- Landscaping – Due to the torrential rains of late and more on the way, we will not be mowing until the ground dries up sufficiently to not cause damage; as it is now, water is standing all over and it makes little sense to mow mud. The landscaping crew was out today trimming shrubs.
- Turtles – As odd as it sounds, we have seen a few turtles lately. Earlier today, there was a decently sized Snapping Turtle found near Warrior and the cemetery; this afternoon, there was a Box Turtle in front of the Office. We relocated both to the creel in the West woods.
- Littering – We still have a big problem with people throwing trash in the parking lots, as they drive through the property, and also as kids walk home they drop trash. I can see a better use for our time and personnel than to pick up after others. Please dispose of trash properly.
- Unleashed Dogs – We still have a number of residents who allow their dogs off-leash. This is a violation of our rules and City Ordinances. We also have too many dogs getting out of their yards and wandering around. Some of these dogs are large and powerful and could easily injury a child or older resident. We will be getting Animal Control involved since the owners of these dogs just don’t seem to understand why this is important.
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Just a thought about the dogs. How impossible would it be to make a rule to pick up the poop? We have some HUGE dogs making HUGE piles in the common area and the owners follow the same path multiples times a day which leaves piles in same areas over and over; never getting a chance to go away without more on top of it. Many Associations require this and personally, I think it could be a health risk for it to NOT be picked up . They make things for ppl to use to pick it up without problems. Just a thought.
Debi, There already is a rule, both from the HOA and a City Ordinance. And yet, we have homeowners and tenants who allow their dogs to poop all over and fail to pick it up. We even went to the expense of placing signs around the property, one of which is by the pool. If the same people keep doing it and you see them do it, you can report them to Animal Control. Better yet, take a photo with your phone. I will say we have a lot of dog owners here who do pick up after their dogs; we just need more of them.
Yes, it does pose a health hazard and is a violation of our Declaration; if we have proof of violation, we will go after these people.