master president ill flack explains
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Look to page 12 to Register
Master President Bill Flack explains
on page 5.
William Flack
President
Anthony Mazzo
Vice President
Allan Kershner
Secretary
Raymond Seda
Treasurer
roadrunner
@mail2ray.com
Ramachandra Hosmane
Director
Diane Cooper
Director
Michael Spruce
Director
mike.spruce
@kimley-horn.com
Sachi Yannaccone
Director
Robb Heering
Director
Robyn Maroney
Property Manager
(561) 333-3636
Darcel Dookwah
Admin Assist
(561) 333-3636
Security Response (561) 246-9264
Guest Access
Voice Activation (561) 333-9227
Guard Gates
Forest Hill (561) 333-9951
SR 441 (561) 383-8026
Stribling (561) 721-3968
Lyons (561) 721-3967
OLYMPIA MASTER ASSOCIATION
I M P O R TA N T P H O N E Numbers
A majority of businesses listed throughout this
newsletter are Your Olympia neighbors. When
you need a product or service, please consider
these businesses first and thank them for sup-
porting Olympia’s newsletter.
Of Olympian Supporters
Restaurants
India Grill & Bar (561) 249-7168 page 2
Pest Control
Empire Pest Defense(561) 798-7216 page 3
Insurance
Brightway Insurance(561) 727-3220 page 11
Roof Cleaning
Fiddler Roof Cleaning (561) 737-3560 inside back cover
Mortgage
Southwest Funding (561) 572-1838 page 14
Real Estate
Tish Realty Group (561) 568-6841 inside front cover
Gracious Homes Realty(561) 685-9457 outside back cover
Berkshire Hathaway (561) 676-8886 page 9
Investments/Retirement
Edward Jones (561) 798-4106 page 4
Construction
Cay Construction (561) 300-6013 page 15
Davinci’s Bathroom Renovation (561) 838-3199 page 13
Dry Cleaners
Town & Country (561) 588-5758 page 8
Swimming Pool Care
Horizon Pool & Patio
(561) 790-0665 page 14
House-sitting
Piece of Mind
(954) 608-2820 page 14
Paint
PPG Paint
(561) 433-4292 page 6
Hair
BlowTox
(561) 623-0200 Page 16
Dentist
Shullman Orthodontics
(561) 537.3140 pg. 1
Dermatology
TruDerm
(561) 847-4751 page 1
Carpet Cleaning
Service Master
(561) 242-2798 page 16
Thrift Store
Habitat for Humanity
Re-Store
(561) 253-2290 page 12
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Studies show that if you replace old, used
appliances with nice new S.S. appliances, it
gives the buyers the illusion that the kitchen
is “new” and you could save thousands with
this quick fix. Check out the scratch and
dent deals at the local appliance stores…
they may have scratches or dents that are
not visible. Linda Wellman
The Wellman Team
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida
Dear Fellow Olympians,
Last month we endured some chilly days. All in all the weather here has been beautiful. I am sure we are all thankful we live in sunny Olympia and not the northeast or midwest. I observed many residents using our heated pool (84 degrees) and walking, jogging and cycling around Fatio Blvd.
Our new manager, Robyn Maroney, has been moving at a fast forward pace in resolving all our irrigation problems. She has also addressed pool issues and now our pool and spa have far less closures than before. Robyn has made sure that our indoor facili-ties are clean and in good working condition for all our residents to enjoy. Robyn is easily reached at the clubhouse or by phone (333-3636) and answers all resident inquiries in an expeditious manner. Drop by, say hello and share your thoughts on improving our community with her.
I am reaching out to all to see if we can put together a talent show featuring our many talented residents. Singers, dancers, magicians or any talent that you would like to share with us.
The SHUT OFF date for transponders is nearing. Many of our residents have not come in to get their bar codes. If you do not do so, come shut off day you will be UNABLE to enter thru the resident gate. This will create large bottlenecks of residents trying to get thru the visitors gate and possibly LONG LINES and inconvenient waiting times. Please be reminded that the old system has had many shutdowns causing inconveniences for residents and guests as well as security issues involving the improper use of transponders. The new system will give greater control of guest and vendor entry as well as faster gate operation and much less system wide shut downs. PLEASE COME IN NOW IF YOUR SIGNUP DATE HAS PASSED and register for your bar codes.
The Board has also instituted changes in the fee for bar codes. The fee remains the same for owners. Two free barcodes per owner, $25.00 per extra bar code for those living at that residence (proof required) and $10.00 for replacement bar codes. Renter fees are now $50.00 per bar code for the term of the lease. For anyone who paid the higher fees please come to the clubhouse for a refund.
Once again we are looking for pictures from our residents of good times in Olympia along with sharing exciting events such as weddings, birthday parties, graduations, new births and any other events of interest you wish to share with your neighbors.
Your board of directors are always looking for feedback from the community to improve our Olympia living experience. Attending monthly board meetings and written suggestions are great ways to communicate with the Board. Get involved and help make Olympia an even better place to live.
Bill Flack
President, Olympia Homeowners Association.
Cleaning windows, glass and mirrors the easier way.
We all have large glass windows and mirrors and many of us have glass topped tables. Finding the best solution to easily cleaning them without the streaks can be a problem. All the glass cleaners you buy state that they are streak free, many of them lie. I personally like Hope’s Perfect Glass which can be purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond.
However, the main problem does not often lie with the cleaner, but with the paper towel we are using to wipe the stuff off. Spraying and using a squeegee on win-dows and mirrors is best, but spraying glass cleaner on tabletops, microwave and oven doors, etc. can be exasperating trying to get the streaks off. But there is an easy way to do it. Use a crumpled up sheet of newspaper to wipe down your stuff in-stead of a paper towel. The paper towel leaves it’s own residue.
You will be amazed how easy your job has just be-come when you use newspaper instead (black ink sheets, not the colored funnies).
Sewing up holes in socks the easy way.
Have a hole in the toe or heel of your sock? Turn it inside out, pull it over a light bulb, place the light bulb between your knees to stabi-lize it and free up both hands. Steady the material with one hand and sew with the other.
This job is not a chore anymore.
… about picking up the New Bar Codes – change goes into effect April 6
We no longer have Pilates
Easter Egg Hunt is April 4th
Sarah Ammirato
(561) 676-8754
Lives in Waburton
Screen Patio - $135
Open Patio - $135
Great Room - $135
Club Room- $135
ZUMBA is at the Clubhouse! Contact the office 561-333-3636 for more information.
Martial Arts
w/ Master Roy
(321) 689-3546
TENNIS LESSONS
By Greg Neuhart
561-758-1395
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Reserved Private Party Screened Pavilion 1pm-7pm Reserved Private Party Great Room & Open Patio 3pm-9pm
2
3 Bryden Village Board Meeting at 5:30pm
4
5 Cooper Village Board Meeting at 6:00pm Olympia Master ARC Meeting at 3:30pm
6 Reserved Private Party Great Room & Open Patio 6pm-10pm
7 Reserved Private Party Great Room & Open Patio 1pm-7pm
8 Reserved Private Party Great Room 10am-3pm Reserved Private Party Great Room 5pm -12am
Reserved Private Party Screened Pavilion 10am-4pm
9 Payson Village Fine Meeting at 4:30pm
10 Payson Village Board Meeting at 6:30pm
11 Treanor Village Board Meeting at 6:30pm (in Treanor Village)
Danforth Village Fine Meeting at 6:30pm Annual Meeting at 7:00pm
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13
14
15 Reserved Private Party Screened Pavilion 1pm-6pm
16 Thomson Village Fine Meeting at 7:00pm Woodworth Village Board Meeting at 4:30pm
17
Stotesbury Village Board Meeting at 7:00pm
18 Payson Village Board Meeting at 6:00pm Olympia Master Board Meeting at 7:00pm
19 Easton Village Fine Meeting at 6:30pm Board Meeting at 7:00pm Olympia Master ARC Meeting at 3:30pm
20
21 Reserved Private Party Great Room 10am-12pm Reserved Private Party Screened Pavilion 2pm-8pm
22 Reserved Private Party Great Room & Open Patio 12pm-6pm
23 Phipps Village Fine Meeting at 6:00pm Board Meeting at 6:30pm
24
25 Scribner Village Fine Meeting at 6:00pm Board Meeting at 6:30pm
26 Bryden Village Fine Meeting at 6:30pm
27
28 Reserved Private Party Great Room 6pm-12pm
29 Reserved Private Party Great Room 12:30pm-6:30pm
Reserved Private Party Screened Pavilion 1pm-7pm
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Sunday, March 1st
Kravis Center- Miami City Ballet,
Passion and Grace, 1pm
South Florida Expo Center- AKC
Dog show, all day
Great Vehicle Giveaway 2015,
10am
Monday, March 2nd
Apple Store, Wellington Green-
Read across America with
Dr. Suess 5pm
Thursday, March 5th
Wellington Amphitheater- Food
truck Invasion 5-9:30pm
FREE Concert, No strings Attached
6:30pm
Friday, March 6th
Royal Palm Beach Commons- West
Fest, Friday 5-10pm, Sat 1-10pm.
Arts crafts, petting zoo, amusement
rides, chili cook off, live country
music and more…
Saturday, March 7th
Wellington Amphitheater- Green
Market 9-1pm
Okeeheelee Park- Great Amazing
Race, family friendly competition
modeled after “The Amazing
Race” TV show
www.greatamazingrace.com.
3-5pm
Royal Palm Beach Commons-
Micayla’s Mornarch Miracle 5k
Walk-Run 7am. Pre-register contact
Dinna Gilroy 561-502-7542,
Sunday, March 8th
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!!!!
Palm Beach Zoo- Live Music
Community 10am
Thursday, March 12th
Wellington Amphitheater- Food
Truck Invasion 5-9:30pm
FREE Concert- Spitfire 6:30pm
Friday, March 13th
Wellington Amphitheater- FREE
Movie “Night at the Museum,
Secret of the Tomb” (PG) 7:30pm
Palm Beach Improv- Jon Lovitz
8pm, Sat 7 & 9:45pm, Sun 7pm
Saturday, March 14th
Wellington Amphitheater- Green
Market 9-1pm
FREE Concert- Springsteen Tribute
7:30pm
Sunday, March 15th
Lake Avenue- St. Patrick’s Day
Parade 12pm
Royal Palm Beach Commons-
Green Market 9-1pm
Monday March 16th
SPRING BREAK WEEK
Tuesday, March 17th
ST. PATRICKS DAY
Thursday, March 19th
Wellington Amphitheater- Food
Truck Invasion5-9:30pm FREE
Concert- The James Mitchell Band
Friday, March 20th
Wellington Amphitheater-
Wellington Idol Auditions 7:30pm
Come Show off Your Talent!!
Palm Beach Improv- Jenny
McCarthy’s Dirty, Sexy, Funny
8pm & 10:30pm, Sat 7pm & 9:45pm
Saturday, March 21st
Wellington Amphitheater- Green
Market 9-1pm
Wellington Idol 2015- Live Auditions
7:30pm
Acreage Community Park- Music
Fest & Classic Car Cruise-In 2pm
Sunday March 22nd
Kravis Center- Palm Beach Opera,
The Daughter of the Regiment 2pm
Royal Palm Beach Commons-
Green Market 9-1pm
Thursday, March 26th
Wellington Amphitheater- Food
Truck Invasion 5-9:30pm
FREE Concert, Big City Dogs 6:30pm
Friday, March 27th
Wellington Amphitheater- Welling-
ton Idol 2015, Semifinals 7:30pm
Kravis Center – Miami City Ballet,
Points of Departure 8pm, Sat 2pm,
Sun 1pm
Saturday, March 28th
Wellington Amphitheater- Green
Market 9-1pm
Wellington Idol 2015 Finals 7:30pm
William Flack • Anthony Mazzo • Allan Kershner • Raymond Seda • Ramachandra Hosmane • Diane Cooper • Michael Spruce • Sachi Yannaccone• Robb Heering
Financial Report:
Treasurer’s Report: Anthony Maz-zo stated the delinquent amount is going down and payment plans remain the same. He also stated that the new gate system and secu-rity expenses were not budgeted for in the 2014 Budget.
Old Business:
Benches: Diane Cooper explained that the benches would add to the improvement of the community and that benches would not be placed in the back yard view of the home-owner’s home. Anthony Mazzo made a motion to proceed with up to $10,000.00 on benches through-out Fatio Blvd. Diane Cooper se-conded the motion. All were in fa-vor. Motion passed.
Stop Sign: We currently do not have a three way stop sign by Shearson & Fatio Blvd. Robb Heer-ing made a motion to collect bids for a traffic study to be done at that intersection. Michael Spruce se-conded the motion. All were in fa-vor. Motion passed.
Bar Code Cost for Renters: Bill Flack explained the concern renters had on the new Barcode pricing and advised the Board to make revisions to the price. Anthony Mazzo made a motion to change the barcode fee for renters to $50.00 non-recurring as long as they have a valid lease. Allan Kershner seconded the mo-tion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Olympia Master/ Village Agree-ment regarding delinquent owners: Bill Flack advised that the Master Association’s attorney had some revisions to the agreement for the Villages to sign and wanted the
board to approve the agreement with the changes when completed. Michael Spruce made a motion to accept the revised agreement from the attorney once completed. Allan Kershner seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
New Business:
Presidents Meeting: The Board has decided that they would like be holding a meeting with the Village Presidents to talk about issues in each village. This meeting will be posted as normal and open to the homeowners to attend.
Curtains in the Great Room: There is currently new furniture in the great room and new window treat-ments are needed. Diane Cooper made a motion to get bids for drapes in the great room. Michael Spruce seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
Bike Lane/ Speed Bumps: Carmine Priore advised the Board that the striping on the bike lane is fading and needs to be redone with either reflectors or reflective paint. Mi-chael Spruce made a motion to get bids for the bike lane reflective paint. Anthony Mazzo seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
Bill Flack advised the Board that the speed bumps have to be removed per the Village of Wellington. Car-mine Priore made a motion to re-move the speed bumps at the gates. Robb Heering seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
Holiday Lighting: Robyn Maroney advised the Board that Holiday Lighting did not fulfill their contract. She noted that the Forest Hill Mon-uments outlet strip burnt out and she is currently holding their final
check because they will not reduce the invoice. Robb Heering will re-view the contact and will speak with the owner of the company for a conclusion.
Root Systems: Homeowners have been complaining about the tree roots growing into pavers and into the foundation of their homes. Allan Kershner made a motion to deal with the root system on a case by case basis. Carmine Priore seconded the motion. All were in favor. Mo-tion passed.
Violation Committee: The Violation Committee made as decision to deactivate transponders and access cards to the residents at 2959 Pay-son Way for a major violation on the property pending Board approval. Michael Spruce made a motion to deactivate all transponders and access cards belonging to 2959 Pay-son Way for 30 days. Robb Heering seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion passed.
Committee Reinstatement: Per the master association documents the ARC and Violation Committee will remain as is and the Landscaping and Social Committee will be re-established.
Anthony Mazzo made a motion that all committee members on the ARC Committee and Violation Com-mittee will remain as is. Carmine Priore seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed.
Robb Heering made a motion to approve five people maximum for the Social and Landscaping Com-mittee. Carmine Priore seconded the motion. All were in favor. Mo-tion passed.
Exterior Landscaping: It was dis-cussed about Hamblin Village hav-
ing plant material replaced on the berm. The Board advised that there are worse areas that needed to be taken care of first before they can take care of the berm behind Ham-blin Village.
Bids: A brief discussion was had in regards to receiving sealed bids. Carmine Priore made a motion to receive sealed bids over $5000.00. Michael Spruce seconded the mo-tion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
K-Park: Bill Flack advised the Board that the Village of Wellington will be holding a meeting regarding K-Park. He wanted to encourage the Board as well as the residents to attend the Village of Wellington meeting. Michael Spruce made a motion for Bill Flack to represent Olympia Mas-ter in regards to the K-Park project. Allan Kershner seconded the mo-tion. All were in favor. Motion passed
Spa Heater: Robyn Maroney ad-vised the Board that the spa heater was not functioning properly and was advised by the Pool Company that the heater was not the best choice for the spa. An option was given to replace the unit with the master association just paying the difference to upgrade to the correct heater needed. Michael Spruce made a motion to upgrade the heat-er and just pay the difference. An-thony Mazzo seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Motion to Adjourn: With no fur-ther business to discuss, a motion was made by Mike Spruce to ad-journ and seconded by Allan Kersh-ner; all were in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)
(3) nonprofit charitable organization that provides decent, safe, affordable housing to hard working families who may not other-wise have the opportunity to own a home. Homeownership brings stability to families, especially the children, increasing graduation rates as well as the likeliness moving on to higher education.
Selected families are considered Habitat’s “Partner Families” as they contribute a minimum of 400 hours of “sweat equity” build-ing homes and working in the Habitat retail stores. Partner Fami-lies must participate in classes covering financial literacy and home maintenance in order to obtain the tools to maintain their new home. They also must show the ability to pay a 30 year, no interest mortgage. Access to community educational support is also avail-able to our Habitat Home Own-er’s children.
“We Can Build With That”, our ReStore’s donation drive slogan, is reaching potential donors in our community to help support Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County’s building efforts by accepting and then selling material donations. Restores are donation centers and retail stores that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, cabinets, appliances and many other items. Habitat Restores offer free donation pick up, as well as free skilled de-construction services for larger remodeling projects. To schedule appointments for these services a donation hotline is available at (561) 253-2290. Contributors to Habitat for Humanity will also receive a tax dona-tion receipt.
Our community is generous in many ways. Palm Beach Central High school is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County on April 11, 2015. A Flea Market and Donation Drive will be held at the High School benefitting the school’s Pro-ject Graduation. This event will also give the community an op-portunity to donate gently used items to Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, as a Habitat truck will be on site, from 9am till 1pm, to collect donations. Arrangement for larger donations can be made by calling the donation hot line.
Join Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County and be a part of building homes, community and hope.
www.habitatpbc.org
Property Sales
R e c e n t Address Model Sale Date Selling Price
2226 Stotesbury Way Casa Della Scala 01/22/2015 $950,000
9820 Stover Way Vizcaya 01/15/2015 $485,000
3012 Payson Way Capri 01/22/2015 $440,000
2848 Shaughnessy Dr. Vizcaya 01/15/2015 $402,000
2995 Shaughnessy Dr. Cambria 01/20/2015 $375,000
8978 Alexandra Cir. Cordova 4 Grande 02/02/2015 $345,000
9657 Wyeth Ct. Marsala 02/13/2015 $280,000
Data obtained from Beaches MLS and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Sales in Olympia from 1/15/2015 through 2/16/2015. Courtesy of Jacqueline & Paul Morris – Gracious Homes Realty, Inc.
In 1928 Maurice Fatio was hired and completed additions and alterations to the Palm Beach residence of Mrs. Edward T Stotesbury. 'Mr Stotesbury was a prominent investment banker, a partner in Philadelphia's Drexel & Co. and its New York affiliate J. P. Morgan & Co. for over fifty-five years. He was involved in the financing of many rail-roads. Stotesbury, West Virginia, a coal mining town in Raleigh County, is named for him, as well as his equestrian es-tate, the Stotesbury Club House. 1927, Stotesbury's fortune was estimated at $100 million. At the time of his death in 1938, it was down to an estimated $4 million. The stock market did crash in the years of the decline of his fortune. But in the last five years of his life, while the Great Depression raged, he withdrew $55 million out of his account at J.P. Morgan.
By Jacqueline Eve Morris
Gracious Homes Realty
Ref: Maurice Fatio Architect, Complied & Edited by Alexandra Fatio
LOOK FOR NEXT MONTH's FEATURED NAME -
Are you curious to know the inspiration behind the name of your street or Village within Olympia ? What makes our community so beautiful is its incorporation of history. Not only in the architectural influences of Old World Palm Beach but also whispers of the past found within it's street and village names.
Minto ( builder and developer) hired master architect Mitch Kunik to inspire and design OLYMPIA. With that came his desire to incorporate the famous works of Maurice Fatio. Mr Fatio went on to design and build homes on the island of Palm Beach and in New York for many famous families. These families' names live on forever now within our streets and villages. As we give directions to friends or write our mailing address out .. Daily these names ring on. A fading history resurrected and immortalized through street and village names. I hope you enjoy each month as I share a little OLYMPIA History.
THIS MONTH’S FEATURED STREET NAME - Stotesbury
Stotesbury died at eighty-nine on May 21, 1938 in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania and was buried in The Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia.
Shaughnessy
Bryden Village
Cooper Village
Mgmt Co: Banyan Property Mgmt
Property Mgr: Leslie Di Stefano
561-649-8585
Board of Director:
Sachi Yannaccone, President
Danforth Village
Easton Village
Mgmt Co: Banyan Property Mgmt
Property Mgr: Leslie Di Stefano
561-649-8585
Board of Director:
Allan Kershner, President
Hamblin Village
Merriweather Village
Adriana Deolt, President [email protected]
Phipps Village
Mgmt Co: Banyan Property Mgmt
Property Manager: Leslie Di Stefano
561-649-8585
Board of Directors:
Karen Flack, President /Treasurer
Postley Village
Scribner Village Shaughnessy Village
Payson Village
Stotesbury Village Thomson Village
Treanor Village
Mgmt Co: Community Assoc MGMT
Property Mgr: Frank Longus
561-738-0061
Board of Director:
Linda Petruzzello, President
Waburton Village
Mgmt Co: Soleil Prop Management
Property Mgr: Falicia Jimenez
561-225-1524
Board of Directors:
Richard Collazo, President
Widener Village Woodworth Village
Mgmt Co: Banyan Property Mgmt
Property Mgr: Leslie Di Stefano
561-649-8585
Board of Directors:
David Belson, President
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