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Wildwood Word - December 2025
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Notes from our November 2025 Board meeting - Click HERE
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Next Association meeting is on Wednesday 1/21/2026 at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse
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Thoughts, feelings, and concerns
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Your answers to the following survey questions are very important to the Board of Directors. They help the Board make decisions on various topics.
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Please note - Answers to these questions are completely anonymous. Only the total number of answers (yes/no/responses) are tracked. Who answered the question is not tracked.
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Contact Information
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Property Management Company
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Community Associations Services
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11711 North College Avenue
Suite 100
Carmel, IN 46032
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Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Julie Schaefer
customerservice@cas-indiana.com
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What is the #1 Complaint at Wildwood?
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The Board of Directors, our Safety Officers, and Townsq.io get parking complaints all the time. This includes parking areas on Wildwood Court.
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Are you parked in the right space # (this is an old list but has not changed)? If a unit is vacant,it does not give you the right to park in it's space.
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Is your license plate up to date?
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Is your car operable? (No flat tires, etc.) We are not a storage yard.
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Wildwood follows the City of Indianapolis rules. Our Safety Officers will tag your car with a sticker on the window (not a city rule but a Wildwood rule) if any of the above rules are not followed. If after 2 days your car is not fixed, our Safety Officers have the right to tow it. This is by decision of the Board of Directors.
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Parking on Oakwood Trail does not stop you from following the rules (city rules). In fact, Oakwood Trail is the only street in Wildwood that is a city street. Because it is a city street, our Safety officers (which are IMPD officers) have the right to do anything without the Board of Directors approval.
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You have to remember that Wildwood was built over 50 years ago. At that time 2 cars for every owner was plenty. Now some owners have over 2 cars. Sign of the times.
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Our New Observation Cameras Are Up And Running
Currently we have two camera poles. One at the corner of Oakwood Trail and Chrysler and a second at Oakwood Trail and Wildwood Court. The Board would like to see more but the cost is currently prohibitive. It is not so much the cost of the cameras and pole as it is to get electicity to the pole.
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Please be aware...These cameras are not monitored. If there is an incident, we would need to know the exact time to review videos.
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Only Board members, Safety Officers, and our Property Manager have access to the videos. Owners do not/will not have access.
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Five Reasons to Consider Running for your Homeowners Association Board
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Do you ever find yourself wondering how your community association (sometimes called homeowner’s association or HOA) works? Who makes the decisions about what happens in your community? The answer is the board of directors. The board is a group of elected residents who volunteer their time to make sure the community runs smoothly. If you’re considering running for the board, here are five reasons to consider it.
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1. You want to make a difference in your community.
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Being a board member of your community association is an excellent way to give back and make a difference in your neighborhood. Not only will you be part of making key decisions, but you’ll also have the chance to shape how life runs within the community. Being a board member requires problem-solving skills and qualities such as responsibility and dedication to meet the community’s needs. In addition, your willingness to serve can help set a positive example for community members.
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2. You want to get involved and enjoy meeting new people.
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Serving on your community association’s board is a great way for anyone to become more involved in their neighborhood. Participation opens the door to meeting people from various backgrounds, exchanging ideas, and having conversations about topics that benefit the community. At the end of the day, all it really takes to become one is dedication and enthusiasm. And it doesn’t hurt if you have access to top-notch educational resources along the way.
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3. You have a positive mindset and enjoy solving problems.
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Do you have a positive outlook and naturally enjoy solving different issues? If so, a role on your board of directors might be the perfect opportunity for you. As a board member, there will be many chances to take on new challenges while also assisting in improving the community. In addition, engaging with other members and striving to create a successful community could be that much easier when bringing a mindset of innovation and problem-solving.
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4. If you're good at planning, you can help shape the future of your community as a board member.
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Being intricately involved in your community governance and having a major say in decisions are two great benefits of holding a position on your community’s board. Having experience with creative planning is also key to making disciplined, informed decisions and implementing effective policies that foster growth and success within your community. Are you a person who is prone to looking ahead and foreseeing possible scenarios? Use that aptitude to help determine the best course for your community.
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5. You're ready for the time commitment and job responsibilities.
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A successful board member should be ready to take on the time, commitment, and hard work that comes with being in a leadership position. While being on the board can be a rewarding experience, it requires patience, flexibility, communication skills, maturity, and a desire to do what is best for your community. So, before you begin your HOA board membership journey, please think about whether you are truly ready for this job's highs and lows.
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A professional community management company can help.
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Though getting involved and helping your neighbors sounds wonderful, it may also seem daunting. But, if you work with a community management company, many of the burdens of being a board member can be taken off your plate. Management companies can handle communication, coordinating repairs, financial records, meetings, and more. Before volunteering to serve as a board member, consider whether your community’s current management company will strongly advocate for you and your fellow board members.
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Conclusion
If you’re looking for a way to get more involved in your community and make a difference, consider becoming a board member. Board members play an important role in shaping the future of their communities, and they have the opportunity to impact the lives of all residents positively. By becoming a board member, you can help make your community an excellent place to live for years to come.
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Note - At Wildwood, you must be current on your dues and an owner of a unit here to be eligible to become a Board member.
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What's Going On in Wildwood...
- Security Report - Several vehicles were tagged for illegal parking but no vehicles were towed.
- Sean Robinson with Robinson Surveiliance attended the meeting and provided a brief demonstration of the new observation cameras. He said that they will be up and running by Thanksgiving (which they were).
- No owners were present at the November Board meeting.
- Our CD that is set to expire on January 8, 2026 will have to be discussed.
- The Board was concerned about the leaf pickup on Wildwood Court.
- Associa On Call is not listing all the dumpsters (for picking up trash) on their invoices when they come out to work.
- Bartlett Tree is giving up estimates for tree service. The Board requested that they give estimates in $5000 blocks. They are currently giving the Board estimates over $10,000 which can't be paid for in one month. By breaking it down, it can be paid for over two or more months.
- Rocklane was suppose to give the Board a grading of all our roofs. It is not possible to replace all roofs at the same time and pay for it. With Rocklane grading the roofs, the Board can begin replaceing a few at a time starting with the worst.
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