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Welcome ! Login     HOA Dues Payment Process Architectural Application & Process How to Report Community Problems Pool Rules & Hours Contact the Property Manager Contact the Board Quarterly Newsletter HOA Financial Reports Directions to McKinley Mill       Covenants Conditions & Rules Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Rules Investment Policy Architectural Review Committee Violations Committee Proposed Changes to CC & Rs         No records More...         COUNTY URGES CAUTION WHEN HIRING CONTRACTORS FOR REPAIRS WAKE COUNTY URGES CAUTION WHEN HIRING CONTRACTORS Wake County urges citizens to use caution as they hire contractors to repair damages to their homes and businesses following tornado damage on Saturday, April 16, 2011. "Be very cautious when hiring contractors to repair storm-damaged property," said Wake County Emergency Management Director Josh Creighton. “Take the time to make sure a contractor is reputable and qualified to perform the work. Doing this before beginning the work will help protect from unsatisfactory work and save time and money." Ask contractors for names of previous customers. Call several former customers who had similar work done to make sure they were satisfied with the job. Check the Better Business Bureau's Web site, www.bbb.org for information on area contractors. Things to consider when hiring a contractor: Get a written estimate. Compare services and prices before making a final selection; Ask for proof of insurance. Make sure the contractor carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation. If the contractor is not insured, the home or business owner may be liable for accidents that occur on the property; Insist on a written contract. A contract should clearly state all tasks to be performed, all costs and the payment schedule. Never sign a blank contract or one with blank spaces. Make sure the contract states who will apply for the necessary permits or licenses. Keep a copy for your files; Get any guarantees in writing. Any guarantees made by the contractor should be written into the contract. The guarantee should clearly state what is guaranteed, who is responsible for the guarantee and how long the guarantee is valid; Make final payment only when the work is completed. Do not sign completion papers or make the final payment until the work is completed to your satisfaction. A reputable contractor will not threaten or pressure you to sign if the job is not finished properly; Pay by check. Do not pay with cash. The safest route is to write a check to the contracting company. A reasonable down payment is 30 percent of the total cost of the project, to be paid upon delivery of materials; Canceling a contract. This should be done within three business days of signing. Be sure to follow the procedures for cancellation that are set out in the contract. Send the notification by registered mail with a return receipt to be signed by the contractor; Consumer complaints. May be filed with the North Carolina Attorney General's office. The toll-free Consumer Protection Hotline number within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. More information is available at www.ncdoj.gov. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) FEMA does not recommend nor endorse contractors. If contractors claim they are authorized by FEMA to do repair work, do not believe it. People interested in receiving the latest updates on emergencies in Wake County, including winter weather, can sign up to receive ReadyWake! Tweets at www.Twitter.com/ReadyWake. For information on staying safe during severe weather and how to stay safe after storms, visit ReadyWake at www.wakegov.com/readywake.   STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL OPTIONS The City of Raleigh has announced on its website the following details: City of Raleigh road crews will begin a load-and-haul storm debris removal operation as city roads are cleared. Raleigh residents should bring all storm debris to the curb. Storm debris may also be carried to the Yard Waste Center, 900 New Hope Rd. Normal disposal fees will be waved. Owners of residential and commercial properties can take construction and repair debris to Wake Country disposal sites: •Red Rock Landfill, 7130 New Landfill Dr., Holly Springs; •Shotwell Road Transfer Station, 5509 Thornton Rd., Raleigh. Owners of residential property can dispose of construction and repair debris at nearby at 3913 Lillie Liles Rd., Wake Forest (north on 401 just past Forestville). All disposal sites will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.   VOLUNTEER FOR STORM RELIEF EFFORTS Looking for ways to help those who suffered damage from the storm. At the moment the residents affected have not voiced any direct need for help as they await insurance and other official feedback as to their situations. They have been invited to let the HOA know of ANY requests through the property manager. Once we have been notified of any requests we will send emails and post to the website opportunities available. The City of Raleigh has posted a comprehensive list of immediate volunteer opportunities on their website at http://www.raleighnc.gov/stormhelp   TRASH OR TREASURE? PUT YOUR WASTE TO USE AND GET A TAX DEDUCTION Most in the community take advantage of the City of Raleigh's convenient and economical trash and recycling services. Some basic rules apply to city services,including storing of city bins in the rear or side of the house, except on trash day and not leaving items at the curb, except on the arranged pick up day. Residents who leave trashbins or other discarded items at the curb are subject to city and HOA fines. GIVE TO OTHERS AND HAVE THEM PICK IT UP! Furniture, Clothing, Appliances or Computers? Consider donating almost all these and more usable items to the Vietnam Vets pick up service--it's picked up for free at your home, tax deductible, and used to help pay for charitable services--call 832-8387 for pick up service. Help needy children by donating computers for refurbishing and give away by contacting the CM Stevens Foundation at AStevensPrepAc@NC.rr.com or the Purple Elephant at 788-7740. GOT TOXIC WASTE? Paint, oil, cleaners and other chemical-based products SHOULD NEVER be placed in the trash or poured out as they leak into the ground and poision the water table and people. Bring them to the North Wake Landfill off Durant Road at 9037 Deponie Drive, Monday-Saturday,8 a.m.-4 p.m. for free disposal. REUSE,RECYCLE AND REDUCE WASTE! Recycling is picked up curbside in bins on trash day and allows for the collections of: glass food and beverage containers (cleaned); plastic bottles and beverage rings; aluminum foil and beverage cans; paper goods including newspaper,mailings, plates,magazines,white paper; drink boxes; steel food cans;paperboard,chip board and paper tubes; and 3 foot pieces of cardboard. TRASHED FURNITURE OR BROKEN LAWN MOWER? For furniture and large items broken beyond repair or too worn to donate, if the item fits in your vehicle the city has a waste disposal convenience drop off site 5 minutes from us at 3913 Lillie Liles Road--exit Forestville, right on 401, left on Lillie Liles open 7 days, 7am-7pm. If these items are too large for you to transport, call the city for pick up at 919-996-6890.