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The 2023 Budget

• A preliminary budget was presented with nominal increase over the 2022 budget primarily due to inflationary pressures on our vendors.
• The budget will be updated to reflect the comments raised at the Board meeting.
• There will be further discussions on budget at the November Board meeting.
• Final Board Budget approval is scheduled for December 9, 2022.

Hurricane Ian

• Clean up costs were significant, much higher than Irma.
• A declaration of a Loss Assessment will be considered after cost details are available. Residents may be able to claim the Loss Assessment against their insurance policy, if appropriate.
• Under consideration is the payment of Loss Assessments quarterly, along with the 2023 regular quarterly assessments, rather than payment in one shot to provide relief to members.

Update on Matters

• The shrub trimming scheduled for October 2022, has been canceled.
• New mulch placement is scheduled for mid November.
• Palm Trees are scheduled for December trimming.
• Oak Trees will be trimmed selectively – removal of bent or broken branches.

General observation

Many houses with gutters facing south are full of leaves. Residents should check when reviewing their property.

Please Note: These are not official minutes of the meeting.

Based on the results our NVR will vote to approve the PS ARC proposal to allow the installation of flat roof tiles. There were 73 votes cast of which 50 were for, and 19 against, with 4 abstentions .

Based also on your votes, Masters will also allow the installation of flat roof tiles in our community. The vote tally was 46 to allow, and 26 to restrict, with 4 abstentions. 

We thank you for voting on this important issue.

Board Workshop September 27, 2022

PowerPoint Presentation

Masters ARC Chair Email September 14, 2022

Proposed Flat Roof Tiles Email – June 1, 2022

Almost 40 people from the Masters gathered at the River Club on Sunday, September 25 for an end of summer party and to honor Tony Albertini on this 98th birthday.

Click here to see pictures of the event.

As we prepare for the winter season in the Pelican Sound community, an important vote will be before our community in October in reference to changes in the PSGRC ARC guidelines regarding types of roofing tiles.

Approximately one year ago, a joint committee of the ARC and SPC was created to look at current trends in landscaping and architectural designs that might be beneficial to Pelican Sound. This Committee (Design Progression Committee: DPC)was to look at trends that might affect our community and then present their suggestions to Pelican Sound in 12 to 18 months for review.

The DPC was made aware that one of the Pelican Sound communities of multiple unit buildings would be getting new roofs and would like to use flat tiles.

That prompted the DPC committee to begin reviewing all the documents available, talking with several knowledgeable people and touring Shadow Wood, Heritage Palms and West Bay, where they were able to witness the current trends and saw how these communities are incorporating flat tiles roofs with existing barrel type roofing.

As stated in the attached document, Pelican Sound aspires to be the most desirable bundled community in Southwest Florida and, in keeping with that philosophy, we continue to explore the latest trends and maintain an open mind to changes and new, upcoming enhancements.

After much discussion, the PSGRC ARC Committee feels flat tile roofs are something Pelican Sound should move forward with to keep up with current trends.

The NVR’s will be asked to vote on these ARC changes, October 27, 2022.

The Masters Community will be holding an informational meeting, live and via zoom, on Tuesday, September 27 at 10 a.m. to discuss the proposed changes and answer any questions or concerns.

I have attached the powerpoint slide presentation prepared by the DPC that details the proposed changes and shows multiple pictures of co-existing flat and barrel type tiles.

While more than 80% of the houses in Pelican Sound have installed new roofs, it is still important that everyone participate at the meeting on September 27 and following the meeting, cast your vote on the future direction for the installation of flat roof tiles.

Celeste Eaton, ARC Chair

21848 Masters Circle

217-617-2331

celeste.eaton@gmail.com

The Masters Board will be holding a workshop meeting on September 27, 2022, to discuss and seek your feedback on, the Pelican Sound proposed ARC changes introducing the installation of flat roof tiles. Residents were sent an email on September 13 with information on the proposal, and this is also available on our website.

After the workshop, households will be sent a request asking you to vote Yes or No on two questions:

1. Should the Masters approve the proposed changes to the ARC Guidelines, and

2. If the proposed Pelican Sound ARC Guidelines are approved by the NVRs, should the Masters restrict the use of flat roofs in our community.

The voting period will end on October 12.

Our meeting will be primarily a Zoom meeting but if anyone prefers to attend, we will be using Cambridge Property Management facility for this workshop.

Sunday, September 25
Cocktails at 4:30
Dinner at 6:00

Time for One Last Summer Fling

Summer is winding down. Soon our seasonal friends will return, and the lazy, sultry days of summer will have passed. As if that isn’t enough reason to celebrate, one of our residents has a very special birthday approaching. Sounds like a summer Masters finale is in order – at the River Club!

Arrive Sunday September 25^th for cocktails any time from 4:30 on. Dinner tables will be reserved for 6:00. Ordering from the menu’s as we did previously, all that is needed is your response of yes or no to dinner, so we can give the River Club a head count for planning.

An email was sent to everyone on Monday, September 12. Simply reply through the link in the email to advise if attending or not.
If you did not get the email you can sign up by clicking here.
We are looking forward to another great time with friends and neighbors. Questions, call or text Betsy Wells 804-536-6299. Or email betsyWwells@gmail.com

The Pelican Sound ARC Committee observed in their August inspection that quite a few driveways in our community require cleaning from dirt and mold, and in addition many driveways with pavers have weeds.

Normally, the PS ARC Committee notifies households individually to address infractions. However, it was felt that a community wide letter would be appropriate in light of the numerous households needing their driveways tended to.

Greenscapes has been contacted to spray the driveways for weeds (within the next week) however this may not be sufficient.

If you are in the community, please check your driveway and address any issues. If you are not in the community, please contact your home watch company and have them clean the dirt and mold and/or spray the pavers with weed killer.

It is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain a clean, weed free driveway. Please ensure your driveways are cleaned and weed free before the next PS ARC inspection tour scheduled for the end of October.

Sunday, August 7th – Cocktails at Happy Hour Prices

Happy Hour Prices From 4:00 till 6:00

Now we’re BACK with a date to gather, Sunday August 7th with a 4:00 start but you can arrive any time. We’re headed to the River Club and we’re leaving the covered dishes at home. Simply order dinner from the menu, billed to your member account or just come for drinks and mingle. Either way, EASY PEASY.

There will be ample opportunities to visit with your neighbors and meet others. And if any of our seasonal residents are down this way, please let us know and join us!

No sign-up required if you’re just having cocktails.

Questions? Email Betsy at betsyWwells@gmail.com or call/text 804-536-6299.

Betsy Wells & Don Jancin, Social Committee