1.    General Fall Clean Up - pruning, raking, trash, planting rye grass ?   Tuesday December 16 - complete

2.    Tree Planting Program  - good idea – free or low cost tree programs are available throughout Florida. We could incorporate within small landscape plantings.  We should investigate trees as noise barriers along the property line along 19 in anticipation of increased traffic – anyone want to take this on ?? 

3.    Upgrade the irrigation system at the Clubhouse from spray to drip – this change would be the final phase to convert all irrigations systems on common property to efficient drip systems. Drip systems use ½” plastic tubing with emitters which slowly drip water and are recommended throughout Florida.  Tom McGregor expressed interest in working on this upgrade. He needs help

4.    Make the pool more of a tropical resort via landscape – related to and would need to come after upgrading the Clubhouse irrigation source.  Anyone want to get started on the design ? 

5.    Dog Park refresh - needs a subgroup to research and recommend grass sod or turf, possible additional location, water needs, budget  - 

              Bret Peckens and Lisa Nelkin, Lot 29, have agreed to coordinate this effort and have scheduled a meeting to solicit owner feedback on January 7 

The group includes Tom and Leanne – Lot 24, Timothy and Jeff – Lot 77, Marilyn Cormier – Lot 36, Lori and M’Lu – Lot 108

Work ticket was submitted to get a water faucet / water supply to the dog park - on hold pending location decision by the Dog Park Refresh group

6.    Area behind the Friendship Hall - help define traffic -  this topic generated substantial discussion relative to the new stone, getting stuck, designated parking, a need for overall design and signage and consideration of handicapped access.  Cathy Foy and I am interested in helping Scott here but could use anyone else interested. 

7.    North Storage – NS Owners request for planting along new blocks along door.    Perimeter planting ?     To discuss the gate planting options and access with Burt – maybe transplant existing drought resistant plants we already have in January.  Anyone ?

8.    Dumpster area - need brainstorming for improving the area  Tom McGregor and crew will start by cleaning and have onsite discussion – Tuesday December 16 - complete

9.    Status of mowing the retention ponds ?   Some yes, some no.  Liability of owners mowing – Scott will ask maintenance   Central Retention/Nature Watch pond mowing - complete

10.  Water consumption in the park - what's the scoop ?  Consumption is up 20% in 3 years.  What % is irrigation ?  Flow meters to measure common property irrigation water are on order.  ($100 for two) We can install ourselves early January.  Scott indicated that the BOD may move forward with a new permit request.  Discussion of irrigation of private lots and how to encourage owners to water responsibly.   Education via ARB process ?  Publish water use – see chart below for water use from July of 22 thru Oct 1 2025.  We’ll update at the end of the month and will have accurate numbers for gallonage used by irrigation on common property after we install water meters.

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