One of our hottest annual topics has a mid-major update. Our HOA Officers have been working on the re-bidding for disposal services for the neighborhood. After taking in quotes, we have found that Stevens is still the most economical and efficient way for our refuse to be serviced. We have re-entered a contract with them for a 5-year period (starting January 2024). We have negotiated reasonable annual rate increase caps and Stevens has been very transparent and helpful. Which brings me to our next point:
As part of our renewal - Stevens has offered to provide a SECOND toter (trash only) to any house that wishes to have it. It will be provided to each house that requests one FREE of charge, and our annual rate will not increase as a result of this second toter. IF you would like a second toter - please send an email with your name and mailing address to Warren Henry, Treasurer, wehenry@bex.net, indicating your desire to have a second toter delivered so we can coordinate with Stevens. We are asking that you please get that email to Warren by 8:00a EST on Friday, November 10, 2023.
We know some residents are interested in recycling service - but at this time we have chosed to forego the recycling service based on cost. It nearly doubles our monthly billing per house - and at this time we feel it is in the neighborhood's best interest to accomodate just refuse pick-up. There are many free recycling options nearby for those interested.
If you have questions or concerns - please reach out via the website tool: www.twelve-lakes.com
Hope you are all having a wonderful fall so far!
HOA Board Members
p.s. The neighborhood is being winterized this week - so the fountains will be coming out of the lakes and PM'ed/stored for the winter - and the sprinklers have been blown out from the common areas. So if you miss that familiar white-noise this week - you aren't alone! And if you run/walk/bike the front trail and are assaulted by our sprinklers - you're welcome!