Another Seabreeze Publication VOL. 9 NO. 12
DECEMBER 2023
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Reorganization Meeting Oct. 21 The newly elected Board of Directors met immediately following the annual meeting on Oct. 21. The purpose of the reorganization meeting was to elect officers for the next fiscal year (Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024), assign areas of responsibility, and set the meeting schedule for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The newly elected directors are Betty Ingerson, David Todd, and Sandy Funk. Prior to electing officers, Lee Fossett submitted his resignation from the Board due to plans to relocate. We extended our gratitude to Lee for his service to the Board as treasurer and Lakes liaison. It was then moved, seconded, and unanimously approved to appoint Richard Hefright to fill the Board vacancy since he was the next candidate that received the most votes.
Dawn Caniff, Community Association Manager Reminder: Dogs On Leashes And Waste Removal Dogs must always be leashed in Burnt Store Lakes, including the park and all common areas. This is also a Charlotte County ordinance (Sec. 1-4-31. “Dogs running at large”). Waste should be picked up and deposited in the waste containers provided or taken home with you. There have been several complaints regarding these issues, so please be considerate. Year-Round Water Conservation Measures Charlotte County residents are encouraged to follow
Motions were made and seconded for the various offices. Voting was conducted and officers were elected as follows: President: Sandy Funk Vice president: Thomas Freimark Treasurer: David Todd Secretary: Elisabeth Geltz Director at large: Richard Hefright Director at large: Betty Ingerson Director at large: Richard Mathis The following areas of responsibility were assigned as follows: Architectural Review: Betty Ingerson Mechanical and Maintenance: Richard Hefright Drainage and Swales: Elisabeth Geltz Long Range Planning: Sandy Funk
these guidelines unless additional municipality or neighborhood restrictions apply. Lawn watering is limited to two days per week (if needed). It’s based on the last number in your service address: • Even number addresses may water on Thursday and/ or Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. • Odd number addresses may water on Wednesday and/ or Saturday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. • Locations without a discernable address, such as rightsof-way and common areas inside a subdivision, may water on Tuesday and/or Friday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants (other than lawns) may be done any day and at any time. From The Desk Of on page 5
The Heron Herald
Our Deed Restrictions Section 3.1 Community Common Areas states: “Community Common Areas include all pedestrian walkways, parkways, lakes, and water areas shown on the record plat, plus all greenbelts, common areas, easements, and parcels designated as Park “A” in that certain Deed identified in Section 1.7 above.” It further states: “Use of Community Common Areas shall be available to all members and their invitees, Do You Understand Your Deed Restrictions? on page 3 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS FL PERMIT 751
Architectural Review Update October 2023
Do You Understand Your Deed Restrictions? When you live in a deed-restricted community, there is often confusion as to what a specific deed restriction means and how it is monitored and controlled. To address this, the BSLPOA office will be publishing a monthly article on often questioned deed restrictions. This month’s article covers who can fish in our lakes and the methods used to ensure only sanctioned individuals enjoy this amenity.
Beautification and Enhancement: Thomas Freimark Lakes Quality: David Todd Communications: Betty Ingerson Safety and Preparedness: Rick Mathis Community Standards: Board of Directors The Board of Directors’ meetings for the year 2023/24 will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the office conference room and via Zoom. However, because of a request made at the annual meeting, meetings will be held quarterly on a Saturday at 10 a.m. for the convenience of those that cannot attend during the week. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change: Tuesday, Nov. 14 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 – 10 a.m. (Note: This is in lieu of the third Tuesday.) Tuesday, April 15 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 – 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15 – 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 – 9 a.m.
By Betty Ingerson, BSL Board of Directors and ARC Liaison The architectural projects listed in the following table were either approved or conditionally approved by the Burnt Store Lakes Board of Directors during the Oct. 10 Board meeting. As of Sept. 30 there were 103 new homes in the construction process. Thirty-eight new homes were completed in the last fiscal year (October 2022 to September). Architectural Review Update on page 2
The Heron herald
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