The News of October 2013 - ISSUE #63
...an official publication of the Community Association — Named Best Newsletter in Hillsborough County 2011
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
October 2 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 14 Membership Vote Sandpiper Room 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 15 Membership Vote Community Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 15 Community Leaders Florida Room - 9 a.m. 15 Town Hall Meeting Current HOA/POA Legislation Changes Community Hall - 1 p.m. 23 Membership Meeting Community Hall - 7 p.m. 28 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. November 6 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. 13 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 13 Meet the Candidates Night Community Hall - 7 p.m. 19 Community Leaders Florida Room - 9 a.m. 25 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m. Proposed agendas for monthly Board Meetings are discussed at the Board Wo r k s h o p s a n d p o s te d o n O f f i c i a l B u l l e t i n B o a rd s t h e Fr i d ay b e fo re. They will also be posted on our website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
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November 2 On the Inside Ballots................................................. 11 CA Board Actions.................................3 CARE.................................................32 Club Happenings..............................13+ Crossword..........................................29 CryptoQuote.......................................27 Entertainment Corner...........................5 Expanding Horizons...........................25 Golf...................................................30+ Library Update......................................5 Lifestyles..............................................6 Meet your Neighbors............................7 Military Affairs.....................................23 Movies................................................35 Newcomers..........................................2 Plants Happen....................................26 President’s Report................................3 Sports...............................................30+
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Community Association Members to Vote on Funding a New Multi-Purpose Building
Architect’s rendition of the Multi-purpose and Samaritans buildings. By David Floyd Corporate Secretary-Director The Multi-Purpose Building was originally intended to be only for the Security Patrol and Samaritan Service organizations. The Security Patrol opted out of that opportunity. The Board discussed cancelling the project or finding another use for this part of the building. After reviewing feedback received over the years from clubs as to their space needs and engaging in discussions with our Community Association members, it was decided that we should expand the space to accommodate clubs and dance and exercise groups. The new proposed MultiPurpose Building will have clubroom space for the Mac Users Club and the Photo Club. These two clubs share technologies based on the Mac Computer and will benefit from being in the same building and able to share resources and work together. Both clubs have expressed to the CA Board their needs for additional space and ongoing support for their activities. The CA BOD reviewed their existing clubroom space and agreed with the clubs that they do indeed need more space to continue their activities. This Multi-Purpose Building will also include a new and much needed additional Dance Studio. We have heard that some in the community question the need for a second Dance Studio. However, including this studio will enable our present and future dance/exercise/ yoga clubs to have more space and ease the high demand for space usage in the existing Dance Studio, Florida Room and Community Hall. These clubs and classes have had a growing need for more and better space for a long time and the new dance studio will benefit many of our members. Providing space for dance/exercise and yoga groups in the new facility will allow the CA to more effectively allocate space needs in the Florida Room and Community Hall. We will
be able to schedule more lunch and dinner functions for our members. It will allow other clubs to schedule events in these spaces. The new building will be a much needed win-win proposition for our members. The vacated spaces and time slots will be evaluated to determine the best usage for other clubs and events. A vote will be held on October 14 and 15 to approve this Multi-Purpose
Building. The monies needed by the CA not to exceed $664,000 (which includes 10% contingency) for the project will be covered by the Capital Fund with the pay-as-you-go format. The preliminary cost estimate of the building is $855,000 and may be adjusted as the plans are finalized. The Samaritans will reimburse the Community Association for their share of the building construction —estimated to be about $240,000 plus fees. The Community Association Board of Directors requests that t h e C om mu n it y As s o c i at i on Membership approve this project by voting “YES” on the ballot. Absentee ballots are available in the CA office and in this issue of The News of Sun City Center. In keeping with our membership’s wishes, all projects are still on the pay-as-you-go plan. The projects are financed by the Capital Fund which is funded by home sales.
Floor plan that also shows placement of the buildings in the Central Campus.
BACKFLOW VALVES
Florida law 62-555.360;FAC re qu i re s b a ck f l ow v a lve s on properties that irrigate their lawns from a pond or well. The state is conducting a survey to find out what you think about having a backflow valve on your property. Here is your chance to let the government know how you feel about having to pay for the installation and annual testing and maintenance of a valve that does nothing for you. A website has been created where you will find the current status of the Backflow Valve Law, a list of reasons why Backflow valves don’t belong in residential areas and a link to the state’s survey. Go to www.suncitydave.org. Click on “Florida Backflow Valve Survey.”
DID YOU KNOW?
Before you sign contracts for work on your property, you would be wise to check the Sun City Center Consumer Affairs Registry of licensed contractors and vendors serving this area. The registry also contains input— accolades as well as complaints— from residents who have used the registered contractors/vendors. You can consult the registry two ways: 1 ) o n l i n e a t w w w. sccconsumeraffairsregistry.org or 2) stop in the CA office on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. and look through the book. Note: If you have a suggestion for thi s feature , s e nd it to hodgespress@gmail.com.