Volume 1 Issue 1

KB North News
Volume 1: Issue 1

Welcome to the first issue of the KB North News. Cooper Commons Subdivision Parcel 10 is referred to as KB North because all homes in this parcel were built by KB Homes, and this is the northern border of our community. (There is also a KB South near Hunt Highway, which marks the southern border of Cooper Commons.)

Since many of you are unable to attend the monthly Board meetings, this newsletter hopes to bridge the information gap by keeping you updated on what is discussed during those meetings.

Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held at the Chandler Municipal Airport, 2380 S. Stinson Way.

August 2008 Issues:

Effluent Water: The reclaimed water project is getting closer to breaking ground. Once this project is completed, our community landscaping will be watered with untreated reclaimed water instead of costly potable water from the city. Projected savings could exceed $50,000 per year, meaning that construction costs would be recouped in less than 5 years. Look for construction to begin in October.

Vandalism and Theft: Broken bottles, trash, small fires, and “tagging” have been reported throughout the community over the summer, and are attributed to unsupervised juveniles..

The following are the curfew laws for the City of Chandler:
Ages 15 and under: 10 p.m., everyday including weekends. (City ordinance 17-4B1).
Ages 16-17: Midnight, everyday including weekends. (City Ordinance 11-1.1).
Juveniles are allowed after the specified times if they are accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or spouse; or have written permission from the same. Curfew is considered over at 5 A.M. Juveniles can be cited for violating curfew, and parents/guardians are also susceptible to being cited for their children being out after curfew. Please report suspicious activity to the Chandler Police Non-emergency line at 480-782-4130.

Vandalism increases community expenses, and future rate increases may be imposed on all residents if this trend continues. Parents are encouraged to discuss responsible behavior with their children.

Several reports of breaker box tampering have been made in recent weeks. These boxes are located on the exterior of every home, and you are encouraged to lock yours to keep it safe. Flipped switches can shut off refrigerators and other appliances and cause damage to your property. Please report suspicious activity to the Chandler Police at 480-782-4130.

Trash Can Woes: A continued nuisance in our community is the large number of trash cans which are not properly removed from the curb and stored after trash collection. In accordance with the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) of our community, trash cans are to be at the curb for as little time as possible. Please place cans at the curb for pick up after dark the night before collection and remove them by end of day on collection day.

The board of directors has tried several methods to encourage residents to adhere to this rule, including reminder notices and fines. The most recent control method has been the most effective: trash cans that are left at the curb after collection are being moved into the center of the cul-de-sac. This has caused some irritation for residents, who are inconvenienced by the cans blocking the entrance to the cul-de-sac. Please place and remove your trash and recycling cans responsibly. Your neighbors will thank you for caring about our community!

Yard Maintenance: Another continued nuisance in our community is deferred landscape maintenance. Weeds are not only an eye-sore, they are a fire hazard. The City of Chandler has inspectors who routinely check for overgrown weeds, and you can be fined for not keeping your yard free of weeds. Front yard maintenance is important to the value and beautification of your home. Many trees and shrubs need to be pruned in order to maintain their health and shape. Plant droppings, such as dead leaves, left on the ground encourage bugs and other pests to take up residence on your property. If you are unable to maintain your yard, please consider hiring a landscape company. Your neighbors will appreciate your beautiful yard and may be encouraged to update their own.

Community Party: Plans are already underway for next year’s Community Party. The party in May 2008 was a terrific success. Thank you for attending! If you have suggestions or can volunteer your time or talent, please contact a committee member at the next board meeting or call Jomar Association at 480-892-5222.

Contact Information
Cooper Commons online at www.coopercommonshoa.com
Bernadeen Wright of Jomar Association Services: 480-892-5222
Community Action Security: 602-423-4900
Chandler Non-Emergency Calls: 480-782-4130
Police and Fire Emergencies: 911

The views expressed in this newsletter are those of the writers and editor, and not sanctioned by the Cooper Commons Board of Directors or Jomar Association Services. Contact KB North News at KBNorthNews@hotmail.com.