01/06/2026
Dear McNeill Farms Residents,
Please see below some cold weather reminders. Please remember that Trashcab does not accept Christmas trees. There are various places you can take your Christmas Tree for disposal, such as the nearby Ohio Mulch on Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd (this location will take the trees for free).
Cold Weather Safety & Tips
Heating
• Make sure furniture isn’t blocking heating vents.
• Close doors to unused rooms and use rolled up towel to block the crack at the bottom of door.
• When using heat sources, such as a fireplace or space heater, take safety precautions. Keep a fire extinguisher close by and be sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.
• Make sure to check your furnace filter and replace when needed.
Plumbing
• Owners are responsible for their plumbing and any water damage to their unit and possessions as well as damage to their neighbors’ if pipes break.
• Disconnect hoses from outside valves.
• Set thermostats no lower than 65°F.
• Do not shut off utilities during cold temperatures. If your unit must be empty, have it properly winterized.
• Make sure you have sufficient insurance to cover the insides and contents of your unit.
Test Your Sump Pump
• Two units in each of our buildings have a sump pump in the basement to help prevent flooding. If you have a sump pump in your basement, you should test it once a month to make sure it is working properly. This is especially important in the spring and summer when heavy rainstorms are more common.
• To test your sump pump, pour a bucket of water into the hole containing the pump.This should activate the pump.
Driving
• People backing out of their garages or from between other parked vehicles cannot see you driving toward them down the street. Please pay attention and yield to cars backing into the street to avoid collisions.
• Parallel parking is not allowed at McNeill Farms.
• To facilitate snow removal and mail delivery, try not to park directly in front of mailboxes Do not warm your car in the garage as carbon monoxide can accumulate and get into your living area.
General Safety
• When outdoors, walk carefully and be aware of uneven or slippery surfaces under your feet.
• Wash hands frequently to prevent the spread of colds and flus.
Snow Removal
• In general, snow removal is initiated after 2 -2.5 inches in a snow event, DO NOT park in front of the mailboxes. Keep in mind that any place that a
vehicle is parked cannot be cleared of snow.
• Unit owners are responsible for removing snow/ice from their own sidewalk and
stoop (porch) in front of their unit. If you are unable to do so due to a handicap ormedical condition, submit a statement confirming the situation (doctor’s note, copy of yourhandicapped parking placard) to the property manager’s office at the Clubhouse to be placed on the handicap snow removal list.
Preventing Theft
• Try not to allow delivered packages to sit on your porch. Ask a neighbor to take delivery, or have them delivered to your workplace to the Post Office for you to pick up. The McNeill Farms Clubhouse staff DOES NOT accept delivery of packages for residents.
• Report anyone suspicious removing things from porches or any other suspicious activity on the property, by calling the NON-Emergency Police at 614-645-4545.
• Do not advertise to potential thieves by placing empty boxes, especially from big ticket items given or received as gifts, out so they are visible with your trash. Break down boxes and place them in your trashcan or in bags that you cannot see through.
• Make sure no valuables are left in car and car doors are locked
Waste & Recycle Collection
· Collection day: Wednesdays on or after 7:00 a.m.
Bulk Items:
· Plastic wrap required for bulk items in fabric. Bulk items in fabric won’t be removed without
plastic wrap.
· Email bulk item requests to [email protected]. Request quote, coordination & supply credit
card information.
Unacceptable Non-Recyclable Waste:
· No construction waste.
· No hazardous materials.
· No Christmas trees.
General Information
Make a payment / Questions about payments: Call 844-550-0336
Community Care: 800-932-6636
After-hours Emergency: Call 614-799-9800 dial 9
General Assistance: Visit www.sentrymgt.com and select “My Account” at the top of the home page.
You will be prompted to log in to the CommunityPro® PORTAL. Once logged in, you will be able to view your user profile, account balance, make a payment, set up auto-pay, request work orders,request replacement coupons, and view governing documents.
Order Closing Documents: Visit www.sentrymgt.com and select “Order Closing Documents” at the top of the home page. You will be given the option to order estoppels (resale documents), formal refinance letters, and questionnaires. You will be redirected to WelcomeLink to fulfill your request.
Other support: If you require additional assistance, you may contact the office at 614-799-9800 and follow the prompts.
Thank you,
Your McNeill Farms Association and your Community Manager
Sentry offers homeowners association management services for HOAs & COAs; offices in 17+ states - FL, GA, CO, AZ, NM, NC, SC, KS, NY, WA, TN.