NEW HAVEN AT ABACOA
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
SEPTEMBER - 2002 NEWSLETTER

FPL LIGHT POLES:
To report a light pole that is not functioning properly, please write down the seven-digit number that appears on the brass tag on the pole and call Bristol Management’s Customer Service Representative. Also, please note we need an approximate street location.

NEW NEIGHBORS:
Please help! If you see someone moving in, please call Bristol Management and report so that the Welcome Committee can welcome them to the neighborhood.

SALES AND LEASES:
If you are selling or leasing your home please complete an application form, acknowledgement form and return with a copy of the contract and a check made payable to the Association for $100.00 to Bristol Management. An interview will then be scheduled. Following the interview a Certificate of Approval will be issued to the Title Company and/or the owner. Also please note that the Association has made a resolution to continue to collect a capital contribution on each lot that is sold which is equal to two months maintenance fee. This fee will be collected at closing.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS:
The period for Holiday Decorations is from November 28, 2002 until January 5, 2003. All trimming of the landscaping will be completed by November 28, 2002. Please be cautious as to the placement of your decorations, because the Association must maintain the community during the Holiday Season. The Association will NOT be responsible for damage of anything placed in the areas the association maintains.

LANDSCAPING:
A blue reflector is a universal indicator that the homeowner is requesting that the landscapers not trim the shrub material at that residence. Blue reflectors are available at Home Depot. If a homeowner’s landscaping is not maintained to the community standards due to the homeowner’s request to not trim the material, the homeowner will be notified to make corrections. Please remember that when you plant landscape material at your home you are required to maintain the material. Any landscaping that was planted by the Association needs an ACC approval to remove it.

LANDSCAPING FOCUS:
During the months of September and October, the sod and plant replacements are being addressed. In October we will begin the fertilization of the turf, shrubs and trees. During the months of October and November, we will be trimming all of the street trees. In November we will be mulching the common areas and the front elevation of the homes. We will notify the single-family home residents who may want to pay to have their side yards and back yards mulched at the same time. As soon as the Landscape Architect has completed the plans to enhance the entrances at Fredrick Small Road and University Boulevard, as well as the foundation plantings of both community buildings, the Board has authorized the management company to proceed with the plantings in these areas.

MILITARY TRAIL AND
UNIVERSITY BLVD TRAFFIC
LIGHT INSTALLATION:
All residents in Abacoa and anyone that has to travel down Military Trail now that school has started can THANK the New Haven at Abacoa Board of Directors and New Haven residents for their combined efforts to expedite the installation of a traffic light at this intersection. The traffic light will be installed by the end of November 2002. Until the completion of Marlberry Circle to School House Road, the light will only be operational during the peak hours of school operations. Once the road is completed, the traffic light will be fully operational. Thank you New Haven for keeping all of our neighbors safe.

ATTN: NEW HAVEN RESIDENT:
Are you aware that the new Middle School has opened? Many of your children are getting to school by walking, biking, etc. along Fredrick Small Road. Once these children reach the round about on Central Boulevard neither the children nor the drivers of the vehicles are conscious of the presence of the other party. Unfortunately, we have no way to appeal to all of the vehicles traveling this route so we are appealing to the parents of these students to discuss the alternative route through New Haven South and University Boulevard where cross walks have been established. The safety of your children is a priority. Thank You.

ANIMAL LOVERS:
We all love our pets. Recently Bristol Management has had an increase in phone calls because unleashed dogs frighten some residents. There is a growing concern in your community from young and old alike with unfamiliar pets walking up to them or jumping on them. Sometimes we forget that everyone doesn’t know and love our animal. Please remember to leash your pets and clean up after them. It’s the LAW!!!

PARKING ON STREET:
Parking is not allowed on both sides of the street. The white markings on the pavement are the designated parking spots. For the safety of everyone in the community please park only where permitted, so emergency vehicles can pass through and motorists can see what may be coming into the street. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

COMMUNITY BENCHES:
Recently the benches in the community are being broken. After inspecting the benches, clearly this is not from wear and tear. New benches have been ordered, however, we need everyone’s help in maintaining the benches for the enjoyment of all of the residents that like to use them. Please report any vandalism or suspicious activity confidential to Bristol Management.

NEW HAVEN AT ABACOA RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Last quarter all homeowners in New Haven received a copy of the Rules and Regulations that were adopted by the Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of each homeowner to ensure compliance of the rules. If a homeowner in the membership does not comply with the rules, the Association is then forced to take corrective action. Many homeowners take it personally when they receive notification they are in violation of a rule. The Board of Directors has a fiduciary responsibility to its membership to maintain and enhance aesthetics and property values. Their guideline for ensuring they are achieving this goal is the Association’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, as well as, the Rules and Regulations.

IRRIGATION:
Please do not touch the irrigation system at your home. If you need any assistance with the irrigation system contact Bristol Management and we will process a work request with the on site irrigation person. If you will be performing any work at your home and digging is necessary, please contact Treasure Coast Irrigation to assist you. The operation of the irrigation system at your home effects on all of your neighbors’ systems as well.

CRIME WATCH:
The Crime Watch Committee has been working diligently to collect enough Crime Watch Forms to receive the designation of a Crime Watch Community. Unfortunately, there is a short fall in the number of forms that need to be completed. Currently 165 residents have signed up. The community needs 50% of the owners to sign the form to receive the Crime Watch Designation. The forms are available by calling Bristol Management. Homeowners will be going door to door to secure more forms. Please rest assured that any information provided is strictly confidential.

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
COMMITTEE:
The Association must approve all permanent exterior alterations. Remember, this approval is to protect everyone’s property values, and approval must be given first before the project begins.

bristolmanagement.com:
The website is at your fingertips. You can process a work request, download the Association documents, and retrieve sales and lease applications and architectural change forms. You can also review the Board of Director’s minutes and newsletters. Soon we will be positing the Architectural Guidelines on the website.