WONDERVIEW IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 4,
2618 Walnut Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
March 1, 2021
www.wonderviewhoa.org
2021 ANNUAL SPRING MEETING
CANCELED
2021 ANNUAL FALL MEETING WILL BE ANNOUNCED-WATCH FOR POSTCARD IN THE MAIL
Volunteers are needed
Volunteers are needed to work on making an Athletic Field for the subdivision as well as beach/park clean up. Please come to the April Board Meeting held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm for information. Volunteers keep our operating costs down and it is a good way to meet your neighbors and have some fun. Masks and social distancing are required at the meeting.
SELLING YOUR PROPERTY?
If you are selling your property one of the things, you’ll need at closing is a letter stating whether your dues are current or not. This letter will indicate the status of your dues at the time of closing. Please contact Virginia Shanholtz (815-653-6661) or Kim Egerstaffer (815-790-1187), or by email, at least two weeks prior to your closing. E-mail addresses can be found for all officers on our website.
SAVE BY USING EMAIL
When we communicate by email, we save a lot of money on stamps, printing and paper. If you’re interested in receiving INVOICES or other communications, by email, please include your email address with your dues payment. Pinch a penny, save a dime.
Please update your mailing address, P.O. Box and phone numbers as well.
In an attempt to save money and with increasing postal rates all future newsletters will be available on our website: www.wonderviewhoa.org. If you don’t have a computer let us know and we’ll mail yours.
You can email us at: treasurer@wonderviewhoa.org or secretary@wonderviewhoa.org
WE’RE NOW ON FACEBOOK! https://www.facebook.com/groups/wonderviewhoa/
MOSQUITOES CARRY WEST NILE VIRUS
A few quick reminders to help keep the mosquito population down…. We only need enough mosquitoes to feed our bat population.
Turn over children’s wading pools when not in use.
Drill holes in the bottom of your recycling and trash containers that are left outdoors.
Discard old tires.
Change bird bath water twice a week.
Don’t rake leaves and other yard debris into the gutter or storm drains.
Cover window wells and keep them free of debris.
Keep roof gutters free of leaves and debris.
Aerate ornamental ponds or stock with mosquito-eating fish.
Keep pools clean and chlorinated. Mosquito eggs develop in any standing water that lasts more than 5-7 days.
To reduce the mosquito population around your home, eliminate all standing water and debris and keep weeds trimmed back.
OTHER RECORDED PROPERTY CHANGES
If you’ve combined your lots into one PIN number please let us know by mail (PO Box 4, Wonder Lake, IL 60097), by email, or by calling Virginia or Kim. Our record keeping is only as good as the information we receive. Your correct PIN number will be on your tax bill. Combining your lots will not affect, or change, your association dues. Your dues are based on the number of lots you own.
A LITTLE-KNOWN FACT….
The association dues, assessed on your property, are as collectible as your real estate taxes. To assure our Association is properly funded:
WE ARE NOW PLACING LIENS ON HOMEOWNERS WHOSE DUES ARE DELINQUENT.
COMMUNITY HOUSE RENTALS
Due to COVID 19 Community House Rentals have been temporarily suspended.
When the Community house rental resumes, our Community house will be available to rent at a nominal cost. Try us for your varied events……baby showers, wedding showers, family gatherings, garage sales, etc. As long as their dues are up to date homeowners of Wonderview Unit #1 can rent the community house at a reduced cost. We will make an announcement on our website to let you know when the rental of the Community house will start up again.
WONDERVIEW IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETINGS
All Wonderview Association board meetings are held at our Community House located at 2618 Walnut Drive. We usually meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7 P.M. Check the Website for changes. Everyone is welcome to attend. Masks and social distancing are required at the meeting.
PARKS BOARD MEETINGS
All Parks Board Meetings are held at the Community House located at 2618 Walnut Drive. The Parks Board usually meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 P.M. The Parks Board is its own organization. Everyone is welcome to attend. Masks and social distancing are required at the meeting.
INFORMATION REGARDING RAMP KEYS
New Keys will be issued this year. To obtain a key, you must be a resident of the subdivision and your HOA dues must be current. The Key cost is $25.00. Renters are not allowed to purchase a ramp key. New keys will be available starting April 15. To obtain a key, please contact Bill Egerstaffer, 815-790-1189 or vp@wonderviewhoa.org. Hours to contact via phone are Monday thru Friday 5pm to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Upon contacting Mr. Egerstaffer, he will verify due status with the treasurer. Once eligibility is established, he will contact you to setup a meeting at the park to exchange information and receive your payment. The website will be updated with the new information in early March.
WONDERVIEW IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 2021 GOALS
• Basketball Hoop purchase and installation at Community House.
• Athletic Field – including clearing and leveling field area.
• Move playground on Walnut Drive across from Community house to property on the North side of the Community House property,