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VOL. 30 NO. 6 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com JUNE 2020
PGA POA Jottings
By Dawn Levinstein, In this article is information regarding the paving of Ryder to send an email “blast” to their residents so be sure your
PGA POA Cup Blvd and other important changes that are taking place. management office has your email address on file.
Hi Everyone - We’ve If everyone continues to abide by the necessary restrictions BARCODES: If your barcode is working you do not
missed you! This has and maintains their patience, we can prevent this pandemic need to get a new one but if you are a new owner or tenant;
been a stressful time for from becoming a paindemic (sorry; just trying to maintain if you have a new car; or if your barcode has failed and needs
everyone and we would first my silly, warped sense of humor). replacement, the following procedures must be followed to
like to thank you for your PGA POA OFFICE: The official re-opening date has get a barcode. Only approved renters and PGA owners may
patience and understanding not yet been determined but when it occurs, anyone entering receive barcodes and the vehicle must be registered to the
with the ‘social distancing’ the PGA POA office will be required to wear a face mask of property owner or approved tenant. For the past 10+ years,
requirements and our some type (or a bandana/handkerchief if you don’t have a the price of each barcode has been $5.00 but beginning July
inability to meet with you in mask). Social Distancing rules will remain in effect for your 1 the cost will increase to $10.00 each to cover the POA’s
st
person. The POA staff has protection and ours. A Plexiglas shield has been installed at purchase price. To get a barcode:
been in the office every day working to ensure that your the front reception area and yellow lines are marked on the 1. Make a copy of your vehicle registration (note: do NOT
community continues to be maintained and to ensure that floor for everyone to maintain social distancing. We sincerely give us the original registration; you will not get it back)
ARC, sale and lease applications are all processed in a timely appreciate your understanding and cooperation while we 2. Submit a check or money order payable to PGA POA
manner but the office remains closed. continue to work together for our mutual health and safety. in the amount of $5.00 (note: if your submittal is received on
We especially appreciate your understanding regarding PAVING RYDER CUP BLVD: Northern Palm Beach or after July 1, 2020, the cost will be $10.00 to PGA POA).
the postponement of issuing new barcodes; the Board of County Improvement District (“NPBCID”) maintains the 3. Be sure to include a note with your PGA Address and
Governors did not make the decision lightly. With businesses main roads in PGA National. Sometime during the month a phone number where you can be reached.
being closed and directives to stay at home, we hope this of June (or possibly early July) they will be paving Ryder Upon staff’s receipt of the above three items at the
was not too much of an inconvenience. The good news is Cup Blvd. They will mill (scrape down) the surface of the POA Office (7100 Fairway Drive #29 in the LA Fitness
that the POA is now issuing barcodes for those who comply road then install a new lift (or layer) of asphalt. In an effort Plaza either via mail or by dropping the items through
with the below restrictions. If your barcode is working you to give you as much advance notice as possible, we are the mail slot in the bottom of the door) we will enter all
do not need a new one. mentioning it here but we do not yet have specific details. required data in the computer and call you to let you
Please monitor www.pga-poa.com for updates and info Signs will be posted prior to the commencement of the job know when you can stop by for your barcode. When you
on when the POA office will re-open. When that occurs, we and flagmen will assist with traffic once the work begins. are notified and arrive for the barcode to be attached,
respectfully request that anyone coming into the office abide As soon as the POA has information, we will contact each
by the below restrictions. association President and Property Manager and ask them PGA POA Jottings on page 2
Commissioner’s Update
During Challenging Times, we will have to closely monitor this virus as more of our is displayed and motorists must always yield to oncoming
Our return to normalcy will be a gradual process and
• Permissive Only – only a solid circular green indication
The Work Continues businesses and venues reopen, so that we can thwart a major traffic and pedestrians before completing the left turn; and,
recurrence. • Protected/Permissive – comprised of two parts: a
By Commissioner Your county government is dedicated to preserving “protected” left-turn phase initiated by a green arrow signal
Hal Valeche our quality of life and providing assistance to those most indication where oncoming traffic must stop and it is safe
Let me begin by saying vulnerable. During this emergency, our departments have to turn left, followed by a “permissive” part during which a
thank you. As we are truly continued to provide services to the public and I am proud solid circular green signal is displayed and left turning traffic
grateful to those who serve of their efforts. Among our many programs, roadway must yield to oncoming traffic.
on the front lines of this projects have continued, including milling and resurfacing During the FYA display, drivers turning left must yield
emergency, I also want to improvements on the following road segments: to oncoming traffic and/or pedestrians in the crosswalk.
thank everyone who has • Prosperity Farms Road, from Northlake Boulevard to National research has shown that after a short learning
had to sacrifice businesses, Hood Road period, FYA is more easily understood by motorists and helps
employment, and many of • Donald Ross Road, from I-95 to Alternate A1A improve the safety at signalized intersections for motorists
the normal activities of life in • Central Boulevard from Donald Ross Road to Indian and pedestrians. It also offers motorists more opportunities
Palm Beach County to help Creek Parkway to make left turns which help reduce wait times and allows
fight the spread of COVID-19. I know that this has been In addition, County Engineering has completed the first for additional traffic signal timing options to enhance traffic
hard, and I imagine that residents of our county – myself implementation phase of the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) signal synchronization.
included – recall the stories of our parents and grandparents left turn signal indicators at intersections in South County. Palm Beach County will be mailing a Tip Card to
who endured great hardship for a common purpose. Many The FYA traffic signal has been used nationwide for over residents within the project implementation area. For more
families have suffered tremendous loss, and your adherence 10 years, including more than 100 locations in Florida. This information, please visit the Traffic Division’s website, http://
to recommended precautions and wearing masks in stores and has become the standard for all new and modified signals discover.pbcgov.org/engineering/traffic/Pages/default.aspx.
public places shows consideration for your fellow citizens. in the county. Recently installed signals at intersections As always, if there is any way I can assist you, please
along Donald Ross Road and contact me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at hvaleche@
Hood Road in the Town of pbcgov.org. Remember, wash your hands, physically
Jupiter and the Palm Beach distance, and be safe.
Gardens area will include
FYA implementation starting
in mid-May through July.
The FYA signal indication
will replace the traditional
solid circular green indication
for the following two left-
turn signal types: