the holidays 2018

The board of Island Gate, wishes all our neighbors a joyous, healthy, happy holiday season and the same for the New Year.  As always we appreciate our neighbors and the interest they show in our community.   Be well and enjoy

lawn update

You may have noticed plugs of dirt on the lawn over the last week or so and some new top soil with seed recently applied.  As part of our fall lawn care program the grass areas in the property have been aerated and bare patches seeded with topsoil added.  This may seem unattractive now but will provide for a stronger, healthier lawn in the spring.  Thanks for your cooperation

Updated community Information

 Police or Emergency Medical Service Phone number 911

Questions or concerns please call Association Advisors 732-294-8882, ask for Mary-Jo ormaryjo@askaa.com

For the latest Island Gate Info see the blog:

www.Islandgate.blogspot.com

Board member emails

Fran: Fran.Gordon@ardaghgroup.com

Frank: Frankcangi@aol.com

Ed: edwardfortunato@gmail.com

Marianne: kpmmdm@aol.com

Bill: wweber52@aol.com

Association fees will remain unchanged for 2019

We recently started work on our budget for 2019, given our financial condition and our cash position the board has agreed, fees will not be raised for 2019.  The board reserves the right to increase the fee throughout the year but by doing more with our funds we do not expect to need to raise them in 2019. 

Budget for 2019

We are starting budget work for 2019, if anyone has any comments, question thoughts etc.  Please feel free to share them with Ed Fortunato our treasurer, thanks 

The community has voted and the results are in

On Friday September 14^th the community meeting was held and the vote for three board positions was held and counted.  The vote result was Fran Gordon, Bill Weber  and Ed Fortunato were unopposed and elected to a two year term.  Joe Martyn didn't run, we thank him for his service.   
We thank the community for their vote and interest in the community.

The pool is closed for the season

The pool is now closed for the season, we hoped you enjoyed the pool this year, if you have any thoughts on how to make the experience better or improve the pool please let us know.

Community reminders

Please park your car in the correct direction of traffic this is both a community and state law

Please do not park on the Belgian blocks or the grass (it breaks our sprinkler heads)

Please put garbage cans on the curb not the grass

Please do not block drive ways in any way

Please provide clearance when parking by trash cans. 

If you run or knock over a trash can please pick it up and return the garbage to the can

Please drive slowly and carefully through the community

Please stop at all the stop signs

Dog waste needs to be picked up and placed in a container not placed around the community

There are no sports equipment of any type permitted in the community

These requests are all rules we have in the by-laws, they will be enforced if not adhered to

Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy the summer 

Pool passes

Fran Gordon our neighbor and president of the board will be at the pool tomorrow Saturday June 23rd, at 10 am to resolve any pool pass issues you may have.  Please stop bye the pool to have them addressed.

Thanks

Dog waste in our community

Once again one of our neighbors has been less than diligent in picking up dog waste.  This time the complaints are coming from behind the pool area.  Please pick up the waste.  Our neighbors are looking for the offender and are ready to report you.  Thanks to our other neighbors for picking up after their dogs and for being diligent.  And thanks to our concerned neighbors for pointing this out.

Smoke and CO alarms

We like to post this reminder at least once a year

Smoke alarm and CO batteries need to be changed twice a year and the smoke alarm itself should be inspected and tested at that time. It is traditionally done as we move our clocks up and back but as people come to the community for the summer it's a reminder.  
Please check it for operation, hit the test button, dust it off, make sure the sensor is clean. 

The community is now 14 years old; smoke alarms and CO devices are coming to the end of their expected lives.  We wanted to remind you, to replace them if they aren’t operating at 100%.  Fire/smoke and CO alarms save lives and they are an inexpensive way to be safe.  As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact the board.

Community Reminders

As the weather warms activity in the community increases here are some reminders to make the warmer weather safe and happy for all.

Please park your car in the correct direction of traffic this is both a community and state law

Please do not park on the Belgian blocks or the grass (it breaks our sprinkler heads)

Please put garbage cans on the curb not the grass

Please do not block drive ways in any way

Please provide clearance when parking by trash cans. 

If you run or knock over a trash can please pick it up and return the garbage to the can

Please drive slowly and carefully through the community

Please stop at all the stop signs

Dog waste needs to be picked up and placed in a container not placed around the community

There are no sports equipment of any type permitted in the community

These requests are all rules we have in the by-laws, they will be enforced if not adhered to

Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy the spring and summer coming up

Community Information

 Community Information

 Police or Emergency Medical Service Phone number 911

 

 

Questions or concerns please call Association Advisors 732-294-8882, ask for Mary-Jo ormaryjo@askaa.com

 

 

For the latest Island Gate Info see the blog:

 

www.Islandgate.blogspot.com

 

 

 

Board member emails

 

Fran: Fran.Gordon@ardaghgroup.com

Frank: Frankcangi@aol.com

Ed: edwardfortunato@gmail.com

 

 

Marianne: kpmmdm@aol.com

 

Joe: Jamrtyn@aol.com

DRYER VENT CLEANING

The dryer vents need to be cleaned again and you must verify it has been done to your unit with a receipt.  AA has reached out to Titan dryer cleaning (the folks who did it last time).  To come to our homes to clean vents.

They will dedicate June 13, 14, 15, 16 & 18 to Island Gate for dryer cleaning for $65.00 a home, if you would like to have them come to your house.  Otherwise feel free to do it yourself and send a receipt to AA.  If you are interested in Titan please call Mary Jo or contact AA.    

Getting this done is extremely import as dryer vents are a leading cause of home fires.  

Thanks

2018 POOL RULES

2018

Pool Rules

Please follow the rules; they will be strictly enforced this season
If you have any questions feel free to contact a board member or AA

Please treat the pool as you would your own and be courteous to others.
·           There is NO LIFEGUARD on duty, pool use is at your own risk

·          Police or Emergency Medical Service Phone number 911

·           Questions or concerns please call Association Advisors 732-294-8882 please ask for Mary-Jo 

·           All Federal, State and local laws in addition to the following shall be observed by residents and their guests using the pool.

·           Use of this pool is restricted to residents who are in good standing and tenants whose landlords are in good standing with the Island Gate Homeowners Association.  Persons without access cards or whose cards do not work are NOT allowed access to the pool.  Please do not allow unauthorized admittance to the pool. 

·           A maximum of 6 people may use the pool at any time from each property unit

·           Children Under 16 years of age must have adult supervision

·           No personal parties shall be held at the pool

·           No grills or delivery of food is permitted at the pool

·           Glass containers are prohibited in the pool area

·           No diving or jumping into the pool

·           No running or rough play in the pool area

·           Any person showing evidence of any communicable skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, cold, nasal or ear discharges, or any other communicable disease is denied admission to the pool area

·           Any person with excessive sunburn, open blisters, cuts, or bandages shall be denied admission to the pool.

·           Do not enter the water if you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea or have had any signs or symptoms of a gastrointestinal (stomach) disease in the past seven days.

·           All people in diapers must wear plastic pants with snug fitting elastic waist and leg bands. Do not wash out soiled diapers in the bathing water.

·           Children should be encouraged to use the restroom before entering the water. Immediately report any "accidents" you observe in the bathing waters to Association Advisors.

·           No animals, except for service animals, shall be allowed in any parts of the swimming pool area, dressing rooms, or other parts of the pool area.

·           All persons must shower before entering the water.

·           No one is allowed in the pool area during severe weather, heavy rain, or when thunder or lightning can be seen or heard.

·           Persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol are prohibited from entering the pool area.

·           Conduct which endangers the safety and comfort of others is PROHIBITED.  Noodles or Personal Flotation Devices may only be used if not creating a nuisance for others. Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

·           All personal belongings, trash, band-aids, and personal effects shall be removed or put in the proper trash receptacles immediately. Island Gate recycles.  Leave no trace you were at the pool, if you drop food pick it up.

·           Island Gate Homeowners Association Inc., board of trustees reserves the right to close the pool at any time.

·           Violations of these rules will result in the revocation of your pool privileges.  All property owners and tenants will be held responsible for the behavior

·          AND OF COURSE NO SMOKING OF ANY TYPE AT THE POOL

POOL HOURS

2018 Pool Hours

Pool Hours are 9AM to 9PM

May 26, 27, 28

                      June 2 and June 3

June 9 and 10

Open daily June 11 to September 9

Final weekend September 15 and 16

Please see the blog for day to day changes and real time information

Community meeting May 26th at 8 am Please note the early time

The Island Gate community meeting is scheduled for May 26th at 8:00 am.  It will be held at the Stafford Town Hall at 260 East Bay Avenue.  It is by the police station. 

We urge everyone to attend the meeting, we want to update our neighbors on a number of items in our community.  

Thanks as always for your concern. 

Also the fall meeting is scheduled for Friday September 15^th at 7:30 pm, same location.   

Snow removal

We have been told by our vendor. Snow removal teams should be in the community by 10 pm.

As we Spring ahead this weekend it’s time to check your smoke and CO alarms

We like to post this reminder at least once a year
 

Smoke alarm and CO batteries need to be changed twice a year and the smoke alarm itself should be inspected and tested at that time. It is traditionally done as we move our clocks back and ahead. 
Please check these devices for operation, hit the test button, dust it off, make sure the sensor is clean and replace them if they are more than 10 years old.  

The community is now 15 years old; smoke alarms and CO devices are coming to the end of their expected lives.  We wanted to remind you, to replace them if they aren’t operating at 100%.  Fire/smoke and CO alarms save lives and they are an inexpensive way to be safe.  As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact the board or AA.

Christmas trees

Last months cherished decoration is now junk and many of them were buried in the snow and are still in the community.  They will be picked up by sanitation on Feb 12th but if you want to dispose of yours more quickly there is a collection site by Rita's  off route 9,  Thanks for your concern