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Our Village Voice

VOL. 30 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2019

Northern Notes Bill’s Box

Environmental Sustainability Diesel engines create noxious exhaust and use fossil fuels
to power them. Both hydraulic oil and diesel fuel are also By Bill Thompson
By O’Neal Bardin, Jr., flammable as well. Over the years, Northern has replaced ACC Enforcement Program
Executive Director, older diesel driven hydraulic pumps with direct drive electric The Shores HOA Board
Northern Palm Beach pumps. Not only are these pumps more efficient; they are also has implemented a statutory
County Improvement more environmentally friendly. compliance enforcement
District Northern’s Emergency Operations Center was designed program. The usual means
The staff at Northern Palm and built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane and provide a of notifying a homeowner
Beach County Improvement safe working environment for essential staff during and after of an ACC violation will
District work hard to maintain the storm. Power loss and power fluctuations are common continue. If the violation is
the stormwater systems and in severe storms. This can damage electrical equipment and not corrected within a specified time period, a notice
infrastructure within their areas sensitive computerized systems. The Emergency Operations will be sent stating that if the violation is not corrected
of responsibility. Northern Center has a generator that will power the building during by a stated date the homeowner will begin incurring
also has a responsibility to periods of power outages or fluctuations. This generator runs fines with cost up to $100 a day. The fine will be
protect the environment where using natural gas rather than diesel fuel. This is a more reliable invoiced to the homeowner in accordance with the
we live and work. Given that responsibility, many of our and cleaner fuel for running this type of generator. contracts signed by each homeowner upon purchase
systems are designed for environmental sustainability. Electric In 1998, Northern initiated its SCADA telemetry system. of the property.
stormwater pumps, propane generators and remote telemetry With the original investment, four remote telemetry units were Contributors To Our Village Voice
operations of stormwater equipment are a few of the many ways constructed in Ibis Golf and Country Club, as well as a central When my copy arrives by mail, I enjoy reading
that Northern limits its impact on the environment. base station at Northern’s headquarters. Over the past 21 years, each article that I couldn’t take time to read when I
Stormwater pumps are used to move excess storm water the telemetry system has been expanded to 69 remote sites was putting the newsletter together. Each time, I am
out of an area to eventually deposit in a larger downstream spread throughout Northern’s jurisdiction. The remote telemetry impressed with the valuable information afforded us
body of water. These pumps range in size from 25-horsepower units monitor water levels, and have programmed logic to adjust by credible sources such as environmental, health,
pumps to massive 150-horsepower pumps. They move from those levels using operable gates and stormwater pumps. The government, law enforcement, and our Homeowner
2,000 to 35,000 gallons of water per minute! Pump stations in telemetry units can also be operated with computers at a central Association governing body. Some of us may not see
some areas have two pumps, one for redundancy, while others location or out in the field. This allows staff to minimize the value in what seems redundant. It is not the same thing
can have up to six pumps. That’s a lot of water moving at one number of trips out to various sites using fuel powered vehicles. again. The things we can learn help us manage our
time! When these pump stations were first constructed, most of Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District is lives and home in a more informed manner. A sense
the pumps were run by diesel engines. They were loud, messy committed to environmental sustainability and is always of curiosity is essential to learning. Read.
and dangerous machines. High pressure hydraulic lines could looking for ways to improve current functions. Northern is November
burst creating a safety hazard for staff as well as the potential dedicated to utilizing progressive science and technology to A time to think about our military veterans and to
for the hydraulic oil to contaminate the nearby waterways. accomplish that goal. be mindful of graciousness. Show gratitude for what
we have. Help someone less fortunate.
Important Reminders Seabreeze Rules!
Compliments (praise) for Jackie Reid and Seabreeze
Publications. Our Village Voice not only has great
HOA Board Architectural Roof, Driveway, And Sidewalk Cleaning content. It has the eye of Jackie and staff. Last month’s
Now that the rainy season is over and the holidays
look was outstanding. The visual effect is striking. Our
Control are upon us, it is time to clean the dirt and mold from Village Voice publication just gets better and better.
your roof, driveway, and sidewalk in front of your
Please pass our appreciation along to all who make it
Hurricane Shutter Removal property. Sidewalks get very slippery with black mold great.
Hurricane shutters are to be installed when the National which is hazardous to our many pedestrians. Realtime Mailbox Lights
Weather Service has established a cone of probable landfall Property Management will be conducting an inspection Hold on! Don’t start rolling your eyes. Our
which includes the town of Jupiter, Fla. in November to remind those who have not complied. It documents require lighted mailboxes, but over the
All hurricane shutters temporary, plywood, permanent is expected that homeowners will continue to keep our
must be completely removed or opened when the likelihood of homes clean and beautiful and our neighborhood safe! Bill’s Box on page 4
landfall is low. All hurricane protection must be removed from
openings at this time, including clear corrugated panels.

Call Jupiter
Police
Department Never leave your key fob in the car!
immediately
to report suspicious activity.
(561) 799-4445.
The sooner called
the sooner they can help.
911 is for emergencies only.
Keep cars and house locked.