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VOL. 27 NO. 10 www.seabreezepublications.com OCTOBER 2019

Chairman’s From The Manager

A Grievance Committee has been established to
Corner By Kathleen O’Donovan, uphold or vacate any fines that have been levied by the
General Manager
Board of Directors under this Resolution. The function of
In April of 2017, in the Grievance committee is to afford residents and others
Welcome Back response to complaints who receive violations notices, the opportunity to present
from homeowners the evidence or reasons as to why they believe the violation
By Barry J. Haberman, Voting Members of the was improperly issued or should not be enforced. This
BPCA Chair and Boca Pointe Master is an informal process, where five (5) resident members
President Association adopted a of the committee meet with the recipient of the violation
Resolution permitting notice, listen to the case, ask questions, and then decide
I would like to fines for speeding on the whether a violation did occur, and/or if there were unusual
welcome back our roadways of Boca Pointe. Prior to implementation of or extreme circumstances that warrant either voiding the
fabulous snowbirds, these fines, Security with the assistance of Management violation notice or upholding the fine.
snowflakes and travelers has been sending warning letters to those residents who The committee operates based on the rules of the
to Boca Pointe. The have had their vehicles captured by the Traffic Hawk community and the Florida Homeowners Association
above, with our year- Radar System. Effective October 1st the warning letters Act and the fines and penalties adopted by the BPCA
round residents make will cease, and the Resolution will take full effect. The Board of Directors. While the process is informal, the
Boca Pointe the unique Resolution states: committee does ask residents and others who come to
community that others The speed limits on BPCA roadways are as follows: meet with it to remember to address the facts concerning
strive to copy. 30 mph Boca Pointe Drive the violation. The committee does not make, change or
We are constantly looking for ways to enhance Boca 25 mph Via de Sonrisa del Norte selectively enforce the rules of the community, nor does
Pointe values and ensure your safety. 20 mph Promenade Drive it decide what methods BPCA, Sub-Associations or our
Reflectors have been added to the median striping The fining schedule will be as follows per calendar Security Officers should use, or how much time they
of Boca Pointe Drive and the traffic calming devices year for 1st and 2nd violation: should spend on the enforcement of these rules.
have been painted with yellow and brighter markings. $50 6 - 20 mph over speed limit The Board of Directors of BPCA along with the Access
Traffic Hawk – a radar camera that captures your $100 more than 21 over the limit Control Committee, and the Sub-Association Presidents,
speed, your car and license plate number has been Third violation by any vehicle registered to a residence appreciate your support and urge you to comply with the
initiated. in any calendar year will result in the suspension of all BPCA homeowner documents and updated amendments.
I and my wife Gail wish those of the Jewish Faith automatic gate entrance devices for that residence for Please understand that our mission is to preserve the
a Happy, Healthy, Joyous and Prosperous New Year. ninety (90) days. Access will be granted through guest quality of our community and security of our residents,
Remember, you only have one try in this life. lanes only. guests and properties within Boca Pointe. We encourage
Therefore, be kind and courteous to all.  Residents will be responsible for speeding fines of their you all to drive safely. 
guests as defined in the Boca Pointe Master Documents.
Speed Limit Enforcement – Traffic Hawk

By Justin Mocha, the identity of the violator(s) and take appropriate action. speed, and please inform your guests as well—as residents
Director of Security Effective October 1, the action taken will be a fining you are responsible for the actions of your authorized guests
process guided by a resolution passed by the BPCA board in on Boca Pointe property. Violations produced by guests will
As part of the ongoing effort to 2017. To re-iterate, speeding within Boca Pointe will be radar be sent to the resident they are visiting.
promote the safety of Boca Pointe enforced effective October 1, and violators will be subject to I know everyone would agree it is in all of our best interests that
residents and guests, several solutions a fine, as follows: safety is prioritized within our community, and that compliance
have been deployed over the years to 1st and 2nd violation in any Calendar Year: $50 (6-20 mph with traffic rules is a legitimate safety concern. This program is
determine the extent and diminish the over limit), $100 (21+ mph over limit) being instituted to meet this concern, and I’m hopeful that it will
frequency of speeding on our main roads. 3rd violation: Suspension of gate access devices produce the desired results. 
Traffic Hawk, the latest of these measures, completed its registered to the residential
‘test phase’ of deployment and effective October 1, 2019 the unit for 90 days, access to be
program will be fully operational. made through guest lane. SAVE THE DATE
The Traffic Hawk platform captures speeds and license plates 4th and additional
of vehicles traveling within its line of sight. Vehicles traveling violations: Additional 30 day
over the speed limit (30 miles per hour on Boca Pointe Drive, suspension of aforementioned Community Shred Event
25 miles per hour on Via De Sonrisa Del Norte) are flagged by gate access devices. Date: Wednesday, December 4th
the software for review. We can then use this data to determine Please be cognizant of your
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: The Club at Boca Pointe parking lot
Please note: Paper only, 5 boxes per household. No plastic or metal, no media
drives (hard drives, USB drives), no X-rays, CD’s, DVD’s or cardboard. 