etc., but we also want to make sure our homeowners are not disturbed while the pavilions are in use.
USE OF THE POOLS, TENNIS COURTS AND PLAYGROUNDS We all want everyone to be safe while using any of our amenities and because we strive to make everyone’s experience at any of our amenities a fun and safe one, we ask that you adhere to the rules and regulations that are provided on the website and posted in nearby areas of the amenities. Tennis court lights are on a timer and we would ask that no one touch the switches for the lights.
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POOL MONITORING & AMENITY CARDS THE 2019 SUMMER SEASON IS HERE! THE POOLS AT MUNDY MILL ARE NOW OPEN
POOL RULES HIGHLIGHTS
Pool Monitoring - There have been many incidents at the pool where residents allow more than four (4) guests into the pool. It has been a large problem and The Association has had » There is no smoking within the pool or amenity areas, this includes vaping. We have had several reports of vaping at the pool and this is prohibited! to hire off-duty police officers to monitor the pools due to » There have been several complaints about loud music being played at the unruly incidents. pools. If you are using a Bluetooth device to listen to music, it must only be at a volume where the owner can hear it and not disturb others The Association will be utilizing the off-duty police officers around the pool area. If you are asked to turn the music down by either again for the 2019 Summer Pool Season. management, pool monitors or residents, please do. If you do not comply you will be asked to leave the pool area immediately. we want everybody to Amenity Cards—When someone purchases a newly be able to enjoy their day at the pools. constructed home here in Mundy Mill, the new owners receive two (2) amenity cards. You must contact Ruth Banford » Only pool toys are allowed. This does not include footballs, soccer balls, etc. If you are caught with anything other than a pool toy, it will be confiscated to have those cards activated. until you leave the pool. When a home is purchased through re-sale, the amenity cards » There is NO FOOD to be eaten within the pool gates. This draws ants and we have had to hire pest control to treat for the ants. Please take your food to should be given to the new owners of the home at settlement. one of the pavilions (if it is not being used) or any of the picnic tables that are If this does not happen, the Association pays for two (2) new provided outside of the pool gates. amenity cards for the new owners. We ask everyone who is selling a home within the community to make sure you » There are NO GLASS containers allowed within the pool gates. If glass breaks and falls into the pool, the HOA would have to shut the pool down for transfer the amenity cards to the new homeowners. a week or more. The pool would have to be completely drained , cleaned and re-filled. Not only is this time consuming but it is very costly to have done. If anyone is leasing a home within the community, the » CHAIRS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE POOLS. amenity cards are for your tenants only. Please make sure you give them to your tenants and please make sure they are aware Rules and regulations are set for your safety and enjoyment when using the pool. of the Pool Rules and the covenants in general. Please adhere to every one of the rule posted on the walls of the pool houses. We thank everyone who follows the rules and regulations of The complete Pool Rules are included in this edition for your convenience. PLEASE READ THEM. the pool that are there for everyone’s safety.
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MUNDY MILL POOL RISKS AND RULES
AS REQUIRED BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1. SHOWER BEFORE ENTERING THE WATER. 2. CHILDREN SHALL NOT USE THE POOL WITHOUT AN ADULT IN ATTENDANCE. 3. ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE. 4. ALL CHILDREN THREE YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER AND ANY CHILD NOT POTTY-TRAINED MUST WEAR SNUG FITTING PLASTIC PANTS OR WATER RESISTANT SWIM DIAPER. 5. DO NOT SWIM IF THE SUCTION OUTLETS ARE MISSING, BROKEN, OR NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM THE DECK. 6. NO GLASS ARTICLES ALLOWED IN OR AROUND POOL. 7. DO NOT SWALLOW THE POOL WATER. 8. NO DIVING ALLOWED. 9. DO NOT SWIM IF YOU HAD DIARRHEA WITHIN THE PAST TWO WEEKS. 10. NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL OR POOL ENCLOSURE, EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE DECK. ADDITIONAL POOL/AMENITY RULES 11. ALL USERS OF THE POOL DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK AT ALL TIMES. The Owner’s Association assumes no responsibility for the safety of members/residents, their children or guests. Users accept all risk when using the pool and other amenities even during periods when pool monitors, security staff and/or Owner’s Association staff may be present. 12. All members/residents and guests are required to abide by the pool rules as defined on this and any other signage related to the pool and/or amenity areas. Failure to follow the rules may result in revocation of pool rights. Parents must caution, and are responsible for, seeing that their children observe all rules. Members/residents are responsible for seeing that any guests observe all rules. 13. In the event of storms, lightning or thunder, all users must immediately evacuate the pool and surrounding area. Re-entry to the pool is not permitted until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed. 14. All members/residents and guests MUST obey the instructions of any pool monitors, security staff and any other Owner’s Association appointed staff. Failure to do so may result in revocation of a members’ pool rights. 15. Any conduct deemed by pool monitors, security staff or the Owner’s Association appointed staff to be dangerous or unwarranted is grounds for a reprimand, warning or suspension from the pool area. 16. Pool use is restricted to members/residents in good standing with the Owner’s Association and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by a member/resident at all times. 17. NO MORE THAN FOUR(4) GUESTS PER HOUSEHOLD MAY USE THE POOL AT ANY ONE TIME UNLESS APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE HOA MANAGEMENT COMPANY. 18. The pool and amenity gates should be kept locked at all times. Obstructing the closure of any gate is strictly prohibited. 19. NO DIVING OF ANY SORT IS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME. 20. No running or rough play is permitted in the pool area. 21. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 22. All infants and young children not potty-trained MUST WEAR SWIM DIAPERS. No regular disposable diapers are permitted in the pool. 23 Parents with small children must strictly supervise and safeguard their children, and any small guest children, at all times. 24. Glass containers or dishes are not permitted in the pool area. 25. No food is permitted at the pool side. Food and drink is permitted at the tables and other areas of the pavilion. 26. No bikes, skateboards, skates, scooter or similar items are permitted in the amenity areas. 27. Only pool toys and moderate size flotation devices are permitted in the pool area. Pool monitors, security and related staff may limit the use of these items if, in their opinion, it is necessary under then existing circumstances. 28. No profanity, improper behavior or vulgar language is permitted. 29. Any music devices at the pool and amenity areas shall be kept at a volume so as to not disturb others. 30. No individually owned grills or other cooking apparatus may be used within the pool or other amenity areas. 31. No smoking, including e-cigarettes is permitted in the pool area. 32. Swimming attire must be suitable for a family environment. Street clothes, cut-off shorts, thong bathing suits or see through attire is not permitted. 33. The Owner’s Association may close the pool and amenity areas at any time to address safety and/or other issues that the Board deems closure is necessary. 34. The rules governing the pool and other amenities may be changed by the Owner’s Association Board of Directors at any time at the sole discretion of the Board. 35. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN A SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A MEMBER/RESIDENT’S RIGHTS TO USE THE POOL OR OTHER AMENITIES. 36. NO CHAIRS PERMITTED IN POOL.
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Community News
CONGRATULATIONS
GRADUATES!
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Offers
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Mundy Mill is a community of families. If you have a particular job or certain skill that you can offer at a discounted rate to your community neighbors, we’d love to know what it is and advertise it on our newsletter. The following categories are:
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS BRASELTON Chateau Elan 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive Braselton, GA 30517 GAINESVILLE Gainesville Steam Locomotive Jesse Jewell & W. Academy Street Gainesville, GA 30501 Tell us about your upcoming events!
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BUFORD Mall of Georgia 3333 Buford Drive Buford, GA 30519 470-878-2700
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If you have any creative ideas for our community we would love to hear from you!
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THINGS TO DO IN ATLANTA There are so many things to do in Georgia! Atlanta is a hotspot for dining, exploring and learning! Why not try the Atlanta Botanical Gardens! The Atlanta Botanical Gardens presents Concerts in the Gardens May thru August! Concerts in the Garden celebrates another stellar season in Atlanta and Gainesville. Kick back under the stars for a series of great shows. The Georgia Aquarium - Experience a World Beneath the Waves - the second largest aquarium in the world! The Georgia Aquarium is committed to inspiring awareness of our ocean and aquatic animals around the globe. Their mission is to treat every animal with love and care, and concentrate their research and conservation activities where they matter most. The World of Coca-Cola - explore the fascinating story of CocaCola, the world’s best known beverage brand. Learn the rich history of Coca-Cola and share memories with family and friends.
RESTAURANTS WITH A VIEW! Try some of these restaurants that have great views! Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View—features a dining area that rotates 360 degrees, offering views of Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead from a butterflies-inducing height of 723 feet! 210 Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Nikolai’s Roof—features a dramatic 180 degree view, the dining room’s glass chandeliers pro-vide a modern, romantic ambiance atop the Hilton Atlanta! 55 Courtland Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 Skyline Park at Ponce City Market—it’s the newest attraction on the roof of Ponce City Market. Play miniature golf, carnival games and more—all while taking in a spectacular view of the Atlanta skyline from Downtown to Midtown! 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 Find more fun things to do in Atlanta at www.atlanta.net
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