August 2004 Newsletter

NFHA E-Newsletter August 2004

2004 - '05 NFHA Directory Update
Please submit your directory updates for the '04-'05 NFHA Directory by Oct. 15, 2004 using one of the following easy options:

Visit www.nottinghamforest.org and submit your current information online

Complete and mail the enclosed form found in an upcoming postal mailing to: Nottingham Forest Homes Association P.O. Box 25523 Overland Park, KS 66225

Drop off your completed form in the box available at 12503 Nieman Rd.

Or call 897-7295 to submit your information over the phone.

If we do not hear from you by Oct. 15, 2004 we will print the current contact data on file.

Are you interested in purchasing ad space? Please call Bev Evans at (913) 451-5859.

Nottingham Forest Homes Association Dues
Statements will be mailed during the week of August 15 to the 572 homeowners in NF for the 2004-2005 Annual Dues. The Annual Dues are $400.

Your homes association dues are due by October 1, 2004, and after November 1, 2004, a late fee of $100 will be assessed.

If you have any questions or do NOT receive a statement, please notify us via our web site www.nottinghamforest.org; or mail us a letter to NFHA, PO Box 25523, OP, KS 66225; or call 913-685-1996.

Mailbox update

Although we are still having latch problems, there is some positive signs:

The frequency of bad latches has declined somewhat. The manufacturer, Salsbury Industries, is working with us to resolve the problem. The metal disk separating from the door remains the prevalent failure. Salsbury has sent improved discs and specific replacement instructions. Most of the boxes repaired this way are still working.

Another failure mode is becoming more frequent. The magnet holder (the round plastic insert with the two permanent magnets) which is held by the bracket at the top of the box itself, can be pushed too far into the bracket. In some cases the latch may still hold the door closed but only if the door is closed slowly. W are working with Salisbury for a permanent fix but in the meantime we can pull the magnet holder back out with pliers. To minimize this problem, please don’t slam the door too hard. We have asked the mail person to avoid this also. The boxes shouldn’t be this sensitive to normal us but until we resolve the issue with Salsbury we need your help.

As always, if you have a mailbox problem call Roger Moffett (897-3577) or email NFHA. Please give address with your message.

SOME WARNING WHEN HIRING A REMODELER

Your NFHA Board has received inquiries from our residents as to how to warn other residents on what home remodeler’s not to use. We cannot post individual remodeler names on our web site or in our newsletter for a recommendation or blacklist; however, we can offer the following advice to you if you are considering a home remodel:

(1) Have defined Scope of Work to be completed to obtain bids

(2) Check with the Better Business Bureau on your list of contractor(s)

(3) Are the contractors licensed in Kansas

(4) Obtain references for other similar work completed

(5) Be sure you have a Overland Park Building Permit (if required)

(6) Check Nottingham Forest Restriction of Deed requirements, available on-line in our Web Site

(7) Have a signed contract containing, but not limited to:

Scope of Work to be completed

Quoted cost of work and how to manage cost and scheduling of changes

How to handle Progress Payments, and a Hold Back Dollar clause until final completion and acceptance of work

Assignment and subcontracting of work

Liability and Workmen’s Compensation Insurance

Waiver of Liens (mechanic’s lien)

Assignment of guarantees and warranties for sub-contractor work and equipment (appliances as an example) and materials (roof materials as an example)

If a contractor refuses any of the above, then this might be a warning signal of potential problems to come.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Click the link below to review the Nottingham Forest Homes Association Financials Fiscal Year 2004 (Oct. 1, 2003, to September 30, 2004)

This page will be updated periodically and contains a link to Year-To-Date Balance and Expenditures, Capital Improvement Project expenses, and status of Dues Collected.

Size 4/6 wedding gown with slip. Altered but never worn. $100, call 897-4677.

Sears Craftsman 3HP table saw $150. Linksys 801.11b wireless router,with signal booster and laptop wireless card $100. Call Jim at 913-239-8186 if interested.