General Info
Trash Pick Up
Trash will be picked up every Tuesday morning, unless the week has a holiday - then pickup is Wednesday.
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Holidays are: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Trash can be placed on the cement pad by the mailboxes prior to the Tuesday morning pickup. Do not block the mailboxes or place trash on the grass.
Please use strong garbage bags (black preferred), not grocery store bags or white kitchen trash liners. Cardboard should be flattened. ALL trash must be bagged, including paper, glass, and pizza boxes. Please do not leave your trash container out. Trash containers left with the trash may be disposed of at the trash collector's discretion.
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Large items such as an appliance, carpeting, mattress, etc., will be picked up the 2nd and 4th week each month. Refrigerators will not be picked up unless the freon has been removed and the appliance stickered by a professional company. Carpeting must be in 4’ bundles that weigh no more than 35 lbs. All carpet scraps must be put in trash bags.
Please do not place heavy items on the grass.
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Insurance
The Association, under its master policy, provides coverage for all common elements (buildings and land). A copy of the insurance certificate can be found under the tab "Documents". You can also obtain a copy by contacting the Management Company via email or phone.
This insurance policy covers all buildings and units as they were originally constructed, and include exterior and interior walls, floors and ceilings, as well as equipment and fixtures originally installed by the developer in the early 90's. It does not cover any improvements or upgrades to a unit.
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All co-owners should protect their contents and liabilities within their units by purchasing a condominium insurance policy (HO-6). The policy should include appliances, improvements and betterments, and personal belongings. "Improvements and betterments" are any upgrades made to the unit, such as a finished basement, flooring, moldings, light fixtures, cabinets, etc.
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Please note that our Bylaws require co-owners to list "Mill Creek of Shelby Association" as Additional Insured on their HO-6 insurance. (As management companies may change from time to time, the address for the Association can be listed the same as the co-owner's).
In the event of a loss, the co-owner must contact the Property Manager immediately after the loss occurs.
Sump Pumps
Each building has one sump pump which is installed and maintained by the Association. This sump pump serves all four units in the building. (Any backup sump pumps are the responsibility of the co-owners in the building served.)
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The co-owner (or tenant) whom has the sump pump in their unit is responsible for checking it periodically to make sure it is working, and for calling the Property Manager immediately if it is not working properly.
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If a sump pump fails, and there is no backup system, extensive water damage may result. If a sump pump fails while the co-owner or tenant is away for an extended period, the resulting damage and/or water and sewage bills can be costly. If you are going to be away for a few days, please leave a key with a neighbor or a relative who is willing to check the sump pump regularly.
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Co-owners with a sump pump in their unit should leave a key with a neighbor or relative, and let the Property Manager know who to contact in case of an emergency.
The management company can break into a unit for emergency repairs if they are unable to contact the co-owner and it is the only way they can access the unit. The co-owner is responsible for the cost of the lock-smith and any damage caused by the entry.
