THE GROVE MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 13, 2008 AT 6P AT THE CLUBHOUSE.
EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 22, 2008 AT THE CLUBHOUSE. SEE THE VV FOR DETAILS...
Teenagers Assualting Traveling Cars
- from a concerned (& angry) resident...
I was traveling in my van South on Westlake Blvd Tuesday , Feb 20th, at 5:10pm when my vehicle was hit by a grapefruit in the side panel of my car.I noticed one boy was on the \"lookout\" for upcoming victims as I waspassing and then we were hit by another boy who threw the grapefruit hardenough to scare both of my children. I then saw the boys running away as Istopped my vehicle and caught up with them to have a chat. This happenedjust North of the intersection of Westlake Blvd and Linden. I called thepolice and asked if they would patrol the neighborhood looking for threeteenage boys around 14 years of age with full descriptions of two of them. I suspect the boys live nearby since they were all on foot without a vehicleor bike. This delinquent behavior will not be tolerated and if I were not onmy way somewhere important I would have met with the police to file a reportfor these boys to learn the consequences of their actions. If the grapefruit had hit and shattered thewindow it could have seriously harmed my three year old son. What sometimesseems to be a harmless prank can cause big problems for the victims. Isuspect our chat gave them a good scare, but please be aware of threeteenage boys roaming the neighborhood looking to cause mischief.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Below are the minutes from our Grove "Town Hall" mtg...FYI we need MORE VOLUNTEERS!
Grove Townhall meeting 2/19/08
PLEASE NOTE: IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE BoD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERALL OPERATION OF THE GROVE. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS INTENDED AS A RECOMMENDATION THAT WE HOPE THE BOARD STRONGLY CONSIDER AS IT’S LONG RANGE GROVE REJUVENATION PLAN.
Long Term Goal: Rejuvenate a targeted section of the grove (appr 50 trees) due to financial, material, and manpower constrains. When the “section” is fully sustainable, then consider expanding with new trees & irrigation.
Short Term Goal: Determine best section of trees to “save”
Rehab existing trees w/i that section
Plant new trees to fill vacant spots w/i section
Priority of Tasks
Employ citrus specialist to assess the best section of the grove based on location, health of existing trees, survival probability of new trees, etc. (Appr $250)
Consult w/ Andy to determine cost of running drip-type irrigation to the base of each tree in the “section”. (Appr $2000)
Increase granule fertilization in good “section” from 2 to 3 times per year when irrigation is in place. (Appr $750)
Continue present fertilization of rest of the grove (dead and dying)
New Tree replacement consisting of various types of citrus (See Cost Schedule below)
Bait/Spray pesticide on selected trees to kill carpenter ant colonies
Remove those selected dead trees (12-15) using excavation company to fully remove the trunks and rootstock and haul offsite.
Supplemental Tasks
Consult with USF/UCF/USDA for any possible grants available to WLV
Consult with USF/UCF/USDA for any possible donations of time and/or material
Cost of New Trees (Summary)
It was decided that it is in the best interests of the Association to purchase high-quality citrus trees from nurseries that specialize in citrus. There is an acceptable increase in cost of the citrus because (theoretically) they will produce better fruit, more fruit, live longer, and be less susceptible to disease and pests due to good rootstock.
The costs below were supplied by Andy and are for the tree, delivery in covered trailer, and INSTALLATION:
· 3 gal $55
· 7 gal $85
· 15 gal $150
· 30 gal $250
It was NOT decided which size and how many trees would need to be purchased because the section has not been determined.
Plan of Action:
Rich will consult with Andy to bring a qualified citrus consultant on property to determine “section” to reclaim.
Reconvene townhall meeting to review consultant recommendation and settle on “section” to preserve/rejuvenate
Consult with Andy to plan/implement new augmented irrigation system
Consult with Jim to eradicate current colonies of carpenter ants
Jim to gather estimate to remove 12-15 dead/dying trees identified by consultant
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Feb Happenings
Ahhh...love is in the air! Here's a few things that are on our plate at the moment...
1) If you know someone in the neighborhood with a Green Buick, please check to make sure they are OK. At appr 12:56a on Sunday morning, a green Buick took out a Progress Energy light pole on the Blvd between Maple Ridge and Alderman. The PCSO handled the crash and reported that although Rescue was called, no one was taken to the hospital. I hope the passengers involved are ok. I have called Progress Energy and requested they install a new light pole AT NO COST to the Association. The driver may be on the hook for a new one, however...
2) Green Belt Survey. A few months back the Association sent a letter to every homeowner whose property borders Association "Common Area" such as the park or the Green Belt. It is the result of a situation with another homeowner whose fencing encraoched onto Association property. It was mentioned that other residents appeared to have fencing over their respective property lines - the Association felt, to be fair and impartial, that a full survey (at a cost of $1500) was necessary to resolve these encroachment issues. Well, the survey is back. We have approximately 10 properties whose fencing encroaches anywhere from 1/2" to 16 FEET! If you think your fence is on Common Property, come and talk to us - we want to work with you to resolve the situation amicably and move forward with clear boundaries FOR ALL RESIDENTS!
3) Playground. At the request of our insurance company and in light of the terrible tragedy that befell the little girl in Manatee county, we are contracting with a licensed Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) to conduct a thorough audit of our playground equipment and make recommendations that will bring us in line with legally accepted playground principles of safety. Stay tuned for those results.
4) Dues. We have received a large number of dues payments (THANK YOU!) and also a handful of reports of dues letters NOT being received. If you have not received your dues notice, please call Rosemary in the ofc 784-3054 and let her know.
5) 3035 Committee. What's "3035"? In short, it's new legislative rules that have been handed to HOA's statewide and require comprehensive reviews of existing rules and limitations. There is no doubt that this new set of laws will change the landscape of Architectural enforcement and rule-making, so we are asking for your help! If you would like to be a part of this committee and over insight into the path WLV will be taking, please call Rosemary in the ofc and a Board member will get back to you. This is very important and the results WILL impact your homes future value!
6) My fingers ache from typing...see y'all next week.
1) If you know someone in the neighborhood with a Green Buick, please check to make sure they are OK. At appr 12:56a on Sunday morning, a green Buick took out a Progress Energy light pole on the Blvd between Maple Ridge and Alderman. The PCSO handled the crash and reported that although Rescue was called, no one was taken to the hospital. I hope the passengers involved are ok. I have called Progress Energy and requested they install a new light pole AT NO COST to the Association. The driver may be on the hook for a new one, however...
2) Green Belt Survey. A few months back the Association sent a letter to every homeowner whose property borders Association "Common Area" such as the park or the Green Belt. It is the result of a situation with another homeowner whose fencing encraoched onto Association property. It was mentioned that other residents appeared to have fencing over their respective property lines - the Association felt, to be fair and impartial, that a full survey (at a cost of $1500) was necessary to resolve these encroachment issues. Well, the survey is back. We have approximately 10 properties whose fencing encroaches anywhere from 1/2" to 16 FEET! If you think your fence is on Common Property, come and talk to us - we want to work with you to resolve the situation amicably and move forward with clear boundaries FOR ALL RESIDENTS!
3) Playground. At the request of our insurance company and in light of the terrible tragedy that befell the little girl in Manatee county, we are contracting with a licensed Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) to conduct a thorough audit of our playground equipment and make recommendations that will bring us in line with legally accepted playground principles of safety. Stay tuned for those results.
4) Dues. We have received a large number of dues payments (THANK YOU!) and also a handful of reports of dues letters NOT being received. If you have not received your dues notice, please call Rosemary in the ofc 784-3054 and let her know.
5) 3035 Committee. What's "3035"? In short, it's new legislative rules that have been handed to HOA's statewide and require comprehensive reviews of existing rules and limitations. There is no doubt that this new set of laws will change the landscape of Architectural enforcement and rule-making, so we are asking for your help! If you would like to be a part of this committee and over insight into the path WLV will be taking, please call Rosemary in the ofc and a Board member will get back to you. This is very important and the results WILL impact your homes future value!
6) My fingers ache from typing...see y'all next week.
Monday, February 4, 2008
February is here – let the romance begin.
Let me start by saying I LOVED the garage sale this year – our household netted $185!!! Hopefully you did, too. If you didn’t participate, start planning for next year’s sale by collecting sale items in one spot. Another easy way to be compensated for your used items is Goodwill, the Salvation Army, FL Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, or any other charitable organization. You won’t get cash, but the tax deduction is just as good – but consult your tax advisor – I don’t want the IRS after me!
I also want to show a little LOVE for our director of maintenance, Jim Brasby. Wait, let me re-phrase that – I LOVE the completed projects he has overseen:
· Pumphouse exterior repair/remodel
· Installation of signage as dictated by our insurance co.
· Renovation of the Tennis Court hut
· Removal of dead, dying, and downed trees throughout our neighborhood
· Countless other stuff he does without being directed to do so.
When you see him, show him a little love – it goes a long way and he will appreciate your comments!
We all LOVE the grove, right? We can’t sit on our laurels anymore as the grove continues to decline. Join your neighbors at the Clubhouse at 6 PM ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19th to discuss what we all can do to rejuvenate the grove. It will be a town-hall type meeting with lots of give and take, comments, and suggestions. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Now I know you LOVE sending in that dues check every year ;-) Well, when you do, please know that you are meeting your duties as a landowner in Westlake Village and helping the Association maintain the common areas of our Neighborhood as well as the financial interests in which you hold a share. Right now, assessments are past due (due 1/31) so if you have misplaced that bill or forgot to pay, please let the office know and Rosemary will make arrangements to catch you up.
Let me start by saying I LOVED the garage sale this year – our household netted $185!!! Hopefully you did, too. If you didn’t participate, start planning for next year’s sale by collecting sale items in one spot. Another easy way to be compensated for your used items is Goodwill, the Salvation Army, FL Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, or any other charitable organization. You won’t get cash, but the tax deduction is just as good – but consult your tax advisor – I don’t want the IRS after me!
I also want to show a little LOVE for our director of maintenance, Jim Brasby. Wait, let me re-phrase that – I LOVE the completed projects he has overseen:
· Pumphouse exterior repair/remodel
· Installation of signage as dictated by our insurance co.
· Renovation of the Tennis Court hut
· Removal of dead, dying, and downed trees throughout our neighborhood
· Countless other stuff he does without being directed to do so.
When you see him, show him a little love – it goes a long way and he will appreciate your comments!
We all LOVE the grove, right? We can’t sit on our laurels anymore as the grove continues to decline. Join your neighbors at the Clubhouse at 6 PM ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19th to discuss what we all can do to rejuvenate the grove. It will be a town-hall type meeting with lots of give and take, comments, and suggestions. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Now I know you LOVE sending in that dues check every year ;-) Well, when you do, please know that you are meeting your duties as a landowner in Westlake Village and helping the Association maintain the common areas of our Neighborhood as well as the financial interests in which you hold a share. Right now, assessments are past due (due 1/31) so if you have misplaced that bill or forgot to pay, please let the office know and Rosemary will make arrangements to catch you up.
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