BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK

ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

BY STACEY FRYREAR

The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month. A copy of the o cial July 27, 2021, meeting minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com.

The board approved a Halloween event previously known as Kidtoberfest to be coordinated by Tim Weber Events.

The board approved duct cleaning and addition of air puri cation system including UV lighting for the Grace Hopper Hall A/C systems.

The board appointed Mr. Robert Slavens to the Baldwin Park Architectural Review Committee.

The board reviewed and accepted the 2022 Reserve Study Updates provided by Dreux Isaac & Associates.

The board rati ed the renewal of the Florida Water Features contract for the Mattamy Mews fountain preventative maintenance.

The board approved renewing all contracts expiring by the end of 2021, including the pool maintenance contract not to exceed a 6% increase.

The board approved the Baldwin Park Elementary School Shindig to be held in Corrine Commons, including the use of the Grace Hopper gathering room for setup materials. In addition, Baldwin Park Elementary will provide port-a-lets.

The board approved three sets of replacement free weights for the Enders tness center. The board approved landscape replacements in various parks/ mews.

UPDATES

Tree replacements: The eight tree replacements in various parks/mews have been completed.

Grace Hopper pool resurfacing: The amendment to the contract, including the timeline, was emailed to the pool specialists. They are to provide the timeline dates, including the start date.

Baldwin Park Services App: The number of new requests from June 15 to July 22 was 67 entries. Fifty- ve have been completed, and 12 are currently in progress.

Landscape replacements: Plant installations at the following parks/mews have been completed: Fenwood Park, Bailey Square, Virginia Park, Oak mews, Nolan Court, City Homes No. 4 mews and Union mews. Podocarpus at Union Park has been completed.

Pool and tness center signage: The approved signage has been installed.

Pool fence and light pole painting at High Park: This work has been completed.

Pressure wash, caulk and touch-up paint (faux) at High Park: This work has been completed.

Enders pool deck: The approved work to repaint, replace backer roads and re-caulk the expansion joints is being scheduled for a little later in the year to avoid interfering during the summer months during which the pool is in full use. Enders facility center paint: The approved work is being scheduled.

Grace Hopper Hall touch-up paint: The approved work is being scheduled.

Grace Hopper pool bath house painting: The approved work is being scheduled.

Clean gutters at High Park: This work has been completed.

One of the gutter downspouts at the large pavilion is being replaced as it was split.

Clean, caulk and paint pergola at Union Park: This work has been completed.

Enders Park lot reseal and re-stripe: The contract with DMI has been executed, and the permit application process has begun. The city of Orlando permitting department rejected the initial application/plans. Management is working on providing the documents needed.

Townhome roof replacement for 2022: The TSAC manager has been working with ARC Associates (roof consultants) and legal counsel on the contract for each service area.

2021 Reserve Items: Management reviewed the 2020 Reserve Study Full Site Inspection for items due in 2021. For Grace Hopper: Replace vinyl ooring upstairs, downstairs and elevator. Items on hold: Proposals for bollard light painting in City Homes No. 2 and City Homes No. 4 mews; proposal for park signage.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS

WILDLIFE IN STRUCTURES The tree-lined streets of Baldwin Park o er shady canopies for residents to enjoy the outdoors and provide homes for amazing animals such as 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. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provided a comprehensive video addressing how to remove bats from buildings. You can access it by going to bit.ly/3yFFJ8f.

Need more information about nding a professional bat excluder? Please contact your local FWC Regional O ce at (352) 732-1225. If you have something you would like Community Manager Stacey Fryrear to make the community aware of, please email her at sfryrear@baldwinparkpoa.com.

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE

BY MELISSA PARKER

MParker@BalwinParkPOA.com

The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the July 20, 2021, meeting. A complete copy of the o cial minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, baldwinparknetwork. com.

William Campbell, City Homes No. 2 representative, has resigned from his position on the TSAC.

The TSAC moved to approve the replacement of an elm tree in the right of way located at 976 Fern Ave.

UPDATES

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 sta on corrective measures being taken.

New sod that was installed in June/July has been treated with a fungicide.

BrightView has fertilized azaleas in the City Homes No. 1 service area.

BrightView has fertilized ixora in the City Homes No. 2 service area.

Hollies located in the City Homes No. 2 service area have been treated for scale.

During the month of June, there was 7.06 inches of rain (average is 8.05 inches). When BrightView installs new sod and plant material, irrigation is commonly broken or requires repair. Plant/sod installation crews work rst, then irrigation technicians work to make repairs after all material has been installed.

Per DRS Inc., here is the townhome painting schedule for August 2021: Live/work service area.

Per DRS Inc., here is the townhome maintenance schedule for August 2021: Mattamy and City Homes No. 4.

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. 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.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOUSE OWNERS

Tile oors on exterior porches or balconies require grout sealing to prevent water damage.The grout may need touched up from time to time, as well. Likewise, recaulk areas around windows and doors where caulking has shrunk because of sun or weather. Water emergency! See how to shut o the water at the bit.ly/3jOEFZb.You’ll nd a black lid in the front or rear yard. It helps to have the right tool — water valve shut-o tool — available at any hardware store for about $5 to $20.

BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.

BY BILL PATTERSON

VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES

The Village Center painting project is ongoing. The buildings along New Broad Street from Meeting Place down to Jake Street will get a fresh coat of paint over the next few months. Please be mindful of coned-o areas in front of the buildings where the painting is taking place.

GENERAL UPDATES

If you haven’t already, please sign up for the Baldwin Park Network, baldwinparknetwork. com. The website provides so much great information including the governing documents, news and events, and information about the businesses around Baldwin Park. You also will receive the weekly eblast that has all the latest events and information of the week.

Architectural Review Committee meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month for application reviews regarding commercial changes to exterior structures (roo ng 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, send an email to Bill Patterson, bpatterson@ baldwinparkpoa.com.

The COA Service Area Manager walks the property looking for covenant compliance each month. To avoid violations and nes, please maintain your building and property so it is looking Baldwin Best. If you have any questions, contact Bill at bpatterson@baldwinparkpoa. com.

Parking lot light checks and replacements occur monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District. If you notice a light out, please report it using the Baldwin Park Services app. You also can report the city-owned light outages using this app.

We are excited to start a project to replace parking-lot lights as they go out with energy-saving LED lights. These lights will save energy and light up the parking lots brighter than the old ones.

BALDWIN PARK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Ocean Poke restaurant is back open and o ers authentic and delicious tasting Hawaiian poke in Baldwin Park. It is located at 4962 New Broad St. Its hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; and noon to 9 p.m Sundays. It is closed Mondays.

Galeria Restaurant, located at 4979 New Broad St. on the lake, will start o ering full breakfast service from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays in September. Enjoy breakfast on the lake! It is also participating in Magical Dining Month from Sept. 1 through 30. For $32 per person, it includes: fall salad; appetizer choice of scallops or meatballs; main course choice of petite let mignon, Asian seafood kabob over rice, or linguini with your choice of shrimp, chicken or vegetables; and a dessert of sugar-free cheesecake with homemade keto ice cream.

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