RULES AND REGULATIONS REMINDER
April 28, 2022
Dear fellow condo owners and renters;
The board has made several attempts to inform our community of some of the Rules and
Regulations that affect the quality of life at the Knolls. Although the vast majority of owners and
renters abide by the rules, it has now become necessary for the Board to notify all parties in
writing. Following is a list of several of the issues that have been brought to the attention of the
Board.
A. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times and accompanied by their owner. Any solid
waste produced by your pet must be picked up, bagged and disposed of immediately.
Feeding birds, or any wildlife is NOT allowed!
B. Garbage must be placed in a covered pail or a heavy duty black plastic bag. NO white
plastic bags are allowed. Covered pails may be put out after 4:00pm on Monday for a
Tuesday pick-up and after 4:00pm on Thursday for a Friday pick-up. Black heavy plastic
bags may be used instead of a covered pail but should not be put out until the morning
of garbage pickup.
C. There are restrictions for the items that are allowed in the front of the units. A trellis may
be used beneath the garage light when a climbing plant is placed in front of it. A trellis in
any other area of the front yard is not allowed. With the Spring/Summer season already
upon us any unit with an item in place in the front yard may keep it there for this
season. After 9/30/22 any object that is not allowed will need to be removed.
D. Patios must be approved by the Board before work is started. There are regulations for
the size of the patio and the materials that can be used.
E. Lattice type privacy screens are allowed in backyards extending no more than 12 feet
out from the back wall of the condo. Fences are NOT allowed.
F. Vegetable gardens are only allowed in the area adjacent to the pool. Between the mice,
rabbits, racoons and deer there are no vegetable gardens allowed at the individual units.
Potted vegetable/herb plants are also NOT allowed.
For the majority of the Knolls owners and renters the Board wishes to thank and commend you
for following the rules and regulations. For the home owners that may not have been aware that
they are in violation of the Condos rules and regulations, please correct any areas that need to
be corrected as soon as possible.
The Board does not want to take anything away from the friendly, peaceful, welcoming
environment that we all share at the Knolls BUT one person’s idea of beauty and tasteful
outdoors displays may differ from your neighbors. The Board has discussed and has the
authority to institute a system of fines BUT we all agree this is the last step we would like to
take.
As always the Board welcomes any and all community feedback.
Board of Managers
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Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Knolls August 20, 2024
Board Members present: John U, Sal, Vinny, Tony, Lucille, John D, Wayne, Richie, Diane
- The Board voted Yes on the resolution
This concerned the amendment to Article XII, Section 3(a) of the By-Laws creating a working capital contribution. Intra-family transfers are exempt.
- Ballots
John explained why the proxy ballots were not anonymous – following our lawyer’s advice.
All amendments passed with 149 proxy ballots. A quorum of at least 121 ballots was met.
#1 137 yes vs 12 no
#2 134 yes vs 15 no
#3 137 yes vs 12 no
#4 134 yes vs 15 no
#5 130 yes vs 19 no
- Storm issues
John D and Vinny did roof checks. They noted 4 leaks and several units had water piled in back. Roofers are scheduled for Wednesday. For any roofing issues, see John D for work orders. The Association will deal with water in the back room on a case by case basis. Drywall work is scheduled for Thursday.
- Electric boxes
The work is tentatively scheduled for the 3rd week in September. John and Wayne will coordinate. Work will be done on a cluster 0f 6 units. They might be without power for 8-10 hours.
- The Board members were introduced.
- Landscaping: Fertilizing is scheduled for Friday.
- Financials
John U went over the financial data.
An owner raised the issue of increasing the monthly fee rather than having annual assessments. This issue is debated by the Board often. Someone suggested the Board do a look back over 5 years to see if there has been an increase in costs.
- Road: The asphalt has crumbled in spots. John will check.
- Reserve fund
Someone suggested that the Board lets folk know how many new people contribute to the reserve fund.
Respectfully submitted: Diane Fischer, recording Secretary
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NOVEMBER 2024 KNOLLS NEWSLETTER
November is the month
When days start growing short
We say we are thankful
And watch our favorite sport!
We celebrate the harvest
With turkeys who say “gobble”
We feast on Thanksgiving Day
And eat until we wobble!
Author Unknown
MONTHS AT A GLANCE:
11/01 Movie Night
11/03 Daylight Savings Time Ends
11/05 Election Day
11/11 Veterans Day
11/15 Knolls Breakfast
11/28 Thanksgiving Day
We feel the chill in the air and see the trees losing their leaves but some still retain their beautiful colors and we know it’s November. We feel the busyness of this month too. The stores are full of Christmas decorations and sales have already started. But let us slow down, just a little, and enjoy this month.
Happy Birthday to our Scorpions and Sagittarius. You share your special day with Mark Twain, Georgia O’Keefe, Sir Winston Churchill and many others. The topaz is November’s gem stone and while it comes in many different colors, the yellow topaz is the most precious and recognized to be November’s gem. The Chrysanthemum is the flower of the month and that symbolizes honesty, joy, and optimism.
November is going to be a busy month. We start the month off on November 1st with our movie on Friday night here in the Clubhouse. The movie is scheduled to start at 7PM and you’ll get to watch Arsenic and Old Lace. November 3rd is the start of Daylight Savings Time and we will gain an hour. Remember Spring ahead and Fall back. So enjoy that extra hour of sleep. Many people change their clocks on Saturday evening as they are getting ready to retire for the night. November 5th is Election Day. This year is a big year for elections. We will be voting for the next President, Senators, House of Representatives, Judges, and two propositions. Early voting is ongoing as of now until November 3rd. There are many places to choose from with various times. On November 11th we honor the living veterans for their service. We want to let them know how much we appreciate the sacrifices they made to keep us safe. A good day to fly the flag. At the Knolls Breakfast you will have the opportunity to meet with your neighbors and enjoy a delicious meal. Any questions, feel free to call Ed Kaleita at 631-862-9704.
Thanksgiving is a major holiday here in the states and we celebrate it in a major way. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the world’s largest parades and has been ongoing since 1924. We’ve been celebrating Thanksgiving since the colonists in Plymouth and the
Wampanoag Indians joined together to celebrate the autumn harvest feast in 1621. When we think of Thanksgiving, we also think of all the blessings bestowed on us. Many families, while sitting around the table during this festive meal, share their thoughts about what they are thankful for. I can think of many things I am thankful for. My list starts with my family and then I will add that I’m happy to be living here in this community and have met wonderful people.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN:
On November 1st to 11/25th you can decorate your tree that will be on display for all to see and the visitors will be able to vote on their favorite. The winner will get $150 voucher to spend in the shoppes. Public voting will take place from 12/4 – 12/20th. The Ward Melville Heritage Organization is hosting Black Friday Festival on 11/29. Many of the shoppes will be offering sales and from 1:30PM to 3:30PM there will be a petting zoo and carolers will entertain with their songs.
If you are interested in seeing the show White Christmas, then you want to head over to the Gateway Theater in Bellport. The show will run from 11/29-12/29.
SAVE THE DATE: The Knolls Christmas Party is Saturday, December 7 from 5-8PM. You don’t want to miss out on this party. There will be plenty of delicious food, lots of laughter and merriment, plus dancing to the DJ. Perhaps you will want to mark your calendar for 12/8 from 12-6PM. You will be able to enjoy the Holiday Festival in the Village and be entertained with music, a puppet parade, and a visit from Santa Claus. The Tree Lighting will take place on the Village Green at 5:30PM.
The English language is not really all that easy to understand. The following is from an article in the Village Times written by Leah S. Dunaief:
When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
I did not object to the object.
They were too close to the door to close it.
Some other things that Ms. Dunaief noted were that there is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger. Sweetmeats are candies but sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat.
For those of you who are text savvy, here are some that you might get a chuckle out of:
BFF Best Friend Fell
BTW Bring The Wheelchair
TTYL Talk To You Louder
BYOT Bring Your Own Teeth
FWIW Forgot Where I Was
I think on that note, it is time for me to sign off.
I, along with the Board of Managers, wish each and everyone of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
How to dispose of your expired or unused medications properly:
Dispose of them as soon as possible. Your pharmacy may do this for you or advise you how to go about it. There are pharmacies nearby that do take back these medications. Inquire about needles and/or inhalation items.
Spages Pharmacy Inc. Rely Rx Inc.
471 Lake Avenue 731B Middle Country Rd.
St. James, NY 1780 St. James, NY 11780
631-584-6460 631-656-8900
Open 9AM to 9PM Open 9AM to 7PM
If unable to dispose of at a location you can mix the unused supply with an undesirable substance such as dirt or coffee grounds. Place mixture in a disposable container with a lid, (empty margarine tub or similar container) or a sealed plastic bag. Remove your personal information, including the RX number or cover it with a black permanent marker. The sealed container with the medications and the empty drug containers can then be placed in the trash.
Go to: www.hhs.gov/opioids/prevention/safely-dispose-drugs/index.html for more information
For participating locations go to: https://apps2.deadiversion.usdot.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e2s1
Thank you Pat Kirdahy for supplying this information
Residential Repair Program
The Town of Brookhaven is running a program for free residential repairs for seniors 60 and over.
For more information, click on the link to our Bulletin Board.
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IMPORTANT:
The Board of Managers would like to remind the residents that the Speed Limit on Knolls Drive is 15mph. The keyword here is “LIMIT”. Please inform your guests that when they come to visit they are also expected to drive at this slower speed. Everyone’s safety is our concern. Thank You.
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