Author: Ben Bachrach

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Please thank Betsy Wells for taking the lead on this event.
804-536-6299
betsywwells@gmail.com

Arnie Mantilia reported seeing 2 hogs crossing Masters Circle near Annie Brown’s home on February 21.

Anyone with small dogs or children should be cautious.

Eric Long reported that the trappers will be out this weekend.

Ron Paquette found a pair of men’s FJ black rain pants on the road in front of his driveway at 21849 Masters Cir. If no one claims them soon, he will take them to the Pelican Sound Lost and Found.

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How Can YOU Help? What Do We Need?

New boys and girls sneakers kids sizes 1-8 including half sizes for school age children K-8th grade; no toddler or baby shoes please

Drop shoes off at Monika Clark’s home – 21924 Masters Circle

Look for the ‘Shoe’ Boxes to drop off the new shoes!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

Generator Installations – an issue was raised regarding the recently developed PSGRC ARC Guidelines to allow homeowners to install generators and propane tanks on their property.  Concern was expressed that these guidelines do not contain a requirement that installation conform to Village of Estero specifications. It was also noted that some of the wording could be misconstrued by residents with respect to what constitutes “adjacent property” in relation to the lakes within the Masters.  The Board agreed that it might be appropriate to develop our own ARC Generator requirements to address these concerns.

January HOA Payments – a member raised the issue that their January HOA payment had been deducted twice from their bank account during the transition to Truist.  Frankly Coastal was aware of two instances where this had occurred and has been researching the cause.  They offered to meet with the individual at the end of the meeting to further discuss and resolve this issue. 

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

President Jerry Vasile spoke about his email that was sent to the community earlier in the week.  He also praised the Social Committee for the two most recent Masters gatherings. Thanks was also made to Kay Howard and her team for the holiday decorations.  Jerry announced that Ron Paquette and Jim Van Aucken have volunteered to take on this effort going forward.  Lastly, Jerry spoke of the great community spirit within the Masters.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Scott Gallaher and Frankly Coastal have reviewed the draft version of the December report and have reclassified some journal entries.  A final version should be available shortly.

The largest variance to the 2023 accounts were related to hardwood tree trimming in 2023. The expense of $9,945 was not invoiced, or paid, until FY 2024 and negatively impacted 2024 P&L.

Removing this variance, 2023 P&L would be $651.71, or effectively on budget.

At the recommendation of the Treasurer and Frankly Coastal, and with concurrence from the Board, the following will be voted on by the membership at the Annual Meeting to be held on March 11^th, 2024:

1. Pay for irrigation repairs and replacements from Operating Expenses and/or Deferred Maintenance accounts and move the funds from the Irrigation Reserves to Deferred Maintenance. 
2. Waive the requirement for an annual audit of the accounts by an independent CPA.
3. Rollover excess funds from 2024 budget to the 2025 budget.

ARC REPORT

The ARC Report will be posted to the Masters Website within the next week.

PROPERTY MANAGER’S REPORT

Truist Transition – funds have been moved to Truist and a communication sent to all homeowners with instructions on how to set up quarterly HOA payments.

Electronic Voting – response has been less than expected and a recommendation was made to send this request out again as a separate communication.  Homeowners will have the option of completing the form for electronic voting and returning it via US mail, scanning and sending via email or dropping it off at the Secretary’s home located at 21724 Masters Circle. The Board wants to stress that electronic voting is the most efficient and cost-effective option when it comes to resident voting or polling.  Please send in your consent to do so.  

Reserve Account Investment Options – the Board of Directors approved investing $50K of reserve funds in a short term (6 month) CD and $50K in a long term (12 month) CD.

The next meeting will be the Annual Meeting on March 11^th, 2024 at 3pm in the Sound Room above the Fitness Center.  The Board of Directors will hold an Organizational Meeting immediately following the Annual Meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lynelle Reney (Moscaritolo)
Board Secretary

THE MASTERS AT PELICAN SOUND
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC.
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

DATE:         January 18^th, 2024
TIME:         3:00 PM
PLACE:       Lakes Room (above the Fitness Center)

AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Determination of a Quorum
3.    Proof of Notice
4.    Approval of Board of Director Meeting Minutes – 11/16/23
5.    Comments from the Floor
6.    President’s Comments
7.    Treasurer’s Report
8. ARC Report
9. Property Manager’s Report
—a. Truist Transition Update
—b. Electronic Voting Update
—c. Reserve Account
——–i. Account Structure
——–ii. Investment Options
10. Next Meeting
11. Adjournment

Zoom and call-in instructions will be sent to all residents on Sunday, January 14. If you do not get them email: info@masters33928.us

The bocce matches were rained out, but the party was a big hit.

Click to see more photos by Anina Bachrach

Please thank the party organizers, Kathy Sherlock and Kathy Rhodes

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The Masters NVR, Jerry Vasile, received the following message from Eric Long, the Pelican Sound General Manager.

We regret to inform you that an irrigation break has occurred within the Masters area. In response, our team has successfully isolated the valve responsible for the affected region. As a result, irrigation water supply to the following areas has been temporarily shut off: Masters, Southern Hills, Edgewater III, IV, and Seaside III.

Our utmost priority is to swiftly address this issue and restore normal irrigation services. We anticipate having our dedicated crews on-site to resolve the break by January 2nd.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to rectify this situation.

Eric Long
General Manager/COO, CAM
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club
4569 Pelican Sound Blvd.
Estero, FL 33928
Ofc. 239.948.5232
Cell 239.289.5580
www.pelicansoundgrc.com
Email elong@psgrc.org

Come one, come all, to enjoy our January Social and the opening of the 2024 Bocce season.

Here’s how the event will unfold:

3pm to 5pm – Opening bocce matches at the bocce courts. All are welcome to come and cheer the teams on.

5pm to 8pm – Immediately following is our January Social at the Racquet Center.

Watch for the email announcing the opportunity to let us know if you will be attending.

For those who are playing bocce, the team rosters, and season schedule are now posted at: https://masters33928.us/wp/masters-bocce-2024/

For more information about the January party contact:
Kathleen Sherlock
kathsherlock@msn.com