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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

Front row: Joan Stoltzfus, Wendy Paquette, Marty Fenton, Dikran Ohannessian
Back row: Nelson Burr, Don Jancin, Ron Paquette, Tom Barbieri, John Fenton, Jim Van Auken (Captain. )Team member Michael Moscaritolo was absent when the photo was taken.

Betsy Wells and Don Jancin started a new tradition for The Masters – a summer party. Originally planned as a street party, due to threating weather the party was moved to the Pelican Sound Club House.

Click here to see photos by Anina Bachrach
Once the album opens, click on a picture to enlarge it, and use the edge arrows to view other photos.

More than 30 people attended the event on June 30, 2022.

In May, the Pelican Sound Board approved the recommendations of the Pelican Sound ARC Committee to amend the ARC Guidelines to allow the installation of flat roof tiles.

Although the Pelican Sound Board approved the revisions, an NVR (the Presidents of the 22 HOAs in Pelican Sound) vote is required to pass these changes. NVR discussions and vote will take place in October.

In preparation for such a vote, the Masters Board will seek your feedback in setting a direction for our community. There are two specific issues we seek your feedback on:

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.

In September, a Zoom meeting will be scheduled for the Masters Board to hear your thoughts on the proposed ARC Guideline revisions. Celeste Eaton, as our ARC Committee Chair, will circulate an explanatory note on the proposed changes in advance of the meeting to provide you with background information.

Following the Zoom meeting, a poll will be conducted asking you to vote “yes” or “no” to the two issues identified above. The results of the poll will be disclosed at an October Masters Board meeting. The decision will provide us with the direction for NVR discussions scheduled for October 20, followed by the NVR vote on October 27.

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