Woodland Hills will be hosting 4 neighborhood garage sales this year. We encourage homeowners to participate. You are welcome to place a sign at the entrance to advertise your sale, but please be sure to pick up the sign(s) at the conclusion of the sale.

The Community Yard Sale dates are as follows:

Spring
Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Fall
Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Woodland Hills HOA Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday May 7, 2024 and will be held in-person.  Location, time, and additional meeting information will be updated below.

Agenda – Available prior to the Meeting
2024 Budget – Available prior to the Meeting

The HOA is also looking for additional volunteers to assist on the board and/or community projects. If you are willing to serve, please contact board president Ted Brown at theodorebrown1980@gmail.com.

Invoices for 2023 dues will be going out by mid February and will be due on April 30, 2023. Dues will remain the same as 2022, at $120 per year.

The Woodland Hills Homeowner’s Association would like to remind homeowners of important summertime safety tips as we head into the 4th of July and the heat of the summer.

Pool Safety 
For those with a home pool or who enjoy community pools, please be sure to monitor chemical levels and watch your children at all times, especially those who are not strong swimmers!

Grill Safety 
We all love outdoor cooking, but many house fires are caused by unmonitored outdoor grills. Be sure to keep the area surrounding a grill free of debris, leaves, etc that could be flammable. After grilling, be sure to turn off the grill or extinguish coals or other heat sources. Store a fire extinguisher close by for emergency use.

Nighttime Safety 
Enjoying summer nights is a great thing, but be sure to use reflectors on driveways, posts, and on yourself to prevent damage or injury from traffic. If you go walking, it is safer to go in groups. Be sure to have the local sheriff’s office phone number saved in your phone in case you observe an incident or need immediate assistance. Stay clear of areas that are not well lit. Carry a flashlight with you to alert oncoming traffic and to see debris or obstacles in your path.

Pet Safety 
Pets are valued members of the family. But, remember that your pet is YOUR responsibility and your liability in the case of an incident. Keep your pet on a leash at all times whether at home or on a walk. Keep all yards clean as you walk your pet. Make sure all pets have a collar with identification on them. Any outdoor pets must be fenced.

Home Safety and Security 
Home security is the responsibly of each homeowner, but we can always look out for one another. If you see something suspicious, call the sheriff’s office or 911 if needed. Keep doors and windows locked at all times. Always leave outdoor and indoor lights on while you are gone, and ideally at night.

4th of July Safety
As we celebrate the birth of our nation, it is important to respect the safety and peace of our neighbors. Please do not shoot fireworks at neighbors’ homes or property, and maintain proper shooting hours. Remember that many neighbors work even on the 4th of July, so they need their sleep! All fireworks shooting is YOUR responsibility and liability, so do so responsibly. Lastly, pickup all leftover debris after you finish. There is no one coming after you to cleanup!

The Woodland Hills Homeowners’ Association is planning a community cleanup day on June 4-5, 2022. As part of this day, there will be a dumpster provided where all dues-paying homeowners within Woodland Hills can discard authorized items.

Authorized Items Include:
Household items
Yard Debris
Old Furniture

Unauthorized Items Include:
Paint
Appliances
Tires
Food/Garbage
Electronics
Concrete
Batteries

To volunteer to assist HOA-wide efforts during the community cleanup day, please contact HOA president Ted Brown at tjbrown1980@icloud.com.

The primary responsibility of the Mobile County Animal Control division is to enforce the Mobile County’s animal control ordinances or the Alabama state statutes in the Mobile County unincorporated communities, specifically impounding dogs roaming at large and investigation of other animal issue violations or abuse. This is required by Alabama law to protect the health and safety of our citizens as well as the animals (The Reverence For All Life). Most of the dogs picked up are abandoned animals left to their own resources to survive on the streets. These animals live in harsh environmental conditions, scavenging for food and are subject to serious illnesses and injuries. We are required to pick up these animals and place them on a seven-day hold that would allow an owner, if there is one, to reunite with them.

The Code Of Alabama Title 3-1-5 is to issue warnings/citations to pet owners who let their dogs run freely. The Dangerous Dog Act 2012-235 requires the Animal Control officers to impound dogs with severe physical injuries, that have established a pattern of being a nuisance, or ones that damage the property of others.

Animal Control Officers also investigate cases of domestic animal abuse and neglect. Often, the reports come in from the public. Officers respond to all cases reported to them. If there is probable cause to believe that an animal is at risk, the Officers will immediately open an investigation. These investigations can lead to prosecution by the District Attorney, and it is the job of the Animal Control Officers to testify in court regarding their findings.

Hours of Operation

• Monday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
• Saturday at 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
• Closed: On designated County/State/Federal Holidays

Note*** During closed hours, an Animal Control Officer is on Stand-by Duty to respond to any emergency calls which are considered to be an extreme emergency such as listed below.

• Dog or cat bites that break the skin, which occurred on the same day as the call (unless the animal is confined)
• Animal Abuse/Cruelty (if the animal is in distress or immediate danger)
• Stray dog on a highway, busy street and interfering with a commercial business
• Loose, aggressive dog
• A sick or injured stray dog ( unless an animal is with a skin condition or body defect)

For more information, contact Mobile County Animal Control at (251)574-7940

The Christmas lighting contest will be held once again this December in Woodland Hills. Entry fee is $10 and all monies will go to the winners. The more people that enter, the bigger the pot. Once entered, you will receive a ticket with a contestant number.  If you are interested in serving as a judge, please let us know.  The board, in addition to three judges, will determine the winners (judges and board are not eligible to win.)

The deadline to register is December 3rd, and the contest winners will be recognized on December 20th.  Tickets are now on-sale and available by contacting HOA president Ted Brown at tjbrown1980@me.com.

Note, if the winner of the contest is behind on dues, the prize will be applied automatically toward the balance of the dues outstanding.

We are currently taking a poll on the Woodland Hills Facebook page as to which day our homeowners prefer for Trick or Treating this year.  You may take this poll by clicking here. Times will be between 5 – 8 p.m.  Those participating in Halloween should leave all house lights on…otherwise it will be assumed that you are not participating.  There is also a consideration of the HOA cooking the remaining food from the recent block party – stay tuned for further details

The Woodland Hills HOA will host a neighborhood block party on June 12, 2021. Details are in the works, but it is planned for the HOA to grill hamburgers and have music and fun. Please mark your calendars, and more information will be sent soon!

Enclosed with this newsletter is your copy of the 2021 invoice.  This invoice includes any past due balances and your 2021 annual dues.  Payment must be submitted by April 30, 2021.  We are pleased to report that we can now accept credit cards for payment.  To pay via card, please call the HOA at 251.800.9055.  If paying with a card, there will be an added 3.5% + .15 per transaction.  So for one year of dues, it would be $103.65 vs. $100.  We thank you in advance for your prompt payment.