Did You Know ...
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ARC Design and Development Guidelines
The ARC has found that there are still homes with damage from Hurricane Ian that have been missing lanais or pool enclosures and some with missing screening. In the coming months, notices of violation will be issued to owners who have not submitted an ARC application, the details for replacement and name of the contractor.
In addition, any residence with a pool that does not have their pool screen enclosure replaced yet must have a temporary construction safety barrier installed by their contractor. Contact Lee County Community Development for questions concerning pool safety requirements.
The Design and Development Guidelines require pools to have a screen enclosure.

Pools:
In ground pools and spas are permitted. The pool or spa must be inside of a screened structure attached to the home. The screened structure cannot be higher than the existing home.
• Pools shall be of the in-ground type. Above-ground pools are prohibited. The elevation at the top of the pool shall not be over two feet (2′) above the natural grade of the lot.
• Pool and/or spa must be installed in-ground with a concrete or paver deck and enclosed with screened aluminum framing.

Dirty Roofs
Dirty Roof notices will be going out soon. If you have a pending insurance claim that prevents you from cleaning your roof, please be prepared to submit proof that you have a pending insurance claim if you receive a notice to clean your roof.

Click to review: Design and Development Guidelines

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Herons Glen
Article VI Insurance and Casualty Losses
Section 2. Damage and Destruction
(c) By virtue of becoming an Owner, each Owner covenants and agrees with all other Owners and with the Association that in the event of a partial loss or damage resulting in less than total destruction of structures on the Lot, the Owner shall remove all debris within a reasonable time and complete repair or reconstruction of the damaged structure within one (1) year in a manner consistent with the original construction or such other plans and specifications as are approved in accordance with Article XII of this Declaration. In the event that the structure is totally destroyed, the Owner may decide not to rebuild or to reconstruct, in which case the Owner shall clear the Lot of all debris and return it to substantially the natural state in which it existed prior to the beginning of construction and thereafter the Owner shall continue to maintain the Lot in a neat and attractive condition consistent with the Community-Wide Standard.
HOA Security, Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee
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(SSEP Committee) Monthly Report to the HOA Board
The following topics were discussed at the December 22, 2023, SSEP meeting.

The meeting was held in the HOA conference room.

The SSEP committee topics of discussions:

1. Manager Joyce Gillespie reported that there were two reported issues at the rear Dennisport gate. 1. A vehicle entered Herons Glen from Magnolia Landing at 11:52 PM on Wednesday the 20th. The vehicle hit the gate arms and pushed the arms up over the vehicle. The vehicle then proceeds through the gate and returned shortly and exited the same way by bumping the gate arms. 2. A resident’s visitor tried to hold the gate arms up to allow the driver to exit into Magnolia Landing. That attempt failed and the homeowner was notified.

2. Liaison Russell Long gave an update on the HOA yearend HOA meeting and reviewed the election results.

3. North Fort Myers Fire Department Toy drive was a Hugh success.

4. The SSEP received their certificate from USA Firewise for 2024.

5. There was Discussion on registering and looking at the Florida Motor vehicle statute for guidelines.

Next meeting will be held on January 26, 2024.

Respectfully submitted,
Craig J. Woolley, Chair

Herons Glen HOA Finance Committee Report
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Ed Huetteman, HOA Treasurer
Delivered at the HOA Board Workshop January 2, 2024

The Finance Committee met on December 28, 2023.
Hurricane Ian costs for the HOA are now $215,000. Street signposts damaged by Ian will cost an additional $19,054.

The Marathona reserve funds have been placed in a Money Market Account at First Horizon Bank at a rate of 4,08%.

The following are new Bank CD’s

A 6-month CD from Independent Bank at a rate of 5.4%. AMT - $246,000

A 12-month CD from US National Bank at a rate of 5%. AMT - $176,000

A balance and interest review of other reserve accounts vs anticipated capital and deferred maintenance expenses for 2024 will be done in January 2024 to determine best options for interest earnings.

The following long-term contracts are expiring in 2024:

Common Landscaping, Single Family Mowing, Preserve Villas Landscape Maintenance, Accounting, Sidewalk Cleaning and Road Paver Maintenance. Since these are big dollar contracts, competitive bids will be solicited.

The contract with Solitude Fountain Maintenance will be cancelled because of unsatisfactory performance.

The next regular HOA Finance Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 1:30 in the HOA Conference Room.
Notice of Herons Glen HOA Board Meeting to consider the following-
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• Amendments to the Community Wide Landscape Standards

• Amendments to the Grounds Approval Request Form

(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.)

The proposed amendments and changes to the language is underlined in red, black text with a strikethrough (text) will be deleted.

If you would like a printed copy of the proposed amendments and changes, please contact the HOA Office at 239-731-0322 or send a request by email to
lori.hghoa@gmail.com.

At the Herons Glen HOA Board of Directors Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the HOA Conference Room, the Board will review the Amendments to the Community Wide Landscape Standards and the Amendments to the Grounds Approval Request Form.

The Herons Glen HOA Board will vote on the proposed amendments and changes at the HOA Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the HOA Conference Room.