April 2025
2025 Annual Dues payment process
The deadline of March 31 for annual due payment has passed. A $50 late fee will be assessed to any homeowner's account that is not compliant per Resolution 2025-6.
ACH Autopay-Enroll in automatic ACH payments: ACH Autopay Form
ACH payments draft on the 5th (or following business day) each month and forms must be received prior to the 1st to be processed in time for the given month.
Mailed Payments-Mail payments via Check or Bank Bill Pay made out to Melrose HOA:
Melrose HOA
c/o PMI Scioto Metro
PO Box 367
Wheaton, IL 60187-0367
Ensure your check includes your property address printed on the check or added in the memo.
Mailed payments take ~10 days to receive and add to your account. Please plan accordingly.
Online Payments-Visit the Pay Assessments page to make an online payment via eCheck or credit card. Processing fees apply as outlined on the page.
Melrose HOA Community Handbook
The Melrose Board of Trustees have cross-referenced Deed Restrictions in all nine (9) sections & have found which covenants are enforced throughout the subdivision. The Board of Directors are currently working with PMI Scioto Metro & is in the process of placing these uniform Deed Restrictions into a user-friendly document for the Melrose HOA to understand what will be enforceable (in addition to Regulations). Estimated completion of the handbook is mid-April.
If you have any questions\comments, please contact Jackson Brandel, Melrose HOA President.
Mailbox violation freeze lifted
The Melrose HOA does not enforce mailbox violations between the months of December & March due to possible inclement weather. Currently ALL mailbox violations (existing & new) are active.
Here are the guidelines for a compliant mailbox in Melrose & Inverness at Melrose per Resolution 2025-4. Melrose HOA also offers free paint to any homeowner that requests materials. contact Jackson Brandel for more details.
Melrose entry ground lights
The Melrose Board of Trustees have received an estimate for replacement of ground lights at the Melrose Blvd.\Refugee rd. entry as well as additional ground lights at the McLeod Parc\Hill Rd. entry. Total cost for this project is $15,477.00. Install will take place in early to mid-April.
Melrose common area pond 'Phase II"
Aqua Doc is scheduled to stock the Melrose common area pond with "Phase II" predator fish in April. This issue was approved by the board in 2024.
Melrose community garage sale
The annual community garage sale for both Melrose & Inverness at Melrose will be June 13th & 14th from 8am to 4pm each day.
Melrose Tax form & Audit
The Melrose HOA has submitted the required 1120-H tax form to the IRA for 2024. All non-profit businesses are required to file taxes & provide the following (if audited):
- At least 85% of the units are used by individuals for residential purposes.
- At least 60% of the gross income is derived from the membership fees, dues or assessments of owners in the association. This would also be called exempt function income.
- At least 90% of the expenditures for the tax year are used for the management, construction, acquisition, maintenance or care of the association property. This would encompass operating expenses as well as reserve expenses.
- No part of the HOA net earnings can benefit any shareholder, individual or owner.
As a member of the Melrose HOA every homeowner is entitled to view the association's financials. Monthly monetary breakdown is publicly available via the HOA Financials tab. If you believe the financials are in any way non-transparent please email Jackson Brandel, Melrose HOA Pesident, to request a 3rd party self audit.
What is a Regulation?
An Association Regulation is a rule or order that governs or controls conduct within a specific jurisdiction. (gives detail to an already legally binding rule and\or covenant). The Board of Trustees can pass additional regulations to help enforce and clarify the rules outlined within their CC&Rs. These regulations often can be adopted by the board without a vote from all the homeowners if they aren’t more restrictive than existing guidelines unless otherwise defined in the Declaration or Bylaws.
Beginning in 2025 the Melrose Trustees have exercised regulations to better detail & specify the Deed Restrictions & Covenants on record. As of 1.1.25 there have been eight (8) Resolutions approved by Melrose Board of Directors. See below for more information.
Active Resolutions in 2025 (non retro-active)
Annual dues for Melrose HOA in 2025 (& moving forward) will be $200.
Any violation that has not been remedied within the 20-day cycle will be assessed fines ranging from $50 to $200 based upon the time from inception of said violation. This replaces Resolution 2023-1.
Standards for uniform fencing that encloses a property. This specifies the type & material of acceptable fencing that has been established throughout the neighborhood.
Uniform standards for a mailbox in Melrose & Inverness at Melrose. This Resolution goes into detail regarding material, structure & placement of a mailbox as well as acceptable color formula & number template.
The procedural process when a lot repeats an identical deed restrictive violation within a 12-month period of inception.
The procedural process regarding assessment & violation enforcement dues when they are not satisfied by a homeowner with the required timeframe.
Design guidelines for basketball goals as well as storage specifications of portable basketball goals.
Uniform guidelines for hidden fence standards of a garbage container that is stored outside & within street view.
Melrose Common Area during winter months
With the below freezing temperatures in January the common area pond has completely frozen over. Please be aware that walking on the ice as well as throwing rocks onto the pond (from the rip-rap) is prohibited.