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click herehttp://livownersii.blogspot.com/ This is a different blogspot that will serve as either an addition or replacement. Let me know if you like the new template. Thanks

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JULY SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTSWe would love your comment or suggestion so they may be viewed by those visiting. Anonymous are welcomed so throw one in.

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A TIDBITIf tropical depression Alex makes things nasty for the 2nd Annual LIV Cook-off on July 3rd, it will be rescheduled for July 17th. This possible postponement decision might come this Thursday. Don’t miss the fun.

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June 23, 2010 BOARD MEETINGPledge of Allegiance Owners Speaking on Agenda IssuesLot? had an issue about the untimely way his grass was being mowed.President’s Remarks-Halbach discussed the swing bridge and read Selba Campbell’s letter to the U.S. Army Engineer District saying their environmental study not include the dangers the barge traffic has on Port Isabel and LIV when passing through our

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JUNE 16TH COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTORSPledge of Allegiance Suggestion BoxLot 469 made the comment that no one is excluded from using swim bands. Comment stated that on May 9th a Board member cursed Security for doing their job enforcing this rule. This comment said there was another incident involving this Director pertaining to obeying golf cart rules. Our Vice President said this has already been

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This Bud, is for youFirst there was the incident where Burke and Montalvo were trading heated verbiage on our common grounds and left each other upset. The kids will be left out of it.Director Steffensen said Just before the May 19th Coffee Meeting that she had shared with Burke and two others, a statement showing Director Montalvo as being late in paying his Association fees. Montalvo was absent

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JUNE SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTSWe would love your comment or suggestion so they may be viewed by those visiting. Anonymous are welcomed so throw one in. Watch your step.

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June 1st Special MeetingDon Halbach started this special meeting saying the ruling that Pat Burke made on a motion to remove herself as President was in error. He also said that it really didn’t matter since she resigned from the Board. He praised Pat Burke as a hard worker that did a lot for this Village and that he will miss her.He said the executive meeting that followed Pat Burk's resignation

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TIDBIT There will be a special Board Meeting at 10am Tuesday, June 1st.

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May 26th, 2010 Board Meeting Pledge of Allegiance Owners Speaking on Agenda ItemsNonePresident’s RemarksP. Burke started with saying Tom Bergsma is here with us via computer cam and will be and will be counted as being present at the meeting. Any voting by Bergma will be by telephone or email. This has been approved by our attorney as being within our Association Rules.Manager’s ReportRick Horner

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OUR NEW VILLAGEOur May* 26th Board meeting started out like all the others except there was extra paperwork on the counter available showing first and second drafts of the agenda, a Director disqualification letter, attorney emails, and other paperwork sent to certain Directors.When it was Ed Montalvo’s turn to give "B.O.D. Comments to the Public", he took a lion’s share.Director Montalvo said

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PAT BURKE HAS RESIGNED FROM THE BOARDEffective immediately Pat Burke has resigned after an attempt to dethrone her from the President position. Don Halbach is now President with Anita White as Vice President. Virginia Martin has been approved to fill the vacant board position until next years election.Details will come forthwith.

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A TIDBIT During our November 19th 2008 Board meeting the now retired GM said a change order was used to raise a relocated fire hydrant to its proper height.This added a sizable amount to an already sizable contract amount. He said he brought this explanation up to the Board because Director Dodson voided the check to pay for it. Director Dodson said she voided the check because the GM originally

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You’re out of here, well maybe notSeveral weeks ago Directors Eddie Montalvo and Pat Burke had a heated discussion over the way a pool rule was being enforced. Last week Director Montalvo was informed that he will have to resign his position as a Director for not adhering to Article 4 Section 4 of our Village Bylaws. He was told this was put in this weeks Board meeting as an agenda item where

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A New Village GrillHas our Board been watching a little too much C-Span, CNN, MSNBC or Fox News? Recently our Directors acted like some kind of Congressional Committee when they took turns GRILLIN the road patching contractor at the last Coffee Meeting.During this planned spectacle it was said two thirds of the Village money has been paid to this guy and that his work has left our roads in worse

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May 20th Coffee with the DirectorsPledge of AllegianceComments from the DirectorsDirector White asked for Management to go around and check for damage from the Tuesday storm. The GM said he already did and it appears so far eighteen properties were damaged. Director White emphasized the need to send letters to the owners ASAP. She asked for new signage in the pool area.Director Pelletier said he

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MAY SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTSWe would love your comment or suggestion that will improve our Village. They may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one

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Common Grounds Ratification Last week Director Montalvo asked if the Village could make a parking lot next to the swing bridge to correct a growing prohibited parking problem. The Board said we had to get 75% of the owners to consent to that and asked for any other ideas. Well here’s one.. How about putting together plans for a new parking lot, approving it, and notify the owners of a special

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April 28, 2010 Regular Board MeetingPledge of Allegiance.Owners speaking on Agenda issuesThere were none..President remarks-BurkeP. Burke's only meaningful statement was our Grille will be open from Thursday through Sunday. Director’s CommentsThere were noneManager Report-Horner/ZamoraRick Horner said there were 98 owners currently in arrears with their dues totaling $64,687. There were thirteen

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April 21, 2010 Coffee with the DirectorsPledge of Allegiance From the Comment BoxLot 384 asked if workers could pick up all the phone books left on the steps of owners who have left for the summer.Lot 106 made a request to have another lot cut their Palm leaves and spray for clover in the common areas. President said no to the palm leaf cutting.SC 70 said the Sand Dollar quilters wanted to thank

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APRIL SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTSWe would love your comment or suggestion that will improve our Village. They may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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Review of the 2009 Aramark Annual ReportOur Village Grill lost $76,888 in 2009. It's been advertised that we had 75% of the restaurant remodeled and that apparently didn't need any approval by our Board . The only references in the Minutes about this refashion were a director’s wish of doing some improvements with a guess estimate and a comment a month later about getting some figures together to

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Board Meeting 3/24/2010Pledge of AllegianceOwners Speaking on Agenda IssuesPresident Remarks-P. Burke took time to scold “those among us” who she believes failed to obey LIV rules. No names were mentioned of who she alleged had contacted our vendors and service providers. She said that only the Board members have the responsibility to contract, communicate, and et cetera with our outside vendors.

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March 17th Coffee with the DirectorsPledge of Allegiance Lot 679 asked about A&C locker 49 and square dancing after 3pm.Lot 153 talked about having the practice for the Christmas program from 4-6pmLot 916 said the hole in her yard keeps getting bigger.Rick Horner said he needed to get with Mr. Salazar (security) about a Hummer that was speeding.Lot 96 said the plastic Census bags are causing

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MARCH COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONSWe would love your comment or suggestion that will improve our Village. They may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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2010 ELECTIONS, NOTHING’S CHANGED.The same Board members were re-elected, Bill Gagan 379, Anita White 346, and Jose Guerra 346. The other candidates were Virginia Martin 245 and Patty Ann Sandberg 234. All cabinet positions stayed the same.

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Target Practice If there ever was an example of what our six members of the “08” Board had to go through it was witnessed last night at the “Meet the Candidates” event. What a disgrace. What’s up with this October “08” letter that supposedly had Aramark’s response to an owner's concerns towards mismanagement in our Village?Who in the world should care if anyone contacted our management company,

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A group calling themselves “COOL” mailed me a thank you letter. The first thanks was for the help last March in electing a Board of Directors that has been able to work together.Their perception that our “08” Board lacked in their abilities to function and perform their expected tasks might lead one to believe this Board had also a professed lack of accomplishments? Such an assumption usually

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FEBRUARY 24TH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGPledge of AllegianceOwners Speaking on IssuesNonePresident’s Remarks-Burke went at length at saying no decision has be made on the dredging Manager’s Report-Horner said the usual on permits, letters sent for violations and so forth. It was the first time that the owners received true numbers on work request. Mr. Horner realized and changed the method that

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FEBRUARY 17TH COFFEE with the DIRECTORSPledge of Allegiance Comments from the DirectorsP. Burke mentioned the Texas early voting and there are bridge board applications available. She said that Tom Cain will not serve another term on the bridge board and found out that Leo traveled 104 miles on his bike-a-thon fund raiser. She said forms to ask any new candidate questions are now available at the

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FEBRUARY COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONSWe would love your comment or suggestion that will improve our Village. They may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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January 27th Board MeetingPledge of AllegianceOwners Speaking on Agenda IssuesLot? Spoke long about her concerns of the revenue losses in all the revenue sources, spending of the money on the roads and the cost of dredging. She also talked about the issues of the Bridge.Directors SpeakingDir. White mentioned a man named Ernest from the census will stop by to speak to owners.Dir. Gagan said there

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JANUARY 20TH COFFEE W/ DIRECTORSPledge of AllegianceComments from the suggestion box-VP Halbach Lot 428 brought up reflectors to indicate what lots are for sell or rent. Response was this was brought up before, but will review again.Lot 796 brought up how great the game of washers and bolts is and suggested the making of four boxes. Owner also asked to reset the horseshoe pegs.Lot 184 said lot

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JANUARY SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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DECEMBER 16TH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGPledge of AllegianceOwners Speaking on Agenda IssuesLot 759-Owner had concerns about the proposed $20 condo fee increase. She asked where we get the information that future increases are going to happen. Owner asked why not one time assessments instead of an increase in fees that never will decrease. She also asked if these increase percentages are going to

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DECEMBER 9TH COFFEE with the DIRECTORSDirectors Gagan, Bergsma, and Montalvo were not present. GM Horner was not present.Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the DirectorsDir. White mentioned December’s activities. Friday (11th) Employee Christmas Party at 3pm, Saturday (12th) White Elephant Party, Monday (14th) Christmas Cocktail Party bring a toy w/Leslie, New Years Eve Party. She also mentioned

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DECEMBER SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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NOVEMBER 21ST BOARD MEETINGPledge of allegianceOwners SpeakingLot SC 18 bought up this year’s boat parade and said she had posters and applications. This owner gave recommendations on applicants our Village should support for the Chamber of Commerce Director’s position. P. Burke then made it official to support those recommendations.President’s remarks-Burke Library schedule in Dec. will be open

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A TIDBIT It has been three months since our general manager Rick Horner started working here. In that short time he has captured the praise of many. The small things that were overlooked before are now being done. It seems a proactive approach is now being used without fabrications. Owners have recently seen that when problems present themselves beyond the Gm’s control, he doesn’t mind working up

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009, COFFEE w/DIRECTORSPledge of AllegianceSuggestion BoxLot 316 had issues with lights shining directly at his residence all night. Director Pelletier said the rules prohibit that and security needs to be told to correct it.From the AudienceLot 870 had concernes about a young man fishing in an area that seems dangerous. Lot owner also pointed out that at times this person is

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NOVEMBER SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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At the October 28th Board meeting Director Gagen brought up an idea of key cards to be used to access entry into our Park, pool facility, exercise room, billiards room, boat ramp, and tennis court.This is not the first time that this topic has been brought up, but since there have been fantastic improvements in this field in the past five years; it is well worth another look.We as a park could

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OCTOBER 28, 2009 BOARD MEETINGPledge of Allegiance Owners Speaking on Agenda Issues – NONEPresident Remarks – P. Burke asked for a moment of silence to honor and pray for those who are ill and who have recently passed away. She mentioned Warren Lee’s funeral this coming Wednesday. She talked at length about her Port Isabel pirate cruise outing where she represented LIV and took pictures of our GM

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OCTOBER 21, 2009 COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTORSPledge of AllegianceTo Note: Our prayers to Dir. Pelletier’s daughter who is to have open heart surgery.From the DirectorsDir. White thanked our GM for the pelican sign on the main entry road. There is a cocktail party with Angie from 4-6pm this Saturday and a Halloween Party with the Wranglers next Saturday from 4-8pm.P. Burke and others welcomed

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A TIDBITAt the September’s Board meeting it was asked why the new Webinar system was not in operation with telecasting our Board meetings via the internet. Last April the Board told owners this was to start in August when Director Bergsma returned. I don’t recall it later being openly discussed at any meeting but understand now that our Board has decided to cancell this because there was so

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Concern- Compliment- CommentWill owners question the spending of their money for two managers acting as GM for three and a half months? Can any owner argue that these two salaried managers don’t deserve receiving a bonus for their 105 days worth of additional obligations when after last year’s hurricane, salaried management were awarded over $11,000 for their 5 day additional effort?If they do

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OCTOBER SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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BOARD MEETING 9/30/2009Pledge of AllegianceOwners SpeakingLot 744 talked about the manner in how the Board is acquiring sealed bids from contractors. Example given was the sealed bid assumed opened for the first time at the last Coffee Meeting was actually sent to LIV and an Aramark employee put it in an envelope and sealed it before the meeting. Also discussed was the lack of getting the

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9/23/ 2009 COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTORSPledge of AllegianceDirectors Gagan, Bergsma, and Montalva were not presentFrom the Suggestion BoxSC 13 wanted the grass mowed and said whoever put in the asphalt in front of the Activity Center should not be paid for doing such a poor job. He also asked who OK’d that work.Lot ? Asked if the rusted hot tub heater chimney pipes are going to be replaced?Lot 288

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OUR CEMENT PONDIt seems like every six months or so, we get the privilege to hear another sales pitch from Steve, the Berry Pool guy. I believe most owners know why. At the last Coffee Meeting he showed up to tell owners what made our water again turned green and why we need to use his services. Let’s review some of what Steve said.The Backwash Blame This last batch of cloudy green water which

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SEPTEMBER SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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AUGUST 29, 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGPledge of AllegianceRoll CallDir. Halbach not presentOwners Speaking On Agenda ItemsLot 828 had questions of the GM on the checking account. It came to light that any amount over $1000 has to be sign by Board Members.Lot 834 had issues on the appearanceof of certain rental property, wants it maintained.Lot 280 had parking lot suggestions for our Welcome

Joeynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-49614284634770850262009-08-26T21:18:00.020-05:002009-08-27T17:58:58.499-05:00

August 22, 2009 Coffee with the DirectorsPledge of Allegiance (Dir. Pelletier hosting the meeting for VP Halbach)From the Suggestion BoxLot 340 feels lot 335 has a fire hazard. It will be looked into by the Board.Lot “everybody” asked if the Park still had a lawn crew working. Dir. Pelletier said he will give this to Armando.Lot 289 said they found the tennis court was trashed and the net was

Joeynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-59194028278045974752009-08-08T22:48:00.009-05:002009-08-08T23:01:25.514-05:00

OUR CEMENT PONDWell guess what was green again? Last Wednesday I walked the golf course paths on my way to the billiard Room to shoot pool and happened to notice the Indoor pool was cloudy with that greenish goo look. Thursday morning I took these pictures. I never saw a pool close sign. This seems to have gotten to the point of being reckless. It does not take a missile scientist to keep the

Joeynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-71009681847227467352009-08-08T07:09:00.002-05:002009-08-09T07:20:37.362-05:00

A TIDBITOn August the fourth there was a massive puddle of water adjacent to Mr. Freeland’s property at the intersection of Garcia and our Village only exit. Our workers took quite a while to fix a water line that feeds his home. My understanding is that our Village provides Village water to him at no charge. I feel that’s very generous for a person who has had issues with our Village in the

Joeynoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-82818968512061686752009-08-05T17:58:00.000-05:002009-09-01T17:51:08.156-05:00

AUGUST SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-61100593083647920392009-07-21T23:59:00.014-05:002009-07-22T07:33:41.887-05:00

OUR OTHER CEMENT PONDToday is July 21, 2009. There was no chlorine detected in the outdoor pool's test reading and the water is currently a cloudy pond scum green.I was told the Berry Pool boys were out yesterday to correct this. That’s fine and dandy, but is not our Village paying Berry Pools thousands of dollars to monitor this pool’s water chemistry every two hours so things of this nature are

Joeynoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-48144647366398648742009-07-06T08:03:00.000-05:002009-08-02T17:58:56.202-05:00

JULY SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-81102022452353063322009-07-01T16:36:00.003-05:002009-07-01T18:09:47.835-05:00

June 27, 2009 Regular Board MeetingPledge of AllegianceOwners Speaking on Agenda IssuesLot 145 had an issue of the north parking area of the Welcome Center charging owners. P. Burke explained the reasons why it was established. It was argued back and forth between these two for twenty minutes with no resolve. Will talk more about this at the end of the meeting.SC 79 As a new owner, she feels

Joeynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-48193254789605164722009-06-24T00:13:00.007-05:002009-06-24T23:51:23.318-05:00

JUNE COFFEE with the DIRECTORSPledge of AllegianceSuggestion BoxLot 756 wanted an update on the safety handicap bars progress for the outdoor pool. It was said they are working on getting info.Lot 689 asked if maintenance would start cleaning the gutters and trim the Palms on Sea Shell Dr.This was given to Armando who said he take care of it.Lot 288 asked talked about the Hurricane Preparedness

Joeynoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-74525737681635066072009-06-07T20:21:00.013-05:002009-06-08T06:38:12.088-05:00

Since this was such an important matter I thought it odd that there was nothing purposely mentioned about the general manager’s recent retirement at our last Coffee with the Directors. Afterwards I reckoned they were just saving this for the Regular Board Meeting so certain Directors could have an opportunity to point out some of our GM’s fine points, accomplishments, and say how such an asset

Joeynoreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-20427152029430093282009-06-05T17:09:00.000-05:002009-07-01T08:05:35.488-05:00

JUNE SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-536807191857786312009-06-03T10:55:00.003-05:002009-06-03T10:58:49.292-05:00

Update on LIV websiteTo login for the first time click “Owners login”(All small caps)User name put in your address exactly with the same spacing.Temporary password is villager.Once in, click on the top right corner where you see your address. That will go to the page where you can change your password and update owner info.They are still having some problem with the Sea Cottage addresses and

Joeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-59190259545137538522009-06-02T22:56:00.004-05:002009-06-03T00:01:13.535-05:00

MAY 27, 2009 BOARD MEETINGPledge of Allegiance / Roll CallOwners speaking on issues pertaining to items on the agenda.There were none.President’s RemarksAnnounced Dir. White’s resignation as Asst. Sect. and that Dir. Gagan will take that position.Manager ReportArmando explained the violations, late condo fees, golf course pump, sprinklers installation on hole 17 and 18 of the golf course. He said

Joeynoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-73077049505710316192009-05-28T20:45:00.003-05:002009-05-28T20:51:42.499-05:00

A TIDBITDirector Steffensen said LIV’s new web site will be operational on Monday. Word is that you will need a password to fully access it. Your lot# with your street name will be your temporary password example being (640starfish). After entering tou can change it to a permanent one. Be sure not to forget your changed password.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-26309667730337092562009-05-23T18:44:00.021-05:002009-05-26T17:10:49.168-05:00

MAY 20TH COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTORS After the Pledge of Allegiance Director Halbach read items from the suggestion box.Lot 121 complained about people using the exercise room in the dark. He said it made things difficult and has to be a safety issue.Lot 779 complained that people were still illegally parking making it difficult for traffic. President Burke said they will forward this to

Joeynoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-59463574976394134062009-05-15T17:18:00.000-05:002009-06-01T17:12:39.661-05:00

MAY SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com117tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-20050477427519031732009-05-06T20:13:00.005-05:002009-05-06T20:36:55.806-05:00

I wish to post a correction to the last paragraph of the April Board Meeting that said "There was a letter sent from Mayor Vega saying they would like to have a meeting to improve relations with our Village." It should have read that there was a letter sent from Mayor Vega's office saying they would like to have a meeting to discuss,understand, and improve hurricane related protocols between Port

Joeynoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-84457752035996744702009-05-05T17:36:00.005-05:002009-05-05T17:48:03.128-05:00

A TIDBITIt appears that Director Bergsma has provided a wonderful solution for Village owners who wish to stay abreast to the events occurring at our Board meetings.He has researched different downloads for web conferencing and feels “GoToMeeting.com” is the best. Besides his time, he has spent money out of his own pocket and for awhile let our Park use his own personal computer and video

Joeynoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-22538662057479243522009-05-03T23:32:00.003-05:002009-05-04T16:41:31.179-05:00

APRIL 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGPledge of AllegianceOwners Speaking on AgendasThere were nonePresidents Remarks-P. BurkeShe discussed weather, Armando at the doctors, and her upcoming trip to the North.General Manager Report-DeMaladeHe discussed violations, late fees, bath house #1 near completed, starting work on Arts & Crafts room, what to do about old Arroyo cable, and keys for the Arts &

Joeynoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-68084931595271640642009-04-29T23:07:00.006-05:002009-04-30T07:33:01.245-05:00

OUR CEMENT PONDA week ago Tuesday I visited our pool facility as usual to bask in the sun, read, and use our Park’s water works. With these continuing water tribulations to which management along with Berry Pools seem inept to solve, I find myself testing the water before going in.The outdoor hot tub this day tested well enough to use, but the outdoor pool tested zero for chlorine. I tested it

Joeynoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-13644051249961803932009-04-25T21:37:00.002-05:002009-04-25T22:01:24.301-05:00

COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTORSAfter the Pledge of Allegiance, VP Halback started with the suggestions and comments from the BOX.Lot 229 Reta Priest wanted limits set for comments.Lot 819 wished to have the lights that have been out since the hurricane repaired on the tennis courts. Owner gave a compliment about the newsletter along with the reported $1300 savings. Owner gave an overwhelming compliment

Joeynoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-70685714593339133862009-04-05T18:54:00.001-05:002009-04-05T18:58:34.148-05:00

PAYING FOR CRAZY?Rick May, our Village insurance agent of twenty plus years made an appearance at our March Coffee with the Directors. He came there to plant the seed of an insurance premium increase in July. In wondering how the insurance company feels about insuring our Village, one might envision them shaking of their heads and catching that glimpse of awe and bewilderment on their faces. You

Joeynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-68662258659364062392009-04-01T08:04:00.002-05:002009-05-20T23:20:04.233-05:00

APRIL SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com95tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-58583693101072302342009-03-31T12:47:00.009-05:002009-05-18T19:01:11.853-05:00

Clarity The picture on the left was taken last Tuesday 3/24 around noon. Our general manager and board president said that the chemicals in this water were tested and found to be fine. It was said that sun tan oil was the possible reason for its cloudy-green condition. I performed a water test when I took this picture using a Taylor Kit and the readings were 0-chlorine and 7.2-PH.The picture on

Joeynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-69137074191576047902009-03-28T00:38:00.007-05:002009-03-28T21:17:40.757-05:00

RECOGNITIONThe Vaughan’s have for years went the extra mile and contributed their time so people could enjoy a quality newsletter. It has been a pleasure to read the events occurring in our Village and wish that would never end, but it has. Since making their decision however, I have been hearing innuendoes coming from the same group of people who had vindictively fueled the rumor fire all last

Joeynoreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-77435038655856946282009-03-26T20:38:00.008-05:002009-03-27T12:23:22.889-05:00

MARCH 2009 BOARD MEETINGPledge of AllegianceOwners speaking on agenda itemsRick Hansen said he thought the 2007 bulk income amount was incorrect on the treasury report and the balance that the treasury report in the minutes shows should reflect the month end report. He also thought the four managers getting up to 4.5% increases in their salaries was inappropriate after the increase losses in

Joeynoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-77892541229028154662009-03-26T20:23:00.005-05:002009-03-26T22:25:59.017-05:00

MARCH 2009 COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTORSPledge of AllegianceV.P. Halbach started the meeting saying there will be changes in how future meetings will be ran.Changes are still in up the air but soon they will be announced. He asked for show of owner hands from the audience if they still want owner suggestions to be signed and owner’s name being disclosed. It stayed the same.From the Suggestion BoxLot

Joeynoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-47989313994560596482009-03-25T08:25:00.003-05:002009-03-25T08:30:57.150-05:00

OUR CONCRETE PONDMonday evening when I cut through the indoor pool facility to play cards at the Activity Center, I noticed the pool water was green and very cloudy.Late morning on Tuesday the water still looked as bad, so I took a chemical reading. The water appeared circulating but found no chorine registering along with a lower than normal PH reading. I was told by several exercise patrons

Joeynoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-50618274755706420962009-03-07T19:42:00.001-06:002009-09-12T22:43:13.160-05:00

The Election ResultsTotal votes 712Elected were Mary Steffensen 429, Eddie Montalva 423, Pat Burke 389, Don Halback 387, Don Pelletier 374, Tom Bergsma 355, Jose Guerra 343, Annita White 323, Bill Gagan 309.Not elected Virginia Martin 304, Ed McBride 287, Ted Burns 271, Shirley Ritten 281, Richard Hansen 266, Martha Nell Dodson 260, Joe Long 224, and Robert Wilson 162.Thank you to everyone on the

Joeynoreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-74824624574572990752009-03-07T07:42:00.010-06:002009-03-07T10:15:09.079-06:00

ACCOUNTABILITY ( 10 a.m.)One of the overheads here in our Village paradise lately has been wasting part of your life watching a diminutive group blindly protecting insincere Aramark employees from being accountable for actions affecting our Village. In the last nine months when management accountability was a question, something would come to life that one could only describe as the “spin wizards

Joeynoreply@blogger.com105tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-91634484332470793752009-03-01T19:16:00.003-06:002009-05-20T23:20:46.291-05:00

MARCH SUGGESTIONS Part I. We would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestion may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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February 25, 2009 Regular MeetingAfter the Pledge of Allegiance P. Sullivan gave what was considered a farewell speech.Owners speaking on the issues relating to agenda items were for some reason asked to wait until the end of the meeting.GM/Armando report was the usual fines, violations, and repairs. Outdoor pool was said to be open. Work started on bath house one. The bids on the roof were

Joeynoreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-25003088711711972772009-02-25T19:09:00.003-06:002009-02-27T07:21:34.353-06:00

February 18th Coffee with the DirectorsAfter the Pledge of Allegiance P Sullivan gave the floor to Selba Campbell who ask for every owner to register to vote.VP Young then gave the floor to owner Becky Ray to explain election procedures. Comments from the suggestion boxLot? Complained of cold food at chicken night and on the buffet during a 40 plus breakfast get togeher that was scheduled at the

Joeynoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-19469566982530344542009-02-21T18:43:00.002-06:002009-02-22T13:50:05.027-06:00

JUST A TIDBITIt has been an interesting week. There was a letter sent to Aramark with information about our GM’s hiring practices. We had our Coffee with Directors that had the usual fireworks. A candidate running for the Board acted out of line towards an owner on lot 820. We’ve had thirteen candidates show up at a very thoughtful McAllen meeting. We were all captivated about this remarkable

Joeynoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-52032910269728375352009-02-15T17:38:00.003-06:002009-05-20T23:21:34.197-05:00

FEBRUARY SUGGESTIONS We would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com156tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-979472158043745532009-02-11T15:35:00.005-06:002009-02-11T15:59:51.807-06:00

THE WHEELS KEEP ON TURNINGHow many ways can our GM explain the story about the purchase of tires and wheels? Let’s review this metamorphic story.One of the agenda items from the August 20th Coffee/Workshop was to address if personal tires and wheels may have been purchased by our GM with his Aramark credit card. When the GM gave his explanation that on August 12th, 2008, his truck received a

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JUST A TIDBIT The few owners who stayed through Hurricane Dolly were invited to have free dinners at our Restaurant patio area. It was said in appreciation, the food and beverage was given to us from Aramark. Aramark laborers, who had put in a tremendous work effort, had also enjoyed this generosity. Our GM said in one of his many dinner speeches that this is what we, Aramark, are all about.The

Joeynoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-66103798860666676192009-02-03T14:00:00.003-06:002009-07-24T23:00:34.294-05:00

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 1/31/2009PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEROLL CALL OWNERS SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEMSDon Pelletier made a suggestion that future contracts have the manager’s signature on them also.Director Mulch said he was ashamed with the way the board had handled the Security and Time Warner contracts. He said the security contract was completely controlled by Director Dodson’s committee and the

Joeynoreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-88603806886189779752009-01-31T08:07:00.005-06:002009-04-09T22:02:21.161-05:00

A TIDBITThe candidates for the nine Director positions are as follows.Richard Hansen, Virginia Martin, Annita White , Don Halback , Eddie Montalva, Joe Long, Jose Guerra, Martha Nell Dodson, Don Pelletier, Bill Gagan, Ed McBride, Tom Bergsma, Ted Burns, Shirley Ritten, Mary Steffensen, Pat Burke, and Robert Wilson.

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JANUARY SUGGESTIONS We would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com113tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-50635850285841071482009-01-28T23:02:00.008-06:002009-01-29T07:36:02.057-06:00

WATER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTThe Board is debating on whether to continue with Berry Pools maintaining control of our pool and spas water chemistry. It’s who you talk to as to whether it has been worth the expense. Although the water has not turned cloudy and green as many times as before, there have been some new problems with body hair loss and garment color change.Our last Board thought this

Joeynoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-82927662840911841102009-01-27T17:42:00.001-06:002009-01-27T17:49:43.057-06:00

January 21, 2009 COFFEE W/ DIRECTORSPledge of AllegianceVP Young reading from the suggestion boxSC 85 asked about cluster mail boxes with the numbers corresponding to the lots. Director Burke commented that there is also a possibility of a rural route for our Village. Director Hansen commented on our current problems. Someone from the audience mentioned there was a certified post office person

Joeynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-48262464352536567192009-01-22T19:40:00.013-06:002009-01-23T07:37:15.083-06:00

THE MANAGER’S REPORTBelow we have the general manager’s fire hydrant report taken from our Village Newsletter for January. It seems to read that change orders and one of three bids supposedly reviewed for this fire hydrant relocation were approved by the Board before this work was ever started. It implies that Director Dodson voided the check to pay the contractor because she had misunderstood

Joeynoreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-74727423860086299562009-01-14T20:58:00.002-06:002009-01-14T21:05:46.867-06:00

A TIDBITGood news!The new Hayward WGX1048E VGB drain covers have been installed for the indoor pool and hot tubs. I hope our management has figured out whatto install for the second level of entrapment protection for the pool. The hot tubs may need the second also.WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO BECOME COMPLIANT• On all drains, install a NEW ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 performance standard anti-vortex or

Joeynoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-74306672571573581542009-01-14T13:21:00.005-06:002009-01-14T15:38:47.076-06:00

TIME WARNER MEETINGWe had our Time Warner sales rep. here Tuesday answering questions. He started out on the wrong foot by being an hour late. He didn’t have any bundling prices to hand out because there seems to be none since we already have the $49.99 Standard Service (Basic and Expanded Basic Service) being taken out of our condo fees at under $11. Don’t take this wrong because as you can see

Joeynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-49127176561401482332009-01-08T07:29:00.009-06:002009-01-08T08:25:58.235-06:00

HOT TUB RUBFor three weeks I’ve wanted to use the outdoor hot tub. As a precaution on Christmas Eve I tested the water before using it and was glad I did. I found the PH level way too low and didn't risk it. On New Year’s Eve I was back only to right away notice the outdoor hot tub water was starting to turn green. The water was not hot, read zero on chlorine/bromine with a PH reading off the

Joeynoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-91414847581718501302008-12-30T17:48:00.008-06:002009-01-07T11:55:12.861-06:00

COMPLIANCEAt December’s Director’s meeting our general manager stated the pool facility was in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. The deadline to comply with this year old Federal act designed to lower the needless drowning deaths of children was December 19, 2008. Our GM said our pools and hot tubs were in compliance. Under current law, the maximum penalty for one

Joeynoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-7445831812902342512008-12-29T21:22:00.002-06:002009-05-20T23:23:34.717-05:00

DECEMBER SUGGESTIONS Part II. We would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

Joeynoreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3979495830820806232.post-27666354127502937772008-12-29T15:39:00.002-06:002009-05-20T23:23:58.716-05:00

DECEMBER SUGGESTIONSWe would love your suggestion that will improve our Village. Suggestions may be viewed by those visiting. We will renew the display each month. Anonymous are welcomed. So throw one in the box.

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