Blue Heron Pines

AGENDA
BHP HOA Meeting – October 2, 2018

Confirmation of quorum / Open the meeting

1. Pledge of Allegiance – All
2. Silent Prayer for Armed Forces and BHP neighbors – All
3. Introduction of new neighbors
4. Secretary’s report – minutes of previous meeting – additions, deletions or accept as read…Aldeo Labrie
5. Treasurer’s report – additions, deletions or accept as read…Maureen Heger
6. Presidents report – comments – Evolution of Gator Tales, Suggestion/Complaint forms
7. Standing Committee Reports
   • Community Services – Larry Roberts
   • Entertainment – Maureen Heger
   • Clubhouse – Bob Mischler
   • Sports / Emergency Planning – Mike Firestone
   • Membership – JaeAnn Carder
   • FMO – Dick Roller
   • Negotiation/Mediation – Colin Phelps
8. Questions, concerns, community comment
9. Adjourn
10. Share the Wealth…….and ICE CREAM!!!

ASSIGNMENTS – 5:00pm set up, all BOD; 6:30pm Setup Share the Wealth & Final Setup

ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:

A number of people have requested we revert back to the “STATES” committees. Therefore, I have put together, based on the best information available to me, the HOST COMMITTEE’S.

For those, not familiar with this, here is how is works;

The Community social activities are operated by “host committees” with the support of the HOA. The committees are organized according to a list of states of members origins. I did, however, include all 50 states so at such time someone joins our community they will automatically be included. Months rotate from year to year. Committees hold meetings to decide what events they would like to run, and they have complete responsibility for them from inception to completion. Each committee requires a Contact/Chairperson for their particular group. If there is no committee chairperson, then the months assigned to that group will forgo any planned social activities.

I will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 1 at 7pm to go over the specifics. I have events already planned for some months next year that I will share at that meeting.

Each group is assigned two months to cover the entire year.  Below is the 2019 list:

January and July

New York, Minnesota, Tennessee, Iowa, Delaware, South Carolina, Hawaii, North Dakota

February and August:

Michigan, Maryland, Maine, California, Arizona, Oklahoma, Georgia, New Mexico

March and September:

Ohio, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Colorado, Alabama, North Carolina, Arkansas, Nebraska

April and October:

Pennsylvania, Illinois, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Italy, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming

May and November:

Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Virginia, Vermont, Mississippi, Washington, Louisiana, Oregon

June and December:

Indiana, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Kentucky, Kansas, Utah, Idaho, South Dakota, Canada.

I believe that covers all the states/countries. If I missed one, please call me and I will be glad to add you to a committee. I do understand that some folks are not here during their month assigned for 2019, that does not preclude you from joining another group to help out if you are available and willing to do this. At the meeting I will also provide the 2020 schedule. Any questions please don’t hesitate to call me. Maureen Heger

Blue Heron Pines Office has completed an audit of the Storage Area.
We appreciate your support through this process!

Each resident with items in the BHP Storage Area is required to provide the following information to the Office:

• Complete the Storage Area Registration form
• Current State Registration for the item reflecting resident ownership
• Current Insurance Card covering the item
• A copy of owner’s valid driver’s license
  • This information must be kept current

Once this information is provided, the registered owner will be given:

• A decal to display on their item. This decal must be able to be seen from the center of the Storage Area.  We will routinely inspect the Storage Area to ensure all items are registered and stored in their assigned space.
• A key to the Storage Area.

The Blue Heron Pines Storage Area will be locked on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 8AM.

*I will be contacting residents shortly who have been on our waitlist regarding space assignment.
**The Office continues to offer a waitlist for residents interested in a Storage Area space.
***These spaces are assigned according to size of the space required.

Click here to view the October 2018 edition of the Gator Tales Newsletter.

DAZZLER’S LUNCHEON
October 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM

The Dazzler’s luncheon will be held at Ford Garage in Cape Coral on Cape Coral Parkway & DelPardo Blvd. on Oct 12th.
Please sign up by October 9th.

We will have to Leave here by 12:00
We will meet at the restaurant at 1:00
If you need a ride call Jeanne Michalak at 941-676-0549 or jeanmichalak8@gmail.com

All Blue Heron Pines ladies are welcome to join us.

Drivers, please let me know if you have room for someone in your car in case someone needs a ride.

Also if your plans change and can’t make it, it would be greatly appreciated if you would take your name off the list or call me.

Thank You!

11/17 Dance music by Richie C
11/22 Thanksgiving Dinner
11/24 Clubhouse Decorating
12/2 Pasta Dinner
12/14 Winter wonderland Golf Cart Parade
12/31 New Years Eve Party

Bowlers Wanted By Jan Crail Many people, especially new residents, may not know that we have our own large ball ten pin bowling league, which runs from November to March. It is open to both men and woman residents but is not a couples league. Single bowlers are very welcome. Also, husbands and wives are not placed on the same team. Everyone gets to play. We bowl every Wednesday afternoon at Bowland Lanes on Harbor Boulevard in Port Charlotte. Practice starts at 2:50 p.m. followed by games at 3:00 p.m. Three games are played. Teams consist of four players each based on previous averages. A captain for each team is elected by the members of that team. Scoring is based on a 100% handicap basis. The cost is $12.00 per person per week, and if absent the cost is $3.20. If you are not available every week, there is a list of substitutes. The rate for subs is $8.80. This year the BHP Bowling League will start on Wednesday November 7th. There will be a two week break for the holidays on December 19th and 26th. The final bowling date will be Wednesday March 20. A very nice thing about this activity is that it concludes with an off-site banquet at which monetary prized are awarded to teams based on their finished ranking. The dinner will be held again at Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda on Wednesday evening March 27. The bowling league officers are President Rick Schram, Vice President Doug Howe, and Secretary/Treasurer Mark Belknap. We encourage you to participate in this very fun game. A sign up sheet is posted in the clubhouse or you may contact Rick Schram at schram4021@gmail.com, 941-505-0646.

PLEASE READ BELOW CAREFULLY. THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE HAS DONE A GOOD JOB OF DECEPTIVELY WRITING THIS BALLOT INITIATIVE. A NO VOTE WILL INCREASE YOUR TAXES….YOU MUST VOTE YES TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT TAX STRUCTURE AND AVOID A POTENTIALLY HUGE TAX INCREASE

Important notice regarding possible tax assessment increases!!

Important notice regarding possible tax assessment increases!! Ballot Number 2 effects the assessment placed on our homes. As the present time, the rate cannot be above 10%. If this Constitutional Amendment is not passed, the sky’s the limit on how much could be charged for property tax assessments. This Amendment will make the 10% cap PERMANENT.

This is important to ALL Florida Manufactured Home Residents. So all Florida State Voters need to vote YES to protect the tax cap!
Thanks,
Dick and Mary Roller

Avoid a PAINFUL increase in the assessment on your leased lot!

Vote YES……. Ballot Number 2
Your leased lot is assessed and taxed as commercial property.
Assessments on commercial property have been restricted to 10% annually.
Property taxes are passed on pro-rata if that is permitted in your prospectus.
Amendment 2 must pass by 60% in November or the restriction ENDS!!!

Ballot Number 2…Vote YES
This is the actual language placed on your ballot November, 2018.

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 27
LIMITATIONS ON PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS— Proposing an amendment to
The State Constitution to permanently retain provisions currently in effect, which
limit property tax assessment increases on specified non-homestead real property, except for school district taxes, to 10 percent each year. If approved, the amendment removes the scheduled repeal of such provisions in 2019 and shall take effect January 1, 2019.

Vote YES…Ballot Number 2

The November HOA meeting will be moved from 11/6 to 11/13 to accommodate election day on 11/6/18

Come and dance the night away at the HARVEST MOON BALL SATURDAY OCTOBER 27, 2108 7PM- At the HAUNTED MANSION (clubhouse). Music by our very own Dave DeVries, tickets are $10.00 per person. BYOB. Tickets will be sold every Tuesday and Thursday at mail center beginning October 2. Costumes are suggested but not mandatory. Chairperson Maureen Heger, decorations are provided by Ronda Tobin and team. Anyone who would like to help, please contact Maureen Heger at 732 259-0596.

Trick or Treating around the community Wednesday October 31 at 3pm. Its time to darn your costumes and find your inner child, lets trick or treat around the compound.

Any home who is willing to accept the “youngsters”, we will provide you with a picture of a candy corn to display on your lamp post.
We will meet at the clubhouse and go as a group. Any questions, please see Maureen Heger (732 259-0596). Candy corn display will be given out at HOA meeting on October 2, otherwise contact Maureen for your display.

Any treat appreciated candy, cookies and the ever-popular adult beverage

VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST!

FIRST PLANNING MEETING

ON THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 27 – 7PM

IN THE CLUBHOUSE

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP PLEASE

JOIN US.

QUESTIONS SEE MIKE FIRESTONE LOT 502

Chowder Cookoff- Friday October 5, 2018 6pm.

We are looking for the best homemade Chowder in Blue Heron Pines. If you think you have the best, sign up for the chowder cookoff. Each contestant makes a big batch of chowder. (to be served after tasting)

Each contestant’s chowder will receive a number. (Maureen Heger will be the only person who will know whose chowder is whose. Even the chef will not know their number of their chowder.)

Each ticket holder will be able to taste and vote for their favorite chowder. Once the votes are in the best chowder will be announced and will receive a prize, bragging rights and the chefs’ picture will be displayed on the bulletin board. Each ticket holder should bring their own bowl and spoon and will be able to go back and get a serving of their favorite chowder. (important that contestants make enough to share)

Tickets are $5.00. Crackers and beverages will be provided. Please BYOB. There will be a signup sheet in the clubhouse for anyone who would like to participate. Questions should be directed to Maureen Heger 732 259-0596.