July 2017

Welcome to Summer!  I hope that you all get a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Rent is due on Saturday, July 1.  Because of the holiday and weekend, the grace period for making the rent payment will be extended. So to avoid any late fees, please make sure to have the rent deposit made by end-of-day Friday, July 7.  Please use the enclosed deposit slip, or make sure that you put your unit number on the deposit slip if you need to make up a new one.

For those tenants that use Cozy.co, please make sure to schedule your payments before July 5.  With Cozy.co you don’t need to worry about when the banks are open! If anyone wants more information about Cozy.co, please let me know.

Please make sure that you change the filters in the air conditioning.  If you are using standard filters, this should be done once a month.  If you are using higher end filters, they should still be changed every quarter.  Changing the filters will save you money, and will help keep the air conditioners running well.  If you need me to change your filters, or if you need me to supply the filter, please let me know.

Over the next couple weeks I will be power washing the units.  I will mainly focus on power washing the north sides of the units to get any mildew off.  I will also wash the entry ways into the units.   I will be able to work around any furniture or grills on the decks, but I may need to move some things around to do the washing.

I would still like to get rid of the satellite dishes that are unused around the property.  I started doing that last year, but found it was a bigger job than anticipated.  I didn’t know that they cemented those posts into the ground!  If you have a satellite service, and use any of those dishes, please let me know.

We still have 2 storage units available.  These are 10ft x 40 ft, and remained dry throughout the flooding.  For our current tenants rent will be $25 per month, and can be paid along with your rent monthly.  If you have any friends who need a storage space the rent will be $30 per month, and must be paid 6 months at a time.  Let me know if you want storage space, or if you know of someone who wants a storage unit.

Boil Water Advisory

I wanted to let everyone know that there is a boil water advisory for the entire city.  You can see the advisory on the City of West Plains Facebook page.

Here is the most recent information:

To clarify: We are under a BOIL ADVISORY. To stay risk free we recommend you boil your water for consumption. It is not mandatory. Our chlorine levels leaving the Water Treatment Plant were lower than normal.

The city expects this to remain in effect until at least Wednesday.

Please make appropriate plans to stay safe.

June 2017

We hope that you had a happy and safe Memorial Day holiday.  Summer is in full swing!  Now is a good time to change your furnace filters.  Having clean filters will save on your utility bills during these hot summer months.  If you need a filter, please let me know, and I will drop one by (or change it for you if you need me to).

Rent is due on Thursday, June 1.  To avoid a late fee please make sure to have your rent deposit made by end-of-day Monday, June 5. Please use the deposit slip enclosed.  If you need to make out a new slip, please make sure to include your unit number on the slip.

For those tenants that use Cozy.co to make their payments, please make sure that the payment is made before end-of-day Monday, June 5.  Once you schedule the payment I will get a notification that the payment is in process.  

Cozy.co is an online payment method that is free for you to use.  It allows you to schedule the payment to be paid directly from your checking account, and will automatically deposit in our correct account.  If anyone is interested in getting more information about cozy.co, please email me at the address below.

The flooding over the last month serves as a reminder that everyone should have renters insurance.  Our insurance only covers the structures and property.  Everyone should also have insurance to cover your personal belongings. Generally you can get renters insurance as an extension of your car insurance for a very reasonable amount.  

Thank you to everyone for taking advantage of the city wide cleanup days!  The property really looks great!  Please make sure that you pick up after your pets so that we don’t have a lot of flies and mosquitoes this summer.

I will post the contents of this letter on the  community blog at wellingtoncircle.blogspot.com.

We hope you all have a wonderful summer!

Severe Weather Update - April 28

We have really had some substantial rains the last few days, and the winds were really strong on Wednesday!

I've been working around the property today making sure that the downspouts are all secure, and working.  I added some extensions in order to avoid erosion around the foundation of any of the decks.  I also put some extra screws in to the spouts and bends that have been coming off recently to make sure that everything is secure.

We are supposed to get some substantial rains again tonight and for the next 2 days. I couldn't see any roof damage, but I hope to get the roofs inspected over the next few weeks.

Please be watchful of anyplace where there may be a leak, or if the water does not seem to be coming out of the downspouts properly during the rains the next few days.  If you see any problems, please feel free to call or email me immediately.

I also want to say thank you for picking up around the property during the city wide cleanup.  Everything looks great!

We hope everyone stays dry and safe this weekend!

May 2017 Newsletter

I hope you are all enjoying the wonderful warm weather!  As we get into grilling season, I want to remind you to please make sure that your grill is located as far away from the building as possible, and that the back of the grill is facing away from the building.

This letter is early so that I can let you know that this week is the city wide Spring Cleaning week.  During the normal trash pickup this week the garbage collectors will take any large items that you want to carry to the curb.  So if you have anything in your garage, or on/under/around your deck that you would like to get rid of, please take it out with your garbage this week.

Rent is due on Monday, May 1.  To avoid any late fees, please be sure to have your deposit in by end-of-day Friday, May 5. Please use the deposit slip enclosed. If you need to make up a new deposit slip, please be sure to print your unit number on the slip.  We  appreciate everyone making the effort to get their monthly payment in on time.

For those of you that make use of Cozy.co for your payment, please be sure set everything up before the 5th.  We will receive a report from Cozy letting us know the status of the payment.  If anyone would like more information about Cozy.co please email me at bpgroe@gmail.com.  This is a free service to you, and would save you the time it takes to make that trip to the bank every month.

I have already mowed a couple of times this spring.  Over the next few weeks I will be spending a couple of days doing some cleanup around the property (trimming and spraying some areas).  I am hoping to get in a pattern of mowing every 10-14 days, but right now while the grass is growing so fast I will probably be mowing about once a week.  Please make sure to have everything picked up off the grass.

I post all of the monthly letters on a community blog at wellingtoncircle.blogspot.com. You can subscribe to the blog so that you will get an email notice of updates.  I will try to also post on there when I plan to mow so that you can have 24 hours notice.

Have a wonderful week!

April 2017 Letter

March 30, 2017

It has been a wonderful spring here in the Ozarks!  I hope that you are all enjoying the beautiful weather!

Rent is due on Saturday, April 1.  To avoid  any late fees please make sure to have your deposit made by end-of-day Wednesday, April 5.  Please use the deposit slip enclosed that has your unit number printed on it.

For those residents using Cozy.co for payment, please schedule your payment to be delivered before April 5. We will get a report as soon as your payment is scheduled.  If anyone would like more information about Cozy.co payment please email me at bpgroe@gmail.com.  This is a free service to you.

As the weather warms up it becomes more crucial that you clean up after your pets.  Especially dog deposits should be picked up, and dealt with by the owners.  Now that we are back into mowing season it is more important to keep the lawns clear.  Please also clean up around and under your decks.  

We encourage anyone who would like to plant some flowers or have pots out around the outside of your unit.  We only ask that you keep the grass and weeds out of the flower beds.  I will mow as close as I can to the beds, but I can’t be pulling weeds and/or grass from them.

Please make sure that all outdoor grills are as far away from the unit as possible.  The back of the grill should be pointing away from the unit.  Heat from a grill can damage the siding, and/or cause fires.  

Before we get into air conditioning season is a good time to check and change your furnace filter.  If you have any problems or concerns with your heating and air conditioning system, please let me know before the weather turns too warm.  Filters should be changed every month.  If you need a new filter, please let me know.  

As we come into the Easter Season, if anyone is looking for a church to attend, I highly recommend First United Methodist Church.  Diana and I attend the 11:00 service, and would be glad to welcome you.  Palm Sunday is April 9, and Easter is April 16.  We hope to see you there!

March Letter

It seems like Spring is here!  If we do happen to get any wintery weather in March, please be careful!

Rent is due on Wednesday, March 1.  To avoid any late fees please make sure to have your rent deposit made before Sunday, March 5.  Just a reminder that the banks close early on Saturday, so please make sure to get your rent deposit done in time.  Please use the deposit slip included with this letter.  If you need to make up a new deposit slip, please make sure to include your unit number.

For those of you that use Cozy.co to make your payments, you don’t need to worry about when the banks are open.  I will get a report of the deposits as soon as you schedule them.  If anyone else would like more information about Cozy.co, please let me know.

During the Spring months we usually don’t expect the furnace/air conditioning units to work as hard.  Therefore this is a good time to change out your filters.  If you need a filter, please let me know.  I will also be glad to come in and change the filter out for you if you want.

We are getting close to grilling season!  If you set a grill out on your deck, please remember to put it as far away from the unit as possible with the back facing away from the building.  If you put the grill too close to the building it can cause damage to the siding, or cause a fire.

I will begin walking the property the first week of March to pick up garbage or litter in preparation for mowing.  Please make sure that you pick up all the garbage around your unit, especially around where you keep your garbage cans.  We want to keep your neighborhood as clean as possible.  If anyone has larger pieces that they need hauled to the garbage, please let me know.

A copy of this letter will be posted on wellingtoncircle.blogspot.com.  I will post notices on this blog to let you know what is going on in the neighborhood.  For example I will use the blog to give advance notice of when I plan to mow the property.  You can subscribe to this blog so that you will receive email updates when a new post is published.  You can also use this blog to contact me about issues or concerns that affect the entire neighborhood.  

Enjoy the beautiful spring weather that is forecast for the next few days.

January 30, 2017

The year is already flying by! January has gone by quickly, but February is always the longest month of the year!  We still have a couple months of winter to come.  Please be careful getting around the property if there is any snow or ice on the ground.

Rent is due on Wednesday, February 1. To avoid any late fees, please make sure that the rent deposit is made before Sunday, February 5. Please use the enclosed deposit slip.  If you have to make up a new deposit slip at the bank, please make sure to include your unit number on the slip.  For those residents who use Cozy.co, I have not included a deposit slip. If you would like more  information about our online payment method (Cozy.co), please let me know by sending an email to bpgroe@gmail.com.

During the winter months your furnace is working extra hard to keep your place warm.  You can reduce your heating costs by changing your filter every month.  If you need a filter, please let me know, and I will drop one by.  Please also be very careful with portable space heaters or candles during this time of year.  We want everyone to stay safe and warm in their units.

We encourage all residents to carry renters insurance.  Our insurance covers the structures, but you need to carry insurance covering the content of your unit.  Typically this can be done as an add-on to your automobile insurance.  

We have 2 storage units available to rent (Numbers 2 and 4).  For residents the rent on these units is $25 per month.  If you know someone outside of the neighborhood that is interested the rent will be $35 per month, and we require 6 months payment at a time.

Please do not take garbage out to the street on any day but Tuesday (when the garbage will be picked up).  With the woods around the property there are wild animals and stray cats that get into any garbage that is left out, and they can make a real mess.  If your garbage is not kept in your garage, please make sure that you have it in a can with the lid on tight so that animals can’t get into it.

If we get any significant snow in February or March, we will have someone come through to plow the main driveway.  Typically the parking areas clear off within a couple days.  I will spread salt out as needed to clear these areas.  Hopefully none of this will be needed!  

Feel free to contact me at the numbers below if you have any questions!