August 26, 2016

Mosquito Control

On May 18th, the Miami Dade County Board of Commissioners amended section 26A-2.1 of the county code in order to authorize and empower the Department of Solid Waste Management to investigate and abate conditions capable of breeding mosquitoes throughout the county and can issue a notice of violation against any individual, corporation, organization, legal entities, etc. found to be out of compliance. Devon-Aire Villas HOA #1, being not-for-profit corporation organized under the law of the State of Florida, falls under that definition and must comply with the amended county ordinance. The Board of Directors, in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of our membership and others living within our community, began to catalog all the catch basins on the property and the drains leading to them a few weeks ago. The Board of Directors, with the help of our Property Manager, Scott Galya, have also been researching what needs to be done to ensure that our community remains as mosquito free as possible. Beginning this month a larvicide which is not harmful to fish, humans or other animals will be placed every 30 days into the 51 drains that lead to the catch basins on the property until December and would resume in May of next year. This will prevent any larval mosquitoes from becoming adults thus reducing their numbers. No type of spraying will be occurring on the property.

This year there have been many stories concerning the Zika virus outbreak which is of particular concern to pregnant women & their unborn child as well as those with compromised immune systems such as the elderly. There is still a lot that is also unknown regarding the log term affects it may have on ordinary folks. The mosquito transmitting this disease is the same one known to infect folks with west nile, encephalitis, dengue and chikungunya as well as heartworm in dogs and cats. It is important that everyone do their part to ensure that there is no standing water on your property that can serve as a breading ground for mosquitoes. Drain water from your units rain gutters if you have them, kiddie pools, coolers, toys, flower pots, jugs or any other containers where water has collected. It is especially important to make sure to discard any bottles, cans, pots or any other items that aren't being used that could potentially collect water. If you have a bird bath or fountain, flush out the water every couple of days. If you have bromeliads or other plants that can collect enough water in which mosquitoes can lay eggs, you should also flush them once a week with a stream of water or sprinkle commercially available Bti "bits" in your plants. You can also place 1 drop of cooking oil every 20 days in a bromeliad's cup which will smother mosquito larvae. Homeowners should perform these checks of their homes at least once a week. Homeowners renting out their units need to ensure that their tenants are performing those checks for them.

If you feel that you are experiencing a mosquito nuisance, you are encouraged to report the problem by calling 311 or online by Clicking Here, then select Property and choose Mosquitoes from the drop-down menu.

August 23, 2016

Notice of Annual Budget Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the Bylaws of the Association that the Annual Association Budget Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2016, 7:30 PM at 14373 SW 142nd Street Miami FL 33186. A notice was mailed out and posted on the community bulletin boards 15 days prior to this scheduled meeting which included a copy of the proposed budget. The Board of Directors will discuss and adopt the 2017 budget at this meeting and ask members who may have comments or concerns to attend.

August 13, 2016

Crime Watch Meeting: 8/17/2016

A Crime Watch meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 17th 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 low 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.

About Devon-Aire Villas #1

This blog serves the residents of Devon-Aire Villas # 1 which is a community consisting of 302 town homes on 45 acres of land, 15 acres of which is open common areas, located on SW 122nd Ave & SW 111th St in Miami, Florida.

Property Management

Devon-Aire Villas # 1 is managed by Scott Galya at Brickell Property Management. You can reach Scott Galya as well as the Board of Directors via our Contact Us Page, by email at , by leaving voice mail or a text message at (305) 859-1462. If you would like to send US Mail, you can find our mailing address on our Contact Us page. When contacting us, please provide your full name and property address so we can better serve you. Should you need pass by the office, please schedule an appointment by contacting us by email.

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Community Network

Devon-Aire Villas #1 uses Nextdoor to allow homeowners and residents to receive important updates about Crime, Safety, Events, and Meetings. This closed social network also allows homeowners and residents to post Neighborhood Classifieds, announce yard sales, report a lost/found pet and much more.

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Other Contacts

Miami Dade Police:
(305) 4-POLICE
(305) 476-5423

3-1-1 or
(305) 468-5900

Trash, Recycling & Bulk Waste Pickup
Click Here

Poison Control Center
(800) 222-1222

FPL:
(305) 442-8770

Crime Map

FDLE Offender Search

Voter Information

Devon-Aire HOA # 1 is part of Precinct 743 and its polling station is located at Devon-Aire Park which is at the corner of 104th St and 122nd Ave. Below is our district information:

Congress: 26
State Senate: 40
State House: 118
County Commission: 8
School Board: 7
Community Council: 11

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