2012 Q3 - Vista Lakes
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2012 Q3 - Vista Lakes
JULY 2012 VistaLakesFL.com Park Renovations As you may know, the Amenities Committee walked through our three parks: Amhurst, Newport, and Vista last summer. We all agreed that they were getting tired looking and they all needed upgraded landscaping. We met and discussed what we would like to see and how we would like to include resident requests in the design (including shade for the playgrounds, etc.). inside Messages From The Board Vista Park The next step was to meet with Larry Smith, our agronomist, who provided renditions of what the parks could look like. The Amenities Committee took the recommendations to the Board, which approved them and incorporated the cost into the 2012 budget. Amhurst Park We are happy to tell you that the landscaping portion of the plan has been completed as shown in the accompanying photos. Palm trees, Ligustrum trees (Amhurst), new plants, and new sod and mulch (where there are new plants) have given a much-needed facelift to our parks. We are pleased with the results and hope you will be too. Good News from the Army Corps? 2 Messages From Your Managers From the Desk of Sharon Eichorn 3 From the Desk of Christy Borden 3 From the Desk of Norene Rodriguez 3 Calendar Now that the landscaping has been completed, we have added the finishing touches including sturdier trashcans and wooden saw horses for the kids to play on. We are proud of our community and we hope that you will enjoy these changes for many years to come. Many thanks to all the members who serve on the Amenities Committee including our Chair, Carol Schuett, Toni Campbell and with much appreciation to Sharon for assisting us in this worthwhile project. Dottie Cumello Amenities Committee July6 August6 September7 In Our Community Board of Directors Elections8 Our Day on the Lake 8 Newport Park Neighborhood News Who Runs Vista Lakes? 10 55+ Club in Vista Lakes 11 Get your newsletter delivered electronically. See how at VistaLakesFL.com. VOLUME 10 NUMBER 3 Published by the Vista Lakes Communications Committee Message from the Board Good News from the Army Corps? After waiting for over one and the half years, the Army Corps of Engineering (USACE) published three of the four Final Decision Documents for completing the investigation and removal of materials from the old Pinecastle Jeep Range. The documents cover three of the four munitions response sites (MRSs). These sites are: 1. The Remaining Area MRS covering communities north of Lee Vista Blvd includes Tivoli Woods (consisting of Bella Vista, Oak Crest, and the Sanctuary), Tivoli Village, Newport, Central Park, Avon, Waterside, Crown Tree Lakes Apartments, and Hidden Oaks Elementary School. 2. Demonstration Range North MRS covering Tivoli Gardens, Lee Vista Square, Odyssey Middle School, and three wetlands. 3. Demonstration Range East MRS covering the Beltway Commerce Center area east of Route 417 and Orange County Solid Waste Management Facility. Within Vista Lakes Neighborhoods - If you live in the east side of Newport, Central Park, Avon or Warwick, the USACE’s position is that no Department of Defense action is required and no additional funding is needed for this area within what is called The Remaining Area MRS on the map. This decision was due to the lack of munitions and explosives of concern and a low density of munitions debris or exposure to the environment. The USACE report stated, “No unacceptable exposure to these hazards are know to exist” in this area. Therefore, according to USACE no further action is needed and there are no risks associated with munitions in these neighborhoods. The fourth decision document, called Demonstration Range South MRS covering the northern area of the Mockingbird Orlando, LLC parcel south of the Odyssey Middle School, has not been approved. Based on the July 2010, USACE report this area would require removal of munitions and explosives of concern, and removal of contaminated soil discovered during the removal activities. The estimated cost was over $16 million. At this time, there is no schedule for approval of this decision document and the document is not available for review on the USACE website. You can read or download the three approved documents at the Army Corps of Engineering Jacksonville District website: http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/ProgramProjectMgt/ Branches/IIS/FUDS/Projects_PJRReports.htm. The document that covers Vista Lakes Community Association properties and the four subdivisions involved is available at the following: http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Divisions/ProgramProjectMgt/ Branches/IIS/FUDS/DOCS/Projects/Pinecastle/Reports/ DecisionDocs/PJR_FinalSigned_DD-RemainingArea.pdf. Ron Cumello President, Board of Directors Neighborhoods East of Vista Lakes - The decision document for Demonstration Range North MRS, mostly Tivoli Gardens, Lee Vista Square, and Odyssey Middle School, calls for removal of munitions and explosives of concern, removal of contaminated soil discovered during the removal activities, a public education program for residents and school staff, and five-year reviews. This area has the greatest risk of human interaction with unexploded ordnance and contaminated soil. The expected removal cost for this area is $4.2 million. A contract for the removal action has been awarded, and the fieldwork will begin by this fall. East of Route 417 - Demonstration Range East MRS covers wetlands and commercial properties east of Route 417. The decision document calls for explosives safety support during large projects involving excavation, a public education program for site workers, and five-year reviews. The expected cost is $1.4 million. 2 July 2012 Messages from Your Managers From the Desk of Sharon Eichorn, Community Director, CAM Vista Lakes Parking When parking in Vista Lakes you should be aware that we have two different types of streets. If the street you are parking on is not in a gated neighborhood, you will be on a public street owned by the city. If the street is in a gated neighborhood, it is a private street owned by the HOA. City and state laws are applicable on all city streets and the HOA does not have jurisdiction or authority over these streets to enforce the parking laws. The Orlando Police Department enforces traffic laws in Vista Lakes. In addition to the state and local laws, the HOA requests that you comply with your association’s rules and regulations as stated under Use Restrictions in the Vista Lakes Declaration of Master Covenants. “The intent of the Association is to restrict on-street parking to create a more aesthetic streetscape and safer vehicle access. Vehicles driven by residents and their guests are to be parked in garages and driveways. Short-term visitor parking on roadways is limited to six hours. No vehicles with commercial lettering are allowed to be parked in any areas other than garages except for shortterm delivery purposes. The Board at its sole discretion may grant exceptions to the provisions of this Section.” Continued on Page 4 From the Desk of Norene Rodriguez, Community Coordinator Hello Everyone From the Desk of Christy Borden, Community Association Manager, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Hurricane season began on June 1st, and although Orlando has been lucky to avoid major storms in the last few years, it always pays to be prepared. Below are some useful reminders: Hurricane Preparedness Tips • Close and lock all windows and sliding glass doors. • Close all blinds and drapes. • Place folded towels on windowsills and inside the bottom of doors leading outside to absorb any leaking water. • Wedge patio doors shut to prevent them from being blown away. • Trim the dead fronds from palm trees. Dead fronds can blow off during a storm and damage property. • Remove all loose items from the patio (hanging plants, lawn chairs, children’s toys, etc.) • Remove fragile objects from wall shelves. Store in closet and off the floor to safeguard from storm vibrations. • Check and close all faucets, unplug electrical items from wall outlets and disconnect television antennas from the sets. • Stay in your home in a room with few or no windows. • Determine a location outside of the building for members of your family to meet in the event you need to evacuate. • Stock up on canned goods, bottled water, a manual can opener, a portable radio, dog and cat food if you have a pet. • Stop buying frozen food when the first report of a storm comes over the television and consume whatever is in the freezer within the next couple of days. My name is Norene Rodriguez. I was born on April 7, 1962 in Chicago, IL. I grew up in Caguas, Puerto Rico, where most of my family still lives. I graduated Continued on Page 4 from Manuela Toro High School in 1980 and following graduation, I attended the University of Turabo in Puerto Rico. At an early age, I decided to venture into other areas and relocated to Los Angeles, CA in pursuit of a career in Law Enforcement. It is my pleasure to meet the Board of Directors, ARC Committee and office staff for Vista Lakes Community Association. I find the Community Coordinator’s position very rewarding and interesting. I want to take a moment to formally introduce myself and tell you about some of my accomplishments. Back in 1999, I decided to move to Florida from San Diego, CA and it was quite challenging. At first, I landed in Miami, where I lived for a period of one year. I then felt Miami was not quite the area for me. In 2002, I decided to relocate to the St. Cloud area and it was successful. I have been a St. Cloud resident since 2002. In 2003, I joined Villas Del Castillo Property Owners Association and held a Director’s position as the President for my community. I have held various positions such as Vice President and Treasurer for the Association. I have established a total Continued on Page 5 July 2012 3 From the Desk of Sharon Eichorn… Continued from Page 3. From the Desk of Christy Borden… The HOA has a signed agreement with the Orlando Police Department allowing them to enforce traffic laws on the private streets in the gated neighborhoods. Because of numerous questions from residents in both gated and non-gated neighborhoods about street parking, I have consulted the Orlando Police and Fire Departments. I learned if a car is parked on one side of the street, it is the responsibility of the second party who is considering parking on the opposite side of the street to assess the area where he is choosing to park to ensure the choice parking space is lawful and a smart choice. As in any situation, one should always make sure you are leaving your vehicle in a safe spot, (you would not park your car in the middle of the street just because there is space). A responsible driver should keep in mind and consider the fact that the law gives priority to traffic flow. If a fire truck has to get down a street to an emergency call, it will, and if in passing it takes off your mirror or door, you will not only be responsible for your own damage, but you could also be responsible for the damage to the truck. Even worse, you possibly could have to accept the responsibility of the results caused by the interference or delay of the emergency vehicle caused by the roadblock because you did not think about where you chose to park your vehicle. Continued from Page 3. Most people see a space and that is where the thought process stops it but it should not. As I pointed out, traffic flow has the right of way on the street. Just because there is room for you to park, you do not have the legal right to impede traffic even if there is not a “No Parking” sign. People forget how big some other vehicles are. One of the most commonly ticketed parking violations is parking facing the wrong way, contrary to City Code, 39.13. • Fill empty containers with water and put in the freezer. • When the Power goes off, you can use these containers as blocks of ice in your refrigerator or cooler to prevent spoilage of necessary items. • Go to the bank or ATM and withdraw adequate funds to cover vital needs for at least 3 or 4 days. • Fill all autos and trucks with gas. Avoid the last minute rush. • Buy an adequate supply of trash bags for clean up after the fact. Stock up on flashlights and batteries. • Make copies of all insurance documents and keep them in an area where they can easily be accessible. • Take photos of your property and the interior of your home and store them in a safe place. Be a good neighbor and assist elderly residents in our community. Check on neighbors if you do not see or hear from them after the storms. Sec. 39.13 - Manner of Parking: “No person shall stand or park a vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway, headed in the direction of traffic and with the curb-side wheels of the vehicle within twelve (12) inches of the edge of the roadway, except as provided in the following paragraphs.” (1)“Upon a street, which has been marked, or a sign erected for angle parking, a vehicle shall be parked at the angle to the curb indicated by such mark or sign.” (2)“In a place where, and at hours when, stopping for the loading or unloading of merchandise or materials is permitted, a vehicle used for the transportation of merchandise or materials may back into the curb to take on or discharge its load when the owner of such vehicle holds a permit granting him such privilege, and such permit shall be on the rear of the vehicle at the time, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or driver to violate any of the special terms or conditions of any such special permit.” SUMMER 2012 is in full swing! Swim Lessons & MORE!!! Ages 6 Months to Adult American Red Cross Certified Instructor Small class sizes for more 1 on 1 instructor time Private or Group Lessons Available Buy 2, Get 1 Sign up 2 swimmers in August and get the 3rd for 25% off* *One coupon per family Vista Lakes Only For more information contact: Tiffaney Maestre Please be a good neighbor and save yourself some money by avoiding an unnecessary fine, and think before you park. us on Facebook Ph. 407-242-9628 4 expires 8/31/12 [email protected] Fax 321-235-5787 July 2012 From the Desk of Norene Rodriguez Continued from Page 3. of nine years’ experience for the Home Owners Association. In my early years, I attended two colleges in California where I successfully completed and obtained certifications in Criminal Justice. I graduated from El Camino College, Los Angeles, CA, in 1992 and Miramar College, San Diego, CA in 1995. I have an extensive background and experience in Management and in the Administrative field. My previous experience was working for a Law Office in the Kissimmee area as an Office Manager. I am currently attending Ashford University where I have successfully completed my Bachelor’s Degree program in Business Administration and pursuing a Master’s Degree program. I want to thank the Board of Directors for giving me this wonderful opportunity and allowing me to bring some of my skills and education to the organization. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I think this is a great asset to contribute to this organization, as there are many Spanishspeaking homeowner’s that will appreciate the translation and assistance with any concerns they may have. I am a Notary Public for the State of Florida and I am very knowledgeable in HOA Operations, Florida Statutes, Human Resources and Employment Laws. July 2012 5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 567 9:00am–8:00pm Pool Open Daily 7:00pm ARC Meeting (Residents’ Club) 6:30pm Amenities Meeting (Residents’ Club) 55+ Club Breakfast INDEPENDENCE DAY July 2012 8 91011121314 6:30pm Board Workshop (Residents’ Club) 1:00pm-4:00pm Pool Party (Residents’ Club) 15 161718192021 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 At Dusk Dive-In Movie (Residents’ Club) 29 30 1234 7:00pm ARC Meeting (Residents’ Club) 2012 9:00am–8:00pm Pool Open Daily 55+ Club Breakfast 5 6789 10 11 10:00am CDD Meeting (Residents’ Club) 6:30pm Amenities Meeting (Residents’ Club) 1:00pm-4:00pm Pool Party (Residents’ Club) VETERANS’ DAY August 12 131415161718 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728293031 At Dusk Dive-In Movie (Residents’ Club) 6 July 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 September 2012 10:00am–7:00pm Pool Open Daily 55+ Club Breakfast 2 345678 LABOR DAY 6:30pm Amenities Meeting (Residents’ Club) 7:00pm ARC Meeting (Residents’ Club) 9 101112131415 6:30pm Board Workshop (Residents’ Club) 16 171819202122 July 2012 23 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 7 In Our Community Board of Directors Elections Our Day on the Lake In 2012, three Board of Directors seats are up for election. After serving our two years term, Israel Collazo from Newport, Bill Gompel and I from Carlisle have to face another election or step down. At the Annual Meeting in October the Neighborhood Representatives will elect three residents to fill these open positions. I received an inflatable canoe as a gift from my parents Ted Getting and could not wait to get Ready to Go! it out on the water. Where can we go? Can we visit areas like Wekiwa Springs, Cocoa Beach or Moss Park? Can we canoe within the Vista Lakes Community? After checking the Vista Lakes’ website and exchanging a few emails with Sharon Eichorn, our Community Director, I figured right here at home would be the best place to set sail. The current make-up of the Board is four seats from the sixgated communities (Carlisle, Horizons, Melrose, Warwick, Continued on Page 12 Unload the truck. Canoe (inflated to the right PSI), life vests (we have to stay safe), snacks (know this is a necessity), sun block (no burning today), camelback water pack (hydration), camera (we have to post those photos on Facebook and email), paddles. Paddles? Wait! I forgot the paddles! A quick trip home to retrieve the paddles from the garage and our day on Vista Lake had begun. Now offering Early Bird Specials, 4-6pm dine-in ONLY Pasta Monday Wednesday All You Can Eat Wings 2-for-1 Drafts or House Wine Mon-Sat 4 pm - 7 pm Not be combined with any other offer, one coupon per table Exp. 9/30/2012 Excludes Alcohol 8 (Don’t know how brave I would have been if I had seen the gator before we got into the boat) Ted Kopsaftis Carlisle Resident Kids Eat Free on Tues with one Adult Entree Happy Hour 10% OFF ENTIRE CHECK Dine In or Take Out Right off the boat ramp, head towards that little island. Snapping pictures of birds. Did you see that fish jumping? Now paddle to that fishing pier. Cannot believe we have gone this far in this canoe (with a 12 year old doing most of the paddling). Snack break under the pier (watch out for those spiders). Who knew there was so much wildlife in our backyard? Is that another island in this lake? We will have to go around and find out. Yep, never knew that until today. Look at those eagles. How American is that, my son said. Make it back to the dock and reluctantly end the trek. But you know we will be back. Lakes, fishing, pool, parks and community are some of the main reasons why we bought here in Vista Lakes. One Adult per Child Not to be Combined SPECIAL MONDAY & TUESDAY $2 OFF Dine In or Take Out 1 16” Cheese Pizza With one topping $9.99 plus tax Not be combined othe offer with any other Dine In or Take Out Exp. 9/30/2012 $15 or more purchase, Not be combined with any other offer, one coupon per table Exp. 9/30/2012 Excludes Alcohol July 2012 FREE Medium Fry (no purchase necessary) medium or large fry and soft drink (Valid only 8pm – 4am) Expires 7/15/13. Valid only the Vista Lakes McDonald’s located at 7055 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32822. Current prices and participation based on independent operator decision. Prices may vary. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer, discount, coupon or combo meal. Cash value 1/20 of 1¢. Limit one coupon per person per visit. Plus tax if applicable. Price of required purchase posted on menu board. Coupon may not be transferred, copied or duplicated in any way, or transmitted via electronic media. Valid when product served. May not be valid for custom orders. ©2012 McDonald’s. July 2012 Expires 7/15/13. Valid only the Vista Lakes McDonald’s located at 7055 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32822. Current prices and participation based on independent operator decision. Prices may vary. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer, discount, coupon or combo meal. Cash value 1/20 of 1¢. Limit one coupon per person per visit. Plus tax if applicable. Price of required purchase posted on menu board. Coupon may not be transferred, copied or duplicated in any way, or transmitted via electronic media. Valid when product served. May not be valid for custom orders. ©2012 McDonald’s. 9 Neighborhood News through neighborhood parties, and can focus Board attention on neighborhood issues. Who Runs Vista Lakes? And who decides how your money is spent? Not Christy, not Sharon, not Norene, not the Neighborhood Representatives we just elected and even not, ultimately, the Board of Directors. Residents do. You may think, “That cannot be true! I’ve never been asked how my money should be spent.” Actually, you just were – though indirectly. Remember the letter you got last month asking for your vote for a Neighborhood Representative for your neighborhood? Did you vote? (If so, congratulations; you were one of the 5% of homeowners who did). What does this have to do with making decisions? Well, residents elect, and can remove, Neighborhood Representatives. Neighborhood Representatives elect, and can remove, members of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors hire, and can fire, Vista Lakes staff and Leland, our management company. Therefore, since you indirectly determine who is on the Board of Directors, you are the boss (and by the way, over the years, you have elected excellent Directors!). So if enough residents want to change something, they can through their Neighborhood Representatives. The recently-elected Neighborhood Representatives are listed below and on VistaLakesFL.com. If you have any questions please contact Sharon or the author. Jim Shelton Melrose Neighborhood Representative Neighborhood Representatives, 2012-13 Neighborhood Representative Email Amhurst Alex Martinez [email protected] So you can see that Neighborhood Representatives determine who is on the Board, can positively affect the social environment of your neighborhood 10 Zulema Felix [email protected] Lawrence Young [email protected] Central Park VACANT Champlain Judy Smeltzer [email protected] Colonie Jose Perez [email protected] Gentry Park Ronald Seals [email protected] Horizons Nicholas Montouri [email protected] Melrose Jim Shelton [email protected] Newport Israel Collazo [email protected] What else do Neighborhood Representatives do? Have you been reading about the parties some neighborhoods have held? A modest amount of everyone’s money has been set aside by the Board to give to Reps to pay for neighborhood parties. Don’t want to miss out? Contact your Representative. Better yet, offer to help – it doesn’t take much effort to hold a party since you can buy all the food and non-alcoholic drinks. You can even buy some entertainment! Anything else the Reps do? Yes. Reps bring neighborhood issues to the Board of Directors (anybody can of course, but Representatives do so on behalf of the entire neighborhoods). For example, the Community Development District which owns our storm sewage system is investigating the cause of flooding in a neighborhood when we get particularly hard rain storms. Without the Rep’s pursuing the issue, this investigation probably would not have happened. Avon Carlisle Pembroke Flor Taveras [email protected] Warwick Scott Fehringer [email protected] Waverly Shannon Mas [email protected] Windsor Eric Garcia [email protected] July 2012 55 + Club in Vista Lakes The 55+ Club in Vista Lakes would like to invite anyone interested in meeting neighbors in your age group to join us. We have a breakfast meeting the first Saturday of each month held at TooJay’s in Waterford Lakes at which time we plan an activity for that month. We have enjoyed lunch at the Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School, an exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art and the Miniature White House and Presidents Museum in Clermont. For more information contact: Bob and Dinah Stock at stocks217@ yahoo.com or call 407-306-8026. Our e-mail address was incorrect in last newsletter. My apologies if you tried to contact me by e-mail. Bob & Dinah Stock Amhurst Residents Looking to sit back and enjoy the benefits of your investment? Hire the experts in Property Management that specialize in tenant placement. First Month FREE FREE Rental Analysis CALL TODAY!!! Rose Property Management Phone: (407) 442-0291 July 2012 11 Board of Directors Elections Continued from Page 8. Waverly, and Windsor) and three seats from the eight non-gated communities (Amhurst, Avon, Central Park, Champlain, Colonie, Gentry Park, Newport, and Pembroke). This year two Directors will be elected from gated neighborhoods and one from a non-gated neighborhood. For any resident who is interested in being on the Board, use the insert in this newsletter or the form on VistaLakesFL.com to indicate your interest and tell us a little about yourself. This form must be turned in by October 1st. If you are considering running but would like to know more about serving as a Director, feel free to contact a Board member or one of our managers for information (ask Sharon Eichorn for contact information if you need it). A “Meet the Candidates” night will be scheduled in October before the election that will provide a forum for the Representatives to have the opportunity to meet the candidates before voting. The qualifications are simple; dedicating your time and effort to make the community a better place to live and uphold the community standards as defined in our documents. It is the Board who makes the decisions critical to Vista Lakes including how much residents are assessed and how Association money is spent. If you have any interest and feel you can contribute, consider running. Ron Cumello President, Board of Directors ✁ CONTACTS Sharon Eichorn, Community Director......407-207-7003 [email protected] Christy Borden, Association Manager.......407-472-4131 [email protected] Norene Rodriguez, Community Coordinator... 407-207-1202 [email protected] Pool Office...............................................407-207-1202 [email protected] Board of Directors [email protected] Central Park: Elizabet Salgado, Association Manager....407-384-5663 [email protected] Gentry Park: Scott Pollock, Association Manager...........407-781-0774 [email protected] Horizons: Christy Borden, Association Manager.......407-472-4131 [email protected] For Additional Contacts, Maintenance Request Forms, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and to find your Neighborhood Rep, see VistaLakesFL.com Vista Lakes Community Association 8841 Lee Vista Blvd. Orlando, FL 32829 12 July 2012 Vista Lakes Community Association, Inc. BOARD CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEET Board members serve on a volunteer basis. Board members are elected by the Neighborhood Representatives according to the procedure in the Declaration of Master Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions paragraph 6.2e, and the Bylaws paragraph 3.5. Any Member, as defined in Section 6.2 of the Declaration may submit his/her name as a candidate. If you have any questions or want more information, please contact Sharon Eichorn or a Board Member NAME ___________________________________________________ DATE ___________________ VISTA LAKES ADDRESS _________________________________________________ Gated___ Non-Gated___ EMAIL ____________________________________PHONE ___________________ MAILING ADDRESS (if different from above) ________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ PRIOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION EXPERIENCE, IF ANY __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Submit by October 1st: Mail - Vista Lakes Community Association, Inc., Leland Management, 6972 Lake Gloria Blvd., Orlando, FL 32809-3200. Fax - 407-781-5770 Email – [email protected]
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