Bellalago Beacon | May/Jun 2022

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Landscaping & Violations Written by YESEN IA V É L E Z , LCA M , C O M M U N I T Y AS SO C I ATI O N M A NAGE R

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very year we anxiously await the spring and summer months, looking forward to spending more time outdoors. Our yards become an extension of our home, where we cook, play, and relax. We plant flowers and vegetables, mow the grass, add compost and fertilizer, and water it all. We do this against a backdrop of increasing concerns about water shortages in our communities.

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There are other environmental concerns, from the exhaust of gaspowered mowers, to pesticide and herbicide residues on the land and in ground and surface waters, to excessive nutrients in our lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.

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The primary goal is to help you understand that your yard can be more than just the place where you hold your barbecues or just a patch of grass and some shrubbery that you maintain all spring and summer. Each yard is connected with the environment around us through a fragile link with nature. As property owners, you have the responsibility of caring for, and improving it. Besides, we do have rules in place intended to preserve the landscaping in our community.

You can take meaningful steps to restore and maintain an ecologically sustainable landscape.

What you have What it needs

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When to treat How it affects your lakes

Open for questions; Light refreshments will be served. On another topic. We the Board has approved the establishment of a fining committee at their April 5, 2022 board meeting. That means fines will resume on all properties that fail to adhere to the rules and regulations in the community. In a nutshell, the current process for imposing a fine on a member can be quickly summed up as follows:

Please join me in changing the relationship you have with our yards, by attending a Landscaping Summit that has been specifically catered to our community on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10am in the Rec Center located at 1220 Lago Vista Court (old sales building). This summit is an educational session to help our members better understand how the landscape affects the community. The Landscaping Committee has provided a setting for all residents to participate in this important topic that affects all homes.

Once it has been determined that a member is in violation of the Governing Documents, the first step is to provide the member a warning and the opportunity to cure the violation within a reasonable time, so please read the notice of violation letter. If the member fails to take corrective action, then the BOD must hold a duly noticed meeting to vote whether to impose a fine and set the amount of the fine not to exceed $100 per violation. After the BOD votes to impose a fine or fines against a member and the amount to be levied, the fine

Floralawn will be discussing the following: B EL L A L AG O B E AC ON

How it works Irrigation schedule-weather stations How the community is laid out How you can help Catching cheaters Overwatering Reporting broken heads

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is not considered valid and enforceable until the HOA provides the member with 14-days’ notice that the BOD has voted to impose a fine against the member and that the member has the opportunity to be heard before the HOA’s Violation Committee. This notice must clearly state the date, time, and place of the hearing and the reason for the hearing.

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the association within 90 days of assessment, the association may suspend the member or guest’s right to visit common areas or use facilities until the fee is paid in full.

VOTING RIGHTS The HOA may suspend the voting rights of a member who hasn’t paid fees or fines that are over 90 days delinquent. A suspended member won’t have the right to participate in voting during an election to the board, approve an action, or form a quorum until he or she has remitted full payment of all financial obligations due to the association.

At the violation hearing, the Violation Committee shall review the evidence presented and the testimony of the parties in deciding of whether to impose a fine or not. In order to impose the fine(s) on a member, the Violation Committee must vote to approve the fine(s) by majority vote. If the Violation Committee votes to impose the fine(s), then the fine payment is due 5 days after the date of the committee meeting at which the fine is approved. The Statutes require that the HOA provide written notice of the imposed fine to the member after a finding is complete.

LIENS A housing association typically has a right of lien on each parcel within the property to secure the payment of fines and assessments.

Associations cannot file a claim of lien for fines or outstanding debts of less than $1,000. Once the claim is filed, the lien may be used to secure any unpaid assessments as well as interest, late charges, and reasonable costs incurred in the collection process.

FINES An association is allowed to charge reasonable fines of up to $100 a day, per violation against a member—or any member’s tenant, guest, or invitee—for the violation of provisions in the association bylaws or regulations in the governing documents.

YESENIA VÉLEZ

USE OF COMMON AREAS

87 7-221-6919 YVelez@Evergreen-LM.com

If a member hasn’t paid a fee, fine, or other monetary obligation to

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Compliance Team Violation Report PHONE NUMBERS Evergreen Customer Service

87 7-221-6919

BELLALAGO Amenity Center Security Main Gate

407-933-3010 407-846-3014

ISLES OF BELLALAGO Amenity Center Security Main Gate

407-343-9175 407-846-1873

HOA ADMIN CONTACTS Community Association Manager Yesenia Vélez

87 7-221-6919 Y Velez@ Evergreen-LM.com

Assistant Community Manager Scott Brown

863-7 7 7-9188 ScottBrown@ Evergreen-LM.com

Facilities Club Manager Doug Dingee

87 7-221-6919 DDingee@ Evergreen-LM.com

Director of Lifestyle Services & Communications Amy Mallinder

87 7-221-6919 AMallinder@ Evergreen-LM.com

Compliance Manager Jose Chaparro

87 7-221-6919 JChaparro@ Evergreen-LM.com

Membership

407-343-9175 BellalagoLeases@ Evergreen-LM.com

HOA Account Issues & Irrigation Work Orders Customer Care

87 7-221-6919 CustomerService@ Evergreen-LM.com

HOURS OF OPERATION BELLALAGO & ISLES OF BELLALAGO AMENITY CENTERS Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday

6am - 9pm 8am - 9pm

POOL HOURS*

Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday

Usually Dawn - Dusk 8am - Dusk

*Subject to change. Check boards at each pool.

BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER* Hours Vary Daily *Please refer to the Weekly Lifestyle Newsletter for Recreation Center hours, as they are subject to change.

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Below you will find a report for Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago that details the violations that have been issued between February 15th and April 8th, which total 1596. Anyone can contact us directly to address any concerns they may have.

Board Meeting Notice Damage to Sidewalk Exterior Cleaning/Maintenance Garbage Receptacle/Waste Install Prohibited Installed Required Approval Items Left Out Landscaping Leasing/Occupancy Lighting Parking/Vehicles Play Equipment Wash Tile Roof

32 2 4 2 2 2 1 8 3 1 3 2 2

First Notice of Violation Damage to Sidewalk Exterior Cleaning/Maintenance Exterior Decoration(s) Failure to Comply with Club Rules Garbage Receptacle/Waste Install Prohibited Installed Required Approval Items Left Out Landscaping Landscaping Self Help Leasing/Occupancy Mailbox Paint Paint House Requirement Parking/Vehicles Pets/Animals Pressure Wash Driveway & Walkway Sign(s) Wash Tile Roof

162 9 28 2 1 17 4 2 2 60 3 1 2 3 2 9 1 1 2 13

Friendly Reminder Damage to HOA Property Damage to Sidewalk Exterior Cleaning/Maintenance Exterior Decoration(s) Failure to Comply with Club Rules Flag(s) Garbage Receptacle/Waste Install Prohibited Installed Required Approval Irrigation Maintenance/Repair Items Left Out Landscaping Landscaping Self Help Leasing/Occupancy Lighting Mailbox Nuisance Other Paint Paint House Requirement Parking/Vehicles Pets/Animals Play Equipment Road and Traffic Regulations Sign(s) Unauthorized Home Business Wash Tile Roof

586 1 15 157 2 3 1 80 3 9 10 31 138 1 2 2 2 4 2 8 5 66 4 10 2 4 1 23

Hearing Notice Damage to Sidewalk

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Exterior Cleaning/Maintenance 3 Garbage Receptacle/Waste 1 Install Prohibited 1 Installed Required Approval 1 Landscaping 7 Other 1 Wash Tile Roof 5 On Hold Extension Requested Damage to Sidewalk Exterior Cleaning/Maintenance Garbage Receptacle/Waste Install Prohibited Installed Required Approval Landscaping Paint Paint House Requirement Parking/Vehicles Sign(s) Wash Tile Roof

104 8 29 1 5 4 32 2 11 4 1 7

Resolved 501 Damage to Sidewalk 15 Exterior Cleaning/Maintenance 77 Exterior Decoration(s) 10 Garbage Receptacle/Waste 67 Install Prohibited 2 Installed Required Approval 5 Irrigation Maintenance/Repair 1 Items Left Out 29 Landscaping 189 Landscaping Self Help 3 Leasing/Occupancy 1 Lighting 2 Mailbox 11 Nuisance 1 Paint 4 Paint House Requirement 7 Parking/Vehicles 32 Pets/Animals 2 Play Equipment 8 Sign(s) 8 Unauthorized Home Business 2 Wash Tile Roof 25 Void 191 Clean Shingle Roof 1 Damage to Sidewalk 1 Exterior Cleaning/Maintenance 18 Exterior Decoration(s) 1 Garbage Receptacle/Waste 17 Install Prohibited 2 Installed Required Approval 2 Irrigation Maintenance/Repair 1 Items Left Out 7 Landscaping 80 Landscaping Self Help 9 Mailbox 1 Nuisance 1 Paint House Requirement 3 Parking/Vehicles 16 Pets/Animals 2 Play Equipment 2 Wash Tile Roof 27 Total

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Welcome Summer!

Written by DO U G D I NGE E , FAC I L I TI E S C LU B M A NAGE R

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e are so excited to finally welcome our residents to our pools in Bellalago. Our priority is to make sure that every visit from our residents and their guests is an opportunity to create new memories that will last forever. In an effort to make sure that we provide excellent service and make sure that we are complying with the rules and regulations, when visiting the club facilities, we all need to make sure that we remember that: »

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So let’s enjoy this coming summer and be safe!

Every resident must sign in and have their Bellalago ID with them (adult and/or consent ID) when they visit our club facilities.

Residents are allowed to bring four (4) guests ONLY. Residents 16-17 yrs. with consent ID are not allowed to bring guests or sign in any other resident.

Our staff will kindly ask to check all coolers as residents come in. No outside alcohol beverages are allowed in our pool deck.

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No food or drinks are allowed on the edge of the pool deck.

Only noodles and arm floaties are allowed to be used inside the pool.

Our team will constantly supervise the pool deck, making sure that residents are complying with the pool rules.

To avoid any injuries or accidents, we ask you kindly to avoid moving the pool furniture from their current location.

DOUG DINGEE 87 7-221-6919 DDingee@Evergreen-LM.com

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Violation Process

Written by J O S E C H A PA R RO, LCA M , C M CA , C O M M U NI T Y STA NDA RD S M A NAGE R

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ummer is upon us and with the warmer weather and rain comes an abundance of life and vegetation growth. During summer months maintenance of yards have to be done more frequently. These are the months that the majority of landscape violations are sent. Just like any other violation there is a process, notices are sent and there is a timeframe (14 days) before escalation occurs. Most of the time, upon receipt of violation, homeowner and/or resident takes care of violation(s) ASAP. We do, however, have some homeowners/residents that take a little longer (due to unforeseen circumstances) and/or negligence so we place the home on Self-Help (after proper notifications). Self-help is when the association maintains the homeowner’s property (due to maintenance negligence) and back charges the homeowners account.

Most common violation for the summer months is Landscaping violations including overgrown grass, weeds, trimming of dead fronds, garbage bins left out and parking violations.

As a general reminder notices are posted at the Bellalago amenities with the time, date, and location of the “violations committee” meetings (third Wednesday of the month). In this meeting the committee reviews violations that have reached level two and vote to keep or remove the fine(s) approved by the board. This is the time where a homeowner can explain and/or make a case of why the fine should not be imposed. The committee members will hear the case and inspect any documentations brought forth by the homeowner.

The committee will then make a final determination weather the fine is applied or not.

Animals are a big part of Bellalago and with the warmer weather we see more birds, gators, and other animals more frequently. As a reminder, please don’t feed wildlife; feeding wildlife can cause nuisance problems around the community and is also not allowed by State/Local laws.

Alligators are common in Florida and a big part of the wildlife in Bellalago; naturally their instincts are to run from people. If they are fed they lose fear of humans, and alligators that are not afraid of humans are a danger to the community, so please don’t feed the alligators.

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JOSE CHAPARRO 87 7-221-6919 JChaparro@Evergreen-LM.com

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Fitness Class Schedule

Current Class Schedules are Posted in the Amenity Centers and on the BellalagoHOA.com Calendar

AQ UA Z UMBA

LEG S, G LU TES & A B S

SATURDAY » 8AM ISLES OF BELLALAGO

FRIDAY » 9AM

AQ UA FITNESS

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MONDAY » 8AM BELLALAGO POOL TUESDAY-FRIDAY » 11:15AM BELLALAGO POOL

WEDNESDAY » 12PM

Allows participants with limited mobility to use a chair for seated

A low impact cardio and strength workout for all fitness levels.

postures or standing postures to help increase mobility.

B ODY SCULPTING WEDNESDAY » 6PM

TEEN FIT

Non-aerobic, muscle-toning class designed to define, sculpt and build lean muscle.

TUESDAYS » 7PM

Join Instructor Nikki for a fun-filled Teen Fitness class for ages 13-17.

Parental supervision or consent required with ID.

B OOTCAMP CIRCUI T FRIDAY » 10AM

TOTA L TO N IN G

This boot camp circuit workout works your entire body with cardio, lower body, upper body, and core exercises.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY » 10AM

A full body workout that combines sculpting exercises and strength

CA R DIO H IIT

training, designed to tone and strengthen all areas of the body.

TUESDAY » 6PM

HIIT is a full-body workout. The class includes high interval training sequence with high-intensity exercises.

TR X MONDAY » 11AM | THURSDAY » 7PM

TRX is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises to

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develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously.

SATURDAY » 10AM & 11AM

Join Instructor Nikki for a fun-filled Fit Kids class at 10am for ages 6-8, and 11am for ages 9-12. Parental supervision required.

V INYASA FLOW YO GA

GE N TLE FLOW YO GA

Vinyasa Flow yoga emphasizes the sequential movement between

SUNDAY » 11AM

postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath.

MONDAY » 7PM

This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment

YO GA WEDNESDAY » 10AM

H AT HA YOGA

A class that has a gentle way to improve your posture, balance, and

MONDAY » 10AM | THURSDAY » 9AM

Class is designed to help improve strength, flexibility, balance and bring peace to both the body and mind.

coordination in which includes mediation and relaxation.

F LOW YOGA

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY » 9AM

FRIDAY » 9AM

ZUMBA TONE: MONDAY AT 6PM

WAK E U P MO R N IN G Z U MBA®

This yoga class focuses on form and alignment of the body. Great for beginner to intermediate levels.

This class incorporates Latin and International music and dance, while offering a balanced blend of cardio and muscle toning benefits.

K I C K BOX CARDIO

Z U MBA®

THURSDAY » 6PM

WEDNESDAY » 7:30PM

A group fitness class that includes fast-paced cardio. This high-energy workout challenges the beginner and elite athlete alike. Build stamina.

Improve coordination and flexibility.

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A class for those who want to party, but put extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles!

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May & June Events

For more details, visit BellalagoHOA.com or email Amy, Lifestyle Director, at AMallinder@Evergreen-LM.com. Event details subject to change.

F O OD TRUCK TUESDAYS

B ING O

EVERY TUESDAY » 5PM-8PM BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER

FRIDAY, MAY 13 » 7PM-9PM BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER

B-I-N-G-O! Coffee is on us. Residents and guests must be 13+.

POPSICLE S BY THE P O O L

HIG H TE A

EVERY SUNDAY IN MAY » 12PM-1PM BELLALAGO AND ISLES OF BELLALAGO POOLS

Beat the heat with popsicles by the pool!

SATURDAY, MAY 21 » 12PM-2PM BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER

T R I V IA NIGHT

Join us to celebrate International Tea Day by enjoying a variety of teas, biscuits, and other yummy delights. Tickets are $10 per person.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 & JUNE 16 » 12PM-2PM FLIP FLOPS BAR & GRILLE

A L A DDIN NIG HTS FATHER DAU G HT E R DA N C E

Third Thursday of every month!

SATURDAY, MAY 28 » 6PM-8PM BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER

M OT HE R’S DAY FLO R AL WO R KSHO P

Tickets are $15 per couple and $5 per additional daughter. DJ, balloon artist, special guests, crafts, and more!

SATURDAY, MAY 7 » 12PM-2PM BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER

Please join us to learn techniques and tips on how to make the perfect floral arrangement in time for Mother’s Day! Tickets are $15 and include all supplies and a pre-boxed lunch.

MEMO R IAL DAY P O O L PART Y

LU N CH AND LE AR N

S U MMER CO NCERT S ER IES

TUESDAY, MAY 10 » 12:30PM-1:30PM BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 17-18 » 7PM-9PM SUNDAY, JUNE 19 » 2PM-4PM BELLALAGO BOAT DOCK

MONDAY, MAY 30 » 11AM-2PM BELLALAGO AND ISLES OF BELLALAGO POOLS

“Mental Health” with speaker, Founder of “Hope Counseling of Central Florida,” Lillianis Cruz LMHC. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP required.

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Come enjoy music, food trucks and a cash bar! Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children.

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Spring Carnival Eggstravaganza Photos by AM Y M AL L I N DE R , DI RECTO R O F L I FE ST YL E SE RVI C E S & C O M M U NI CATI O N

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Spring Carnival Eggstravaganza Photos by A M Y M AL L I N DE R , DI RECTO R O F L I FE ST YL E SE RVI C E S & C O M M U NI CATI O N

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COMMUNIT Y CLUBS

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May & June Club Meetings

For more details, visit BellalagoHOA.com or email Amy, Lifestyle Director, at AMallinder@Evergreen-LM.com. All clubs will be required to sign in using a Bellalago ID. Add if you are interested in starting a club or interest group, email Amy for an application.

L A D I ES CARD C LUB EVERY THURSDAY » 1PM

Join the Card Club Thursdays in the Bellalago Recreation Center.

D O M I NOE S C LU B EVERY TUESDAY » 6PM-9PM BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER

Join the Dominoes Club every Tuesday.

PI C K LE BALL C LUB EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY » 5PM-7PM BELLALAGO TENNIS COURTS

Each person attending will be required to sign in with Bellalago ID.

M E N ’S GAME NIG HT WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 & JUNE 1 » 6:30PM FLIP FLOPS BAR & GRILLE

Test your skills and try your luck amongst your fellow residents! Soft drinks will be provided.

B OOK CLUB BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER MONDAYS, MAY 9 & JUNE 13 » 7PM

Join the Book Club on the second Monday of every month in the Bellalago Recreation Center. Sign in required with Bellalago ID. No food, soft drinks only.

C H E SS C LU B

CIGAR CLU B

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 & JUNE 8 » 5PM BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER

SUNDAYS, MAY 15 & JUNE 19 » 4:30PM- 7:30PM FLIP FLOPS BAR & GRILLE

Join the Chess Club on the second Wednesday of every month in the Bellalago Recreation Center.

Third Sunday of every month!

B U N CO CLU B BELLALAGO RECREATION CENTER MONDAYS, MAY 16 & JUNE 20 » 7PM

Join the Bunco Club on the third Monday of every month in the Bellalago Recreation Center.

FIR E A R MS CLU B SATURDAY, MAY 28 & JUNE 25 » 9AM ISLES OF BELLALAGO

We meet to discuss our common interest in firearms; provide a venue for sharing knowledge, instruction, and activities designed to help firearms owners be responsible and proficient in their ownership and use of firearms; and to reduce the risk of accidents in their possession and use. No firearms are permitted in Club facilities.

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