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Ramblings NUMBER 349 www.delrayvillas45.com April 2019

Board of Directors Meeting

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Time: 7:30 PM

“B” Building

Delray Villas Plat 4/5 homeowners association

General Meeting

No General Meetings

Until October

From Board Vice President Bill Yesowitch

From the Editor Bonnie Wentz

Arbor Day is a holiday celebrated in April to encourage planting of trees. There are many benefits of trees, from health and psychological effects to environmental impact. Studies show that people with green ambience out their windows heal faster and with less difficulty or complications. Trees clean the air by absorbing pollutants and providing oxygen. They cool our homes and provide homes and food for birds, bees and other wildlife. They also control noise pollution and act as windbreaks. All these benefits should inspire us to make every effort to save our trees and make them stronger. This is especially important since we live in an area prone to hurricanes. When it is time for you to prune your trees, be sure to use a certified arborist. If you hire an uninsured worker, and he is injured on your property, you are exposing yourself to possible litigation. Below are pictures of illegal pruning which is a violation in Palm Beach County and subject to fines.

ILLEGAL PRUNING:

For more information, access this Palm Beach County web page at:

http://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/PDF/AboutUs/PBCPruningGuideLines.pdf

Until next month, be happy and be healthy. Bonnie

The Significance of the "55 or Over Housing Exemption" Recently several issues have come before your HOA board involving homeowners not in compliance with the governing documents of our organization. The most severe of these is the failure of several owners to comply to Section 7 the "55 or over housing exemption" of our documents found in the Declaration section on page 23 -24 Section 7.1-7.3. I will try to answer the questions raised, the consequences of non compliance and the HOA remedies to correct the problem. The 55 or Over exemption is found in Title 24. Housing and Urban Development. 1.Subtitle B. Regulations Relating to Housing and Urban Development 2.Chapter I. OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 3.Subchapter A. FAIR HOUSING 4.Part 100. DISCRIMINATORY CONDUCT UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT 5.Subpart E. Housing for Older Persons 6.Section 100.304. Housing for persons who are 55 years of age or older. It grants an exemption to a housing facility or community for the discriminatory practices spelled out in the Fair Housing act. HOAs are specifically listed as being an exempt community. It exempts HOAs from the provisions regarding familial status stating that it shall not apply to housing intended and operated for persons 55 years of age or older. "Familial status” means one or more individuals (who have not attained the age of 18 years) being domiciled with (a) A parent or another person having legal custody of such individual or individuals; or (b) The designee of such parent or other person having such custody, with the written permission of such parent or other person." The bottom line for all of this means that the HOA can refuse to allow a homeowner to sell a unit to persons having children under 18 years of age without fear of being sued for discriminatory practice. Our documents specifically exclude children under the age of 18 from residing in Delray Villas 4/5 on a permanent basis and allows the HOA to terminate the residency through legal action if necessary, with the homeowner bearing the entire cost of the litigation. Many of our owners choose to purchase in Delray Villas 4/5 because of this restriction and we all need to be respectful of that.

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No phone calls please!

Delray Villas PLAT 4/5 Ramblings PAGE 2

PLAT 4/5 RAMBLINGS

Editor Bonnie Wentz 6296 Dusenburg Rd. Delray Beach, FL 33484 717-968-0699 wentzsg@supernet.com

Associate Editors Linda Solomon 498-9338 Cathy Mowers Advertising Director Betty Brownell 900-7002 Distribution Joe LaCorte 495-6899 Harvey Lazaroff 498-8691

Contributors to the Newsletter:

Betty Brownell ~ Dennis Michalic ~ Iris Pavey

2019 PLAT 4/5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS

President Sy Weiss 381-4456 Vice Pres. Bill Yesowitch 502-905-7973 Secretary Bernie Rosenberg 499-1673 Treasurer Sheila Lane 381-7725 COMMITTEES Alliance Dennis Michalic 270-7211 Sheila Lane 381-7725 Architectural Iris Pavey 498-1375 Inspection Dennis Michalic 270-7211 Alan Kaplan 270-7105 Interviews ** Bill Yesowitch 502-905-7973 Alan Kaplan 270-7105 Parliamentarian Bill Yesowitch 502-905-7973 Lakes & Canals Russ Mayer 248-535-4710 Lights Dennis Michalic *270-7211 Joe La Corte 495-6899 Maintenance Russ Mayer 248-535-4710 Hal Lechner *498-3135 Pest Control Dennis Michalic 270-7211 Ramblings Bonnie Wentz *717-968-0699 Linda Solomon *498-9338 Roads Joe La Corte 495-6899 Website Alan Shwartz *376-4040 www.delrayvillas45.com 55+ Bill Yesowitch 502-905-7973 We Care Don Daugherty 561-703-5975 Paul Mirsky 917-684-9115 Welcoming Diane Weiss *381-4456 Pat Lazaroff 498-8691

RECREATION ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

Pool Tony Costa 508-801-3300 Pat Lazaroff 498-8691 Joan Rosenberg 499-1673

* Non-Board Members

**All interviews for anyone moving into Plat 4/5 will be held on Thursdays.

NEIGHBOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Do you need N.A.P.?

Please contact Dennis Michalic (chair)

561-270-7211

YELLOW DOT PROGRAM Got the Dot?

It could save your life! Contact Dennis Michalic

561-270-7211

Yellow Dot

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

If you have any questions, would like to volunteer, or if you need assistance, (at any time) contact Camille Montemurno (561-239-6844) or Bill Yesowitch (502-905-7973). Remember – That’s What Friends Are For is here to assist our residents!

In memory of Board member and friend, Carol Mechalic, Ronna Townsend is offering her Notary Public Services free to all members of Plat 4/5. She is licensed and bonded. Call: 732-501-1029

DELRAY VILLAS WE CARE

FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CALL:

PLAT 4/5 Don Daugherty 561-504-5594 Paul Mirsky 917-684-9115

PET DECALS Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has made available pet decals to indicate the presence of any pets in the home during an emergency. They suggest a decal for both the front and rear of your residence.

Contact Dennis Michalic

561-270-7211

Note from the editor: My apologies to Morris Kushner, Rosalinda Perez & Judy Katz for omitting your March 30th Birthdays last month. Happy Belated Birthday!

Anniversaries

Happy Birthday

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS

HOLIDAY GREETINGS We are now collecting for the 2019 holidays. If you would like to participate and wish your Plat 4/5 neighbors and friends “Happy Holidays in three newsletters in 2019-April, September and December, see form below.

Please complete this form and submit with $3 to: Bonnie Wentz, Ramblings Editor, 6296 Dusenburg Rd. Delray Beach, FL 33484. Make checks payable to DV Plat 4/5 HOA.

Name(s) (as you want it to appear in the Holiday Greetings)

Your Name

DV Address

Get Well Wishes

Richard Milici Linda Solomon Bonnie Siegel

Ty Zito

Arbor Day April 26

Easter April 21

April Fool’s Day April 1

Passover Begins April 19 Ends April 27

01 Pat Mullaney 02 Linda Brown Bruce Danna Pat Ventura 05 Renee Kochman 06 Marion Avedisian Noel Gordon 07 Shari Hoover 09 Robin Lechner Lloyd Lukens 12 Marcel Baillargeon Jerome Karl

13 Harold Marble 14 Milton Markowitz 15 Harriet Schreiber 17 Bonnie Kahane 18 Joe LaCorte 19 Doris Kushner 24 Ruth Schargel 26 Linda Sonenblum 27 Bernice Jacobs 29 Roberta Snetsky

01 Diane & Sy Weiss 07 Marion & Ira Eisenberg 28 Anna & Frank Ricci

Paula Briggs 13971 Packard Terrace Loretta Tillman 13646 Whippet Way W. Felipe & Arelys Guerro 6337 LaSalle Dr. Carol Saxton 13650 Whippet Way W. Naomi Morgan 6398 LaSalle Dr.

ARCHITECTURAL - FOLLOW THE RULES

If you plan to do ANY outside work on your house or property, be sure to get architectural approval first! Pick up an application from my patio (13675 Whippet Way West) fill it out - sign it - return it to my patio. Once the request has been approved, I will call you to pick up the approval which then needs to be placed in the front window of your house.

ANY QUESTIONS Call Iris Pavey 498-1375 Architectural Chairman

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE UPDATE

• Finish pruning shrubs, mulching and fertilizing if not completed in March

• Treat palms for environmental and nutritional disorders

• Clean out veggies and annuals that are showing signs of stress

• Divide bulb clumps, ornamental grasses or perennials to rejuvenate garden

• Good time to plant new shrubs

• Monitor insects being careful to conserve beneficial ones

RAISIN’ CANE TOUR – sponsored by the After 6 Club By Betty Brownell

Sugarland, as they call it. The price was $15 for the tour, lunch and tips for our 2 guides, Chauncy and Ralph and Raymond the bus driver. Worth every penny. It was almost entirely a bus tour. The only times we got off the bus during the day-long tour were for bathroom breaks, lunch and in the sugar field to get sugar cane samples. The first thing Chauncy spoke about was not sugar but about the sugar industry’s $25 per acre contribution for water conservation projects, particularly the Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs). STAs were specifically built by the State of Florida to reduce phosphorus in water generated through farming and bring it to acceptable levels before it enters the Everglades. Chauncy really got my attention when he started talking about the agricultural techniques used to improve the quality and quantity of sugar and renew the soil. Sugarcane takes 12 to 15 months to grow and they can get 4-5 years out of each plant on average. Then the cane roots are removed and rice, hemp, green beans, corn or a variety of produce is planted in its place. This benefits the land by helping to restore nutrients the sugar has depleted and has resulted in the Everglades Agricultural Area becoming the “winter vegetable capital of the world”. This was the most impressive fact to me – the world can do without sugar but not without winter vegetables. The sugar industry is very proud of their continuing efforts to reduce air pollution as well. The sugar cane stalk is used to generate power to refine the sugar. Chauncy explained when we saw the steam coming out of a chimney, that smoke leaves a trail, but steam goes a short distance and then dissipates. The steam is reused and the excess power is sold back to the grid. Speaking of air pollution, why was the cane burned? He said the only reason was to get rid of the leaf detritus before harvesting. The bus pulled into the unloading dock for the sugar and we watched it unload from a rail car. From there, it goes inside a big building to be chopped, processed, refined and packaged for sale. We did not go inside. As we were getting on the bus for our return trip, we were handed a bag with 2 pounds of organic sugar, a bottle of OJ, a baseball cap, some measuring spoons and a Protect Farmland sticker. I gave my hat to Rich and said we really got a lot for our money. He said that’s how Big Sugar has changed laws in the US and Florida, by influencing one person at a time. Us homeowners, for a favorable view of their practices; legislators to get beneficial laws and tariffs.

April Chores by Betty Brownell

The lawn company is now up and running efficiently and our lawns are looking like those on a golf course. The complaints ratio for the lawn problems we've had in the past has gone down considerably, which means they are doing a good job. Hopefully you've noticed that the hedges have gotten smaller and narrower. It was noted that it was difficult to walk around the sidewalk and we decided that something should be done about this. I hope this is making your trek around the subdivision a lot easier. In addition, if you don't want your hedges trimmed by our landscaping people, please leave a note in the white mailbox in the Rec Center parking lot to the attention of “Russ”.

Also, I'd like to let you know that in April the dates for the lawn cutting will be as follows: April 8th and 9th and April 22nd and 23rd.

If you have thought about having your sidewalks power washed, it must be done before the end of April. Please put a request in the mailbox at the back of the Rec Center parking lot. Please note that ALL POWER WASHING IS FREE!

Please remember that if you are going to be putting “bulk items” (large appliances, cabinets, furniture, etc.) out for pickup, this can ONLY be put out on Tuesday evening for the Wednesday pickup. On Friday, recycle and garbage is the only thing that should be put out.

Happy Spring to all of you, and I'll see you next month.

Club Name AFTER 6 SOCIAL CLUB Date/Time Wednesday, April 3 7:00 PM Where “A” Building Topic Meeting & Entertainment Collation Refreshments will be served

Club Name CITIZEN OBSERVER PATROL-C.O.P. Date Time Wednesday, April 3 9:30 AM Where “B” Building - Viking Room Topic Training Collation Breakfast - Bagels & coffee will be served

Club Name DEBORAH Date/Time Thursday, April 18 12 Noon Where “A” Building Topic: Short Business Meeting Collation Coffee & bagels will be served Deborah supports the Deborah Heart Hospital in New Jersey. People who can not afford to pay for their procedures are helped for free.

Club Name NA’AMAT USA Date/Time Monday, April 1 9:00 AM Where “A” Building Topic Short Business Meeting Collation Bagels & coffee will be served

Delray Book Club

The Book Club meets on the first Monday of every month at 1-2 PM in the Arts and Crafts Room of the “B” Building. Books will be available at the Hagen Ranch Library. You must ask for the book by its title.

2019 List

APRIL 1 - After You by Jojo Moyes

MAY 6 - Orphan Train by Christine Baker Kline

JUNE 3 - Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

Leader, Elaine Guanci 770-630-7367

DELRAY VILLAS CLUB NEWS

Here are the upcoming activities: April 6: Annual Charity Show to benefit Make a Wish Foundation Contact Bonnie Siegel For tickets: 561-498-9338 April 11: A Day at Gulfstream Park April 14: Annual Picnic For information: contact Diane Weiss 754-264-2823

DELRAY VILLAS CRAFTS

Thursday arts & crafts will be at 12:30 PM every week with Jon & Doris Fagin and Kathe Helbig. Also, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 PM scheduled classes with Kathe Helbig. Friday 9:30-Noon, Painting with Jon.

See the clubs page on Facebook: “Delray Villas Crafts!”

Sign-up sheets in lobby of “B” Building and additional information in the Rec News.

Tennis Tennis Players wanted for friendly play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 AM on our beautifully refinished courts. Please join us any day you can, no commitment of days. All levels, mostly mixed doubles depending on who participates. Come get some exercise and join a good group. Just show up and bring a friend. All are welcome.

Canasta Club (Mahjong Groups also welcome)

Every Thursday evening at 7 pm B Building – Card Room

ALL PLAYER LEVELS WELCOME!

Please bring your own playing materials! Established Foursomes are encouraged!

Please note new start time above!

If you have questions, please feel free to call

Dianne Stevens 413-222-7866 Peg Donahue 561-908-2004

Debra Azzato Donnie & Judy Berman

Betty Brownell & Rich Kriz Lynne & Rich Cohen Fran & Tony Costa

Maxine & Andrew Dazzo Noel & Toby Gordon

Leatrice & Stan Kolodney Rita & Phil Kullback

Doris & Morris Kushner Joe & Judy LaCorte Tom & Sheila Lane

Pat & Harvey Lazaroff Lloyd & Chelle Lukens

Joan & Bernie Rosenberg Nancy Rudolph & Rick Mancini

Milt & Natalie Markowitz Jeanie and Steve Saunders

Susan & Alan Shwartz Linda Solomon & Bonnie Siegel

Linda & Milton Sonenblum Jan & Gene Stern

Sy and Diane Weiss Jim & Bonnie Wentz

& The Entire Staff of the

Delray Villas Plat 4/5 Ramblings Wish everyone a Sweet Passover

and a Happy Easter!

More Catskills Memories by Bernie Rosenberg

Delray Villas PLAT 4/5 Ramblings

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NUMBER 349 MONTH April PAGE AD-1

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WARNING!

It can come without warning, sometimes you expect it. It is still a shock. The worst day of your life is in front of you, what do I do, who do I call? My children are out of town, who is going to help me? Be prepared, ask questions, have everything in place. We can help make this day a little easier, preplan, prearrange, and lock the prices in by prepaying for your funeral in advance. Diane and Sy Weiss are licensed by the state of Florida and are here to help.

Call Diane for a free estimate by appointment: 754-264-2823

Community Channel 8001

Is up and running!

If you are a new resident and are not connected to 8001, the only way to get connected is to email Alan Shwartz at Alan.Delrayvillas45@Yahoo.Com with your name and AT&T account number. It generally takes 3 to 4 days to connect.

Ramblings Delray Villas Plat 4/5 Ramblings Editor

6296 Dusenburg Road

Delray Beach, FL 33484

April 2019 Issue 349

Keep up-to-date with the happenings in our plat, and enjoy beautiful music playing softly in the background at the same time, even if you're on the phone, eating a meal or even ironing clothes. Tune your TV to channel 8001 and enjoy our community channel. If you don't receive it, contact Alan Shwartz @561-376-4040. He is the only one who can activate it.

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE BOARD

Fobs for entering into the pool and exercise area will be given out at all of the Plat HOA Meetings or contact Judy Clemon 561-496-0861. BUT - DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD KEY - It is the only way to get into the Bocce and Shuffleboard Shed!

New Waste Collection Guidelines Effective October 1, 2019

What to Expect: Palm Beach County is going Automated.

Customers will receive a new cart prior to October 1, 2019 that will be serviced by specialized trucks equipped with cart tipping equipment. You will not incur any additional expense and the hauler will be responsible for the repair/or replacement of the cart.

• All garbage must be placed inside the cart to be collected.

• Garbage collection will be provided 2 days a week.

• Do not use your new cart before October 1, 2019.

• Detailed cart and collection guidelines will be attached to your new cart for your review. Bulk Service will be provided 1 day per week and limited to no more than 3 items.

• Bulk items include appliances, furniture and other large household items

• Bulk service will be provided on 1 of your regular collection days.

• If you have more than 3 items, contact SWA Customer Service at 561-697-2700 for an estimate. Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) will be limited to 2 cubic yards per week.

• C&D will be collected on your scheduled Bulk Service day.

• C&D must be containerized (in cans or bags) weighing less than 50 pounds.

• Containerized C&D material exceeding 2 cubic yards will be tagged and not removed.

• When you hire a contractor, make sure they include removal in their quote!

New Yard Waste Collection Guidelines Effective October 1, 2019

What to Expect:

• Debris other than palm fronds and tree branches should be containerized.

• Tree branches and palm fronds should be neatly stacked in a pile not to exceed 6 cubic yards. Branches must be cut into pieces not to exceed 6 feet in length, 6 inches in diameter and weigh no more than 50 pounds.

• Palm fronds can be any length.

• Piles that exceed 6 cubic yards will be tagged and photographed and the information sent to SWA Customer Service. It will be your responsibility to arrange removal by contacting SWA Customer Service at 561-697-2700 or making other arrangements.

• When you hire a commercial landscaper, make sure they include removal in their quote!

Additional information on the web (www.swa.org) or contact Customer Service at 561-697-2700.

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