The Towers Condominium Association
239-936-1707
May 1, 2009
Dear Unit Owners:
We would like to take this opportunity to present you with the Board of Directors, which became effective on April 24, 2009.
President: Terry Ondak
Vice-President: Patricia Meyers
Secretary: Karen Smith
Treasurer: Alfred Natella
Director: John Spain
We want to thank all the Association Members for having established a quorum. The results of the items voted on were the passing of the two year staggered terms; the 2009 Association Records be waived; and any budget surplus funds placed in the reserves. The organization meeting that was held placed Al Natella and John Spain for a two year term.
The organization meeting that took place on April 17, 2008 was: “Our nomination for the current Board members were received, therefore there was no need for an election for 2008. Derek Miller explained that an amendment to our documents indicates the two nominees with the highest votes are given two year terms. Since there was no election this year, the board members can volunteer or be nominated for theses two year terms.” Last year the other Board members were nominated to serve a two year term.
We have completed many of our lofty goals within this last year’s term even with many hurdles and obstacles we had to overcome.
We have returned The Towers Condominium to a pristine property and it lives up to its name as a “Luxury Condominium” proudly displayed at the entrance of the property. The Board’s established maintenance program will allow the property to be maintained in the customary manner, which we all can enjoy. This year we will continue with our goals to complete our previous New Year’s resolutions; floor drain by north elevator; security cameras; pool leak repair; sod placement on the “hill” in the courtyard; upgrades to the clubhouse through volunteers; main circuit breaker inspection for each unit located in the meter rooms; painting of walkways; website for The Towers; and awnings at entrance ways. In addition to our instilled procedures all residents have a background check and interview with a Board member prior to moving in.
Bugs R Us quarterly indoor spraying will no longer be a massive single day make your unit available previous routine, but on “an appointment only” as needed anytime and as often as necessary by calling 239-337-4484.
The Association added extra recycle containers from the City of Fort Myers on the property for all residents to use.
In light of these economic times it is very important that we collect the monthly maintenance fee from all Association members in a timely manner. On October 30th, 2008 The Towers Condominium Association Board of Directors approved the budget for the monthly maintenance fee of $265.00 per month due and payable beginning January 1, 2009. The Board last year passed a motion, which stipulates that, any unit owner that is $400.00 delinquent would be placed for collections with our Board Attorney. In addition the motion stipulated that any unit owner who is renting their unit and is placed for collections would lose their privilege to rent their unit in the future. We currently have placed 16 units in collections and we have initiated the placement of liens and foreclosure procedures through Alliant Property Management and our Board Attorney.
Because of many units sold, the need for remodeling exists. Since we have a 23% current vacancy and we know that several units need to be rehabilitated. The Board of Directors has established ‘Construction Times’. The schedule for remodeling is: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and no work on Sunday. This will be strictly enforced.
Part 2 of the ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS under section 2.1 and 2.2 states:
The Board of Directors has the authority and responsibility to enforce the rules and regulations of the Association. The standard fine is $100.00 for a single infraction of the rules and regulations. Florida Statute 718.303 limits an individual fine to $100.00. However, a fine may be levied on the basis of each day of a continuing violation, with a single notice and opportunity for hearing, up to a maximum of $1,000.00.
The Board of Directors is pursuing legal actions in Lee County against a Unit owner through our Board Attorney. The litigation relates to noncompliance of our governing documents relative to remodeling, specifically window replacement and proper floor sound proofing.
In order to protect the aesthetic and financial value as well as the overall safety of your home and community, please accept this letter as a friendly notice. The Association has the responsibility of enforcing the rules spelled out in the documents. Your neighbors have a right to expect that we will enforce the rules for them. We appreciate that not everyone may find the rules of interest or importance; nonetheless we must ask everyone to comply.
Please be aware of the fact that any and all questions from owners and tenants relative to the operation of The Towers Condominium Association should be directed in writing to Derek Miller our CAM at Alliant Property Management. Any questions for rental inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Moore or Terry Ondak and if you have any billing questions please direct them to Colin Jenkins.
Thanking you in advance for your adherence to the rules and regulations of The Towers Condominium, which are intended to provide all who reside here the utmost in safety and protection.
Your anticipated cooperation is very much appreciated.
Govern yourselves accordingly,
The Towers Association Board of Directors |