PORTERS LANDING HOT NEWS
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7/19/10 -  A Note From Kerry Williams Landscape Committee Chairman
1) Community Garden - First year has been a success as several people have inquired about how to take part in the first annual PL Community Garden. Our harvest has been decent, and we will soon be planning our plantings for fall.
 
2) Please let the Landscaping Committee know if you are interested in signing up for our email list. (I hope we can get more people involved by adding them to our email list, this way folks will stay informed about meetings, workdays, etc... if they are unable to attend our meetings on a regular basis)
 
3) Stop signs and vandalism. I have had the NCDOT come out twice this year to replace stolen stop signs on Weston (Point) Place and Little falls. The most recent replacement was in late June and by July 4th the stop sign on Little Falls was stolen (sign post and all). Whoever this is...PLEASE STOP STEALING STOP SIGNS!
 
4) Lamp Posts - Residents may have noticed the excellent looking electric lampposts at several homes on Crossroads. The lamps have been converted from gas to electric using the Charm Lite conversion kit. The kit is available thru http://www.charm-lite.com/. The Landscaping Committee is currently taking count of people who are interested in ordering this wonderful conversion kit to help beautify our community. The more we order the better price we can get per kit. Please let The Landscaping Committee know if you are interested.
 
 
6/27/10 - A HUGE shout out to Alan Egerton
who has redone several roofs in the neighborhood. He says everyone's been so good to him, that he offered to re-roof the pool house for free. Thanks Alan!!
 
 
6/12/10 - POOL UPDATE!! PLEASE READ
Porters Landing has been granted a temporary reprieve regarding meeting the new NC pool lighting requirements. The 'new' hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday through Thursday 6am-11pm 
Friday and Saturday  6am-midnight.
Again, these hours need to be complied with or the pool can be shut down for the summer. These hours are temporary and could change at a moments notice. Stay tuned...
 
 
6/4/10 - Leslie Lancaster is no longer with AMS management Company
Effective immediately Melody Staten will be our Community Manager and will be working closely with the Board and the residents of Porters Landing. Alan Staten will be serving as additional backup to Melody, so please feel free to contact either one of them with any questions or concerns.
 
 
5/18/10 - POOL UPDATE- A Note From Our Swim Swami Mark Alascio
As per Mark Alascio the pool season is now in full swing!!
 
Effective May 1, 2010, NC is requiring all public pools to install lighting that is capable of emitting 10 (ten) lumens for every square foot of pool deck area. We currently have 1 (one). Until our lighting is upgraded to meet this new requirement, pool hours of operation will be during DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. This should be temporary as we hope to resolve the lighting issue soon. Again - NO SWIMMING BETWEEN DUSK AND DAWN until further notice. If anyone is caught by the health inspectors violating this requirement, our pool will be closed for the summer. Any questions regarding this matter can be directed to Mark Alascio at (704)455-3714. Thanks, in advance, for your understanding and patience.
 
Due to several complaints received last year, I feel the need to reiterate that the pool is for the exclusive use and enjoyment of all Porters Landing residents. Those residents are allowed to have guests with them and are responsible for them. However, in accordance with #5 of the pool rules (that every resident should have signed at closing on their home),

5. Guests of a resident may use the pool only when the resident is present, and only when such use does not interfere with the quiet and peaceful use by other residents.

We ask that anyone bringing guests, whether you bring 1 or 1001, please be considerate of others. Also, if you plan on having a party at the pool, please contact me to ensure that no other parties are occurring the same time. If you have any questions please review the pool rules or call Mark Alascio at (704) 455-3714.
 
If you are a new resident in need of a pool code, please contact Anna Marie Wiesehahn at (704) 455-9173. Please also review the Pool Rules under "Committee's and Facilities". Volleyball games are held on Sunday afternoons. Come on down for some fun in the sun and have a safe swim season and please don't forget to close your table umbrella's and dispose of your trash before you leave the pool area!!
 
 
Attention Pet Owners
It's been a topic of conversation before and it has come up yet again!! Please be respectful to your neighbors while walking your dogs and CLEAN UP after them. It's that time of year when residents will be out walking enjoying the weather and don't want to be dodging poop left behind in the common area's OR find it on their own front lawn. Please carry a bag to dispose of any waste and keep our neighborhood clean!!
 
 
4/21/10 - HOA Meeting Recap~ New Board Member Positions
HOA Board member positions have been decided and will be filled by the following:  
President: Bob Gagnon  
Vice President: Larry Griffin   
Secretary: Mark Alascio   
Treasurer: Kerry Williams   
Members: Phyllis Mendo, Tom Sweeney, Bud Williams
 
 
 
Attention Facebook Addicts 
We have a Porters Landing Residents group on Facebook!! Its a great way to meet new and "not so new" neighbors and friends!! To join, you must be a member of Facebook and it's easy to sign up. Come check it out!! This group is NOT affiliated or run by the communications committee. Its for fun and entertainment purposes only :o)
 
 
Golf Cart Alerts
In recent weeks, there have been some complaints of reckless driving using golf carts within the neighborhood. Please make note of NC State Laws regarding Golf Cart usage.  
Golf Carts - N.C. Law (All operators must possess a valid drivers license, and the golf cart must have a license tag, vehicle insurance, registration, seat belts, brake lights, and headlights if driven at night.)
 
(And according to Cabarrus county sheriff illegal to operate on the streets, if you have an issue please report it to the sheriff)
 
 
Crime Watch Committee
We are looking to put together a "Community Crime Watch" committee which would include Block Captains for each street to notify residents of any happenings in Porters Landing that would require immediate attention. If you are interested in being a part of this committee and/or a Block Captain, please contact the HOA board for more information.
 
 
New Cabarrus County Officer assigned to our community
Please note there has been a NEW officer assigned to our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please call:
Sgt. Tessa Burchett
Community Oriented Policing Service
(704) 920-3043 (office)
tdburchett@cabarruscounty.us
 
 
3/20/10 - Welcome New HOA Board Members
New Board Members were announced. Please welcome Phyllis Mendo, Kerry Williams, Tom Sweeney and (re-elected) Mark Alascio!! A Special THANK YOU to those board members who served and have stepped down. Thanks to Grover Jarrett, Todd Sussman and Kim Kennedy for all your hard work!!
 
 
Attention Porters Landing Residents!! 

We are ALWAYS looking for nominations for Volunteer of the Quarter.  The Volunteer of the Quarter is a way of recognizing someone in the community who goes above and beyond in helping make Porters Landing a better place.  Everyone is allowed to and is encouraged to nominate any person of their choice.  If you would like to nominate someone please contact any board member by email, phone or in writing.

 
 
Next Scheduled B.O.D Meeting For 2010
Board of Director meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7-8pm at the Hanger. Residents are encouraged to join the open meetings to learn more about what's happening in the community or simply to share idea's. Listed below are the meeting dates so anyone interested can attend.
 
July 20th
Aug 17th
Sept 21st
Oct 19th
Nov 16th
Dec 21st
 
 
Resident Only Community Watch Page 
We now have a page located under the "Resident Only" section that can ONLY be accessed with our community password.
(user name and password for this area can be found in the October 08 or February 09 Newsletter under Communications Committee section)
It will alert residents of any news that pertains to our community. This section will be updated with the latest information if circumstances occur that deserve immediate attention!! If an alert has been added, there will be a notice here on the homepage to refer to that section for further information.
 
 
Community Weather Station
Porters Landing has its own Wireless Weather Station. Our community weather can be viewed here