One of the issues discussed during the member meeting was how to remedy a problem neighbor that lets his yard go. Properties that go unmaintained reflect poorly on the whole subdivision. It seems to happen a lot with tenant properties; tenants think yard maintenance is the landlord's job and vice versa.
The City of Smyrna will confront properties that are seriously neglected -- if you have a problem neighbor, call the Community Development Office at 770-317-5387.
Friday, March 3, 2006
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Blue Pipe Class Actions
[At the Feb. 28 meeting, Peggy & David of 1445 offered to supply more information on underground water pipe remedies -- this is their report]
Polybutylene Plumbing
Sometimes called "Poly Blue," This was used extensively during the 1980s and 1990s, and has been prone to breakage, particularly between the house and the water meter. It is not a flawed product, but simply was not designed for the type of water pressure experienced in exterior use. Sometimes polybutelene is known to have broken inside the house, but this typically is from a plastic coupling rather than the pipe itself. The pipe, as it runs from the water meter to the house, will be blue. Inside the house, it is gray. You usually can see it where it connects to the water heater. If in doubt, be sure to have it checked by a professional plumber. If you know that you have Polybutelene pipes, it must be disclosed on the Seller's Disclosure
statement. In advance it would be a good idea to obtain an estimate for replacement of the pipe. Additional information and photos are available here: http://www.polybutylene.com/ and www.kinsella.com/polybutylene/ .
For updated information on the Cox vs. Shell class action law suit regarding Poly-Pipes, and to find out if your home may be eligible for a claim, visit
http://www.pbpipe.com/index1.htm or call 1-800-392-7591.
Another class action law suit has been filed regarding interior polybutylene pipes with gray or white plastic fittings. Information on the Spencer class action suit can be found here: http://www.spencerclass.com/mainpage.htm.
Polybutylene Plumbing
Sometimes called "Poly Blue," This was used extensively during the 1980s and 1990s, and has been prone to breakage, particularly between the house and the water meter. It is not a flawed product, but simply was not designed for the type of water pressure experienced in exterior use. Sometimes polybutelene is known to have broken inside the house, but this typically is from a plastic coupling rather than the pipe itself. The pipe, as it runs from the water meter to the house, will be blue. Inside the house, it is gray. You usually can see it where it connects to the water heater. If in doubt, be sure to have it checked by a professional plumber. If you know that you have Polybutelene pipes, it must be disclosed on the Seller's Disclosure
statement. In advance it would be a good idea to obtain an estimate for replacement of the pipe. Additional information and photos are available here: http://www.polybutylene.com/ and www.kinsella.com/polybutylene/ .
For updated information on the Cox vs. Shell class action law suit regarding Poly-Pipes, and to find out if your home may be eligible for a claim, visit
http://www.pbpipe.com/index1.htm or call 1-800-392-7591.
Another class action law suit has been filed regarding interior polybutylene pipes with gray or white plastic fittings. Information on the Spencer class action suit can be found here: http://www.spencerclass.com/mainpage.htm.
Summary of Meeting
Advanced notice of the Feb. 28, 2006 member's meeting was mailed to all homes in the association. After establishing that a quorum was present, a number of matters were discussed including: blue water pipe remedies, City of Smyrna remedies for unkept yards, problems experienced with some tenant occupants, remedies for old trash cans, parking problems and fence improvements. Also, copies of the proposed bylaws published on this blog were distributed for study and comment.
With respect to official actions, the following was taken:
The members were resolved that the board of directors be three persons: Sandy Vazquez, Haywood Franklin and Mark Groves.
Further, the membership resolved that Rochelle Martin and Susie David be co-treasurers, that Sandy Vazquez be secretary and that Haywood Franklin and Mark Groves be co-chairmen of the board.
With respect to official actions, the following was taken:
The members were resolved that the board of directors be three persons: Sandy Vazquez, Haywood Franklin and Mark Groves.
Further, the membership resolved that Rochelle Martin and Susie David be co-treasurers, that Sandy Vazquez be secretary and that Haywood Franklin and Mark Groves be co-chairmen of the board.
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