LACDD BOA R D O F SUP E RVISO R S CONTA CT INF O Robert (Bob) Plummer, Chairman Security, Operations and Staff 260-820-0389, rplummer@lakeashtoncdd.com Michael Costello, Vice Chairman Clubhouse Facilities including Outdoor Amenities (Dog Park, Pool, Sports Courts) 863-875-9228 or 732-718-7431, mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com Lloyd Howison, Assistant Secretary Golf Cart Paths, Bridges and all Ponds 704-302-6555, lhowison@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary Budget and Finance 863-949-0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours: 2nd Monday, 10 am to noon in the Clubhouse Conference Room Debby Landgrebe, Assistant Secretary Reserve Study and HOA Liaison 863-268-8193, dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.com LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director It is hard to believe half of the year is behind us. We hope residents have enjoyed all of the activities that occurred the first half of the year and just know the best is yet to come! This month staff has worked hard to plan what we think is the best Camp Lake Ashton to date. The Cypress Gardens water ski show returns, in addition to craft classes and lots of fun get togethers. All events and supplies are FREE thanks to our wonderful sponsors! See the back cover for more information. Supervisors are busy planning the budget for the next fiscal year and will meet on August 15 at 9:30 to finalize the budget for that year. At the July 18 Board meeting Supervisors received a Reserve Study analysis that outlined the pathway to where we are now in addition to the current inflation rate and other factors that have changed over the past year. This is a very important tool that Supervisors and staff use to plan for future repairs and/or replacement of various property within the District. Staff will be researching several items that make up this reserve study so that a final version can be used to move forward with future planning. Supervisors also reviewed the budget and received an updated version of the Joint Amenity Facilities Policy that will be discussed in depth at a Joint CDD Workshop that will be scheduled in August. More details will be released via email blast when confirmed. Staff gave an update on the Restaurant Focus Group. They are working hard to evaluate the results of the survey released on July 16 and will present a report of their recommendations of what to do moving forward at the August BOS meeting. This group has done an excellent job coming up with a well thought out plan of what they feel will be viable and supported by the majority of residents. Thank you to all participants for their dedication of time. Residents should now notice the addition of new ellipticals in the Fitness Center, a new projector in the Cinema, and a new Activities Office! Supervisors work very hard to ensure they are keeping up with equipment replacement and upgrades to the Clubhouse so residents always have a great experience when visiting the amenities. The Activities Office is an exciting project that has been years in the making. Residents will now have immediate access to Resident Services when they come through the main entrance to the Clubhouse. The Club Office is located to the left where residents can book rooms for activities, buy an entrance gate opener, and access clerical services. The Activities Office is on the right with walk-up openings to volunteers and staff ready to help sell tickets, register guests, issue Resident ID cards, and much more. Don't forget to thank the Activities Office volunteers when visiting; they are always willing to help everyone with a smile on their face. They have been patient throughout the transition from the desk in the Ballroom, to a not-so-short-term desk setup in the Foyer, and finally to their new space in the Activities Office. We appreciate all they do and want to thank them for everything. Thank you to Mary Ax, David Harrison, Barbara Harrison, Judy Morgan, Marcia Blasko, Cathy Boruschewitz, Valerie Fetcho, and Karen Nelson.
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