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Landscape and maintenance update
Landscape architect Joe Glass presented his plan for improving the
appearance of the entrances to Islesworth and the property lines along the
east and west fences of Islesworth Circle. Mr. Glass said he used three
criteria in selecting plants for his plan: (1) Survivability. (2) Low
maintenance. (3) Aesthetics.
The plans will be reviewed by the landscape committee, and a decision
on how to proceed will be forthcoming. Whatever the decision, the
Islesworth budget will require that any landscape improvements will have
to be done in phases.
In other landscape-related news: For a nominal fee, the contractor
doing work on the Murano subdivision removed some tall, dying trees along
Sunset Trail that had long been a safety concern for Islesworth residents.
Bids are being sought to pressure clean the front wall, the entry
sidewalks and the pavers in front of the lake. A resident who lives on
Longboat Way will paint the front walls for the cost of materials.
Budget update
The Nov. 14 meeting will be the annual members meeting for all
residents to vote on the budget for the coming year. A notice of the
meeting will be mailed to all residents, along with the proposed budget
and a proxy ballot. The proposed budget calls for an increase in fees to
$310 per quarter.
Insurance update
Nationwide, the HOA's insurance carrier, has sent notices that it is
dropping fence coverage from its policy. This is a widespread change among
insurers, who were hit hard with post-hurricane claims on signs, fences
and walls. HOA president Dennis Rohan and property manager Joe Jakab were
going to meet with the insurance agent to work out the best policy.
Deputies decline duty
A request was made the Sheriff's Office for a deputy to patrol
Islesworth to monitor the parking situation in Islesworth when Hidden Oaks
lets out during the afternoon. But no deputy put in for the duty.
Fence update
The county has not yet responded to Islesworth's letter sent Sept. 15
regarding the cost we incurred ($8,920) when a fence had to be moved when
the county reversed its decision on a permit. The September
2005 meeting summary has more about this action. The fence sits along
a disputed buffer behind houses on Marco Lane and the property owned by
the Kingsley family.
Nearby property
A five-acre lot south of the Kingsley property has been sold, and the
owners are seeking a variance to build 22 homes on the lot.
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