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VOL. 32 NO. 10 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com OCTOBER 2022

PGA/POA Jottings

By Dawn Levinstein I still have the old photos of the Northlake Boulevard the trip. The sensory garden has a new “Joy Perfume tree”
frontage with dead grass and a struggling hedge; wood and the original Ylang-ylang tree (used to make Chanel No
October, 2022 horizontal planks that acted as the entry signs at all entries; 5) was just in bloom. The fruit tree garden contains mango,
The Last Word? rusted out broken down irrigation pump stations; and lychee nut, carambola (star fruit), banana and avocado trees.
For those old enough guardhouses with leaking cedar shake roofs. I just wish I The Next Big Thing: For the past few years, the POA
to remember Mr. Ed, he had more pictures for a “then and now” comparison. Long Range Planning Committee has been working on
never spoke unless he had A LOOK FORWARD: preliminary plans for enhancing the PGA Boulevard frontage.
something to say. (Yes, I First, the Parks and Playground Equipment: I assure The desire is to replace the invasive Ficus trees with healthy
AM referring to the talking you that no one is more frustrated over the length of time native trees and to completely upgrade the community
horse and yes, I am OLD!). it has taken to get this equipment installed. MIRACLE frontage. The Long-Range Planning Committee will, of
Well, this old horse has RECREATION/MIRACLE OF SOUTH FLORIDA did an course, make the property owners aware but it will likely be
been put out to pasture. excellent and timely job the last time the equipment was a couple years before details are organized for discussion/
No, I am not retiring and I will still be at the POA office replaced. With this order, it has taken forever. information. This is a major undertaking so stay tuned!
but I am happy to report that the POA Communication On 9/13/22 I received the following reply when I asked for LAST REMINDERS:
Committee, Chaired by Bill Heath and Co-Chaired by a clear date of when we can expect delivery: “Marlwood is It’s October so your annual assessment (due on July 1st)
Gail Coppage, will henceforth be writing the PGA POA now estimated to ship about 9/19, and Burwick about 9/23… is soon going to be subject to collection if not paid. The POA
articles for this newsletter. each report normally has some indication about expected has new banking procedures with Alliance Association Bank
A LOOK BACK: delays in production/shipping, today it is about 2 - 3 weeks so that owners can pay “online” via check or credit card.
Lang Management assumed responsibility for from posted ship dates on the report. These are the dates we The information and directions can be found on the POA’s
managing the POA on February 1, 1998 so in a few months receive from the factory and while they try to be as accurate website: www.pga-poa.com under “Assessments and Bank
I will be here twenty-five years. The POA has come a as possible there are usually some sort of delays.” Information.” The website has lots of other PGA POA forms
long way and with great appreciation to the Boards and This is as clear as mud to me so I don’t even want to such as an ARC to get the required approval for any exterior
Committees, past and present, a lot has been done to give you an estimation completion date (again) but please changes; Lease or Sale Applications to get the required
improve and update your community. I’ve listed the items know that the POA is working to get the equipment delivered approval to lease or sell your home; Vacation Forms so you
many times in previous articles but it’s also important to and installed just as quickly as we can. When everything is can notify security when you will be away; and you can find
note that in almost 25 years, the annual assessment has finished, both parks will have great play areas; we regret that lots of helpful information and contact phone numbers.
increased only $268 per year yet you have new entry it seems to require a “Miracle” to get the job done! WISHING ALL OF YOU A HAPPY FALL. Halloween
monuments, new guardhouse finishes, Masters Park is no At Masters Park, the garden renovations are underway. is around the corner and the POA staff will be enjoying our
longer a vacant overgrown lot, and you have playgrounds The Sensory Garden (on the east side of the park) is complete childhood and dressing up as always with candy in the lobby
where the only thing that was in the park when I arrived and the Native/Perennial Garden (south/center of the park) so stop by for a smile.
was a monster wood beam climbing “thing” and, certainly is just being finished up. The Desert Garden (at the far south LIFE IS SHORT, THE WORLD IS GOING CRAZY
not to be overlooked, the overall landscape has certainly end) will be next. During the next fiscal year, the Tropical AND YOU CAN ONLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU
improved. Garden (around the gazebo) should be ready for its facelift. SO REMEMBER TO BE NICE TO EACH OTHER AND
If you haven’t yet strolled around the path, I think it’s worth PASS ALONG SMILES AND KINDNESS!
Commissioner’s Update

Speaking In Code to maintain our neighborhoods, and protect our health, safety, At any one time, each of the 45 CE officers are monitoring
welfare, and quality of life. Municipalities handle enforcement in excess of 6,500 properties. Some reported violations may
By Commissioner within their boundaries, following their particular ordinances be minor with simple remedies, yet others may affect the
Maria Marino and the Florida Building Code. health and safety of the surrounding community. Depending
Your Palm Beach County The CE division responds to complaints and monitors open on the nature of the problem, CE will involve other applicable
government provides a wide cases, working with residents. They individually investigate departments and agencies.
range of services to the public. and track inquiries, and seek compliance through the process If a property is in violation, the owner will receive
One of the areas I frequently outlined in Florida Statutes Section 162. The primary goal notification and ample due process to correct the issue.
hear about from residents is is to bring properties into compliance, and CE officers work Neighbors often feel that the “wheels of justice” move very
the condition of, or activities extensively with property owners to achieve this. Our CE slowly; however, CE is required to follow the statutes, which
occurring on a property. officers are required to obtain certification through the Florida provides for a respondent’s day in court. Once a Notice of
For those matters, I request Association of Code Enforcement. Violation is issued, if the property owner fails to come into
assistance from the Code Common code violations include zoning and use regulations, compliance (the minimum time frame is usually 30 days), a
Enforcement Division. property maintenance standards, overgrown lots, unpermitted hearing will be scheduled before a special magistrate, where
The role of Code Enforcement (CE) is to enforce the County’s construction, sign regulations and others that you can find the county and the respondent can each present their case.
Code of Ordinances and Land Development Regulations in the listed at https://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/codeenforcement/
unincorporated areas of the county uniformly and consistently, PDF/Residential_Property_Maintenance_Guide.pdf. With Commissioner’s Update on page 2
home ownership representing
the single largest investment
most people will make, one
of the benefits of enforcing
codes is to protect that
investment. By adhering to
building standards and zoning
codes, we can help enhance
property values, maintain
neighborhood appearances,
and assure safety.