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• “PLAY BALL!” with the Charlotte Stone Crabs ... page 2• Meet Scott Feldkamp ................................................ page 3• “MEET THE SHERIFF” ..................................... page 4• Strike Up the Band! .................................................. page 6

RWA Moves into New OfficesBy Barry Kean

Moving day, Friday, January 15, 2016 dawned chilly and rainy, but the RWA Administrative Office staff was ready – the old offices in the former Community Center on Cape Haze Drive had to be vacated and everything moved to the new facility at 646 Rotonda Circle, in Broadmoor Park.

Fortunately, the weather moderated and the rain stopped, and the move was successfully completed, though more rain on the following Monday complicated the arrival of heavy, bulky filing cabinets.

Kudos to the office staff, they overcame all obstacles for a job well done.

The new offices are located in what was originally the pro shop for the former Pinemoor East golf course, the grounds of which now comprise Broadmoor Park. The building was remodeled for RWA by Synergy Contractors into a modern, bright and airy office facility that has generated praise from all who work or have visited there.

Unfortunately, the new facility will not accommodate a large public meeting room such as exists in the old community center; that will have to wait for the projected Broadmoor Park community center building, still in the early stages of planning. RWA sold the old building last year but has negotiated limited continued use of it for official purposes such as board and committee meetings. However, some private organizations

that formerly met there have had to scramble to find temporary meeting sites.The RWA Administrative Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 4 PM. All Rotonda

West residents are invited to drop in and see the new facility.

Next Up: Spring Community Open HouseBy Don MahonThe next Community Open House is expected to draw a large crowd as the first one did last November. As 200 residents who attended in November will attest, it is a tremendous learning experience to reveal what is going on behind the scenes in our community. This event, formerly known as Newcomer’s Night, will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at The Hills Country Club, 100 Rotonda Circle. All residents, new and not so knew, are welcome. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the Association’s many activities and the missions of the RWA’s eight committees. Community social clubs and services will be on hand to explain their programs. Organizations that have served the community since the 1970s are Neighborhood Watch, GFWC Rotonda West Woman’s Club, Fiesta Association, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. All will have representatives present. Jack Alexander’s

RWA Manager Jay Lyons and Pastor Carl Kaltreider will be at the Rotonda West “history” table to offer Jack Alexander’s book, Rotonda: The Vision and the Reality, and DVDs of the 25th anniversary video produced last year. Photo by Sue Killion

popular history book, “Rotonda: The Vision and the Reality” will be available for $6.00 and DVD’s of the 25th anniversary video produced last year with Alexander and Pastor Carl Kaltreider, with Jay Lyons as moderator, will also be available for $9.00. Sure to draw considerable interest is the Broadmoor Park development exhibit with future plans for the park. Local churches and organizations including Brookdale Rotonda Senior Living and Big Brothers Big Sisters will have representatives on hand with displays. The Hills Restaurant will provide refreshments and the Community Relations Committee will offer tasty desserts. Earl Haas, chairman of the RWA Community Relations Committee, is the event chairman. He is assisted by Linda Bondeson, Susan Superak and Ginni Mahon. The March 29 event is the sixteenth in a semi-annual series initiated eight years ago by RWA Manager Jay Lyons. It has grown in popularity through the years.

Moving day was quite a challenge but the hard working staff pulled it off. Photos by Sue Killion.

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President’s Message

“PLAY BALL!” with the Charlotte Stone Crabs and FireworksBy Russ KulpThis year’s “Rotonda West Night at the Ball Park” will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016, when the Charlotte Stone Crabs host the Tampa Yankees at the Charlotte Sports Park. It will also be the first fireworks night of the season. Last year’s event drew 142 Rotonda West members and guests who seemed to thoroughly enjoy the beautiful weather, a Stone Crabs victory, and a terrific after-the-game fireworks display.

The hometown Stone Crabs had an eventful, roller-coaster, but successful 2015 season which ended with them gaining their first-ever Florida State League Class A-Advanced Championship and subsequently having a change in team ownership. The grueling 135-game summer season had two distinct halves; and, for the Stone Crabs, they couldn’t have been any different. Playing in the South Division, the Stone Crabs won the first half going away by 7 games ahead of their nearest opponent. But, inexplicably they faltered badly in the second half, finishing dead last.

Luckily, the Championship playoffs are arranged where the winner of each half season plays each other in a best-of-three series to determine the Championship Round representative and that team then plays the corresponding winner of the North Division in a best-of-five. The Stone Crabs seemed to find renewed energy for the playoffs, first beating their Division rivals, the Palm Beach Cardinals and then, for the Championship, beating the Daytona Tortugas 3 games to 1. It was a great way to finish the season for first-year Manager Michael Johns who will be returning for this 2016 season.

The news was not over for the Stone Crabs as the team was sold by Ripken Baseball to the Caribbean Baseball Initiative (CBI). The CBI, a private company, was first chartered in 2007 in Wilmington, Delaware. It’s operating base, however, is in Havana Cuba where its main goal is to contribute through the sport of baseball in building better relations between the U.S. and Cuba. Its primary objective is to work toward the inclusion of Cuba in the international baseball scene, being that Havana is one of the most passionate baseball cities in the world.

“Rotonda West Night at the Ball Park 2016” is again this year being

Stone Crabs mascot “Stoney” with 2015

first pitch raffle winner Diane Hagerty

Photo by Sue Killion

organized by the Association’s Community Relations Committee, chaired by Earl Haas. He is being assisted by Don Mahon, Hank Killion, and Russ Kulp. The Committee will be selling tickets to the game and associated food vouchers at three separate times. The first will be at the Community Open House which occurs on Tuesday, March 29th, from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Hills Country Club Restaurant, 100 Rotonda Circle. The other two times are Saturday, April 2nd, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Saturday, April 9th, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, both at the RWA Administrative Offices in Broadmoor Park, 646 Rotonda Circle. The Rotonda West seats are in our customary Section 216 in the stands behind 3rd base where there is a great view of the entire field and a perfect view of the fireworks display directly across behind center field.

This season prices are $8.00 per ticket, a bargain for an enjoyable evening, for the reserved seats in Section 216. There will also be two food vouchers available: a hot dog, chips and soda for an additional $5.00; or chicken fingers, fries, and soda for $6.00. The tickets and optional food vouchers may be purchased only by cash or check made payable to “Charlotte Stone Crabs”. The Committee also anticipates conducting a raffle at the time of ticket purchase with the winner having a chance to throw out the “first pitch” during the ceremony before the game. The parking fee remains at $4.00 per vehicle. If you are unable to purchase tickets to sit in the Rotonda West reserved section at one of the established sales dates, you may call Earl Haas at 941-698-9207.

We hope to see you at the ballpark on April 16th for a fun evening of a ballgame and fireworks and conversation with your Rotonda West neighbors!

I thought I would have more news about the meeting room/community center building at Broadmoor Park, unfortunately the Association and its preferred Building and Design contractor could not agree on contract terms. On advice from the Associations Building and Grounds Committee, the Board of Directors reversed its approval of Halfacre Contractors. Again on the Committees advice appointed Synergy Construction as its new Design Builder. Meetings have started on the design phase of the project, the contract is ready for signing, and hopefully the project will now move forward more quickly than previously. I will keep you all informed of developments as they move forward.

I have written on this subject before, and I think it worthwhile repeating.

Restrictive Covenants, or as we commonly call them Deed Restrictions, why do we need them? Why do we buy property in Communities with them?

For our part we wanted to have the surety that the community we purchased our lot and eventually built our house would stay roughly the same as the day we decided to buy and build here.

The Deed Restrictions in Rotonda West have mainly stayed the same for a considerable number of years. What changed at the last revision was an attempt to better define and describe those restrictions, giving a clearer understanding of what they meant.

Why then do we still every year have hundreds of violations by members? These are usually for Parking, Trash Bins and Residential Modification. Is it because members do not want to comply with these Restrictions? Or are they oblivious to them? If it is the latter, I personally do not understand it. Surely when you buy your Lot or House you read the Associations Governing Documents prior to making the offer or completing the Purchase, because to make such an expensive financial investment without reading them makes no sense at all.

In addition, I would like to state that these same restrictions not only apply to the property owners, but also to any guests or renters who visit or live at the property. The restrictions are not suspended for Evenings, Weekends or Special Occasions, they apply 24 hours a day and for every day of the year.

The Association does employ both a full time Deed Restriction Administrator and a part time Deed Restriction Surveyor. Yet it still comes as a surprise to some members when they get a deed restriction violation notice, which if not corrected within 14 days could result in the violation coming before the Compliance Committee and subsequently a fine being imposed by the Board of Directors normally for $20 a day. Repeated violations of the same restriction could increase the fine to $100 per day.

I trust and hope that the explanation above helps people understand that the Association will continue to enforce all the Restrictive Covenants and its incumbent on all of us. This enforcement will keep the Community, as it grows, the same as it was when we purchased our Lots or Houses thereby improving its value.

Glynn Perkins, President

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See Summary, Continued on page 6

Meet Scott Feldkamp, New Assistant ManagerBy Don MahonHave you ever met anyone who has the patience and fortitude to dive into Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and spend time reviewing it?

Enter Scott Feldkamp, a property management professional, who is the newly-hired Assistant Manager of the Association.

Amazingly, Scott found an error in the Einstein Theory, reported it but someone else beat him to it.

He and his son Andrew spend time trying to unravel things like mathematical equations such as logarithms, as well as the science of astrophysics. After all this heavy stuff, Scott is known to hop on his motorcycle to go out for a spin.

We’ve just scraped the surface about Scott.You are about to meet a man whose background will knock

your socks off.Scott started in the Real Estate business as owner and developer

back in Marengo, Illinois. His office was a former one-room schoolhouse built in 1928. After he created 7 subdivisions over 22 years, Scott got tired of shoveling snow like most of us Northerners and headed for Fort Myers.

Once in Fort Myers, he joined a multi-division property management company, Prime Property Management. He started in the maintenance department and rose through the ranks to earn the title of Chief Operations Executive. The company is a full-service property management firm and Scott was responsible for 14 licensed community association managers and a staff landscaping crew of 165.

After 12 years, he left the Real Estate field to begin a 14-year career as a professional photographer. He not only dabbled in photography, he excelled in it. One of his specialties was celebrity portraits. Among his clients have been Tiger Woods, Ernie Banks, James Dean, Bernadette Peters and Steven Tyler of the Aerosmith Band. He took 7,000 images of the Edison-Ford Estates in Fort Myers and is one of only 3 allowed in Mr. Edison’s bedroom since the inventor’s death. The other two where? Presidents Truman and Nixon.

Scott Feldkamp points to a

document that seems to amuse

Jay Lyons.Photo by

David Pulaski

One photo shoot took place at the Elvis Presley Museum in Memphis. A cruise line retained Scott to shoot pictures and his work has appeared on the cover of several magazines.

His artwork can be found in seven museums, including the Abraham Lincoln Museum in Lincoln, Illinois, the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the Edison-Ford Estates in Fort Myers. In addition, he estimates his works appear in thousands of public and private galleries around the world.

Scott was selected over several other candidates for the Assistant Manager’s job and started on January 4, 2016.

He earned two Bachelor degrees from Southern Illinois University. One was in Agriculture Science. The other degree was English. He also was a member of the school’s football team as a tight end on the gridiron. Beside his son Andrew, Scott has a daughter, Stephanie. Both are in their 30s.

Our interview took place in Jay Lyons’ new office in Broadmoor Park. During the course of the interview, Jay commented that he and Scott think alike. They mimicked one another often during the interview. They do have similar personalities.

Said Jay, “Scott being aboard for only one month has already made his mark with the Association. He has been a great, great help and without him our move would have been very difficult.”

Jay will begin a well-deserved retirement later this year after 8 productive years with the RWA. Scott is being groomed to succeed Jay as RWA Manager.

When you see Scott, ask him about the Einstein Theory. Better yet, just welcome him aboard and wish him well.

Summary of Board of Directors’ Meeting MinutesSpecial MeetingTuesday, September 29, 2015DIRECTORS PRESENT: Glynn Perkins (Chairman), Hank Killion, Russ Kulp, and Peter TraversoDIRECTORS ABSENT: Scott Schermerhorn, Andy VanScyoc and David KellyMANAGEMENT PRESENT: Jay Lyons, Manager, and Dianne Brophy, TranscriberThe meeting was called to order and a quorum was present. The first item was to approve the membership of the Buildings & Grounds Design Sub-Committee. An email vote was taken by the Board on the Buildings & Grounds Design Sub- Committee, the members of which are Glynn Perkins (Chairman), Dean Ziegler, Carl Couture, George Krabbe, Barbara Peszko, and Sue Killion. Director Perkins moved the Board of Directors ratify the email vote on the Buildings & Grounds Design Sub-Committee and its members. Director Kulp seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.Director Perkins informed the Board that the full Buildings & Grounds Committee had met to discuss the two methods of constructing the new Community & Meeting Facility at Broadmoor Park. Those two choices are either to employ the design/build methodology or alternatively to select an architect to design the building and then put the construction of it out to bid. Significant discussion explored the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Director Kulp moved that the Board of Directors approve

the Design/Build approach with which to develop, design and construct the Broadmoor Park Community Center and Meeting Facility. Director Killion seconded the motion. It carried with Director Perkins voting in the negative. Director Perkins responded that the Association will take the Design/Build approach.The next agenda item involved the review of the Broadmoor Park Site Plan, an overall outline and preliminary plan locating where in the future the Association may choose to proceed with additional development within the Park. The Site Plan has been developed by Dean Ziegler of Banks Engineering. The plan, which is flexible, will be submitted to and used in meetings with SWFWMD preceding the site design process and permitting for the new Broadmoor Park facility. Director Traverso moved that the Board of Directors approve the Broadmoor Park Site Plan Sketch – Preliminary Alternative “A”. Director Kulp seconded the motion; and, it passed unanimously.

Summary of Board of Directors’ Meeting MinutesRegular MeetingWednesday, November 18, 2015DIRECTORS PRESENT: Glynn Perkins (Chairman), Russ Kulp, Hank Killion, Scott Schermerhorn, Andy VanScyoc, David Kelly, and Peter TraversoMANAGEMENT STAFF PRESENT: Jay Lyons, Manager, and Dianne Brophy, Transcriber

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“MEET THE SHERIFF” Night at Rotonda WestBy Barry KeanAbout 50 local residents took the opportunity to interact with Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell and members of his Department at the “Meet the Sheriff” event on January 26, sponsored by the Rotonda West Neighborhood Watch, together with the Neighborhood Watch organizations of South Gulf Cove and Village of Holiday Lakes. During his presentation and a spirited question and answer session, Sheriff Prummell covered a wide range of topics of interest to the community, including Sheriff’s Department training, use of force, community policing, the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers, medical marijuana, open carry of firearms, and jail and prison issues.

Sheriff Prummell pointed out that most Florida sheriffs are opposed to open carry. He said the proper and effective use of a firearm takes a lot of training which most people carrying firearms don’t have; in stressful situations even highly trained officers make mistakes. He also noted that law enforcement officers cannot legally ask a person with a gun whether they have a permit.

The Sheriff noted that virtually all Florida Sheriff’s Departments oppose medical marijuana. He pointed out that the marijuana available today is far more potent than that available in the past and that in states that have legalized medical marijuana, only a small fraction of users have a debilitating disease.

Sheriff Prummell described training in his Department as 80 percent “hard” (use of firearms, arrest techniques, etc.) and 20 percent “soft” (dealing with domestic disturbances, mental health issues, etc.). He noted the importance of handling small problems before they get bigger, and pointed out that mental health issues are an increasing concern; some 30 to 40 percent of inmates in the county jail have mental health issues. Regarding use of force, he said that only five percent of police officers nationwide ever draw their guns during their career, and that only a few of the 100,000 plus daily interactions between police and the public result in newsworthy events. He noted that his Department has

Sheriff Prummell

makes a point at

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an ongoing dialogue with the area NAACP, which does not want local demonstrations against law enforcement.

People want body cameras used because they don’t trust the police, according to the Sheriff. But, he pointed out, a camera may not pick up the entire event, and may record sensitive private information that then becomes a public record. Cost is also an issue.

Concerning jail and prison issues, Sheriff Prummell pointed out that his Department has responsibility for the county jail, which houses only persons awaiting trial or serving sentences of less than one year. The Charlotte Correctional Facility, housing prisoners serving longer sentences, is a state facility not under the Sheriff’s authority.

Sheriff Prummell also noted that construction of a new Sheriff’s Department facility for west Charlotte County will begin soon at the corner of Sunnybrook and Wilmington Boulevard.

Participating in this event with Sheriff Prummell were Sergeant Andy Rodriguez, Internal Affairs, Deputy Lou Henyecz, Community Policing, and Deputy Rick McDonald, Englewood District Commander. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department has a total staff of about 650, including 300 patrol officers, 150 detention personnel, and 200 support staff. “Meet the Sheriff” is an annual event sponsored by Rotonda West Neighborhood Watch, which extends heartfelt thanks to the Rotonda Elks for the use of their facility and the refreshments for this event.

Christmas in March?... Our ever-growing Christmas Parade will mark its 10th year in December. With 50 units normally entered with a myriad of details, it takes a cadre of volunteers to pull it off. Every year, there is a turnover of volunteers so the Help Wanted sign is out. If you have ever been involved in organizing an event, big or small, or interested in helping please consider stepping forward. You’ll work with great people and have loads of fun. For more information, email Earl Haas at ehaas3402@gmail.com or call him at 941-698-9207.

Rain, Rain & More Rain... The average rainfall for January in our area of Southwest Florida is 1.80 inches. The all-time record for the month was set in 1979 at 7.07 inches. The total rainfall for January 2016 was 9.92 inches, a new record. One storm after another, some severe enough to spawn tornadoes but luckily not here. The canals are full; our lawns are saturated. The docks at the Oakland Hills Marina were under water and the swales had trouble absorbing all the rain. And the sign says, this is the dry season. One observer was overheard saying, “I can’t wait for the rainy season!”

Hail to Our Volunteers... The RWA saluted nearly 100 volunteers at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on February 28 at the Hills

Inside The CircleBits ‘n Pieces from around our communityBy Don Mahon

Country Club. This annual event honors all RWA volunteers who serve on one of the 8 committees, and help with community events, including the massive undertaking of the Christmas holiday events. A detailed report and photos will appear in the March/April issue.

History On Sale... Jack Alexander’s popular book, Rotonda; The Vision and the Reality” and the 25th anniversary video featuring Jack and Pastor Carl Kaltreider are available in the Community Center offices at 646 Rotonda Circle. Note the new address. The book price is $6.00, while the video is $9.00. Both trace the history of the 26,000 acres that Rotonda West sits on. Both the book and video will also be offered at the Community Open House on March 29 at The Hills Country Club. Both reveal the trials and tribulations of the early days here and the growth of our community to become a Southwest Florida gem.

Meet & Greet... A brand new community-wide “Happy Hour’ is getting off to a roaring start. Developed from a Facebook page, the social event is held every first Wednesday of each month at the Rotonda Community Park off Parade Circle. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. to dusk. The first gathering in February drew 75 residents who brought appetizers and snacks. No glass wear, please! The March 2nd event was a salute to St. Patrick’s Day with prizes for those dressed in green. It’s a great way to meet neighbors, make new friends and just relax and socialize! Remember...first Wednesday of each month. All are welcome!

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From the ManagerJay Lyons, ManagerRotonda West Association

Who do you call?The RWA office gets an amazing number of calls covering an incredible number of topics. We get calls from all over the world and all over the country on a daily basis because our property owners come from 33 countries and all 50 states. We get all types of questions from people asking for directions, restaurant recommendations, referrals for plumbers, electricians, lawn maintenance, irrigation repair, roofers, carpenters, doctors, lawyers, bankers, accountants, notary publics, and Realtors to name a few.

The Association office staff will gladly handle any and all calls regarding the operation of the Association including: annual dues, fees & fines, Deed Restriction questions, enforcement & violations, parking passes for boats, motor homes, trailers of any kind, yard sale requests, signage of any kind, Residential Modification applications for improvements to the exterior of any property, Residential Modification violations, canal maintenance,

Charlotte County Animal Control ........................ 941-833-5690Questions or concerns about stray dogs or cats

Charlotte County Appraiser .................................. 941-743-1498Real Property Value & Appraisal information www.ccappraiser.com

Charlotte County Environmental Services ........... 941-764-4370Questions regarding Mosquito & Aquatic ControlRecycling & Hazardous Waste ........................... 941-764-4360

Charlotte County Public Works ............................ 941-575-3600Road Construction & maintenance, storm water drainage issues

Charlotte County Sheriff, dispatch Non-emergency ................................................... 941-474-3233Speeding cars, vehicles parked on roadways, any civil or criminal issues.

Charlotte County Tax Collector .............................941-743-1350

Charlotte County Utilities .................................... 941-764-4300 Any issues related to water supply issues, water quality, sewerage blockage or spills and watering violations.

COMCAST Cable ................................................. 866-774-3128

CENTURY LINKCustomer Service Center .................................800-201-4099Repair Service .........................................611 or 800-788-3600Request a Directory ............................................ 877-243-8339

Englewood Board of Realtors ............................... 941-475-6656

Englewood/Cape Haze Chamber of Commerce ...................................... 941-474-5511

Fish and Wildlife Commission – State of Florida ................................................. 888-404-3922Questions or concerns regarding alligators, hogs, coyote, bob cats or any wildlife

FPL – Florida Power & LightPower outages, downed wires, street light outages, low voltage ....................................................... 800-468-8243Residential Services ............................................941-639-1106

Neighborhood Watch - Alan Deckebach ...............941-698.-0085Provides citizen patrols for Rotonda West

Recreational Vehicle Association Barbara Peszko ................................................... 941-697-7592 This is the boat, motor home & trailer storage facility located in the center of Rotonda

Rotonda Golf & Country Club Hills Course … Restaurant 697-4880 ................ 941-697-2414 Links Course ..................................................... 941-697-8877 Long Marsh Course ........................................... 941-698-0918 Palms Course ......................................................941-697-8118 Pinemoor West ................................................... 941-697-7006

Rotonda West Association ..................................... 941-697-6788

Rotonda West Deed Restrictions ............................941-697-1780

STATEWIDE NUISANCE ALLIGATOR PROGRAM .................................866-392-4286

Waste Management .................................................941-629-1106Trash pick-up day is Tuesday for all trash including yard trash & recyclables. If you require a bulk pickup of items such as appliances, household items, yard trash, etc. you should call Waste Management in advance to schedule these pickups.

ALL EMERGENCIES, FIRE, POLICE, HEALTH, TOxIC SPILLS, VEHICLE OR BOATING ACCIDENTS, ETC. .............................................................................. - 911

canal bank mowing, vacant lot mowing, greenbelt mowing, any mowing or common area maintenance issues within Rotonda West. If you need a few copies of a document or something notarized or faxed we are happy to provide these services free of charge.

On issues other than these the office staff must call the organization responsible and then call you back with the appropriate answer. This process is very time consuming and somewhat inefficient.

We want to make sure you get all of your questions answered quickly and accurately. So we’ve put this directory together to help you direct your questions to the appropriate information sources.

2016 Annual AssessmentThe statements for the 2016 Assessment were mailed on or before December 18, 2015. If you have not received your 2016 statement(s) please contact the RWA office at 941-697-6788 or by email at accounting@rotondawest.org. Payment must be received by March 15, 2016 to avoid a $25.00 Administrative Fee.

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From the desk of: Scott FeldkampAssistant Manager Rotonda West AssociationPhase two of the Brazilian Pepper tree eradication program, has begun. If your lot has Brazilian Pepper Trees on it, this will impact you.

Each lot/tract owner where Brazilian Pepper Trees are present will receive a postcard in the mail over the course of the next few weeks, reminding you of the requirement that Brazilian Pepper Trees must be removed. The removal/grinding of the invasive species must be accomplished at the lot/tract owners’ expense. All lots improved and not-improved, must be cleared to a standard where the lots/tracts are able to be mowed. This includes the removal of stumps and cutting debris. See section 16 (parts A/B) of the Deed Restrictions (which were recently mailed to you) for a complete definition of the requirements about removing invasive plants. Fines will begin to be issued in September of 2016 and will be $20.00 per day until the violation is corrected. The maximum fine for any Deed Restriction is $5,000.00.

Vendors that can remove invasive plantsEnviro-friendly Inc.Envirofriendly10@aol.com / 941-505-2546Bush Hog by Fredbushhogmulching@gmail.com / 941-380-5670HVMIhvmi@verizon.net / 941-240-8907Ecological Clearing ecoclear@yahoo.com / 941-484-8031Advantage Construction Groupmason331@verizon.net / 941-323-8129

Strike Up the Band!By Andy Smith Were you a dedicated band member in high school who misses to this very day the thrill of creating music that inspired your helmeted crusaders at halftime on crisp, Fall Saturdays? Or the kid whose mother made you take piano lessons while the other kids played kickball, only to realize down the line how gratifying it became to express your emotions through the textures of delicately arranged chords and melodies? Or were you the misunderstood, angry, confused and romance-seeking lead guitar player in a rock band that peeled the paint off the walls of third-rate saloons in search of immortality?

Well boys and girls, it seems Rotonda West may be able to offer us all a chance at musical redemption!

In August of this year, a very accomplished musician/teacher/orchestra conductor will be moving into our neighborhood with aspirations of putting together whatever ensembles interested residents gravitate towards.

Peter De Luca’s musical lineage is scary impressive. With a Masters in Music Education from the West Chester University in Pennsylvania, his truly diversified directorial career features extensive experience in the formulation of concert bands, choirs, marching bands and various jazz groupings.

Working for the Department of Defense Overseas Schools in Baumholder, Germany, and later in Livorno, Italy for 43 years, he and his equally talented wife Rosemarie were involved in over 150 stage and musical productions.

What a stroke of luck that such an accomplished figure and his wife are stoked on reawakening the restless muse of music that I’m sure resides in the souls of many of our residents.

So lemon-oil that dusty guitar, tune up that grumpy piano, and dig out that old friend you haven’t played since the kids were young.

You’ve still got it. I know you do.This adventure is in its infancy, and we are most interested in

obtaining feedback from everyone looking to “get back in the groove” We’ll keep you all abreast of developments as they occur. Please forward your thoughts, comments and possible interest in participating to Russ Kulp at culprit694@aol.com.

Brazilian Pepper

Summary, Continued from page 4

With the Manager’s Report, Jay Lyons stated that the walking path at Broadmoor Park is being utilized more each week. Park benches have been installed at Long Meadow Memorial Park and lighting and electrical outlets are scheduled to be installed starting November 30th. He also reported that the Association is still waiting for the County to approve the permits for the re-model of the Broadmoor Park pro shop. The 2016 Annual Assessment statements will be mailed by December 15 to avoid the working colliding with the Administrative Office move to Broadmoor Park in January. The Amended Deed Restrictions as approved by the Developer with the Board of Directors joining in the approval will become after signing when recorded with the Clerk of Courts in Charlotte County.As part of the Budget & Finance Committee Report, Director Killion moved to have the Board of Directors approve the appointment of Sam Besase to the Budget & Finance Committee. Director Kulp seconded the motion; and, it passed unanimously. Director Killion presented the proposed 2016 Budget which had been approved by the Budget & Finance Committee. Discussion followed on the proposed Budget which will not require an assessment increase. Director Killion moved that the Board of Directors accept the 2016 Budget as approved by the Budget & Finance Committee with the Assessment for 2016 remaining at $166.00 per year. Director Kulp seconded the motion; and, it passed unanimously.As part of the Buildings & Grounds Committee Report, Chairman Perkins updated the Board on Long Meadow Memorial Park, permits for the pro shop remodel, and the proposed Halfacre Construction contract. Director Perkins moved that the Board of Directors approve a Budget for the construction of the new Meeting Room and Community Center at Broadmoor Park with a figure or $800,000.00 with a contingency or $100,000.00 additional dollars. Director Traverso seconded the motion. It carried unanimously. Discussion then took place regarding the proposed AIA contract for designing and constructing the new meeting facility building. Director Perkins moved that the Board of Directors approve sending the AIA contract to Becker & Poliakoff for review. Director Traverso seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.As part of the Community Relations Committee Report, Committee Chairman Earl Haas thanks Director Kelly for hosting the recent Community Open House which had 22 exhibit tables set up and a large crowd of new and longer-term residents attending. He also announced February 28, 2016 as the date for the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Finally, he announced that a dedication of the bench in memory of John Carroll

For a copy of the DeedRestrictions please visit:

WWW.ROTONDAWEST.ORG

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Name a Sport and You’ll Probably Find an Ogilvie InvolvedBy Don MahonThe Ogilvie family of the Pinehurst subdivision is a classic athletic family, top to bottom. D.J., the Dad, first put on a football uniform when he was in the 8th grade in Boardman, Ohio and he’s been involved with the sport ever since. He lettered in all four years in high school and went on to be a key member of the Bowling Green State football team, winner of the 1991 California Bowl by a 28-21 score over Fresno State with 34,835 spectators in the stands. The new name for the bowl today is the Detroit Motor City Bowl. D.J. was an outside linebacker and picked off 2 passes in that bowl game. Bowling Green won the Mid-American Conference that year with a highly respectable 11-1 record. They finished 25th in the country. Football has been in D.J.’s. blood ever since he put on that uniform. His Dad was a high school football coach and math teacher, just as D. J. has been doing at Lemon Bay High School. He also teaches Weightlifting. D.J. was an outside linebacker. Linebackers are noted for their intensity and relentless play. You wouldn’t know it by D.J.’s engaging smile and a calm demeanor. He commented that he looks for devotion to the game from his players. “When we win, I want to see happy smiles.” When we lose, I want to see sadness, even tears.” In Ohio, D.J. started his coaching career as an assistant coach, then moved on to head coach for 6 years at United High School, then head coach for 7 years at Boardman High School before heading to Florida. Many of his players went on to play Division 1 football. D.J. and his wife Toni have 4 kids, 2 boys and 2 girls, all into sports. Son ‘Brutus,’ (real name: David) is 13 and an up-and-coming quarterback in the Englewood Pop Warner League. He’ll be a freshman in two years with the Manta Rays at Lemon Bay High. Asked how it will be to coach his son, D.J. said, “I’ve heard from other coaches that there are pros and cons. We’ll see how it plays out.” Andrew, age 10, is grooming himself for a bright future in basketball and baseball. Both daughters, Sydni and Kelsi, are excellent distance runners and on their school’s cross country and track teams. Their Mom ran track in high school, too. Sydni, 20, runs cross country and track for Southeastern State College in Lakeland. A sophomore, she finished 2nd among her teammates and 20th overall in the team’s first entry in the Sun

Conference Championship with NAIA and NCAA Division 2 runners. Kelsi, who is 17, helped lead Lemon Bay High to the district cross country championship in the 2A-3 meet this season on the same field where her Dad’s football team clinched a district title just hours before. Kelsi’s team easily qualified for the state finals. D.J. was named the head football coach at Lemon Bay High 5 years ago and has restored the program to championship caliber that has its fans excited. The team’s tricky spread offense this past season helped them to an 8-3 record and a district championship. D.J. will have 13 starters returning this coming season, 6 on offense and 7 on defense. He’s optimist about his team’s future. Asked if there’s a difference between high school football in Ohio versus Florida, he quickly said “the heat!” “Ohio players can go both ways in cooler weather where Florida players are pretty much limited to offense or defense but not both,” he said. He also noted that Florida players are generally better athletes than in Ohio. Many Rotonda West neighbors can be found in the stands at Veteran Stadium on a Friday night, rooting for the Manta Rays. Why not join the fun and give it a try this coming season?Go Mantas!

Above:The Ogilvie family:

‘Brutus,’ D.J., Andrew, Toni, Kelsi and Sydni.

Right:Coach Ogilvie following the action on the field.

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donated by the Breakfast Club at Long Meadow Memorial Park will take place on December 1, 2015.With the Compliance Committee Report, Committee Chairman Richard Duggan reported that approval had been given for fining 8 first-time violations at $20.00 per day and one repeat violation at $100.00 as identified by one specific photo. Director Perkins moved to apply the fines approved by the Compliance Committee as presented on the review sheet. Director Killion seconded the motion. Discussion followed confirming that for repeat violations the fine would be $100.00 per day-specific photo of the violation. The motion carried unanimously.With the Deed Restrictions Committee Report, Director Traverso spoke about the $100.00 fine for repeat violations. Further discussion followed.

Director Traverso moved that the Board of Directors reconfirm that the first day $100.00 chronic violation fine amount is to remain in place as long as a proper photographed violation notice has been given to the owner and/or tenant. Further moved, in addition a picture will also be required to substantiate any additional $100 per day accumulative fine prior to the violation being cured. Director VanScyoc seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.Then, Director Traverso moved that the Board of Directors change the adopted two (2) year time limit for the $100 fine for chronic violations to a one (1) year time limit with the understanding that the time-limit clock resets to Zero after the one (1) year. Director Killion seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.

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Mission StatementThe role of Rotonda West Association, Inc. is multi-faceted: To protect the property interests of the members; to enhance living in the community; to plan for the future in its role as a community association. (Approved November 13, 2002)

Rotonda West Association646 Rotonda CircleRotonda West, FL 33947Phone 941-697-6788Fax 941-697-0788Deed Restrictions 941-697-1780Email info@rotondawest.orgEditor westways@rotondawest.orgWeb www.rotondawest.org

Rotonda West Association, Inc.Board of DirectorsGlynn Perkins, PresidentRuss Kulp, 1st Vice PresidentScott Schermerhorn, 2nd Vice President David Kelly, SecretaryHank Killion, TreasurerAndy VanScyoc, DirectorPeter Traverso, DirectorOffice StaffJay Lyons, ManagerScott Feldkamp, Assistant ManagerNorene Kugler, Finance & AccountingDianne Brophy, Deed RestrictionsMerle Fulton, AccountingClaudette Romano, AdministratorWest Ways StaffChristine Lee, EditorBarry Kean, Writer Russ Kulp, Writer Don Mahon, Writer Andy Smith, WriterSue Killion, Photographer David Pulaski, Photographer Julie Gaustad-Ruhr, Layout

• Board of Directors3rd Wednesday @ 2 p.m.

• Aquatics Committee4th Wednesday @ 2 p.m.

• Budget & Finance3rd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

• Buildings and Grounds2nd Thursday @ 2 p.m.

• Community Relations1st Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m.

• Compliance3rd Monday @ 10:00 a.m.

• Deed Restrictions2nd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

• Election3rd Thursday @ 2 p.m.

• Residential Modification2nd & 4th Monday @ 2 p.m.

IMPORTANT DATESAll committee meetings are open to RWA members and meet monthly on the days listed at the RWA Community Center.

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Volunteer Appreciation Banquet CommitteeThe RWA Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Committee didn’t wait for the dust to settle and held the first committee meeting at the new Broadmoor Park administrative offices. Its 8-member committee fit perfectly around the conference table on the day after the massive move-in on Monday, December 28.

Seated left to right are Ginni Mahon, Sue Superak, Linda Bondeson and Sue Killion. Standing are Russ Kulp, Don Mahon, Wayne Mengel and Earl Haas. Photo by Claudette Romano with Sue Killion’s camera

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