Grounds and landscaping

The Martin County School Board has not responded to Islesworth's request to replace landscaping or reimburse us for the bushes and trees removed along the border with Hidden Oaks Middle School. A school district contractor tore out the plants when replacing the fence between Islesworth and Hidden Oaks. Islesworth submitted a proposal of $15,000 to the School Board for irrigation and landscaping. Because of the lack of response, the Islesworth Board of Directors made a motion to pursue legal action against the school district for the reimbursement. 

Our landscape contractor, Kickin' Grass, presented an estimate for landscaping along the newly installed fence backing on to Sunset Trail. The proposal was set aside for the Landscaping Committee to review it.

Next on the landscaping plan is replacing trees around the lakes. Arrangements have been made to have all stumps ground that remain in the ground following damage from the hurricanes.

Property manager Don Lifland is examining options for treating the park area for fire ants. He also is addressing the repeated burn-out of the lights along the front wall.

Parking committee

Three volunteers have been approved for the new Parking Committee: Mrs. Hatcher, Mrs. Meara and Mrs. Duckson. The board formed the committee in order to develop parking regulations that are in line with the rest of the Martin Downs Property Owners Association communities. 

One of the committee's first policy considerations will be to define what constitutes a "commercial vehicles," which are not allowed according Islesworth Rules & Regulations. 

Residents also are reminded that golf carts are not allowed to be driven in Islesworth.

Street lights

Board president Dennis Rohan has met with FPL to install eight new street lights in Islesworth to illuminate some dark areas. The lights will be put in two areas on either side of the park, four places around Islesworth Circle, one on Marco Lane and one on Captiva Court. Seven of the lights will be able to placed where there is immediate access to a transformer, so that no cost for trenching under roads or sidewalks will have to be done. Only one of the lights will require some digging and conduit. Otherwise, the lights will be installed at no cost by FPL. 

Martin Downs Country Club membership proposal

A survey presented in the Islesworth Eye newsletter regarding a discounted membership rate to Martin Downs Country Club facilities met with opposition. The offer was simply presented to see if there was interest in the community. It appears there is little interest, and a two-thirds majority would be needed to proceed.

Mailbox review

The maintenance of mailboxes is becoming a concern once again. Property manager Don Lifland said the handyman who does work for Islesworth and Capital Realty Advisors can help residents repair their mailboxes. Please contact Don at (561) 624-5888 or (800) 940-1088.

Official minutes, budgets

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