Lakemont CovePelican Landing, Bonita Springs, Florida
Editor: Denis Avagliano
Communications team-Barbara Nattinger, Sherry Bird, Anne Bernard
President’s Message
Wayne Klinkhamer
As you know, at our Annual meeting, we lost two veteran Board members, Brian Hemsworth and Carol Blalock. Their talents will be missed, as they both contributed much to the success of our community. However, our two new Board members, Denis Avagliano and Jim Murphy, have already put their spirit into play for the benefit of our great SW Florida homes. Denis has agreed to be secretary and communications director, while Jim has agreed to be our UOC rep, and to care for the needs of the Clubhouse and pool/spa area. Their talents are many, and I know you will see the benefits soon.
Keith and Paul, two veteran Board members, continue to provide many benefits to our homes, South. Brad Thomas of Sandcastle management provides our community with needed information to keep Lakemont Cove running smoothly.
I would like to give a special note of thanks to Barbara Nattinger, a volunteer who has agreed to be our WEB Master. If you haven’t looked at our web site (Lakemontcove.com) in a while, please do so. Information and documents that you may need are on site and can be printed for your use. Please use the web site to find what you need; it’s quick and easy to use.
Of major importance to Lakemont Cove are two upcoming items: insurance cost and painting projects. Both of these are out for bids as I write this message. We will keep you posted as the results come in.
Enjoy your summer, and we’ll see you all soon.
Lighting and Landscape Update
Keith Pitcher
Jim Murphy and I have been concerned with light bulbs that have burned out prematurely. Because labor cost to replace the bulbs is expensive, we have replaced the burned bulbs with several different types to see if we can get better longevity. We will monitor this and hopefully find a bulb that meets our needs. Also, we are testing slightly higher power bulbs in the garage coach lamps in order to improve lighting levels in the darkest areas of our streets. Barbara Yager has kindly volunteered to compile a list of burned out lights several times during the summer. Our handyman will then replace the bulbs as needed.
Severe drought conditions and subsequent once-a week watering restrictions have caused problems to the weaker shrubs and to the lawns, necessitating some replacements. Some of our residents answered our request that watering be done by hose; this was a great help. Watering restrictions have been relaxed, so we should have an easier time this summer.
Clubhouse and Pool/Spa Update
Jim Murphy, Unit Owners’ Committee Representative
With the assistance of several Lakemont Cove volunteers, I have directed the total remodeling of the men’s and women’s facilities, including the removal of wallpaper, the painting, tiling back splash, etc.). We have also redecorated the clubhouse: repainted, replaced ceiling fans, reupholstered the chairs, installed light fixtures, kitchen knobs and handles. We have purchased a bookcase and bulletin boards.
The spa leak has been repaired and new heaters in the pool and spa areas have been installed. The side gate entrances to the pool area have been repaired. The deck furniture has been re-strapped and re-glided. New umbrellas, tables and deck chairs have been purchased.
As your UOC representative, I encourage you to access the UOC minutes, available on our website or the PLCA website.
Financial Update
Paul Thompson, Treasurer
I have reviewed the financials through March 31, 2008; we are looking good, having about $7,000. surplus in our budget.
April, however, is another story. We had a leak in the spa, and have had to replace a spa heater and a pool heater. This will probably run more than $10,000. Fortunately we have reserved funds for this type of occurrence.
Overall, Lakemont Cove is looking just super; when you see the changes, I know that you will agree.
We are hoping for a premium reduction on our insurance package and for another hurricane-free year.
Thank you all for being so prompt in paying your quarterly assessments, making it much easier to manage our cash flow.
Social Committee 2007-2008
Mary Beth Kelligrew, Chair
This was a very successful year for the Social Committee. We started with a great Tree-Trimming Party in December. It was a spontaneous success. In January, Bev Tinkham whipped up another fabulous Winter Wonderland Party; the food was yummy and the decor sparkling. For Valentine’s Day, which we found works best if we have it on the actual day; we ate and chatted to a background of heart-themed decorations. For St. Patrick’s Day we fed 54 Lakemont Cove faithful corned beef and cabbage. We ended our social season with a barbecue, also well-attended in April, with the men doing the honors.
Other highlights of our season included the garage sale where we raised $300 for our coffers. Many members of the Social Committee also volunteered with the redecorating of the Clubhouse.
Special thanks to the committee members: Sherry Bird, Barbara Nattinger, Treasurer Marie Macero, Bev Tinkham, Secretary June Hemsworth, Donna Thompson, Bruna Kokalas, Rachel Detgen, Denise Avagliano and Dolores Andrews. Special thanks to Denis Avagliano who collected at the socials and to Brian Hemsworth, our Lakemont Cove photographer, who gifted us with so many shots of our social events, and to Peter Kelligrew, who gifted his time to many of our functions this year.
Please save the following dates for next season: Welcome Back on Friday, November 14;
Tree Trimming on Saturday, December 6; Winter Wonderland on Friday, January 16 (2009);
Valentine’s Day on Saturday February 13,
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 17;
Men’s Barbecue on Friday, April 10.
Did you know that...
Submitted by Sherry Bird
-our WEB site is Lakemontcove.com?
-the Mitigation Verification Inspection Form (2 pages customized to your building address) and
the Fire Sprinkler Verification Letter are on our WEB site? These important forms will interest your insurance companies and can be printed directly from our web site.
-all forms, including detailed information about leasing, selling and purchasing, modifications, reserving community room for private use, and guest registration, are available and can be printed directly from our web site? These forms are also available in the Community Room.
-UOC (Unit Owners Committee) information and minutes are now available on our web site?
-detailed and very interesting information about Pelican Landing is available on the PLCA web site: Pelican Landing.com?
-your email address must be current at PLCA as well as at Sandcastle, our management company?
-you must provide Sandcastle with a key to your unit in order to be in compliance with Florida state requirements? Owners whose units must be accessed without a key available will be charged accordingly.
-updated and recent information about Roof Warranty has recently been posted on our web
site?
-you must complete all lease forms and pay fees prior to renting your unit?
-pets must be registered? Forms are on our web site. No pets are allowed for renters.
-Pat Haynes has had a difficult hospital stay after a car accident at the North Gate? Good luck, Pat, on your recovery.
-Mary Beth and Peter Kelligrew welcomed a new granddaughter, Susan Margaret St. Clair, in Chatham, New Jersey and Dolores and Jim Andrews welcomed their first grandson, Jack
Michael Gresl, on April 8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin? Congratulations!!
-our web site contains a “Did you know ,,,” column which you can access to contribute items you’d like to share?
