PINELOCH PERSPECTIVE

Welcome Woody Embry!  Grounds and Maintenance Superintendent

From the President's Desk, Ms. Dana Olivo

The PCA Board of Directors (BOD) is pleased to introduce Mr. Woody Embry, our new Superintendent of Grounds and Maintenance for the Association.  The Association owns 46 acres of common property that includes three swimming pools, four parks plus a pocket park, four tennis courts, two basketball courts, two baseball fields, and a sidewalk trail from Clear Lake City Boulevard to Crescent Landing, from Crescent Landing to Redwood Bend Trail, and from Redwood Bend Trail to El Camino Real.

Your current Board is determined that deterioration of our assets due to lack of maintenance and attention is not acceptable and that inspecting and maintaining this valuable common property and amenities requires a full time Superintendent.  The Pineloch Subdivision has over 2000 homes and a population of over 6000 residents.  It is, in effect, a small city with parks and recreation.

To assist Mr. Embry in these activities, your BOD has developed a detailed Preventive Maintenance Audit List.  Mr. Embry completes this list twice per month and ensures that needed repairs are completed.  Some of the items addressed in the audit include, but are not limited to:

Play equipment and structures Entrances and greenbelt monuments Bike racks Pool areas Tennis courts Trash receptacles and park furniture

Water fountains Signs Basketball courts Lighting Parking lots

In addition to the tasks described above, Mr. Embry is also responsible for conducting quality control inspections over the Association's landscape and pool maintenance contractors, including other contractors that perform work on Association property.  Finally, Mr. Embry serves as another set of eyes and ears watching over the community for unusual or suspicious activity.  He has introduced himself to the local police and has their numbers to call.  Mr. Embry will be wearing a uniform which consists of a green shirt with large PCA letters and the PCA logo.  So, if you see Mr. Embry, wave and say "Hello."

Welcome Community Management Solutions!  Property Management Contractor

From the President's Desk, Ms. Dana Olivo

The PCA Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Community Management Solutions, Inc. (CMSI) as our new Property Management Firm.  Ms. Kathy Dooley, CMSI's owner/ operator, is PCA's new Property Manager and brings ten years of association management experience to the PCA.  Further, Ms. Dooley lives in our community and therefore has both a professional as well as a personal commitment to work toward ensuring that the Pineloch community is one of the most pleasant and attractive communities in which to live in the Clear Lake area.  Some of the services that Kathy's company will be providing to the Association include, but are not limited to:

• Accounting Services

• Assessment Collection

• Contract Administration

• Conferencing

• Residential and Commercial Deed Restriction Enforcement

To report deed restriction violations, contact the Board Members or answer questions, please call Ms. Dooley at 281- 480- 2563 or via email at kathy@cmsisolutions.com.  Her company's physical address is at 2615 Bay Area Boulevard.

Announcement: Call for Candidates, PCA Board of Directors Election

Elections for three positions on the PCA Board of Directors (BODs) will be held at the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting scheduled sometime this August/ September (the exact date to be determined).  Individuals willing to make a commitment of their time, talent and effort are encouraged to submit their name and qualifications (e.g., length of time in Pineloch, education, profession, family, qualifying experiences) to Ms. Kathy Dooley, CMSI Property Manager.  Ms. Dooly will forward this information to the Nominating Committee Chair, when selected by the PCA BODs.

Per Association governing documents, no compensation will be paid to volunteers serving in these positions.  Further, Association governing documents require that no candidate be involved in litigation with the Association and that the candidate must be current in all fees owed the Association.  Ms. Dooley can be reached at 281- 480- 2563 for further information or via email at kathy@cmsisolutions.com.

Did You Know?

From the President's Desk, Ms. Dana Olivo

This may sound like trivia, but it is not trivial.  The Pineloch Community Association owns 46 acres of common property which includes 18 acres of flood control ditches; 2,350 trees; 590 Crepe Myrtles and 9,050 square feet of shrubs.  Our turf is a mixture of common Bermuda grass in some areas, particularly along Clear Lake City Boulevard; St. Augustine grass, located primarily along the drainage ways, and a mixture of both Bermuda and St. Augustine grass in many areas.

The Pineloch Perspective is published monthly.  Our current circulation is over 2000 homes.  Contributions to this newsletter are welcome: articles, letters to the Editor, complaints, compliments, etc.  Please submit your information to:

Kathy Dooley
Community Management Solutions, Inc.
2615 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77058

by the 10th of each month for the next month's edition.  Although all contributions are welcome, we cannot guarantee to print everything that is submitted.  The Editor reserves the right to edit the copy as needed.  To be published, a letter to the Editor must include a name and a phone number.  The Editor reserves the right to omit the name at the writer's request.

The Pineloch Perspective comes out on a monthly basis, and is published by a professional Newspaper production facility.  All display advertising is handled through:

Homeowner's Monthly
3717 Highway 3, Suite 1A
P. O. Box 1709
Dickinson, TX 77539

For advertising information contact Timothy Paulissen at 281- 337- 7461, 281- 337- 0009, or online at tim@homeownersmonthly.com.

New Policies: Exterior Maintenance Guidelines, Deed Restriction Enforcement, and Yard of the Month

Your new Board of Directors (BOD) have developed and adopted an entirely new set of operating policies that are both consistent and compliant with the recent changes in State law.  These new policies will be followed by Management.  These policies, a total of fifteen, are posted on the Association's website located at www.Pineloch.org.

In case you cannot access the website, during the next several issues of the Pineloch Perspective, those polices which directly impact our residents will be published and discussed.  Our objective in publishing these policies is to ensure that our Association Members are aware that they exist and to provide them with a quick reference.  In this issue of the Perspective, we have chosen to publish the Exterior Maintenance Policy, the Deed Restriction Enforcement Policy and our Yard of the Month Policy.

Exterior Maintenance Policy

The Exterior Maintenance Policy summarizes the Architectural Control Guideline referenced by the Property Management Company during their bi-monthly deed restriction enforcement inspection.  The intention of this guideline is to maintain the attractiveness of our neighborhoods, which helps to ensure that property values of the community are maintained.

Deed Restriction Enforcement Policy

The purpose of the Deed Restriction Enforcement Policy is to establish an equitable and consistent policy to enforce the Association's deed restrictions and guidelines.  Enforcement of these restrictions and guidelines ensures that our families continue to live in a healthy and attractive community and that property values are maintained.

Yard of the Month Policy

The Purpose of the Yard of the Month Policy is to enable the Association to openly recognize those homeowners who maintain attractive landscaping and well manicured lawns.  Beautiful landscapes contribute to enhancing the appearance of our community, and the BOD encourages homeowner participation.

Next month, we will present our "Homeowner Citing of Deed Restriction Violations" and "Homeowner Communication with the Boards" Policies.

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

PURPOSE

WHEREAS Chapter 204.010 of the Texas Property Code autorizes associations acting through their Boards of Directors to regulate the use, maintenance, repair, replacement, modification, and appearance of the subdivision; and

WHEREAS, such rules are necessary to help maintain the attractiveness of the subdivision and thereby support property value of the subdivision;

SCOPE

This policy applies to the Pineloch Community Association, Inc.

REFERENCE(S)

Chapter 204.010 of the Texas Property Code; Chapter 209 Residental Property Owner's Protection Act; Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (DCCRs); Architectural Control Committee Guidelines, Fall 2002.

POLICY

All improvements on a lot must be maintained in a state of good repair and the exterior shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the degree that maintenance becomes necessary.  Guidance for the maintenance of lots is specifically detailed in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (DCCRs) and the Architectural Control Committee Guidelines, Fall 2002.  In general, exterior maintenance shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. All painted surfaces must be clean and smooth with no bare areas or peeling paint, and all surfaces must be free of mildew.

2. All rotted and damaged wood must be replaced and any damaged brickwork repaired.

3. Gutters must be kept in good repair and not allowed to sag or hang down.

4. Roofs must be maintained in good repair with no missing or curling shingles.

5. All glass surfaces must be whole.

6. Fences and gates must be kept in good repair.

7. Garage doors must be undamaged and in good repair.

8. Sidewalks, driveways and curbs must be clean and undamaged.  Seams must be kept free of weeds.

9. Lawns must be kept mowed, edged, and weed free; flower beds must be kept free of weeds; and shrubs and trees must be kept trimmed.  Dead, diseased or withered- appearing plants must be promptly removed and replaced with more attractive healthy foliage.

10. There must be no storage of toys, equipment, clutter and/or debris in public view.

11. Perimeter fences maintained by the Association must not be exposed to damage by adjacent plantings or land use.  Plants that attach themselves to the wall are prohibited.  Bushes and trees must be trimmed to prevent contact with the wall.

12. Raised bed for composting or planting and composting boxes or flower boxes must not be in contact with the wall.

13. No structure of any kind may be attached to the wall.

14. Trash receptacles must be screened by adequate plantings or fencing so they are concealed from view of neighboring lots, streets, parks, and public areas.  The construction of a fence in the front yard to screen trash enclosures is prohibited.

15. House numbers must be easily readable from the street.

DEED RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT

PURPOSE

This policy is to adopt an equitable and consistent policy to enforce the Association's deed restrictions and guidelines to ensure that members' property values are maintained and that PCA families continue to live in a healthy and attractive community.

SCOPE

This policy applies to all members of the Pineloch Community Association, Inc., and all Lots which are subject to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Bay Glen, Section One, a Subdivision in Harris County, Texas and any Amendments thereto (hereinafter sometimes "Pineloch Declarations"), including, but not limited to Bay Knoll, Section Two; Bay Knoll, Section Three; Bay Knoll, Section Five; Bay Knoll, Section Six; Bay Knoll, Section Seven; Bay Knoll, Section Eight; Bay Glen, Section Two; Bay Glen, Section Three; Bay Glen, Section Four; Bay Glen, Section Five; Bay Glen, Section Six; Bay Glen, Section Eight; and Bay Glen, Section Eleven.

REFERENCE(S)

The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Bay Glen, Section One, a Subdivision in Harris County, Texas and any Amendments thereto (the "Restrictive Covenants").

DEFINITIONS

Deed Restriction: As used herein, the term "deed restriction" shall mean any restriction of use of real property in Article VII of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Bay Glen, Section One, A Subdivision in Harris County, Texas and any Amendments thereto (the "Restrictive Covenants").  Enforcement of the deed restrictions is important to enhance and protect the value, desirability and attractiveness of the land.

Deed Restriction Letters: A series of three letters sent to homeowners notifying them of an alleged violation of deed restriction.  If the homeowner fails to correct the alleged violation, the matter may be turned over to the General Counsel.

Inspector: An individual employed by the Property Management Company (hereafter referred to as Management) shall routinely inspect all residential, commercial and Association common ground for violations of the Association DCCRs and ACC Guidelines, Fall, 2002 and carry out the provisions of this Policy to enforce such restrictions upon the membership.  A Board of Director or an ACC committee member may also inspect property for deed restriction violations and convey such information to Management for enforcement in accordance with this Policy.

Maintenance: To repair or replace to an operable, functional and aesthetically pleasing condition.

Violation: Any act or condition, or lack of maintenance, willful or not, by property owner or tenant that causes a property or permits improvements to be in noncompliance with the Deed Restrictions.

POLICY

1. The Management Company contracted by the PCA Board of Directors will keep up to date records of violations noted during their regularly bi-monthly inspection of the neighborhood.  Pictures may be taken and dates recorded as needed.  Each owner shall notify the association in writing, at all times, of his/her current mailing address.

2. When a violation is first observed a pleasant letter is sent to the property owner by the Management Company giving the homeowner a reasonable time to cure the condition.  The definition of "reasonable time" depends on the nature of the violation.  Example: 30 days to repair a fence, a sidewalk, remove mildew and paint; fourteen days to dispose of trash or remove an improperly parked vehicle.  In the letter, the homeowner is urged to contact the Management Company if there are any questions or concerns about the stated violation.  Homeowners are also encouraged to speak to the Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting if they wish to do so.  If the violation is one which the Association believes an injunction is necessary, the Association is not required to follow these notice and hearing provisions and may instruct its attorney to file suit immediately.

3. If the violation is not cured at the end of the time specified in the first letter, the Management Company will send a second, more forceful letter.  This letter will be sent via regular mail.  A length of time of fourteen days will be given to correct the violation.

4. If needed, a third letter concerning the violation will be sent to the homeowner via certified mail.  This letter will describe the violation, state that the violation must be cured within 30 days from the owner's receipt of the letter or attorney's fees and costs associated with enforcement may be charged if the violation continues.  All correspondence requiring certified mail will be subject to collection costs if the violation is not cured within the time specified.  This amount represents the collection costs associated with preparing and mailing the notices to cure.  A new law, the Texas Residential Property Act, gives homeowners thirty days from the owner's receipt of the notice to request in writing a hearing before the BOD before attorney's fees, collection costs, and other expenses may be charged to an owner's account.  Owner and tenant (if applicable) will be advised to notify Management if extenuating circumstances exist, if additional time to correct is necessary, or if further information is needed.  If a hearing is requested, the Board of directors must make arrangements for it to be held no later than 30 days after the date that the Board or the managing agent received the written request.  The owner must be notified of the date, time and place for the hearing no later than ten days prior to the hearing date.  The hearing may be recorded by either party and the owner does not have to be present for the hearing to be conducted.

5. The Board of Directors, after the hearing or the deadline for a hearing has passed, shall determine whether the violation will be turned over to General Counsel for enforcement.  When the stated matter is turned over to the attorney a copy of all paperwork, pictures, etc. must accompany the letter of request.  All fees directly related to this matter will be subject to payment by the homeowner.

6. The attorney will send a letter to the property owner via certified mail, detailing the violation and the restriction violated and giving a reasonable time to cure.  If a tenant occupies the house and the name of the tenant has been furnished to the Association, a copy of the letter will also go to him.  A tenant is also responsible for complying with the restrictions.

7. If the letter comes back marked "returned", "unclaimed", "moved, left no address", or the like, the attorney will do a title search and review the records at the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) for the name of the current owner.  If new homeowner or occupant information is found, the initial attorney demand letter will be sent to the new homeowner and/or occupant.  The attorney will work with the homeowner to get the violation cured in a reasonable amount of time.

8. A recurring violator is an owner or tenant who has violated the same or similar restriction within the preceding six months after notice of the original violation.  The board has the discretion to impose a fine immediately against an owner (or tenant) upon written notice for a similar violation within six months of the original violation, so long as the owner received the third notice (giving the opportunity for a hearing).  The recurring violator is not entitled to an opportunity to avoid the fine by curing the violation and suit may be filed without the hearing notice required by the Texas Residential Property Act.

9. Any action taken and information obtained by the attorney is reported in the monthly status report to the Board of Directors.  If the violation is not cured after a reasonable amount of time, keeping in mind that everyone has worked with the homeowner in a professional, helpful manner, the attorney will ask the Board of Directors for permission to file suit.  Observations including notes and pictures will be taken/dated at this time.  The attorney may attempt to contact the homeowner by telephone prior to filing suit if the owner has furnished this information to the Association or if a phone number is published.  The attorney will advise the Board of Directors in which court of law this matter should be filed.  Most violation matters will be taken to the Justice of the Peace; others will be handled in the County or District Court.  JP courts can not issue an injunction ordering the homeowner to remove the violation, but the Texas Property Code gives the Association the right to ask for $200.00 per day in civil damages for each day that the violation exists.

YARD OF THE MONTH

PURPOSE

This policy establishes a Yard of the Month program to ensure that property values are maintained and that the Pineloch community continues to be a healthy and attractive community in which to live.  This program will reward beautiful landscaping by homeowners and encourage homeowner participation.

SCOPE

This policy applies to Members of the Pineloch Community Association and tenants of Members of the Association.

REFERENCE(S)

None.

POLICY

1. RESPONSIBILITIES

   The Property Management Company will choose the two winners each month.  The identification of the winners will occur during the Management Company's bi-monthly inspection of the properties.  One winner will be chosen from Bay Knoll and Bay Glen Manor, and the other will be chosen from Bay Glen.

2. REWARD

   A beautiful sign will be placed on the homeowners' front yard announcing them as the winners of the Yard of the Month program.  The winners will also be announced in the Pineloch Perspective newsletter.

3. TIMES OF YEAR

   The Property Management Company (per direction of the Board of Directors) will award "Yard of the Month" April through November.

4. APPROVAL AND NO OBJECTION

   The Association Board of Directors and Architectural Control Committee approve and have no objection with the "Yard of the Month" sign on a Pineloch lot for reasons outlined in the purpose of this policy.

5. CRITERIA

   The winners will be selected based on the following criteria and graded on a point system.  Each category is worth five points, with a maximum potential score of 25 points.

   a.	New/recent Landscaping Improvements:	Five points maximum
   b.	Seasonal Color:	Five points maximum
   c.	Uniqueness:	Five points maximum
   d.	Balance and Symmetry:	Five points maximum
   e.	General Upkeep and Overall Appearance:	Five points maximum

Wooden Fence Project

One of the most significant eyesores in the community is probably the appearance of the wooden fencing that backs up to the flood control ditches.  Many sections are leaning or look like they are about to fall down.  In an effort to improve the overall appearance of the community and to help with the cost of such a large project, the Pineloch Community Association has contacted several different vendors about the possibility of doing bulk fence replacements in the neighborhood.  The Association will handle coordination of the contact between the vendor and residents, Architectural Control Committee approval, and timing of construction.  The individual homeowner would be responsible for defining the specific sections of fencing to be replaced and for paying the contractor for the work done to their property.  Initial contractor response has been favorable, with several contractors quoting prices $1-2 per linear foot less than the general market rates.

Replacement fencing will be at standard six- foot height with dog- eared cedar pickets, treated pine posts and rails.  Posts will be a minimum of two feet into the ground.  Fence design modifications, other than the installation of a gate, will not be included in the project.  If you are interested in participating in a large group wooden fence replacement project, please contact CMSI at 281- 480- 2563.  We will need your name, address, and a general description of the work to be done (rear, sides, gate or no gate, etc.)  If you have any questions concerning the project, please ask for Kathy Dooley.

Welcome Poseidon Pools!  Pool Maintenance Contractor

From the President's Desk, Ms. Dana Olivo

The PCA Board of Directors (BOD) is pleased to introduce Poseidon Pools as our new Pool Maintenance Contractor for the Association.  Poseidon Pools is owned and operated by Terri and Bryce Smith.  After years of dissatisfaction with a number of pool companies that managed their own community pool, the Smiths decided to establish their company with the intention of setting a new standard for customer service in the industry.  Some of the services that Poseidon will be providing the Association include:

• Providing certified lifeguards at all times when the pools are open to residents

• Sanitizing pool furniture and pool bathrooms every operational day

• Hosing down the pool deck every operational day

• Maintaining records of daily operations (e.g., pool chemical levels, attendance, etc.)

• Keeping all areas inside and outside of the pool fence free of debris

• Full vacuum, tile scrubbing, emptying of skimmer and strainer baskets, backwash, filling of chlorinators, etc. one day per week

• Skimming, spot vacuuming and scrubbing of tiles and plaster surface done an additional day per week

Poseidon pools will also be offering our residents swimming lessons.  Information on swimming lessons directly follows this article.  Further, residents in good standing with the Association may rent the pool for private functions.  Pool Party Procedures also directly follow this article.  For further information on swimming lessons, pool rental, or other information pertaining to our pools, please contact Poseidon pools at 281- 338- 7665.

PCA 2003 POOL TAGS

The Association will be using new blue pool tags this year.  The new 2003 pool tags can be picked up all summer at the Mabry Mill pool.  Residents are asked to only approach the guards for tags during adult swim (10 minutes before every hour).  Identification and proof of residence (a driver's license, for example) may be required to receive tags.  If you are a new homeowner and do not have an old pool tag, with proper identification the lifeguard will issue you the new pool tags.  Families who lost their old tags will be able to receive the new tags from the lifeguards during registration at no charge.

For information about swimming lessons or pool parties, contact Poseidon Pools ai 281- 338- 7665. For additional pool- related questions or pool tags, contact Kathy Dooley, CMSI at 281- 480- 2563 or via email at kathy@cmsisolutions.com. 

Please be aware that rubber pants are required for infants and toddlers at all pools.

Pineloch Women's Association Membership Tea a Success!

The Pineloch Women's Association is pleased to report that its annual Membership Tea was a great success!  The event was held on Sunday, March 30th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the home of Lynn Henry.  Wonderful conversation, delicious treats and terrific door prizes were highlights of the event.  New members who joined the Pineloch Women's Association at the Tea include: Annette McPhee, Magda Schermuly, Heather Peel, Nina Lewis, Stephanie Homan, Aimee Hartwell, Shirley Hammond, Anna Cichy and Tracie Bien.

Special thanks to the following businesses for their contributions to the Membership Tea:

Joe Bernal at Splash Hair Designs Dixie's Classic Diner Stone's Gym Tommy's Seafood and Steak House H.E.B. Genuine Nails Bay Area Flowers Tupperware Party Lite Candles Abe's Cajun Market Beyond Beaute Day Spa

E. A. Smith YMCA Susie's Nail and Skin Care Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Sports Medicine (at the E. A. Smith YMCA) Espresso Exchange Houston PBS Tina's Hair Studio Mary Kay Cosmetics Chabuca's International Grill Miller's Cafe Sam's Club

The Pineloch Women's Association is a group of dynamic women who regularly plan and organize family, adult and women's activities in our community, including "Concert in the Glen", progressive dinners, holiday events, "Bunco", annual community garage sale, and various other social events.  For more information on the Pineloch Women's Association, or if you would like to join, please contact Lynn Henry at 281- 286- 3159 or via email at gesslelm@netzero.net.

Pool Refurbishment

From the President's Desk, Ms. Dana Olivo

As most of you know, your new Board of Directors (BOD) has contracted for extensive repairs to be conducted at each of our three pools.  Our activities were instigated by the results of our pool audit, which revealed several violations of the Texas Department of Health regulations, including electrical and plumbing code violations.  Your Board felt is was necessary to swiftly address these deficiencies to protect the health and safety of our residents and to comply with the law.

To ensure compliance and further protect the health and safety of our residents, your Board has retained a new Pool Maintenance Contractor, Poseidon Pools.  We have also put in place a quality assurance program.  As part of this program, the Board has instructed Management to collect unannounced water samples from each pool for auditing purposes.  The collection of these audit samples will help to ensure that the chemistry of each pool is properly maintained in accordance with all health codes.  Further, these samples will also help ensure that the Manufacturer's expected lifespan (which assumes proper routine maintenance) for items such as the plaster, tile, coping and other ancillary equipment, will be realized.

The majority of the Pool renovation work conducted was performed by Pools by Dallas.  Poseidon Pools addressed issues related to pool operation (e.g., pump operation).  The following is a summary list of the refurbishment tasks conducted at each pool:

• Replaster

• Installation of a Main Drain to prevent entrapment hazards

• Installation of a Vac-Alert Safety System in the wading pools

• Installation of depth markers and non-skid tile deck markers

• Installation of deck drains

• Installation of the diving board base and board in compliance with regulations

• Installation of flow meters, effluent pressure gauges

• Application of Deck-O-Seal (excluding Mabry Mill)

• Vacuum hose replacement

• Pump and motor replacement

• Installation of tile and coping at the Oak Chase Pool

Your Board believes that proper and consistent maintenance and repair of our Association assets and our homes is the best way to maintain value and enhance the quality of life.  As always, your constructive comments and inputs are welcome.  Please contact Kathy Dooley through the Management Company at 281- 480- 2563 or via email at kathy@cmsisolutions.com. 

From The Manager

Dear Neighbors:

Many of you have seen the notices in the Pineloch newsletter and on the web site concerning the recent change in management services.  On behalf of our entire staff, please allow me to share with you how excited we are to be the new Community Management service providers for the Pineloch Community Association.

We have spent the last 30 days getting better acquainted with the needs and issues facing the Pineloch Community.  Your Board of Directors has been busy, and many exciting changes have been taking place.  We hope you will enjoy the newly re- plastered pool facilities, and will welcome the new faces involved in management, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and pool care.  In the months to come, we hope you will see continued community improvements taking place as the Pineloch facilities are evaluated and repairs are prioritized.

Among the issues to be addressed are the condition of individual homes in the neighborhood.  Many of you may not be aware that the primary purpose of a Community Association is to protect property values.  As the homes in a community age, protecting property values becomes an increasingly challenging task.  A neighborhood with lawns that are not well maintained, or with homes in need of repair soon becomes run- down and shabby looking, ultimately dragging down the market price of property in that area.  CMSI conducts twice monthly inspections of the homes in our neighborhood.  We look for maintenance issues such as mildew, rotten trim or siding, broken windows and garage doors, and paint needs.  We also evaluate lawn maintenance practices, looking for yards that have gone too long without mowing, edging or weed eating, shrub beds and tree wells that need weeding, or turf that is more weeds than grass.  The front yard or street view of the home is particularly important, which is why our neighborhood has restrictions that prohibit storage of trashcans, equipment, toys and vehicles/ boats/ trailers in public view.  When our staff sees problems such as these, the homeowner will receive a letter from us asking that the specific condition be corrected.  We hope that you will view these letters in the spirit with which they are intended; as friendly reminders of the standards that need to be maintained in order to protect the property values of our community as a whole.

We look forward to meeting and working with the Pineloch community, and appreciate your patience while we get up to speed on projects already in process.  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.  Our office is located on Bay Area Boulevard in the building directly behind Tommy's Seafood and Steak Restaurant.  Our address and telephone numbers are listed above.  You may also reach us via email at kathy@cmsisolutions.com.

Additionally, enclosed you will find a copy of this year's pool schedule and the dates for pool tag distribution at each pool.  Please remember that pool tags will be required in order to use the pool facilities, and that assessment fees must be paid in full in order to receive your tags.  Additional information may be obtained by accessing the Pineloch Community Association web site at www.Pineloch.org.

Sincerely,
Kathy Dooley
Association Manager
Pineloch Community Association, Inc.

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