NAPLES  TRACE  NEWS
www.naplestracecondos.org
												                     Winter, 2018

	Your Board of Directors hope your holiday season was full of everything you hold dear and gave you some happy, precious memories. We apologize for the delay in this newsletter, but there have been a lot of things in motion and we wanted to wait to have a clear picture of everything before we sent our news out. Please check out our website for new information: www.naplestracecondos.org.

	First, we would like to send our thanks to Mr. David Putnam for his services of the past year. Naples Trace is now associated with a different management company. As of mid-December we are now managed by Guardian Property Management, 6704 Lone Oak Bl., Naples, FL. 34109. Telephone: 239-514-7432; FAX: 239-514-7759. 
More information will be forwarded to you regarding this change as we get everything set up and running.  Our new Cam is Mr. Hank Scholz. He will be your contact person should you need help, have issues, problems,  or concerns at Naples Trace. 
Email: HANKS@GUARDIANPROPERTYMANAGEMENT.NET

	We have been addressing the issues Irma left behind with us ~ which were much more damaging than we first thought. As with all of Naples, roof damage, tree damage, structure damage, and screen damage have been our main concerns. Again, as with all of Naples, actually getting the materials needed to fix these areas of concern has been taking a lot of time and patience. We have cleaned up much of the debris and tree damage that we suffered, and contractors are lined up to address our other issues ~ we are just waiting for the supplies necessary for repair to become available. We need to inform you that some sort of assessment will be necessary to help us get over the major expenses that these damages have incurred upon us. As soon as we receive definitive figures for roof repairs we will be able to set our assessment amount. It is important for you to know and understand, that if you have homeowners insurance on your unit (which you should have), you are automatically covered for up to $2000.00 in assessment costs. This is through a Florida rule referred to as H06. You will need to check your policy to see if you have a deductible involved; if that is so, you will need to pay that deductible and your insurance will cover any remaining amount in the assessment up to $2000.00. More information will be forthcoming as soon as we have all our figures confirmed. Please understand we will keep this assessment figure as reasonable and true as possible for all of us. 

	Homeowners insurance is now requiring proof of wind mitigation when policies are due for renewal or when new policies are put in place. Our insurance company, at our request, did an up-dated inspection of our buildings this past summer and now has current pictures and information ready for you. When in need of wind mitigation pictures or documented proof, please contact  IRMS at 239-649-1444 and request confirmation/pictures of wind mitigation for Naples Trace Condominiums. This contact information is also located on our website  ( www.naplestracecondos.org ) under HELPFUL INFORMATION.

	Just a reminder that when renting out or selling your unit ~ be it seasonal OR long-term ~ all rental procedures MUST BE FOLLOWED.  Occupation of units is NOT allowed until a background check and orientation meeting has been completed. Compliance to this policy is NOT an option, we enforce it strictly to keep our community a safe, happy place to reside. Procedure for renting or selling is outlined in detail on our website, complete with any and all forms required. Please be mindful, that when renting your unit, occupancy CANNOT occur until after a background check and an orientation meeting has been completed. This process requires a two week window after application for rental has been received. We try to process these as quickly and painlessly as possible, but a two week window should be expected.

	It is that time of year again. Anyone wishing to run for the Board of Directors for Naples Trace for the 2018 year, please send your intentions to Mr. Hank Scholz, c/o Guardian Property Management, 6704 Lone Oak Bl., Naples, FL. 34109; Re; Naples Trace. These intentions must be received in writing before February 1, 2018. If no one expresses any interest in running for a seat, the current Board will remain intact for the 2018 year and an election and its cost will not be necessary.

	The Board of Directors has currently put any planned improvements to the complex on hold until we can re-coup from Irma. When it is financially feasible, the Board would like to begin addressing the following issues:
> removal of dead shrubbery along our entrance drive with fencing being considered as a replacement. Deep shade in that area makes shrub growth unsuccessful, and our residents in Building 2 definitely deserve a buffer from our main entrance.
> replacement of our main entrance sign due to age and erosion rot, with improved lighting of that sign.
> replacement of the mailbox units that  have not been replaced within the last two years;  as well as replacing our parcel post boxes with new, working ones!
>And, unfortunately, due to the lack of compliance to our constant requests to watch your speed within our complex, the Board of Directors is looking to re-install several speed bumps within the complex in respect of safety for all our residents. 

	Our website (www.naplestracecondos.org) has received an up-dated format. Please check us out! All forms, contact numbers, and pertinent information is found there right at your fingertips. Please refer to it often. Also, please make sure we have your current e-mail address so you can be included in any blast e-mails, including this newsletter; we have found that our e-mail is much more effective and informative than simply sending out a quarterly newsletter.

	Wishing all a safe, happy, prosperous, and peaceful (hurricane-free!) 2018