Covington Place Newsletter
August 28, 2016 - For Residents of Covington Place
POOL CLOSING DATE EXTENDED:
Please make sure that everyone in your family that uses the pool is aware of this closing date. All Pool Key Cards will be disabled for the season after this time.
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Key Cards will continue to work for the Tennis Courts even though the pool will be closing.
1 - Set up shop in your driveway and/or garage with everything priced
2 - Place a balloon on your mailbox
3 - Don't block the streets with your vehicles (you can park at the Pool if you'd like)
4 - Have fun!
CONTACT INFO FOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (ARC) REQUEST:
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HOA Butler has the ARC Form you need to submit.
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You can either submit the form via HOA Butler or you can email it to AtlantasouthARC@sentrymgt.com.
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You can fax it to 770-506-8430.
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If you have any initial questions, you need to call Customer Service at 770-389-6528. If you need further assistance, call the same number and they will transfer you to the ARC department.
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If you have any questions regarding whether the exterior modification you want to make requires an ARC, please call 770-389-6528 and tell them you are in Covington Place (not all subdivisions they cover have the same ARC rules).
FINISH UP THE MONTH STRONG AT ASHTON HILLS GOLF CLUB!
CITY ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Covington Place residents who have outside dogs or cats are reminded of the following Animal Control Ordinance that you must abide by:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners, Newton County, Georgia, and by the authority of the same, that Chapter 30 of Division II of the Code of Newton County Georgia, 2001, entitled Animal Control Ordinance is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following Ordinance is adopted in lieu thereof as follows:
Section 30-001 Animal Control Ordinance
I. Administration and Definitions.
(18) Running at Large. The term "to run at large" or "running at large" means the going upon public or private property by an animal without the owner or person in charge thereof having control over such animal, and includes any animal whatsoever which may be staked, tied or hobbled in any manner as to allow such animal to go or get upon the public streets or sidewalks.
V. Dogs and Cats.
A. Dogs and Cats Running at Large.
(1) It shall be the duty of every owner of any dog or cat or anyone having a dog or cat in his possession or custody, to ensure that it is under restraint or control, so that it cannot wander off of the real property limits of the owner, possessor or custodian, it being the intent of this article that all dogs and cats shall be prevented from leaving, while unattended, the real property limits of their owner, possessor or custodian. It is further the intent of this article that, unless Animal Control has a signed running at large complaint on file regarding a specific dog or cat, no dog or cat be impounded and no citations be issued under this section unless the dog or cat is observed off the real property limits of the owner, possess or custodian, either by signed complaint by a witness, or by the animal control officer.
B. Restraint of Dogs
(1) It shall be unlawful for any owner, possessor, or custodian of any dog to fail to keep the dog under restraint or control as provided for in this section.
(2) Reasonable care and precautions shall be taken to prevent any dog from leaving the real property limits of its owner, possessor or custodian, and ensure that:
(a) It is securely and humanely enclosed within a house, building, fence, pen or other enclosure out of which it cannot climb, dig, jump, or otherwise escape of its own volition;
(b) It is securely and humanely restrained by an electronic containment system. If an electronic containment system is used, adequate signage must be placed on the property indicating that the system is in place.
(c) It is securely and humanely tethered as provided in subsection (3).
(3) A dog may be tethered provided that the following conditions are met:
(a) The condition of the tethering area:
i. Adequate food, water and shelter shall be available within the tethering area.
ii. The tethering area shall be clear of any debris or obstacles to prevent the tethering line from becoming entangled.
iii. The tethering area shall allow for the maximum available exercise area and maximum freedom of movement.
iv. The tethering area must be maintained in a sanitary condition and must provide the dog access to adequate dry ground.
SCOOP THE POOP
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PLEASE DO THE CONSIDERATE THING AND CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET EVERY SINGLE TIME!
ANIMAL NOISE ORDINANCE & COVENANT
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Covington Place has a Covenant [10.7 Animals and Pets) regarding this and the City of Covington has an Ordinance (8.20.050 Noise Control) regarding it. Both are listed below.
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Please do the right thing with your pet and their barking.
Chapter 8.20 - NOISE CONTROL
8.20.050 - Specific prohibitions.
C. Animals. The owning, possessing or harboring of any animal which frequently, or for continued duration, howls, barks, meows, squawks or makes other sounds which create excessive and unnecessary noise across a residential or commercial real property line or within a noise-sensitive area. For the purpose of this chapter, "barking dog" shall mean a dog that barks, bays, cries, howls or makes any other noise continually and/or incessantly for a period of ten (10) minutes, or barks intermittently for one-half hour or more to the disturbance of any person at any time of day or night, regardless of whether the dog is physically situated in or upon private property; provided, however, that a dog shall not be deemed a "barking dog" if, at the time the dog is barking or making any other noise, a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon property in or upon which the dog is situated.
SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE
POOL WI-FI PASSWORD - 7707882543
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It's also a good idea to have the phone number for COLLINS POOL SERVICE handy just in case there is a need to reach them - 770-389-9999.
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Make sure everyone in your family knows that the daily POOL HOURS are 8:00am until 10:00pm. The pool is closed at all other hours and climbing the fence to enter the pool area constitutes trespassing which is strictly enforced.
OVERNIGHT VISITORS & CAMPERS/RVs PARKED IN THE STREET or AT POOL PARKING LOT - VISITOR PARKING PASS REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS
Leaving unmarked cars parked in the Pool Parking Lot during the day or overnight is not allowed. If vehicles do not have a Green Vehicle Sticker on them then they MUST have a Visitor Parking Pass on them to keep from being towed. NOTE: If you see a non-resident vehicle parked at the Pool Parking Lot during the day or night, please call the Covington Police to come and check it out.
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If you need a Visitor Parking Pass Template, please sign in to HOA Butler and print it from Community Documents and Information.
GOT A QUESTION? ASK A BOARD MEMBER!
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Also, every resident should have received an eCopy of the HOA HANDBOOK in April. Always refer to that newsletter for the majority of your questions. If you did not receive a copy, please send an email to tp81854@yahoo.com and one will be forwarded to you.
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Also, just about every phone number you could ever need is included in this Newsletter near the bottom. Check it out!
ACTIVE PEST CONTROL - www.activepestcontrol.com
CITRUSOLUTION CARPET CLEANING PROCESS
OFFICIAL HOA ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER
2016-2017 BOARD MEMBERS CONTACT INFO:
Feel free to contact any Board Member with any questions you may have regarding our neighborhood. They are here to serve you and our community. Their email addresses are just below their photos.
PAT SHOWALTER
CHAIRMAN
Term expires in 2018FAYE BROWN-STONE
BROOKE WOODALL
MEMBER MANAGER
Term expires in 2018CHRIS BRANAN
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Term expires in 2018ED WINNICKI
TREASURER
Term expires in 2017PERRI FUTO
CO-CHAIR
Term expires in 2017SUSIE KECK
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Term expires in 2017IMPORTANT CP HOA PHONE NUMBERS:
- Sentry Management is the umbrella over 2 divisions: Subdivision Services and Grace Management; the 2 divisions cover different aspects of our HOA business
- Subdivision Services - 678-284-0244 - contact them for these items: obtain/replace a pool/tennis key card, report/respond to covenant violations, report issues at the pool/tennis courts/playground, anything related to safety/security, etc.
- Grace Management - 770-389-6528 - contact them for these items: your HOAButler account, anything to do with your HOA account, Architectural Review (ARC) Request, etc.
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Architecture Review Applications (ARA) - go to HOAButler or contact Sentry at AtlantasouthARC@sentrymgt.com or 770-389-6528 (office) or 770-506-8430 (Fax).
Mailbox Repair/Replacement - The HOA Board is working with Sentry to obtain a new approved mailbox installation/repair/replacement company for Covington Place. In the meantime, please contact Ed Winnicki on the HOA Board.
Clubhouse Rental - Kaye Plitt, the clubhouse is available to all residents to rent for private parties; no corporate events or non-resident parties allowed; $75 fee during Pool Season, $50 fee during remainder of year; Rules & Regulations available from Kaye; some restrictions on dates/times of availability; 404-606-8062, kayep1030@gmail.com
Green Vehicle Stickers - Send email to tp81854@yahoo.com and provide street address and number of vehicles; place them on the rear window of each vehicle; they are available for golf carts too and should be placed on the windshield
Social Committee - Brooke Woodall, brookedwoodall@gmail.com
Collins Pool Services - 770-389-9999 - to report any problems with the pool during Pool Season (ex. chemicals, cleanliness, fecal matter, etc.)
Tennis Courts are accessed via the same Pool Card that opens the pool gate. The tennis courts are available for residents and their guests only. Guests must be accompanied by a resident at all times. Leagues or Teams are not allowed. Rules of etiquette were included in the HANDBOOK so please refer to them if you have any questions.
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Street Light Outage - City of Covington, 770-385-2000, use Option '0' and speak to a Customer Service Agent to report the outage and have a repair ticket created.
FREE ADS FOR RESIDENTS WHO OWN A BUSINESS
Our HOA offers residents who own a business the opportunity to reach over 340+ resident email addresses via our Newsletter and our Facebook Page. Our average weekly reach is over 425 views.
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Here's how it works:
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For Residents who own a business:
- No charge to run an Ad
- A print-ready Ad in JPEG format is required
- We'll run it several times if requested
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For Non-Residents to place an Ad:
- $25 to run 4 times
- A print-ready Ad in JPEG format is required
- Payable in cash or check payable to CPHOA. Payment sent c/o Susie Keck, 8110 Crestview Drive, Covington 30014
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All Ad JPEGS must be emailed prior to any Saturday to tp81854@yahoo.com in order to be placed in the next issue of the Newsletter. Please make sure that your Ad is clear and legible before sending your JPEG.
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Paid for Ads will be posted to our FB Page by someone on our Communications Team only. If an Ad appears on our FB Page that doesn't belong to a resident and hasn't been pre-paid for, it will be deleted.
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If you have any questions, please email susiekeck60@gmail.com or tp81854@yahoo.com for details.
GREEN VEHICLE STICKERS
If you do not have a Green Vehicle Sticker on each of your vehicles, please REPLY to this email providing your Name, Street Address, and the Number of Vehicles you have and they will be delivered to your mailbox. Or email to tp81854@yahoo.com.
If you would like a sticker for your golf cart too, please make that request as this is a great idea since many residents drive their golf carts to the pool.
GOT ANY NEWS TO SHARE?
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REMINDER: This is the last Newsletter for the summer so save your news until August!
HAS ANYONE NEW MOVED IN NEXT DOOR TO YOU?
Also, please ask them to send an email to tp81854@yahoo.com to be added to the Newsletter, receive green vehicle stickers, and receive a HOA Handbook.