SPRING NEWSLETTER

Dear Canton Country Acres Homeowners,

Our spring meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm via Zoom

On the agenda we will be reviewing the budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and the statement of operation for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, and any new business. Please plan on attending this meeting. This is a great way to address any questions or concerns you may have. We are always looking for more neighbors to get involved; volunteers are needed to assist in maintenance of park and upkeep of front entrance, misc. projects that may arise, and the board still needs volunteers.

We would like to thank Jason Steinhebel who filled the CCACA board position of Vice President for the last few years. Because of his increasing schedule and responsibilities he has rendered his resignation on January 6, 2021 effective as of that date. He has been a valued member of the CCACA board and will be greatly missed. We would also like to thank his family who also volunteered their services on many occasions. 

The increase in dues from $109.00 to $150.00 was passed. 113 homeowners participated in the voting process. 103 homeowners voted yes and 10 voted no. 50 homeowners were visited twice by volunteers but either did not answer their doors or were not home. 7 of the rental properties did not respond to the written proposals for the increase and one home was in the process of being sold.

Enclosed you will find the fee notice for $150.00and is due April 1, 2021. Please send notice along with the payment and be sure to add your lot number, phone number, and your current e-mail address. If you do not know your lot number please make note that it is listed on the front of the envelope along with your address.

The association fees cover the cost of street repairs, snow plowing, salting, mowing common areas, upkeep of park, landscaping, maintenance of park equipment, signs, insurance, park property tax, etc. The association fee is the responsibility of each current homeowner. You are given 30 days notice before the designated due date of April 1, 2021.occupying the corner offices. Write a nice bio about each executive that includes what they do, how long they’ve been at it, and what got them to where they are.

Please note, as specified in the by-laws: If the association fees are not paid within 30 days from the due date. The association may place a lien on the homeowner’s property. The homeowner is then not only responsible for the association dues but also for legal fees ($115.00 to place the lien and $115.00 to remove the lien), interest (6% per annum), and a penalty totaling four (4) times the outstanding annual fee. Instead of $150.00 in association fees, the homeowner would then be responsible for a payment totaling $989.00.  Placing a lien on our neighbor’s property is not our objective nor is subjecting you to a much larger payment. Please pay on time to avoid these charges. As of 2020-2021 fiscal year all homeowners have paid their dues and the association has no outstanding liens on its books.

There are a few Items that we would like to remind homeowners of: first, remember if you are making improvements to your home (adding a shed, replacing your fence, redoing your drive way, Etc.) these home improvements require a building permit and a letter of approval from the association. Please do 

not dump debris of any kind in the park (leaves, dirt, stones, building materials, etc.,). We either pay for someone to clean up the dumping or volunteers clean up after you. Please refrain from disposing your dog waste in the trash bins in the park. Volunteers help to empty the bins out in the park and it’s a distasteful job. Remember to remove garbage cans and recycle bin from curb side after Thursday pickup, too many are being left in the street. Try to keep debris from accumulating in the street gutter in front of your home; this facilitates drainage to the sewers. Please remember when snow is forecasted, it is your responsibility to remove your vehicle from the street so the plows can do their job (This is an ongoing problem on East Roundtable Dr.). The upkeep of your property is your responsibility; Canton Ordinance Enforcement makes frequent visits through our subdivision. If a neighbor has violated an ordinance you would like addressed, it is your responsibility as a resident to call Canton Twp. and make the complaint. It is not the board members responsibility to police the neighborhood. 

You can now access us on our own webpage at cantoncountryacres.org and for those of you on Facebook, you can find us at https://www.facebook.com/cantoncountryacres.

Thank you,

Board members of CCACA

Clarence Griffin/President cegriffin219@gmail.com

Scott Caudill/Treasurer   scottcmi2@yahoo.com 

Nancy Szczepanski/Secretary ccacasecretary@gmail.com

Joyce Griffin/Asst. Treasurer jpgriffin1226@gmail.com

Joe Watson/Member at Large race1320@gmail.com

Kyle Whitlock/Member at Large kylewhit32@gmail.com

          Canton Country Acres Budget  Proposal    2020- 2021                        

Beginning Balance: As of April 1, 2020  $11,630.36      

Plus: Income - Association Dues 2020-2021  $ 18,639.00           

Less: Expenses (Proposed Budget dated March 2020) 

Landscaping                                                       4,800.00  

Park Maintenance/Expenses                             2,000.00    

Snow Removal/Salting                                       4,000.00    

Insurance                                                              1,900.00    

Office Supplies                                                        500.00            

Taxes/Filings                                                             75.00    

Legal Fees                                                               500.00    

CCA-Park Functions                                             3,000.00    

Reserve Fund                                                         1,864.00           

Total   Expenses                                                $ 18,639.00            

Less   - Increase in 2020-2021 expenses      

Park Maintenance                                                1000.00    

Snow Removal/Salting                                       5,500.00                   

Balance   as of March 31, 2021   $5,130.36