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Sunsets over the Santa Rosa Sound are always spectacular when viewed from the Holley by the Sea beach area.
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Henry Company Homes in jeopardy of losing $2,000 builders bond By Sandi Kemp HBTSnews
ment with HBTS. The failing grade was given to the Resort Street home because Henry Com“adequate control measures for pany Homes water run-off between properties” could stand to not being satisfactory. lose a $2,000 According to a report by Archibuilders bond tectural Supervisor, Dawn Lawrence, Van Slyke from Holley by on-site HCH builder, Blaine Flythe Sea because nn was advised of the fail on the it did not follow proper procedures same day of the report and stated for a final inspection by HBTS. Hen- that he would resolve the drainage ry Homes, however, said that the issue and schedule another final final inspection was“unlawfully inspection. According to Lawrence, withheld”because a board mem- that never happened. It was later ber owns the adjacent property. realized that the home was occuHenry Company Homes (HCH) pied in mid-November when received a failing grade on a final neighbor and board member Beth architectural inspection for a home Walter noticed there was a car in on Resort Street dated September the driveway for three days. Flynn 26 and was asked to address storm reportedly said that he didn’t know water issues between properties what to do because he had called that were not an issue until the the county several times and no new home was built. However, progress had been made and the HCH subsequently allowed the house was closing on November home to be occupied before satis- 21. fying the terms of the written agreeThe next day, HCH Operations
Manager Peter Hurd sent an email reporting that the certificate had been received. “We have met all the requirements concerning the construction of this home and received our Certificate of Occupancy from Santa Rosa County. Storm water conveyance systems are constructed and maintained in accordance with the county, state and federal permit issued by Santa Rosa County. This included grading of the roadside swale. The drainage issue is the Right-of-way of the adjoining property and the county is aware of it. It is not a part of our permit and does not require right of way work adjacent to our lot.This work is completed by the road department under the direction of the county engineer. Since the drainage issue is not our responsibility, I request that you issue the final inspection approval on this property,” Hurd said in the email. But HBTS officials said this was
all after-the-fact, and violated HBTS policies and procedures. “The email requesting a Final Inspection was sent after the homeowners moved in to the new construction,” stated Lawrence in a memo dated November 22. Mr. Hurd was invited several times to the Architectural Control Committee that was to discuss their bond and the case, but a HCH representative did not attend. On December 3, the HBTS Architectural Control Committee met, made and passed a motion to retain the $2,000 builder’s bond because of the homeowners moving into the property before a final inspection with a passing grade. HCH was then invited to the board meeting held on December 10. At the board meeting, HCH representative Brian Van Slyke addressed the board and stated Henry Homes continued on page 2
Dan Ramsey is on the mend Special delivery for HBTS residents
Holley by the Board Member Dan Ramsey was able to join the Fishing Club Christmas party after being in the hospital for more than 30 days. Dan is pictured above with his wife, Sheila (left), and his daughter, Megan.
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UPS driver Jeff VanKamp delivers Christmas packages to Holley by the Sea resident Janie Laughlin on Thursday. VanKamp works part time for UPS by having packages sent to his Holley by the Sea home and then distributes the packages via a golf cart and trailer.
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2013 YEAR IN REVIEW HENRY COMPANY HOMES CONT.
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2013 YEAR IN REVIEW
■ Pepper Street and Woodmont Street ■ Summit Rode and Cove approve multi-stops in HBTS Road Santa Rosa County com■ Valley Street and Snug missioners approved Waters Street installing additional traffic-control measures, Covenant rewrite known on the underway street as stop The Holley by signs, during a the Sea Board of Jan. 24 commisDirectors sion meeting. approved spendThe areas that ing $7,500 from received stop legal funds to signs were: engage Becker ■ Castlewood and Poliakoff to Walter Street, Leisure provide a full legal Street and Mardraft of governlin Street that ing documents intersect with during a March Edgewood 19 HBTS board ■ Sunrise special meeting. Drive, Basswood Street, and Citrus Street that interCandidates for sect with Leisure Board Street Six Holley by ■ Woodmont the Sea residents Ramsey Street and Reef filed the necesStreet that intersary paperwork sect with Citrus to run for two upcoming ■ Manatee Street and vacancies on the HBTS Basswood Street Board of Directors. Andy ■ Hawthorne Drive, Deacon, Ed Dowgwillo, Bahama Drive and Jamaica Chris Johnson, Dan RamStreet that intersect with sey, Beth A. Walter and Dale Sandstone Street R. Williams submitted appli■ Marlin Street and cations by the April 15 deadCandlewood Street line. Beth Walter and Dan
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Henry Company Homes Continued from page 1 that the final inspection was “improperly withheld”because of a demand to work on a drainage easement after they had met all of Santa Rosa Counties requirements. “We were being leveraged to do work on an adjacent property,” saidVan Slyke. Board member Pat Traynor askedVan Slyke if he had proof that he was being “leveraged,”to whichVan Slyke replied that the failed inspection was not reasonable and emphasized that the pooling of water that caused the fail was on a HBTS board member’s (Beth Walter) property. “We can’t meet a condition that we are not liable for, we would be held accountable. Our final was unlawfully being with-
held from us,”said Van Slyke. Walter stated that HCH moved someone in prior to passing a final inspection and that it is“not relevant”that she lives next door. Traynor asked Van Slyke if HCH had contractual obligations to HBTS to which Slyke replied,“we met the county requirements and the drainage ditch is the county’s jurisdiction.” Board member Dan Ramsey stated that the builder is obligated to meet HBTS requirements and that they chose not to follow HBTS instructions and the county is another issue and had nothing to do with the matter at hand. “You have a contract with us and you did not fulfil it,”stated Ramsey. The matter was moved to the January meeting so that the general manager could gather all of the emails and
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Holley by the Sea Homeowners Association operates are in need of a revision due to inconsistencies with Florida State Statute 720, outdated language and vague rules and regulations that have been dealt with inconsistently with each new board. An example of an outdated rule is that under current covenants and bylaws, satellite receivers are not allowed.
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correspondence. Before builders can build in HBTS, they have to sign an application for“New Residential Structure.” Underlined and in bold letters it states “A final inspection must take place before occupancy. Failure to obtain a FINAL inspection before occupancy may result in forfeiture of the $2,000 Builder Bond.”The second time it is mentioned it has to be initialed and has the following caveat.“Any waiver/hardship or deviation from the application must be approved in writing from the Board of Directors.” Other items discussed: Ducks The ducks at the pond decreased in number after the November board meeting mentioned the desire to decrease the number of ducks because of public nuisance and safety
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Covenant Draft The first draft of the covenant re-write provided by the Law Firm of Becker & Poliakoff for a $7,500 fee was“not what we had hoped,” board member Brooke Goldberg said at the May 14 Board meeting. The draft re-write was approved Backyard Chicken movement at a special meeting on comes to forefront in HBTS March 19. The current ACC Chair, Rob Loy, covenants under which the approached the board at its
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concerns. General Manager Alex Fambri reported to the board that“no action is necessary at this time.”The duck population has dwindled considerably and there have been reports of people driving to the lake and loading ducks into their vehicles, presumably to relocate them. Signs for the pond area were approved at the board meeting which will state that the wildlife should not be fed. “No codes, laws, or ordinances were violated by rescue organizations providing safe haven for the nuisance animals as they were classified by Fish and Wildlife,”Fambri stated in her management report.
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May meeting and asked if chickens were allowed by the covenants because they had a request. Goldberg said that there is nothing that prohibits chickens as long as they don’t violate any other covenant or county law.
July Multiple car burglaries in
Michaela Read, 22, in a white vehicle at the Tom Thumb at Highway 98 and Coral Street, after receiving reports of a suspicious individual breaking into cars. HBTS management company comes under fire The Continental Group (TCG) (Now First Service) came under fire from board members and members of Holley by the Sea of a difference between what TCG said would be done within 120 days of their contract and what they were actually able to deliver. Rain, rain go away The month of July was a soggy one for Navarre, and Holley by the Sea homes and streets have paid the price.The area received more than six inches of rain within the span of a few hours, and entrances into HBTS at Sunrise Drive and Coral Street became lakes, and yards throughout the neighborhood took on kneehigh water in low areas. Drains and culverts couldn’t shuttle away the water fast enough. Some homes even had several inches of water inside.
HBTS lead to arrest Two arrests were made involving a series of car burglaries that occurred in the Holley by the Sea area. According to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office report, officers spotted Nathan Gifford, 20, and his accomplice Year in Review continued on page 3
given preference. One of the open positions is the Assistant General Manager position that was budgeted to begin in January 2014. Detached garage approved The architectural control committee denied a request for a 2,400 square foot detached garage on a corner not at 7336 Brewster Street. Originally, it was requested to be used as a mother-in-law suite. However, the board approved because it meets county requirements and the owner will sign a statement that it will not be heated or cooled nor used as a residence. The owner owns the adjacent lot.
board had approved parking policies for people to park vehicles or boats that didn’t belong to HBTS owners. Walter questioned how HBTS would know if the vehicle was registered to a HBTS owner/address, unless they saw the registration. The matter was tabled so that the legality of looking at vehicle registrations could be determined. Vacant Lot Maintenance and Improvement Policy Approved See HBTSnews.com
Draft Membership Ballot A ballot for adoption of changes to the Declarations and/or ByLaws of Holley by the Sea ImproveClarification asked for on parking ment Association, Inc. was dispolicy Staffing cussed.There will town hall meetA loophole was discovered ings before becoming final and Interviews are being conducted for open positions and in the parking policy. Walter being sent out for a vote of the internal candidates are being reported that apparently the membership. See HBTSnews.com
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Muscovy ducks have no identifiable owner, federal regulations allow control by landowners, wildlife management agencies, tenants, agents or employees without federal or state permits. Captured ducks can be humanely euthanized.
Year in review Continued from page 1
August Bear hit, killed near Holley by the Sea west entrance A black bear was killed on Highway 98 in Navarre when a vehicle reportedly hit the bear near the Sunrise Drive entrance to Holley by the Sea, according to Stan Kirkland of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
September HBTS asks county for storm water mitigation Frustrated by the county’s response to drainagerelated flooding issues in Holley by the Sea (HBTS), residents of the massive subdivision drove to Milton to attend Santa Rosa County’s annual flood mitPhotos by Sandi Kemp igation meeting on Aug. 22 at which the county’s flood Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lori Goodwin had her hands full on July 5 when she found herself directing both traffic plan was reviewed with and ducks at the intersection of Hwy 98 and Sunrise Drive. respect to flooding incidents. member and president Pete Usage variances nixed New Homes Causing Peterzen.“We had a lot of HBTS homeowner Dave Problems funds carried over last year Lawson was chosen by the County officials explained that made it that low.” board to head a working HBTS is an older subdivigroup to define“hardship” sion in which the streets HBTS GM Barrett removed as it pertains to usage variwere laid out and ditches Jennie Barrett’s license to ances. Previous boards had were dug by the original practice community asso- given variances to owners developers and that the ciation management was and renters based on indicounty inherited the probrevoked by the Florida vidual needs and what might lems associated with them. Department of Business and be considered a“hardship.” Professional Regulation For example, a renting fam(DBPR) on September 12 ily was given a“hardship” Dangerous intersections as a result of Barrett alter- variance if they had more where HBTS meets ing documents at HBTS. nuclear family members Highway 98 Barrett was also fined $5,000 than bedrooms, which is a Some intersections are and assessed court costs of stipulation in the covenants. more dangerous than oth$616.92. The DBPR later Another example would be ers, and Navarre has three restored Barrett’s license, an owner who had two of these along U.S. Highbut kept the fine and court names on the deed that were way 98 that have proven to costs in place. not a nuclear family – perbe accident prone — the haps two widowed sisters three entrances to Holley HBTS has a new GM living together. The way the by the Sea from Highway First Services brought in covenants are currently writ98. Alessandra“Alex”Fambri, ten, the sisters would have The intersections of SunLCAM, CMCA to serve as to choose who would have rise Drive and Hwy 98, Coral the General Manager of the“easement of enjoyment” Street and Hwy 98 and HBTS. and who wouldn’t – unless Edgewood Drive and 98 are wrecks include one fatality. agement. FirstServices was they received a variance.“I’ve seemingly always backed Those numbers — and a call eleven months into a twelve- More car burglaries prompt being reading this a lot, and from a concerned citizen — month contract at the time. up due to heavy traffic or warning from Sheriff’s Office I could not find in the caught the attention of the HBTS later reconsidered because of accidents, espeCar burglaries continue covenants where this is a cially at peak traffic times in Florida Department of Trans- with stipulations. See to rise as a trend in Holley ‘hardship’clause for usage,” the afternoon. According to portation (FDOT), which November. by the Sea. However, the said Lawson at the October the Florida Highway Patrol, has plans to install a traffic majority of these vehicle board meeting.“You can’t the Sunrise Drive-Hwy 98 light at the intersection in Board votes to raise burglaries are preventable give a usage variance for assessments intersection has seen 71 traf- early 2014. by taking part in a fairly simThe budget for 2014 was ple task- locking the doors. hardship – because it isn’t fic crashes and one fatality in here.”Lawson could not in the last five years, since Seemingly parting ways with approved by the Holley by find where“hardship”was Management Company the Sea Board of Directors May of 2008. The Coral a consideration under archiBoard members voted to special meeting fulfilling the Street-Hwy 98 intersection tectural variances.“Right was close behind, as there give the management com- October 1 deadline set in Board renegotiates now all the variances you pany FirstService Residenthe covenants. In its final have been 68 crashes in the management contract with have given are illegal, accordtial (formerly Continental form, residents will see a $27 same time frame, according FirstService Residential ing to our covenants. We Services) the required 30increase in their 2014 annuto FHP. After the board voted in are doing things that you Of the three intersections, day notice of intent to ter- al assessment. The 2013 September to send the legally can’t do,”Lawson minate the contract after assessment was $350 and the Edgewood Drive-Hwy required 30-day cancella- said. Lawson then recom98 intersection has the least discussion that included per- the new assessment for 2014 tion notice to FirstService mended that the covenants number of wrecks over the formance issues and con- is $377.“Last year’s assess- Residential, the negotiations be redone and recom5 year period, at 41. The 41 cerns from members about ment was artificially low,” for the next contract began. mended that no more varianother turnover in man- said Former HBTS board FirstService Residential Sen- ances be given for usage iorVice President Dan Buck- until the covenants have ner addressed the board dur- been re-written. ing the October meeting and opened with an apology by stating that First Serv- Ducks become center ices had failed the board and of attention Holley by the Sea by not folHBTS board members lowing through on prom- discussed possible ways to ises. eliminate the ducks from “I’m not here to make HBTS property because they excuses, I’m offering an apol- have become a nuisance to ogy,” Buckner said.“I’m sor- neighbors near the ponds ry for our past failures. We where the Muscovy ducks are motivated to get this right took up residency. and make sure that everyAccording to the U.S. Fish thing that was promised to and Wildlife Service, the you in the past is delivered Muscovy duck occurs natand executed on,”said Buck- urally only in southern Texas. ner. FirstService presented It has been introduced in the board with concessions other locations, where it is for consideration. The most considered an invasive significant is the offer to species that sometimes crePhoto by Sandi Kemp waive the management fee ates problems through comfor the first six months of petition with native species, Like many other HBTS residents, the backyard of Andrea and Lance Fairchok includes a vegetable garden. What makes the Fairchok’s yard stand out are10 domestic laying hens that provide compost the contract, a $22,000 damage to property and for the gardens and eggs for the kitchen. savings to the association. transmission of disease. If
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Covenant re-write still not done The Holley by the Sea Board of Directors approved spending $7,500 from legal funds in March of 2013 to engage the law firm of Becker & Poliakoff to provide a full legal draft of governing documents during a March 19 HBTS board special meeting. The board was in favor of scrapping the rewrite and rewriting two sections of the covenants: 1. Annual Maximum Assessment Increase Percentage — The current covenants, under Article V, Section 3 states that The annual assessment shall be established by the Board of Directors of the Association in accordance with the bylaws. It does not provide a limit on the increase permitted from year to year. The proposed language will recommend a maximum 5to-7 percent annual increase in the assessment set forth by the Board of Directors. 2. Voting Requirements for Amendments — The current covenants state that Under Article IX, Amendments section, a resolution for the adoption of a proposed amendment of these bylaws requires the following for approval: a) Not less than 66.67 percent of the entire membership of the Board of Directors and by not less than 51 percent of the votes of the entire membership of the Association; or b) Not less than 66.67 percent of the entire membership of the Association.
Remembering active members who left us in 2013 Peggy Elwood The year began on a somber note for Keith Elwood of Elwood HBTS, who lost his wife Peggy Elwood. Peggy was an avid volunteer in the community and had the most spectacular Christmas light display in HBTS and perhaps the Panhandle for many years. She lost her battle with cancer during one last trip over the holidays to her home state to visit her son and daughter. Dorothy “Dottie” Elaine Steinert Dorothy Elaine (Angione) Steinert, 76, Steinert of HBTS in Navarre, Florida, and formerly of Norwalk and Trumbull, Conn., died peacefully at her home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Uri (Lee) Steinert of 30 years. Lee passed away in February of 2012, just a little over a year earlier.
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2013 YEAR IN REVIEW TRANSACTIONS TENNIS NEWS January 2014
HBTS Transactions ■ Seller: Billy R. Mayhall Buyer: Brannon S. Mobley Address: 13606 Hwy. 125 Date: 10-06-13 Price: $45,000
■ Seller: Steven P. Stone Buyer: Nicolas R. Gagnon Address: 6717 Kempton St. Date: 11-18-13 Price: $217,000
■ Seller: Jason R. Goldberg Buyer: Jason R. Knecht Address: 6880 Yorkwood St. Date: 11-22-13 Price: $197,000
■ Seller: Larry D. Kingrey Trustee Buyer: Frankling L. Myers Address: 2036 Grayson Dr. Date: 12-04-13 Price: $230,000
■ Seller: Samantha Blixt Buyer: HBC Financial Corp. Address: 42 Business Centre #101 Date: 12-09-13 Price: $107,000
■ Seller: Gerald J. Harris Buyer: Elwood P. Naquin Address: 3271 N 114th Ave. Date: 12-02-13 Price: $220,200
■ Seller: Robert D. Parker Buyer: Alan D. Johnson Address: 3837 Windsor Castle Blvd. Date: 12-03-13 Price: $260,000
■ Seller: Holley by the LLC Buyer: Stephanie S. Humes Address: 6714 Elbing St. Date: 11-27-13 Price: $260,000
■ Seller: Deutsche Bank Buyer: Mark C. Kelly Address: 76 W Noel Ave. Date: 12-02-13 Price: $140,000
■ Seller: Lefford L. Fate Buyer: Christopher B. Saylor Address: 7246 Broadmoor St. Date: 11-08-13 Price: $232,000
■ Seller: Whitworth Builders Buyer: Mario R. Gale Address: 2072 Seagrape Dr. Date: 11-25-13 Price: $307,700
■ Seller: Fannie Mae Buyer: James D. Murdy Address: 7619 Sandstone Rd. Date: 12-09-13 Price: $168,000
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The first annual Egg Nog Open was held on December 12 and was a huge success. The first annual Egg Nog Open was held on December 12, and it was a success. The inaugural event was a sellout — as more than 30 kids and adult participated. The flight 8 GPLTL ladies team is the 2013 division champions, and will be moving up to flight 7 next season. Pictured (from left) on the top row are Amy Hackman, Diane Torrez, Maryanne Begg, Kathy Karsten and Tracey Downing. Bottom row: Maria Little, Melinda Robb, Ashley Rivers and Eddie Salamone. HBTS Tennis Pro Jimmy Celli will be back in“full swing”after the holidays. Also returning in January will be Cardio Tennis. Mens Night as well as all ladies clinics, lessons and social events will be returning in full force in the new year. Anyone looking for a friendly game or a tennis partner is encouraged to call Jimmy and let him play“matchmaker.”
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The flight 8 GPLTL ladies team are the 2013 division champions. Pictured from left to right are (top): Amy Hackman , Diane Torrez, Maryanne Begg, Kathy Karsten and Tracey Downing. Bottom row: Maria Little, Melinda Robb, Ashley Rivers and Eddie Salamone.
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January 2014
Christmas decorating a family affair for McCloskeys
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January HBTS Yard of the Month winners, James and Cindy McCloskey.
By Shelby Smithey shelby@navarrepress.com A family tradition has led to James and Cindy McCloskey’s home being named the winner of the Holley by the Sea Christmas lighting contest. The McCloskeys, who live at 2010 Flamingo Lane, have been going all out for the holiday season since they first were married 20 years ago. James and Cindy now have two children, an 11-yearold and 17-year-old, but even though their children are growing up they still plan to keep decorating their home for Christmas for years to come. “It’s our family tradition to start putting the lights up on Thanksgiving morning,”Cindy said.“It takes us about six days and we do it as a family.” Cindy and James said that they have approximately 50,000 lights that they put up, in addition to decorations including a gingerbread house, nativity scene, snowflakes and glaciers. “My husband and I are active duty military and we would always win all the lighting contests on base,”Cindy said.“So when we moved to HBTS 10 years ago, we wanted to continue doing it.” Both Cindy and her husband are originally from the Northeast, and Cindy said that Christmastime is both of their favorite time of the year. “James is from Pittsburgh and I’m from New Hampshire and we both were brought here to Navarre being in the military,” she said. More than a dozen families filled out applications for the HBTS lighting contest. On Dec. 16, the McCloskeys were happy to find out they had won the contest and received a $50 Walmart gift certificate. “I run a home daycare now, so the kids really love seeing the lights,”Cindy said.“Even when my own kids grow up and leave I think we’ll still continue with our tradition. I think our neighbors expect it every Christmas so we can’t stop!”
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From the General Manager:
Welcome 2014, may it be an outstanding year for all! Holley by the Sea has had a busy year, especially the last quarter. With the renewal of Alex Fambri the FirstService Residential Management contract and the change in our management team on-site, things have taken a leap forward. Many of the improvements are behind the scenes. You may not actually see them, but they are hugely beneficial to the efficient operation of this mega-community. Let’s review some of the projects completed by your volunteer Board with the assistance of Management. 2014 Assessment Billing. FirstService Residential had the task to build the resident database from scratch as the existing member management was done by lot and block. The 2014 assessment mailing was the test of data. Thanks to the feedback received from residents some improvements will be made for next year. The lockbox service feature and on-line payment features seemed especially beneficial to residents. We will continue to automate systems and improve efficiency to serve you. Equipment Upgrades. While you can’t see the upgraded computers and the proprietary software program that make the accounting and budgeting more effective. The highspeed internet is something anyone visiting the recreation center can appreciate. The range and
Improvements to halt, and reverse, erosion were recently made. capability of the Wi-Fi has been greatly enhanced. You can now stream music in the weight room or at the pool if you wish. While only the staff will enjoy the much needed upgrade to the telephone system. The improved phones allowed for a reduction in features purchased from the telephone service provider. The pool resurfacing project, which used $51,000 from the Vendor Review & Reserve Account, has been completed on the lap pool. Contract Bidding. FirstNature provided some assessments as part of the Service Financial was able banking change. The Insur- heavy rain events near the to provide a variety of close of the project so addiance coverage is currently banking strategies for the tional drainage corrections being reviewed for gaps Board’s consideration, to were made. enhance yield and conven- and possible savings. Beach Restoration. Management will complete ience. Maintaining the the bidding process as vari- This project has just begun highest security of the with the conclusion of the ous contracts come due in funds, the association is erosion control. The area able to increase the interest an ongoing effort to just west of the Boardwalk earned annually by approx- improve services and has been graded to create a imately $17,000 at the cur- reduce costs. beach recreation area. We Erosion Control/ rent interest rates on CD’s Drainage Enhancement will be trucking in sand to and Money Market enhance this natural area. Accounts. We are now able Project. This nearly two Lap Pool Resurfacing. hundred thousand dollar to scan deposit items project was made possible The pool resurfacing project directly to the bank from has been completed on the without an increase in the accounting office, assessments, due in part to lap pool. This $51,000 projinstead of traveling 30 the fact that money was set ect was funded by the miles one way to the Reserve Account. As one of aside for the unexpected, nearest branch of the former bank. Additional pay- over previous years. Ham- the community’s prized mond Engineering provid- amenities there seemed to ment options for assessbe no good time to close ments were made available ed the Civil Engineering; while Roads Inc. completed the pool, but it was shut to the membership with down on November 4th the site work. Mother the billing of the 2014
Youth Department Before and After School Program The Before and After School Program has immediate spots available. The Youth Department provides the program for school-aged children (Kindergarten – 5th grade) who are members of Holley by the Sea. For more information, contact theYouth Department at 939-3018. There are flyers with prices located throughout the building, and information is available on the Holley by the Sea website. Parent’s Night Out Parent’s Night Out is a licensed program offered to school-aged children who live in Holley by the Sea. Parent’s Night Out runs from 6 – 11 p.m. The dates for 2014 are Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 7, April 4, May 9 and May 30. There are only 25 spots available, and there must be 15 kids signed up for the program to run. See the Youth Department for more details.
and reopened December 15th. The lights have been replaced and we are in compliance with pool-code for No Diving. The Dome is up and swimming is fine. The Recreation Center Roof. This project will soon reach resolution. Repair efforts of various types were attempted previously. An engineering firm RJH was engaged to complete destructive testing and determine the cause of the leak. A partial scope of work has been presented and bids are underway. The original installer has been notified of the issue. The Board and Management will work through the attorney to facilitate the repairs. Front Office ReDesign. This project is underway. Our aging facility needs a face-lift in the member services area. The more efficient work stations will allow for faster access processing and a better member experience. Please pardon our progress during the busy month of January with members paying their 2014 assessments. New Community Website. While this will continue to be a work in progress through January as we add more forms, features and information it’s already a great improvement. As we capture more email addresses our communication with the residents will be enhanced greatly. It’s like having a guest services agent working around the clock to answer resident’s questions. Please visit today…click on the Sign up now by the Need a Log In. http://fsrsouth.fsrconnect.co m/holleybythesea
Forgot Passcode | Help Need a Log In? Sign up now Other Items Completed By Management. Items to be provided under the management contract that were completed for internal use include: Manpower Study with Staffing Recommendations and Changes, Review of Program Expenses and Recommendations provided, Staff Training of new software programs and improved practices. Brain Books by Department for continuity going forward. The Collections efforts are being improved utilizing staff, our Attorney and other options like Collection Agencies. We are also working with the Auditor to complete the yearend financial review. The needs of the facility continually reviewed for improvement. For example we recently added a camera in the Youth Room for additional security. We are reviewing the option of tile surface sealing to extend the life and finish of all the tile areas. This could extend the appearance and improve cleanliness while allowing us to postpone renovations. We are busy with ongoing maintenance efforts as always while looking for ways to protect your investment in this community. Happy New Year! Alessandra “Alex” Fambri, LCAM, CMCA Holley By The Sea Improvement Association GM Ph 850.939.1693 Fx 850.939.5848 Email GeneralManager@HolleyByTheSea.org Alex.Fambri@fsresidential.com
Architectural News Closures in January Fun Factory will be closed during the morning sessions of January 1-3, and January 30. The Youth Department will also be closed January 1 for New Years Day. Fun Factory New Years special cost is $2 per hour per child. Space is limited so be sure to call the day of to reserve a slot for your child. Morning Fun Factory: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for ages 6 months – 5 years old (Pre-K) Evening Fun Factory: Mon. – Fri. 6 – 8 p.m. for ages 6 months – 10 years old Sat. Fun Factory: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for ages 6 months – 10 years old * During Morning Fun Factory we cannot take children that have entered Kindergarten. The oldest we can take is children who are Pre-K age and below. Please ensure that you are calling to reserve your time slot at 939-3018 x6.
Just because the holidays come to an end with the new year doesn’t mean the usefulness of your Christmas tree comes to an end. Here are a few tips that will have you enjoying your tree for months after the holiday — and saving landfill space: ■ Pine needles dry quickly and decompose slowly — use them as mulch to cover your crops. ■ Cut off boughs and lay them over your perennial beds to protect them from frost. ■ Cut the trunk into 2-inch discs and place them in the soil to edge flower beds or walkways. ■ Saw the trunk into various lengths and use the pieces as flowerpot risers for a dramatic group display. ■ Cut thin slabs off the trunk, sand them smooth and apply a thin coat of polyurethane to create a natural drink coaster. ■ Strip small branches and use the remaining twigs for support of your indoor potted plants. ■ Gather your neighbors, rent a chipper and feed the tree through it. Next spring, spread the wood chips under shrubs to aid in suppression of weeds and to add nutrients to the soil as they decompose.
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