Author: Ben Bachrach

A turtle laid eggs in the Bachrach’s front garden, and then came knocking at their door.

Several Masters residents will have tables at the 2023 Pelican Sound Arts and Crafts Show. If you would like to be listed here please notify info@masters33928.org

Saturday, February 25, 2023
10am-3pm | Pelican Park

Those who want to display and sell your hand-crafted treasures. Register by February 15th!
For more information, or to register, call Anne DeLaCroix at 239.247.2729 or email her at a.delacroix@comcast.net

Masters participants include:

Anina Bachrach
Barbara Reece

Masters Residents

The Masters President, Dikran Ohannessian, attended a River Ridge meeting after our Masters Board meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, specifically to represent the Masters Community on Drainage issues impacting the Masters residents from golf course Lakes five through eight holes on outer edge.

The following is a summary report submitted by Dikran to the Masters Board members, a Map from RRCDD and part of the engineer’s report issued at the RRCDD Board meeting from their website.

The initial comments are Dikran’s followed by supporting documentation from River Ridge; Our Board objective is to keep residents informed on current issues.

Don Jancin
Masters Board Secretary

Drainage in the Masters

January 2023

The River Ridge CDD Board will consider the engineer’s plans to address the water problem in the Masters. This is expected to be approved; however, implementation will only occur when funds are available which could take some time. In the meantime, they will see if some remaining funds from completed projects could be directed to start addressing the problem.

The project involves locating drainage structures originally planned but have long been covered, making sure once located,the drainage holes are functional and then connecting pipes to the drainage hole for stagnant to flow into.

The current drainage network:

• ·Black Circles with a black dot centre are CDD drainage structures.
• Black lines are CDD drainage pipes.
• Orange Circles with an orange centre dot are CDD drainage structures (locations for most are currently unknown and whether these are functional)

Engineer’s report (extracts) provided by Engineer to River Ridge Board

it stated that there are several areas that are experiencing standing water after heavy rains. These include areas around the Master neighborhood, the area behind Seaside and the dry detention area north of Pelican Sound Blvd. To help address the standing water we are providing some conceptual improvements and estimated costs for budget purposes only.

Masters‐Southeast Corner

There are several locations within and around the Masters neighborhood where standing water has becoming more prevalent. The first area is located in the southeast corner of the neighborhood, adjacent to an indigenous vegetation area. Since the area is an indigenous vegetation area, the grading has remained as close to the natural ground as possible. In the southeast corner there is an existing inlet and rip rap swale that collects the some of the water and directs it to the golf course drainage or to the near by lake. As the inlet does not show up on any plans the exact path is unknown and will need to be investigated.

In addition, modifications would include;

• Installation of 3 PVC yard drains
• Installation of ±400 LF 15” ADS drain line
• Connections to existing inlet (2)
• Installation of ±4,000 s.f. Bermuda sod
• Estimated cost=$30,000.00

Masters‐Northwest Corner

The residents of the first 6 lots of the Masters have expressed concerns of standing water between their lots and the adjacent golf course. The original drainage plans showed yard drains to be installed behind these lots. After reviewing the behind the lots no inlets could be seen. Inspection reports from MRI do not show inlets or drainpipes behind the homes. To address the standing water it is proposed to install the yard drains based on the original drainage plans.

The proposed drainage modifications include;

• Installation of 2 PVC yard drains
• Installation of ±200 LF 15” ADS drain line
• Connections to existing inlet (2)
• Installation of ±2,000 s.f. Bermuda sod
•  Estimated cost=$24,000.00

Masters‐West Side

The residents on the west side of the Maters have expressed concerns of standing water between their lots and the adjacent golf course. The original drainage plans showed yard drains to be installed behind these lots. After reviewing the behind the lots no inlets could be seen. Inspection reports from MRI do not show inlets or drainpipes behind the homes. To address the standing water, it is proposed to install the yard drains based on the original drainage plans.

The proposed drainage modifications include;

• Installation of 2 PVC yard drains
• Installation of ±380 15” ADS drain line
• Connections to existing inlet (2)
• Installation of ±3,800 s.f. Bermuda sod
• Estimated cost=$31,000.00

Masters‐North Side

The residents on the north side of the Maters have expressed concerns of standing water between their lots and the adjacent golf course. To address the standing water, it is proposed to follow the example of other areas around the Masters and installed PVC yard drains and 15 inch ADS pipes to move the standing water to the existing drainage system.

The proposed drainage modifications include;

• Installation of 6 PVC yard drains
• Installation of ±690 LF 15” ADS drain line
• Connections to existing inlet (2)
• Installation of ±6,900 s.f. Bermuda sod
• Estimated cost=$42,000.00

Masters‐East Side

The residents on the east side of the Maters have expressed concerns of standing water between their lots and the adjacent golf course. To address the standing water, it is proposed to follow the example of other areas around the Masters and installed PVC yard drains and 15 inch ADS pipes to move the standing water to the existing drainage system.

The proposed drainage modifications include;

• Installation of 4 PVC yard drains
• Installation of ±530 LF 15” ADS drain line
• Connections to existing inlet (4)
• Installation of ±5,400 s.f. Bermuda sod
• Estimated cost=$43,000.00

The estimated cost to perform the drainage improvements to the Masters neighborhood is $170,000.00.

Depending on the terms of your home owners insurance policy you may be able to make a claim for the Masters Home Owners Association Assessment due to Hurricane Ian. Some policies wave the deductible requirement for this type of claim. Some policies allow you to submit only one claim, so you may have wait until you get the Pelican Sound Assessment to make a claim. Please consult your policy or agent for the factors that pertain to your situation. To make the claim for the Masters Assessment you may need one or both of the following two documents.

content of email sent 09/04/2023

On Friday, May 27, 2022, Rusty and Mary Demeules hosted an open house to meet our new neighbors Maura and Bob Spence. About 45 Masters Circle residents attended.

Click here to see photos taken by Anina Bachrach

What’s not to love about a Street Party, especially one with all your Masters friends and neighbors?

Plan now to attend the Masters Spectacular Street Party on 
Wednesday, March 29th from 5:00 to 7:00. 

The fun will be held at the end/beginning of the Masters circle (across from Arnie and Christine Mantilia’s house). 

Your Masters Street Party Committee will supply hot dogs, buns, condiments, tableware, paper goods, cups, ice, and trash cans.

Please plan on bringing the following:    

• A favorite dish to share- appetizer, entrée or dessert
• A comfy lawn chair
  • Icy cold beverage of your choice
• NO cash—this is a free event!

Betsy W. Wells                                      Pat Becker
804-536-6299                                     612-360-0670
betsywwells@gmail.com                 pabecker51@gmail.com

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