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Showing posts with label general. Show all posts

25 October 2010

Meeting Presentation

Creek's Edge held its Annual Homeowners' Meeting on October 14th. If you were unable to attend, we encourage you to download the presentation and review it. Two new board members were elected and we'll be posting more details on that soon.

Download Annual Homowners' Meeting Presenation Here

09 August 2010

Community Improvement Efforts Underway

As shared at the Community Kick‐Off Meeting in June, we are beginning a new & exciting era here at Creek’s Edge. With many hardships now behind us, we are moving forward and striving to improve the quality of our neighborhood. The Board of Directors, Committee Members, and Cedar Management look forward to working with all homeowners in an effort to make this possible.

Many improvements have been made throughout the community already, and now we are reaching out to you – individual property owners. We all have investments here at Creek’s Edge and we encourage everyone to keep their homes and yards looking their best so that everyone benefits.

With a new management company on board, we are now moving forward with better and stronger enforcement of rules and guidelines as set forth in the community’s Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, as well as the By‐Laws. As a homeowner, you should’ve received a copy of both documents at the time of purchasing your home. However, if you do not have a copy, they are now available for download on this website, or you can call Cedar Management and request they be mailed to you.

Cedar Management does a monthly drive through, looking for violations. They will be taking a more active approach, sending more “friendly reminder” letters and violation notices. If you receive one of these and have any questions, please contact Cedar immediately. Two violation inspections have already taken place (June and July). Currently, the number of violations is extensive so they are gradually being addressed, beginning with more major offenses. If you would like to know if your home is in violation, please contact Cedar.

Some common issues include (but are not limited to):
  • faded shutters
  • home or driveway need to be pressure washed
  • driveway or flower beds need to be weeded
  • grass is too high
  • basketball goal is located in the street
  • siding needs to be repaired
  • trash bags/cans in driveway
  • commercial or recreational vehicles in front of home

03 August 2010

property taxes

We wanted to make all homeowners aware of a small detail regarding property taxes that can make a big difference in how much you are paying annually. If your home in Creek's Edge is your primary residence, you need to ensure that it is set up that way with York County. Most of the homes in our community have seen property taxes in the range of $900-$1000. This can vary somewhat, but you should not see a bill for thousands of dollars. If you have been paying this higher amount, be sure to update your information with the county.

Forms can be downloaded at http://onlinetaxes.yorkcountygov.com/

25 June 2010

Reminder to Pet Owners

A common complaint in the neighborhood has been in relation to pets. The issues vary, but include things such as:
 - dogs parking and disturbing other neighbors
 - cats and dogs roaming onto other people's property and damaging their yards
 - loose dogs frightening young children

We'd like to provide a few gentle reminder to all pet owners in the neighborhood about some of the laws and regulations pertaining to owning domestic animals.

The Leash Law in York County is as follows:
"York County requires all animals to be either fenced in, on a leash, or under the control of their owners at all times when outside. Domestic animals are not allowed on private property without the property owner's consent. Animals that roam free can get lost or seriously injured. They are also subject to being picked up by Animal Control officers. Animal owners are liable for their pet's actions. You can prevent your animal from becoming a nuisance by keeping it confined to your property, or on a leash and controlled, as required by law. Failure to do so can result in legal or financial problems for you. Violation of York County's leash law can result in a fine of up to $200 plus court costs and the cost of impounding the animal."

Creek's Edge Covenants state "all household pets shall be kept under Owner's control so as not to be a nuisance to other Owners."

Keep in mind there is also a noise ordinance in York County that runs from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., which applies to animals as well.

If you have a complaint about a neighborhood animal, we encourage you to contact Cedar Management at support@cedarmanagementgroup.com or by calling 1-877-25CEDAR. They will anonymously contact the pet owner about the issue. If you feel an animal is in danger, or could endanger homeowners, you can contact Animal Control at 803-628-3190. We encourage you to use Animal Control as a last resort, and work with the Board and Cedar Management to handle the situation peacefully.

Creek's Edge is now on Facebook & Twitter!

Creek's Edge HOA now has it's own Facebook Page and is also on Twitter.
Posts from this blog should be posting to both of these so you can choose to follow community activities in the manner that is easiest for you!

You can "like" on Facebook or "follow" on Twitter by clicking on the links at the right of this page.

We encourage homeowners to use these outlets to communicate with one another and share community related information. These forums are not the best way to get in touch with the Board and we encourage you to use our email address for that: creeksedgehoa@yahoo.com

23 June 2010

Community Kick-Off Meeting Presentation

The Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank everyone that made it out to last night's Community Kick-Off Meeting. For those of that weren't able to make it, we hope you'll take a few minutes to review the presentation we put together.

You can download it below, or use the "Documents" link at the top of this page.

Community Kick-Off Meeting Presentation

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at creeksedgehoa@yahoo.com or Cedar Management at support@cedarmanagementgroup.com.

21 June 2010

Documents now available for downloading!

You can now access neighborhood related documents and newsletters through this site. Just below the photo at the top of this page you should see two links. One is called Creek's Edge Chronicles - Archives which is where you will find all community newsletters. The second one is called Documents. Right now, you will find two items there: (1) Information and Form for advertising in our Newsletter (2) Application for Architectural Review.

If there are are other neighborhood related documents that you'd like to see posted, please leave us a comment!

Community Kick-Off Meeting!

Creek's Edge
Community Kick-Off

Allison Creek Presybterian Church
(located on the corner of Hwy 274 and Allison Creek Rd)

Tuesday, June 22nd at 6:30 p.m.

light refreshments will be provided

Join your neighbors to hear all about the EXCITING things going on in your community!!

Conversation Topics include:
~ the new management company ~
~ Board of Directors and Committee activity ~
~ Future plans for the neighborhood ~

04 June 2010

Welcome Cedar Management

As of June 1st, Creek's Edge has transitioned to a new management company. Our previous company, AMS, was no longer meeting the needs of our community. Your Board of Directors researched and interviewed many potential candidates, ultimately deciding that Cedar Management was the best match for our neighborhood! We are very excited about this change and the positive changes that it will bring to our community.

 
You can learn more about Cedar by visiting their website: Cedar Management Group

Contact Cedar Management by emailing them at support@cedarmanagementgroup.com or calling (877) 252-3327.

When should you contact Cedar?
  • Questions about Assessment Fees and payments
  • To report a violation of community regulations
  • Questions or concerns about community regulations
  • Information regarding Architectural restrictions
  • Requesting an application for changes you plan to make to your property 

27 May 2010

HOMEOWNER SURVEY!

The Board of Directors has put together a community survey and we'd love for all homeowners to take a few minutes to complete it online. It is only 10 questions and shouldn't take long to answer. This will be used by the Board and committees to ensure that community plans are meeting the needs and priorities of the neighbors.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

Neighborhood Watch: new e-mail address

The Neighborhood Watch Committee has set up its own e-mail address. Homeowners can use this to relay information relating to the safety and security of Creek's Edge and your neighbors. If you witness questionable activity, have questions or concerns, please email:
CreeksEdgeNeighborhoodWatch@yahoo.com

The committee is also looking for volunteers who are willing to help keep an eye on our community and ensure the safety of our neighborhood. If you'd like to hear more, use the email address above!

13 February 2010

The Snowmen of Creek's Edge

February 12th and 13th brought a beautiful blanket of snow over our neighborhood. It didn't last long, but the kids (and kids at heart) had plenty of time to built snowmen, forts, and play their hearts out! Here are some snapshots of the temporary snow residents of our neighborhood...

photos courtesy of the kilpatrick family


25 January 2010

Notices to Homeowners

Application Fee:
As of January 1, 2010, there is a new application fee associated with all architectural and construction applications. This fee is to cover administrative costs associated with the application process and any surplus would be added to the HOA budget. This fee is to be paid only once per application. If you are required to resubmit an application, the first payment will cover all subsequent submissions. We thank you in advance for your support in ensuring our application process can continue to work efficiently. If you have any questions concerning this issue, please email us at CreeksEdgeHOA@yahoo.com. You can also email us if you are in need of an application.

Local Law Enforcement:
If you need law enforcment assistance for any reason, please keep in mind that the Rock Hill Police Department does not have jurisdiction outside of the city limits (which is where our community is located). Please contact the York County Sherriff's Office at (803) 628-3059. And of course, in the case of a true emergency, always dial 911.

Newsletter Advertisements:
Inexpensive advertising opportunities are available for local businesses and homeowners. If you or someone you know is interested, please email CreeksEdgeHOA@yahoo.com and we will send you the appropriate form. All newsletter advertisers are also featured on the website. Basic pricing is as follows:
 - Three-month business card ad = $20 for residents; $30 for non-residents
 - One-month business card ad = $10 (good for classified type ads)
 - Three-month ad + one-month sponsorship = $50

Newsletter by e-mail:
If you have an active e-mail account, we are encouraging you to receive the monthly Creek's Edge Chronicles newsletter via e-mail, rather than by paper. This is a much greener option, and also saves the Association money. Those funds can then be spent on exciting activities for the community!

01 December 2009

Welcome!

Hello Neighbors!!
Welcome to the brand new blog/website for your community - Creek's Edge!!

Please take a few minutes to catch up on posts and see what information has been made available. The site is young and we look forward to sharing more with you as it grows and develops. If you have any ideas or suggestions for improving our home here on the world wide web, please either leave a comment on this post, or send an email to: creeksedgehoa@yahoo.com.

While you are here, don't forget to participate in the Club Interest Poll at the top right of the page. Be sure to frequently make note of the "Friends of Creek's Edge" along the right side of the page. These are local businesses that have contributed to our community and we want to thank them by making use of their services! These will be updated monthly.

If you want to stay on top of all the latest and greatest community news, be sure to add this blog to a blog feed/reader (free services available through Yahoo, Google, etc).