Volume 11 Issue 1 September 2019

Camelot Village

COURIER

Camelot Summer 2019

Photo Courtesy of Bud Yenke

Camelot Courier 6610 Moonlit Drive

Delray Beach, Florida

33446

561-499-7000

Fax 561-499-7079 Courier Staff

Editor, Bernie Petrich

Contributors

Sharon Berman

Margaret Christopoulis

Linda Higgins

Thomas Schwab

Bud Yenke

Board of Directors

Larry Goldberg, President

Joan Blake, V.P

Ann Pittenger, Treasurer

Sandra Johnson, Secretary

Margaret Christopoulis

Gerry Oppenheim

Bernie Petrich

The editors reserve the right to edit all material. Send/deliver your contributions to the office address. If you would like to advertise, email us at Camelot6610 or call us at the management office 499-7000.

September Birthdays 6th Selma Dassa 11th Nina Pastore 15th Hilda Gottlieb 20th Cliff Williamson 27th Ann Pittenger September Anniversary 2nd Marilyn & Irving Kipperman November Birthdays 4th Bette Forman 13th Raymond Wahl 16th Charlie Cerniglia 23rd Harriet Epstein

Special Notice New Garbage Container Usage We trust you received the new waste cans from Waste Management. These cans should not be used until the October pickup. For the next few weeks, continue using your current container. Effective with the October pickups, please begin using the new container. Please read the instructions attached to your new container. Contact the office for clarification or instructions on how to dispose of yard waste. Thank you.

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR GEORGE GOATELY

George and his wife Dianne have lived in Camelot for 10 years. He retired at 62 after working 35 years in the musi-cal instrument field as a manufacturer's rep for Gib-son and Yamaha. He then became the international sales manager for Yamaha traveling extensively to Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, France while spending much time in Japan. In 1976, they sold their home in Delray, had a home in Boca, and decided to downsize after kids were grown. After 5 years, he bought a second home in Camelot which he totally renovated and which is now occupied by his son. George loved tennis but to hear him talk, his pas-sion is scuba diving. He is a certified scuba diver and has experienced this in many places including Hawaii, California, Montego Bay and, here, in the Atlantic Ocean. He is very active in the American Legion where he has held the position of Finance Officer for 19 Years. He is also a member of the Elks Lodge and the Eagles. His favorite memories are of sharing activities with his kids. He has 3 sons and 3 grandchildren

Although he doesn't have a bucket list, per se, he would like to make sure that his wife, Dianne, has the opportunity to travel with him back to places he spent time during his traveling years. He stated that he would be her tour guide. They have taken an Alaskan cruise, visited Athens, Greece, London and Paris. His favorite part of living in Camelot is having no worries about maintaining a house and the ease of living.

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A COMMUNITY BUILT ON CARE

Decisions, decisions, decisions

Our community is in the process of making decisions that will impact our community for years to come. The

two major decisions are contracting with a new management firm and the investment of the funds from the sale

of the golf course. These decisions will shape our community and are the most important our community and the

board of directors will have for the next few years.

The management contract with First Services expires at the end of this year. We have a 90 day notification

clause in our contract that requires us to notify them of our intentions to change or retain our current manage-

ment firm. This means that a decision must be made by October 1. This decision will also impact our landscap-

ing services. These two services are the largest components of our annual operating budget. The companies un-

der consideration are: First Services, Castle, Seacrest, Campbell, Cams and Davenport Management Compa-

nies. These companies have been invited to address both the board and members at a meeting scheduled for Sep-

tember 19 at 1:30 in the afternoon. Each company will be giving a short, 15 minute presentation outlining their

company benefits. After we determine our future management firm, we will be interviewing and determining

the on-site management team. This too will be an interview process. The expected positions will be similar to

our current team of one administrative assistant, one grounds maintenance lead person and one manager.

Our other major decisions, will be the determining investment of the approximate $360,000 of funds from the

golf course sale. The investment must be capital improvement and not operational expense to escape taxation.

The Board is now in the process of getting bids on suggested projects. This investment is our opportunity to

greatly enhance our community. We may never have a better opportunity to improve the lifestyle and value of

our community. This investment should be evaluated by three primary elements: Will the investment increase

the value of individual properties by making it more attractive to future buyers? Will the new enhancement ac-

tually be used by current and future residents? Does the new capital improvement have a significant and ongo-

ing maintenance expense?

The Board has a list of suggested projects that are currently being investigated for evaluation. Each item has both

a benefit and consequence as we don’t have the funds to do all on the list of suggestions. Only two projects have

been approved thus far. One improvement is the upgrading or our street lighting. The Board approved chang-

ing our globe style street lights to a more modern, more efficient light. A photo was published in a previous edi-

tion of The Courier. The other investment is our fire protection in the clubhouse.

The key to effective investment in our community is to leverage and enhance our current amenities and add new

amenities that will be attractive to current and future residents. In short, what will increase our property values

by making our community competitive with new and existing communities? How can we invest these funds to

transform our community to one that is attractive to new 55 plus buyers? A partial list of the major projects cur-

rently under consideration are as follows: A total remodel of our pool area. This could include major modifica-

tions to our pool as well as replacing or repairing the patio pavers. A total renovation would utilize over two-

thirds or of our total capital funds. The question is how much should we replace and how much should we re-

pair. The pool bathrooms are also a primary consideration. A remodel of these facilities is certainly a reason-

able consideration as they are need a remodel. The pool area is our most important, valuable and widely used

amenity and will probably be a primary use of our funds

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Other investment discussions and considerations are adding a spa-like hot tub as well as adding game/

athletic facilities. Also under consideration are new methods of security including changing our key sys-

tem to enter the pool or clubhouse to bio-metrics (thumb or fingerprint), card system or fob (electronic de-

vise similar to unlocking a newer car) for entry in all facilities. Other suggestions to invest our funds are to

replace all mail boxes to improve individual property curb appeal, plant a hedge or bushes along South Ori-

ole to buffer street noise, various landscape projects for beautification, upgrade our clubhouse security cam-

eras, converting some of our shuffleboard courts to bocce ball and repairing the remaining courts. Even a

small putting green has been floated to be replace some of the seldom used shuffleboard courts. Golf and

putt-putt are very popular with retirees. Finally, The Board reviewed a proposal to invest in a combination

tennis/pickleball court to be built adjacent to our pool area. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport with the

55 plus community.

This is not a complete list of ideas and suggestions being considered. The Courier encourages you to be part

of these very important decisions by attending the board meetings. Unfortunately, we can’t repair, replace

or add all that we want. Funds are limited and we need to make sure we invest in the best community en-

hancements with limited ongoing operating costs. Remember, increased operating costs increase our HOA

fees.

In summary, we have a one-time opportunity to greatly improve our community. The trend in new, success-

ful communities is to have a community lifestyle. These communities promote an active lifestyle. New

retirees want more than just a place to live, they want a community to enjoy life.

Continued from previous page

Please plan to attend meetings on September 5 at 7:30 and September 19 at 1:30 to get more

informed and involved.

OVC MEETING REPORT 08/26/19

The OVC Board met today. The following items were discussed:

Thirteenth Floor (Avalon Trails):

They have added more Clusia plants on the Cumberland median and at the rear of Abbey Village to

improve the view to their new entrance.

They expect models to be open soon and first move in expected in the 4th quarter 2019.

Avalon Trails will be installing new signs at Atlantic and Cumberland, Cumberland and S Oriole, S

Oriole and Jog, Hagen ranch and Gateway, Gateway and S Oriole.

Camelot still needs to decide to install hedges along South Oriole to provide privacy and noise con-

trol from the increased traffic caused by Avalon Trails.

FPL is preparing to change the 62 Street pole lighting from high pressure sodium to LED at no cost

to OVC or its members.

Sidewalk repairs in Camelot will be completed by OVC at their expense.

Water intrusion problem at South Oriole and Cumberland has been solved and the pipes have been

repaired at OVC expense.

Lake Erosion in the lake between Abbey and Bonaire and erosion in the Canal between Bonaire

and Huntington Lakes Section 1 was discussed and we will get proposals and put it into the next

budget.

OVC report submitted by Ed Marks. Vice-president Oriole Village Center

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COP Program

The Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) is a volunteer

unit of the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office. The pro-

gram is comprised of over 80 individual COP units

from neighborhoods much like your own.

Volunteers wear distinctive uniforms and drive

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Each COP vehicle is equipped with a radio and po-

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If you are interested, please call the office at 499-

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Manager’s Message Now is a perfect time to check all hoses and toilet supply lines within your Villa. For in-stance, check your washing machine hoses, sink basin hoses and toilet supply lines; as these lines do deteriorate over time and may suddenly rupture.

It is strongly encouraged that you re-place them with stainless steel braided hoses and lines to reduce such sudden bursts or rup-tures that a regular rubber and/or nylon hose could pose.

In fact many insurance carriers are be-ginning to add hose and supply line assess-ments to their four (4) point inspections. These inspections could result in increased premiums or denial of coverage.

As we head into the peak months of the Hurricane Season, now is a great time to re-view loose items around your Villa which could become wind borne hazards or missiles tossed

by high winds.

Please take a few moments to organize and secured potted plants, patio furniture or any other item that is not securely fasten.

We cannot stress enough about the im-portance to monitor and watch your local news for any imminent threat that we may experi-ence. The community channel “63” will provide important notices and details; including evacuation plans.

If you have any special needs or con-cerns, please contact the

Association’s office so that we may add you to the special needs list for the Association to try and obtain instructions and guidelines to assist your needs.

If you have any special needs or con-cerns, please contact the Association’s office so that we may add you to the special needs list for the Association to try and obtain instruc-

tions and guidelines to assist your needs.

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