Monday, January 24, 2011
Paving
Today is Monday, January 24, 2011 and they are not paving again today unless they are starting later. I will try to find out why.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Sheepshead
Captain Glenn Warrington from Cromwell Court hit the creek early this morning and caught a nice batch of Sheeshead and Snapper
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Sewer Questions
THIS MESSAGE IS BEING SENT TO YOU AT THE REQUEST OF CAROL WALKER. SHE IS ONE OF OUR HAMMER POINT NEIGHBORS, AND SHE WORKS AT THE KEY LARGO WASTEWATER TREATMENT DISTRICT.
Could you please send an email out to residents explaining that when the contractors break a water line they notify the FKAA and they take it from there. It is up to the FKAA to notify the residents of a break . The contractors cannot do it.
The District will be overlaying the streets with and 1 ½” over what is currently there. The County is in charge of water retention and stormwater.
Thank you.
Carol Walker, CMC
District Clerk
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District
98880 Overseas Hwy
P.O. Box 491
Key Largo,FL
305-451-4019 Ext 205
Fax 305-453-5807
Could you please send an email out to residents explaining that when the contractors break a water line they notify the FKAA and they take it from there. It is up to the FKAA to notify the residents of a break . The contractors cannot do it.
The District will be overlaying the streets with and 1 ½” over what is currently there. The County is in charge of water retention and stormwater.
Thank you.
Carol Walker, CMC
District Clerk
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District
98880 Overseas Hwy
P.O. Box 491
Key Largo,FL
305-451-4019 Ext 205
Fax 305-453-5807
HOMEOWNER'S MEETING
Hammer Point Annual Homeowner’s Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2011
Elk’s Club, Tavernier
President Burke Cannon called the meeting to order at 10:12 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Secretary’s Report: Bob Hoffman made a motion to suspend the formal reading of the minutes of last year’s annual meeting. Alice Morrison seconded the motion and unanimous approval was received. Sue Woltanski gave a brief review of last year’s meeting.
Valerie Barth gave the Treasurer’s Report. Total income for 2010 was $11,661.44. Total operating expenses were $9557.37. Expenses were for 2010 Annual Meeting, Lawn and common area maintenance, FKEC monthly payment, filing of annual corporate report, membership in Island of KL Fed of Homeowner’s Assoc, distribution of Pelican Press, PO Box rental, “Curb Your Dog” signs, replacement of Entrance Flag and H.P. Dolphin Tournament Contribution. Motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Carol Hoffman, 2nd by Guy Leakey and unanimously approved.
David Leahy gave the Crime Watch Report. Hammer Point remains a safe community thanks to the presence of our street lights, well maintained yards and common areas and our alert citizens. Most of the crimes reported in Hammer Point in the past year were “crimes of opportunity” (orchids, golf cart batteries, unlocked car break-ins). Neighbors are encouraged to call the sheriff’s office to report any suspicious activity and consider keeping their cars locked. “Curb your Dog” signs have been placed around the neighborhood. By county law, dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. Several dog bite incidents have been reported. Dogs need to be kept on a leash or in a compliant dog run (even when they are on private property). If you give David Leahy your e-mail address, he can keep you notified of Crime Watch alerts. Denise Green reported that, in mid August, some teenagers driving a golf cart vandalized her mailbox. She has contact information of the responsible party if you had similar mailbox damage in August. It was noted that golf carts without proper certification are illegal on Monroe County streets and homeowners should use extreme caution before allowing children to drive them on our streets.
Airset: Kathy Merlo gave an Airset update. We currently have 157 e-mail addresses that reach approximately 120 properties. Thanks to those who paid their dues in response to the on-line e-mail dues statement. By sending on-line dues statements and newsletters we save money and time for our volunteer board. If you want to download content from Airset you must formally register on the site. Denise Green asked about the possibility of an on-line community billboard. David Leahy suggested his Hammer Point website might be used to advertise Hammer Point Businesses. This will be discussed at the next board meeting.
Burke Cannon gave the President’s Report.
1. Shoal Markers: Our shoal markers were found to be in violation by Coast Guard Standards and, rather than incur fines, have been removed.
2. As part of a countywide exotic vegetation eradication project, all exotics (primarily Brazilian Pepper) have been removed from our wetlands and the area is now entirely native plants.
3. KL Federation of Homeowner’s worked to limit the impact of the new affordable rental units being built on Burton Drive and to improve the appearance of the proposed expansion of the gas station at the Circle K.
4. Wastewater construction is underway. Questions were asked regarding the repair to water lines and as to whether boil water alerts should be given following water interruptions. Carol Walker will contact the FKAA regarding these questions.
5. Dengue Fever alert in the lower keys. Please limit standing water for mosquitoes by draining boat tarps, emptying birdbaths and flushing bromeliads with fresh water.
Election of Homeowner’s Board: Harriet Armbruster has asked to step down as Assistant Secretary and Betty Sperry has agreed to take her place. There were no other nominations from the floor. Carol Hoffman made a motion to close the ballot, Roland Barth seconded the motion and the ballot was approved by unanimous consent. The new officers are:
President: Gordon G Hopkins
Vice President: Kathy Merlo
Secretary: Sue Woltanski
Treasurer: Valerie Barth
Assistant Treasurer: Betty Sperry
Parliamentarian: Gordon Hopkins
At Large Board Members;
Jim Dugranrut
Valerie Handelsman
David Leahy (Crime Watch)
Guy Leaky
Burke Cannon.
Wastewater Q and A: Carol Walker, District Clerk, Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and Hammer Point resident. Carol extended a thank you to the neighbor in Hammer point from the KLWTD office staff, inspectors and from Redland’s Construction for their cooperation during sewer construction. The main sewage treatment plant in Key Largo has been in operation since July and is currently treating 450,000 gallons a day in a state of the art facility, exceeding the nation’s highest water quality standards. After completion of the project, homeowners are urged to immediately contact the KLWTD if they hear noise from the vacuum pits for greater than 15 seconds or detect any smell from the vacuum pits.
Currently all the trenching has been completed and half of the vacuum pits have been installed. Paving is scheduled for the week after next. Most of the streets in Hammer Point will be completely re-paved (overlay) rather than patched. French drains should be put back and/or repaired. Pavers will be put back into place after the entire project is complete. Once the project has been turned back over to KLWTD from Redland Construction, homeowners can begin to pull permits for final hook up (estimated to be the end of February). You will not be allowed to hook up to your home until you receive the 30-day notice from the KLWTD, after the main vacuum station has been completed near the Circle K (possibly some time in March).
There were several reports of excessively high water bills during the sewer construction project. If you receive an excessively high bill, please bring it to the KLWTD office at MM 98.8 in the median.
Thanks to Mayra Hopkins for providing the food for today’s meeting. Thanks to outgoing president Burke Cannon for his service to our community.
Upcoming dates:
Ladies Luncheon: Tuesday, Jan 11th at Hobos.
The Annual Garage Sale (1st Saturday in February) will be suspended this year due to the ongoing sewer construction.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20. Lunch was served. Plumbing contractors were available for information regarding sewer hook up following the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Woltanski, Secretary.
January 8, 2011
Elk’s Club, Tavernier
President Burke Cannon called the meeting to order at 10:12 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Secretary’s Report: Bob Hoffman made a motion to suspend the formal reading of the minutes of last year’s annual meeting. Alice Morrison seconded the motion and unanimous approval was received. Sue Woltanski gave a brief review of last year’s meeting.
Valerie Barth gave the Treasurer’s Report. Total income for 2010 was $11,661.44. Total operating expenses were $9557.37. Expenses were for 2010 Annual Meeting, Lawn and common area maintenance, FKEC monthly payment, filing of annual corporate report, membership in Island of KL Fed of Homeowner’s Assoc, distribution of Pelican Press, PO Box rental, “Curb Your Dog” signs, replacement of Entrance Flag and H.P. Dolphin Tournament Contribution. Motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Carol Hoffman, 2nd by Guy Leakey and unanimously approved.
David Leahy gave the Crime Watch Report. Hammer Point remains a safe community thanks to the presence of our street lights, well maintained yards and common areas and our alert citizens. Most of the crimes reported in Hammer Point in the past year were “crimes of opportunity” (orchids, golf cart batteries, unlocked car break-ins). Neighbors are encouraged to call the sheriff’s office to report any suspicious activity and consider keeping their cars locked. “Curb your Dog” signs have been placed around the neighborhood. By county law, dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. Several dog bite incidents have been reported. Dogs need to be kept on a leash or in a compliant dog run (even when they are on private property). If you give David Leahy your e-mail address, he can keep you notified of Crime Watch alerts. Denise Green reported that, in mid August, some teenagers driving a golf cart vandalized her mailbox. She has contact information of the responsible party if you had similar mailbox damage in August. It was noted that golf carts without proper certification are illegal on Monroe County streets and homeowners should use extreme caution before allowing children to drive them on our streets.
Airset: Kathy Merlo gave an Airset update. We currently have 157 e-mail addresses that reach approximately 120 properties. Thanks to those who paid their dues in response to the on-line e-mail dues statement. By sending on-line dues statements and newsletters we save money and time for our volunteer board. If you want to download content from Airset you must formally register on the site. Denise Green asked about the possibility of an on-line community billboard. David Leahy suggested his Hammer Point website might be used to advertise Hammer Point Businesses. This will be discussed at the next board meeting.
Burke Cannon gave the President’s Report.
1. Shoal Markers: Our shoal markers were found to be in violation by Coast Guard Standards and, rather than incur fines, have been removed.
2. As part of a countywide exotic vegetation eradication project, all exotics (primarily Brazilian Pepper) have been removed from our wetlands and the area is now entirely native plants.
3. KL Federation of Homeowner’s worked to limit the impact of the new affordable rental units being built on Burton Drive and to improve the appearance of the proposed expansion of the gas station at the Circle K.
4. Wastewater construction is underway. Questions were asked regarding the repair to water lines and as to whether boil water alerts should be given following water interruptions. Carol Walker will contact the FKAA regarding these questions.
5. Dengue Fever alert in the lower keys. Please limit standing water for mosquitoes by draining boat tarps, emptying birdbaths and flushing bromeliads with fresh water.
Election of Homeowner’s Board: Harriet Armbruster has asked to step down as Assistant Secretary and Betty Sperry has agreed to take her place. There were no other nominations from the floor. Carol Hoffman made a motion to close the ballot, Roland Barth seconded the motion and the ballot was approved by unanimous consent. The new officers are:
President: Gordon G Hopkins
Vice President: Kathy Merlo
Secretary: Sue Woltanski
Treasurer: Valerie Barth
Assistant Treasurer: Betty Sperry
Parliamentarian: Gordon Hopkins
At Large Board Members;
Jim Dugranrut
Valerie Handelsman
David Leahy (Crime Watch)
Guy Leaky
Burke Cannon.
Wastewater Q and A: Carol Walker, District Clerk, Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District and Hammer Point resident. Carol extended a thank you to the neighbor in Hammer point from the KLWTD office staff, inspectors and from Redland’s Construction for their cooperation during sewer construction. The main sewage treatment plant in Key Largo has been in operation since July and is currently treating 450,000 gallons a day in a state of the art facility, exceeding the nation’s highest water quality standards. After completion of the project, homeowners are urged to immediately contact the KLWTD if they hear noise from the vacuum pits for greater than 15 seconds or detect any smell from the vacuum pits.
Currently all the trenching has been completed and half of the vacuum pits have been installed. Paving is scheduled for the week after next. Most of the streets in Hammer Point will be completely re-paved (overlay) rather than patched. French drains should be put back and/or repaired. Pavers will be put back into place after the entire project is complete. Once the project has been turned back over to KLWTD from Redland Construction, homeowners can begin to pull permits for final hook up (estimated to be the end of February). You will not be allowed to hook up to your home until you receive the 30-day notice from the KLWTD, after the main vacuum station has been completed near the Circle K (possibly some time in March).
There were several reports of excessively high water bills during the sewer construction project. If you receive an excessively high bill, please bring it to the KLWTD office at MM 98.8 in the median.
Thanks to Mayra Hopkins for providing the food for today’s meeting. Thanks to outgoing president Burke Cannon for his service to our community.
Upcoming dates:
Ladies Luncheon: Tuesday, Jan 11th at Hobos.
The Annual Garage Sale (1st Saturday in February) will be suspended this year due to the ongoing sewer construction.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20. Lunch was served. Plumbing contractors were available for information regarding sewer hook up following the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Woltanski, Secretary.
Dues
Annual Dues Notice DUES ARE STILL just $60 DOLLARS/YEAR Send to: HAMMER POINT OWNERS ASSOCIATION,
PO BOX 90, TAVERNIER, FL 33070.
PO BOX 90, TAVERNIER, FL 33070.
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