El Dorado Estates . Homeowner's Association

El Dorado

PIPELINE

August 2010

August 23rd- First Day of School- Broward County Public Schools

NEXT BOARD MEETING: MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010- 6:30 PM

LOCATION: EL DORADO ESTATES OFFICE/ BOARD ROOM

El Dorado Estates Office 954-583-0940

Fax 954-583-2840

Guard House 954-583-8123

Guard Cell Phone 954-817-1532

Plantation Police Department 954-797-2100

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMAIL ADDRESSES PHONE

BARRY MURRAY Barry@MurrayGroupLLC.com 954-321-8879

PRESIDENT

MARK WOODHAM Wood8111@yahoo.com 954-316-0340

VICE PRESIDENT, SECURITY

HOWARD MELTON HowardMelton@yahoo.com 954-321-9188

SECRETARY

DALE WILSON bridgedale@aol.com 954-585-8112

TREASURER

BERNIE McKENNA bfmckenna@msn.com 954-583-0940

VICE PRESIDENT

PIPELINE eldoradoestates@bellsouth.net

The El Dorado Estates Association Office is open:

Monday and Wednesday: 9:30am-1:30pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00pm-3:30pm

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

EL DORADO HOMES FOR SALE: UPDATE

The board wanted to give everyone an update on the abandoned property located at 341 El Dorado Parkway. This property has been vacant for well over a year. The house is in shambles, the pool is green, the roof is leaking, the lawn is out of control, and there is a severe rat infestation.

Thankfully the property has recently been sold and they working on fixing it up as we speak. You will notice the roof being repaired in the coming days. We all look forward to having the eye sore transform back into the lovely home it use to be.

SAYING GOODBYE TO PAT MATHERS

We would like to take a moment to let you all know that Pat Mathers has resigned from US Security and will no longer be guarding our neighborhood. He asked that we let you all know that he enjoyed working with us for the four years he was here. He had great interactions with many of the residents in our community and he will carry that with him. He asked that we inform you all that his problems were only with US Security and had nothing to do with El Dorado. He is had continued great health since his heart attack late last year and would rather spend his time with his wife.

DROP OFFS MADE AT GUARD HOUSE

US Security has asked us to notify all residents that they will no longer be accepting checks or payment for association dues or clubhouse rentals at the guard house. They do not want to be responsible for handling payments.

You may still drop off pipeline ads, clubhouse applications, and other correspondences at the guard house and they will happily drop them at the office for you. Please do not drop off any form of payment at the guard house. The office door has a mail slot that is easily accessible for all such drop offs.

You may still also pick up clubhouse applications and change approval forms from the guard house.

NEXT BULK PICK UP: THURSDAY August 5th & September 9th

OFFICE CLOSED AUGUST 10th -15th

The El Dorado Office will be closed from Tuesday, August 10th through Sunday, August 15th. It will reopen at 9:30 am on Monday, August 16th.

If you need something taken care of during that time, please contact a board member listed on the front page of this newsletter.

If your question can wait until the 16th, please feel free to call the office and leave a message and Jennifer will call you back on Monday.

TREES ON EL DORADO PARKWAY

As many of you know Susan Melton has been working very diligently with the city to come up with a solution to the “Y” cut trees in the median going down El Dorado Parkway.

While doing so, she was made aware, by fellow resident, Sandy Falter, of a program that the city is offering. They are willing to plant trees in the swale of your property for only $100 each!

You all may have noticed a green flyer going around in your mailbox as well as enclosed in this edition of Pipeline. Please read this flyer for more information on what you can do to take advantage of this great offer from the city while adding beauty to your property as well as the neighborhood.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have so graciously spent their time delivering the flyers. Your dedication to the beautification of the neighborhood is what makes this such a wonderful community!

TENNIS COURT

We would like to take a moment to remind everyone that children and teens are at no time permitted to ride bikes, skateboards, ripsticks, and /or roller skates on the tennis courts. If the guards see them there using these items, they will be asked to leave the court. Of course children and teens are permitted to use the court for tennis.

The courts were just repaired and resurfaced last year and we are trying to maintain their appearance as long as possible.

We thank you for understanding.

NEXT BULK PICK UP: THURSDAY August 5th & September 9th

REMINDERS:

GARAGE SALES:

Garage sales on residential property are limited to 2 per year .You must notify the board of your garage sale in advance. One (1) sign may be placed at the residence and no more than three (3) directional signs may be permitted within the swale of any two lane street with residential properties on both sides and set back five (5) feet from the edge of pavement.

PARKING OVER SIDEWALKS:

No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:

On a sidewalk; do not block sidewalks with your car, forcing pedestrians on foot and/or bicycle to leave the safety and purpose of the sidewalk.

CLUBHOUSE RENTALS & GARBAGE REMOVAL:

When using the clubhouse, it is the resident’s responsibility to remove all garbage bags from the premises. They are not permitted to be left on the swales in front of the clubhouse, even if they are in blue bags. Garbage pickup is not until Monday and Thursday evening and garbage is not permitted on the swales until Sunday and Tuesday night.

BUILDING NUMBERS:

All homes shall have numbers located on the building or in the front yard clearly visible from the adjacent road. The numbers shall be at least three inches in height and in a contrasting color.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES:

The parking of commercial vehicles viewable from the street is strictly prohibited, not only by our By-Laws and Covenants & Restrictions, but also by the City of Plantation.

All commercial vehicles must be completely enclosed in a garage, within the confines of a carport, or parked behind a fence or shrubbery that cannot be seen through.

The City of Plantation will begin issuing citations for commercial vehicles parked in residential areas when work is not being performed. For Code Enforcement please call, 954-797-2267.

GARBAGE AND BULK PICK UP:

It is unacceptable to leave garbage, bulk waste, and yard debris on your swales for days. Garbage bags and bulk pick up items can only be placed curb side the night before pickup is scheduled. Not only does this prevent outsiders from roaming our streets looking for odds and ends, it also keeps the properties from looking disagreeable.

Please be sure to keep yard debris, broken furniture, old signs, and the like stored in your garage or back yard until the night before bulk pick up. Remember not to leave these items leaning against the sides of your home where they can be seen from the street.

RESIDENT RECOMMENDED:

El Dorado resident would like to recommend Mal Brooks 954 336-0904. He has helped us with repairs of all kinds, remodeling, and tile work. Is honest, reasonable and meticulous!

Got a new flat screen or entertainment system you need installed? A resident highly recommends that you call 954-325-5678 for a free estimate. They do wall mounting, conceal all wires and configure your system.

An El Dorado resident would like to recommend Geospatial Technology Solutions, LLC for web design and GIS mapping. Call Jordan Bess, web designer and GIS manager/ analyst at 954-475-1460. Visit them on the web at www.gisit.biz or email at Jordan@gisit.biz.

Resident highly recommends Pablo and Jorge Valdivieso for painting, pressure
cleaning, repairs, etc. They've taken care of our house for ten years. Call: 954-321-6213.
Cell: 954-260-3905

FOR SALE:

Beautiful Etahn Allen- 3 piece Big Screen/ Stereo Entertainment Center. Cherry wood and black trim. Only $750. Call 954-298-4120

RECOMMENDED HOUSEKEEPERS:

Iona Ledgister 954-562-2995

Vivian Mendez 305-778-7974

Deise Dutra 954-956-3127

Elizabeth Armada 954-749-9542

Yolonda 954-791-2412

Rosani Martinez 954-240-5988

Scots Maid Cleaning Service 754-281-9175

PET, PLANT AND HOUSE SITTING:

Eddie & Amanda Klem Ages 10/13 954-471-9497