MANAGEMENT UPDATE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010
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The continuing installation of the water line for Boynton Beach Utilities on Military Trail is moving along. The contractor, Felix & Associates, hopes to be finished with the Military Trail portion of the project in time for the holidays. The Boynton Beach Blvd. , portion of the project will begin shortly thereafter and will proceed west towards the main entrance to Banyan Springs. We have been informed that when the work approaches our entrance, traffic will have to be routed either in the entrance or the exit as two-way traffic. We have been assured that we will be notified by the contractor of the dates that they will be working in front of our entrance, so we can notify our residents prior to that time.
Over the last couple of weeks, many of our residents have had problems with Comcast’s installation of the digital boxes and digital converters. In some cases, the installers failed to show up for their appointments within the scheduled time frame due to problems with earlier installations, some failed to notify the resident that they were going to be late and some of the issues have been technical, due to wiring or signal strength problems. Management has been in touch with our Comcast representative concerning these problems and we have been assured that Comcast technicians are working to overcome some of the technical issues. If you are continuing to have problems, please come be the office and give us your name and address, so we may notify Comcast management to help resolve your problem.
In October, Al Hoffer’s Pest Protection Service was in the community to treat the lawns with a combination of fertilizer, pre-emergent weed and pest control. Certain areas that were treated have developed brown spots. After a supplemental fertilization today, we have been assured that these areas will look better in the next few weeks or they will install new sod.
Last Wednesday, November 10, 2010 , the Proposed 2011 POA Budget, along with the First Notice of Annual Meeting and Election was mailed to all members. The Budget Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 10:00am in the Banyan Room of the Clubhouse. Candidates Night is Wednesday Night, December 15th and the Election and Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in the Center.
On November 11th, Frames Tree Service was in the community to remove 7 queen palms that were diseased and needed to be removed immediately. The cost of removal was $1,050.
On Monday, November 15, Charles Baum of CNC Systems, Inc., was here to complete the installation and training on new equipment for Channel 63, which replaced the antiquated system that was failing and is obsolete. The cost of the equipment, setup and training was $3,270. Vera of our office is currently entering all of the information that was on Channel 63 into the new system, which should be done in a few days.
Atlantic Refrigeration was here on Tuesday, November 16th, replacing an original air handler in the ceiling that was beyond repair. The installation was completed earlier today at a cost of $2,588 including tax and installation.
TruGreen Landcare, completed trimming and thinning 50 selected areca palms in the Patio Villas, as part of the ongoing project to keep the areca’s off the roofs of buildings. The cost of the project totaled $2,625 and was funded out of the Landscape Improvements part of the budget.
SPM Inc., completed installation of the kitchen cabinets in the Cabana Club, as part of the continuing improvements to the Cabana Clubhouse. The cost of the cabinets and sink, plus installation totaled $1,425.
Holiday Lighting Inc., is scheduled to turn the holiday lighting at the main entrance on this Friday, November 19th. The lights remain on until January 7, 2011 .
The POA office will be closed next Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th for Thanksgiving. If you have guests coming in for the holiday weekend and need an additional key fob, please stop by the office no later than Wednesday afternoon to rent one for a $50 deposit.
The Management and Staff wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Leach, L.C.A.M.
Property Manager