NAPLES  TRACE  NEWS
www.naplestracecondos.org
												                     Summer,  2018

	It has been a very busy winter at Naples Trace, lots of things going on, lots of changes, and our apologies for the delay in getting this newsletter out!! First and foremost, we would like to introduce our present Board of Directors for 2018-2019:  Sharon Vath, President;  Carmen Horn, Vice-President; Shirley Blair, Secretary; Tom VanDusen, Treasurer; and Everett Getchell, Director. Everett is staying on with us for this year to help in the transitioning of our new President Sharon Vath, who is more than capable of handling the business of Naples Trace. At the end of this newsletter you will find a note from Everett explaining his decision to pass the torch at Naples Trace. In reference to that, the community of Naples Trace would like to express their deepest gratitude to Everett for all he is done for our community these past 8 years ~ you have “raised us up” and our friendship will continue always.

	We have transitioned to our new management company, Guardian Property Management, with a few bumps but positive results!! All owners should be in receipt of a coupon book from which all quarterly payments are made. If you did not receive your booklet of payment coupons, please contact Guardian immediately and explain what you are missing. Our next quarterly payment is due July 1, 2018. 

	Now, what we have accomplished since Irma left us ~ and it has taken all of this time and some for us to address all that needed to be done. Before explaining what we have accomplished, we would like to thank all owners and residents for their patience. We were able to identify all our needs from Irma quite quickly, but we were at the mercy of our service vendors, who were at the mercy of their suppliers, who were unprepared for the demands that followed on Irma’s footsteps!! In other words, we were on a ‘list’ and had to wait our turn for every service provider we contacted to get to us. We were at their mercy.
	We have replaced our entrance sign that was destroyed when Irma visited; we were able to duplicate the one that was there although our new one is constructed with up-to-date materials and should last us for many years. All roof damage has been corrected and completed; all soffet damage has been replaced or repaired; and all gutters have been repaired or replaced and cleaned. We had lost all our natural fencing between Naples Trace and the GreenTree Medical Plaza. After cleaning up all of that debris, we have planted a wall of Areca Palms which should grow quite quickly and give us privacy from that plaza. We also redesigned the main garden as you enter the complex. The shrubbery that was their was overgrown or diseased and needed to be replaced. Because of our lack of irrigation, the landscape company suggested a succulent garden which has been put in place. This is in its early stages at present, but as growth continues it will become more colorful and should last us a good long time. It looks wonderful! We also were forced to repair and replace the pool box that protects the pool pumps and filtration system. That has been done and the box should be painted within the next few weeks. All the trees at Naples Trace are being pruned and many large branches that have been over-hanging our drive and roadways have been trimmed back. There is still considerable landscaping work to be done, but we are trying to do a little at a time as the budget allows. The Board has also hired a new landscape company. Previous to this hire, we were using several different companies ~ one for weekly mowing and maintenance, another for fertilization, another for trimming, another for pest control. Our new company does all of this  ~ we are hoping that everything being taken care of by one company will afford us a better chance at maintaining the appearance of our grounds and will allow us to address building by building landscape improvements with consistency and positive results.  

	Homeowners insurance is  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, is doing an up-dated inspection of our buildings this summer and will have 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.

	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 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.
And, from Everett Getchell:

To the Owners and Residents of Naples Trace,
     It has been my pleasure to serve on the Board of Directors for Naples Trace for the past 8 years. It has been an adventure!! I hope I have improved the quality of our complex and I thank you for the many, many friendships I have made. I felt it was time to pass the torch. My wife and I have bought a permanent home in Naples, so I am not far away, but my focus now will be on my family and my retirement. Thank you again for allowing me to represent you on our Board of Directors ~ I am leaving you in very capable hands. Fondly,  Everett