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Heritage Village Foundation

The Heritage Village Master Foundation is a non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of Connecticut, run by and for the benefit of the property owners of Heritage Village.

The primary purpose of the Foundation is to assure continuous and efficient control over the maintenance and operation of the common areas and recreational amenities in the Village. It also serves as a springboard for community, social and cultural activities. Professional personnel, operating under the direction of a Board of Directors and in cooperation with a network of committees staff the Foundation.

Every owner is a member of the Foundation and as such  will enjoy the use of all recreational facilities, social activities, and community functions, plus the protection of the covenants.

The Board of Directors is composed of six elected homeowners. The Board of Directors is responsible for administering all funds of the Association and for the maintenance of the common areas and facilities in Heritage Village.

For each property owned, a family receives one full voting membership in the Association .

Membership in the Foundation entitles the owners, their family, and guests to enjoy full use of the recreational facilities and common areas.

Membership also insures homeowners of a democratic method of operation by giving them a direct vote and voice in the affairs of their particular condo and through their  condo representative, a voice in the administration of the Association.  It is therefore imperative that owners attend their condo meetings to  voice concerns and keep informed of decisions affecting them and their neighbors.

The original developer, Heritage Development Corporation, set aside substantial acreage for exclusive use of the homeowners as common areas and facilities. The Corporation then deeded all this area to the Heritage Village Master Foundation, once it was organized, to assure homeowners continued and permanent use and enjoyment of the land, common areas, and recreational facilities. Deed restrictions on the land specify that the common areas and facilities may not be sold or developed for additional housing or commercial use.

The Foundation permits you as a homeowner, to make your opinions known. The Board of Directors controls and/or contracts for the services the Association requires. The bylaws, covenants, and restrictions guarantee members in good standing the following rights:

+ To vote for representatives to the Board of Directors;

+ To stand for a seat on the Board of Directors;

+ To serve on committees on appointment by the Board;

+ To attend regular monthly meetings;

+ To participate in any special meeting;

+ To vote on the amendment of by-laws or covenants.

Like any organization, the Foundation requires funding to operate. The operating budget comes from an assessment on each member. When you take the deed to your home, you automatically agree to pay the Foundation a monthly assessment. For your budgetary convenience, this assessment is divided into 12 equal monthly payments.

The rate of assessment is determined by the Board of Directors, based on a formula in the Foundation’s by-laws. The budget depends entirely on the Foundation’s expenses and reserve fund needs. The Assessment rate for 2011 is $49.00 per month . This assessment is not a voluntary charge. It is a legal obligation. In order to protect you and the other members, delinquencies can be enforced and collected pursuant to Connecticut Law.