Your Neighborhood Newsletter - May 2015
Things are looking great around Lexington Oaks. New plants are popping up everywhere! I hear it was really tough
to pick the May Yards of the Month because lots of our neighbors have been out in the yards planting new bushes and
trees and freshening up flowerbeds. My jogs this month have been really nice since I can look at all the nice front
yards. It’s amazing how a little “dash of color” really makes a yard look great. Keep up the good work!
The Board has been working to identify those yards in Lexington Oaks that are not being kept up to covenants and
standards. I’m sure it seems like this is a really slow process, and in some ways it is, but that’s because we have to
make sure to give the homeowner their full due process and time to correct things. When a yard starts to look
unkempt, our management company Associa identifies it during their monthly review and a friendly letter is sent
reminding the homeowner they need to take the necessary action to clean things up. The homeowner should take
immediate action and get the property back into shape. We also send in that reminder letter a form that the
homeowner should fill out and send back to Associa on the action taken to fix the problem. If no action is taken, the
following month Associa will verify the property is still unkempt, and a fining letter is issued. The Board doesn’t
want to issue fines to anyone, but unfortunately sometimes that is the only way to get residents to take action. Even if
a property is fined, in many instances, the residents still do not clean up their property. We understand it is frustrating
living beside one of these houses that becomes an eyesore. For these non-compliant properties, the Board is now
working with a landscaping firm to mow and trim overgrown yards. The cost is paid by the HOA, and then charged
back to the homeowner. The Board has also identified the top 25 residences that owe money to the HOA for fines,
forced mows and upkeep, and unpaid Association fees. We are taking action to collect these monies and get these
properties up to covenant standards. It’s not a pleasant task, but it’s necessary to maintain the quality of life here in
Lexington Oaks. So, if you live beside one of these unkempt houses, know that the Board is working to get these into
shape. Please be patient as we work to get things scheduled while making sure these residents get their full due
process.
This month Associa is focusing on trees in their compliance reviews, especially those in front and side yards near
sidewalks and streets. Trees are to be trimmed to allow seven (7) feet of clearance for pedestrians and vehicles. Trees
overhanging the street need to be shaped to allow clear passage of trucks and larger vehicles. While trimmed trees
make the neighborhood look nice, this is first and foremost a safety issue. Nothing is worse than taking a walk on the
sidewalks and having to “duck” so you are not bonked in the face by low hanging tree branches. Children riding their
bikes could be seriously injured by low hanging tree branches. If you have trees near a sidewalk or street, please get
them trimmed to a height of at least 7 feet. Your sidewalk walking neighbors will thank you.
Lastly, I had several of you wave at me as I plodded along jogging this last month. I appreciate your friendliness (and
the fact that you didn’t throw rocks at me). A few of you mentioned to me that you appreciated the “be a good
neighbor” part of my article last month. I really believe that if we all try just a little bit to be a better neighbor, we will
all enjoy Lexington Oaks even more, and our community will continue to sparkle. Thanks for being a good neighbor!
Ron, President HOA
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By Peter Hanzel
Lexington Oaks is a wonderful place to live and our
community has many wonderful amenities, such as the soccer
field area, the children’s playground, the fitness center and
now our spacious HEATED POOL. You have probably seen
the notice on the sign out front that says “the pool is heated”.
The inefficient electric heaters were replaced with the
installation of a natural gas line and a gas pool heater. Yes,
now residents can enjoy year round swimming in comfortable
water temperatures of 83 – 85 degrees. Enjoy.
Each resident has a photo I.D. card that grants access into
several of our recreational areas. Be certain that you have
your I.D. card with you when using these facilities. Residents
are encouraged not to allow unauthorized persons to enter our
secured facilities. Please do not permit entrance to the fitness
center or pool areas without proper I.D.
Some dates to help you plan:
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May 7
May 10th
May 20th
school
May 21st
May 25th
June 3rd
CDD Workshop, 9:00am
Mother’sDay
Pasco County Schools – Seniors last day of
CDD Meeting, 6:30 pm
No School – Memorial Day is federal holiday
in the United States for remembering all who
died while serving in our country’s Armed
Forces.
Last Day School – Pasco County Schools
Your 2015 Board of Directors are:
Anne Porch – President, Doug Hibbard – Vice President
Lee Jewett – Secretary, Michele Rizzo – Treasurer
Sheila Matejka – Director at Large
Our next HOA meeting will be held on June 18th at 4:00pm at the
Community Center. Please try and attend.
Report all Irrigation problems to Doug Hibbard. No Calls after
9:00pm please.
Landscape questions and/or problems contact Lee Jewett.
Please note that ARC meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
10:30am in the Clubhouse to review/discuss and or approve your
application requests.
Your patience is appreciated. There are only 5 board members
and very few committee members dealing with the many issues
within Churchill. Your issues are being addressed as quickly as
possible. It will take time for some matters to get resolved.
Keep Off Golf Course Cart Path and Greens –Please refrain from
using the cart path for skateboarding or bike riding, for kids playing,
walking dogs, morning runs and as a walkway to/from your home.
Violation letters will be sent out to those who do not comply.
Reminder of Some Pool Rules
 There is No Smoking within the pool area.
 Please make sure the entrance gate is closed after you enter
and leave the pool area.
 Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an
adult.
 Any food brought into the pool area MUST leave with
you. If you drop/spill something pick it up and take it with
you.
 No running on pool deck.
 No Bikes or skateboarding are allowed inside the pool area.
Just so you know: Pool Parking is only for those who are at the pool. It’s not
an additional parking spot for Homeowners/visitors who
live near the pool.
Please recycle paper and cardboard. Recyclable bins are located in
the Clubhouse parking lot.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mothers.
Until next time - Michele
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MAY ACTIVITIES
BOOK CLUB - Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Margaret Wilhelmi, Chairperson
Women’s Club
Mary Hanchar, Newsletter Article
Book Club will meet Monday, May 18, 6:00 pm, at the Community
Center to discuss "Honolulu" by Alan Brennert. Host for the
evening will be Patti Wallace, and the discussion leader will be
Linda Sheldon. Everyone is asked to bring a snack or dessert to
share, and please bring your own drink.
MAY MEETING
The Lexington Oaks Women’s Club members will meet on
Monday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m. in the Oaks Restaurant at the
Lexington Oaks Golf Club. There will be a brief business meeting
and then the installation of officers will take place. This will be our
final meeting of the year and will conclude with a luncheon.
INTERNATIONAL LUNCH GROUP- Rafida Saadi,
NEW BOARD ELECTED
TRAVEL CLUB – Andrea Doromal and Irene Schrimshaw
Congratulations to the 2015 - 2016 board members: President:
Cindy Cox, Vice President: Charlene Markakis, Director: Susan
Bergstrand. Secretary: Carole Garrett and Treasurer: Jan Luttrell
will retain their positions. Thank you to outgoing President Susan
Bergstrand and Director Mary Hanchar for all of their hard work
during the past years.
COFFEE SOCIALS
Penelope Awodey and Joan Cafferelli chairpersons
May’s restaurant visit will be determined at the Luncheon on
Monday, May 4
chairperson Will resume in September.
Upcoming Meetings: Coffee Socials on
June 1st, July 6th , and August 3rd.
The next official meeting will be
September 14th.
During June, July, and August our regular business meetings will be
replaced with coffee socials on the first Monday of each month at 10
a.m. in the community center. The June social will have a member
of the Pasco County sheriff's office in attendance.
Bring a neighbor or a friend to this casual get-together and meet one
of the County’s finest.
SPRING BAZAAR THANK YOU
Special thanks to all who worked at the April Spring Bazaar,
members, friends and family and to all the community members for
their donations and support of the Bazaar. Since this article is
submitted before the actual sale no other details are available at this
time.
MERIT AWARD WINNERS:
Our 2015 Merit Awards will be presented in memory of Peggy Barr,
member and officer of Lexington Oaks Women's Club who passed
away in 2011. Thanks to a successful fund-raising year, and a
member contribution, we are proud to be able to announce three
$500 Merit Award winners.
Congratulations to Robert Luke Benedict, Jenna Marquardt, and
Jordan McManus! These outstanding Lexington Oaks students
submitted superior applications, and they will receive their awards
at our May 4th luncheon
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From Your Security Patrol
The LOSP continues to work toward improving the
Security Patrols and you may have noticed more patrols
during the week. We continue to look for patrol
volunteers to cover more days and hours. That said, we
welcomed back volunteers, Rick and Barbara Fischer
this past month.
Community is defined in several ways; unity,
cooperative spirit, neighborhood to mention a few. The
LOSP does not just patrol, we are truly concerned about
the overall safety and security of the community. There
are many ways each one of us can contribute if you
cannot commit to patrols. Consider being a block
captain. Block captains work in conjunction with other
neighbors. You are can be the eyes and ears within each
village and assist in observing and/or reporting
suspicious behaviors.
Meet your neighbors, look out for each other. Let them
know when you will be away to keep a watch over your
home. For our parents, in the event of an emergency,
does your child/children have a safe place to go if you
are not at home? If you don’t, you may want to consider
implementing a “safe place” for them should they need
it.
Be aware of empty homes in your area; when watched
vandalism and squatting are less likely to occur.
Keep your garage door closed, especially in the evening/
night. It can be an open invitation for a thief.
Until next month, keep safe.
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