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October 2005 Newsletter
October 15, 2005
SATELLITE ANTENNA MINIMIZATION STUDIES
Studies to establish the feasibility and practicality of
minimizing the number of satellite antenna in Lakewood
Vista have been ongoing for more than a year.
Originally, Direct TV and Dish Network were invited to
assist the board in establishing whether or not technically
feasible approaches are available to minimize the number of
satellite antenna at Lakewood Vista.
Dish Network established that technically feasible
approaches do exist and proposed one approach. In that
proposal, Lakewood Vista would have had to invest $20,000
dollars up front for equipment and installation. The board
rejected that approach due to the number of satellite
antennas to be installed and the cost.
MHO Network contacted the board with a proposal that would
install a minimum number of antennas per building on an as
ordered basis. This proposal also would take advantage of
a new Dish Network business model that would allow reducing
the number of Dish Network subscriber antennas already
installed. While MHO Network would not charge Lakewood
Vista for satellite programming equipment and installation,
it needs the potential revenue from wireless internet
service to Lakewood Vista. This requires the telephone
lines of subscribers. Legal considerations also reduce the
potential number of current subscribers of satellite TC
services whose antenna could be removed in favor of service
via the central antenna supplied by MHO Networks.
At this time the MHO Network approach does not look
promising. Efforts underway are directed toward completing
the study by the next board meeting. Unit owner’s approval
will be sought if a recommendable approach is developed.
BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE:
Due to schedules of the board members, the November Board
meeting will be held on NOVEMBER 3, 2005, 7:00 P.M. IN THE
CLBHOUSE. Please mark your calendars.
Issues of importance to be discussed:
Reconstruction Experts, our new general contractor, will be
in attendance to discuss construction defect priorities.
A presentation from a new lawn care company will be made
A decision should be made on satellite dishes (hopefully).
Important Numbers
Grafitti Hotline – 303-xxx-xxxx
Non-emergency Police – 303-xxx-xxxx
Snow Removal Policy
Winter is on its way and the snow flying is inevitable.
The policy for snow removal is as follows:
Once it stops snowing and at least 2 inches has fallen,
sidewalks will be cleared. All exterior sidewalks will be
cleared plus stairs with clearance to the front door. Once
over 4 inches of snow has fallen, plowing will take place
of all the drives. If six inches has fallen and it
continues to snow, we will make every effort to shovel and
plow a path through the drives. At such time the snow has
stopped, complete removal will be done. Our community is
hard to clear of snow. We do not have great storage areas.
In heavy snows, efforts can be delayed due to the
difficulty in getting around the city. Please be patient.
Did you know. . .
Owner Maintenance of Unit, Section 5.1 of the Declaration
Each Owner of a Unit shall be responsible for cleaning
sweeping, and keeping clear of the Limited Common Elements
(including the Exclusive Use Areas (appurtenant to the Unit
such, the Patio and/or Balcony of his Unit. Each Owner of
a Unit shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair
of doors and windows enclosing his Unit, the interior of
his Unit, including walls, floors, plumbing (within the
Unit Boundaries) and ceilings and also all appliances
whether “built-in” or freestanding within a Unit. The
Owner shall also be responsible for the maintenance and
repair (and damage as a result of any repair) of the
plumbing, gas electrical, T.V. cable systems and air
conditioning, heating Units and ducts servicing the Unit,
including computer and television cable equipment and
connections.
In other words, if you experience a plumbing leak and it
damages another unit, it is your responsibility to repair
all plumbing and damage. Please file a claim with your
insurance company.
Landscaping – We should see some work in the rock beds this
winter.
Concrete – If you are waiting for a concrete repair, please
be patient. There is currently a shortage of concrete or
more specifically the Portland cement mix which is a major
component in concrete. This shortage is expected to
continue into 2006. We will get your concrete work done as
soon as we can!!
BULLETIN BOARDS
Keep an eye on the bulletin boards installed at the mail
boxes for important notices.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CAPTAINS:
Martha: 4-plexes 1657/1659 duplex
Mary Ann: duplexes on
Paulette Mark: duplexes on Sun St.
Billie: 4-plexes 1780/82 & 1790/92
Jon: 14-plex at 1648
Jack Marken – 14-plex 1630
If you see any suspicious behavior, please contact your
neighborhood watch captain or the one closest to you.
Anyone from the 14 unit buildings willing to take on the
responsibility of watch captain, contact the management
company and we will pass on your name to the appropriate
person.
The CLUBHOUSE is available for rental. If you have an
interest in using the clubhouse, please call the management
company to reserve. Remember, $200 for the deposit which
is fully refundable providing it is left in a clean and
sanitary condition with a $30 usage fee. Also be aware
that you cannot exclusively reserve the pool with the
clubhouse.
PLAYGROUND
The playground equipment is available for younger children
only. No BIG KIDS, please!!
Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each
month – 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. (Except in November)
November meeting will be Thurs. 11/3
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