LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director (cwells@lakeashtoncdd.com) Believe it or not, the first day of Fall is September 22. Even though we won’t experience the traditional cooler temperatures and leaves changing colors, this does mark a time when friends traveling and visiting family and friends in other parts of the country return home. Welcome your friends and neighbors back by coming out to Monday Coffee, going to Music Bingo at Charm City, an event at the Clubhouse or HFC, or maybe play a round of golf and enjoy a lunch at the Eagle's Nest afterwards. Whatever you choose, Lake Ashton is full of opportunities for socializing with friends and neighbors to nurture current relationships and create new friendships. The Board of Supervisors met on August 18. The Board approved a quote for $4,356 to repair erosion near the bridge on hole 12 (East Course). The Engineer is working on quotes for additional repairs on the East Golf Course. The Board approved of the renewal agreement with Yellowstone Landscaping (at the same rate as 2025). Supervisors voted to bid out the current agreements for Applied Aquatic and Securitas. Supervisors discussed the updated Joint Amenity Policies and made changes that will be included and redistributed for Supervisors and Residents to review before approval. Residents are encouraged to review the policies and submit any suggested changes to Supervisors or Staff for consideration. Supervisors reviewed 3 proposals for pressure washing and sealing the East Golf Course bridges. The Board voted to approve the quote submitted by C&C Outdoor, Inc. for $13,500. Bridge board replacement was tabled to explore alternative options. The staff at the Clubhouse and HFC are always working to ensure residents enjoy the best years of their life...their retirement years. Currently LACDD staff is working on painting and replacing street signs throughout the Lake Wales portion of Lake Ashton. Facility staff work hard in the summer to ensure Lake Ashton remains as beautiful as the first time you saw it, which can be challenging with rain, bugs, and heat. But, staff does not let that hold them back. Pictured are Angel cleaning signs and AJ painting signs. Photo by Matt Fisher, Operations Manager, who manages the facility maintenance team and also ensures contract compliance with our aquatic and landscaping vendors. Stop in and say Hi to our Clubhouse office staff — Sheila and Caroline. They are eager to meet new residents and help with getting you acclimated to life as a Lake Ashton resident. Caroline can provide information regarding Clubs, Groups, and Organizations that are meeting and help LACDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISO RS CONTA CT INF O Brenda Van Sickle, Chair 863-324-6191 brenda.vansickle@lakeashtoncdd.com Michael Costello, Vice Chair 863-875-9228 or 732-718-7431 mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com Debby Landgrebe, Assistant Secretary 863-268-8193 dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary 863-949-0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours After Monday Coffee in the Clubhouse Ballroom Greg Ulrich, Assistant Secretary 863-969-7595 gulrich@lakeashtoncdd.com you find tickets to CDD events and much more. Be sure to ask her who her favorite band is when you stop in to say hi! Sheila can provide information from Visit Central Florida on local places to visit and issue RFID tags for your vehicle(s), and amenity access cards. She has been at Lake Ashton for seven years and has a wealth of knowledge to share. She was born in England and loves talking about her time living there. Staff is here for you! Stop by, ask questions, get to know us and find out what is happening in YOUR community. 8
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