Sandpiper Cove at Botanica COA

11/08/2020

An important announcement from the TOJ and Waste Management. Trash pick is suspended Monday.

Waste Collection Suspended Monday due to Tropical Storm Eta

Due to weather conditions from Tropical Storm Eta, Waste Management is suspending collection services for Monday, November 9th. In addition, all Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday. Weather permitting, collection is expected to resume on Tuesday.

Please do not place bins and waste on your curb today or tomorrow, as winds could make conditions unsafe.

www.jupiter.fl.us/235/Storm-Information

The Jupiter Police Department Councilor Ron Delaney Councilor Ilan Kaufer Councilor Cameron May

09/03/2020

Has anyone been blocked form the new “Sandpiper Cove” page?

09/01/2020

I hope there’s a plan....

08/21/2020

It amazes me how peoples faith in gossip is stronger that their faith in The TRUTH!

08/14/2020

The Palm Beach County Division of Mosquito Control will be conducting aerial spraying beginning a half hour after sunset on Friday, August 14th, weather permitting. Details➡️ http://ow.ly/OIpd30r4jS3

08/09/2020

I received email from a resident. She was told that this assessment will stop her from trying to sell her home.
That is a LIE!
Ask any real estate professional....an assessment will not hurt you from selling your home. Banks look at the ratio of homeowner to renters as a red flag.
In fact, an assessment that improves the community, such as new roofing and new paint will only improve your opportunity to sell your home. And banks like the fact that communities maintain the has been maintained.

08/09/2020

This is just an example of what your assessment is getting for you.
Here is San Matera in palm beach gardens. Its directly across from the Gardens Mall. Their residents are being assessed between $10,000-$12,000 based on the size of each unit. The assessment as you can see is for “roof repairs” and “re-construction”, and it doesnt include all of their buildings, only a few.
They have only three months to pay it in full!
We are getting: New roof on ALL out buildings, with a manufacturers 20 year warranty! We are having ALL our buildings painted. We are having ALL our buildings water sealed, with new hurricane bolts. And you have an option to oay it in full or take up to 12 years to pay!

The value of unit will only increase!

Again, the Board thanks all of you for your continued support!

08/09/2020

We understand some of you have been harassed with constant telephone calls and constant door knocking regardiing the assessment. If you feel you are being harassed, please notify management, and our attorney will send them a “cease and desist” notice. No one should have to put up with it!
The fact is, the assessment has been voted and it has been approved. Whatever you are being told is nothing but lies.
Your board of director’s appreciates your support and understanding.

07/09/2020

Community Update

To All Residents of Sandpiper Cove

The material alteration changes were passed on July 8, 2020 by the members of the community.

#1. Should all of the faux balconies be completely removed and not replaced

# of votes needed = 154, # of yes votes was 162

#2. Should all of the tile shingle roofs be replaced with asphalt shingle roofs

# of votes needed = 154, # of yes votes was 156

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled now for July 29, 2020 to allow proper notice. Signs and notices will be placed when appropriate.

The engineering reports and all the quotes for the repair work has been sent to the webmaster to put on the website. Once I confirm it is up, I will send another email to the community confirming. This will enable anyone who wants to view them the access to the information. I anticipate it will be available before the next meeting.

Sandra Cass, CAM
For and On Behalf of the Board of Directors

07/02/2020

YOU ARE BEING GIVEN
THE WRONG INFORMATION !!

To All Owners of Sandpiper Cove

The board has been advised that some owners are soliciting for NO votes on the proxy. They are spreading MISINFORMATION to the owners by saying that a NO vote means the roof replacements and painting of the buildings will not occur. THAT STATEMENT IS INCORRECT!

There will be an assessment! Only the board members will vote on the assessment, not the owners! The board is anticipated to vote yes to the assessment at the meeting on July 22, 2020, as per their powers in The Condominium Documents. There will be an assessment whether or not you vote on the proxy.

The roofs are in poor condition and leaking, the buildings and faux balconies need to be waterproofed. As the owners who have had active leaks over the years, do they really need to be done?

Please note that not voting is a “NO” vote on both items and the more expensive option
of tile roofs and replacing false balconies will then be included in the assessment,
AND IT WILL INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENT TO EACH OWNER!

The proxy vote is requesting owners to vote on whether or not the tile roofs can be replaced with asphalt shingle roofs and whether or not to completely remove the false balconies and change
the front of those buildings to a flat face. That is the material alteration changes proxy that has been sent for your vote.

Don’t wait until the last minute to send it as many are not completed correctly and we will not have time to follow up. Your vote is important!

REMEMBER VOTING NO OR NOT VOTING WILL INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT!

If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Thank you for following up.

Sandra Cass, CAM
For an on Behalf of the Board of Directors

06/11/2020

Dear Residents,

We hope this helps you with the questions you have on the pool openings. [email protected] is an email to leave your comments.

Why is our pool closed and others are open?

Some associations are spending the money to pay monitors, have extra janitorial services at a cost plus the supplies needed per the Order, and pay extra fees to have a “scheduler” for the oversight of monitors. These costs are running $600 a week at some properties. Botanica is a larger, family friendly community with more usage that other pools that are opening. For example, Jupiter Dunes has seasonal owners who have recently left to go to their primary homes so the Board can open from 10 – 5 each day with monitors and paying extra for janitors to come clean restrooms, water coolers, and all furniture. We have tracked their pools to 7 people at each one during our spot checks. Botanica population will be turned away once the number exceeds the social distancing guidelines of 6’ apart.

Who is telling us that there is liability on the Board of Directors if they vote to open the pool?

Because we are in a global pandemic with strict guidelines by the County, State, and CDC, the attorney’s and insurance professionals are very cautious for our volunteer Board members to take on the liability. This means if someone gets COVID 19 and could track back to the pool, any lawyer could bring suit against the association and the Board of Directors personally. Directors and Officers Insurance will not cover this claim. Again, Botanica has a higher density of population that will use the pool so for now the Directors and Officers of the Board are choosing to keep the pool closed for the safety of the population. Additionally, these strict guidelines INCREASE the liability not decrease the liability.

When will the pool be opened?

We do not have any indication from the Palm Beach County officials that the Governor will “open” the community pools in Phase 2 of opening. As soon as the Order is lifted for pool closure, your pool will be open. You may see some pools open but many are just for “laps” and “exercise/physical therapy” - not for sunbathing, playing, or open swim time.

Why can’t we volunteer and keep the pool open ourselves?

Monitors become responsible for the guests following the guidelines. Anyone not practicing social distancing and abusing the rules will have to be called out and told to leave. We do not want any volunteer monitor to be in any sort of liability position.

Why can’t we pay a security company to manage the Order No. 7?

Your budget for your quarterly dues was approved and done for 2020. Paying for monitors may result in higher dues and/or a special assessment to pay for the security services.

Realtime Property Management

For and On Behalf of The Board of Directors

06/09/2020

Planned Protest - We have been made aware of a possible protest scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th at 11:00 a.m. in the area of Indiantown Road and Central Blvd. near the Jupiter West Plaza.

We will work with the community to maintain a safe environment for these peaceful protests. Through unity and peace, we can become a stronger community together.

As part of this protest, there may be increased traffic and delays near the Indiantown Road and Central Blvd. intersection. For the safety of the public and the protestors, please use caution if driving in this area tomorrow. We want to ensure the well-being of everyone during this time of gathering.
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