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BULLETIN BOARD
Presented here are various announcements on diverse subjects. Some are time sensitive,
others more permanent. There is no particular significance to the order in which they
are listed, although new ones will generally be added to the top. If you have subject matter for this page, let us know. Our email address
is at the bottom of the page.
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Satellite Dishes
Satellite dishes are a controversial subject in neighborhoods. Some people
consider them unattractive, and attempts have been made to restrict their
use. The Federal government had issued rules stating that people may not
be restricted from receiving satellite signals as long as the dish is less
than one meter in diameter. You can download a comprehensive
fact sheet
from the FCC for more information.
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Vandalism
The Neighborhood Assoication has a standing $500 reward for information leading
to the arrest and conviction of criminals responsible for vandalism or any criminal
activity in the neighborhood. The identity of anyone reporting such activity will
be kept strictly confidential.
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Mail Boxes
The Andover Hill neighborhood employs uniform mail boxes, which
adds to the ambience of the subdivision. Homeowners are responsible
for the maintenance of these boxes. Occasionally, mail boxes get
damaged or destroyed and need replacement. The boxes and especially
the poles on which they rest are not readily
available through commercial sources. Therefore, the Andover Neighborhood
Association will acquire and install a replacement box for homeowners
at the Association's cost. To take advantage of this service, simply
call EMG Property Management at 263-7681. Be aware that the homeowner
must pay for the box and it's installation. The Association is simply
facilitating the work.
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Building Set Back Lines
Neighborhood residents need to be aware that building set back lines
are measured from the edge of the sidewalk farthest from the street, and not
from the street. Building set back lines are the minimum distance structures
must be built from the property line, and this applies to the placement of
fences. We have had an instance in the past where a fence company measured from
the street rather than the sidewalk, resulting in an avoidable headache.
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Pool Access From Chestnut Hill Lane
There is a brick walkway at the end of Chestnut Hill Lane that leads to the Country Club.
This walkway was constructed by and at the expense of one of the early homeowners on
Chestnut Hill Lane. This was done as a gesture of convenience to his neighbors.
As the neighborhood grew, traffic through this area increased and proper respect was
not always shown for the homeowners who live on either side of the walkway. Efforts
have been made to try and educate the public as to this situation, but it has become
a burden to the residents.
Please understand that you are walking through someone's yard when you use this walkway.
Please limit its use to pedestrian traffic only. Do not drive and park on Chestnut Hill as
this causes access problems for the residents including mail delivery. In short, behave the
way you would want people to behave in your home.
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City Dog Ordinance
City ordinance for dogs running at large:
- It shall be unlawful for any dog to run at large within the urban county.
- Dogs shall be confined behind a fence or within an enclosed area or
otherwise securely restrained at all times while on the owner's property. A dog
may be unconfined or unrestrained while on the owner's property as long it is
under their direct control or supervision.
- A dog shall be permitted off the owner's property only if it is restrained
by a chain or leash.
- Any dog found to be unconfined or unrestrained on public or private property,
unattended by the owner, shall be presumed to be running at large and may be
impounded by the division of animal control.
- The owner of any dog found running at large in violation of this section
shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $50 for each offense.
City ordinance also includes those who care for dogs, but are not necessarily
the owner.
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Division Of Code Enforcement
If property adjacent to your property is not being properly maintained,
you can call the Division of Code Enforcement at 258-3270. They will
notify the property owner of the situation. If the property owner does
not correct the situation within 7 days, the City will correct it and
bill the property owner.
Examples of where this might be employed are vacant building lots in
which the grass is not being mowed, or in which builders are dumping trash.
In addition, many neighbors have been complaining about weeds and tall grass
on the golf course.
The division of code enforcement only responds to complaints regarding
property adjacent to your own. Therefore, the Neighborhood Association cannot
call on your behalf, and you cannot report violations in areas of the subdivision
in which you do not live.
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Fountain Soaping
The fountains in the neighborhood have been soaped on several occasions.
Neighborhood residents need to know that soap breaks down the lubricants in pumps and
shortens their life. The last pump that was purchased cost $800 when the Andover Village Drive fountain was restored
a couple of years ago, and probably costs more now. This is not a harmless prank. It's
vandalism and will be prosecuted if the perpetrators are caught.
Some people have expressed the opinion that this should not be prosecuted because
maintenance fees cover the cost of repairing such damage. Maintenance fees are absolutely
not intended to repair intentionally inflicted damage.
Very often, such messes are
cleaned up by unpaid volunteers who live in the neighborhood and care about it. You're
maintenance fees aren't compensating them for their time. Whoever you are, you should be
ashamed of yourself.
If you have any information as to who is soaping the fountains, please let us know. You can
email us at comments@andover.org. The
Association will keep your correspondence confidential.
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This page last updated Friday, 03-Jan-2003 20:23:15 EST
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