Neighborhood News
MAIL BOXES
The SPHA Mailbox is manufactured by Gaines Manufacturing.
It is a “Keystone Series” Model KS-9A, Charcoal with Satin Nickel Accent.
The SPHA Covenants require the mailboxes for the neighborhood be standard.
Southern Pointe mailboxes should not have permanent decals on them, be painted other colors,
or be modified in any manner. These are covenant violations. Only original replacement parts
are authorized for use.
Mailbox Numbers
Mailbox numbers can be obtained from Jerry Benish at 698-1504. Mr. Benish will deliver and install the numbers correctly on your mailbox for $15.00. These are the
ONLY AUTHORIZED NUMBERS.
Do not use other numbers. Please plan to pay when the service is done.
Complete Mailbox
If you require the complete mailbox or need the mailbox installed, you may call
–
Jerry Benish, Mr. Mailbox at 698-1504.
Or Visit Website:
www.budgetmailboxes.com
www.mailboxes-unlimited.com
Mailbox Piece Parts
If your mailbox is vandalized or requires repair, piece parts can be purchased
for a reasonable price from the manufacturer. You can purchase the bottom, sides, flags, etc.
An SPHA Board Member can assist you with the repair or information.
Please call Gaines Manufacturing at (858) 486-7100 for parts or Jerry Benish at the number above.
Installation
If you need to reinstall your mailbox or post, please note that the height of the
mailbox is 36 ½” to 37 ½” from the top of the curb to the bottom of the mailbox.
The post is 6” from the curb.
SATELLITE DISH COVENANTS & LOCATION
• All installations are covered by the covenants that state, “Exterior antennas or dish
type receivers shall not be erected on any residence or lot anywhere in the addition, without the approval
of the Architectural Committee.”
• Also note that the By-laws of the Association require that
the dish not be visible from the street.
In other words, it should be installed at the back of your house.
• The Architectural Committee will consult with you to ensure that the dish will receive proper
reception around any obstacle while satisfying the covenant and by-law.
• Be prepared to advise your dish installer about the covenant & by-law requirements.
If the dish installation is not in compliance with these requirements, you will be asked to remove
and reinstall so as to be in compliance.
• Please contact a Board Member or the Architectural Committee if you have questions.
MAIL THEFT
Mail theft has become a growing problem and a
neighborhood concern. Thieves
are targeting mailboxes and stealing mail. Checks are being chemically “washed”
and altered to add a new payee
name and a large amount.
Below are listed some tips to stop the theft problem:
• Deposit your outgoing mail at the post office, The UPS Store, or similar facility. Do not put outgoing mail in your street-side mailbox.
• Check your box daily for inbound mail. If you are out of town, stop delivery of your mail.
• To prevent "washing" of checks, a special ball point pen can be purchased. It is a Uniball Signo 207. It is available at office supply stores and Wal-Mart and retails for around $3.00. It was developed by an FBI consultant specializing in check security.
• If you know you have mail theft, report the incident to the Postmaster and the police. The more they hear from us concerning thefts, the more they will investigate.
• Tax time is approaching and the thieves will be on the lookout for incoming and outgoing tax checks.
DOG WALKING
Please clean up after your pet when walking.
TRASH COLLECTION
Please place your trash at the street the evening before or early that morning.
Maintaining good curb appeal keeps Southern Pointe a desirable community.
PLEASE: Do not put old paint cans in your trash. When the trash is crushed,
the paint leaks and permanently stains the streets.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING
Please be considerate of your neighbors when parking outside your driveway.
Please do not park directly behind the driveways or block main thoroughfares.