2019 Budget Approved at Annual Meeting

The 2019 budget was approved at the December 3rd Annual Meeting.  The 2019 assessment will be $140, a $10 increase.  The increase was the result of  higher lawn maintenance costs and continued issues with diseased ash and elm trees in the WMC outlets.  

Invoices will be mailed in late December and payment will be due by the end of January.

 

New Sites Announced for Voting

Beginning with the primary election taking place in several weeks, Windings residents are now required to vote at the Park-Rec office on Aviation Drive, located near the Waukesha Co. Airport.  For more info. visit

https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace.

The decision to relocate our polling place is likely due to an increase in concern for school safety.  All residents should have received a postcard from the City of Waukesha by now informing them of this decision.

If you are unhappy about this occurrence, keep in mind that you can request absentee ballots and vote  from home while sipping on a cocktail.  The City even covers the postage both ways.

Subdivision Rummage Sale Slated for July 27-28

An "unofficial" Windings subdivision rummage sale is being planned for late July.  Cheryl Evans, who resides on Coventry Lane, is organizing the event and recently indicated it will take place on July 27-28.  Cheryl will be dropping off flyers to newspaper boxes in the neighborhod with more details.

Car Thefts Occuring in Area

In the past several weeks a number of car thefts have taken place in the Pewaukee and Waukesha area, including one in the Windings.  According to the Pewaukee police, the pattern of the thefts seems to be that the cars are sitting out in driveways unlocked.  When the thieves open the door to look for coins in the ashtray, they sometimes discover a spare car key.  In addition, the garage door opener, attached to the visor, is used to enter the home where keys are located.

Several precautions are recommended: 1. Do not leave your car unlocked; 2. Lock your doors to your home at night; 3. Do not leave a spare key anywhere inside your unlocked car; 4. Make sure your home's exterior light is working.

Now that school is adjourned for the summer it is common for sleepovers to take place.  Parents need to be vigilant about supervising the sleepovers and communicate with each other about the agenda for the evening.

About ten years ago, a 15 year old was killed while driving a stolen car during a police chase on Silvernail Road.  Let's hope we will not have another tragedy.

2018 Assessment Invoices and Annual Meeting Minutes Have Been Mailed

The annual WMC end of year mailing has been completed and the invoices for 2018 as well as the minutes of the Annual Meeting were sent to each property owner on January 30th.  The invoices indicate that the assessment will remain at $130/year and the payment is due on January 31, 2018.

If you did not receive your invoice or discarded it thinking it was junk mail, please contact Frank Remfrey, (262) 542-0176, ASAP.  You may face increased charges if your payment is not received in a timely fashion.

If any part of your contact information is listed incorrectly on the invoice or the address label, be sure to let us know.  

Finally, I want to assure the vast majority of homeowners that we will absolutely pursue all unpaid accounts vigorously with tactics ranging from gentle reminders all the way to lawsuits that evolve into liens against the unpaid property. 

Best Wishes,

Frank Remfrey, WMC President

2018 Budget & Board Approved at Annual Meeting

A small group of homeowners attended  the annual WMC meeting on December 4th at the Spring City Restaurant.  Those individuals along with approximately 100 proxy voters approved the 2018 budget which called for a zero increase in the annual $130 assessment.

The 2018 payment will be due on January 31st.

In other business, the current Board members were all reelected to their same positions on the WMC Board for 2018.

The complete 2018 budget will be sent to all homeowners later this month.  The late December mailing will also include minutes of the annual meeting and the invoice for the 2018 assessment.

Brush Pickup Slated for Early May

From the Waukesha Freeman:

Annual brush pickup to be held first week of May 

WAUKESHA — Waukesha’s annual brush pickup is right around the corner.

City residents may begin putting branches out in front of their homes for Waukesha’s annual brush pickup on April 24.

The brush/branch pickup will occur from May 1-5 on the same day as residents’ garbage pickup, though the city will collect the branches, not garbage drivers.

Residents must have their brush and branches out by 7 a.m. the day of pickup.

Brush and branches must be set on the grass area between the curb and sidewalk. Materials may not be placed in the street and should not block the sidewalk.

The brush and branches should be set with the butt ends at the curb unless the length of the brush and branches blocks the sidewalk, in which case they need to be set the long way.

Branches and brush can be up to 3 inches in diameter and 6 feet long. Residents should not include very small twigs, other yard waste or leaves. They will not be collected.

Brush and branches shouldn’t be tied into bundles, nor put into bags, boxes or other containers. Rather, brush branches should be kept loose inpiles on the ground. No other objects should be included in the pile.

Residents may also bring their brush and branches to the city drop-off center, 750 Sentry Drive, for free during open public hours that week. The drop-off hours will be held Wednesday, May 3, and Saturday, May 6.