Community Fourth of July Happenings

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Make the most of your Independence Day weekend with these family-friendly community events.

July 2 - 5 | 36th Annual Lakeside Festival Lakeside Legacy Arts Park | 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake

July 5 | Independence Day Parade Historic 1.8 Mile Route | City Hall to Lakeside Festival Grounds July 5 | Crystal Lake Fireworks Display Display Begins at Dusk Over Crystal Lake

Villas Resident Home

Insurance Requirements

Authorized Vendor List

Your Villas and Master

Board Explained

FAQ Answers

Important ARC Reminder

2015 Master Board

Election Results

New Resident Welcome

Villas Board of Directors

Contact List

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

Dear Neighbor,

Happy summer and an even happier Independence Day to you and

yours! With this great season underway, we’ve filled our newsletter with

answers to your most important summer villas matters, including:

● Landscaping guidelines and schedule

● Driveway maintenance schedule

● Mailbox repair requirements

● Authorized vendor list

This Fourth of July, we’re grateful to celebrate both our independence

and our neighbors for your continued support of our VWTA community.

Pride of villas ownership and your ongoing understanding and

cooperation keep our subdivision beautiful year over year. Thank you!

As always, should you have any questions regarding this newsletter or

other villas items, you may visit VWTA.org or refer to our board member

contact list on page eight.

Sincerely,

Your VWTA Board

Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association Newsletter July 2015

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Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association P.O. Box 1657 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-1657

Welcome to the Neighborhood

With a number of neighbors joining the community, please help us extend a warm welcome to our newest VWTA residents:

● Cathy Anton | 978 Plantain Court ● Janet and Frank Cole | 917 Wedgewood Drive ● Susan and Leonard Kleinhans | 969 Plantain Court ● Ilse Klutke | 951 Wedgewood Drive ● Karen Hoidas and Alan Mileski | 832 Wedgewood Drive ● Judy and Chip Pacey | 844 Wedgewood Drive ● Jeannine and Richard Thoms | 929 Wedgewood Drive

As always, members of our Villas Board are available to assist with any questions new residents may have while acclimating to the neighborhood. Please contact Board Secretary Jody Anderson at (815) 353-1196 for assistance. Additional information, including a 2015 resident directory, villas covenants and restrictions, latest projects, architectural review forms, board meeting minutes, latest announcements and more is also available online at VWTA.org.

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Villas Homeowners Insurance Requirements

Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or changing insurance providers, please ensure your home insurance policy meets the VWTA resident homeowners insurance requirements, as outlined below. This information is also available on page four of our Villas Handbook within the documents section on VWTA.org.

Homeowners are required to maintain insurance on their unit at all times. Dwelling coverage (type HO3) at full market value is required, with the “Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association” named as an additional insured for property coverage on the policy. Owners will be asked by the Board to show evidence of insurance annually that indicates the amount of coverage. Most carriers will supply a dated “Certificate of Insurance” for this purpose. Homeowners are requested to provide acceptable evidence of insurance within the requested due date.

The Board wishes to point out that it is prohibited in interfering with any homeowner’s insurance claim that does not directly impact the Association.

Should you have any questions regarding insurance requirements, please contact Al Jordan, Villas Board Insurance Manager at (815) 685-2026.

Villas Driveway Maintenance

2015 Summer Repair/Replacement Schedule

Rabine Group will be performing routine maintenance on the following resident

driveways this season, including front service walks and public sidewalks.

● 824 Wedgewood Drive ● 920 Wedgewood Drive

● 899 Wedgewood Drive ● 941 Wedgewood Drive

● 913 Wedgewood Drive ● 943 Wedgewood Drive

Rabine previously rated the condition of all driveways and service walks on a scale of 1 to 10 (poorest

to best condition; the Villas Board was not involved in this evaluation). The above listed driveways

were next in priority with a rating of 3. This project is projected to span over many years. Please work

together with your neighbor to accommodate the parking of cars during the replacement process.

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming driveway repair/replacement schedule, please

contact Villas Board President Frank Ciangi at (847) 280-4208.

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Important ARC Form Reminder

A friendly reminder that all maintenance of deck floors and stairways, patios,

mailboxes (see page 5), garage door replacement and storm door and window

replacement is each villa owner’s responsibility. An ARC form is required to be

submitted to the Villas Board for any exterior changes, including landscaping, heat

tape on roof, windows, etc. The ARC form protects homeowners from incurring

further costs due to covenants violations.

ARC Forms are 3-part and included in your welcome packet, and once or twice a

year in our quarterly newsletter. You can also find the ARC form on our website at VWTA.org (make

3 copies if using it).

Any questions regarding your ARC form, please contact Al Jordan, ARC committee at (815) 685-2026.

NOTE: An ARC form must be submitted to BOTH the Villas Board and NW Property Management

prior to making any structural changes or additions to the exterior of your unit. (it is the only time 2 forms

are required).

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Most Common Resident Questions Answered

Have you visited our website lately? VWTA.org provides additional information

regarding everything in this newsletter and more. Here is a snapshot of several

frequently asked questions from our site, submitted by Villas residents.

How do the Wedgewood Master Board and Villas Board differ? As a Villa owner, you are part of 2 governing boards: the Wedgewood Association Board (Master

Board) and the Villas Board. The Master Board covers all of Wedgewood, including single family, has

its own rules and regulations, covenants & restrictions and covers all the common areas and wetlands

in the Wedgewood subdivision, as well as the private road Plantain Court and all Villas parking pads.

The Wedgewood Association is governed by its Board of Directors (Master Board), consisting of 7

residents each elected for a 2 year term. They have their own website and quarterly newsletter.

Northwest Property & Financial Management Corporation (NWPM) has been hired to conduct the

day-to-day business of the Master Board. Any questions for the Master Board should be directed to

NWPM at (815) 459-9187 x 216.

The Villas Board covers your villa property and consists of 5 members each with a 2 year term as

well. The Villas have their own rules and regulations, covenants & restrictions all located on

VWTA.org. Any questions regarding your individual villa can be directed to Frank Ciangi, Villas Board

President at (847) 280-4208.

When are dues paid and to whom? As a villa owner, you have two sets of dues: one to the Villa Association (Villa Board; bigger bill), and

one to the Wedgewood Association (Master Board) payable to different addresses. All Villa Board

correspondence as well as the dues assessments go to Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association,

P.O. Box 1657, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-1657. The assessment must be received by February 15th of

each year if paying annually or, if quarterly, Feb 15, April 30, July 31, and Oct 31. Payments

received after the due date are subject to a late penalty. Any questions regarding the Villa Association

assessment can be directed to Dick Moran, Finance Committee at (815) 455-8214.

Wedgewood Association assessments (smaller bill) are also due February 15 of each year or may be

paid in 2 installments February 15 and June 15) and sent to Northwest Property & Financial

Management Corporation, P.O. Box 7678, Carol Stream, IL 60197. Any questions regarding the

Wedgewood assessment should be directed to NWPM.

Who do I contact for proof of paid-up dues when selling my unit? There is no cost for proof of paid Villa Association dues, which can be obtained by contacting Villa

Board Financial Chairman, Dick Moran at (815) 455-8214 or by email at rmjm8214@yahoo.com. For

Wedgewood Association dues letters, contact Northwest Property Management. There will be a fee

associated with this service.

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Resident Mailbox Repair Requirements

Villas Homeowners Responsible for Mailbox Repairs

In an effort to maintain the beauty of our community, our aging villa

mailboxes are in need of some TLC. As such, resident mailboxes will be

assessed for repairs required to maintain our neighborhood standards,

and homeowner notices will be issued.

Villa residents are responsible for all mailbox repairs as outlined below.

This is taken directly from our Villas Handbook, which is also available

within the documents section on VWTA.org.

Mailbox maintenance is the homeowner’s responsibility. This includes the painting of the mailbox,

replacement of any broken parts (e.g. doors, knobs, flags, hinge screws, etc.). The Association will

notify the homeowner of a mailbox violation. The homeowner will have 60 days to make repairs. If

the mailbox is not repaired, the Association has the right to contract for the needed work, which will

be billed to the homeowner.

Repair parts may be ordered from Mel Northey Co., Inc. 303 Gulf Bank, Houston, TX 77037.

Phone: (800) 828-0302 Fax: (281) 445-7456 www.melnorthey.com.

1023A Williamsburg Mailbox Parts List

This diagram features a mailbox parts list for Villas of Wedgewood residents. These parts may be purchased directly from Mel Northey Company, Inc. via check or credit card. Please allow 3-4 weeks for shipping. Homeowners are responsible for securing needed mailbox parts. Once your parts come in, Handy Home Services is authorized to make mailbox repairs. Contact Dan Russell at (815) 347-0507 for assistance.

1023A Flag Kit

1023A Door (Includes Door Knob, Latch

& Screws)

1023A 3” Brass Numbers

1023A Mailbox Only

1023A Bracket (Not Visible in Photo, Attaches

Mailbox to Tubular Post)

1023A Tubular Post 5.5’

1023A Base, 2 Piece Wrap Around Tubular Post

MEL MORTNEY CO. INC.

303 GULF BANK | HOUSTON TX, 77037

P: (800) 828-0302

WWW.MELNORTHEY.COM

Association Authorized Vendors

These vendors are authorized by the Association to complete your home renovation projects. An ARC form

is required to be submitted to the Villas Board for any exterior changes, including landscaping, heat tape on

roof, windows, etc. An ARC form must be submitted to BOTH the Villas Board and NWPM prior to making

any structural changes or additions to the exterior of your unit (it is the only time 2 forms are required).

Electricity & Gutter Heating Coils O’Connor Electric (815) 923-4050

Garage & Storm Doors, Decks & Mailboxes Handy Home Services Dan Russell | (815) 347-0507

Landscaping & Snow Removal Acres Group Steve Swanson (847) 878-7940

Roofing Questions/Concerns* | Hogan Roofing | Roger | (815) 482-4465 *Please remember, your roof is under warranty with Hogan Roofing. If your roof is inspected by anyone other than Hogan,

your warranty will be considered void. For more information regarding ARC forms and authorized vendors, visit VWTA.org.

Villa Landscaping Guidelines

In addition to seasonal landscaping contracted by the Association, please be

sure to follow these VWTA landscaping guidelines when flexing your green

thumb this summer.

● All front bed lawn ornamentation must be no taller than three feet and

approved by the Villas Board via the submission of an ARC form. If you have

not yet submitted a form for your lawn ornamentation, please be sure to do so.

● The Association mulches all front and side beds every two years. The next mulch year is 2016. If you

wish to mulch this year, an ARC form must be submitted for approval to ensure uniformity.

● Plants or planters may not impede lawn mowing. Landscape workers must have clear access to all

yard areas.

● Routine weed maintenance and tree or shrub replacement is the homeowner’s responsibility.

● The Association contracts for routine landscaping maintenance for the entire Villas neighborhood,

including lawn mowing, fertilizing, seasonal weed control and leaf removal. Routine weed

maintenance and tree or shrub replacement is the homeowner’s responsibility.

● Trees and shrubs that have died may be replaced without Board approval, provided “like kind”

plantings are maintained.

A 2015 Acres Group landscaping schedule is listed on page 7. For a complete list of VWTA landscaping

guidelines, please refer to the VWTA handbook on VWTA.org.

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Villas of Wedgewood Townhouse Association P.O. Box 1657 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-1657

Comments & Suggestions

Your feedback is welcome!

Comments or suggestions

may be submitted, in 100

words or less, to the Villas

Association Board.

Please include your name

and address, and submit to

the address below or on

VWTA.org.

“Comments”

P.O. Box 1657

Crystal Lake, IL 60039

Villa Board of Directors

Frank Ciangi, President…..……………………….…(847) 280-4208 Dick Moran, VP | Financial Chairman……………...(815) 455-8214 Jody Anderson, Secretary……………………….….(815) 353-1196 Al Jordan, Insurance & ARC Manager………….…(815) 685-2026 Ron McHone, Neighborhood Watch Chairman….(847) 280-4208 Bill Godar, Welcome Committee Chairman……........(815) 459-7629

Sarah Wirth, Truly Social Marketing | Newsletter…...(815) 355-3908 Kim Stephen, Website Developer

2015 Villas Board Meetings

Thank you to those who have

joined us for this year’s VWTA

Board meetings. Villas residents

are encouraged to attend.

6:30 p.m.

Home State Bank

611 S. Main Street

Crystal Lake, IL

August 12, 2015

October 14, 2015

December 9, 2015

In Memoriam

This year, we have lost several treasured members of our VWTA community. On behalf of our Villas Board and fellow residents, we extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of our late neighbors Bryon Foss (1066 Plantain Court) and Vince Oliva (925 Wedgewood Drive).

A good neighbor is a priceless treasure.

Wedgewood Association News

Master Board Elections: In May, the Wedgewood Association

held their annual Master Board Elections. Four of the board’s seven

members were up for re-election, and officers were chosen.

● Norm Wentland, President ● Gene Schrempf, Director

● Joe Bawolek, Vice President ● Greg Stieghorst, Director

● Dominic Forte, Treasurer ● Donna Rockwell, Director

● Marilee Hanson, Secretary

Next Garage Sale Dates: August 13, 14 & 15

Don’t forget to get your permit from the City of Crystal Lake.

New Website: The WW Association has a new website through

NWPM. Check your WW Asssoc. May newsletter for login info.

Next Master Board of Directors Meeting: July 13, 2015