Windermere Leaflet April 2024

Meriellen

Contacts

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Lyman | President | jonathan.lyman@yahoo.com

Rebecca Paterson | Vice-President | rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com

George Aubrey | Treasurer | gfaubrey@gmail.com

Travis Barrs | Secretary | tsbarrs@gmail.com

Jill Hensley | Member at Large | hensleyjill@gmail.com

Joey Leonardo | Member at Large | joey@kyle-maynard.com

Paul Valcheff | Member at Large | paul@valcheff.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com

Jill Hensley | ARC | hensleyjill@gmail.com

Kristin McAfee | Social | k@funsizeevents.com

Joey Leonardo | Pool | joey@kyle-maynard.com

George Aubrey | Finance | gfaubrey@gmail.com

OFFICE INFORMATION

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm

Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041

Stacy Maguire | Activities Office

678-455-7708 ext. 2 | stacy.maguire@fsresidential.com

Seth Daugherty | Association Manager

678-455-7708 ext. 3 | seth.daugherty@fsresidential.com

Lexie Crowson | Compliance

678-455-7708 ext.1 | lexie.crowson@fsresidential.com

After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2

TENNIS OFFICE

Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director

770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS

FORSYTH CO. POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

770-781-2222 (24 hr)

STREET MAINTENANCE

To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Tricia Syler: tmsyler@forsythco.com

STREET LIGHT OUTAGE Sawnee EMC | www.sawnee.com/report-streetlight

MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036 www.mymailboxproject.com

FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160

BOARD REMINDERS

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT

Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $10 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES

Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way.

www.windermerecommunity.net

www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

For more details, please contact Stacy Maguire windermereactivities@comcast.net 678-455-7708 ext.2

Our sponsors help make our great events possible! Please support these businesses when you can!

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Annual Assessment Reminder!

The second installment of the annual assessments are due on or before April 1st. Payments received after that date are subject to a 10% late fee. Please remember to mail or submit payments at least 10-14 days prior to the due date.

Mail payment to:

Windermere Community Association

FirstService Residential Florida P.O. Box 30348 Tampa, FL 33630-3348

Payments may also be paid online at www.clickpay.com . Be sure to include your account number with your payment in order to assure your payment is posted to the correct account.

Per the Windermere Financial Policies and Procedures, late fees will not be waived under any circumstances.

www.WindermereCommunity.net

LAST CALL

Graduation Banners

If you have a High School Graduate and would be willing to coordinate the banner for your section, please contact the office at windermereactivities@ comcast.net no later than April 1st.

Current Coordinator contact information:

•ARDEN GREENS-

• BENNINGTON-

• CASTLETONJanis Lancaster~ janis_lancaster@yahoo.com

• EDENHAM –

• FARRINGTON-

• GOLF VILLAGE (DEVONSHIRE, KENSINGTON, LANDSDOWNE)Jennifer Snow ~ jensnow11@gmail.com

• GRANDVIEWTrish McRae ~ mtmcrae2@gmail.com

• HEATHROW –Jami Boleware ~ jamiboleware@yahoo.com

• MUIRFIELD-

• NEWGATE-

• OSTERLEY-

• SOUTHGATE-

Each section will be able to put up 1 sign at their entrance monument. The sign must be a white background with black writing and can contain the School name, logo and Graduate names. Parents must contact their neighborhood coordinator no later than April 30th. The signs may be put up no earlier than May 15th and must be removed no later than June 15th.

**The HOA is not responsible for any errors or omissions for any community banners.

SPRING GARAGE SALE

8:00AM-3:00PM

Windermere will provide the Garage Sale signs at the major thorough fares only. Please do not place signs in your yard. Participates may have a balloon for their mailbox.

We advertise the neighborhood sale in the classified section of the AJC and Forsyth Paper. We do not advertise specific addresses. We encourage you to also do your own advertising to get more traffic at your home.

APRIL DRILL SCHEDULE

Lady’s Open Drills

Monday 9:30am-11:00am

Adult Open Drills

Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm

Adult Open Drills

Friday 9:30am-11:00am

Reps, Reps and more Reps

Friday 11:15am-12:30pm

Please contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net for pricing and further details.

RESOURCE CENTER

• Questions about joining a USTA or ALTA team? Contact the tennis committee at windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com.

• Questions about adult or junior drills? Contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net

• Need to Reserve a Court? Download the Reserve My Court app at ReserveMyCourt.com. Both tennis and pickle ball court reservations can be made on the app. Please follow the instructions at the following link to get started: www.reservemycourt.com

• Windermere Tennis General and League Play Rules and Guidelines can be found by scanning the QR Code.

PICKLE BALL AT WINDERMERE

Registration for the summer season of ALTA pickle ball opens up on March 19 and closes on April 9. Teams require a minimum of 5 women and 5 men and match play will include womens doubles, mens doubles and 2 lines of mixed doubles. If you are interested in playing on a pickle ball team, or just have questions about pickle ball at Windermere in general, please reach out to our Windermere pickle ball coordinator Robin Wolfe at windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com.

If you are ready to register a team to play out of Windermere, please follow ALL these steps:

1. Register your team at Alta (https://www. altatennis.org) You must include Windermere

as a designee at this time. Windermere’s Alta number is 103-591-985

2. Collect your Non Resident fees. $35/player for each pickle ball or tennis team they are on.

3. Register your team on the Windermere community site.

• Windermere Online link to submit your roster & pay the non-resident fees: Here’s the link! https://windermerecommunity. net/Form/13899~246637/Tennis-RosterSubmission

• There is NO fee with paying with e-check, but there is a processing fee for using credit card.

4. You will receive your home court assignments once all the above steps have been completed.

SQUEEGEES AND BATT TOWELS ARE HERE FOR YOUR RAINY-DAY RELIEF

Please remember there are multiple tools at our courts to help dry your courts. They each serve a specific purpose, so in order to extend the life of these tools, please use them accordingly. Upon arriving at your wet court, please use a roller or pull squeegee to spread out the large amounts of collected water. The BATT towels are to be used once the water has been dispersed to help dry the court in a more efficient manner. Please watch this quick video on the proper way to use the BATT towel here: https://battowel.com/video

Please remember to hang the squeegees and BATT towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

Lodge & Fitness Center

Please read all posted signs before entering the gym. Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

- The fitness center is open to all Windermere residents 7 days a week.

- The center is closed for deep cleaning every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 AM to 10 AM.

- Exercise at your own risk.

- No one under 15 is allowed in the fitness center without adult supervision.

- Supervised children over the age of 12 are allowed to use the equipment.

- You must be current on your dues to access the fitness center

OPEN 24/7

Except for cleaning

Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am-10am

Access cards are now required to enter the restrooms located near the tennis facility and the main playground area. Access will be granted with your amenity card between the hours of 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM ONLY.

Please pet proof your house!

I have featured this subject in the past, but feel it’s definitely worth reminding us all again about the dangers of hazards throughout our homes. Electrical cords appear to be fun chew toys; antifreeze may taste sweet, but is is extremely poisonous; and our kitchens and garages are full of intriguing delicious “treats” that can be fatal. Here are several possible hazards especially for puppies who have plenty to learn.

KITCHEN/BATHROOMS

• Place medications, cleaners, chemicals and laundry supplies on high shelves

• Cover trash cans or place trash container in closed cabinet

• Use childproof latches to keep paws from prying open cabinets

• Small pets may drown in full bathtubs or even deep sinks

• Keep toilet lid closed. Toilet water is not healthy for pets to drink! Read that again!

• Make sure doors to washers & dryers are closed. Easy for little pets to crawl inside

• Keep food out of reach on counters. Even wrappers may be harmful

LIVING ROOM

• Place dangling wires out of reach

• Move common household plants

• Put away toys & games - little pieces can easily be swallowed

• Put away all sewing & crafts - thread & needs are very dangerous

• Be cautious with fireplacespets can be burned by flames or get sick if they eat the ashes

BEDROOM

• Keep any medications, lotions & cosmetics off of accessible surfaces

• Be careful not to close kittens in closets or dresser drawers

• Look out for paws, noses and tails when closing doors

GARAGE

• Move all chemicals to high shelves or behind secured doors

• Clean all anti-freeze from floor & driveway, as one taste can be lethal

• Bang on car hood to make sure cat (or neighbor’s cat) has not hidden in engine for warmth

• Keep all sharp objects and tools out of reach

A FEW OTHER GENERAL ITEMS: batteries

bread twist ties

buttons

coins

cotton swabs glass

Susan Hartsfield Tanner

Windermere Pet Sitter

hair pins

jewelry

nylons

paper clips

plastic wrap

socks

rubber bands

sharp objects of any kind (knives, razors, scissors, nails, needles, etc.)

Also, children don’t always know these hazards, so please try to teach them safety with your pets! Also, children often tend to squeeze or drop small animals as if they are toys, so keep an eye on your kiddos. Might even be a good idea to have a family meeting prior to bringing a new pet into your home and discuss how you can provide a comfortable and safe environment for your fur babies!

The Waves swim team is a recreational

children 5 years or older who can swim 25 yards unassisted. We focus on building stroke technique, team camaraderie and enjoyment for the sport. Swimmers will learn how to do all 4 strokes - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly (freestyle and backstroke only for 6 & under age group). Swimmers will also enjoy fun activities such as treat days, “Fun Friday’s”, themed meets and swimmer of the week awards. Waves practices begin in May and continue through the end of June. Swim meets are usually held every Thursday in June (5:30pm start time) at local Forsyth neighborhoods with 2-3 meets taking place at home in Windermere.

Not quite ready for swim team? We also have a Ripples program for younger swimmers (4-6 years old) with whom our coaches work closely learning water safety, floating, kicking and basic stroke work. Ripples is a 4-5 week program that begins on May 28th after school is out.

Come join us in the swim team fun this summer - registration for the 2024 is open!

Please see our website for registration links: https://windermerewaves.swimtopia.com/. Registration fees, tentative practice and meet schedules, volunteer requirements and general team information are available on our website. Registration fees include a team t-shirt (must register by April 30th), league fees, team celebrations/treats and end of season banquet.

**For the Ripples feeder program ONLY, there are a limited number of spots available and registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis so please register at your earliest opportunity if interested.**

2024 parent information with all major topics for the season will also soon be available for review on our website. We look forward to a fun and exciting 2024 season!

GO WAVES!

Contact Deirdre Macbeth, Team Representative, for any questions: deirdremacbeth@gmail.com

Windermere Clubs!

LADIES BRIDGE:

Meets the first and third Thursday of the month at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-807-7276

COUPLES BRIDGE:

Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237 GALS NIGHT:

Golf Cart Laws and Safety on Roadways

The Board of Directors is asking for your cooperation and assistance. We as a Board are very concerned about the rise of unlicensed youths operating golf carts.

In the event you don’t know the Georgia laws in this area, please see the information below that was prepared by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The bottom line is that no person should be at the wheel of a golf cart unless they have a valid drivers’ license.

In the coming weeks, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up enforcement of the Georgia Code. If the situation doesn’t resolve itself, the Sheriff’s Office has informed us that parents may be ticketed for allowing their children to illegally operate these vehicles.

As always, please call 911 or the non-emergency number at 770-781-3087 to report suspicious persons as well as unsafe or illegal operation of a motor vehicle.

Windermere Board of Directors

A golf cart, legally defined as a motorized cart, may operate on roadways when all of the following elements of law are met:

1) Operate during daylight hours only (O.C.G.A. 40-6-330). May, however, operate at night if they meet the equipment requirements of 49 Code of Federal Registry 571.500: headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals;

2) Operate only on a roadway with a posted maximum speed limit of 35 MPH or less (O.C.G.A. 40-6-362);

3) Must be equipped with an amber strobe light that is visible for 500 feet to the rear and front (O.C.G.A. 40-6-362)

4) The operator possesses a valid driver’s license (O.C.G.A. 40-520 and Coker v. State, Georgia Court of Appeals. June 13, 2003);

5) Slow Moving Emblem (16 inch red/orange retro-reflective triangle) is visibly attached to the rear (O.C.G.A. 40-8-4 (a)).

Other Restrictions:

6) Impeding the normal flow of traffic is prohibited: a golf cart or other may not drive “at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic” (O.C.G.A. 40-6-184), e.g., operating in a 35 mph zone that prevents a following vehicle from driving the posted speed limit.

7) Occupants: Children under the age of 6 prohibited from riding as a passenger, for “a child passenger restraining system” shall be provided in all passenger vehicles (O.C.G.A. 48-8-76). Occupants must only ride in a proper seat position.

Legal exemptions: Registration (tag) is not required (40-2-20 exempts motorized carts), and Insurance is not required (34-33-2 only registered vehicles require Insurance).

April 2024

Calling All Volunteers!

POOL COMMITTEE:

The Windermere Pool Committee is looking for new membership. Our role is to promote the enjoyment, beauty, and safety of the aquatic facilities and amenities that enhance the Windermere community for all residents, including the Windermere Waves Swim Team. We typically meet on the third Monday of the month from approximately 6-730pm.

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

The Windermere HOA Finance Committee is looking for new members to join our team. You don’t need to be CPA, if you have relevant experience or a strong financial aptitude, and a desire to serve your community we need you. The Finance Committee is tasked with reviewing and approving Monthly and Year End Financial Statements, contracts, insurance coverage, Bi-Annual Outside Audit, Reserve Analysis and other expenditures. We also develop

annual budgets, and work with financial institutions that hold our funds. Approvals that we make usually are presented to the Windermere BOD for their review and vote. We typically meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00AM at the Lodge, and the meetings generally are about 1 to 1 ½ hours in length.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE:

The Architectural Review Committee is looking to add one person to the committee. We are looking for someone who is interested in the appearance of our neighborhood. We would love to add someone with a great design eye to help in evaluating paint color selections and overall improvements submitted by our residents. The ARC committee meets the first Tuesday of the month. We vote on a few items throughout the month via email which makes some monthly meetings not necessary.

If you’re interested in any of the above committees please reach out to Stacy Maguire at windermereactivities@comcast.net and we will be in touch.

The Lodge at Windermere

2024 LODGE RENTALS

Full rental calendar is now open. Please check community website https://windermerecommunity.net/Calendar/13899~4564#events for availability. All assessments must be current to place a rental.

LODGE HOURS:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm |

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Gym Closed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-10am for Deep Cleaning

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE.

We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www. windermerecommunity.net

Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS

We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are:

GARAGE & YARD SALES

Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited. Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

MAILBOXES

Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

TRASH CANS

They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Rule Update: Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup.

LAWNS

Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REPORT A VIOLATION

ARC REQUESTS

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Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval

Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC.

Section 1.02 Submittals

(a) Process

A three-step process as follows:

(i)Complete online Application for Modification form

(ii) Gather required supporting documentation

(iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process

There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to

property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved. Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows:

Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted$100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted$50 fee payable at the time of submission.

At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Contact us at windermereactivities@comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter.

Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

Spring is officially here!

During the winter months our homes take a beating, so it’s important to perform seasonal maintenance to keep your home in tip-top shape. To help you prepare, we’ve put together this list of spring home maintenance tips.

1. Exterior Brick and Stucco – Inspect for chipping or white water deposits. Water spots can indicate a problem with your gutters.

2. Siding – Pressure wash to prevent mold. Replace rotted pieces.

3. Windows and Doors – Inspect and repair caulk and weather stripping. Replace torn screens.

4. Foundation – Look for cracks, heaving or deterioration. Call a professional for repair if needed.

5. Roof – Check for damaged shingles and have a professional replace if necessary.

6. HVAC – Change filters, clean air purifier and have a professional check that your system is ready to handle the warmer months.

7. Attic – Examine for leaks and proper ventilation.

8. Gutters – Remove leaves and other debris. Reattach if loose.

9. Chimney – Have it inspected for cracks and leaks.

10. Landscaping – Prune plants and shrubs to prevent soil erosion. Add fresh mulch, fertilize and add pre-emergent.

11. Mailboxes- Clean/paint mailboxes and posts to ensure they are free of mildew, damage, missing parts or milking. Please contact Mailbox Project at www.MailboxProject.net for any repair needs.

Annual Pool Stickers

All residents who have paid their full annual assessment ($1,400) for 2024 and have a zero balance on their account may begin claiming their pool stickers now.

Stickers are available at the lodge during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Important Information Regarding Receiving Your Pool Stickers!

When receiving your pool stickers, you will be asked to acknowledge that you have read and will comply with the Pool Rules. The current pool rules and acknowledgment form are available on our website by clicking here https://windermerecommunity.net/ page/13899~635245/pool-stickers-pool-rules.

Please complete the Acknowledgement in its entirety and bring it with you to the Lodge when you pick up your stickers. Please note, the form must be signed by the homeowner. Children, Nannies, and other Relatives are not able to sign the form in place of the homeowner.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR ACCESS CARDS WITH YOU. NO STICKERS WILL BE GIVEN OUT FOR ANY ACCESS CARDS NOT PRESENTED IN THE OFFICE.

Only 2 ACTIVE Access Cards** are allowed per household. The Staff will only be allowed to activate and provide a pool sticker for a maximum of 2 cards.

* The lodge office may be closed during normal business hours on certain days for lunch between 1pm and 2pm and/or as needed for site inspections.

**Replacement cards are available for purchase. The cards are $10.00 payable either by check or money order only (no cash or credit cards accepted).

Pi Day

WE CELEBRATED PI DAY MARCH 14TH WITH COMPLIMENTARY PIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS.

THANK YOU TO ALESSIO’S AND PUBLIX FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP.

• Serving the surrounding community since 2015

Specialized Services

• Sleeve Gastrectomy

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• Ventral/Inguinal Hernia Repair

• Cholecystectomy

• Anti-Reflux/Hiatal Hernia Repair

Benefits of working with Dr. Gill

• Clinical excellence with a patient centered approach

• Life-changing health care through robotics

• Serving the surrounding community since 2015

• Northside Atlanta, Duluth, Cherokee and Forsyth are accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric