The Thorough-Read News�Steeplechase Resident Homeowners Association, Inc�

1925 Furlong Run, Lawrenceville GA 30043�

Al Cherpak 770-822-2514�

Nate Orrico 770-962-4668�

Facility.president@steeplechase.org�

Community.president@steeplechase.org�

Laura Cross 770-277-9405�Newsletter.editor@steeplechase.org�

Legal.budget@steeplechase.org�

Martha Carmack 770-513-4463�Budget.operations@steeplechase.org�

Nicole Lister 770-277-2206�Treasurer@steeplechase.org�

Suzi Waldron 770-682-8833�

Kelly Forrest 777-822-3084�

Nancy Hawkins 770-962-5191�Facility.social@steeplechase..org�

Bruce Bagnasco 777-962-0788�Swim.tennis@steeplechase.org�

Alexis Alfaro 678-376-0222�Secretary@steeplechase.org�

Community.social@steeplechase.org�

Kevin Kluesner 770-962-0852�Webmaster@steeplechase.org�

Chairman@steeplechase.org�

Jason Moore 678-775-2137�

Scot Sherwin 770-822-4517�

From Your Chairman�:� Hi, and happy almost spring to everyone. On December 22, when�winter officially begins, it’s a pretty cool time of year with all kinds of good�stuff going on. The Holidays are upon us, Christmas is just a few days�away and the New Year is ready to begin. People are visiting, presents are�being given, food is being eaten, adult beverages are being consumed and�time away from work dots our calendars. Furthermore, the weather is cold�and crisp and clear and exhilarating. However, all that comes to a�screeching halt on January 2 or 3. The Holidays are (thankfully) over,�Christmas has become a huge credit card bill and the New Year is just like�the Old Year except with a different numeral at the end. We’re tired of�visiting, the presents still have to be put away or returned, the food we’ve�eaten has blocked our view of our feet, we’re still in a fog from the adult�beverages and it’s time to go back to work. Also, and this is� HUGE�, the�weather sucks.�

Now that it’s almost spring, things are starting to look up. We can think of�the fond memories we have from Christmas as the credit card bill starts to�go down. The New Year has offered some exciting opportunities as we�now remember to use the new numeral at the end. We’re interested in�seeing people again, the presents have been incorporated into our lives, we�can now see our toes again, adult beverages are tolerable again and vacation�planning is on the agenda. Also, and this is�REALLY HUGE�, the weather�is starting to shape up.�

In our neighborhood spring also ushers in the time of year when everyone�needs to step up to the plate, cough up the cake, do the right thing and�become a paid member of the Community in Steeplechase. In case you�missed it in previous Newsletters, becoming a paid member of the�Community in Steeplechase is most of the following:�

*Only $45.00 per year payable on line at�www.steeplechase.org� (or by lots of�other ways)�

*Allows your input towards the direction of this community.�

*Helps clear up acne, cellulite, smelly feet and ear hair.�

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*Has a positive affect on the value of your home.�

*Keeps this neighborhood the great place it is to live.�

*Gives you “complaining rights” to all Board Members.�

*Comes with good weather, accident protection and reduced prices.�

*The right and neighborly think to do.�

In all seriousness, the money generated by the Community Membership dues is necessary for Steeplechase to�continue being the kind of neighborhood we are all proud, happy and feel safe to live in. If you have already�paid your dues and become a Community Member,� THANK YOU�. You’ve done the right thing and we all�appreciate your support. If you haven’t paid your dues and become a Community Member yet, please, please,�please do the right thing and become one today. This community, Steeplechase, the one you live in, NEEDS�your support.�

Thanks�

Al�

Hello Everyone,�

An update on the Wieland subdivision going in on Sever. The planning commissioners after hearing both pros�and cons on Wieland putting in attached housing on this side of North Brown Rd. will recommend to the�County Commissioners next week to DENY the change of zoning for that part of the Project.�

County Commissioners meet next Tuesday Feb 27�th� for a vote on this issue.�

ALSO�

We are doing our best to make homeowners aware of any Gwinnett County Code Violations. If you have an�issue on your property, we will make you aware of it so that you can correct it. If it is not corrected then we�will be forwarding that violation info onto Gwinnett County.�

We do not have local covenants in this community, and in order to keep this neighborhood form declining,�which directly affects the value of your house, we will be looking for violations according to Gwinnett County.�

If you want to know what Gwinnett County considers a violation go to:�

Gwinnettcounty.com�

Go to the “C” tab for code violations.�

Scot Sherwin�

From Your Legal and Zoning Director:�

From the Community President�:�Spring is almost here! For those getting ready to start your spring�

cleaning… here is an article I have reprinted from Realtor.com.�

Jason Moore�

Rejuvenate Your Garage Floor�Grimy floors are no more with this simple four�-�step� process�

By Patrick Mileham�

Are grease stains and dirt making your garage floor look like a pit stop�at the Indy 500? Fear n�ot. Removing stains from concrete is difficult,�but not impossible. Follow these instructions to make your garage floor�look new again:�

Cover grease stains with a layer of sawdust or cat litter. These�materials absorb excess oil remarkably well. Leave t�he sawdust or cat litter on the floor�for at least one day.�

Use a push broom with rigid bristles to sweep up the sawdust, cat litter and dirt.�

Pour dry dishwasher detergent or a concrete cleaning agent on the stain. Let the�detergent sit for 45 minut�es, then pour boiling water on the area and vigorously scrub the�stained section with the broom. This is the hardest part of the process and can take�several hours to complete.�

Use a pressure washer that produces at least 1200 pounds per square inch to�clean�the entire garage and driveway. Pressure washers are available at most equipment rental�companies.�

Once you remove the stain, consider applying a new surface to the floor. An epoxy�applied directly to the floor provides a smooth finish that resembles� garage floors found�at auto dealerships. If you like, you can add sand or a similarly gritty substance to the�mixture to create a better�-�gripping surface. Be sure to follow the product's application�directions.�

Paint is another floor�-�covering option. Howe�ver, use an epoxy paint created especially for�this job to avoid damage by hot tires.�

From Your Facility President�:�I w a s d r iv in g a ro u n d th e n e ig h b o rh o o d in m y g o lf c a r t la s t w e e k a n d I�n o tic e d h o w m a n y h o m e o w n e rs w e re e n h a n c in g th e ir h o m e s a n d la w n s . I�fe lt so p ro u d to liv e in S te e p le c h a se a n d I th o u g h t “ w h y d o I fe e l so p r o u d ” ? �T h e n it d a w n e d o n m e , th a t I to o a m a �fa c ility a n d c o m m u n ity p a id m e m b e r�– � ju s t l ik e A l C h e rp a k .�

F a c ility N e w s:�

W e h a v e c h a n g e d p o o l m a n a g e m e n t c o m p a n ie s f ro m S w im A tla n ta to �S w e e tw a te r P o o l S e r v ic e a n d th a t a lo n e is s a v in g u s $ 4 7 4 3 . In a d d itio n to �th a t s a v in g s , w e w o u ld l ik e to c h a n g e th e �p o o l f ro m c h lo r in e to �a n A u to �P ilo t S a lin e S a lt S y s te m .� T h is w ill r e d u c e p H p ro b le m s , e lim in a te c h lo r in e �s to ra g e a n d s la sh c h e m ic a l b ills . T h e re is a n in itia l c h a rg e o f $ 6 9 7 5 fo r th is�in s ta lla tio n b u t th e o n �-�g o in g a n n u a l r�a te w ill b e re d u c e d b y $ 2 1 8 9 � so � w e �w ill re c o u p o u r in v e s tm e n t e x p e n se in le s s th a n 4 y e a rs . S o , p le a se b e c o m e �a �fa c ility �m e m b e r , a tte n d th e �M a rc h �m e e tin g a n d v o te “ Y E S ” to h e lp u s�u p g ra d e th e S te e p le c h a se fa c ility .�

A lso , a n in c re a se in m e m b e rsh ip s w il l a llo w u s to e n c lo se o u r p a v ilio n � a n d �m a k e it m o re u sa b le y e a r�-�a ro u n d . W ith o u t y o u r su p p o r t, w e w ill h a v e to �p o s tp o n e th a t p ro je c t fo r a n o th e r y e a r .�

A s a re m in d e r , a c c o rd in g to re a lto rs ,�p o te n tia l b u y e rs w a n t to s e e o u r�fa c ilit ie s a n d s e e h o w th e y a re m a in ta in e d b e fo re th e y b u y s o a ll�e �n h �a n c e m e n ts w e m a k e to o u r fa c ilit ie s c o u ld � e n c o u ra g e p o te n t ia l�h o m e o w n e rs to b u y in S te e p le c h a se �. W �e a ll b e n e f it b y in c re a s in g th e v a lu e �o f o u r h o m e s a n d fa c ility . S O , P L E A S E JO IN T O D A Y !�

N a te O rr ic o �

General Membership Meeting�

March 22, 2007�Lots of important issues to discuss and vote on - your�

attendance is needed!�

March 22 General Membership Meeting�

April 7 Easter Party�

April 20&21 Neighborhood Garage Sale�

April 23 COPS meeting�

May 4& 5 Neighborhood Work Day�

May 10-13 Friends Tennis Tournament� Benefiting Children’s Healthcare� of Atlanta (Everyone Welcome)�

May 30 Memorial Day Celebration�

July 4 4th of July Celebration�

August 12 Back to School Ice Cream Social�

October 5 & 6 Neighborhood Garage Sale�

October 26 Halloween Party�

(inside this edition of the Thorough-Read News)�

Steeplechase 2007 Facility Budget Worksheet�2007� 2006� 2007� 2007� 2006� 2007�

Item� Proposed� 11 mos.� 12 mos.� Item� Proposed� 11 mos.� 12 mos.�Budget� Actual� Forecast� Budget� Actual� Forecast�

Income� Landscaping�Facility Dues 135 members� $48,000� $47,684� $48,000� Maintenance Contract, 12 months� $7,200� $6,616� $7,200�Outsider / Pavilion / Extra Keys Fees� $2,700� $2,917� $2,700� Pine-straw, Spring & Fall� $1,200� $645� $1,200�Money Market Interest� $124� $74� $124� Plants and Flowers� $200� $65� $200�Fall Round Robin Tennis� $500� $359� $500� $8,600� $7,326� $8,600�Swim Team Donation for Pool Change� $1,000� $0� $1,000�

Miscellaneous Identified�Total Income� $52,324� $51,034� $52,324� Resurface Court 1, 2, and 4� $6,000� $0� $6,000�

Misc. Tennis Court Supplies� $300� $156� $300�Disbursements� Shade Cover for Courts 1 & 2� $3,000� $0� $3,000�

Change to a Saline Pool� $6,975� $0� $6,975� Bathroom Cleaning Service� $1,800� $1,650� $1,800�Pool Management Contract� $5,269� $9,294� $5,269� Board of Directors Gifts� $2,813� $2,625� $2,813�Pool Maintenance, added services� $3,000� $2,825� $3,000� Playground Repairs� $300� $3,933� $300�Insurance / Legal� $4,511� $4,511� $4,511� Security System & Members Cards� $300� $225� $300�Utilities� $9,947� $8,354� $9,947� Pest Exterminator� $340� $170� $340�Landscaping� $8,600� $7,326� $8,600� Electrical Maintenance / Repairs� $500� $650� $500�Taxes� $1,111� $1,111� $1,111� Golden Triangle Community Assoc. Dues� $125� $0� $125�Social Fund� $2,300� $4,564� $2,300� Miscellaneous Supplies� $525� $1,217� $525�Gen. Maint. Unidentified, contingency� $2,100� $2,355� $2,100� Total Miscellaneous Identified� $16,003� $10,626� $16,003�Miscellaneous, Identified� $16,003� $10,626� $16,003�Long Term Capital Improvements� $1,000� $2,500� $1,000�

Total Disbursements� $60,816� $53,466� $60,816�Insurance / Legal�

Net Cash Flow� ($8,492)� ($2,432)� ($8,492)� Legal Fees� $0� $0� $0�Liability & Prop. Damage Insurance� $3,511� $3,511� $3,511�Directors & Officers Insurance� $1,000� $1,000� $1,000�

Utilities� Total Insurance / Legal� $4,511� $4,511� $4,511�Telephone (12 months)� $813� $741� $813�Electricity (12 months)� $7,000� $5,068� $7,000� Long-term Capital Improvements�Waste Collection (2 months)� $134� $134� $134� Clean-out Silting Pond� $1,000� $2,500� $1,000�Water (12 months)� $2,000� $2,411� $2,000� Total Capital Improvements� $1,000� $2,500� $1,000�

Total Utilities� $9,947� $8,354� $9,947�

From Your Budget Director:�Much research has been done over the past 6 months into changing our chlorine pool into a saline pool at a cost of about�$7000. There are many benefits to doing this with the most significant being a $2200 annual savings in pool maintenance�fees. Considering this annual savings and the Swim Teams gracious offer to donate $1000 towards the change-over�(Thank you Swim Team), we will recoup our investment within 3 years and realize a positive cash flow from the reduction of�maintenance costs. With this in mind, the Board is recommending this change-over and will present it for a vote at our�General Membership Meeting on March 22.�

With this potential pool change-over, an update to the Budget needed to be made and so a 2�nd� Facility Budget is published�in this Newsletter. You will also see that in addition to the change-over, we anticipate a couple of other large expenses this�year. These expenses include resurfacing 3 tennis courts and building a shade pavilion for Courts 1 and 2. The Board�recognizes that these projects will require more dollars than we will bring in with our facility dues. We recommend that we�allocate money from our reserves to cover the cost overages and will budget $1000 per year, for the next 3 years, to help�replenish our reserves. This money will be diverted from Long-term Capital Improvements.�

We hope that you will consider this information, attend the General Membership Meeting, approve our Budget and vote Yes�to the pool change-over. Our goal is to keep Steeplechase the great neighborhood that it has been for so long.�

Thank you,�

Martha Carmack�

Sat. Mar. 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm�

Sun. Mar. 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm�

Jefferson Station Clubhouse off of Lebanon Rd.�

Ages 5 to 18 by June 1 *�

Bring the original birth certificate for us to verify, and a copy for us to keep.�

Must be able to swim the length of the pool in a reasonable time. Coach's Swim Test in mid-May for new�swimmers. Swim lessons available at Swim Atlanta or Collins Hill Aquatic Center to get ready.�

$95 for facility members of Steeplechase or Jefferson Station (hosting subdivisions)� Cost for outsiders - $110�

Team Suits - can order at registration, will have samples to try for size.�

Practice begins in mid-May after school, then mornings once school is out.�

Practice rotates between the Steeplechase and Jefferson Station pools.�

Your child will have a practice slot with his/her age group, combining both boys and girls. At swim meets, boys�compete with boys, girls compete with girls by age groups.�

1 practice meet, 3 home meets, 3 away meets (near). Most meets are on Thursday nights� in June & early July.�

Gwinnett County championships will be Friday July 20 to Sunday July 22 at Georgia Tech's Aquatic Center.�

J�o�i�n�N�o�w�

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Email Laura with suggestions�Newsletter.editor@steeplechase.org�

Steeplechase Resident Homeowners’ Association�Enrollment Form�

Community�–� The Community Dues are $45. By joining the Community, you are doing your share to help maintain�our beautifully landscaped and well�-�lit entrances. These features positively affect� your home’s property value. In�addition, you will continue to receive the newsletter, enjoy Community events, receive a neighborhood directory and�much more.�

Facility�–� The Facility Dues are $420 and include all of the benefits of Community membership.� In addition, you and�your family will have access to the pool, tennis courts, playground, pond�,� Facility member�-�only events� and much more�.�

Please fill out completely and turn in with your check payable to SRHA� by March 1st�.�*�Drop off checks and comple�ted enrollment forms in the Facility mailbox located at 1925 Furlong Run.�

þ� One of the following:� ¨� I wish to join the�Community only� for $45�

¨� I wish to join� the� Facility and Community� for $420**�

*�Check here if you are using the PayPal option o�n�www.steeplechase.org�

** Facility payments of $420 received after March 1st, incur a $38 late charge. PayPal payments must be�initiated prior to March 1st to avoid the late fee.�

Name: __________�________________________________ Spouse’s Name: ________________________________�

Street Address: _________________________________________________________________________________�

Home Phone: ________________________________ E�-�mail: ______________________�______________________�To be used only for crime alerts and special community�announcements.�E�-�mail w�ill not be publishe�d.�

Do you own your home? _____ yes ____ no� If a resident less than 12 months: Move�-�in date? ______________�

Do yo�u rent your home? _____yes ____ no Owners�’� name and address: ________________________________�

__________________________________________�

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Would you like to be listed in the Steep�lechase Community Directory? ______ yes _______ no�

Your newsletter will be mailed to y�ou by the US Postal Service. If you would like an e�-�mailed announcement that the�newsletter has been posted on�-�line instead of a paper copy, check here�¨�(y�ou must provide your e�-�mail address above.)�

Do you have any of the following in your household and would like to be listed on a non�-�published referral list?�Neighbors who inquire for a listed service will have� their� contact information e�-�mailed to you.�We will not give out�names directly.�(you must provide your e�-�mail address above.)� Check all that apply:�

______ Babysitter ______ Lawn Care Service __�__�__ Pet Sitter _�__�___Other: ______________________�

Do you have children under the age of 12�in your household? _____ yes _____ no How many? _______�This� data�is for the planning of� children’s� parties only. This information will remain confidential.�

For office use only:�Community Paid Date: ____________ Facility Paid Date:�_________�__ Paid by Check #:_______�__�_ Paid by PayPal: _________�

#of PayPal payments: _________�Amount Paid: ___________ New Neighbor Discount? __________� Move�-�in date: _________�_�

Bo�ard Member Facility Discount? __________�

Here is Your�March Edition of the�

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