Association Committees
The Homeowners' Association has established fifteen committees to assist
in managing the community. The Architectural Control Committee is mandated
by our Covenants. All other committees have been appointed by the Association's
Board of Directors.
Committees are overseen by four officers and are run by community volunteers. Your assistance is always welcome. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the committee chair, or get the Volunteer Form, fill it in, and drop it off at the clubhouse. This is a great way to become involved and meet your neighbors!
Architectural Control
The Architectural Control Committee is responsible for preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Chimney Springs by consistently applying the current Covenants and Design Standards, as approved by the Board of Directors.
Clubhouse Refurbishment
The Clubhouse Refurbishment Committee is responsible for repairing, maintaining and upgrading the Association clubhouse interior for the use of the Homeowners' Association. The committee establishes the rental policy of the clubhouse by members for non-Association purposes.
Community Action
The Community Action Committee represents the Chimney Springs Homeowners' Association at meetings of the East Cobb Civic Association and reports to the Executive Committee on issues, events and projects occurring in the surrounding community that impact the general welfare of Chimney Springs residents.
Communications
The Communications Committee informs residents of Chimney Springs of the actions of the Board of the Directors, Executive Committee, and other committees, and of events and projects occurring within and around the Chimney Springs subdivision.
The committee provides two publications for homeowners. Chimney Springs News, published monthly, and Jingles, an intra-community phone book published annually. The News is distributed by Communications Committee volunteers.
Finance
The Finance Committee ensures the Association’s financial transactions are handled in a timely, and accurate manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
Hospitality and Welcome
The most outstanding aspect of Chimney Springs is the neighborhood's sense of community. While the neighborhood is large (over 700 homes), the variety of activities and clubs as well as our beautiful lake/pool/common areas create many opportunities for people to get to know each other. One way the community reaches out to new homeowners is through the Hospitality Committee. Within 1 to 2 months of moving into the neighborhood, a new homeowner will be contacted by a member of the committee. A home visit is scheduled, at which time a packet of vital neighborhood information and a welcoming gift are delivered. At this meeting, the new owner can ask questions and become more familiar with all that Chimney Springs has to offer.
Landscape
Our mission is to maintain and improve, when needed, the grass, trees, plants and flowers located in the common properties so as to maintain the appearance of Chimney Springs as a premier community. If you have a question about pests, watering, soil analysis or plant and tree care, contact the Cooperative Extension Service in Cobb County
Maintenance
The Maintenance Committee is responsible for maintaining the serviceability of the Association’s physical property, (excluding the Pool and Tennis Center) to include structure, electrical, plumbing, signage and lake management.
Neighborhood Events
The Neighborhood Events Committee plans and implements a variety of neighborhood events throughout the year to encourage community interaction in Chimney Springs. The Neighborhood offers something for all ages.
Pool
The Pool Committee manages and maintains all aspects of the pool facility in order to provide a safe and pleasant environment for the enjoyment of the residents in Chimney Springs.
Recreational Facilities
The Recreational Facilities Committee maintains and coordinates improvements to mini parks and common recreational areas (excluding pool and tennis) within the Chimney Springs subdivision as safe and enjoyable as possible.
Tennis
The Chimney Springs' tennis facilities have something for everyone - all levels of playing experience and all ages - anyone who wants to get some fresh air, exercise and have a chance to meet neighbors while competing at a great sport.
We have eight hard courts, all of which are well maintained and lighted. Courts can be reserved at the tennis gazebo, located in the center of the court facility. There is also a copy of the "Chimney Springs Tennis Rules and Regulations" available at the gazebo.
There are many teams available to join. To help get you started, you may want to:
- JOIN both ALTA and USTA leagues
- CONTACT the Tennis Pro for lessons
- JOIN a Chimney Springs team that matches your age group and playing style, or start your own team, or find other tennis players to play a non-league game
- LEARN about our scheduled tournaments
- CONTACT a member of the Chimney Springs Tennis Committee
Neighborhood Watch
The Chimney Springs Neighborhood Watch Committee is comprised of homeowners who volunteer a few hours of their time approximately twice a year to keep a visible presence in the neighborhood and to help maintain decorum and reduce crimes. We have two volunteers each weekend evening who drive around the subdivision to check the security of the public areas (such as the park, the clubhouse and the pool) and keep a record of anything that appears to be out of line. While we can (and do) inquire into what may be infractions of our rules, we do not have police powers and do not detain anyone. Instead, anything suspicious or of an urgent nature is reported to the Cobb County Police Department for response.
In addition to the volunteer patrols, the Chimney Springs Homeowners' Association employs police officers to patrol the neighborhood during their off-duty times. These officers review reports from the Neighborhood Watch patrols, and are empowered to make arrests and issue traffic citations. In addition, the Homeowners' Association hires additional officers during certain peak times of the year when more visibility is needed, such as at holiday times and during the summer. The schedules for these police officers is flexible, depending on their regular work hours and the needs of the committee.
We are fortunate to live in a community that is relatively crime-free, and where most of the problems are petty thefts or misdemeanors. In addition to maintaining visibility in the community, the Neighborhood Watch Committee makes the following security suggestions for individual homeowners:
- Never leave garage doors open or doors unlocked, even for short periods of time. We have had thefts occur unnoticed even when people were home without any breaking and entering.
- Turn on outside lighting during nighttime hours. The additional energy cost is minimal, and there may be no better deterrent to crime at night than a lighted entryway or backyard.
- For insurance purposes, consider videotaping the interior of your house and maintaining a log of your possessions and valuables. Although this a matter not often considered, if you are burglarized, it may be difficult or impossible to otherwise have a proper accounting of items that were stolen.
- While vandalism and property crimes tend to occur mostly between the hours of 11 pm and 5 am, houses are prime targets during the day, particularly when homeowners are at work and outsiders can break into a home without being detected. Consider installing a security system that not only triggers an alarm but also alerts the police department. We have very prompt responses from the police, and they might be able to catch the burglary in progress.
- If you view anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, call the police. For your own safety, do NOT attempt to deal with any emergencies on your own. The emergency number is 911, and the local precinct number is 770-499-3911. After you have done so, and the matter has been resolved, please call the Homeowners' Association or the Neighborhood Watch Chair so we can be kept apprised of any continuing problems in the subdivision, and issue any alerts that may be warranted.
- Lastly, contact the Neighborhood Watch Chair to assist with the weekend patrols. We are always looking for volunteers, and it's a great way to serve the interests of your community and help keep Chimney Springs a secure and livable environment for all.