Arbor Greene Newsletter feb 2014

The Gazette

February 2014 Happy Valentine’s Day!

Volume I, Issue 1 An Arbor Greene CDD Publication

MaintenanceDuring the week of February 3 – 7 the Gathering and Aerobics room

will be CLOSED for floor maintenance. The fitness rooms will be open, however access may be diverted from the main entrance. Please use caution when entering / exiting the building and please follow directional signage.

Family Fun DaySaturday, February 22

from 10:00 am – 1:00 pmJoin us at the Community Center for a morning of

Carnival Games with prizes, Tattoo Station, Pony Rides, and a bounce house for the little ones.

For our older kids we’ll have Laser Tag, Video Game Arcade and a Rockwall.

Cotton candy and popcorn stand too!Lunch items and Drinks will be available for $1.00 - $3.00.

This is a free event and is open for residents and their families.

Contact Valerie Casey for more information 317-8886.

ARBOR GREENE GAZETTE • FEBRUARY 2014

Hello New Residents!The Arbor Greene website: www.arborgreene.org has useful information to help with your transition to our community.You will find information related to the CDD, HOA, including meeting dates and past meeting minutes. Additionally, there is community information, a cal-endar of events and an online newsletter.

Welcome to Arbor Greene!

Arbor Greene CDD ContactsArbor Greene CDD Board of Supervisors

Nathan Clawson, Supervisor (Term ending to 11/14) Seat #1 AvalonToby Thomson, Vice-Chairman (Term ending 11/14) Seat #2 AvalonAdam Tanenbaum, Chairman (Term ending 11/16) Seat #3 PreserveSteve Eckhardt, Supervisor (Term ending 11/16) Seat #4 EnclaveMichael S. Candella, Supervisor (Term ending 11/16) Seat #5 Preserve

Arbor Greene CDD Staff - 991-9226Community Manager Jason von [email protected] Maintenance Manager Gary Smith [email protected] Manager Claudia Mayo [email protected] Editor [email protected]

News from the Arbor Greene CDDMessage From the Chairman

Dear Fellow AG Residents:We received a significant amount of positive feedback regarding the recent arborist-supervised pruning of CDD-owned trees on the verge areas throughout a number of the villages. Proper maintenance of these beautiful, signature oaks over time is the only way to ensure a proper and consistent aesthetic as the community and the trees age. I also previously noted that their maintenance was necessary as a safety matter.Care for these trees, though, really requires a partnership between the residents and AGCDD. The tree pruning just completed was expensive. It will be done in the future in the remaining villages, and it will be repeated periodically throughout all the villages to encourage growth of a “tree canopy” along the village streets. For the verge trees just pruned, only light maintenance, to keep the skirt raised and the branches growing upward, should be required between CDD-conducted prunings. The AGCDD is counting on you, the residents, to conduct this light maintenance, which is required by the homeowner covenants in any event. Please feel free to contact the administration office to obtain more information on the proper care and maintenance of mature oak trees. There also are many resources online to help.The Board is in the final phase of updating its policy manual and rules of procedure. In advance of formal consideration and adoption of revisions, the Board will make the proposed text to be considered available to the public through the AGCDD website and in hard copy at the administration office. The date of the meeting where the revisions will be discussed and voted on by the Board will be publicized on the announcement board just inside the gatehouse, in the community center, on the website, and via the AGCDD Twitter feed and Facebook page. Keep an eye out, take a look at the proposed revisions, and let the Board know your thoughts.Please remember that the AGCDD Board now holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. The public is welcome to attend and offer comments on any item on the agenda or any issue affecting the community. Meetings are held in the Gathering Room at the clubhouse, and they start at 6:30 p.m. Agendas, of course, are available on the CDD website at www.arborgreene.org and are regularly tweeted via our feed on Twitter @arborgreene.Have a Thoughtful Valentine’s Day and a Happy Presidents’ Day!Adam S. Tanenbaum,

Chair, CDD Board of Supervisors

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Arbor Greene HOA Contacts

Arbor Greene HOA Board of DirectorsSean Kiehl, President (2015) ParkviewJudith Swartz, Vice President (2014 ParkviewMike Konicek, Treasurer (2015) LandingSheryl Greenlee, Secretary (2014) ParkviewDhanni Sukhai, Director (2014) EnclavePaul Boucher, Director (2015) Parkview Patricia Chung, Director (2014) EnclaveGreeneacre Properties, Inc. 600-1100, ext. 163Mark [email protected]

Devonshire HOA Board of DirectorsStuart Marofsky, PresidentJulia Rogers, Vice-PresidentNick D’Andrea, SecretaryRobert Hennig, Treasurer

Melody Peterson, Board Member at LargeWil Alvarez, Unique Property Services, 879-1139

[email protected]

Carriage Homes HOA Board of DirectorsBruce Metts, Board of DirectorsBob Winter, Board of Directors

Laurie Dykeman, Board of DirectorsPaul Gannon, Board of Directors

Melissa Fort, Community Manager Rizetta & Company, 813-933-5571, [email protected]

News from the Arbor Greene HOA

From the Homeowners Association!!

We have a few news items this month. First, we have completed the 1st super inspection of 2014 in January. We continue to appreciate the quick response from residents to remedy the violations. If you have any questions about a violation, please contact Mark Eary with Greenacre Properties.The inspection focus for February will be Mailboxes. The two main inspection areas will be cleaning and replacement. The new mailbox program is now in effect. Information is available on the www.arborgreene.org website or via Mark Eary at Greenacre.Second, we are continuing to work with the CDD on parking. There are no immediate updates to report but this continues to be an important topic for the community.Finally, the Homeowners Association annual meeting is March 25th. There are 4 board seats up for election as part of the staggered terms that were initiated last year. We also have volunteers serving on the Design Review Board and Fining committees. I would encourage you to consider running for a board seat or serving on one of the committees. This is a great way to see exactly how Arbor Greene works and gives you a change to make an impact on your immediate community. At the very least, please complete your ballot. We are your elected representatives and your input matters. Thanks in advance for your assistance.Regards, Sean KiehlHOA President

All planned changes to the exterior of your home must be submitted to the Design Review Board (DRB) via an Alteration Application. And, DRB approval must be obtained before any work is begun. All Arbor Greene HOA documents and forms can be found on-line at :www.greenacreproperties.com. Click the “Resident Login” link at the top of the page to sign in. It is each homeowners responsibility to know what is covered in the Declaration of Covenants (Deed Restrictions) and Design Review Board Standards.

Home Improvement Projects!

Winter is the best time for Home Improvement Projects! Design Review Board

Applications can be found on www.arborgreene.org.

Just click on the quick links tab and find the DRB Application.

Applications must be filled out completely and mailed to the address on top of the form.


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Arbor Greene Social Committee? Email us at

[email protected] with your name and address.

Social Media Please invite residents, employees, contractors, etc. to like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter

facebook.com/arborgreenecddtwitter.com/arborgreene

02/28/2014

from the Social Corner

Fundraiser for Proposed Arbor Greene Dog Park.

Bring your family and friends to your local Beef O’ Brady’s at 10920 Cross Creek Blvd. on

Monday, February 17, 2014between 5pm to 8pm and

Beef O’ Brady’s will donate 10% of your bill (non-alcohol and pre-sales tax) to the

Dog Park Fund.


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Message From Your Neighborhood Watch (NWA) Coordinators - Paul & Hally Boucher

“Make the Call, Help Us All”Hello Arbor Greene (AG) Neighbors. We’re happy to hear that most AG residents had a good holiday season with minimal security issues. During the last few months, most phone calls and emails that we received from AG residents were related to suspicious activity or crimes of convenience. If you recall, “crimes of convenience” can occur when thieves find vehicles, garage doors, or homes are left opened or unlocked. The Tampa Police Department (TPD) and the AG NWA strongly urge AG residents to immediately call the TPD to report suspicious activities or persons as well as any known criminal activity, for the following reasons: - Open garage doors, unlocked vehicles, valuables left unattended on our property, etc. may be an “invitation” to thieves to commit crimes; however, unsecured garages or vehicles, etc. give thieves absolutely no right to steal our valuables. By reporting suspicious activities and crimes, TPD and AG NWA are more likely to be able to return your items if the stolen property is recovered. Without police reports to identify your property, those items are likely to be sold for pennies-on-the-dollar at periodic auctions. Filing police reports increase the probability that recovered property can be returned to you.- Reporting suspicious activities or crimes helps provide the TPD with the justification for increased resources of patrol officers and equipment that are assigned to the New Tampa area, including AG. Calling about suspicious activities and crimes not only provides resource justifications for the TPD, they may also deter additional or future crimes when TPD patrols are dispatched to investigate these incidents in our community.- Lastly, calling about suspicious activities or crimes in the AG community assists the TPD in developing and analyzing criminal trends, furthers ongoing investigations, and may prevent follow-on criminal acts that could impact us and our neighbors. TPD Chief Jane Castor often comments that police officers may know where criminals initially operate, but once the criminals “move on,” calls from residents help the TPD identify where those criminals have moved to. A key to an effective criminal deterrence program is timely communication between AG residents and the TPD. Reporting suspicious activities or persons as well as past or current crimes helps us all by making our community that much safer. Our calls can help the TPD prevent crimes and arrest criminals! If you see suspicious person(s) or activity, immediately call the TPD’s Suspicious Activity line (813-231-6130). If you think a crime is about to occur or has been committed against person(s) or property, then immediately dial 9-1-1. In either case, call the TPD from a safe location and do not confront suspicious person(s). The TPD will ask if you about the suspect(s) gender, age, race, clothing, height, weight, etc. and suspect(s) vehicle (including make, model, year, color, license plate number, etc.), if any. The TPD repeatedly asks us to inform AG residents that the TPD wants us to be their “eyes and ears,” watching for and immediately reporting suspicious activity and crimes. Emergency phone numbers on refrigerator magnets are available for FREE at the AG Clubhouse/Community Center. Please see the Clubhouse attendant about this FREE gift coordinated by your AG NWA Coordinators.If you would like to receive additional security tips and other relevant information from the TPD, please email us at [email protected]. Joining this email distribution group does not obligate you to any other NWA activity, but should help you and your family to be better informed and more secure, making AG an even better place to live. AG NWA is an all-volunteer run program overseen by the TPD. Thank you.

February Landscape Maintenance

February 3 – 8: Complete Palm Tree trimming. Cut and remove low tree branches for high vehicle clearance.February 10 – 15: Apply fungicide and liquid fertilize on seasonal color beds. Treat isolated turf areas for fungus.February 17 – 22: Spray roundup herbicide in planter beds for weed control. Apply broadleaf and grassy weed herbicide on turf areas.February 24 – 28: Apply liquid fertilizer and pre-emergent herbicide on all turf areas. Treat shrubs for any insect activity.

Did you know?1. For a flamingo to eat, it’s head has

to be upside down.

2. Most Orange juice is yellow in color not orange.

3. At one time Ringling Bros Circus advertised having Big Bingo a 2 story elephant, the biggest brute that breathes.

4. In the North Pole, penguins do not exist.

5. The Pileated Woodpecker is about the size of a crow, it pecks an average of about 12,000 times per day, it can peck away at about 20 times in one second and closes it’s eyes every time it pecks.

6. Walt Disney was scared of mice. That’s funny!

7. Before he was named Bugs Bunny, he was known as Happy Rabbit.

8. Squirrels have thumbs. That just seems funny.

9. A starfish has no brain but a complex nervous system.

10. Not only the fur of a tiger is striped, the skin is striped too.

11. No two lions have the same whisker pattern.


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The Arbor Greene Book ClubThe AG Book Club will meet on the following dates to discuss the books identified beside each date. We meet in the Gathering Room at 7:00 pm, each date is a Monday. All are invited, without reservation. Point of contact is Diane Wheeler, 813 994-9262.

3 February 2014House Rules by Jody Picoult

3 March 2014Big Trouble by Dave Barry


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Play Tennis Arbor Greene! Arbor Greene USTA Teams Win Local league Championship The Arbor Greene 6.5 Combo team captained by member Melissa Sheridan won the Hillsborough Championship to advance to the Sectional Championships in Daytona Beach. Great Playing Ladies!

February Tennis Clinics Play Tennis Arbor Greene!The following clinics start the week of January 5th:Tuesday 4-5:00pm Junior Future Champs (young beginners) 5-6:30pm Junior Group (intermediate to advanced) 7-8:00pm Men’s Work-OutThursday 4-5:00pm Junior Future Champs (young beginners) 5-6:30pm Junior Group (intermediate to advanced)Contact Coach Alan to sign up or for more information 610-7301. Players must sign up in advance.

Tennis Committee FormingIf you’re interested and helping with tennis events and tennis concerns a committee is being formed. Responsibilities include:1. Help organize a tennis calendar of special events and socials.2. Help in promotion of events.3. Report tennis court area maintenance concerns.4. Give ideas concerning tennis rules and regulations.5. Attend bi-monthly meetings.The committee will give suggestions to Arbor Greene Community Manager, Jason Von Meveldt.If interested please contact Alan Williams at the courts.

Arbor Greene Resident Receives Tennis ScholarshipSam Chaffin, son of Lee and Yvette Chaffin received a tennis scholarship to Florida Gulf Coast University. Sam is a stand out player at Wharton High School and will be starting Florida Gulf Coast in the fall. Way To Go Sam! We all wish you the best!

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Arbor Greene Calendar of Events

Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday

February 2014

9:00 am Zumba 6:00 pm Yoga6:30 pm CDD Meeting

9:00 am Zumba

7:00 pm Mindfulness

9:00 am Zumba

6:00 pm KendoHappy

Valentines

6:00 pm Run Club

7:30 pm Zumba

7:30 pm Zumba

10 am Meditation

10 am Meditation

9:00 am Zumba 6:00 pm YogaPresident’s Day

9:00 am Zumba

7:00 pm Mindfulness

9:00 am Zumba

6:00 pm Kendo

6:00 pm Run Club

7:30 pm Zumba

7:30 pm Zumba

10 am Meditation

9:00 am Zumba 6:00 pm Yoga6:30 pm CDD Meeting

9:00 am Zumba 6:00 pm Wine Down Wednesday7:00 pm Mindfulness

9:00 am Zumba 6:00 pm Kendo6:00 pm HOA DRB Meeting7:00 pm DRB Meeting

6:00 pm Run Club

7:30 pm Zumba

7:30 pm Zumba

10 am Meditation

10am-1pm Family Fun

Day!

February 3-7 Please verify with the activity or program coordinator for relocation or

cancelation of activities due to floor maintenance.


Arbor Greene Activities & Program Coordinators

February 2014

The activities listed above are privately run and any questions pertaining to them should be directed to the individual activity directors.

For the most up to date information, please see online calendar at: http://arborgreenereservations.com

Book Club ...........................................................................Diane Wheeler 994-9262Bunco ..................................................................................Carol Traska 994-7312Girl Scouts ...........................................................................www.gswcf.orgInfant Swim Lessons ............................................................. Emma Grymbal 748-6142Mahjong .............................................................................. Julia Rogers 833-7314Meditation Class (Sun @10:00 AM in Aerobics Room .......... Jeremy Williams 528-6285Mom’s Club .........................................................................Whitney Tanenbaum 486-3095Neighborhood Watch, [email protected] ........Hally & Paul BoucherPersonal Training (by appointment) ......................................Davida Constant 240-1375Swim Team and Lessons (lessons by appt.) ........................... Julia Lamb 240-9428Tennis ..................................................................................Alan Williams 610-7301Triathlon Coaching ...............................................................Doug Kugley 995-4628Yoga (Monday @ 6:00 PM) ..................................................Ruben Vazquez 727-771-3612Zumba (M,W,F @ 9:00 AM and T, Th @ 7:30 PM) ..............Maguie Blasini 732-7011

PET BOARDING & DOG WALKING Are you planning a vacation or going on a business trip? Do you need a Pet Sitter?

Located in Arbor Greene, we offer a cage free “pet vacation” at our house. We can also walk and care for your pet (dog or

cat) at your home. Please contact me to determine

your pet’s needs!Randy Kriesel: [email protected]

or call 813-777-6573(cell)

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Lose fat, gain muscle , prevent injury, and illness Increase strength, energy, balance , and flexibility

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Adults of Arbor Greene! The Arbor Greene CDD is encouraging the adults of the community to attend

monthly social gatherings starting on February 26th with Women’s Wine Down Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:00pm

at the Community Center. Ladies, bring your own wine, cheese and snacks to help wind down after a busy month. To be held the last Wednesday of each month.

Then on Monday, March 3rd Men’s BBQ and Beer Mondays. First Monday of each month. Gentlemen are encouraged to bring home cooked

BBQ, even if it’s leftover from the weekend, including side dishes and beer for a great way to start the month off.

*Events are for residents over the age of 21 please


18000 Arbor Greene Drive Tampa, Florida 33647

Phone: 813-991-9741 Fax: 813-973-1609

www.arborgreene.org

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Fitness Pool Hours • February 2014

Day Open Close

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM 9:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM 9:00 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM 7:00 PM

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