December 2014 HBTS News

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Management company put on notice cussion saying that she was on the board to represent the memA surprise item bership and she appeared on the Dec. wondered aloud 2 board meeting if the memberagenda, which ship knew how turned into a strongCrawford much First Servarm move to give ice Residential First Service Residential a“no fault”60-day was making from Holley by the Sea. “We pay a notice.

Board president Alex $47,000 base and they make Crawford started the dis- approximately $25,000 off

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estoppel fees.”Crawford went on to state that other companies, such as Landrum, that manage employees, charge 15.2 percent to 18 percent which fluctuates - off the gross employee cost. Crawford explained that First Service makes a flat 25 percent and stated that equals more than $50,000 in profit just from the employees. Crawford also stated that the gener-

al manager Alex some work that we Fambri makes normally don’t have to – because of First $97,000 a year.

Service’s rules.”

“We have tasks Crawford stated that are prohibthat the investment ited by First Servincome was a huge ice,” said Crawford. She went on selling point when Fambri to explain that the First Service came staff was not on board and the allowed to use chain saws association is only making or climb ladders beyond a $10,000 a year off of a $3.3 certain height.“Therefore, million investment. we have to contract out See Management Company 2

DEP and County question erosion project Yvonne C. Harper and Sandi Kemp HBTSNews During the Nov. 13 Holley by the Sea Board of Directors meeting, members and residents discussed concerns about the Erosion Control Committee’s work on 40 acres of HBTS-owned land located behind and beside the recreation facility.

The shoreline and land suffered extensive damage during the heavy rainfall in April. The committee was created to determine the scope of work necessary to repair the damaged areas previously worked on and modified by Roads, Inc. In August, the HBTS Board appointed Endell Stevens, Laurie Gallup and Melinda Robertson to the Erosion Control Committee. However, board and association members have questioned committee members as well as work that has already been completed.

Board Secretary Rebecca Ward opened her report with a prepared statement that read in part, “The approved minutes for August 2014 stated Laurie Gallup and Melinda Robertson were appointed to the Erosion Com-

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Contractor, Brown’s Hauling works in what appears to be wetlands on a change order that the HBTS board approved. mittee. When were Wayne Maricle and Tom Downing appointed?”

Ward also noted that Gallup had not been informed of any of the numerous Erosion Control Committee meetings nor had minutes from any Erosion Control Committee been produced as per Florida State Statute 720.

Other issues included completing work without the proper permits and a lack of due diligence.

“The board president presented three sealed bids

to the board members on Sunday, Oct. 12, for erosion repair with the vote transpiring on Tuesday, Oct. 14,” Ward read.“Brown’s Hauling was selected as the lowest bid of $48,500 … At numerous board meetings due diligence was requested with copies of permits, licenses, etc.”

Board President Alex Crawford said nothing was amiss when Stevens and a representative from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection spoke with her.

“We are not here to shut you down,”Crawford said of her conversation with the FLDEP representative.

“A lot of rumors … wait before we get our knickers in a twist.”

On Nov. 7, DEP representatives Scott Casey and Leona Lewis visited Holley by the Sea and advised Stevens that it looked like to them that the pipe being installing was disturbing wetlands. At that time, Stevens said he would stop all work on the project,

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however, the project continued and was completed within days of the site visit.

Also, according to Santa Rosa County Project Engineer Chris Phillips, the size of the onsite retention ponds were never permitted through the county, based on a Nov. 10 site visit.

In an email to HBTS General Manager Alex Fambri on Nov. 12 Phillips wrote,“As mentioned in conversations with you (via email) and the HOA President, we would allow maintenance of existing ponds, but not over excavating and reshaping to provide additional volume. In fact, we can find no record of any ponds being permitted on the south end of the rec center property in any form or fashion.”

Phillips was told by Erosion Control Committee members that only the berm was going to be repaired due to the damage it suffered during the heavy April rains. “… but [we] have found out later that clearly there is more work being done. Site observations also show that, in our professional opinion, the improvements being constructed will not survive a significant rainfall event due mainly to the sand being used the repair the berms,”Phillips wrote.

On Nov. 20, Phillips held a meeting with Crawford, HBTS External Vice President Bill Crouch, Erosion Control Committee members Stevens, Maricle and Downing with members of the Holley-Navarre Water System, including General

Leona Lewis, with the Florida DEP, speaks with Erosion Control Committee Chairman Endell Stevens and board President Alex Crawford.

Manager, Ken Walker. Phil Phillips, an engineer with Municipal Engineering Services, Inc., also attended.

Chris Phillips recapped the meeting in an email sent to all HBTS Board members in which he wrote that a site plan to bring the existing basins into compliance must be submitted to development services in the next 90 days, and it must be prepared by an engineer registered in the State of Florida.

Phillips also recommend-

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invitation of Crawford and External Vice President Bill Crouch.

Buckner was told they would be holding an executive session after the board meeting to discuss From page 1 contract negotiations.

“We can make that However, he was nevkind of interest anyer allowed to speak to where,” Crawford said. the matter of the conCrawford listed many tract. more items including “I was pretty surprised selective enforcement at the out-and-out of contracting requireuntruths that were being ments, not staying told to the members,” Crouch ahead of greenbelt Buckner said in a phone issues, and a collapsed conversation the next drain by the tennis courts that day. When asked about the allewasn’t fixed for six months. gations from Crawford, BucknDan Buckner, senior vice pres- er refuted every point.“We are a ident of First Service Residen- publicly traded company and tial, attended the meeting at the we are held to the highest stan-

ing how the property would withstand a 100-year rain event. The rain event in April has been called a 250- or 500year rain event.

“No one can plan for that kind of rain event – or no one would be able to build around here,”Phillips added.

At the Dec. 2 board meeting, Crouch said,“What it boils down to – we can put all of this to bed – it doesn’t matter who was right, who was wrong – we are going to have a better system now.”

dards. If we were close to what Alex and Bill painted us out to be – we wouldn’t be able to stay in business,”he said.

First Service Residential has a 99 percent retention rate and manages 120 associations in Florida’s northwest region alone according to Buckner.“When we came on board the association was making $2,000 annually on their investment income and we were able to invest the same money and make the association $25,000,”Buckner said.

On the item regarding the maintenance department not being able to use ladders, Buckner said that was patently untrue.

“We are always on the side of safety when it comes to our

bothered me the most employees,” he said. “When accommodate that kind wasn’t that they voted someone needs to go 50 feet in of savings,”Crawford to put our contract on the air, we bring in a bucket truck said.“Like I said, there notice, it was that Bill to do it and not an unprotected, hasn’t been responCrouch and Alex Crawuntethered ladder.” siveness.” ford sat up there and Regarding the 25 percent marBoard member Jan grandstanded about gin on employees, Buckner said Frink jumped in and how they were just servCrawford was not comparing asked,“How would you Frink ing in the best interest apples to apples. know of any responin the board – and they “We are not an employee leas- siveness if you didn’t were telling untruth after untruth.” ing company just doing the pay- try to negotiate with them?”

The motion was called on by roll. We are much more than Frink also said that a month that,”Buckner said, adding that prior, Bill Crouch spoke with board member Bill Crouch.The the 25 percent includes work- Buckner and sent an email to the board members in favor of the ers’ compensation, all taxes, vaca- board members about the meet- motion to give First Service Restion, sick time, training, cell phone, ing asking them if they were idential 60 days notice were Crouch, Crawford and Ryan uniforms and more. interested in negotiating.

Buckner also said that he did“I sent an email back saying Miller. Ward and Frink voted n’t know where Crawford got I was interested but I never heard against the motion, which carher figures on Fambri’s salary anything back and then I come ried 3-2. Miller attended the but that it was “more here tonight and you meeting via phone.

Directly after the meeting, than $20,000 less”than put this on the agenCrouch succinctly handed First what Crawford stated. da,” Frink said.

“Alex Fambri is a very “You have com- Service Residential representaprofessional lady. I like pletely blindsided me tive Buckner a pre-prepared 60day notice. her. I don't tell her what and Jan,”said Ward.

In an email sent to board memto do. We need a perMembers of the son that can be checked audience expressed bers the next day, Ward wrote,“I on and we need to concerns that all of the understand that you gave Mr. Dean know what is going on financials and systems Buckner three sealed envelopes here.We shouldn't have were using First Serv- last night. As a board member, I our members doing ice proprietary software would like a copy of the entire what the leadership to which Crawford contents of all three envelopes. should be doing here,” replied,“I was a soft- What you did is reprehensible member Earl Dean said. ware engineer,”imply- because you did not include the Board member ing she knew what whole board. The HBTS Board Rebecca Ward needed to be done. is made up of five members and expressed concerns Crawford was asked you excluded two of us. It has the regarding the numseveral times what the appearance of garnering a vote Ward ber of general mancost savings would be. before a duly called“ In response, Crawford wrote, agers that Holley by the Sea “I think it will be a savings of has had over the years. around $250,000,”Crawford said. “The attached letter was given “We have had seven man- “The members expect us to have in triplicate. I hope to meet with agers in nine years,”she said. fiduciary duty - to keep up the Dan Buckner and am waiting to “We have set a precedent - of facility. Do you want the facility hear from him as the letter indinot maintaining managers. to be kept up - or do you want cates - to effect a smooth transition. I sincerely hope we can And, two years is not enough the money to bleed out?” time - our systems were a mess Buckner said there was no all work together in a positive when First Services took over. way there would be a $250,000 way as I believe the vast majorWe have 4,718 properties - I savings if Holley by the Sea did- ity of the community agrees with think it is a big mistake. Have n’t use its services to manage the decision.”

The letter attached to the email you thought about negotiat- Holley by the Sea. ing with First Service?”

“We aren’t perfect, and we to First Service was not dated Crawford said no. always look for ways to improve nor was it on stationery and “I don’t believe we could our services,”Buckner said.“What was absent a return address.

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have overstepped my authority in recommending to get the pipe back out there,” Crouch said, referring to a change order approved by the board at a previous meeting which added an additional disposal method of storm water, through a wetlands area.

The DEP has yet to render its final opinion pending a site visit with code compliance and permitting representatives from its department.

ed that any additional work done in the immediate future be included in the site plan submittal.“The previous contractor, Roads, Inc., did check in with us and provide us some engineered drawings, but what we saw out there did not match anything we saw previously.”

Phillips also said that he didn’t know who did what – but the county definitely wanted engineered drawings of the property within 90 days that included show-

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Crouch also stated that there would be no fines from Santa Rosa County and that the county is requesting engineering drawings for the entire area in question.

“This will be our first set of engineering drawings in 20-plus years,”he said.

The engineering drawings are expected to cost the association approximately $3,100.

“I myself take responsibility for getting us in this damn mess. In my haste to get something done - I might

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WHAT MAKES A FAMILY

December 2014

What makes a family?

Staff Reports HBTSNews Holley by the Sea Board of Directors discussed the definition of“family”as it applies to recreation center usage at its Nov. 13 meeting.

Article IV, Section 4, of the HBTS Declaration restricts usage of the recreation facility to immediate family.

“For the purposes of the section,‘designated owner’ shall include members of the owner’s immediate family. ‘Immediate family’ for the purposes of the section shall mean husband, wife and children under age 25 residing in the household,” Article V, Section V, states.

However, under the same article, homeowners can transfer usage to tenants, “so long as the number of tenants does not exceed the number of bedrooms in the residence.”

Previous Holley by the Sea boards have issued variances allowing homeowners who do not fit the covenant’s strict definition of“family”to use the HBTS recreation facility, or to allow owners the same usage privileges as tenants.

flexibility as tenants, and tenants who meet the same ‘immediate family’ criteria as owners should not have to limit users by number. In my opinion, such disparate usage criteria are prima fascia‘hardships.’”

Last year the HBTS Board approved a motion to create a new usage policy by December 2013 and have all previously granted usage variances expire at the end of 2013.

Former HBTS Board Secretary Beth Walter, who served from July 2013 to March 2014, stated the purpose of the motion was to create a policy that would account for the changes of the family structure.

“Our interpretation of the covenants and legal counsel was that the covenants did not grant the board the authority to approve these variances for usage,”Walter said.“We tried to create a guest policy that covered different situations that had come up in the past and to allow those who were not covered in the new policy to present their case to the board for inclusion in the guest policy.”

Although a draft policy was written, the board never approved it and according to the April 2014 Board of Directors’ meeting minutes, the issue was removed from the agenda.

Past Policy Former HBTS Board President Pete Peterzen, who served from 2011-2013, applied the same criteria to tenants that was applied to homeowners.

“It is my opinion that Amendment Vote Leading up to the annuowners should have at least the same options as to user al HBTS membership meet-

OTHER BOARD BUSINESS Nov. 13 The Holley by the Sea Board of Directors discussed the following during the Nov. 13 meeting.

Easement Granted Keith Johnson, Wetlands Science, asked for a five-year easement to allow one of his clients access to mitigation property in a HBTS greenbelt area. Approved.

Traffic Calming Measure The HBTS Board approved a motion to request that the county add an all-way stop sign at the Yorkwood intersection in Hidden Creek. Residents who requested adding this stop sign had 44 petitions signed, with 29 residents in favor of adding the stop sign and 14 .

ing, each homeowner received a ballot with the HBTS board candidates and Declaration amendments.

One amendment asked homeowners to approve or disapprove allowing the HBTS Board to make rules about usage.There are 4,720 lots in HBTS and each homeowner receives a ballot. Out of the more than 4,000 ballots sent out, 347 voted on the amendment, with 242 voting for and 105 voting against the amendment.

According to the HBTS covenants, changing any portion of the Declaration or bylaws requires two-thirds of board approval and 51 percent of the entire association membership voting in favor of the change; or 66-2/3 percent of association members voting in favor of the amendment if the board disapproves.

(See sidebar for history of amendments to usage policy.)

Present Board The present HBTS board sought legal counsel in an attempt to broaden Article IV, Section 4, to include extended families, foster children and unmarried couples.

“This provision of the declaration has been problematic for Holley by the Sea from an operational perspective based on a number of issues,”according to legal counsel as read by Board Secretary Jan Frink.

“Many boards have looked

Architectural Variances - 6538 Hartland: motion to approve a variance to the side set back from 10 feet to 6 feet was approved.

- Motion to approve exterior home improvement application was approved.

Contract with Sandpaper Marketing Motion to terminate the contract with Sandpaper Marketing to manage the Holley by the Sea Facebook page failed.

OTHER BOARD BUSINESS Dec. 2 The Holley by the Sea Board of Directors discussed the following during the Dec.2 meeting.

Architectural Variances -2034 Jamaica Drive: Motion to approve variance (in retro) to distance of driveway from property line from 10 feet to 8 feet.

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into trying to change this issue … Personally and professionally, I have been troubled by the limitations of this provision that unfairly restricts usage of common properties by two adults who own property jointly but are not immediate family. I strongly recommend HBTS amend this provision.”

Board President Alex Crawford supported the attorney’s assessment.

“What the attorney is saying is that when we apply restrictions we are becoming discriminatory and possibly outside the law,”Crawford said.“I don’t mean this to offend anybody, but I’m English so I can say this, you imagine if policy was written 60 years ago, how exclusionary the policy would be and that would be illegal.”

Homeowner Billy Neal told the board that he thinks they have the authority to issue variances.

“You’re either elected or appointed to perform duties of this association and I believe the authority is in (the) governing document that you can make this decision,” Neal said.“Two boards ago made the decision that you didn’t have authority.”

Former board member Beth Walters told the board members that the attorney “agreed with us at the time that what we were doing, issuing variances, was illegal. Now a new board is here and the attorney is changing her mind. The attorney agrees with whatever the

board wants.”

Crawford shared a personal matter to highlight the differences in usage for tenants and homeowners.

“I have a daughter with Down syndrome. She’d be allowed in if we were renters; on the other hand you have families of a mother, father with two children living in a three bedroom house, only three of them can come,”

History of “Easement of Enjoyment” Jan. 23, 1972: Original Declaration; Article IV, Section 1.

1: “Section 1. Member’s Easements of Enjoyment. Subject to the provisions of Section 3 of this Article, every Member shall have a right and easement of enjoyment in and to the Common Properties and such easement shall be appurtenant to and shall pass with the title of every lot.” There were no restrictions at this time.

Jan. 1, 1992: Amendment 8; Article IV, Section 4 2. added: “Section 4. Restriction on Easements of Enjoyment where there are Multiple Owners of Lots. As to lots owned by two or more persons, the owners of such lot shall designate no more than two persons who may have the benefit of the easements of enjoyment provided for in Section 1, above ("Easements of Enjoyment").

Such designation shall be made in writing and filed with the Association. Provided, however, that where the owners of the lot are members of the same immediate family, all members of the immediate family shall have the rights to the Easements of Enjoyment” March 31, 1997: Amendment 9; Article IV, Section 4, 3. changed: “… shall designate no more than two …” to “… shall designate one …” (when multiple owners of a lot), and added: “In the event the property is leased, the designated owner may, in their place, designate their tenant or tenants (so long as the number of tenants does not exceed the number of bedrooms in the residence) as the party or parties having the benefit of the easement of enjoyment reference above.”

And added: “For purposes of the Section, ‘designated owner’ shall include members of the owner’s immediate family. ‘Immediate family’ for purposes of the Section shall mean husband, wife and children under age 25 residing in the household.”

-6522 Kempton St.: Motion to approve variance (in retro) rear panel of fence installed smooth side in. Tabled.

Easement Rescinded The board voted to rescind the vote to grant access to a client of Wetlands Sciences because after further investigation, it looked like a situation of“bait and switch.”

The board was led to believe that the client of Wetlands Science owned land that was landlocked by land owned by HBTS when in fact the client did not own the parcel in question.

Board of Directors approved up to three hours of time for the board to visit with Attorney John Bordelon for his advice and explanation of the greenbelts located in HBTS. Resident Guest Form Tabled until the January meeting.

said Crawford.“So you have a lot of discrimination of how you apply the usage to owners and renters. The whole thing is a completely discriminatory policy.”

The board unanimously passed a motion allowing the HBTS Board of Directors to make exceptions to usage as defined in Article IV, Section 4, on a case by case basis.

Employee Health Insurance Full-time employees of HBTS have had their individual health insurance policy paid for 100 percent by Holley by the Sea for more than 10 years. In September, the board budgeted to fund the insurance at the current level, knowing that the insurance would increase at least 18 percent.

The insurance increased 15 percent and the open enrollment period was in November. The board took no action to determine the level of reimbursement for 2015 until the Dec. 2 meeting.

Open enrollment ended Dec. 2 without employees knowing how much of their insurance costs would be funded by the HBTS budget. Several employees opted for the lowest coverage available and some opted for no insurance because of the uncertainty. The board voted to keep the coverage at 100 percent which is $485 per month per employee. Currently 12 employees are on the insurance plan.

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HBTS SOCIAL COMMITTEE Vet Day Pot Luck

It’s the most “Wonderful Time of the Year”

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Season’s Greetings, Happy New Year…no matter how you say it the Alex Fambri sentiment is to wish all the best to you and yours!

It wouldn’t be December without a visit from Santa at the Social Committee Hosted Breakfast in the Beach House.

There is still time to make your reservation for the 13th at the front desk. It promises to be festive and fun for children of all ages. HO HO HO! Holiday Hours…the recreation center will close at 5pm on December 24th, we’ll be closed the 25th in observance of Christmas. Also we’ll close at 5pm on December 31st and remain closed January 1st for New Year’s Day. Happy New Year also means the Annual Assessment is due.

The statements were mailed with the overview of the 2015 Budget. If you have not received your statement please contact the office at 850.939.1693.

Please sign up to receive our email updates. Send your contact information to generalmanager@holleybythesea.org .

Your information is strictly used for Association matters and kept confidential. Better communication is always our goal. The Board is considering additional message board signage as an alternative way to reach members. We’d like your feedback on how you prefer to receive information.

The Usage Issue continues to be worked on by the Board of Directors. It will be on the agenda for the December BOD Meeting on the 2nd. We’ll post an update to facebook after the meeting of the details.

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Craft Fair

APPRECIATION: Thank you to all everyone that participated in the HBTS Social Committee November events!!!

• On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, the HBTS Social Committee held the Veteran’s Pot Luck Dinner at the HBTS Beach House. Approximately 80 people attended to honor and thank our Veteran’s for their service. The event was filled with great food and tons of recognition for our Veterans, their spouses, children, and family members. The patriotic music provided by Captain Bill completed the red, white, and blue spirit that filled the room. We extend our appreciation to the three Veteran speakers, USAF TSgt Michael Marcum, USAF Col Frank Myers, and special guest Chief Master Sergeant Frank Daily (Chapter Coordinator and National Director of Therapeutic Programs for Heroes on the Water). The final tribute to our Veteran’s was given during a candle light ceremony to Lee Greenwood’s“God Bless the USA”.

Thank you Veteran’s for your service & protecting our freedom!

On Saturday, November 22, 2014, the Artisan’s Alley Craft Fair was held from 10am – 3pm.

Approximately 100 shoppers filled the HBTS Café area throughout the day! Small business owners provided great products for holiday shopping.

We thank the business owners that worked hard to have their exhibits nicely display with great products. Exhibitors were Origami Owl, Premier Jewelry, Thirty One, Scentsy, Paparrazzi, Chef Stephanie, Diaper Cakes, No Negatives Photography, and D.Myers Gallery.

We extend a BIG THANK YOU to the HBTS residents, the HBTS Board of Directors, Alex Fambri & the HBTS Staff for your continual support.

Thank you to the Social Committee workers who make these events happen – Dayna Aldrich, Chris Bartnick, Bill Crouch, Mary Dean, Diana Fenimore, Andra Jones, Evette Jones, Martha Justice, Sara Marcum, Shirley Mosher, Denise Myers, Frank Myers, Tammy Vogler.

We extend our invitation to all HBTS residents to enjoy our activities. We also invite anyone interested in being a committee member! Please contact Denise

Youth Dept.

Greetings!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with good friends and family! December is a busy month for all and theYouth Department is busy too!

December Parent’s Night Out is on the 12th. The cutoff date for sign- up is December 5th. Children must be HBTS residents and be in grades K-5. December PNO usually fills up fast, so don’t delay...

Sign up TODAY! It’s a great time to do some holiday shopping while the kids are having some evening/late night fun. Stay tuned for 2015 Parent’s Night Out dates!

The Before School Program still has plenty of spots available! After Care has ONE spot open. We are still anxiously awaiting the arrival of our Elf on the Shelf, Sophia Rose! Santa sent her to the Rec. Center from the North Pole last year as an extra set of eyes and ears. The kids enjoyed her company, loved finding where she was “hiding”every day, and always got a laugh out of her sneaky tricks she would some-

times play. We can’t wait for her to return this year!

TheYouth Department will be closed December 25th and December 26th.

Fun Factory will be closed December 12th as well as December 22nd-January 5th. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please remember to call ahead to reserve your spot on the day you want to utilize the program. Please find the daily Fun Factory Schedule below.

Did you Know...?

• Food and food smells (even garbage smells) attract bears.

• Taking the trash and recycling out to the curb early attracts bears.

ACTIVITIES: Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating Santa coming to HBTS on December 13!

SANTA’S BREAKFAST & PHOTOS Santa and Santa’s Elf will arrive at the HBTS Recreation Center Cafe' on a fire truck at 9:15am sharp…so arrive at 9am and don’t be late!

Enjoy a festive breakfast with Santa. The children will make crafty ornaments and decorate a Christmas tree. And, for a lifelong treasure, have your Santa pictures taken!

Event Date: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 Event Time: 9:00am – 11:00am Event Location: HBTS Recreation Center Cafe' Cost: $4 Adults (12 years old & up) $2 Children (11 years old & younger) Sign Up: Call 850-939-2196 Deadline: Dec.10 MAILBOX RIBBON PROJECT Celebrate the holidays and line our HBTS streets with a Red Ribbon on your mailbox!

Cost: $5 each To order: Call 850-939-2196.

NOTE: Red Ribbons can be purchased at the Santa’s Breakfast & Photo event!

HBTS Social COMMITTEE PRESENTS: MailBOX RIBBON SALES DECEMBER 2014

Evenings Monday-Friday (ages 6 months-10years) Session 1- 6:00pm-7:00pm Session 2- 7:00pm-8:00pm We hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Holiday and a Happy New Year! See you next year! Miss Chelsea & Miss Katie

Be Bear Aware-Your Trash is their Next Meal!

Be a good neighbor and conceal your trash cans and recycle bins out of sight.

Concealing these containers will improve the neatness and appearance of the community. Taking the trash out to the curb the night before pick up and storing in view can, and often does, attract bears.

Our Covenants require that trash cans and recycle bins remain out-of-sight except on trash pick-up days. Please keep these containers in your back yard, behind a fence or barrier to conceal them from view.

Leaving garbage, recycling containers, barbeque grills, pet food and bird feeders outside, leads to problems with bears.

Myers at committee.dmyers @gmail.com for information.

Mornings Monday-Friday (ages 6 months- 5 years) Session 1- 8:30am-9:30am Session 2- 9:30am-10:30am

Architecture News • Bears can smell food more than a mile away and if they are rewarded with an easy meal, they learn quickly to return to the scene.

• Curious bears that are not rewarded with an easy meal such as garbage or pet foods will direct their attention to natural settings away from human habitation.

• Bears that become used to getting human foods may damage property or become a threat to public safety.

• Intentional feeding of bears is against Florida law.

• Any food source that attracts dogs, cats or raccoons also can attract BEARS. • To deter bears you can Contact Waste Management 3 days prior to pick up for a special "pick up ticket" for items that will not fit in the trash bin. (www.wm.com<http://www.wm.com/>, 866-7704176.)

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and BEAR FREE Holiday, Shelby Filek and Denise Puentes Architectural Staff

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LINE THE STREETS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

With Thanksgiving, begins the holiday season and to all our members I wish Seasons Greetings and hope everyone has the Alex Crawford chance to spend time enjoying the company of family and friends. It is also a good time to think of those who are alone and for whom the holidays are just a reminder of that fact. Do you have a neighbor who might benefit from a cheerful visit, some holiday goodies or even just the knowledge that you are thinking about them in the midst of all your holiday preparations?

At the November Board Meeting, after much debate, the Board finally voted to take what will hopefully be a more humane approach to the usage/variance issue. In other words the policy of this Board will be to create ‘exceptions’so that families are no longer separated between those who can and those who can’t use the facilities. Renters have had in some cases more rights than have owners, while it is heartbreaking that a family of two children, mother and father who rent a three bedroom home must choose which child or which parent must be excluded when the family visits the gym or pool.

Past Boards have battled with this issue and the solution is really to permanently change the Covenants rather than instigate policies that vary according to the Board in situ. A great suggestion from the meeting was that instead of sending out Amendments with the ballots at the time of the Annual Meeting, we send out Amendments with the Assessments since the chances of reaching the required 50% plus 1 are so much higher. What we all should realize is that Society has changed the definition of a family and who are we to say just exactly what that is now – especially as we approach the Season of Goodwill to All. In H.B.T.S. we have many members who do not have computers and consequently do not use email or FaceBook. They may not even read this newsletter. It was brought to my attention at a meeting of the Storm Water Task Force in Milton that the data from surveys they send out goes directly into a database to form the basis from which they decide which Communities get mitigation funds. Hopefully we never see another‘100 year rain’like in April but the NewYear could well bring some heavy storm water and flooding to our Community so again please look out for your neighbors who may not receive either the information or the surveys that follow through ‘electronic means’. Tiger Point is very well organized in this respect and is consequently the recipient of substantial grant money. We will keep you informed and many thanks to those members who emailed about the importance of these surveys.

Let us remember at this time our Military who are away from home, serving across the globe to keep us safe, thank you and your families for your service and devotion to this Country. To everyone - a happy and blessed season to you all.

Alex Crawford President

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Date: 10-30-14 Price: $362,500

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