SSEP’s August Safety Tip
Wednesday-08-30-2023- @ 06:20
Did you Know that August is National Traffic Awareness Month? Here are just a few Safety Tips when walking.

Use Sidewalks and Paths
The safest places to walk are on sidewalks and paths. Whenever possible, stick to walking in areas where you can walk safely and stay away from traffic.

Walk Against Traffic
This way you can see what is coming and react if necessary.

Wear Bright Clothing During the Day
Wearing bright colored clothes that are easily visible to drivers.

Lights and Reflectors for Night Walking
It’s best not walk at night. However, if you must, you should wear clothing with reflective strips, such as a safety vest. It’s also a good idea to carry a flashlight.

Use Crosswalks
Remember to use crosswalks when crossing the street. Also be mindful of traffic and look both ways before crossing.

Put the Cell Phone Away
Distracted walking can be dangerous. You should not attempt to walk while texting or talking on the phone. If you need to answer a call or text, you should stop walking.

Regards,
Craig Woolley, Chair of the SSEP

Following these defensive driving tips can help reduce your risk behind the wheel:

• Think safety first. ...
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Pay attention. ...
• Do not depend on other drivers. ...
• Follow the 3 to 4 second rule. ...
• Keep your speed down. ...
• Have an escape route. ...
• Separate risks. ...
• Cut out distractions.

Respectfully submitted by
Barry Glaudel, CERT Leader
HOA Finance Committee Report
Wednesday-08-30-2023- @ 06:18
Ed Huetteman, HOA Treasurer
Delivered at the HOA Board Workshop July 5, 2023

The Finance Committee met on June 29, 2023.

Herons Glen Blvd resurfacing update: Repair of the gutters and curbing has begun. Mill and overlay of Herons Glen Blvd from the front entrance to Via La Quinta is scheduled to be done by August 21-25. The total cost is $698,000. Resurfacing to the Multi Use Path from Kayla Way to Kaidon Lane has been completed.

Hurricane costs to date: There is still tree work and signage to be done. We still estimate the cost to the HOA to be about $300,000.

The total cost for the Gate House generator, including tank and fill was $20,264. The annual fee for monitoring and maintenance will be $695. The cost to move the Walkie-Talkie repeater and telescoping antenna was $1998. These radios are used by the SSEP committee & CERT during emergencies such as the recent hurricane.

The new Mystic homes street lighting still is awaiting action by LCEC.

The HOA proposed operating budget includes automatic contract renewals at fixed rates. The insurance costs have had some impact on the assessment increase over last year. Also, this is the first time in at least ten years that the replacement component of the HOA was raised. This also had some impact on the proposed assessment. This increase was necessary to keep the long-range plan on target.

The Action Automatic Age Maintenance contract is up for its annual renewal. There was not change in cost from last year. A motion to send this contract to the HOA board was approved.

The Dennisport gate clickers have been disappearing, as many residents have claimed that they have lost them or did not turn them in when moving. Also, someone seems to have produced counterfeit clickers, giving access to unauthorized residents. By Lee County Resolution only the owners of the 9 lots on the Dennisport Cul de sac is permitted use of the Dennisport gate. Open access would require county approval, Magnolia Landing approval and obtaining property from the existing homes by the gate, widening the road and possible contributions to Magnolia Landing for the additional burden in use of their roads, access control and security. Manager Gillespie has proposed we do a reset by ordering and programming completely new clickers for the 9 lot owners and disabling the old ones. She will propose this to the board.

The Finance Committee met on Thursday, July 28th. A report of the meeting will be provided at the next HOA Board Workshop on September 5th.

The next regular HOA Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
HOA Committee Volunteers
Wednesday-08-30-2023- @ 06:17
Volunteers needed to serve for the next HOA Committee terms beginning October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024

Click here for description of HOA Committees

Full-time and part-time residents can volunteer. All committee member terms are for one year. If you are currently serving on an HOA Committee your term ends on September 30th, 2023, you will need to submit a new volunteer form if you want to volunteer to serve another term.

Volunteers are an important part of the success of the Homeowners Association. All committees contribute to keeping Herons Glen the wonderful community that we all enjoy.

If you would like to join an HOA Committee or sign up again for another term, please click on the like below.

Click here to complete a volunteer form
(When completing the online form please complete all of the fields and click the submit button to send the form.)

Volunteer forms are also available at the HOA Office or by email request to lori.hghoa@gmail.com.
Proposed Herons Glen HOA Operating Budget for 2023/2024
Wednesday-08-30-2023- @ 06:15
The Herons Glen HOA Board of Directors will review and vote on the adoption of the Herons Glen HOA 2023/2024 Proposed Operating Budget at a Special Board Meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, immediately following the Board Workshop scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse in Activities Room “A”.

Click link here to view the Proposed Herons Glen HOA Operating Budget for 2023/2024

(If you are not able to open the link when you click on it, please try holding down the control button on your keyboard and while holding down the button, move your mouse pointer over the link and click on it.)

If you would like a printed copy, please send the request to hoaoffice@heronsglenhoa.org or stop by the HOA Office.

If no changes are made to the proposed 2023/2024 Operating Budget at Special Board Meeting on September 5, 2023, the Herons Glen HOA assessments will be $674.00 per quarter.

A credit from the cable contract door fee in the amount of $50,000 was applied to reduce the costs of the cable service. In comparison to the 2022/2023 Operating Budget, the quarterly assessment increase will be 8.71 %.

The proposed Preserve Villas fees if approved will be $960.86 per quarter which includes the Herons Glen HOA quarterly fee.

The approved assessment will be billed in four (4) quarterly assessments, October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. The first quarter assessment fee is due October 1, 2023.