The Close of 2017 at Devon-Aire Villas #1

It's hard to believe that 2017 is near its end. A great deal has been accomplished this year despite Irma's unwelcome visit.  Every year the Board of Directors sets an agenda to improve the community by performing routine repairs, property maintenance, new works, etc.. as well as increasing community involvement and awareness by inviting members to participate in community and local events. These are a few of those accomplishments:

• For the first time in a very long time, all member accounts are current.
• Park benches have been installed on Park West.
• Additional dog pull bag station installed on 106th St entrance to Park West.
• Collection Policy and Procedure was updated which, among other things, changed the annual assessment due date from January 1st to February 1st.
• Rules & Regulations were updated.
• After numerous member complaints, we finally managed to get FPL to repair the original light post on the East side of the community which had been broken for the last two years.
• Began Phase 3 of the lighting project on the East side of community.  Light poles have already gone up at the cul-de-sacs and light fixtures installed.  We are waiting for the directional drilling to take place in order to power the lights.
• Held a food truck event at Park West which was sponsored by Xfinity/Comcast.
• The vacant seat on the Board was recently filled by Carlos De Jesus. We wish to thank him for accepting the seat.
• We continue to host community Crime Watch meetings every 4 months to bring greater awareness about crime in the area.
• Members of the Board continue to attend regular CAC meetings at the MDPD Kendall station where they forward any members concerns at those meetings.
• Members of the Board & community members attended numerous MDPD sponsored events such as Coffee with Cops, Cookies with Rookies, etc.. to bridge the gap between police and association. 
• There was no special assessment levied for Hurricane Irma cleanup because previous and current directors serving on the Board had the forethought to reserve just for that day.  The Board of Directors will begin discussions in 2018 on re-funding that account. 
• The community was cleaned up in record time after Irma because we were prepared financially.
• Entrance signs were repaired and restored.
• Entrances were cleaned up and remulched in time for the holidays.
• Members have raised concerns at numerous Board meetings regarding traffic issues on 122nd Ave and their inability to safely exit the East & West side of the community.  Members of the Board brought those concerns to Commissioner Cava's office which has requested a traffic study.  That traffic study was started on 12/17.

Although we didn't have enough residents this year to establish a quorum in order to conduct business for the 2017 annual meeting, the Board would like to take this opportunity to thank all residents who were able to attend and stayed for the December Board Meeting.  Your attendance helps us immensely during the year and helps us chart future improvements & direction in the community.

With the Holidays soon coming to a close, we would like to remind residents that have christmas trees or unused gift boxes to dispose of after the holidays to please observe the following.

• Trees: When disposing of your tree please cut them up and place them in your green garbage containers if you can. You may have to remove/cut a portion of the top of the tree so that the lid of the container can close. Do not place them outside in front of your villa as they will not be picked up by Miami Dade garbage collection and will instead be picked up by the association with the cost billed to your account.
• Gift boxes: Please place all gift boxes and wrapping paper into plastic bags and place them in your green garbage containers. Do not place any items outside of the green containers, they will not be picked up by Miami Dade garbage collection.

With all that said, the Board of Directors wishes our members & residents and their families a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you at our January 4th, 2018 Board meeting.