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[compiled from several sources by the webmaster]

[Edited 12:30 pm 4/16 to add cost explanation at the bottom]

Links:

• the original letter sent out to residents about the gates and security changes
• Security Policies – notes from the February Security meetings

 

Questions

[from replies byMike Kasko & Wes Patton questions posed on the Yahoo group]

• Up to two transponders will be issued to each owner of a property, for
  their vehicles, free of charge
• Additional normal transponders will be $16 each.
• Six Month passes will be available for the same charge as they have been in the past [$10 for six months] with one important
  distinction: There will now be an additional, one time charge per
  vehicle, of $16 for the regular Transponder.  The transponder will last
  many years. So initially the six month passes will be $26.
• The exception will be if special, more expensive, transponders are
  needed. Typically motorcycles & high end vehicles with metal
  integrated windshields require these special transponders.
• {from the Webmaster} In the security notes from February it was mentioned that the special transponders cost LWW an extra $20 – so if it is one of the first 2 “free” ones, then you only pay the $20 difference. If it is your 3rd, it will cost you $36.
• Please keep in mind that infrequent visitors will still be able to visit
  you via the Lake WildWood Drive entrance, free of charge, provided they are on your access list…

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From the Webmaster:
I just spent some time with Kim in the office, and here are some details:

What to bring:

The xeroxed copy of the form you filled out earlier in the year. Assuming everything is working, that’s all you need – but this a new system, so I, personally, wouldn’t assume! So, ALSO bring:

• Driver’s License
• Registration OR Insurance card (only 1 card needed if all teh vehicles are on the same policy). If you have multiple policies, bring multiple cards.
• Tag numbers for each vehicle – write ‘em down, you won’t remember them!
• Cash or a check – IF you are getting more than 2 Regular transponders, or are getting ANY Special types.

There are TWO transponder types:

—Regular is for regular cars/vans/trucks etc.

—Special is for motorcycles and also for cars with a lot of metal in the windshield (generally these are more expensive models)

Easiest way to think the cost is this:

1. Each account starts with a $32 “credit”.
2. Each regular costs $16, each special costs $36
3. If you get 2 regulars your cost is $16 regular + $16 regular – $32 credit = zero.
4. If you get one special (and that’s all you get) your cost is $36 special – $32 credit = $4.
5. If you get one regular and one special your cost is $16 regular + $36 special – $32 credit = $20
6. If you get two regulars and one special your cost is $16 regular + $16 regular + $36 special – $32 credit = $36.

This is also up on CH99. Spread the word!