RPMIA, INC., 309 Margie Drive ,Warner Robins, GA 31088 (478) 971-2600
Brandan Brown - brandanjbrown@yahoo.com
Brad Schlenker - ajschlenker@gmail.com
Robert Causey - vcausey407@cox.net
Dave Davidson - mgddld@yahoo.com
Mark Byrd - byrdnco@windstream.net
Announcements
The Riverbend Plantation Development Group and the RPMIA, Inc. Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! As always, we appreciate the fact that you have chosen Riverbend to call home. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your Association Board members or telephone Byrd and Company at 971-2600.
Santa Claus is coming to Riverbend! Santa will be at the Riverbend Plantation clubhouse on December 14th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Attention all Riverbend Ladies! You are invited to a “Ladies Christmas Gift Swap” to be held
December 21st from 6:00 – 8 :00 PM at the Riverbend Plantation Clubhouse. Please see attached flyer for more details.
Save the date! The 2012 RPMIA, Inc. Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 25th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Waterford Golf Club on Hwy 96. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Stay informed! Riverbend resident Sharon Smith-Rodriguez continues to maintain a community blog at
http://riverbendplantation.blogspot.com. Enter your email address, click subscribe, once you receive an email, verify your address by clicking on the provided link.
Replacement mailbox numbers are available through A-Plus . Their phone number is 972-709-0791. When you call, ask for Mary Carrera and us reference number MP992-764 (color) and M-1 (size). Tell her that you are ordering replacement mailbox numbers for the Riverbend Plantation Subdivision in Bonaire, Ga. The cost for a set of replacement numbers should be approximately $20. Please be reminded that these numbers are the only “covenant approved” mailbox numbers for Riverbend.
Reminders
Please be reminded of the following covenant concerns brought to the Board by RP residents:
No vehicles shall be parked on any street in the subdivision. Also, no utility trailers, motor homes, or boats with trailers shall be parked for overnight (or longer) on any lot in the subdivision.
No owner of any residence shall at any one time have on the premises a total of more than two dogs or two cats. Any dog or cat on any lot shall be kept on a proper leash or inside a fence at all times. No dog or cat shall be allowed to run free except on his owner’s lot.
Proper maintenance (to fencing) shall include, but not be limited to, staining and /or sealing, or pressure washing all fences at least bi-annually to maintain an attractive appearance and to protect fence from weathering. In addition, any homeowner with mildew on their homes should make plans to pressure wash. Proper maintenance of each home throughout the subdivision will help protect every homeowner’s investment at Riverbend Plantation.
No ATV traffic is permitted on the vacant land adjacent to the subdivision. RP residents may enjoy company owned land by foot or bicycle only. Absolutely no hunting is permitted at any time on company owned property. Thank you in advance for your consideration in these matters and for making Riverbend Plantation a great place to live!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Ladies Gift Exchange
ATTENTION LADIES OF RIVERBEND PLANTATION!
Come and meet your neighbors and have some fun. We will steal and exchange gifts.
Bring a wrapped gift $10.00 or less, an appetizer, and a drink of your choice.
December 21, 2011
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Riverbend Plantation Clubhouse
Please contact Amy Byrd for more information at 951-0651
Come and meet your neighbors and have some fun. We will steal and exchange gifts.
Bring a wrapped gift $10.00 or less, an appetizer, and a drink of your choice.
December 21, 2011
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Riverbend Plantation Clubhouse
Please contact Amy Byrd for more information at 951-0651
Santa Is Coming To Our Town
ATTENTION All Riverbend Plantation Kids:
You are invited to enjoy a visit with Santa!
Wednesday, December 14th
Riverbend Plantation Clubhouse
Drop by the clubhouse between 6:00 and 8:00 PM and visit with Santa.
Cameras are welcome. Please be reminded that there will be both older and younger children present at this event.
We ask that older children be especially considerate of younger ones during this special season.
For more information, contact 971-2600.
Hosted by the RPD, Inc.
and RPMIA, Inc.
You are invited to enjoy a visit with Santa!
Wednesday, December 14th
Riverbend Plantation Clubhouse
Drop by the clubhouse between 6:00 and 8:00 PM and visit with Santa.
Cameras are welcome. Please be reminded that there will be both older and younger children present at this event.
We ask that older children be especially considerate of younger ones during this special season.
For more information, contact 971-2600.
Hosted by the RPD, Inc.
and RPMIA, Inc.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Trick Or Treat
It's that time again when children enjoy dressing up and roaming our neighborhood, trick-or-treating in search of some of their favorite candy. To keep your little goblins safe, just take a minute and read the below tips for Halloween! Have a great and safe time this Halloween season. Booooo.....!!!
Trick or Treat in Riverbend will be held on Halloween, Monday 31st from 6-8pm.
Please leave your porch light on if you would like a visit from the neighborhood ghouls and goblins.
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Tips:
Carry a bright flashlight to illuminate sidewalks, steps and paths.
Use fresh flashlight batteries. Check it BEFORE you leave the house.
Chemical GLOW in the DARK LIGHT STICKS can be used along with flashlights.
Go to the bathroom just before going trick and treating.
Always WALK, do not run. You can slip and fall down... OUCH...!!!
Walk SINGLE file, facing the traffic.
Cross only at corners, with adults.
DO NOT, repeat, DO NOT wear and use rollerblades to go out trick-or-treating.
DO NOT assume you have the right of way.
Because one car stops, doesn't mean others will...!
DO NOT cut across strangers yards or driveways. Trip on hoses, rakes...!
Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
Set the watch alarm if you have time limit for Trick-or-Treating.
Make sure your costumes don't drag on the ground.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, and they should fit properly.
Make sure your shoe laces are tighted tight. You can trip...!!!
Avoid wearing your mask while walking from house to house.
Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
Avoid pointed props such as spears, or wands that endanger other children's eyes.
Wear clothing and costumes with reflective tape or "Glow in the Dark" markings.
Visit houses that have lights on, especially houses with Halloween decorations.
Always use the front door, NEVER go to the back of a house.
Stay away from any animals that you don't know.
Please don't pet animals you know or don't know you.
Always carry a spare Halloween bag just in case yours breaks.
Always be polite. And don't forget to say "Thank You".
Trick or Treat in Riverbend will be held on Halloween, Monday 31st from 6-8pm.
Please leave your porch light on if you would like a visit from the neighborhood ghouls and goblins.
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Tips:
Carry a bright flashlight to illuminate sidewalks, steps and paths.
Use fresh flashlight batteries. Check it BEFORE you leave the house.
Chemical GLOW in the DARK LIGHT STICKS can be used along with flashlights.
Go to the bathroom just before going trick and treating.
Always WALK, do not run. You can slip and fall down... OUCH...!!!
Walk SINGLE file, facing the traffic.
Cross only at corners, with adults.
DO NOT, repeat, DO NOT wear and use rollerblades to go out trick-or-treating.
DO NOT assume you have the right of way.
Because one car stops, doesn't mean others will...!
DO NOT cut across strangers yards or driveways. Trip on hoses, rakes...!
Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
Set the watch alarm if you have time limit for Trick-or-Treating.
Make sure your costumes don't drag on the ground.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, and they should fit properly.
Make sure your shoe laces are tighted tight. You can trip...!!!
Avoid wearing your mask while walking from house to house.
Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
Avoid pointed props such as spears, or wands that endanger other children's eyes.
Wear clothing and costumes with reflective tape or "Glow in the Dark" markings.
Visit houses that have lights on, especially houses with Halloween decorations.
Always use the front door, NEVER go to the back of a house.
Stay away from any animals that you don't know.
Please don't pet animals you know or don't know you.
Always carry a spare Halloween bag just in case yours breaks.
Always be polite. And don't forget to say "Thank You".
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Our Pool Our Responsibility
With new houses being built it makes sense that more people will be enjoying our neighborhood pool. However, several neighbors have commented that non Riverbend residents are using our pool. We, as residents, need to adhere and enforce the pool rules below. If you do not recognize someone at the pool simply say "Hi, my name is ____, I live on Altamaha. Where do you live?" If they do not live in the neighborhood, ask them to leave. I understand that this can be an uncomfortable situation but if we all ask then we all understand! The alternative is that the pool will be crowded, need more maintenance and our dues will increase. Also, speak up if you see children without parents or folks smoking and drinking. Again, it is our pool and if we all speak up then we can all enjoy our pool. Thank you!
Pool Rules - Amended 6/19/2008 - Riverbend Plantation Maintenance and Improvement Association
WARNING: NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Pool hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM or dark, whichever comes first, daily.
Unattended solo bathing is prohibited.
Children ages 15 and under are not permitted in pool area without an adult in attendance.
No swimming allowed during heavy rain or when thunder or lightning can be seen or heard.
No diving.
Safety floatation devices only.
No running, rough play, or airborne objects allowed.
No excessively loud noise or music allowed.
No spitting, spouting of water, or blowing nose in pool.
No foul language.
No “cut offs” or exposed diapers allowed. Swim diapers required on all toddlers.
No glass articles allowed in or around pool.
No private pool furniture allowed on pool deck.
No tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.
No food, drink, or wrappers shall be permitted within ten (10) feet of pool.
One (1) guest per Riverbend Plantation resident in attendance.
RPMIA, Inc. reserves the right to deny access to pool area.
Pool Rules - Amended 6/19/2008 - Riverbend Plantation Maintenance and Improvement Association
WARNING: NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Pool hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM or dark, whichever comes first, daily.
Unattended solo bathing is prohibited.
Children ages 15 and under are not permitted in pool area without an adult in attendance.
No swimming allowed during heavy rain or when thunder or lightning can be seen or heard.
No diving.
Safety floatation devices only.
No running, rough play, or airborne objects allowed.
No excessively loud noise or music allowed.
No spitting, spouting of water, or blowing nose in pool.
No foul language.
No “cut offs” or exposed diapers allowed. Swim diapers required on all toddlers.
No glass articles allowed in or around pool.
No private pool furniture allowed on pool deck.
No tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.
No food, drink, or wrappers shall be permitted within ten (10) feet of pool.
One (1) guest per Riverbend Plantation resident in attendance.
RPMIA, Inc. reserves the right to deny access to pool area.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Attention all Riverbend Plantation homeowners
Please make sure that you and your guests comply with ALL pool and playground rules and regulations at ALL times. Our pool and playground areas are "self-policing" common areas. Full compliance to ALL posted rules at ALL times will alow for maximum enjoyment of these areas by every RP homeowner.
Additionally, the Riverbend Plantation Develpment Company has purchased new umbrellas for the pool area. These umbrellas will be destroyed by the weather (like the three previous sets) if they are not lowered and tied each evening. Please make sure to lower and tie all umbrellas, and return all pool furniture to its original location prior to departing the pool area.
Thank you in advance for your consideration in these matters.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The pool is open for the season
The pool is now open.
Please adhere to the pool and park rules of the subdivision.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Riverbend
HIPPITY HOPPITY
EASTER’S ON ITS WAY!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt At
Riverbend Plantation Clubhouse!
April 17, 2011
Time: promptly at 2:00pm – 4:00 pm
Please bring 24 plastic eggs filled with favors or individually wrapped candy in each egg per child.
Example: 1 child – 24 eggs
2 children – 48 eggs
Please put each set of eggs in individual bags with each child’s age on it. No names needed. Example: if you have 3 children you will have 3 bags with each child’s age on each bag. This is so we do not have to count and divide eggs up on the day of the hunt. Hope to see everyone there and bring a friend if you like, but don’t forget to bring eggs for them!
In the event of rain, egg hunt is cancelled.
EASTER’S ON ITS WAY!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt At
Riverbend Plantation Clubhouse!
April 17, 2011
Time: promptly at 2:00pm – 4:00 pm
Please bring 24 plastic eggs filled with favors or individually wrapped candy in each egg per child.
Example: 1 child – 24 eggs
2 children – 48 eggs
Please put each set of eggs in individual bags with each child’s age on it. No names needed. Example: if you have 3 children you will have 3 bags with each child’s age on each bag. This is so we do not have to count and divide eggs up on the day of the hunt. Hope to see everyone there and bring a friend if you like, but don’t forget to bring eggs for them!
In the event of rain, egg hunt is cancelled.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Smith Family Cemetery Clean Up DAY
Bring your rakes, hand held clippers for those testy briars, lawn debris bags, an axe or two wouldn’t hurt for those small left over stumps and a lot of motivation to the Smith Family Cemetery at Riverbend Plantation on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 9:00am for the Spring Cleaning of the cemetery. This clean up will be nothing compared to the hard work you all put in back in December. Hopefully by April 16, 2011 we will have several smaller projects completed as several volunteers continue to work on resetting those downed markers and even though progress is sometimes slow going, it is still worth the effort in the long run to do it properly where this will last another 100 or so years. Please pass this along to all of your neighbors and friends in the neighborhood as we continue to restore that which may have been lost for those who were here first.
Please mark your calendar as this is 3 weeks from tomorrow and everyone should be over the spring break and back on schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone. Thanks again, Tony
I want to share an e-mail I received as a result of placing this data on the findagrave.com website from one of the ancestors of the Smith Family:
Subject: RE: Smith Family Cemetery in Houston County, GA
Thank you so much for the time and attention you have given to the graves of my family members. I am very appreciative of your kindness and attention to detail in the clean-up, the memorials and the photographs. One of the daughters of Needham and Ardella who is not listed is Deborah Ann Smith, wife of James A. Roquemore. They are my great-grandparents.
I cut my genealogical teeth unraveling parts of this family and have not revisited it in some time. Twenty-five years ago I had the same question you raised about William Smith Jr.'s birthplace. I still remember the thrill of looking at William Smith's will and seeing the bequest "..... to my daughter Ardelia, the wife of Needham Smith....." A Smith who married a Smith! No wonder I had such trouble finding her maiden name.
One correction I would appreciate your making on the Find a Grave memorial is Ardella's death date. I believe the marker says 1872 which jives with her enumeration in the 1860 and 1870 censuses. The eleven year old in her 1870 household is my great-uncle. My father was his namesake.
Selected Census Enumerations for Ardelia Smith
1860: District 11, Houston, Georgia
Widowed; household includes daughter Elizabeth, 20, Wes Spait, 17, George Walker, 16, Martha I Smith, 15, and Betsy I Walker, 7. Living near Garrett and Martha Smith and several Speights' families.
1870: Subdivision 167, Houston, Georgia
Farmer with land and personal property. Ardilla's household includes Bettie Fordham, 30, Mattie Smith, 21, Fannie Fordham, 9, Bessie Walker, 17, John Roquemore, 11, Helen Goode, 15, and Ada Mercer, 15. Betty Fordham, Mattie Smith and Bessie Walker all own property.
Please let me know how I may help you in developing information about the Smiths.
Cordially,
Patricia
Patricia R. McCullough
Please mark your calendar as this is 3 weeks from tomorrow and everyone should be over the spring break and back on schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone. Thanks again, Tony
I want to share an e-mail I received as a result of placing this data on the findagrave.com website from one of the ancestors of the Smith Family:
Subject: RE: Smith Family Cemetery in Houston County, GA
Thank you so much for the time and attention you have given to the graves of my family members. I am very appreciative of your kindness and attention to detail in the clean-up, the memorials and the photographs. One of the daughters of Needham and Ardella who is not listed is Deborah Ann Smith, wife of James A. Roquemore. They are my great-grandparents.
I cut my genealogical teeth unraveling parts of this family and have not revisited it in some time. Twenty-five years ago I had the same question you raised about William Smith Jr.'s birthplace. I still remember the thrill of looking at William Smith's will and seeing the bequest "..... to my daughter Ardelia, the wife of Needham Smith....." A Smith who married a Smith! No wonder I had such trouble finding her maiden name.
One correction I would appreciate your making on the Find a Grave memorial is Ardella's death date. I believe the marker says 1872 which jives with her enumeration in the 1860 and 1870 censuses. The eleven year old in her 1870 household is my great-uncle. My father was his namesake.
Selected Census Enumerations for Ardelia Smith
1860: District 11, Houston, Georgia
Widowed; household includes daughter Elizabeth, 20, Wes Spait, 17, George Walker, 16, Martha I Smith, 15, and Betsy I Walker, 7. Living near Garrett and Martha Smith and several Speights' families.
1870: Subdivision 167, Houston, Georgia
Farmer with land and personal property. Ardilla's household includes Bettie Fordham, 30, Mattie Smith, 21, Fannie Fordham, 9, Bessie Walker, 17, John Roquemore, 11, Helen Goode, 15, and Ada Mercer, 15. Betty Fordham, Mattie Smith and Bessie Walker all own property.
Please let me know how I may help you in developing information about the Smiths.
Cordially,
Patricia
Patricia R. McCullough
Thursday, March 24, 2011
There's still a chance for you to be a Big Loser!
There's still a chance for you to be a Big Loser! Even if you didn't make it to the informational meeting, you can still sign up for the challenge. Please contact Yvette at ycoddington@gmail.com or 850-218-8220 and she can get you started.
Our first bootcamp/weigh in will be April 9 at 8am. You do not have to be signed up for the challenge to participate. However, we are asking for a small donation ($2) that will go towards our overall winner.
Our first bootcamp/weigh in will be April 9 at 8am. You do not have to be signed up for the challenge to participate. However, we are asking for a small donation ($2) that will go towards our overall winner.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Are You a Big Loser? You Could Be!
Riverbend Plantation
Biggest Loser Challenge
Summer is just around the corner – are YOU ready to show off your beach body? If not, come meet some of your neighbors, bust a few moves in Bootcamp and learn a little bit about what you should be feeding your body.
We will be running a challenge to see who can be “Riverbend’s Biggest Loser.” The challenge will start on April 1 and finish on June 4. The cost to participate is $50 per person. This money will go towards a pot of cash that will be awarded to the individual who loses the most weight (based on percentage change) AND who undergoes the greatest physical transformation.
To kick off the challenge, we will be having an informational meeting on March 19 at 4:30pm at the Riverbend Clubhouse. You may sign up at that time as well as weigh in! We will also be taking some before pictures – front, side and back. Men should wear shorts and women should wear shorts and a sports bra like top. Pictures will be PRIVATE and will not be posted anywhere on the internet! You must weigh in by April 1 to be eligible to participate.
At the meeting, we will give you some nutritional guidance on what to eat as well as some workout ideas. We will also discuss weekly incentives and how the overall winner will be decided.
As of right now, weekly weigh ins will be held at Bootcamp on the following dates:
• Saturday, April 9 @ 8am
• Saturday, April 16 @ 8am
• Saturday, April 23 @ 8am
• Saturday, April 30 @ 8am
• Saturday, May 7 @ 8am
• Saturday, May 14 @ 8am
• Saturday, May 21 @ 8am
• Saturday, May 28 @ 8am
Any and all questions should be directed to Yvette Coddington. She can be reached at 850-218-8220 or by email at ycoddington@gmail.com.
Let's be the most fabulous, fittest neighborhood ever! .
Biggest Loser Challenge
Summer is just around the corner – are YOU ready to show off your beach body? If not, come meet some of your neighbors, bust a few moves in Bootcamp and learn a little bit about what you should be feeding your body.
We will be running a challenge to see who can be “Riverbend’s Biggest Loser.” The challenge will start on April 1 and finish on June 4. The cost to participate is $50 per person. This money will go towards a pot of cash that will be awarded to the individual who loses the most weight (based on percentage change) AND who undergoes the greatest physical transformation.
To kick off the challenge, we will be having an informational meeting on March 19 at 4:30pm at the Riverbend Clubhouse. You may sign up at that time as well as weigh in! We will also be taking some before pictures – front, side and back. Men should wear shorts and women should wear shorts and a sports bra like top. Pictures will be PRIVATE and will not be posted anywhere on the internet! You must weigh in by April 1 to be eligible to participate.
At the meeting, we will give you some nutritional guidance on what to eat as well as some workout ideas. We will also discuss weekly incentives and how the overall winner will be decided.
As of right now, weekly weigh ins will be held at Bootcamp on the following dates:
• Saturday, April 9 @ 8am
• Saturday, April 16 @ 8am
• Saturday, April 23 @ 8am
• Saturday, April 30 @ 8am
• Saturday, May 7 @ 8am
• Saturday, May 14 @ 8am
• Saturday, May 21 @ 8am
• Saturday, May 28 @ 8am
Any and all questions should be directed to Yvette Coddington. She can be reached at 850-218-8220 or by email at ycoddington@gmail.com.
Let's be the most fabulous, fittest neighborhood ever! .
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
2011 RPMIA Meeting 1/26 and 2010 minutes
2011 RPMIA Inc. Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
6:00 Social w/ drinks and snacks
6:30 Annual Meeting
7:30 Adjourn (home in time for American Idol)
Please try to attend this meeting to discuss the business of your homeowner's association. If you plan to attend the meeting, please bring the information sheet you received in the mail with you to the meeting.
RPMIA, Inc Minutes to our last HOA meeting (2010)
RPMIA, Inc. Meeting
March 3, 2010 7:00 PM
Waterford Golf Club
Mark Byrd, President, Riverbend Plantation Development Company, Inc. opened the meeting by welcoming all in attendance and thanking all homeowners for choosing Riverbend Plantation as their place of residence. Byrd also thanked Waterford Golf Club for hosting the RPMIA Meeting and introduced members of the head table: Stephanie Bailey, RPMIA Inc. Board Member; Brad Schlenker, RPMIA Inc. Board Member; Robert Causey, Vice President, RPDC, Inc.; Dave Davidson, Shareholder, RPDC, Inc.; Sophie Lee, Office Manager, Byrd and Company, LLC, Emily Fowler, Byrd and Company, LLC.
Byrd gave a brief overview of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the RPMIA, Inc. Copies of both were available at the meeting or by request from Byrd and Company, LLC. Byrd stated that all property owners in Riverbend Plantation are members of the RPMIA, Inc. and that the two functions of the general membership of the Association are 1.) To elect two members to the five member RPMIA, Inc. Board of Directors and 2.) To raise the annual dues, if needed, from the $125 annual fee as stated in the Riverbend Plantation Protective Covenants. Byrd added that maintenance of all entrance and common areas would be at the highest level possible.
Byrd presented the minutes from January 29, 2009, RPMIA, Inc. Annual meeting. After a motion by Causey and a second by Davidson, the minutes were unanimously approved by the RPMIA Board.
Byrd announced that the combination of homeowners in attendance, homeowners voting by proxy, and RPD, Inc. votes constituted a quorum allowing the Association to conduct business.
Byrd announced that the 2010 RPD, Inc. appointments for the RPMIA, Inc. Board are Mark Byrd, Robert Causey, and Dave Davidson. Brandan Brown was elected by unanimous vote to serve as the Seat One representative on the RPMIA, Inc. Board. Brad Schlenker was elected by unanimous vote to serve as the Seat Two representative on the RPMIA, Inc. Board. Byrd thanked Stephanie Bailey for her service to the RPMIA, Inc. Board.
Davidson presented the following slate of officers to be elected by the Board: Mark Byrd, President; Brad Schlenker, Vice President; Robert Causey, Secretary/Treasurer. Causey seconded the motion. The Board approved slate of officers unanimously.
Byrd gave a line item review of the RPMIA, Inc. financial statement and income and expense report. After a motion and a second from the floor, the proposed budget and $125 annual dues fee were unanimously approved by the RPMIA general membership. (financial statement, income and expense report attached). The 2010 annual budget reflects the removal of the street light expense from the Association budget. Future street light expense will be included on each lot owner’s monthly power bill upon completion of “Consent to Covenant Street Lighting Form” by all Riverbend Plantation lot owners.
Byrd stated that the amenity area had been successfully in operation for 2009. He thanked all RP residents for their compliance with the rules and regulations allowing this to be an enjoyable asset for all RP homeowners. He also thanked the following members of the pool committee for their service: Bill Ott and Dave Davidson. Byrd announced that copies of the modified Rules and Regulations document were available at the meeting or at Byrd and Company. Byrd offered a sample of events that could be held at the Clubhouse, noting that volunteers from RP residents would be important in executing these types of events.
Davidson reported that the pool had been shut down two times due to resident negligence. He further explained the regulatory process and encouraged all residents to contact Byrd and Company any time an “accident” occurs at the pool. Davidson reminded homeowners that the clubhouse and pool is a “self policing” asset and thanked all for taking pride in maintenance of facility.
Byrd thanked the following members of the social committee: Stephanie Bailey, Shelly Caffey, Angie Hughes, Leslie Griffin, Tina Tomlinson, and Amy Byrd. RPMIA, Inc. and RPD Inc. co-hosted four successful events in 2009: Easter Egg Hunt, Luau, Movie Night, Cookies with Santa. The social committee welcomes any new ideas or volunteers to serve on this committee.
Byrd reported that covenant enforcement is one of the most challenging and most important functions of the development company and homeowner’s association. He stated that the development company attempts to use “common sense” when enforcing covenants. He thanked all Riverbend Plantation homeowners for their compliance with the community covenants.
In response to questions or concerns voiced by homeowners prior to the Association meeting. Byrd clarified existing covenants/policies regarding the follow items.
ATV Traffic. Byrd reminded residents that no vehicle or ATV traffic is permitted past the end(s) of pavement (onto vacant land) at any time. Vacant land could be accessed by Riverbend Plantation residents only and only by walking or bicycling. Byrd also reminded residents that riding ATV’s on public streets was a violation of county laws and would be enforced by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department.
Equipment trailers are not to be stored on any lot at any time, unless stored in an attached garage or approved outbuilding. Trailers prohibited from storage in subdivision include, but are not limited to, open or covered utility trailers, boat or PWC trailers, RV’s or campers. Approved outbuildings are permitted to store trailers. At present, there is not a “common area” location available to store trailers within the subdivision.
Pet Management. Byrd stated that all homeowners are reminded to be considerate of others when managing their pets. At no time should pets be allowed to roam the subdivision unattended. Residents with complaints concerning pets are encouraged to contact Houston County Animal Control.
Byrd announced that the Board would be seeking volunteers to serve on the following committees: Pool, Social, Covenant. Byrd noted that the committees would serve in an advisory capacity to the RPMIA, Inc. Board.
Byrd announced that the RPD, Inc. would be offering a “referral program” to all existing Riverbend Plantation homeowners. Any homeowner referring a lot sale prospect to the company would be eligible for a 2% referral fee at closing. Referral fee would be based on net lot sales price and will be payable at closing. All referrals must be named on lot sales contract at execution of contract.
In new business, Byrd reminded everyone to take the time to sign up for the RPMIA, Inc. blog at http://riverbendplantation.blogspot.com. The blog is a great way to keep informed on information and events going on at Riverbend. Thanks go out to Sharon Smith-Rodriguez for her work on the blog!
In other new business, Byrd reported on the HCBOE high school zoning process. The RPMIA Board solicited feedback from Riverbend residents concerning their opinions on high school zoning. One hundred percent of those responding were in favor of Riverbend being zoned for VHS. With that information, the Development Company and Association partnered to lobby the school board on Riverbend’s behalf. Thanks go out to the many residents that were included in this process. Also, a special thank you goes out to the members of the HCBOE for listening to the concerns of their constituents.
Byrd addressed the following issues from the RPMIA general membership:
Construction trash. The Riverbend builders do a good job of maintaining clean job sites. However, construction trash will blow from lot to lot on windy days. Byrd will remind all builders to manage their active construction site as neatly as possible.
Blog links. This issue was referred to the social committee to consider at a later date.
Temporary turnaround at Altamaha Way. Turnaround needs refurbishing. Byrd announced that work will be done in next 45 days or so.
Event notification. Annual Meeting notices were mailed late this year. Next year we will send a “save the date” notice in December and the official meeting notice approximately two weeks prior to annual meeting. Annual meeting information will also be available on the Riverbend blog.
Byrd again thanked all homeowners for their attendance and for choosing to purchase their homes in Riverbend Plantation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
6:00 Social w/ drinks and snacks
6:30 Annual Meeting
7:30 Adjourn (home in time for American Idol)
Please try to attend this meeting to discuss the business of your homeowner's association. If you plan to attend the meeting, please bring the information sheet you received in the mail with you to the meeting.
RPMIA, Inc Minutes to our last HOA meeting (2010)
RPMIA, Inc. Meeting
March 3, 2010 7:00 PM
Waterford Golf Club
Mark Byrd, President, Riverbend Plantation Development Company, Inc. opened the meeting by welcoming all in attendance and thanking all homeowners for choosing Riverbend Plantation as their place of residence. Byrd also thanked Waterford Golf Club for hosting the RPMIA Meeting and introduced members of the head table: Stephanie Bailey, RPMIA Inc. Board Member; Brad Schlenker, RPMIA Inc. Board Member; Robert Causey, Vice President, RPDC, Inc.; Dave Davidson, Shareholder, RPDC, Inc.; Sophie Lee, Office Manager, Byrd and Company, LLC, Emily Fowler, Byrd and Company, LLC.
Byrd gave a brief overview of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the RPMIA, Inc. Copies of both were available at the meeting or by request from Byrd and Company, LLC. Byrd stated that all property owners in Riverbend Plantation are members of the RPMIA, Inc. and that the two functions of the general membership of the Association are 1.) To elect two members to the five member RPMIA, Inc. Board of Directors and 2.) To raise the annual dues, if needed, from the $125 annual fee as stated in the Riverbend Plantation Protective Covenants. Byrd added that maintenance of all entrance and common areas would be at the highest level possible.
Byrd presented the minutes from January 29, 2009, RPMIA, Inc. Annual meeting. After a motion by Causey and a second by Davidson, the minutes were unanimously approved by the RPMIA Board.
Byrd announced that the combination of homeowners in attendance, homeowners voting by proxy, and RPD, Inc. votes constituted a quorum allowing the Association to conduct business.
Byrd announced that the 2010 RPD, Inc. appointments for the RPMIA, Inc. Board are Mark Byrd, Robert Causey, and Dave Davidson. Brandan Brown was elected by unanimous vote to serve as the Seat One representative on the RPMIA, Inc. Board. Brad Schlenker was elected by unanimous vote to serve as the Seat Two representative on the RPMIA, Inc. Board. Byrd thanked Stephanie Bailey for her service to the RPMIA, Inc. Board.
Davidson presented the following slate of officers to be elected by the Board: Mark Byrd, President; Brad Schlenker, Vice President; Robert Causey, Secretary/Treasurer. Causey seconded the motion. The Board approved slate of officers unanimously.
Byrd gave a line item review of the RPMIA, Inc. financial statement and income and expense report. After a motion and a second from the floor, the proposed budget and $125 annual dues fee were unanimously approved by the RPMIA general membership. (financial statement, income and expense report attached). The 2010 annual budget reflects the removal of the street light expense from the Association budget. Future street light expense will be included on each lot owner’s monthly power bill upon completion of “Consent to Covenant Street Lighting Form” by all Riverbend Plantation lot owners.
Byrd stated that the amenity area had been successfully in operation for 2009. He thanked all RP residents for their compliance with the rules and regulations allowing this to be an enjoyable asset for all RP homeowners. He also thanked the following members of the pool committee for their service: Bill Ott and Dave Davidson. Byrd announced that copies of the modified Rules and Regulations document were available at the meeting or at Byrd and Company. Byrd offered a sample of events that could be held at the Clubhouse, noting that volunteers from RP residents would be important in executing these types of events.
Davidson reported that the pool had been shut down two times due to resident negligence. He further explained the regulatory process and encouraged all residents to contact Byrd and Company any time an “accident” occurs at the pool. Davidson reminded homeowners that the clubhouse and pool is a “self policing” asset and thanked all for taking pride in maintenance of facility.
Byrd thanked the following members of the social committee: Stephanie Bailey, Shelly Caffey, Angie Hughes, Leslie Griffin, Tina Tomlinson, and Amy Byrd. RPMIA, Inc. and RPD Inc. co-hosted four successful events in 2009: Easter Egg Hunt, Luau, Movie Night, Cookies with Santa. The social committee welcomes any new ideas or volunteers to serve on this committee.
Byrd reported that covenant enforcement is one of the most challenging and most important functions of the development company and homeowner’s association. He stated that the development company attempts to use “common sense” when enforcing covenants. He thanked all Riverbend Plantation homeowners for their compliance with the community covenants.
In response to questions or concerns voiced by homeowners prior to the Association meeting. Byrd clarified existing covenants/policies regarding the follow items.
ATV Traffic. Byrd reminded residents that no vehicle or ATV traffic is permitted past the end(s) of pavement (onto vacant land) at any time. Vacant land could be accessed by Riverbend Plantation residents only and only by walking or bicycling. Byrd also reminded residents that riding ATV’s on public streets was a violation of county laws and would be enforced by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department.
Equipment trailers are not to be stored on any lot at any time, unless stored in an attached garage or approved outbuilding. Trailers prohibited from storage in subdivision include, but are not limited to, open or covered utility trailers, boat or PWC trailers, RV’s or campers. Approved outbuildings are permitted to store trailers. At present, there is not a “common area” location available to store trailers within the subdivision.
Pet Management. Byrd stated that all homeowners are reminded to be considerate of others when managing their pets. At no time should pets be allowed to roam the subdivision unattended. Residents with complaints concerning pets are encouraged to contact Houston County Animal Control.
Byrd announced that the Board would be seeking volunteers to serve on the following committees: Pool, Social, Covenant. Byrd noted that the committees would serve in an advisory capacity to the RPMIA, Inc. Board.
Byrd announced that the RPD, Inc. would be offering a “referral program” to all existing Riverbend Plantation homeowners. Any homeowner referring a lot sale prospect to the company would be eligible for a 2% referral fee at closing. Referral fee would be based on net lot sales price and will be payable at closing. All referrals must be named on lot sales contract at execution of contract.
In new business, Byrd reminded everyone to take the time to sign up for the RPMIA, Inc. blog at http://riverbendplantation.blogspot.com. The blog is a great way to keep informed on information and events going on at Riverbend. Thanks go out to Sharon Smith-Rodriguez for her work on the blog!
In other new business, Byrd reported on the HCBOE high school zoning process. The RPMIA Board solicited feedback from Riverbend residents concerning their opinions on high school zoning. One hundred percent of those responding were in favor of Riverbend being zoned for VHS. With that information, the Development Company and Association partnered to lobby the school board on Riverbend’s behalf. Thanks go out to the many residents that were included in this process. Also, a special thank you goes out to the members of the HCBOE for listening to the concerns of their constituents.
Byrd addressed the following issues from the RPMIA general membership:
Construction trash. The Riverbend builders do a good job of maintaining clean job sites. However, construction trash will blow from lot to lot on windy days. Byrd will remind all builders to manage their active construction site as neatly as possible.
Blog links. This issue was referred to the social committee to consider at a later date.
Temporary turnaround at Altamaha Way. Turnaround needs refurbishing. Byrd announced that work will be done in next 45 days or so.
Event notification. Annual Meeting notices were mailed late this year. Next year we will send a “save the date” notice in December and the official meeting notice approximately two weeks prior to annual meeting. Annual meeting information will also be available on the Riverbend blog.
Byrd again thanked all homeowners for their attendance and for choosing to purchase their homes in Riverbend Plantation. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Monday, January 24, 2011
2011 RPMIA Inc. Annual Meeting Reminder
2011 RPMIA Inc. Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
6:00 Social w/ drinks and snacks
6:30 Annual Meeting
7:30 Adjourn (home in time for American Idol)
Please try to attend this meeting to discuss the business of your homeowner's association. If you plan to attend the meeting, please bring the information sheet you received in the mail with you to the meeting.
If you do not plan to attend the meeting, please return the information sheet and signed proxy to: RPMIA Inc., 309 Margie Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088. The original deadline to return all proxies was Monday, January 24th, but we will accept proxies until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26th. The Board recommends that you designate "Riverbend Board" as your proxy, or, you may designate another RP homeowner attending the meeting to act as your proxy. We must have a majority of homeowners either attend the meeting or vote by proxy to conduct the business of the Association.
Hope to see you all Wednesday!
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
6:00 Social w/ drinks and snacks
6:30 Annual Meeting
7:30 Adjourn (home in time for American Idol)
Please try to attend this meeting to discuss the business of your homeowner's association. If you plan to attend the meeting, please bring the information sheet you received in the mail with you to the meeting.
If you do not plan to attend the meeting, please return the information sheet and signed proxy to: RPMIA Inc., 309 Margie Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088. The original deadline to return all proxies was Monday, January 24th, but we will accept proxies until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26th. The Board recommends that you designate "Riverbend Board" as your proxy, or, you may designate another RP homeowner attending the meeting to act as your proxy. We must have a majority of homeowners either attend the meeting or vote by proxy to conduct the business of the Association.
Hope to see you all Wednesday!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Street Lighting Update - HOA Fee Implications
As of today’s date, we have 196 of 204 (96%) lot owners “consent to covenant street lighting” forms on file. Without 100% participation, we cannot proceed with the transfer. Therefore, the RPMIA, Inc. Board is recommending that the 2011 annual dues assessment to be levied at $185. per homeowner.
The RPMIA, Inc. membership approved transfer of the street light expense from the Association to each individual lot owner’s monthly power bill remains a work in progress. In order to complete this process, we must have 100% participation from each lot owner in the subdivision. Currently, we have approximately 10 lot owners who have not signed the agreement and returned it to Flint Energies.
If every lot owner participates, each individual lot owner will be charged $3.37 per month, or $40.44 annually, for subdivision street lighting. As a result our Association dues would remain $125 per year.
If every lot owner does not participate, the RPMIA Inc. Board will be forced to increase its annual dues assessment to pay for the street light expense. The Flint Energies monthly rate for street lighting is higher to a homeowners association than it is to individual lot owners. Therefore, if 100 % of Riverbend lot owners do not participate in the transfer, the increase in dues will exceed the $3.37 monthly charge, or $40.44 annual amount, that would be payable by each lot owner. If every lot owner does not participate, the 2011 dues increase will be an estimated $60. Per lot owner, raising our annual dues assessment from $125. To $185. Simply put, it is cheaper for each lot owner to pay for the lighting on your monthly power bill than it is to pay for the lights through our annual Association dues!
The deadline to participate in the transfer is December 31, 2010. If we do not have 100% participation by that date, the RPMIA, Inc. Board will proceed with budgeting that will include an Association dues increase. If you have not done so already, please contact Melanie at Flint Energies (988-3548) to complete your transfer paperwork.
1/7/2011
As of today’s date, we have 196 of 204 (96%) lot owners “consent to covenant street lighting” forms on file. Without 100% participation, we cannot proceed with the transfer. Therefore, the RPMIA, Inc. Board is recommending that the 2011 annual dues assessment to be levied at $185. per homeowner.
The RPMIA, Inc. membership approved transfer of the street light expense from the Association to each individual lot owner’s monthly power bill remains a work in progress. In order to complete this process, we must have 100% participation from each lot owner in the subdivision. Currently, we have approximately 10 lot owners who have not signed the agreement and returned it to Flint Energies.
If every lot owner participates, each individual lot owner will be charged $3.37 per month, or $40.44 annually, for subdivision street lighting. As a result our Association dues would remain $125 per year.
If every lot owner does not participate, the RPMIA Inc. Board will be forced to increase its annual dues assessment to pay for the street light expense. The Flint Energies monthly rate for street lighting is higher to a homeowners association than it is to individual lot owners. Therefore, if 100 % of Riverbend lot owners do not participate in the transfer, the increase in dues will exceed the $3.37 monthly charge, or $40.44 annual amount, that would be payable by each lot owner. If every lot owner does not participate, the 2011 dues increase will be an estimated $60. Per lot owner, raising our annual dues assessment from $125. To $185. Simply put, it is cheaper for each lot owner to pay for the lighting on your monthly power bill than it is to pay for the lights through our annual Association dues!
The deadline to participate in the transfer is December 31, 2010. If we do not have 100% participation by that date, the RPMIA, Inc. Board will proceed with budgeting that will include an Association dues increase. If you have not done so already, please contact Melanie at Flint Energies (988-3548) to complete your transfer paperwork.
1/7/2011
As of today’s date, we have 196 of 204 (96%) lot owners “consent to covenant street lighting” forms on file. Without 100% participation, we cannot proceed with the transfer. Therefore, the RPMIA, Inc. Board is recommending that the 2011 annual dues assessment to be levied at $185. per homeowner.
Info For Annual Meeting 1/26/11
The annual meeting of the Riverbend Plantation Maintenance and Improvement Association will be held on the following date:
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Waterford South Golf Club
6:00 PM Social
6:30 PM Meeting
7:30 PM Adjourn
Please plan to attend this meeting to discuss the business of your homeowners association. Nominations will be accepted for two members of the five member RPMIA, Inc. Board of Directors. This Board will conduct the business of the Association. Brandan Brown (Seat One) and Brad Schlenker (Seat Two) have both agreed to be nominated for re-election to The RPMIA, Inc. Board of Directors. Additional nominations may be made prior to the Association’s general membership meeting and should be submitted on the attached form no later than Monday, January 24, 2011. This year we will be electing an “Alternate Board Member”. The Alternate will serve in the place of any Board Member unable to fulfill his/her term. Please designate “Seat One”, “Seat Two”, or “Alternate” for any nominations.
2010 was an exciting year for Riverbend Plantation! In spite of the challenges facing the residential real estate market, we were able to add 22 new homeowners to our community. The partnership between the Association (RPMIA, Inc.) and the Development Company (RPD, Inc.) allowed us to continue to provide superior maintenance to our entrance, amenity, and common areas throughout Riverbend Plantation. The Development Company’s intense inventory control and commitment to quality builders has enabled Riverbend to be one of the few subdivisions in Middle Georgia with stable home values. This superior maintenance of all privately owned property and community common areas coupled with price stability within our development protects each and every homeowner’s investment in Riverbend Plantation!
The Clubhouse has proven to be a focal point for social activity within Riverbend Plantation. In 2010, the facility played host to numerous private functions, and several RPMIA, Inc. sponsored events including the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Luau, Evening with Santa, and Ladies Gift Swap events. Daily use of the pool and playground areas continue to be value-added to the quality of life of all Riverbend Plantation residents.
With the help of RP homeowners Kris and Sharon Rodriguez we were able to maintain an association blog. This blog has been used to keep RP homeowners informed of the many happenings around the subdivision. If you have not signed up for the blog already, please sign up at: http://riverbendplantation.blogspot.com.
All in all, it has been a very busy and a very good year. Thanks go out to the many RP homeowner volunteers who have contributed their time and energy for the benefit of our community!
While Riverbend Plantation has enjoyed many successes, we are not without challenges and opportunities. The Riverbend Plantation Development Group, (RPD, Inc.) is entering its eighth year of ownership of our development. RPD, Inc. has generously funded as much as 100% of the RPMIA, Inc. operational budget (in years 2004 and 2005), and most recently funded 63% of the 2010 budget while owning only 10% of the developed lots in the subdivision. The original sales projections estimated that entering calendar year 2011 Riverbend Plantation would have between 250 and 300 residents in the subdivision. Currently, we have 169.
Looking to the future, the Association and the Development Group share many common beliefs:
1) That superior maintenance of all private property and community common areas is critical in protecting each and every homeowner’s investment in Riverbend Plantation.
2) That in spite of the current economic challenges, the quality of our development will continue to allow for sales activity adding new residents to our community each year.
3) That it is important to maintain a cap of $125. per homeowner in annual dues.
4) That it is important for the Association and the Development Group to more equitably share the operating costs of maintaining the development.
At the 2010 RPMIA, Inc. Annual Meeting, the general membership unanimously approved the transfer of the street light expense from the Association’s budget to each individual lot owner’s monthly power bill. This transfer would allow the Association to maintain its annual dues assessment at $125 per homeowner. In order to complete this process, Flint Energies requires 100% participation from each lot owner in the subdivision. Regretfully, as of today’s date, we have 196 of 204 lot owners agreeable to the transfer. (please see attached flyer for more detail).
Since every lot owner has not chosen to participate in this transfer, the RPMIA, Inc. Board will be forced to increase its annual dues assessment to pay for the street light expense. The Board is recommending that the 2011 dues assessment be levied at $185. per homeowner. In comparison to other subdivisions throughout Houston County, the Board is certain that this annual dues rate continues to provide significant value to each and every homeowner in Riverbend Plantation (see attached comparison). The general membership will have the opportunity to vote on the 2011 budget and dues assessment at the January 26th meeting.
If you plan to attend the meeting, please bring the attached information sheet with you to the meeting. If you do not plan to attend the meeting, please return the attached information sheet and signed proxy to: RPMIA Inc., 309 Margie Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088, no later than Monday, January 24, 2011. If you do not plan to attend the meeting, the Board recommends that you designate “Riverbend Board” as your proxy, or, you may designate another RP homeowner attending the meeting to act as your proxy. We must have a majority of homeowners either attend the meeting or vote by proxy in order to conduct the business of the Association.
Invoices for the 2011 annual dues assessment will be mailed February 1st. Payments will be due no later than February 28th to avoid a late charge.
Please telephone the office at 478-971-2600 if you have any questions regarding the Association meeting.
Minutes, meeting agenda, and budget available online at http://riverbendplantation.blogspot.com
2011
Legal name of property owner __________________________________
Name of residents (if different) __________________________________
Street address ________________________________________________
Telephone number (optional) ___________________________________
E-mail address (optional) _______________________________________
I would like to make the following nomination to the Riverbend Plantation Maintenance and Improvement Association Board of Directors: ______________________________.
This nomination is for (please circle one) “seat one”, “seat two”, “alternate”.
I would like to designate _______________________ to serve as my proxy at the 2010 Riverbend Plantation Maintenance and Improvement Association meeting.
Signature of property owner _____________________________.
If you do not plan to attend the meeting, please return the attached information sheet and signed proxy to:
RPMIA, INC.
309 MARGIE DRIVE
WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088
Budget
HOA Comparison
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