Newsletter

Neighbors

I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas, and your new year is off to a great start. The neighborhood had a great year in 2018, and we are all looking forward to an even better 2019! The deadline to get your annual dues paid is quickly approaching. Please have your dues paid by Jan 15th.  Sorry for the longer length of this newsletter, but it will serve as our official 2019 business letter as well as Sunshine/Welcome information.  Please take a few minutes read & save for future reference. Scott Prier, President

On November 14, every family received in your mailbox  the 2019 Dues Notice & self-addressed green envelope for mailing dues. Countrywood collects dues from Nov 15-Jan 15.  2019. 
Payment Options:A.) Check – make payable to Countrywood HOA; mailed to Mike Steppe, 2560 Whetstone Road, Vestavia Hills, Al 35243. Please use green envelope if possible.B.) PayPal- Link provided on www.countrywood35243.com web page-  if this method is used, HOA dues will be $78.00 to cover fees.  http://countrywood35243.com/pay-association-fees/

Estimated 2019 Cash Disbursements: 

•  Bank Fees- $30.00
•  Insurance Expense & Liability (required for entrance-way) $1,251.00
•  Landscaping/Ground-keeping $5,000
•  Property Taxes $55.00; Repairs/Maintenance $500.00
•  Utilities $1,000; Holiday/Social Events $1,200,00
•  Sunshine/Welcome Baskets $ 150.00
•  Contingency Fund $2,100.00
•  Total Cash Disbursement: $11,286.00 ($ 75.24 per resident) 

This total is divided equally by 150 families and requires every family to pay $75.00 per household. We need 100% participation to meet these expenses.  If there is a financial need to split payment, please let us know as soon as possible. As of today we have 90 out of 150 families paid. Second notices will be sent after Jan 15.Treasurers-  April Arendall 871-0917 & Mike Steppe 541-4056

HOA Information & Reminders 
Have you looked at our neighborhood website? We keep this site up to date with newsletters, events, photos, residents, and important city links like trash, animal control, library, etc…. Often we receive emails requesting  HOA covenants & bylaws regarding various neighborhood issues. www.countrywood35243.com has our covenants under THE NEIGHBORHOOD tab. 
Pets- PLEASE keep your dogs on a leash & clean up after your dogs while walking. Wandering dogs have been an issue during the holidays. We encourage everyone to be diligent in checking electric fencing & batteries in electric collars for your dogs. There is a lease law in the city which we follow in Countrywood. Please refer to the Vestavia link for information about leash laws and animal control. https://vhal.org/departments/police-department/animal-control/
Countrywood & Countrywood Highlands Group emails– It is important to remind residents that both Google Group emails are used ONLY for HOA newsletters, weather, police, safety emergencies or city request notices. At times you may get similar notices from both groups if event or emergency concerns both neighborhoods.  If you need to contact HOA, please do not respond to google group emails; rather, contact countryw…@gmail.com. We are not setup to send out group notices for daily items- lost dogs, lost items, etc… (Countrywood Highlands does have an interactive email for these purposes if you wish to join.)  Individuals also cannot post to the entire group, only the secretary can post announcements. Thank you for entrusting us with your contact information. We strive to protect your privacy and time. We try to respond within 24 hours of receiving an email. 

We have ordered new, upgraded lighting for our signage at the entrance. Thank you Justin Allred for working to improve our entrance. We will need volunteers to plant our spring flowers, contact us if willing to help. 
We are excited about the new changes coming for our elementary children. Please keep up with the progress & improvements to the Dolly Ridge campus-https://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/domain/2033 . There is also an innovative movement to start a walking trail & supervised Safe Walk to School Task Force program. Organizational lunch meeting will be held on Jan 15, noon, in the City Hall Executive Conference Room. If you are interest please contact Lyndsay Gunn, lyns…@gmail.com.  

Welcome- 2018 New Families 
Michael & Casey Glazner-3452 Water Oak Drive

The Countrywood HOA would like to wish everyone a happy & prosperous New Year

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