Villa of the Quarter: March 2018

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 2018 belongs to Kingsley & Marcia Grandison who live on 110th St CIR South. As long time members of the community, the Grandisons have always kept their home in tip top shape. On many occasions, you will find Mrs. Grandison tending to her yard, which she keeps looking beautiful.  The variety of trees, plants and other ornamental flowers really make her house stand out from all the rest. On March 10th, 2018 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 Bone Fish Grill gift card to Mr. & Mrs. Grandison. 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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AT&T Infrastructure Upgrade Issues

Back in October, we notified our members that we received notice from AT&T that they had a project to upgrade their existing infrastructure as part of job #8MW02315N.  They have already begun work in the community and are leaving door hangers at member's doors 2-3 days before they are scheduled to begin in your corresponding sections.  We have however started to receive complaints from our members regarding AT&T's work effort.  The Board of Directors & Property Manager have been in contact with the AT&T project manager and crew leads to address those issues. If you are affected in any way as a result of this work effort such as power issues, internet or phone disruptions, unable to access your property due to construction equipment or damage to your property, etc.. you are asked to Contact Us immediately so we can address those issues on your behalf. They have assured us that any disturbed areas will be restored at the end of construction but some of these concerns will need to be addressed right away.  You can see the AT&T's notice sent to us along with FAQ by Clicking Here.  We will notify members again once we have more accurate start dates.

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Curbside Christmas Tree Collection 2018

Although we stated in an earlier post that Miami Dade County would not be picking up Christmas Trees, we have received a notice from the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) that they will have crews out to pick up any discarded christmas trees in mid January 2018.  If you are unable to take your tree to the nearest recycling center located at 8000 SW 117th CT, you have the option to leave you tree curbside, but only on our designated pick up week.  Collection will occur by zones, in which we have been designated as zone 3, and therefore pickup for this area is scheduled to begin the morning of January 22nd and end on the evening of January 26th. Recycled trees will be chipped and given away as mulch for those interested. Any trees placed curbside before the morning of January 22nd or left out after the evening of January 26th will receive warnings followed by removal by the Association with the cost of removal billed back to the member so please be mindful of the pickup dates to avoid any charges. Those that do not wish to take their tree to the dump to recycle or wait until the 22nd for curbside pickup have the option of chopping up the tree and placing it in their green container for pickup.

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Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade 42nd Annual Awards Ceremony

Jeff Kaslofsky, our Board President, was honored at the 42nd annual Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade Awards Ceremony which was held on December 15th. He was awarded the Crime Watcher of the Year (County) award. Also in attendance were Carlos Amézaga, our Board Vice President, and Scott Galya, our Community Association Manager. This event recognizes law enforcement and individuals who were most helpful to Citizens’ Crime Watch throughout the year.  It also celebrates the bridges built between law enforcement and citizens in order to enhance crime prevention in local communities.  We would like to thank Miami Dade County Police Kendall District for the nomination as well as Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava for inviting us to her table at the event. For more on this story as well as a list of other award recipients please Click Here.

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