Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is responsible for trees damaged due to weather?
2. Who is responsible for tree limbs hanging over sidewalks or causing obstruction?
3. Who is responsible for the care of new trees planted on or near their property?
4. When does the pool open? What are the hours of operation?
5. How much does trash pickup cost?
6. When is trash picked up?
7. When are items to be recycled picked up?
8. When are homes association dues collected and how much are dues?
9. What is the access code to enter the swimming pool?
10. When is the annual neighborhood meeting?
11. How can I contact the utilities companies?
12. How can I contact area schools?
13. What are the area hospitals and emergency numbers?
14. What are some useful numbers to places in Johnson County?
15. What are some area newspapers?
16. How can I contact Park at Forest Green Board members?
17. Who do I contact to welcome new neighbors?
18. Who do I contact regarding a problem yard or property that is not being properly maintained?
19. Where and what hazardous materials can be dropped off?
20. How do I obtain a neighborhood telephone directory?
21. What are the rules for placing temporary signs in residential areas?
22. How do I get rid of household chemicals?
23. What are the rules/requirements for fence construction on homeowner property?
24. Who is responsible for the walking path?

1. Who is responsible for trees damaged due to weather?
   The Park at Forest Green HOA will replace trees located on common areas damaged by weather, although the homeowner is responsible for routine watering, trimming and feeding. If you have a developer's tree that is damaged during a storm, please contact the Board.

2. Who is responsible for tree limbs hanging over sidewalks or causing obstruction?
   Tree and Shrub Maintenance Policy according to the City of Overland Park:
   Dead trees and broken or dead limbs that present a hazard to the public must be removed.
   
   You must keep shrubs and trees trimmed to eliminate sight distance problems on corner properties.
   
   Public rights-of-way such as streets and sidewalks must remain clear of limbs and branches. The minimum height clearance over sidewalks is 8 feet. The minimum height clearance over streets is 12 feet and for improved thoroughfares and designated truck routes the height clearance is 13 feet.

3. Who is responsible for the care of new trees planted on or near their property?
   The homeowner is responsible for the proper maintenance of these new trees, including watering the trees on and near their property.

4. When does the pool open? What are the hours of operation?
   The pool is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Hours are Monday through Sunday 9 a. m. - 10 p.m. including holidays. See Pool Rules & Hours of Operation section for more information.

5. How much does trash pickup cost?
   The fee for trash pickup is included in homes association dues. The HOA Board will initiate service for you when you close on your home. If you have any problems with starting your service, please notify the Board.

6. When is trash picked up?
   Trash is picked up every Wednesday. Trash and recycle bins should be placed at the curb. If one of the following holidays...
   New Year's Day
   Martin Luther King Jr. Day
   Memorial Day
   Independence Day
   Labor Day
   Thanksgiving or
   Christmas fall on or before Wednesday, waste will be picked up one day later that week. The company is Deffenbaugh Disposal Service.

   Basic Pick-up Policies
   - All waste must be out by 7a.m.
   - Branches and tree limbs should be cut into 4 foot lengths and bundled together, and only set out where allowed by state law or local ordinance.
   -As a special service, and for an additional charge, Deffenbaugh will make a "Special Pick-up" of concrete, appliances, furniture, construction debris or other unusual items that are not included in your normal service. Please call Deffenbaugh for details at 913-631-3300.

7. When are items to be recycled picked up?
   Recycle bins are to be placed at the end of your driveway for Wednesday pick up. This service is also included in your dues. If you do not have a green recycling bin and you would like one, please let the HOA Board know and we will initiate bin delivery. Items collected include corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes, soft drink and beer cases, phone books, plastic, aluminum cans and tin cans. Effective April 2003, glass will no longer be picked up, but can be dropped off at 6900 W. 80th St.

8. When are homes association dues collected and how much are dues?
   Dues are collected annually in January. For 2006, dues were $511.50 and covers the calendar year. You will receive a dues statement in December. Late payments are subject to a late fee.

9. What is the access code to enter the swimming pool?
   You must contact the Board to obtain the access code.

10. When is the annual neighborhood meeting?
    The annual meeting takes place each January. The venue is TBD, but will be communicated on the Website and the white erase board located near the entrance of the subdivision.

11. How can I contact the utilities companies?
    KCPL (Electricity) 471-5275
    KPL 1-800-794-4780
    Water District #1 of Johnson County 895-1800

    Southwestern Bell Telephone Company:
    New Service or Changes 1-800-246-4999
    Billing Adjustments 1-800-246-9494
    Repair 1-800-734-7590
    
    Time Warner Cable of Overland Park:
    Main Line 451-6464
    Repair 451-9393

12. How can I contact area schools?
    Area schools can be reached at:
    Barstow School
    11511 State Line 942-3255
    
    Blue Valley Schools - District Office
    15020 Metcalf 681-4000
    
    Blue Valley West High School
    (913) 239-3700
    
    Lakewood Middle School
    (913) 239-5800
    
    Lakewood Elementary
    (913) 239-6500
    
    Holy Spirit Catholic School
    11300 W. 103rd 492-2582
    
    Johnson County Community College
    College Blvd. & Quivira 469-8500
    
    University of Kansas Regents Center
    127th & Quivira 897-8400
    
    Rockhurst High School
    9301 State Line 363-2036
    
    St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School
    11411 Pflumm Rd. 345-1411

13. What are the area hospitals and emergency numbers?
    Area hospitals and emergency numbers are:
    Children's Mercy Specialty Center (5520 College Blvd.) 345-9700
    Children's Mercy Hospital (2401 Gillham Rd.) 234-3000
    Columbia Overland Park Regional (10500 Quivira Rd.) 541-5000
    Physician Referral & Community Education 541-5200
    Menorah Medical Park (5721 W. 119th) 345-3600
    Olathe Medical Center (1-35 & 69 Highway) 791-4200
    Emergency only 791-4357
    Saint Joseph Health Center (State Line & 1-435) 942-4400
    Emergency only 943-2711
    Saint Luke's Hospital (4400 Womall Rd.) 932-2000
    Emergency only 932-2171
    Shawnee Mission Medical Center (75th St. & 1-35) 676-2000 Emergency only 676-2222
    Fire (Non-Emergency) 888-6066
    Police (Administrative -124th & Foster) 895-6000
    Poison Control 588-6633

14. What are some useful numbers to places in Johnson County ?
    Blue Valley Recreation Commission 681-4047
    Court House (Santa Fe & Kansas, Olathe) 782-5000
    Drivers License:
    Mission (6507 Johnson Dr.) 432-2266
    Olathe (1839 Ridgeview) 829-2501
    Johnson County Libraries:
    Central Resource Library (9875 W. 87th St.) 495-2400
    Blue Valley (15185 Lowell) 897-8200
    
    Motor Vehicle Department:
    Court House (Olathe) 764-8484
    Mission (6000 Lamar) 384-1100
    
    Parks & Recreation (6501 Antioch) 831-3355
    Public Works Maintenance Division 327-6650
    Overland Park City Hall 895-6000
    Court Information 895-5030
    Leisure Services 895-6350
    Municipal Court 327-6800
    Public Works 782-2640
    
    Reporting Street Light Out/Street Light Repair:
    Street light problems can be reported in two ways:
    A. E-mail Blue Valley Maintenance Dept. with a description of the location of the problem and any other pertinent information.
    B. Call the Maintenance Division at 913/327-6600. Calls received 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, are handled by a dispatcher. During nights and weekends, callers can leave messages.

    Post Office - Blue Valley (12433 Antioch Road) 897-6324
    
    Road Conditions:
    Kansas - 782-8100
    Missouri - 524-1407
    
    Time & Temperature 844-1212
    Kansas Legislature Web Site

15. What are some area newspapers?
    Kansas City Star 234-4545
    Sun Publications 381-1010
    Wall Street Journal 1-800-JOURNAL

16. How can I contact Park at Forest Green Board members?
    You can contact the board members via the email on this site or by using your neighborhood directory.

17. Who do I contact to welcome new neighbors?
    If you know of any new neighbors, please email . He has a packet for our new folks with lots of information inside.

18. Who do I contact regarding a problem yard or property that is not being properly maintained?
    You may email with your concerns. It's also helpful to attach digital photos of the problem along with your email. The city is supposed to respond within 24 hours. Also, please visit the following web site which covers this matter in detail: http://www.opkansas.org/html/pds/np/compliance_process.html . If talking to your neighbor does not resolve a problem, email the Board.

19. Where and what hazardous materials can be dropped off?
    The Johnson County Hazardous Material Collection Program Facility collects adhesives, car batteries, cleaning products, disinfectants, pesticides, fertilizers, paint, paint stripper, solvents, pool chemicals, photo chemicals, wood preservatives, gasoline, brake fluid, and antifreeze. Materials not accepted for collection are asbestos, medical waste, and radioactive waste.

    The facility is open year-round by appointment only. Residents may call the Johnson County Environmental Dept. for an appointment and directions to the site at (913) 492-0402.

20. How do I obtain a neighborhood telephone directory?
    Please CONTACT US via this web site to request a copy. Supply is limited. This directory is revised and re-published every 1 - 2 years.

21. What are the rules for placing temporary signs in residential areas?
    Please refer to the bylaws as there are specific rules for this, especially political signage.

22. How do I get rid of household chemicals?
    Call Johnson County Environmental at 913-492-0402.

23. What are the rules/requirements for fence construction on homeowner property? The Park at Forest green has two approved fences. One is wrought iron and the second is a wood option that comes in two heights. You are not allowed to deviate from these two patterns. If you have questions regarding the patterns, please contact the board.

24. Who is responsible for the walking path?
    The HOA Board is responsible for the East part of the path, while the city is responsible for the West. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Path, please contact the Board. All homeowners using the path should take the time to pick up the trash as well as pick up after your pets when they are using it.