1 The News at Imperial Golf Estates The News at Imperial Golf Estates GIB GATEHOUSE Voice Mail: 597-2005 GIB Gatehouse Fax: 597-1069 THE BOARD 2017 Pres. Tom Harruff 591-8049 [email protected]V.P. Scott Toth 216-2907 [email protected]Sect. Martha Mugford 331-2742 [email protected]Treas. Pat McCabe 402-770-7975 [email protected]Dir. Tom Nessling 414-429-8218 [email protected]Dir. Pat Keating 414-217-5895 [email protected]Dir. Dan Castaldini 254-1952 [email protected]Dir. Chas Litow 319-551-1218 [email protected]COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS: ARB - Scott Toth 216-2907 [email protected]Traffic Awareness – Patrick Keating 414-217-5895 [email protected]Entrada Ave-Back Gate -Beautification Tom Nessling 414-429-8218 [email protected]Anne Harruff 591-8049 [email protected]Drainage, Walks & Roadways Dan Castaldini 254-1952 [email protected]Estates Newsletter Tom Harruff 591-8049 [email protected]Perimeter Awareness - Patrick Keating 414-217-5895 [email protected]Violations-Martha Mugford 331-2742 [email protected]ARB Committee Members: Chairman Scott Toth, Patrick Keating, Duff McKenzie, and Steve Schroeder Visit your neighborhood website at: http://www.igenaples.info IGE Superintendent: Mark Thieme 227-9201 Webmaster: Mike Shields [email protected]IGE Property Manager Sandcastle Community Management Beth McWilliams 596-7200 [email protected]Asst. Prop. Mgr: Beverly Florio 596-7200 [email protected]GIB Property Mgr. Sandcastle Community Management Mickey Sudut 596-7200 [email protected]January 2017 Issue 01/17 Reminders: Short Term Rentals: Our Declaration does not allow short term, less than one month, rentals. Use of web sites like Air BNB and VRBO to offer your home or rooms in your home for rent must meet the one month minimum in the Declaration and no more than 2 times a year. All leases must be submitted to the Property Manager’s office for Board approval. Failure to do so can result in a fine of $50.oo per day. Garbage, Recyclables, and Yard Waste: These containers are not to be placed at curbside until after 6:00 PM the evening before your pick-up day and should be returned to an out of sight spot by the end of the pick-up day. Vendors and Visitors: Please remind all of your vendors, sub-contractors, deliveries, and visitors that they must enter through our US 41/Tamiami Trial N/Imperial Golf Course Blvd. gate (897 Imperial Golf Course Blvd.) regardless if their GPS tries to route them to the Entrada Gate. The Entrada gate is for IGEHOA residents only. Most of you are aware of the GIB’s change of Access Control contractor at front gate to Ramco Protective. They have changed software at the gate including the call in system and added a capability for you to manage your access list from home or your smart phone. Log into www.gateaccess.net and select Community Code IGC using your primary telephone number and your previously assigned PIN number that you used when calling in visitors. Details are on the IGE Web Site Home Page under Quick References and have been emailed to our residents. Please be respectful of your neighbors by following our speed limits and stopping at stop signs in Imperial and on Entrada Blvd. Your First Quarter 2017 quarterly assessment has increased by $10 per quarter to $433 per quarter and was due Jan 1, 2017. Please include the coupon with your payment. You should receive a new coupon in the mail with the new assessment amount prior to the due date. If you have not received your coupon, please contact Sandcastle Community Management Accounting at 239-596-7200. It is your responsibility to call in all vendors and visitors to allow pre- authorized access through the front gate. Call 239-597-2005 to enter the automated call in system. You can include your regular vendors on your pre-authorized access list. A copy is available at www.greaterimpreial.info under Access Control Form or by using www.gateaccess.net. This includes your favorite pizza vendor unless you want it delivered cold! IMPERIAL GOLF ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
Visit your neighborhood website at: http://www.igenaples.info IGE Superintendent:Mark Thieme 227-9201Webmaster: Mike Shields [email protected] Property ManagerSandcastle Community Management Beth McWilliams 596-7200 [email protected]. Prop. Mgr: Beverly Florio 596-7200 [email protected] Property Mgr.Sandcastle Community Management Mickey Sudut 596-7200 [email protected]
January 2017Issue 01/17
Reminders:
Short Term Rentals: Our Declaration does not allow short term, less than one month, rentals. Use of web sites like Air BNB and VRBO to offer your home or rooms in your home for rent must meet the one month minimum in the Declaration and no more than 2 times a year. All leases must be submitted to the Property Manager’s office for Board approval. Failure to do so can result in a fine of $50.oo per day.
Garbage, Recyclables, and Yard Waste: These containers are not to be placed at curbside until after 6:00 PM the evening before your pick-up day and should be returned to an out of sight spot by the end of the pick-up day.
Vendors and Visitors: Please remind all of your vendors, sub-contractors, deliveries, and visitors that they must enter through our US 41/Tamiami Trial N/Imperial Golf Course Blvd. gate (897 Imperial Golf Course Blvd.) regardless if their GPS tries to route them to the Entrada Gate. The Entrada gate is for IGEHOA residents only.
Most of you are aware of the GIB’s change of Access Control contractor at front gate to Ramco Protective. They have changed software at the gate including the call in system and added a capability for you to manage your access list from home or your smart phone. Log into www.gateaccess.net and select Community Code IGC using your primary telephone number and your previously assigned PIN number that you used when calling in visitors. Details are on the IGE Web Site Home Page under Quick References and have been emailed to our residents.
Please be respectful of your neighbors by following our speed limits and stopping at stop signs in Imperial and on Entrada Blvd.
Your First Quarter 2017 quarterly assessment has increased by $10 per quarter to $433 per quarter and was due Jan 1, 2017. Please include the coupon with your payment. You should receive a new coupon in the mail with the new assessment amount prior to the due date. If you have not received your coupon, please contact Sandcastle Community Management Accounting at 239-596-7200.
It is your responsibility to call in all vendors and visitors to allow pre-authorized access through the front gate. Call 239-597-2005 to enter the automated call in system. You can include your regular vendors on your pre-authorized access list. A copy is available at www.greaterimpreial.info under Access Control Form or by using www.gateaccess.net. This includes your favorite pizza vendor unless you want it delivered cold!
IMPERIAL GOLF ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
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book or to discuss the coupon book process.
Future Board of Director Meetings BOD Meetings are held at the Island/Weybridge Clubhouse, 8:30 AM; BOD Meetings - Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 20, and May 25.
Note: Contents of this newsletter are not official and only the approved minutes represent the Association.
Quarterly Maintenance Fees - Coupon/Due Dates2017 Quarterly Payment due beginning Jan 1, 2017 at the new rate of $433.00 per quarter.
Statement/coupon about Dec 1, Payment due Jan 1; Statement/coupon about Mar 1, Payment due Apr 1; Statement/coupon about Jun 1, Payment due Jul 1; Statement/coupon about Sep 1, Payment due Oct 1.
Quarterly Maintenance Fees - Please include your Resident Number and your Account Number (Phase and Lot Number) on all check payments to preclude any delay in processing. Owners with multiple lots must indicate how they wish their payments applied by including the appropriate coupons with each check. The correct mailing address for IGEHOA Quarterly Maintenance Assessments is: Iberia Bank, P.O. Box 11203, Naples, FL 34101-1203.
If you are using an automatic bill pay service, give them this address for mailing purposes and ask that they include your Account Number (Phase and Lot Number) on all payments.Lot Owners can contact Sandcastle CM Account-ing at 239-596-7200 if you need another coupon
Treasurers Comments: (Treasurer Pat McCabe)Balance Sheet: IGEHOA has adequate cash on hand for our operating expenses and the financial health of the HOA is good.
Income nd Expense Statements:IncomeBudgeted $94,847Actual 106,808Difference +$11,691Actual income was greater than budgeted due to recov-ered assessments and school access revenue
Expenses:Budgeted $80,176Actual $90,257Difference ($10,080) Actual expenses were higher than budgeted due in part to year end administrative expenses.Treasures Report was accepted by a motion of the Board.
IGE President’s Report for IGEHOA Meeting 1-26-17: It is disappointing that for the third year in a row we have not had a quorum to have a Members meeting. Addi-tionally, we rarely have more than one or two members attend our Board meetings to provide your input when we make decisions on where and how to spend the over $1 million dollars that you send to the board each year to spend on operating and maintaining our community. Maybe your Board just does too good of a job in doing their job. Even getting seven members of the community to serve on the Board is problematic. For the past three years, we have not had an election because we have not had more members running for the board than we have available positions.Operations and activity at the Entrada Gate continue to be an area of concern. One thing that each of you can do to help the community is to instruct ALL visitors and vendors that they must enter and leave Imperial through the front gate at US41 and Imperial Golf Course Blvd., no exceptions. No guests or vendors can enter through the Entrada Gate, residents only. You can also help by reminding your visitors that they must be prepared to show their driver’s licenses at the front gate. Finally, each of us must always call in all of our visitors including our pizza delivery. The new Gate Access.net app is a fantastic addition to our ability to pre-authorize guests and vendors through the front gate.The Board in conjunction with four other Greater Imperial Associations totaling over 1,000 doors in Imperial has received proposals from four vendors (Comcast, Hotwire, Litestream, and Summit) to provide fiber optic bulk cable TV and internet services.
Vendors are not allowed access into Imperial after hours daily, on Sundays and most holidays. Please do not try to schedule a delivery or work after hours, on Sunday or a Holiday! You can update your personal information in the Property Manager’s data base using the Owner Contact Form on line at: www.igenaples.info/all_forms/owner_info.htm or you can obtain a form from the Property Manger’s office.
Highlights of Jan 26th BOD Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM by President Tom Harruff. The following board members were present: Tom Harruff, Scott Toth, Martha Mugford, Dan Castaldini, Patrick Keating and Charlie Litow. Mark Thieme, IGE Superintendent and Beth McWilliams, CAM representing Sandcastle Community Management attended. There were two owners in attendance.
Appointment of Directors for 2017: The four lot owners volunteering to fill the four expiring Director positions are as follows: Tom Harruff, Scott Toth, Pat Keating and Charles Litow. The Board reaffirmed the appointments made at the Annual Members Meeting as follows: Included in the motion was that the 2016 officers would remain in place for 2017: President: Tom Harruff Vice-President: Scott Toth Treasurer: Pat McCabe Secretary: Martha Mugford Director and GIB Representative: Dan Castaldini Director: Pat Keating Director: Charles Litow
Review of Minutes: The Minutes from the Dec 15, 2016 meeting of the Board of Directors were presented to the Directors in advance of the meeting, reviewed, and were approved as presented. Approved minutes will be available on the IGEHOA Web Site.
IGEHOA Summary Treasurer's Report: (Treasurer Pat McCabe) Financials–As of 12-31-16:Assets:Operating Cash $206,792Reserves $462,480Accts Receivable (2,040)Other Assets $11,179Total Assets $682,491Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities $234,147Reserves $462,480Owners’ Equity ($14,135)Total Liabilities/Owner Equity $682,492(Numbers may not add due to rounding)
IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KEEP HANDYSheri� Non-Emergency----------------- 252-9300Domestic Animal Control-------------- 252-7387Humane Society Animal Shelter----- 643-1555Garbage / Waste Pick-up--------------- 252-2380Solid Waste Management-------------- 252-2508Code Enforcement----------------------- 252-2440Comcast-------------------------------------432-9277Naples Daily News Circulation Dept 263-4839
Active Houses on the Market 21
Pending with Contingencies 0
Pending with No Contingencies 0
Closed Sales During 2017 from 1/1/17 - 1/31/17 3
Average 2017 Sales Price $463,333
Average 2017 Price Per Sq. Ft. $181.31
There Are No Distressed Sales in 2017
IGE Residents: Full Time 70% Seasonal 30%
Current Activity as of January 31st (Averages are for Year 2017)
Source: From Naples MLS Provided by John R Wood Inc.
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Superintendents Report: (Superintendent Mark Thieme) Entrada: December has been a bad month for gate repairs. Major damage has occurred on the gate systems requiring many repairs and down time.The Christmas night incident was due to a trespassing house guest, not a vendor. Ramco security has been in doing repairs and upgrades on the gate house systems.A small, attractive monument sign for Entrada was installed. Residents please remind all of your visitors and vendors that they must enter using the US 41 gate.Drainage: Two lake access ramps were installed for maintenance.Exotic Tree: The phase 5 Marquis preserve and park were cleared of exotic plantsBeautification: Winter annual flowers are in.Christmas lights have come down.The wiring of fountain in Bismarck Lake has been repaired.The fountain light in Zack’s lake will be repaired when Anovus is in.
Beautification Committee Report: (Director Litow): Report to be presented at the February 2017 meeting.
Entrada Gate: (Director Castaldini) A proposal was presented from Ramco regarding an additional deterrent for “gate crashers”. It was approved to install a Red/Green Traffic Light Assembly on top of the right side gate arm control-lers on both the ingress and egress sides as proposed, cost not to exceed $1,530.52. There continues to be an effort to remove the Entrada gate from GPS systems.
Architectural Review Board Report: (Vice President Toth) Eleven requests were approved by the ARB in the period of Dec 15 to Jan 25, 2017. There were four pending and no disapproved request. Approved requests included, an addition, repaint, roof replace-ment, Storage POD, fence, pavers around pool, repaint, addition, and remove/replace trees. With respect to the swing set at IC, the approval states that the installation should be done in a manner not to obstruct the lake view of the neighbor. The southwest corner would be an ideal location. The Board approved the ARB report.
A recommendation was made and discussed that when the ARB approves a request for construction that the neighbors be notified. Placement of trash receptacles, dumpsters and port-a-pottys were discussed.
The joint committee is in the process of reviewing these proposals. Our Comcast Contract expires in April 2019.Next year the Board has a major project planned - the review and restatement of our Governing Documents. This was last done in 2007 and should be accomplished every 10 years. Our attorney will assist in updating to include all the Florida Statute changes and updates that have been approved. A major part of the project is obtaining the signatures of at least 2/3 (422) of the members to approve the updates. Many of you will see us at your door looking to obtain your signature approv-ing the restated documents.We have also been in contact with our attorney, concern-ing noise and safety complaints from some homeowners regarding the increasing number of recreational drones in our community. He has stated that several of his com-munities have similar nuisance, privacy and safety issues with recreational drone operations in their communities, including the community common areas. We will be studying this issue in 2017. Recreational use drones must be FAA registered and operated by persons at least 13 years old and a legal citizen.
GIB Report: Director Castaldini for GIB Treasurer Meyers Income and Expense Statement as of 12-31-16: Total Operating Income: Annual Operating Income of $335,544.19, over budget by $2,456.19 due to Reserve Interest Income. Total Operating Expenses: Annual Operating Expenses are $344,997.90, over budget by $11,909.90. The annual expense variance is a combination of Landscape projects, Holiday lights, and service provider one-time transition costs, offset by lower than expected insurance expense. The loss this year was $9,453.71 which is covered by the Equity Fund Balance. Items as of 12-31-16:Operations Checking Account: Cash for Operations $28,331.50 Cash for Reserves $ 398,073.29 Other Assets, $1,254.18Total Current Assets $427,658.97Owner’s Equity $13,831.83Current Liabilities $15,753.85Replacement Reserve $398,073.29Total Equity $427,658.97
Balance Sheet Discussion: We have adequate cash on hand to meet our monthly bills.
Stormwater Management/Drainage; (Director Castaldini) No Report this month.
Unfinished Business: The Entrada ROW Maintenance Agreement with Marsilea HOA was approved and the Board accepted a first $1,000 payment from Marsilea HOA ..
New Business:The 2016 audit engagement letter was signed with Gerstle, Rosen & Goldenberg. The 2015 audit recom-mendations were discussed. A revised draft audit will be provided.
A draft copy of a proposed drone rule was presented. Board discussion included air space and issues of enforcement regarding flying over common property, private property and the golf course property. A motion was made and unanimously approved to fine $50.00 for each complaint received for noise nuisance from drone flying. Director Litow will work with the associations attorney to revised the attorney proposed rule.
Homeowners Issues:Lack of trees planted at the four way stop on the west side of the community was discussed. The Beautification Committee was requested to make a recommendation for tree planting in several areas.
Reminder - It is the responsibility of each Lot Owner to assure that their current contact information is in the Property Manager’s data base. That includes local and alternate mailing addresses, local and alternate telephone numbers, email addresses, home watch services, etc. This is important for notices to the entire community of important information like road closures, Estates newsletter and official notifi-cations from the Association including Association Maintenance Fees. You can do this on line at http://igenaples.info/owner_info.htm
To obtain an Exterior Change Request form on line: www.igenaples.info, log-in with name “imperial” and password “2011”Or a copy from Sandcastle Community Management and email your request to: [email protected] remember that ARB approval is required for the use of PODS, Dumpsters and Port-a-Potties even if the renovations involve only interior changes.
Roads and Walkpaths: (Director Castaldini) Future replacement of the roundabouts was discussed. The project will be moving forward with foliage removal to be replaced with a brick medal-lion insert.
Traffic Awareness: (Director Keating) The traffic trailer should be on site in mid February. Violations and Fining Committee: (Director Mugford) Since March of 2016, 113 violation notices have been sent to various residents. The types of violations in our community primarily involve keeping your property looking its best. The intention is to protect property values as well as make Imperial Golf Estates a great place to live. The most common violations concern moldy roofs, driveways and walls. Please do your best to be a good neighbor and help keep Imperial Golf Estates a wonderful place to live.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Hish, 2150 Imperial Circle presented a statement of defense regarding bushes that are planted in the easement on Tea Garden. The board agreed to give the Hish’s 30 days to relocate the bushes within their property line upon receiving an ARB application.
Community Manager’s Report: (PM McWilliams) Pedestrian gate fobs were discussed. Ramco is working to solve the issue. A request was made to publish the following agency names and phone numbers in the monthly newsletter:Collier County Code Enforcement 239-252-2440Collier County Animal Control 239-252-7387Non-Emergency Police 239-252-9300
Perimeter Awareness: (Director Keating) No report.
Newsletter-Estates: - (President Harruff): No report.
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If you would like to advertise a service or product in the Estates Newsletter please contact:
RESIDENT CLASSIFIED ADS Imperial residents can place a classified ad in The Estates Newsletter to sell household items within Imperial Golf Estates at NO CHARGE. Ads should
be 4 lines or less. Simply email your text ad to Greg at: [email protected]
Classifieds While we hope that you support our advertisers, the Board of Directors of Imperial Golf Estates HOA, Inc. does not officially endorse any products or services advertised herein.
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FOR SALE 2 y/o Golden Doodle, apricot colored male
neutered with vaccinations and chip. We have 2 dogs, and the older dog who is 7, needs his space. He would prefer a home where there are school aged children, someone who likes
to play outside w/ a dog who will tirelessly retrieve a Frisbee or tennis ball. He is house-broken w/ a bell on the door, responds to hand
and voice commands, and sleeps w/ the family. $500 Please call 239-325-9485.
FOR SALEWhite Maytag Top Loading Washer & Front
Loading Dryer Set. MAVT236AW & MDET336AY - 3.3 and 7.1 Capacity (cu. ft.)Like New Condition - $600 for both or best
offer. Call or Text for more info, pictures, or to view – 239 273 9337
FOR SALE
Kane Furniture - Finn Reclining Love SeatBeige fabric and center console storage
New Condition - $600 or best offer.Call or Text for more info, pictures, or to
view – 239 273 9337
FOR SALEWilson golf clubs. 2 woods, 5 irons and a cute wheeled pink golf cart. $35 or best offer. 239
513-0741 after 9 a.m.
Complete Re-ScreensScreen Doors and Hardware InstalledRusted Anchors and Screws Replaced
DAN GREEN1836 Imperial Golf Course Blvd. Naples, FL 34110
26701 S. Tamiami Trail, #3Bonita Springs, Florida 34134TEL: (239) 489-0018 FAX: (239) 489-0427www.KitchensByAmbiance.com
�inking of Remodeling?Visit our showroom only 10 minutes north in the Highlands Center!
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CELEBRATING
Years
AFFORDABLE LUXURY SINCE 1989
Planning to build or remodel in Naples? Trust in the integrity, craftsmanshipand artistry of our professional team.
Christina & Rodney MoulderKitchen and Bath DesignersState Licensed General Contractor
Let Royal Constructors Help • We Specialize In Remodeling, Kitchens & Bathrooms.Call Rodney at 239-537-4489 • Naples, Florida • License# CBC 1255700www.royalconstructorsofnaples.com
Classifieds While we hope that you support our advertisers, the Board of Directors of Imperial Golf Estates HOA, Inc. does not officially endorse any products or services advertised herein.
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FOR SALE 2 y/o Golden Doodle, apricot colored male
neutered with vaccinations and chip. We have 2 dogs, and the older dog who is 7, needs his space. He would prefer a home where there are school aged children, someone who likes
to play outside w/ a dog who will tirelessly retrieve a Frisbee or tennis ball. He is house-broken w/ a bell on the door, responds to hand
and voice commands, and sleeps w/ the family. $500 Please call 239-325-9485.
FOR SALEWhite Maytag Top Loading Washer & Front
Loading Dryer Set. MAVT236AW & MDET336AY - 3.3 and 7.1 Capacity (cu. ft.)Like New Condition - $600 for both or best
offer. Call or Text for more info, pictures, or to view – 239 273 9337
FOR SALE
Kane Furniture - Finn Reclining Love SeatBeige fabric and center console storage
New Condition - $600 or best offer.Call or Text for more info, pictures, or to
view – 239 273 9337
FOR SALEWilson golf clubs. 2 woods, 5 irons and a cute wheeled pink golf cart. $35 or best offer. 239
513-0741 after 9 a.m.
Complete Re-ScreensScreen Doors and Hardware InstalledRusted Anchors and Screws Replaced
DAN GREEN1836 Imperial Golf Course Blvd. Naples, FL 34110
26701 S. Tamiami Trail, #3Bonita Springs, Florida 34134TEL: (239) 489-0018 FAX: (239) 489-0427www.KitchensByAmbiance.com
�inking of Remodeling?Visit our showroom only 10 minutes north in the Highlands Center!
REMODELING EXCELLENCE
CELEBRATING
Years
AFFORDABLE LUXURY SINCE 1989
Planning to build or remodel in Naples? Trust in the integrity, craftsmanshipand artistry of our professional team.
Christina & Rodney MoulderKitchen and Bath DesignersState Licensed General Contractor
Let Royal Constructors Help • We Specialize In Remodeling, Kitchens & Bathrooms.Call Rodney at 239-537-4489 • Naples, Florida • License# CBC 1255700www.royalconstructorsofnaples.com
Superintendents Report: (Superintendent Mark Thieme) Entrada: December has been a bad month for gate repairs. Major damage has occurred on the gate systems requiring many repairs and down time.The Christmas night incident was due to a trespassing house guest, not a vendor. Ramco security has been in doing repairs and upgrades on the gate house systems.A small, attractive monument sign for Entrada was installed. Residents please remind all of your visitors and vendors that they must enter using the US 41 gate.Drainage: Two lake access ramps were installed for maintenance.Exotic Tree: The phase 5 Marquis preserve and park were cleared of exotic plantsBeautification: Winter annual flowers are in.Christmas lights have come down.The wiring of fountain in Bismarck Lake has been repaired.The fountain light in Zack’s lake will be repaired when Anovus is in.
Beautification Committee Report: (Director Litow): Report to be presented at the February 2017 meeting.
Entrada Gate: (Director Castaldini) A proposal was presented from Ramco regarding an additional deterrent for “gate crashers”. It was approved to install a Red/Green Traffic Light Assembly on top of the right side gate arm control-lers on both the ingress and egress sides as proposed, cost not to exceed $1,530.52. There continues to be an effort to remove the Entrada gate from GPS systems.
Architectural Review Board Report: (Vice President Toth) Eleven requests were approved by the ARB in the period of Dec 15 to Jan 25, 2017. There were four pending and no disapproved request. Approved requests included, an addition, repaint, roof replace-ment, Storage POD, fence, pavers around pool, repaint, addition, and remove/replace trees. With respect to the swing set at IC, the approval states that the installation should be done in a manner not to obstruct the lake view of the neighbor. The southwest corner would be an ideal location. The Board approved the ARB report.
A recommendation was made and discussed that when the ARB approves a request for construction that the neighbors be notified. Placement of trash receptacles, dumpsters and port-a-pottys were discussed.
The joint committee is in the process of reviewing these proposals. Our Comcast Contract expires in April 2019.Next year the Board has a major project planned - the review and restatement of our Governing Documents. This was last done in 2007 and should be accomplished every 10 years. Our attorney will assist in updating to include all the Florida Statute changes and updates that have been approved. A major part of the project is obtaining the signatures of at least 2/3 (422) of the members to approve the updates. Many of you will see us at your door looking to obtain your signature approv-ing the restated documents.We have also been in contact with our attorney, concern-ing noise and safety complaints from some homeowners regarding the increasing number of recreational drones in our community. He has stated that several of his com-munities have similar nuisance, privacy and safety issues with recreational drone operations in their communities, including the community common areas. We will be studying this issue in 2017. Recreational use drones must be FAA registered and operated by persons at least 13 years old and a legal citizen.
GIB Report: Director Castaldini for GIB Treasurer Meyers Income and Expense Statement as of 12-31-16: Total Operating Income: Annual Operating Income of $335,544.19, over budget by $2,456.19 due to Reserve Interest Income. Total Operating Expenses: Annual Operating Expenses are $344,997.90, over budget by $11,909.90. The annual expense variance is a combination of Landscape projects, Holiday lights, and service provider one-time transition costs, offset by lower than expected insurance expense. The loss this year was $9,453.71 which is covered by the Equity Fund Balance. Items as of 12-31-16:Operations Checking Account: Cash for Operations $28,331.50 Cash for Reserves $ 398,073.29 Other Assets, $1,254.18Total Current Assets $427,658.97Owner’s Equity $13,831.83Current Liabilities $15,753.85Replacement Reserve $398,073.29Total Equity $427,658.97
Balance Sheet Discussion: We have adequate cash on hand to meet our monthly bills.
Stormwater Management/Drainage; (Director Castaldini) No Report this month.
Unfinished Business: The Entrada ROW Maintenance Agreement with Marsilea HOA was approved and the Board accepted a first $1,000 payment from Marsilea HOA ..
New Business:The 2016 audit engagement letter was signed with Gerstle, Rosen & Goldenberg. The 2015 audit recom-mendations were discussed. A revised draft audit will be provided.
A draft copy of a proposed drone rule was presented. Board discussion included air space and issues of enforcement regarding flying over common property, private property and the golf course property. A motion was made and unanimously approved to fine $50.00 for each complaint received for noise nuisance from drone flying. Director Litow will work with the associations attorney to revised the attorney proposed rule.
Homeowners Issues:Lack of trees planted at the four way stop on the west side of the community was discussed. The Beautification Committee was requested to make a recommendation for tree planting in several areas.
Reminder - It is the responsibility of each Lot Owner to assure that their current contact information is in the Property Manager’s data base. That includes local and alternate mailing addresses, local and alternate telephone numbers, email addresses, home watch services, etc. This is important for notices to the entire community of important information like road closures, Estates newsletter and official notifi-cations from the Association including Association Maintenance Fees. You can do this on line at http://igenaples.info/owner_info.htm
To obtain an Exterior Change Request form on line: www.igenaples.info, log-in with name “imperial” and password “2011”Or a copy from Sandcastle Community Management and email your request to: [email protected] remember that ARB approval is required for the use of PODS, Dumpsters and Port-a-Potties even if the renovations involve only interior changes.
Roads and Walkpaths: (Director Castaldini) Future replacement of the roundabouts was discussed. The project will be moving forward with foliage removal to be replaced with a brick medal-lion insert.
Traffic Awareness: (Director Keating) The traffic trailer should be on site in mid February. Violations and Fining Committee: (Director Mugford) Since March of 2016, 113 violation notices have been sent to various residents. The types of violations in our community primarily involve keeping your property looking its best. The intention is to protect property values as well as make Imperial Golf Estates a great place to live. The most common violations concern moldy roofs, driveways and walls. Please do your best to be a good neighbor and help keep Imperial Golf Estates a wonderful place to live.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Hish, 2150 Imperial Circle presented a statement of defense regarding bushes that are planted in the easement on Tea Garden. The board agreed to give the Hish’s 30 days to relocate the bushes within their property line upon receiving an ARB application.
Community Manager’s Report: (PM McWilliams) Pedestrian gate fobs were discussed. Ramco is working to solve the issue. A request was made to publish the following agency names and phone numbers in the monthly newsletter:Collier County Code Enforcement 239-252-2440Collier County Animal Control 239-252-7387Non-Emergency Police 239-252-9300
Perimeter Awareness: (Director Keating) No report.
Newsletter-Estates: - (President Harruff): No report.
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If you would like to advertise a service or product in the Estates Newsletter please contact:
RESIDENT CLASSIFIED ADS Imperial residents can place a classified ad in The Estates Newsletter to sell household items within Imperial Golf Estates at NO CHARGE. Ads should
be 4 lines or less. Simply email your text ad to Greg at: [email protected]
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book or to discuss the coupon book process.
Future Board of Director Meetings BOD Meetings are held at the Island/Weybridge Clubhouse, 8:30 AM; BOD Meetings - Feb 23, Mar 23, Apr 20, and May 25.
Note: Contents of this newsletter are not official and only the approved minutes represent the Association.
Quarterly Maintenance Fees - Coupon/Due Dates2017 Quarterly Payment due beginning Jan 1, 2017 at the new rate of $433.00 per quarter.
Statement/coupon about Dec 1, Payment due Jan 1; Statement/coupon about Mar 1, Payment due Apr 1; Statement/coupon about Jun 1, Payment due Jul 1; Statement/coupon about Sep 1, Payment due Oct 1.
Quarterly Maintenance Fees - Please include your Resident Number and your Account Number (Phase and Lot Number) on all check payments to preclude any delay in processing. Owners with multiple lots must indicate how they wish their payments applied by including the appropriate coupons with each check. The correct mailing address for IGEHOA Quarterly Maintenance Assessments is: Iberia Bank, P.O. Box 11203, Naples, FL 34101-1203.
If you are using an automatic bill pay service, give them this address for mailing purposes and ask that they include your Account Number (Phase and Lot Number) on all payments.Lot Owners can contact Sandcastle CM Account-ing at 239-596-7200 if you need another coupon
Treasurers Comments: (Treasurer Pat McCabe)Balance Sheet: IGEHOA has adequate cash on hand for our operating expenses and the financial health of the HOA is good.
Income nd Expense Statements:IncomeBudgeted $94,847Actual 106,808Difference +$11,691Actual income was greater than budgeted due to recov-ered assessments and school access revenue
Expenses:Budgeted $80,176Actual $90,257Difference ($10,080) Actual expenses were higher than budgeted due in part to year end administrative expenses.Treasures Report was accepted by a motion of the Board.
IGE President’s Report for IGEHOA Meeting 1-26-17: It is disappointing that for the third year in a row we have not had a quorum to have a Members meeting. Addi-tionally, we rarely have more than one or two members attend our Board meetings to provide your input when we make decisions on where and how to spend the over $1 million dollars that you send to the board each year to spend on operating and maintaining our community. Maybe your Board just does too good of a job in doing their job. Even getting seven members of the community to serve on the Board is problematic. For the past three years, we have not had an election because we have not had more members running for the board than we have available positions.Operations and activity at the Entrada Gate continue to be an area of concern. One thing that each of you can do to help the community is to instruct ALL visitors and vendors that they must enter and leave Imperial through the front gate at US41 and Imperial Golf Course Blvd., no exceptions. No guests or vendors can enter through the Entrada Gate, residents only. You can also help by reminding your visitors that they must be prepared to show their driver’s licenses at the front gate. Finally, each of us must always call in all of our visitors including our pizza delivery. The new Gate Access.net app is a fantastic addition to our ability to pre-authorize guests and vendors through the front gate.The Board in conjunction with four other Greater Imperial Associations totaling over 1,000 doors in Imperial has received proposals from four vendors (Comcast, Hotwire, Litestream, and Summit) to provide fiber optic bulk cable TV and internet services.
Vendors are not allowed access into Imperial after hours daily, on Sundays and most holidays. Please do not try to schedule a delivery or work after hours, on Sunday or a Holiday! You can update your personal information in the Property Manager’s data base using the Owner Contact Form on line at: www.igenaples.info/all_forms/owner_info.htm or you can obtain a form from the Property Manger’s office.
Highlights of Jan 26th BOD Meeting: The meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM by President Tom Harruff. The following board members were present: Tom Harruff, Scott Toth, Martha Mugford, Dan Castaldini, Patrick Keating and Charlie Litow. Mark Thieme, IGE Superintendent and Beth McWilliams, CAM representing Sandcastle Community Management attended. There were two owners in attendance.
Appointment of Directors for 2017: The four lot owners volunteering to fill the four expiring Director positions are as follows: Tom Harruff, Scott Toth, Pat Keating and Charles Litow. The Board reaffirmed the appointments made at the Annual Members Meeting as follows: Included in the motion was that the 2016 officers would remain in place for 2017: President: Tom Harruff Vice-President: Scott Toth Treasurer: Pat McCabe Secretary: Martha Mugford Director and GIB Representative: Dan Castaldini Director: Pat Keating Director: Charles Litow
Review of Minutes: The Minutes from the Dec 15, 2016 meeting of the Board of Directors were presented to the Directors in advance of the meeting, reviewed, and were approved as presented. Approved minutes will be available on the IGEHOA Web Site.
IGEHOA Summary Treasurer's Report: (Treasurer Pat McCabe) Financials–As of 12-31-16:Assets:Operating Cash $206,792Reserves $462,480Accts Receivable (2,040)Other Assets $11,179Total Assets $682,491Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities $234,147Reserves $462,480Owners’ Equity ($14,135)Total Liabilities/Owner Equity $682,492(Numbers may not add due to rounding)
IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO KEEP HANDYSheri� Non-Emergency----------------- 252-9300Domestic Animal Control-------------- 252-7387Humane Society Animal Shelter----- 643-1555Garbage / Waste Pick-up--------------- 252-2380Solid Waste Management-------------- 252-2508Code Enforcement----------------------- 252-2440Comcast-------------------------------------432-9277Naples Daily News Circulation Dept 263-4839
Active Houses on the Market 21
Pending with Contingencies 0
Pending with No Contingencies 0
Closed Sales During 2017 from 1/1/17 - 1/31/17 3
Average 2017 Sales Price $463,333
Average 2017 Price Per Sq. Ft. $181.31
There Are No Distressed Sales in 2017
IGE Residents: Full Time 70% Seasonal 30%
Current Activity as of January 31st (Averages are for Year 2017)
Source: From Naples MLS Provided by John R Wood Inc.
Visit your neighborhood website at: http://www.igenaples.info IGE Superintendent:Mark Thieme 227-9201Webmaster: Mike Shields [email protected] Property ManagerSandcastle Community Management Beth McWilliams 596-7200 [email protected]. Prop. Mgr: Beverly Florio 596-7200 [email protected] Property Mgr.Sandcastle Community Management Mickey Sudut 596-7200 [email protected]
January 2017Issue 01/17
Reminders:
Short Term Rentals: Our Declaration does not allow short term, less than one month, rentals. Use of web sites like Air BNB and VRBO to offer your home or rooms in your home for rent must meet the one month minimum in the Declaration and no more than 2 times a year. All leases must be submitted to the Property Manager’s office for Board approval. Failure to do so can result in a fine of $50.oo per day.
Garbage, Recyclables, and Yard Waste: These containers are not to be placed at curbside until after 6:00 PM the evening before your pick-up day and should be returned to an out of sight spot by the end of the pick-up day.
Vendors and Visitors: Please remind all of your vendors, sub-contractors, deliveries, and visitors that they must enter through our US 41/Tamiami Trial N/Imperial Golf Course Blvd. gate (897 Imperial Golf Course Blvd.) regardless if their GPS tries to route them to the Entrada Gate. The Entrada gate is for IGEHOA residents only.
Most of you are aware of the GIB’s change of Access Control contractor at front gate to Ramco Protective. They have changed software at the gate including the call in system and added a capability for you to manage your access list from home or your smart phone. Log into www.gateaccess.net and select Community Code IGC using your primary telephone number and your previously assigned PIN number that you used when calling in visitors. Details are on the IGE Web Site Home Page under Quick References and have been emailed to our residents.
Please be respectful of your neighbors by following our speed limits and stopping at stop signs in Imperial and on Entrada Blvd.
Your First Quarter 2017 quarterly assessment has increased by $10 per quarter to $433 per quarter and was due Jan 1, 2017. Please include the coupon with your payment. You should receive a new coupon in the mail with the new assessment amount prior to the due date. If you have not received your coupon, please contact Sandcastle Community Management Accounting at 239-596-7200.
It is your responsibility to call in all vendors and visitors to allow pre-authorized access through the front gate. Call 239-597-2005 to enter the automated call in system. You can include your regular vendors on your pre-authorized access list. A copy is available at www.greaterimpreial.info under Access Control Form or by using www.gateaccess.net. This includes your favorite pizza vendor unless you want it delivered cold!
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