Oct - Imperial Golf Estates

The News at Imperial Golf Estates
October 2012
Issue 10-12
GIB GATEHOUSE
Voice Mail:
GIB Gatehouse Fax:
597-2005
597-1069
IGEHOA PLATINUM PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
Property Manager:
Amy Bruener
596-1031
Platinum PM Fax
596-1082
Email: [email protected]
Acct: Kevin Gaffney
405-2206
[email protected]
WEB MASTER: Mike Shields
[email protected]
IGEHOA Website:
www.IGENaples.Info
THE BOARD 2012
Pres. Harlan Dam
596-3114
[email protected]
V.P. Michele Korri
304-6340
[email protected]
Treas. Bob Neff
598-9893
[email protected]
Sect. Ed Lindsay
431-5950
[email protected]
Dir. Jim McCauley
405-2206
[email protected]
Dir. Leonard Joyce
384-9181
[email protected]
Dir. Charles McElligott 591-2313
[email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS:
ARB - Michele Korri
304-6340
[email protected]
Security - Harlan Dam 596-3114
[email protected]
Entrada Gate Committee Charles McElligott
591-2313
[email protected]
Superintendent Mark Thieme
227-9201
[email protected]
GIB PROPERTY MANAGER
Gulf Breeze Management
Michelle Pacitto
498-3311
ARB COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Ruth Bethem, Janard Clemente,
Duff McKenzie, & Ron Mamrick
IMPERIAL GOLF ESTATES
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
Reminders: Annual Election of Directors – We will be electing 4 Directors
next January at the Annual Meeting. Please consider running for the
Board! Contact any Director to discuss serving your community or
request a Candidate Information Sheet from the Property Manager’s
office at 239-596-1031.
The Greater Imperial Board has reduced the price of windshield mounted
smart passes for the front gate from $40 to $30 IF you turn in a registered
and operational hard card smart pass. Contact the GIB Property Manager - Gulf Breeze Mgt. Svcs. located at 8910 Terrene Ct, Bonita Springs,
FL 34135. Their phone number is 239-498-3311.
You must call in and authorize all of your guests and vendors to the front
gate call in voice mail at 597-2005. If calling from a registered telephone
number you will not need your five digit PIN but if calling from a
telephone number not registered to your residence you will need your five
digit PIN. Previously issued PIN numbers and answers to question about
the operation of the front (US41) gate are available from the GIB Property
Manager, Gulf Breeze Management Services at 498-3311.
Highlights of Oct 25, 2012 BOD Meeting: The meeting was called to
order at 8:30 A.M. by President Dam. Those also present were Vice
President Korri, Treasurer Neff, Secretary Lindsay and Director McElligott, Director Joyce and Director McCauley as well as Superintendent Mark
Thieme and Amy Bruener from Platinum Property Management, and four
residents. A quorum was present.
Review of Minutes: The minutes of the Sep 27, 2012 BOD Meeting minutes
were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: (Treasurer Bob Neff)
Financials and Special Assessment – As of Sep 30, 12
Operating Cash
Reserves
Total Cash & Reserves
Accounts Receivable
Total Current Assets
Total Liabilities
$93,762 (Iberia)
$331,386 (CNL Bank)
$425,148
$134,397 (Special Assessment $42,922)
$573,029
$437,460
Treasurers Comments: For the month ending September 30, 2012, Imperial
HOA operated at a surplus in terms of net ordinary income. The monthly
income surplus for September was $6,994 while the year-to-date surplus
equaled $34,984. While there was no single line item that accounted for the
surplus, the combination of $3,196 of total income and total expenses falling
$3,799 under budget resulted in the surplus.
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Imperial Golf Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.
Platinum Property Management
1016 Collier Center Way, Suite 102
Naples, FL 34110
PRSRT STD
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PERMIT 524
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trimming at $780.00, the North Side Irrigation Project for
NTE $5,000.00, and the Mulch Project for $2,007.00.
It should be noted that $2000 of the total monthly
income was the result of fine collection. This is the
second month in a row that we operated with an income
surplus. Newsletter income for the month of September
was reported at $1,187. While this is a strong number,
last week I deposited newsletter ad checks for $3,900.
This will of course not show up until next month, but it
reflects strong demand for ad space this season.
Additionally, many of the ads were for larger sizes and for
multiple months. We are currently exploring ways of
reducing printing costs, which have risen this year. I
hope to have a report for the Board next month on this
issue.
Gulf Breeze Mgmt. has sent a letter to the GIB indicating
they do not plan to renew their contract when it expires
at the end of December. Their letter indicated a number
of reasons for no longer having an interest in being the
Property Manager for the GIB. The GIB plans to send out
a RFP (Request for Proposal) to approx. 7 prospective
Property Management Companies.
Beautification has met with Bain Seal Coating regarding
the repair of the cutting of the asphalt at the driveway
entrance near the Passage to India Restaurant after the
new irrigation system is installed on the north side of the
exit road. Fall plantings have been done at the gate
house window boxes and plans are being made for the
Holiday Decorations & Lighting. Gulf Breeze stated that
there were 48 smart passes sold last month (25 in 2011).
They have already had 57 of the old hard plastic smart
passes turned in.
Special assessment account receivable dropped to a
new low of $42,922 versus $53,867 reported last month.
This includes the potential for $20,000 for bad debts.
Regular accounts receivable were $91,475 but also
reflects the timing of regular quarterly dues. In fact, we
continue to make good progress with collections..
For the full month, we received two transfer fees ($1000)
while the year-to-date recorded $18,500 or 37 homes
sold.
IGEHOA Superintendents Report:
(Mark Thieme)
Drainage: Drilled drain holes in all drain lids
Gate House: Scrub gate house and clean all Entrada
street lights of Black Widows.
Imperial Wall: Scrub wall prior to Rios painting.
Perimeter: Sprayed fence line along Entrada of growth.
Reflectors: Replaced all missing reflectors.
Mark will monitor Princess Forest for overgrowth of
exotics and have them removed as necessary.
The September Treasurers Report was approved as
presented.
Final Discussion and Vote on 2013 Annual Budget:
The 2013 IGEHOA Budget was approved as presented
to Homeowners. The 2013 Quarterly Maintenance
Assessment will be $368 per quarter for lots with homes.
Beautification/ Common/Park Areas:
(President Dam) We experienced a problem
with the new pump at the Cypress Preserve
Common area. It has since been repaired and is back
running normally. Due to a good rainy season, our
subsurface aquifers are full going into the dry season.
Hopefully this will prevent any water restrictions this
coming dry season. Chuck & Mark did an excellent job of
monitoring the amount of water released for the impending Hurricane Isaac and we are currently retaining the
maximum amount of water in our lakes. Near the end of
the last dry season, we actually experienced some fish
kill in the Empress Lake retention area due to the low
water levels.
Resident Balances: (President Harlan Dam) No Report
Newsletter Items: (Treasurer Neff): We are working on
updating and correcting the mailing list for the newsletter. Numerous ads have been received for upcoming
newsletters.
GIB Report: (President Harlan Dam):
For September, 2012 the GIB was under budget
by $ 1,636.16 for the month. Year to date the
GIB is over budget by $2,586.02. Income year to date is
$16,270.55 over budget, primarily due to Gate Tag
Income. Some expense line items were over budget,
primarily in General & Administrative and landscaping,
while Utilities and Maintenance are under budget at this
time. The GIB’s insurance expenses will go over budget
next month as they will be paying for their new Privacy
Liability Insurance recommended by their attorney
related to the Driver’s License Scanner operation.
Reserve account balance is $204,072.09. Total Liabilities
and Equity are $233,355.08. Reserve Balances are
increasing with just over $18,700.15 in the Gate House
Renovation Reserve that will be available for future
installation of a backup generator for the gate house in
2013. The 2013 budget transfers $15,000.00 from the
Gate House Renovation Reserve into the Generator
Reserve to fully fund this project. Several projects that
have been approved by the GIB but not yet accomplished that will have an impact are the Queen Palm
Roads and Walkpaths: (Secretary Ed Lindsay)
No change in status for roads and walkpaths.
Stormwater Drainage System:
(Director McElligott)
We had a very nice end to the rainy season,
which has left our lakes in good shape for the dry
season. No storm lids where replaced last month and
Mark has replaced a total of six this year.
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Collier County President’s Council on 10-12-12:
(President Dam) The guest speaker this month was
Mary Jane Cary of the University of Florida Extension
Service.
Board of Directors Election: The Board continues to
ask residents to consider running for the Board of
Directors in January 2013, as there will be three positions
open. Contact the Property Manager’s Office (239-5961031) to receive an application package to run for the
IGEHOA Board of Directors. Support your community!
Please include your Account Number (Phase and Lot
Number) and coupon with all Special Assessment
payments and mail in the envelope provided to
IGEHOA, PO Box 9056, Naples, FL 34101-9056
Lot Owners can contact Kevin or Gina in Platinum
Accounting at 239-434-8866 if you need another
coupon book or to discuss the coupon book process.
Community Excellence Award Application: Director
Joyce is working with Resident Debbie Frost on the
application process.
Future Board of Director Meetings – BOD Meetings are
held at the Weybridge Clubhouse, 8:30 AM; Nov 15; Dec
20; Annual Member’s Meeting Jan 28 at Imperial Golf
Club; BOD Meetings Jan 3, Feb 28, Mar28, Apr 25
New Business: None.
Homeowner Issues: Resident of 1817 Princess Court
spoke to the Board on his concerns about the drainage
issue on the cul de sac. Princess Drainage project has
been approved by the county and was on hold until an
agreement between the association and the resident
came to a resolve to move a tree on the resident’s
property. The resident agreed at the expense of the
association to allow the said tree to be relocated on his
property and drainage improvements will move forward.
Note: Contents of this newsletter are not official and
only the approved minutes represent the Association
If you would like to advertise a service or product in
the Estates Newsletter please contact:
Bob Neff 598-9893, or e-mail to:
[email protected]
for rate and deadline information. An Advertising Request
Form will be sent to you for completion. We accept
existing ads, business cards and photos. Submissions of
existing art need to be in jpg, tiff or pdf format,
(300DPI, RGB or CMYK). We can also design an ad for
you. For submissions of art work and files or ad design
and layout please email your information to:
Greg Hierro 592-7501, [email protected]
Quarterly Maintenance Fees - Coupon/Due Dates
2012 Quarterly Maintenance Fee $355.00/Qtr.
Next Quarterly Payment due Jan 1, 2013
at the new rate of $368 per quarter.
Coupon about Dec 1, Payment DUE JAN 1;
Coupon about Mar 1, Payment DUE APR 1;
Coupon about Jun 1, Payment DUE JUL 1;
Coupon about Sep 1, Payment DUE OCT 1.
RESIDENT CLASSIFIED ADS
Quarterly Maintenance Fees - Please include your
Account Number (Phase and Lot Number) on all
payments to preclude any delay in processing. The
Account Number is on the coupon that should be
returned with your payment. Owners with multiple lots
must indicate how they wish their payments applied.
The correct mailing address for Quarterly Maintenance
Assessments is Imperial Golf Estates Homeowners
Association, Inc., PO Box 9056, Naples, FL 34101-9056.
If you are using an automatic bill pay service, give
them this address for mailing purposes and ask that
they include your Account Number (Phase and Lot
Number) on all payments.
REMINDER – Special Assessment Quarterly Payment
First Increment - Your last quarterly First Increment
Special Assessment payment of $184.90 from your
coupon book was due Sep 1, 2012.
Second Increment - Next payment for both increments is due Dec 1, 2012. Use the provided envelope.
Imperial residents can place a classified ad in The Estates
Newsletter to sell household items within
Imperial Golf Estates at NO CHARGE.
Residents can also place Rental Property ads for
properties within Imperial Golf Estates.
Ads should be 4 lines or less.
Simply email your text ad to Greg at:
[email protected]
IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KEEP HANDY
Quarterly Special Assessment - Coupon/Due Dates
Coupon Feb 1, Payment DUE MAR 1;
Coupon May 1, Payment DUE JUN 1;
Coupon Aug 1, Payment DUE SEP 1;
Coupon Nov 1, Payment DUE DEC 1.
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Sheriff Non-Emergency----------------- 252-9300
Domestic Animal Control-------------- 252-7387
Humane Society Animal Shelter----- 643-1555
Garbage / Waste Pick-up--------------- 252-2380
Solid Waste Management-------------- 252-2508
Code Enforcement----------------------- 252-2440
Comcast------------------------------------- 432-9277
Naples Daily News Circulation Dept 263-4839
Current Activity as of October 31st 2012 (Averages are for Year 2012)
Active Houses on the Market
Pending with Contingencies
Pending with No Contingencies
Closed Sales During 2012 from 1/12 - 10/12
Average 2012 Sales Price
25
1
2
37
$394,061
Average 2012 Price Per Sq. Ft.
$153.44
Closed Foreclosures or Short Sales
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Non Foreclosure Average 2012 Sales Price
$415,810
Non Foreclosure Average 2012 Price Per Sq. Ft.
$169.69
IGE Residents:
Full Time 70%
Seasonal 30%
Source: From Naples MLS Provided by John R Wood Inc.
She discussed “Florida Friendly Landscaping”. We are in
what is considered a sub-tropical region and when
looking for plants, shrubs, trees and palms, we should
be looking for items that do well in climate Zone 10. She
emphasized that there is a trend to plant less turf / grass
now and going to larger planting beds to minimize the
amount of fertilizer and irrigation needed in your landscaping. This is also a cost saving year over year. When
laying out planting beds, one should be using various
plants that vary in shapes, colors, textures and leaf types
to create a pleasant planting to the eye. It appears that
Inpatients may not do well again this year so she recommends the use of Begonias, Phlox Intensia, German red
geraniums, Caladiums, and Euphoria Diamond Frost, as
some plants that will do well. She also said that the piece
of cork that resides in rain sensors needs to be changed
yearly or they will not work. She also stated that no HOA
ordinance or restriction may prohibit a resident from
using Florida Friendly Landscaping practices on their
property.
will also have a truck there doing shredding. A neighborhood clean-up day is planned on Saturday December
1st. at the corner of Rt. 41 and 97th. St. The County will
have dumpsters there to drop off items.
Entrada (Marquis) Gate and Road:
(Director McElligott) We will be repainting the
back gate house next year and Mark is getting
bids for the project. I have the bid for the 360’ camera as
well as the pole. We can save $250 going with a separate company for the pole and welding cost. The Board
approved the expenditure for the camera and pole.
Holiday decorations for the back gate will be purchased
and hung for the Holiday Season.
Architectural Review Board Report:
(Vice President Michelle Korri) Eleven
requests were reviewed by the ARB committee.
Of those (12), eight approved without conditions
included house painting, repaving a pool deck and lanai,
installation of a new tile roof and construction of an
outdoor kitchen. Three requests for tree removal and
new landscaping were approved with the condition that
the stumps be ground down below sod level. One
request for a (6) foot fence, which violates the (4) foot
maximum height defined in the Architectural Planning
Criteria, was disapproved. For details, see the ARB
activity report for July & August, posted on the “owners
only” area of our website, http://igenaples.info.
North Naples Task Force Meeting 10-16-12:
(President Dam) The meeting was run by Code
Enforcement Investigator Danny Condomina.
The fiscal year ended for Code Enforcement at the end
of September. During that 12 month period the Dept.
opened 8,119 cases. They currently have 567 cases still
open. Each investigator averages about 37 open cases
on a weekly basis. They try to handle each case within
2.5 to 3 days from the date the case was opened. During
the last 12 months the banks spent over $580,000.00 to
abate foreclosed and vacant properties. The banks have
spent over $3,000.000.00 since 2008 on these abatements.
A proposed amendment that adds more specifics to B.
Site Requirements, 4. Equipment Screening was
approved by the Board. A copy of this amendment can
be downloaded under ARB documents in the owners
section of http://igenaples.info.
Cpl. Ron Turri of the Sheriff’s Dept. reported there were
13 vehicle burglaries in the last 30 days (4 vehicles were
unlocked). Most of these were smash and grabs (they
break the window and take visible items). They also
seem to be watching people in parking lots and if they
purchase a valuable item, take it and put it in their trunk
and then leave, they quickly smash the window, pop the
trunk, steal the item and are gone in seconds. They
emphasize to keep valuables out of site and the trunk is
still the safest place when leaving the vehicle unattended. There were 13 dwelling burglaries, all of which
were forced entries through prying open side doors, cut
lanai screens and smashed glass sliding doors. There
continues to be a large volume of Landscaping Equipment theft. They are going so far as to cutting holes into
the tops of the roof of their trailers in order to remove the
equipment. The Park Districts maintenance building at
the Water Park was recently broken into and over
$6,000.00 worth of equipment was taken.
Please remember that ARB approval is required for
the use of Dumpsters and Port-a-Potties even if the
renovations involve only interior changes.
Perimeter Awareness Committee:
(Director Joyce)
Report that trees in Delasol have fallen and
Superintendent Thieme to follow up on their removal.
Traffic Safety and Security Committee:
(President Dam): It has been reported that
there is an overly friendly Bobcat in the neighborhood and residents should be aware of the wildlife
while outdoors.
Violations and Fining Committe: (Director Joyce)
A new Committee member was approved by the Board.
Comcast Issues: (President Dam)
We did not have any Comcast issues arise in the
last 60 days.
There is a newly opened park called Margood Park in
Goodland. The main building has old relics and items
from the long closed Margood Resort in that area.
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There is a community Garage Sale scheduled at Veterans Park on Saturday November 3rd. There also is an
“Operation Medicine Cabinet” scheduled at the North
Naples Recycle Center off Goodlette Frank Rd. on
Saturday November 17th. from 8:30 to 2:00 PM. They
Unfinished Business: (President Dam)
None.
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239-649-1990 BUSINESS
239-653-9210 FAX
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Ad placement orientation was
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LET ROYAL CONSTRUCTORS HELP • WE SPECIALIZE IN REMODELING, KITCHENS & BATHROOMS.
Call Rodney at 239-537-4489 • Naples, Florida • Licence# CBC 1255700
www.royalconstructorsofnaples.com
FOR SALE
47-inch round white frame patio table with glass top: $20
cash. Small metal animal cage great for lizards $10. 5
feet tall 2 feet wide. $300+ new parlor style chair from
Sears $100. Fabric made to look like needlepoint pink
flowers. 513-0741 after 9 a.m.
FOR SALE
2004 Nissan Murano. Black with tan leather interior.
One owner, garaged and well maintained. 70,000 miles.
Imperial Golf Estates car, no accident clean record.
$11,500 Title ready.
Call: 592-7501 or email: [email protected]
FOR SALE
We're moving. Gas grille, small refrigerator, electric
chainsaw, pressure washer, extension ladder,
blower/vaccuum, hedge trimmer, lanai and other furniture.
Prices negotiable. Call 597-6960
FOR SALE
Pro-Form XP Trainer 580 Treadmill $300. 239-564-3244
Now Offering Pressure Washing
FOR SALE
Lead crystal stemware -- Gallia by Rogaska (European):
8 water goblets, 8 wine glasses, 4 brandy snifters, 4 pony
glasses. All in pristine condition $15.00/stem.
239-594-8581
FOR SALE
Solid cherry TV cabinet with 32" Toshiba TV. Cabinet will
fit a 32 in TV without the pocket doors or a 27 in TV with
the pocket doors installed. Glass side door with 3 shelves.
Lower cabinet door and two drawers. $500 for both the
cabinet and TV. Call 597-6415 or email [email protected]
to request a picture.
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Wild Neighbors!
Asian and
American
Cuisine
A 5’ full grown Iguana was spotted and
photographed by Bob Neff near the Golf
Club last month. It should not be dangerous,
but we recommend keeping your distance.
Now Serving
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Booking private party and catering also available
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Call for all your Real Estate needs.
Does Your
3757 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL 34103
or m
239-248-4247 CELL
239-649-1990 BUSINESS
239-653-9210 FAX
[email protected]
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Broker Associate
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ELENA LEOMBRUNO
Ad placement orientation was
specifically requested by the client, Larry Lattanzio
LET ROYAL CONSTRUCTORS HELP • WE SPECIALIZE IN REMODELING, KITCHENS & BATHROOMS.
Call Rodney at 239-537-4489 • Naples, Florida • Licence# CBC 1255700
www.royalconstructorsofnaples.com
FOR SALE
47-inch round white frame patio table with glass top: $20
cash. Small metal animal cage great for lizards $10. 5
feet tall 2 feet wide. $300+ new parlor style chair from
Sears $100. Fabric made to look like needlepoint pink
flowers. 513-0741 after 9 a.m.
FOR SALE
2004 Nissan Murano. Black with tan leather interior.
One owner, garaged and well maintained. 70,000 miles.
Imperial Golf Estates car, no accident clean record.
$11,500 Title ready.
Call: 592-7501 or email: [email protected]
FOR SALE
We're moving. Gas grille, small refrigerator, electric
chainsaw, pressure washer, extension ladder,
blower/vaccuum, hedge trimmer, lanai and other furniture.
Prices negotiable. Call 597-6960
FOR SALE
Pro-Form XP Trainer 580 Treadmill $300. 239-564-3244
Now Offering Pressure Washing
FOR SALE
Lead crystal stemware -- Gallia by Rogaska (European):
8 water goblets, 8 wine glasses, 4 brandy snifters, 4 pony
glasses. All in pristine condition $15.00/stem.
239-594-8581
FOR SALE
Solid cherry TV cabinet with 32" Toshiba TV. Cabinet will
fit a 32 in TV without the pocket doors or a 27 in TV with
the pocket doors installed. Glass side door with 3 shelves.
Lower cabinet door and two drawers. $500 for both the
cabinet and TV. Call 597-6415 or email [email protected]
to request a picture.
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LOOKING FOR A GOOD CONTRACTOR?
SOMEONE WHO CARES ABOUT QUALITY?
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PROPER ING
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Estates HOA, Inc. does not officially endorse any producs or services advertised herein.
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Current Activity as of October 31st 2012 (Averages are for Year 2012)
Active Houses on the Market
Pending with Contingencies
Pending with No Contingencies
Closed Sales During 2012 from 1/12 - 10/12
Average 2012 Sales Price
25
1
2
37
$394,061
Average 2012 Price Per Sq. Ft.
$153.44
Closed Foreclosures or Short Sales
8
Non Foreclosure Average 2012 Sales Price
$415,810
Non Foreclosure Average 2012 Price Per Sq. Ft.
$169.69
IGE Residents:
Full Time 70%
Seasonal 30%
Source: From Naples MLS Provided by John R Wood Inc.
She discussed “Florida Friendly Landscaping”. We are in
what is considered a sub-tropical region and when
looking for plants, shrubs, trees and palms, we should
be looking for items that do well in climate Zone 10. She
emphasized that there is a trend to plant less turf / grass
now and going to larger planting beds to minimize the
amount of fertilizer and irrigation needed in your landscaping. This is also a cost saving year over year. When
laying out planting beds, one should be using various
plants that vary in shapes, colors, textures and leaf types
to create a pleasant planting to the eye. It appears that
Inpatients may not do well again this year so she recommends the use of Begonias, Phlox Intensia, German red
geraniums, Caladiums, and Euphoria Diamond Frost, as
some plants that will do well. She also said that the piece
of cork that resides in rain sensors needs to be changed
yearly or they will not work. She also stated that no HOA
ordinance or restriction may prohibit a resident from
using Florida Friendly Landscaping practices on their
property.
will also have a truck there doing shredding. A neighborhood clean-up day is planned on Saturday December
1st. at the corner of Rt. 41 and 97th. St. The County will
have dumpsters there to drop off items.
Entrada (Marquis) Gate and Road:
(Director McElligott) We will be repainting the
back gate house next year and Mark is getting
bids for the project. I have the bid for the 360’ camera as
well as the pole. We can save $250 going with a separate company for the pole and welding cost. The Board
approved the expenditure for the camera and pole.
Holiday decorations for the back gate will be purchased
and hung for the Holiday Season.
Architectural Review Board Report:
(Vice President Michelle Korri) Eleven
requests were reviewed by the ARB committee.
Of those (12), eight approved without conditions
included house painting, repaving a pool deck and lanai,
installation of a new tile roof and construction of an
outdoor kitchen. Three requests for tree removal and
new landscaping were approved with the condition that
the stumps be ground down below sod level. One
request for a (6) foot fence, which violates the (4) foot
maximum height defined in the Architectural Planning
Criteria, was disapproved. For details, see the ARB
activity report for July & August, posted on the “owners
only” area of our website, http://igenaples.info.
North Naples Task Force Meeting 10-16-12:
(President Dam) The meeting was run by Code
Enforcement Investigator Danny Condomina.
The fiscal year ended for Code Enforcement at the end
of September. During that 12 month period the Dept.
opened 8,119 cases. They currently have 567 cases still
open. Each investigator averages about 37 open cases
on a weekly basis. They try to handle each case within
2.5 to 3 days from the date the case was opened. During
the last 12 months the banks spent over $580,000.00 to
abate foreclosed and vacant properties. The banks have
spent over $3,000.000.00 since 2008 on these abatements.
A proposed amendment that adds more specifics to B.
Site Requirements, 4. Equipment Screening was
approved by the Board. A copy of this amendment can
be downloaded under ARB documents in the owners
section of http://igenaples.info.
Cpl. Ron Turri of the Sheriff’s Dept. reported there were
13 vehicle burglaries in the last 30 days (4 vehicles were
unlocked). Most of these were smash and grabs (they
break the window and take visible items). They also
seem to be watching people in parking lots and if they
purchase a valuable item, take it and put it in their trunk
and then leave, they quickly smash the window, pop the
trunk, steal the item and are gone in seconds. They
emphasize to keep valuables out of site and the trunk is
still the safest place when leaving the vehicle unattended. There were 13 dwelling burglaries, all of which
were forced entries through prying open side doors, cut
lanai screens and smashed glass sliding doors. There
continues to be a large volume of Landscaping Equipment theft. They are going so far as to cutting holes into
the tops of the roof of their trailers in order to remove the
equipment. The Park Districts maintenance building at
the Water Park was recently broken into and over
$6,000.00 worth of equipment was taken.
Please remember that ARB approval is required for
the use of Dumpsters and Port-a-Potties even if the
renovations involve only interior changes.
Perimeter Awareness Committee:
(Director Joyce)
Report that trees in Delasol have fallen and
Superintendent Thieme to follow up on their removal.
Traffic Safety and Security Committee:
(President Dam): It has been reported that
there is an overly friendly Bobcat in the neighborhood and residents should be aware of the wildlife
while outdoors.
Violations and Fining Committe: (Director Joyce)
A new Committee member was approved by the Board.
Comcast Issues: (President Dam)
We did not have any Comcast issues arise in the
last 60 days.
There is a newly opened park called Margood Park in
Goodland. The main building has old relics and items
from the long closed Margood Resort in that area.
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There is a community Garage Sale scheduled at Veterans Park on Saturday November 3rd. There also is an
“Operation Medicine Cabinet” scheduled at the North
Naples Recycle Center off Goodlette Frank Rd. on
Saturday November 17th. from 8:30 to 2:00 PM. They
Unfinished Business: (President Dam)
None.
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trimming at $780.00, the North Side Irrigation Project for
NTE $5,000.00, and the Mulch Project for $2,007.00.
It should be noted that $2000 of the total monthly
income was the result of fine collection. This is the
second month in a row that we operated with an income
surplus. Newsletter income for the month of September
was reported at $1,187. While this is a strong number,
last week I deposited newsletter ad checks for $3,900.
This will of course not show up until next month, but it
reflects strong demand for ad space this season.
Additionally, many of the ads were for larger sizes and for
multiple months. We are currently exploring ways of
reducing printing costs, which have risen this year. I
hope to have a report for the Board next month on this
issue.
Gulf Breeze Mgmt. has sent a letter to the GIB indicating
they do not plan to renew their contract when it expires
at the end of December. Their letter indicated a number
of reasons for no longer having an interest in being the
Property Manager for the GIB. The GIB plans to send out
a RFP (Request for Proposal) to approx. 7 prospective
Property Management Companies.
Beautification has met with Bain Seal Coating regarding
the repair of the cutting of the asphalt at the driveway
entrance near the Passage to India Restaurant after the
new irrigation system is installed on the north side of the
exit road. Fall plantings have been done at the gate
house window boxes and plans are being made for the
Holiday Decorations & Lighting. Gulf Breeze stated that
there were 48 smart passes sold last month (25 in 2011).
They have already had 57 of the old hard plastic smart
passes turned in.
Special assessment account receivable dropped to a
new low of $42,922 versus $53,867 reported last month.
This includes the potential for $20,000 for bad debts.
Regular accounts receivable were $91,475 but also
reflects the timing of regular quarterly dues. In fact, we
continue to make good progress with collections..
For the full month, we received two transfer fees ($1000)
while the year-to-date recorded $18,500 or 37 homes
sold.
IGEHOA Superintendents Report:
(Mark Thieme)
Drainage: Drilled drain holes in all drain lids
Gate House: Scrub gate house and clean all Entrada
street lights of Black Widows.
Imperial Wall: Scrub wall prior to Rios painting.
Perimeter: Sprayed fence line along Entrada of growth.
Reflectors: Replaced all missing reflectors.
Mark will monitor Princess Forest for overgrowth of
exotics and have them removed as necessary.
The September Treasurers Report was approved as
presented.
Final Discussion and Vote on 2013 Annual Budget:
The 2013 IGEHOA Budget was approved as presented
to Homeowners. The 2013 Quarterly Maintenance
Assessment will be $368 per quarter for lots with homes.
Beautification/ Common/Park Areas:
(President Dam) We experienced a problem
with the new pump at the Cypress Preserve
Common area. It has since been repaired and is back
running normally. Due to a good rainy season, our
subsurface aquifers are full going into the dry season.
Hopefully this will prevent any water restrictions this
coming dry season. Chuck & Mark did an excellent job of
monitoring the amount of water released for the impending Hurricane Isaac and we are currently retaining the
maximum amount of water in our lakes. Near the end of
the last dry season, we actually experienced some fish
kill in the Empress Lake retention area due to the low
water levels.
Resident Balances: (President Harlan Dam) No Report
Newsletter Items: (Treasurer Neff): We are working on
updating and correcting the mailing list for the newsletter. Numerous ads have been received for upcoming
newsletters.
GIB Report: (President Harlan Dam):
For September, 2012 the GIB was under budget
by $ 1,636.16 for the month. Year to date the
GIB is over budget by $2,586.02. Income year to date is
$16,270.55 over budget, primarily due to Gate Tag
Income. Some expense line items were over budget,
primarily in General & Administrative and landscaping,
while Utilities and Maintenance are under budget at this
time. The GIB’s insurance expenses will go over budget
next month as they will be paying for their new Privacy
Liability Insurance recommended by their attorney
related to the Driver’s License Scanner operation.
Reserve account balance is $204,072.09. Total Liabilities
and Equity are $233,355.08. Reserve Balances are
increasing with just over $18,700.15 in the Gate House
Renovation Reserve that will be available for future
installation of a backup generator for the gate house in
2013. The 2013 budget transfers $15,000.00 from the
Gate House Renovation Reserve into the Generator
Reserve to fully fund this project. Several projects that
have been approved by the GIB but not yet accomplished that will have an impact are the Queen Palm
Roads and Walkpaths: (Secretary Ed Lindsay)
No change in status for roads and walkpaths.
Stormwater Drainage System:
(Director McElligott)
We had a very nice end to the rainy season,
which has left our lakes in good shape for the dry
season. No storm lids where replaced last month and
Mark has replaced a total of six this year.
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Collier County President’s Council on 10-12-12:
(President Dam) The guest speaker this month was
Mary Jane Cary of the University of Florida Extension
Service.
Board of Directors Election: The Board continues to
ask residents to consider running for the Board of
Directors in January 2013, as there will be three positions
open. Contact the Property Manager’s Office (239-5961031) to receive an application package to run for the
IGEHOA Board of Directors. Support your community!
Please include your Account Number (Phase and Lot
Number) and coupon with all Special Assessment
payments and mail in the envelope provided to
IGEHOA, PO Box 9056, Naples, FL 34101-9056
Lot Owners can contact Kevin or Gina in Platinum
Accounting at 239-434-8866 if you need another
coupon book or to discuss the coupon book process.
Community Excellence Award Application: Director
Joyce is working with Resident Debbie Frost on the
application process.
Future Board of Director Meetings – BOD Meetings are
held at the Weybridge Clubhouse, 8:30 AM; Nov 15; Dec
20; Annual Member’s Meeting Jan 28 at Imperial Golf
Club; BOD Meetings Jan 3, Feb 28, Mar28, Apr 25
New Business: None.
Homeowner Issues: Resident of 1817 Princess Court
spoke to the Board on his concerns about the drainage
issue on the cul de sac. Princess Drainage project has
been approved by the county and was on hold until an
agreement between the association and the resident
came to a resolve to move a tree on the resident’s
property. The resident agreed at the expense of the
association to allow the said tree to be relocated on his
property and drainage improvements will move forward.
Note: Contents of this newsletter are not official and
only the approved minutes represent the Association
If you would like to advertise a service or product in
the Estates Newsletter please contact:
Bob Neff 598-9893, or e-mail to:
[email protected]
for rate and deadline information. An Advertising Request
Form will be sent to you for completion. We accept
existing ads, business cards and photos. Submissions of
existing art need to be in jpg, tiff or pdf format,
(300DPI, RGB or CMYK). We can also design an ad for
you. For submissions of art work and files or ad design
and layout please email your information to:
Greg Hierro 592-7501, [email protected]
Quarterly Maintenance Fees - Coupon/Due Dates
2012 Quarterly Maintenance Fee $355.00/Qtr.
Next Quarterly Payment due Jan 1, 2013
at the new rate of $368 per quarter.
Coupon about Dec 1, Payment DUE JAN 1;
Coupon about Mar 1, Payment DUE APR 1;
Coupon about Jun 1, Payment DUE JUL 1;
Coupon about Sep 1, Payment DUE OCT 1.
RESIDENT CLASSIFIED ADS
Quarterly Maintenance Fees - Please include your
Account Number (Phase and Lot Number) on all
payments to preclude any delay in processing. The
Account Number is on the coupon that should be
returned with your payment. Owners with multiple lots
must indicate how they wish their payments applied.
The correct mailing address for Quarterly Maintenance
Assessments is Imperial Golf Estates Homeowners
Association, Inc., PO Box 9056, Naples, FL 34101-9056.
If you are using an automatic bill pay service, give
them this address for mailing purposes and ask that
they include your Account Number (Phase and Lot
Number) on all payments.
REMINDER – Special Assessment Quarterly Payment
First Increment - Your last quarterly First Increment
Special Assessment payment of $184.90 from your
coupon book was due Sep 1, 2012.
Second Increment - Next payment for both increments is due Dec 1, 2012. Use the provided envelope.
Imperial residents can place a classified ad in The Estates
Newsletter to sell household items within
Imperial Golf Estates at NO CHARGE.
Residents can also place Rental Property ads for
properties within Imperial Golf Estates.
Ads should be 4 lines or less.
Simply email your text ad to Greg at:
[email protected]
IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KEEP HANDY
Quarterly Special Assessment - Coupon/Due Dates
Coupon Feb 1, Payment DUE MAR 1;
Coupon May 1, Payment DUE JUN 1;
Coupon Aug 1, Payment DUE SEP 1;
Coupon Nov 1, Payment DUE DEC 1.
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Sheriff Non-Emergency----------------- 252-9300
Domestic Animal Control-------------- 252-7387
Humane Society Animal Shelter----- 643-1555
Garbage / Waste Pick-up--------------- 252-2380
Solid Waste Management-------------- 252-2508
Code Enforcement----------------------- 252-2440
Comcast------------------------------------- 432-9277
Naples Daily News Circulation Dept 263-4839
The News at Imperial Golf Estates
October 2012
Issue 10-12
GIB GATEHOUSE
Voice Mail:
GIB Gatehouse Fax:
597-2005
597-1069
IGEHOA PLATINUM PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
Property Manager:
Amy Bruener
596-1031
Platinum PM Fax
596-1082
Email: [email protected]
Acct: Kevin Gaffney
405-2206
[email protected]
WEB MASTER: Mike Shields
[email protected]
IGEHOA Website:
www.IGENaples.Info
THE BOARD 2012
Pres. Harlan Dam
596-3114
[email protected]
V.P. Michele Korri
304-6340
[email protected]
Treas. Bob Neff
598-9893
[email protected]
Sect. Ed Lindsay
431-5950
[email protected]
Dir. Jim McCauley
405-2206
[email protected]
Dir. Leonard Joyce
384-9181
[email protected]
Dir. Charles McElligott 591-2313
[email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS:
ARB - Michele Korri
304-6340
[email protected]
Security - Harlan Dam 596-3114
[email protected]
Entrada Gate Committee Charles McElligott
591-2313
[email protected]
Superintendent Mark Thieme
227-9201
[email protected]
GIB PROPERTY MANAGER
Gulf Breeze Management
Michelle Pacitto
498-3311
ARB COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Ruth Bethem, Janard Clemente,
Duff McKenzie, & Ron Mamrick
IMPERIAL GOLF ESTATES
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
Reminders: Annual Election of Directors – We will be electing 4 Directors
next January at the Annual Meeting. Please consider running for the
Board! Contact any Director to discuss serving your community or
request a Candidate Information Sheet from the Property Manager’s
office at 239-596-1031.
The Greater Imperial Board has reduced the price of windshield mounted
smart passes for the front gate from $40 to $30 IF you turn in a registered
and operational hard card smart pass. Contact the GIB Property Manager - Gulf Breeze Mgt. Svcs. located at 8910 Terrene Ct, Bonita Springs,
FL 34135. Their phone number is 239-498-3311.
You must call in and authorize all of your guests and vendors to the front
gate call in voice mail at 597-2005. If calling from a registered telephone
number you will not need your five digit PIN but if calling from a
telephone number not registered to your residence you will need your five
digit PIN. Previously issued PIN numbers and answers to question about
the operation of the front (US41) gate are available from the GIB Property
Manager, Gulf Breeze Management Services at 498-3311.
Highlights of Oct 25, 2012 BOD Meeting: The meeting was called to
order at 8:30 A.M. by President Dam. Those also present were Vice
President Korri, Treasurer Neff, Secretary Lindsay and Director McElligott, Director Joyce and Director McCauley as well as Superintendent Mark
Thieme and Amy Bruener from Platinum Property Management, and four
residents. A quorum was present.
Review of Minutes: The minutes of the Sep 27, 2012 BOD Meeting minutes
were approved as presented.
Treasurer's Report: (Treasurer Bob Neff)
Financials and Special Assessment – As of Sep 30, 12
Operating Cash
Reserves
Total Cash & Reserves
Accounts Receivable
Total Current Assets
Total Liabilities
$93,762 (Iberia)
$331,386 (CNL Bank)
$425,148
$134,397 (Special Assessment $42,922)
$573,029
$437,460
Treasurers Comments: For the month ending September 30, 2012, Imperial
HOA operated at a surplus in terms of net ordinary income. The monthly
income surplus for September was $6,994 while the year-to-date surplus
equaled $34,984. While there was no single line item that accounted for the
surplus, the combination of $3,196 of total income and total expenses falling
$3,799 under budget resulted in the surplus.
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Naples, FL 34110
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