COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
April 10, 2025
Dear Amy,
I hope this message finds you well.
As we conclude Week #6 of the roof remediation project, I wanted to provide you with an updated construction schedule and highlight some important observations from the past few weeks. As expected during spring, the weather conditions throughout April have posed significant challenges, resulting in about one full week of lost production due to rain and high winds. Despite these setbacks, we are committed to making up for the delays and adjusting our workflow to stay as close to the schedule as possible.
Our crews are continuing to progress, and we are currently finishing work on the last building from our most recent email (#4 for both crews) that required additional time on-site due to weather interruptions. We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we navigate these seasonal challenges.
The first round of billing was sent out last week. While we initially anticipated a more resistant response, we have noticed that residents are gradually beginning to accept the additional charges associated with unit-specific plywood and attic work. For those who have requested it, we are providing photo documentation to clarify the necessity of these repairs. However, we’ve observed that close-up images can sometimes create doubt, as homeowners occasionally question whether the documentation corresponds to their unit. On the other hand, wider photos may not clearly show the level of plywood deterioration. Our Project Managers have been instructed to maintain detailed records moving forward, including time-stamped and unit-specific images to support all documented work.
The memo you kindly helped distribute seems to have been effective in providing additional context, and we hope it continues to assist in managing expectations in the coming weeks.
We understand that we are still in the early stages of this large-scale project, and we remain focused on quality execution and transparent communication. Please find attached the updated construction schedule that reflects our current position and adjusted timeline.
Additionally, as we prepare for next week’s workflow, we kindly ask for your confirmation on whether we are permitted to work on Good Friday. This will help us better coordinate labor and logistics as we aim to recover lost time.
Lastly, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the ongoing support from both management and the Board of Directors. Your trust and collaboration have been invaluable as we navigate the challenges of this season and remain focused on delivering a successful outcome for the community.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, and we will be happy to assist.
Best regards,
Mario A. Aguilar
Lemus Construction
Overview – The Villas at Five Ponds, an active adult 55+ planned community in Warminster developed by McGrath Homes, has 244 carriage houses that surround the community clubhouse and 36 that are adjacent to the Five Ponds Golf Course and maintained by a community association. The manicured grounds and rolling fairways feature well maintained, minimum maintenance villas located in a private and quiet neighborhood with a walking and jogging path that surrounds a koi fishpond and fountain.
The Villas at Five Ponds Amenities and Lifestyle – The Villas at Five Ponds in Warminster offer a resort-type lifestyle in a park-like setting with a clubhouse designed to enrich a community lifestyle. Residents of The Villas at Five Ponds have everything needed at the community facilities to fulfill their social, business and fitness needs.
- The fitness center has up-to-date equipment for strength and aerobic training.
- The heated indoor pool provides the ability to swim laps as well as other options for workouts. The grounds include an impressive terrace and shaded veranda that overlooks a free-form pool and a spa.
- The lounge hosts billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard, and card tables for a game of poker, bridge, canasta, and mahjong.
- The multi-purpose room hosts informal gatherings as well as social events that include speakers, musical events, community gatherings for sports events, movie nights, bingo, trivia events and seating for community events such as holiday barbeques.
- With a caterer’s kitchen, we can facilitate refreshments for planned events.
- Homeowners can also utilize the business/library center for client meetings.
- Outdoor activity areas include a basketball court, pickleball court and a tennis court.
Residents often plan trips to the casino, theater, and more. With a cooking club, a quarterly lunch bunch and a singles club, there is always something to join.
Message from the Board
THE VILLAS AT FIVE PONDS is a world class Active Adult 55+ Homeowner Association Community in Warminster, Pa., Bucks County, and located across the street from and adjacent to The Five Ponds Golf Course.
With 280 carriage homes, we have approximately 550 residents. The center point of our community is a 10,000 square foot clubhouse with a library, ballroom, caterers’ kitchen, sports lounge, card room, fitness center, men’s and ladies’ locker rooms, and an outdoor pool and SPA open 4 months of the year and a heated indoor pool open 12 months a year. We have a very active Social Committee, which presents to all residents the opportunity to participate in many types of activities, events, trips and shows.
We are an active member of the 19-member informal 55+ HOA group which covers Bucks and Montgomery Counties. We are well respected among our peer communities and many of our management practices and procedures have been adopted by other communities. The Villas at Five Ponds is also a member of the largest national organization that represents HOAs and Condos throughout the country, The Community Association Institute of America.
The Board would like to express its thanks to all those who have performed volunteer work on behalf of the community and we are always looking for more help.
All residents in the community should take great pride in the place we call home, The Villas at Five Ponds. May each of you, and your families continue to enjoy good health, happiness, and prosperity for many years to come.
Proudly serving you.
The Villas at Five Ponds Executive Board
Rick Rodgers, President
Joel Mickelberg, Vice President
Mark Schwartz, Treasurer
Larry Nodiff, Secretary
Karen Krieger, Member at Large Bernard Hoffman, Advisor
The Villas at Five Ponds Homes – The 70 buildings in the community are arranged in quad configurations providing each unit with corner exposure. Ranch-style villas can have:
- Designer interiors with spacious master suites, luxurious bedrooms and baths with whirlpool tubs, and state-of-the-art kitchens.
- Four floor plans that offer between 1,800 and 2,300 square feet of living space.
- The configurations lend themselves to entertainment within the spacious layouts. All homes come with oversized two-car garages as well as decks or patios for ideal enjoyment of summer evenings.
Area – Situated 20 miles north of Philadelphia in historic Bucks County, this active adult community is minutes from Route 611, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other major routes. We are located in Warminster Township at the intersection of Street Road (Route 132) and Delmont Avenue just minutes from the PA Turnpike (Route 276), making access to the greater northeast and mid-Atlantic areas fast and easy. While relishing shelter from noise and traffic, residents of The Villas at Five Ponds are close to shops, restaurants, medical facilities and daily conveniences. The Villas at Five Ponds in Warminster, PA is a wonderful 55+ community with low-maintenance home and a vibrant lifestyle in Bucks County.
Monthly Community Newsletter – The Villa’s Voice – Please click on the VOICE link below to visit the newspaper website and several recent issues.
