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BROOKS OF HICKORY HOLLOW
Winter 2008 NEWSLETTER
SNOW REMOVAL
– PLEASE VOTE!: We do not currently have snow removal. It was
requested at the annual meeting that we have another vote on this
issue. We determined the best bid was from someone that lives in
Fincastle who does Fincastle’s snow removal. If you received an email
ballot, you may vote by email. Otherwise, please return the enclosed
ballot no later than December 31, 2008. It is important that you vote
because, if passed, a dues increase of $30 per year will occur and apply
to every homeowner whether they are in favor of snow removal or not. We
are requiring a clear majority of 60% of the votes in favor of snow
removal to pass because it involves a dues increase.
CHAIN LINK FENCES ARE NOT ALLOWED!: Chain link fences – whether vinyl
coated or not - are NOT allowed in the Brooks of Hickory Hollow per
Article II, Section 2.5 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions. A recent physical inspection of the subdivision
identified all properties with chain link fences. After consulting an
attorney, the board has mailed a letter to those homeowners offering an
opportunity to request a temporary waiver to keep their fence until it
needs repair/replacement or December 31, 2015 – whichever comes first.
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read more on this hot topic)
Please be advised, no more chain link fences can be installed in the
Brooks of Hickory Hollow and ALL existing chain link fences must be
removed no later than December 31, 2015. Any chain link fence installed
that was not identified in the inspection and given a written temporary
waiver from the board, must be removed at the owner’s expense.
Please let your neighbors, and especially new homeowners, know they are
not allowed to install a chain link fence.
TRASH COLLECTION: We have a contract with Industrial Disposal (ID) for
community-wide trash collection until 2009.
Yard waste and recycling are optional. Trash service includes (2) free
95-gallon carts. 1 large item per week and small items outside the cart
(bags/broken down boxes) will be picked up. 3 ft. should be left
between carts and mailboxes so the automatic lift has room to operate.
Please store trash carts in your garage or back of house so they are not
visible from the street. Curb appeal is very important!
RULES REMINDERS: You can view the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions
& Restrictions at
http://www.bhhca.org/ByLaws.htm.
Please be a good neighbor by . . .
• Only parking in your driveway or garage. Lawn and street parking is
not allowed. Only TEMPORARY GUESTS may park on the street for a few
hours. We have had reports of fender benders and near misses because of
cars being parked on the street. Our streets are not wide enough for
parking and you put your neighbors and yourself at risk of an accident
by doing so. Lawn parking is against the law and subject to enforcement
by Jefferson Co.
• Picking up after your pets on walks. No one wants your pet droppings
and it’s also against the law.
• Not parking boats, trailers, jet skis, campers, motor homes, or
commercial vehicles anywhere on your property unless kept in a closed
garage. If it doesn’t fit in your garage, you can’t keep it in the
subdivision!
• Not putting anything in the ditches or creeks. It’s a hazard and
against the law.
• Keeping all areas of your property trimmed and attractive. This
includes ditches and behind fences. Per Louisville Metro Government, it
is against the law to let grass/weeds get higher than 10 inches. Such
violations are subject to civil and/or criminal penalties and fines
ranging from $100 to $1,000, the cost of the correction, and jail
time.
FAQs:
1. How do I get a street light fixed? Call LG&E at 589-1444. You
will need the address of the home next to the light when you call. We
pay a flat rate per street light whether the light is working or not, so
please take time to report problems to LG&E. There is no extra charge
for repairs – they are included in the flat rate.
2. What should I do about a house that has tall grass? You can report
it to the board and we will send a letter to the homeowner or you can
report it to Louisville Metro government for enforcement by going online
at
http://louisvilleky.gov/ or calling Metro Call at
311.
3. Why doesn’t the board do something about the yard on my street that
hasn’t been mowed? Chances are no one has advised the board. Board
members don’t drive around looking for violations. We rely on the
homeowners to bring their concerns to the board. Once a complaint is
received, a letter is sent to the homeowner asking them to correct the
problem. It may also be reported to Louisville Metro government for
enforcement.
4. What are annual dues paying for? They pay for BHHCA expenses. The
biggest expense is our LG&E bill for street lights - about $11,000 per
year. We also have expenses for a mail box, website, dues billing and
collection, newsletters, postage, envelopes, yard sale, maintenance of
front entrance landscaping and lights, vandalism, etc.
5. I called/ emailed one of the board members a week ago and haven’t
received a reply. What should I do? Like you, the board members have
jobs, families, and sometimes go on vacation. We try to reply within a
day or two. If you don’t receive a timely reply, contact another board
member for assistance.
6. My realtor/builder told me rentals aren’t allowed. Why do I see
rentals in the subdivision? Contrary to what you may have been told,
rentals are allowed as long as they are to single families. However,
renters must abide by all the rules of BHHCA and the owner is
responsible for any violations.
7. How much are BHHCA annual dues compared to nearby communities?
Brooks Hickory Hollow $ 90
Bay Colony $125 City of Fincastle $330*
Bluegrass Fields $125 Craig’s Creek $160
Brownhurst Manor $125 Eagles Cove $ 90
Brownsboro Glen $200 Hickory Hollow $100
Chamberlain Place $200 Silver Creek $216
*Fincastle is a “Sixth Class City”. This is the average per home paid
as property taxes.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE THE BROOKS OF HICKORY HOLLOW A GREAT PLACE TO
LIVE!
BOARD MEMBERS:
Loretta Boydston 384-5880
d.boyston@insightbb.com
Barbara Boykin 412-5052 dababoy@aol.com
Rob Cosby 648-8257 rybsoc@aol.com
Rob Metzger 429-9318
rob40241@insightbb.com
Tony Newell 326-3935
tone@bluegrass.net
Kathy Wright 412-2942
kjdwright@bellsouth.net
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