Eagle Pointer 7/28 - 8/3/2013
  
News
 
Hampton Inn 
 
For all of us Eagle Point residents who need to just get away our friendly Hampton Inn
has rates just for Eagle Point residents. Pricing is as follows:
  
$89.00  standard room with 2 queen size beds
$99.00  standard room with 1 King size bed
$109.00 King Studio Suite (1 king and pull out sofa, with fridge and microwave, one room but more spacious)
  
Rates are already loaded into their reservation system and if anyone needs to book a room they can either call Hampton Inn’s front desk and mention they are residents of Eagle  Point or go to the website and input assigned number ....... as corporate rate code under "add special rate" feature in the left bottom corner of the reservation website.

  
EPHOA
  
ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS:
  
Street parking continues to be a problem throughout the community.
  
In addition to causing a higher probability of theft, vehicles parked on our narrow streets create serious hazards by interfering with drivers’ visibility of children, runners, and bicyclists. Street parking produces further danger and irritation by obstructing emergency vehicles, school buses, and service and delivery vehicles.
  
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Cahaba Valley Fire & EMR District and the Shelby County Board of Education have all asked the Eagle Point Homeowners Association to strongly discourage our residents from parking on the street.
  
To improve safety and visibility as well as discourage crime on our streets, we request the following:
• Please park vehicles in your garage.
• If it is impossible to park inside, please ensure your vehicles are in your driveway, locked with valuables removed. 

This is a typical scene in Eagle Point. < Photo >
 
Thank you for your cooperation.
 

Neighbor to Neighbor 
 
Need a dependable person for mowing, edging and basic yard work?  Want someone to pet sit while you are on vacation or away for the weekend?  Contact ........ References available upon request.
  
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Take advantage of the Eagle Pointer and submit your ideas and items to [email protected] for an opportunity to reach your neighbors and the residents of the Eagle Point Community.
  
The next Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m.
  
Deadline to appear in the next week’s Eagle Pointer: Monday by midnight.
  
We would appreciate any feedback on this email! Please send a note to [email protected]. 

er 8/4 – 8/10/2013

News
  
Road Construction
  
Shelby County has contracted with Kelly Construction Company Inc. to repair failed areas on the asphalt roads in Eagle Point.  Work began today 8/8 in two operations, excavation and paving.  The company will work through Eagle Point in the most efficient way possible, and should be complete by early next week.  Please be aware that workers may be on any street in Eagle Point, and we encourage everyone to remain alert and at low speeds.
 

EPHOA
  
Residents, please remember that our neighborhood and public signage are not intended for your personal use to attach posters concerning lost pets.  The posters are not only unsightly but the tape bakes in the sun and can cause permanent damage.  Please send your messages to [email protected] so that we can properly relay your notice to the community.  Your message will be broadcast via email to all recipients of the Eagle Pointer newsletter.  Special bulletins can be sent out for issues that require immediate attention.
   

Neighbor to Neighbor 

Shake Your Soul®
  
Come Shake Your Soul® at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center grand opening week Monday, August 19th, from 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Shake Your Soul® is a unique and invigorating approach to body-spirit fitness, incorporating yoga and dance movements. It's a great way to connect with yourself, your spirit, your body and others. The open house is free. Please call 205-934-5772 or email Teri Hoenemeyer at [email protected] to register.
 
Shake Your Soul® is fun! It also promotes cardiovascular fitness, toning and flexibility, and relieves stress and tension. Because it is so enjoyable, you'll find yourself wanting to sign up for classes! For more information call me at 612-867-2232 or visit my website at www.barefootsoulshealing.com. 
 
For Sale:
  
Oval dining room table with six chairs, glider with ottoman, coffee table, Total Gym, kids toys (indoor and outdoor), and kids clothes. If interested, contact ........
 
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Take advantage of the Eagle Pointer and submit your ideas and items to [email protected] for an opportunity to reach your neighbors and the residents of the Eagle Point Community.

The next Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m.
  
We would appreciate any feedback on this newsletter!  Please send a note to  [email protected]. 

The mission of the Eagle Point Homeowners Association is to enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood by facilitating the safety, security, and social interaction of all our residents.  The further mission is to increase the property values of individual homes through community improvements and maintenance while supporting our board of directors through volunteering our time and talents to accomplish these goals.

Eagle Pointer 8/11 - 8/17/2013  
 
News

Sewer Board
  
On Monday August 12, the Shelby County Commission appointed a representative each from the Greystone and Eagle Point communities to serve on the newly created three-member board to review rate increases for the sewer system in the county's north end.  The commission approved a board member from Greystone Residential Association and Eagle Point Homeowners Association to fill the two vacant seats on the board. Shelby County Water Services Manager Michael Cain is the board's third member.  The group is charged with reviewing rate increases for SouthWest Water Company's sewer infrastructure in north Shelby County. Article on al.com: "North Shelby County sewer rate board gets members to review costs" http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/08/north_shelby_county_sewer_rate.html Article in Shelby County Reporter: "New sewer board to keep an eye on rising sewer rates in north Shelby County" http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2013/08/12/new-sewer-board-to-keep-an-eye-on-rising-sewer-rates-in-north-shelby-county/
  
Sewer Lift Stations
  
Our wastewater treatment (sewer) system, owned and operated by Southwest Water Company (SWWC), contains a series of "Lift Stations" throughout the service area. You probably have noticed several such stations in Eagle Point, which include some electrical equipment, a pump, and a concrete slab. We have experienced repeated failures at the station located at Eagle Point Drive and Farley Lane (adjacent to Eagle Trace). This has resulted in the discharge of raw untreated wastewater into our properties and storm sewer system.  If you observe any problems with these Lift Stations in Eagle Point, please contact the SWWC Emergency Line at 408.1990 and advise the EPHOA at [email protected]. We will collect data and report to the company and the state authorities, and we will require corrective action by SWWC.
  
Safety and Security
  
Speeding
  
The EPHOA routinely receives complaints regarding speeding vehicles in our neighborhood. If you encounter any dangerous driving that should be dealt with immediately, please call the Shelby County Sheriff's department at 669-4181. Otherwise, please record the date and time of incident along with the driver's tag number and submit this information to the EPHOA at [email protected]. The EPHOA will then submit this information to the sheriff. We believe that encouraging all residents to participate in this feature of the neighborhood watch will increase safety in our neighborhood. With school starting soon, the Sheriff’s department has increased their drive through Eagle Point.
  
Safety
  
The EPHOA has developed the Realtime Security Alert System (RSAS) to quickly communicate potential safety and security-related issues to the residents of Eagle Point. The RSAS enables users to receive SMS text messages or emails related to street names in Eagle Point subdivision, as such notices are published on the website of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Log (http://shelbyso.com/ or http://dispatchlog.shelbyal.com). The RSAS continuously monitors the ShelbySO Dispatch Log for activity involving street names in Eagle Point subdivision, and automatically sends Alerts via SMS text message to the EPHOA Safety & Security Monitors. The Monitors will immediately assess the content of the Alert and use judgment and established priority guidelines to determine whether to broadcast the Alert to the entire Network. Eagle Point residents may log in at the homepage (http://www.ephoa.org/) and click on the link at the top labeled "ALERTS RSAS" to review terms of use and subscribe to the RSAS.
 

EPHOA
  
Get ready for the semiannual neighborhood garage sale on September 21st from 7:00AM – 2:00PM.  Just put a red balloon on your mailbox to let shoppers know you are participating.  The EPHOA will put an ad in the Birmingham News to advertise the event.
  
Neighbor to Neighbor 
 
Shake Your Soul®
  
Come Shake Your Soul® at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center grand opening week Monday, August 19th, from 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Shake Your Soul® is a unique and invigorating approach to body-spirit fitness, incorporating yoga and dance movements. It's a great way to connect with yourself, your spirit, your body and others. The open house is free. Please call 205-934-5772 or email Teri Hoenemeyer at [email protected] to register.
  
Shake Your Soul® is fun! It also promotes cardiovascular fitness, toning and flexibility, and relieves stress and tension. Because it is so enjoyable, you'll find yourself wanting to sign up for classes! For more information call me at 612-867-2232 or visit my website at www.barefootsoulshealing.com. 
 

Found:
 
I found a very sweet, gentle dog in our neighborhood yesterday. I took her to the vet and had her checked out, given shots and a bath. The vet says she's a mixed breed and  about 4 years old. I have sent out emails to find the owner. She is 23 pounds and was malnourished. She was afraid of the storm and stuck close to people. She is at  Riverview Animal Hospital currently and I really don't want to have to take her to one of the shelters. I fell in love with her quickly. She rode very well in my car. If you know of anyone who might be interested in her, please let me know. ......
 
Help Needed:
  
Nanny/Personal Assistant needed weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Duties would include assistance with child care for 5 month old baby girl in our home, light housekeeping, running errands, meal preparation. Duties and hours are flexible; a minimum of 30 hours a week is desired. Contact ......

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Take advantage of the Eagle Pointer and submit your ideas and items to [email protected] for an opportunity to reach your neighbors and the residents of the Eagle Point Community.
  
The next Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m.
  
We would appreciate any feedback on this newsletter! Please send a note to [email protected]. 

The mission of the Eagle Point Homeowners Association is to enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood by facilitating the safety, security, and social interaction of all our residents.  The further mission is to increase the property values of individual homes through community improvements and maintenance while supporting our board of directors through volunteering our time and talents to accomplish these goals.

Eagle Pointer 8/18 - 8/24/2013

News
  
Road Repairs:
  
The HOA has received several comments and complaints about the road repairs completed in August by Shelby County, Wiregrass Construction Company, and Kelly Construction Company.  Please send all comments and complaints, with photos and specific locations, to [email protected] by Friday August 23.  We will consolidate a list of issues and communicate with the contractors for resolution.  Complaints without photos will not be included in the consolidated list.
  
  
Safety and Security
  
Concerned Homeowners:
  
The EPHOA would like to thank all residents for helping us minimize the problems we have experienced with vehicles parked on our streets.  Thank you for responding to our notices.  Homeowners clearly have strong opinions about the issue of street-parking, both opposed and in favor.  Our intent is never to harass homeowners or be interpreted as disrespectful.  We are fortunate to have an exceptional neighborhood with fine people and all the EPHOA does is intended to support that environment.  We are certainly sympathetic to families with more drivers and vehicles than a garage can support.  Our primary concern has always been for the safety and security of Eagle Point, and to that end we have made an effort to address the crowded streets in particular areas of the neighborhood.  Everyone has read the statistics and recommendations to discourage street-parking, so we will not repeat them in this communication.  However, please be advised that our requests have not been initiated by only a couple of neighbors, but through communication from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Cahaba Valley Fire and EMR, North Shelby Fire District, Shelby County Board of Education, U.S. Postal Service, and Waste Management.  In addition to minimizing street-parking, officials want us to be aware that parking on both sides of the street is especially problematic when there is an emergency.  Also, the fire departments need your cooperation to keep the areas adjacent to fire hydrants clear.  Alabama Code 32-5A-137 states that “no person shall stand, stop, or park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.”  The Sheriff’s Office will issue verbal warning and written citations for violations.  As needed, we are proposing to hold a town hall meeting to allow homeowners to discuss street-parking in Eagle Point, with the goal of reaching a consensus that all homeowners can live with and abide by.
  
  
EPHOA
  
Garage Sale
  
Get ready for the semiannual neighborhood garage sale on September 21st from 7:00AM – 2:00PM.  Just put a red balloon on your mailbox to let shoppers know you are participating.  The EPHOA will put an ad in the Birmingham News to advertise the event.
  
Fall Festival
  
Don’t forget about our upcoming Fall Festival. It will be held October 27th 2:00 – 5:00 pm. We also need volunteers to help with the festival. If interested, please contact Mary Frame at mwframe623........ Come join the festivities and meet your Eagle Point neighbors.
  
Mailboxes
  
The Eagle Point Covenants A.7 and A.26 cover Lot Maintenance which includes mailboxes. The covenants state: A.7: LOT MAINTENANCE. Each owner of any lot shall at all times keep and maintain said lot and improvements thereon in a clean, orderly, and attractive condition, maintaining and repairing the residence promptly as conditions may require. A.26: MAILBOXES. All mailboxes and posts must be of a design specified by the Developer.
  
To replace or repair a mailbox, contact one of the companies listed below.

Eagle Point Main, Eagle Trace Subdivisions

Aluminum Mailbox Systems:
Alabama Mailbox Company (Sales & Service)
139 Turkey Hollow Ln, Ashville, AL 35953
205.594.4413
[email protected]
www.alabamamailbox.com

Addresses of Distinction (Sales & Service)
2115 Hills Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
800.436.1647
[email protected]
www.addressesofdistinction.com

Imperial Mailbox Systems (Manufacturer)
Millbrook, Alabama
800.647.0777
[email protected]
http://imperialmailboxsystems.com/

The Landing, The Crest Subdivisions:

Gas Lamps for Mailbox Systems
Alabama Gas Light & Grill (Sales)
Homewood, Alabama
205.870.4060
http://www.alabamagaslightandgrill.com/

Modern Home Products Corporation (Manufacturer)
Antioch, Illinois
888.647.4745
[email protected]
www.modernhomeproducts.com/

General Mailbox Repair (Installation, Repair, Welding,  Painting):

Alabama Mailbox Company (Sales & Service)
139 Turkey Hollow Ln, Ashville, AL 35953
205.594.4413
[email protected]
www.alabamamailbox.com

Mailbox Specialist (All Repairs)
Pelham, Alabama
205.987.9112, 205.678.8099
[email protected]

Jake LaHue (Mobile Welding)
205.441.0111

Paul Seeger (Mobile Welding Services)
205.965.2223; 205.664.9071

Neighbor to Neighbor 
 
Dog Waste
  
We have had complaints of animal waste not being picked up by owners when on walks in The Landing. While most people are very considerate to pick up their dog’s poop, there are still a couple of people that just do not respect other people’s property.
  
Baby Sitter Needed:
  
Our sweet sitter is headed to Tuscaloosa in a couple of weeks, and we need to find a few regulars. Please contact .......
 
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Take advantage of the Eagle Pointer and submit your ideas and items to [email protected] for an opportunity to reach your neighbors and the residents of the Eagle Point Community.
  
The next Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m.
  
Deadline to appear in the next week’s Eagle Pointer: Monday by midnight.
  
We would appreciate any feedback on this newsletter!  Please send a note to [email protected]. 
  
The mission of the Eagle Point Homeowners Association is to enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood by facilitating the safety, security, and social interaction of all our residents.  The further mission is to increase the property values of individual homes through community improvements and maintenance while supporting our board of directors through volunteering our time and talents to accomplish these goals.

Eagle Pointer 8/25 - 8/31/2013   

EPHOA

Garage Sale
  
Get ready for the semiannual neighborhood garage sale on September 21st from 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Just put a red balloon on your mailbox to let shoppers know you are participating.  The EPHOA will put an ad in the Birmingham News to advertise the event.
  
Fall Festival
  
Don’t forget about our upcoming Fall Festival. It will be held October 27th 2:00 – 5:00 pm. We also need volunteers to help with the festival. If interested, please contact Mary Frame at [email protected] or ...... Come join the festivities and meet your Eagle Point neighbors.
  
  
Neighbor to Neighbor 
 
Adopt a Golden Birmingham (AGB) Night of Golden Opportunities
  
Come out for a Night of Golden Opportunities hosted by Adopt a Golden Birmingham. Our gala will be at Iron City in Birmingham, Alabama on September 24, 2013 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Enjoy a fun filled night of music, drinks, and friends! We will also have live and silent auctions. Tickets are $100. For further information, or to purchase tickets, please go to adoptagoldenbirmingham.com or purchase directly from Mel Burres, ...-....
  
Dog Waste
  
We have had complaints of animal waste not being picked up by owners. While most people are very considerate to pick up their dog’s poop, there are still some that just do not respect other people’s property. Please pick up after your pets when you are walking them.
  
Help Wanted
  
We are in need of someone who can pick up our daughter from home after school and drop off at dance studio (about 1-1/2 miles from house) on Monday - Thursday afternoons.  This would be a quick and easy way for high school or college student to earn gas money!  If interested, please call ........
  
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Take advantage of the Eagle Pointer and submit your ideas and items to [email protected] for an opportunity to reach your neighbors and the residents of the Eagle Point Community.
 
The next Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m.
  
Deadline to appear in the next week’s Eagle Pointer: Monday by midnight.
  
We would appreciate any feedback on this newsletter email! Please send a note to [email protected].  
  
The mission of the Eagle Point Homeowners Association is to enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood by facilitating the safety, security, and social interaction of all our residents.  The further mission is to increase the property values of individual homes through community improvements and maintenance while supporting our board of directors through volunteering our time and talents to accomplish these goals.