November 2021

Homeowners’ Association, Inc.

7915 South Emerson Avenue

Suite B

Box 268

Indianapolis, IN 46237

Annual Meeting:

The annual meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Library on Franklin Road. There are 3 open positions on the HOA board and we are looking for volunteers. Please plan to attend this meeting.

Welcome:

We would like to welcome the following new owners to Timberfield:

Jared Weyerbacher and Jill Austin

Joshua and Laura Conley

Michael and Janet Halla

Also, John and Toni Newett will be returning to the neighborhood upon the completion of their home.

Winter Tips:

As winter quickly approaches, Timberfield has a contractor to plow the streets when there is a snowfall of 3 inches or more. If possible, please refrain from parking on the streets during these events so that the plow driver can do the best job. Also, if you live on the corner, a curve, a court or have irrigation heads near the street, it might be a great idea to put out snow markers along the curb. These stakes are helpful to guide the driver and can be purchased at any of the big box stores.

Subdivision Website:

For those new to Timberfield, we have a website. There you will find access to previous newsletters, board member contacts, and covenants. It will be updated periodically.

Website: Timberfield.net

Sign on: timberfield (case sensitive)

Password: THOA (case sensitive)

Street/Security Lights:

Any security light outages should be reported directly to AES Indiana. Please call 317-261-8111 or submit a repair request online at: aesindiana.com. You will need to provide the pole number and the closest street address when you initiate a request.

ACC Approval:

Please remember that the construction of a structure of any kind, including additions or alterations cannot be initiated with approval from the Architectural Control Committee. The ACC will review proposals so that Timberfield has attractive improvements on appropriate locations while preventing haphazard development which may not be harmonious with other improvements.

These items typically include: swimming pools, fences, decks, patios, and decorative walls. The plans, specifications, and locations must be submitted and approved by the ACC. The contact person for the ACC is currently Jeanie Van Pelt (jeanie20150@gmail.com). The ACC form is also on the website.

Please note that some construction projects may also require approval of the City of Indianapolis. This approval is in addition to ACC approval in not in lieu of ACC approval.

HOA Fees:

The annual fees are $310.00/lot and those who are pond owners pay an extra fee for the maintenance of the ponds. Invoices are mailed in February and August; fees are expected to be paid by the indicated due dates which are March 30^th and September 30^th. Those who wish to pay the entire amount in March, may do so but all are expected to pay these fees on time.

Neighborhood Projects:

This year, Otto Streetscapes was contracted to prep and paint all of the street signs in Timberfield. Also, an evergreen at the entrance was removed after being damaged during a storm. A suggested project for next year is hiring a company to sweep the neighborhood streets. Please let us know if you have additional ideas.

Speed Limit:

There is no posted speed limit, but let’s all try to be mindful of the kids, bicycles and folks walking dogs around Timberfield. Suggested 25 mph.

Won’t You Be a Good Neighbor:

Let’s all remember that what we do or don’t do impacts our neighborhood and we want Timberfield looking its best. All owners shall maintain their lots and improvements in a manner that prevents it from being unsightly.

Holiday/celebratory lights and décor are NOT to be left up year around. Store away within a reasonable time.
Yard treatment placards, contractor, event and political signs must be removed within a reasonable amount of time.
If there is a storm drain in front of your house, it would be a good time to check that the grates are not full of debris.
If mulch, stone, top soil are dumped in the street for a project at your residence, please sweep up remaining debris to prevent it from washing down the storm drains and eventually into the retention ponds.
Shrubs or decorative grass that protrude onto the sidewalk, should be cut back. Sidewalks should also be free of low hanging tree branches.
Trim around street signs, utility boxes, street lights, foundations & fences.
Remove weeds and dead shrubs in foundation plantings and around mail box posts.
Often times trash blows out of the bins on collection day. Let’s all take a minute to pick up those stray items for the good of our neighborhood.
No Semi-trucks, trailers, boats or recreational vehicles shall be permitted to kept on lots unless they are entirely within a garage. The parking of a camper or recreational vehicle for the limited purposes of loading and unloading is acceptable and cannot exceed 72 hours.

Marion County Ordinances:

Please be aware that Marion County has ordinances that cover such things as picking up after your dog, fireworks and noise. We ask that everyone be respectful and considerate of their neighbors. It is your responsibility to mindful of these rules.

Fireworks- In Marion County it is 5:00 pm to 2 hours after sunset June 28 to July 3 and July 5 to July 9. On July 4^th it is 10:00 am to midnight and 10:00 am on December 31 to 1:00 am on January 1. Indiana law limits setting off fireworks to your own property or property of someone who has approved the firework on their property. Subdivision streets should not be used.

Noise- The operation of any such machine or device that produces sound plainly audible from any place other than the property on which the sound source is located between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am or from a distance greater than 75 feet from the sound source of the device is considered to be in violation of the Marion County Ordinance.

Dogs- Please remember to take a bag and pick up after your 4-legged friend. Dog feces left on the sidewalk, neighbor’s yard or common area along Shelbyville Road is not appropriate.

Trash Collection:

As a refresher, please visit the city’s website (indy.gov) for info on the DPW’s Trash Services provided by Republic. Boxes need to be broken down and items in the trash bin need to be bagged. Tree limbs and other bulky items need to be bundled/tied or bagged. Please keep this in mind before putting items out on the curb for collection on Fridays. If an item is not collected, DO NOT let it remain at the curb. There is also a sliding schedule for weeks with holidays.

Trash bins should not be stored in a location visible from the street.

Board Members:

Mark Archer m.archer730@att.net

Matt Reidenbach mjreidenbach@sbcglobal.net

Cathleen Broughton cjwilliams1959@comcast.net

Jeanie Van Pelt jeanie20150@gmail.com

Terri Price terrip7634@sbcglobal.net

November 2021