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What's A Homeowner?
As a homeowner and a dues- paying member of the Autumn Wood
Homeowners Association (HOA) you are entitled to certain rights and, in return, have certain responsibilities. We need all homeowners to have a strong sense of community pride and community involvement and
participation in association activities. Do not treat your HOA as a lawyer; everyone dislikes a lawyer until you need one.
Attend the HOA monthly meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. A meeting notice is posted on our website (www.autumnwood.org)
which provides the date, time and location.
Come to the HOA meetings. Become
knowledgeable and get involved with your association.
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** Vandalism Costs Us All **
The association continues to experience vandalism.
This past month a portion of the pool deck was spray painted with black paint. The vandal(s) left a "Quick Color" black spray paint can on the deck. Also, a lamppost light globe was broken.
As noted in the last newsletter we all need to be alert to unusual activity and vandalism. Remember, do not personally confront any person committing vandalism or an unusual activity.
1). Call the Simi Valley Police - 583-6950
OR 911.
2). Call Gold Coast Security - 642-8799
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Also, 3). Call incident details to Lance Marsh,
Gold Coast Association Management - 800-799-2120.
Repairing damage caused by vandalism is an extra
costly expense to all homeowners!
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** Pool Heater Turn Off **
The pool heater will be turned off on October 31st which concludes the summer season.
However, the SPA will continue to be heated for everyone's enjoyment.
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** Dog Waste in the Common Area, the Children's Play Area **
Individuals continue to not pick-up their dog's waste in
the common area. Also, contrary to City ordinance and HOA rules, dogs are also being allowed to roam off leash.
Remember, children play in the same area in which dog's waste is deposited. Therefore, let's all take appropriate action - Pick-up after your dog OR
ask others to pick-up after their dogs, AND/OR place their dog on a leash.
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OPENINGS ON THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES
In June, at the Annual Meeting, there may be vacancies on the Board of
Directors for this next term of office, which is two years. Your home is one of your largest investments, so why not help your investment appreciate by contributing to the running of your own homeowners' association?
Serving on the Board takes only a little bit of time each month.
Board members attend one meeting of approximately two hour every month. Also while much information is exchanged by email, answering these messages takes only a few minutes a week.
Because the Board
cannot conduct business without a quorum, the presence of each board member at every meeting is critical. Therefore, if you are interested in contributing to your neighborhood, the only requirement for joining the
Board of Directors is that you are a homeowner and your ability to attend meetings.
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ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS
Reminder to obtain architectural approval in
advance as you plan your home-improvement projects. The CC&Rs require advance approval from the Board of Directors for any modification(s) :
1. To the exterior
2. Permanent
3. Visible from the street or to any neighbors
4. Requiring a building permit from the City of Simi Valley.
Residence Improvement Applications are available from two sources:
1) a downloadable and printable copy is posted on our website
(www.autumnwood.org).
2) calling Nancy Garcia, Equitable Management Company at 805/955-0059, E-mail:
<lance@goldcoastmgt.com>
To be considered complete, your application must include your neighbors'
signatures for any modification that will be visible from your neighbors' property. Be sure to include any drawings or photographs that help describe your desired changes. The Board may request other documentation,
as well. The application will not be considered complete and ready for Board review until all additional documents are received.
Be sure to allow enough time for the approval process. The CC&Rs give the
Board of Directors 30 days from the date the application is received to review and approve it, so remember to apply for approval well in advance of the date you (or your contractor) want(s) to start work. If you
fail to obtain approval in advance, a $50 processing fee will be assessed and your home improvement may require modifications.
Thank you for not starting work until you have received written approval.
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ITEMS THAT MAY NEED YOUR ATTENTION
As the weather warms up and dry out we need to look at our home for possibly a little clean-up/touch up after the
winter months. The following are some of the more common items noted in violation of the CC&Rs during the monthly inspection walkthrough by your Board of Directors and management company representatives.
Most common violations noted:
- Foliage not at least nine feet above sidewalks or fourteen feet above city streets.
- Trash cans not removed to proper storage after pick.
- Rain run off stains on stucco of houses.
- Storage of disabled or out of date registered vehicles in drive ways.
- Lawn maintenance.
- Repair or painting utility doors.
- Basketball hoops stored in street or not maintained properly.
- Satellite cables and/or electrical cable improperly down the side of house.
- Oil and discoloration on driveways.
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