Chartwell Station Owners Association

Community News--May 2017

Upcoming Events:

Chartwell Station now has a Facebook page. Like us on Facebook, get the latest in your news feed, and get to know your neighbors. www.facebook.com/chartwellstation

HOA Meeting. Meeting information can always be found in the sidebar to the left.

Homeowner input is appreciated and encouraged. Come introduce yourself, learn about what's going on in your community, and get involved!

Meeting minutes. The minutes are now available for download on the Archives page.

Latest Newsletter: Spring 2014 Newsletter

Backflow Testing: We are required by the city of Albany to have our backflow device tested once per year. Dave Easdale of Easdale's Backflow and Irrigation has agreed to do these checks for members of Chartwell Station for $20. He can be contacted at 541-926-8119 or 541-990-7725. Email: dave@easdalebackflow.com

Help us with the website. This site has been established to bring you the latest news about our community, provide a helpful information repository, and notify you about activities in our city and area that might be of interest. We invite you to explore the site, bookmark it, and make use of it regularly. And if you have any ideas for something you'd like to see included on the website or any questions at all, please contact us!

Lawn Care Corner

If any of you "Green Thumbs" have some helpful tips on lawn care or gardening, we would love to have you create content for this page. Just send us an email at chartwellstation@gmail.com

Go green, save some green. A few simple tips for around the house and yard that, with a little planning, can save you some time, money, and do some good for the planet.

Use native plants. They're easier to grow and maintain and they use less water.

Choose plants, trees, and shrubs that can adapt with the climate and soil conditions in your area. Local nurseries can provide a wealth of helpful information and help you put together a smart and savvy plan.

Use energy-efficient and natural products when improving and decorating your home. Think water-saving shower heads, toilets and faucets. Consider natural woods like bamboo, teak and other woods that grow fast instead of materials that come from old growth forests or that are grown and harvested unsustainably.

Get paid to go green. There are lots of programs and incentives available to mitigate the costs of choosing more eco-friendly options, so do some research and see what's out there. For example, consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in the home can receive a tax credit of up to $500 thanks to the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Bring the outdoors in. EPA studies confirm indoor air pollution affects more people than outdoor pollution because of low air circulation indoors and the number of manufactured products such as plastics, glues and paint located inside homes. To counteract these materials, include houseplants in your decor to clean your air naturally and open windows when it's warm enough to get the air moving through the house instead of turning on the air conditioner.

About Our Community

Chartwell Station is a planned community of 70 single-family homes, located at the South end of Albany. We have a neighborhood park which has a playground, picnic tables, and a lighted basketball court. There is also a gazebo where small gatherings may be held.

Our community is managed by a three-person board of elected representatives:

President -- Don Fief email: don.fief@comcast.net

Treasurer -- John Karraker email: johnkarraker@gmail.com

Secretary -- Bill Higby email: billh42641@comcast.net

We also have neighborhood committees to maintain the vitality of the community and new volunteers are always welcomed. Would you like to participate in the operations of Chartwell Station? Contact the Board for more information.

Chartwell Station Committees:

Architectural Review Committee
Social Committee
Newsletter Committee

Documents

Note: Each link will open a new page with the option to download or preview the file.

Governing Documents
Chartwell Station CC&Rs
CC&Rs 2nd Amendment
Chartwell Station Bylaws
Chartwell Station Plat Map

Budget
Chartwell Station 2017 Budget

Resolutions
Chartwell Station Financial Penalty Resolution
Chartwell Station Athletic/Recreation Equipment Resolution
Chartwell Rental Limitation Resolution

Forms
Chartwell Station ARC Form

Other HOA Information:
Oregon Washington Community Association Management (OWCAM)
Community Associations Institute

FAQ

What is the Chartwell Station Owners Association?
The Chartwell Station OA is a non-profit corporation composed of homeowners in the Chartwell Station community. You automatically become a member when you purchase a Chartwell Station home.
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How do I pay my assessments?
Community Management of Oregon is our managing partner and invoices our assessment. Make checks payable to: Chartwell Station HOA. Every quarter you will receive and invoice for assessments in the mail.

You can also make online payments at www.communitymanagementoregon.com and click the blue PayNow button. Then enter an invoice for documentation.

If you have any questions about your invoice or payment, you can contact their offices at 503-926-7300.

Who takes care of the park grounds?
Our community employs a landscape vendor to maintain our park grounds. They take care of the grounds on a weekly basis.

Whose responsibility are the street planting strips?Homeowners are responsible for the street planting strips in front of their home. The strips need to be kept weed-free and barkdusted, and clear of trash and debris.

Who takes care of association business?
Our Board of Directors oversees the daily business of our community. They review and approve work to be done, administer the budget, perform site reviews, and many other tasks.

What are ARCs?
coming soon

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