Three Fountains News Letter
Spring 2021
- Lawn Mowing has begun. Lawns will be mowed each week on Friday, weather permitting. Sprinkler lines will be turned on by May 15th. If you see sprinkler heads that aren’t functioning properly, please let us know. We have a maintenance staff of one individual. If you have requests of Barry, go through Chuck Briggs and be patient getting special requests done. Help out where you can to keep things looking nice. If you have a lot of pine cones or any trash on the grass it would be helpful to pick it up before the mowing is scheduled.
- With summer weather approaching, the pool will be opened as weather permits and when repairs are final to the pool. See Michelle Williams for a pool pass if you are new to the complex. Residents must accompany guests at the pool. There are pool rules in our “Community Rules”. No smoking or alcohol is allowed in the club house or pool. There are no life guards so swim at your own risk. Rules will be displayed at the gate to the pool, and on the fences around the pool. Pool monitors will occasionally be on duty. Disregarding rules or pool monitors will result in deactivation of your pool pass.
- With spring now here, we need to be aware of the preparations that need to be made to keep things working well.
- Hoses can now be used safely outdoors. Hoses need to be gathered up off lawns prior to mowing. Replace smoke detector batteries and test them to make sure they are working. Check fire extinguishers to assure they are charged. Replace alarms that are over 8 years old.
- Clean or replace furnace filters.
- Rain gutters that are not working properly should be reported to Chuck Briggs. The work has to be scheduled and planned.
- Flower gardens are encouraged near your condo. If you are unable to keep them up, let us know and we will plant grass in the garden spots.
- Garbage is to be out to the curb on Tuesday morning by 7 am.
- The condo association currently carries Farmers Condo Insurance. Our agent is Forresst Payne. This insurance covers only the outside of the buildings (such as roof and siding). Each homeowner is required to provide adequate insurance to cover internal damage, regardless of the cause.
- Current Board Members are as follows:
– Chairman: Charles Briggs (1428 Three Fountains)
– Vice Chairman: Kent Wilcox (1481 S. Woodruff)
– Secretary: Diane Dexter (1456 S. Woodruff)
– Treasurer: Michelle Williams (1425 Three Fountains)
- To schedule private events in the Club House call Tamie Graham. Realize that summer week-ends are popular times to schedule parties. Plan ahead. The pool cannot be reserved. People using the pool are not to enter the Club House in wet swim suits.
- Building Reps have volunteered to help keep track of issues and represent each of the building types. The following people currently serving:
– Manors: Charles Boge (1452 Three Fountains Dr,)
– Cameos: Carolyn Whitney (1721 E. 16th St)
– Townhouses: Charlene Burton (1515 Three Fountains Dr.)
– West Side Executives & Pines: Open
– East Side Executives: Dennis Lambert (1370 Three Fountains Dr.)
People are still needed for vacant spots. If you are willing, let Chuck Briggs know.
- A Three Fountains Homeowners Spring Meeting and Election will be held June 7th at 7:00pm in the Club House. If you have someone you wish to nominate to any position on the board, submit the names to Diane Dexter at least two weeks before the election. Realize that all positions are volunteer and there is no salary. It is hoped that most homeowners will come and participate. Our insurance agent will also be there to present his suggestions on adequate homeowner’s insurance.
- Three Fountains Board Meetings are normally held in the Club House on the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the evening. Home Owners are always welcome to attend. Board Members and Building Representatives should always plan to attend.
- If there are any questions about how much you owe or where to pay your home owner’s dues, give Michelle Williams a call (524-0440). All fees are due on the first of the month to Three Fountains Home Owners Assoc., PO Box 3247, Idaho Falls, 83401. Many have gone to an automatic payment system through their banks. Be aware that if you get behind 60 days, a lien will be placed on your condo. (That means it must be cleared up before the unit can be sold). If you get behind several (over 4) months, small claims court actions will be taken. Please help out by keeping up in your dues.
- Pets are not allowed to roam freely. They are to be on a leash or accompanied by an owner. Immediately pickup all feces deposited by your pet. Pets that bother neighbors will have to answer to IF Animal Control.
- Rental of condos is not permitted. We do not allow condos to be purchased for investment purposes. There is only one rental currently that was grandfathered in before the ruling was made official. All condos must be owner occupied (or occupied by a direct family member).
- 2021 budget remains similar to last year. Maintenance is always kept in check to match anticipated income. There is currently no planned increase in homeowner’s dues.
Here is the link to the Three Fountains website: https://threefountainsidaho.com