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President’s Message

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H O M E S A S S O C I A T I O N

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The Clarion A U G U S T 2 0 1 9 V O L U M E 8 , I S S U E 8

SPECIAL POINTS

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Book Club - 3

Paint Schedule - 4 – 5

Yard Waste Pick Up

Schedule - 6

2 President’s Message AUGUST 2019

As I get older I am amazed at how quickly time gets away from us. In July, the nation celebrated the 50

th anniversary of the U.S. moon landing. That event

remains fresh in my mind although it happened in the summer before my senior year in High School. Then there is Caddyshack, one of my favorite movies, it will be 40 next year. I still quote one-liners from that show. How does the passage of time and those events apply to our lives here in Four Colonies? They don’t, other than we need to enjoy our times now with our families, friends and neighbors. Enough philosophizing – Here is what we can enjoy now. The final three light poles will be installed soon. With that project completed HOA leaders and staff will focus on the grass restoration efforts that everyone has been talking about. Also, renovations are under way at our 81

st St. entryway and at Clubhouse 3.

Once completed these improvements will greatly enhance the appearance for arriving residents and guests. As always, I will see you at the pools or walkways.

Bob Burgdorfer President, Four Colonies Homes Association —————————————————————————————————— Manager’s Report Harold and Alan have worked hard on clearing out overgrown areas around Four Colonies. We continue to fight the battle of areas where homeowners have planted on common grounds and then the home changes hands and the area gets neglected. Our goal is to take these back to grass or mulch so that True North can maintain them. They are also performing paint inspections as homes are completed.

We completed correcting 3 areas that had problems with erosion. Supreme Green was the contractor for these projects and continues to be a great choice for erosion and drainage correction. I have had success in getting home owners to participate in these projects when their sump pump lines and gutter extensions are contributing to the erosion issue.

We replaced the sand filter in pool four, and have the concrete contractor looking at the deck to see if we can remove the wood that’s coming loose from the seams and repair at a reasonable cost.

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FOUR COLONIES’ BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS 2018-19

First Wednesday; Social – 7 p.m.; Book Review – 7:30 p.m.

Date Book Title Author Book Type Reviewer/

Host

August 7,

2019 Commonwealth

Anne Patchett

Novel

In a series of vignettes spanning fifty years, it tells

the story of six children whose lives were disrupted

by an illicit affair, and how they intertwined.

Sara Funk

September

4, 2019 Select books for next year and party!!!

SIGN UP NOW FOR ELECTRONIC DUES PAYMENT

Four Colonies residents now have the opportunity to pay their monthly dues electronically.

To participate, residents must go to the office and provide your bank account information.

Also you will need to sign the bank's required written authorization to participate in the withdrawal.

Four Colonies will authorize your electronic dues payment around the 15th of each month or the first business day thereafter

2019 - A&C Construction - Painting Order 1 12302 W. 82nd Terrace

2 12306 W. 82nd Terrace































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2019 - R.H. Painting - Painting Order 1 8102-04 Monrovia

2 8106-08-10-12 Monrovia

3 8114-16 Monrovia

4 8118-20 Monrovia

5 8122-24 Monrovia

6 8126-28-30-32 Monrovia

7 7911-13 Colony Lane




11 7902-04-06-08 Colony Lane

12 7910-12-14-16 Colony Lane

13 7918-20-22-24 Colony Lane

14 7926 Colony Lane

15 7928 Colony Lane

16 7930 Colony Lane

17 7932 Colony Lane

18 7915-17-19-21-23-25 Colony Lane

19 7937 Colony Lane

20 7939 Colony Lane

21 7943 Colony Lane

22 7945 Colony Lane

23 7949 Colony Lane

24 7951 Colony Lane

25 7955 Colony Lane

26 7957 Colony Lane

27 8001-03 Monrovia

28 12201-03-05-07 W. 79th Terrace

29 12100-02-04-06 W. 79th Terrace

30 12108-10-12-14 W. 79th Terrace

31 8101-03-05-07 Halsey

32 12115-17-19-21 W. 82nd Terrace

33 12123-25-27-29-31-33 W. 82nd Terrace

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Collection will be made on the following MONDAY dates:

Please have your paper bags or 18” x 36” bundles out by 7:00 am

Thank you for choosing Republic Waste Services for your Trash, Yard Waste and Recycling needs. We appreciate

your business and look forward to a great year.

All Yard Waste items must be packaged in paper lawn waste bags or tied into 18’ x 36” bundles.

Route Service begins at 7:00 a.m. Please make sure all items are easily accessible from the street.

We only pickup natural yard waste including grass, leaves, tree limbs, flower or garden plants

(without their pots), walnuts, apples, Christmas trees (6’ or less), etc. All materials collected are taken to a licensed

compost facility. This recycling facility does not allow for ANY trash, landscape, or construction materials. If bags

contain trash or foreign material they will have to be left at the curb. Any plastic inside your bag will be considered

trash and not picked up. We do NOT collect animal waste. Please tie brush securely with rope or twine – not wire.

Mark bundles of thorns for the driver’s safety. Christmas Trees are the only items that do not require bagging or

bundling. We will accept Christmas trees up to 6’ in length, if larger please cut in half.

Maximum item weight is 50 pounds. Do not use plastic tape on paper bags since it is not

biodegradable. Small cardboard boxes may be used provided they are no larger than the size and weight limits. We

suggest boxes for fruits, small brush, wood or items that would easily break a bag during removal. We ask you to not

use cans for your waste.

Thank you for your business and compliance with our guidelines

March 11 August 12

April 15 September 9

May 13 October 14

June 10 November 11

July 15 December 9

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ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL APPROVAL

IS STILL A REQUIREMENT!!!!!!

Architectural Control Approval is required before any permanent exterior change is made. This would include the

removal of a fence, the removal of trees, the addition of trees and shrubs, basically any addition, or removal or

replacement.

If you are planning to rebuild a deck or a fence in the same way it is currently designed, it is still necessary to get

approval.

Architectural control helps to ensure that changes will fit in with the aesthetics of the surroundings. The look of your

home impacts the look and value of your neighbors home. The reverse is also true; what your neighbor does to the

exterior of his home impacts your home value. The Architectural Control Committee works hard to quickly approve

homeowner requests.

YOU NEED ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL APPROVAL BEFORE BEGINNING

ANY EXTERIOR CHANGES TO YOUR HOME!!!!!!!

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE IN CLUBHOUSE 2

AND ON THE WEBSITE AT www.fourcolonies.net

IN THE KNOW

Communication for the Four Colonies Community

IN THE KNOW is a great way to stay up-to-date with the “goings-on” in Four Colonies.

IN THE KNOW will keep you “in the know” with community announcements and invitations.

To join IN THE KNOW, just fill in your e-mail address below and drop this information off at the

office, email - the office at [email protected], or call the office (913) 888-4920.

Name____________________________________________________

E-Mail Address_____________________________________________

Phone #——————————————————————————

REMINDER Everyone needs to pick up after their pets.

It’s the law. City of Lenexa Ordinance Leash Law 3-2-D-3 states “owners must remove any excrement deposited by his animal on any public or private property.” It is also “unlawful for any domestic

animal to run at large.” 3-2-D-2 of the Leash Law.

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BOARD MEETINGS

ALWAYS THE 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH

How to reach us:

Phone: 913-888-4920

Fax: 913-888-6732

Four Colonies Office E-Mail:

[email protected]

Four Colonies WEB Site:

www.fourcolonies.net

Satellite Dish

Do’s & Don’ts

Do Not place on roof.

Put in inconspicuous place.

Place under roof, on siding, as close

to top as possible.

Attach to chimney.

Place on pole inside fence.

Place on fence.

Not on common grounds and tree on

common grounds cannot be removed.

PARKING REMINDERS

We do not allow commercial vehicles

We do not allow vehicles to be stored. If they are not operational or in regular use,

they are not allowed to be parked in Four Colonies.

Article III, Section 3 of the Revised Bylaws

Parking Rights. The Owner or Owners of a Lot which does not have on-lot parking shall be

entitled to no more than two automobile parking spaces as near to the owned lot as practical.

The Owner or Owners of a Lot which has on-lot parking shall be entitled to no more than one

additional automobile parking space as near to the owned Lot as practical. Garages and

carports shall be considered to be on-lot parking facilities. (Adopted: September 18, 1989)

The second space should not interfere with your neighbors’ parking by their front doors.

Guests should be instructed to park in a clubhouse parking lot. Any additional vehicles should

be parked where they do not interfere with your neighbors parking privileges.

REPUBLIC SERVICES

TRASH REMOVAL HOLIDAYS SCHEDULE

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED HOLIDAY

NEW YEARS DAY

MEMORIAL DAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY

LABOR DAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

CHRISTMAS DAY

Should one of the above holidays

fall on your

Normal pick-up day, your waste will be picked up one day later that week.

ALL OTHER HOLIDAYS THERE WILL BE

NORMAL PICKUP SERVICE.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.fourcolonies.net/

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FOUR COLONIES HOMES ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL HOMEOWNER MEETING MINUTES

June 17, 2019

The Homeowner’s Forum started at 5:45 p.m. There were eight homeowners present. The following topics

were discussed: common grounds, tree stump and bare spots.

President Bob Burgdorfer called the Regular Board Meeting of June 17, 2019 to order at 6:00 p.m. A

quorum was present.

Ms. Weishaar made the motion to accept May 20, 2019, Regular Board Meeting minutes as written. Mr.

Buffington seconded and the motion passed. (Vote #1)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Manager’s Report – Ms. Hallblade read her report. Discussion followed. New Business- There was no New Business. Unfinished Business- The Board discussed the Clubhouse Rental Policy. Mr. Burgdorfer reported that the lighting project was complete and thanked his committee for all the help. Mr. Buffington reported that Motion #5 from the May 20, 2019 meeting regarding curb repair need additional clarification. Discussion followed. Mr. Buffington made the motion to resend Motion #5 from the May 20, 2019 Meeting. Ms. Guion seconded. The motion passed. (Vote #2) Mr. Buffington made the motion that Four Colonies Homes Association, as of this date, be responsible for

the repair of damaged curbs on Four Colonies owned streets where curbs face the street. By approval of

this motion the following is also established:

1. Curbs facing the street, including those in front of driveways serving free standing homes, will be

repaired during the time period in which repairs are being made to the section of streets in which the

curb exists.

2. Curbs that are adjacent to drives but are on the side of drives shall be the homeowner’s responsibility.

3. Determination as to the need for repair of curbs facing the street will be by decision of the General

Manager.

4. The General Manager will notify homeowners of adjacent curbs that need repair at the time that the

Robert Burgdorfer President

Linda Khan-McKibben Vice-President

Sara Hurley Secretary

Jim Buffington Treasurer

Amy Guion

Ann Schenke

Doug Simmons

Dale Thomas

Stefanie Weishaar

Erin Hallblade

Absent: Sara Hurley arrived at 7:05pm

General Manager

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area is being repaired, and will provide information to allow the homeowner to work with the contractor for

repairs.

5. If the homeowner is repairing adjacent curbs with a contractor other that the one contracted by Four

Colonies Homes Association, the homeowner must gain architectural approval and follow the specification

for curb replacement or repair when improving these curbs.

6. The homeowner is responsible for repairing areas where the homeowner or a former homeowner has

altered a curb from its original condition or has removed a curb.

7. Emergency curb repairs may be brought to the board for approval by the General Manager.

Mr. Thomas seconded. The motion passed. (Vote #3)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Architectural Review – There was no report. Common Facilities – Mr. Burgdorfer reported there is a problem with drainage behind Clubhouse 1 and after it is repaired then the bathrooms will be addressed. The committee is also looking to repair mortar on Clubhouse 3 fireplaces. Finance- The Board received copies of the financial reports. Discussion followed. Mr. Buffington reported it is time to start work on the 2019 Budget and needs input for Committees by 7/15/19. Grounds- Mr. Thomas reported the Committee met June 11, 2019. They discussed the condition of the grounds. Each member is looking at a portion and will report back. Painting – Ms. Schenke reported that painting is going well. Social – Ms. Khan-McKibben reported on the plans for the June 30, 2019 party to celebrate July 4, 2019. Long Range Planning Committee – Mr. Buffington reported on reserves. Communications - There was no report. Mr. Burgdorfer made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Schenke. The meeting adjourned at 7:20

p.m.

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Respectfully Submitted By:

________________________________________

Sara Hurley, Secretary

________________________________________

Approved On

A = Abstain Y = Yes N = No

BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTING RECORD

FOR THE – June 17, 2019 MEETING

Board Member 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Jim Buffington Y Y Y A

Amy Guion Y Y Y A

Sara Hurley - - - Y

Linda Khan McKibben Y Y Y A

Ann Schenke A Y Y Y

Doug Simmons A Y Y Y

Dale Thomas A A Y Y

Stefanie Weishaar Y Y Y Y

Bob Burgdorfer Y Y

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Four Colonies Homes Association

Balance Sheet 6/30/19 Account Description Operating Reserves Other Totals

ASSETS

10100 Petty Cash 500.00 500.00

10200 National BK of KC Operating CH 455,338.45 455,338.45

10209 Great Western Bank 246,329.93 246,329.93

10210 United Missouri Bank 247,189.72 247,189.72

10212 Bank Of Labor 1 140,084.20 140,084.20

10214 ANB Bank 222,009.13 222,009.13

12000 Unit Dues Receivable 120,400.81 120,400.81

12100 Accrued Interest Receivable 5,267.39 5,267.39

12400 Allowance for Delinquent Dues (71,000.00) (71,000.00)

12800 Prepaid Insurance 14,728.55 14,728.55

12820 Prepaid Copy Expense 30.73 30.73

15257 Bank Of Labor 2 110,598.12 110,598.12

15263 Fidelity Bank Reserve 252,577.90 252,577.90

17100 Improvements 1,815,644.58 1,815,644.58

17200 Clubhouse 438,600.00 438,600.00

17300 Clubhouse Improvements 225,181.46 225,181.46

17400 Trucks/Equipment 69,907.43 69,907.43

17500 Furniture/Appliances 23,710.08 23,710.08

17600 Pool 495,331.28 495,331.28

17700 Computers 13,073.05 13,073.05

17800 Land 913,175.69 913,175.69

17900 Construction in Progress 194,176.36 194,176.36

18100 Accumulated Depreciation (2,188,375.00) (2,188,375.00)

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

TOTAL ASSETS 525,265.93 1,218,789.00 2,000,424.93 3,744,479.86

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LIABILITIES & EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES:

20510 Accrued Income Tax 3,807.00 3,807.00

22250 Prepaid Homeowner Dues 22,858.87 22,858.87

22260 Accrued Payroll 4,372.81 4,372.81

22270 Accrued Interest 262.91 262.91

22300 Clubhouse Deposits 1,300.00 1,300.00

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Subtotal Current Liabilities 32,601.59 0.00 0.00 32,601.59

EQUITY:

26500 Designated Capital 1,045,300.28 1,045,300.28

27500 Additional Pd - In Capital 477,953.04 477,953.04

28000 Retained Earnings-prior years 2,765,049.96 2,765,049.96

Current Year Net Income/(Loss) (576,425.01) 0.00 0.00 (576,425.01)

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Subtotal Equity 3,711,878.27 0.00 0.00 3,711,878.27

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 3,744,479.86 0.00 0.00 3,744,479.86

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Four Colonies Homes Association

Income/Expense 6/1/19-6/30/19 Current Year-To-Date

Account Description Actual Actual

INCOME:

33000 Administrative & Common Area 97,359.95 584,159.70

33010 Reserves - Roof Replacement 16,104.84 96,629.04

33020 Roof Repair 1,250.00 7,500.00

33030 Gutters 3,071.83 18,430.98

33031 Gutter Repair 833.33 4,999.98

33040 Paint - Homes 17,921.92 107,531.52

33050 Paint/Roof - Garage 290.42 1,742.52

33060 Paint/Roof - Carport 588.68 3,532.08

33070 Light Credit (591.50) (3,549.00)

34000 Clubhouse Rentals 100.00 2,950.00

34010 Clarion 0.00 1,950.00

34020 Interest-Regular 200.08 1,621.86

34022 Major Improvements Interest 5,117.94 7,694.14

34030 Misc. Other 42.00 609.63

34040 Misc. Owner Income 0.00 60.00

34045 Income Pool Cards 700.00 760.00

34050 Collection Income 0.00 1,050.00

__________ __________

Subtotal Income 142,989.49 837,672.45

EXPENSES

General & Administrative

50011 Payroll 17,623.85 121,260.68

50021 Accounting Fees 212.95 1,219.70

50031 Annual Audit/Tax Prep 0.00 6,250.00

50040 Web Page Maintenance 25.00 175.00

50041 Computer 0.00 455.17

50051 Copier Expense 153.28 939.29

50061 Collection Expense (Del Due) (141.50) 190.33

50071 Insurance 19,601.10 25,353.10

50111 Office Materials/Supplies 126.35 770.71

50112 Annual Meeting 0.00 1,975.12

50131 Postage 0.00 417.70

50141 Security Alarm 1,018.43 3,493.66

50151 Professional Services 394.96 1,918.11

50161 Taxes (corporate income) 0.00 5,516.00

50171 Taxes-other(property/licenses 0.00 208.45

50231 Office Telephone 406.65 2,443.35

50242 Service Charges 0.00 (30.00)

__________ __________

General & Administrative 39,421.07 172,556.37

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Current Year-To-Date

Actual Actual

Common Area Maintenance

51032 Contract - Trash 0.00 39,932.87

51041 Pool Security Services 625.00 625.00

51042 Contract - Pool 2,917.96 9,603.26

51043 Keri System (Pools) 627.52 1,463.93

51051 Optional Lawn Service 781.84 781.84

51052 Contract - Lawn 15,000.00 90,000.00

51053 Yard Waste Pick Up 0.00 2,750.30

51062 Tree Service 2,200.00 2,200.00

51063 Tree Maintenance 0.00 21,055.00

51072 Snow Removal/Chemicals 0.00 19,172.98

51082 Pool Maintenance/Improvements 630.74 630.74

51083 Site Lighting Project 6,155.56 909,987.26

51092 Grounds Improvements 422.42 767.16

51095 Public Relations 1,085.00 1,606.40

51115 Common Facilities Maintenance 363.61 7,018.08

51116 Termite Treatment Clubhouses 0.00 1,098.96

51142 Utilities 2,716.95 16,707.25

51152 Truck Maintenance/Golf Cart 380.44 5,176.86

51162 Tools/Equip/Supplies 784.57 784.57

__________ _________

Common Area Maintenance 34,691.61 1,131,362.46

Residential Maintenance

52013 Paint Homes 0.00 57,400.00

52034 Paint Residential Fences 0.00 8,470.00

52043 Residential-Roof Repairs 1,475.00 6,460.00

52053 Gutter -Repairs 1,546.50 2,986.00

_________ __________

Residential Maintenance 3,021.50 75,316.00

Major Improvements/Repair

53014 Street Repair 6,872.00 6,872.00

53037 Erosion 0.00 4,380.00

53055 Pool 2 Bathrooms 0.00 9,001.61

53095 Clubhouse Improvement Project 0.00 14,609.02

__________ __________

Major Improvements/Repair 6,872.00 34,862.63

Reserves

__________ __________

Reserves 0.00 0.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 84,006.18 1,414,097.46

Current Year Net Income/(loss 58,983.31 (576,425.01)

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AUGUST 2019

JOYCE ZIBRO

Your Real Estate Specialist

since 1976

Four Colonies Resident

since 1973

JOYCE ZIBRO

RE/MAX REALTY SUBURBAN 913-645-9144

[email protected] www.JoyceZibro.com

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