WHAT'S NEW:
BSO CyberVisor: FREE Home Watch Program
Did you know BSO offers a free Home Watch Program in all of our patrol areas? A deputy, CSA or COP volunteer will check on your home daily when you are out of town. Visit www.sheriff.org/homewatch to download the form. If you have any questions, contact your BSO district office.
Did you know BSO offers a free Home Watch Program in all of our patrol areas? A deputy, CSA or COP volunteer will check on your home daily when you are out of town. Visit www.sheriff.org/homewatch to download the form. If you have any questions, contact your BSO district office.
FACTS & FIGURES - DID YOU KNOW......... ?
from DataMan
There are 173 homes in our community.
The association is a non profit organization, pays no taxes and is debt free.
For walkers and joggers the combined length of Rothschild and Chardonnay Drives is exactly a 1.1 mile circuit.
The association was formed in 1988.
Our community is a safe place to live due to 24 hour manned access control.
Outside our gated community, City crime rates are 260% higher than inside our gates.
There were 29 home alarm system police calls in 2007 & 2008 - all false alarms!
We are bounded by Wiles Rd.(south), 3 lakes (east),a canal (north), and City of Parkland homes (west).
The association owns and maintains 8 separately deeded pieces of land: gate area east, gate area west, Chardonnay strip, east/west lake, tree preserve, main lake, Rothschild, Chardonnay and Perignon Way roads, and the FPL easement area.
The association owns and maintains 5 lakes.
All homeowners are invited to the 10 Board of Directors' meetings each year
from DataMan
If you have ideas for our block party and want to volunteer, please call Barbara at Integrity 954 346-0677 or email Tom at el48823@yahoo.com
Let's make Hidden Hammocks Estates a great place to live and play !
KEEPING YOUR NEW MAILBOX SHINY & BEAUTIFUL
Wash off all bird droppings regularly, the acid in the droppings will damage the paint finish very quickly.
Be sure to rinse the bottom of the mailbox post to remove man's best friend's markings as this too eats into the finish.
Every 6 months wash the entire mailbox with a mild detergent, rinse, and then apply a coating of liquid car wax and shine with a soft cloth.
Try to avoid backing into your mailbox.
A little TLC will keep your mailbox looking great for years !
A little TLC will keep your mailbox looking great for years !
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
After several successful garage sales in the past few years, the Board of Directors has approved another one to take place on Saturday February 21, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. All visitors will be admitted at the front gate during these times and the sale is open to all residents of Coral Springs. Admittance is free.
It's a great time to clean out that attic and garage, as well as giving a new home to treasures from grandma and holidays past. Invite your friends from other communities to attend.
And remember it's also a great time to get out and meet your neighbors and make new friends !
After several successful garage sales in the past few years, the Board of Directors has approved another one to take place on Saturday February 21, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. All visitors will be admitted at the front gate during these times and the sale is open to all residents of Coral Springs. Admittance is free.
It's a great time to clean out that attic and garage, as well as giving a new home to treasures from grandma and holidays past. Invite your friends from other communities to attend.
And remember it's also a great time to get out and meet your neighbors and make new friends !
ADDED SECURITY FEATURE AT FRONT GATE
October 2008 The addition of new high resolution monitoring equipment at the front entrance area to record incoming vehicles has significantly heightened entry control at the front gate. New high resolution cameras now record entry and exit of all persons and vehicles, as well as incoming drivers at the gate.
The addition of new sound recording equipment at the gate house will enable recording of conversations between the gate attendant and those wishing to gain entry using the visitor entrance. This will assure quality of service and provide an accurate visual and audio record of all activities at the gate.
October 2008 The addition of new high resolution monitoring equipment at the front entrance area to record incoming vehicles has significantly heightened entry control at the front gate. New high resolution cameras now record entry and exit of all persons and vehicles, as well as incoming drivers at the gate.
The addition of new sound recording equipment at the gate house will enable recording of conversations between the gate attendant and those wishing to gain entry using the visitor entrance. This will assure quality of service and provide an accurate visual and audio record of all activities at the gate.
NEW COMMUNITY PAVING COMPLETED
November 2008 The repair and repaving to the "builders' row" cul de sac on Chardonnay Drive is now complete. According to Jim Coddington who lives on the cul de sac "this is a great improvement to the look and quality of the street and will definatly help improve the value of my home". According to Association Treasurer Tom Base, the funds for this project were taken from the road repair fund that was set up several years ago for this purpose and does not affect the amount of the regular quarterly assessment.
November 2008 The repair and repaving to the "builders' row" cul de sac on Chardonnay Drive is now complete. According to Jim Coddington who lives on the cul de sac "this is a great improvement to the look and quality of the street and will definatly help improve the value of my home". According to Association Treasurer Tom Base, the funds for this project were taken from the road repair fund that was set up several years ago for this purpose and does not affect the amount of the regular quarterly assessment.
ALL NEW MAILBOXES ARE NOW INSTALLED !
Our community now has 100% of the new style mailboxes installed. These new mailboxes are looking great and have significantly added beauty and value to our community. Our Board Vice President Scott Matchunis is quoted as saying " these boxes are like 173 little soldiers standing proudly making us look good." Realtors and visitors have taken notice with many positive comments about our community and how nice it looks.
Thanks to Scott and our property manager Mike for their efforts to get them all installed.
A new approved style post lamp will be on display shortly for all to see. The new style post lamps will be available for purchase and installation but are not a required installation as yet.
Our community now has 100% of the new style mailboxes installed. These new mailboxes are looking great and have significantly added beauty and value to our community. Our Board Vice President Scott Matchunis is quoted as saying " these boxes are like 173 little soldiers standing proudly making us look good." Realtors and visitors have taken notice with many positive comments about our community and how nice it looks.
Thanks to Scott and our property manager Mike for their efforts to get them all installed.
A new approved style post lamp will be on display shortly for all to see. The new style post lamps will be available for purchase and installation but are not a required installation as yet.
BLOCK PARTY 2009 !
Our community has had several very successful block parties in the past. Clowns, music, games, demonstrations, raffles, home cooked BBQ food, and a wonderful way to meet neighbors and let the kids have a great time. The Board of Directors is searching for homeowners interested in organizing the community's block party in the spring of 2009. The Board provides OVER $1,000 to fund the party in addition to donations from area merchants. If you are interested please contact Barbara at Integrity Property Management at 954 346-0677; or email Tom at el48823@yahoo.com
Our community has had several very successful block parties in the past. Clowns, music, games, demonstrations, raffles, home cooked BBQ food, and a wonderful way to meet neighbors and let the kids have a great time. The Board of Directors is searching for homeowners interested in organizing the community's block party in the spring of 2009. The Board provides OVER $1,000 to fund the party in addition to donations from area merchants. If you are interested please contact Barbara at Integrity Property Management at 954 346-0677; or email Tom at el48823@yahoo.com
Coral Springs - a Safe Place to Live
October 31, 2006 Coral Springs was ranked 10th safest city according to a Sun Sentinal article. This article referenced an annual list published by Morgan Quitno Press, a private research and publishing company specializing in state and city reference books.
What's the safest city? Brick N.J. population 78,000.
What's the least safe city? St.Louis
Other Florida cities included Port.St. Lucie at 25th and Boca Raton at 50th.
October 31, 2006 Coral Springs was ranked 10th safest city according to a Sun Sentinal article. This article referenced an annual list published by Morgan Quitno Press, a private research and publishing company specializing in state and city reference books.
What's the safest city? Brick N.J. population 78,000.
What's the least safe city? St.Louis
Other Florida cities included Port.St. Lucie at 25th and Boca Raton at 50th.
Monthly Assessments for 2010
October 2009
The Board of Directors has adopted a new budget for 2010 that results in no change to the current regular monthly assessment amount for 2010.
Homeowners will be receiving payment coupon books for calendar year 2010 by mid December.
Regular assessments are due and payable on the first of each month. If desired, assessments can be pre-paid quarterly in advance on the first day of January, April, July and October.
October 2009
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
The next Board of Directors meeting is Tuesday November 17, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. This is the Annual Meeting and is for electing two Board positions.
This is the last scheduled meeting for 2009.
All Board and Association meetings are held at Integrity Property Management's offices located at 953 N. University Dr., Coral Springs. All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
August 2009
Our property managment company - Integrity Property Management (IPM) - has now been serving our community for over 2 years. Our Property Manager, Gladys Salemi can be contacted at 954-346-0677, fax 954-346-0784.
IPM is located at 5665 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs. Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Friday. Mailing Address is: Integrity Property Management P.O. Box 8726 Coral Springs, FL 33075-8726
August 2009
IPM is located at 5665 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs. Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Friday. Mailing Address is: Integrity Property Management P.O. Box 8726 Coral Springs, FL 33075-8726
LOSS OF PRIVILEGES FOR DELINQUENT HOMEOWNERS
February 23, 2009
Any homeowner who remains delinquent in the payment of association assessments at the time when a lien is placed on their home will have their transponders turned off and be required to show ID at the visitors' lane upon each entry to the community. Transponders will be reactivated when the homeowner account becomes current and payment of a reconnection fee of $50.00 has been paid.
In addition homeowners will have their gate access privileges suspended and be required to personally admit guests, visitors and vendors in person at the gate for each and every entry.
February 23, 2009
BOARD APPROVES SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
January 29, 2009
At a board meeting held this evening, a special assessment was levied on all homeowners to cover regular assessment delinquencies mainly occurring in the last half of 2008 and January 2009. The amount of the assessment is $344 and is payable in two installments of $172 each, the first due on March 1, 2009 and the second due on May 1, 2009. Coupon books will be mailed to every homeowner.
The meeting was attended by homeowners with concerns and questions about the assessment. The board would like to commend and thank homeowners who took time to attend this meeting with their insights and opinions in this matter. The professional and courteous input was very much appreciated by the board and will be used in future considerations.
January 29, 2009
CHANGE IN MAINTENANCE FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
January 20, 2009 from Gladys Salemi, Property Manager
The Board of Directors for Hidden Hammocks Estates is greatly concerned about the dramatic increase of delinquencies from homeowners who are not paying maintenance fees and the negative impact it has caused the homeowners who are paying responsibly.
As a preventative measure to help us monitor and more aggressively pursue delinquent homeowners, the Board of Directors has directed that maintenance payments be made monthly beginning April 1, 2009. Since the maintenance fees you currently pay are advance payments you can still pay quarterly if you choose, just pay three months in advance on April 1st, July 1st, Oct 1st, & Jan 1st.
You will be receiving a new coupon book to reflect the change. Please remember all payments must be received by the 15th of each month in order to avoid a late fee.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 954-346-0677.
January 20, 2009 from Gladys Salemi, Property Manager
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Your Board of Directors wishes all homeowners and residents a very happy new year full of peace, joy, hope and happiness.
QUARTERLY ASSESSMENTS FOR 2009 - GOOD NEWS !
December 10, 2009
The Board of Directors has voted to adopt a budget for 2009 resulting in the assessment for 2009 to be continued at $348 per quarter, or $116 monthly.
THIS IS THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR THAT ASSESSMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN RAISED. This is due mainly to the close scrutiny of costs by our property manager and board members. Increased gate attendant costs for 2009 were offset by reductions in other areas with no change in service levels. In fact, Fortress Security has committed to increasing the security drive throughs from one per day to two.
December 10, 2009
HARD ECONOMIC TIMES AFFECT OUR COMMUNITY - HOMEOWNERS' DELINQUENCIES MEAN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
November 18, 2008 from Association Treasurer
The economic downturn that we are seeing throughout the United States, and particularly in Florida, is also affecting our community. As a result of these hard times we are seeing many foreclosure actions and homes for sale in our neighborhood.
Unfortunately this is having a negative effect on collecting regular quarterly assessments, and we currently have 28 homeowners that are well into the collection, lien and foreclosure proceedings. More disturbing is the growing number of homeowners delinquent on this most recent Oct 1st assessment.
This results in the prospect of the Association not having enough funds to cover the ongoing expenses of the community common property and services. The Board of Directors has authorized Integrity Property Management and our attorneys to aggressively pursue collection proceedings but this can be a slow and time consuming effort.
Depending on the trend of delinquencies we experience going into 2009, the Board will have no other alternative than to impose a SPECIAL ASSESSMENT to cover the short fall created by those homeowners who have chosen to stop paying their dues.
November 18, 2008 from Association Treasurer
Association hits financial targets for 2007 !
June 18 2008 from HHE Treasurer
The Association auditors have released the Financial Statement for fiscal (and calendar)year 2007. It shows expenses were just under budget and the road reserve continues to grow as planned.
It shows actual operating expenses at 99 % of budget which is an underspending of $2,360. Other income for the year was above target.
A summary of the last 7 years shows the Association moving from a slight debt position in 2001 to a continuing surplus on operations by the end of 2007. Combine this with our 2007 road reserve account balance and the Association continues in sound financial position. In addition, there are no outstanding special assessments at this time and the Association has not raised regular assessments in over 4 years.
This has not happened by chance or luck, but by the hard work and dedication of the men and women who have voluntarily served on the Board of Directors over these years; as well as our past, and current management company, Integrity Property Management.
Thank you all for your outstanding service to our community.
June 18 2008 from HHE Treasurer
DID YOU KNOW....
HHE HOA FENCE POLICY:
Front yard fences - not permited in any fashion
Back yard perimeter fences - only brown chain link fences allowed. Fences must be hedged on the outside perimeter with a minimum starting height of 18" and allowed to grow to the height of the top of the fence. No portion of the fence or gates can be visible from the street.
Pool/patio fences
Front yard fences - not permited in any fashion
Back yard perimeter fences - only brown chain link fences allowed. Fences must be hedged on the outside perimeter with a minimum starting height of 18" and allowed to grow to the height of the top of the fence. No portion of the fence or gates can be visible from the street.
Pool/patio fences
Pool Fence with approved landscaping!!!
- only aluminum fences are allowed and only around the patio perimeter. Fences must have a minimum 18" high continuous hedging. No portion of the fence or gates can be visible from the street.
Fences require an approved Architectural Review form. The AR Form Process is:
1. AR Form with quote, scale drawing and proof of insurance to Integrity Prop Mgmt
2. Integrity forwards package to Board member responsible for AR forms
3. A minimum of two Board members meet with the Owner to review fence specs, placement and hedging requirements.
AR Form is provisionally approved subject to Owner securing a City Permit.
4. After Owner presents City Permit to Integrity, Integrity will forward package to AR approver where full approval will be given.
5. Integrity mails a copy of the approved AR package to the Owner, retaining the original in the home's portfolio.
Fences require an approved Architectural Review form. The AR Form Process is:
1. AR Form with quote, scale drawing and proof of insurance to Integrity Prop Mgmt
2. Integrity forwards package to Board member responsible for AR forms
3. A minimum of two Board members meet with the Owner to review fence specs, placement and hedging requirements.
AR Form is provisionally approved subject to Owner securing a City Permit.
4. After Owner presents City Permit to Integrity, Integrity will forward package to AR approver where full approval will be given.
5. Integrity mails a copy of the approved AR package to the Owner, retaining the original in the home's portfolio.
