Aloha
Welcome to the September 2022 edition of the Makaha Valley Plantation newsletter! The aim of this newsletter is to bring you the latest MVP news, project updates, and help build community here on the westside.
Sewer Line Work
We’d like everyone to be aware that we are working with the City and County of Honolulu on the main sewer line that runs through Kiana through the month of September. Please drive carefully through these sections, obey all signs and pay attention to worker directions.
New Exit System
Our new security gate is designed to only let one car through at a time. In other words, if you are following the person in front of you too closely then the gate is going to come down on your car! Please take a moment and come to a complete stop before proceeding. When people rush there ends up being collisions and damage, and it costs us all! Please follow the directions of all posted signs throughout the property, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask security.
Checking Owner Accounts and Overdue Fees
It is every homeowner’s responsibility to pay their association fees promptly, as well as citations and other expenses. An overdue account can result in overdue charges and, if left unattended, the costs can rack up! The Board is giving owners 6 months to set up a login with Touchstone and determine if your account is accurate and up to date – otherwise you may find unexpected or unpleasant costs appearing.
To check your account you’ll need to create a login with Touchstone.
- Visit https://www.touchstoneproperties-hawaii.com
- Click View your account or payment history – this will open the SKYLINE dashboard.
- You’ll need to enter a username and password and if this is your first time here you’ll need to call Touchstone on 808-566-4100
- Tell the operator you are signing up for a SKYLINE Dashboard Account and you will be transferred to accounting, and can then request a username and password.
- Once you receive your unique username and password, write it down for future reference, and proceed with your login!
- You can then review your account history and make payments as needed.
If you have any issues with this process please get in touch!
HO6 Insurance Resolution Reminder
No-one likes bad news and there is no worse news than your home, or someone else’s, being damaged and finding out that it is not properly covered by insurance! The Board of Directors has recently put forward a motion to make HO6 Insurance mandatory for all owners – this will ensure that whatever happens to you, or your neighbor’s home, everyone will be properly covered. It will also mean that the association is able to purchase more competitively priced insurance, which will help avoid association fee increases as insurance rates have been increasing over the last few years!
You should have received an explanation letter titled “Resolution to Require Owner Insurance”, and Mahalo to everyone who has submitted their vote. We are currently sitting at 34% owner approval so if you haven’t submitted your vote please go ahead and do so, or reach out to Chester at Touchstone if you did not receive the letter. We appreciate your involvement in helping protect our community!
Avoiding Mosquitoes
It’s mosquito season and there is a simple way we can all help reduce this buzzing menace – ensure that there is no standing water on our lanai’s and elsewhere on the property! Mosquitoes require stable water, even as small as a puddle, in order to lay their eggs and reproduce. By ensuring we don’t leave containers of water, overfill garden beds, and just generally keep your lanai dry you can help yourself and your neighbors avoid this nuisance.
Mahalo,
MVP Board of Directors