(continued from p. 14) The ARC Reps who look at the request understand exactly what a homeowner wants, if there is a question the rep can make a call or stop by. Once the rep is satisfied, they then cast their vote. Once the Committee is satisfied with the request the ARC Chair may then cast the approval vote. After the approval vote is cast the homeowner may proceed within 48 hours to start the project. The formal meeting that has been called in the past doesn’t have to be called on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month and only called if a request is being denied. LA ( LW) HOA CORNER By Nancy Baker HOME RECONSTRUCTION Lake Ashton has had two homes destroyed by fire in the last several months. The HOA and ARC are actively working with the owners to reconstruct both homes. Fire is a very destructive element and the process of structural analysis to determine needed work to reconstruct the homes safely is very important and time consuming. Once all of the analysis is completed and all insurance issues are settled, the process of permitting begins. The current owners of both homes have committed to rebuilding these homes and you will be seeing construction activity on both properties in the next few weeks. Both projects are being treated as new construction sites with dumpsters, temporary storage and portable toilets allowed until the homes are weathered in. Please recognize that one of the homes was occupied by renters when the fires occurred. Fire safety is important for all and especially when you are renting your home to folks that may not be familiar with some of our specific hazards. If you rent your home, please review your insurance policy and your renter’s policy for completeness. MANAGEMENT COMPANY The HOA has given our current management company notice of contract termination as of June 30. 2023. We are returning to a self-managed community except for utilizing a professional accounting firm to manage the day to day financials. The new system has three components: data (property & owner) management, member engagement and financial management. We are working towards a smooth transition of data management and financial components by June 30. Native Flowers of Central Florida By Lynn Davis Tampa Verbena is an endangered short-lived perennial that lasts about three years. Though found mostly on the West Coast of Florida, Bok Tower is a great place to view these showy flowers. The flowers are clustered with a deep pink to lavender color. This variety can grow to two feet and spread about three to four feet. Plant in masses for a more dramatic effect. These flowers can be planted anytime between February and December. You’ll get a wonderful show in Spring through Summer. Remember to plant in full sun. As with most native plants, these flowers are maintenance-free once established. They tolerate sandy soil and dry conditions and are almost pest and disease free if not overwatered. You’ll be rewarded with beneficial visitors of butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. Make sure to ask the nursery or big box stores about buying a native species. There are many varieties of verbenas non-natives. Once the first portion has been fully implemented, we will begin to roll out the member engagement elements. More to come. COMPLIANCE The compliance committee is in the process of implementing new software to easily record issues that residents may have with non-compliance. The team is here to help our residents resolve any issues. You also may see someone who looks familiar recording potential or current violations as we transition this tasking back to volunteers from the management company. • President Tom Hevel, president@lakeashtonhoa.org • Vice President David Muller, vp@lakeashtonhoa.org • Vice President 2 Debbie Holmes, vp2@lakeashtonhoa.org • Treasurer Nancy Baker, treasurer@lakeashtonhoa.org • Secretary Tim Doyle, secretary@lakeashtonhoa.org • Officer Bob Prowant, manager@lakeashtonhoa.org • Officer Greg Bluemke, arc.lakeashtonhoa.org 16
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