May 2021 Garden Gazette Newsletter

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GARDEN GAZETTE MAY 2021

Happy Mother's Day

OFFICES OPEN, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
(ANYONE ENTERING THE BUILDING IS REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK)

Monday thru Thursday 8am to 4pm

The Senior Center Update. The Center will remain closed until we have been notified, by ADSS, when we can serve hot lunches inside the center.

Pest control will be doing inside treatments in May.

Drop off documents and rent in the black box at the front of the office.

Monday thru Thursday  8am to 4pm

SPRING GARDENS
201 SPRING GARDENS RD.
BIRMINGHAM, AL  35217
205-841-5032
MAINTENANCE: 205-808-4177

STAFF DIRECTORY
Nita Clark - Property Manager, Ext. 1102
Tammy Womble - Asst. Property Manager, Ext. 1104
Deborah Butler-Service Coordinator, Ext. 1105
Annie Thomas - Senior Center Manager, Ext. 1108
Mike Lansford, Ext. 1284

TIPS WHEN PAYING YOUR RENT

Be sure your correct address is on the check or money order, to ensure the payment is posted to the correct account.

Try not to wrinkle, fold or tear payment, in any way.  If the scanner can't read the document, it can't be deposited, and you will be asked to resubmit the payment.

Global Fire and Sprinklers, LLC will be on property, over the next few weeks, working on the smoke alarms and the smoke alarm wiring.

The maintenance staff will wear protective masks and gloves while responding to work order requests at your apartment. The tenant must go to another room while staff is present. If you refuse to follow these instructions maintenance must leave, without completing the work.

This is for your protection and the protection of our staff.

All maintenance requests should be called in to maintenance 205-808-4177.

Spring Cleaning

The grounds and porches will be inspected, periodically, throughout the properties.

Excerpts from the Rules and Regulations attachments to your lease are below. To review the entire attachments, refer to your lease.

General Housekeeping Rules and Regulations-Attachment 1

(d) Housekeeping Standards-Outside the Unit

      (1) Yards should be free of debris, trash and abandoned cars.  Exterior walls should be free of graffiti.

      (2) Porches should be clean and free of hazards.  Only porch furniture or grills may be stored on the porch.

      (3) Steps should be clean and free of hazards.

      (4) Sidewalks should be clean and free of hazards

      (6) Parking lot should be free of abandoned cars, toys, etc.  All cars will be parked in designated areas only.

Summary of Rules and Regulations Concerning Your Unit-Attachment 2

(4) You are responsible for keeping your front and back yards litter free, neat and attractive.

(15) Outdoor furniture is limited to one small table (20 inches or less), two chairs and one potted plant.  All outdoor furniture must be designed for outdoor use.

(16) Keep toys, potted plants, outdoor furniture, bicycles, and other items off the grass so the grass may be cut.

COPIES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

If you need copies of documents for recertification or other programs initiated by our office, please call between 9 & 2 for an appointment.

Our Center is still closed to the public and no one will be admitted without an appointment.

JCCEO  UPDATE

Residents if you applied for the Energy Assistance with JCCEO, you should have received a credit on your ALABAMA POWER or SPIRE BILL. If you have not please call Deborah Butler at 205-841-5032 EXT.1105, no later than May 6th. Thank you for your patience.

Deborah Butler
Service Coordinator

GRASS CUTTING

Grass cutting season has started, please remove anything that may be in the way of your yard being maintained, as required. The lawn service is scheduled to cut every other week. You MUST NOT allow anyone else to cut your grass, this is a liability for the property. We have contractors that are licensed and bonded to perform this service.

May 2021 Calendar

• May 4 - Pest Control/Inside-Pink
• May 5 - Lunch Pick Up Center - Dining Room 9-11am
• May 7 - Offices Closed
• May 9 - Mother's Day
• May 11 - Pest Control/Inside-Blue
• May 12 - Lunch Pick Up Center - Dining Room 9-11am
• May 14 - Offices Closed
• May 18 - Pest Control/Inside-Green
• May 19 - Lunch Pick Up Center - Dining Room 9-11am
• May 21 - Offices Closed
• May 25 - Pest Control - Inside-Yellow
• May 26 - Lunch Pick Up Center - Dining Room 9-11am
• May 31 - Memorial Day/Offices Closed