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Secretary’s Notes: February 18, 2021 Board Meeting

Roofing Report– A summary of the Masters Community roofing changes: new roofs, homes still in litigation and no change planned, will be posted on the website. It was noted that some homes in litigation were sharing results with their attorney’s.

Web Site Committee – The Committee Chair advised they are making improvements to streamline processes and access to information. One significant change is the Login to the website will be moved to the top of the page for ease of resident sign-in. The committee is planning a survey in near future to determine resident’s feedback on typical usage and further improvements recommended.

Canopy Program – There were five tree replacements requested and approved by the Board.

Rat Program – There has been increased rat activity over recent months within the Masters. It was noted that Pelican Sound has seen significant increase in rat activity with many associations not participating in bait programs.

The Masters Board has a study underway evaluating our current program: type of bait, location of boxes, frequency of service, quality of current boxes, review of vendors etc. in progress. In the interim, the Board has approved monthly service for the next three months versus current quarterly program of baiting boxes. A copy of the Bait Box schedule is available. Click Here.

Residents – IMPORTANT – Our Association documents state: Bird Feeders and Ground Feeding of Wildlife are not permitted. This activity will only increase the rat problem in our neighborhood.

Mailbox Report – The Board requested two members to provide an analysis of existing mailboxes and possible action steps. A copy of the report is available Click Here. After considerable discussion the Board requested an action plan on relocating sprinklers close to mailboxes which is the primary cause deterioration of exist mailboxes. Further steps may be taken once this step is completed.

Masters House Paint Colors – The Committee Chair advised we will place a copy of existing and planned house paint colors by house on our website for residents to view and answer any questions a resident might have about a particular resident’s house color.

The House painting project is moving ahead of plan by two weeks, and is now scheduled to end in mid-April.

Christmas Committee – It was noted that a group of volunteers accepted responsibility for seasonal decorations of Masters Community. Our strength as a community has been resident participation. While this is not a specific Board committee, the Board encourages all residents to support the activity on behalf of our community

Leaf Cleanup – After discussion the Board elected to defer leaf clean-up with Greenscapes targeted for January -April.

Street Sweeper – Resident Marc Goldstein, requested action against the speeding street sweeper. Speeding impacting quality of mechanical work performance, and community safety working on side of road into autos and walkers was discussed. The Masters Board will issue a note for action to RRCDD.

Tree Canopy Restoration Project

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Although nothing has been finalized, we have received the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Tree Committee and consulted with Certified Arborist, Jami McGarvey. 

The following locations have been identified as suitable for planting Canopy Street Trees (Shady Lady and Live Oak trees within the utility easement but no further than 10 feet from the curb of the street) to fill the gaps in our canopy along Masters Circle:

21716, 21828, 21835, 21849, 21869, 21877, 21895, 21896, 21925

Depending upon interest, the Board will consider a proposal to reimburse the owners of the above listed residences for the cost of planting a Canopy Street Tree, after submission of an approved ARC application and proof of payment. 

Owners of the above listed residences will need to contact a Board member by no later than January 28, 2021, if they are interested in participating in the project.  If we do not hear from you by that date your name will be removed from the list.

Susan Cohen: s-cohen3@illinois.edu
Bill Ellis: bellis@ellispkg.com
Don Jancin: djjancin@aol.com		Dikran Ohannessian: ohandik@gmail.com
Jim Swanger: jgswan2@msn.com

If your home is not listed above, the Board is open to considering additional suitable Canopy Street Tree locations if we hear from you by no later than January 28, 2021.

This is a one-time project and participation is entirely voluntary.

Bill Ellis, Chair – Masters Board of Directors