Getting to the Pointe Newsletter – Summer 2015

Newsletter – Summer 2015

4^th of July Parade

The 4^th of July parade was a success.  The weather was wonderful, the kids were excited and the parents were supportive of the event.  Karen Mantel read the 4^th of July story to the children and flags were passed out.  We had in excess of 100 neighbors at the parade with others along the parade route.   When the parade returned to the cul-de-sac we had water and ice cream cups for everyone.  A special thank you to the Clay Fire Department for providing the ladder truck to lead the parade and for allowing the kids to explore the truck…it was a hit for the kids especially when the ladder was raised.  Thanks to the Social Committee and volunteers for making this event possible.

New Board Secretary

Thanks to Bob Hogarth who has graciously volunteered to serve as the association secretary until the next board election.      Thank you Laura Baker for your 1 ½ year service.

Electronic Communication

Currently all information regarding the Home Owners Association and neighborhood will be posted on the website (www.devonshirepointe.drupalgardens.com) and sent through e-mail.  It is important in order to be able to receive this information we have your current e-mail.  To submit/verify your e-mail is on file is as simple as going to the website and under “Join our mailing list” on the left side of the page entering your Name and E-mail then click the Subscribe button.
Did you know you can get a link to the neighborhood directory?  This will allow you to both verify the information we have on file for you is correct, and also gain contact information for your neighbors.  This can be requested by going to the Homeowner Owner/Address information Submission page on the website (Link: http://devonshirepointe.drupalgardens.com/content/homeowner-owneraddress-information-submission#overlay-context=content/homeowner-owneraddress-information-submission).  Select the box “Request a link to the Neighborhood Directory” and enter the required information indicated by the * next to field titles.  A lot number, last name and phone number are required for security to verify only homeowners are sent links.  Please keep in mind this is private information and not to be shared with others outside the neighborhood or used for any sales, marking, mass mail/e-mail purposes.  Be respectful of our neighbors and please report any inaccuracies found in the directory at the website Home Owner/Address Information Submission page.  With your help we can establish and continue quality electronic communication.

Some key points for our residents to keep in mind:

• Covenants – All residents are responsible to comply with the covenants.  If you are planning a project around your home such as fencing, pools, room additions, covered patios, play sets, hardscape, you will need to submit your plan to the Architectural Control Committee for approval prior to starting the project.  Please allow at least 2 weeks for a reply.
• Post Lights– please insure that your post/yard light is operating from dusk to dawn.  It is a requirement of the covenants.  By keeping your lights lit you will contribute to the aesthetics and safety of the neighborhood.
• Grass Clippings– please do not leave your grass clippings in the curb or driveway after you cut.  All the drains wash the clippings into the lake where they decompose.  We have spent $9000 to help mitigate what the grass clippings have done to the lake.