Manager's report

Kickin' Grass, the Islesworth landscaping contractor, is replacing the irrigation contractor we have been using. 

The new pump for the north lake, discussed at the May meeting, has been installed and is working well.  

Landscaping matters

In repairing the fence bordering Islesworth and Hidden Oaks Middle School, contractor for the Martin County School District also took out landscaping and irrigation belonging to Islesworth. Our community is required to maintain a buffer along this boundary. Islesworth's attorney will be asked to send a letter to the school board detailing the problem and asking for help in restoring the buffer. The buffer is 700 feet long and would cost several thousand dollars to re-plant. The board proposed to plant eureka palms when the matter is resolved with the school district.

Budget discussion

In looking ahead to the budget for 2007, the board said that quarterly fee would need to be about $350 to keep up with a rise in costs and to maintain the community in a quality way. Electricity costs will rise 17 percent; the bulk cable fee will rise 6 percent; and insurance likely will increase by 20 percent. 

Many nice things have been done in the community this past year -- landscaping, street signs, wall lighting -- and the homeowners association would like to be able to continue. It only makes sense to keep the community looking good and keeping our property values strong.

The board emphasized that the community cannot survive on the 5 percent increase allowed under the HOA bylaws. Islesworth needs a budget be able to maintain the community and keep up with the new developments going up all around us.

Official minutes, budgets

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