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Dear Neighbors:
Our president, Jerry Alexanderwicz,
has asked me to write the monthlymessage as hes taken a temporaryposition in Santas workshop and hasto gure out how to make toys withreally tiny tools. Just kidding aboutthe workshop But Jerry did ask me to write this note.
There are a lot of people in ourcommunity who give their time forthe betterment of The Springs. So inthe spirit of Thanksgiving, I want tospend a momentt o s h a r e m yperspective.
We have ACC,Tennis, Stables,Buildings Roads &G r o u n d s ,Security, Social,A u d i t a n d
Finance, Landscaping, Policies andProcedures, RV Parking, and, of course, Newsletter committees.
Thats a lot of committees! And thatdoesnt include your Board of Directors! It takes a lot of volunteers to make The Springswork.
So to the many people whogenerously and graciously give theirtime every day, actively helping tomake The Springs a better place thank you on behalf of the Board
and the Residents.
That kind of communityspirit and willingness are abig part of what I love somuch about The Springs.
O u r c o m m u n i t y i sconstantly getting better.Our vo lun tee r s a re
committed to it, and were seeing theresults.
This issue of The Spring Run has alot of great information all theregular features, plus a few specialitems.
Check out Community News onPage 2, and make plans to attendthe third annual Photos with Santa.
The Managers Report, page 4, hasgreat information on the ongoingefforts to improve our community.
All this and more, in your friendly,neighborhood newsletter.
I hope you and yours have a fantasticand memorable Thanksgiving.
Best,
Patrick Grady
A Message From the Board VicePresident...
NOVEMBER 2009 OUR 38 TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION VOLUME 38, ISSUE 11
At HomeWith Nature!
Pictures with Santa
See inside - page 2
T ha nk s t o O u r Ma ny V o lun t e e r s!
An d H a p py T h a n k sg iv in g t o All!
THE SPRINGSCOMMUNITY
A T H O M EW I T H N A T U R E
ELECTION NOTICE
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Community NewsELECTION NOTICE
Notice of Annual MeetingElections to be held January
20, 2010.There are two seats up for
election to the board. Deadline forsubmission of candidacy intent andbios is November 16, 2009 at 5 p.m.
Bios / Resumes should be onone side of standard letter paper(8.5 x 11 inch) suitable for scanningor copying.
Visitor Authorization Online
Dont forget! When yourepreparing your holiday meal nextweek and getting ready to givethanks you can log on to thewebsite and authorize your friendsand family through the new VisitorAuthorization link. If you haventtried it give it a try! Youll be gladyou did.
Photos with Santa Returnsto The Springs - December5, 9 a.m. Until 11 a.m.
Its also in the column to theleft, but we want to make sure youdont miss it!! Back by very populardemand Photos with Santa @The Springs will return thisDecember for the third time.
Were lucky - weve got aninside connection to the big guyand hes agreed to show up and sit
for pictures with all the good littleboys and girls (even though his toyf a c t o r y w i l l b e i n F U L LPRODUCTION MODEand Jerrywill be working on the line!).
So tell your kids to make theirlists and be on their very bestbehavior because Santa Clause isComin to The Springs!!
Notes from WhisperingPines Village
Hello to all our residents. Youwill be receiving the information
shortly aboutour annual meeting and our
social event that follows theelection. We will be
having a catered barbecue andwe hope you will respond the invitewith a Big yes.
Condolences to Bob Kane onthe loss of his wife, Shirley. Togetherthey symbolized the very essence of volunteerism _ beautifying The
Springs. Shirley was right there,urging Bob on. She will be missed.
Our next meeting will be onNovember 17th and we hope to seeyou then. 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Bloom
Editors note: The Spring Runwelcomes information about all thevillages in our community. Pleasec o n t a c t G e o r g e D i a z a t [email protected] if you have any information youd like to share.
Little Reminders
The Springs is on Facebook! Searchfor Friends of The Springs inLongwood and click join!
Volunteer Doggy Database: If youwant Fido to be searchable in theevent he gets out, you can submith i s p h o t o a n d i n f o t [email protected] .
Visitor Authorization is here! Incase you havent heard, you can nowauthorize visitors through TheSprings Website. Just log in click the Visitor Authorization taband ll out the form! Its quick andeasy.
Social Events
Fall Calendar
The SpringsSocial Committee Presents:
Pictures with Santa
Saturday, December 5, 20099:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Suggested Donation: $5
The Third Annual Pictures with SantaEvent will take place on the lawn of the Clubhouse at 9 a.m. OnSaturday, December 5, 2009.
Make plans now to bring your littleones! Santa has confirmed that heWILL be here and hes very excited
to see all of our great boys and girls.
Youll get a print right away, and wellemail you the original file so you cando with it what you like. Didsomeone say Costco HolidayCards?!?
The Springs Social Committee isrequesting a voluntary donation of $5to cover the cost of snacks and thephoto printing.
We have some wonderful eventsplanned for early 2010, so watch thenewsletter for information.
As a reminder, all events put on byThe Springs Social Committee arestaffed by volunteers and producedwithout money from The SpringsCommunity. Donations are acceptedand appreciated.
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THE SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
Minutes of the Board of Directors MeetingWednesday, September 16, 2009
To be approved by BOD at Wednesday,October 21, 2009 Meeting
The Board of Directors of The SpringsCommunity Association, Inc. met at theClubhouse on Wednesday, September 16,2009. Board members present were:Jerry Alexandrowicz, President; Patrick Grady, Vice President; Bob Johnston,Treasurer; Ted Kaiser, Secretary; DirectorsBob Shakar, David Forthuber and DonaldUllrich. Emil Skip Scipioni, Community
Association Manager was also present.
Call to Order: After a quorum wasestablished President, Jerry Alexandrowiczcalled the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Presidents Report: No report.
Secretarys Report: A motion wasmade by Bob Johnston and was secondedby Bob Shakar that the minutes of the
August 19, 2009 Board of Directorsmeeting be approved with no changes.The motion was approved unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Bob Johnstonnoted that we have $30,959 in theOperating accounts, $349,110 in themoney market accounts and $290,050 inthe Reserve Account. Currently there is$224,815 in accounts receivable. Year todate net income is ($10,359).
Property Managers Report: Emil Skip Scip ioni , Pro per ty Mana ger,reviewed the needs and accomplishmentsof the Association, which are summarizedin the managers report previouslydistributed to the Board members. A copyis also available in the SeptemberNewsletter. The manager asked the Boardto carefully review the planned projectitems.
C o m m u n i t y G a r a g e S a l e :Management received a request for a
Community Garage Sale. It was theconsensus of the Board and those
members in attendance that sincethere was little interest, there shouldnot be a garage sale.
Gat e Mod ule for Pro per tyManagement Software : Themanager informed the Board that heand Patrick Grady had a go tomeeting online demonstration of thegate module available for theproperty management software(TOPS 212 Software) currentlyused by the management company(Don Asher & Associates). The cost is
$795. Patrick Grady made a motion,which was seconded by Ted Kaiser, topurchase the software. The motioncarried unanimously.
Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing :Management informed the Board thata scope of work and specificationswere developed for repair andresurfacing of selected damagedareas. Requests for proposals weresent to six companies. Those whoresponded were: Advanced Paving & Seal Coating ($55,417), All AsphaltS e r v i c e s ( $ 4 4 , 3 0 0 ) , A s p h a l tPreservation Systems ($70,520), andD-2 Site ($35,200). After discussion,the Board directed Management tohave all the above listed companiesre-bid on the cul-de-sac repairs andresurfacing only and to contactreferences for all companies.
School Bus Stop Parking :Concern was raised over the parkingon grass and roads by parents at theschool bus stops. The Board askedmanagement to come up with anequitable solution.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Architectural Control Committee: Writtenreport submitted.
Audit/Finance Committee: Report underthe Treasurers Report: Committee meetsSeptember 21, 2009.Buildings, Roads & Grounds: No reportpresented.Landscaping: No report presented.Policy & Procedures: No report presented.
Newsletter: No report presented.R.V. Parking: No report presented.Secur ity Committee: Written repor tsubmitted for August Committee Meeting.Social Committee: No report presented.Stables: No report presented.Tennis: No report presented.
HOMEOWNERS FORUM:
Ron Kenney thanked the Board forthe improvements to the property.
David Stevens asked the Board whathas been spent on legal fees for thewall.
Donald Saxon addressed the Boardregarding the status of the property,which he owns, on S.R. 434 andasked the Board for their opinion ontheir proposal. No opinions wererendered.
Marion Bayne notified the Board of his intention to submit a request forinterior renovations to the clubhouse.
OLD BUSINESS:
Access Authorization: Patrick Gradyreported that website authorization
for guest access has been installedand tested. Its availability has beenannounced in the newsletter.
S.R. 434 County Interaction: BobShakar reported the status of theCountys plans to install a 6-footblack vinyl chain link fence betweenthe sidewalk and retention ponds onthe South side of S.R. 434. The SCA is asking for aluminum fencing andpossible columns. Seminole Countyhas agreed to move the trafficcontrol box to the opposite side of S.R. 434, off SCA property, as well asinstall conduits under the roads forfuture irrigation of the median. Alsoin discussion is the possibility of treesin the median.
NEW BUSINESS:
Policy 1 Re-Write: Ted Kaiserreported that he has proposed a re-write of Policy 1, which has beenreviewed with input from a fewBoard members. It will be anothermonth before it is presented to theBoard for approval.
Board Suggestions for 2010 SCA Budget: Bob Johnston disseminateda draft of the proposed 2010 budgetshowing current 2009 approvedbudget, year to date spending andprojected spending. The Audit/Finance Committee will be workingon a proposed budget to bepresented to the Board at theOctober meeting.
Wall Second Phase: Bob Shakarwill be soliciting additional bids forthe second phase (Easterly section)of approximately 1300 feet. He willalso request a bid for a 700 feetsection on Markham Woods Road. Heis also seeking bids for land clearingof these same areas.
Nominating Committee: Ted Kaiseraddressed the Board on the requestfor the Nominating Committee. A motion was made by Don Ullrich andsec onde d by Patr ick Grady toa p p r o v e t h e f o l l o w i n g
recommendations made by TedKaiser:
That Ted Kaiser be appointedChairman of the NominatingCommittee and Bob Johnstonand Don Ullrich be appointed asmembers of the committee, asthe doc ume nts req uir e 3members.
That the October and Novembernewsletter and website carry anannouncement of submitting
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Babysitting and Pet Sitting AvailableUpdated September 2008
NAME PHONE KIDS? PETS?
David Bloom (Red Cross Cert.) 407.772.0938 Y Y
Emily Davis 407.774.1930 Y Y
Jessica Davis (Red Cross Cert.) 407.767.8676 Y Y
Crystal DiPisa 407.869.7552C407.782.3748
Y Y
Ravem Epps (Red Cross Cert.) 407.924.9508 Y N
Paige Fink 407.862.3446 Y Y
Spencer Fitzgerald 407.862.0427 Y Y
Allison Craig 407.754.2700 Y N
Keira Hennessy 407.682.6656 Y Y
Katari Matichak (Red Cross Cert.) 407.865.7404 Y Y
Carly Musselwhite 407.682.5739 Y Y
Melissa Nelson 407.341.8354 Y Y
Christie & Carrie Robinson 407.869.6784 Y Y
Maddy Wapow 407.925.5120 Y Y
Neighborhood KidsWho Want to Help!
This listing is provided as aresource to residents and featuresfellow residents and their childrenwho may be available to babysit or pet sit. We cant recommend specic individuals and encourage
you to seek referrals and other information so that you can makean informed decision.
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ADDRESS DESCRIPTION
Glenwood Village
102 Juniper Lane Exterior siding; prime and paint.
Shadowood Village
107 Starling Lane Replace roof and 3 skylights.
Spreading Oak Village
101 Butternut Lane Repair wood rot and paint.
General
109 Bridgeview Court Re-roof and add ridge vents.
133 Bridgeview Court Replace garage and entry doors; paver sidewalk; trim trees; repair rotted cedar post; replace rotted deck with paver patio
202 Jasmine Paint house existing color.
104 Wax Myr tleLane
Landscape Renovations.
ROOFINGMAILBOX
LANDSCAPINGFENCE INSTALLATION
FENCE REPAIRTREE REMOVAL
DRIVEWAY WORKPAINTING
SATELLITE DISH INSTALLVisit our website for information on
ACC meetings, submission forms, and
how to gain approval for homeimprovements.
N O T E : A c c o r d i n g t o o u rdocuments, and to help reduce animaldestruction - TRASH IS TO BEBROUGHT TO THE CURB at 7 a.m. onDAYS OF PICKUP.
Architectural Control CommitteeApprovals for October
REMEMBER: Submit ACC
Application for anyexterior renovations -
including, but not
limited to:
Board, VillageBoard, And
CommitteeMeetings
Dates and Times andLocations for these meetingscan be found by visiting the
website.
Meetings are held in the clubhouse, theconference room, and occasionally at the
tennis facility. Please check the web for your meeting location and updates to time and date.
Our board is made up of 7 volunteer resident homeowners who are elected by the community to 3 year terms. Every year we elect 2 board positions, and every three
years we elect a third.
Note: A security deposit may be required. Log on or call the ofce for ACC Form.
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BOARD & COMMITTEES
To provide feedback on the newsleor the website, visit the web or em
SCA Board of DirectorsPresident Jerry AlexandrowiczVice President Patrick Grady Treasurer Bob JohnstonSecretary Ted Kaiser Director David Forthuber Director Bob Shakar Director Don Ullrich
Committee ChairsArchitectural Control Darel Taylor Audit/Finance Bob JohnstonBuilding, Roads & Grounds Wilson Knott & Jerry CrewsNewsletter Theresa Bradley & George DiazSecurity Estelle SilvaSocial Patrick Grady & Linda Lopez
Stables Judy MorseTennis Tobie StittR.V. Ron Boyer Landscaping Ted Kaiser (standing in)Policy & Procedure Bob Shakar
The SpringsCommunity
Staff
Ofce Hours 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday
Association ManagerEmil "Skip" Scipioni
Chief of SecurityClive Wagner
Tennis Pro John Rountree
CONTACTSOfce Phone 407.862.3881Ofce Fax 407.862.5574Gatehouse Fax 407.772.0560
Tennis Pro Shop 407-391-8425
THE SPRINGSC O M M U N I T Y
A T H O M E W I T H
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