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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1) G.R.E.A.T.
meeting at
7pm (County
Surplus land
use Group)
2)
Groundhog Day 3333)))) 4) Dance Club
7pm
5)
6 )
Hall rented
7)
8) 12:00
ADULT
Luncheon
9)
10)
Ash Wednesday
11) Dance Club
7pm
12) Hall Rented
13) Hall Rented
14)
15)
President’s
Day
16)
17)
18)
Dance Club
7pm
19)
SOS SOCIAL
HAPPY
HOUR”5:30pm In
the Community
Center Hall
20)
21)
22)
Board
Meeting 7pm
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
29)
Leap Day
Please note: New Community Center Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed
Feb 2016
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2015 COMMUNITY
Reoccurring Schedule • MAJHONG second Thurs of
each month at 2pm
• Book Club 4th Thurs. of each month at 2pm
• Ballroom Dance Club Thursdays 7pm
• Monthly Luncheon 12 pm 2nd Monday of the Month
• Water Aerobics TBA
• GREAT 1st Mon of the month
Upcoming 2016 Comm. Functions Adult Parties
(Tentative Schedule)
• SOS Social hour Feb 19th 5:30pm
• Kentucky Derby Party May 7th
• Hawaiian Luau Party May 28th 7pm
• Winter Holiday Party TBA
• Spring and Fall Community Yard Sale TBA
FAMILY COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS PARTIES
• 4th of July Community Parade & Party 11am
• Halloween Fall Festival TBA
SOS Adult Pot Luck
Luncheon
February 8th at 12pm.
Bring a dish to pass and
a story to tell. Guest
speaker will be TBA
SOS SOCIAL HOUR Friday February 19th
5:30pm
BYOB Light refreshments provided
See you at
the Springs
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sos PLEASE NOTE THE NEW HOURS
NEW COUMMITY CENTER
HOURS
Mon. - Fri 8: am to 5:00 pm.
Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
SPRINGS OF SUNTREE POASPRINGS OF SUNTREE POASPRINGS OF SUNTREE POASPRINGS OF SUNTREE POA
8300 Holiday Springs Road, Melbourne
FL, 32940
Phone: 242-1734 Fax: 242-8528
Email: [email protected]
www.sospoa.comwww.sospoa.comwww.sospoa.comwww.sospoa.com
GYM hours
Monday-Sunday 6am-9pm
Tennis Court, Playground Tennis Court, Playground Tennis Court, Playground Tennis Court, Playground &&&& Pool AreaPool AreaPool AreaPool Area: : : :
Dawn until Dusk (Sunset)
SPRINGS OF SUNTREE BOARD of DIRECTORSSPRINGS OF SUNTREE BOARD of DIRECTORSSPRINGS OF SUNTREE BOARD of DIRECTORSSPRINGS OF SUNTREE BOARD of DIRECTORS
Pres. Peter Sacco [email protected]
VP Rick Howes [email protected]
Sec. Evelyn Brown – through the office
Treas. Bill Hobson [email protected]
Laurel Washam [email protected]
Jerry Aubuchon [email protected]
Carl Rosscamp [email protected]
Com. Assoc. General Manager:
Angie Hernandez, CAM
HELPFUL NUMBERS Brevard County Others
Sheriff (Non Emergency) 321-633-2123
Call Before you Dig 811
County Animal Control 321-633-2024
Waste Management 321-723-4455
Code Enforcement 321- 633-2086
Alligator Sighting 866-392-4286
Roads and Bridges: 321-690-6840
FPL (Street Lights) 800-226-3545
Sewers 321- 633-2092
FPL 321-723-7795
Zoning Board 321- 633-2070
City of Cocoa Water 321-433-8400
Letter from your Springs of Suntree President
It has come to my attention that parking on the
roads after Midnight has become a real
problem. The office has been getting a lot of
complaints and we have to do something about
it. The sheriff is going to be notified and tickets
will be handed out so please keep your cars off
the road after Midnight.
We have also been receiving complaints
about violation letters; they are a big part in
keeping the community looking the best we
can. I know when people want to sell they want
buyers to see a nice community.
We have elections coming up in a couple
months and mailings will be going out soon, so
if you are going to run, letters of intent are
included in the packet. There are four openings
and current board members are encouraged to
run again.
I am happy to announce we have a new
Community Functions person Susan Griffin. So
if you would like to join any of the groups or
have suggestions get in touch with her.
As many of you may know, particularly those
that receive the Newsletters (when published)
via email that there were vehicle break ins in
the Hidden Springs community. These were
similar to what happened in mid 2015 where
the thief or thieves preyed on unlocked
vehicles. When things like that happen and it is
reported to the office they send out a warning
email to those who choose to receive the
newsletter via email. The board has decided to
invite local law enforcement Community
Service representative to the Annual
Membership meeting to present what would be
required of the residents to start a formal
neighborhood watch. It is in all our best
interest if we look out for each other and our
properties and report any suspicious or
concerning activities to the sheriff’s
department as they occur.
Best wishes for a great year,
Peter Sacco, President
Spring of Suntree POA
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ARC Applications & Approvals
Please know that pretty much anything you want
to do to the exterior of your home or yard
requires Architectural Review Committee
approval. Applications should have as much
detail as possible including an expected
completion date. If your project gets delayed
please notify the office. Make sure your contact
information is clearly written on the application
in case there are questions.
The volunteer Architectural Review Committee
members will be meeting to go over current
guidelines and procedures to better serve the
community. They legally have 30 days to approve
or deny any application but normally reply in
under two weeks.
You can download the ARC application and
manual off the community website at sospoa.com,
send an email request or pick one up during
office hours in the clubhouse.
Homeowners who do not obtain the proper
approval prior to making changes could be
required to undo the change at their own cost.
Speeding There is an ongoing issue with speeding in the
Springs of Suntree area, particularly on the
straight ways of Holiday Springs and Pinehurst
roads. Many residents have complained to the
sheriff’s as well as the association
administration. All roads are county roads, so
they are governed by the county for speed
limits and enforcement. The association has
been in touch with the county to request
patrols (speed traps) to help deal with the
issue. So far damage has only been disturbance
to residents and loss of wildlife. We ask that
you mind the speed limits and if you do hit
something make arrangements to clean it up.
The buzzards do nothing to attack new
residents.
Quick Rule Reference
• Mow, edge, trim your trees/bushes & keep your
yard/planting areas weed free
• If you cut your trees you can put the cutting to
the road on Monday’s pick up day. The pile of
yard waste cannot be more than 4 ft height and 4
ft long. A special pick up request must be called
into Waste Management 321-723-4455
• IF you hire yard work done the yard waste must
be hulled away by your contractor. (County and
Community Rule)
• No parking on the Streets after 12 am and before
7am (any street)
• Never block a sidewalk at any time. (county law)
• Trash and Recycling cans must be stored out of
sight on non scheduled pick up days. Store them
inside the garage or behind a screen or planting
large enough to hide the entire can from street
and neighboring home.
• Keep your pets in your yard or home or on a
leash at all times. (small dogs and cats are pets)
• No pets allowed at the community center. That
means inside or out. The grass leading up to the
basket ball court from the road, behind the pool
area and around to the tennis court are all part of
the community center grounds. There are signs at
the entrances that say no pets.
• Clean up after your pet.
• Clean your driveways, sidewalk and or walk ways
as they need it. Black dirt or rust needs to be
cleaned off. Guideline is if more than 20% of the
concrete area looks discolored it is considered
dirty.
• Clean the exterior of your home, as needed.
Mildew and rust shows and is not good for your
stucco.
• If you have a fence, maintain your fence
• Respect your neighbors and teach your kids to do
the same. Keep the noise at a respectable level
and hour. Refrain from trespassing on private
property.
The association spends a surprising amount of
money sending reminder letters regarding these
and other items. Please help save your
community money and keep your assessments
down by double checking you are following these
general rules. Thank you
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START MARKING YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR
THE WONDERFUL
ACTIVITIES YOU’RE SOS
HAS PLANNED.
THE KICK OFF THIS
YEAR WILL BE A HAPPY
HOUR ON FEBRUARY 19TH
AT 5:00pm. COME OUT AND MEET YOUR
ASSOCIATION NEIGHBORS AND ENJOY HOR
DOURVES AND B.Y.O.B. TO WASH THEM
DOWN WITH.
THEN IT IS OFF TO THE
RACES ON MAY 7TH
WITH THE KENTUCKY
DERBY
Tentatively scheduled for
May 28th at 7pm details to follow.
-- 4TH
OF JULY PARADE AND
FAMILY COOKOUT (ON MONDAY THE 4TH
)
FALL FESTIVAL IN
OCTOBER (DATE TBA) AND FINALLY
THE HOLIDAY GALA THE
FIRST OR SECOND WEEKEND IN DECEMBER.
(EXACT DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED IN NEXT
MONTHS NEWSLETTER.)
THERE IS PLENTY OF OTHER THINGS TO
KEEP YOU BUSY DURING THE MONTH:
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 8, 2016 IS OUR
MONTHLY BRING A DISH TO
SHARE LUNCHEON. COME
AND ENJOY OUR GUEST
SPEAKER AND ALWAYS THE
WONDERFUL AND TASTY
GOOD FOOD.
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY
11, 2016 AT 2:00pm THE FIRST GET
TOGETHER FOR “MAHJONG”. IF YOU KNOW
HOW TO PLAY OR HAVEN’T PLAYED IN A
WHILE OR JUST WANT TO LEARN WE ARE
LOOKING FOR YOU. LET’S GET A GROUP
STARTED!!! IF YOU HAVE TILES PLEASE
BRING THEM.
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25,
2016 AT 2:00pm “BOOK CLUB” We have to
start somewhere so I selected “ME BEFORE
YOU” BY JOJO MOYERS COME AND JOIN
IN A LIVELY DISCUSSION AND HELP PICK
BOOKS FOR THE NEXT
FEW MONTHS.
THURSDAY
EVENINGS OUR CLUB
HOUSE IS FILLED WITH
MUSIC FOR OUR
“DANCE” GROUP. COME
LEARN A NEW STEP OR JUST
ENJOY GETTING OUT ON THE
FLOOR AND MOVING TO THE
MUSIC. IT’S GREAT EXERCISE
TOO!!!
EVEN WITH ALL THIS GOING ON ... DON’T BE
SURPRISED TO SEE OTHER EVENTS
POPPING UP THROUGHOUT THE
YEAR……….. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE
NEWSLETTERS - CHECK YOUR E-MAIL OR
COME SEETHE LARGE NEW CALENDAR
LOCATED IN THE CLUB HOUSE LOBBY.
Don’t forget that the Springs of Suntree
Community Center is you local precinct for
the primary and election Voting
March 15th and Nov 8th the hall cannot be
rented the week prior and the overflow
parking area will be closed on those days.
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G.R.E.A.T . Meetings are the first Monday of each
month with the next one being March 1st.
This group is dedicated to working with the
county to find the best use for the 114
acres of land previously considered for
residential development which would have
had its only entrance right in the middle of
the Springs of Suntree Community. The
County Commissioners have asked for
researched feasible “best use” of the land if
not for development.
Come find out what is going on, help look
into ideas and options or just enjoy the
amazing wildlife that is being found as
nature takes back it land.
If you see wildlife such as deer, coyotes, or
bob cats in the area please email
Thank you
SAFETY FIRST The bus stop is in the parking lot of the Springs of
Suntree Community Center. If you drop your kids
off please drive into the community center
parking lot, not on the grass out front. It is
dangerous for the kids to run across the parking
lot as others who are driving in are pulling out,
also it kills the grass.
When at the playground please keep your kids in
the play ground or other designated recreational
center areas and not the woods. There are ticks,
snakes and other things that could cause injury or
disease.
Please notify the office if you see kids or adults in
the woods. The large wooded area near and
around the community center is a preserve and
therefore no unauthorized persons should be in
the wooded area. We have noticed trash,
cigarette butts and other paraphernalia which
causes concern for fire hazard as well as illegal
activity which has been reported to the sheriff’s
department.
Please work together to keep the Springs of
Suntree a safe environment for all.
A message from AT &T
AT&T has a project planned to
upgrade their existing facilities at
the Springs of Suntree. The work
will be to convert their existing
outdated facilities with new state of
the art communications facilities
allowing for higher internet speeds
and more features for residents.
No existing service will be
disturbed. The project will require
some digging and the installation of
new, smaller terminals (8” x 8”
approximately 16” high) t. All
restoration is guaranteed by AT&T.
Door hangers will be placed on
residents doors prior to
construction. The door hanger will
have the name and contact
information for the construction
company should any restoration be
required.
The work is scheduled to start in
the next 2-3 weeks, possibly
sooner. The work may be done in
two phases, they may upgrade the
small terminals first and come back
and place the fiber at a later date.
The installation of the fiber will take
approximately 2 weeks, weather
permitting.
We have asked that AT&T replace the broken
concrete on their lot as part of this project. The lot
is not technically part of the Springs of Suntree
and does not fall under the governing documents..