It has been several years since we have had a Newsletter and in this electronic age it is fitting that we adopt, as suggested by our webmaster, an information email directed to those registering. Having been a junk mail hater for decades, so I find it quite satisfying that we are only sending this to those who desire it. Terrific idea!
Your Board is made up of seven very interested neighbors and wonderful volunteers. Four are new this year and doing the best ever work. Most are still in the work force and have businesses in the area. They function as Directors, Treasurer, Secretary, Deed Restriction Team, Crime Watch, and frequently interact with the Sheriff Dept's Community Resource Deputy Officer Michelle Branscomb. We also work with Hillsborough County's Neighborhood Relations Dept., Traffic, North Service Area and Public Utility Cos. We are looking after everyone's home value as well as safety. Our motto is "fight asset decay".
I'm actually looking for feedback on a few items, such as:
(1) Would you like to see a list of Monthly Deed Restriction Violators on the website?
(2) Would you like to see a particular Recidivist sued by HOA ?
(3) Would you like to contribute to a legal fund to accomplish #2?
(4) Would you like to see a Garage Sale, Halloween Party, etc.?
(5) Would you like to volunteer for any of these activities?
(6) Make donations?
By the way, any homeowner can sue another homeowner for "compliance" and selective enforcement as a defense doesn't work with our courts and the defendant will most likely end up paying all legal fees. So you don't have to wait for us. It is your right. Every single homeowner gets a copy of Deed Restrictions at his closing - it is a Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) law. When a buyer closes on a property in The Cove, he/she agrees to abide by Deed Restrictions.
The Special Dependent Tax District (SDTD) is run by a separate group of volunteers. These great folks take care of neighborhood wall and lawn maintenance, signage, sprinkler systems and electricity for lighting. They budget yearly and this amount is now part of your annual County tax bill at an extremely reasonable cost of $150 per year. One particular husband-wife team on SDTD Board do such a stellar and exemplary job you'd think it was professional. Additionally another two couples do yeoman work on the TCHOA Board.
Our next meeting is Tuesday December 1st at 7 p.m. at the new T&C Library on Paula Drive in the first level conference room. We will put up reminder signs a few days before the date. Hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Dave Slack
