Baldwin Park notebook

Roa Board Of Directors Meeting By Stacey

FRYREAR

The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month. A copy of the official March 28, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes and the April 7, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.

The board approved the following items/work: n The board appointed Mr. Agranoff and Mrs. Navarro to a Swim Club Committee that will review the revised Baldwin Park Swim Club proposal, which was scheduled to be brought back to the April 25, 2023, meeting. n The board approved the property policy insurance renewals for 2023. n The board approved abating trashcan violation actions until April 25, 2023. n Mr. Burnett and Ms. Fryrear will attend a future Townhome Service Area meeting to provide a synopsis of the trash can situation and ask the committee for feedback. n The board approved the 2024 Reserve Study Update Proposal by Dreux Isaac & Associates. n The board approved Wayne Automatics Grace Hopper Hall sprinkler inspection contract. n The board approved the following work:

• Prime and paint bathroom stalls at Grace Hopper and High Park pools

• Remove live oak (No. 52) at Union Park, because it has canker disease

• Plant fill-ins at Bailey Square

• Plant replacements at Nolan Square

• Plant and drain install at Enders Park

Updates Completed Actions

1. Painting of City Homes No. 2 Mews bollard lighting.

2. Cleaning and painting of City Homes No. 2 and City Homes No. 3 Mews knee walls and benches.

3. Cleaning, caulking and painting of the Longview pergola.

4. Cleaning, caulking and painting pergola at Parkland Quadrangle.

5. Cleaning and painting of Parks/ Mews benches, trashcans, bike racks and sign posts.

6. Canopy trees and crepe myrtles in the Parks/Mews have been hazard-pruned and or V-shaped. In addition, all mistletoe was removed.

7. St. Augustine sod repairs at Ardsdale and Lower Union Mews.

8. Top off of ADA playground mulch at Union Park.

9. Sod replacement at Union Park playground.

10. Top off of ADA playground mulch at Enders.

11. Extension arms for two of Enders pool deck cameras were installed for better viewing.

12. All pool bath floors at Enders have been repainted by SMI Maintenance.

13. Wall repair at Enders fitness center by SMI Maintenance.

14. Wall repair in Grace Hopper gathering room (event). Owner reimbursed ROA for expense.

15. Men’s pool restroom floor at Grace Hopper was painted by SMI Maintenance.

16. Step risers in stairwell at Grace Hopper have been re-glued by SMI Maintenance.

17. All pool bath floors at High Park have been repainted by SMI Maintenance.

18. Installation of new hinges on pool gates at High Park by SMI Maintenance.

19. All Bermuda turf was aerated (done twice a year).

Helpful Information For Owners Canopy Tree Pruning

There are many reasons to prune a tree. These are some of the most common.

1. Clearance. Elevating the lower limbs on a tree provides safe clearance to pedestrians over walkways. Trees located by driveways and right of ways should also be elevated appropriately for traffic and signage visibility.

2. Plant health. Pruning can be used to remove or control pests and disease on parts of the trees. This may increase the opportunity to avoid unnecessary use of pesticides and prevent the problem form spreading on to healthy parts of the tree. This is a good alternative when the pest/disease infestation is minor and limited to a few branches.

3. Protect structures. Pruning branches away from buildings helps to reduce pest access, reduces moisture and avoids friction of limbs against walls and windows.

4. Storm-damage mitigation. Pruning selected interior branches of a tree will allow better wind flow thought the canopy and produce less resistance, which will reduce the possibility of breakage in the structure of the canopy.

5. Crown reduction. Pruning can be used to give a tree the desired size and control growth in limited space.

Please keep safety in mind at all times and make sure you have the appropriate equipment, experience and knowledge for the task you want to accomplish. Accidents while doing tree work are very common, mainly because of lack of experience and safety awareness. If in doubt, consult a tree-care company with the expertise and equipment necessary for a successful and safe

20. Fifth specialized weed treatment application was completed.

21. Mailing of notice to members related to the adoption of the basketball equipment policy and change to Exhibit C was mailed April 7. The amendment will take affect 30 days after the mailing.

Pending Actions

1. A few items are being ordered for the Grace Hopper fitness center (rope pull and floor mats).

2. Modernization of elevator at Grace Hopper approved in February.

3. Pressure wash, caulk and touch up paint exterior of Grace Hopper Hall.

4. Pressure wash, caulk and touch up paint exterior of High Park.

5. Pool rules signs were ordered and will include newly required language by Florida Department of Health.

6. Pressure wash, caulk and touch up paint exterior of Enders.

7. Clean Enders roofs.

8. Delivery of picnic tables for High Park large pavilion and Ender’s playground.

9. Proposals related to 2023 reserve expenditures per the 2023 Reserve Study Update:

• Replacing all shutters at Grace Hopper Hall

• Repaint all interior walls, doors, trim, etc. at Grace Hopper Hall

• Replace shower tile at Enders pool with tile like the tile at Grace Hopper pool

• Asphalt overlay 1-inch Enders parking lot

• City Homes No. 3 Mews fountain basin resurfacing

• City Homes No. 3 Mews fountain equipment

• Ardsdale Mews brick wall repair

• Baskin Mews brick wall repair

• Union Mews brick wall repair

Townhome Service Area Committee Meeting

BY MELISSA PARKER

The March 2023 Townhome Service Area Committee meeting was canceled. A copy of previous official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.

Updates

n Please remember to report any landscape, building or irrigation issues on Baldwin Park Solutions. Reporting items on Baldwin Park Solutions allows residents to share photos of the reported area(s) and receive real-time updates from management staff on corrective measures being taken. Baldwin Park Solutions can be accessed on the Baldwin Park Network.

n Roof replacements are occurring in the Issa 28 service area (not all addresses will have roof replacements this year; some addresses are listed to be replaced in 2024 per the Reserve Study). A notice will be left on the townhome’s front door a week prior to the projected start date confirming the roof replacement is beginning. Make sure to remove all items located in the backyard/private zone area, as well as any that may be attached to the roof (e.g., satellite dishes or cameras). The roofing contractor nor the association will be held responsible for these items. The buildings to receive roof replacements within Issa 28 are the following: n 4450-4470 Twinview Lane: Completed n 4451-4475 Twinview Lane: In progress n 4479-4499 Twinview Lane: End of April/early May n City Homes No. 1 will be next to receive roof replacements following the completion of Issa 28. No schedule is available at this time, but it has been projected that the re-roofing project will begin in the summer. All 31 townhome buildings, within City Homes No. 1, will receive roof replacements and new gutters. This is considered a huge project, so there has been a ton of planning involved. More information will be released to the community as it becomes available. n New sod that was installed in April has been treated with a fungicide. n BrightView is continuing to monitor any landscaping that has been impacted by the recent drought conditions. Irrigation has been adjusted to allow for additional watering until the rainy season has arrived. n Any pots located within plant-bed areas or on porches are the responsibility of the resident to maintain. If a plant species begins to take over the plant bed, then the resident can be issued a covenant violation to preserve the integrity of the plant bed. Unkept vines growing from pots also can creep up downspouts and on to townhome buildings and cause damage. If damage occurs, the resident will be financially responsible for the repairs — not the entire service area. n Per DRS Inc. here is the Townhome painting schedule for April 2023: Issa 22: 1024 Lake Baldwin Lane, 4701-4749 Fox Street. n Per DRS Inc. here is the Townhome maintenance schedule for April/May: City Homes No. 1.

Advanced Roofing will release a more detailed schedule to the community for roof replacements once the exact dates have been selected.

Schedules will be projected one to two months out to anticipate any possible future changes or delays. Notices are still being left on townhome front doors one to two weeks in advance to inform residents of any upcoming projects beginning in their address range.

Helpful Information For Townhome Owners

This is a reminder that the association does not maintain or make any repairs on behalf of the townhome owners, to any balconies and/ or sundecks within Baldwin Park. Tile floors on exterior porches or balconies may require grout sealing to prevent water damage. The grout may need to be touched up from time to time as the flooring ages.

Likewise, remember to re-caulk around any window or door areas where caulking has shrunken because of sun or weather exposure. Sundecks should be examined annually to make sure everything is “water tight” and that no leaks are occurring at either your townhome or to the townhome located next to you.