BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK

ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

BY STACEY FRYREAR

ROA The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month. A copy of the official Feb. 22, 2022, Meeting Minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.

The board approved the following items/work:

n Tropitone replacements for new tables and umbrellas for Grace Hopper and Enders pools and tables for High Park pool.

n Brightview to replenish ADA playground mulch at Union and Enders Park playgrounds.

n BrightView to install a shade tolerant bed of plants under large oak tree at the southwest corner of the parking lot at Enders Park.

n 2022 Insurance Renewals to included General Liability, Umbrella, Crime, D&O, GAP Liability, Workers Compensation, Property and Equipment Breakdown.

UPDATES

COMPLETED ACTIONS

n Armstrong Lock replaced rusted door closures and worn door handles at Enders and Grace Hopper facility centers at various locations.

n All Pro Plumbing replaced shower heads at High Park pool.

n Maintenance painted pool bathroom floors at High Park and at the women’s pool bathroom floor at Enders. n All Pro Plumbing repaired women’s pool restroom sink leaking at High Park and Enders Park women’s pool restroom.

n All Pro Plumbing repaired leaking toilet handle at Grace Hopper Hall foyer women’s restroom.

n Cool Rite replaced vent in Grace Hopper Hall fitness center.

n First Quarter Preventative Maintenance for fitness center equipment.

n Pressure washing of all park/ mews spaces by DRS.

n Nolan Square plant installations were completed.

n Addition of drainage to the north side of Parkland Quadrangle was completed.

n Shade-tolerant plant installation at Union Park was completed.

n Hazard pruning of the canopy trees in the parks/mews was completed.

n Ordered Union Park (park name) sign panel from Fast Signs.

n Spies Pools performed vacuum pump repairs at Grace Hopper pools and Ender’s kiddie pool.

n Maintenance removed and reinstalled bike rack at Enders playground with new hardware.

n Brown’s Fitness proposals for repairs found during the preventative maintenance work at Grace Hopper and Enders fitness centers have been completed.

PENDING ACTIONS

n Floor replacement in hallways, foyer, kitchen and bathrooms at Grace Hopper Hall. Floor should have been in by March 15. Once delivered to the warehouse, it will be scheduled for install. n Interior touch up painting and painting of trim and doors at Grace Hopper Hall. Will be done after floor install.

n Access control hardware upgrades at High Park and Enders. Grace Hopper was scheduled for Feb. 28 and 29.

n AllGuard (painting) of Grace Hopper pool house scheduled for May 9 to 13.

n Replace backer rods and recaulk expansion joints at Grace Hopper Pool scheduled for May 9 to 13.

n Replacement lounge and chair slings for High Park were ordered. Delivery window is 26 to 32 weeks.

n Replacement lounges and chairs for Enders and Grace Hopper were ordered. Delivery window is 26 to 32 weeks.

n Armrest for benches at City Homes No. 2, City Homes No. 3 Mews and Corrine Commons were ordered. Delivery window is six to eight weeks.

n Spies Pool proposal to repair/ replace pool equipment cover.

n Rep Services proposal to repair areas of tot turf at Enders and Union Park playgrounds.

n DRS proposal for new mirror in women’s downstairs restroom at Grace Hopper.

n Dreux Isaac & Associates proposal for the 2023 Reserve Study Update.

n Rose Fence proposal to add fencing around Enders pool equipment.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS WILDLIFE IN STRUCTURES

The tree-lined streets of Baldwin Park offer shady canopies for residents to enjoy the outdoors and provide homes for amazing animals like songbirds, squirrels and even bats.

Bats provide great pest control. They are protected yearround from harm and cannot be evicted from buildings until after the end of the annual bat maternity season, between April 15 and Aug. 15.

Now is the time to evaluate your home for potential wildlife entry points and make necessary repairs. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provided us with a comprehensive video addressing “How to Remove Bats from Buildings.” You can access it online at youtube. com/watch?v=IbaKnvc8sZA.

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE

BY MELISSA PARKER

The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the Feb. 17, 2022 meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.

n The TSAC moved to approve the 2022 Annual Tree Trimming proposals from BrightView Tree Care.

UPDATES

n Please remember to report any landscape, building or irrigation issues on the Baldwin Park Services App. Reporting items on the Baldwin Park Services App will allow residents to share photos of the reported area(s), and receive real time updates from management staff on corrective measures being taken.

n Roof replacements are coming to multiple townhome service areas! Please remember to check your attics/soffit areas for any bats and/or rodents. Some of these animals may have decided to make a home in these areas. Animals will be required to be removed prior to any roof replacement projects beginning and may delay construction if they are found. This is considered a homeowner expense. Issa 22 is the first service area to receive roof replacements this year, followed by Cambridge, Issa 28, and City Homes No. 1. Not all addresses will have roof replacements this year; some addresses are listed to be replaced in 2023 per the Reserve Study. More information will be released as it becomes available. n New sod that was installed in February/March has been treated with a fungicide.

n BrightView treated all Majestic Beauty Trees (Live/Work) with granular fertilizer which contains micro-nutrients and a fungicide.

n BrightView has trimmed all crape myrtles within the service areas.

n BrightView treated azaleas with fungicide, micro-nutrients, Merit and an insect control.

n Any pots located within plant bed areas or on porches are the responsibility of the resident to maintain. If a plant species begins to take over the plant bed, then the resident can be issued a covenant violation to preserve the integrity of the plant bed. Unkept vines, growing from pots, can also creep up downspouts and townhome buildings causing damage. If damage occurs, the resident will be financially responsible for repairs — not the entire service area.

n During the month of February, there was .75 inches of rain (normal is 1.25 inches).

n Per DRS Inc., here is the Townhome painting schedule for March 2022: Cambridge (Meeting Place-Finishing); Cambridge — Lake Baldwin Lane.

n Per DRS Inc., here is the Townhome maintenance schedule for March/April 2022: City Homes No. 1

n Because of the pandemic, there has been an adjustment to originally stated dates for painting projects and maintenance in the townhome service areas. Supplies were delayed in being shipped from vendors to DRS Inc. at the beginning of the year.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOUSE OWNERS

WINGED TERMITE

WINGED ANT

Questions about pest control for your townhome? The only pest control that the association maintains is the termite bond for the building. All other pest control is a homeowner responsibility. If you believe you have a termite issue, you can report it on the Baldwin Park Services App or contact Melissa Parker at mparker@baldwinparkpoa.com.

Many people get ants and termites confused, so here are a few differences. Winged ants have elbowed antennae, while winged termites have straight antennae. Winged ants have narrow waists, while winged termites have broad waists. Winged ants’ front wings are longer than the back wings, while on winged termites, they are the same size.

Carpenter ants and termites differ in color. Carpenter ants are black, while termites are a reddish brown.

Schedules now will be projected one to two months out to anticipate any possible future changes. Notices still are being left on townhome front doors one to two weeks in advance to inform residents of any upcoming projects beginning in their address range.

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BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.

BY BILL PATTERSON

The rainy season is upon us! This means pop-up storms, standing water, and falling leaves and tree branches. When driving through the parking lots during the rain, please be mindful of standing water and pedestrians running to their car. Fallen tree branches can be reported through the Baldwin Park Services app. Drive safe and stay dry!

VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES

n Check out all the local shops for spring inspired decorations around the Village Center all month long. The conversion of the parking light to LED continues throughout the year. LED lights are much more efficient and brighter than the old bulbs.

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT

n Over the past few months, we have been working on a project to revitalize the landscaping on some of the parking lot islands. This project will continue over the course of the next few months until all are completed.

GENERAL UPDATES

n Have you downloaded the Baldwin Park Services App yet? You can find it in the Android Play Store or in the Apple Store. It is a great resource to report various issues around the community, including light outages, broken sprinkler heads and many others. You also can submit work requests for city of Orlando maintenance and repair.

n The parking lot dumpsters are not meant for large items. This can break or clog the city’s dumpsters and cause further issues. If you have any bulk items, the city of Orlando offers bulk pick-up — in most cases, free of charge! This can be used for most items that cannot fit in the commercial dumpster. Visit orlando.gov/Trash-Recycling for more information and to schedule future pick-ups.

n Architectural Review Committee meetings take place twice a month — on the second and fourth Tuesdays — for application reviews regarding commercial changes to exterior structures (roofing replacements and painting), landscaping and signage. All corresponding applications can be located on the Baldwin Park Network under Commercial Owners Association and Commercial Architectural Review Committee. For questions and application submission please feel free to email Bill at BPatterson@BaldwinParkPOA.com.

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