NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

THE DRAYTON PLACE/KERNAN CHASE NEWSLETTER

July 2006

A Message from your President:

It is with great honor that I accept the position as your Board President. It is my hope, as we move forward, to create a sense of harmony throughout our community and one of mutual respect for our neighbors. Many of you expressed the need for more communication. This newsletter is a good start. We intend to distribute quarterly newsletters so that the latest/greatest information is made available to you. Suggestions are always welcomed!

Currently, we are looking at achieving the following goals during the upcoming year:

1. Involvement from all homeowners/residents

2. Crunch-down on crime with our Neighborhood Watch

3. Beautify our community

4. Community garage sale(s)

5. Maybe a neighborhood block party!

We may, at times, have to choose to do what is difficult or unpopular. Your Board is willing, ready and able to pick the hard right over the easy wrong.

I want to acknowledge our "team" and to thank them in advance for their valued time and input.

Vice-President - Michael Ballentine

Secretary - Beverly Bonner

Treasurer- Barbara Cotsifas

Director - Denise Nicholas

Special thanks to Caroline Layne for all of her hard work in creating & maintaining our website.

Please mark you calendars for our first neighborhood meeting to be held at the Victory Lutheran Church on August 14, 2006 at 7:30 pm at which time we will have an open forum discussion. Some topics may include:

1. A buffer for our neighborhood due to the Kernan Blvd. widening; possibly a solid fence replacing the corral type fence we currently have!

2. An opportunity to meet/greet the new Board that you just elected

Warm regards,

Sandy Taylor - President

It has come to our attention that many fences are in need of overall repair including but not limited to staining or cleaning. In addition, numerous driveways have orange stained areas or simply are in need of a good “wash”. Due to the widespread nature, it has been suggested that the HOA allow ample time for Homeowners to make the necessary repairs. All fences should be restored to their original condition and all driveways should be cleaned/power washed no later than 10-1-06 to avoid receiving a notice of violation/subsequent fine.

Fence and Deck Staining FAQ 
Q: Is my fence or deck gray because it's old? 
A: No. The gray on a fence or deck is mold. A new fence or deck will turn gray within 1 year if not properly protected. 
Q: Why shouldn't I just paint my fence or deck?  
A: This is the number one misconception homeowners have. Painting a fence or deck is the worst thing you could do. Painting has virtually no protective properties, has to be applied regularly and is very expensive/time consuming.  
Q: Why shouldn't I power wash my fence or deck? 
A: This is another big misconception. Yes, power washing does do the job of cleaning the wood, but it also takes many years of life off of the wood each time it is done by severely deteriorating the wood surface. 
Q: How long will the color of the stain last on my wood fence or deck? 
A: Depending on the weather, the stain color and properties will last anywhere from 5-10 years on your wood fence or deck. 
Q: How long will it take you to stain my wood fence or deck? 
A: It will take an average of 2-3 hours to clean and stain your fence.

Volunteers

If you have a "hidden" talent please let us know. If you have an interest in volunteering please e-mail us!

We have a new website and a new mailing address!

Our mailing address is: Drayton Place Kernan Chase HOA 12620-3 Beach Blvd #327 Jacksonville, Fl 32246. 

E-MAIL us at: draytonplacehoa@yahoo.com or visit us at: www.dpkchoa.com