• HOA Architectural Review Committee (ARC), Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 9:00am
• HOA Special Board Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 4:00pm
• HOA Board Meeting, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 5:00pm
• HOA Grounds Committee, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1:00pm
• HOA Communications Committee, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 1:00pm
• HOA Activities Committee, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00am
• HOA Architectural Review Committee (ARC), Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 9:00am
• HOA Finance Committee, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 1:30pm
• HOA SSEP Committee, Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:30am

If you are planning to attend any of the published meetings please contact the HOA Office at hoaoffice@heronsglenhoa.org for registration information to attend via Zoom.

Keep them safe- they are depending on you
-Do not allow children to drive the golf cart, it is not a toy.
-Remind your visitors there are alligators in all of the lakes. Small children or dogs should not be at the waters edge of any lake.

April 1, 2024
Gutter Cleaning

When protecting your home from wildfire you need to get your mind in the gutter
We often say how the small things matter BIG when it comes to protecting your home from wildfire. Gutters on your home certainly fall into this category. Gutters perform yeoman’s duty in getting water off your roof and away from your foundation, certainly a very important function. But when wildfires happen, they become a hazard filled with dry dead leaves, pine needles and debris that give blowing embers a foothold for ignition to your home.

Keeping gutters clear of flammable debris is not only important, it’s not something you have to do once a year and then forget about. Maintenance of your home ignition zone is an ongoing process whether it is your gutters or other parts of your property.

And that’s not the whole story. What your gutters are made of is equally important…..metal gutters, while more expensive and sometimes requiring additional maintenance tend to fair much better under fire conditions than vinyl, which can often melt and ignite carrying fire to other parts of the structure.

NFPA, USAA, the University of California and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, (IBHS), all have information and resources on a host of risk reduction measures, including gutters. IBHS has some specific information on building materials including gutters for fire resistance in their “Best Practices Guide for Wildfire”. The University of California’s “Homeowner’s Wildfire Mitigation Guide" is another great resource for gutter and building material information. NFPA’s Firewise website provides a list of principles for reducing wildfire risk for your home and USAA has information for its members in what they need to consider protecting their home.

The small things add up, but if you take them one at a time, utilize the science-based practices from the sources above, you will be able to significantly reduce your risk. So go ahead, get your mind in the gutter.

Regards,
Craig Woolley, Chair SSEP

This will allow the staff time to disconnect and move the computers, office equipment and files to the HOA Conference Room in preparation for the flooring replacement scheduled for Saturday, April 6th. On Monday, the office will be open at 9:00 while we move items back in, set up the phones and computers so please allow us a little time during the morning hours to get the office operational.

Public Utility Easement & Fiber Installation

The contractor IVY SMITH continues to work through the community installing fiber optics in the public utility easements for CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber. The installation does not affect the bulk cable/internet contract with Blue Stream who will continue to be the service provider for the community.

CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber is installing fiber optics in their public utility easements throughout Lee County and the state. If you have questions about the installation, please go to installer's website
https://ivysmith.com/contact/customer-service/ or contact their customer service at:

Florida- IVY SMITH- Customer Service Number: 1-855-269-3982

• Customer Service Email: CustomerCare@IvySmith.com

Their site refers to ATT, but they are also contracted by CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber- https://www.quantumfiber.com/fiber-construction.html

Report to the HOA Board April 2, 2024

March Report
The ARC received 40 applications for the month of March.

The committee has been working with the Communications Committee to assist in a publication to promote awareness of the procedures for Architectural Review Committee approval requirements.

The next scheduled meeting is April 9, 2024, at 9:00 am in the HOA Conference Room/Zoom.

Respectfully Submitted,
Andrew Cohen, Chair

ARC Application submission deadlines and meetings:

• The deadline for the April 9, 2024, has passed.
• For application review at the April 23, 2024, ARC meeting, applications and support documents must be submitted by Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to the HOA Office.

ARC Approval Process Chart

ARC Design and Development Guidelines and Related Policies

Reminder:
The application and supporting documents must be submitted by the homeowner (not the contractor) to the HOA Office.

• Owners are not permitted to allow work to be started on their project until the ARC has reviewed and approved the application.
• Any work requiring a county permit must have the permit posted on the job site.
• Contractors are not permitted to post a sign on the property.
• By submitting the application, you are providing the ARC members permission to enter onto your property to gather any additional site information if needed.

Report to the HOA Board April 2, 2024

The HOA Activities Committee met on Thursday, March 21, 2024. The meeting was called to order by HOA Board Liaison Denise Fell at 10:00 AM. In attendance: Bernadette Schirra, Shirley Hrabar, Joyce Lipkin, Janet Norris, Donna Piascik and Debbie DeFazio. Suzanne Offutt had an excused absence.

28 Herons Glen Residents attended the computer class for Seniors held on February 20,2024. Residents found it very informative and were glad they attended.

Bark Avenue Extravaganza is scheduled for April 14, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Event includes, Dog fashion show, Glamour shots of your pet, Raffle to win a hand painted pet portrait painted by our own Activities Committee Artist, Sheriff’s Office Ice Cream Truck, vendors and much more.

Peace River Wildlife and Animal Refuge Center events will be scheduled in Fall/Spring

The committee is currently researching new events for 2024/2025.

Next meeting to be held on April 18, at 10:00 AM in the HOA Conference room.

Respectfully submitted.
Denise Fell, HOA Board Liaison

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