Waste Management Issue is resolved for park bins

For all of the homeowners that have a garage facing the common area park; Please put all Garbage and Recycle bins on the side of the road nearest to the common park. Yard Waste Bins need to go on the main road so as to minimize the amount of traffic/damage to our private road.

Sorry the Waste Management company seems to have not remembered our agreement. They have temporary people working for them and our contact from WM who the board signed an agreement allowing their trucks in our park was not in effect. This is why you were receiving the notices on your recycle bins and notes in your garbage bins.

I have spoken with our new contact from WM and we are back in agreement that we will line up our garbage and recycle bins on one side of the street nearest to the park.

We are doing this because last year when we all just put our garbage, recycle and yard waste bins in front our homes; the trucks would come through our private road 6 times and would sit idle for extended periods of time. This caused over $500 of damage to our asphalt which came our of all of our pockets.

We tried to get Waste Management to pay for the damage and they denied our claim; they also made us sign a waiver allowing them to drive their trucks down our private road otherwise we all would have to drag our bins out to the main road.

Thank you for helping keep our asphalt in the best shape it can be for as long as we can keep it that way! It's in your best interest to do so as any repair that need's to be done will come out of all of our pockets.

The Best Lock for your Gate

Lowes has a perfect lock for your gate.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=194416-382-121T&lpage=none

It's under $6 for 2 and if you have a gate please lock it. The last home that was burglarized may have prevented it with a simple lock and monitored security system.

Master Lock
2-Pack 3/4" Aluminum Luggage Lock

Item #: 194416 Model: 121T

Operation Identification (Write down your serial number of all your stuff)

Operation Identification, known as Operation ID, is a burglary prevention
program for use in homes and businesses. Operation ID has traditionally
involved marking property with a Drivers License Number to identify
property and to discourage burglary and theft. This process is time
consuming and discourages many well intentioned participants. However,
Operation ID has evolved with new technology for easier completion. Following are the easy steps to complete Operation ID:

Photo document your personal property with pictures and/or video tape. Digital photography
allows quick picture taking and easy storage. Start with overview photographs of a room (wall by
wall, ceiling to floor) before taking close-ups of specific property. Take pictures showing brand
names and type before photographing the serial number. Items that were previously discouraged
from engraving (collectibles, furs, art, antiques, china, and jewelry) can be documented in larger
groups with a tape measure to provide scale. Remember to document each room, all closets,
shelves, the garage and vehicles.

Document your personal belongings on paper or with a computer. Include the quantity of items,
item name/description, make and/or model, serial number, purchase cost, and purchase year.
The Everett Police Department provides a brochure (Operation ID) for this process.
After documenting property, store photographs and inventory sheet, along with receipts of major
purchases, in a secure place (safe-deposit box). Review and update inventory annually. Display
the Operation ID sticker near perimeter doors and windows to let potential burglars know your
property is documented.
Engraving your property with a Drivers License
Number or Tax ID Number is a good practice and
is encouraged. If taken and found, property can be
traced back to you.

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/Get_PDF.aspx?pdfID=2575

Residential Security - CPTED Basics

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a crime
prevention concept used to evaluate the physical security of structures.
When implemented, CPTED can lead to a reduction of fear and incidence
of crime while improving quality of life. Using basic CPTED principles,
your home security can be evaluated and vulnerable areas managed.

Every environment has three types of people who interact with the space in some way. There are normal
users, abnormal users, and observers. Normal users are people we desire to use a location, abnormal users
are people who should not be at a location, and observers are anyone who can see a location but are not using
it. CPTED concepts promote normal users to enjoy space, encourage abnormal users to move along, and keep
environments easily seen by observers who enhance security by reporting suspicious and criminal activity.

Natural Surveillance is the ability to see into
and out of an area which is the crucial component of
security. Crooks don’t want to be seen committing
crimes. Use natural surveillance by trimming
back vegetation and landscaping to eliminate
areas of potential concealment. Keep shrubs and
bushes trimmed below ground level windows and
trees pruned above eye level. Use outside lighting
at night to enhance lighting in dark areas around
your property. Humans are inherently curious
about suspicious activity and tend to notice
things out of the ordinary. When neighbors look
out their window at 2 a.m., it is advantageous
if your home can be seen clearly. Also, consider
the benefi ts of police offi cers patrolling your
neighborhood at night and observing your residence.

Territorial Behavior is the psychological
impression received by users of your space.
Perception is a powerful crime prevention tool.
Communities with rundown dwellings, whether
it be overgrown landscaping or peeling paint,
exhibit the impression of apathy and indifference.
If the owners don’t care, why would anyone else?
Abnormal users take advantage of areas like
these and use them for illicit activity. A common
example is public parks in disrepair where criminal
activity is rampant and conducted in the open.

Natural Access Control is managing entrance
to defi ned areas. Control may be achieved with
fences, gates, and even landscaping. A classic
example is the fenced backyard with a gate. The
fence sends the message that their is only one
access point and permission is needed to enter the
private property. Even simple low-level hedges or
rows of bushes effectively control and keep people
out. Common access controls for a residence
include adding security strike plates with threeinch
screws on exterior doors and secondary locks
on windows and sliders. Locks may be inexpensive
wooden dowels. When considering how and where
to protect yourself, remember that criminals prey on
opportunity. Remove opportunity!
Access control devices should not overshadow the
importance of surveillance. When possible, install
control devices which permit sight to the other side.
Examples include wrought iron or chain link fencing.

HOA Discount from Evergreen Security

A reminder to try and reach out to a security company so they can at least teach you how to use the security systems we all have. Please get monitored if you are not already and get those sign's up if you are.

The company below is right down the road from our house and if enough of us signup we will be able to attain an discount for our HOA.

http://www.discoverourtown.com/WA/Everett/Business/217491.html
Evergreen Security Inc
evergreensecurity.com

8115 Broadway # 101
Everett, WA 98203-6871
(425) 348-3850

Don't think car and home theft is all you have to lookout for!

COMMON WAYS IDENTITY THEFT HAPPENS:

Skilled identity thieves use a variety of methods
to steal your personal information, including:
1. Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash
looking for bills or other paper with your personal
information on it.
2. Skimming. They steal credit/debit card numbers
by using a special storage device when processing
your card.
3. Phishing. They pretend to be financial
institutions or companies and send spam or
pop-up messages to get you to reveal your
personal information.
4. Changing Your Address. They divert your billing
statements to another location by completing a
“change of address” form.
5. “Old-Fashioned” Stealing. They steal wallets
and purses; mail, including bank and credit card
statements; pre-approved credit offers; and new
checks or tax information. They steal personnel
records from their employers,

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/Get_PDF.aspx?pdfID=2390

How To Report Abandoned Vehicles:

Any vehicle parked longer than 72
continuous hours are
considered abandoned
and may be cited and/or
impounded.

If it is a boat or commercial vehicle our bylaws and house rules and regulations will have policies that can help assist in the removal.

For information on
infractions, fines and appeals:
Everett Municipal Court
(425) 257-8778
For information on vehicles
parked on private property
(abandoned):
Everett Code Compliance
(425) 257-8731
For information on vehicles
parked on City of Everett
streets:
Parking Enforcement Unit
(425) 257-8437
(425) 257-7505
www.everettwa.org

North: 425-257-8437
South: 425-257-7505

http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/Get_PDF.aspx?pdfID=2396