On June 27th the Deercreek Homeowners Association met at the Deercreek Country Club with a quorum of six Board members. Representing May Management, Property Manager Richard Curran-Kelly and Andrea Dockery. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM and the Board President recognized two guests, Bay Tree residents: Paul Rothstein and Mimi Rosario.

Mr. Rothstein presented the Board with a letter signed by eight residents of Bay Tree Lane. The letter stated that flooding was due to poor drainage in the roadway spanning houses 8214, 8218, and 8222. A resident who is a civil engineer by trade determined that Lake 24A which receives storm water from Bay Tree Lane was higher than the downstream Lake 24B, which indicated the culvert that connects these two ponds was plugged. This information was reported to May Management who hired a company to clean the culvert. Mr. Rothstein on behalf of the residents of Bay Tree Lane thanked the association for responding quickly to the drainage problem by having the culvert cleaned.

The residents believe there may be other fundamental issues, such as the capacity of the system. The narrow shape of Lake 24A where the culvert inlet is located, serves to funnel all the debris into the opening. Besides the debris falling into the lake from the trees, grass clippings from the Golf course being mowed and landscapers taking care of homeowners' properties also end up in the culvert. Therefore the residents requested for cleaning every 24 months or sooner as needed.

In response to the residents' request, the Stormwater Management System Inspection and Maintenance Plan will be updated to include a program that not only inspects and maintains the DCC storm water management system but also provides a plan to resolve the issues identified in the inspection. The plan will include additional inspections and cleanings for those areas that often gets flooded.

Richard Curran Kelley presented the Property Manager's report. In his report he indicated three companies would be bidding on the Storm water Maintenance plan. In a recent inspection the Heather Lakes storm drain had the worst stoppage from tropical storm Andrea. A check with the St. Johns Water & River Management should locate a detailed plan for this area.

Duval Fence repaired the old gate at the McLaurin entrance and put it back up until a new gate is made. Twenty-one properties were also referred to the hearing committee for various violations.

It was further reported that a letter was received from the post office requesting that a couple of mailboxes be moved to different locations. The property manager will discuss with the postmaster on who should pay for the moves and whether the old concrete slabs will be removed. Also there is a request from the common property committee to put pine bark around the mailboxes instead of pine needles.

The treasurer then reported that revenues were up by $2704 as result of increases in collection fees and late fees. Expenses were $305,810 based on a budgeted amount of $315,744. The accounts whose expenses were below budget were guardhouse technology, landscape improvements, irrigation repairs, web communications, utilities and office supplies. Within the next few months there will be planned expenditures for irrigation repairs and landscape improvements. In the last month, the major expenditure was for Pittman landscaping which developed a landscaping plan for two areas in the community. This expenditure of $6,500 came out of the capital reserve account.

The Common property report centered on an issue concerning the timeliness of getting bids from contractors to perform work. The property manager explained the process by which he requests for bids but it appears that only the same set of contractors respond by submitting bids. A discussion took place that any bid under $3,000 does not require two additional bids but board approval would still be needed. The fact that some vendors do not bother to bid because they never get the work was another issue working against obtaining bids. The Board suggested that if there is a 'Preferred vendor', they should be used consistently for a period of six months after which other bids should be sought to see if pricing is still competitive.

The Liaison reported that Pittman would make a presentation at the common property meeting on July 11th 2013, which should cover the landscape, plans for Ashford Crossing. Also the irrigation clock was approved for Ashford Crossing.

The communication committee requested approval to add Modupe Arubuola to the committee. A motion was made and passed appointing her to the committee. She will be responsible for coordinating the Newsletter. Point of contact information will be provided in the August edition.

David & Maria Novak

8240 Chester Lake Rd N

Two popular and hardy Canary Island palms are the focal point of this magnificent garden view. Firecracker shrubs sparkle in the sunlight. Plumbago can be found on the periphery of this garden and in the center is a beautiful water fountain.
This majestic home is enhanced with Italian cypress trees, Crepe myrtles, Queen palms, sago's and a southern magnolia.

August 19
The Secret Scripture
Author: Sebastian Barry

A gorgeous new novel from the author of the Man Booker finalist, A Long Long Way. 

As a young woman, Roseanne McNulty was one of the most beautiful and beguiling girls in County Sligo, Ireland. Now, as her hundredth year draws near, she is a patient at Roscommon Regional Mental Hospital, and she decides to record the events of her life. As Roseanne revisits her past, hiding the manuscript beneath the floorboards in her bedroom, she learns that Roscommon Hospital will be closed in a few months and that her caregiver, Dr. Grene, has been asked to evaluate the patients and decide if they can return to society. Roseanne is of particular interest to Dr. Grene, and as he researches her case he discovers a document written by a local priest that tells a very different story of Roseanne's life than what she recalls. As doctor and patient attempt to understand each other, they begin to uncover long-buried secrets about themselves.

Set against an Ireland besieged by conflict, The Secret Scripture is an epic story of love, betrayal, and unavoidable tragedy, and a vivid reminder of the stranglehold that the Catholic Church had on individual lives for much of the twentieth century.

Interested in joining the Literary Circle? contact Elizabeth Curtin, 519-7937, elizabeth28451@yahoo.com   

We say goodbye to The Bolter Family who moved to Rochester, NY. The Bolter children thought they could find their own transportation to Rochester.

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Deercreek residents cruised the Baltic for ten days. Donna Robinson coordinated the cruise as well as the private tours. This is the second cruise that Donna organized - she may have a new calling! 

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Youngest member and future golfer prepares to address the ball.

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Check out www.deercreekcc.com for a special savings coupon to NEWKS EATERY. How easy and convenient, great food too!

Six ladies from the DLGA participated in the Ladies Club Championship on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June, hosted by Tom Maxwell, Head Pro at the Club.  

For their entry fee, the ladies received participation gifts, lunch and beverages. The weather was hot, hot and even hotter. The ladies prevailed both days.

2013 Women's Club Champion  
Gross Winner: Nenette Banzon

Nenette receives a trophy and the coveted parking space.  

Low Net: Betty Metz

Second Place           Gross Terry Templeton

Second Place Net     Debbie Grosnick

Congratulations to all!

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The Men's Club Championship was held in June.

Congratulations to the winners:

Gary Reed - Club Champion

Bob Mielnikowski - First Flight Low Gross

Ted Redding - First Flight Low Net

Phil Grosnick - Second Flight Low Net

Terry Hensey- Third Flight Low Net   

The Deercreek ladies playing in the USTA regional's won and will be going onto the Nationals!!

The team consisted of:

Janet Daechsel (Captain)

Jyothi Berman  

Bonnie King

Maryanne Koo

Vickie McLanahan

Linda Proudfoot

Dena Grossman Pulley           

Patty Toole

Paige Yauger