Since the summer season is upon us with pool opening this Saturday we wanted to update you on items impacting the community
Community Meeting
Saturday May 23rd at 10:30 am is our community meeting at the Stafford Town Hall we will discuss the items mentioned in today’s blog post.
Irrigation/Sprinklers
We are having trouble with our irrigation system this spring, there needs to be a total overhaul of the system including pumps. It wil be at least another week before the work is completed. The lack of irrigation combined with the dry spring has combined to make the grass less than optimal. We hope to remedy this situation and get our grass looking green.
Mulch
The colder than normal spring (until a week ago) delayed normal lawn maintenance, we hope to have our landscaper complete the mulch installation by the Memorial Day weekend, if not definitely the week after.
Pool
The pool was resurfaced in the spring. We used an enhanced product called diamond brite, this will make the pool safer, water tight, more attractive and the surface should last longer. Your feedback on the surface the look, feel etc. would be appreciated
Decks
The deck issue has been ongoing for quite a while, we thought we had found a solution for the issue but it didn’t workout , the board is continuing to work on this issue. This is a very large, very expensive undertaking that wasn’t accounted for in our in our replacement funds. We need to be very smart with our spend on this effort. We are also seeking a solution that solves this issue long term. Please bear with us as we work it out. If you have any safety or structural issue with your deck please let us know.
Pool passes
Pool passes are available, up to two per unit are available for $10 each. Please make a check out Island Gate and send it to AA along with a request for a pass. Once that is received we will activate a pass and forward it on to you.
Pool rules
The pool rules for 2015 have been posted on the blog, please follow them and more importantly. Please treat the community and the pool as you would your own. Please be courteous and deferential to our neighbors.
Driving and Parking in the community
Driving and Parking in the community is always our biggest complaint in the summer. As we all know the community fills up in the summer, so please drive slowly in the community. Please be considerate of your neighbors, please stay out of others driveways, please park in the correct direction even if that means turning the car around. Please use the overflow parking lots, please do not park on the grass or Belgian block curbs.
Dryer vent cleaning
The dryer vent cleaning requirement is due this summer, please stay tuned for instructions and guidance on that.
Mechanical devices
Please check all mechanical devices (water heater, air conditioning, filters etc.) for proper performance and repair and or replace if necessary. Please check your devices and change your smoke alarm batteries, please check and change if necessary your CO detectors also.
As always we hope you have a happy and enjoyable summer, please contact a board member or AA with any questions or concerns. We appreciate your cooperation.
