May is Here!

Good Day!

As you read this article, please know that your Board of Directors is busily preparing for the latter half of 2007. Preparations include the completion of the Park tree trimming and review/renewal of our comprehensive Westlake Village insurance policy.

I have been informed by our Treasurer, Michael Hicks, that the number of delinquent annual dues is much higher this year than in prior years. I, as well as the entire Board of Directors, understand the financial hardships that owning a Florida home now entail, specifically property tax liabilities and mandatory insurance requirements. Please know that we, the Civic Association, rely upon the prompt payment of annual dues to maintain our neighborhood. Without delving into the details of our financial obligations, it is very important that we receive all outstanding resident dues.

To that point, the Association will begin sending letters to homeowners with delinquent dues. If you do receive one of these letters, please remit the necessary amount to Rosemary in the office. Your neighbors appreciate it!

In other news, we are in the preliminary stages of remodeling the pumphouse adjacent to the Clubhouse. Towards the end of the year, you may begin to see the remodel take place. It’s long overdue and definitely serves to protect the physical assets of our community.

If you find you have spare time over the summer, contact a Board member and find out how you can help us out – we could certainly use extra hands!

Warmest Regards,

Rich Cornelius,
Pres, WLVCA

Now what??

Ok, we got almost all of the trees and stumps in the park. We need one more sweep through (appr. 6-7 trees and their stumps), plus a little limb- and tree-trimming.

Also, the 60 or so palm trees on the Blvd will be getting a "haircut" - the military version is call a "high and tight"! It will prevent debris from falling and also help the palms weather severe storms.

The planters on Baywood Court will be getting a facelift soon. Appr. 10 new railroad ties (to replace the rotten ones) and pine bark will be installed.

The Village is will be reviewing plans to renovate the aging Pool Pump building.

Andy Franek, our Lawn Maintenance contractor, has done a thorough inspection of the Irrigations systems and pointed out some areas that need help. If you see a broken or damaged head, please inform Rosemary in the Office or any one of the Board members.

Have a Happy MAY!

April Update

Hello, All...

First, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office continues to monitor our neighborhood very closely. The Pinellas County Sheriff's office has issued 2 trespass warnings to 2 non-residents who were found in the tennis court parking lot at 4:30 on 3/28, acting in a suspicious manner. One of the non-residents was found to have a drup paraphenailia on him and he is suspected of being the "local dope-slinger", as a deputy put it. The other non-resident was 17 and his father came to pick him up. The individual suspected of dealing drugs is Caucasian, appr. 5'10", about 190 pounds, has a very bad "bowl" haircut, and a large metal stud protruding from his lower lip. He drives a newer white Toyota Corolla. Should you see this person ANYWHERE in the neighborhood, the deputies ask that you contact the PCSO dispatch at 582-6200 and reference case #07-86633.

If you haven't checked your mail, reclaimed water availability is going to be reduced to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays http://www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/press/pr-2007-04-09.htm. Here are a few ways to get the most "bang" out of your sprinkler system:

1. If you haven't yet, invest in an automated water timer...makes it super-easy!
2. Water early in the morning or late at night for 2 reasons: less evaporation + less wind = more water absorbed by the grass
3. Check your zones frequently for broken or clogged heads
4. WATCH the overspray and adjust the spray amount as necessary.

The more water we save, the sooner they can relax the restrictions!

The Board is ALMOST done with the park area... we have just a few more dead trees to remove, a ton of stumps to be ground, and some branches to be trimmed...plus, the 60 or so palm trees along the Blvd are about to get a "hurricane trim"!

That's all, folks.,..

In Memoriam

Westlake Village has lost a great friend and neighbor. Reggie Lanier of 780 Village Way passed on unexpectedly over the weekend while visiting family on Florida's East Coast with his wife, Helga.

We all mourn his passing, as Reggie was a great man, highly respected and a gentle soul. I will certainly miss our morning meetings in the park as he walked his puppy, Brillo.

If you have a moment, please let Helga know that she and her family are in your thoughts and prayers.