Back Gate and Codes
Just a reminder, the back gate codes will be changing Monday, August 1st. You should have already received an email with the code. If you have not, please let me know. The east tower key pad leading from the pool to the garage was replaced yesterday. The technician also checked all the back gates to ensure they were working properly. If you experience any issues with any of the gates, please let me know.
Gym and Aerobics Room
Please do not turn the a/c in these rooms below 68 degrees as it is causing the a/c to freeze up. If you do turn the a/c down while you are working out, please set the temperature to 76 degrees when you leave. This will keep the a/c unit from freezing up and will save energy cost.
Dog Stations and Pet Restrictions
Dog stations are located at either end of each tower. When removing the doggie bags from the station, please pick up all trash and dispose in the trash can located at the pet station. We have been having problems with people removing the bags and leaving the unused bags on the floor. This is not only wasteful but is also littering the grounds. Also, the station at the west tower is broken and from what it looks like it was due to excessive force in removing the bags. Another station will be ordered and installed. Just another reminder, if your dog/cat is not registered with the association, please contact me for the correct forms that need to be filled out for the associations records. The restriction is 2 pets no more than 25 lbs and they must be registered with the Association. PLEASE make sure you pick up your dog’s waste, failure to do so could result in fines, and/or removal of the pet.
East Tower 2nd Floor Garage Door
Today at 2 AM, Security and I were alerted to the east tower 2nd floor garage door not opening. Security was able to manually open it to allow cars to exit the garage. A work order was called in this morning. The company is hoping to get out here today or tomorrow, if not Monday for sure. We did try the reset button on the motor but unfortunately that did not work.
Cigarette Butts
Please do not throw your cigarette butts off of your lanai.
Parking Reminder (Originally Posted April 8th, 2011)
The documents clearly state that boats, trailers, commercial vehicles, oversized vehicles and trucks are not allowed on Association property without prior Board of Directors approval. The Association can tow per the Association documents at the owner's expense. This can be found in Section 19 of the Rules and Regulations. All that is needed is a sign to be posted at the property. The Board has reviewed this and signed a contract with Red’s O.K Auto and Towing. When the Board has given Association approval to a few individuals, there has been restrictions and time frames on how long it can be on the property and unfortunately this has been abused. In some cases, owners have failed to get Association approval. We have the name and numbers of a few places where you can store a boat or trailer. Please contact Michelle or I for this information.
Vacations
Michelle will be out of the office Monday, August 1st and Wednesday, August 3rd. I will be out of the office Thursday, August 4th and Friday, August 5th.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Reminder
The water to the entire building will be shut down on July 27th starting at 8 AM and should be back on within 6-8 hours. The association will be having some much need plumbing repairs which will consist of a new motor that needs to be replaced in the booster pump, replacing a valve that has a slight leak and isolation valves that need to be installed. An engineer has been working with North Star over the last few months along with the associations plumber and boost pump installers and inspectors. We are doing all three of these items at the same time to prevent the building from being shut down more than once. Once the isolation valves are installed, work to the pump will be able to be done without turning water to the entire building off. This day we will have limited staff with only security and myself on property. Michelle, Sales and the janitorial staff will be off. If you are having work done in your unit please do not have them on the property July 27th as there will be no water. The fire system (ie fire sprinklers) are on a different system so there will be fire protection. If we have to turn the water off at the street, a “fire watch” will be set up for the day. A fire watch is just a person that we will hire through our security company to walk the property during the water being turned off. You will not have to do anything inside of your unit prior to the shut down. Once the water gets turned back on, please run the cold cycle in your washer before you turn any other water source on. This is to flush out any particles or rust that might have gotten stirred up when turning off the water. If you are up north or not at the property doing this project, when you return there is no need to do this as anything in the pipes would have already been flushed out. The minor discoloration in the water that might occur is not harmful. When the water is turned back on, I will send an email to all residents. I apologize for this inconvenience that this may cause.
If you have tenants or guest in your unit during this time, please make sure you make them aware of this.
East Tower Garage Gate leading to the Pool Area
The last week we have been experiencing problems with the back gates. All of the problems have been corrected except the east tower garage gate leading to the pool area. You can go out the gate(to get to the pool) but cannot go from the pool to the garage. A new key pad has been ordered and will be installed when it comes in. A notice has been posted at the gate (inside and out).
Women’s Steam Room
The women’s steam room has been not working correctly. A new sensor has been order and should be here either today or Monday.
Flowers
Some of the annuals have not done so well at the entrance of the property. Greenscapes have been replacing the failing annuals at no cost to the association.
Back Gate Code
The back gate code will be changing August 1st, 2011. You should have received an email with the code. If you did not, please contact me to be put on the email list.
The water to the entire building will be shut down on July 27th starting at 8 AM and should be back on within 6-8 hours. The association will be having some much need plumbing repairs which will consist of a new motor that needs to be replaced in the booster pump, replacing a valve that has a slight leak and isolation valves that need to be installed. An engineer has been working with North Star over the last few months along with the associations plumber and boost pump installers and inspectors. We are doing all three of these items at the same time to prevent the building from being shut down more than once. Once the isolation valves are installed, work to the pump will be able to be done without turning water to the entire building off. This day we will have limited staff with only security and myself on property. Michelle, Sales and the janitorial staff will be off. If you are having work done in your unit please do not have them on the property July 27th as there will be no water. The fire system (ie fire sprinklers) are on a different system so there will be fire protection. If we have to turn the water off at the street, a “fire watch” will be set up for the day. A fire watch is just a person that we will hire through our security company to walk the property during the water being turned off. You will not have to do anything inside of your unit prior to the shut down. Once the water gets turned back on, please run the cold cycle in your washer before you turn any other water source on. This is to flush out any particles or rust that might have gotten stirred up when turning off the water. If you are up north or not at the property doing this project, when you return there is no need to do this as anything in the pipes would have already been flushed out. The minor discoloration in the water that might occur is not harmful. When the water is turned back on, I will send an email to all residents. I apologize for this inconvenience that this may cause.
If you have tenants or guest in your unit during this time, please make sure you make them aware of this.
East Tower Garage Gate leading to the Pool Area
The last week we have been experiencing problems with the back gates. All of the problems have been corrected except the east tower garage gate leading to the pool area. You can go out the gate(to get to the pool) but cannot go from the pool to the garage. A new key pad has been ordered and will be installed when it comes in. A notice has been posted at the gate (inside and out).
Women’s Steam Room
The women’s steam room has been not working correctly. A new sensor has been order and should be here either today or Monday.
Flowers
Some of the annuals have not done so well at the entrance of the property. Greenscapes have been replacing the failing annuals at no cost to the association.
Back Gate Code
The back gate code will be changing August 1st, 2011. You should have received an email with the code. If you did not, please contact me to be put on the email list.
Friday, July 15, 2011
WATER OUTAGE - JULY 27TH
The water to the entire building will be shut down on July 27th starting at 8 AM and should be back on within 6-8 hours. The association will be having some much need plumbing repairs which will consist of a new motor that needs to be replaced in the booster pump, replacing a valve that has a slight leak and isolation valves that need to be installed. An engineer has been working with North Star over the last few months along with the association's plumber and boost pump installers and inspectors. We are doing all three of these items at the same time to prevent the building from being shut down more than once. Once the isolation valves are installed, work to the pump will be able to be done without turning off water to the entire building. This day we will have limited staff with only security and myself on property. Michelle, Sales and the janitorial staff will be off. If you are having work done in your unit please do not have them on the property July 27th as there will be no water. The fire system (ie fire sprinklers) are on a different system so there will be fire protection. If we have to turn the water off at the street, a “fire watch” will be set up for the day. A fire watch is a person that we will hire through our security company to walk the property while the water is off. You will not have to do anything inside of your unit prior to the shut down. Once the water gets turned back on, please run the cold cycle in your washer before you turn any other water source on. This is to flush out any particles or rust that may have got stirred up when turning off the water. If you are not at the property during this project, when you return there is no need to do this as anything in the pipes would have already been flushed out. The minor discoloration in the water that might occur is not harmful. When the water is turned back on, I will send an email to all residents. I apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Another email will be send out next week with additional information about this project and accommodations that are we are in the process of trying to make for all residents.
If you have tenants or guest in your unit during this time, please make sure you make them aware of this.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
If you have tenants or guest in your unit during this time, please make sure you make them aware of this.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Trash and Recyclables
Just a reminder for disposing of Trash and Cardboard boxes, Cardboard boxes are not to be thrown down the trash chute. All trash must be in a bag and tied tightly. Please see attached pictures of the problem we encountered during this past holiday weekend. This can cause severe damage to the trash chute and it takes the cleaners away from their normal day to day jobs to take care of these unnecessary issues.
Dates to Remember
The window cleaners will be here July 18th and 19th. They will be washing the inaccessible windows in both towers and clubhouse, not the lanai sliders. The quarterly fire alarm and sprinkler inspection will be taking place on July 14th starting at 9 AM. The alarms should not sound.
Clubhouse Doors
In a previous blog, I informed all owners that there are certain doors in the clubhouse that had to remain closed due to the fire marshal's requirements. I forgot to add that the door in the business center on the second floor has to remain closed which automatically locks. You can exit the 2nd floor of the clubhouse to go to the business center but cannot access the 2nd floor of the clubhouse from the business center anymore. I am looking into finding a better solution with the fire marshal. Also the gym and aerobic room doors are to be pushed, not pulled. The hand bars have received minor damage due to them being pulled.
Weekend Hours
Tammy is the weekend concierge, her hours are Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM – 5 PM and can be reached at 239-656-1430. Security is here 24/7 and can assist after those hours for property issues as they know how to get in touch with me after hours if I need to be contacted. Their number is 239-961-8923.
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