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Property Manager’s Report – December 2009

December 1, 2009 by Dawn Levinstein

Hi – I fell off my soapbox and I’m back….see last month’s article if you don’t know what I’m referring to. Thanks for all the positive comments to last month’s rant! Sometimes we just have to vent and I guess I felt it was just my turn – thanks again for “listening”.

First, I want to remind everyone that the PGA POA Special Events Committee has been working very hard organizing the 4th Annual Art Festival and Craft Fair to be held Saturday, December 12th in Masters Park. You do NOT want to miss it this year! In addition to more than 60 very talented artists and crafters, there will be food and great weather (do you think the weather sprites would let us down after the cold event last year?). Seriously, stop by between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. – even if you just stop to say hi to me while I sell the jewelry I make in all my “spare” time!

So, what’s up?

Paving
A few months ago I reported that NPBCID would be paving Tournament Blvd. Well, they are going to but it seems it will happen later than I anticipated so I will have to let you know when I hear something

Entry
The POA is still working with the PGA Resort to try to enhance the entry at Avenue of the Champions. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance all entries but that one will be first. Did you notice the new tile roofs on all the guardhouses? The next minor project will be repainting the monument walls and the Northlake Blvd wall.

Turnpike Buffer
Although it has taken longer than expected for the ficus hedge to grow in, I am happy to report that it is thickening up and getting taller. Who knew that White Fly was going to attack Ficus and that we would have the worst drought ever right after the hedge was planted? Speaking of White Fly, if you have a Ficus hedge or tree anywhere on your property, call a pest control company to treat it right away. I’m sure you have seen sections of beautiful, full hedges suddenly turn brown and die…its most likely White Fly! It will kill a previously thought indestructible Ficus in weeks.

Dogs
Many owners have stepped up (which is so much better than stepping in) and are now cleaning up after their pets – thank you! Wackenhut Security is going to start handing out bags to any owner seen walking a pet without visible means of cleaning up. This doesn’t mean you should stop carrying a bag so you can get one from them: if it happens often enough with the same person, it is possible that you could be subject to fining for not following the rules so please continue doing a great job on your own.

Security
Wackenhut has its own article but now that everyone is back in town I wanted to remind you: LOCK YOUR DOORS – SET YOUR ALARM. Please do not leave anything valuable in your car and by all means, lock the door to your car and your home! Leaving the garage door open while you walk to the group of mailboxes two doors down is a great way for someone to slip into your house and you won’t even know it. Keep your garage door closed and stay safe.

A BIG SECRET!!!!

The PGA POA Annual meeting will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010. Sign in starts at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. NO, that is not the secret, silly – we send everyone a notice about the meeting! The secret is that the POA will be raffling off
Two tickets to the Honda Classic Champions Club on the 18th Fairway (yep, the expensive ones). All you have to do is attend the meeting (sorry, you can’t sign in and leave, you have to stay). The meeting will only take about an hour and the public officials who diligently attend each year and give a report will be happy to see you there taking an interest (even if we did have to bribe you). Hope to see you there!

In closing I want to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. We are all going through difficult times and those who can afford it should think about sharing whatever they can: clean out a closet and donate to the local charity; spend a day working at a food bank or “soup kitchen”; make a cash donation; pick up a toy and put it in the “Toys for Tots” bin or buy some extra food for the bin at Publix; or just hold the door and smile at someone if that’s all you can give. Believe me, every little thing means a lot!

Filed Under: Property Managers Report Tagged With: assessment, board of governors, burglaries, CAR Smarts, crime, crime alert, hurricanes, safety, wackenhut

Property Manager’s Report – November 2009

November 1, 2009 by Dawn Levinstein

POA ANNUAL MEETING –WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
The Annual Meeting and election for PGA POA will be held Thursday, January 21st. Every year the POA Board begs residents to attend. This year is no different! Please mark your calendar and plan to stop by the PGA Resort for the 6:00 p.m. meeting. Aside from the fact that you should vote for board members to protect your biggest investment (your home), there are also various City and County Officials who give their annual report and share information regarding your community outside of PGA National.

There may come a time when you need the various officials to support or deny something that may have a direct impact on the residents of PGA National. If you can’t take an hour out of your schedule to listen to what they have to say, it might be perceived as an “I don’t’ care” attitude when we know that isn’t the case so please, please, please join us at the POA Annual meeting. The official meeting notice with all details will be mailed in mid-December.

If the above plea doesn’t help, here’s a secret: Two passes to the Honda Classic will be given away at the POA Annual Meeting. These passes are for one day at the Champions Club overlooking the 18th Fairway with unlimited food and beverage service. Other ground passes will also be given away.

DON’T RUN THEM OVER!
Who? Anyone! I reminded everyone that school started a few months ago and now that Thanksgiving and other holidays are arriving there are even more people walking, skating and bicycling in PGA National. We have a lot of environmentally conscientious residents who ride scooters or bicycles on the road and (especially in the early morning or late afternoon) when the sun is in our eyes, it is sometimes hard to see them. They don’t bounce well so please give them room when sharing the road. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the walking/bicycle paths so they must use the street.

The same courtesy is needed for those using the paths/sidewalks: When riding or skating up behind someone, a simple shout out of, “on your left”, or “coming up on your right” will allow that person to step out of the way and hopefully in the proper direction! Simple courtesy, please!

DOGS
OK, this is really for dog OWNERS since if your dog could read you would be so rich you wouldn’t be reading this! If you like to bring your pet to the parks in PGA National, especially the two that have playground equipment: KEEP THE DOG(S) ON A LEASH AND CLEAN UP AFTER THEM!!!! Aside from the fact that the rules of PGA require this, please consider that the two parks with swings and playground equipment are primarily used by people with children. This means lots of little, miniature people easily knocked over by a dog who “just wants to play”. Also, keep in mind that really little ones like to put things in their mouth – I’m not even going to explain that any further but be a responsible pet owner!!!!

A REQUEST FROM THE “YOU PEOPLE”
I’ve been threatening to address this for almost 12 years and after having to call security twice this month when residents threatened staff or became abusive, I felt it was time.

Part of our job in the property management business is accepting that many people will call (or stop by) to “vent” their frustrations. We understand this and we are happy to listen and help in any way that we can. It is expected and isn’t a problem until the caller (or visitor) becomes abusive. There is absolutely no situation that warrants anyone being verbally abusive to any employee of the POA and it is not acceptable.

Please keep in mind that the staff at the POA does not have any power to approve or disapprove anything; we take our direction from the Board and we are here to uphold the provisions of the governing documents and directives from the Board. Since the Board and Committee members are all unpaid volunteers and your neighbors, a separate staff handles the day-to-day affairs within the office.

Yes, we are paid and our favorite expression is “I pay your salary” (its right up there with being called a “you people” since an average salary of $30,000 per year divided by 5,000 homes only works out to about $6.00 per home per YEAR). I received a call this week from someone who insisted that JoAnn O’Mara personally approved a paint color that they objected to. They tried to tell me I was not telling them the truth because they “saw evidence” of her approval which was actually her name on the letter. She did sign the letter but it was “on behalf of the PGA POA Architectural Review Committee” and the matter was brought before the ARC meeting and voted on by the ARC (note: no member of the POA staff votes on any committee or board matter). The date of all meetings of the POA is published on Channel 63 and the door of the POA office and all owners are permitted to attend any meeting. As the Property Manager, I sign letters “on behalf of the PGA POA Board of Governors” but that doesn’t mean that I personally have any opinion on the open garage door, trash violations, overgrown plants, improperly maintained home or anything else…I am simply upholding the governing documents on behalf of the Board AND the residents and sign the letter “on behalf of” whatever committee the matter relates to (or on behalf of the Board).

Here are some matters that come up frequently:
The documents require the board to charge interest on assessments that are not paid on time (July 1st each year). It is not optional, the documents state interest WILL be charged (not may be charged). In order to be fair to everyone the board cannot “waive” interest. It is like your mortgage: due at the same time whether or not you received a statement or invoice. It is the owner’s responsibility to find out why they didn’t get a bill if not received before July 1st.

The same documents require owners to get ARC approval for all changes to the exterior of their home. The By-Laws even go into some detail about the type of changes “including but not limited to” decorative plaques or accessories, statues, lighting, asphalt, driveway treatment, basketball hoops, etc. There is no provision for skipping this application process because your “neighbor has the same basket ball hoop so you thought it was OK”; or “no one can see in my back yard”. All changes require written approval from the POA ARC (even if the HOA/condo ARC has given their approval)

The bottom line is that everyone who purchased a home in PGA National agreed to abide by all governing documents. We all know that rules are great as long as they don’t interfere with what you want to do. No one likes to receive a letter of violation or be told that what they want to do isn’t permitted. Because the POA Board continues to require owners to abide by these documents the homes in PGA National (some that are 30 years old) can still compete with newer homes…..well, once the market picks up! You are fortunate to have a board that will truly listen to your suggestions and comments. The staff will be happy to listen to you too and pass along your comments…but not if you are verbally abusive so please take a breath before calling us. If you are so angry that you must shout at someone, please do NOT yell at my staff – ask for Dawn.

Finally, if you have a question (like the one taped to the POA door about a house color in Glengary) please PUT CONTACT INFO ON IT unless you don’t really want an answer and just want to “vent”. If you don’t want anyone to know who is complaining, you should still give me your name with a request that I not disclose the info …if the Air Force gave me a Top Secret clearance, I assure you I DO know how to keep things to myself. Please also note it is policy that we NEVER tell anyone we contact about a matter that it is because so-and-so complained.

Thanks for listening to me vent. I hope you will read this in the spirit it was written: That the PGA POA staff is here to help you and we will do whatever we can for you….just please ask nicely because we really are on your side!

Filed Under: Property Managers Report Tagged With: assessment, board of governors, burglaries, CAR Smarts, crime, crime alert, hurricanes, safety, wackenhut

Property Manager’s Report – October 2009

October 1, 2009 by Dawn Levinstein

ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION
It’s that time again! The POA is looking for candidates to run for election to the POA Board of Governors. If you are interested, please contact Dawn at 627-2800.

By the way, the Annual meeting will be held at the PGA Resort on Thursday, January 21st. It’s a 5:30 p.m. sign in with a 6:00 p.m. meeting. It is important that residents attend!!! The City and County representatives that attend take time from their busy schedule to give reports of interest to the PGA National community. When one hundred or less of FIVE THOUSAND homes are represented, it sends a clear message that you just don’t care. Of course, that may not be the case, but it is how it is perceived. What do you think will happen when those same officials need to make a decision on something that may impact the community?

The Board looked into serving refreshments but the cost would be in the neighborhood of $11,000.00 and with the economy today and the Board trying their best to control costs, they could not justify this expense. The meeting rarely lasts more than an hour. Why not stop by the meeting then enjoy dinner out?

HOW COME THAT HOUSE LOOKS SO BAD?
As indicated above, today’s economy is affecting everyone. Unfortunately, this means there are a number of foreclosures. Homes are vacant and falling into a state of disrepair while the banks wade through red tape and the courts before they can take title and assume responsibility. Fortunately, the City of Palm Beach Gardens’ Code Enforcement Division can and does assist with keeping grass cut and putting chemicals in pools to prevent them from smelling (even though they are still green).

If you are wondering why the HOA or POA doesn’t do something and start maintaining the property it is because the money to do so can’t be recovered! There is one home partially constructed and at least two others where stucco is cracking and there are holes in the fascia. While either the HOA or POA might have the right to enter the property and correct the violation, do you want to start paying for each situation. Right now there are approximately seventy foreclosures in PGA National and it is anticipated the number will only increase. If it costs only $500.00 to fix the house (or cut grass several times and this is a very conservative estimate when it usually takes more than a year for the foreclosure to go through) when you multiply that $500. by 70 homes you get $35,000.00 that comes out of your pocket. Remember, that annual assessments for that property are not being paid either so you are covering that cost too!

The whole point is to explain why we rely on the City’s help when possible and to ask you to please be patient (as you have been) and understand that the foreclosure process is a very slow one…… Thank you for your patience!

FLASHERS…
No, not men in raincoats….those who flash their headlights to warn oncoming drivers of police presence. Did you know that you can be issued a ticket for flashing your lights to warn other drivers? It’s true! Also, for those who like to be ‘helpful’ to their friends and neighbors in PGA National to warn them of the police, please be aware that most officers won’t stop you for driving less than 10 miles over the speed limit. This means in the 25 mph sections of PGA, you have to be going at least 35 mph.

I know I keep harping on this but there are a lot of kids, pets, wildlife, etc in PGA National and it is important that you drive at posted speed limits for your safety and theirs. Thank you for your cooperation with this important matter.

ARTS….CRAFTS…FUN….ANYONE?
I WARNED YOU! I am going to keep telling you about the December 12th Art Festival and Craft Fair in Masters Park. The POA Special Events Committee is still looking for artists and crafters to participate. It isn’t too late but it soon will be!

Get an application on line at pga-poa.com or call 627-2800 and ask us to send you an application….tell your friends! If you go to other events or have a favorite artist or crafter, mention this event to them. You don’t have to live in PGA National to participate. The whole cost is only $40.00 so how can they lose? Hope to see you there: whether you are buying or selling!

Filed Under: Property Managers Report Tagged With: assessment, board of governors, burglaries, CAR Smarts, crime, crime alert, hurricanes, safety, wackenhut

C.A.N. Report – July 2009

July 1, 2009 by Website Administrator

STORMS
Yes, I’m bringing it up again and I am not allowed to use the “H” word until after November 30th.    We’ve noticed a few owners have closed their storm shutters and have “headed north” or are on vacation. While the POA rules state that accordion shutters, clear panels, or shutters that are factory finished to match the surface they are attached to, as approved by the POA ARC, can be closed between June 1st  – November 30th, you might want to reconsider.  Closing up your house for weeks or months lets everyone know you are away.  While you may believe the shutters give you an extra level of security, I can tell you if someone wants to get in they will!  Now they are in your house and don’t need to be secretive or worry about the lights – the shutters are closed and your neighbors can’t see in.  I’m sure you understand the concern so please give careful consideration to this before closing up your house for long periods of time.

Along the same lines, whenever you go away it is important that you discontinue the newspaper and you should notify Wackenhut Security.  They provide a property check (upon written request) and will walk around the perimeter of your home to conduct an inspection in addition to their regular street patrol of the community.  You can obtain a form by clicking here.  All owners are encouraged to have someone go inside their home to be sure everything is secure and there are no leaks or other problems.  A simple thing like the air conditioner not working can result in thousands of dollars in mildew restoration to owners who are away for a few months and don’ t know their air is off!

DRAINAGE
Although we are very happy to have the rains, we are now getting calls from owners who “need a boat to get the mail”.  Two things to remember, if you have a large metal storm grate on or near your lot, please be nice enough to take a rake and clear the debris from the surface of the grate after the first rains.  Leaves and other debris wash away with the rain and these items get stuck on the top of the grate.  If you don’t clear the debris, the water can’t flow properly.

In addition, many owners have installed a “yard drain” which looks like a small grate on each side of the driveway.  These are typically tied into a horizontal pipe that runs from house to house then into a storm drain.  They were never designed to be installed and left alone.   They too fill up with leaves and debris and stop working.  If you have NEVER had the drain cleaned out, you might want to consider calling a company who can clear it with a high pressure hose.  Otherwise, you should use your hose with a high pressure nozzle once per month to be sure the line stays clear and, of course, encourage your neighbors to do the same so the whole line remains clean.

ASSESSMENTS
If you haven’t sent your $624.00 payment to PGA POA, it is now late.  Please be sure to get the payment to the office to avoid interest that will begin accruing this month.  The POA Board has worked with residents who are having financial difficulties so please don’t “ignore” the bill.  Give me a call (all info is kept confidential) so you don’t end up with a lot of legal fees and collection costs when you are already having difficulty.  The Board understands what these difficult economic times are doing to everyone and we thank you for your efforts to keep your account current and your property looking great!

SPECIAL EVENTS
In closing, I want to address all you closet artists!  No, not the ones who redecorate their closet every month….those who are wonderful artists and crafters and are easily intimidated or afraid to take the first step.  Just do it!  The POA Special Events Committee is holding the 4th annual Art Festival and Craft Fair on December 12th.  It was intended to get some of PGA’s talented residents showing and selling their items but after speaking with a few people it is evident that some of the best talents are just afraid to take the first step.  Why not take it here with your friends and neighbors?  Take a look at the application (and photos of last year’s event) here on our website.  We hope you will give it a try.  If you don’t want to participate quite yet, stop by and take a look around and maybe we will see you next year?

Have a happy summer!

Filed Under: Property Managers Report Tagged With: assessment, board of governors, burglaries, CAR Smarts, crime, crime alert, hurricanes, safety, wackenhut

C.A.N. Report – June 2009

June 8, 2009 by Website Administrator

NEWS AND IMPROVEMENTS AROUND THE PGA COMMUNITY:

TURN ON (or I should say turn OUT!):

By the time you read this, you should see work beginning at Ryder Cup Blvd/PGA Blvd.  In the April issue I mentioned that Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District was going to start work on a right turn lane.  They are not actually constructing another lane, they are doing what we were told couldn’t be done:  They are re-striping the lanes to make the left lane a left turn and straight lane and the right lane will become right turn only.   It is so nice to know that another agency can do the impossible!  Seriously though, I know this has been a long-awaited project and that everyone will look forward to the completion.  During the construction phase, it would be helpful if you would please use the main (Ave of the Champions) road to exit when possible.  This will help protect the workers and other drivers and, of course, yourself!

WIDER AND WHITER: (No, not me without a tan!):

I’m referring to the sidewalk on Ryder Cup Blvd from the City Park lot to Avenue of the Masters.  Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District will be re-constructing the sidewalk to widen it (so that it is the same width as the sidewalk on the north side of Avenue of the Masters) and changing from asphalt to concrete.  The work should be underway as you read this article.

SHAKIN’ OR ROLLIN’ ON TOP (Again, we are not describingme!):

I’m referring to the guardhouse roofs.  The shake tile roofs are long overdue for replacement.  As usual, the POA Board is working to improve the appearance of the community and will be replacing the roofs with new roll tile.  The guard houses to be addressed include Avenue of the Masters, Tournament Blvd, each end of Ryder Cup Blvd, and the main information booth on Avenue of the Champions.  The good news is that there is no special assessment for this – it is covered in the General Reserve.  Work will begin after permitting (approximately July).  Hope you like the new look!

A CARD FOR YOU  (Sorry, I can’t think of a silly statement for this one):

Wackenhut Security will be implementing their Car Smart program “borrowed” from the Palm Beach Gardens Police.  You may be aware of the crimes of opportunity in PGA National.  Residents and their guests leave valuables in their car, leave the door unlocked and the property is stolen.   In an effort to reduce this type of crime, Wackenhut will be patrolling communities and looking in car windows (no, they are NOT checking to see if the car is locked).  If they find a vehicle with personal property in view, they will call the owner and let them know.

Cards are being printed and will be left on ALL vehicles in a particular area where Wackenhut patrols (yes, ALL cars so the notices don’t become an alert only on vehicles with valuables).  The patrol is separate from, and will not detract from, the regular community patrols.  Hopefully, you are not leaving valuables in your car and you are locking your car and your house.

YOUR TURN!!!

I’ve shared everything the POA (and NPBCID) is doing over the next few months; what are you doing to improve the appearance of your community or home?  While you tackle your “to do” list of pressure cleaning driveways, cleaning roof tiles, re-painting the house, landscaping, don’t forget that approval from the PGA Property Owners Association may be required.  If you have any questions as to whether or not the project you are planning needs approval, please call JoAnn at the POA at 627-2800.

Don’t forget that this is also the official beginning of “H” season (sorry, I am not allowed to use that word for the next few months but it is another word for a really BIG storm!).  Be sure you have the list of things to do before, during and after a storm. You can get this information either at the POA office or here on the website.

Have a safe and happy summer!

Filed Under: Property Managers Report Tagged With: assessment, board of governors, burglaries, CAR Smarts, crime, crime alert, hurricanes, NPBCID, safety, wackenhut

C.A.N. Report – May 2009

April 16, 2009 by Website Administrator

CRIME ALERT!!!!
Although you are fortunate that there is very little crime in PGA National, it does exist. Last month, many Championship residents received a “reverse 911” call from the Palm Beach Gardens Police advising of a vehicle theft and vandalism in the gated subdivision. The same weekend, a vehicle lost all four wheels and tires on the west side of PGA National and a car had its windows smashed out on the east side of the community. Each of these events took place during the day or the early evening hours so here are some suggestions:

  • Get to know who lives around you (ie: just recognize their face!) so you can recognize someone who doesn’t belong
  • If you see someone you don’t recognize, pay attention to what they are doing and if you have any concerns, call the police or security.
  • Don’t be afraid to call security (627-1600). It is better that they check 100 calls that are nothing than to have one crime committed
  • Don’t assume that if you see something (like tires being removed from a vehicle) that someone else must have already called.
  • Never approach someone you suspect directly! Call the police or security
  • If you come home and you suspect someone has been in your house, don’t assume they are gone. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and call the police from your cell phone or a neighbor’s house where you are safe.

If the matter is serious or urgent, call the police FIRST. Wackenhut security monitors all radio calls and will respond when you call the police. Wackenhut guards are not police and don’t have the same powers.

DOGS
The thing about dogs is that they can’t carry “pooper scoopers” or bags – they rely on you for that. They don’t like to live where they “go” (ie: if you “crate trained” your dog, you know that it will not go to the bathroom right where it sleeps).

If dogs wore shoes they wouldn’t want to step in their own mess. Worse yet, if they DIDN’T wear shoes, they wouldn’t want to step in it either!

What is my point? You live in a beautiful community and take pride in your home and your community so why not be a little considerate and clean up after your pet? I thank you; your neighbors thank you; your dog(s) thank you too.

Two large events are held in Masters Park each year: the April Children’s Party in the Park and the December Arts & Crafts Festival – I know you don’t enjoy stepping in the mess (or having your children sit/play in it) so we are begging for your cooperation to clean up after your pet(s) – not only in Masters Park but everywhere in PGA National.

MONEY!!!
Now that I have your attention, there are two important matters you need to be aware of: 1) the Annual Assessment invoice will be mailed June 1st and payment is due BY July 1st; and 2) the address where you direct your payment has CHANGED. If you pay your bills “on line’ or use a bill paying service, please remember to notify them of the new address and the new assessment amount.

The Board of Governors spent considerable time working on the new budget in consideration of the current economy and the many PGA owners who have been affected by same. For the past three or four years (and despite hurricanes) the assessment has remained at $586.00 and although the Board has agreed not to pursue any of the long–awaited improvement projects (such as beautification of all entries and enhancement of the entry monuments to more closely reflect the improvements to the PGA Resort) it still resulted in a slight budget increase. The biggest impact was as a result of the interest rates dropping and the loss of interest income from over $2Million in assessments that should be paid by July 1st as well as the number of foreclosures and the many owners whose assessments are in arrears even though not in foreclosure. The board has implemented a “bad debt” line item to help offset this loss of income. Put simply, all of the above means that all the owners of PGA must make up the shortfall.

The assessment will increase from $586.00 to $624.00 for the year (or $38.00 per lot or, in the case of commercial accounts, $38.00 per assessable unit). The cover letter and the budget with footnotes will explain everything in detail. I just wanted you to be aware of the increase and to let you know how hard your board worked (as always) to protect your property values without a significant financial impact.

HURRICANES
This is the last time I will use the “H word” for the next few months. I just wanted to remind you that next month officially begins “Hurricane Season” (June 1st – November 30th). Yes, it is that time already!

You can find helpful tips on the POA’s website (pga-poa.com) and we just wanted to remind you to prepare early. At my house, we slowly start stock-piling drinking water over a two or three month period. Items such as canned food that you might never eat if it wasn’t for storms can be purchased and will keep for quite some time. After the storm passes and you still don’t have electricity, it is amazing how good canned ravioli tastes heated on the Bar-B-Que grille as your first hot meal in several days!

Hurricane shutters are another matter. Please remember that installation of ALL hurricane shutters must be approved by the POA Architectural Review Committee (“ARC”) and many communities have a specific style, placement or color required for that community so please call the POA before contracting to have any type of storm shutters installed. Once in place, only accordion shutters, roll-down shutters, clear panels and metal panels that are factory finished to match the surface to which they are attached may be closed through the entire storm season. All other types, including plain metal, fabric shield, plywood and the like, may only be installed at the issuance of a Hurricane WARNING and must be removed within seven days after the warning is cancelled or the hurricane passes, whichever is later. Violators are subject to fines of $100. per day per the POA By-Laws and State statutes so please be sure you follow the rules and if you have any question, just call the POA office.

PICTURES OF YOU?
Don Paulus, Chairman of the POA Communications Committee has been trying to get photos at various events so he can put them on PGA TV Channel 63 (viewed within PGA only). In addition, I took photos at the Children’s Party in the Park which will appear in next month’s issue of this newspaper. You can also find these pictures on the POA website: pga-poa.com so take a look! Hope you were able to enjoy the party. The next POA Special Events Committee event is the 4th Annual Craft Fair & Art Festival at Masters Park on December 12th – don’ t miss it! If you know a talented crafter or artist, tell them to check the website for information about the event and an application form.

Filed Under: Property Managers Report Tagged With: assessment, board of governors, burglaries, childrens party, crime alert, dogs, Don Paulus, events, hurricanes, masters park, money, safety, shutters, special events committee, wackenhut

C.A.N. Report – April 2009

March 25, 2009 by Website Administrator

EVENTS:
The Annual Children’s Party in the Park is Saturday, April 25th. If you don’t yet have your Food Pass, please call the POA at 627-2800 to R.S.V.P. and make arrangements to get the pass(es). They will not be available at the event!

The Special Events Committee has selected SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th as the date of the 4TH ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL AND CRAFT FAIR AT PGA NATIONAL. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Masters Park (same location and time as last year). If you are a crafter and have never sold your items, it isn’t too late to get involved. You can not only make some holiday money for yourself, but you can also provide some great gifts for those who buy from you to give to their friends and family.

Several of last year’s participants commented that the residents of PGA National didn’t support the event as they have in the past. Although it was extremely windy and a little cold last year, it was still a wonderful day. If you missed it, you certainly missed out on some beautiful items at great prices. Don’t miss it this year – mark the date on your calendar and stop by the park. It will be worth it!

STUFF AROUND PGA:
That turn lane at PGA Blvd/Ryder Cup Blvd (to go east on PGA Blvd from Ryder Cup) is expected to be started in about 30 days. Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District is coordinating this project.

L.A. Fitness has completed renovations to the plaza (formerly known as Shoppes on the Green). Yes, they changed the name! I think you will agree that the place looks great!

Improvements at each entry: The Maintenance Committee has been hard at work planning a “face lift” to each entry to PGA National. At this time, I can only tell you that plans include re-facing the signs/walls to match the stonework at the Resort and completely re-landscaping the entries. More information will be provided in a future article once plans (and costs) are finalized.

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY

It’s almost that time again! On June 1st the POA will mail the assessment notice for the annual assessment due on July 1st. If there is any reason you can’t pay by the due date, you must contact the POA or the account will go to collection. Start preparing now, please!

BYE, BYE BIRDIES
Before snow birds leave for the season, please be sure your property is cleaned up and in good condition. Not being in town and therefore unable to have the driveway or roof cleaned is not an acceptable reason for requiring your neighbors to look at a dirty house for several months. The POA Board (and your neighbors) appreciate your cooperation!

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The following POA meetings are scheduled in June, 2022

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Wed Jun 15, 3:00 PM Maintenance Committee Meeting
Thu Jun 16, 8:30 AM Architectural Review Committee Meeting
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All meetings are held in the PGA POA Conference Room at 7100 Fairway Dr. (unless otherwise noted.)

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