LAKE FAIRWAYS HOA LIAISON MEETING june 2021

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AKE FAIRWAYS CLUBHOUSE

Present: Karen Pratt-Beals President, Kathy Hornback 1st VP, Bill Fleckenstein 2nd VP, Carl Gregg Treasurer, Judy Carson Secretary, Ray Burrows Dir, Jerry White Dir, Kevin Walsh Dir, Ron Hutz Dir (FT), Jeff Belle Gen. Manager Lake Fairways 

Grounds & Maintenance

RO water machines in laundry is checked monthly by a 3rd party vendor. ELS will check if technician can apply sticker with date & initials of service. 

Maintenance Fix It log in Xerox copy room is gone. If you need work order done please fill out Landscape comment/ Concern form found in Copy room, Sales Office, or by calling the Concierge office @ 239-731-2976 hours of operation Mon-Wed-Fri 9AM/1PM. ELS will give Kevin Walsh & Ray Burrows work order status spreadsheets.

New Bridge lights & rubberized matting was ordered for the bridges.

If you have dead trees on your property please contact Sales office to report. Landscape form will be filled out for tree arborist to examine if dead or diseased & plan of action. You are not allowed to remove trees without prior authorization from ELS.

Agricultural waste dumping is FOR RESIDENTS ONLY not outside contractors.

GOLF COURSE

Work order has been submitted for Hole 14 water fountain & bathroom issues. They will be repaired or replaced as needed.

ELS management is having ongoing discussions with Davie’s golf management r/t golf course maintenance performance. ELS will evaluate every 30 days.

Parking around Sand Trap & Pro Shop continues to be an issue & ELS is looking @ different options.

CLUBHOUSE

Skylight roof quotes have been submitted & repair will be done same time as Pool bathhouse. No timeline has been given yet for project.

Some useable pool furniture has been located & will be placed at the pool. ELS is looking at new pool furniture next year.

Contact sales office for temperature change, temperature is controlled remotely by outside corporate vendor.

Painting the inside of clubhouse is on track for next year. ELS will check if we can have main hall valances updated to match the lounge & new area rugs for lobby this year.

ELS is having ongoing discussion with POOL Dr with issues r/t hot tub & pool. Please submit written complaint forms about hot tub & pool issues to Jeff.

Final stages of completion for moveable walls in process as we speak. Moveable walls can only be operated by ELS employees if you need walls closed please contact Rainia in sales office.

Miscellaneous

Concierge hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9AM to1PM. She is there to help residents process payments & deposits, submit maintenance requests forms.

Some clubhouse restrictions have been lifted we are now allowed to use kitchen, number of residents increased to 100 with social distancing. Requests for events must still be sent to Jeff for prior approval.

Cap EX projects list must be submitted to ELS by May 30,2021

LIAISON WAS ADJOURNED @ 1520 

 LAKE FAIRWAYS GENERAL MEETING 

 HOA BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Annette Graley, Bill Fleckenstein, John Hunter, Carl Gregg, Jerry White, Judy Carson, Annette Graley  acting President brought the meeting to order with a brief overview of past year with HOA Board meeting with ELS during Covid Pandemic. Speeding in the community is ongoing concern. Residents are encouraged to contact Jeff Belle 1-239-731-2900 with complaints & concerns about speeding in the community. The HOA meetings will NO LONGER HEAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT SPEEDING IN THE COMMUNITY. THE HOA WILL CONTINUE TO HEAR OTHER CONCERNS & ISSUES PERTAINING TO  THE COMMUNITY at the HOA MEETINGS. Cap-X  2021-2022 projects rolled out for residents. Minutes of previous meeting (February 25,2020) & HOA & ELS Liaison meeting minutes January 21,2021 were read and accepted. Carl Gregg read the Treasurers report, Sue Gielow 46K asked for  clarification of expenses. Treasurers report approved by HOA members present. Annette Graley introduced Mary Lou Quevedo Chairmen & Sheryl Webster Co-Chairmen of Election committee. Mary Lou went over responsibilities of election committee & rules for voting. Mary Lou introduced HOA Board candidates: Karen Pratt-Beals  37-N, Tamara Doyon 42-J, Peter Greco 56-L, Carl Gregg 34-P, Kathy Hornback 56-M, Kevin Walsh24-LHOA is looking to form a Beautification committee for Lake Fairways if interested please contact HOA board Karen Pratt-Beals announced Saturday morning coffee starts February 6 @ 9 AM. Mary Lou Quevedo announced Bingo will start with strict guidelines starting February 5 th, MUST contact her for advance tickets 1-239-236-6040. AUDIENCE  QUESTIONS: Deb Cononico  9-B, voiced concerns about late summer rent increase letters sent out by ELS.Linda Lindquist 54-H, is the new FMO representative for Lake   Fairways. She explained the importance of being members as  they our lobbyists in Tallahassee. Bob 31-F, Linda Lindquist 54-H, Sandi Keefer20-M had complaints of  poor condition of the golf course. Bill Fleckenstein addressed golf course issues & stated is ongoing discussion  with ELS.Lisa Evans 47-B Tennis representative has ongoing issues going back to  2020 r/t conditions of tennis courts. Numerous emails to ELS  manager with no response. Annette asked Lisa to forward all emails & information to HOA some of these issues are safety issues.Sandy Keefer 20-M, would like to know why the Main Hall window valances  have not been replaced to match Lounge window treatments. She would also like to know why when painting inside  clubhouse they stopped @ Main Hall, billiards/pool room, library & craft room. These rooms have not been painted in years & looking sad..Margaret Panzer 21-C what is the status on new pool side furniture. HOA will follow up next meeting with Jeff.Mike James 55-K, would like HOA board to contact lawyer r/t to rent increases & market value comparable. Joe Boos 54-D, made a Motion for HOA contact lawyer to bring ELS court on rent increases. Sue Gielow 2nd the Motion.  Carl Gregg explained that there is a process we must follow according to Fla 723 rules, goes to  HOA, then ELS, then Mediation. HOA has already discussed with ELS, did comparable study of community rents & turned over to ELS & HOA lawyer.John Grabb 32-A ,expressed concerns of deplorable condition pool/shower bathroom.Karen Pratt-Beals motion to adjourn meeting 2nd by Bill Fleckenstein @ 8:25 PM Next Meeting Tuesday February 23, 2021 @ 700PMJudy Carson, Secretary     

JANUARY 21, 2021, LAKE FAIRWAYS CLUBHOUSE @1300 LIAISON  MEETING

Present: Annette  Graley President, Jerry White VP, Carl Gregg Treasure, JudY Carson Sec, Ray Burrows Dir, Bill Fleckenstein Dir, John Hunter, Dir, Ron Hutz( FT), Jeff Belle LF Manager, Vianney Lara Asst Mgr LF.

Grounds & Maintenance

Clubhouse roof by skylights have been examined by Crown Roofing for a severe damage waiting for repair bid.

Bathrooms will be updated in this order Sand Trap/Pro Shop, Golf course & Clubhouse. These bathrooms were chosen according to need at this time.

Holes at front Boulevard exit lane will be temporarily fixed till roads can be   replaced this summer.

Routine annual  cleaning of the Clubhouse roof & gutter is scheduled March 2021.

New contract has been reached with Joshua Tree on lawn maintenance in Lake Fairways. Lake Fairways residents may have already noticed these changes around their homes (driveway & street edging), common areas & golf course. If residents have any issues with outside  Landscaping maintenance please fill out Landscaping Complaint form @ sales office.

Maintenance of palm trees, hardwood trees & pine trees are Residents   responsibility. If residents have diseased or dead tree’s they are requested to contact management.

Clubhouse

Clubhouse main hall moveable walls are scheduled for install Jan 29 & should be up @ this time.

Lake Fairways Pool hours are 7AM till dusk. Cleaning of pool area will be done twice a day and inside of the clubhouse. 

You must wear a mask while in the Clubhouse

Miscellaneous

Sand Trap is opening for Sunday service, this will start Feb 7,2021.

If residents would like to plan any activities in the clubhouse please send   Jeff Belle email stating what activity planning. Activities are  restricted to 75, masks, social distancing, no kitchen use.

Complaints related to Speeding in Lake Fairways is to be directed Jeff   Belle @ the sales office.

Cap X 2021 Projects

· Resurfacing Shuffleboard courts

· New Maintenance Golf Cart

· Paving Lake Fairways main blvd &sac ·                                Pedestal replacement for lot 32C &32D

· Preventor replacement pool backflow

· Replacement roof Pool bathroom

· Repair clubhouse roof

Meeting with ELS adjourned @1425

Judy Ann Carson, Secretary

November 18, 2020, Lake Fairways Clubhouse @1300 

Present: Helen Novella President, Annette Graley VP, Jerry White VP,   Judy Carson Sec, John Hunter Dir, Bill Fleckenstein Dir, Ron Hutz Dir(facetime) Jeff Belle Lake Fairways Manager, Lara Vianney Asst. Manager Lake Fairways. Absent: Carl Gregg, Ray Burrows

Grounds & Maintenance

Clubhouse roof in main hall by skylights needs to be repaired. After repair is done the main hall ceiling tiles will then be replaced. There is no time frame for this repair at the present time.

Community bathrooms in the clubhouse, pro shop and sand trap need   updating. These bathrooms will be updated & replaced by priority of need. 

ELS will be addressing the issue of speeding with in community. They are   reviewing the following speed bumps, speed humps & Lee County Sheriff’s for speeding citations. Speed limit in Lake Fairways is 15 MPH & will be enforced.

Date for new roof for ATM building is scheduled for Nov 21, 2020.

New guard gate has been installed & is very nice.

Paving schedule for Cul d Sac 21 is set for Dec 7,8, & 9. Residents   living in area will be given instructions from ELS on parking & access to residents homes.

ELS would like to remind residents permission is needed to remove   trees. If you have dead trees on your property call office & report.

Replacement of old & damage mailboxes will start 2021.

CLUBHOUSE

Main hall moveable walls will be installed Jan 29, 2021 will take approximately 1 week

Lake Fairways Pool hours are 7 am till dusk. ELS & HOA are aware that with the new time change it gets dark earlier & residents are unable to use pool later in the evening.

MISCELLANEOUS

Cap X 2021 will be revealed Jan 2021.

When  planning any activities in the clubhouse please send Jeff an   email stating what planning & safety guidelines you will be using. Residents safety is ELS is first priority so masks, social distancing, no food or drink not catered in common  ground area.

Meeting with ELS adjourned @ 1400

Judy Ann Carson, Sec 

November 19, 2020   

LAKES FAIRWAYS GENERAL MEETING

FEBRUARY  25, 2020

HOA BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bob Bennett, Bill Fleckenstein, John Hunter, Ron Hutz, Karen Pratt, Helen Novella, Annette Graley, Carl Gregg, Ray Burrows

Minutes of previous meeting were read and accepted.

Treasures  report was read and accepted.

Bob Bennett introduced Kevin McCabe and Mary Lou Quevedo who are   Chairmen and Co-Chairman of the Elections committee.  Kevin then told us the winners of the HOA Elections. Which were  Judy Carson, Bill Fleckenstein, and Jerry White. Bob then introduced Jeff Belle the Park Manager. Jeff explained thepool closing 30 minutes after dark which is per the ELS agreement. He also mentioned that if someone decides to enter the pool or spa after hours, he will close the pool  and spa indefinitely. He also said we are both in this together. It is not him verses the residents. We need to work together for the good of Lake Fairways. He said he will be the park manager for a long time, and he loves it here. Jeff also said that the Laundry Room will be getting two new washers and a dryer within the next two weeks. He also indicated his office is always open if you need to talk about something here in Lake Fairways. We have a new   Concierge, Fran. She will be located at the clubhouse until the end of March. Her hours are Monday, Wednesday, and  Friday 9AM to 2PM. 

COMMENTS FROM ATTENDEES: 26-M  VA Office on Diplomat Pkwy is offering $18.00 to work the US Censes. 15-G Sidewalk/cart path to dollar general is a hazard. Need to find out if it is legal for Golf Cart travel. Jeff  Belle will investigate and report back to us about his findings.  

2-L Corrections to the Resident  Directory/Phone Book will only be two more days. So, if you have changes please provide now.  

56-M I wrote in the  fix-it book several days ago about the jets in the Hot Tub   not working correctly. What is taking so long. It was  reported to the Park Manager. Working on getting that corrected. The trees in the front of the Clubhouse are  looking very bad because they are full of Air Ferns and needto be removed.  

23-D Vice President of the Pickle Ball  Club. There are now 50 players who are playing Pickle Ball  and there is no court available at Lake Fairways. Pine Lakes   has a course and we need one here as well. Suggested area would be down around the Sales Office area.  

28-D Leaving Lake Fairways Blvd at the exit to Route 41 a Golf   Cart cut right in front of me when I was making a right turn. Very dangerous and someone will be getting into an accident. Need signs posted in that area.

54-D I want to thank the HOA Board for all they do for our Community.

Bob Bennett also talked about the Capex items that we requested for this   year. Out of the 7 items we only receiving 3 of them.  

Motion was made to adjourn at 7:45 PM

NEXT MEETING  WILL BE TUESDAY MARCH 24 AT 7:00 PM

 Submitted by  Bill Fleckenstein, Secretary

November 2020 HOA 

LAKE FAIRWAYS, H.O.A. Update  5/14, Submitted by Helen Novella

The Homeowners membership drive will start in  November and we have another problem created by the Corona Virus. Our Canadian residents might not be able to return this season and some of our northern residents have not   returned. BUT with your help we can navigate through these problems and have a successful membership drive so you will be eligible to vote on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 HOA Board Members election.

The cul-de-sac captains will deliver the H.O.A. 2021 Membership applications to every home when they are delivering the November Informer.  Cul-de-sac captains if you know a neighbor will not be down this season please return the membership envelopes to Donna Leech (55-D), Membership Chairperson. If we have a northern address the envelope will be forwarded to them.

Residents, if you do not receive the membership application by December 1, you can write a $20.00 check to Lake Fairways Home Owners Assoc. state on the check “2021 Membership” and add your cul-de-sac number and letterYou must be a paid member by January 31 in order to vote inthe February election  Also, include in your return, on a separate  sheet, a request for an absentee ballot so you can vote on the February 23, 2021 election. Address the absentee ballot Judy Carson, HOA Secretary.  Include your northern return address and your cul-de-sac number and letter on your   request.

Our mailing address is:

Lake Fairways Homeowners’ Association

Attn: HOA Membership Chairperson

10000 Lakewood Shores Circle

North Fort Myers, Fl., 33903

With your cooperation we will work through this inconvenience. Please visit our web page often (lakefairwayshoa.com) for up to date information.

Thank you

Helen Novella

Lake Fairways Homeowners Association 

Oct 2020 HOA We are now in October and still under the restrictions due to the Covidus, but we are very fortunate.  The Sand Trap restaurant, the swimming pool and the golf  course are open to the residents. And we have the Spyglass  Concert on Friday night to enjoy.  Also, we have not had any additional residents come down with the virus. I think that is because our residents are being responsible, wearing a  mask and keeping social distance. 

 The Board has had meetings with Jeff, the General Manager. We discuss issues and projects in the community that need attention and how they can be addressed. I have also touched base with our club presidents and the volunteers who due so much for the community. They are ready  and anxious to get things going again. So, let’s say a  prayer and hope the restrictions will be modified or lifted real soon.

Thank you,   Helen Novella

Submitted By HOA President, Helen Novella

It is with a sad heart that we open this column expressing our deepest   sympathy to the Mac Donald family on the passing of our long time friend and neighbor, Jack.  We wish our words could somehow ease your sadness, but in our hearts, we know the most they can do is simply let you how much we care. We are thankful the rest of the family got through the veryrough time they had with the corona-virus. I want to thank Kevin Mc Cabe and Mary Lou Quevedo for their professional handling of the Homeowners election in February. Kevin has taken on this project for several years. also want to thank the many volunteers that stepped up to help Kevin and Mary Lou Q. It is the community support that makes Lake Fairways the special community it is.

ELS sending the “360 Inspection” letters out in July caused an up-roar.   I received several phone calls. We don’t understand why  Jeff’s supervisors in Tampa held the letters back. We will speak with Jeff, suggesting if there are letters to be sent out it should be done no later than March, before the Snow Birds and our Canadian residents leave. But, I will say, I looked at every house I got a call on and the driveway needed to be cleaned.  I had several residents tell me that the prospective did not specify cleaning the driveway, but  the driveway is considered a part of the overall  appearance of the home site. There were a lot of letters sent out concerning the driveways. When the driveways are  cleaned,  it will benefit the community.

Another issue, the Weather Man is predicting a very active hurricane   season. I see a lot of homes with chairs, tables, large flower pots etc. outside. I have several items myself. When we get a warning of a hurricane, you must bring the items  into your shed or into the house.  If you cannot do it yourself make arrangements ahead of time to have someone help you.

Also, Lake  Fairways has supported two community programs for the twenty   seven years that I have lived here. One, the empty ink  cartridges for Littleton School and the aluminum tabs for Ronald Mac Donald.  Both programs have been discontinued, another example in the change in the times. 

Tuesday,  Sept. 22 at 7:00PM in the Clubhouse is the schedule for the first General Membership Meeting for the 2020-21 Season. Let’s hope we will all be there. It has been to long since we have gathered together with our friends and neighbors. We shall see. Also, if you have a new resident in your  cul-de-sac, invite them to attend the meeting.

Remember, the H.O.A. Board is here for you.  If you have questions or   issues, contact your Board members. You can find us on the   Webpage (lakefairwayshoa.com), listed in The Informer, and  in the Telephone Directory.

Thank you,

Homeowners Association , June 2020

Submitted by Helen Novella

We believe the world has been shut down and wonder when we will be back to the “new normal”, but there are a lot of things going on in the back ground.

From January through May we have 27 new  residents. We want to welcome them on board. If you have new  residents in your cul-de-sac go, out of your way to welcome them.  Let them know how great it is to live in Lake Fairways and   encourage them to get involved.

HOA News: In the State of Florida manufactured, land lease communities are governed by Florida Stature, Chapter 723, of the Mobile Home Act. When these laws are modified, as they have been in 2016 and 2017, the HOA Assoc.must modify their By-Laws to be in compliance.  You HOA will be informing you about the changes and what will be  necessary to bring our By-Laws in compliance in a few months. Also, your  HOA  20-21 Budget has been accepted by the Board. It will be posted  for your review, on the HOA Bulletin Board as soon as the clubhouse is opened.

I am sure you have noticed the beautiful new planting of flowers at the Community Entrance, in front of the Tennis Court and at the Pro Shop. Joshua Tree has created a very colorful display.

After many efforts by Jeffe Bell, our General Managers, we  finally have our own full time maintenance / janitor for the  club house. The new fellows name is Jose Figueroa. Give him a  big hello when you see him.

Also the Clubhouse roof looks great. I saw these guys up on the roof with hoses and brushes. I asked what  was going on. The super from Blue Water told me, just like we  have to wash down, our homes buildings also have a build up of  algae and mildew and have to be cleaned annually. They did a great job.

As I mentioned in the April article in the Webpage (lakefairwayshoa.com) and the Informer, too many houses do not have their cul-de-sac number and the house letter displayed on the front of your home. This is the simplest and most efficient way for someone to be able to locate you in the community. Maybe one person in your cul-de-sac would make this a project.

Residents who have issues or concerns are  encouraged to contact your HOA Board members. You can find us listed on the HOA Webpage, in the phone book or in the Informer.

NEWS FROM THE HOA – April, 2021

During the month of April, residents were able to receive their series of Covid shots right here at Lake Fairways. Thank you to Jeff Belle and the management team that were able to secure these services.

Residents will see Directors out in the community, working on their committee assignments. Please feel free to reach out to any Director regarding concerns or complaints, as well as any good news!

Jerry White – ARC Committee, Buildings and Grounds

Kevin Walsh, Ray Burrows – Maintenance Issues

Bill Fleckenstein – Associations

Kathy Hornback – Community Liaison

Carl Gregg – Investments

Ron Hutz – FMO and HOA membership

Judy Carson, Karen Pratt-Beals – Networking for Progress

All Directors are listed in the phone book. Any communication for them can also be dropped off with Fran, the concierge, at the clubhouse, 

Monday to Friday 9 – 2.

Hopefully, with many having received their Covid shots, some of the activities we have missed in the community will be starting again. Masks and social distancing will continue.

Our 36th Annual Easter Service was beautiful. Our guest 

clergy, Father Christian Maxfield, from All Souls Episcopal Church,

provided the homily. A huge thanks to all the 

committees that worked on putting our service together. It 

was great to see members of the choir and John McDonald, 

our Director, in action again. Having moved the service into 

the clubhouse this year seemed to be the prudent thing to do. 

Social distancing would have limited the number of residents

that would have been able to attend the outside service. 

Perhaps next year we can review plans for an outside service.

Our new Welcome Hostesses, Joan Robertson and Judy Stewart, 

are looking forward to meeting with new owners. 

Both Joan and Judy are listed in the phone directory. Please do not 

hesitate to contact them with questions.

This has truly been a challenging and difficult year. It has

been a year where we have lost too many dear and

precious family and friends. Thank goodness during their time

with us we have made many wonderful memories. We learn 

again how important it is to treasure every one and every day. 

We have missed all our friends that were unable to return this 

year. Hopefully, we will see all your smiling faces back when

travel is available. In the meantime, know we keep you in our

thoughts and prayers.

As our families begin their departure to their northern homes,

we wish them safe travel. Please continue to share with us 

your joys and we look forward to your return.

Please plan on attending the next general meeting,

April 27th, 7 PM. We are looking forward to sharing with you

the progress of our Board of Directors as we work towards 

making our community one you can be proud of.

Submitted by…

Karen Pratt-Beals, LFHOA Board President 

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!