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
Sunday, March 27, 2011
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.
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