Most Recent Announcements Notices and announcement are posted here on a regular basis to keep our community members informed of current events affecting our neighbors and business conducted by the Board of Directors on behalf of the community. |
Announcements
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates
03-09-2020 The HOA Board of Directors encourages everyone to take preventative measures by following the Center for Disease Control guidelines: 03-13-2020 Two members of the community have contracted COVID-19 from a recent trip out of the country. They are currently following quarantine procedures and working on recovery within their home. 03-14-2020 The March meeting of the HOA Board of Diretors has been cancelled. 04-15-2020 The April meeting of the HOA Board of Diretors has been cancelled. |
☆ Monthly Board Meeting ☆
Active Time: Feb 25, 2021 07:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) Meeting ID: 889 7876 1786 Passcode: 312809 Join Zoom Meeting via Phone: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Join Zoom Meeting via Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88978761786?pwd=M1VaVmExT3JsM2NkL2Z6aG01b0tFdz09 |
☆ Board Resolution: Garbage Receptacle Placement & Storage ☆
At the October, 18, 2018 meeting of the HOA Board of Directions a resolution was passed to address numerous complaints from homeowners regarding placement and storage of garbage/trash receptacles, recycle bins and yard waste containers.
The discussion by the Board included the following points:
Garbage receptacles may be stored in the garage, behind the backyard fence or a “screen” at least 15 feet from the front house. Waste Pro receptacles are 42” H x 30” W so an appropriate screen may be constructed as preapproved by the ARB or by use of hedge such as Podocarpus, a sun/shade tolerant plant. Homeowners may petition their situation based on the specifics of their property but must obtain in writing a variance by the Board of Directors otherwise no exceptions. Garbage receptacles are to be placed at the curb or edge of the yard NEVER on the street pavement. |
☆ Tree Service Scams ☆
We are aware of a group of young men who came through the community this past Sunday offering "tree services". The company they represent is Merik Tree Service and the owner allegedly has a long criminal record. A homeowner called the police who then searched for them without success. Please call the Longwood Police Department if you encounter them or any other unwanted solicitations in the community. The police are happy to check out any concerns we have with strangers in the neighborhood. Below, please refer to a security camera snapshot showing two individuals associated with Merik Tree Service. While we are on the topic of tree service solicitations this is a reminder to be aware that it is common for solicitors to go door-to-door attempting to convince homeowners that trees are "diseased" or "dangerous" and need immediate removal. Do not fall for these scams and always seek multiple quotes and opinions from certified arborists. PLEASE REMEMBER, our community has Covenant rules which restrict removal of most trees in the community without prior written approval by the Homeowners Association. We have had incidences of unapproved tree removal and in the last several years the HOA has levied and collected over $7,000 in landscaping/tree fines for violations of the Covenants. Always contact Specialty Management or the Architectural Review Board (ARB) immediately if you have a tree situation you perceive to be an imminent threat. The ARB form to be submitted prior to making improvements on the exterior (front, back, side yards) of your house and including tree removal can be found HERE. |
☆ Coyotes in Community ☆
As many of you know, from time to time, we have unusual wild animal sightings in the community. Bears, panthers and coyotes are rarely seen in the community; this is a reminder to be aware that sometimes they have a presence without you knowing about it. Most recently, on October 30 we received a video from a homeowner on Blackwater Place showing a couple of coyotes cruising through the community. This is not the first time or the last for coyotes walking our streets. Please click on the link below to watch the video. Click HERE Keep in mind, some of unsupervised pets may be in jeopardy, We've had prior "disappearances" of cats before which is one of several reason to not let them roam freely throughout the community. Please remember to avoid feeding wild animals including raccoons and feral cats. The HOA owns almost 10 acres of green space of which a good portion is wetlands and as you might imagine the area is a haven for wild animals. A partial list of animals spotted in the community include: Bears Panthers, Coyotes, Bobcats? Raccoons, Opossums, Armadillos, Sandhill Cranes, Whooping Cranes, Ducks, Hawks, Owls River Otters, Water Moccasins, Alligators? UPDATE for 08/15/2019: City of Longwood Police disclosed at the August 2019 Board meeting that they are receiving a lot of call about coyote sighting near and around our area. UPDATE for 02/20/2020: Pack of four coyotes roaming down Citrus Tree Lane, between homes and backyards and running around on vacant lots. |
☆ Fertilizer Restrictions ☆
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