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Dues Increase as of 11/1/2024

Dear Cobblefield Point Owners, 

Your HOA Board of Directors would like to start by emphasizing our commitment to our community and financial responsibility.

We will be increasing our HOA dues from $225 to $250 effective November 1, 2024. 

We have not had an increase in dues in many years, and our most recent adjustment was a decrease from $250 to $225 in January of 2022. 

As you know, inflation is hitting us all hard and costs are rising on labor and materials. We have many projects that need completed (rip rap around the pond, grading and buying downspouts behind A8 and B1, potential fence between Cobblefield and Providence – more info. on this at the bottom of this email) as well as general maintenance costs.

The board has explored alternatives to purchasing the fence: requesting the city to help fund our fence project (which was denied), requesting Providence fix and reinforce their fence (which is not only being denied, but they may take the fence down altogether to lessen the amount they need to spend in maintenance). We also explored imposing a special assessment. However, we determined that a dues increase is the most sustainable option. 

We do not take lightly the impact of this increase on your lives. However, we are committed to keeping our community healthy, safe, well-maintained, and a wonderful place to live. 

If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: [email protected]

Quick Fence Update: We had many meetings this summer (with the Mayor, City Council Representative, Neighborhood Service/Relations Members, etc.) to discuss our options. As noted above, it sounds like if we want privacy/protection, we will need to install the fence ourselves. Working on getting updated prices and options and will send this information out soon. Thank you for your patience!

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*IMPORTANT NOTICE*

Cobblefield Point Owners and Residents      

We are changing property management companies as of August 1, 2024. 

Our contract with Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty (CBCDR) will end July 31st, and our contract with our new management company will begin August 1. 

Our new property managers are Facility Managers, Inc. (FMI). 

https://facilitymanagersinc.com

Dave Kelton and his son, Nate Kelton, own and operate FMI and have been in town and operating for over 25 years. 

They currently manage 16 other condo associations as well as other types of properties. 

They also live in southwest Champaign, meaning they are close and able to be at our property often, and that they have a vested interest in keeping our area safe and well-maintained.

You will be receiving a formal introductory email from FMI soon. They will also be letting you know how to pay your dues. 

Please note that we will no longer be using AppFolio and instead will be using Rent Manager. 

You will receive an email from FMI with your account number later this week. You will not be able to register for Rent Manager until you receive your account number.

*Your August 1st dues will need to be paid to FMI/Rent Manager and not CBCDR/AppFolio.*

We understand this is short notice and that there may be some hiccups along the way in regards to payment being transferred. Please let us know if you are encountering difficulties.

Renters – please continue to pay your landlord in the same way you have been. 

For any maintenance requests, please send to the board directly for the time being: [email protected]

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions.

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Increasing Security…

Hi Cobblefield Point Residents –

The HOA board is aware of the increase in criminal activity (packages being stolen, car break-ins, etc.) not only on our property, but also in our neighborhood (Turnberry Ridge).

We are working on measures to increase security as soon as possible.

We will be emailing residents with more information about a fence and security cameras soon.

(Please note that the black metal fence that lines the property between Cobblefield Point and Providence is property of Providence, and we are, therefore, unable to make repairs. We have been in touch with Providence’s property management to ask them to keep up with repairs.)

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Holiday Tree Collection

CHAMPAIGN – The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set as Monday, January 8, 2024. This free collection program is available to all residential properties within the City’s corporate limits.

  • City residents must place their tree within four feet of the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, for collection.
  • Collected trees are chipped and made into garden mulch.
  • Trees with stands, decorations, tinsel, lights, artificial snow/frost, plastic bags, garland, or any other materials that make the trees non-recyclable will not be collected.
  • Residents may take trees to the Landscape Recycling Center at 1210 E. University Avenue in Urbana for free disposal during the months of January and February.

Please note that Holiday trees will not be collected by zone.  ALL trees must be placed on the curb for pickup by 6 a.m. on January 8, 2024. Pickup is weather dependent, but trees will get picked up as quickly as possible.

The City would like to thank residents who participate in yard waste collection programs. To receive information about future events, please sign up at the City’s website, champaignil.gov/email-subscription-lists.

CONTACT:  Kris Koester | 217-403-4700 | [email protected]