Landscaping matters

The landscaping company replaced all of the ligustrum trees along the front wall at not additional cost to Islesworth. The trees had died because of too much water. 

Board president Dennis Rohan said he is going to ask the county to get involved to get the berm along Sunset Trail re-graded to our satisfaction.

Budget discussion

Residents voted to approve an increase in the maintenance fee to $365 per quarter. 

Many nice things have been done in the community this past year and the homeowners association would like to be able to continue in the same vein. Many landscaping improvements were made, a new pump station was installed at a cost of $6,000, the front wall was painted and new street signs installed. 

Also, as reported last month, electricity costs will rise 17 percent; the bulk cable fee will rise 6 percent; and insurance likely will increase by 20 percent. 

Residents in attendance agreed that the community cannot keep up with maintenance and improvements with only the 5 percent increase allowed under the HOA bylaws. This 5 percent increase would have produced a quarterly fee of $323. Thus, residents voted to increase the fee to $365 per quarter. 

Official minutes, budgets

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