July 4 Celebration RSVP Due June 26

Join your neighbors at the Piney-Z Pavilion for the annual 4th of July Picnic and Celebration on Saturday, July 4th from 4pm -6pm. Enjoy barbeque chicken with all the fixings, inflatable bounce for the kids, fun and fellowship. Piney-Z Residents are Free, Guests $9 each. RSVP by Friday, June 26. Drop your reservation form in the drop box by the door of the Lodge. We would really appreciate your help setting up at 1:00pm in the Pavilion or cleaning up after the event!

HOA Annual Meeting July 21

The Board of Directors of Piney Z Homeowners Association, Inc. (“Association”) has established the date for the annual meeting of the association as July 21, 2009 at 7:00pm in the Lodge located at 950 Piney Z Plantation Road, Tallahassee, Florida. We will be electing two board members at this meeting. If you are interested in running for office or know of someone who may be interested, please fill out a candidate questionnaire and return it to the Lodge as soon as possible. We would like to have all members present at the meeting for their input and vote, or the members may be represented at the meeting by proxy.

2009 Pool Season Has Begun

A detailed Pool Schedule and information on swim lessons, water aerobics, and pool parties are available on the Amenities Page. Come out and enjoy the pool this season!

2009 CDD Budget

Piney-Z CDD Per Unit Assessments (Added to your property taxes)
Lot Size	FY 2009 10/1/2008- 9/30/2009	FY 2008 10/1/2007- 9/30/2008	FY 2007 10/1/2006- 9/30/2007	FY 2006 10/1/2005- 9/30/2006
36*	$925.35	$945.75	$974.20	$933.21
40*	$995.26	$1,017.91	$1,048.81	$1,002.53
50	$900.36	$938.09	$959.86	$902.92
60	$1,020.66	$1,044.85	$1,070.23	$1001.91
75	$1,310.60	$1,353.10	$1,385.26	$1299.85
90	$1,572.71	$1,623.72	$1,662.31	$1559.82
65	$1,103.30	N/A	N/A	N/A
50 Garage TH	$1,103.30	N/A	N/A	N/A
*Fieldcrest Paired Home assessments include a fee for lawn care. The amount for the 2009 fiscal year is $296.25.

The 2009 Fiscal year runs from October 1, 2008 until September 30, 2009. A public hearing on the budget is set for Monday, July 14, at 6:30pm in the Lodge. The entire CDD Proposed Budget for 2009 is available in the portable document format, or PDF, in order to make the details clear and printable. To view and print the file, you need a program called Adobe Acrobat Reader®, which most browsers already include. If you have trouble downloading the file, or if you'd like an upgrade, you can obtain the software for free from Adobe's website. The CDD assessments are added to the property taxes of Piney-Z property owners. Contact the Leon County Tax Collector's Office to determine if your property taxes have been paid.

Piney-Z residents are assessed fees to pay for expenses described on the CDD page. Contact Severn Trent Services (954) 753-5841 for payoff information and other detailed information concerning these assessments. The total assessment fee is referred to as the CDD Fees. Homeowners Association fees are included in this amount.

Color Rendering of the Village Center Plat

A color rendering of the residential development on Heritage Park Boulevard is available on the Evergreen Communities, Inc. website.

Doggone It--Your Neighbors Want Consideration

We still get regular complaints from Piney-Z residents about other residents allowing their dogs to leave their droppings in their yards. No one wants dog droppings in their yard or in front of their mailbox. So, what is the proper thing to do when you walk your dog.

Walk your dog on a leash.
Take a plastic bag with you, such as a plastic grocery bag or waste disposal bags from the pet store.
When your dog deposits droppings on the ground, with your hand inside the bag, pick up the droppings and turn the bag inside out trapping the droppings inside. Tie the bag shut. Your hands remain clean. Another option is to bring a scoop with you.
Finish your walk and take the bag home and throw it away in your trash.
Especially do not leave droppings on the CDD amenities grounds or children's playground and gazebo area.

The HOA and CDD staff, Boards, or Committees cannot be involved with concerns or actual disputes between residents over dog droppings, barking dogs, escaped pets and such. We can only advise you to discuss it with your neighbor, call animal control, or perhaps even the health department if you are tired of finding dog waste on your property.

Tree and Limb Issues

Approval for Planting or Removing Trees—The Covenants and Restrictions dictate the rules and conditions related to tree planting or removal. To receive approval for tree planting or removal, contact Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Contact information is on the committee page. The ACC is a committee of the HOA.

Concern about a Tree or Limbs Hanging Over Your Home or Property—The CDD and HOA do not provide tree cutting services for Piney-Z residents or property owners who have concerns about trees or limbs. Trees in HOA Common Areas that have limbs hanging over a resident's property or home will rarely be removed. This was discussed and researched in 2003. It was determined that the owner of the tree does not bear the responsibility for trimming branches that overhang someone else's property, but the homeowner has the right to protect their property by having the tree limbs removed at their cost. Homeowners wishing to cut limbs or remove trees at their expense should consult with the ACC committee to determine if their plan complies with the Covenants and Restrictions, and to ensure that trees are not cut without cause. CDD Board research indicates that this is consistent with Florida law and City of Tallahassee policy.