Winterchase HOA of Acworth Jan 2019 Newsletter
Thank You to everyone who participates at community events and on Facebook. We like hearing from you.
We discussed several issues and ideas surrounding our neighborhood. The community seemed more interested in stability and completing the current projects than anything else. Therefore, the Board determined that dues will remain at $350 for 2019.
HMS has yet to relinquish our operating funds. $4,000 was transferred from the reserve account into our operating account to cover the loss. 12/20/2018 HMS charged an additional $812; the monthly payment is not included. This is another example of the hidden charges not disclosed to the association previously.
Send late payments to our PO Box 289, Acworth GA 30101 for this short time before BB&T is ready for our invoices. Below (or on the other side) is a sample BB&T letter. Coupons will be mailed closer to the regular payment date in March. Yes, the BB&T down the street will accept payments.
Since we returned to self-management, money is available in the operating budget for keeping our community healthy and well-maintained. We enjoy working with our fellow neighbors and want to continue work projects to save money and build a sense of community. There remains some pressure washing on our front fence to complete. Once washed, a good stain will complete the project. Anyone interested, please contact us.
Speaking of unity, the BBQ last year was awesome! Expect this to be an annual event.
Thank you for those who found other places to park trailers and other long-term storage needs. If you want more parking, please vocalize your desires on FB and our community meetings.
Trash Cans – Please don’t make your neighbor see your dirty laundry/trash every day.
Dogs/pets– A good way to gain an enemy is for your pet to poop in their yard; please be kind.
Pool parking lot – Please email the Board when parking longer than 7 days. We don’t know who the owners of the abandoned cars are. Vandalism, maintenance and general good governance are all reasons we need to know who is parking at the pool for extended periods of time. The purpose of the parking lot is for visitors and users of the pool & playground. Only one car was towed last year.
Police – Report any unusual activity in your area to Acworth Police department (770) 974-1232.
Email the entire BOD at [email protected]
Welcome Winterchase! for members only https://www.facebook.com/groups/198176900923285/
Board of Directors: Deborah Rogers (President) – phone/text 770.722.2940
Doug McMinn (Vice President) William Godfrey (Treasurer) Mark Perdue (Secretary)
Connie Keller (Director-at-Large & ACC Chairman)
Dear Homeowner:
Enclosed please find your coupon(s) for making your payments. For questions regarding your payment or about your account, please contact Greg 770-855-9424 or William
Making your payment
- Any general correspondence should be directed to the association; do not include with your coupon payment.
- All checks must be accompanied by a coupon.
- Make your check payable to the legal name of the association.
- Canadian checks must have U.S. dollars printed or written on the check.
- Tear off the coupon for your next payment and enclose with your check.
- Mail payments to BB&T, P.O. Box 628207, Orlando, FL 32862-8207
Making Payments at a BB&T Financial Center
Payments are accepted at BB&T financial centers with a BB&T Association Services payment coupon. Payments will post the following business day.
Online Bill Pay Providers
Refer to the instructions included in your coupon book or with your statement when using an online bill pay service. In most instances, payments received from a Bill Pay Service are not processed on the same day that funds are debited from your account. Depending upon the method of payment and delivery used by your Bill Pay Provider, payments may take up to five business days or more to be posted to your association’s account. When using a Bill Pay Service it is advisable to schedule your payment for a date well in advance of the due date.
Ensure your online bill pay set-up reflects the following:
- Payee Account Number: Use the bill pay account number located on your coupon. The number is listed as: Bill Pay Account Number. Do not add any other letters, numbers or identifying words in the account number area. The bill pay account number is unique to each property address and payment obligation. If you own more than one property or if you have more than one payment obligation, you will have different bill pay numbers for each payment.
- Payee Name: Winterchase HOA
- Payee Address: O. Box 628207, Orlando, FL 32862-8207
- Payee Phone: 888-722-6669
Online Payment System
Visit BB&T’s online payment system at BBT.com/Payments and click the Pay Now link to make a payment online or enroll in automatic payment.
- Pay by Card Payment – A one-time payment using a credit card or debit card.
- Pay by eCheck – A one-time electronic funds transfer by ACH debit from your checking or savings account at a U.S. financial institution.
- Enroll in Association Pay – Authorize recurring electronic funds transfers by ACH debit from your checking or savings account at a U.S. financial institution through BB&T’s Association Pay.
A convenience fee of 2.95% of the transaction amount is charged for payments made online by credit card. A flat $4.95 convenience fee is charged per transaction for payments made online by debit card. There is no fee for payments made by eCheck or enrollment in Association Pay online. The maximum payment amount is $10,000 for a single credit/debit card payment transaction and $20,000 for a single eCheck payment transaction. Multiple separate online payments can be submitted toward the same obligation; however, separate payment transaction will each incur a convenience fee if one applies.
Sign up for Automatic Payment through BB&T’s Association Pay (ACH)
Refer to instructions for Association Pay in your coupon book or statement.
- Deduct your payments from your checking or savings account at a U.S. financial institution.
- When your payment is due, your account will be automatically debited on the third of the month. If the third falls on a weekend or holiday, your account will be debited the next business day.
- Enroll online at BBT.com/Payments through the 25th of the month to be effective for the next debit month.
- If you wish to enroll by U.S. Mail, complete the authorization form included in the coupon book/statement. New paper Association Pay requests received by the 20th of the month will be set up for the next debit month. If the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the last business day prior to the 20th. Mail the form to BB&T Association Services, P.O. Box 2914, Largo FL 33779, do not include with your payment. Continue to make payments until you are notified by the bank when your automatic payment will start.
A separate authorization must be completed for each payment obligation.