Villages of Westcreek (San Antonio, Anton: legally, approval, car wash)

[SouthJersey]

Originally Posted by gwrober

Um, I won't get into details, as it's all hearsay coming from me anyway. But there were personality differences, and some folks decided it would be best to resign.

They posted the job listings on their website...if anyone is interested! (for the record, I have no affiliation nor benefit from these hirings, I just live there)

Was Sandy in one of those spots?

[gwrober]

Yes, Sandy was our recreation director.

[CreekKnoll]

Is there volunteer postings or programs?

[Paka]

I know that Sandy use to send out the emails about volunteer needs/schedules/POC's, but not sure who (if anyone) would do that now.

Sorry I did not get the chance in person to tell Sandy thanks for all she has done for us...we don't use the facilities at all (have our own pool, kids grown) but sure do appreciate how hard she worked to ensure we had a lot of neat activitives going on for the kids/families of Westcreek all the time. She will be sorely missed and very hard to replace.

[gwrober]

Sandy is still a resident! And as far as I know, she's also still teaching karate after hours and coaching swim team. She's just no longer rec director. You know you can't keep that woman to sit still! :P

Creekknoll - Sandy used to collect emails and contact info and send out information to residents. I'll see if they have an alternative in place for now, until they hire a new director...

[rd2007]

what is up in Westcreek? There have been sirens all over the place lately. I know there was an accident on Potranco outside 1604 because traffic was all jacked up, but that was over an hour ago. Or was the accident that bad? There was an ambulance and a BCSD car heading there, but I turned in on whatever road that is that leads into Caracol Heights or whatever it is.

[Steel Man]

We received our last Westcreek Times at our door in a plastic bag. Normally, it comes via mail. I know this is a good cost saving initiative, but leads me to wonder if that is the real reason or is WC having some money problems, especially after raising our HOA fees this year. It seems to me that we're paying more and getting less.

[firstclassflyer]

Originally Posted by rd2007

what is up in Westcreek? There have been sirens all over the place lately. I know there was an accident on Potranco outside 1604 because traffic was all jacked up, but that was over an hour ago. Or was the accident that bad? There was an ambulance and a BCSD car heading there, but I turned in on whatever road that is that leads into Caracol Heights or whatever it is.

Well, I can tell you that one of the things that happened was that someone crashed through the fence on Westcreek Oaks...AGAIN!! What is up what that???? A big ol' hole this time!!

[gwrober]

Originally Posted by firstclassflyer

Well, I can tell you that one of the things that happened was that someone crashed through the fence on Westcreek Oaks...AGAIN!! What is up what that???? A big ol' hole this time!!

I saw that! Looks like they hit it twice. Wow.

And there was a huge "bang" or crash in our neighborhood, about 8 or so. Very loud, had all the dogs barking and the neighbors outside looking around - anyone know what that was? It was too short really to be a car accident...my first thought was a power transformer, but I didn't see/smell anything burning...

Originally Posted by Steel Man

We received our last Westcreek Times at our door in a plastic bag. Normally, it comes via mail. I know this is a good cost saving initiative, but leads me to wonder if that is the real reason or is WC having some money problems, especially after raising our HOA fees this year. It seems to me that we're paying more and getting less.

That (I believe) is part of the initiative to cut costs at the request of the residents. They are having the standards folks deliver the newsletters while on their rounds. And how is it that you're paying more and getting less? I'm not trying to come across sarcastic, I really want to know! I am a strong advocate for the HOA and the neighborhood but I obviously don't get all the info. Hmmm...maybe we can get someone to do a get/don't get list to compare, and see what we're getting for our dues...

[Steel Man]

Originally Posted by SAnative

When is the next home owners meeting?
I have HAD IT with the ongoing decline of our neighborhood and I WILL start attending meetings to find out what the hell is going on around here! Several of my neighbors feel the same and plan on getting more involved too.
The crappy shape of fences, graffiti, unkept yards, people having garage sales (ignoring HOA policy!!!), loose dogs(no matter the breed), and POOR customer service at the HOA office are some of the straws breaking MY back!!

Originally Posted by gwrober

...That (I believe) is part of the initiative to cut costs at the request of the residents. They are having the standards folks deliver the newsletters while on their rounds. And how is it that you're paying more and getting less? I'm not trying to come across sarcastic, I really want to know! I am a strong advocate for the HOA and the neighborhood but I obviously don't get all the info. Hmmm...maybe we can get someone to do a get/don't get list to compare, and see what we're getting for our dues...

SAnative's post sums it up pretty well. If the WC HOA is going to collect almost a million dollars, then let's use some of that money to improve the appearance of the common areas. Fences are a MAJOR EYE SORE and I bet they'll just use the same wood type again (history repeating itself). Why not spend some of the money to get masonry fences? You don't have to do all main streets at one time, but can spread it out over a couple of years. How about street lights at EVERY main intersection? I don't have any small kids anymore, but how about updating the play area with newer equipment when it is moved? I keep hearing how important maintaining property values is in WC, well, the above go a long way to do that...not subsidizing sports activities.