Aerie Newsletter - 2nd Quarter 2014

2nd Quarter 2014
Beautiful Lake Diane
Glenmore Dr. Common
Area Improvements
There’s a reason Lake Diane looks so beautiful! The Association
earmarks resources annually for its continued preservation and
maintenance and routinely checks the water quality and fish
population. In late April, the annual spraying for exotic weeds such
as water hyacinth, hydrilla, alligatorweed, and wild taro was
completed. We also are scheduled to add an additional 400 grass
carp later this summer to further keep the weeds to a minimum.
These fish feed on exotic vegetation under the water to reduce the
population of weeds in the lake.
If you haven’t seen Lake Diane lately, take a moment to view it from
the boat landing on Winged Foot Dr. (near the intersection of Glen
Abby Dr.) or at the Golden Eagle Country Club. Residents are
invited to launch a small boat at our landing and enjoy the lake away
from the shore. Don’t miss this hidden gem in your community!
Lake Diane Boating Rules
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“Catch and Release” fishing only
A Golden Eagle decal is required on all boats entering the lake.
No swimming.
Trespassing, foul language, or creating any other nuisance
will result in revocation of lake privileges. Any violation
will be reported to the Leon County Sheriff ’s Office.
Please see, Beautiful Lake Diane
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In April a group of community minded residents helped clear a
greenspace on Glenmore Dr. in Golden Eagle. These volunteers used
clippers, saws, and a lot of sweat equity to make a previously
overgrown area more desirable and accessible for everyone. They
generously worked for most of a spring Saturday to make our
community more beautiful. Thank you Board Member Doug Bishop
for heading up this project.
Look for improvements to the Winged Foot Dr. Boat Landing/Boat
Ramp and the retention pond on Shoal Creek Dr. coming soon!
2014 Board Members
Beautiful Lake Diane
Jack Griffin
tealslayer@comcast.net
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Karen Griffin
mpd2100@comcast.net
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Bob McAnally
bobsuemc@comcast.net
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Lake Diane is a private lake. Residents must accompany guests.
Anyone using Lake Diane does so at their own risk.
The release of live bait or any other aquatic species or vegetation
into the lake is prohibited.
Only battery powered motors are allowed.
Evan Hume
ebhume@embarqmail.com
Doug Bishop
doug.bishop99@comcast.net
Golden Eagle is Looking for
Donna Biggins
myrealtordonna@hotmail.com
Volunteers
Bill Smith
whsmith540@gmail.com
Your Homes Association is looking for a few volunteers who are
willing to donate 4-5 hours of time per month. Volunteering in
Golden Eagle is a great way to get to know your community and
make a difference in your own backyard. And, you’ll meet a lot of
nice people along the way! Call the Association Office for more
information.
Molly Papania – Association Manager
Susanna Ramsey – Office Administrator
Golden Eagle Homes Association
3044 Golden Eagle Drive
Phone: 668-6578 Fax: 668-9525
Phone messages are checked regularly by our staff.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
www.goldeneaglehoa.org
Corporate Records are available upon written request.
Contact the Association office for information.
The Homes Association does not warrant or
endorse the advertisers in this issue.
Important Phone Numbers
East Gate Security Guard:
Golden Eagle Homes Association Office:
Killearn Lakes Association Office:
Florida Highway Patrol/Accidents:
Leon County Sheriff:
City of Tallahassee Police:
Poison Control Center:
Leon County Animal Control:
Talquin Electric:
Outages
Bradfordville Office
Waste Pro:
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668-9913
668-6578
668-3231
488-8676
922-3300
891-4200
681-5411
606-5400
1-800-662-3053
893-6853
606-1899
Parking - What’s the Big Deal?
Someone in your home has a medical emergency and every second
counts. It takes an ambulance a few extra minutes to get to your
house because they have to navigate around cars parked in the street.
Your home is on fire and someone is trapped on the second floor.
The fire trucks are approaching and have to slow down to steer
around cars parked in the street. It takes them a few extra minutes
to get to your home.
A few cars are parked on the street and you’re coming home from a
long stressful day at the office. Your reflexes are slower and you’re
not exactly as sharp as you were earlier in the day. Suddenly a child
runs out in front of you from a blind spot behind one of the cars.
Sounds farfetched? It’s not. Golden Eagle streets are narrow and
were not designed with parking in mind. Our developers designed
the community with garages and driveways to accommodate
residents’ vehicles. Please park your cars on your property and not
in the street. Your neighbors will greatly appreciate it!
Golden Eagle Golf & Country Club
By Michelle Griggs
We at Golden Eagle would like to take this opportunity to introduce
ourselves and tell you a little bit about our beautiful Golf & Country
Club.
If you are a golfer, I’m sure you realize that we are literally surrounded
by the fabulous 18-hole championship, Tom Fazio-designed golf
course that has been the magnet for many of our residents.
Thursday night is the scrumptious Prime Rib Buffet Night! Friday
and Saturday evenings we offer an á la carte menu with entrée items
such as Chef ’s Famous Golden Eagle Crab Cakes, Mojo Chicken
with Pineapple Salsa and an assortment of Steak selections. Sunday
Brunch, on the last Sunday of each month, is an outstanding choice
of traditional favorites as well as custom omelet and waffle creations.
Golden Eagle also features two tennis facilities: Four state of the art
HydroCourt clay surface courts at the Tennis Club in Eagles Ridge
and two hard courts which are immediately adjacent to the
swimming pool, kid’s pool and Landing snack bar.
As you can see, Golden Eagle is much more than just a golf Club.
Even if you are only interested in Golden Eagle as a wonderful dining
facility just a stone’s throw away from home, Golden Eagle Country
Club is the best place to gather with family and friends and a great
way to meet your neighbors!
Our dining opportunities are many and varied from casual breakfasts
and lunches to more formal à la carte dining. Every Tuesday we offer
a family night, which features different buffet styles such as Seafood,
Southern Comfort and BBQ. On Wednesday we offer our famous
Chicago Cuts Night featuring meats by the ounce. Every other
We’d love to have you become a part of our tradition at Golden Eagle
Country Club. Should any of our amenities fit your needs, please
do not hesitate to call so that we may discuss our many membership
options. I can be reached at (850) 893-7700 or mgriggs@geccinc.com. We hope to hear from you soon!
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Home Repairs and Improvements? – Hire a
Licensed Contractor
Spring and summer are great times to tackle home projects of all
sizes. The rush to hire a contractor, especially during this busy
building season, may lead you to hire a dishonest individual or to
hire an unlicensed contractor. While hiring an unlicensed contractor
may provide a quick fix in the short term, it could result in many
serious and lasting consequences, including further damage to your
property.
By hiring a licensed contractor, you will have peace of mind knowing
that the project will be done by someone who has taken the time to
acquire the appropriate education and the proper workers
compensation and/or liability insurance and who possesses the
necessary experience.
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Dangers of hiring an unlicensed contractor:
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It is extremely important to be cautious when contracting for home
improvements and repairs. Educate yourself, become an informed
consumer, and protect yourself from dishonest people.
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Choosing a contractor:
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Ask to see a state issued license. An occupational license does
not qualify an individual to act as a contractor.
Ask for references. A legitimate contractor will be happy to
provide you with the names and contact numbers of recent
customers.
Get a written estimate from several contractors. Make sure the
estimate contains the description of work, description of
materials, completion date and total cost.
Beware of contractors who claim to be the fastest or the
cheapest. Hiring them may result in poor workmanship,
inferior materials, or unfinished jobs.
A contractor must have a license from the DBPR to perform
roofing repairs or replacements, structural additions, air
condition repair or replacement, plumbing work, electrical or
alarm work. These jobs also typically require a permit.
Avoid any contractor who requires full payment in advance.
Arrange to pay after the contractor completes the work or in
agreed-upon installments.
Don’t sign off that work is completed until all work is finished
according to your contract, and the contractor has cleared all
permits with final inspection approval.
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Poor qualifications – unlicensed contractors typically do not
have the education or insurance required of a license.
Poor quality work – unlicensed contractors typically do poor
quality work or do not finish the project.
Limited resources for broken contracts – when you have a
dispute with a licensed contractor, you can call the DBPR which
has the authority to discipline or even revoke a license.
Property owners often find that the only answer to a dispute
with an unlicensed contractor is an expensive and generally
futile lawsuit.
No insurance and liability for injuries to others – an unlicensed
contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to pay
you back for any property damage. You may end up being liable
for personal or financial injuries to others.
No coverage under homeowners policy – most homeowners
policies require that work must be done by a licensed contractor
and provide no coverage for work that is not.
Noncompliance with building codes – most projects require
permits and inspections that unlicensed contractors ignore or
are unfamiliar with. If your project isn’t permitted or doesn’t
comply with the building code, you may have to remove or
repair the work at your own expense.
To verify a contractor license or to file a complaint, call (850) 4871395 or go the DBPR website www.myfloridalicense.com
To report unlicensed activity call 1-866-532-1440.
GoldenRule
Please observe leash laws.
Pets should never be allowed to roam.
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Summer is Golf Cart Season!
Vehicle Burglary Reminder
Within the past several months hundreds of car burglaries have been
reported in Northeast Tallahassee. Thieves go door to door,
particularly at night, looking for unlocked vehicles containing
valuables.
Unfortunately, in early June there were a few reports of this activity
in Golden Eagle. The most effective way to prevent this crime is to
remove valuables (iPods, sunglasses, credit cards, cellphones, etc.)
from your car and lock it. It’s that easy. Don’t forget to remove your
remote gate openers from your vehicle as well.
Please report all suspicious and criminal activity to the Leon County
Sheriff ’s office by calling 922-3300.
2014 Hurricane Season is Here!
As home to the most beautiful golf course in Tallahassee, Golden
Eagle has embraced golf cart driving as one of the distinctive features
that makes our neighborhood such a unique place to live. The Board
of Directors and most residents would certainly like to see this
continue. However, due to the Homes Association’s experience with
litigation, rising insurance premiums, and most importantly, to
increase safety within our neighborhood, we must look for ways to
make golf cart driving a safer and more enjoyable amenity that better
enhances our community.
Golden Eagle is a golf cart community. Golf carts are motor vehicles
designed and manufactured for use on a golf course for sporting or
recreational purposes and are not capable of exceeding speeds of 20
miles per hour. Swamp buggies, hunting ATVs, and other similar
off road vehicles are not appropriate for use in a residential
neighborhood like Golden Eagle.
Go Karts and 4-wheeler type ATV’s are specifically prohibited from
use anywhere in Golden Eagle. These vehicles cannot safely share
the road with motor vehicles in our neighborhood. Parents please
do not insist your kids are different and are somehow immune to
misfortune. In all cases, it is irresponsible to allow children to drive
them on our roadways.
Please take a moment to review Golden Eagle’s Golf Cart Rules.
Thank you for abiding by them and relaying them to all golf carts
drivers in your home.
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All drivers of golf carts must be at least 14 years of age.
Only golf carts and licensed motor vehicles are permitted on
Golden Eagle roadways.
It’s that time of year - hurricane season is upon us! Fortunately,
Tallahassee is a considerable distance away from the coast and if past
history is a predictor, we’ll likely be spared damage from rising water
and wind again this year. However, it’s always important to prepare
and have a plan.
Protect your property. Take a look at the trees in your yard. Have
they now grown to a size where they are overhanging your roof? You
may want to have them limbed. Do you see any decay, shedding
bark, or dying limbs? You may need to have them evaluated by an
arborist. The ACC approves all requests for tree removal in Golden
Eagle. Call our office or visit www.goldeneaglehoa.org for a Tree
Removal Form. Start your tree maintenance projects now so you
aren’t caught unprepared should an unexpected storm pop up.
Assemble a survival kit in advance. It’s always a smart to have a few
days’ supply of fresh water and food. Flashlights, batteries, a change
of clothes, first aid items, prescription medicine, toiletries, fuel,
important documents, and cash are staples for any emergency kit.
For a complete list of items that should be in your hurricane supply
kit visit the Florida Department of Emergency Management’s
website, www.floridadisaster.org.
Make a plan for evacuation. Information on statewide road closures
is available by calling 511. Travel away from the approaching storm
and let relatives know where you are once you have reached a safe
destination.
Along with Florida’s sunshine comes the real risk of hurricanes. If
you haven't created your family’s emergency plan for hurricanes, now
is the time to get started!
Please see, Summer is Golf Cart Season!
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Attention Boat Owners
Boats, RVs, and Trailers
If your boat is currently stored at the Winged Foot Dr. boat landing
and you no longer have a need for your boat, call our office at 6686578. We will assist you in donating it to a charitable organization.
It’s important to give other property owners an opportunity to store
their boats at the landing and with very limited space, there is
currently a waiting list. If you have a boat at the landing and you
have not used it in over a year, please consider removing it.
We all love our recreational toys but in Golden Eagle boats, RVs,
trailers, and the like cannot be stored in your driveway. Please
consider your neighbors and other property owners in the
community and find a permanent location for these items in your
garage, at a storage facility, or marina.
If your boat is currently stored in a rack that is assigned to someone
else, contact our office. We will begin removing boats that are
improperly stored.
Please only store your boat in a rack that has been assigned to you
through the Association Office.
Golden Eagle now issues fines of up to $50 per day for covenant
infractions such as boats and trailers stored in driveways. If you
currently have a recreational toy in your driveway, we suggest you
find a suitable location for it as soon as possible. If not, fines could
be coming your way soon.
The Association is always responsive to requests to temporarily store
boats and RVs on your property for cleaning or servicing. Just call
us at 668-6578 to let us know.
Summer is Golf Cart Season!
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Only Golden Eagle residents may drive golf carts within
Golden Eagle.
The speed limit on all Golden Eagle roads is 25 mph.
Go Karts and 4 wheeler type ATV’s are prohibited.
Golf carts are subject to the same “rules of the road” commonly
applied to licensed motor vehicles. This includes obeying all
traffic signs such as yield and stop signs.
Pedestrians and bicycles shall, at all times be given due
consideration and reasonable right of way.
The number of passengers in a golf cart must not exceed the
golf cart’s seating capacity.
At a minimum, all golf carts should be equipped with efficient
brakes, safe tires, and all lights, mirrors, signals and other safety
equipment which may be required by FL state law. Electric
turn signals are highly encouraged. If not equipped, the use
of standard hand signals is mandatory.
Golf carts driven in the evening hours or during times of low
visibility must be equipped with both headlights and taillights.
Golf carts are not permitted to drive or park on any common
areas or green spaces.
Nothing shall be pulled behind a golf cart for any reason.
Golf cart owners and/or operators assume all risks will be held
personally liable for all injuries and any damage caused to
Association property or private residential property.
We encourage all golf carts owners to review their individual
homeowner’s insurance policies regarding golf cart property and
liability coverage. In recent years, many insurance companies have
changed their rules regarding golf carts.
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Use Care and Caution at
Entrance and Exit Gates
The Homes Association would like to remind all residents to stop at
every entrance and exit gate and activate your remote opener each
time you enter. Eyes, loops and other safety measures that are
designed to keep the gate open as a car travels through it, do not
work instantaneously. The gates are very large and are operated by
mechanical equipment. It can take up to 10 seconds for the gate to
reverse itself which is enough time for it to hit a vehicle.
Never try to rush a gate or speed through it while it is open for
another vehicle. The gate may be in the early process of closing and
could hit your vehicle. The damage caused will likely include
damage to your vehicle, the gate, as well as the gate operator. Save
yourself a costly repair bill by taking your time and using caution
when driving through any Golden Eagle gate.
GoldenRule
School is out for the summer! Watch for
children on the roadways who may not be
watching for you.
Notice
Watch for Hail During
Spring Storms
In Tallahassee, it’s common for hail to accompany heavy spring
storms. Even small sized hail can damage your shingles or gutters
without any visible signs from the ground. These pieces of solid ice
can quickly dent your gutters, blast away protective granules, and
even leave holes in shingles. In some cases it is months or years
before you observe leaks on the interior.
If you notice hail around your property during a storm, have your
roof inspected by a qualified professional as soon as possible. Don’t
assume that just because your roof isn’t leaking that it survived a hail
storm. You may have damage you don’t even know about.
Roofing professionals can easily detect hail damage through a quick
and free inspection. Many residents in Golden Eagle have had their
roofs replaced via an insurance claim due to hail damage sustained
in storms earlier this year.
If you do need a roof repair or replacement, always get several
estimates and make sure your contractor is licensed and insured.
Call the Association Office if you need assistance with referrals. We
are happy to provide you the names of roofers that your fellow
property owners have recommended.
Please do not dump landscaping materials such as rocks, dirt, mulch,
and sand into the roadway. Even temporary loads for short periods
of time can impede traffic and cause hazards on narrow roads. All
areas of the road need to remain clear for vehicle and pedestrian
traffic.
For the same reasons, we also ask that residents never pile landscaping
debris (branches, leaves, etc.) on any part of the road. Please place
these items on your own property for pick up.
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“A Golden Eagle birdseed bandit caught in action.”
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Tallahassee FL
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3044 Golden Eagle Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
Dates of Importance
Welcome Home!
(Please watch for meeting notice signs at the gates)
The Golden Eagle Homes Association welcomes the following
residents to our community:
July 4
Independence Day
August 5
ACC Meets, 1:00 East Gate Building, Board of
Directors Meeting, 7:00 East Gate Building
September 1
Labor Day
September 2
ACC Meets, 1:00 East Gate Building, Board of
Directors Meeting, 7:00 East Gate Building
September 7
Grandparent’s Day
September 23
1st day of Autumn
October 7
ACC Meets, 1:00 East Gate Building, Board of
Directors Meeting, 7:00 East Gate Building
October 31
Halloween
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Alicia & Francis Erckman
Jenna & Brian Mills
Donald Pumphrey
Cristina & Darren Newlin
Langley & Andrew Clark
Dana & Robert McAnally
Cameron & Kyle Ulrich
Kelly Ann & George Jaap
Laura & Michael Knipple
Nancy & Jefrey Copeland
Kelly & Steven Miller
Mary Elizabeth Edwards
Melissa & James Angerer
Alix & James Durant
Steven Hogwood
Lisa & Charles Lyons
Steven Massey
Minna Jia & Biwu Ma
Yu Wang & Li Ming
2158 Amanda Mae Ct.
3058 St. Andrews Way
9067 Shoal Creek Dr.
Lot Shoal Creek Dr.
3100 St. Andrews Way
1660 Eagles Watch Way
9658 Deer Valley Dr.
2713 Waterford Glen Ct.
9150 Shoal Creek Dr.
2685 Wharton Cir.
8840 Glen Abby Dr.
9711 Prestancia Way
Lot Amanda Mae Ct.
9023 Winged Foot Dr.
2957 St. Stevens Dr.
2630 Wharton Cir.
8886 Glen Abby Dr.
2286 Cobb Dr.
3564 Bishops Green Trail
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