Landscaping

Mulch Edging and Aeration Issues

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04-23-2022

MULCH EDGING:The Landscapers will be cutting the edges on the Mulch beds relatively soon (no exact date yet). In order to make this as painless as possible for Xfinity and AT&T customers, the HOA suggests you mark where your line comes in from the grass to the mulch bed with a very visible stake/whatever. If you need a stake, let me know as those short white stakes (that some residents are rumored to use as target practice) are perfect. The HOA has 20 or 30 (I lost count), so If you want one, let me know (offer good until I run out). If you need help, let me know.
AERATION:The recent Aeration caused about 6 or 7 residents pain and suffering as Xfinity and AT&T are supposed to bury their cables at least 6 inches deep, but they DO NOT. Our aeration cores measure maximum 3 inches, so no lines should have been cut, as 3 is less than 6, even these days. Unfortunately, the story (direct from a AT&T guy) is that they “contract out” the “bury job” and routinely bury lines 1-3 inches deep, costing AT&T millions of dollars a year to rebury lines. If your line isn’t buried yet, please tell them to bury yours deep! 

Landscaping End of Year Cleanup

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The Landscaping team will be performing the final activities of the end of year cleanup. This includes some more trimming, aeration, fertilizing and general cleanup. Aeration is planned to be performed in two phases to address both larger and smaller areas. While they make every attempt to leave Bella Vista perfect for the Winter season, there may be a couple of issues that either linger or were missed. If you notice anything, please contact the HOA Board. We will either try to address it now or add it to the list for next time.

Sprinkler SHUT OFF

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As of Thursday, September 23rd, Bella Vista sprinkler watering will be shut off. Later in October the entire watering system will be flushed out and disabled by Carefree. If you have any questions, contact the HOA Board.

White Posts

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Why the White Posts? These posts are to alert residents (and others) of “sprinkler heads or water t-box tops” in harm’s way. We have had numerous incidents of residents or residents’s visitors running over and destroying these items. Each incident costs about $100 to fix (which is of course is paid for by your monthly assessments). This is an attempt to limit accidents and cut expenses. Please do not remove or move them. If there is a problem with any of these white posts, please contact the HOA Board immediately. Thank you.

Additional Mulch Beds

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If your townhouse does not have mulch beds by your siding, those are now scheduled to be dug in the spring (delayed until spring due to various reasons). We want to work with the individual townhouse owners to confirm they want them dug and with JULIE. These mulch beds are to provide protection against siding damage by mowers and weed whackers, as well as to provide those townhouses with additional planting areas. Please adhere to the published Landscaping Policy (under Documents) regarding adding new plants. If you have any questions, contact the HOA Board.

New Sod and Seed Blanket Program

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Please be advised, new Sod was laid down in Common Areas by Coral Gables Ct. The new Sod Watering program runs at 1:00am and 1:00 pm for 35 minutes each day for Sprinkler Zones 6 and 7 to protect our HOA investment. If you need the Sod Watering program NOT to run because of some planned outdoor activity, please contact Patrick Lee (HOA Board Director) in advance and he will temporarily disable the program. Normal watering schedules are NOT affected by this additional watering. Additionally, Seed Blankets were put down in other Common Areas. Thank you for your understanding and support.