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Are we allowed to drive Golf Carts in Sawmill Lakes?
Unfortunately, no. County ordinances prohibit the use of motorized vehicles on our roadways that are not properly registered/licensed. This includes motorized scooters, dirt bikes, and golf carts. Exceptions have been made in certain "golf cart" communities where rules have been established regarding lighting, registration, and driver age, but SML is not one of them.
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Can I bring my child's sports team to the SML field for practice or games?
The SML sports field may only be used by organized league teams for practice or games if the league/team submits an application along with proof of insurance. Contact May Management for the request form and further details of the requirements.
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Can I fish in the ponds in SML?
If you live in SML, then yes you can! You can fish in the ponds from any common embankment or from the back of your home if you back up to a pond. You may not go behind other homes to fish without their permission, though, because that is private property from the house to the water line. Residents may report you as trespassing if you do this. If you do not live in SML, you may only fish when you are with an SML resident as this is a private community.
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How do I rent the SML Clubhouse facility?
You must be a resident of SML to rent the clubhouse facility. First, it's advisable to contact Lynn Phillip at May Management to check on availability. If it's available when you want it, download the form to rent the clubhouse which is located on the HOA Documents & Forms page. Fill it out and take it to Lynn. You are required to pay a small fee unless your organization is a non-profit group like Scouts. And you are required to leave a sizable deposit which is held until it is verified that there has been no damage to the facility, and you have returned the key. Contact May Management if you need help with this process.
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How do I send an email to the SML Board?
Click here to find the email address for the SML Board. Please note that this email account is monitored frequently, but should not be used for urgent situations needing immediate action. If you have an urgent need to reach someone, contact May Management by clicking here. Please be courteous and use the established communications channels to convey comments or questions to the Board.
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What should I do about SML mail and billings if I don't live in Sawmill Lakes year round?
Notify May Management about your situation and give them an alternate address to activate when you are away. It is your responsibility to keep your current address updated and activated with May Management. SML mail will not be forwarded due to the legal requirements for delivery. If you simply have your mail forwarded at the post office, any SML mail will be returned to May Management. You remain responsible for all notices and billings, even if they are not successfully delivered. You can avoid missing payments for assessments/dues by either pre-paying your account at the beginning of each year, or establishing an automatic back draft with May Management to satisfy your dues.
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What should I do when I see something that needs attention or repair, like an irrigation leak, something broken at the playground, leaking faucets or showers at the clubhouse, broken glass at the pool, street lights that don't come on at night, etc.
Contact May Management and report it ASAP. Our Property Manager performs a property inspection weekly, but residents who walk or drive by daily will notice things right away. We are ALL paying for community repairs. Don't wait for someone else to report it - it could turn into something more costly or create more damage.
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What's the code to get into the clubhouse bathrooms?
If you are a resident and registered user of the website, you can find the bathroom code on the page titled HOA Documents & Forms.
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Where do I find the mailbox specs for SML?
You can get the details of the mailbox requirements by going to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Guidelines. These Guidelines are posted on this website under HOA Documents & Forms.
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Who should I call if I see a large alligator in SML?
Alligators larger than 4 feet are considered a threat in residential areas and will generally be removed from the community upon request. You must first contact the County by calling 866-392-4286 and let them know of your request. The County will give you an "authorization to trap" control number. Next, contact May Management, let them know the location of the alligator, and provide the control number given to you by the County. May Management will contact the trapper with the authorization number. Don't delay though; those buggers move around. Yes, this process may seem cumbersome. Here's why it's done this way. May Management can not initiate a request to trap and remove an alligator in SML. A resident must make the request with the County. The County will not contact the trapper for us. We must go through May Management for this service.
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