|
Location
Green Trails is located in southwestern Lisle, convenient to office
complexes of the I-88 Corporate Corridor, and to the rail and highway
networks connecting Chicago and suburbs.
Amenities
The 744 acres of Green Trails encompasses residential neighborhoods,
two commercial shopping centers, parks, landscaped common areas, a
fire station, a school, and the infrastructure to support it all. The
varied terrain includes nine ponds, mature woods and grassy open
spaces, hills and flat land. There are twenty-five miles of trails for
hiking, jogging, biking, or blading. Seventeen public parks offer
facilities such as playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, and ball
fields.
Common areas wind throughout Green Trails behind the homes. Paths
through these open spaces foster neighborhood social interaction to
reach beyond back yards. The extensive pathway system links all
neighborhoods.
Housing
1679 single-family homes, 364 condos, and 560 apartments (including
adjacent affiliated areas, Hidden Lake and Collegewood Court). Begun
in the mid-1970's, construction was completed in the late 1990's.
To reflect the differing ecosystems and to appeal to people of
assorted age and economic levels, a diversity of housing was planned.
Many different builders lent their distinctive styles to the homes in
Green Trails. Units range in size from apartments and condos, through
compact patio homes and duplexes, homes with standard or custom
features, to custom estates on acre lots.
The wide variety of homes accommodates singles just starting out,
families of all ages, and retirees. As their circumstances change,
more than a few Green Trails families have moved - and stayed within
Green Trails!
Green Trails Improvement Association
The common area and all improvements to it are owned by the Green
Trails Improvement Association (GTIA). By and large those
improvements consist of pathways, path lights, trees and shrubs,
accent areas and signs, but also include a gazebo for all to use.
GTIA maintains the common areas and mows the rights-of-way along
arterial streets.
All owners of residential units in Green Trails are members of GTIA.
All unit owners in Hidden Lake and Collegewood Court are non-voting
affiliate members.
The association aids communication with and among its members
through its monthly newsletter, the Green Trails Pathfinder. Your
cooperation in making Green Trails a better community is always
appreciated.
Governing Documents
The Green Trails Improvement Association is legally structured by
the authority of three documents:
Board of Directors
GTIA is governed by fifteen directors, who serve without
compensation. Directors are voted to office by ballot of unit-owners
from designated areas. The Board of Directors is responsible for the
total operation of the Improvement Association. Board meetings are
regularly held on the second Tuesday of each month and are open to
all residents. The Board's duties include:
-
Adopt rules and regulations governing the common areas and
facilities.
-
Establish, assess, collect, and disburse Association monies.
-
Appoint various committees.
-
Obtain necessary liability and property damage insurance.
-
Engage and direct a managing agent to carry out administrative
functions.
Managing Agent
GTIA hires a professional property management agent to manage its
day to day business. The property manager maintains the records,
handles finances, monitors the property, oversees contractors, and
receives the calls and correspondence for the Association. Call the
Managing Agent with any questions about Green Trails or GTIA.
Annual Assessment
The annual
assessment is based on the budget approved each November. Bills are
mailed, and due January 1st. Since responsibility for the assessment
runs with the property, the Managing Agent issues assessment status
letters for real estate closings.
Annual Meeting
The GTIA annual meeting is held on the second Tuesday of November,
with date and time publicized. Members are encouraged to attend for an
update on GTIA activities. |
