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SUNSET BAY VILLAS

CONDO ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: AUG-SEPT 2018

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That’s in ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS - WE HAVE A NEW ACCOUNTING FIRM &

NEW DUES AMOUNTS!!

Our former accounting firm (Hanak & Wells) is closing its office, and recommended the new accounting firm of

Crow Shields Bailey to the prior Board, who met with them to initiate the transition. The new accounting firm

has asked that we switch Post Office boxes, and those who mail in their dues use this address, as their main

processing office is in Gulf Shores, AL. The post office will temporarily forward mail for a period of 6

months—but please bear in mind this forwarding could impact the date your check is received, (making

it late):

NEW MAILING ADDRESS FOR DUES:

SBVCOA

PO Box 2592, Gulf Shores AL 36547 Those members who have auto-payment arrangements with their bank, please notify your bank

of this change of address ad accounting firm. REMINDER: Your payments are due the first of

each month, and no later than the 15th. If received after the 15th, you will incur a penalty.

FINANCIAL and MEMBERSHIP DUES:

NEW MEMBERSHIP DUES STARTING OCT 1, 2018: The assessment approved by the HOA

for a period of 1 year to bring the HOA reserves to a safe level (which affects insurance rates, ratings, and

condo unit values) is now coming to an end. However, our dues are being raised 10% (as per vote of the HOA

Board July 2018) to cover rising flood insurance costs. You should receive the new amount owed for your unit

in the forthcoming financial statements from the Accounting firm (before October). Beginning in October,

2018—you should pay the higher amount (Dues & assessment). The amount you will owe is posted ON

THE SBVCOA WEBSITE NOW—and will also be sent to you in the quarterly statement from our new

accounting firm, Crow Shields Bailey. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THE NEW AMOUNTS ARE

INCLUDED ON THE LAST PAGE OF THIS NEWSLETTER . . . .

SBVCOA WEBSITE: sbvcoa.com; your password is “sbvcoa”

Thanks to Matt Heater—we have a new website, and owner access to copies of

financial statements, insurance, rules and regulations, and Meeting minutes.

Above is the website address and password. This password is for owners only.

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SBVCOA FACEBOOK SITE!

Want to find out or share information on what’s happening at SBVCOA? Stay tuned! Daphne Cotton of the Board is working on creating a Facebook page for us. To volunteer and help, please contact her at: [email protected]

PARKING: Please review parking rules on the website. FRONT GARAGES: 1 car in

the garage, 1 in the drive; BACK GARAGES: 1 car in garage and only 1 in guest

parking. ALL garages must be used first before using visitor parking!

HEAVY TRASH, FURNITURE REMOVAL!

TAKE YOUR HEAVY TRASH TO: McBRIDE LANDFILL

Be reminded we DO have working cameras on the dumpster, and we will pursue those violating our

rules of “no furniture, electronics, etc.”). The warning is clearly marked!

Board member Daphne Cotton has checked with Daphne’s Public Works department, who tell us that

all large trash items like furniture or electronics must be taken to the McBride Landfill:

HEAVY TRASH TO: McBRIDE LANDFILL

ADDRESS: 14200 County Road 64 Loxley, AL 36551 PHONE: 251-972-8508 HOURS Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM COST: Up to 440 pounds is $4.00 Anything over 440 pounds is 90¢ per 100 pounds

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MEET THE NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS! 2018-2019 ELECTED JULY 21, 2018!

Shari Baer (Unit #184) Shari has more than 20 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience, and 15 years in management, marketing and sales.

Robert Bloom (Unit #36) Bob Bloom has a PhD in industrial and organizational psychology; he has been a chief consultant and president of “Performance Management Associations-Human Resources” for the past 35 years, and has served on various boards, including a prior condo association.

Terri Cordova (Unit #17) . . . (subsequently resigned due to time constraints of a new job—we’re sorry to lose you, Terri!)

Daphne Cotten (Unit #212) Daphne Cotton is a notary public, a certified officer of the court, and has owned a freelance court reporting business for 26 years. Matt Heater (Unit #6) Matt Heater has served as a Board Director for the past year, managing pool, pier and trash/dumpster issues as well as creating our new website. He is a trained mechanical engineer with additional skills in home repairs, electrical, and computer technology.

Rebecca LaNasa (Unit #80) Rebecca is retired from a successful 25 year career in the life and health insurance business; she has served two terms on the board of a Fla. Condo association, and currently teaches a Zumba class in Daphne.

Bill Morrison (Unit #46) Bill Morrison was educated at both Auburn and West Point Military Academy; he spent 6 years in the Army and 3 in the reserves/national guard. He owned a metal building manufacturing company in Montgomery, where he lived for 35 years.

Dirk Pechacek (Unit. #16) Dirk Pechacek is 37 years old, and hails originally from Germany. He has worked in the United States for the past 10 years in mechanical engineering. He loves scuba diving, boating and our beautiful beaches.

Linda Phillips (Unit #54) Linda Phillips owned an embroidery business, and served as a volunteer for the San Bernadino Medical Auxiliary, and at public schools in California and Alabama. In addition to managing several homes, two cross-country moves and raising 4 children with her physician husband, David—Linda has also created costumes for area ballet and theatre.

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THANKS TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE TO HELP OUR SBVCOA!!

SVBCOA FALL POTLUCK! FOOD, MUSIC When: SAT. OCT 27, 5:00 pm Where: PAVILION

There are no Alabama football games scheduled on this date . . . food and drinks will be provided by those attending. Please bring desserts, salads, side dishes, or something yummy to share! All community residents are invited. If interested in volunteering to help, please contact Deborah Velders ([email protected]). COME MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS—and we’ll see you there!

SBVCOA MAINTENANCE NEWS:

PIER SELF HELP REPAIRS: Kudos to Dougas Turney and his team of self-helping volunteers for repairing the boards of our pier! And thanks to Board member Matt Heater for repairing the wiring to the pier, replacing the spotlight and installing an outlet for radios, fans, phone chargers, and installing the new security system! Its fully installed, but Matt will be working on the programming of the cards next as he is able (THANK YOU, Matt!). These repairs help us all—improving our lives, recreation, and property values.

WEATHER SEALING OF WOOD: REMINDER: (1) Sherwin Williams Super Deck (solid stain/ Sunset Bay tan color) was adopted as the standard weather sealing product to be used on all our wood staircase/landing/balcony surfaces in the future; no other product/color can be used to ensure uniformity throughout Sunset Bay Villas; (2) Owners are authorized to weather seal their private balconies (limited access areas) at their own expense using this product/color; (3)Owners that volunteer to weather seal their building staircases/landings (common areas) using their own labor or paying for licensed contractor labor will be provided the approved weather sealing product at the expense of the Association. If interested in either buying the product for your private balconies or getting the product at the Association’s expense for common areas, please contact the Board. MORE “SELF-HELP” KUDOS: Thank to board member Linda Phillips whose son hauled away the mattress from the dumpster area, retrieved recordings from the camera—and created a needed tool! POWER-WASHING: Several owners have either powerwashed themselves, or paid for private work to remove unsightly debris,mold, bugs and spiders from their buildings and decks!

A RESIDENTS DIRECTORY IS IN THE WORKS! YOU ASKED, AND THE NEW BOARD LISTENED! WE’RE WORKING ON COMPILING A

RESIDENTS DIRECTORY SO ALL CAN KNOW WHO YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE! IF YOU DO

NOT WISH TO BE LISTED, WE WILL HONOR YOUR REQUEST; ONLY THOSE INCLUDED IN

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THE DIRECTORY WILL HAVE COPIES. STAY TUNED . . . ! Thanks to Linda Phillips for all

her work on this project!

STATUS OF RENTALS: TELL US WHAT YOU THINK RENTAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS: The Association’s prior Board succeeded in reducing the illegal rentals (which has

reached its 20% limit of rental units as specified in the covenants). The current Board continues to remind realtors and

property management firms that the Association has a rental limit and is strictly enforcing the rental rules and penalties,

as required. HOWEVER—this Board is currently reviewing two proposed systems to achieve a fair and equitable method

of application by owners to rent their units out. Please give us your feedback! Three proposed systems are:

A. First-come, first-serve consideration?

B. In order of seniority of ownership

C. A drawing (random)

THE “NO GUILT” LADIES BOOK CLUB . . . Want to join other literary ladies in a guilt-free book club?

You may attend and listen even if you have not read the assigned book! This club is a flimsy

excuse for socializing and pretending we are well read. Email Deborah at [email protected] to tell us if

you are interested! We are currently reading Tom Shroder’s “Old Souls” investigation of reincarnation.

NEED TO TELL THE BOARD SOMETHING? CONTACT US @ [email protected] In case of a maintenance emergency impacting the community, please contact Board President Shari Baer: [email protected]

PLEASE REMEMBER: ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE VOLUNTEERS—AND

MANY OF THEM HAVE REGULAR DAY JOBS. THEY HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO

HELP OUR HOA. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THEIR TIME IN MAKING YOUR

REQUESTS OR COMPLAINTS . . . AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE ENTIRE BOARD

REVIEWS MANY OF THE COMMUNICATIONS. EVERYTHING TAKES TIME.

PLEASE BE KIND—DON’T BE GRUMPY!!

mailto:[email protected]

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Alligators in the Pond!

Please be careful when visiting the pond area. Two

small alligators have made our pond their home.

We hope to be able to rehome them soon.

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