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P. O. BOX 979 KEY LARGO,
FLORIDA 33037-0979NEWSLETTER -- March 2001
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The Annual meeting of the PORT LARGO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION was held February 10, 2001 at the Key Largo Civic Club.
Our guest speakers were Ricardo Calvo, Fla. Keys Carrying Capacity Study, who explained that no other study like this has ever been done. The value of this study is creating awareness among citizens; and that our political leaders will be able to use this tool to make decisions and will be accountable to us as aware citizens. Marlene Conway, Monroe County Planning Board says her job will be to take the information Ricardo puts out, assuring that this information is used for major decisions making our communities the way we want them to be. Murray Nelson, Monroe County Commissioner, spoke to us about the affordable housing issue and FEMA (downstairs enclosures). He assured us the commission is listening to the citizens and will set policy accordingly. Murray especially thanked Port Largo for support during his accident last May and also during his campaign. Dick Lancaster, Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowners Associations (IKLFHA), said this is the first time Key Largo has had a unifying voice and that they expect more condo and homeowners associations to join this federation whose intent is to provide homeowners with a voice to get things done. Marshall Walker said the important thing about this federation is the opportunity for our PLRPOA to voice an opinion on any issue which the majority of you feel is important. Consensus sheets were passed out for homeowners to indicate positions on major areas of concern. Look for the questionnaire with more questions added on page two of this newsletter. Kurt Stelzner, YMCA told us about his programs including after school programs which emphasize caring, respect, honesty and our kids doing their best. He presented some petitions regarding issues at the park which were on the front table for signatures.
Dues for 2001 remain at $100. New keys for the Homeowner’s park are available upon payment of dues. The lock was changed as scheduled on February 24, 2001. You may contact Frances Simmons (451-1790) to renew your membership and arrange to pick up your new card and key.
Accomplishments for the past year were listed in our January newsletter. John Wood thanked Gerry Cooper for taking care of the bad odors coming from the Holiday Inn last year. Our heartfelt thanks to Frances Simmons who has dedicated so many years of service to our community! We thank all of our association members who have helped during this past year to make Port Largo a better place to live! Our thanks also to all of you homeowners who have maintained your properties in a way that gives us pride and makes our community a beautiful place to live!
Election for Board Members of our Association for 2001 was held at our Annual Meeting. Officers were elected at our March 8 board meeting as follows:
Marshall Walker, President Board members:
John Wood, Vice President Ann Nickerson Cara Smith
Frances Simmons, Treasurer Karen Sebastian Edwina Lindeman
Mary Nelson, Secretary Glenn Patton
Our FIFTH ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2001. Additional information and entry form are below. Remember, you must be a member of our association to participate, so be sure your membership dues are paid. Our ANNUAL PICNIC will be held the following day, Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 2:00 PM at our Homeowner’s Park. Mark your calendars now!! Soft drinks, beer, ice, hot dogs and charcoal will be provided by the Association. We also fry fish donated from our tournament and hushpuppies. Bring a covered dish and a chair - - and join us for a great time! Everyone is welcome!
Each of us are looking forward to the 4th of July Parade this year! We would like Port Largo to be well represented and have a lot of fun with our families, friends and neighbors. Call a board member to give us your ideas about how we can participate. Look for more information on this soon.
Call Andy and Kimberly McHenry (453-9246) if you will be willing to join our Crime Watch program. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for this important program. Watch for our next meeting to learn what you can do to prevent crime on your block.
Glenn Patton, our new board member, has set up a website for our association! The website address is http://www.innovative-dynamics.com/PLRPOA.htm. Once you’ve visited our site, save it to your favorite places! You’ll find this newsletter and lots of other useful information on this site. Glenn will include even more as we organize our information and as we receive your input. Those of you who are computer literate will enjoy this site and it’s a great way to participate in your community!!
Call Linda Munshower, Welcome Committee Chairman (451-5432) if you know of newcomers to your neighborhood.
Please contact our Sunshine Chairman, Netta Hills at 453-4238 if you know of anyone in our community who is ill, in need of community support, or has experienced a loss in their family.
Our Ladies Luncheon Group supports the local DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER and we appreciate your support. We’ve contributed cash as well and linens and clothing during the year. A hearty thanks to each of you who donated these items! The shelter appreciates our support and we feel good about helping in this way. Please call Mary Nelson (451-9316) if you would like to donate.
The Port Largo Ladies Luncheon Group meets for lunch the second Wednesday of each month. You ladies are invited - and if you will be able to attend, please call Netta Hills (453-4238) to RSVP and she will let you know where the luncheon will be held. Come, join us and get to know your neighbors! We would love to see you!
If your name is incorrect on this newsletter, or if you know of someone who did not receive one, or if you have any corrections in names or addresses for our homeowners list, please call Mary Nelson at 451-9316.
The goal of our Association is to maintain property values by retaining the residential character of Port Largo. We do this by beautification projects as well as active involvement in county projects that affect Port Largo.
We always need volunteers! Even if it’s only one project a year that you feel you can help on, step up and participate! Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM. All members are welcome to attend!!
QUESTIONNAIRE for CONSENSUS
Your homeowner association is looking for your input on items of concern for Key Largo and/or Port Largo. Please let us know if you favor or oppose the items listed below and return to us at:
PLRPOA, PO Box 979, Key Largo, FL 33037-0979.
1. Curbs for residential streets in Port Largo. Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
2. Curbs for streets around Key Largo Community Park. Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
3. Standardize all of Port Largo's addresses (some now use their lot number and some Monroe County required to be assigned by the post office). Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
4. Four lanes on the eighteen mile strip. Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
5. Keep two lanes on the eighteen mile strip but install a barrier in the center. Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
6. What speed limit would you like to see enforced on Port Largo streets? ___________ mph
7. Are there areas in Port Largo where a speed bump would contribute to safety? Yes ( ); No ( )
Where would you suggest? _____________________________________________
8. Have more Port Largo events: Kids Halloween party, a float in the 4th of July Parade, a New Years Eve party at our Homeowners Park. Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
9. Remove tacky/flashy signs from US1; form a neighborhood Esthetics Committee. Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
10. Are you in favor of the current approved sewer contract? Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
11. Are you in favor of the County determining the maximum size of vessels allowed in residential canals?
Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
12. In favor of additional low cost housing in Key Largo? Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
13. In favor of removing all non-conforming downstairs enclosures even though taxed by Monroe County?
Favor ( ): Opposed ( )
14. In favor of a two or four lane fly-over bridge at Jewfish Creek? Favor ( ); Opposed ( )
Please list below any other areas of concern you have for this community. ______________________________________________________________________
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