Georgetowne Homeowners’ Association Newsletter 

Edition: Q2 2025

Editor: Stuart Wills

Please Note: The next HOA board meeting will occur on August 6th at the Tennis Villas.

We have a few things to share this quarter. We have been busy since our insurance costs have become more reasonable.

Tree Trimming, the sequel: In 2024, we carried out a project to clear many of the branches that were overhanging the roadways. At the time our budget limited the extent of trimming we could complete. With the new year we have completed the trimming, clearing the roadways for taller vehicles and addressing palms around the pool area.

Pool Safety and Security: Summer is the time of year when our pool sees the most use – families, teens and seniors. In the interest of safety and security we ask you to be aware of, and follow, the pool guidelines as posted on the cabana wall. They are there primarily for everyone’s safety but also to avoid legal issues that could create serious financial difficulties for Georgetowne.  

We appreciate that our teens like to meet with their friends at the pool, and that’s great. But keep in mind that unacceptable behavior (excessive noise, alcohol, damage to furniture, etc.) will not be ignored. Such behavior could result in the responsible individual(s) being removed from the pool and in some cases access to the pool could be revoked.

Our security system at the pool has been out of date for many years, but the cost of replacement has hampered our ability to improve it. As the cost of these systems has come down, we are now able to upgrade our system. There are new, improved, cameras covering the pool, the cabana area, and also the parking lot. Other improvements are coming, and more information will be shared as we get closer to the implementation date.

Pool Repairs: Last year, we carried out repairs to the pool pump and filtration system. While the update did help to reduce operating costs, the pump equipment remained fragile and not operating as well as we had hoped. To address the situation a new pump/filter system is in the process of being installed. This should solve the problems and operate efficiently for years to come.

Wall Repairs: At several locations the wall that surrounds Georgetowne is failing, primarily due to the roots of several very large trees pushing on the base of the wall. We have met with several masons, soliciting information as to how best to repair the wall, and at what cost. To control our costs, repairs to the three areas will be completed sequentially, starting with the wall at the Trotwood entrance. The schedule for starting work is TBD. 

House Colors: For a long time, Georgetowne used a “color book” to inform residents as to what house colors were acceptable. As the specified colors were retired by the manufacturers, maintaining the book became more difficult. At the same time the neighborhood was experiencing a demographic change – younger families were moving in. Beige became less the color of choice as these families requested more variety, supporting a more modern appearance. This put the ARB in the difficult position of trying to accommodate both the traditionalists as well as the more liberal individuals.

Question: The Board would like to hear from our residents regarding house colors. Do you support maintaining the current (30-plus year-old) guidelines)? Or, do you feel that a change to the by-laws allowing a “reasonable”, albeit a still restrictive, palette should be considered?

Lawn Issues: Individual lawn concerns or questions and shrubs can be addressed by directly contacting either Baker (weeds and fertilization) or Milo’s Landscaping (mowing, edging, trimming, etc.). No need to first contact the HOA. Broader landscaping questions or concerns can, as always, be brought to the board. Contact-information is available on the Georgetowne HOA website, the Georgetowne/Vista portal, or at Baker: joseph@bakerlandscaping.com and Milo’s Lawn Service: Milos1569@gmail.com 

ARB: An ARB application is required for most improvements on the street-facing side of your property. The application form is simple to complete and can be located on the www.GeorgetowneCommunity.com website.

Communication: If you would like to get e-mail updates and notifications regarding the Georgetowne Community, please send an e-mail to GeorgetowneHOA32708@gmail.com with your name and street address. The Georgetowne HOA newsletter is published once each quarter and can be found on the Georgetowne HOA website. If you do not have access to the website, or simply would like to receive a printed copy, please contact Vista and we will be happy provide it.