July, August, September 2014 - Plantation Homeowners, Inc.

Plantation Homeowners, Inc.
at Carrollwood
11380 Brookgreen Drive
TAMPA FL, 33624
http://www.plantationtampahoa.com
July, August, September 2014
**COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE NOVEMBER 15, 2014**
2014-2015 Board Members
Signs will be put out at the entrances of Plantation to advertise the village
Bill Sanders
President
wide community garage sale at residents lots. Rain date Nov. 22, 2014.
Kathy Gude
V.President
Jill Baker
Secretary
ANNUAL MEETING REPORT
Joe Tucciarone ....Treasurer
Elected to the Board of Director for three years are Brandie Bailey,
Frank Duque
Director
Cori Evans, and Joseph Tucciarone. Congratulations and thank you for volun- Cori Evans
Director
teering (for free) another three years for the Association!
Michael Trujillo .Director
Other homeowners receiving votes were: Josh Campbell, Lourdes
Tony Rivera ...…...Director
Johnson, Jenni Lynn Olin, Ron Fancil, and Lillian Valle.
Brandie Bailey…...Director
Results for proposed Amendments:
Leave a message for any DiBuild new community center: YES—109 votes
rector at the Plantation OfRehab current building: YES—76
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Allow small utility and boat trailers: YES—72 , NO—116
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Allow picket fences: YES—151, NO—35
Or email them at:
Amendment to change the covenant for assessments: YES—148, NO—37.
manager@plantationhoa.com
Mike Boland, Manager, LCAM
PROPOSED New Community Center
The required number of votes BY OWNERS IN GOOD STANDING has
to be 2/3 in favor of the total number of eligible homeowners to build a new
Community Center. That number was not reached, so the Board is now considering proposals to rehab the current structure, which can be done without member approval since we are obligated to maintain all common elements. The problem now is, because there is so much known and unknown
about what needs to be done to the current clubhouse, we need to find out
what we can do that wouldn’t be considered a Capitol Improvement. Legal
opinion is being sought to resolve this issue.
Office Staff:
Rossana Salazar
Architectural Control & Legal
acc@plantationhoa.com
Carolyn Jones
Accounts Payable/Receivable
admin@plantationhoa.com
Stephanie Navarro
Receptionist & Clubhouse Reservations
We are also finalizing the Fence Resolution to include criteria for add- office@plantationhoa.com
ing picket style fencing. The styles approved by the Board which are already Dan Church
in the Plantation, are: Shadow Box, Dog Eared, Traditional Picket, Dog Eared Maintenance Supervisor
Picket, and French Gothic picket. They can be between 3’—4’ tall, and can be 969-3991
Craig NaDell Supervisor for
installed around the sides and back of lots facing common areas and lakes.
The ACC must approve any new or replaced fencing. Now that this issue has Courtesy Patrol—376-8833
been resolved there are many fences that are in disrepair that need to be re- p l a n t a t i o n c o u r t e s y p a placed. Well maintained fences and houses are the first things people notice trol@gmail.com
when they come into the Plantation, whether visiting or thinking about buying. Not maintaining properties affect the curb appeal and value of homes
for sale. Please consider it a priority to maintain your fences and homes and
yards to maintain attractive neighborhoods.
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HCSO, District III
7202 Gunn Hwy.
Hills. Co. Sheriff Office
247-0330 (non-emergency)
FAMILY DAY
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Family Day 2014 turned out to be a wonderful fun-filled day for all those who attended. Though
postponing the event for a week because of the rain soaked ground was a challenge for organizer Sarah Del
Rio, the event seemed to be a great success. Thanks to the many vendors who set up tables and provided
games and entertainment . Many thanks to Sarah and her committee from Kidz Kingdom, for a wonderful
day.
BOARD NEWS
TREASURERS REPORT The budget will be mailed out shortly along with assessment
coupons for 2015. The Plantation Office gets a number of pieces of mail returned for lack
of a good address, or phone numbers have been changed so the office cannot contact owners. Please contact the office at 969-3991 to update your current contact information.
The Plantation has approximately 255 units in arrears, approximately 75 units in foreclosure, and 12
units on pay plans.
THE PLANTATION IS A DEED RESTRICTED COMMUNITY
All residences and other buildings, structures, and improvements in the subdivision
cover by the Declarations will be constructed in a manner to preserve an attractive, unique and
exclusive residential subdivision, with harmony in design and location in relation to surrounding buildings, improvements and topography, and with homogeneity in density, size, and materials of the structures, and appearances of all buildings, structures and improvements on any
Lot, there is hereby created an Architectural Control Committee, (the ACC).
BEFORE YOU MAKE ANY ARCHETECTURAL OR CONSTRUCTION CHANGE OR IMPROVEMENT TO YOUR PROPERTY YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ACC APPLICATION. Below are some
of the most constant violations the ACC must deal with. Please note:
 Additions to your home must be permitted by Hillsborough County, and approved by the ACC to make
sure the style is compatible to the architecture of Plantation.
 Roofing must be approved by the ACC. No metal or aluminum roofing is allowed in Plantation
 Check the paint color book in the Plantation Office for the approved paint combinations for your house,
 The Plantation follows the Florida Friendly Landscaping requirements allowing a minimum amount of
rock ground cover, and encouraging plants that require little water
 Sheds must be fenced from street view and kept in good condition
 Pavers can be installed in the walkways in front your house with ACC approval
 Vehicles can only be parked on paved driveways. Cars are not allowed to be parked or stored in backyards
 Mailboxes must be kept in good repair with the house address visible
 Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles may not be stored in driveways, or on blocks
 If you paint your driveway, you must keep it in good condition or completely remove the paint.
 Remove any dead trees from your property
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Some of the DO NOT’S ARE:
 Do not put artificial vegetation in your yard
 Do not drain pool water into the lakes, or pump water from the lakes
 Homes are for single-family residential purposes only, do not rent rooms out.
 Do not let your pet run loose. Pets must be registered with the County, and you must clean up after them.
 Do not leave your trash cans in front of your garage or in the open if you can put them behind a fence
 Do not discharge weapons or fireworks on any lot or Common area.
These are just a few of the do’s and don’t enforced in this subdivision. The purpose of Deed Restrictions is to maintain well kept, nice looking neighborhoods we can all enjoy. A house is a big investment for
everyone. No one wants to live next door to someone who doesn’t value their house as much as you do.
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Board Action
July, 2014
Jill Baker was approved to fill the board vacancy
A motion was made to suspend owners 90 days in arrears to vote at the Annual Meeting
Motion to renew Mike Boland’s contract for two years with a 30 day termination clause.
August 2014
Annual Meeting: Election results
Organizational Meeting: Elected Bill Sanders President, Kathy Gude Vice President, Joe Tucciarone
Treasurer, Jill Baker Secretary
September:
Motion to approve 5 styles of picket fences, Shadow Box, Dog Eared, Traditional Picket, Dog Eared
Picket, and French Gothic Picket
Motion to waive late fees and interest from accounts of $15.00 and below as of September 30, 2014
Motion to accept (donated) lights for the baseball field and transport them for $300.
Meeting to discuss the Grandfather clause and the budget was set for Oct. 22, 2014
Motion to approve continuing Face Page through December.
Dog Waste Stations: Please contact the manager if you want a dog waste container put in an
area near you. Thank you to all those who are now picking up after their pets. You are making a difference in the looks of our community. Also, pets must be on a leash when in the Common Area or on the
walking paths
New County Trash Cans
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Trash cans must be removed from street pickup area by 8 PM the day after pickup.
Store them as far out of sight as possible to give your neighborhood a neater appearance.
Visit www.HillsboroughCounty.org/TalkTrash if you have questions
Join us on Facebook—facebook.com/plantationhomeownerstampa
SECURITY CAMERAS—The contract for our Security cameras is up next May so the Board is discussing what options will be best for Plantation.
TECO
Call 813-275-3909 for information regarding the Energy Planner, giving you access to lower rates 87%
of the time. It’s easy and it’s free.
Next-door Plantation, the private website for your neighborhood. To join, visit:
Plantationcarrollwood.nextdoor.com/join. Your flyer code: RQUZBT
FREE CONSULTATION SERVICE to evaluate homeowners irrigation systems. Call Paula Staples,
813-744-5519 x 5412, or e-mail at staplesp@hillsboroughcounty.org.
Newsletter delivery/emails
The Board would like to be able to email the Newsletter and future notifications to all homeowners. Please contact the Plantation Homeowner office
at office@plantationhoa.com to add or delete your email address to our mailout list. If you don’t have an email address, copies of future newsletters can be
picked up in the office. We currently have around 900 emails that Newsletters
are sent to.
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PLANTATION COMMUNITY CENTER
ARCHITECT’S SUGGESTED RENDERING
FOR NEW CLUBHOUSE FAILED TO PASS
REMODEL OF CURRENT CLUBHOUSE IS BEING RESEARCHED
New updates will be posted regularly regarding progress on the renovated Office and Community
Center. Hopefully by our next edition we will be able to give our owners a plan for the work that
will be done. If you have suggestions and/or input please leave your name and email or phone
number in the Plantation office: 969-3991 or manager@plantationhoa.com.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Because of varying road and curb conditions, the Postal Service™ recommends that you
contact your local postmaster for approval of the location of your mailbox before you put it up.
Put a roadside mailbox where a carrier can safely reach inside without leaving the truck. That
means positioning it about 41” to 45” off the ground and back about 6” to 8” from the curb. In
the absence of a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance.
The house number should be clearly displayed on your mailbox.
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Mortgage Relief for Distressed Homeowners
To help the millions of homeowners whose Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages are
threatened by foreclosure, the FHA established the Home Affordable Modification Option, or FHA-HAMP.
Homeowners approved for this program could have their monthly mortgage payments reduced significantly.
Homeowners may only apply for FHA-HAMP once. And although they are not required to have equity
in their homes, to be eligible for the FHA-HAMP mortgage payment reduction, homeowners must:
Reside in the properties they own.
Have a mortgage that is at least one year old.
Have made at least four mortgage payments.
Have mortgage payments (including taxes, insurance and homeowners/condo fees) that exceed 31 percent
of their gross income before deductions.
Be delinquent on their mortgage payments by at least one month.
Have an unpaid principal on their home that is less than $729,500 ($934,200 for two units; $1,129,250 for
three units and $1,403,400 for four units—The Department of Housing and Urban Development, which
works with the FHA, defines a unit as “a habitable living unit added to, created within, or detached
from a single-family dwelling that provides the basic requirements for living, sleeping, eating, cooking,
and sanitation,” such as a mother-in-law suite).
Other requirements and considerations—such as the amount of the monthly mortgage payment in relation to the applicant’s debt ratio—may need to be satisfied before a mortgage reduction can be approved. For
instance, a homeowner applying for FHA-HAMP must have a cumulative debt, including second mortgages,
credit cards, car loans and leases and any other installment or revolving accounts, that is no more than 55 percent of his or her household’s monthly gross income.
To determine eligibility or to apply for the FHA-HAMP, homeowners should contact their existing
lenders or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s National Servicing Center at (888) 2978685. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of income, a hardship letter explaining the circumstances of
their financial difficulties and a list of monthly expenses with supporting documentation. To avoid scams,
homeowners are reminded that HUD’s counseling services are free and are cautioned not to pay anyone to prepare their intake packages or applications.
FLORIDA HOME PARTHERSHIP
Florida Home Partnership is a not or profit corporation providing affordable housing in Hillsborough
County for over twenty years.
The program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Hillsborough County for making
needed repairs. The assistance is provided in the form of a low interest loan or grant depending on the cost of
the rehabilitation. If the rehabilitation cost is less than $15,000, the funds are a grant.
This is not a home remodeling program, but is intended to help homeowners correct items that do not
meet the Minimum Housing Standards of Hillsborough County. Florida Home Partnership will work with the
homeowner to create construction specifications for contractors to bid on and monitor the contractor’s work on
the home with the owner, as needed.
Contact Fred Meyer or Karina Gaytan at 813-672-7860 or e-mail to fred@flhome.org if you have additional questions or wish to refer a homeowner.
DISCLAIMER
The Plantation Homeowner, Inc. at Carrollwood Newsletter is printed quarterly for homeowners
and renters of the Plantation Homeowners, Inc. Tampa, FL. The products and services offered or advertised and other information found in the Newsletter or on the web site may be the products, services,
and information of third parties. Your Association does not endorse any one vendor or contractor
found in this Newsletter and, as always, please check for references if you use these services.
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