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November 2011 www.hbtsnews.com
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BOD alters Architectural Control Cte. rules
The following changes were approved during the Oct. 11 meeting: 1. Foreclosures ACC seeks BOD approval to clean up and maintain properties front, back and side yards (current policy is front yard only). Motion to approve up to $5000 for yard maintenance of properties front, back and side yards as the ACC sees fit with monthly reports and subject to BOD approval above any costs past preapproved amount. Approved 4-0. 2. Yard/Lot Maintenance and Improvement Policy a. All occupants must sign an adapted version of the ACC Continued on page 2
Contact Holley by the Sea President Pete Peterzen Internal Vice-President James Mitchell External Vice-President Joseph Sipp Treasurer William Stuart Secretary Brooke Goldberg Brooke is available at the Rec Center M-W-F 9:30 to 12:30pm
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Interim General Manager: Jennifer Barrett Email: hbtsaccting@ bellsouth.net
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Tennis Committee is formed By Sandi Kemp HBTSnews.com
The Board of Directors approved forming a tennis committee at its Aug. 11 meeting. The previous committee had been downgraded to a club because it had not been acting as a committee, according to the Florida State Statutes. Florida State Statutes 720 states that committees must follow the same guidelines of the board with published meetings and published minutes of the meetings. Holley by the Sea was frequently advertised as a“Tennis Club”in the late 70s and early 80s because the common properties boast eight lighted clay tennis courts and a handball court. The tennis program at Holley by the Sea is currently without a tennis pro at the helm. Kelly Baker left abruptly in September after being at HBTS since January. Interim association manager, Jennie Barrett, has been authorized by the board to begin advertising for an interim tennis pro. The new HBTS Tennis Committee includes Carrie Clancy,
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Tim Karsten, Chrissy Koenig, Cyndy Linton, Jay Mason, with Linton as the chairperson. Materials presented to the board stated an action plan that addressed concerns with recommendations. They are as follows: Concern: HBTS lost its tennis pro. Recommendation: Authorize the Tennis Committee to advise General Manager on refilling the tennis pro position and interview possible tennis pro candidates to be hired in a“commission only” status in the interim period.
Concern: There are no established procedures for HBTS members to resolve comments, concerns and complaints related to the tennis program. Recommendation: Appoint the HBTS Tennis Committee to act as an advisory group to the General Manager for all issues related to the tennis program possibly reducing the amount of time the GM and the BOD spends fielding questions and researching issues. Concern: HBTS invested in clay courts as an integral part of its recreation program. Clay courts have very specific maintenance requirements for optimum playability and safety.
Recommendation: Send at least two maintenance staff members to a certified clay court maintenance program to quickly protect HBTS’s investment in its courts. Tennis Committee Mission Statement: To build, strengthen and grow the HBTS tennis program. Tennis Committee Goals: Act in advisory capacity to the General Manager and Board of Directors and liaison to the HBTS tennis community at large. Support efforts to maintain the tennis facility in accordance with HBTS Bylaws, MEETING Continued on page 2
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Florida State Statute Findings State Statute 720: Homeowner’s Associations 720.303 Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls.— (2) BOARD MEETINGS.— (a) A meeting of the board of directors of an association occurs whenever a quorum of the board
gathers to conduct association business. All meetings of the board must be open to all members except for meetings between the board and its attorney with respect to proposed or pending litigation where the contents of the discussion would otherwise be governed by the attorney-client privilege. The provisions of this subsection shall also apply to the meetings of any
committee or other similar body when a final decision will be made regarding the expenditure of association funds and to meetings of any body vested with the power to approve or disapprove architectural decisions with respect to a specific parcel of residential property owned by a member of the community. (b) Members have the right to
attend all meetings of the board and to speak on any matter placed on the agenda by petition of the voting interests for at least 3 minutes. The association may adopt written reasonable rules expanding the right of members to speak and governing the frequency, duration, and other manner of member statements, which rules must be consistent with this paragraph
and may include a sign-up sheet for members wishing to speak. Notwithstanding any other law, meetings between the board or a committee and the association’s attorney to discuss proposed or pending litigation or meetings of the board held for the purpose of discussing personnel matters are not required to be open to the members other than directors.
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November 2011
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October Usage & Variance Requests The following usage variance requests were discussed during the Oct. 11 meeting: 2153 Villa Court Request from the owner on behalf of the renters. Renters are husband wife and two children - nuclear family. Looking for hardship variance:Approved.
hardship once the paper- tectural Committee work is received from the because the size of the proposed shed is 320 owner. square feet which could The following architec- be large enough for a guest tural variances were dis- house. Owner was prescussed during the Oct. 11 ent and he stated that it was basically a one care meeting: garage and he wanted it 7392 Frankfort St. to store a classic car. The Owner wishing to build owner stated he was from a shed in the yard. This the north and he was use was denied by the Archi- to have a basement, which
2579 Cove Road Renters : Family of four, husband and wife and two children - nuclear family – less bedrooms than family members. Looking for hardship variance: Approved 6613 Indian St. Nuclear family that exceeds the number of bedrooms. Approved on
he can’t have in Navarre. Plans have already been approved by county. Approved by board. 7623 Treasure St. Parking pad on the side of the garage – angle attachment to the driveway. Approved.
Something “fishy” is going on at Holley by the Sea By Sandi Kemp HBTSnews.com The Holley by the Sea Fishing Club was founded in March 2011 and currently has 117 members. The club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the screen room at the recreation facility. Annual dues are $5 per person, or $10 per family. You must be a Holley by the Sea property owner or renter who is 18 years of age or older to be a member. The fishing club’s
filled and friendly environment while promoting good sportsmanship and resource conservation throughout our community. The club is hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, Nov. 5 and you have to be a member or an invited guest to attend. All File photo prospective members Founding members of the HBTS Fishing Club are Bob Burton, are invited guests, with the intention that you Vinnie Mosher, Billy Neal, Dick Justice, Norm Crowder, Pat Traynor, Dan Ramsey and Sheila Ramsey. Three other found- become a member on ing members of the HBTS Fishing Club who were not present Nov. 5. The menu for the photo are Earl Dean, Sam Edmonson and Bill Jarrett. includes fried and grilled fish, gumbo, French fries mission is to educate, property owners who and coleslaw. There will encourage and assist desire to learn more be hamburger and hot those Holley by the Sea about fishing in a fun- dogs for the kids and
Meeting Continued from page 1 Covenants, and manufacturer’s standards for courts and related structures and equipment. 3. Enhance the HBTS / Hidden Creek properties by sustaining and showcasing its recreation center and tennis program through involvement in local and regional tennis organizations such as USTA, GPLTL and GPTA. Other Actions Approved at the Oct. 11, 2011 board meeting: • Air conditioning maintenance contract was upgraded to a more comprehensive contract that would include all parts and labor and guaranteed response time. • Motion was made to use the same amount of funds currently spent in
“Splash Magazine” to advertise in HBTS News giving HBTS twice as much space and help with the website. The motion was approved with a dissenting vote by Pete Peterzen. Reason for dissenting vote: Peterzen would have liked more time to think about it. • Navarre High School Swim Team representatives were present to request that the Navarre High School Swim Team (Santa Rosa County Swim Champs – five years in a row) use the HBTS pool from 6 - 8 p.m. on weeknights. This request has been granted for several years. Currently, the swim team uses the Navarre YMCA. However, the weather is getting cooler which is lowering the pool temperature. Approved as long as the swim team opens up lanes if residents want to
use the pool. • Maria Baker and Kevin Lanier were approved as members of the Violations Appeals Committee. • Maria Baker and Lee Steinert were approved as members of the Nominating Committee. • The Youth Department was approved to permanently extend hours. • The General Manager Job Description from 2007 was thrown out in favor of a new job description that is to be written by a group of volunteers, to be subject to board approval. • Fishing Club member Dan Ramsey reported on the success of“Take a Kid Fishing Day”at the Navarre Pier and gave a glowing report of the HBTS Fishing Club’s involvement. Ramsey posted pictures of the
non-fish eaters. Also, each member will be asked to bring an appetizer or dessert. (Shirley Mosher is coordinating the appetizer and dessert items, and she can be reached at 936-1819). The cost per person is set at $ and children under 12 are free. Games for kids are planned. When you sign up – please indicate the ages of the children you are bringing. If you would like more information, send an email to hbtsfishingclub@holleybythesea.org.
event in the front entryway of the club house. • Board President Pete Peterzen stated that he wanted to submit a survey to the membership with the assessment bills. Survey questions are being solicited by the membership. Social Committee highlights: The OctoberYard Sale was a success and netted an income of $113. The Social Committee will support theYouth Department Halloween event on Oct. 28 at the Beach House. There will be a pot luck dinner at the Beach House to honor veterans on Nov. 12. The 50/50 will benefit the Wounded Warrior Foundation. A trip to Bellingrath Gardens is slated for December and the annual Santa Breakfast will be Dec. 17 at the Beach House.
ACC Continued from page 1 Yard/Lot Maintenance and Improvement Policy prior to usage of the facilities (see BOD approved policy in this issue) b. Publicize/educate residents on property and lawn maintenance. c. Communicate with property managers on the importance of continue oversight of their rental properties to ensure proper lots. Approved 4-0. 3. Shed/Garage a. The ACC recommends to the BOD that they be granted the power to approve Shed/Garage Improvement Projects less than 400 sq. ft. and less than 12 feet high. b. Requests over the 400 sq. ft. or greater than 12 feet high will be turned over to the BOD for approval. c. The ACC recommends to the BOD to rescind the policy approved in May 2006 limiting the Committees ability to approve Shed/ Garage Improvement Projects 320 square-feet and smaller. Approved 4-0. 4. Home Improvement Final Inspection Plan (HIFIP) 1. ACC recommends that the Architectural Office conduct a final inspection of all ACC permitted Home Improvement projects upon completion. Action : Interim General Manager will come up with a plan for providing extra man hours to be approved by the BOD at an upcoming regular meeting. 5. Home Improvement Application 1.The ACC recommends that the $10 application fee be waived for all further applications In 2010, there were 350 applications generating $3500 in revenue for the association. ACC committee member Dan Ramsey supports doing away with the $10 application fee.“We are not in businesses to make money. May help people to come in and do the right thing if we didn’t have a fee.“Ramsey also expressed that it was inconvenient for employees to collect the $10 application fee. Board member Brook Goldberg was not in favor of eliminating the fee because there is a cost associated with approving home improvements and while she was all for making it easier for people to do the right thing,“We are spreading the cost out to multiple homeowners while benefiting a few,”she said. ACC member Billy Neal commented that,“People do home improvements and don't submit the fee anyway.” “Home improvements that go smoothly don't cause us as much staff time as those that are in violation,”said Board President Pete Peterzen. Peterzen also stated that in his personal opinion, he doesn’t want another obstacle and that“it takes $5 of staff time to keep track of the money.” Approved 3-1, with Goldberg as the dissenting vote.
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SETTING THE SOCIAL SCENE
November 2011
HBTS Social Committee aims to excite By Yvonne C. Harper HBTSnews.com
If you are looking for a reason to get out and get involved, look no further than the Holley by the Sea Social Committee. As its name indicates, the HBTS Social Committee plans outings and get-togethers for HBTS residents and their guests. The two most well-known gatherings are the Breakfast with Santa held in December and the Easter Egg Hunt held in April. These two events usually sell out and are a great success. However, there is more to this committee than just Christmas and Easter. Committee Chairman Bob Geller has served on the committee for three years and has been using every resource possible to get the word out about other events. Geller hopes that with the newly created HBTS newsletter, more residents will become more aware of all that HBTS has to offer, to include social events. The next main social event will be the Veterans’Pot Luck on Nov.12, from 5p.m. to 8p.m., at the HBTS Beach House. This potluck will serve to honor all veterans.
Committee Chairman Bob Geller has served on the committee for three years and has been using every resource possible to get the word out about the committee’s events. Chicken, ham and fish will John Hopkins University. idence in Navarre it seemed be provided, and all other He worked in the Applied like the perfect place to call dishes will be brought by Physics laboratory with the home. He likes the seasonthose attending, with“left- Advanced Combat Systems al aspects of the area withovers available upon request” Development, and was out the extremely cold weathsaid Geller. The cost to attend instrumental in creating mis- er. The only thing he missis $2 per person. The Social sile guiding systems for the es is the fall colors, but remeCommittee is donating half Navy that were precise and dies any longings for the the ticket price to the never missed their mark. golden and red hues of fall Wounded Veteran’s OrganSo successful was he and by taking a trip to Maryland. ization; the other half will his fellow-workers, he This also gives him an opporgo toward the winning raf- “worked himself out of a tunity to visit his daughter fle ticket. Nov. 9 is the last job.”That resulted in an ear- and three grandchildren. day to purchase tickets. ly retirement in 2005 and a Geller also has a son that Geller and his wife of 44 move to sunny Florida. lives in Palm Beach, Fla. years moved to Navarre six His involvement with the His first time visiting this years ago. Originally from area was in 1976 and he Social Committee came by Maryland, he had a suc- enjoyed all subsequent vis- way of him and his wife’s cessful career as a mechan- its. So when his brother-in- involvement with other ical engineer working for law retired and took up res- social groups in Navarre
such as the Red Hats and the Emerald Coast Women’s Club. Many of the same members of the aforementioned groups were involved with the HBTS Social Committee and they invited him and his wife to join. His enthusiasm led to suggestions that he chair the committee: he accepted and has been the chair for the last three years. However, he readily acknowledges that he is not the committee; rather he is just the chairman. The committee has about 13 members and meets the first Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at the recreation center. Geller loves to hear ideas from other committee members and residents alike. However, he does become frustrated when he tells other about what is going on and the residents do not seem to be aware of what the association has to offer. Geller thinks most of it is due to the fact that many people use only one or two benefits of the homeowners association – such as the pool, tennis courts, or weight room - without being fully knowledgeable of all the other benefits such as the social committee. He would like to change that.
Recent events the social committee was responsible for organizing was the late summer and spring yard sales and a pontoon outing that took the passengers to Crab Island. Geller is presently working on arrangements for a trip to Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Mobile, Ala., for a viewing of the Christmas lights. The tentative dates for this are Dec. 1, 2, or 3. He would also like to see past keynote events such as Oktoberfest and luaus make a comeback. After the Veterans’ Pot Luck on Nov. 12, the next main social will be Breakfast with Santa on December 17 from 9am – 11am. A hearty breakfast will precede a visit from Santa, courtesy of the Holley-Navarre Fire District. There will be other activities for children such as face painting and kids’ crafts. The last day to reserve a spot for this event will be Dec. 14. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk in the HBTS recreational center. Geller is now accepting all ideas from HBTS residents for future events; all suggestions can be sent to Bob Geller at bobgeller@bellsouth.net.
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SURVEY QUESTIONS COMMENTARY
November 2011
BOD: Tell us what you think Owners of HBTS will receive a survey with their assessment invoice that will ask the questions shown below. HBTS News staff added a little more information and commentary in green that we feel may help owners make a more informed decision. Holley By The Sea Improvement Association, Inc. 2011 Survey Member ID or Block/Lot #(s) ____________________________________________ Hidden Creek Estates Resident? Y / N [The reason you are being asked this is because Hidden Creek Estates has different architectural guidelines] This survey is non-binding and does not oblige the owner or the Association in anyway. It is for informational purposes only. Please return the survey with your assessment payment via mail or drop it off at the front desk at the Recreation Center.
[Capacity has been discussed at almost every board meeting since the beginning of the year. The board of directors can put money aside in the budget for future expansion or, they can decide that an expansion project is necessary and assess the community with a special assessment.] Boats/RVs/Trailers The covenants Article VII, Section 10 states that, “No camper, self-propelled mobile home, trailer, boat, any vehicle that has commercial signs, advertising, or commercial equipment visible, or any vehicle which is used or intended for use primarily to haul or carry material and/or equipment shall be stored or parked on any residential lot or portion thereof unless the same is enclosed in a permanent structure or a special permit has been issued to the owner by the Architectural Control Committee.” 2. Would you be in favor of an effort to change this part of the covenants to be less restrictive? Y / N
Expansion Most of the current amenities for the HBTS Community were built circa 1990. There has been only one increase in the capacity of the amenities at the Recreation Center since the original construction (Screen Room & Weight Room added in 1998). However, the user base has increased by approximately 300 percent since the year 2000 and approximately 50 percent of local HBTS residents use the facility each year.
3. How do you think these types of vehicles should be stored? Check all that apply. ________In a garage (not visible) ________In the backyard (no fence required) ________Behind a 6-foot privacy fence ________On the side of the house (No fence required, but behind the front edge of the home) [The board spends a lot of time on this issue, and money because boards have taken residents to court because of the requirement of a permanent structure.]
1. The BOD is considering a plan to recommend potential upgrades where necessary to ensure support of the community population? Do you support this effort? Y / N
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HOA between 1998-2001 and are required to be maintained by the Association. [Currently the association pays close to $70,000 a year in electric costs for street lights that were put in place by the developer or the association prior to 2002. After that time, members of the association who want street lights have to request an MSBU (Municipal Service Buying Unit) to have a street light and residents on that street have to share the cost of the electricity.] 4. Would you be in favor of an improvement effort to expand the placement of street lights throughout all of Holley By The Sea? Y / N
A note from the General Manager: Hello all.The annual assessment statements were mailed out by the end of October. If you have not received your statement please call us and we will send you another copy. As always, your assessment is due in full by Jan. 1, 2012. Included with your assessment is a survey and a notice from the Architectural Department. The Board of Directors would appreciate you filling out the survey and returning it with your assessment payment. Also, please take the time to read the notice from Architectural and feel free to call us with any questions you may have. The HBTS Recreation Center will be closing at noon on Thanksgiving Eve and reopen Friday morning at 6. I would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. As always, feel free to stop in my office with any comments, questions or concerns you may have. Or just to say "Hi." Thank you, Jennie Barrett
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November 2011
Disney-green grass earns YOM honor
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Frank Valensi’s and Star Darling’s yard on Aurora Drive in Holley by the Sea has been chosen as Yard of the Month for November. Valensi designed the minimalist landscaping himself and it includes sabol palms, sago palms, windmill palms, canary date palms, orange trees, tangerine trees, century plants, variegated century plants and Washington palms. “I’m the type of guy who says the less the better,”he said, adding that he chose plants based on what he liked, the cost and their ability to withstand Northwest Florida’s cold winters. Valensi and Darling bought their home in January 2009 after moving to Navarre from Ohio.Valensi said the yard was in horrible shape when they moved in, but now people in HBTS have said it looks like Disney World because the grass is so lush and green. “It took a long time to get it like that,” he said. Valensi also does his own fertilization and maintenance on the yard. After trying several products that were unsuccessful, he found Scotts Lawn Care products made a world of difference. He installed an irrigation system for all the trees to be watered simultaneously every day. When asked why it was important for him to have a nice yard, he said it was probably something he inherited from his parents. Photo by Dickie Williams “That’s just me,”he said.“It’s just a Frank Valensi proudly displays his beautiful palm-laden front yard. This month’s Yard of the Month honor was chosen by HBTS News staff. Future Yards sense of pride of ownership.” of the Month will be chosen by former honorees.
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MEET THE MAINTENCE MANAGER
November 2011
Jackie Goebel: Getting the job done By Yvonne C. Harper HBTSnews.com
along with that of her three-man and one-woman crew is evident as one enters into the well-manThe Holley by the Sea Recre- icured recreational facility entrance. ation facility and surrounding land The trees that help shade the parkused to be“so nice”Jackie Goebel ing lot are healthy, and the crepe often heard when she became the myrtles that line the walkway to maintenance managthe front entrance are er five years ago. Since trimmed and manicured. then, returning the The fountain’s water is recreational facility and clear and sparkles in the land to its former gloFlorida sun. ry has been Jackie’s Upon entering the goal. facility, the floors are shiny, The epitome of her the lights and fans are success is the HBTS dust free, the main room Beach House that is spotless, the kitchen is opened one year ago. orderly and the bathGoebel The new 3,600 squarerooms and locker rooms foot beach house is are well stocked and available to all HBTS residents for unsoiled. A stroll around the facilprivate functions. It can be rent- ity and the 48 acres it sits on proed for birthdays, weddings, anniver- vide a plethora of examples of Jacksaries, reunions or any other occa- ie’s dedication to her work. sion. It features a full kitchen, great Jackie is originally from Ohio, and room, and restrooms. The pane- moved to Miami when she was 12less windows on the south side years-old. Over time, she slowly offer a stunning view of Santa Rosa made her way north, settling in Ocala Sound. Always thinking of how where she owned a small working she can improve the facility, Jack- horse farm. She discovered Navarre ie sought and received the funds while visiting her daughter and sonto add a couple of outdoor grills in-law six years ago. Driving to to allow for more options to those Mobile from Fort Walton Beach on renting the beach house. U.S. Highway 98, the Navarre Bridge She was also responsible for came into view - they took a left and having the area behind the beach drove along Scenic Highway. It was house on the sound-side cleared. then that she fell in love with the Her leadership and handiwork, area: she returned home, sold her
horse farm and bought a house in Holley by the Sea. The home she purchased was a fixer-upper and she spent much of her time visiting Lowes. It was during a shopping excursion that she was introduced to Paul Williams, the then-HBTS general manager. At the time, Paul was searching for a new maintenance manager and after hearing that Jackie had experience with remodeling homes and landscaping, property maintenance, flipping houses, and using equipment, he hired her that day. At her hiring, she was“just a maintenance person”but after her 90-day probation period, Paul asked her to assume the position of maintenance manager because of her“get it done”attitude and approach to her job. Since then, she has worked steadily to bring about the improvements that make the HBTS recreational facility and land the envy of Navarre. Her responsibilities include maintaining all entrances into the HBTS subdivision, to now include the Hidden Creek entrance; the ponds; the boat ramp off County Road 399; the tennis courts; the fishing pier; the entire recreational center to include all weight room equipment; the beach house; the play equipment; the pool; and
the 48 acres of grounds keeping. “Decent common sense”dictates the priority of jobs: “If something’s broke, we fix it right away.” Her approach is to maintain the equipment in place on a regular basis to ensure fewer repairs. The tennis courts are just one item that requires daily maintenance. The type of material used for the eight courts require that her crew brushes the courts daily and waters it twice a day. The daily watering caused the old perimeter fencing to rust; therefore she ordered new fencing that should last 20 years. She also recycled pavers to create a walkway from the courts to the racquetball court. She is presently working on completing the landscaping surrounding the courts. Being a steward of“(your) money,” she has worked to reduce maintenance costs. One such costreduction will be the new pool dome that will arrive no later than this December. A technician is coming from Canada, where the dome was purchased, to instruct Jackie and her crew on how to put up and take down the dome, thus saving the HOA money. Jackie is presently working to improve the baseball diamond so that more families can enjoy the field. The money has been budgeted for next year so she is hop-
ing the existing field will be done by early spring; she also wants to add another baseball field allowing more people to play ball. Another project she is working on is repairing the boat ramp off CR 399. Hurricanes Dennis and Ivan heavily damaged the ramp; she is working with the county and the various agencies to pull the permits so repairs can be accomplished. Jackie also wants to improve the roads that lead to the camp grounds. Although it is not in her department, one program Jackie wants the residents to know about is the before and after school youth program. This program is just one of many that HBTS offers to its residents. Many HBTS residents ask her “what else is here?”When she shows them all that the recreational facility has to offer, the typical response is,“all of this for what we pay?” Jackie would love to have more residents be involved, thus creating a sense of community among the HBTS residents. Jackie is an example of what a can-do attitude coupled with a strong sense of ownership can accomplish and with her at the helm, HBTS is on its way to being the treasure of the Emerald Coast.
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November 2011 Fish Fry The HBTS Fishing Club will host a Best Ever Fish Fry on Nov. 5, starting at 3 p.m. There will be gumbo, deep-fried fish, cole slaw, French fries, and hotdogs and hamburgers will be available upon request. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Cost for dinner is $8. Kids 12 and under are free. Veterans’ Pot Luck The Holley by the Sea Social Committee is hosting a Veterans’ Pot Luck on Nov. 12, from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Beach House. This potluck will serve to honor all veterans. Chicken, ham and fish will be pro-
vided, and all other dishes will be brought by those attending. The cost to attend is $2 per person. The Social Committee is donating half the ticket price to the Wounded Veteran’s Organization; the other half will go toward the winning raffle ticket. Nov. 9 is the last day to purchase tickets. Call 939-1693. Navarre Library The Friends of the Navarre Library will be hosting a book sale Nov. 4 – 5, Friday and Saturday. Hours of the Friday sale will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hours of the Saturday sale will be 9 a.m.noon.
Full Moon Walk Join a Gulf Islands National Seashore Park Ranger for an hour-long program on the November full moon and night skies at Langdon Beach Gulf side pavilion in the Fort Pickens area of Gulf Islands National Seashore at 6 p.m. Nov. 5. This one-hour program follows a planetary lineup of our solar system 100 yards down the Gulf beach and concludes with stargazing and stories about the park species that depend upon dark night skies for their survival. Although including an evening picnic to dine under the full moon is optional, rangers recommend bringing a blanket to
sit on during parts of the programs. This free program is a beautiful treat for the whole family and friends. Jingle Bell Run Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its first Jingle Bell 5-K run, walk and fun run event at 8 a.m. Dec. 3. The starting line for the familyfriendly event will be located at the Holley-Navarre Fire Station at 8618 Esplanade St. behind McDonald’s. Proceeds will benefit the Navarre Chamber Foundation’s community projects. Register online at www.active.com or www.navarrecham-
berfoundation.org. Registration through Dec. 1 will cost $15 and $20 after Dec. 1.
parade and will be available for photos with children from 4-7 p.m.Visits are free, photos are $2 each. The Grinch will also make his Christmas in the Park way into the park and will Navarre Beach Area take pictures with children. Chamber of Commerce will The Chamber is now hold the annual“Christmas accepting applications for in the Park”parade and cel- businesses, groups, organebration from 2:30-8 p.m. izations, or individuals that Dec. 3 at Navarre Park. This would like to participate in year’s event will kick-off the parade. Parade entry with a community Christ- forms with payment must mas parade at 2:30 p.m. be received at the Chambehind McDonald’s, pass ber by Nov. 25. For a parade through neighborhood entry form, sponsorship streets along the north side opportunities, or general of Navarre Parkway and end information regarding this at American Legion Post holiday event email #0382. events@navarrechamSanta and Mrs. Claus will ber.com or call the Chamarrive by fire truck in the ber at 939-3267.
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Hall announces he will seek another term By Jessi Stone HBTSnews.com Sheriff Wendell Hall recently spoke to the Republican Club about innovative ways his department has coped with Hall budget restraints during the last few years. Hall said the economic downturn was something sheriff departments were dealing with all across the nation, but unlike other departments he wasn’t asking for a budget increase. “I have understood what economic times are and what hard times are, so we have adjusted,”he said. Sheriff’s office employees have taken on more responsibilities to make up for a reduction is the work force. The department has 175 deputies, which is 21 positions short of the norm. While most businesses slow down when the economy slows down, that isn’t the case with crime. Hall said crime rates tend to increase,“but unfortunately there’s not enough income from ad valorem tax to increase my budget.” The crime rate in Santa Rosa County has gone up in 2011, but Hall said it was nothing compared to what other counties were dealing with. He said Escambia County had 30 murders last year, which gave the neighboring county the highest murder rate per capita in the state. A majority of Santa Rosa crime increases have been more
along the lines of gas drive offs up and theft as opposed to violate crimes, according to Hall. He said he puts a lot of emphasis on his narcotics unit because keeping drug problems down kept many violent crimes down. “We still have methamphetamine and prescription drugs and cocaine and marijuana, but we don’t have it like other counties because we’re so aggressive,”he said. The department has offset the reduction in revenue by charging fees for certain services. Out-of-county residents have to pay a fee for fingerprinting, which is a requirement for all government employees. About $3,000 has been generated this year from the charge. The department has made more than $1,000 by charging for copies of public records. Sheriff employees are charged to eat in the dining hall, raising about $3,000 this year. The department is reimbursed for fuel when deputies work side jobs and use county vehicles. Hall said the reimbursement totaled about $30,000. Hall said $11 million of his $30 million budget was dedicated to the Santa Rosa County Jail. To offset those costs, he implemented jail processing fees. “We charge them to put them in jail unless they are indigent,” he said. The processing fee raised about $41,000 in the last year. Inmates are also charged for medical co-pays, which generated $71,000. Those found guilty of major crimes are ordered by a judge to reim-
burse the department for investigation costs. Hall said his office had been reimbursed $13,000 for investigations. The jail also receives revenue by housing inmates for other agencies, including the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marshals and Okaloosa County. The jail charges $58 a day per inmate, raising about $500,000 in the last year. U.S. Marshal housing and transport alone has generated $952,609 in the last year. Hall said the department had raised about $1.7 million just by charging those additional fees. “It’s something a lot of counties and agencies don’t do because it’s more trouble than its worth,”he said. He also announced that he would be running for another term as sheriff before retiring. Hall first ran for sheriff in 1995 as a Democrat but was defeated. He said he switched parties and was elected in 2000. “It’s a wonderful time to be a Republican because I think this next election next year we’re going to see a lot of good positive changes made and we’re going to see a lot of Republicans go back in office,”he said during his introduction.“I think we’re going to have a Republican president one more time thank goodness.” When the economy finally begins to turn around, Hall said Santa Rosa County would recover much quicker than other counties because people continued to move into the area for the low crime rate, low taxation and the school system.
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HBTSTRANSACTIONS 9 HOLLEY BY THE SEA INCIDENTS
November 2011 Holley by the Sea ■ Seller: Blake Lewis Const. Buyer: Arcadia Homes LLC Address: 4661 LaQuinta Ct. Date: 08-19-11 Price: $38,700 ■ Seller: Brian Barnes Buyer: Robert C. Taylor Address: 495 Cooke Dr. Date: 08-15-11 Price: $290,000 ■ Seller: James Emery Homes LLC Buyer: Christopher V. Hull Address: 2350 Ash Lane Date: 08-12-11 Price: $285,000 ■ Seller: Mitchell G. Ellis, Jr. Buyer: Aaron C. Adams Address: 2505 Crescent Place Date: 08-22-11 Price: $230,000 ■ Seller: MSC Of NWF Buyer: Travis Sellers Address: 6834 Liberty St. Date: 09-01-11 Price: $40,000 ■ Seller: Anthony T. Deangelo Buyer: Paula M. Schubele Address: 7339 Brewster St. Date: 09-09-11 Price: $225,000 ■ Seller: Oasis Properties Buyer: Whitworth Builders Address: Date: 08-12-11 Price: $50,000 ■ Seller: Brooke P. McLean Buyer: William R. Heslin, Jr. Address: 7049 Lago Miraga Dr. Date: 08-31-11 Price: $15,000 ■ Seller: Joseph D. Ambersley Buyer: Steven L. Wyland Address: 7413 Huntington Dr. Date: 08-19-11 Price: $95,000 ■ Seller: Norman L. Self Buyer: Whitworth Builders Address: Date: 08-31-11 Price: $43,000 ■ Seller: Kreg Corpstein Buyer: Terry D. Gann Address: 1882 Bayou Dr. Date: 08-25-11 Price: $214,000 ■ Seller: Helen S. Landers Buyer: Richard J. Turcotte, Jr. Address: 7048 Pro Am Ct. Date: 08-15-11 Price: $375,000
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■ Seller: Vennita Waldrop Buyer: Stanley B. Price Address: 6949 Summit Dr. Date: 08-26-11 Price: $192,000
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■ Seller: Whitworth Builders Buyer: Alan F. Buring Address: 2388 Citrus Dr. Date: 09-02-11 Price: $324,900
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■ Seller: Carolyn A. Hoomes Buyer: Joe H. Adcock Address: 1842 Eagle Lane Date: 09-09-11 Price: $159,900
Holley By The Sea Homeowners Association upholds and protects the natural beauty and charm of our community which promotes sustained property values for homeowners. Our community is governed by covenants which are well thought-out rules and regulations that offer an exceptional way of living for all residents today and future generations. In order to maintain our community’s integrity, it is critical for everyone to comply with the association’s requirements. Here are some reminders for homeowners regarding the appearance and maintenance of their property. Let’s all work together to continue to make Holley By The Sea a great place to live!
■ Seller: Robert B. Lomax Buyer: Brian E. Valez Address: 7001 Flintwood St. Date: 09-22-11 Price: $136,500 ■ Seller: Timothy B. Messinger Buyer: HLOT Ltd. Address: Date: 09-19-11 Price: $40,000
YARD AND LAWN CARE Be a good neighbor and keep your yard looking neat
TRASH CANS Store them out-of-sight
and well manicured. Homeowners are responsible for the appearance of their yards. Below are some guidelines to ensure your lawn meets the requirements of our covenants.
Our covenants require that trash cans and recycle bins remain out-of-sight except on trash pickup days. Please keep these containers in your backyard, your garage, behind a fence or barrier to obscure them from view. Concealing these containers will improve the neatness and appearance of our community.
• Mowed throughout the entire year - front, back and side yards
HOME IMPROVEMENT APPLICATIONS - HIA Any change to the exterior of your home requires
• Edge along your driveway and sidewalk
■ Seller: Dann Woodruff Buyer: Justin M. Jones Address: 7017 Flintwood St. Date: 09-13-11 Price: $213,000
• Fertilize and apply pre-emergent weed control annually • Keep beds mulched and clear of weeds and grass
approval from the Architectural Con-trol Committee (ACC). Homeowners must submit a Home Improvement Application to the Architectural Dept. prior to beginning projects, such as fencing, decks, sheds, remodeling, additions, gazebos, pools, and any other changes or additions to the appearance of the outside of your home.
• Trim around fence, mailbox, boarders and home
■ Seller: Michael D. Cronin Buyer: Steven T. Perz Address: 2410 Byers Ct. Date: 09-21-11 Price: $303,000
• Prune bushes and trim trees, removing any dead limbs • Water on a regular basis and ensure your sprinkler system is operable
■ Seller: Carolyn A. Hoomes Buyer: Joe H. Adcock Address: 1842 Eagle Lane Date: 09-09-11 Price: $159,900 ■ Seller: Robert B. Lomax Buyer: Brian E. Valez Address: 7001 Flintwood St. Date: 09-22-11 Price: $136,500
• Keep lawn free of trash and debris and do not store miscellaneous items in your yard or driveway For yard waste picked, contact Waste Management, www.wm.com, 866-770-4176. (Tips on lawn care, see the University of Florida IFAS, Lawn & Garden website.). Homeowners are responsible for costs that may incur if property is not maintained to the standards of the covenants. Homeowners of rental properties will be billed for any maintenance expenditures.
■ Seller: Timothy B. Messinger Buyer: HLOT Ltd. Address: Date: 09-19-11 Price: $40,000 ■ Seller: Dann Woodruff Buyer: Justin M. Jones Address: 7017 Flintwood St. Date: 09-13-11 Price: $213,000
■ Desoto Street Battery 09/12/2011
Aug. 30 – Oct. 8 ■ Brewster Street Family Disturbance 09/03/2011
■ Fairmont Street Family Disturbance 09/01/2011 ■ Fairmont Street Family Disturbance 10/06/2011
■ Commodore Drive Family Disturbance 09/06/2011
■ Seller: Donald L. Pennings Buyer: Christopher P. Thomas Address: 10 Shady Lane Date: 08-04-11 Price: $65,000
There is no fee. Applications are available at www.holleybythesea.org or the Architectural Dept. For questions, call 939-1693 x3.
Holley by the Sea Incidents
■ Citrus Drive Baker Act 09/04/2011
■ Seller: Michael D. Cronin Buyer: Steven T. Perz Address: 2410 Byers Ct. Date: 09-21-11 Price: $303,000
Removing a Tree - Before removing a tree, that is more than 4 inches in diameter, from your property, a Home Improvement Application approval is also required.
■ Fairmont Street Enforceable Orders 09/12/2011
■ Commodore Drive Battery 09/27/2011
■ Coral Street Traffic Offense/DUI 09/19/2011
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■ Pepperwood Street Family Disturbance
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Holley by the Sea Calendar of Events Veterans Pot Luck Saturday November 12 5-8 pm Chicken • Ham • Fish $2 per person Please bring a side.
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November 5th, 2011 3:00 pm Appetizers - 3:30 The Fish Fry Menu • Gumbo • Deep Fried Fish • Cole Slaw • French Fries • Hot Dogs and Hamburgers
Breakfast with Santa
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Saturday December 17 9 am - 11 am
HBTSCALENDAR Architectural Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Nov. 7 & 21 9 am
Nov. 15 6 pm
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8:30am Combo Aerobics
8:30am Men's Tennis Clinic 8:30am Pyramid Training
6:15pm 10:00am Social Committee Body Conditioning Meeting 7:00pm HBTS Fishing Club 10:20am Meeting Yoga-Stretch & Flex 7:30pm Zumba Class 11:20am Zumba Toning Class by Kim
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5:30pm Taekwondo
6:15pm Body Conditioning
5:30pm Taekwondo
6:45pm Bingo
7:30pm Zumba Class
Babysitter Course
8:30am Combo Aerobics
10:20am Zumba Class
11:20am Zumba Toning Class by Kim
8:30am Men's Tennis Clinic
8:30am H20 Aerobics
8:30am Pyramid Training
10:20am Zumba Class
10:00am Free weight room orientation with Marsha
5:00pm Poker Night 5:30pm Taekwondo
8:30am H20 Aerobics
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8:30am Men's Tennis Clinic
10:20am Yoga-Stretch & Flex
10:20am Zumba Class
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6:15pm 8:30am Pyramid Training Body Conditioning
9:00am Architectural Committee Meeting
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11:20am Zumba Toning Class by Kim
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10:20am Zumba Class
5:30pm Taekwondo
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5:30pm Taekwondo
7:00pm Free weight room orientation with Marsha
6:30pm Bunco Night
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Rec Center Hours Open 6am -Noon
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6pm – 11pm Parents’ Night Out
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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6:00pm 10:20am Board of Zumba Class Directors Meeting 5:30pm 6:15pm Taekwondo Body 10:20am Yoga-Stretch & Flex Conditioning 6:45pm Bingo 7:30pm 11:20am Zumba Toning Class Zumba Class by Kim
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9:00am Architectural Committee Meeting
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5:00pm Poker Night
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For information about HBTS Calendar Events contact 939-1693
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Please bring an appetizer or desert to share!! Cost for dinner is $8.00. Kids under 12 are free. Open to all Members of the HBTS Fishing Club. To join the club, you must be a HBTS member. Please go to http://fishnclubs.com/hbts/
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Navarre Pkwy
A GREAT VALUE OF SERVICE AND KNOWLEDGE DELIVERED EVERYDAY!
US Hwy 98
2013 HIGHWAY 87 SOUTH • 850-939-2550