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VOL. 29 NO. 8 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com AUGUST 2019

PGA POA Jottings

By Dawn Levinstein, ordinances. It is important that you hire licensed, insured Home Improvements
PGA POA contractors and hire only qualified arborists to trim trees. Every issue of this paper has a reminder that owners must
This is my “reminder” More information on what to do before, during and after get written approval from the POA Architectural Review
issue so I may go on for a while a storm can be found on the internet or on the POA website Committee (“ARC”) for any changes made to the outside
but there could be something at www.pga-poa.com. of their home or lot. The full requirement is contained
interesting so read on: Once September 1st rolls around we are in the height of in Article XII of the Amended and Restated By-Laws of
Summertime And Storms storm season so your preparations should be completed well PGA POA and explains that any and all changes, whether
For those who maintain before that date. permanently affixed or not, requires prior ARC approval.
their own landscape and Money Money Money The application fee for most projects is $25.00 but if you
trees, you should be getting Thank you to those who have paid the PGA POA combine a few things (painting and roof for example) you
the trimming done now in assessment: You set a new record this year! As of the end of would only pay one fee. The application fee for applying
preparation if you haven’t July there were fewer than 500 owners who had not paid yet after you have done the work (and we send a violation
already done so. Also, the POA Rules require all landscape (not bad with almost 5,000 homes). It is now August so if you letter) is $250.00 so please be sure to contact the POA
debris to be removed at the end of each workday. Only owners haven’t paid the $740.00 annual assessment to PGA POA, to find out how to make application for approval of the
who maintain their own property (and generate their own your account is now delinquent and interest charges have been project you are planning. It is actually pretty easy to apply
clippings) may put debris at the curb on the evening before posted. The assessment notice was mailed on May 31st and but written directions can be confusing so Lori Moody (the
pickup. Also, please be aware that “hat-racking” trees (i.e.: the payment was due on July 1st. The Board cannot waive ARC Compliance Administrator) is always happy to help
removal of the leafy branches leaving only bare branches) is interest so please call the POA (561) 627-2800 to verify your you with the process.
not only detrimental to the health and strength of the tree, but balance due then mail your check immediately to avoid more
it is against POA rules and the City of Palm Beach Gardens penalties. PGA POA Jottings on page 7
Commissioner’s Update

Community Services Help the homeless services that we currently provide at the resources in Palm Beach County, see http://www.
Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center in West Palm
thehomelessplan.org/pdf/Homeless_Resource_Guide.pdf.
Residents In Tough Times Beach. All of these programs function under the umbrella Additionally, Community Services operates the
of Community Services. Community Action Program to help residents suffering from
By Commissioner The local “Continuum of Care” for homeless persons poverty. It serves to fill in the gaps to help people remain
Hal Valeche as required by HUD, is responsible for utilizing a Client self-sufficient and includes vocational and occupational
Chances are, sometime Management Information System (CMIS). This information skills training, adult basic education and employment
in your everyday life you technology system collects data on the clients accessing our assistance, and transportation assistance. Emergency
will encounter people who services, the services rendered and housing provided for services are also available in times of crisis for those needing
are having difficulty making those who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness. help with a utility payment or rental assistance to prevent
ends meet and providing Many nonprofit and faith-based organizations make up the eviction. There are specific income eligibility requirements
for themselves or their network of service providers, and the CMIS is designed based on available programs. To make an appointment with
families. You may meet to collect data from all agencies and organizations that a counselor at one of five locations around the county, a
them in your neighborhood, the client engages. One of the benefits of the system is to resident can register online at https://secure.co.palm-beach.
your congregation, or at the prevent the duplication of services and the efficient use of fl.us/CSDServiceEligibility/Account/Login.aspx from
grocery store. Palm Beach resources. It also serves as a reporting tool for outcomes and home or at one of the county public libraries, or call the
County’s Community Services Department is a valuable promotes effective access to support services. For example, main number at (561) 355-4792.
resource for residents who require assistance with basic the county can report on indicators like the percentage of As always, please contact me if I can be of assistance
living needs and getting on a plan for self-sufficiency. households who exit to permanent housing when they leave at (561) 355-2201, or by email at hvaleche@pbcgov.org.
The mission of Community Services is to promote an assistance or shelter program. This helps the county
independence and enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach evaluate our programs and
County by providing effective and essential services to report results to HUD.
residents in need. Their divisions provide help to seniors, A client’s entry into the Experience PGA National
veterans, low-income individuals and families, and the CMIS system begins with
homeless. the very first call. Clients
Previously, I have shared with you the county’s programs are assessed to determine Members Club This Summer!
to assist homebound seniors with a variety of in-home vulnerability, and then are
services and an array of services to help our veterans. You referred to the appropriate
may have seen recent news reports of how the County service provider based on We’re having the “Best Summer Ever” at PGA National Members Club, and we want
Commission is working to site a second homeless resource priority. your family to be a part of it all!
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If you’re interested in previewing the PGA National Members Club lifestyle this
summer, contact the membership enrollment office today at (561) 273-2920 to begin
planning your “member for a day” experience!
Best regards,
Karen St. Angelo, membership director,
PGA National Members Club