March 2004

Vandalism at the Pool Area

We have had several acts of vandalism at the spa. We need your help!! If you see anyone causing damage, please either call Metro Safety at 619/850-1500, or notify management during business hours of the resident causing the damage. This vandalism costs you $$$$$ in increased fees.

No! No!

Clubhouse renters are instructed to take the trash they generate with them. If the trash is left behind, the renter will be charged an extra fee.

Please! Please!

Pool users are asked not to prop the gate open to the pool area for their convenience. Once a toddler discovered the gate open and was headed straight for the pool.

Take a Look

It's obvious that many of our residents do not use their front doors. Flyers tend to pile up which takes away from the curbside appeal. We urge you to check your front door periodically and remove the flyers.

Special Assessment This Month

There is special assessment added to your monthly HOA dues this month. The $95 assessment is part one of a two-part assessment of $195 for canyon brush management and insurance premiums. The balance of $100 will be on the September billing.

Volunteer for the Board

Two new Directors (3 year term) will be elected at the annual meeting in April. Support the Association and participate in the decision making. The community needs you! There is still time to submit your application. Contact Preferred Property Managers to get a form.

Window Replacement

Homeowners must submit an architectural request for changes of windows and doors. You can get the form by calling Preferred Property or from the Request Forms page. Changes must be consistent with the prevalent dark framing of buildings in Villa Monterey HOA. Light colored frames will not be approved.

Dates to Remember

• Wednesday, April 14th - Annual Meeting
• Saturday, April 24th - All HOA garage sale

Next Homeowners' Meeting

Rattlesnake Season

Rattlesnakes, North American's most common and widespread venomous snake, are becoming more active with warmer weather, usually March to October.

Rattlesnakes are found at elevations from sea level to about 11,000 feet. Rattlers can swim well and can even strike in the water.

They are named for their rattle, a series of dry, interlocking horny segments. Rattlers will vibrate their tails as a warning when threatened, producing a buzzing sound. Rattlers do not necessarily sound a warning before striking, especially when they're surprised. Rattlers do not rattle when hunting for food. Age cannot be determined accurately by the number of segments on the rattle, as a new segment is added every time the snake sheds its skin, which could be up to four times a year. Further, rattles can break off since they are brittle.

The rattlesnake's hollow fangs remain folded in its mouth until a strike, when they're swung outward. Venom is injected through the fangs by the contraction of the muscles over the snake's venom glands. Sometimes the fangs may break off in the victim, but rattlers have a reserve set of fangs that can replace older ones in a matter of hours.

For more information and photos, see the San Diego Zoo Rattlesnake page.

Property Manager

Preferred Property Managers

Kathy Michaels, Property Manager
8963 Complex Drive, Suite B,
San Diego, CA 92123-1416
vox 858-569-8773
fax 858-569-8782