Messages From the Board .........

BRAWLEY HOMEOWNER ASSOC. MGMT. OFFICES HAVE MERGED
June 1, 2010

Dear Landen Meadows Resident:

Brawley Management has recently merged with Superior Association Management. We are pleased to have this opportunity to introduce ourselves - we are Superior Association Management, LLC. Superior is a residential community and homeowner association management company. We are excited about working with the Landen Meadows Homeowners' Association. Rebecca Friend will be your Community Manager and point of contact. We look forward to working with you through this transition towards a mutually beneficial relationship.

Superior provides billing, book keeping and consulting services to your Association. We also work closely with your Board of Directors and each homeowner to ensure community & individual needs are met. We strive to develop a sense of community by providing prompt, courteous service with open communication, combined with the convenience of lockbox billing services, direct drafts, and an accurate, up-to-date history of your individual account. We also negotiate the best value for our clients' services and capital repairs. Our focus is to be a "hands on", customer-friendly firm. Additional information about Superior and our services may be obtained by visiting our website at http://www.SuperiorAM.net.

Please remit all correspondences to:
Landen Meadows Homeowners' Association
c/o Superior Association Management, LLC
P.O. Box 2427
Huntersville, NC 28070

Rebecca can be reached by e-mail at Rebecca@superioram.net, or by phone at 704 875-7299 ext 308. If you have any questions concerning our services or any other issues concerning the Landen Meadows Homeowners' Association, please do not hesitate to call our office at (704) 875-7299.

South Side Office Address ...
1433 Emerywood Dr.
Ste B
Charlotte, NC 28210

Sincerely,
John T. Holloway, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
President / CEO
Superior Association Management, LLC


COMMUNITY UPDATE - FROM YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Posted June 15, 2009 -

We would like to take this time to update Landen Meadows residents on a few items the board has been working on this year. Our great neighborhood is close to twenty years old and many of our common areas and neighborhood amenities are starting to show their age, in particular the tennis courts, pool house, cabana and our entrances.

By now you should have received your letter outlining the assessment. We have received some thank you emails as well as emails against the assessment. Please understand that we are very aware of the economy and the impact it has had on all of us. With that being said, the board purposely waited until a couple of weeks ago to send out the letters letting you know that the assessment had passed with a majority vote. We also made the decision not to ask for any money prior to our annual homeowner dues and income taxes being due. The board has set up a payment plan for each homeowner but keep in mind if you need more time or have a special situation, please feel free to contact any board member or Bumgardner Association Management. All of your requests will be kept confidential. As we move forward with the collection of the assessment, we will be able to provide you with a timeline of the work to be completed. The board would also like to thank the volunteers who took their time to obtain signatures. With out your dedication to your neighborhood this would not have been possible.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank the many residents who send us emails or call us regarding areas of concern throughout our neighbor hood. It is nice to have more eyes helping a small set of volunteers keep our neighbor hood a great place to live. While it may seem nothing is being done immediately to resolve obvious violations of the covenants by various homeowners, please understand we work with all homeowners according to specific guidelines to bring resolution to those issues. Due to changes in the some of the laws, there are processes we must follow and this sometimes can be time consuming.

As we all are getting out more, take the time to pick up that piece of trash in the road, at the park or in the parking lot. If we all do a little it will make a big difference.
Over the next couple of weeks, you will notice work being done on our pool house and cabana. We are replacing the roof on both the pool house and cabana with architectural shingles, removing rotten wood, siding, and painting. We took six bids from contractors and by doing so were able to save quite a bit of money for the same work. All of the work comes with warranties from the contractor along with the manufactures warranties on some materials. We will also be installing commercial grade 24 hour surveillance cameras around the pool and tennis court areas. A special thank you goes to Mike Halloran for the donation of the equipment and his time as well as thank you to Randy Kossler for his efforts and expertise with the installation. The work should be completed very soon as weather permits. Additionally Mike Halloran donated metal and wood shelving for the storage room at the pool and installed them himself. Thank you Mike!

Please note that Bumgardner Management has a new physical address and email address: 65 McAdenville Road, Belmont, NC 28012, Jamie@bumgardneram.com, please start using them immediately. Please feel free when emailing BAM, to cc any or all board members to make sure your questions or comments receive a response. You should receive a return call or email with in 48 hours during a normal business week from BAM.

As always homeowners are able to attend any monthly board meeting. Please check our website for the upcoming meetings. Times and dates are subject to change due to our real jobs or family obligations. We will make every effort to keep the website updated.

Sincerely,
The Landen Meadows Board of Directors


SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PACKAGE PASSES
- Posted May 21, 2009 -
Bumgardner Association Mgmt. has mailed out the details of the Special Assessment Package to all Landen Meadows Homeowners. Read a copy of the mailing by clicking HERE. You can view the special assessment presentation HERE. Please note that the Replacement Pool Fence was installed last year.
RECENT BOARD ELECTIONS - DEPARTURES
- Jan 21, 2009 -
Patrick Darrow - Unanimously elected as new member
Matt Cheney & Scott Martin - Unanimously re-elected
** Special thanks to Katherine Podrasky for her service on the board
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RE: COMMUNITY ENTRANCE LIGHTING
- Jan 6, 2009 -
The board is working with a resident electrician to rectify the entrance lighting problem at the community entrances. We are exploring cost effective methods to avoid any repetitive issues. We hope to have all lights in working order as soon as possible and apologize for any inconvenience.

Scott Martin
Roy Siegel and Assoc
704-541-1614 office
704-541-1667 fax
704-617-2893 cell
VANDALISM & BREAK-INS AT THE POOL FACLITIES
- Posted May 31, 2008 -
Due to recent break-ins and vandalism at the pool, the board has decided to replace the existing chain link fence with a more secure option. A black, anodized aluminum fence will be installed over the next several days. In addition, new lighting will be installed as well. It is our hope that this will deter future break-ins.
** SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PRESENTATION **
Please note that the "Pool Fence", included in this presentation, was replaced as an emergency security measure. An updated version of the presentation will be posted when received.
Click Here to View with Adobe Reader - see below (get Adobe reader) if you don't have it.

** GET IMPORTANT INFO & FORMS FOR 2009 **
CLICK HERE for Dues Payment Coupon, Pool Tag Form, 2009 Budget
Note: To view the above, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required - Don't Have ? - Get it here

TO: The Residents of Landen Meadows
FROM: The Board of Directors of the Landen Meadows Homeowners' Association
SUBJECT: Agenda for the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Landen Meadows Homeowners' Association


Dear Neighbors:
As the year comes to a close, we on the Board are busy preparing for the 2008 Annual Meeting and felt that it was important to let you know some of the things that will be on the agenda for vote by the residents of the neighborhood.

In the last year, the Board has had to deal with the question of commercial vehicles being parked in the driveways and streets of Landen Meadows against the specific terms of the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions that we all agreed to be bound to by when we moved to the neighborhood. One of the most difficult issues that the Board had to deal with was just exactly what a "Commercial Vehicle" should be defined as. After research and consultation with various attorneys, the following definition of a Commercial Vehicle is being proposed for adoption by the Board. A Commercial Vehicle is defined by any of the following criteria:

1. A vehicle that has a weight capacity of 3/4 ton or more and has a utility box for the back bed and side panel cabinets;
2. A vehicle that has commercial tags;
3. A vehicle that visibly stores materials and/or equipment on it;
4. An 18-Wheeler cab or rig;
5. A box truck (i.e. UPS or Ryder Truck);
6. A vehicle with racks exceeding 8 ft. in height; and
7. A vehicle with advertisement exceeding 4 sq. ft. of writing not designated in one discrete area (i.e. the door panel).

It is the Board's hope that this will help to clarify the issue and prevent future conflicts.

The primary issue facing Landen Meadows, and the one the Board has spent the most time on of late, is the current state of the Common Areas and the need for repair and/or replacement of various items listed below:

1. Complete demolition and replacement of the existing Tennis Courts. After consultation with various contractors, it has been determined by the Board that a
simple re-surfacing of the Courts is not a realistic option. Therefore we have requested a bid from Carolina Courtworks to completely demolish, re-grade, and
reinstall the Tennis Courts. Estimated cost: $48,000.00
2. Repair/replacement ofthe existing sprinkler system around the Pool/Playground/Tennis area. Due to issues with the existing system, it has been recommended to the Board by the various contractors from whom a bid has been requested that a completely new system be installed. Estimated Cost: $8000.00
3. Installation of a new sprinkler system at the Tamarron Drive entrance to the neighborhood to match the system at the Rea Road entrance. Estimated Cost: $1,400.00
4. Installation of wrought iron "Neighborhood Information Signs" at each entrance to the neighborhood. These would be similar to those in the Sardis Woods neighborhood. Estimated cost: $2000.00
5. Installation of a new "Pool Deck" next to the existing cabana area in order to increase available seating area during busy days at the Pool. Estimated Cost:
$4,500.00
6. Replacement of the existing wooden fence around the Rea Road entrance with a wrought iron and brick fence similar to that located at the Tamarron entrance.
Estimated Cost: $8,000.00
7. Replacement of the existing cyclone fencing around the Pool Area with a black, anodized aluminum fence similar to that in the Raeburn neighborhood. Demolition and installation will be done by Champion Fence Builders. Estimated Cost: $12,000.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $83,900.00

The Board feels that the improvements/repairs delineated above are necessary in order to keep the amenities package and appearance of Landen Meadows up to par with that of the surrounding neighborhoods. Charlotte has been in the national news recently due to our city's bucking of the national trend of declining property values. That having been said, houses are taking longer to sell and it has definitely become a "Buyer's Market". We as Board Members and homeowners in Landen Meadows feel that it is critical that we do what we can to help maintain and improve the desirability of our neighborhood versus those around us.

In order to finance the capital expenses that are listed above, the Board has decided to ask the Homeowners of Landen Meadows for permission to levy a Special Capital Assessment for the fiscal year of2008. This Assessment will be in the amount of$300.00 per house, due by July 1, 2008. It is the earnest hope of the Board that upon collection of the Assessment we will be able to complete the improvements listed above and begin the establishment of a more substantial reserve fund for future ongoing deferred maintenance of the common areas.

We as Board Members realize that many of you will have questions on the issues that we have raised. To that end, please feel free to contact us at the following email address with your concerns. (lmhoa@Iandenmeadows.org) The Board will also be going door-to-door over the course ofthe next 30 days to answer questions and actively request your proxies to vote in favor of the proposed assessment.

Wishing you and yours a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

The Landen Meadows Homeowners Association Board of Directors

APPROVED BRADFORD PEAR REPLACEMENTS
The following trees have been approved by the Board as replacements for the Bradford Pears. If you wish to replace with a tree other than on the list below, we would request that you obtain Architectural Committee approval.

- Red Maple - October Glory, Red Sunset or Trident Maple
- Oak Tree, ANY OAK.
- River Birch, Must be 10-12' Tall when installed
- Cherry Tree, Yoshino or Khwanzan
- Purple Leaf Plum 10-12' when installed.

SPEEDING. Homeowners are asked to be on the lookout and report speeders to the Police Dept. immediately as they are endangering both lives and property. Please help us to keep the community safe.



NO TRESPASSING. Signs have been installed at the Tennis Courts, Pool, Playground and Basketball courts, specifying no trespassing after close. Due to recent vandalism, the Charlotte Mecklenburg police department will be patrolling these areas. Anyone found on these premises after close will be arrested. Parents, please make certain your children are aware of this change.

REA ROAD AT OUR BACK DOORS. With the opening of Rea Road extension, the back side of Landen Meadows is now in view. To maintain the overall loveliness of our community, all houses abutting Rea Road will need to have their backyards maintained in the same manner as their front yards. If uncertain as to these standards, please refer to the Landen Meadows covenants. Violations will be recorded and fines may be levied.

WALK THROUGHS. The Architectural Committee members will be walking through the neighborhoods. Please remember to request authorization before beginning any outdoor projects. Any member of the Committee will be happy to talk to you or drop off a form.
See our Architectural Page for more details.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING BINS. In consideration of visitors to our neighborhood, and those who are selling their homes, please do not put out your yard clippings, garbage bin, and/or recycling bins in the street for Monday pick up before 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. See our Architectural Page for more details.

LITTLE SWIMMERS. All non-toilet trained children MUST wear rubber pants when in either pool. "Swimmies" diapers are not sufficient. You may purchase the rubber pants at the pool - Please see a Life Guard. Unfortunately, we've had several incidents forcing the closing of the pool, which is closely controlled by the Board of Health.
See more details on the Pool & Tennis Ct. Rules Page.