Caught On Camera
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Ladies On The Links
It Is Not Too Late To Make Plans To Join The Fun!
By
Fran Danek and Phyllis Wayco
As the “snowbirds” are slowly making their way south and the “locals” are tuning up their games, the Wednesday morning Ladies’ League is gearing up for another fun and competitive season. The league will again be headed
Holiday4Heroes
“We
Give Because They Give”
Who Are We?
Holiday4Heroes was founded in 2007 by Jonette Kessack, who owned a postage and wine store. This grassroots effort was started to fill a need to provide comfort and care to our deployed men and women all over the world. We are a group of team members, volunteers and business owners who had a desire to show our military that we remember them and appreciate their sacrifices for us.
What Do We Do?
What started as a holiday program, our first year sending 40 packages, became a year-round effort. We now send 100 to 200 comfort packages each month to our brave men and women, and 1,000 packages for our holiday mission. We have now sent almost a total of 20,000 packages.
this season by Fran Danek and Phyllis Wayco. We are extending a “welcome back” to returning players and a “welcome to the group” to any ladies playing with us for the first time. All are encouraged to join in on the fun. League play will begin on Nov. 1. We will then begin play at 8:15 a.m. with assigned tee times. Don’t forget to sign up in the ladies’ locker room in advance (by Sunday morning before each Wednesday you intend to play). The fee for the league is $25 for the season to be paid on the
To fill the need at home we have added more programs for our community to serve our in-need and homeless veterans and their families. Additions To The Mission
In 2019, we started our Backpack for Homeless and In-Need Veterans Program partnering with the VA and various homeless coalitions. Our backpacks are filled with personal care items, high protein snacks and information on where to get help.
In 2020, we began distributing bulk food drops to our inneed veterans and their families through the VA food pantry.
In 2021 our local VA Clinic asked us if we could help fill a need in our community. We were asked if we could provide
first day you play. Check the postings in the locker room for additional information regarding weekly games and results.
All handicaps are invited to join our league and you can be a part of the action whether you can play part of the time or the whole season from November through the end of March. Feel free to call Fran at (989) 684-0156 if you have any questions or concerns. See you on the course in November!
tents and water filtration bottles for our veterans who are losing their homes during the current housing crisis.
Holiday4Heroes on page 4
New Homeowners
Submitted by Kathy Furlong
Please welcome our new homeowners:
Bennie and Nicole Radford
7571 Eaglet Court
Stewart and Janet Snowdon
14630 Aeries Way
Alan and Jill Burchill
14549 Aeries Way
Patrick Cambas
14890 American Eagle
Russell and Anne Cameratta
14552 Majestic Eagle
Joel Cooper and Maria Perez
14621 Aeries Way
Chad and Rebecca Endy
14640 Eagles Lookout Court
Donald Lindenfelser and Donna Kowalchik
14895 Soaring Eagle
Keith Schaffer
14720 Bald Eagle Drive
David and Carolyn Pagano
14798 Soaring Eagle
Kenneth and Kirsten Siggs
14533 Eagle Ridge Drive
Photo by Kathy Furlong
Photo by Ed Schuler
Photo by Kendra Rupert
Photo by Pam Johnson
Security Central
Submitted by Connie Hope
People are still speeding in our community. The speed limit is 25 mph. Please make sure you travel at that speed in the community. Even the mailman speeds in the community. Please be careful of people walking and people walking dogs. The streets are narrow.
Eagle Ridge Board Of Directors
From March 2023 To March 2024
Christine Leslie, President Joyce Johnson, Vice President Peggy Jermyn, Secretary/Treasurer
Greg Lambrecht, Director
Kathy Furlong, Director
Board members may be contacted using the Eagle Ridge phone directory or by emailing info@EagleRidge33912.com.
Committee Chairs Board Liaison
Arbitration Board
Jim Lutsch, Chairperson
Christine Leslie
Architectural Control Christine Leslie
Rick Jermyn, Chairperson
Communications Joyce Johnson
Email: info@EagleRidge33912.com
Website: Scott Fowler
Email: Joyce Johnson
Newsletter (Eye of the Eagle): Pam Johnson, Editor
To submit news/photos: Newsletter@EagleRidge33912.com
Deed of Restrictions Kathy Furlong
Kathy Furlong, Chairperson
Email: DOR@EagleRidge33912.com
Election/Mailing Committee
Jim and Janet Lutsch, Chairpersons
TBA
Golf Committee Kathy Furlong
Gary Melillo, Chairperson for Men
Fran Danek and Phyllis Wayco, Co-Chairpersons for Women Golf Liaison
Kathy Furlong
Jim Lutsch, Chairperson
Holiday Decorating Kathy Furlong
Rick Jermyn, Chairperson
Legal
TBA, Chairperson
Maintenance and Beautification
Joyce Johnson, Chairperson
Security/Safety
Connie Hope, Chairperson
TBA
Joyce Johnson
Peggy Jermyn
Social Peggy Jermyn
Sherri Holly, Chairperson
Surface Water Drainage
Christine Leslie, Chairperson
TBA
Welcoming Peggy Jermyn
Kathy Furlong, Chairperson
Eagle Ridge Additional Contact Information
Replacement of Lamppost Bulbs and Light Sensors: Contact Joe Foster, (239) 218-7714 and leave your name, address and phone number.
Flagpole Holders and Damaged Mailbox Repairs, Painting of Mailboxes and Light Poles
Contact Tim Townsend (740) 403-0983.
ERPOA Web Maintenance
Contact Ed Schuler, (267) 513-0800.
Eagle Ridge Residents
Jogging, bicycling, walking and other nongolfing activities or unregistered golf play are not permitted on the golf course.
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Holiday Season Creates Unintended Injuries
More Emergency Room Activity Occurs Between Thanksgiving And Christmas
The holiday season can be especially hectic for some, causing many to overlook critical safety issues. This is the busiest time of the year for many households. Unfortunately, the holidays also bring a surge of unintentional injuries and emergency departments are at their busiest.
An influx of visiting loved ones, social gatherings, excess alcohol intake, creating elaborate meals, and the hustle and bustle of the season can create unintentional injuries. Holiday decorating, food-related accidents, and food and medication poisoning can all pose an imminent threat in what should be a delightful time of the year.
The Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition is reminding us of safety procedures that we are all aware of but may not be paying attention to during the holiday season:
• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking to avoid fires and burns – and do not leave the house while cooking.
• Keep children away from cooking areas to prevent burns.
• Use a thermometer to ensure food is cooked to a safe internal temperature, especially with turkey, chicken, and pork.
• Refrigerate leftover food items within two hours if there is a chance of spoiling.
• Check expiration dates on all food items.
• Frequent handwashing can avoid cross-contamination of food.
Holiday4Heroes from page 1
In 2022 we realized that some of our Mission Make Merry Families, sometimes, need a little extra help for emergencies. When funds are available, we provide what we can to help our families get through these difficult times with a little less stress. Please read about some of the things we are doing for our families.
Mission Make Merry
As the mission evolves, Holiday4Heroes supports our military families at home by giving them a Christmas filled with joy and less worries.
Every year we provide a merrier Christmas for local military families, who may be going through some difficult times. These families are recommended to us through the VA. The first year we started with three families. Last year we were able to help 23 families.
Fast forward to 2023, we are currently seeking donations and all the necessary trimmings to help our veterans’ families make their holiday season a little bit brighter.
• Remember that loose fitting clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire.
• Remember to test smoke alarms and change batteries if needed.
• Keep floors clear, clean, and dry so you do not slip and fall.
• Visiting family members should keep medications out of children’s reach.
• Never pour water on a grease fire and never discharge a fire extinguisher onto a pan fire.
You can add your own list of preventable injuries, such as checking extension cords for holiday tree lights, not using candles around items that can burn easily, and designating a driver for events where alcohol will be prevalent.
Follow safety rules during the holiday season to keep everyone safe and out of emergency departments! You don’t want to waste your valuable holiday time with family and friends tending to unintended accidents.
The Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition serves as a collaborative effort or partnership whose function is to facilitate partners’ work and act as a catalyst for injury prevention initiatives. Its mission is to prevent injury, disability, and death through advocacy, education, legislation, and partnerships.
Additional information about the Injury Prevention Coalition and unintended injuries may be obtained by contacting https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-EducationCenters/Holiday-Safety, or by contacting Brian Raimondo at ipcleecounty@gmail.com, (239) 330-2240, or Tracey Thornton at tracey.thornton@leehealth.org, (239) 343-1618.
This year, through the tremendous generosity of our community, we are hoping to be able to include gift certificates for food to help out with Thanksgiving dinner too. How You Can Help
We are always being asked “what can we buy” or “what do you need.” Each and every donation is needed and appreciated! There are many ways to help: Attend events, purchase monthly raffle tickets, pick up a box and fill it with supplies, volunteer to help pack boxes, make a monetary donation to help with costs, become a sponsor, donate gift cards and much more. If you would like to help, please send your contact information to triciah4h@gmail.com.Tricia has taken over volunteer services and is an amazing addition to our committee. Packing dates are set and you will be able to sign up in advance!
Visit our website www.holiday4heroes.com for a list of supplies needed and for more information.
Holiday4Heroes, 3990 Wholesale Court, Suite 2, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, www.holiday4heroes.com, holiday4heroes@outlook.com, (239) 677-9923. (We are only open on certain days, please call to see when we are available.)
Eagle Ridge Bulletin Board
If you have an announcement, we will include it in this column. Email newsletter@eagleridge33912.com with your request.
Eagle Ridge Golf News
Please, let us all remember the course is not for walking or kids to be playing on, regardless of the time of day. The course has access roads to be used only by golf course employees and equipment as well. Let us respect the golf course grounds and keep everyone safe!
Jim Lutsch, your golf liaison, can be reached at (239) 322-9588. *****
Fort Myers Camera Club
Ways To Communicate
Eagle Ridge has a Facebook page. This is a private group only for Eagle Ridge residents. To join, find “Eagle Ridge Community Fort Myers” on Facebook. Then click on request to join. You will be prompted to enter your address. This will be checked against property records to confirm you are a resident.
Eagle Ridge is also on NextDoor.com. You can join and select to communicate with only Eagle Ridge residents and/or our neighboring communities.
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The Florida Yards & Neighborhood (FYN)
Each month the Eagle Ridge Property Owners Association sends out an email with reminders of activities at the Ridge. If this image looks unfamiliar to you, you are not on our email list. To correct this, send an email to info@EagleRidge33912. com along with your name and street address. We will add your name to the list, which you may opt out of at any time. We are stressing the use of email as it is faster, easier and cheaper than USPS. You may send email addresses for all members of your household. The Board of Directors
Meetings are held twice monthly November through April at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Check the website www.fortmyerscc.com for information on meeting schedules, membership, competitions, exhibitions, speakers, outings, mentoring, updates and to join the fun. All levels of photographers are welcome to learn, share and enjoy. Contact carolheff28@ gmail.com for more information.
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Volunteer In Your Eagle Ridge Community
If you are interested in serving on the Eagle Ridge Board of Directors or would like to serve on one of the committees, please contact one of the following Board members: Chris Leslie, Joyce Johnson, Peggy Jermyn, Greg Lambrecht, Kathy Furlong or send an email to Info@EagleRidge33912.com.
Join us at a Florida Yards & Neighborhoods class and learn the nine principles that guide Florida-friendly landscaping in Lee County. The class is given under the auspices of University of Florida IFAS Extension Lee County.
Each principle is explored in class, so you can apply what you learn to your own yard. Plant selection and placement, efficient irrigation, proper mulching, and techniques to obtain a beautiful and healthy yard will be discussed. To learn more, visit http://fyn.ifas.ufl. edu/. Basics of Florida-friendly gardening classes are offered locally in person and virtually on Zoom. For more information and to sign up visit Eventbrite.com.
Your Eye Of The Eagle
If you are not receiving your Eye Of The Eagle newspaper, please contact Pam Johnson at (952) 412-3243. They also may be downloaded from the Resources tab on the Eagle Ridge website: www.EagleRidge33912.com.
From The Desk Of Sheriff Carmine Marceno
Pedestrian Safety
Our county is growing and, with that growth comes an increase in the number of vehicles, more pedestrians, additional cyclists, and construction to alter, repair and improve roadways.
All of the aforementioned variables are capable of compromising pedestrian safety … especially for children walking to and from school and/or bus stops. As part of my “Safe Kids, Safe Schools” initiative, a safe walk to school, and back home later in the day, is a nonnegotiable component.
Cooking By Connie
What is November known for? November is Apple Month and Be Kind to Editors Month. It is National Coupon Month and National Piano Month. It is also Sweet Potato Awareness Month. I think you’ll like this recipe.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Bacon
3½ pounds sweet potatoes (5 to 6 medium sweet potatoes)
1 head of garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground is best
4 ounces bacon, chopped (6 slices of bacon)
Everyone is seemingly rushing to get somewhere … school, work, appointments. All too many of us have our eyes focused on our cellular devices, have headphones/earphones and are simply not paying appropriate attention to all that is occurring around them.
While most reading this message are adults, we believe that our many years of street crossing and neighborhood walking makes us immune to these types of accidents.
This couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Let’s begin by remaining alert. If there is no sidewalk, please walk on the left side of the road facing traffic. Walk as far from the roadway as possible and reasonable.
Stop signs and red lights do not guarantee that a vehicle will stop. Do not assume that a vehicle will abide
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a large, rimmed baking sheet. Slice the garlic head. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into ¾-inch thick pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced sweet potatoes, halved garlic head, two tablespoon olive oil, one tablespoon maple syrup, one teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Toss to combine. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet with garlic cut side up.
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, stir the sweet potatoes.
Sprinkle pieces of bacon evenly over the top and bake another 25 to 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender and bacon is crisp.
Serve as a side dish.
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club. Please note that our meeting for this month is on the second Thursday in December. Our December program will feature a presentation by Malaina Mote, director of donor advancement for Habitat for Humanity. You are invited to attend this informative program and learn how this organization helps provide affordable homes for our area.
Continental Women’s Club is a social, cultural and philanthropic organization established in 1975, and membership is open to women living in Lee County. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, Fort Myers, 33907. The cost to attend the luncheon is $25. The reservation deadline for Dec. 14 is Tuesday, Dec. 6. Please call Liz Paul at (239) 691-7561 for additional information or to make a reservation.
Eagle Ridge Job Spot
Non-businesses only please! All business owners should contact Seabreeze Communications to place an ad. Are you looking for an odd job? Want to be included in the Eagle Ridge Job Spot? Email your information to Pam Whitenight at Newsletter@eagleridge33912. com. Baby-sitters, pet sitters, yard work and more.
**Note: All work performed based on the postings below become the sole responsibility/liability of the person hiring for the job and the worker. This publication and the Eagle Ridge Community bear no endorsement, accountability nor liability.
Carol Gulledge, (317) 908-8001. An art teacher offering lessons in oil, acrylic and watercolor. Teaching for 45 years and retiring here in Eagle Ridge full time. Classes will be Monday through Saturday. Bring a friend or group to have fun, relax and be creative. Classes are two hours. Call now or email rmxcar@aol. com to reserve a time.
Karleen Halfmann, (239) 292-6302. Karleen’s Coastal Home Watch. Licensed Realtor and competitive pricing. Eagle Ridge resident. Email: karleensellsswfl@ aol.com. Call or email for information.
Connie Hope, (215) 527-1217. Absentee Homeowner Services: “While you’re away” I can check your home or condo. (Weekly/biweekly/monthly). I can validate yard maintenance and irrigation, pick up parcels and mail, check water, check appliances, arrange for repairs and services and much more. I am in the community. Call or email conniehope@comcast.net.
Connie Hope, (215) 527-1217. Secretarial work, outreach office work, write your letters, answer your email, also light accounting, prepare things for taxes. I have been a Florida notary for the last 10 years.
Tom Jackson, (919) 414-5017. I have over 33 years of carpentry/cabinet making experience and worked as a full-time handyman in North Carolina for the past two
years. I can install cabinets/doors, tile backsplashes, hang TVs/lights/fans, small electrical/plumbing jobs and more. Just ask and I’ll let you know if I can do it!
John Kincaid, (239) 286-7010. Home Watch for snowbirds or travelers. I am a full-time Eagle Ridge resident insured and bonded. Comprehensive reports with pictures and GPS verification are provided after every visit. Check for leaks, temp/humidity, intrusions, pests and much more. Verify lawn and pool maintenance. Don’t have a nasty surprise when you get into town. Your insurance company may not cover a claim without this service. Weekly/biweekly/monthly. Call or email john@fmhomewatch.com.
Kathie McDonough, (239) 478-0060. A resident on Triple Eagle Court, Kathie does pet sitting and home watch.
Michael Messina, (631) 357-1016. We are new residents of Eagle Ridge on Twin Eagle Lane and would like to offer professional pressure washing services to the community at discounted prices. I specialize in all flat work such as driveways, walkways, pool decking surfaces, etc. Call or text me for a free estimate.
Diane Nichols, (239) 825-5861. Notary public state of Florida since 1986. I will pet sit, house sit, and babysit.
Edith Weber, (651) 410-6596. CNA with over 35 years’ experience, I can help with daily living activities such as bathing, hair and nail care, cooking, shopping, etc. I am licensed and CPR certified.
Doug Wyatt, (618) 558-8176. I am a full-time resident at The Fairways and have over 25 years of experience doing interior painting in extremely nice homes. I am very meticulous, accommodating, neat, and tidy. I can also help out with light handyman work like replacing faucets, light fixtures, door locks, etc., as well as trimming bushes, cleaning gutters, house sitting, or anything you need that I am able to do.
by traffic laws/signs. Attempt to make eye contact with the driver and, in an abundance of safety, always yield to oncoming vehicles.
Exit vehicles, whenever possible, from the passenger side.
Pedestrians and cyclists should exercise additional caution in areas of road construction as traffic patterns change during the course of the construction and drivers may become confused or disoriented.
Crossing major roadways can be perilous. Vehicles are moving at higher speeds, may have blind spots created by large trucks and, when turning, may not see a pedestrian jutting out from behind a parked vehicle or landscaping. These hazards increase exponentially during the dark of night.
Time spent discussing these matters with school-aged children is time well spent. While they may feel insulted when you broach this subject as they are “grown up” and “know how to cross a street,” please remind them that even adults are susceptible to these sorts of tragedies.
“Season” will soon be upon us; more people, more vehicles, more congestion. Let’s all be alert and cautious as we approach the holiday season.
Notice: Advertisements for the newsletter must be placed through Seabreeze Communications. Call (239) 278-4222 for information. I have no role or pricing information on the placement of ads and/or inserts. Deadline: Submission of articles for the Eye O f T he Eagle must be received no later than the sixth of each month. Email articles, pictures or information for the Bulletin Board, to newsletter@eagleridge33912.com. Articles can be submitted attached to or contained in an email. Photos should also be emailed as attachments.
Deed of Restrictions Section A-15:
Pets must be on a leash at all times when being walked outside of the owner’s property boundaries. The pet owner is responsible for picking up all animal waste from their pet at all times. This includes the common areas! Violators are subject to fining.
Architectural Control Information
Please remember that any exterior changes you plan to make to your home need to be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
For example, this includes reroofing, exterior painting, landscape changes, swing set installations, etc. We live in a deed-restricted community and these controls have been put into place for the good of each homeowner so as to maintain our beautiful community. Please contact Rick Jermyn (701) 388-0419 or RAJermyn1@gmail.com so that your changes can be reviewed and approved.
A form is available for download from the Eagle Ridge website: www.EagleRidge33912.com on the Resources tab. We plan to work hard for you to keep our community –the one you all moved into – please help us do that! The Board of Directors
Mailbox Maintenance And Repair
For mailbox and lamppost repairs, please contact Tim Townsend, (740) 403-0983 or email timtownsend72@yahoo. com. Mailbox doors have a closure spring that eventually breaks after thousands of openings. It is important to replace them as soon as they are discovered as they usually result in a broken door, which is a much more expensive repair. The cost of installing a new spring is $34. If the door casting breaks, it costs an additional $112 to repair the door. There are also specially manufactured flagpole holders to match the lampposts. They are available for $89 installed. Your mailbox and lamppost can also be repainted for $49, which will bring them back to their “like-new” appearance.
–The Board of Directors
Minutes For ERPOA Board Of Directors Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023
These minutes will not be approved until the next Board Meeting.
Welcome to all Eagle Ridge Property Owners to the Board of Directors Meeting. This will confirm that the Notice for this meeting was posted more than 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Christine Leslie, president.
Board members present were Christine Leslie, president; Joyce Johnson, vice president; Peggy Jermyn, secretary/ treasurer. Absent were Kathy Furlong, director; Greg Lambrecht, director.
A quorum was reached. There were 26 residents present.
I, Christine Leslie, move to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2023 BOD meeting.
Second motion to approve: Peggy Jermyn
All in favor? Yes, all in favor. Any opposed? No. Motion status: motion approved.
Eagle Ridge Property Owners Association Mission:
The Eagle Ridge Property Owners Association is an elected body of volunteers whose purpose is to develop and maintain a strong community by managing assets, ensuring compliance with deed of restrictions and by-laws while also preserving property values of the owners.
President’s Monthly Report: Christine Leslie Fiber Update: Mailer was sent out on Sept. 28 to all homeowners. Deadline is Oct. 22 at 10 p.m.
Blue Stream Representative-Review Equipment, TV Pricing, Q & A Representative from Blue Stream, Romonia Smith.
Vice President’s Report: Joyce Johnson No updates.
Treasurer’s Monthly Report: Peggy Jermyn
Bank Account Balances as of Sept. 30, 2023
• BOA
○ Operating Account – $86,820.43
• EverBank
○ EverBank Money Market Account – $34,874.15
○ EverBank Reserve Account – $173,514.49
Montage Women’s Club
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Club at Pelican Preserve, 9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd., Fort Myers, 33913 (community entry off Treeline Avenue between Colonial Boulevard and Daniels Parkway).
Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. with a short social period, a business meeting at 11:15 a.m., followed by lunch at noon, and normally an informative speaker program, ending at 2 p.m. Within the organization are various interest groups for members’ participation. Membership is open to both year-round and seasonal residents. We welcome you to visit Montage for lunch.
Our next meeting will be held early (due to Thanksgiving) on Thursday, Nov. 9, and our planned speaker will be Bryan Mulcahy, reference/genealogy librarian for the Fort Myers Regional Library. Mulcahy will discuss the various resources patrons can access using a Family Search Library Affiliate versus going to a Family Search Center to satisfy their genealogy curiosities when tracing either one’s family tree or family history.
Luncheon fee is $28, and the planned regular menu will be a 6-ounce grilled flat iron steak with mushroom demi sauce, chef’s seasonal vegetable choice and chocolate flourless cake for dessert. The plant-based/vegan entree option will be a grilled cauliflower vegan steak with mushroom demi sauce, served with a quinoa, kale, garbanzo, edamame blend and fresh fruit for dessert. Fresh rolls and butter are always served. If you would like to attend a Montage meeting, need further information, or would like to make a reservation, please call Rita Artwohl at (239) 703-7787. Reservations cutoff to attend this meeting is noon, Thursday, Nov. 2.
Please do not leave trash containers, ladders, etc., where they are visible from the street.
Also do not place containers or yard waste out to the curb more than 24 hours before the scheduled weekly pickups.
- The Board of Directors
• Live Oak Bank
○ Savings Account – $16,367.77
○ Live Oak CD #1 – $234,783.685
• CFG Bank
○ Checking Account – $101,202.12
Total of all accounts: $647,562.64
2023 Reserve Account Funding
• Funding the reserve account for 2023 will take place in November by moving the required $28,700.79 from the BOA Operating Account to the existing EverBank Reserve savings account. Will look at interest rates in November to determine if we should move the Reserve funds from a savings account to a CD or other interest-bearing account with a better rate.
Credit Cards and ACH Fees
• Pay by Credit/Debit card – 2.90 percent of the payment amount plus .25 cents
• Pay by ACH (enter bank account and routing number) – 1 percent with a maximum of $15.
• For example, if the payment amount due is $255, the fee to pay by credit/debit card would be $7.40 plus .25 for a total payment amount of $262.65.
• There is no way to have the QuickBooks merchant service automatically add fees at the time of payment. If any resident wishes to make a payment to the Association via credit/debit card or ACH, they can email erpoatreas@ gmail.com or call the treasurer at (701) 388-0420 and request an invoice be emailed with the fee included. The email will include a copy of the updated invoice with links to make payment electronically. We will include instructions with our annual dues mailing.
2022 Annual Assessments as of Sept. 30, 2023
• 621 property owners have paid their 2022 annual assessment (99 percent)
• One property owner have not paid their 2022 annual assessment (1 percent)
○ One single-family
○ Collection efforts continue 2023 Annual Assessments as of Sept. 30, 2023
• 620 property owners have paid their 2023 annual assessment (99 percent)
• Two property owners have not paid their 2023 annual assessment (1 percent)
○ One single-family
○ One condominium
○ Collection efforts continue
2024 Budget Update: Two versions depending on decision with Bulk Fiber Agreement. Discussion of 2024 Preliminary Budget.
• On Sept. 28, ballots were mailed out to all residents. Deadline for return is October 22, 2023, to return votes.
• Discussion of Fiber Optics with community residents. Installation and pricing.
• A representative from a local community discussed their installation of Fiber Optics and how it works.
Committee Reports
Golf Course Liaison: Jim Lutsch No updates
Legal: Chris Leslie No updates
Architectural Control Committee: Rick Jermyn
We had 8 project requests in September 2023.
○ Three doors/windows
○ One rolldown storm shutters
○ One roofing
○ Two garage doors
○ One painting
All were approved.
Landscape Beautification Committee: Joyce Johnson No updates
Surface Water Management Committee: Christine Leslie No updates
Deed Of Restriction Committee: Kathy Furlong
It has been one year since Hurricane Ian ; we have given homeowners enough time to get their properties repaired. We will be sending out violation letters in October for any homeowners not under contract for repairs.
If you are under contract for repairs, please make sure that you complete the architectural form (www. eagleridge33912.com under resources) and submit it to Rick Jermyn, RAJermyn1@gmail.com.
Arbitration Board Committee: Jim Lutsch, Chairman No updates
Security and Safety Committee: Connie Hope
Things have been quiet in the community this last month. We have had several sheriff’s cars parked in the community to make sure residents slow down when driving through the community. There was an animal disturbance reported on Eagle Ridge Drive and a disturbance on Twin Eagle that were handled by the deputy.
Always remember that the speed limit in the community is 25 mph. Please drive with care. There are residents walking on the narrow roads, they are walking their dogs. Drive slowly and with care.
Residents’ Comments
1. Discussion of pricing of the Fiber Optics
2. Discussion of what type of Fiber Optics to be installed
3. Discussion of length of time to install Fiber Optics Request a Motion to adjourn the meeting:
First motion for adjournment: Peggy Jermyn
Second motion for adjournment: Joyce Johnson
Adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
Our next Board meeting will be held in November 2023 maybe on Nov. 6, 2023, unless circumstances arise that prohibit us from meeting.
