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May 2015
THE OFFICIAL Newsletter OF CORY LAKE ISLES
Photo submitted by Richard Carpenter
Baiju Sheth:
Cyril Spiro:
Robert Woodards:
Joyce Hepscher:
Jorge Castillo:
CDD Board Members
[email protected]
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CDD Management Company –
Wrathell, Hunt and Associates, LLC.
Chuck Adams, District Manager
Phone: 239.464.7114
Email: [email protected]
CDD Facilities Manager
Frank James
Office: 813.986.1031
Cell:
813.786.5451
Email: [email protected]
CDD Office Administrator
Carrie Bercan
Office: 813.986.1031
Fax:
813.986.1056
Email: [email protected]
Lifestyle Director
Lisa Kagan
Office: 813.324.8969
Fax:
813.986.1056
Email: [email protected]
CDD Committee Chairs:
Landscape/Aquascape/Facilities Committee
Richard Carpenter
Please find below helpful information in regards to our community:
CDD Office Hours:
Monday:
9am – 1pm
Tuesday:
9am – 5pm
Wednesday:
9am – 1pm
Thursday:
9am – 7pm
Friday:
9am – 5pm
Saturday:
9am - 5pm
Beach Club Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday: 9am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Fitness Center Hours of Operation:
Open 24 hours to residents 18 and older
Pool Hours of Opertation: Daily, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Helpful Community Information:
Cory Lake Isles Website:
www.corylakeisles.org
Morris Bridge Gatehouse Phone*:
813-986-0030
Cross Creek Gatehouse Phone*:
813-907-8400
Police Emergency
911
Fire/Medical Emergency
911
Police Non-Emergency Dispatch
813-231-6130
*An independent contractor staffs the gates at Cory Lake Isles. They provide
access control at the gates 24/7. They are a valuable resource and can advise
on security issues; however, they have no law enforcement authority. Any law
enforcement or criminal activity should be directed toward to the Tampa Police
Department that has jurisdiction for Cory Lake Isles.
Security Committee
David Burman
POA Management Company
FirstService Residential - Cathy Kurek
2870 Scherer Dr. N. #100
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(P) 727.299.9555 (C) 813.390.7582
POA Board Members:
David Burman
President
John Browne
Vice President
Greg Nielson
Treasurer
Robert Adajian Secretary
Mary Parisi
Secretary
POA Transitions Committee:
Donnie Weymer
Design Review Committee:
Angela Mason-Reimer / [email protected]
Covenant Enforcement Committee
Ron Acoff
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LAF COMMITTEE
The March 10th meeting of the LAF committee
was held in the canopy area of the pool, so that
the committee could see the declining trees in
the pool area.
meeting for approval. The CDD
Board at its meeting the following
week approved the work order and
the landscaping should be installed
around the mailboxes soon.
Frank reported that the Board had
voted to continue contracting with
Steve Small and Leon Jennings from LMP, the
Armstrong Environmental Services
company responsible
(AES), the current
for
the
CDD
service
that
landscape,
maintains the clarity
presented
their
of the lake. At their
findings regarding
February
Board
the five different
meeting,
AES
varieties of palm
proposed treating
trees that were
the Hydrilla on a
tested for disease
weekly basis with an
by the University
estimate to clear the Landscaping has been added near both of the mailbox areas in
of Florida Plant
Capri Isle.
lake in about 8
Diagnostic
weeks. In addition,
Center. Of the
use algaecides (the one currently used at Cory
they wanted to permit and install
five
different
Lake by AES), but the copper compounds found
Triploid Grass Carp (a fish that
varieties of palms
in algaecides can kill the beneficial bacteria in
eats weeds) and install a fish
tested, 4 came
the lakes that typically feed on the nutrients and
barrier at the overflow to keep the
back negative for
the bottom organic sediment.
fish in the lake. The fish barrier
disease. However,
will cost $2,000 and the stocking
The chemical remediation kills the current crop
t h e
s i x
of 540 ten to twelve inch fish will
of algae, but as the dead algae rots and sinks to
Washingtonian
cost $3,800. The additional
the bottom, it provides more food for the next
palms along the
weekly treatments for Hydrilla
growth of algae. A method for controlling weeds
inside perimeter of
will cost an additional $8,000. AES
is biological control – using aeration in
the fences at the
plans to plant emergent aquatic
combination with fish. Triploid Grass Carp are
p oo l
t e s t ed Workers use a crane to remove the six diseased
plants in the various ponds
sterile plant eating fish that grow to two to three
positive
for Washingtonian palms from within the pool area.
around the community at a cost of
feet after a few years and have a life expectancy
Texas Phoenix
$3,375 to help clear those small
of five to six years. Large mouth bass and
Palm Decline, which is an airborne transmitted
ponds of nutrients. The total amount being spent
snapping turtles are its predators. The Carp are
disease. The longer that the palms remain in
will be $17,175 additional to the normal costs for
extremely sensitive to many aquatic herbicides,
place, the more susceptible other palms in the
monthly spraying.
particularly those containing copper that are used
area will be infected. They recommended
to kill off algae, so use of algaecides with the
removing the six trees from the pool area as
Rich Carpenter, LAF chair, had done some
Grass Carp should be limited. In addition to
soon as possible and then monitoring the other
research on algae in lakes, because Frank and
chemical, mechanical and
palms. The committee approved the removal of
Carrie and Board
biological treatment, a
the entire palm including the base root
members had received
fourth treatment type is
structure, because just cutting down the palm
many complaints from
bacterial. Bacterial
and leaving the root ball would leave the
residents.
He
treat ment s a re a
disease in the ground with possible spores
presented several
condensed version of
creating an infectious environment. Removing
pages of notes for the
the bacterial strains
the entire palm will cost more in the short run,
committee to look
found in a pristine body
but hopefully will keep the disease at bay in
over, and he went
of water that remediate
other palms. No trees were to be planted in their
over the highlighted
the water through
place at the present time. Because the disease is
points of each of the
phosphate and nitrate
airborne, the cost for removal is not covered
articles. Algae is a byreduction. The bacteria
under warranty. The CDD Board at its meeting
product of too many
compete for essential
the following week approved the funding for
plant nutrients in the
nutrients such as
the removal of the trees.
wa t e r ,
p r i ma r i l y
nitrogen and phosphorus
nitrogen
and
Steve said that three new trees along Cory Lake
in the water and by
phosphorus. Once these
Drive near the lake view and at the rose bed
All
of
the
monuments
within
Cory
Lake
Isle
have
digesting
organic
nutrients have been
will be installed by Friday the week following
been given a fresh coat of paint.
sediment. Because the
added to water they
our meeting.
bacteria remove nitrogen
must go somewhere and
compounds from the water faster than the algae,
will
go
towards
supporting
either
weed
or
algae
Frank James, Facility Manager, reported that he
the algae are starved out of existence or its bloom
growth. The primary source of nitrogen and
had received the proposal to provide
is inhibited. After listening to the report and
phosphorus
is
runoff
from
lawn
fertilizers
as
well
landscaping around the mailbox areas at Capri.
reading its contents, the committee voted
as
decomposing
leaves
and
other
decaying
plant
The landscaping was to match that of the other
unanimously to have Frank research and order a
material. The older a body of water gets the more
isles and be drought resistant just like the
bacterial product at a cost not to exceed $2,500.
nutrients
it
has
accumulated
and
the
more
plantings in isle turnarounds throughout the
The bacterial product will be used in one or both
susceptible it is to algae growth. One of the best
community. However, because the work order
of the ponds at Capri Isle to determine its
ways
to
remove
algae
is
mechanical
–
raking
it
exceeds by $50 the $2,500 amount that he can
effectiveness of eliminating weed and algae
out
of
the
water
–
as
then
the
nutrients
are
approve without CDD Board approval, he is
growth.
removed from the water. Another method is to
submitting the proposal to the Board at its next
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Happy Mother’s Day to all our Cory Lakes Isles Moms!
CDD Online Workshop
Wednesday April 6, 2015
9a-5p
To participate in the online workshop visit
corylakescdd.sunshineboard.org
Pool Hours are now 7a-7p.
Please review the pool rules and use proper pool etiquette while enjoying
the facility!
LAF COMMITTEE CONT.
Frank reported that because the contractor’s
original schedule for power washing was delayed
due to the CDD Board needing approval of the
budgeting for it, only the entrance at Morris
Bridge has been cleaned with the exit scheduled
to be cleaned the week of March 8th. A new
schedule to clean Cross Creek will be
established, but both entrances will be cleaned.
Frank reported that the cleaning of the mildew on
the vinyl fence along Branchton road and the
mowing along the fence still needs to be
scheduled. He is looking into whether the city is
required to mow that stretch of road.
There was much discussion regarding the
installation of a gate at the boat launch to keep
unauthorized boats from entering the lake. The
concern for the committee was contamination of
the lake from boats used in other waters and
boats on the lake not belonging to residents. The
committee discussed that no boats without the
proper credentials should be allowed in the
water. Putting a gate at the launch might create
more problems than would be solved. Committee
members emphasized that boats without proper
credentials should be stopped from entering at
the entrance gates to the community, as has been
done in the past. Ultimately the committee took
no action to install a gate.
The committee tabled action on installing visitor
and resident signs above their entrances at the
Morris Bridge gate house. Committee members
wanted to look at the areas before making a
decision.
The committee voted to install two new stop
signs on the islands across from the existing ones
at both the Cross Creek and Morris Bridge
entrance intersections with Cory Lake Drive. The
committee felt that the signs only on the right
hand side of the road were not visible enough,
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and that may be the reason why
people failed to stop at the
intersections.
The committee spent a
good deal of time
developing a list of
items for the upcoming
Frank reported that he has already
budget year. Items
cleaned up the area around the
proposed in order to get
storage container near the
estimated pricing for
basketball court. The committee
including in the budget
recommended that the existing
are: Renovate the gym
container for storage be replaced
and gym bathrooms;
with a new storage shed, and that
Continue landscape
The slide in the pool area has been
the monies for such be requested in
improvement to the right
repaired and is again ready for use.
the 2016 budget.
hand side of the Morris
Please obey all the rules posted at the
Bridge sidewalk; Repair
The committee discussed placement
mouth of the slide.
the landscape lighting on
of a volleyball court near the end of
Morris
Bridge
islands;
Install
fountains in each
the skate park near the road. Frank had requested
of the Capri Isle ponds; Increase dollar amounts
a proposal for installation but had not received it
for holiday lighting, streets and sidewalks, brick
in time for the meeting.
paver repairs, power washing, landscape, and
Carrie reported that the plans for the tennis
tree replacement; Install a fountain at the Cross
courts and the Beach Club playground are in
Creek pond; Update all signage in the
engineering drawing and permitting. The plans
community; Pool furniture cushion and pillow
and permits should take about 2 – 3 weeks for
replacement; Volleyball court; Bathroom and
the playground and then installation can begin.
water fountain for sports area; Brush agitator for
It’s estimated that the install would then take
grooming beach; Back of Beach Club
about 2 weeks.
improvements; Sidewalk repair at St. Lucia;
Install storage building.
The committee agreed unanimously that the
remaining monuments throughout the
Committee members again asked for an update
community should be painted to match those
on the inoperable pool slide. Bob Woodards,
already painted at the main entrances.
CDD Board member and liason to LAF, reported
that the Board will sign an agreement with the
Frank reported that he is getting an estimate to
installing company to repair and maintain the
replace the sidewalk at St. Lucia that floods in
slide for 5 years. They had requested that the
every storm. The committee agreed that this
work be completed in time for the school spring
should be an item for next year’s budget.
break week, but work had not yet started.
Update: Since this time, the slide repairs have
The committee agreed that the fencing along the
been made, and the slide is open for use.
trailer park and cow pasture on Cory Lake Drive
should be repaired.
AJ Forbes sent notes requesting that the
community set up a “no text and drive” program.
It was recommended that he bring that request to
the Security/Safety Committee.
Regularly scheduled meetings of the LAF
Committee are held on the second Tuesday of
each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Beach Club.
Rich Carpenter
Chairman
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May 2015
Community Information
REMINDER
Garbage Pick Up Days for Cory Lake Isles
Monday: Trash and Recycle
Thursday: Trash and Yard Waste
Only items in trash and recycling containers
will be picked up.
**If the pick up falls on a holiday trash pick up
is skipped until the next scheduled pick up
day**
REMINDER FOR PET OWNERS
PICK UP AFTER YOUR POOCH
We love our pets at Cory Lake Isles!!!
And, as a responsible pet owner, please
remember to be a good neighbor and pick up all
pet waste.
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CATHY KUREK - PROPERTY MANAGER
[email protected] - 813-390-7582
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee would like to remind you that before you make any changes or start any new projects to your home’s
exterior as painting exterior, install a pool or seawall/dock or any other outside project please submit your request to
Cathy Kurek, so it can be reviewed and approved prior to starting. Also, there is a book of the approved paint colors
located in the office at the clubhouse.
HOUSE AND LANDSCAPE CLEAN UP
Please be sure to check and cleanup the exterior of your home. Many roofs and homes need to be pressure washed, be
a step ahead of violations. Check your mailboxes and clean/paint them if needed. Trim your palm trees and cleanup
your yards. We really appreciate and want to Thank You for taking care of your home’s exterior and landscaping.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
It is an owner’s responsibility to notify your lawn maintenance company that all trimmings and debris need to be
removed from the Cory Lake Isles community. Violations may result if trimmings are left at the curbside of your
home. Red mulch is not allowed in the community.
LEASING RESTRICTIONS
The association has updated their leasing requirements and restrictions. Effective December, 2013 the association
requires an owner renting their home to have a $500 security deposit on file with the association. Also, an owner
must own their home for at least one (1) year prior to renting their home. If you intend to lease your home, please
visit the website to obtain the most current lease application and requirements.
STREET PARKING
The Cory Lake Isles community prohibits parking in the street overnight between 1am and 6am and blocking the
sidewalks. There is an automatic $100 fine for the violation. Please inform your guests and govern yourself
accordingly. Also, the Governing Documents for the POA only permit two vehicles parked in the driveway at any
time.
YARD WASTE DISPOSAL
Tree trimmings and yard waste cannot be left out by the street all week long. Tree trimmings need to be bundled for
the pickup or they will not be picked up. Yard waste cannot be put out until the night before pickup. If it is left out in
the front earlier than the night before you may receive a violation on it.
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IMPORTANT
DATES:
Board of Directors
Meets Third Monday
Every Month at 7pm
Design Review Committee (DRC)
May. 12, 2015 at 9 a.m.
at the Beach Club
May. 26, 2015 at 9 a.m.
at the Beach Club
June 9, 2015 at 9 a.m.
at the Beach Club
Covenants Enforcement
Committee (CEC)
Monthly –
Second Wednesday each
month
May. 13, 2015 7 p.m.
at the Beach Club
June 10 2015 7 p.m.
at the Beach Club
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RSVP for any events you plan to attend so we can have enough
supplies and food for everyone. All events will take place at the
Beach Club unless noted otherwise.
For full details about each event and to RSVP online, please
check the community website at www.corylakeisles.org ,
subscribe to our emails by contacting Lisa at [email protected] and “like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
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RUMMAGE SALE
May 2, 8 am – noon
In the parking lot of the Beach Club
$3 per spot
To reserve a spot, RSVP via the website.
MAH JONGG
and a certification card upon completion. A minimum of 6
participants and pre-payment is required. To register, stop by the
Beach Club. Checks should be made payable to Tampa Bay CPR. For
more information about the class, visit the instructor’s website at
http://tampabaycpr.com/.
BOOK CLUB
Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm
This month’s book is Thursdays in the Park by Hilary Boyd. For
more information or to RSVP, please contact Colleen at
[email protected].
FOOD & WINE PAIRING
Saturday, May 23
A fun evening of food and wine from Argentina, with information
about the region provided by a wine expert.
$15 per person
May 4 & 18 at 1 pm
May 11 & 25 at 6 pm
Mah Jongg games take place every Monday. Groups meet on the first
and third Monday at 1 pm and on the second and fourth Monday at 6
pm. Beginners are welcome. Please RSVP to Carol for the afternoon
games at [email protected] or Sheila for the evening games at
[email protected].
ZUMBA
MOVERS FOR MOMS
Registration is now open for Protential’s on-site summer camp.
Contact Protential Sports at 813-843-9460 or
www.protentialsports.com for more information or to register your
child.
Mondays at 9:30 am,
Wednesdays at 10 am
Fridays at 9:30 am
$8 per class or purchase a punch card for a discounted price
SUMMER CAMP
Just a few days remain for donations! Donate essential care items to
mothers in need. A collection box is inside the Beach Club through
May 3. Items donated will be delivered to the Spring of Tampa Bay
and Sunrise of Pasco, domestic violence shelters and resource centers,
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAM
in time for Mother’s Day. For a complete list of items requested by
Protential Sports offers an after school childcare program. To register
the shelters, visit the CLI Facebook page or stop by the Beach Club.
or for more information, contact Protential Sports at
www.protentialsports.com or 813-843-9460.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Friday, May 8, 6 – 10 pm
Ages 4 & up
$10 per child, maximum $20 per household
Register by May 5
COMING IN JUNE & JULY:
Thursday, May 14
Details will be emailed and posted to the website once they are
available.
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CPR TRAINING
START A NEW CLUB!
LADIES’ NIGHT OUT
Friday, May 15, 3 – 5:30 pm at the Beach Club
Ages 18 and up
$40 per person
A certified instructor will lead you through a CPR Training Class.
Participants will receive an American Heart Association certificate
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End of School Year Pool Party
Puppet Shows – one in June and another in July!
Independence Day Crafts and Party
Family Movie Night
Mah Jongg
Zumba
And more!
Contact Lisa at [email protected]. We will help you get a
new club off the ground and make sure everyone in Cory Lakes
knows it’s happening!
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