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Breadcrumbs:  RiverWatch Home ~ Riverwatch Area's ~ Projects and TO-DO's
Updating 9/15/11 - Thursday 
 
Our current "To-Do List" has 27 items some of which are closed.  Once I get the page list completely formatted and filled out the updates will be quick - however the flat lay-out of it is really going to suck as the projects begin to spagetti all over the place (as a trained Project Manager ~ my head pounds from beating it on the concrete - so I give up and am going with the flow) 
 
If you have input, feedback or additions ~ our "to-do" list is what I USED to pull our agenda's from. 
I may still create blog posts for our To-Do's one day, but not going to stress over it.
 
Our agenda will now have "Manager's Report" and the list Steve is working from is what we will use.
 
Give feedback here   (  and  )
 
 
C=Closed ~ IP=In Progress ~ O=Open ~ H=Hold
 

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Item

Action Taken

Result

Board Comments

 Status
 1  Welcome to the neighborhood Steve asked for input from the board.  Steve wrote a blurb, sent it to the board.  Evie edited it and posted it on the website.   Welcome Letter

 C
 2  Jacaranda Tree Planted by NIK's Watered by watering volunteers. We are coming into the rainy time :-) C
 3  Dock Covering  To be closed August 23, 24, 25  Dock has been completed.  we must now check and sign off on it.  IP
 4  Check sidewalk, grinding & settling  Steve has contacted Tonya Wise of Tarpon Springs to inspect  Tony has been contacted twice, but is on vacation - Steve will get back on this    O
 5  Entrance railing  Five bids received  The most inexpensive bid we received was for aluminum (which we wanted from the beginning)  Evelyn Motion - Frank Second unanimous

 O

 
 6  Culvert work done by Stan C - Invoice 10-14-10 Paid 12-15-10 Work NOT done  Steve said Tony said Both Stan C & Richard Alt (SWFWMD) view it as a good job.  Alt inspected after Seminole Septic cleaned the lines from street to culvert by jetting it out.  The culverts Evie knows of have NOT been done.  Evie talked with Stan last year and he said his equipment had broken and then he got sick ... that is why the work was never finished.  Still waiting - Ed has taken pictures and the culverts continue to close.  O

 7

  DOT - Median Cuts    Due to be completed spring 2012  Move to FAQ  C

 8

  Contact Tarpon Springs for possible speedbumps  Steve sent an exploratory letter to TS  Follow-up call 8/12with Nilly Platou (TS) he will supply police contact.    O
 9  Light at the Playground  Should be completed    C
 10  Amendment  Sent 159 proxies - recieved 122 YES we get the amendment  Sent to lawyer to finish and put into our documents.    IP
 11  Paint Crosswalk Lines Steve sent exploratory letter to TS  Billy Platou is the person to contact.  He has accepted the request and will inspect.    O
 12  Bulletin Board for Dock    Installed   C 
 13  Landscaping by Blackrush Pond  While the grass is growing in, in spots there are a LOT of Ants and weeds.  NIK's to treat area for weeds and ants, and to price out putting down sod   O 
 14  The culdesac at the end of RiverEdge - include this area for weed and ant treatment.    NIK's will add this area to the area they routinely address.  Need to put this on the Landscapers list - so everyone knows what is inluded.  O
 15  Rust on sidewalks and streets  TS contacted to see if they will removed the rust from the road - nope.  Ameri-Tech will supply Snowcap removal solution and NIK's will spray probalemn areas after reviewing with Steve - at no charge to RW    O
 16  Pasco County Drain Request    Bob Baltzer of Pasco County was handling the case.  He is ill and his supervisor, Mauricio Guerrero, informed that the project is on hold.  The board has said no (when first heard this "request")  Seven home owners would be directly affected and our wetlands between our entrance, the playground and Anclote Vista.

H by Pasco  RW HOA Board says NO GO C

 17

  Fallend Dead trees in water at dock area  Richard Hague, who deals with arborist issues for Tarpon Springs was contacted  Playing phone tage.  After several calls e-mail was sent 8/12/11    O

 18

  Remove weeds at cul-de-sac of RiverEdge  Nik's contacted to address area during landscaping  Completed 7/28/11 - Item is done, and is a regular landscaping duties.  This will be moved to the issues addressed and completed area with it is created.  C

 19

  Payment of electricity for street lights  Exploritory letter sent 7/28/11 to Tarpon Springs.  Mike Perez of Ameri-Tech said we actually get TWO electric bills ???  Billy Platou of Tarpon Springs is locating the proper contact person.  Jack W (community member and early board member) said the bills are for the Entrance light and the Boat Ramp Light)  O
 20  Easement concern by home owner    All plat plans and association diagrams including drainage items, easements were obtained from the City of TAropn Springs on CD and Print outs.  According to Steve - there is no easement.  According to community members at the meeting there is ...    O ?
 21  Home owner painted house without approval AND painted a non approved color  Steve met with the family and they choose a color

Architectural Committee approved their choice of beach walk with either Swiss coffee or cottonseed trim.

     O ? 
 22  Pile of dirt south of the RiverWatch entrance  Our lawyer sent a C&D to Goodwin Brothers 7/12.  Michael Dawson is the owner of the property.  Our wall bordering this property has been damaged.  O
 23  Over-night parking on the street Committee formed  15 violations (as of 8/15/11) have been given.   Playground parking area is an option for when having overnight guests and vehicles don't fit in the driveway.  IP
 24  Pressure Wash Riverwatch Community Entrance  Molded walls and fencing along entrance in need of pressure washing Board accepted bid from Darin Phillips to clean and the job was preformed 8/4/11   C 
 25  Painting center line along the entrance / exit of RiverWatch  Exploratory letter sent to Tarpon Springs 7/28/11 Billy Platou is locating the proper contact person.  Also a town meeting was suggested.  See the Traffic Study Page  IP
 26  Booking Tarpon Springs Community Rec Center for 2011-2012 Board Meetings Duffy Smith contacted for paperwork Social Room Booked for 12 dates ... see the meeting dates page.   C 
 27  Association Foreclosure questions  Kathleen relayed questions from community memebers.  Ameri-Tech VP Karen Browder answered the questions and the board was e-mailed.  My notes here say Ed was satisfied with the answers - I (Evie) must look for the e-mail and make pages and ...  

 IP

- E
           
           
 
 
 
List below that will not be used - but I will keep it until I am sure everything on it is on the list above >:-{ 
 
 
# Area  # Issue and Why Current Status Result  Board Comments
  1

 1.1

 Home owner painted house without approval AND painted a non approved color

Steve met with the family and they choose a color

Architectural Committee approved their choice of beach walk with either Swiss coffee or cottonseed trim.

 This began the beginning of June 2010 ~ it is now almost August 2011 ... is it done?

This issue is in it's 13th month.  Is it time to go to the fining committee.

 
  2

 1.2

 Fining & Violations

Are violations sent to the fining committee when noted ....

How are members notified of issues?

Board wants bi-monthly (twice monthly) violations noted sent to them via e-mail. Steve please inform

 3

 1.2.1

  Violations  

The board wants violations noted every time our Property Management makes a compliance visit to our community.

As of the time of this posting, I have no violations update :-( Last one done 6/29 sent to us on 7/5 )-:

  Latest update rec'vd 8/1 from inspection 7/20 and notices sent 7/22  7/19/11 two weeks since last rec'vd and 7/20 is last timew since you observed?
  4

1.3

 Being a helpful and friendly community and setting expectations ~ makes for awesome neighbors.

Steve's proposal: Would each member send via e-mail to   the answer to two questions:

 What do I like best about living in RW?

What is the best selling point of our community at RW?

Steve will write a welcome letter based on your thoughts.

  Welcome Letter can be found here  If you would like to add to it or if you would like to be on our Welcoming Committee ~ PLEASE let us know.

Evie sent her .02 cents

 5

2

  Community Upkeep / Update

 Spreadsheet being worked on. To me this is a CRUCIAL piece to success or not.

The spreadsheet Steve sent that I am working from to populate this and create our agenda for Monday is NOT this format - so it is VERY time consuming :-(

As I get Updated - I Update this website ... How is that for communications ...

Steve to send the board updates every two weeks. The updates will include violations AND Projects & To-Do's ... what is the current status.

6

2.1

 Entrance railings Rusting through

Priority Welding bid: $5,319, Steve's bid: $7,971.50 Wilcox Steel bid: $9,750

Awaiting fourth bid and possibily a fifth.

 Huge difference. Are we on the same page as to what we expect and what they are to deliver? It doesn't sound like it. We need an RFP and to include painting ALL poles and columns.

7

2.2.1

 Bulletin Board for dock old and beaten up.

Received from Peachtree.

Dropped off to Nick on 7-13 for installation. To be installed by Nik's NLT 7/23/11

Question to board: How many keys do we want made for the board and who shall have them.

SHOULD it be locked, or just monitored?

 Still waiting? Will check next time by. At least one for every board member and property manager.  If a home owner requests a key, they should also be able to buy one … the bulletin board SHOULD be for home owners use.

8

2.2.2

 Community Upkeep - Dock covering

Avery $3,256, Gibson Marine $ 6,750, Voeller $5,730 and Sierra $4,995.

 Go with Avery ~ they addressed all issues we wanted addressed. AND were lowest bid. OPEN PROJECT TBA when project begins and ends and other stuff.

  Awaiting scheduling ... it will close the dock for THREE DAYS when work starts.  It will be during the week that the work is done.  Love how they bid with an RFP type bid, we can see what they plan to do.

9

2.3

 Safety - Light at the Playground Ed filled out paperwork and returned to Sue Bridges. All payments have been made ~ Just waiting on Progress Energy  Work should be done NLT 8/22/11

10

2.4

 Culverts unfinished by Stan Ceselski

Stan to be called to finish job -water still stands

Still waiting for plans from the City of Tarpon Springs. City official handling request is on vacation, and her assistant said she would take care of it upon return.

Tony on vacation, currently working with Stan (???) 

 Steve was confused about what this pertained to. This has NOTHING to do with the city. Stan C. didn't do the work he was paid for?

11

2.5

 Fallen tree and sign in water at Dock

Nik doesn't want to do because it's a protected mangrove. Ask for volunteers.

Is this really a protected mangrove area? According to community member here 12+ years, it used to be assessable and open when they bought.

 Steve contacted Richard Hague who deals with aborist issues in Tarpon.

 Steve to check out (get copies of ALL of our plats and "stuff"). Volunteers to meet Saturday 7/23 9am - 10 am
 12   Move to FAQ Jacaranda tree Nik's planted it Thursday 7/14/11 Now needs to be watered daily for a minimum of 4 weeks (to ensure a healthy a vibrant tree)  This will be removed and the Jacaranda tree page will stand on it's own. Volunteers are Evie, Kathleen, & I think I heard a few more names. I will update this as I get more information.

 13

   Move to FAQ Landscape - Cul-de-sac at end of RiverEdge dr  Common area is a part of regular maintenance by our landscaper (as do culvert openings)  This area is now included in the regular landscaping of the community.  This will be removed next month :-)  Steve to get with Nik's
 14   2.6.1 Amendment

NEED a Total of 120 YES Votes - Kathleen and Kerry are out going door to door ~ THANK YOU

We NEED 33 MORE  we can do it. We can let the bank know they MUST pay THEIR SHARE !!!

 We truly need YOUR YES Vote. 

  NOT voting yes, means every bank owned house with past due dues ... WE Pay the past dues.

 How about a day set up at the dock, the playground entrance /exit with signs saying HAVE YOU VOTED YET? We can have blank votes, clip boards and pens.
 15   2.6.2 Over-night parking non-compliance Six violation tickets issued.

Violations continue to be issued. 

(during the meeting this topic spawned discussion about the speed people drive through our community and desire for speed bumps ... se 3.1 #22)

Violators will get three warning before they go to the fining committee ... who is on 1st, 2nd, 3rd? Before it goes to fining, is that when it get' s the "window sticker"?
 16   2.6.3 Rust on sidewalk and houses

Regular inspections done and sent to board on a bi-monthly basis ( please refer to non-compliance reports).

No reports received ... are we trying our psychic abilities?  		  Check out The Rust Store Where is this report

 17

2.7

 Communittee / Signage  Several different kinds of poles, posts and signage. OPEN

 S till not addressed, although on the agenda for last month.

But this was not on the spreadsheet chosen to be used by our management company.

  Evie can get pictures or video of what the concern is if that an issue ...
18

2.8.1

 Easment question by home owner   All plat plans and association diagrams including drainage items, easements and whatever the City of Tarpon Springs' Karen Hartzog will be sending over for review to be applied to solving access problem.

 Steve says there is no easement for any reason so stay off this home owners property(?)

19

2.9.1

 Pressure wash on complex. Wall from Crest Ridge and entrance way to be addressed at next board meeting on 7-18.  Bid from Darin Phillips accepted ... work was scheduled for 8/4 and I am updating this 8/8 - I hope that was helpful. Although the spreadsheet update WAS sent on 8/3 :-(  Molded walls and fencing at entrance to be pressure washed.

20

3.1.1

 Pile of dirt to be moved at entry. Doug Gemmell of Tarpon Springs signed off after being satistied that the pile was 20 feet from wall with no drainage problems. Since no result from Gemmell, attorney Cianfrone sent cease and desist letter to Goodwin Bros. on 7-12 demanding pile be removed and demanding a date for which that will be accomplished.  Attorney contacted for update 7/28 - dirt began to be removed 8/2

21

3.1.2

 Pasco County -Drain request call Pasco and refuse the easement Bob Baltzer of Pasco County was handling the case. He is ill and his supervisor, Mauricio Guerrero, informed that the project is on hold. 7/18/11 update.  No Update
           

Info

  IF you see tagging on the Riverwatch Center - Wall

 e-mail Jose

 Jose wants any graffiti covered quickly, if you see graffiti e-mail JMMartinez@bellsouth.net and CC

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