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F O U R C O L O N I E S

H O M E S A S S O C I A T I O N

A W E L C O M I N G C O M M U N I T Y

W I T H P R I D E I N

O U R P R O P E R T Y

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S P E C I A L P O I N T S

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Yard Waste Schedule

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Paint Schedule Page 4-5

Book Club Page - 6

2 President’s Message SEPTEMBER 2017

We have submitted bids for the re-beautification of the Quivira Road landscape project. The architects plan has

been approved and we are waiting for the bids to be returned by the landscapers. When completed, we will have

a new and updated appearance to Four Colonies.

The settlement we received from the Waterside project will pay for it and will give a real uplift to our

subdivision.

The installation will be this fall. It is proposed that over 90 new plantings will be added to our Quivira

appearance.

The Four Colonies Board worked hard to make this possible. I congratulate them on this accomplishment. I am

excited to see the change it will make.

Linda Khan-McKibben, President

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MANAGER’S REPORT

We have received the preliminary reserve study with a few questions, and it should be finalized in the next

couple of weeks.

I have had two contractors bid sidewalk repairs and am waiting for their bids.

Harold and I have looked at a couple of more areas where drainage has been an issue, and they have been

looked at and bids will be sent.

I have contacted Line Construction to give a bid for pool four pump room, for a preliminary bid for 2018 budget

purposes.

We seal coat one third of the property every year and do asphalt repairs prior to seal coat. This year will cover

East of Monrovia from 81st to 83rd. I have received two bids and a third contractor coming to bid tomorrow.

I have contacted Epic Landscape to be our third bidder for the large drainage issue behind 8149-59 Monrovia. I

also will have them look at an area that needs a retaining wall.

The agreement that our attorney, Larry Ferree prepared in regards to the fence at 12400 W. 82nd Terrace has

been signed.

SIGN UP NOW FOR ELECTRONIC DUES PAYMENT

Four Colonies residents now have the opportunity to pay their monthly dues electronically.

To participate, residents must go to the office and provide your bank account information.

Also you will need to sign the bank's required written authorization to participate in the withdrawal.

Four Colonies will authorize your electronic dues payment on the 15th of each month or the first business day thereafter.

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Four Colonies

2017 Yard Waste Schedule & Guidelines

Collection will be made on the following MONDAY dates:

Please have your paper bags or 18” x 36” bundles out by 7:00 am

Thank you for choosing Republic Waste & Compost Connection for your yard waste recycling needs. We appreciate your business and look forward to a great year. All items must be packaged in paper lawn waste bags or tied into 18’ x 36” bundles. Route Service begins at 7:00 a.m. Please make sure all items are easily accessible from the street. We only pickup natural yard waste including grass, leaves, tree limbs, flower or garden plants (without their pots), walnuts, apples, Christmas trees (6’ or less), etc. All materials collected are taken to a licensed compost facility. This recycling facility does not allow for ANY trash, landscape, or construction materials. If bags contain trash or foreign material they will have to be left at the curb. Any plastic inside your bag will be considered trash and not picked up. We do NOT collect animal waste. Please tie brush securely with rope or twine – not wire. Mark bundles of thorns for the driver’s safety. Christmas Trees are the only items that do not require bagging or bundling. We will accept Christmas trees up to 6’ in length, if larger please cut in half. Maximum item weight is 50 pounds. Do not use plastic tape on paper bags since it is not biodegradable. Small cardboard boxes may be used provided they are no larger than the size and weight limits. We suggest boxes for fruits, small brush, wood or items that would easily break a bag during removal. We ask you to not use cans for your waste.

Thank you for your business and compliance with our guidelines If you have any questions please contact Compost Connection at 816-761-8300

or Email orders@compostconnection.com

September 25 October 23

November 27 December 11

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1 12220,22,24,26,28,30 W. 79th Terrace 2 12212,14,16,18 W. 79th Terrace 3 12113,15,17,21,23 W. 79th Terrace 4 8111,13,15,19 Monrovia 5 8121,23,25,27 Monrovia

6 8129,31,33,35,37,39 Monrovia 7 8141,43,45,47 Monrovia 8 8173,75,77,79,81,83 Monrovia 9 8121 Halsey 10 8129 Halsey 11 8123 Halsey 12 8125,8127 Halsey 13 8131 Halsey 14 8133,35 Halsey 15 8137 Halsey 16 8201 Halsey 17 12116,18,20,22,24 W. 82nd Terrace 18 11904 W. 82nd Terrace 19 11906,08 W. 82nd Terrace 20 11907,09 W. 82nd Terrace 21 11905 W. 82nd Terrace 22 11911 W. 82nd Terrace 23 12001 W. 82nd Terrace 24 12011 W. 82nd Terrace

25 12005,07 W. 82nd Terrace 26 12009 W. 82nd Terrace 27 12013 W. 82nd Terrace 28 12015 W. 82nd Terrace 29 12017 W. 82nd Terrace 30 12019 W. 82nd Terrace 31 8263,65,67,69 Monrovia

2017 Paint Schedule Contractor - R.H. Painting, Inc.

Estimated starting date – April 1, 2017. Estimated completion date – November 1, 2017.

Schedule is subject to change.

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1 11910 W. 82nd Terrace

2 11912 W. 82nd Terrace

3 11914 W. 82nd Terrace

4 12301 W. 82nd Place

5 12331 W. 82nd Place

6 12410 W. 82nd Place

7 12364 W. 82nd Place

8 12360 W. 82nd Place

9 12384 W. 82nd Place

10 12583 W. 82nd Terrace

11 12552 W. 82nd Terrace

12 12403 W. 82nd Terrace

13 12426 W. 82nd Terrace

14 12434 W. 82nd Terrace

15 12438 W. 82nd Terrace

16 8148 Monrovia

17 8162 Monrovia

18 8090 Monrovia

19 8086 Monrovia

20 8084 Monrovia

21 8013-15 Monrovia

22 8017-8019 Monrovia

23 8021-23 Monrovia

24 8050 Monrovia

25 8054 Monrovia

26 8056 Monrovia

27 8058 Monrovia

28 8064 Monrovia

29 8066 Monrovia

30 8068 Monrovia

31 8038 Monrovia

32 8030 Monrovia

2017 Paint Schedule

Contractor-Contemporary Painting, LLC

Estimated starting date – April 1, 2017. Estimated completion date – November 1, 2017.

Schedule is subject to change.

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BOARD MEETINGS

ALWAYS THE 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH

How to reach us:

Phone: 913-888-4920

Fax: 913-888-6732

Four Colonies Office E-Mail:

fourcolonies@kc.surewest.net

Four Colonies WEB Site:

www.fourcolonies.net

FOUR COLONIES’ BOOK CLUB

SELECTIONS 2016-2017

First Wednesday; Social – 7 p.m.; Book Review – 7:30 p.m.

Date Book Title Author Book Type Reviewer/

Host

September 6,

2017 Select Books for the next year

Satellite Dish

Do’s & Don’ts

Do Not place on roof.

Put in inconspicuous place.

Place under roof, on siding, as close to top as possible.

Attach to chimney.

Place on pole inside fence.

Place on fence.

Not on common grounds and tree on common grounds cannot be removed.

REMINDER Everyone needs to pick up after their pets.

It’s the law. City of Lenexa Ordinance Leash Law 3-2-D-3 states “owners must remove any excrement deposited by his animal on any

public or private property.” It is also “unlawful for any domestic animal to run at large.”

3-2-D-2 of the Leash Law.

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FOUR COLONIES HOMES ASSOCIATION

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

July 17, 2017

The Homeowner’s Forum started at 5:45 p.m. There were nine homeowners present. The following

topics were discussed: condition of grounds, seeing wild critters, swimming pools and fences.

President Linda Khan called the Regular Board Meeting of July 17, 2017 to order at 6:05 p.m. A quorum

was present.

Ms. Pope made the motion to accept June 19, 2017, Regular Board Meeting minutes as written. Ms.

Hurley seconded and the motion passed. (Vote #1)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Manager’s Report – Ms. Hallblade read her report. Discussion followed.

New Business- The Board discussed the current vacancy. Ms. Pope made the motion that the same procedures for filling a Board vacancy at the Annual Meeting be used for filling all Board Vacancies. 1. Announce the vacancy in the Clarion and In The Know with a description of Board Duties. 2. Board members and Homeowners approach persons they feel would make a contribution and ask them to apply. 3. Accept applications in which the Homeowner answers specific questions related to their experience, goals, vision, etc. 4. These applications be given to all Board members prior to the meeting to review before voting to fill the vacancy. Ms. Schenke seconded. The motion passed. (Vote #2)

Unfinished Business- There was no unfinished business.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Architectural Review – Ms. Weishaar reported that the Architectural Control Committee received fence, deck and general maintenance requests that were approved. One committee member Sara Funk resigned and if anyone was interested in being on the committee to contact her.

Common Facilities – Mr. Burgdorfer discussed painting Clubhouse 1 in the fall. To keep cost down the maintenance staff would replace electrical outlets and switches to better match the interior color of the walls. Discussion followed. Mr. Burgdorfer made the motion to paint the interior of Clubhouse 1 including doors, walls, ceiling and kitchen. Ms. Hurley seconded. The motion passed. (Vote #3)

Finance- The Board received copies of the financial reports. Mr. Buffington reported the net income through the end of June is $172.581.00. The July ACH process went smoothly, emails have gone out to all who expressed interest in ACH inviting them to sign up at the office. Another notice is planned to go

Linda Khan President Bob Burgdorfer Vice-President Sara Hurley Secretary Jim Buffington Treasurer Dottie Pope Ann Schenke Doug Simmons Stefanie Weishaar Erin Hallblade General Manager These minutes have been approved. Absent: None

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out In The Know and the August Clarion. The sweep account at NBKC Bank is still in place. This account protects any money over the FDIC limits in the checking account. The 2018 Budget preparation is underway and a 3% dues increase would probably be a prudent action. Painting – Ms. Pope reported the committee met July 7th and Cheryl Ryan has agreed to serve on the committee. The committee discussed the paint palette. Some members felt the new palette detracted from Four Colonies original commitment to blend with Nature’s colors and others liked the vivid color that put the focus on the houses. The committee plans to meet after the paint cycle to find out what colors were popular and which ones were not in order to assess the choices for next year. Social – Ms. Khan reported on the July 2nd Party and the July Garden Club meeting. She plans to put something in the August Clarion asking Homeowners to call the office with their input on what type of social event they would like to see going forward. Roofing Committee – There was no report. Communications - There was no report. Personnel – Mr. Buffington reported job performance reviews were completed. The committee recommends raises be budgeted for 2018. The Board received a copy of the proposed revision of Full Time Employee Benefits. Discussion followed. Mr. Buffington made the motion to approve the Full Time Employee Benefits statement dated July 17, 2017 to replace the Full Time Employee Benefits statement adopted March 15, 2004. Mr. Burgdorfer seconded. The motion passed. (Vote #4) Long Range Planning Committee - Mr. Buffington reported John Evans of Evans Engineers met with Erin concerning the Reserve Study. He will be starting later this month. Ms. Pope made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Buffington. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted By:

______________________________________

Sara Hurley, Secretary

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Approved On

A = Abstain Y=Yes N = No BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTING RECORD For The July 17, 2017 MEETING

Board Member 1 2 3 4 5

Jim Buffington Y N Y Y

Bob Burgdorfer Y N Y Y

Sara Hurley Y Y Y Y

Dottie Pope Y Y Y Y

Ann Schenke Y Y Y Y

Doug Simmons Y N Y Y

Stefanie Weishaar Y Y Y Y

Linda Khan

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Four Colonies Homes Association

Balance Sheet 7-31-17

Account Description Operating Reserves Other Totals ASSETS

10100 Petty Cash 500.00 500.00

10200 National BK of KC Operating CH 512,982.89 512,982.89

10209 Great Western Bank 242,268.46 242,268.46

10210 United Missouri Bank 242,467.31 242,467.31

10211 Landmark National Bank 3 75,163.72 75,163.72

10212 Bank Of Labor 1 139,283.35 139,283.35

10213 BMO Harris Bank 240,531.94 240,531.94

10214 ANB Bank 220,453.40 220,453.40

12000 Unit Dues Receivable 79,167.05 79,167.05

12100 Accrued Interest Receivable 941.99 941.99

12400 Allowance for Delinquent Dues (40,000.00) (40,000.00)

12800 Prepaid Insurance 12,654.42 12,654.42

12820 Prepaid Copy Expense 73.51 73.51

15257 Bank Of Labor 2 110,157.94 110,157.94

15260 Landmark National Bank 1 61,893.86 61,893.86

15261 Commerce Bank Reserve

237,232.56

237,232.56

15262 Landmark National Bank 2 109,308.74 109,308.74

17100 Improvements

1,450,795.24 1,450,795.24

17200 Clubhouse

438,600.00 438,600.00

17300 Clubhouse Improvements 171,872.64 171,872.64

17400 Trucks/Equipment

67,567.60 67,567.60

17500 Furniture/Appliances

23,863.41 23,863.41

17600 Pool

471,712.87 471,712.87

17700 Computers

13,073.05 13,073.05

17800 Land

913,175.69 913,175.69

17900 Construction in Progress 2,905.79 2,905.79

18100 Accum Depreciation (1,954,600.00) (1,954,600.00)

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

TOTAL ASSETS 566,319.86 1,678,761.28 1,598,966.29 3,844,047.43

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LIABILITIES & EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES: 20510 Accrued Income Tax 1,120.00 1,120.00

22250 Prepaid Homeowner Dues 35,796.27 35,796.27

22260 Accrued Payroll 4,118.04 4,118.04

22270 Accrued Interest 262.91 262.91

22300 Clubhouse Deposits 2,300.00 2,300.00

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Subtotal Current Liab. 43,597.22 0.00 0.00 43,597.22

EQUITY:

26500 Designated Capital 1,045,300.28 1,045,300.28

27500 Additional Pd - In Capital 477,953.04 477,953.04

28000 Retained Earnings-prior years 2,092,776.46 2,092,776.46

Current Year Net Income/(Loss) 184,420.43 0.00 0.00 184,420.43

___________ ___________ ____________ ___________

Subtotal Equity 3,800,450.21 0.00 0.00 3,800,450.21

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 3,844,047.43 0.00 0.00 3,844,047.43

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Four Colonies Homes Association

Income/Expense 7/01/17 to 07/31/17 Current Year-To-Date

Account Description Actual Actual

INCOME:

33000 Administrative & Common Area 94,524.98 661,674.86

33010 Reserves - Roof Replacement 15,599.36 109,195.52

33020 Roof Repair 1,250.00 8,750.00

33030 Gutters 2,958.09 20,706.63

33031 Gutter Repair 833.33 5,833.31

33040 Paint - Homes 17,399.92 121,799.44

33050 Paint/Roof - Garage 281.96 1,973.72

33060 Paint/Roof - Carport 571.53 4,000.71

33070 Light Credit (595.00) (4,165.00)

34000 Clubhouse Rentals 400.00 3,450.00

34010 Clarion 370.00 2,260.00

34020 Interest-Regular 94.58 338.09

34022 Major Improvements Interest 444.19 3,462.19

34030 Misc. Other 0.02 1,115.90

34045 Income Pool Cards 210.00 1,020.00

34050 Collection Income 350.00 350.00

_________ __________

Subtotal Income 134,692.96 941,765.37

EXPENSES

General & Administrative

50011 Payroll 18,128.89 153,481.02

50021 Accounting Fees 124.95 814.65

50031 Annual Audit/Tax Prep 0.00 6,150.00

50040 Web Page Maintenance 147.71 360.21

50051 Copier Expense 184.81 1,331.11

50061 Collection Expense (Del Due) 144.49 313.49

50071 Insurance 0.00 24,951.75

50081 Dues & Subscriptions 0.00 18.00

50091 Legal 1,344.34 40,235.04

50095 Bad Debt Expense 50.54 4,286.08

50111 Office Materials/Supplies 152.85 2,400.32

50112 Annual Meeting 7.63 1,744.96

50131 Postage 197.40 212.19

50141 Security Alarm 0.00 3,083.70

50151 Professional Services 192.30 2,569.47

50152 Consulting Fees 0.00 2,380.00

50161 Taxes (corporate income) 0.00 2,226.00

50171 Taxes-other (property/licenses 0.00 232.80

50191 Office Equipment - Misc. 0.00 1,000.42

50231 Office Telephone 300.50 2,139.96

50232 Communication Expense 48.39 1,190.89

__________ __________

General & Administrative 21,024.80 251,122.06

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Current Year-To-Date

Account Description Actual Actual

Common Area Maintenance

51012 Clubhouse Cleaning 31.21 751.21

51032 Contract - Trash 9,638.39 61,986.58

51041 Pool Security Services 1,065.00 1,065.00

51042 Contract - Pool 5,076.11 15,372.18

51043 Keri System (Pools) 253.14 1,641.81

51051 Optional Lawn Service 1,797.41 4,230.07

51052 Contract - Lawn 15,000.00 105,000.00

51053 Yard Waste Pick Up 1,297.92 5,091.84

51062 Tree Service 0.00 16,025.00

51063 Tree Maintenance Contract 0.00 11,060.00

51072 Snow Removal/Chemicals 0.00 3,840.00

51082 Pool Maintenance/Improvements 445.87 4,643.64

51092 Grounds Improvements 245.33 15,717.89

51095 Public Relations 243.90 3,144.77

51102 Buildings Improvements 0.00 9,305.40

51103 Clubhouse/Pool Furniture 671.23 932.76

51115 Common Facilities Maintenance 4,051.65 48,657.72

51116 Termite Treatment Clubhouses 0.00 1,500.14

51122 Concrete Repair 0.00 13,298.74

51132 Lighting 19.25 3,121.24

51142 Utilities 7,040.82 27,918.29

51152 Truck Maintenance/Golf Cart 1,833.32 5,070.50

51162 Tools/Equip/Supplies 17.16 1,313.90

__________ __________

Common Area Maintenance 48,727.71 360,688.68

Residential Maintenance

52013 Paint Homes 43,150.00 101,649.25

52023 Paint - Garage 0.00 1,000.00

52033 Paint - Carport 600.00 2,300.00

52034 Paint Residential Fences 4,299.00 14,912.06

52043 Residential-Roof Repairs 0.00 (5,735.00)

52053 Gutter -Repairs 725.00 5,437.75

__________ __________

Residential Maintenance 48,774.00 119,564.06

Major Improvements/Repair

53034 Tree Removal 0.00 16,070.00

53037 Erosion 4,327.30 9,900.14

__________ __________

Major Improvements/Repair 4,327.30 25,970.14

Reserves

__________ __________

Reserves 0.00 0.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 122,853.81 757,344.94

Current Year Net Income/(loss 11,839.15 184,420.43

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REPUBLIC SERVICES

TRASH REMOVAL HOLIDAYS SCHEDULE

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED HOLIDAY

NEW YEARS DAY

MEMORIAL DAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY

LABOR DAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

CHRISTMAS DAY

Should one of the above holidays

fall on your

Normal pick-up day, your waste will be picked up one day later that week.

ALL OTHER HOLIDAYS THERE WILL BE

NORMAL PICKUP SERVICE.

JOYCE ZIBRO

Your Real Estate Specialist

since 1976

Four Colonies Resident

since 1973

September 2017

AUTUMN IS A GREAT TIME TO LIST YOUR PROPERTY

Two Properties on the Market as the CLARION Goes to Press

One Chalet, 3 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath, with double garage, listed at $184,

500.

One Maisonette II, 2 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath, two story with carport,

$124,950.

Four Properties Sell Between July 24th and August 24th Two Maisonette II’s, 2 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath, two story. One listed at

$130,000 and one with one car detached garage, listed at $124,900.

One end unit, 3 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath, ranch with 2 carports, listed at

$134,000.

One freestanding Garden View home, Chatham, 1 1/2 story plan. Three

bedroom, 3 & 1/2 bath, finished basement with fourth non-conforming 4th

bedroom, listed at $210,000.

INVENTORY NEEDED

Still a strong Seller’s Market. . . What are you waiting for? Give me a call.

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913-647-7127 /913-645-91 E-Mail: joycezibro@remax.net

www.joycezibro.com

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IF WE CAN BE OF SERVICE, PLEASE CALL.

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