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ADC Interior Design proposal to include the following modification: Extend the existing lobby tile throughout the lobby restrooms, new sinks in the lobby restrooms, wallpaper color change, furniture color change, front desk granite and wood color change and the size of the tile increase from 24x24 to 30x30. These changes increase the cost by $66,542.50 which brings the new total cost to $328.500.00
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Irrigation Pump Station - variable frequency drives (VFDs) Approved: All Phase Irrigation proposalsto install a VFD for Edgewater, Serenity Bay and Bimini Bay pump stations in the amount of $11,236.00 each for a total total cost of $33,708.00. VFDs are electronic monitor and control systems that alter the speed of pump rotation by adjusting the frequency of the electricity delivered to the motor.VFDs deliver the following benefits: Electricity savings; Control of start up and shutdown procedures; Reduces motor burn outs; Prevents shaft breaks; Reduces wear on pumps and motors; Keeps pumps working at best efficiency; Eliminates need for pump control valves in many instances; Controls pump to deliver accurate flows or constant pressures.
Tennis, Basketball Courts & Parking Lot Lights Approved: OrLED GL proposal in the amount of $73,949.00 subject to management reviewing the references.
Summer Camp Denied: Kukuenam proposal fora Summer 2020 contract with the Association.
Pet Waste Station Opposed having pet waste stationsinstalled in the common areas.
Pool Service Approved: D.E. Pool service contract that includes the main pool, kiddie pool, spa and waterfall services for 5 days a week in the amount of $4,950.00 a month.
Golf Cart Fence Approved: Ace Fence proposal for the aluminum fence in the amount of $1,700.00.
Ratifed Items 1. Driveway Maintenancein the amount of $5,167.00. 2. Landscape Service Clubside irrigation repair with the removal and replacement of 2 trees in the amount of $5,120.00. 3. Landscape ServiceEdgewater irrigation repair with the removal and replacement of 1 tree in the amount of $2,900.00. Another Edgewater irrigation repair with the removal of 1 tree and replacement of 2 trees in the amount of $2,430.00. 4. Landscape Service Laguna Point irrigation repair with the removal and replacement of 1 tree in the amount of $2,300. 5. Landscape Service Heritage irrigation repair with the removaland replace of 1 tree in the amount of $2,300.00. 6. Landscape Service Majestic Bay irrigation repair with the removal of 1 tree and replacement of 2 trees in the amount of $2,680.00. 7. Landscape Service Clubhouse French drain installation in the amount of $9,956.00. 8. Landscape Service Clubhouse playground additional sod and re-grading in the amount of $5,760.00 and remaining playground sod for Majestic Bay, Cascade Executive, Pelican Trace and Edgewater in the amount of $19,351.50. 9. Landscape Service removal and replacement of 8 palm trees in the common areas in the amount of $26,925.00. 10. All Phase irrigation replacement of two 15 horsepower motors in Heron Cay in the amount of $3,836.21. 11. All Phase irrigation replacement of one 15 horsepower motor in Bonita Bayin the amount of $1,936.14. 12. ADC Interior Design proposal to include the following modification: Extend the existing lobby tile throughout the lobby restrooms, new sinks in the lobby restrooms, wallpaper color change, furniture color change, front desk granite and wood color change and the size of the tile increase from 24x24 to 30x30. These changes increase the cost by $66,542.50 which brings the new total cost to $328.500.00.
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Ask the HOAExpert QShouldco-ownersbe allowed toparticipate in board discussion as ifthey were a board member? Should aboard meeting be conducted like a townhall meeting where everyone can speak? It is my contention that a boardmeeting is for the board to conduct itsbusiness without coowner input. AYour interpretation is correct. Board meetings are designed forthe directors to discuss and makedecisions about HOA business. Thereare occasions when co-owner input is appropriate, but not as a general rule. Amember forum should be held prior tothe start of the board meeting to allowinput and questions. But once the board meeting is called to order, guests arethere to listen, not participate. QCould you please clarify thedefinition of an open meeting? Our board appointed a committee comprisedof both board members and non-boardmember owners. When there is a committee meeting, should it be open to the members? ABoard meetings are held to approve HOA business. Those meetings should definitely beopen to the general members. Committee meetings do not need to beopen to themembers unless the boardauthorized the committee to makedecisions on behalf of the board. However, committees are generally advisory only. That means theymake recommendations to the board and it isup to the board to make decisions basedon those recommendations. So, if the committeeis truly only there to gather information and make recommendations, the committee meetings can be closed. However, thereis acaveat: If the committee is largelymade up of board members, itessentially is a board meeting or wouldbe perceived to be one. To avoid thatperception, the committee should be populated mostlywithnon-board members. QIf the HOA board decides not toenforce a specific rule; can it still enforce other rules? AThe board should enforce allrules consistently. If there is a rule that has outlived its usefulness, it should berepealed. But not enforcing one ruledoes not negate all rules. However, if the board fails to enforce a particular rule for an extended period of time, theboard may compromise its authority toenforce it all. Another common HOAissue is that different boards enforcerules more or less consistently. If a particular board feels strongly that renewing enforcement of a particularrule that has long gone unenforced is agood thing, the matter should bediscussed in the homeownermeeting or, at minimum, in a newsletterthat clearly informs all members of the issue and the board's intention to enforce it. Catching members by surprise is bad policy. The Fight to Stop Rx Greed Skyrocketing prescription drug prices have been a major, ongoing concern for many Americans, particularly older Americans. A new AARP survey confirms this: 72 percent of adults age 50 and older said they areworried about being able to afford their medications. Seniors are especially vulnerable to rising drug prices because they take an average of 4.5 prescription drugs each month. In 2015 alone, Medicare beneficiaries spent nearly $27 billion in out-of-pocket costs for their prescription drugs. To lead the fight to lower drug prices, AARPlaunched a“Stop Rx Greed”campaign, urging Congress, the President, and state lawmakers to take legislative and regulatory actions to cut drug prices. Specifically, they urge Congress to pass legislation that would: AllowMedicare to use its buying power to negotiate for lower prescription prices; Cap seniors’ out-of-pocket costs; Improveaccess to lower-cost generic drugs. THIS &THAT
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Kwikset Halo Touch: A smart lock with a fingerprint reader
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Using a fingerprint to unlock your front door isn’t something you can’t do today. However, the systems available are pretty expensive and would likely require you to hire someone to install it all. The Kwikset Halo Touch smart lock solves both of those problems. Coming in at a very reasonable price of $249, the Halo Touch isn’t much more expensive than your average smart lock. And, in the usual Kwikset fashion, the lock is DIY-friendly, so much so that pretty much anyone can install it themselves. The lock can hold up to 100 fingerprints, or 50 users max (two fingerprints for each user). To appease any privacy concerns you might have, all the fingerprints are encrypted and saved to the lock itself, never to the cloud. You also have access to the usual smart lock functions you would expect, such as remote unlocking, monitoring lock/unlocked status, and seeing who opened the door and when. Finally, the Kwikset Halo Touch integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Yale Smart Cabinet Lock: Simple and useful Yale
The Yale Smart Cabinet Lock is such a simple thing that you wonder why it isn’t already everywhere. This small and easy-to-install product turns any existing cabinet, drawer, or other household storage system into smart storage. All you need to do is install the Smart Cabinet Lock into the storage item you own and then sync it with a Wi-Fi bridge (sold separately or as part of a bundle). Then, just like a smart lock for a front door, you can remotely lock or unlockthe cabinet, see who opened the cabinet and when, etc. Protect your valuables in cabinets you already own with this small and easy-to-install smart device. This is a great tool for people who rent out their homes as Airbnb properties or those who have small children. Pretty much anything in your house that you don’t want people snooping through would benefit greatly from the Yale Smart Cabinet Lock. The Smart Cabinet Lock will launch in the Spring and cost $79 on its own or $129 bundled with the Wi-Fi bridge.
Ring smart LED bulbs: More than just another smart bulb
Is there a more basic smart home accessory than a smart bulb? Probably not, so on the surface, Ring introducing its very first smart bulb seems like pretty uninteresting news. However, there is one feature that sets Ring’s smart bulbs apart from others, which is seamless integration with the various Ring security products. For example, you can connect your bulbs to your Ring system and then program the lights to come on when one of your Ring cameras detects motion.This is a pretty cool feature as a would-be thief might run off if the lights suddenly turn on in your home, regardless if you are actually there or not.
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The higher education community is rocked by scandal when federal prosecutors charge 50 people, including test administrators, wealthy parents and college coaches, in connection with a widespread bribery and fraud scheme to get students admitted to some of the nation’s most prestigious universities. In one particularly egregious case, Yale admitted Trevor Buncombe-Plotzner IV, who supposedly was recruited to play varsity badminton, despite the facts that (A) Yale does not have a varsity badminton team and (B) Trevor is a cat.
In an official statement, the Association of College Admissions Officers says: “Bribing coaches to get unqualified applicants admitted is completely unacceptable. The correct way is to give a large sum of money directly to the college.”
Dave Barry
David McAlister Barry is an American author and columnist who wrote a nationally syndicated humor column for the Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005. He has also written numerous books of humor and parody, as well as comic novels.
We recently read Dave’s “Year in Review”and decided to include some excerpts. These will pertain to March and April of 2019. Hope you enjoy them.
MARCH … Robert Mueller finally delivers his report to Attorney GeneralWilliam Barr, who promises to release it to the public “as soon as we have blacked out the sex parts.” The cable news networks prepare for the release by bringing in panels of distinguished legal authorities to declare that the report means exactly the opposite of whatever the distinguished legal panels on the enemy networks are declaring it means.
In other political developments, President Trump, faced with mounting hostility from congressional Democrats, spends several days vigorously attacking ... JohnMcCain. For the record, McCain (A) was a Republican and (B) died in 2018. Nobody can say for certain whether the president (A) is playing some kind of four-dimensional political chess or (B) has the reasoning skills of a Chihuahua on meth.
The Iowa state legislature considers a bill that would fund construction of a border wall around the state to stop the influx of Democratic presidential hopefuls, now estimated at several dozen a day. “It’s a humanitarian crisis,” says one legislator, his voice rising in alarm. “They’re swarming all over the state, barging into pancake breakfasts. Many of them die within days from pancake bloat, but THEY JUST KEEP COMING.”
APRIL … Attorney General Barr finally releases the Mueller report, which accomplishes two things:
⋅It finally settles, to everyone’s satisfaction, all of the controversies surrounding the 2016 presidential election.
⋅It proves thatoysters speak German and can play the trombone.
Just kidding! In fact the Mueller report does neither of these things, although it comes closer to the second accomplishment than the first. The pro-Trump people say the report proves there was no collusion; the anti-Trump people say it proves Trump obstructed justice, which means that it is, at last, IMPEACHMENT TIME, BABY. Both sides emit thousands of impassioned tweets, which go unread by the American public, which long ago moved on to “Game of Thrones.”
In other political news, Joe Biden launches his estimated 17th presidential campaign, with the slogan: “Let Uncle Joe Give You a Great Big Hug.” Biden immediately becomes the leader of the crowded Democratic field based on the fact that his name sounds vaguely familiar.
As millions of people around the world watch in shock and disbelief, the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is ravaged by flames after being struck, in what appears to be a deliberate act of provocation, by a North Korean missile.
In science news, some astronomers at a party, after several rounds of tequila shots, take a blurry snapshot of a flaming gas-stove burner and release it to the news media, claiming that it’s the first-ever photograph of a black hole. The photo instantly becomes worldwide news, much to the delight of the astro-pranksters, who begin work on a plan to pass off a dental X-ray as the Loch Ness Monster.
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