Dear Countrywood Neighbors,
The annual Homeowners Association meeting was held Tuesday, January 26. All board members were present. Michael Glanzer presided at the meeting, and minutes were kept by Celia Anthony *.
Introduction of HOA Officers– Michael Glanzer, President; Alan Anthony, Vice-President; Joe Perez, Treasurer; Justin Allred, Entranceway; James Saville, IT /Website; Celia Anthony, Sunshine Committee
* Immediate Need– Our Secretary position is vacant. If you are knowledgeable in Excel or Google documents, we need you! This position can be a male or female, young or old! The main responsibility of secretary is keeping our master list for the treasurer and keeping our annual meeting minutes. It is not a difficult position, and requires only a few hours quarterly, but keeping this information up to date it vital to our organization. Please consider volunteering!
Actions taken:
Treasurer Reports, Joe Perez– The budget from previous year was reviewed, and a proposed 2021 approved. As of Jan 26, 139 homeowners had paid dues. Second notices were sent Feb 1, and as of today 2/26 we have 144 paid members. The new 2021 budget was set for $10,052. Approx. $1,600-2,000 of budget goes to social functions, and the remaining budget is for maintenance of entranceway, utilities, insurance and taxes.
Entranceway Improvements, Justin Allred – Board discussed adding new lighting to entranceway. Either gas or electric lanterns on brick post will give a more established look. Our new landscaping & irrigation should improve plants for this year. Also, we are researching new options for Christmas decorations. These will be commercial grade greenery & lights, and company will install and store decorations throughout year.
Website, James Saville – We are looking to improve our website. www.countrywood35243.com. We would like to add a tab for business owners in our neighborhood to list their contacts. Or give local referrals to neighbors- such as painting, landscaping, etc. Our neighborhood covenants can be found here also, if you questions about set backs, fencing, additions, etc. Lastly, Vestavia City links are here. Trash and animal control are commonly asked questions.
Social Events 2021, Celia Anthony –
- March- We need persons to help plan our annual Easter Egg Hunt tentatively set Saturday, March 27. Date is Flexible.
- April & May – Creating a high school Graduating Seniors list and helping get our signs in yards.
- Summer- End of School Popsicle Party or July 4th party.
- August- The Kindergarten Party which will include establishing a master list and getting our signs in yards.
- October- Halloween Parade.
- December- Christmas Caroling & Door Decoration Contest.
- New item- helping coordination our white trees in yards for Christmas.
Without volunteers these events cannot be planned. Please help us keep our neighborhood connected. Contact the Sunshine Committee, Celia Anthony to volunteer to help plan one fun of these events. countryw…@gmail.com
Welcome to the neighborhood
Hillary and Jay Tatum- 3407 Creekwood Drive. They are moving into the Heslin’s home at the end of Creekwood. Please stop by and welcome them into the neighborhood. Creekwood Drive has seen five new homeowners this year- Boyd & Melissa Kaiser, Jan and Andy Thrower, the Pearson and Freeman families. Welcome all!
Hoping spring is just around the corner!
Countrywood HOA & Sunshine Committee, Celia Anthony
PS… On a personal note, I want to thank the HOA Board for all their hard work. This is a volunteer group and all have families & jobs that kept them very busy as essential workers during the crazy Covid times. They made my job as Sunshine Committee easy! Please thank them if you see them out in neighborhood. It is a great group of men!