Board Starts Using CC&R Door Hangers on Oct. 15

An increased number of homeowners have made comments concerning the deteriorating appearance of many residences in West Hill Estates -- negatively impacting the desirability and property values in our subdivision.

As a result, starting on October 15, 2007, West Hill Estates Homeowners Association (WHEHA) Board members will begin monthly neighborhood drive-arounds looking for conditions that are inconsistent with subdivision Conditions, Covenants and Regulations (CC&R). Instead of first writing a formal CC&R letter, we will try adding another step -- initially informing the homeowner of the situation with a door hanger notice. We hope this simple reminder is all that most homeowners need to remedy an existing condition.

However, if the problem is not corrected or the homeowner fails to respond to the Board within 15 days of the date on the informal door hanger, we will proceed with the formal written CC&R violation procedure currently in effect. That means a homeowner will recieve a formal CC&R letter and be given 30 days to clear the violation. If the problem is not cleared, additional steps will be taken, including a $10 per day per violation fine. CC&Rs are a part of every homeowner's property deed, agreed to when the home was purchased. They are NOT a mere recommendation -- they are enforceable requirements.

The Board asks your cooperation in complying with all CC&Rs and the "Rules Enforcement Policy and Procedures Interpretation, Implementation and Enforcement of WHE Subdivisions' CC&R" duly adopted on Novemer 18, 2003.

Many Lawns Are Not Meeting Minimum Standards

Starting in the Fall of 2007 and then again in Spring 2008, WHEHA Board members will be paying closier attention to CC&R non-compliance regarding maintenance of home lawns and landscaping. All homeowners are required to keep their lawns green (watered & fertilized), weeded and mowed at all times throughout the growing season. So homeowners with poor lawns shouldn't be surprised if they find a "Courtesy CC&R Notice" hung on their door. If there are questions as to what is required, see the minimun requirements under "Landscaping Standards."

WHEHA 2007-08 Board of Directors

President: Terry Witt => CC&R Committee Chair
1858 Olympia Avenue NW
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-0887
westhillestates@gmail.com

Vice President: Brent Culver
1674 Pelican Ct NW
Salem OR 97304
(503) 588-5379
brent.culver.gzo1@statefarm.com

Secretary: Lester Reed
1496 St. Helens Street NW
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-9827
lnbllama@quik.com

Treasurer: Mark Neeley
1544 Chapman Hill Dr NW
Salem OR 97304
(503) 362-3470
mdneeley@msn.com

Other Members:

Ken Evans
1848 Olympia Ave NW
Salem OR 97304
(503) 362-2255
kenneth.evans@comcast.net

Daniel Lee => Architectural Control Committee Chair
1776 Olympia Ave NW
Salem OR 97304
(503) 363-1962
daniellee70@msn.com

Karl Raschkes
1766 Olympia Ave NW
Salem OR 97304
(503) 375-0482
karl.raschkes@msn.com

Shelly Hill
1683 Olympia Court NW
Salem, OR 97304
(503) xxx-xxxx
SHill@brennercpa.com