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PRESIDENT + Changing of the guard on HOA board The first thing I would like to do is to express the board’s sincere thanks to Kathy Pounds for her years of dedication John Gamin and leadership in guiding the association in its efforts to make Plantation Bay the best place to live. It is the board’s responsibility to represent all residents and do what we believe is best for the majority. The community has grown, the makeup of the residents has changed, and this will continue as more homes are built. Today, between Plantation Bay and Westlake, there over 1,500 residents, more than some small cities.
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dance revolution By Jacque Estes | Staff Writer
KOPY KAT FACTS
LIGHTS, CAMERA
and lots of action Local theater group Kopy Kats features Plantation Bay residents.
Everyone has an activity that they were once involved in and let slip away, or perhaps never had the courage to pursue. Dreams of dancing or singing on stage often go by the wayside as daily life takes over. But there are several residents in Plantation Bay who are living or reliving their dreams as members of the Kopy Kats. The Kopy Kats are
a dance and lip-sync group who perform professional shows at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. The group doesn’t perform again until November, but they’ve already started working on their new numbers.
What a girl wants
It was Wendy Bigelow’s back-
ground in singing and her love of Broadway that prompted her to take dance instruction from Jerome DeVito, a nationally accredited choreographer and director and the owner and director of South Beach Dance Academy in Daytona Beach. She practices four times a
SEE KOPY KATS / PAGE 2 Plantation Bay residents Barbara Grieco (left) and Wendy Bigelow (right), join Doris Allen from Ormond Beach, Linda Mitchell and Jo Leipham from New Smyrna Beach, in a group pose as they kick off the new season for the Kopy Kat’s next performance in November.
Plantation Bay structure
The structure of Plantation Bay is similar to cities, counties and state governments. The residents elect voting members in each of 25 sub districts; the sub districts are combined into seven districts. The seven districts elect one candidate from each district to the board. Two members of the board are elected at large by all 25 sub district voting mem-
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1. Kopy Kats celebrate 26 years of performance in 2015. 2. Music is from Broadway shows and musical movie productions from the 1930s to 1970s. 3. All vocals are lip-synced to original recording artists. 4. Choreography and direction by Jerome DeVito from New York, owner and director of South Beach Dance Studio in Daytona Beach for 20 years. Jerome is a national competition judge and frequently travels to dance events in major cities across the country. 5. Kopy Kats is a nonprofit organization and the proceeds are used to purchase costumes and equipment used in performances. 6. Rehearsals for each year’s show begin in January and goes until showtime in November. New members can jointhroughout the year. 7. Rehearsals are Mondays and Thursdays from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach. 8. Performers vary in age from 50 to 80-plus years old, but all ages are welcome.
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GRASS IS GREENER By Maria Peters | Contributing Writer
U.S. 1 proposal has an advocate Michael Weremay says he won’t charge to oversee U.S. 1 landscaping. Board discussion: Jan. 26. Award-winning landscape architect and nine-year Westlake resident Michael Weremay, of M.J. Weremay Design LLC, has come forward to donate his services to Plantation Bay’s U.S. 1 gateway beautification improvements — should the Plantation Bay Community Association approve the project. The board has not discussed the matter yet. The potential Florida Department of Transportation project requires the services of a licensed landscape architect to
guide Flagler County through the design process for the grant. If the project is agreed upon, Weremay would be saving residents between $25,000-$50,000 for the value of design and development of the contract package by a license landscape architect. This is based on the average fee of 5-10% on the $500,000 grant which the county is helping Plantation Bay pursue. Weremay met with Flagler
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Elaborate costumes and sets are used in productions like “The Addams Family.”
KOPY KATS / FROM PAGE 1 week, not leaving time for much else. But it’s what she wants to do. “I am going to do this until I drop, I guess,” she said.
You sound like Julie Andrews
Another dancer, Judi Boone, has also performed with the USO and traveled around world. As often happens, she drifted from dancing until joining a jazzercize class to stay in shape. She joined the Follies and then finally the Kopy Kats. “I can dance, but I can’t sing,” Boone said. “But since all of the songs are lipsynced I can sing my heart out without offending anyone.” Boone says the lip-sync is so professionally performed the audience doesn’t always realize the actors aren’t doing their own singing. “I had one woman tell me I sounded as good as Julie Andrews and I said, ‘Thank you,’” she laughed. “You don’t have to be a strong dancer or singer. For many, this is an opportunity to stepout of their comfort zone and do something they have always wanted to do but didn’t have the courage.”
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A prime example is John Ruck, a retired nuclear engineer who spent his life traveling the globe for pleasure and work. While he enjoyed dancing with friends and at weddings, he was too busy to get involved with a group. He never stepped out onto
a stage before moving to Plantation Bay a year ago. “Growing up in Brooklyn, I would go back to visit with family and we would go to Broadway shows and thought it looked like fun,” Ruck said. He also thought, “Maybe someday,” followed by, “Maybe I’m too old.” His brother’s wife and her friends encouraged John after seeing a show, and he agreed it was time for him to get involved in his new community. “Jerome provides everybody with technique during the choreography sessions twice a month, and his assistant follows up every week,” Ruck said. “This has encouraged me to get into better physical shape. I have lost 20-25 pounds, and I now go to the gym and have more balance.”
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The Kopy Kats go disco with “Last Dance.” Above: Chuck and Jo Leipham of New Smyrna Beach dance a duet. Chuck is also a photographer who takes the photos of productions.
‘You don’t have to hibernate’
Barbara Grieco joined several years ago after moving to Plantation Bay from South Florida. Active in theater and music her entire life, she started with the group through tap dance classes. “I would never have thought that this community would have something like this,” she said. “It’s a blessing. You don’t have to hibernate when you retire.”
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Everyone involved credits DeVito for bringing out the best in them on stage. “Jerome is a craftsman,” Boone said. “He comes up with unique numbers that showcases the performer in their best light. Even if you have never performed before, Jerome will help you explore your capabilities and he always finds a way to use everyone in the shows.”
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no paint, no gain By Jacque Estes | Staff Writer
Community art show celebrates 10th year The show will be at Sunday, March 8, at the Club de Bonmont.
Linda Soleil incorporates the art of mindfulness into her daily life, especially her photographic art.
“We started watching the line form outside the door,” Soleil recalled. Husbands were recruited to act as doormen to regulate the flow of visitors and another to make a run to the store for more wine. Snacks and wine were served at the first show, something that was not included at future shows. “It took a little juggling and coordination,” Soleil said. “They didn’t just come through, have a glass of wine and leave, they stayed. They also bought art.” But the overwhelming turnout also taught them another important lesson. “I think it was because this community was starved for some kind of an art venue,” Soleil said. “People truly appreciate art here.” The turnout spurred Patton, Tillard and Soleil to a second show the following year, but a
MEDITATION PART OF ARTIST’S PROCESS
There’s something peaceful about Linda Soleil. She’s calm and it’s catching, just what she was hoping. Soleil is a firm believer that calmness, mindfulness, can rub off on others. Also an artist, Soleil teaches yoga and mindfulness at Plantation Bay.
larger venue had to be found. They approached Club de Bonmont about hosting the shows. They also moved the date to a Sunday. “We gained a lot of experience with that first show,” Patton said. “We wrote up a prospectus. People who participate in the show must follow the guidelines and present their pieces professionally, which includes being properly framed and on appropriate easels.”
All new art
Every year, the show features fresh art created by artists in Plantation Bay. “They cannot re-exhibit art,” Soleil said. “We want people to be thinking and to be painting. If they have exhibited a piece before, even 10 years ago, they can’t display that one again.” Soleil will know if someone
“I find my interaction with people in my life is more satisfying when I do one thing,” she said. “When I am talking with you, I am not checking my messages on my phone ... my attention is on you.” Her first class at the Fitness Center was booked almost immediately and there is a waiting list for her second class. Her students leave the class with homework for the week. “I tell them to
Karen Ann Patton and Linda Soleil tries to re-exhibit; she has meticulous records of all aspects of the art show, including what art
sit quietly for three to five minutes for six days,” she said. “Repetitive chores, for example, can be done mindfully. When you are brushing your teeth or taking a shower ... don’t think about what you have to do that day. Be in the moment.” Her philosophy also impacts her art. “Art is mindfulness,” she said. “When you’re with this, your only in the moment, and time doesn’t exist.”
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As they prepare for the 10thannual Plantation Bay Artists Art Exhibition and Sale, the organizers reflected on an important lesson they learned after the first show in 2005: Don’t have it at someone’s home. Each of the eight artists who were invited to show art in 2005 was asked to invite 20 people. “We hoped that a few would show up,” recalled Karen Ann Patton, who organized the show with fellow artists Elaine Tillard and Linda Soleil. Tillard has since moved out of the community, but Soleil and Patton have carried on the tradition. What the trio never expected was that nearly everyone invited that first year showed up and showed up early. The ladies thought the expected small group would view the art and leave, but that didn’t happen either — they stayed.
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“Roadway” was the Plantation Bay art entry from Kathy Pounds last year.
The artists
The show features fine art created by novices and experienced artists. Patton, a former resident of Long Island has been painting for 47 years and exhibited in a number of galleries. Locally, she has had art displays at Ormond Memorial Art Museum and The Casements. She started the East Coast Plein Air Group well known for their art of The Loop and teaches classes. Art came later for Soleil. Tillard and Patton had to convince her to show her photography in the first show. A trip to Alaska awaiting the birth of a grandchild started Soleil on her photographic art. With longer daylight hours, Soleil noticed the Alaskans planted more flowers and the plants grew much larger. She started photographing them with her husband’s film camera. When the camera broke and she was unable to have it repaired, she switched to digital photography. Her art is
more than the photography. She also cuts her own mattes and frames her pieces. All ages and all levels of artists are encouraged to participate. The two recalled the youngest artist to enter several years back: 10-year old John “J.D.” Driscoll III, grandson of Mary and John Driscoll. The young Driscoll entered the show a couple of years running. “He was so excited to see the people stop and see his work,” Soleil said. “I think he sold something, too.”
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Each entrant in the Fine Art Show will be able to submit three pieces plus one depicting Plantation Bay. Artists can also have a print bin. This is a family show, so nudes and controversial pieces are not accepted. The show is not juried, and there are no prizes. The first and last person through the door will see the same art on exhibit, even if a piece has been sold. The organizers insist that all art stay on display until the end of the show. “This is the 10th year and we are trying to make it memorable,” Soleil said. “It’s a milestone to keep this going for 10 years. All through sheer energy and push.”
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I am the treasurer of the Plantation Bay Community Association. I am a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force from October 1970 to February 1974. My wife, Linda, and I moved to Plantation Bay in 2005 after my retirement from the U.S. Postal Service in New Jersey. I would like to have more of our residents come to our board meetings and participate by letting your representatives know exactly what your thoughts are regarding the management of our pristine community.
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Born in New York City. I have lived in Guadalajara, Mexico, and Caracas, Venezuela, and 26 years in South Florida. Moved to Plantation Bay in 2002. I am an active Realtor/broker, and with my 35 years of real estate and as a member of the Miami-Dade County Zoning Board, I am always learning more about land issues. I would like to see more community participation and resident committees, alternating morning and evening board meetings so everyone can attend.
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Out of nine board members, four identified themselves as coming from New York: Joan Beck, Jane GentileYoud, Al Cappalli and Don Maresca. All but Gentile-Youd specifically mentioned Long Island.
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Two board members identified themselves as having come from Michigan: John Gamin is from Jackson; Chuck Gillies moved to Florida from Michigan in the 1970s.
Al Cappalli
I am from Long Island, New York, where I was in public education. We moved to Palm Coast in 1980. I got my real estate and eventually, brokerage licenses and purchased property. This put me on a series of boards, at least four condos, on which I served as president, vice president, or treasurer. We joined the Plantation Bay Golf Club in 2002 and we moved here in 2006. I joined the board in 2009 and have remained on the board since.
Don Maresca
I moved here from Long Island in 1993. I was the director of Grumman Aerospace. We rented a house while we waited for ours to be built. The reason I got involved in the board was because it was a problem when we took over from ICI. We had a polarized board. Kathy Pounds and Barbara Gammin have made great strides and I want to continue that this year.
Chuck Gillies
Moved to South Florida from Michigan in the 1970s and to Ormond Beach the first time in 1980. I lived in a condo across from Julian’s Restaurant and was the president of the board. I have served as president on five boards in New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach and South Florida. The Plantation Bay Board does a pretty good job since taking over from ICI. The maintenance is nice and to me this is one of the nicest communities. I hope the coming year will be as good as the past years and maybe we can make it better.
Bob Anderson
Graduated from Northeastern University with additional studies at Duke, Babson and Bell Labs. I spent 40 years in telecommunications, mostly in New England and some in New York. The last 12 years I was in Southeast and South Asian countries building and managing large telecommunication projects. Served on a Board of Directors in the Philippines and currently I am on a board in Guam. Moved to Plantation Bay from the Philippines in January 2003 and joined the Plantation Bay HOA board in 2009. My purpose for joining the board was and is to contribute whatever I can to keeping Plantation Bay as an upscale community with good roads and infrastructure, attractive surroundings and reliable security with a well managed budget.
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SLICE OF LIFE By Jacque Estes | Staff Writer Tim Spangler helps Diana Aldrich get back into the game after her surgery.
Check out the properties that sold in Plantation Bay in October, November and December.
Barry and Kathryn Steinberg, of Ormond Beach, for $190,000. Built in 1997, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,621 square feet.
Qin Fang and Pellin Wei, of Las Vegas, sold 1321 Dovercourt Lane to Ronald Thomas, of Guilford, Connecticut, for $635,000. Built in 2012, the house has five bedrooms, six baths, a swimming pool and 4,542 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $589,000.
$189,615
Prestwick at Plantation Bay, of Daytona Beach, sold 1059 Kilkenny Lane to Amelia Criado, of Ormond Beach for $189,615. Built in 2014, the townhouse has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,510 square feet. This was the first sale.
$189,000
Prestwick of Plantation Bay, of Daytona Beach, sold 1027 Kilkenny Lane to Laura King, of Ormond Beach, for $189,000. Built in 2014, the townhouse has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,510 square feet. This was the first sale.
$296,900
K & Z Investment Partners LLC, of Ormond Beach, sold 423 Long Cove Road to Bonita Lee, of Ormond Beach, for $296,900. Built in 2014, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,911 square feet. The lot sold In 2013.
$175,000
Margaret Boice, of Madison, Connecticut, sold 1000 Kilkenny Lane to Mark and Katherine Owsianiak, of Chicago, Illinois, for $175,000. Built in 2002, the house has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,510 square feet. It sold in 2012 for $180,000.
$221,300
Prestwick at Plantation Bay, of Daytona Beach, sold 1052 Kilkenny Lane to Charlotte Ray, of Ormond Beach, for $221,300. Built in 2014, the house has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,160 square feet. This was the first sale.
$162,000
Prestwick of Plantation Bay, of Daytona Beach, sold 1083 Kilkenny Lane to William Gerlin and Nicole Gerlin, of Maitlalnd, for $209,290. Built in 2014, the townhome has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,732 square feet. This was the first sale.
$190,000
Tim Spangler is the new golf pro at Plantation Bay. Diana Aldrich swings her club, raising the golf ball off the tee and arching it over the course at the Plantation Bay Golf Course. By her side is Tim Spangler, the new club golf pro, ready with praise, encouragement and direction. With Spangler’s help, Aldrich is returning to the game nearly two years after surgery and a subsequent injury. “I am an avid golfer,” she said. “I’m not great, but I really enjoy playing.” Spangler, who came to Plantation Bay in August 2014 says that while there are some just learning the sport, most are like Diana, returning after a medical interruption, or experienced golfers who want to rid themselves of a bad habit. “Every golfer has something they want to improve; 90% is about posture and core strength, and when you start losing that, you bend forward and you lose balance,” he said. “It’s not like riding a bike where you just sit on it and pedal away. There are a lot of moving parts used on the body in a space of a second.” Spangler grew up in Iowa and moved
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to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida in 1991 and has called Florida home every since. He operated two clubs in Jacksonville for 14 years, building them from the ground up. His move to Plantation Bay was an opportunity to concentrate more on the game and the players. He was Golf Professional of the Year in 2007, 2008, and 2009 in the Northern PGA Chapter. In 2008 he was the North Florida Section PGA Professional of the Year. The 2010 North Chapter PGA Teacher of the Year, Spangler has seen his two of his students go onto the LPGA and four receive college scholarships. “I taught high school golf for four years, and I would love to implement a way to get the high school golfers here involved during the summer,” he said. A resident of Jacksonville, Spangler goes to elementary schools there to teach SNAG, Starting New At Golf. He plans to continue the summer junior camps at Plantation Bay. Currently he has a clinic at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday, open to any member.
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Jim and Sue Thomas are world travelers, and they like to vary their transportation when they go. The couple, married for 53 years, has been to South Africa, Hong Kong, Switzerland and Monaco via plane, as well as enjoying 20 cruises and several visits to Disneyworld. Their new motorhome will take them on the road to see their four children, 12 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren in Phoenix and Grand Rapids and Petoskey, Michigan. Jim Thomas The Thomases moved from Michigan into the Landings in January 1989, and then relocated inside Plantation Bay to Lakewood in 1998 where they still reside right next to me. Of course, I wanted to know how Jim spent his working life, and when Jim mentioned “Rexair Sue Thomas Corp.” I knew it sounded familiar but couldn’t quite place it until he said “Rainbow” vacuums. I had one and can testify that these fantastic machines will clean anything. Jim worked for Rexair for 32 years starting as a factory representative. He quickly moved up the ladder to district manager and became a regional distribu-
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tor. His distributorship employed 300 sales representatives with 52 outlets in five states. Jim told me he became a consultant and retired “a few times.” That’s what happens when you love your job! The Thomases love to decorate for Christmas, and their home is truly a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights and treasures collected over the years. The outside, too, glistens with icicle lights across the front and sides of the home. When they’re not golfing, Jim enjoys cooking. According to Sue, his soups are always exceptional, and I can personally testify that he makes outrageously good appetizers. In their spare time football is on the menu and they are ready for the Super Bowl.
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Common question: How did the thieves get in? There were security incidents in November and December, and the Flagler and Volusia sheriff’s offices are on the case. Security would like to wish all residents a happy, healthy New Year. Security would also like to thank all residents who remembered security during the holidays; all officers and I, thank you. There are a few topics I would like to discuss in this issue: How did the thieves get in? This has been the question asked by many Donna Velardi residents related to the incidents which occurred in November, and the more recent incidents that occurred in December. There are several answers. As it relates to the first incident, one of the suspects arrested by police lives in Plantation Bay. This incident is still an open investigation; therefore, additional information can not be disclosed at this time. Security staff has been working with and continues to work with both the Flagler County and Volusia County sheriff’s offices, related to these incidents. The second incident may be related to the first incident; however, that incident is also at this time still an open investigation. There is one suspect who is not a resident but connected to the first incident that remains under arrest and is currently in jail. Getting back to the original question, there are several possibilities. When a guest is authorized access by a resident, security verifies a current driver’s license for the driver of the vehicle. No other person or person’s identity in the vehicle is required, as it would delay entrance by a significant amount of time, causing a massive back-up on the guest entrance side. Not identifying additional passengers in a vehicle is standard practice in other gated communities; the driver and the resident who requested clearance for any guest is responsible for their actions.
will bring up the CapSure web portal. You will need to enter your user name and password (your user name should be your 10-digit phone number, and your password is the four-digit number provided to property management at the time of registration).
Be sure to register
We have found that some people have not registered online. If that refers to you, please register as soon as possible. If you need assistance in determining your password, you can contact Margie, with the management company, or Donna, the director of security. Please understand that with all of their other responsibilities, it may take some time for them to respond to this request. It is suggested that you contact either person by email. Residents can change the following tabs in their profile: personal info, visitors, phone, family members, pets and away messages. Profile information that cannot be changed by a resident is their automobiles and smart keys (transponder).
Be aware of your surroundings, and please report any suspicious activity.
Changes for residents’ visitors
‘Resident guest’ option
When scheduling visitors, a resident has many choices. We have added a new type of visitor in the drop-down menu, which is, “Resident Guest.” This additional choice allows a resident to add a guest who will stay on their visitors list and not be purged at midnight each day. This choice would be used to schedule a visitor for one day or up to 30 days.
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guest or call security, who will schedule the resident guest for the resident. Security has found visitors who have received a thirty-day pass who have or have attempted to gain access for other reasons than going to the address provided on the pass. For an example of this, see the box on this page called “Just looking at Christmas lights.”
Report suspicious activity
We ask that all residents be aware of their surroundings, to please report any suspicious activity. If you observe someone who may be walking, riding a bicycle and or traveling your street and who appear out of place, please contact security. Security is limited on what we can do. If at any time you feel threatened, please call the non-emergency number for the sheriff’s department of your county. For Flagler County, call 386-437-4116, or 386313-4911. For Volusia, 386-736-5999, or 386-248-1777. When security observes community violations and/or receives a concern from a resident, that concern is passed on to the property management, who handles all community violations. Security can address any violation which is a safety hazard; we will issue a ticket to notify the resident(s) involved, and a copy of the ticket issued is turned into property management. The association is working with both Volusia and Flagler agencies to provide patrol from law enforcement to help reduce speeding and enforce traffic laws. If any resident has any concern of security, please email me at DVelardi425@gmail. com. I look forward to seeing and speaking to all residents in our new year.
SUSPICIOUS VISITOR: ‘JUST LOOKING AT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS’
Here is an example of possible problems that can occur when residents accept visitors: A resident noticed a vehicle in their location which traveled up and down the street several times. The resident stopped the individual and question if they could be of help; the driver’s response was I’m looking at Christmas lights. The information was provided to security and upon investigation, security found that the person gained access by being on a residence visitor’s permanent status. This is an example of someone gaining access into the development under false pretense. We are asking for your help, we need all residents to update their visitors list with the correct description of their visitors. If anyone needs assistance learning how to use CapSure, property management and security would be happy to assist you.
The “permanent” choice issues a pass for no more than 30 days. Thirty-day passes should only be used for an extended visitor, visiting your address only. I would like to clarify the difference between visitors on the “permanent” status or “resident guest” status. The permanent status allows access to the community without the resident been notified. The resident guest status allows the guest to stay on the resident’s list of visitors, which requires resident’s permission for access. The resident can schedule the resident
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First and foremost, I would like to wish each and every resident a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Once again I am happy to announce that many of the Westlake residents have or will have new neighbors. This is because many new homes are being constructed on lots all around the community, and we expect new home sales to remain strong. With that, please find time to welcome all new residents to Plantation Bay. For the new residents as well as the existing, there has been a very positive change regarding the property management for all Plantation Bay Residents. Starting Jan. 1 all of Plantation Bay is now run by one property manager. Though the benefits of this are many, the main benefit is that the Plantation Bay property manager, on the direction of both Westlake Homeowners Association Board and the Plantation Bay Community Association Board will concentrate solely on Plantation Bay. This is a great thing for the community, especially as we continue to grow. In addition to this, communication is also a top priority. In addition to the Observer and in conjunction with the Plantation Bay Association, a new website has been created for Plantation Bay (see John Gamin’s article for instructions). This website is where we would like all residents to go for information regarding our community. Because this is a new site, please give us some time to work out the kinks and get everything uploaded. In closing, I am looking forward to a great 2015 and continuing to make Plantation Bay one of the best communities in Florida. Gregory P. Brousse Westlake Homeowner Association President
Familiar face Hall takes new position Margie Hall is Plantation Bay and Westlake’s new community manager, bringing the position in-house. Margaret “Margie” Hall has assumed the new position as Plantation Bay and Westlake’s Community Manager on Jan. 1. The Keansburg, New Jersey, native and her husband, Greg Graham, reside in Daytona Beach and enjoy goMargie Hall ing to the beach when “time allows,” she laughed. Hall’s many responsibilities include community management, working within the budget constraints and working under the direction of board
+ ‘I feel quite at home here’ in Plantation Bay Dear residents: Well, it’s good to be back, this time as the new property manager for Plantation Bay and Westlake POA. I’ve been around for some time, managing Westlake and Prestwick Townhomes, and before that, I was the assistant to the Plantation Bay property manager “back in the day.” I feel quite at home here and look forward to seeing old friends again and welcoming new residents to this community. There’s sure to be
members. She is also responsible for maintenance, inspection of properties to “make certain they are up standards,” and enforcing CC&Rs, she said. The community will get to know “Margie” as she deals with their concerns on a daily basis. Hall holds a Community Association Manager’s license. Residents may recognize her from when she worked for Diversified Property Management as assistant property manager for Plantation Bay from 1997 to 2006. Recently, she has worked as Westlake Community Property Manager since 2009. lots for me to learn and changes for all of us. I’d like to thank the board for giving me the opportunity to work in such a beautiful community. At the moment, I’m just getting my feet under me and hope to take off running very soon. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding your community. You may reach me at 386-4370038. My office is located at 103A Westlake Drive, Ormond Beach, next to the post office and sales office. Sincerely, Margie Hall Property Manager
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ARCHITECT / FROM PAGE 1 County engineer Kifah “Faith” Alkhatib, and committee members Jane GentileYoud and Joan Beck Dec. 18 to discuss maintenance requirements. Weremay will make a presentation to the board at 9 a.m. Jan. 26, at Club de Bonmont. Alkhatib will also be available to answer questions. “It was really great to meet Michael Weremay,” she said. “He’s very knowledgeable and experienced. I look forward to working with him should the association approve the project.” “Approval hinges on the association’s willingness to commit to perpetual maintenance,” Weremay said. At the Dec. 18 meeting, maintenance was defined as including mowing of grass, watering, fertilizing, weed control, damage control and pest control. If the project is approved, the contractor will assume maintenance for a year, and the association will take over in two years or less. Weremay suggested that if the maintenance ends up costing $20,000, each of the approximately 2,000 homes in Plantation Bay could be assessed $10 per year. “The question is, ‘Is a beautiful entrance worth it to the overall value of the home?’ My opinion is, it is well worth it. The face of the community on U.S. 1 should be beautiful.”
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We have made a change in management companies. The board has determined that our residents deserve the best service available. Therefore, we would be best served by having our own in-house management company with employees only conducting the business of Plantation Bay and Westlake. Because of this, there will be a few bumps in the road but we will do everything we can to make it a smooth transition and I ask that we work together to get through the change.
Plantation Bay website
Another new opportunity for residents to be better informed is the introduction of the Plantation Bay Community website, which has been up and running for several months. In the last edition of the Plantation Bay Observer, there was a story about how residents could register to take advantage of the information on the site, but I am disappointed that only 150 residents out of the more than 1,500 have registered. It is required that each resident be provided with secure log-in information. To request your log-in information, go to plantationbayhomeowners.com, fill out the request form and click on “submit.” You
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GLASS-TOP PATIO table with 4 chairs, $50. 386.446.9833 HAYWARD POWER-FLO pool pump, brand new, never used, in box, 1-1/2hp, $195. 386-338-1188
KENMORE WHITE 30” ceramic top range-4 years old, excellent condition, $200. 386-446-2712 Sleep
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KITCHEN AID stand mixer w/beater, wire whip & dough hook, white, $150. 386.437.8421 MICROWAVE FRIGIDARE color almond exhaust fan and light included like new $200. 386-283-4298
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