This blog post is a copy of one sent 3 months ago about using the space under the deck as storage. Now that peak time in the community is here we are sending out a reminder. The rule is nothing is to be stored under the deck, if you have items stored there please remove them ASAP.
April 2, 2011
A few members of Island Gates board walked the property today to review the condition of the property and evaluate what needs to be done in the community over the coming year. The new board has made a commitment to do this at least once a month. We noticed many things that need to be addressed and will be addressed in the coming months. One of the most striking things we noticed is the amount of “stuff” under the decks in our community. We noticed a vast collection garbage cans, storage containers, coolers, tiki torches, pallets, boats (yes boats), tables, chairs, propane tanks, bikes, tools and toys just to name a few. It is understood that space is at a premium and under the deck seems like a great spot to store stuff. BUT It is against the bylaws in our community to store anything under the decks, anything at all. It may be a surprise to you as it was to me but those are the rules, the rule is in place to keep the community looking neat and attractive. The board thought that spring cleaning time would be a great opportunity to inform the community about this rule and to begin enforcing it. We aren’t going to start issuing fines anytime soon, the board has a number of higher priorities on our To Do list but as we get those done we will begin to enforce smaller rules that haven’t been enforced in the past. We hope this notice will easily solve this issue, everyone’s cooperation is important to make this community great. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
