Fall Cleaning Tips

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Everyone’s heard of Spring Cleaning—but what about those little (and not-so-little) things that we can do to keep our properties in tip-top shape for the autumn. With Labor Day now firmly in the rearview mirror, the time for that fall sprucing up is now! 

  • Clean your gutters. In the Pacific Northwest the gutters are really put through their paces during the fall months, when all manner of leaves and debris can get into them. You might as well get into the routine of regularly cleaning them now—and make sure they are in prime condition before the autumn begins in earnest.
  • Don’t forget to clean up after your trees, leafs and needles can quickly clog the gutters on your home along with the street drains and cause flooding. 
  • Take now as an opportunity to check the batteries in all of your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, replacing them as needed.
  • If you are going to be using your fireplace during the winter months, it is highly recommended to have it professionally inspected and cleaned at the start of each fall, to avoid the risk of fire or other fiasco.
  • Inspect the exterior of your home—especially around doors and window frames—and use caulk to plug any holes or cracks that have developed. This will boost the energy efficiency of your home.
  • When the time finally comes to store your lawn equipment for the winter, drain the gas, to prevent engine damage.
  • Turn off any and all exterior wall faucets, which will help prevent them from freezing.
  • Finally, fall is a great time to do any touch-up painting that you need to do on the outside of your home!

Speed Bump/Road Painting 5/26/2023

NW Asphalt just notified the board that they will be in our neighborhood tomorrow finishing the speed bump painting and removing the paint that was previously driven through.  Please be cautious around wet paint and coned off areas. 

Thank you for your patience as we try to wrap up this project.

Sea Links Board of Directors 

 

Update on Front Gate

4/5/2023

Gateway Controls was able to come out yesterday afternoon to assess the issues we are having with the front gate remaining open for long periods of time and they were able to determine that the ground loop car sensor is going out. They need to order a replacement part and are looking at working us into their schedule in the next few weeks.  We will keep you updated on a repair date once that has been established. 

Back Lit Key Pad upgrade for the Front Gate to be installed Monday, January 28, 2019

At the  Annual Membership meeting, Dec. 8, 2018, a request was made to have a light installed on the front gate’s keypad. Members said it was too dark to see the keypad numbers for easy input to open the gate at night  time.

The SLCA Board of Directors have approved the installation of a new back lit key pad that will glow in the dark for easy access to input the proper code to open the front gates.

Thank you to our members for bringing this to our attention. We are happy to be able to respond quickly to your feedback. The Back Lit Keypad will be installed at the same time as the TOMAR Strobe switch and Photo Eye to minimize cost on January 28, 2019.

Jane Mauk

SLCA Secretary

Front Gate Equipment Upgrade: TOMAR Strobeswith and Photo Eye to be installed Monday, January 28, 2019

The Sea Links Community Association (SLCA)  Board of Directors have approved the installation of a TOMAR Strobeswitch and Photo Eye at the Front Gate on Monday, January 28, 2019. We are replacing safety  equipment which allows for automatic opening of our front gate for emergency vehicles.

The solid state equipment is activated by the emergency vehicle’s flashing lights up to 200 feet typically. The unit’s internal red LED illuminates whenever a proper optical signal is received, thereby opening the front gates for easy access during emergency situations.

We are dedicated to the purpose of the SLCA to promote safety, health, well-being and enjoyment of its members.

Jane Mauk

SLCA Secretary

Restoration of grass at the back gate

The building construction company sends it apology to the Sea Links Community for damaging the grass near the back gate.

“They have taken 100% responsibility and are going to repair the damage to our satisfaction,” said SLCA President, Mr. Joe Black. They provided a temporary repair on the same day as the damage. They were bringing in big trusses for a home construction project on South Golf Course Drive.

The SLCA Board of Directors appreciates the construction company for taking full responsibility and willingness to work with the community for full restoration of the grass at the back gate.

Jane Mauk, SLCA Secretary

Ironwood Court road work is scheduled

The Ironwood Court road maintenance work will occur on Monday, May 16th, and Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

The paving company has assured us that work will be conducted in such a way as to allow one way access to Sawgrass Way during construction.

 

Since the Ironwood Court will be closed to all traffic during construction our standard rule regarding cars parking curbside for more than 24 consecutive hours will not be enforced for these two days.  Also, since Monday is our garbage/recycling collection day, we are working with Sanitary Service Company to coordinate garbage and recycling pickup from Ironwood Court residents on that day.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause other residents in our community and greatly appreciate your patience.

Posted on previous website May 8, 2016, 8:37 PM by s.lahn@comcast.net