Are garage sales allowed in the Willows?
A Village permit is required for garage sales. Permits are granted for no more than two garage sales per property within one calendar year. Any one garage sale may last no more than four consecutive days. Note that any temporary signs to advertise your garage sale must be located on private property. The Village of Wadsworth will remove signs located within the public right-of-way.
When are the annual dues to be paid ?
The $225 dues are to be paid by March 31 each year.
Who is responsible for dog or horse droppings on the roads?
The Willows Association is not responsible for road maintenance. Kelly Stables will clean up after bringing a hay ride through the neighborhood. If you see droppings from a horse or even from a dog--they are from the owners walking through the neighborhood. If it bothers you, contact the pet owner or clean it up. The Board of Directors is not responsible for cleaning up animal debris on our streets,so please clean up after your pet.
I have questions about the rules and/or why some homes have things I thought weren't allowed?
Contact a Board Member. We are happy to talk to you. Call or email WOWCA to ask questions.
What do I need to do if I'd like to build a shed on my property?
As with all improvements and additions to the exterior of homes, plans must be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and approved by the Board prior to construction. To print a copy of the "Guidelines for Shed Construction" click here.
Who is responsible for the culverts?
These are the responsibility of the property owners.
What if I see a street light that is crooked or leaning?
Contact a Board Member.
Do I need approval to plant trees or put up a satellite or Internet dish?
As with all improvements and changes to the exterior of homes, plans must be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and approved by the Board prior to construction. Please save time for both parties by contacting the ARC or the Board about new improvements 30 days prior to the addition.
Why should I cut down the cattails in my swale? I thought that we are not allowed to touch growing cattails, because they are protected.
Cattails (Typha latifolia) can be found in damp soil or shallow water where sufficient nutrients are available. It is a common site along expressways, in artificial ditches and shallow ponds, at the edges of calm waters, in consistently damp patches of rural and suburban yards, and in freshwater marshes. They have rhizomes, roots that creep, and they can take over an area (your yard) quickly. The acreage of cattail-dominated wetlands in the United States has increased drastically over the years. They are not protected. They are actually on the non-native invasive list for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
These plants interfere with the flow of water and must be removed from all swales/ditches.
Here is a good web site to assist you with more information and the removal of unwanted cattails. http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=TYLAWhich lots are under construction?
There are no homes under construction at this time. Lot 29 is the last vacant lot.
How do I get a copy of the Rules and Regulations?
The Rules and Regulations spell out what action the Board will take when violations of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions occur. If you need a copy of this important document, please send a written request to the Willows of Wadsworth Community Association, P.O. Box 196, Wadsworth, IL 60083. You may view the Rules and Regulations Handbook online.
When is the Annual Meeting?
The Annual Meeting is normally in October.
May I come to a Board of Directors Meeting?
Board Meetings are open to all owners in the Willows of Wadsworth. Board Meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Contact a Board Member to see where the meeting will be.
May I get a copy of the Board Meeting Minutes?
Contact a Board Member or write to the Willows of Wadsworth, and a copy of the Meeting Minutes will be sent to you.
How do I submit a question to the Board of Directors?
If you have a question that you think others may benefit from knowing as well, you may send an email message by clicking here. The question will be brought to the Board of Directors' attention and may be posted on this page. (You must include your name and address, but it won't be printed here.) If you have a concern or a complaint of a personal nature, contact a Board Member or send a letter to Willows of Wadsworth Community Association, P.O. Box 196, Wadsworth, IL 60083.
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