Financial matters

The board asked management to look back to Jan. 1, 2006, and determine whether any resident needs to be billed for legal fees. The statute governing homeowners associations states that if the HOA has spent money to get people to comply with covenants, the HOA should be able to get reimbursement on attorney's fees. Islesworth could go back seven years to recoup fees, but will simply look at records that are readily available through the new management company.

The board made a motion to combine all the various, separate reserve funds into one reserve fund to simplify accounting and reporting. The vote is contingent on whether the OK from the management company's accounting department. If it is OK'd the funds will be combined, but the monthly balance sheet will show the totals available for roads, irrigation, walls, landscaping, hurricane repair, etc.

Landscaping progress

Kickin' Grass made a proposal to landscape along the front wall, along the boundary with the nursing home, and around the lift station in our park area. The board accepted the proposal. Work will call for the removal of dying trees, shrubs and fakahatchee grass, and the planting of eugenia shrubs, ligustrum trees, arboricola and viburnum. The areas will be mulched and sod will be planted in the beds around the lift station. The removal of dead trees includes any that are within 5 feet behind the wall -- an area that is HOA property.

The street sign project has begun. The property manager has marked where the signs will go and installation will begin soon. 

The board voted that no artificial turf, flowers, trees or shrubs are permitted in landscaping around homes.

Pumps and irrigation

The pump in the north lake needs to be replaced. It has been repaired a couple of times, and is on its last legs. Because of the large investment in landscaping, the board decided it was wise to get a new pump.

Parking problems

There have been many complaints about people parking on the curves in the roadways. This creates sight problems for drivers. Residents are also reminded that parking is not allowed on the grass or across sidewalks.

Debris reminder

The board wants to remind residents that if you hire a contractor to do work at your home, the contractor MUST take the debris away. This includes construction materials, roofing materials, landscaping, etc. Any debris produced by work cannot be left on your lot or the roadway.

Official minutes, budgets

Islesworth residents may request official minutes and budgets at any time. Please contact the property manager (see Contact Info page).