Coronado Cays HOA - Announcements - Antigua DECEMBER Newsletter

Antigua DECEMBER Newsletter

12/20/2013

December 2013

TERMITES: Fumigation is over and I thank all of you for outstanding cooperation during a difficult time. Together we got it done.

Some plants were set back and some will die. We are evaluating all of them and many have new growth. Our Landscaping Department is trimming affected plants as fast they can with available manpower. Some residents have pulled up plants. We wish they had not done that. Now we have to replace instead of nourish them back. Plants will be replaced as we are able to do so. The Landscapers work hard and respond to many requests. I have instructed them to have me set priorities so please do not ask them.

LANDSCAPING: Color has died and we planted new flowers placing them on one corner of each entryway. Hallways will not have color. We are working on getting or expanding green plants in each hallway. Homeowners that want color in their hallway may plant their own.

PARKING: Parking: Continues to be a problem. Street sweepers have to go around an average of 10 vehicles every Friday. We all want Antigua to look good. Street sweeping helps to make it look clean. Please keep your vehicle in the garage or park where the sweeper is not going.

NOTE: A resident parked in front their garage for several days, which is not recommended since it hinders adjacent garages from easy entrance and exit from their garage. In this case someone decided to paint the white vehicle yellow in various places. That is an extreme protest, but happened. Please contact the HOA if you have parking problems. PLEASE do not park in front of garages.

SECURITY has been watching for vehicles parked on the street for over 72 hours and has been placing reminders on the vehicles.

TRASH: One maybe two persons decided to take advantage of large item pick up day. In the dark of night they left paint, a hazardous substance, on the curb. EDCO will not pick up hazardous materials or trash not in the trash can. You should know who paid: ALL of us as I had maintenance pick it up and charge Antigua Village. PLEASE think of the neighborhood. Every Saturday the Fire Department in Downtown Coronado accepts Hazardous material such as paint.

An inconsiderate neighbor decided to place their trash in another residents bin and it was too large for the trash container. In this case a propane tank and lawn chair and more. WHY: I do not know and I do not know who the inconsiderate neighbor is, but, now I am taking care of disposal of their unwanted items. Please place trash in appropriate containers. We will not break down boxes or remove trash not in the proper trash can.

NO HOA DUES NEXT YEAR: I hope that caught your attention and owners will consider attending a meeting to discuss the budget. Our budget becomes tighter each year and maintenance requirements are surfacing. There will be a budget meeting for Antigua owners on Thursday, 9 January 2014, at the Antigua/Bahama Club at 7PM. We need to look at and establish our priorities. I want owners to review our budget and help set priorities for 2014/15, which begins 1 July. Of course we will still pay HOA dues.

WATER: Water continues to be a major expense. The 2012/13 budget was $9000 and by 30 Oct 2012 we were a little over $1700 over budget and ended up over budget by over $1700 on 30 June 2013. This year our budget is $11000 and we are over budget $1864 as of 30 Oct. We are not using more water, the rates are increasing. Dripping faucets: If your faucets on the garage or dock drips please report it.

DOCK MAINTENANCE: This summer the Dock Master and I looked at every dock. We found numerous maintenance needs that he is addressing. New boards on gangways, painting rails, general maintenance and cleanup are in progress. Safety issues are addressed first. If you have a dock or slip maintenance issue please advise me or the Dock Master.

HOA Management: Our HOA staff does an excellent job of providing customer service. Please thank them when you work with the staff.

I wish each of you a happy and safe holiday season.

Gary