Volume 12 Issue 3 3rd Quarter 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Rob McCuiston [email protected]Vice President Mark Evangelista [email protected]Secretary/ Treasurer Gary Brueggen [email protected]Mike Procopio [email protected]Shannondoah Deaver [email protected]Jo Klasson [email protected]Sam Rossa [email protected]As we enjoy the summer season here at Regency, I have three topics to address in this issue: Pools, Community Watch, and Finances. You should have received a revised Pool Rules notification via email, or have seen it on the website or at the pool. Please take a minute to review this with all members of your family that use the pool as they are in force now. The 3 biggest issues and violations are access, glass and infant diapers. You will see a separate article elsewhere in this newsletter addressing these issues; please take a moment to read it. In the area of Community Watch, we have recently experienced vandalism (and subsequent arrests) in some of our neighborhoods. According to the police, the most effective combat against this is Summer Board Update Summer Board Update Summer Board Update Summer Board Update by Rob McCuiston, Board President Real Estate Update PAGE 3 for residents to be observant and be willing to report any suspicious activity to the po- lice. Not willing to “get involved” is the sin- gle biggest stumbling block to thwarting this type of activity. Please be willing to report any suspicious activity and consider getting involved in the community watch program for your respective neighborhood. In the financial area, this is the time of year we begin the planning process for next year’s budget. In addition, we have just completed a reserve study for Regency’s long range planning and are analyzing the results now. This study is the basis for projecting our neighborhood’s future needs to make sure we have adequate funding in our reserves for infrastructure repairs and maintenance, something we do every 4 – 5 years. Enjoy the summer, see you around the neighborhood! REGENCY REGISTER the Management Company: Raccoons in the neighborhood & encourage them to move out! PAGE 2 New pool rules- a must- read for every household! PAGE 5 AT THE ROOT OF GREAT COMMUNITIES Important: Many of you signed up with PPM to be on the PPM distribution list. Please note that the newsletter and select other communication is distrib- uted through the association’s website (www.RegencyCommunities.com). In order not to miss any important correspondence, please ensure you are registered on the website and that your contact information is kept up to date.
Take a swim to cool off in one of our well-maintained swimming pools!
Take a walk at one of our three ponds in the subdivi-sion- if it’s not too hot, that is!
Cheer on the Regency Riptides during their 3 home meets each season!
Stop by the tennis courts for a few quick rounds. We also have a tennis committee that sometimes sets up ladders!
Visit our playground at the Danbury pool area. Per resident request, this area is newly a dog-free zone.
If you are a resident of Danbury, you might
even think the masked critters are taking
over. Raccoons are sneaky opportunists, and
could carry rabies. Please keep pet food
inside, trash covered, and compost material
inaccessible to wild animals. Send them back
to the woods by not feeding them
inadvertently.
Recycling Computer Equipment
A new state disposal ban will go into effect July 1, 2011 on computer equipment (including laptops, desktops, monitor or video display unit for computer system, printers, scanners, printer-scanner-fax combos, mice and keyboards) and televisions. These items will no longer be accepted in North Carolina landfills.
Since 2000 the Town of Cary has been collecting discarded computer equipment at the curb for recycling at no charge. Televisions can also be collected curbside for a small fee. All collections must be scheduled by calling (919) 469-4090.
Citizens may also recycle these materials at the Citizen's Convenience Center located at 313 N. Dixon Ave. at no charge. Commercial waste is not accepted. For more information on these banned items, please contact the N.C. Division of Waste Management at (919) 508-8499, or the N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance at (919) 733-1398.
The association has many volunteer committees available for residents to join. Have you lent a hand to our community? Have a say in how things are run! Contact PPM if you’re ready to join! • Architectura l Committee
(appointed each October)
• Landscaping Committee .
• Newsletter Committee
• Swim Team (Regency Riptides)
• Website Committee
• Pool Committee
• Tennis Committee
• Social Committee
• Community Watch Committee
• Sustainability Committee
• Cambridge Mailbox Committee (an ad-hoc committee for 2011)
REGENCY COMMUNITIES REAL ESTATE UPDATE Curious about trends in home values in
Regency Communities? Satisfy your curiosity here!
Ladies Book Club
Get to know your neighbors!
Sandy Perry coordinates the
“Ladies Book Club”. Residents of
Regency Communities are
welcome.
Membership is free. Protocol requires
hosting the meetings on a rotational basis.
Please direct inquiries to Sandy at 303-1620.
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Welcome new homeowners to Regency Communities: Welcome new homeowners to Regency Communities: Welcome new homeowners to Regency Communities: Welcome new homeowners to Regency Communities: The Barajas family on Devonhall, The
Bottoroff family on Ravenhollow, the Brewer family on Lantern Green, The Campbell family on Bridewell,
The Evenhouse family on Selly Manor, and the Riddle family on Temple Gate. Please take a moment to
introduce yourself to our new neighbors and make them feel right at home!
KensingtonKensingtonKensingtonKensington 1 home sold
Average sale price: $890,000
Average Days on Market: 406
Average Price / Sq. Ft.: $155
4 Active, 0 Pending
WyndfallWyndfallWyndfallWyndfall 2 homes sold
Average sale price: $602,500
Average Days on Market: 224
Average Price / Sq. Ft.: $133
4 Active, 1 Pending
Data from 1/1/2011 - 7/19/2011
BarringtonBarringtonBarringtonBarrington 0 homes sold
Average sale price: N/A
Average Days on Market: N/A
Average Price / Sq. Ft: N/A
1 Active, 0 Pending
CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge 2 homes sold
Average sale price: $455,950
Average Days on Market: 127
Average Price / Sq. Ft.: $146
7 Active, 1 Pending
DanburyDanburyDanburyDanbury 4 homes sold
Average sale price: $356,375
Average Days on Market: 113
Average Price / Sq. Ft.: $132
5 Active, 0 Pending
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Ever wonder if your automatic irrigation system is operating as effectively and efficiently as possible? Call 469-4090 to sched-ule an appointment between 8 AM and noon at your home with a Town of Cary Water Conservation Technician.
The technician will review with you your irrigation system control box functions such as start times, zone run times, rain sensor options, and programming alternatives, and make suggestions that can help improve your system's performance. All Town of Cary Water Conservation Technicians are licensed through the Irrigation Association as Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditors and have years of experience working with Cary customers to optimize their irrigation systems.
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Visit YOUR community website, www.RegencyCommunities.com to
receive the latest information about community activities, pool
schedule, name and address directory, covenants, architectural
guidelines, recent HOA happenings and information, documents
related to home improvements, and items for sale.
Remember that some information is ONLY available on the
website. Don’t miss the latest newsletters, socials, and more!
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Pool News By Colin Devine, Pool Committee Chairman
Hello from the pool deck! It has been a busy Summer and I can't
quite believe we are halfway through the pool season. I love
seeing my friends and neighbors at the pools and if you haven't
had a chance to stop by I urge you to do so and enjoy one of the biggest benefits that our community
provides.
I am pleased to say our heater did its job this Spring and gave us very enjoyable water temperature for
opening day and all through the cool weeks. Besides the typical small repairs that are a natural part of
maintaining the pools, we have not had any major changes save for the new entrance doors at both
pools. These were updated due to a fire code change and I thank all of those who worked to get that
done by opening day.
As you have probably noticed if you visit Cambridge pool we have added Satellite radio which is a very
nice improvement. We have asked the guards to keep the family friendly channels at an enjoyable
background volume. For those who want a more quiet pool experience, Danbury is your place to relax.
Safety is our number one priority around the pools so I ask everyone to take a moment before you head
to the pool to make sure you are contributing to a safe environment. First please leave your glass
containers at home. Plastic or cans are fine, but glass and pools do not mix. Secondly if you have young
children, you must have rubber diaper covers as a mess in the pool can ruin a whole day of swimming.
Lastly I ask you to read up on our new pool rules which are posted on the website and at the pool. A
separate note highlighting these issues will be sent out, please know these are important safety concerns
that we as a community need to take seriously.
Also, please know that our guards are there to promote a safe environment and to enforce our rules. If
you have any questions about the rules themselves please bring them to myself or any of the community
board.
Lastly, a reminder that we have our last Family Fun Day at the pool coming up on August 23rd. If you
have any questions or suggestions for improving our great pools, please let me know.
Thanks and I hope to see you on the deck!
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Covenant Corner
All Regency Community Homeowners should
have a copy of community architectural standards.
They’re available on our website if you’ve
misplaced your copy. The standards serve as a
guide to exterior work on our homes and property.
Before beginning any exterior work on your home
or property, (except when repainting the same
colors), it is the responsibility of the homeowner
to submit an application to the Architectural
Review Committee for review. Color samples
must be submitted, along with an application for
exterior painting, to the Architectural Review
Committee before the painters begin.
Applications can be found on the Regency
Communities website.
The homeowner must wait for approval, which
can take up to 30 days, often less. If there are
questions about the work, the homeowner may be
asked for more information or a member of the
committee may visit the home to speak with the
homeowner.
Lawn Ornaments:
As per the Architec-
tural Standards, all
lawn decorations are
discouraged in the
front and side yards.
Before placing any
lawn or garden
ornamentation in the
front yard, the
homeowner is asked to complete an application to
the ARC including a photo and position on the
plot plan.
Your cooperation and adherence to the Architec-
tural Standards will be appreciated by your
neighbors and by all residents of the Regency
Communities.
Thank you!
New Pool New Pool New Pool New Pool Rules SummaryRules SummaryRules SummaryRules Summary
Revised pool rules have been posted via email to residents, on
our website and at both pools. Please take a minute to review
this with all members of your family that use our pools as they
are effective immediately. The 3 biggest issues that affect
swimmer safety and enjoyment by all to our pools include
access, glass and infant diapers. Since the pools have opened,
we have had an unusually large number of residents knocking
on the pool door demanding access or waiting for the next
resident with a key to let them in because they forgot their key
fobs, lost them and haven’t replaced them, or just sent their
kids to the pool without one because they don’t trust them to
keep up with it.
Because of this, the word has gotten out that it is easy to access
our pools even if you are not a resident, and we are experienc-
ing an increase of non-dues paying people using your pools for
free. We have instructed our pool management company,
AMG, to stop allowing access without key fobs. Please don’t
drop off or send your kids and have them knock on the door or
follow another resident in; don’t hold the door for others no
matter what the situation is; and if you forgot your key, please
go home and get it. Even if this seems extreme, please remem-
ber that this is for the safety and enjoyment of all residents.
As for glass, the biggest issue quite frankly is adults bringing in
adult beverages hidden in coolers. Even if you pour your bever-
age into a plastic cup from a bottle located in a cooler, glass
bottles or containers are not allowed anywhere on the pool
deck. We have instructed the guards to ask anyone seen with a
glass container to immediately dispose of it or leave the pool
area. While the obvious issue is safety, there is a huge time
and financial issue as well. If any glass breaks in the pool area,
Wake County law requires the pool to be shut down, drained,
scrubbed and refilled, even if the glass breakage is far from the
edge. The pool would be closed for about a week and the cost
is in the range of $1,000 charged to the individual homeowner
responsible. How would you feel being the one responsible for
shutting the pool down for the entire neighborhood for a week
in the middle of the summer because you accidentally broke a
beer or wine bottle? Please transfer your beverages to
non-glass containers at your home before coming (or buy cans).
Finally, it seems we have “leakage issues” for toddlers and
infants and even older “potty-trained” kids every year. If your
child is in diapers or is not fully potty-trained, you are required
to use rubber pants, even if you are using “swim diapers”. A
recent fecal event at Cambridge cost one homeowner $150 as
the pool was closed for an entire day. Rubber pants and swim
diapers are the cheaper and easier choice for all involved.
Please help us keep our pools contamination free!
Thanks in advance for your compliance. Let’s have a safe and
