Homeowners’Association News

Summer 2014

Summer is almost here again, and things are looking better than ever in Rock Creek, our hometown. You may have noticed that our Architectural Committee and Board of Directors have been making some substantial changes to the appearance of the community. The Entry Modification Project, Phase I, is nearly complete, with new signs and landscaping. The board has received many compliments from residents and guests alike, who appreciate how the signs enhance the appearance of Rock Creek. After Phase I is completed, we will move forward with Phase II, involving West Lake Blvd. The Stirling and Flamingo Road sign is also slated for improvement, but technical planning issues may delay that work for some time. We will keep you posted about that. Please check out the new and updated Rock Creek website. Thanks to Susan Reyes, our Office Manager, for her efforts on this, in coordination with our web design vendor. With regard to vendors who perform work on your properties, we encourage you to use only licensed and insured vendors. To verify that a licensee is current with his licensure, you can call the following number: 1-850-487-1395. In addition, please remember that most exterior changes to your home or lot require prior written approval from the Rock Creek Architectural Committee. The application is available in the office or on our website. If in doubt, feel free to call the office or stop by, and the office staff will be happy to answer your questions. If you communicate in writing, please remember to sign your letter, so that the staff can properly reply to your inquiry. In response to some homeowner requests, the Board has reviewed its policy

on storage units installed on our residential lots. The Board has always prohibited them. However, the Board created a committee of interested parties to make recommendations for a possible change, which would allow certain kinds of storage units, on condition that they do not affect the safety or visual aesthetics of our community. The Board adopted the committee’s recommendations at its May 2014 board meeting, and the new Resolution is now in effect. A copy is attached for your reference. The Board agreed that it will take no enforcement action for a period of 90 days from the date of the Resolution, in order to allow all owners to bring themselves into compliance. In the event that an existing structure does not meet the criteria of the Resolution, the owner will have an opportunity to remove it without penalty during the 90 day period. In the event that an existing structure meets the criteria of the Resolution, the owner will need to make application to the Environmental Control Board within 90 days and comply with all conditions of the Resolution, and any additional conditions of the ECB. The Board understands that not all existing structures will meet the criteria of the new Resolution, and that some will need to be removed. By delaying enforcement for 90 days, and by providing a mechanism for owners to have additional storage, while protecting the safety and the aesthetics of the Rock Creek community, the Board remains committed to preserving and enhancing the property values within Rock Creek. The Board hopes you all have a safe and happy Summer season. If there is any way that we can help you, please let us know.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentSteve Mason

954-430-1968

Vice PresidentVicki Minnaugh954-431-6965

SecretaryStan Neumann954-432-9066

TreasurerWayne Canner954-437-3195

DirectorsJames Pekarek954-435-0259

Susan Friefeld954-559-4453

John Heggy954-242-7386

ROCK CREEK HOA

11700 Stonebridge ParkwayCooper City, FL 33026

P: 954-435-1727 • F: 954-435-1999E: rockcreekhomeown@bellsouth.net

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Rock Creek’s office hours are 8:30 A.M.until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday and we can be reached at 954-435-1727 with questions, concerns, or comments you may have as related to the community.

CONTENTSPresident’s Corner .......................... 1Treasure’s Report .......................... 2Manager’s Report .......................... 2Trash Containers; Disclaimer; Code .. 2Employee of the Quarter ............. 2Good Neighbor ............................. 2Classifieds ................................... 2-6

PRESIDENT’S CORNERBy Steve A. Mason

Please provide the office with any changes in contact information as regarding mailing address, phone number, or e-mail address. Please note that your Newsletter and quarterly courtesy assessment reminder statements can be e-mailed to you if you wish. If you are involved in a real estate sale, please have the settlement Attorney contact our office for the required estoppels information. We note that the pet stations, which provide pet owners with a means of disposal of their pet waste, are getting plenty of use and we encourage continued use of these pet stations and ask that you encourage additional pet owners to utilize them as well and a hardy thanks to all! Please feel free to stop by the office or call us with any questions or suggestions for the community. From the staff of Rock Creek thank you and have a nice summer

EMPLOYEEOF THE QUARTER

JOSE VALENZUELATeam Leader

Thanks to José for his work ethic, reliability, and dedication to keeping Rock Creek

beautiful since January 2003.

The Good Neighbor Award for May was presented at the May 21st Board Meeting to:

Matthew and Anne Lernerfor reporting criminal activity to BSO and helping to keep our neighborhood safe.

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MANAGER’S REPORTBy Carl Rosendorf

NEWSLETTER/WEbSITE DISCLAIMERWhile we appreciate those who advertise in our newsletter and website, Rock Creek, Inc. does not endorse the products and services advertised, does not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in the advertisements, and is not responsible for any products offered or results obtained.

I am pleased to report again, as with previous years, that our independent Auditor issued an unqualified opinion regarding the Association’s 2013 audited financial statements. He noted at our last board meeting that the community came within about $900.00 of budgeted numbers for an annual budget of over $952,000.00 for the year 2013. Next month the Budget Committee will begin working with the Community Manager on the 2015 budget. As of the April 2014 financial statement, we have about $176,000.00 in Operating funds and about $580,000.00 in our Reserve accounts. All the best for a safe and quiet summer, free of any major storms and expenditures.

TREASURER’S REPORTBy Wayne Canner, CPA

COOPER CITY CODEDOGS RuNNiNG AT LARGe PROhiBiTeD

Code: ‘‘No person owning or having possession, charge, custody or control of any dog shall cause, permit or allow the dog to stray, run, be, go, or in any other manner to be at large in or upon any public street, sidewalk or park, or on private property of others without the express consent of the owner of such private property. Warning first observation. Subsequent $25.00 fine.’’ Also, please pick-up after your dog, it’s the law!

Trash ContainersThe Rock Creek Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions requires trash containers be stored out of view. The purpose of this restriction, as other Association restrictions, is to maintain property appearance and property values. Let’s all do our part in this behalf.

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