Another weekend of great football ahead.

Yesterday, my wife and I stopped by the clubhouse to look at the recent damage to the front porch railing.  We had heard that additional damage had taken place.  True, more damage was done to the railing.  It’s been a couple of weeks since the initial damage and I saw no sign of repair.  In fact, the broken wood pieces remain in the flower bed.  If I had to guess, I would think that this is the “work” of juveniles.  I can’t imagine that an adult, or adults, would destroy our property.  After making a few more inquiries, I’m now certain that no police report was filed, in either instance.   A portion of our annual fees will have to pay for the repairs.  I’m curious to see what, if any action by the president and board, will take place to discourage further damage and curtail reoccurrences of vandalism.  I made a suggestion in an earlier post to relocate a camera to spot the front of the clubhouse.  

Rather than repair and/or replace the railing, perhaps it should be removed completely.  The porch would look ok without the rails.  Also, there would be less ornamental to attract vandals. I also noticed that the front window, and to a smaller degree, the front door, are bare of finish.  The front window is now basically bare wood.  Before long, if left unfinished, the front window will begin leaking and eventually rot. Not only will the window need replacement, but possibly some of the inside wall and floor also.  No doubt, a costly repair.  This can be avoided if the window and door are scrapped, sanded, caulked, stained and re-varnished.

It’s obvious to me that the clubhouse is not inspected and maintained as should. I understand that signs of termite were noticed at the clubhouse.  But Instead of trenching the complete circumference of the building, a spot treatment was chosen instead. It appears to me that the front of the clubhouse was not trenched, and therefore not protected from termites.

Some attractive attributes of Old Dutchtown are the abundance of green space and the benefits of a clubhouse, pool and exercise room.  Unfortunately, the cost of maintaining the green space and the clubhouse facility is a significant expense. As such, these amenities need to be adequately maintained in order to protect everlasting enjoyment.

For those of you that take time to read my blog, please take time to visit the front of the clubhouse and observe the broken rail and the deterioration of the front door and window.  While there, please observe whether the front of the clubhouse was trenched and treated for termites. This is our property.  It’s our responsibility, and our expense to maintain and repair.   Come on officers, take care of the clubhouse!!!

Have a good day,

Geaux Tigers and Jags

Dan