Villa Fontaine Newsletter

September, October, November 2026

www.villafontainesd.com

CURRENT VILLA FONTAINE NEWS

PRESIDENTS CORNER

Dear Neighbors, welcome to another wonderful season in our community! Thank you to everyone who helps make Villa Fontaine a

welcoming place to call home. Whether you are a long-time resident or new to the community, please remember that your board is

here to listen, answer questions, and work together to keep Villa Fontaine safe, beautiful and a desirable place to live.

Valerie Mason, Interim President

UPCOMING PROJECTS

● Retaining Wall Repairs - Currently working with the contractor on the permitting process.

● Balcony Repairs –Reviewing inspection recommendations and prioritizing needed repairs.

TRASH • RECYCLING • ORGANIC WASTE

https://www.republicservices.com/residents/recycling-and-solid-waste/recycling-education

Republic Services charges Villa Fontaine for recycling contamination, overfilled dumpsters and other improper disposal. These are

unnecessary costs to our Association. Please help us avoid these charges by putting items in the correct container.

REPUBLIC SERVICES: THINK BEFORE YOU THROW IT AWAY

DARK BLUE TRASH BIN

Bag your trash and make sure the lid closes. Do not overfill the dumpster.

WHITE/LIGHT BLUE RECYCLING BIN

Recycle accepted paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and clean plastic bottles and containers.

EMPTY • CLEAN • DRY

Break down cardboard boxes. Never put plastic bags or bagged recyclables in the recycling bin. Shredded paper may be

contained in a paper bag — never a plastic bag.

PLASTICS: Only accepted #1 PET, 2 HDPE and #5 PP plastics. No thin-film plastic bags or packaging, Styrofoam, household

plastics, paper cups or plates, napkins, tissues or paper towels.

GREEN ORGANICS BIN

For food scraps, yard waste and food-soiled paper or cardboard. Do not use plastic or compostable plastic bags. No pet waste

or cat litter.

WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT IN THE TRASH.

BATTERIES: Never place batteries in the trash, recycling or organics bins. Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at Staples or 

Home Depot. Household batteries can also be recycled at the La Mesa Library or through a local Household Hazardous Waste

program.

LARGE ITEMS & CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: 

Do not put discarded building materials or furniture in or beside the dumpsters.

Owners may be responsible for additional disposal charges.

HOME MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

● Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Test detectors regularly and replace batteries as needed.

● Fire Extinguishers: Check expiration dates and replace extinguishers when necessary.

● Dryer Vents: Clean dryer vents regularly. Lint buildup is a fire hazard.

● Weather-Stripping: Check doors and windows for gaps. Weather-stripping and door sweeps can reduce drafts and energy

use.

● Pest Prevention: Seal gaps and openings where rodents and other pests can enter.

● Drains & Toilets: Please be mindful of what goes down our shared sewer lines. Only toilet paper should be flushed. Do

not flush wipes (including “flushable” wipes), paper towels or feminine hygiene products. Never pour grease, fats or cooking

oil down kitchen sinks — they can build up in the pipes and cause costly backups. Recommend using Dawn or Palmolive

dish soap to fight grease.

WATER USAGE AND PLUMBING

Please continue to conserve water. If you are replacing or repairing an individual plumbing fixture or appliance, use the fixture's angle-

stop valve whenever possible rather than shutting off water to the entire building.

For plumbing work requiring a building water shutoff, the shutoff and restoration of service must be coordinated in advance

with the management company. The following plumbers are familiar with Villa Fontaine's plumbing systems:

Lead and Oakum Plumbing and Drains –Benny Gonzalez (858) 280-4157, loplumbing.com, Lic# 1076089

Brian’s Plumbing Services – Brian Parker (619) 212-0970, briansplumbingservices.com, Lic# 910366

Pride Plumbing, Inc (619) 713-5177, Lic# 973394

RD Hydro Jet Plumbing and Drain –Ryan Durham (951) 796-7491, rdhydrojet.com, Lic#1076642

BULLETIN BOARD

Check the Community Bulletin Board by the pool for events and community updates.

ALL VILLA FONTAINE OWNERS & RESIDENTS

• Please read emails and notices from Wells Association Management. They contain important and up-to-date information

regarding our community.

• Please make sure Wells has your current email address and contact information.

Wells Association Management.

501 W Broadway, Ste 800, San Diego, CA 92101

customerservice@wells-hoa.com

HOA BOARD MEETINGS – 3RD WEDNESDAY of every month. Check your email, or the Community Bulletin Board for the

meeting agenda and login information.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Volunteers)

Valerie Mason, Interim President

Julie Stollenwerk, Interim Member at Large

Michele Chicarelli, Vice President

Jeni Tron, Treasurer

Michele Alexander, Secretary

Management: Wells Association Management Co.

Association Manager: Alex Mikhailovich K. alex@wells-hoa.com

For emergencies after office hours: (888) 969-1078

A successful community requires the commitment of all residents. By communicating, cooperating and getting to know each other, we

can work together to keep Villa Fontaine a beautiful, and desirable place to live.