We hope that you are enjoying your summer.
Events Committee: 4th of July
Mark your calendars for the July 4th Neighborhood Bike Parade and Party.
Bike, wagon, and stroller decorating begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Park on Kingswood Circle. Decorations will be provided.
A fire truck will lead the parade through the neighborhood beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Fireworks
We are often notified the week leading up to Independence Day that residents or visitors in the neighborhood set off loud fireworks after bedtime hours. Please speak with your kids to have them save their fireworks for the evening of the 4th of July as a courtesy to the rest of the neighborhood.
Traffic Concerns
One of key issues discussed at the annual meeting in January was continued concern over non-resident traffic travelling at high speeds through the neighborhood during morning and evening commuting hours. The board has been in communication with the City of Madison Traffic Engineering department to discuss options for abatement on the primary streets of Red Tail and Waterbend Drive.
Waterbend Drive is a candidate for speed humps (not bumps) between Fairway Oaks and Nelson Crossing. We will be soliciting signatures of homeowners on that stretch in July and August for support of this abatement method. If more than 50% respond favorably, the speed humps will be a candidate for the city’s 2019 project list.
Red Tail drive is not a candidate for speed humps as it is defined as a primary street for emergency vehicles. The board has requested the police to increase their monitoring of speed during morning and evening rush hours.
Reminder of locking cars and garage doors
We have received three separate reports of thefts or attempted thefts of valuables within cars in driveways and in garages. We continue to suggest you lock your car doors, remove any valuables and be aware of any suspicious activity.
Please report incidents to the police. This is the best way we can encourage an increased presence. For non-emergencies, the Madison Police Department West District may be reached at 608.243.0500. Please call 911 with any emergencies.
Reminder of common concerns
Please be reminded of neighbor concerns that arise each year. Please be considerate of your fellow neighbors. While the
HLHA board is here to enforce covenants and restrictions, it is often easiest to communicate directly with your neighbor first.
- Trash cans are to be stored inside garages.
- Trailers, boats, campers and recreational vehicles must be parked inside garages. The only exception is for loading and unloading, not to exceed 48 hours.
- Permanent clothes lines are not allowed.
- New construction, decks, patios, fences, landscaping and play structures must be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee prior to work being performed.
With the Hawks Landing
golf course open for the season, you are not allowed to walk or bike on the paths at any time of the day or evening during the golf season. The only exception is the sidewalk from Lawn Brook Drive towards the 10th tee, and up the path towards the
pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. One would think that the safety issue would would be obvious, but unfortunately it is clear that it is not.
Lawn Mowing
Please do your best to maintain your lawn to the standards of the neighborhood by mowing your lawn weekly, trimming bushes and trees, and controlling growth of dandelions and other weeds. If you need assistance, please reach out to one the service providers used by your neighbors.
If a lawn has not been mowed in a month and/or exceeds 8 inches in length, the
City of Madison can be notified and the lawn will be mowed at a cost of $172 to the homeowner, and $298 for subsequent violations.
The Board does not drive around measuring lawns or logging when they are mowed. If you feel that a homeowner is in violation, please exhibit some patience as vacations do happen. If after some time passes, please speak to the homeowner directly, or request the board to send them an email. If that fails, please use the link above to report the lawn to the City of Madison.