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| Below is an archive of all of the community news stories that have been bumped off the front page. |
| 2007-12-07 :: Fence Repairs Approved. |
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| Following inspections by both ER James & the original fence contractor, fence repairs along the railroad tracks have been approved. In addition to the portion of fence that is currently down, several other areas of the fence have been identified as needing proactive attention as well. Repairs and reinforcement will commence asap, weather permitting. |
| 2007-12-04 :: 2008 Budget Approved. |
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| At the Board's final meeting of the year last night, the 2008 Budget was formally approved. As a result, the 2008 payment coupon books are now in the process of being produced. Once the printing is completed, they will be immediately mailed out to you. |
| 2007-12-03 :: Board Meeting Tonight. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their final meeting of the year -- tonight -- Monday, December 3, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2007-09-26 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Monday, December 3, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] The April 23, 2007 meeting minutes were also approved, and have been posted to the site. Additionally, the August 2 minutes are pending approval, and will be posted shortly. |
| 2007-09-26 :: Welcome, Robin. |
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| The Board of Directors would like to welcome our new property manager to the team, Ms. Robin Marcus. Robin is warm, outgoing and dedicated, and comes to us with years of property management experience under her belt. Feel free to contact her at anytime. Her [contact details] are located on the management page. The Board would also like the thank Milena Radjenovich for temporarily pinch hitting as property manager this year. |
| 2007-09-26 :: Repairs Completed. |
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| The Board is happy to announce that all of the concrete step repairs have been completed. Additionally, all of the major leaks that had been reported earlier in the year have been completed as well. Thanks to John Redmond and his team from Redmond Construction for their efforts in diagnosing and executing the repairs in a timely, clean, courteous and professional manner. |
| 2007-09-17 :: Board Meeting Tonight. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting -- tonight -- Monday, September 17, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2007-09-12 :: Happy New Year. |
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| The Board of Directors would like to wish all residents observing the High Holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a very happy and healthy new year! |
| 2007-09-06 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Monday, September 17, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2007-08-31 :: Step Repairs - Revised Schedule. |
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| The step repairs will [hopefully] begin this coming Tuesday, September 5 -- weather permitting. Again, please be advised that repairs will begin around 8:30am, and may be a bit noisy due to the various equipment that will be used to remove the bottom step at each location. |
| 2007-08-22 :: Step Repairs Next Week. |
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| As you may be aware of by now, the Board has approved the concrete step repairs for the following units: 550, 540, 535, 530, 525, 521, 515, 495 and 481. Work was set to begin this past Monday, but due to all the rain we've received already, in addition to what is still predicted, the repairs have been postponed until next Monday (8/27) -- weather permitting. It is IMPERATIVE that affected unit owners refrain from using their front entrances during the repair process, and instead utilize the door in their garage. Please be advised that repairs will begin around 8:30am, and may be a bit noisy due to the various equipment that will be used to remove the bottom step at each location. |
| 2007-08-02 :: Board Meeting Tonight. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tonight, August 2, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2007-07-25 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, August 2, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2007-06-13 :: Window Washing - TOMORROW. |
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| This is a reminder to all those that elected to sign up for the community window washing deal, tomorrow is the day. Please remember to have all of your screens removed prior to the arrival of the Service Building Maintenance crew. |
| 2007-06-13 :: Welcome On Board. |
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| The Board would like to welcome its two newest members to the team: Marcus deVasconcelos (Treasurer) and Roz Weinstein (2nd Vice President). Contact information for all of the members has been updated on the board info page. Last year's annual meeting minutes were also approved, and have been posted to the site. |
| 2007-06-10 :: Annual Meeting, Monday Night. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their Annual Meeting on tomorrow night, Monday, June 11, at 7:00PM at the Patty Turner Senior Center, in Deerfield. The Senior center is located at 375 Elm Street (MAP). All residents are welcome to attend. Remember, there are 3 Board seats that need to be filled. Join the Board, and make a valuable contribution to your community. |
| 2007-05-11 :: Annual Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their Annual Meeting on Monday, June 11, at 7:00PM at the Patty Turner Senior Center, in Deerfield. The Senior center is located at 375 Elm Street (MAP). All residents are welcome to attend. There are 3 Board seats that need to be filled. Join the Board, and make a valuable contribution to your community. |
| 2007-05-04 :: Window Washing - June 14. |
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| Would you like your windows washed? On behalf of the community, The Board has again secured a rate of $30/unit with Service Building Maintenance Inc. (SBM), to wash all of the exterior window glass on your unit -- excluding sliding patio/balcony doors. Just like last year, for $60/unit, you can have both the insides & outsides of your windows washed. All interested homeowners should contact SBM directly at: 630-530-5272, and ask for Susie. Note: Since the screens that cover your windows can only be removed from the inside, it will be your responsibility to have them removed prior to SBM's arrival, or you risk not having your windows cleaned. Also, if you are having the insides of your windows cleaned, please remember to make sure that the areas in front of your windows are clear so the workmen have easy access. As a reminder, window washing is a homeowner expense, and is not subsidized by the Association. In order for the work to begin, a minimum of 20 owners must sign up. Therefore, if you are interested in participating, please contact Susie immediately for an appointment. Assuming at least 20 units sign up, SBM will attempt to clean all units on June 14. If it rains on the 14th, the make-up day will be the 15th. |
| 2007-04-23 :: Board Meeting Tonight. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tonight, April 23, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2007-04-18 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Monday, April 23, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-12-29 :: Happy New Year! |
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| The Board of Directors would like to wish all residents a very happy new year! |
| 2006-12-29 :: 2007 Budget Approved. |
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| Despite the inclement weather last Thursday, The Board was able to hold its final meeting of the year. The 2007 Budget was formally approved. In turn, the 2007 payment coupon books are in the process of being produced and, when they are completed, will be mailed out to you. The September 19 meeting minutes were also approved, and have been posted to the site. |
| 2006-12-21 :: Board Meeting Tonight. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their final meeting of the year tonight, December 21, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-11-30 :: Snow. |
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| Yes, it’s that time of the year again. A reminder to all those
who park their car(s) on South Commons Court: Please don’t forget to move your car(s) prior to the arrival of the snow removal service. While they typically make an attempt to knock on homeowners’ doors before they start clearing the streets, it is not always possible. As in the past, if the Association is charged twice for the plow to return because your parked car prohibited the plow from completing its work on the first visit, you may be invoiced for the cost of the follow-up plow. |
| 2006-11-23 :: Happy Thanksgiving! |
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| From all of our families, to all of yours... The Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. |
| 2006-11-17 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, December 21, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-09-22 :: Happy New Year. |
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| The Board of Directors would like to wish all residents observing the High Holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a very happy and healthy new year! |
| 2006-09-22 :: Results of the September 19 meeting. |
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| The Supplemental Assessment of $50,000 for the painting and caulking of the community, was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors at the meeting on Tuesday, September 19. Residents will soon be receiving a customized statement regarding the payment of their portion of the assessment. The value of each unit's assessment was calculated according to each unit owner's percentage of ownership. Residents will have the option of either submitting a single lump sum payment, due October 1, 2006 -or- may elect to pay their assessment in three equal installments due October 1, November 1 and December 1. Residents electing to take advantage of the installment payment option, will also be charged a one-time $25.00 ‘installment payment service fee,’ which will be due along with the first payment on October 1, 2006. At the meeting, a brief bit of confusion arose with regards to the 'installment payment service fee'. The Board began entertaining various options, but in the end, reverted back to what was originally stated in the letter that was mailed to residents on August 16. Additionally, those details may have also been misinterpreted slightly. So, as stated above, this is how it is going to work: if a resident wishes to pay the assessment in three equal installments, they will be charged an additional, one-time $25 'installment payment service fee'. If a single lump sum payment is made, there is no service fee. The Board apologizes for any confusion that may have arisen with regards to this subject at the meeting. Lastly, if you currently pay your monthly assessments via an electronic debit, you will also be able to have your portion of the supplemental assessment debited electronically as well - either as a lump sum, or in installments. If you would like to have your portion of the supplemental assessment electronically debited, you must contact Isela in writing -- NO LATER than October 2 -- once you receive your billing statement. |
| 2006-09-22 :: Painting Details. |
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| The painting and caulking of all buildings within the community is now in full swing. Elements to be painted include all: wood fascia, window trim, columns, balcony railings, garage door trim and any other painted trim boards. Additionally, the black metal railings that lead up to all second floor entrances also will be painted. Caulking will occur around all windows and doors. The project is expected to take approximately 6-8 weeks. Weather permitting, the painters will be working Monday-Saturday. Please be advised that daily work will typically commence as early as 7:00AM, and will conclude as late as 7:00PM. |
| 2006-09-22 :: Deck Refinishing Opportunity. |
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For those residents who live in a unit that has an attached second floor wood deck, the Board would like to present you with a special opportunity to have the wood floor of your deck refinished. As per the Declarations of Condominium Ownership, ‘each unit owner shall at his sole expense, be responsible for repair, maintenance and appearance of the decks.’ Thus, for all those interested, the Board has secured a low rate of $230 to have your deck power washed, and then restained/refinished. If you are interested in having your deck refinished, please contact Jamie Oechsle (pronounced “Ox-lee”) of ARO Services at:847-356-0425, no later than October 6, 2006 to schedule your unit. If Jamie is out of the office, please leave him a voicemail indicating that you are interested in having your deck refinished along with your name, address, and telephone number. Jamie will contact you a few days prior to your deck being scheduled for refinishing. Please note that it will be your responsibility to remove everything off of your deck prior to work commencing. Again, this is not an Association expense, and you will be billed directly by ARO Services should you wish to take advantage of this offer. |
| 2006-09-22 :: Meeting Minutes Posted. |
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| The April 24, 2006 meeting minutes have been posted. Note: Meeting minutes are only posted once they have been approved at the following meeting. For example: the Annual Meeting minutes from this year's June 5th meeting will be posted once they have been approved at the next annual meeting. [minutes] |
| 2006-09-19 :: Board Meeting Tonight. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tonight, Tuesday, September 19, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-08-17 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Tuesday, September 19, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-07-19 :: The Ice Cream Man Returns. |
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| Come out and meet your neighbors once again, when the ice cream man returns, tomorrow evening -- Thursday, July 20 at 6:00PM. |
| 2006-07-11 :: The Ice Cream Man is Coming! |
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| It's summer time. And summer isn't any fun without ice cream. After a few calls from an enthusiastic resident, the Villas is actually going to get a visit from a real bona fide ice cream truck! So, grab some money from your parents, come out and meet your neighbors while enjoying a quick delectable frozen treat -- THIS THURSDAY, July 13 at 6:00PM. |
| 2006-06-30 :: Asphalt Repairs. |
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| The Villas asphalt repair project will begin on Monday, July 10. All of the 'wood chip divots' in between everyone's garage doors will be dug out, and filled in with asphalt. On the Western side of the property, large asphalt pads will also be constructed where the wood chips meet the street - in between the buildings. Additionally, large flagstone stepping pavers will be installed in order to create walkable paths from the back alley to the spot where the sidewalks end in between the Briarwood entryways. Please use extreme caution when entering or exiting your garages while the repair work is underway. If everything proceeds as expected and the weather cooperates, the work should take approximately 5 days to complete. |
| 2006-06-30 :: Window Washing - July 11. |
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| Would you like your windows washed? On behalf of the community, Management has again secured a rate of $30/unit with Service Building Maintenance Inc. (SBM), to wash all of the exterior window glass on your unit -- excluding sliding patio/balcony doors. This year however, for $60/unit, you can have both the insides & outsides of your windows washed. All interested homeowners should contact SBM directly at: 630-530-5272, and ask for Susie. Note: Since the screens that cover your windows can only be removed from the inside, it will be your responsibility to have them removed prior to SBM's arrival, or you risk not having your windows cleaned. As a reminder, window washing is a homeowner expense, and is not subsidized by the Association. In order for the work to begin, a minimum of 20 owners must sign up. Therefore, if you are interested in participating, please contact Susie immediately for an appointment. Assuming at least 20 units sign up, SBM will attempt to clean all units on July 11. |
| 2006-06-30 :: Happy 4th of July. |
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| The fireworks at the Deerfield High School will begin at approximately 9:15PM on Monday, July 3rd. Gates open at 5:00pm for picnics, food, and live entertainment. Deerfield's 4th of July parade begins at noon on Tuesday. Visit Jewett Park before and after the parade for food, crafts, children's games and rides. |
| 2006-06-05 :: Welcome, onBoard. |
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| The Board of Directors would like to welcome our newest member, Beth Levine (502), to the Board. |
| 2006-06-03 :: Annual Meeting, Monday. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their Annual meeting on Monday June 5, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. There are a few positions open on the Board that need to be filled. Join the Board, and help make a great contribution to your community. [details] |
| 2006-06-03 :: Please Be Careful. |
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| While it's always important to watch your speed when driving in and around the Villas, now that the weather is getting nice, there are more kids out playing. Please be slow down, and be careful. |
| 2006-05-19 :: Rowhomes Community Garage Sale! |
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| The Rowhomes of South Commons will be having a garage sale tomorrow, May 20, from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Treasures can be found up and down the alley of the Rowhomes. You will find furniture, lamps, office equipment, linens, household goods, garden equipment, CDs and videos, collectibles, decorative items, a brass fireplace set, dorm appliances (refrigerator, microwave), books of all genres, and much, much more! There are plenty of bargains to be had... So stroll on over to the Rowhomes, and check out the sale! |
| 2006-05-19 :: Annual Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Monday June 5, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-04-23 :: Board Meeting Tomorrow Night. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tomorrow night, Monday April 24, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-04-10 :: Good Neighbors. |
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| After receiving an anonymous tip, The Board would like to recognize and thank the Klein family (#480) for all the work they did, a few weekends ago, down by the pond. As a result of a night/morning of high winds, loose garbage was found scattered all around the banks of the pond. The Klein family selflessly donated their time, and effort, and cleaned up the affected areas. Having caring neighbors like these, who take pride in the community, make The Villas an even more enjoyable place to live. Thank you again, Klein Family. |
| 2006-04-10 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Monday April 24, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-02-21 :: Villas' Web Site Gains RSS Newsfeed. |
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| Internet-savvy residents may be pleased to learn that the Villas of South Commons web site now sports its own 'Really Simple Syndication' (RSS) newsfeed. What is RSS? In the absence of being able to receive an e-mail alert, the
newsfeed is simply an additional communications vehicle that is capable of alerting you to a new post on the Villas' "Current News" page. The Villas' feed will be updated whenever a new story is posted to the 'Current News' page. Subscribe today - for free - either by copying the text link (located at the bottom of this page), or (if you're on a Mac) by dragging the RSS icon (also located at the bottom of this page) to your favorite RSS reader. Links to Popular RSS Readers: Windows: Thunderbird (free), NewsGator (free) Mac: Safari (free), NewsFire (paid), Thunderbird (free) |
| 2006-02-15 :: Board Meeting Tomorrow Night. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tomorrow night, Thursday February 16, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-01-16 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Thursday February 16, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2006-01-01 :: Happy New Year! |
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| The Board of Directors would like to wish all residents a very happy new year! |
| 2005-12-25 :: Happy Holidays! |
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| To all residents celebrating the holidays, the Board of Directors would like to wish you a Happy Hanukkah and a very Merry Christmas. |
| 2005-12-12 :: 2006 Budget Approved. |
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| Despite the inclement weather conditions last Thursday evening, The Board was able to hold its final meeting of the year. The 2006 Budget was formally approved. In turn, the 2006 payment coupon books are in the process of being produced and, when they are completed, will be mailed out to you. |
| 2005-12-07 :: Board Meeting Tomorrow Night. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their final meeting of the year, tomorrow night, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-12-01 :: Deerfield Road Completed... Finally. |
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| After months of detours, the construction on Deerfield Road, West of the Metra overpass, was finally completed and re-opened to traffic on the evening of Wednesday, November 30. |
| 2005-11-30 :: Snow. |
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| Yes, it’s that time of the year again. A reminder to all those
who park their car(s) on South Commons Court: Please don’t forget to move your car(s) prior to the arrival of the snow removal service. While they typically make an attempt to knock on homeowners’ doors before they start clearing the streets, it is not always possible. As in the past, if the Association is charged twice for the plow to return because your parked car prohibited the plow from completing its work on the first visit, you may be invoiced for the cost of the follow-up plow. |
| 2005-11-30 :: Reserve Study Underway. |
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| Yesterday morning, the President and Management met with a reserve study engineer on the property. In effort to maximize the value of the study, much of the meeting (which lasted a few hours) was spent walking the property, discussing and observing specific elements / construction details that the Board believes should also be included in the property's analysis. Once the study is complete, the Board will engage in a dialog with the engineers to proof the reports, prior to final acceptance. A 'reserve study' is an in-depth physical analysis of everything on the property. The report generated as a result of the study becomes an important reference tool that the Board can utilize when planning for future expenses / reserve funding. |
| 2005-11-24 :: Happy Thanksgiving! |
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| From all of our families, to all of yours... The Board of Directors would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. |
| 2005-11-17 :: Keep your eyes and ears open... |
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| It is unfortunate that again, we must bring you news of another tree that has been vandalized -- most likely by the same individual(s) that cut down the previous three. Today, one of the landscapers noticed a large slash in the trunk of a tree by the pond. Being that the cut was done on the back side of the tree, the only way to see it, is to stand behind the tree with your back to the pond. Police were called, and another report was filed by the President of the Association. While the Police were unable to determine with any accuracy, when the cut had been made, they do believe it was done using a power saw. The last three trees to be cut down exhibited a pattern of multiple cuts. Based on the shallow depth of this cut, the landscaper does not believe the tree will fall or die. Please keep your eyes and ears open. The perpetrator(s) of such wasteful acts must be caught. At the President's request, the Police will be conducting extra random patrols through the neighborhood. |
| 2005-11-15 :: Reserve Study. |
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| After months of waiting, The Villas of South Commons' reserve study is finally about to commence. Inspectors will be out analyzing the property starting November 29. While on-site, Board members will personally meet with inspectors and discuss in depth, several specific components of the community that they believe require greater analysis. |
| 2005-11-14 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Thursday December 8, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-11-02 :: Board Meeting Tomorrow Night. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tomorrow night, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-10-21 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Thursday November 3rd, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-10-07 :: Alert! |
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| This morning, our third tree was chopped down, and was discovered lying in the middle of the Western alley (along the railroad tracks). PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY. We don't know whether this is the work of a bored group of kids, or a single individual. If you hear or see anything, please contact a board member or the Management company IMMEDIATELY. The perpetrator(s) of such wasteful vandalism must be caught, as they have already cost the associations several thousand dollars in damages. With regards to today's incident, the Police were called, and an additional report has been filed. The manner in which this tree was cut down appears to be very similar in nature to the way the previous two were cut. If anybody has any information as to whom the vandal(s) may be, they are URGED to call the Deerfield Police: 847-945-8636. Reference case# 05-8888. |
| 2005-10-04 :: Happy New Year! |
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| The Board of Directors would like to wish all residents observing the High Holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, a very happy and healthy new year! |
| 2005-09-28 :: Thank you! |
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| The Board would like to thank all of the residents that braved the inclement weather on Sunday afternoon, and helped make The Villas' first block party a success. For all those who were unable to make it, [pictures] taken during the event have been posted. Hopefully we'll have a bit more sunshine at next year's party. |
| 2005-09-23 :: Block Party! |
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| Join the Board and meet your neighbors! The Villas first block party will take place this Sunday (9/25) from 4:00PM-7:00PM, outside along the main drive. There will be plenty of food, drinks, and games/prizes for the kids. Hope to see you there! |
| 2005-09-23 :: Garbage Notice, Correction. |
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| Earlier in the week you may have received a notice from Chicagoland stating that garbage pickups take place on Wednesday and Friday. It was partially correct. The primary garbage & recycling pickup occurs on Fridays, but you may also contact the Village, and for an extra fee, receive a garbage (only) pickup on Tuesdays. Note: Following a federal holiday, weekly services are pushed back one calendar day (to Wednesday/Saturday), and resume as normal the following week. |
| 2005-09-07 :: Get Well Soon, Isela. |
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| The Board of Directors is sad to report that our property manager, Isela Gaspar, is ill and is in the hospital. The Board would like to wish her all the best for a speedy recovery. To All Residents: During Isela's absence, Milena Radjenovich, will be filling in and taking care of the daily business. If you have a service issue that requires immediate attention, please contact Milena directly at: 312-729-1300, extension 107. |
| 2005-08-26 :: Meet Your Neighbors! |
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| Join the Board and meet your neighbors at the Villas' block party! Date: September 25, 2005 Time: 4:00-7:00pm Place: South Commons Court In order to begin finalizing the details, we need to know if you're interested in attending. If you are, and you have not yet returned the blue flyer that was left in your mailbox, please either contact Susan Sloan via [email] or drop the flyer in her mailbox. |
| 2005-08-11 :: Board Meeting Tonight. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tonight, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-07-29 :: Window Washing. |
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| Would you like your windows washed? On behalf of the community, The Board has secured a rate of $30/unit with Service Building Maintenance Inc. (SBM), to wash all of the exterior window glass on your unit -- excluding balconies. All interested homeowners should contact SBM directly at: 630-530-5272, and ask for Susie. Note: Since the screens that cover your windows can only be removed from the inside, it will be your responsibility to have them removed prior to SBM's arrival, or you risk not having your windows cleaned. As a reminder, window washing is a homeowner expense, and is not subsidized by the Association. If you are interested in participating, do not hesitate to contact Susie for an appointment. SBM will attempt to clean all units on August 15. |
| 2005-07-29 :: Welcome. |
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| The Board of Directors would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new homeowners: Julie Boyer (515) and Koula Kalogeros (535). |
| 2005-07-29 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, August 11, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. [details] |
| 2005-07-08 :: Condolences. |
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| The Board of Directors was saddened to learn of the passing this week of our neighbor, Harriet J. Yashon, who resided at 482 South Commons Court. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to her family.
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| 2005-07-01 :: Happy 4th of July. |
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| The fireworks at the Deerfield High School will begin at approximately 9:15PM on Sunday, July 3rd. Gates open at 5:00pm for picnics, food, and live entertainment. Due to the dry conditions, no sparklers, barbeque grills or open flames will be allowed into the event. Deerfield's 4th of July parade begins at noon on Monday. Visit Jewett Park before and after the parade for food, crafts, children's games and rides. |
| 2005-06-10 :: Neighborhood Watch. |
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| Last year, a tree on the South bank of the Pond, located between the Villas and the Condo Building, was found one morning, chopped down and laying in the driveway. That tree was replaced less than two weeks ago with a vibrant, healthy new tree, and now it too has suffered the same fate. Yesterday afternoon, our brand new tree was discovered lying in the middle of the driveway, CHOPPED DOWN! The Police were called, and an additional report has been filed. If anybody has any information as to whom the vandal(s) may be, they are URGED to call the Deerfield Police: 847-945-8636. Reference case# 05-4698. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY. We don't know whether this is the work of a bored group of kids, or a single individual. If you hear or see anything, please contact a board member or the Management company IMMEDIATELY. The perpetrator(s) of such wasteful vandalism must be caught, as they have already cost the associations several thousand dollars in damages. |
| 2005-06-09 :: Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts. |
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| This Saturday & Sunday (June 11-12), approximately 100 artists from all over the United States will once again showcase their fine art, sculptures, textiles, jewelry, crafts and other works of art in the heart of Deerfield. Rain or shine, the festival will be located in the commuter parking lot on the North West corner of the Deerfield Road, Robert York Avenue intersection. Festival Hours: 10am-5pm. Admission is free. Friday evening, June 10, there will also be a special preview reception held at the Deerfield Metra station. The preview will run from 6pm-9pm, and admission is $15/person. Tickets for the preview must be purchased in advance, and are available at the Deerfield Village Hall, or by calling: 847-945-5000. |
| 2005-06-09 :: Welcome onBoard. |
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| The Board of Directors would like to welcome newly elected Vice President, Julie Sorenson (524), to the Board. |
| 2005-06-02 :: Annual Meeting, Monday June 6. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their annual meeting Monday, June 6, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-05-27 :: The First Advertiser. |
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| Are you thinking about selling your home? Stewart Cook, a realtor and Villas Resident, is at your service. Take a look at his ad on this page, located above and directly to your right. For more information, click on the ad. Want to place your own ad? Contact 4D @ 847-267-3123 |
| 2005-05-27 :: The First Classified Ad. |
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| Looking for a used car? Sheldon Brower (483 S. Commons Ct) has got one for you. Check out the Classifieds Page for more info. FYI - The 'Classifieds Page' can be found by clicking on the "HOME" menu located at the top of the page. |
| 2005-05-27 :: Units For Sale. |
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| Know someone that's looking to buy a home in the Villas? There are a few units currently for sale. Visit the 'Units For Sale' page for more information. |
| 2005-05-27 :: Village Parking Stickers. |
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| 2005-2006 Village of Deerfield Parking stickers are now available at the Village Hall. Passenger Cars are $30, Motorcycles/Mopeds are $15. For more information, visit their web site. |
| 2005-05-27 :: Memorial Day Events. |
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| On Monday, May 31, there will be several Memorial Day events going on in Deerfield. Starting at 9:00am there will be Veterans' Memorials taking place at Jewett Park, and at 10:45am will be the Deerfield parade. |
| 2005-05-11 :: Annual Meeting Date - Changed. |
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| Due to a last-minute request by the Deerfield Library, The Villas Annual Meeting was forced to be rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on Monday, June 6 -- at 7:00pm. [details] As mentioned previously, two positions are up for re-election, and a third is currently vacant. Serving on the Board of Directors presents you with the best opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the community. The Board would welcome any and all that would like to join the team! |
| 2005-04-20 :: Deerfield's "Communicator" System. |
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| The Village of Deerfield has a relatively new telephone alert system called the "Communicator." Sign up, and in the event of a city-wide alert/emergency, you'll receive an automated telephone call containing an official prerecorded message detailing the situation. Note: The city will not accept cellular phone numbers. If you submit a cell number in place of a residential or business number, you will receive a call from the Deerfield Police department requesting that you provide them with a 'land-line' number. [Click HERE to Find Out More] [Click HERE to Sign Up Now!] |
| 2005-04-14 :: Boil Order Lifted. |
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| The Village of Deerfield has been notified by the City of Highland Park that the boil order has been LIFTED. Residents are urged to flush water lines and clean faucet screens, purge all water-using fixtures and appliances of standing water and ice such as refrigerator ice makers or coffee makers. Tune in to cable channel 10 for more information, and please share this information with your neighbors. Press Release - City of Highland Park [requires Acrobat Reader - a FREE download] |
| 2005-04-14 :: Annual Meeting - Correction. |
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| To correct the letter that went out to residents regarding the Board's next annual meeting, there are actually three positions open on the Board. Two positions are up for re-election, and one is currently vacant. |
| 2005-04-11 :: Annual Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their annual meeting Monday, May 23rd, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] :: Also :: NEW meeting minutes have been posted. (December 8, 2004 & January 25, 2005) |
| 2005-03-31 :: Board Meeting Tonight. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tonight (Thursday), at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-03-31 :: Fire. |
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| There was a small fire on the deck of a Carlyle unit yesterday. Luckily, a potentially dangerous situation was averted by an alert neighbor, and the fire was quickly extinguished by the Deerfield Fire Department. If you have a wood deck attached to your unit, please take EXTRA care when handling candles, cigarettes, barbeque grills, etc. |
| 2005-03-27 :: Parking Tickets. |
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| Last night, a Deerfield Police officer drove through The Villas of South Commons and ticketed every car that was parked on the street. Most of the cars were mistakenly cited for 'illegally parking on a village street from 2-6am.' Jacob Rosenfeld, President of the Association, visited the Police department just after noon, and spoke to a few of the officers on duty regarding the tickets. After a brief discussion, it appeared that the officer who wrote the tickets last night (citing cars parked illegally during the above mentioned hours), was not aware that South Commons Court is a privately maintained street. Thus, those tickets were written in error. If you possess such a ticket, simply bring it to the Police Department, and they will dismiss it immediately. |
| 2005-03-11 :: Board Meeting Rescheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting Thursday, March 31st at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-02-27 :: Board Meeting Tomorrow Night. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting tomorrow night at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. All residents are welcome to attend. [details] |
| 2005-02-16 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding their next meeting on Monday, February 28, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. [details] |
| 2005-02-16 :: Rules Revision Posted. |
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| The 'Rules & Regs' have been updated to reflect the incorporation of the new Lease Agreement Addendum. If you wish, you may download/print these documents by visiting the Community Documents page. |
| 2005-01-27 :: Lease Agreement Approved. |
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| The Board of Directors met Tuesday night and unanimously approved the change to the 'Rules & Regs' -- thus formally adopting the Lease Agreement Addendum.
This Agreement must now be included with all future leases submitted to The Board for approval. Unit owners wanting to lease their unit can download/print the Lease Agreement Addendum, which is located on the Community Documents page. |
| 2005-01-24 :: Board Meeting Tomorrow Night. |
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| Reminder: there will be a brief board meeting tomorrow night. 7:00PM, Deerfield public library meeting room. [details] |
| 2005-01-11 :: Board Meeting Scheduled. |
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| The Board of Directors will be holding a brief meeting on Tuesday, January 25, at 7:00PM in the Deerfield Library Meeting Room. The purpose of the meeting will be for The Board to vote on the approval of a minor modification to the Rules & Regulations for The Villas of South Commons. In effort to streamline the leasing process, The Board in conjunction with the Association's Attorney has developed a 'Condominium Lease Agreement Addendum'. Acceptance of this agreement by both Unit Owner(s) and Lessee(s) will be required to approve future leases. |
| 2005-01-03 :: Winter Storm Approaching. |
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| The first MAJOR winter storm is approaching Chicagoland and should be here late this evening. Track it at: weather.com |
| 2005-01-01 :: IL Tollway Increase. |
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| If you drive on the IL Tollway and don't have an IPASS, be prepared for increased tolls. As of today, all tolls on the Illinois Tollway have doubled for people paying with exact change. Previous toll rates will remain in effect for all IPASS users. Want to buy an IPASS? Visit the customer service counter at Jewel-Osco. |
| 2005-01-01 :: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! |
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| The Board would like to wish everyone in the community a Happy New Year! |
| 2004-12-31 :: Thank You, Paul & Beth. |
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| As you may have noticed, the wind storm that blew through last night scattered debris all over the back street. You may not have noticed, however, that two of our residents, Paul Erickson &
Beth Levine spent part of their day off cleaning up almost the entire back alley. Now that's community spirit! To Beth, Paul, and all those residents who pitched in as well, Thank You. It's people like you who care about our neighborhood, who take the initiative without being asked, that really make living in The Villas something special. |
| 2004-12-30 :: Here Comes The Wind... |
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| The forecast is calling for high winds this evening. If you are planning on putting your trash out before you go to sleep, take an extra moment and make sure that everything's secure. |
| 2004-12-25 :: Merry Christmas! |
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| The Board would like to wish everyone in the community a Merry Christmas! |
| 2004-12-09 :: 2005 Budget Approved. |
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| Last night, the board approved the Association's 2005 budget. The coupon books for next year's assessments will be mailed soon. |
| 2004-12-08 :: Board Meeting Tonight! |
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| 7:00PM, Deerfield public library meeting room. [details] |
| 2004-12-07 :: Happy Hanukkah! |
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| The Board would like to wish everyone in the community a Happy Hanukkah! |
| 2004-11-25 :: Happy Thanksgiving! |
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| The Board would like to wish everyone in the community a happy Thanksgiving. |
| 2004-11-24 :: It's Snowing! |
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| Yes, it’s that time of the year again. A reminder to all those
who park their car(s) on South Commons Court: Please don’t forget to move your car(s) prior to the arrival of the snow removal service. While they typically make an attempt to knock on homeowners’ doors before they start clearing the streets, it is not always possible. As in the past, if the Association is charged twice for the plow to return because your car prohibited the plow from completing its work on the first visit, you will be invoiced for the cost of the follow-up plow. |
| 2004-10-21 :: Board Meeting Tonight! |
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| Please join us tonight: 7:00pm, Deerfield Library meeting room. [details] |
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