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Chairman’s Corner Dear Boca Pointe Homeowners, As I mentioned in last month’s Viewpointe, in Florida community associations must periodically preserve and, if necessary, revitalize their governing documents. At Boca Pointe, we must complete the process of revitalizing our Boca Pointe Covenants, Articles of Incorporation, and Bylaws, which are essential and govern our everyday operations.
As Florida law requires and guided by experienced legal counsel, the Board of Directors has formed an Organizing Committee under Florida Statute §720.495. In several weeks, you will receive a package in the mail containing Boca Pointe’s existing governing documents and a form allowing your written consent to revitalize them. Your written consent will enable us to preserve what we have. The Board of Directors endorses this vital effort and appreciates your cooperation and support for the good of our community. Happy New Year!!! Bob Cornell, President and Chairman Boca Pointe Community Association.
From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward A Message from Marci
I visited family over the recent Thanksgiving break and saw my campaign mailer still hanging on my mother’s refrigerator. It got me thinking about what I initially wanted to accomplish in this position and the new priorities I’ve discovered along the way. The budget is still a major task, and it has continued to grow. Although I wouldn’t necessarily call it an accomplishment, we, as a board, have moved several capital projects forward that were either postponed, deferred, or delayed for several years. One such project I am most pleased to push forward is our Animal Care & Control facility. If you’ve visited, you know we have work to do in renovation and expansion, including facility-wide air conditioning. We also have planned expansions and renovations for the Governmental Center, South County Complex, Green Cay, Concourse B, and the Consolidated Rental Car Facility at Palm Beach International Airport! Protecting agriculture in Palm Beach County remains a challenge due to the development pressure we face, but denying the Ag Reserve land swap was, for me, a significant step in the right direction. We will continue to have projects brought to us as farmers seek to sell to developers and will remain challenged to make the right decisions. Our recent vote to enter into agreements with a third-party conservation group to protect our
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environmentally sensitive lands gives me cause to celebrate the county’s commitment to protecting publicly owned lands as much as possible. We’ve held several meetings and workshops to discuss the role of code enforcement in the county. These meetings are usually contentious, as there are always two sides to every story. While striking a balance between personal and property rights is difficult, this board has tackled a few disputes with a willingness to listen to all sides and strive for peaceful resolutions. We renamed code enforcement to “code compliance” and are preparing for our officers to wear body cameras while on calls to enhance transparency. Our labor force has been and remains a top priority. I joined the CareerSource board as soon as possible and have met with business and economic leaders to address the issues. Our most recent unemployment numbers for Palm Beach County are 3.5%. We have under 28,000 people unemployed and at least 33,000 posted jobs available, with nearly 800,000 people employed. There is no industry without a shortage of available workers. We are working diligently not only to attract talent to our area but also to keep our homegrown talent here locally. Expanding the horizons of our young people to see career opportunities that do not require a four-year degree is also gaining traction. One of my new top priorities, which emerged after I took office, is transportation. I have to admit that my regular commute from Boca Raton to my office in West Palm Beach quickly made this a priority. I joined the Tri-Rail and Transportation Planning Agency boards immediately and began exploring ways to help. It has been a steep learning curve to understand the multi-jurisdictional nature of our system, the long timelines for road projects, the restrictive nature of our funding sources, the limited options when approving developments, and the complex land use and comprehensive changes that have shaped our current system. I am thrilled to announce that our board unanimously From The Desk Of on page 4
Director Of Security Be A Good Neighbor By Ebenson Bristol While being friendly and social is great, it’s also important to respect people’s privacy and personal boundaries. Here’s 5 tips on how to be a good neighbor: 1. Wave or say Hi when you see a neighbor 2. Follow all HOA or Condo guidelines 3. Be mindful of your noise 4. Don’t worry if not all of your neighbors want to get to know you because some people aren’t as extroverted or open to socializing, and it’s important to respect that 5. Even if you get the impression that some of your neighbors would prefer to keep to themselves, being friendly is essential to maintaining a positive environment in your neighborhood.
The Board of Directors and the staff of the Boca Pointe Community Association would like to wish all of our residents a very Happy New Year!! May it be filled with Love, Peace, Good Health and Prosperity!! Happy 2025!!
Please Help We are all so fortunate to live at Boca Pointe. However, there are many who are struggling to just get by. The homeless in our area have a constant need of clothing. Please consider donating any used clothing to those less fortunate. The only requirement is that the clothes are clean and placed in a bag (no loose items). All clothing collected will be donated to local homeless shelters and programs. All clothing can be dropped off at the Boca Pointe Community Association Office at 6909 SW 18th Street, suite A120. Thank you for your generosity and care for those in need.