Crime Watch Meeting: 4/4/2019

A Crime Watch meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 4th 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.

MDPD Officers Attending will be Officer Orlando Fleitas & K-9 Officer Ryan Fields along with "Sparky" which is part of the Community Outreach Support Dog Program.

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Driveway Widening & Repair

This fall the Association will be sealcoating and making road repairs throughout the community. As usual, we will also be sealcoating homeowner driveways. This work is performed every 5 years to prevent damage to roadways and driveways and also helps increase their useful lifespan. It is very important that all homeowners inspect their driveways and make any pothole repairs before work begins this fall. Members that cannot make repairs on their own and need references for someone who can, please Contact Us.  We will send out more information regarding sealcoating towards the end of the summer or the beginning of fall.

The Association's contractor, Southern Asphalt Engineering, has given members of the Association the opportunity to professionally widen their driveways up to 10 feet at a bulk rate of $875 per unit.  Homeowners which have 20 or 21 foot driveways can widen their driveways up to 30 feet which will allow them to park up to 3 cars. All owners who participate must obtain Association approval prior to the commencement of work by submitting an ACC form.  Please contact Josh Kaufman at Southern Asphalt Engineering by calling (305) 667-8390 to make payment arrangements and schedule work on your driveway.  All work must be completed before sealcoating begins this fall.

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Reminder: Meeting Of Owners

This is a reminder to the owners that are members of Devon-Aire Villas Homeowners Association No. 1, 

A Meeting of the Owners will be held on Tuesday, the 2nd day of April of 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Brickell Property Management, Inc., located at 14373 SW 142nd St, Miami, Florida 33186.  A mailing was sent out to all unit owners within the community at the beginning of March which contained the notice of meeting, proxy and self addressed stamped envelope along with meeting agenda. The purpose of this Owners Meeting will be the revitalization of the Association's governing documents per Florida Statutes 712 and 720.  The revitalization will reinstate without any change whatsoever the current governing documents. The governing document can be found on our website under Documents & Forms and then clicking on Governing Documents.

If you cannot attend the meeting on April 2, 2019, please complete and sign the proxy form you received in the mail, which will count as your YES vote. IT IS VITAL THAT EACH HOMEOWNER SIGN AND RETURN THE PROXY TO INSURE THAT WE MAINTAIN OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY. Mail us the signed proxy in the enclosed envelope, or call us and we will come by to pick up the completed proxy form. We may be reached at (305) 859-1462.

Members which fail to receive their notice along with a proxy and wish an electronic copy are asked to Contact Us.

AGENDA FOR OWNERS MEETING

1. Call to Order
2. Establishment Proof of Notice of Meeting
3. Revitalization of the Association's Governing Documents by vote of majority of all owners, voting to be in person or by proxy received prior to the start of the meeting.
4. Counting of the votes and proxies.
5. Execution of appropriate affidavit as to vote taken at this meeting.
6. Adjournment

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Car Rim Theft: Villas West 3/15/2019

A homeowner on 122nd PL woke up this morning morning to find their car on blocks with its tires/rims stolen. The owner had their car parked in their own driveway and did not hear anything at the time. Anyone having any information regarding this theft is asked to contact Miami Dade County Police. Anyone around 109th LN or 122nd CT with cameras having footage that can be considered useful are urged to contact police. We have contacted Police and asked for a watch placed for our community.

It is important to note that this has been a trending problem all around Miami Dade County and has been brought up several times in the quarterly Crime Watch meetings held in the community. The type of car and rims stolen don't really follow a pattern and all cars seem to be targets. We have seen an increase in reported crimes just within the Devon-Aire community in general.It doesn't seem to matter if the rims are custom or if they are regular rims that come with your standard model car. Residents which have alloy wheels/rims should invest in one or two sets of wheel locks to secure their rims and ensure that the key used for those locks is not hidden in an obvious place where thieves will easily find it such as in your glove box or trunk. Car owners should also look into VIN etching kits or services as thieves tend to stay away from parts that have had their vehicle identification number (VIN) etched onto the rims, doors, windows, windshield, etc...To make it more difficult for thieves to steal your tires, make sure your front wheals are turned all the way left or right.

Also, we have also seen various reports of car hoppers in the area looking for valuables in cars. Always make sure to lock your cars, especially before turning in for the night. Always make sure that all items of value are never left in cars at anytime. These car burglars usually only break into vehicles which have been left unlocked so don't do them any favors. If you are ever a victim of a crime, please take the time to file a police report. We know that calling police to file report can be time consuming, however Miami Dade County Police now allow you to file a report for certain types of crimes online. Click Here if you need to file a police report. If a report is not filed, there is no way that police can establish trends to help mitigate these types of crimes. You may also file a report by phone by calling (305) 4-POLICE (476-5423).

It goes without saying that if suspicious activity is occurring on or around the property, residents are urged to please contact Police immediately by calling their non emergency number at (305) 4-POLICE (476-5423). No incident large or small should ever go without being reported. If you believe that a crime is in progress, please call 911. Do not attempt make contact with any person engaging in suspicious activity and instead let Police handle the situation. Always Contact Us afterwards to let us know so we can followup with Police.

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Villa of the Quarter: March 2019

The Board of Directors recognizes members who go above and beyond in the upkeep of their villa within our community. These members are examples of the potential each home has when it is well maintained and also helps keep property values high which benefits everyone in the community. Their efforts really make our community a very desirable place to live.

The home chosen for the 1st Quarter of 2019 belongs to Luis Sagastegui who lives on 110th ST Circle North. Having purchased his home 13 years ago, Mr Sagastegui only recently moved back into his home a couple of years ago.  Since that time Mr. Sagastegui has put in a lot of work into his unit from redoing the landscaping to replacing his unit’s windows, tiling his front entrance and adding additional exterior lighting.  His home’s transformation really makes it stand out.  On March 2nd, 2019 the Board President & Vice President presented the Devon-Aire Villas #1: Villa of The Quarter award in recognition of outstanding landscaping and villa upkeep as well as a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card. The Board of Directors wishes to thank you for all the hard work you have put into your villa. We are proud to have you in the community.

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