Q. Who owns the detention ponds in Augusta Village:
A. The Augusta Village Homeowners’ Association owns and is responsible for the maintenance of all of the detention ponds on our property. The association is also responsible for maintaining two wooden fences, a circulating pump, well and the entire stream along Augusta Boulevard. The circulating pump keeps the water flowing through the stream between the pond near Hassert and Kings Road to the pond at Palmer and Honeysuckle (which is not ours). These ponds help prevent flooding of our basements.

Q. What can be done about damaged/broken mailboxes?
A. If the mailbox was damaged by a snow plow, the homeowner should call the village to have it replaced at the village’s expense. If the post office is responsible for the damaged mailbox, the homeowner should call the post office to make a report. If the damage is due to usual wear and tear or vandalized by someone unknown, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to replace the broken mailbox at his or her own expense.

It should be noted that there are restrictions on the type of mailbox permitted. The Postmaster General has specified that Augusta Village will be restricted to black, aluminum boxes and set up three to five boxes per post.

Q. Do I need to submit an approval form for landscaping?
A. If your landscaping plans do not include hardscaping (structures, decks, patios, etc.) or changes to the grade of your lot, it is not necessary to submit an approval form.

Q. How / when do Board members get elected?
A. There is a nominating committee that will collect and bring names to the Board. The committee will see that names and bios of the candidates are published and distributed to all homeowners in advance of the annual meeting. Nominations are also taken from the floor. Two Board members are elected for a three-year term at the annual meeting of the homeowners.

Q. How many times a year does our Board meet?
A. The Board holds open quarterly meetings and one open Annual meeting.

Q. How many Board members are there?
A. Six (6), two are elected each year for a three-year term.

Q. Is it possible to amend the Association Declarations?
A. Yes. Any change requires a two-thirds (67%) approval vote by the homeowners. There may also be a requirement to get written approval from any mortgagee holding at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the outstanding mortgages on the Property as well as a requirement to get FHA or VA approval. See section 16.4 of our current Declarations.

Q. What schools would my kids go to?
A. Pioneer Elementary School
Brooks Middle School
Bolingbrook High School

Q. How big is the Augusta Village community?
A. There are 723 homes. The North Links are on the North side of Boughton. The Greens which are on the south side of Boughton are bordered by Kings Road on the west, Augusta Boulevard on the South and Palmer up to Honeysuckle on the East. The South Links are south of Augusta Blvd., bordered on the West by Kings Road and on the East by Palmer Drive and Marshall Ash (and one home on Raven Drive).

Q. Who built Augusta village?
A. Pulte Homes, Inc., (NYSE: PHM), based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is a FORTUNE 200 company with operations in 53 markets and 27 states. In 2005, the company delivered 45,630 homes in the U.S. During its 56-year history, the company has constructed more than 450,000 homes.

Q. How do you submit approval for landscaping?
A. If you are interested in doing “hardscaping” (decks, patios, etc.), you may obtain the form to submit to the management company. If you would like to plant trees, flowers, shrubs, etc., nothing is required by the HOA.

Q. Do I need a building permit if I make improvements to my home?
The Building Department will help residents and/or their contractors in planning certain improvements and addi-tions to their properties so that they will be safe and meet build-ing codes. Building permits are required for many installation/construction projects: including Air Conditioners, Decks, Fences, Garages, Patios, Pools and Spas, Roofing, Room Addi-tions, Satellite Dishes, Sheds, Sidewalks (on private property) and Siding. This is only a partial listing. A list of locally licensed contractors is also on file in the Building Department. For more information, please call the Building Department at 630-226-847.

Q. What kind of basketball hoop is allowed in my driveway?
According to the Village of Bolingbrook ordinance basketball hoops are permitted in residential driveways, but permanently installed posts and hoops must be at least six feet behind the sidewalk (closer to the house). Portable basketball hoops may not be placed on the sidewalk, parkway or in the roadway.

Q. Is there a community center or clubhouse in Augusta Village?
A. No

Q. What types of social activities are planned for Augusta Village residents?
A. There is a Social Committee that helps to plan activities; they send information out on our web site.

Q. Is there a management company overseeing Augusta Village?
A. Yes, currently:
Caruso Management Group, Inc.
800 W. 5th Ave. Suite 110B
Naperville, IL 60563

info@carusomanagementgroup.com
(630) 717-7188

Q. Is there any limit on the Board’s ability to increase the annual budget of the association?
A. Yes. If the budget increases by more than ten percent in any year, a majority (2/3) of all the owners must approve the increase.

Q. Can Board meetings be recorded?
A. Yes, as long as it does not interfere or disrupt the meeting.

Q. Do homeowners have the right to speak at Board meetings?
A. No. However, most associations provide a certain time during the meeting for homeowner participation, usually 10 – 15 minutes. Our Board has a 20 minute open forum for homeowners.