Laurel Ridge Community Association, Inc.
NOTICES FOR JULY 2010
REFIGERATOR NEEDED
If anyone has a refridgerator that they are replaceing with a new one would you please to donate the old one to be used at the activity center. Any thing will be better then the one that is there. Call me and I will pick it up. Thank you. Rich Vehrs 527-6766
FOR SALE
Check out the "Classifieds" page. A car for sale has been added!
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hi folks! Another hot sticky month has gone by and here we are again. We have had some sod put in at the entrance to the Recreation center and a couple places in Greenside and Hillwood will get their lawns repaired very soon. We’ve had what I thought were small problems with the sprinklers (I thought wrong), and hopefully they have all been straightened out. Requests for bids for the landscape maintenance contract have been sent out and were due back by July 15th, so we will be looking them over very shortly. They should be brought before the board at the next meeting. New plantings have been done by the sign at our south entrance, courtesy of Van. I’ve noticed a couple new faces at the board meetings and it is great to see the interest. Paul Chabot, who is our current New Construction Committee Chairman, has sold his home and will be leaving us in August. Walter Norton has stepped up to replace Paul. It’s great to see some new faces getting involved. Walt has said he would do some new shelves for us, perhaps for the books…..hey, maybe even more, but we don’t want to scare him away yet. Our planning committee will be meeting soon to come up with just what we would like to have. We have plenty of other problems that we are working on, so come to the board meetings and hear what is going on in your neighborhood. Remember, folks, we need your involvement here in the community. A handful of people cannot do it all. Also, remember that 3 board positions will be emptied at the annual meeting in March. We need people to get involved and at least 3 to step up and run for the board. We don’t want the state to take us over, do we? If you come to the meetings now, you can see what we do and the type of problems we run into in order to decide whether you might be interested in serving your community. Someone has been dumping their grass clippings at the end of Jademoor. They are even in the street back there. If you should see who is doing this, please let a board member know. Whoever you are that is doing it, please stop immediately. This is not a dumping ground and does not speak well for our neighborhood. Our board meeting on August 12th will be held at Village Services because the library was unavailable on that date. Hope to see you there. I’m not sure whether there will be wine at this one or not. Come find out for yourself.
AUGUST BOD MEETING
LAUREL RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AT VILLAGE SERVICES
AUGUST 12, 2010 AT 2:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
QUORUM OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
TREASURER- Cathy Brunen
(1) Financial Report
(2) Web Site- Jack Husler
DEED RESTRICTIONS- Sue Misamore
(1) Modification Committee-John Palmer
(2) Deed Restrictions Changes status- Bryna Johnson
MAINTENANCE – Rich Vehrs
(1) Status of Pear trees at activity center – bid to have them treated – Barb
(2) Backflow valve reports and final cost (Diane)
(3) Status of improvements for recreation center
• Removal of louvered area
• Painting of front wall in rec center – status
SECRETARY
(1) Communication Committee – Sue Hare
(2) Activities – Jill Killorin- no activities until September
(4) Clara – anything to report?
• Status of conversation with BonBon and delegation of responsibilities
• Status of cleaning before an activity – how to handle
OLD BUSINESS
(1) Trimming of palms status- last palm to be trimmed of boots- Diane
(2) Letters to all residents about FDS recycling service – status - Diane
(3) Quotes on pool chemical feeder – has law changed yet? - Diane
(4) Status of power washing walls in Hillwood and Greenside
(5) Status of duplicate keys for pool – Barb
(6) Status of sod installations – Barb
MANAGER’S REPORT – Diane Evans – LCAM
(1) Status of letter sent to homeowner on Crestline who rents home as timeshare
(2) Letters to Florida Default Lawyers – status
(3) Status of FDS waste management and recycling program
(4) Status of lawn on corner of Hillmoor and Maywood (hearing and fining committee)
(5) Amount to increase fees for empty lot mowing
a. Motion to do so
(6) Area behind Jademoor – info and status
PLANNING COMMITTEE
(1) Shelves for books
NEW BUSINESS
(1) Report from landscape management group on landscape management contract
a. Areas maintained by each contractor - visits
(2) Budget committee meeting - report
(3) Bids on landscape maintenance
(4) Dumping of grass clippings at end of Jademoor
ADJOURNMENT
Next Board meeting – September 9, 2010 @ THE LIBRARY @ 2:00pm
"CUB" DONATIONS
CUB (Citrus United Basket) badly needs toiletry items for the homeless. Anything you can donate, such as sizes you find in motel/hotel rooms, would be greatly appreciated. Call June at 746-4232.
LATEST WATERING RESTRICTIONS (As Of July 1, 2010)
Revised Watering Restrictions
Effective July 1, 2010
Lawn Watering Schedule and Times
■Lawn watering is limited to twice per week as follows:
◦Even addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
◦Odd addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Landscape Watering Schedule and Times
■Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants (other than lawns) can be done on any day and at any time.
New Lawns and Plants
■New lawns and plants have a 30-30 establishment period, which allows any-day watering during the first 30 days.
■During the second 30 days, watering is allowed three days per week: even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; odd-numbered addresses may water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Reclaimed Water
■Reclaimed water remains subject to voluntary watering hours, unless blended with another water source or restricted by the local government or utility.
Fountains, Car Washing and Pressure Washing
■There are no restrictions on fountains, car washing and pressure washing. However, the District asks that residents be as efficient as possible, such as using a shutoff nozzle on their hose so water isn't wasted.
Many people are replacing damaged turf with sod, seed and plugs. Please call the Citrus County Water Conservation Specialist at 527-5543 when installing new plant material to report the address and date of installation. This will help to avoid any misunderstandings as the county continues to enforce current watering restrictions.
According to SWFMD Crystal River Has opted to stay with the once a week Restrictions . The rest of the County is on the twice a week Restrictions .
MAIL BOX CLEANING TIP
A simple mixture of 1/2 water and 1/2 bleach in a spray bottle. Just spray your mailbox all over and let sit.....done!
DEED RESTRICTION UPDATE 6/24/10
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
The new Deed Restriction Booklets are finally finished!!! The Booklets will be available for pickup at our clubhouse on the following dates and times:
LAUREL RIDGE CLUBHOUSE
TUES JULY 6TH -- 9AM TO 11AM and 6PM TO 7PM
TUES JULY 13TH -- 9AM TO 11AM and 6PM TO 7PM
Please make every attempt to pick up your Booklet on one of these days. (Snowbirds who are away will be given dates in the Fall to receive their Booklets.)
In an attempt to keep the cost down, several unchanged pages from the old Booklet will be transferred to the new Booklet. You must bring your old Deed Restriction Booklet with you when picking up your new Booklet. Upon receiving the new Booklet, a member of every household will need to sign that they have received their new DR Booklet.
If you are not able to pick up your new Booklet on the dates listed above, and you are not a snowbird, please contact Bryna Johnson @ 527-0162 to make arrangements to receive your Booklet.
Every homeowner is responsible for reading the new Deed Restrictions and bringing their home and property into compliance with these new restrictions.
In the event that you sell your property, the Deed Restriction booklet is to remain with the property. It is your responsibility that the new owner receives the DR Booklet.
Bryna Johnson
Deed Review Committee
SPECIAL NOTICE
Per the new revisions to the Deed Restrictions signs advertising a home For SALE, RENT, or LEASE are to be no more in size than 6" X 8". This includes all Realtors and "By Owner" signs. Effective immediately.
THE GOOD NEIGHBOR BANK
The "Good Neighbor Bank" is now located in the "Classified Ads" page with a link from the LEAF Page.
MEETINGS
LAUREL RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
AT THE LIBRARY
July 8, 2010 AT 2:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
QUORUM OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
TREASURER- Cathy Brunen
(1) Financial Report
(2) Web Site- Jack Husler
DEED RESTRICTIONS- Sue Misamore
(1) Modification Committee-John Palmer
(2) Deed Restrictions Changes status- Bryna Johnson
MAINTENANCE – Rich Vehrs
(1) Status of Pear trees at activity center – Did tree expert come in to look at them? (Diane)
(2) Backflow valve reports (Diane)
(3) Status of improvements for recreation center
• Removal of louvered area
• Painting of front wall in rec center - status
• Can we find someone to build us some shelves?.
• Status of removal of sego palms behind rec center – Approved to have Van do it for $100? - status
• Number of empty lots being mowed (Barb and Diane) reconciled?
SECRETARY
(1) Communication Committee – Sue Hare
(2) Activities – Jill Killorin
(4) Clara – anything to report?
OLD BUSINESS
(1) Trimming of palms status
(3) Letters for residents to elect ACH transactions for automatic withdrawal payment of annual association dues and quarterly maintenance dues for villa owners – status
(4) Letters to all residents about FDS recycling service - status
(5) Status of bank change to Nature Coast Bank
(6) Quotes on pool chemical feeder – has law changed yet?
(7) Status of power washing walls in Hillwood and Greenside
(8) Status of duplicate keys for association manager’s office
MANAGER’S REPORT – Diane Evans – LCAM
(1) Letter to lot owner – ok to forgive late fee one time only……status
(2) Bids on landscape maintenance – approval of landscape contract bid to go out
(3) Bids on sod with installation, (Diane and Barb)
a. Reconciliation of differences in square footage and price per sq ft
b. Hillwood villas – 4.5 pallets
c. South side of Hollow Ridge – 19.6 pallets
d. Remove old Pittisporum behind pool fence and install new shrubs-tabled until next year
e. Greenside villas – 2.5 pallets
f. New shrubs at entrance south side
(4) Has letter been sent to homeowner on Crestline who rents home as timeshare?-status
(5) Letters to Florida Default Lawyers - status
(6) Status of 215 Clifton water spouts drainage
(7) Status of lawn on corner of Hillmoor and Maywood
(8) Status of area behind Jademoor
• Selection of ground cover, prices, availability of freebies from county and possibility of planting
• After 9/15 per our master gardener
• Letters to residents along Jademoor to cease and desist disturbing the ground at the top of the hill in the common area and allow it to naturalize again.
• Status of dumped pile to be removed behind home on Jademoor
• Problems with sod / ground cover without irrigation
PLANNING COMMITTEE
NEW BUSINESS
(1) Increase fee for mowing lots to incorporate admin fees, postage etc.
(2) New group of residents to watch over villas and common grounds to see what needs to be done
ADJOURNMENT
Next Board meeting – August 13, 2010 @ VILLAGES SERVICES @ 2:00pm
Modification Committee
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 7/1/2010 at the Rec House
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
OLD BUSINESS:
LAWN MAINTENANCE AT CRESTLINE AND JADEMOOR
RESIDENCES UNDER FORCLOSURE
REVIEW AREA ASSINGMENTS FOR MOD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
NEW BUSINESS:
* LETTERS OF COMPLAINT SENT OUT BY MGT COMPANY RE LAWN AT MAYWOOD & HILLMOOR
* LETTER OF COMPLAINT SENT OUT BY MANAGEMENT COMPANY RE CONDITION OF LAWN AT 274 ROMANY LOOP
* REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT NEW LANAII AT 4586 MAYWOOD
* NEW MOD REQUESTS RECEIVED SINCE LAST MEETING
* STATUS OF DEED RESTRICTION CHANGES
* RESULTS OF DRIVE AROUND CONDUCTED ON 6/28/2010 BY BRYNA JOHNSON & JOHN PALMER OPEN DISCUSSION
Next Scheduled Budget Meeting
TBD
Next Scheduled Annual Meeting
TBD
Obituaries
Egon Klinger
Trevor Bowen
Classifieds
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