The Devon Condominiums Wilmington, DE April/May 2019

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Mark your calendar

May 13 - SpringForum in the Devon

Lobby at 6:00pni

May 25 - The Devonpool opens for theseason at 10:00ani

May 27 - MemorialDay

2019 Postal Holidays

Monday, May 27Memorial DayThursday, July 4Independence DayMonday, September 2Labor DayMonday, October 14Columbus DayMonday, November 11Veterans DayThursday, November28 - Thanksgiving DayWednesday, December25 - Christmas Day

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Attention: Copy of vehicle registration requestAt your earliest convenience, all residents who have a DC

sticker on their vehicle must provide a copy of their registration.A copy can be made in the Devon office during regularbusinesshours. You can place your copy in the Devon drop box or youcan scan your registration and send it by email tothedevon@comcast.net.

Many thanks to all the residents who have already providedthis information.

Use caution entering/exiting parking lotPlease use extreme caution when entering and exiting the

parking garage. One of our residents was struckby a car exitingthe parking garage. Additionally, we have had many peoplenearly struck, along with near collisions.

Also, make sure that you are parked evenlv between theyellow lines (or blue lines ifparked in the handicapped spaces).Ifyou exit your vehicle and find that you are not parkedproperly, please be considerate of others; get back in your car,and make necessary adjustments. We are monitoring this issueclosely and ifnot parked properly, you may receive a call tomove your vehicle.

This is in an effort to maximize parking and avoid damage tovehicles. A special thank you to council member CharlesJohnson who is monitoring all Devon parking lots at least threetimes per day.

Please try and avoid parking on Clinton Street. Ifyou mustpark on that street, do not block walkways or driveways.

Neighbor at risk? Wellness Check provides assistanceIf you are concerned about the well-being of a neighbor, you

must call 911 for a "wellness check." Devon staff is not

permitted to enter a unit to check on a resident.

Committee update on

parking expansion

The Parking Committee is notgoing to pursue any ftirtheraction related to limited parkingin the Devon lots because the

cost of expansion would beprohibitive.

A plan from 23 years ago wasfound which described different

ways to add 22-24 spaces. Theseplans included possibly usingsome of the landscaped propertyin back of the Devon or buildinga two-tier garage on the 14^sideof the building.

As of 23 years ago, theestimated cost of this project was$600,000. The cost today wouldbe considerably higher.

Lost and Found

During the strong winds, thisdecorative lizard was found in

the rose bushes in front of the

building. If it belongs to you, itcan be picked up in the Devonoffice.

News to share?

If you have any good news thatyou would like to share withyour neighbors, please feel freeto provide a brief descriptionand leave it in the drop boxoutside Kathleen's office.

Important Reminders

DROP BOX: The locked drop box has been installed just outsideof the Devon office door (directly across from the restroom). Thisbox is readily available to all residents for payments andcorrespondence. During regular business hours, Kathleen willempty the box several times a day. Then, she will remove allcontents first thing Monday morning, following the weekend. Thislocked drop box is monitored by a camera.

TRASH ROOM:

• All bags placed in the trash and recycling can must bedouble tied insuring bags are secure. No loose trash orrecycling is permitted in the cans.

• No bags larger than 13 gallons• No bags heavier than 251bs.• All boxes (no matter what size) must be broken down, flat

before being placed in the trash room. If you are unable tobreakdown your boxes, please call the Devon office andrequest a work order for Gary or Rob to assist withbreaking down the boxes and transporting them directly tothe recycling dumpster. This will be billed at $5 for every15 minutes (the usual cost of a work order).

• No items may be left in the service area outside of the trashroom.

Get ready to enjoy the Devon poolOur pool is an attractive feature of living at the Devon. Follow

the below steps to access the pool this season:• All Devon residents and outside owners must obtain a

Devon issued picture ID to enter the pool enclosure• Everyone in the pool enclosure must be wearing a "Devon

Pool 2019" or blue guest wristband (except children under8 years old)

• Beginning Monday, April 15, 2019, Kathleen will beginissuing the Devon picture ID and 2019 wristbands duringregular business hours Monday through Friday 9am-12pmand lpm-3pm.

Extra bonus: If you obtain your Devon picture ID andwristbands between April 22"*' and May you will receive 2free guest wristbands!

DEVON OFFICE HOURS; Monday to Friday 9am-Noon & lpm-3pm

If you have good news, a concern, or a complaint, please contact:IPS Property Manager: Christina / 302-994-3907 / cperonti@ipsde.comDevon Office: Kathleen /302-6S8-5366 / thedevon@comcast.net

Devon Community News April/May 2019

Council Activities

Action items, monitoring and committee reviewsThe below list identifies several activities being reviewed, researched andconsidered by council members:

Matters under review

• Devon website

• Parking garage ceilingMonitoring

• Ratio of rental to owned units

Taslc-specific committees

• Rules and regulations (review ofDevon rules/regulations)• Parking• Welcoming• Grounds

• Internal systemsCompieted Items

• Access card system (to be implemented)

Devon Council Meetings

May 13 (Spring Forum)July 22September 23October 21 (Annual Meeting)November 25

Meetings, with the exception ofthe Spring Forum and the Annual Meeting, are held at7:00pm in the Coimcil Room.

2019 DSWA Collection Event schedulef DSWA

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Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Goods Collection &Document Shredding Events

Saturday, March 30

8:00am-2:00pm

Fenwick Island State Park

36859 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island

Saturday, April 6

8:00am-2:00pm

St Anne's Episcopal School

211 Silver Lake Rd. Middletown

Saturday, April 13

8:00am-2:00pm

Ml. Pleasant Elementary School

500 Duncan Rd, VVilminglon

Saturday, April 27

8:00am-2:00pm

Blue Hen Coiporatc Center

655 S. Bay Rd. Dover

Saturday, May 18

8:00am-2:00pin

North StaiT Elementary

1340 Little Baltimore Rd, Hockessin

Saturday, June 8

8;00ani-2:00pm

Fort DuPont Parade Grounds

248 Kent Ave, Delaware City

Saturday, June 22

8;00am-2;00pm

Nylon Capitol Shopping Center

1023 W. Slein Hwy, Seaford

Saturday, July 13

S;00am-2:00pm

St Anne's Episcopal School

211 Silver Lake Rd, Middletown

Saturday, July 27

8;00am-2:00pm

Milford Transfer Station

1170 S. Dupont Blvd, Milford

Saturday, August 24

8:00am-2:00pm

Ml. Pleasant Elementary School

500 Duncan Rd, Wilmington

Document Shredding Household Hazardous Waste Electronics RecyclingDelaware Recycling Center

J/(^/ Lar?ihso/i Lone. New Casile

Isl Wednesday of Each Month !0am-2pm

!si Saturday of Each Month 8;3()am-2pm

Chesvvold Collection Station

54 Fork Branch Road, CheswoUl

Isi Friday of Each Month 10am-2pm

Jones Crossroads Landfill

2(V560 iMndfill Lane. Georgetown

1st Mondav of Each Month ]0am-2pm

Delaware Recycling Center

I}()] Lamhson Lcine, New Coslle

Every Wednesday l()am-2pm

Isl Saturday of Each Monlh K;30am-2pm

Cheswold Collection Station

5-f Fork Branch Rood. Cheswold

Evei7 Friday 10am-2pm

Jones Crossroads Landfdl

2R560 Landfill Lane. Georgetown

Every Monday 10am-2pm

Delaware Recycling Center

not Lamhson Ume, New Castle

Monday-Friday 8:?0am-3:?{)pni

Saturday K:3()am-2pm

Cheswold Collection Station

54 Fork Branch Road. Cheswold

Monday-Saturday 8;30am-3:30pm

Jones Crossroads Landfill

2S56() Landfill Lane. Georgetown

Monday-Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm

Saturday, September 14

8:00am-2;00pm

Hockers Grocer)' Store

34960 Atlantic Ave, Clarksville

Saturday, October 19

8:00am-2:00pm

Frawley Stadium

801 S. Madison St. Wilmington

Saturday, October 26

8:00am-2:00pm

Long Neck

Location TED

Saturday, November 9

8;00am-2:00pm

DSWA Newark Recycling Center

470 Corporate Blvd. Newark

Latex Paint

Delaware Recycling Center

noi Ujmhson Lime. New Casde

Isl Wednesday of Each Month l()am-2pm

1st Saturday of Each Moiuh 8:3l)ain-2pm

Cheswold Collection Station

54 Fork Branch Road, Che.swold

Isl Friday of Each Month lUam-2pm

Jones Crossroads Landfill

2H56() Landfill Lane. Georgetown

Isl Monday of Each Month 10am-2pm

idHousehold Hazardous Waste Items

DSWA

Electronics Recycling Items

Household Items

• Full Aerosol Cans

• Bleach

• Chemistry Kits

• Nail Polish/Polish Removers

• Perfumes

• Disinfectants

• Drain Cleaners

• Floor Wax

• Mercury Thermometers

• Moth Balls

• Oven Cleaner

• Spot Removers

• Toilet Cleaner

• Florescent Bulbs

Garden Items

• Fungicides

• Herbicides

• Pool Chemicals

Medical

Used Sharps*

"'Please bring sharps in a container

you are willing to part witti

Automotive Items

• Used Mixed Fuels

• Antifreeze

• Auto Batteries

• Degreasers

• Waste Gasoline/Kerosene

Workshop Items

• CoiTosives

• Oil Based Paints

• Small Compressed Gas Tanks

• Solvents

• StainsA^arnishcs

• Strippers/Thinners

• Wood Preservatives

Explosives**

• Ammunition

• Gunpowder

• Fireworks

••EXPLOSIVES NOT ACCEPTED

at Weekly Collection Events or

1st Saturday Event at Delaware Recycling Center

Equipment

• Computer Components

• Main Frame Computers

• Mini Computers

• Terminals

• Printers

• Personal Computers

• Monitors

• Keyboards

• Mice

• Cables

• Laptop Computers

• Notebook Computers

• Notepad Computers

• Copying Equipment

• Electronic Typewriters

• Calculators

Small Household Electronics

• Microwave Ovens

• Vacuum Cleaners

• Video Game Systems

Document Shredding

2 File Boxes Per Person

Telecommunications Equipment

• Telephone Systems

• Terminals

• Telephones

" Telex

• Facsimile

• Pay Telephones

• Cordless Telephones

• Cellular Telephones

• Answering Machines

Radio, Television, Electroacoustic

• Radios

• Televisions

• Video Cameras

• Video Recorders

• Tape Recorders

• Audio Amplifiers

• VCRs

• DVD Players

• Cassette Players

• Record Players

••NO DEHUMIDIFIERS. FREEZERS.

REFRIGERATORS OR

AIR CONDITIONERS ACCEPTED

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT THESE EVENTS

FOR INFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSAL VISIT HELPISHEREDE.COM

For more information, call 1-800-404-7080 orvisitwww.dswa.comDELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY