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Arbor Greene CDD Arbor Greene CDD Board of Supervisors Michael Candella, Supervisor (term ending 11/18)
Seat #1 Preserve
Thomson George, Supervisor (term ending 11/18)
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Matthew Dykeman, Co-Vice Chairman (term ending 11/16)
Seat #3 Carriage Homes
Steve Eckhardt, Chairman (term ending 11/16)
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Michael S. Candella, Co-Vice Chairman (term ending 11/16)
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We have an opportunity as residents to help keep Arbor Greene and Tampa Bay Beautiful. We are teaming up with City of Tampa and the Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful initiative to spread awareness of the adverse effects of storm drain pollutants. We are doing so by coordinating the installation of Storm Drain Markers to remind residents to keep debris and pollutants out of our waterways. If you are interested in volunteering a few hours of your time during an upcoming Saturday to help install these markers, please e-mail our Events Coordinator at liza.pereira@arborgreene.com, www.arborgreene.com
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We are all connected. We can harm local waterways without realizing it. Debris and other pollutants can make their way into storm drains and ultimately into our waterways. It is important that only rain goes down the storm drains. 1.Don’t Litter. Remove litter, grass clippings, leaves and debris before it enters the storm drains. 2.Remember to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle 3.Pick up after your pet 4.Limit fertilizer and pesticide use. 5.Participate in local waterway clean-up events Litter and debris entering storm drains which leads into our waterways poses as threats to the environment as it can affect water quality, wildlife and contributes to flooding. Stay Beautiful Arbor Greene!!
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Please be aware that there at three Homeowner's Associations within Arbor Greene. Below are the contacts for each along with informative articles.
Arbor Greene Master HOA Paul Boucher, President (2017) Edwin Ramon, Vice President (2018) Mike Konicek, Treasurer (2018) Erik Todd, Secretary (2018) Hally Boucher, Director (2018) Betty Jackson, Director (2017) Alex Levy, Director (2017)
Property Manager: Janet MacNealy Greenacre Properties, Inc. (813) 936-4147 macnealy@greenacre.com www.greenacre.com “Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway?”
Greetings from the Arbor Greene Homeowner’s Association (HOA). Last month we recognized the Arbor Greene HOA Yard of the Quarter, and introduced the Arbor Greene HOA website: www.arborgreenehoa.com. This month we will address the question of tree trimming, referenced in HOA Covenants and Tampa City Municipal Codes. Do neighbors run into your tree limbs when using sidewalks? Are vehicles running into tree limbs over your street? Are your tree limbs blocking street or traffic signs? Whose responsibility is it to fix these problems? It may surprise you to learn that Arbor Greene Covenants require residents to keep all trees trimmed on your property, including those along your street. How can this be true when the Community Development District (CDD) trimmed the street trees once before? In October 2013, Republic Services began collection of recycling, trash, and yard-waste in New Tampa. An upgraded collection system required new, taller vehicles, to pick up the redesigned trash and recycling bins. These vehicles could not navigate several community villages because of low hanging limbs. To ensure uninterrupted collection service, the CDD coordinated community-wide street tree trimming. Arbor Greene residents benefitted from this temporary service; however, tree trimming ultimately remained a resident responsibility. Tampa Municipal Code requires residents to trim trees at least 8 feet above sidewalks and roads for safety of pedestrians and vehicles, without blocking view of street signs. Properly trimmed trees also significantly reduce the possibility of property damage caused by falling limbs and trees during high winds. The HOA recommends consulting an Arborist to ensure safe tree trimming. For questions, please review the Arbor Greene Covenants on the HOA website and Tampa Municipal Codes. Thank you for making our community one of the best in New Tampa. Paul Boucher HOA Board President
Devonshire HOA at Arbor Greene Nicholas D'Andrea, Jr, President Kathleen Nidasio, Vice President Robin Chagares, Secretary Stuart Marofsky, Treasurer Judith Dellow, Board Member at Large
www.villagesofdevonshire.com Property Manager: Will Alvarez Unique Property Services (813)-879-1139 walvarez@uniquepropertyservices.com Villages of Devonshire October Update
October is here already, and the end of another year is in sight. Now we start to get serious about all of the upcoming Holidays, as we have already seen with all of the Halloween goodies in the stores! Here in Devonshire, we also look forward to our semi-annual “get-together, where our Devonshire residents gather at the clubhouse, have some food, drink, desserts, and just “catch up” on what’s happening around us. For those of you who have not yet participated, this would be a great time to do so! As the seasons change, so does our lawn irrigation watering times. The good news is that our irrigation systems are monitored to be sure that we are in compliance with the City of Tampa watering schedules, and are adjusted accordingly. So please do not worry about having to change your irrigation time settings, as they will be done for you by our landscape contractor. October is also a great time of year for planting Fall Annuals. Last month, our HOA Board of Directors approved our new Design Review Criteria for Devonshire, and we can accessorize our landscaping by planting Annuals without prior Design Review Board approval. The University of Florida has some great recommendations for Fall plantings, with plant suggestions, tips for planting and care of the plants, and you can visit their website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg319 for this information to help you keep your plants healthy and colorful for the entire Fall season! Nicholas (Nick) D'Andrea, Jr. Board President ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE
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October Tennis Clinics Play Tennis Arbor Greene! Sign Up By Calling Coach Alan At 610-7301
USTA Leagues Start In January Like a little more competition? Men’s and Women’s USTA Leagues will be starting up in January. Teams are by NTRP Ratings 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. If you are interested in playing or being a captain contact Alan at TrainSmartTennis@gmail.com. The following clinics are available for the month of Oct: Tuesday 4-5:00pm Junior Champs (young beginners) 5-6:30pm Junior Group 7-8:00pm Men’s Work-Out Thursday 4-5:00pm (young beginners) 5-6:30pm
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Please call Coach Alan for Ladies Beginners, League Groups and Private Lessons at 610-7301. First Friday Mixed-Doubles Social October 7, 2016 6:30-9:30pm Adults of Arbor Greene are welcome to attend the first Friday Mixed Doubles social. Please bring food and refreshments for this friendly tennis gathering. If interested please contact: Susan Sommerfield at Stsommer@verizon.net
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Neighborhood Watch Dates, times, and locations are subject to change due to Community Center renovations. Please contact the activity coordinator to confirm.
“Solicitation and Front-Door Visitation”
Book Club - On 17 October 2016, The Arbor Greene Book Club will discuss “A Land Remembered” by Patrick D. Smith. We will meet at 7:00 at the Community Center, and all are welcome to join us. The point of contact is Diane Wheeler (813) 380-7068.
Hello Arbor Greene (AG) Neighbors. Last month’s article discussed how it benefits all of us when residents, who view suspicious activity, communicate quickly with the Tampa Police Department (TPD). This month, we want to address residents’ questions and concerns about solicitors in AG.
Bro’s and Brew Thursdays (BBT)- If you are looking to socialize with other men in your community, bring a drink, some snacks, and join Arbor Greene gentlemen in the Gathering Room every last Thursday of the month for Bro’s and Brew Thursdays, from 6:30-9pm. Must be 21 or older to attend. The next Bro’s and Brew Thursday October 27 th. Knit and Crochet - Knit and Crochet club will meet once per quarter in the new Conference Room located at the Community Center. Knit and Crochet will be having its next gathering October 13 th. The point for contact is Leslie Urso for more information: 813-727-4162, Leslie.Urso@gmail.com. PROtential Sports- PROtential Sports offers an after-school program at the Arbor Greene Community Center. For more information please contact them at 813-843-9460 or visit their website at www.protentialsports.com. Swimming Lessons- For swim lessons or TBAY swim teams, please contact Julia Lamb at 813-240-9428. TBAY swim practice at Arbor Greene currently has the following schedule: Mon-Thurs (8:00am-11:45am and 3:30pm-6:45pm, Fridays 8:00am-11:00am) Adult Swim Group – T/Th 7:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 11:00am. Contact TBAY Coach Julia Lamb at 813-240-9428 for more information Tennis Lessons- If you or your child are interested in tennis lessons, please contact Alan Williams at 813-610-7301. Walk Club- Gather with your neighbors to socialize while you exercise. All levels welcome -casual walkers/nature lovers or fitness enthusiasts! Come and walk at your own pace. The Walk Club will now be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8:00am for the new season beginning Oct.3. We will meet at the Community Center entrance at the circle drive. The point of contact for more information is Nola Murphy at 615-927-3421 or email NolaBMurphy@gmail.com Women’s Wine Down Wednesday- (WWDW) If you are looking to socialize with other women in your community, bring a drink, some snacks, and join Arbor Greene ladies in the Gathering Room every last Wednesday of the month for Wine Down Wednesday, from 6:30-9pm. Must be 21 or older to attend. The Next Wine Down Wednesday will be October 26 th. Yoga - Certified teacher Ruben Vasquez offers a class designed to help you create the right balance between strength and flexibility while also creating a deeply relaxing overall effect. Class meets every Monday from 6pm to 7:15pm. Discounted price for Arbor Greene residents, $10, non-AG residents, $15. Bring a yoga mat and get ready to stretch and relax! Feel free to email Ruben at ruben@rubenvasquez.com or call at: 727.771.3612 * The Arbor Greene CDD does not endorse any specific vendors or programs listed in this newsletter.
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We want to thank residents for the questions regarding doorto-door solicitation. In short, door-to-door solicitation is not allowed in AG. Despite the community’s efforts, some contractors and service providers may use a current service call or a prior customer’s address to solicit new business and improve their sales. In the past, residents complained that some solicitors used aggressive tactics, such as placing a foot in the doorway to stop the homeowners from closing their door. Please note that the TPD and NWA discourage residents from opening their doors to anyone who they do not know. Other complaints included a suspicious salesman, claiming to represent a security company, offering to upgrade alarms while asking residents details about their home security systems, or lack thereof. In other areas of Tampa, fake solicitors forced their way into houses, or used solicitations to surveil houses, later resulting in burglaries. Residents can report door-to-door solicitations to the AG Community Management team, the CDD, and NWA. The TPD and NWA recommend immediately contacting the TPD if a visitor to your home appears suspicious or acts aggressively. Your timely communication is key in helping to keep our community one of the safest in New Tampa. AG residents should immediately call TPD’s NonEmergency number (813-231-6130) to report suspicious activity or person(s). If you think a crime is about to occur or has been committed against person(s) or property, then immediately dial 9-1-1. In either case, call the TPD from a safe location and do not confront the suspicious person(s) or criminal suspects. If you wish to receive security tips and other information from the TPD, please email us at ArborGreeneNWA@hotmail.com. Joining the email group does not obligate you to any NWA activity. AG NWA is an allvolunteer run program overseen by the TPD. Thank you for your continued help in making AG one of the nicest and safest communities in New Tampa. Paul and Hally Boucher - Neighborhood Watch Association (NWA) Coordinators
**The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Arbor Greene CDD
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