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VOL. 31 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2023

Very Important Information Please Read

Our community is governed by important documents for the good of the community. Otherwise it will be difficult With this letter and Notice is a written consent
which provides for the preservation of our Boca Pointe if not impossible to maintain the character of Boca Pointe. document, by which you as a Boca Pointe owner may
residential community and the operation, management Florida law provides a way for these documents to be indicate your consent and approval of the revitalization
and maintenance of the infrastructure, aesthetic character revitalized, and requires a majority vote by the owners. of the Declaration, without having to attend a meeting.
and common areas serving Boca Pointe. These documents In order to accomplish this goal, all owners within Boca NOTHING IS CHANGING, but it is important that
are the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Pointe should have received a time sensitive package containing the homeowners approve and sign the 3rd page in the
Restrictions for Boca Pointe Community Association, the complete Declaration with legal descriptions of the Boca package and return it to the Boca Pointe Management
Inc. (“Declarations”). Pointe community, including prior amendments. The enclosures Office by mail, fax 561-395-5936, email admin@
The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and also include, as Exhibits, the names and addresses of the owners, bocapointe.com, or you are always welcome to stop
Restrictions was originally recorded in 1981. The Board legal descriptions of the properties, and a graphic depiction of the by the office and deliver it in person at 6909 SW 18th
of Directors of Boca Pointe Community Association, Boca Pointe property which will be governed by the Declaration. St. #120, Boca Raton, FL 33433.
Inc. (“Association”) has been advised that, owing to the If you have not received this package, please come to the Boca We appreciate your assistance and timely response to
passage of time, the Declaration needs to be “revitalized” Pointe office and pick up a copy. this mailing as it is for the benefit of all of Boca Pointe. 

From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward

A Message from Marci Palmetto Park Bridge Update Located in West Palm Beach, the authority’s facilities process
more than two million tons of residential and commercial
Happy New Year! On Jan. 3, I held an onsite meeting at the Palmetto Park garbage a year. That’s all the trash countywide, including
I am pleased to report, Bridge to discuss the construction project with the county recyclables, hazardous materials, and bulk and yard waste.
the end of 2022 included a engineers and the contractor (Ranger Construction). I recently toured the facilities, including the Renewable
wonderful mix of holiday We discussed a number of complaints received from Energy Facility 2 that is considered the most advanced and
fun and long work days, residents concerning the site that have been corrected. cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in North America. It
and the new year is off to a We also discussed other concerns including delays on processes 3,000 tons of garbage daily.
fantastic start. the completion of the project that is now scheduled for Not only is it reducing waste, but it also generates nearly
In the next few months, late summer. 100 megawatts of electricity sold to Florida Power and Light,
there is a lot happening in Below is a recent update from the Engineering and Public enough to power an estimated 40,000 homes and businesses.
Palm Beach County and in Works Department on the project. That is enough electricity to power nearly all the homes in
District 4. In March, we will The maintenance of the traffic plan to allow traffic to Boca Raton!
have a workshop to discuss switch onto the newly constructed portion of Palmetto Park Moreover, it’s clean energy! The Environmental
the Agricultural (Ag) Reserve. Road was approved by Palm Beach County staff on Jan. 18. Protection Agency considers waste-to-energy one of the
Consequently, I recently toured the reserve with several A sign has been placed near the bridge to alert drivers cleanest, most reliable and renewable sources. For example:
staff members to learn more about the area. It was a beautiful of the upcoming shift in traffic on Jan. 29. Nearby residents • Air pollution control technologies make it virtually
day, and I came home with a bag of fresh veggies from along the project will also be notified through a door hanger impossible to detect any smell or visible smoke when the
Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market. I plan to continue to meet with at their residence or building. garbage is being burned.
community members in preparation of this workshop. Contractors will work at the intersection of Palmetto • Ash generated by burning takes up much less room than
Lastly, I would like to extend my congratulations to Park Road and the church/school entrance to grade out that garbage, resulting in a 90% reduction in landfill use.
former Commissioner Dave Kerner on his appointment intersection on Monday, Jan. 23. Then, that area will have • Ash management systems recover over 40,000 tons of
by Governor DeSantis as executive director of the Florida pavement markings placed for traffic control on Jan. 24. recycled, sellable steel, aluminum, copper, and other metals
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Assuming no weather delays, the new portion of from ash.
I would also like to congratulate our newest the roadway is scheduled for inspection by the Florida • A water conservation and recycling system with a unique
Commissioner, Michael Barnett, who was appointed by Department of Transportation on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. rainwater collection system provides processed water to
the governor to fill the vacancy in District 3. I wish them This is necessary before the traffic shift to the new roadway. operate the facility.
the best in their new roles. I live nearby and recognize the impact this project is SWA offers group and/or individual tours of the facility,
If you see me out and about, please introduce yourself! It having on residents and businesses and will continue to providing an opportunity to observe the intricate procedure
would be my pleasure to meet you, and don’t forget to follow monitor it closely and provide updates. of processing the county’s garbage. For more information,
us on social media! visit swa.org/35/Education-Tours.
As always, I am here to assist, so feel free to email me at Let’s Talk Trash
mwoodward@pbcgov.org or call 561-355-2204. From The Desk Of on page 2
Also, please follow me on social media for regular updates As your county commissioner, I also serve on the
and happenings in Palm Beach County. Board of Directors of the Solid Waste Authority (SWA).
taxing district governed by Please Help
SWA is a dependent special
the seven elected Palm Beach
It’s a New Year!!! Now is the time to clean out your
County Commissioners. closets! The homeless shelters are accepting used clothing.
As an enterprise agency, Please bring any clean, gently used clothing that you would
SWA generates revenue from like to donate. The drop off location is at the BPCA office
user fees, waste tipping fees, located at 6909 S.W. 18th St., Suite A120 in the Boardwalk
energy sales, recovered shopping plaza. The donations are distributed to local
materials sales, biosolids churches and homeless shelters. Thank you for your generous
processing facility fees, and donations this past year! It is greatly appreciated! 
other sources.