Holiday Light Display Benefiting Autism Awareness

For those of you which enjoy light displays or have small children that do, The Hannah's, one of our neighbors in Devon-Aire Estates, transform their home into a castle that puts on a spectacular light show they call the Christmas Castle.  This is a light display with some 50,000 lights which are synchronized to holiday music. They occasionally have characters at the display, some from the movie Frozen and also put out a fireworks show (weather permitting) on some nights at the end of the show.  Folks living on 123rd Place have undoubtedly heard the music playing daily and occasional fireworks. The lights run from Sunday - Thursday from 6PM - 10PM and Friday - Saturday 6PM - 11PM and will run through December 28th.  Donations benefiting autism awareness through the Dan Marino Autism Foundation can be made while there.  The display is located at 12331 SW 109th Terr which is a short walk from Devon-Aire Villas #1 West through the 106th Street exit.  You can visit their web site by going to: http://www.christmascastle.us. If you are unable to go there to see it for yourself, there are some videos posted by the Hannah's for you to enjoy on their website.

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Completion of Sealcoat of Common Streets & Driveways 12/6/2014

The sealcoating project came to a successful close on Thursday, 12/11/2014.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the residents that helped us knock on doors in the mornings, direct traffic, direct parking and keep watch of the streets during the project.  The project was better organized than the 2009 project. We also want to thank all the residents that wrote in and called letting us know how well things turned out.  We agree and hope that the slight inconvenience posed during the project not only keeps the roads looking good but will also help protect the roads for another 5 years.

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Sealcoat of Common Streets & Driveways to Begin 12/6/2014

Devon-Aire #1 will begin Seal Coating the community roads and your personal driveway on 12/6/2014. Homeowners are responsible to edge the grass around their driveway before sealing begins.

Vehicles left within the area to be seal coated after 7 AM on the date their section is to begin will be towed away at the owners expense. Therefore, we advise you to move your vehicle(s) the day before or the morning of the sealcoat of your area and driveway. If sealcoating begins you will not be able to move your vehicle without damaging the sealcoat and will be charged for any damage if you attempt to move your vehicle once sealcoating has begun.

Vehicles will not be permitted to drive on the seal coated area for 48 hours after it is applied. Do not enter barricaded areas until the barricades are removed by staff. Vehicles that drive on freshly seal coated areas before they are opened by the staff will damage the seal coating and damage caused by any resident/tenant will be directly billed to that homeowner.

Parking will be permitted in the common areas outside of the barricade areas. If any homeowner or tenant removes a barricade or drives on an area and damages the sealcoat the cost for repair will be directly billed to that homeowner.

The association has hired security officers to monitor the parking areas and maintain the integrity of the barricaded areas. Homeowners may not park on the grass of their home or block driveways or streets. They must park in designated parking areas which will be located in the common grass fields or exterior sidewalks on 122nd Avenue or 106th Street surrounding the community.

If it rains, seal coating will be cancelled for that day and will be rescheduled for the following day.

The inconvenience is only for a few days but your patience during this process is for the betterment of this community and the Association appreciates your cooperation. If you do not wish to have your driveway sealcoated please place a rope and sign indicating such. If your driveway is in disrepair or contains a vehicle it will not be sealcoated.  Also, volunteers are needed to help direct traffic and monitor the seal coated areas. Please contact Management @ (305) 251-0777.

Please review the Site Plan provided and note the Color Area that your home is located in. Work in the Colored Areas will begin as follows:

East Side	Click Here for Map
Blue Area:	Saturday 12/6/2014
	Sunday 12/7/2014
Orange Area:	Monday 12/8/2014
	Tuesday 12/9/2014
Yellow Area:	Wednesday 12/10/2014
	Thursday 12/11/2014
West Side	Click Here for Map
Blue Area:	Saturday 12/6/2014
	Sunday 12/7/2014
Orange Area:	Monday 12/8/2014
	Tuesday 12/9/2014
Yellow Area:	Wednesday 12/10/2014
	Thursday 12/11/2014

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2015 Annual Notice of Assessment

This is to inform our members that the annual assessment invoice for $433.83 has been mailed out.  Please remember that there is a new Collections Policy & Procedure for Annual Assessment in effect which you can review by Clicking Here.  We wish to thank all of our members that pay their obligation on time.  The funds collected are used in the day to day operations and maintenance of our community.  To avoid any potential issues we ask that you observe the following:

• If you do not receive your assessment invoice by November 21^st, please contact us by visiting http://devonairehoa1.blogspot.com and selecting “Contact Us” to let us know.
• Payment is due January 1^st, 2015 and will be considered delinquent after January 20^th, 2015.
• Members may pay by check, money order or credit card.
• All checks must be made payable to Devon-Aire Villa Homeowners Association #1, Inc.
• All checks MUST include that member’s account number in the memo field. Checks MAY NOT be post dated. A member paying by check must ensure that their check has enough funds to clear. Any check which is returned due to insufficient funds will have those costs added to their account balance and will be notified of these costs.  A member whose check does not clear will be considered delinquent after the past due date.
• To pay by credit card please visit: http://devonairehoa1.blogspot.com/p/epay.html
• Any past due assessment shall bear interest from the due date at a rate of 6% per annum.
• A member whose account is forwarded to the Association Attorney due to non-payment is responsible for all costs associated with the recovery of their obligation to include interest, fees and all legal costs incurred. These costs will not be waived by the Association and must be paid in full by the member before any legal action is considered resolved.  Members who have had their account forwarded to the Association Attorney shall have payment applied in the following order: legal fees and costs (including attorney fees), interest, returned check charges, lien fees, other miscellaneous costs incurred during recovery process, annual assessment

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2014 Notice of Annual Meeting & Election of Officers

The 2014 Devon-Aire Villas Homeowners Association # 1 Annual Meeting & Elections of Officers is scheduled for December 2nd.  In compliance with Devon-Aire Villas Homeowners Association # 1 Bylaws and the Florida statutes governing HOAs, a notice was mailed 15 days prior to our scheduled annual meeting which includes proxies.  Sign-in will commence at 7:15 PM and the meeting will promptly start at 7:30 PM.  The meeting will be held at 14373 SW 142^nd ST.  A quorum of 30% of eligible voters is required to conduct business.   In the event you cannot attend the annual meeting, please pass your (signed) proxy to another homeowner to ensure business can be conducted.  If you are able to attend, we highly encourage you to do so.

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Crime Watch Meeting: 10/9/2014

A Crime Watch meeting has been scheduled for October 9th at 7PM.  It will be held on the West side, main parking on SW 111th Lane next to the park.   Click Here for location.  We are asking that you make every effort to attend.  It is only because of those involved that we have been able to keep crime to a minimum and it is all due to those who participate in Crime Watch that this is possible.  Crime Watch doesn't work if you only get involved after you have become a victim of a crime.

As always, a Metro Dade Police Officer will be at the meeting to discuss crime trends in our area, statistics, news of interest as well as to answer any questions from attending residents.

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The Day The Lights Were Switched On At Devon-Aire Villas #1

    Today marks an important milestone in our communities lighting project.  Throughout all the decision making, permitting obstacles, delays, etc... that we encountered in phase 1, today marked the most important day of the project.  With the exception of one fixture, all the lights came on at dusk which lit the entrances on the East & West side of the community as well as some of the parking spaces on both sides.  The last remaining fixture will be looked at this week and that too will be brought online.  In total there were 10 light poles installed during this phase.  As phase 1 winds down, we are already preparing for phase 2 of the project which is planned for next year.  We wish to thank everyone for their patience during the project.  We know that many of you have been asking for this sort of thing for years and we are glad that we were able to deliver.  This will definitely make our community safer and easier to navigate at night.

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Drug Bust: Devon-Aire Villas #1 West 9/17/2014

MDPD served a warrant on a tenant living in a home located on SW 106th Terr yesterday evening.  They arrested the suspect once they arrived at their villa.  We were told that they had a small marijuana grow room in their unit.  This type of activity could happen anywhere and we are no exception.  At last months CAC meeting held at the Kendall police station, they talked about drug activity in general and what to look for.  Here are some things to look for:

• Homes with a lot of guest traffic during the day and night for stays lasting only a few minutes.
• Blinds, shutters or other material on windows to block light.
• Finding drugs or drug paraphernalia in the area.
• Visible and repeated exchanges of items in the open including exchanges of money.
• Musty or other foul odors coming from a home.

If you suspect a unit may be engaging in illegal activity, please do not ignore it.  Please call Miami Dade Police at (305) 476-5423 and let them investigate.  By being proactive you can help the community prevent others crimes which inevitably follows this type of unwanted activity.

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Board Director Resignation

It is with great regret that we announce that one of our Directors, Lee Harrison Griffis II, submitted a letter of resignation at the September 2nd meeting due to other commitments.  The Board wishes to thank him for the services he has rendered to the Board and our community during his tenure as Director.  He will be missed and we wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

The Board will begin searching for a new Director to fill in the vacancy.  If your are interested in the position, please Contact Us.

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Car Theft: Devon-Aire Villas #1 West 9/2/2014

A car theft was reported to our Board President and called into Miami Dade County Police this morning.    The owner of a green Acura had parked on the canal side guest parking on 111th Lane around 10PM last night and awoke to find it missing.  Anyone with any information is asked to please contact MDPD at (305) 476-5423.

We highly encourage all residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police.  Please keep your front porch lights on at night and if you are an end unit with an area light please be sure that it is in working order.  There is an active Crime Watch in our community.  If you are interested in participating,  please send us your name, address & phone number by using our Contact Us page.

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Villa of the Quarter: September 2014

As many of you may know, the currently sitting Board of Directors has made great efforts in improving the community by expanding the upkeep of the common areas & roads, installing lighting at the entrances, informing members when their villas require maintenance, increasing member participation, etc...  In keeping with these efforts, the Board of Directors has decided that beginning September of 2014 we would begin recognizing members who go above and beyond in the upkeep of their villa.

The first villa the Board of Directors selected for this award goes to a home many members seem to talk about at meetings or to members of the board in passing.  This is a home that some residents have even used as a navigational marker to direct guest to homes in that area of the community.  A home that stands out like that made the selection of the first villa real easy for the Board. On the August 5th, 2014 Board of Directors meeting the home of Judith & Jeffrey Arampatzis was nominated as the first villa to receive the Devon-Aire Villas #1 Villa of The Quarter award in recognition for outstanding landscaping and villa upkeep.  Their home is located at the corner of SW 106th Terrace & 123rd Place.  On August 16th, the Board President & Vice-President presented the award certificate as well as a $50 Publix gift card to Judith & Jeffrey.  Thank you Judith & Jeffrey for all the hard work you have put into you villa!  Your villa is a role model for other members of the community.

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Sealcoating Project 2014

This October we will be sealcoating our communities private roads as part of routine maintenance.  Members who wish to extend their driveways to accommodate an additional vehicle are encouraged to do so before October.  If you are interested in extending your driveway or need some other type of driveway repair and wish to have a price quote from our contractor, please Contact Us and we will put you in touch with him.  As a benefit to our members, we will also be sealcoating your driveway at no additional cost to you.  There are some conditions however which members must address before October.  If a driveway has any potholes, root damage or in any state of disrepair our contractor will be unable to sealcoat your driveway.  It is your responsibility to have such issues corrected before that time otherwise your driveway will be skipped come October.  As a member of Devon-Aire Villas #1 you are expected to maintain your villa in good order as defined in section 2.6 of our Rules & Regulations. Should your driveway need attention, we hope that you take this opportunity to address the issue.  If you have any questions, please Contact Us.

We will send out further instructions to our members as we approach October with schedules of which days and sections will be sealcoated.  On the day sealcoating is scheduled for your section, you will be unable to use the private roads leading to your home and will need to park at designated areas we will set up at that time.  If you rent out your unit, it is extremely important that you communicate this information to your tenants.  We do understand that their will be a slight inconvenience to members during the time your section is sealcoated however this slight inconvenience will have a lasting benefit to our private roads and driveways.

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Importance of Screening Tenants

As is inevitable, some members outgrow their homes here at Devon-Aire Villas and ultimately move out to a bigger home.  In some cases, those members rent out their homes.  While there is nothing wrong with that, we would like to stress how important it is for member to do their homework and screen potential tenants before renting out the unit to them. Members should use a professional screening service that can perform a criminal, credit and eviction check on any applicant such as RentecDirect.com if at all possible.  Although there is cost up front it could end up saving you thousands of dollars in headaches.

Just recently, a member had a tenant move out.  This tenant was already causing them issues because they were not adhering to the communities rules & regulations.  What they found when they entered the home will cost them thousands of dollars in repairs.  No amount of collected rent money can compensate the owner in the damage the renter left inside the home.  The walls, kitchen cabinets, kitchen appliances, bathroom, etc all had to be gutted.  We would post pictures of the inside of the home, however the stench inside is so bad it requires a mask.

Don't let this happen to you.  Protect yourself and screen your tenants.  Be sure you have an iron clad lease agreement and be sure that your tenants understand that they need to abide by this communities covenants as well as its rules & regulations.

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Help Keep Our Community Clean

For the last several months we have been experiencing issues with members placing bulking trash items outside their units and not calling the county for pickup and not informing us about the pickup.  Worst yet, there are some members which are simply throwing bulking trash items unto the common areas.  Bulking trash items left out in front of members units or in the common areas do not magically disappear and require us to make arrangements to have these items removed.   Members, or their tenants, that behave in such a manner are actually costing other members money in the long run because these costs are passed down in the annual dues assessed each year to each member.

Please help keep the front of your villas clean and neat.  If bulk trash must be placed in front of your unit, you must email us or call our property manager and let us know that you have scheduled  a county pickup.  If you throw any bulk trash in front of your unit that is not inside of a garbage can, it will be removed by the association and the removal cost will be charged to your account.  You can set up a county pickup by calling 311 or by going to www.miamidade.gov/wastepickup.  If you see anyone throwing out trash unto the common areas, please contact us and let us know who it is so we can address it.  If everyone does their part, it will go a long way keeping the annual dues down.

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Burglary Devon-Aire #1 East 7/2/2014

A burglary has been reported on CrimeMapping.com for a home located at 12000 BLOCK SW 110TH ST CIR E.  The incident was not reported to us so we are not sure which home on Circle East this occurred at.  Anyone with any information is asked to please contact MDPD at (305) 476-5423.

We highly encourage all residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police.  Please keep your front porch lights on at night and if you are an end unit with an area light please be sure that it is in working order.  There is an active Crime Watch in our community.  If you are interested in participating,  please send us your name, address & phone number by using our Contact Us page.

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New Location to Purchase Approved Paint

For quite some time now, many folks have asked about the ability to purchase paint from the Home Depot.  Last month the Board took the initiative to begin talking to the Home Depot to see what they could do for us.  After some work, they now have our communities paint colors on file at the Home Depot Pro Desk located at 12700 North Kendall Drive.  If you wish to purchase paint at the Home Depot, you have two options.  You can visit their Pro Desk which is open Mon - Fri and ask them for the Devon-Aire Villas # 1 paint color that correspond to your unit which is either the Brown & Beige or Green & Beige.  If you are unsure which color corresponds to you, send us an email and we will get back to you.  If you would rather go straight to the paint center, you can download and print the flyer that corresponds to your unit.  For the Brown & Beige homes, Click Here.  For the Green & Beige homes, Click Here. As always, please submit an ACC form before you begin work on your home.

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July 4th - Picnic & Soccer at the Park

Weather Permitting, this Independence Day there will be a picnic and soccer at the park.  Bring your own blanket and basket.

When: Friday, July 4th, 2014 from noon until 4:00 pm.

Where: The South side of Devon-Aire #1 WestPark, 111th Street. There is additional curbside parking on the North side of the park on 106th Street. 

Click Here for Flyer

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Devon-Aire Villas #1 - Lighting Project Update

On June 20th, our lighting contractor finished receiving all the materials necessary to begin the light installations at the entrances of Devon-Aire Villas #1 East & West which is the first phase of this long term project.  You may have noticed his crew at the entrances as they begin re-marking the areas they will be working for the next several weeks. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of July if not sooner.  As with any construction project there undoubtly will be some inconveniences to our members but the long term benifit will be well worth it.  We know many of you have been asking for lighting at the entrances for years and we thank you for your patience.

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Crime Watch Meeting: 6/12/2014

A Crime Watch meeting has been scheduled for June 12th at 7PM.  It will be held on the East side, main entrance parking lot this time around.   Click Here for location.  A Metro Dade Police Officer will be at the meeting to discuss crime trends in our area, statistics, news of interest as well as to answer any questions from attending residents.  The meeting will be short and we encourage everyone to attend.

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June 2014 Board Meeting

This is just a reminder that the June 2014 Board meeting is scheduled for the 10th.  A representative for the company that we have hired for the lighting project will be attending this months meeting to provide the timeline for the commencement of work.  We encourage all residents to attend if possible. Your participation is highly valued and helps us immensely especially when residents voice their issues, opinions and concerns.  If you wish to attend, but do not have the means to get there, please let us know.  Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 PM.

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New Dog Stations

The park and other common spaces in Devon-Aire Villas #1 is for the enjoyment of all the residents in the community. There are many community residents, including children and some residents from Devon-Aire Estates, which use the park on a daily basis.  Over the years, many have complained about dog owners walking their dogs in the park that don't pick up after their dog's droppings.  Not only has this been a public nuisance and unhealthy for those using the park, but it is also unlawful under Miami Dade County Ordinance Chapter 5 Section 20(c) and carries a $50 fine for any one caught doing so.  It is also not allowed under our Rules & Regulations.  We understand that it may not always be convenient for those who walk their dogs to pick up after them so over the last month we have installed three Dog Waste Stations. 

Two stations are on the West side in the park and one on the East side on Circle East.  The stations which were chosen are designed so that there is no or little offending odors emanating from them and include bag dispenser so owners don't even have to carry a bag with them.  Since their installation this last month, residents have been using the stations and the messes that were being left behind have begun to disappear.  For those owners doing their part, we want to thank you.  If you observe any resident which is not picking after their dog, please let us know so we can speak to them.

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2014 Landscaping Project

The Landscaping project has come to a close for this year.  Much of the tree pruning which has been neglected for several years was completed in March on both the East & West sides of the property.  In April new trees where planted on the West which were lost over time due to the many storms we have had and never replaced.  The trees chosen for the park are those which have bright blooms and have a high tolerance for drought and sun.  Although the trees are young now, as they grow and fill in, they will add to the character of the park.  

A lot of work was also put into tree pruning on the East side in this years project with a lot of effort placed in the many neglect trees and palms on that side of the property. 

Next year we plan to focus even more of our attention to the East side of the property which has been neglected through the years.  We will be discussing some of those plans with our landscaper at this months Board meeting.  Our intention is to eventually create an atmosphere to rival that of the West side.  If you have an interest in what the future of the East side may hold, we ask that you attend this months Board meeting.

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Miami Herald: Statewide Crime is Down

Our Crime Watch coordinator asked that we forward this on to those participating in our Crime Watch Program.  Although the overall crime rate for Miami Dade County went down by 4.1%, which includes burglaries & car thefts, robberies did go up a little.  This is still very good overall and these numbers can continue to go down if we stay alert.  As always, be aware of your surroundings and please report any suspicious activity to Police as soon as you observe it.


From: Alina LOPEZ <ALINA@citizenscrimewatch.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 12:36 PM
Subject: FW: Please share with your crime watchers...thank you!

Congratulations to all Crime Watchers for your efforts, you do make a difference. This is what happens when you work closely with your law enforcement partners! Thank you ALL…Click Here to read Miami Herald article.

Alina Lopez
Coordinator
Crime Prevention Practitioner
Citizens'/Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County
1515 NW 79th Avenue
Doral, Florida 33126
305-468-1304 office

305-470-1676 fax

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May 6th Board Meeting: Violation Policy & Procedure

At Devon-Aire Villas # 1, most owners maintain their homes and its surroundings relatively well by making sure that their homes are painted every few years, roofs are maintained, lawns mowed, trashcans are never left out after trash day, etc...  There are some homes however were owners may need some work done or some other reminder and usually a letter from our Property Manager is all that is needed to correct a problem.  There are some cases however where a homeowner simply ignore these letters.  Over the years, the cost of sending letter after letter along with legal demands requesting compliance have been costly and time consuming.  These costs are eventually passed on to all homeowners through their annual assessment.  In an effort to cut down on those costs, the Board of Directors will review a new Violation Policy & Procedure in an effort to streamline the process as well as cut costs by limiting the amount of letters sent out before legal remedies are pursued.  This new policy will make use of Florida Statute 720.305(2) which allows for the imposition of fines.  On April 14th a draft copy of this new policy & procedure was mailed out to all homeowners for review.  The Board of Directors will vote on adoption in the May 6th meeting and ask homeowners who may have comments or concerns to attend.  If you can not attend, please submit your comments or concerns by emailing us using the Contact Us page on our website.

The Board of Directors understands that violation notices are never a welcome sight for homeowners and will actively work with homeowners who contact us asking for help in addressing their issue.  We ask that if any homeowner receiving a notice has an issue with any letter they receive, please do not ignore the correspondence and instead Contact Us by email or by phone.  By addressing a notice early will ensure that there are no unnecessary escalations or misunderstandings.

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The Importance of Crime Watch

Recently some residents have been reporting suspicious activity to MDPD and us regarding locations on the West side guest parking areas.  This is exactly how Crime Watch is supposed to work.  What we don't want is for folks to stop being engaged.  It is easy to forget the rash of burglaries we had in our community more than a year ago.  Recently an article appeared in the Miami Herald regarding a spate of recent burglaries at The Crossings.  Although The Crossings has an established Crime Watch, residents have become passive and less engaged with their neighbors and surroundings.  This has Police in the area frustrated.  Please don't let that happen here.  Get to know your neighbors and when you notice something suspicious, please call Police.  You can follow up later and Contact Us to let us know what you reported to them.  Some of these reports are distributed to those of you on the Crime Watch distribution list.  If it is serious enough, we will contact homeowners in the affected area for which we have phone numbers.  The more we watch our surroundings, the less likely crime will want to stick around.

Click Here to read the Miami Herald article.

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Theft\Vandalism Devon-Aire Villas #1 East\West - March 2014

We received a couple of notifications this week via CrimeMapping.com of a reported theft on on the East side on March 20th and a report of vandalism on the West side on March 17th.

Description	Case #	Location	Date
THEFT/LARCENY	PD140320102811	12000 BLOCK SW 110TH ST CIR	3/20/2014 10:43:00 AM
VANDALISM	PD140317099222	12300 BLOCK SW 111TH LN	3/17/2014 2:23:00 PM

The address location isn't too specific as to where on the Circle the theft occurred.  The listed incident description usually indicates that something was stolen from in front or around a home.  If you know the homeowner affected by this theft, please have them contact us.

The vandalism report was emailed in to us by the owner.  Someone one crashed into affected owners mailbox and destroyed it in the process.  Owner lives on 111th LN on the West side.  Anyone having information is asked to please contact us.

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Devon-Aire Villas #1 - Lighting Project

It has been more than a year in planning, with many twists and turns along the way, but we are about to undertake one of the biggest projects that this community has undertaken since its incorporation back in 1977.  A lot of effort has been put into discovery, contractor selection, the planning of where the lights will go and the long process of getting permits from Miami Dade County.  So it is with great pleasure that we announce that the last hurdle has been cleared which will allow us to roll out phase one of our lighting project.  Our contractor was finally able to secure permits last week and within the next four to five weeks, he will begin receiving the materials necessary to begin installation of lights at the entrances of Devon-Aire Villas #1 East & West.  This will be the first phase, of several, of a project which will span a few years.  At this years Annual Budget meeting we will begin planning for phase two of this project which will occur a couple of years from now.  Our goal is to eventually have lighting at all public parking spaces around the community.  We know many of you have been asking for this sort of thing for years and we thank you for your patience as we start deploying phase one.

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Vandalism Devon-Aire Villas #1 East 2/15/2014

For more than a year now, we have been battling ongoing vandalism at the East end of the villas.  It is occurring at the boundary wall that faces the Turnpike.  The individuals responsible have torn down or damaged parts of the fence and shrubbery just to gain access to the wall which they then deface with graffiti.  Damage to the fence exposes the community to liability should a small child wander through and end up in the canal.  Also, even though the wall faces the Turnpike, we are responsible for the wall's upkeep and Miami Dade County will cite the community should we not do so.  To date, we have repaired the fence and painted over the graffiti 4 times at great cost to homeowners with the most recent activity occurring on 2/15/2014.

If you live at SW 110th Street CIR East, the end of SW 110th Street CIR North or the end of SW 110th Street  CIR South, we ask that you please be on the lookout for anyone who may be attempting to access the Turnpike easement and call Police right away.  It is more than likely that whoever is responsible is committing these acts late at night.  If you have any information on who may committing these acts of vandalism, please Contact Us.

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Update: Crime Watch Meeting: 2/12/2014

We would like to thank everyone that attended the Crime Watch meeting today.  Attendance was higher than expected and is appreciated.  The attending Officer went over the crime statistics for our community and compared to last Octobers statistics, there has been a dramatic decrease in crime with only one reported incident on SW 111th Lane.  There has also been an increase in calls to Police to report suspicious activity which is exactly what Crime Watch is all about.  Remember to call the non-emergency number at 305-4-POLICE (305-476-5423) to report any suspicious activity, however if you observe a crime in progress please dial 911.  After reporting the incident, please let us know as well so we can alert everyone else of the incident.  It is also important to note that you should report all crimes, big or small, to Police that have affected you or your property including acts of vandalism.  We have heard from a few residents that in the past they neglected to contact Police because they thought the incident was too minor.

The attending Officer had a couple of notes of interest regarding crime trends this quarter. If you haven't filed your taxes, the sooner you file the better.  This is to avoid tax identity theft which is on the rise.  Also, from our recent CAC meeting at the Kendall Police station and also repeated by the attending Officer, there has been an increase in Tire & Rim thefts in Dade County.  I personally saw a car left on 4 cinder blocks not to far from here on 122nd Ave and 96th St a couple of days ago.

The Metro Dade County Mobile Crime Prevention unit was also on property during this meeting and many of you took the opportunity to check it out.  We would like to thank Sergeant Bermudez for arranging the visit.

There have been updates to the Crime Watch participant list.  If you would like an updated copy, please send me an email and I will get that information to you.  To those of you who attended the meeting and have signed up to receive these notices, thanks for coming and joining the group.  The more eyes we have on the community the safer we all will be.

The next Crime Watch meeting will likely be scheduled for sometime in May and will be held on the East side entrance parking lot.   We will send out notices once we have finalized the exact day. 

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Comcast On Property Repair Work

We have been in contact with Comcast recently due to the large amount of broken pedestals and unburied cable lines on property.  We met with a Comcast supervisor this week and went around the property to go over affected equipment.  They have told us that they will begin repairs within the next few weeks so expect an increased Comcast presence during this time.

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Crime Watch Meeting: 2/12/2014

It has been a few months since our community held their first Crime Watch meeting and it is now time to schedule the next one.  The next meeting has been scheduled for February 12th at 7PM.  It will be held on the West Side parking lot.  Click Here for location.  A Metro Dade Police Officer will be at the meeting to discuss crime trends in our area, statistics, news of interest as well as to answer any questions from attending residents.  The meeting will be short and we encourage everyone to attend.

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New Annual Assessment Payment Options

We are pleased to announce that Devon-Aire Villas # 1 can now accept annual assessments via eCheck or by Credit Card as an option from homeowners.  We would like to thank Scott Galya, our property manager, and Executive National Bank for making this possible.  To make use of this option, you will need your Devon-Aire Villas #1 account number when creating an account in order to pay online.  You can find this information listed on the coupon you received in the mail in December.  If you do not have your account number, please reach out to us via the Contact Us section on our home page and we will get that information to you as soon as possible.  You can find the link to the online payment system on the right hand column of the page, right below the event calendar.  You will also find a help guide there should you have any questions on using the system.  Please note that there is a $1.95 service fee if you pay by eCheck and a $15 service fee if paying by credit card.  As always, there is no service fee if paying by check and mailing your coupon to us.

We hope that this new system is of benefit to our homeowners.  Should you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us.

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MDPD Crime Prevention Section - Free Security Survey

Residents of Devon-Aire Villas #1 should have recently found at their doors a flyer which was distributed by the Miami-Dade Police Department's Crime Prevention Section.  The MDPD offers Miami-Dade residents a "FREE" residential security survey by a certified crime prevention specialist.  They will survey your property and advise you on issues concerning such things as the right door locks, if windows should be secured differently, point out lightening concerns, etc.. If you are interested in scheduling a survey of your home, please call 305-471-1744.  If you accidentally tossed the flyer left at your door or did not receive one, Click Here to view the flyer.

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Updated: February 2014 Board Meeting

The February 2014 Board meeting originally scheduled for the 4th has been re-scheduled for the 11th due to a scheduling conflict.  We also had to re-schedule the meeting with the association attorney until our March 13th meeting.  We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We will again try to discuss the cat issue that residents on the West side have raised concerns over.  Unfortunately residents which raised concerns over the issue were unable to attend.  If you are one of the affected homeowners, we will need you there in order to decide on a course of action.  Your participation is highly valued and helps us immensely especially when trying to address your concerns.  If you wish to attend, but do not have the means to get there, please let us know.  Meeting will start promptly at 7:30 PM.

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Commisioner's District 8 E-Newsletter

For those that may be interested in local events in the Kendall area, Commissioner Lynda Bell's office puts out a real good newsletter via email once a month that highlights district news, programs & local events which may otherwise go unnoticed by most of us. You can subscribe to the district 8 newsletter by going to http://www.miamidade.gov/district08 and then clicking on the envelope icon in the Contact Us section of that page.

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Theft at Devon-Aire Villas #1 East 1/7/2014

We received a notification yesterday via CrimeMapping.com of a reported theft on the East side on the 7th of January.

Description	Case #	Location	Date	Map It
THEFT/LARCENY	PD140107009163	12100 BLOCK SW 110TH ST CIR	1/7/2014 6:56:00 PM	Map It

The address location isn't too specific as to where on the Circle the theft occurred.  The listed incident description usually indicates that something was stolen from in front or around a home.  If you know the homeowner affected by this theft, please have them contact us.

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January 2014 Board Meeting

This is just a reminder that the January 2014 Board meeting is scheduled for the 14th.  As we start off the new year we wish to encourage all residents to attend our board meetings as often as possible. Your participation is highly valued and helps us immensely especially when residents voice their issues, opinions and concerns.  If you wish to attend, but do not have the means to get there, please let us know.  Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 PM.

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Update: Mail Box Tampering at Devon-Aire #1 West 1/19/2014

Back in our January board meeting, a resident from the East side reported that they had observed an unknown person going through mail boxes on their street.  The resident did not call police and was unable to see a car tag for the individual.

This evening I received a phone call from one of our Crime Watch volunteers.  Her neighbor reported to her that she also observed an unknown person going through street mail boxes this morning on the West side near SW 110th LN.  She was able to get a tag & description of the car as well as description of the person going through the mailboxes.  She also called police and obtained a police report.  The person is described as a white heavy set male wearing a baseball cap low over their face.  The car was described as a silver Toyota with dark tinted windows.

We can't stress enough how important it is to call the police whenever residents observe illegal activity such as this and then report it to their local Crime Watch volunteer so they can report it to us.  We want to thank the homeowner who called police, and later us, for being vigilant.  That is what Crime Watch is all about.

UPDATE: We received a call from the resident that reported the incident and they stated that they observed the vehicle parked in one of the townhouse's driveway last night.  When they talked to the owner of that home, they stated that the individual was staying with them temporarily.  They stated that the reason he looked through some of the mail boxes is because he got the addresses mixed up and was supposed to pick up a cell phone that was left within a mailbox.  Resident called police to amend the police report and they will follow up with the incident.

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