HIDDEN HAMMOCKS ESTATES

H.O.A.

 

Official Post Orders - 9/29/03

 

Order of priority (In case of emergency situation):

 

1.      Melissa Henann, Benchmark Property Management, (954) 344-5353 or (954) 298-5450 cellular.

2.      Michael Lodge, Field Training Officer, Fortress Security, (954) 650-7881

3.      Jay Nelson, V.P./Treasurer

4.      Tom Base, President

5.      Tom Toth, Secretary

 

Section I (Standard Entry Procedures)

 

GUESTS

 

1.   ALL GUESTS MUST SHOW I.D. AND GUARD MUST LOG GUEST NAME AND VEHICLE TAG NUMBER INTO THE COMPUTER!

2.     Request I.D. and the name of the resident they are visiting.

3.     If the visitor is on the permanent or temporary guest list, verify their I.D., log their tag number and allow entry.

4.     If the guest is not on the permanent or temporary guest list call the resident to approve the guest’s entry.

5.     If the guest is not on the permanent or temporary guest list and the resident is not home, the visitor(s) cannot be admitted.

6.     Responsible members of the household are permitted to clear entry of visitors onto the property. Homeowners only may choose to pre-clear a visitor on a certain date (temporary guest list), or by calling Benchmark Property Management add that person(s) to the permanent guest list.

7.     Pedestrians and bicyclists are to be treated the same as any other vehicle.

8.     If a resident should pull in and show I.D. and say, “the car behind me is my guest, let them in”. The guest should be logged into the computer just like any other guest, with the exception of calling the house for confirmation, as the confirmation was given in person.

9.     Police, Fire and EMS are not to be obstructed in any way. ALLOW IMMEDIATE ENTRY!

 

GUESTS (CONTINUED)

 

10. Any police, fire or EMS activity must be recorded into the log book with time of entry.

11.  The following are permitted to enter at any time and must  be logged into the property with tag #, time of arrival and vehicle description:

·        U.S. Mail

·        Waste Management

·        Bellsouth

·        FPL

·        UPS/Fed Ex/Airborne Express

·        Newspaper delivery

·        Sheriff’s office process servers

·        Probation officers

·        Employees of Benchmark Property Mgmt. (with business card and proper I.D.)

 

 

RESIDENTS

 

1.     Transponder Lane” is for the exclusive use of residents with a transponder attached to their vehicle only.

2.     Residents without a transponder must use the “Guest Lane”.

3.     All residents using the “Guest Lane” must show proper identification to enter the premises.

4.     Residents using the “Guest Lane” will be allowed immediate access after showing proper I.D. or use of their pass-code.

5.     If a resident is the passenger of a car both the resident and the driver must show I.D. with the driver or guest being treated as any other guest. (i.e., log guests name and tag number into the computer)

 

 

PERMANENT GUEST LIST

Homeowners can place their guest on the permanent guest list by calling Benchmark Property Management, Inc. and advising them of the names to be placed on the list. The guard is not authorized to accept this information. The only persons on this list should be:

 

·        Family members with a key but not living at this residence.

·        Friends that have a key to the residence.

·        Service personnel with a key for inside work.

·        Service personnel without a key for outside work.

 

TEMPORARY GUEST LIST

 

Any homeowner may place a guest on the temporary guest list by calling the guard house from their home phone or providing their security code as identification to the guard. This is typically a guest that is staying or visiting for between one and five days.

 

If the resident is having a party, please ask for the guest list to be signed and delivered to the gate house by an adult owner of the residence and must give the security code or ID as identification.  If the party exceeds ten visitors, call the Coral Springs Police Dept. and request an area patrol.

 

Section II (Vendors)

 

NON-EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL

 

Hidden Hammocks Estates requires all vendors and/or service personnel in commercial vehicles to have their company name and phone number on their vehicle.  This is a City of Coral Springs ordinance and applies to all commercial vehicles including supervisor’s vehicles.  If a supervisor is in a non work truck, he must be admitted as a guest.

They are permitted on the premises between the hours of 8:00A.M. and 6:00P.M. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 8:00A.M. through 4:00P.M. No non-emergency service personnel are to be permitted on Sunday or the following holidays:

 

·        New Years Day                

·        Memorial Day

·        Fourth Of July

·        Labor Day

·        Thanksgiving Day

·        Christmas

 

Vendors contracted by Hidden Hammocks Estates through Benchmark Property Management are to be listed on the permanent guest list of 4601 Rothschild Dr. and are permitted to enter after following the Standard Entry Procedures from Section I. Benchmark Property Mgmt. will update  the permanent vendor list on a regular basis.

Vendors not on 4601 Rothschild Dr. permanent guest list will gain access only by verification with Benchmark Property Management at (954) 344-5353. 

 

All vendors are to adhere to the same hours and rules as any other non-emergency service personnel.

 

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

 

Real estate agents may enter the property after showing their business card and matching proper I.D. to the guard and log them into the home address to which they are visiting.

 

They may not erect signs of any kind at the home or at the front entrance.

 

During an “open house”, the agent must be at the residence through its entirety. The guard is to call the agent for each visitor. Visitors shall be treated as any other guest on the premises and logged into the home as a guest. No “drive-by’s” will be allowed to enter without an agent with them.

 

Section III (General Information)

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Your appearance should neat and professional with company I.D. or nametag visible and please do not put your feet on the desk.

 

You should stand at the gate house and be visible when residents or guest arrive. Be seen and offer a professional wave or greeting.

 

Do not become too familiar with the residents, or engage them in personal conversations. You are an on-duty officer and must adhere to procedures and principles while maintaining professionalism.

 

Resident names, addresses, telephone numbers and pin numbers are strictly confidential and are not to be given out by security personnel.

 

The guard will not allow entrance to anyone for the purpose of solicitation.

 

The gate house is for employees of the Security Company, Benchmark Property Management personnel and board members only.

 

Any request by residents to the guard must be made from the entrance guest lane to avoid unnecessary distractions.

 

The guard’s personal vehicle is to be parked in the designated parking spaces only.

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS (CONTINUED)

 

In the event that the gate arms are knocked down or disconnected for service, the arm should be replaced at shift change or during the “Field Training Officers” drive through rounds. Benchmark Property Management should be notified when the arm nut supply drops below five.

 

During brief usage of the restroom, the guard will post a “back in 5 minutes” sign in the guardhouse window.

 

In the event of any unauthorized entry, the guard shall call the City of Coral Springs Police Department with a description of the intruder or intruder’s vehicle and report them as a trespasser.

 

Any questions regarding post orders should be addressed to your immediate supervisor.