Islandia I Management

9550 South Ocean Drive,

South Hutchinson Island,

Jensen Beach, Florida 34957

Last updated: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 4:12 PM

Click HERE for Important Condominium Documents and Islandia I Management Contact list

Click HERE for PCCTV Information

February 1, 2012

The Islandia I Board of Directors, following many meetings, discussions, and arguments has taken the position that we fully support a Yes vote on the proposed beach re-nourishment project.  The bottom line, basically, is that we need to have this project completed in order to insure that our properties weather any upcoming storms better than we would if this project is turned down.  Restoring the dune and the beach is an investment to protect our property.  It is insurance the same as we pay for fire insurance on our condos and homes to protect against catastrophic loss.  For what amounts to less than $9.00 to $15.00 per month, we will have a better dune and a better beach.  The following points reinforce our stance to take a Yes vote:

  • The state and county are contributing 66% of the overall cost.

  • The project may allow us to become part of the Martin County federal program for beach restoration.

  • The project puts us in line for possible future state and federal monies to repair and restore beach damage due to hurricanes.

  • FEMA has changed their rules.  Their position now is that if beach has not had re-nourishment activity for 5 years prior to major storm damage, then the condo associations are on their own.  If it has been re-nourished, FEMA will restore to condition prior to the storm covering 70% of the costs.

  • The district being set up to collect these fees is a one-time event and cannot be used for any additional work in the future.

  • St. Lucie County has already expended $3.1 million in planning and permitting this project.

  • The objective of the project is to widen the dunes and increase the beach front depth.

  • Owners can select one of three payment plans.  Discounted up front for $1,002.86, one-time $1,196.14 or annual $170.32 for 10 years (projected 8% interest rate, could be lower).

While some may quibble over the methodology to determine who has to pay, and how much we have to pay, but it is what it is.  The only decision to be made now is whether we want this work to proceed and if the cost is worth the insurance it provides.  Over the years, we all have made a significant investment in our units and our properties.  A major part of that investment is the view, the beach and the dune for protection.  Does Mother Nature play a role?  Of course and it is unpredictable.  We believe that our beach and dune maintenance is part of living at the beach.

In summary, we believe approval of the project is in our best interest in the long run.  We ask for your support as owners at Islandia. Remember, your ballots are due to St. Lucie County Engineering, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982-5652 no later than Friday, February 24, 2012.

Islandia I Board of Directors

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January 12, 2012

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the Annual Meeting which was held on January 10, 2012.

January 6, 2012

CLICK HERE for the agenda for the Annual Meeting which will be held on January 10, 2012 in the Islandia I Social room at 7:30 PM.

December 7, 2011

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the annual budget meeting which was held on December 6, 2011.

December 5, 2011

CLICK HERE for the "Second Notice" for the Islandia I 2012 Annual Meeting information. This year there are three seats on the board open for election. The two year terms of Tom Gilson, Bert McConnell, and Roy Montana end at the 2012 Annual
Meeting. All three have agreed to run for another two year term and because no one submitted an "Intent to Run" form there will be no need for a formal election of the board of directors. The terms of Dave Bigler and Dennis Phelan are effective through January 2013.

November 17, 2011

CLICK HERE (Password Required) for the proposed 2012 Budget for the Islandia I Condominium Association. If you need a password for access to this document send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number. The annual budget meeting will be held at 7:30 PM in the Islandia I Social room, on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

November 16, 2011

CLICK HERE (Password Required) for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting November 10, 2011. If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

November 10, 2011

CLICK HERE for the "First Notice" for the Islandia I 2012 Annual Meeting information. This year there are three seats on the board open for election. The two year terms of Tom Gilson, Bert McConnell, and Roy Montana end at the 2012 Annual
Meeting. All three have agreed to run for another two year term. The terms of Dave Bigler and Dennis Phelan are effective through January 2013.

All owners are encouraged to consider running for these positions. Forms are included with the "First Notice" at the link above.

November 8, 2011

Source: Stuart News, November 8, 2011: Column by Richard White

BATHROOM LEAK

Q: My upstairs neighbor's bathroom leaks and has not been repaired in three years. The condominium board says it cannot help. The manager offers no solution and does not help. An attorney says at best I could sue only for damages.

On one occasion, the repairs cost me thousands. Surely there must be a remedy.

— J.J., Clearwater

A: Here are the responsibilities:

The upstairs unit owner is responsible for the repairs to stop the leak. The lower unit would be responsible for repairs to their unit. The condominium would be responsible for the drywall repairs. All parties should have insurance to cover such losses and repairs.

I would notify the upstairs owner and the condominium by certified mail of the past problems. Warn that failure to make the necessary repairs will force you to take legal action to recover losses in event the problem is not repaired.

Since the condominium does have responsibility for their possible damage repairs (the drywall) and I am sure the documents have some reference to this matter, the board must take action to prevent a recurrence. The board should notify the upstairs owner to make repairs to prevent future leaks.

If no action is taken and you have future damage from a leak, you have strong grounds to sue not only the upstairs owner but also the condominium. I would talk to your insurance agent; if you do not have insurance, quickly obtain a policy. Your insurance agent will also provide assistance and could also send letters.

September 27, 2011

The annual budget meeting for the 2012 budget will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM in the Islandia I social room. The 2012 Annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Islandia I social room. Agendas and information will be sent to all owners two weeks before each meeting.

September 16, 2011

CLICK HERE (Password Required) for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting September 14, 2011. If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

June 6, 2011

CLICK HERE for the recommended Caretaker List.

May 12, 2011

CLICK HERE (Password Required) for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting May 10, 2011. If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

April 16, 2011

CLICK HERE (Password Required) for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting April 14, 2011. If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

March 21, 2011

CLICK HERE (Password Required) for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting March 17, 2011. If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

March 7, 2011

The Rules and regulations for the Association have been updated. The revised rules summary, along with the new Rules and regulations, as well as the latest name and address listing are now available by CLICKING HERE (Password required). If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number. If you would like a hardcopy of the revised booklet, stop by the office for your copy.

February 24, 2011

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting February 23, 2011 (password required.)

February 7, 2011

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting February 3, 2011 (password required.)

January 12, 2011

The Islandia I Condominium Association Annual Meeting was held on January 11, 2011. CLICK HERE (Password Required) for the minutes from this meeting. If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number. The Islandia I Board met following the Annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers for the year. CLICK HERE for these minutes.

December 26, 2010

On January 11, 2011, we will hold the Association Annual Meeting in the Islandia I Social room , at 7:30 PM. By now you should have received the material for this meeting in the mail. When you return the material, please identify your name, unit number, and place your signature on the back of the outer envelope.

Further, on the ballot to elect the board of directors, it is NOT necessary to identify yourself in the spaces provided. This should have been omitted from the ballot.

The proxy votes, DO require your identifying information.

We apologize for this confusion and if you have any questions, please call the Islandia I office (772-229-3591) for clarification.

If you need another set of ballots or have misplaced this information, CLICK HERE for a full set of the Second Notice for the 2011 Annual meeting below. This information is encrypted and if you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

Thanks,

Bert McConnell

golphinut@gmail.com

December 8, 2010

On December 7, 2010 the annual budget meeting was held in the Islandia I Social room. CLICK HERE (password required) to see the minutes from this meeting.

At that time the 2011 Budget for the Islandia I Association was discussed and passed as was distributed to the membership on November 20, 2010. CLICK HERE (password required) to view and print the maintenance payment schedule for 2011. If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

The first payment is due on or before January 1, 2011 to avoid any late charges. Subsequent payments are payable on or before April 1, July 1, and October 1 for 2011.

We have discontinued the coupon payment plan and all 2011 payments should be sent to the address below in sufficient time to arrive on or before the above dates:

Islandia I Condominium Association

Attn: Islandia I Office

9550 South Ocean Drive

Jensen Beach, FL 34957

 

November 22, 2010

Cloudnet Wi-Fi Internet Proposal status summary:

Propose delivery of secured broadband wireless internet to the Islandia I property

  • Install a broadband cable connection into the building, like PCCTV does today
  • Install radios in six (6) locations on the roof and other locations
  • Install booster/repeaters as needed for individual units
  • Owner does not need
    • Modems
    • Wireless routers
  • At very attractive rates (~$21.00/month)
  • Offers both individual and bulk delivery options

Issues:

  • Need to better understand owner interests/requirements for a wireless service
  • Insufficient time to analyze Cloudnet alternatives for bulk or individual options
  • Close timing at this time with renewal of PCCTV annual contracts for many owners (most due in December and January)

Recommendation:

  • Defer any wireless decision until next Fall
    • Name person to head a technology committee missioned to:
      • Continue to explore detailed financial alternatives with Cloudnet
      • Explore other alternatives
Survey owners to quantify owner interests and requirements.

 

November 18, 2010

CLICK HERE for the proposed 2011 Budget information for Islandia I (Password required). If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

November 14, 2010

On Monday, November 15th, a company named Cloudnet will be meeting with us in the Islandia I Social room at 2:00 PM to discuss their wireless Internet offering. Cloudnet came to our attention because of the service they provide to all of Nettles Island.
 
Their service is wireless access to the Internet from a location or building, without the need for modems, routers or any other equipment in your unit. Think of it like going to a hotel with Internet where you just connect to the service with a code and you get on the Internet with secured access.
 
If it works as advertised, they ensure connection is provided to the Internet without you having to worry about the technology to get it to you. They state they have many flexible usage plans which might be attractive to owners renting units, or people here for short terms, as well as full year residents.
 
We met with them a couple of weeks ago and they have done a physical survey of the building and are now coming back with a proposal. If you are interested in hearing what they have to say, join us in the social room on Monday.
 
If you have any questions, drop me a note or give me a call. 
 
Bert McConnell
772-229-5788

November 7, 2010

CLICK HERE for the "First Notice" for the Islandia I 2011 Annual Meeting information.

CLICK HERE for minutes from the November 3, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

September 6, 2010

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting September 2, 2010 (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

July 25, 2010

Effective July 23, 2010, Hector Colon has been terminated from his position at Islandia.  For the past year or more Hector has had increasingly more difficulty in performing his required duties here at Islandia.  After extensive discussions within the board it was decided we needed to move on this issue.  Several alternatives were thoroughly explored but none, other than separation, were deemed as acceptable.

You should be aware that the Board has provided separation allowance in keeping with his long term service to Islandia.  We will assist him, if needed, with enrolling for unemployment insurance compensation.  In addition, Hector will still be able to continue performing tasks for unit owners such as apartment watching and newspaper delivery, as he has done in the past.

The Board thanks Hector for his past service to the Association and wishes him the best of luck for the future.

 

July 22, 2010 - Board Meeting

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the Islandia I Board meeting July 22, 2010 (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

 

July 15, 2010: Islandia I Property Manager

On July 9, 2010, the board of directors released Jennifer Eckenroad from her responsibilities as the property manager for the Islandia I Condominium Association. The board of directors wishes Jennifer the best of luck in her future endeavors and thanks her for her contributions to the association.

The board has offered the position of property manager to Mr. Ernst (Ernie) Raaz. He has accepted the offer and will work part-time for the remainder of this month as he completes outstanding commitments with his company, Stuart Construction.

Ernie is well known to many Islandia I owners and has an excellent reputation for his construction work in Islandia. He has a strong focus on providing quality and timely results. Throughout his career, Ernie held numerous positions in corporate management over a period of 26 years; he started Stuart Construction in 2007.

The Islandia I board of directors, on behalf of our owners, welcomes Ernie to Islandia I and we look forward to working with him to continue the management of the Islandia I Condominium as one of the quality buildings on Hutchinson Island.

Tom Gilson

President, Islandia I Board of Directors

 

June 21, 2010

CLICK HERE changes to Florida's Condominium Statute 718.

May 26, 2010

CLICK HERE for the Hutchinson Island Disaster re-entry process

May 12, 2010

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the May 12, 2010 board meeting (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

April 21, 2010

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the April 21, 2010 board meeting (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

April 8, 2010

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the April 7, 2010 board meeting (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

April 6, 2010

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the March 25, 2010 board meeting (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

March 17, 2010

Bob Wyrobek and Randy Montroy have elected to end their time as our landscape caretakers.  The Board would like to thank them both for the work they have done and the high standards they have set. The Board will move quickly to find a quality replacement that will maintain this high standard. Bob and Randy will continue their respective roles with the Islandia East Board.

 

February 25, 2010

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the 2010 Annual Meeting (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

January 14, 2010

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the 2010 Annual Meeting (password required.) If you need a password for management communications, send a request via e-mail to golphinut@gmail.com and include your name and unit number.

January 13, 2010

CLICK HERE for the minutes from the January 7, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting (password required.)

(Send a note with your name and unit number togolphinut@gmail.comto request the password)

 

 

Islandia I Condominium Document Revisions:

Click on the links below to view and/or print the revised Islandia I condominium documents. Changes are highlighted in the right margin.

You wil be asked to approve the final documents at the Islandia I Annual Meeting on January 16, 2008. A proxy to vote on these revisions will be mailed to all owners with your first quarter 2008 maintenance billing.

If you do not plan to attend the annual meeting, please send in your proxy so your vote can be included. As an alternative to mail, you may e-mail your votes to golphinut@comcast.net and they will be submitted to the office. Another alternative is call Margaret Leonard in the office (772-229-3591) and she can record your votes. A lot of time, effort, and legal expenses have gone into preparing these documents, so let's get them approved. Thanks.

 

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Islandia I

9550 South Ocean Drive,

South Hutchinson Island,

Jensen Beach, Florida 34957

 

Important Condominium Documents
Owner Name and Address Listings and Islandia I Handbook

If the insurance documents below are out of date they can be obtained from the office. If this is the case please ask them to have the new versions updated on the web site.

Insurance Documents (3 Pages) (Updated 2/12/2011)

Departure Checklist and Hurricane reminders (Updated 3/31/2011)

Unit Checklist 5/2009 (1 Page)

Construction Guidelines (2 Page) (Updated 9/22/2009)
Sales and Rental policies (1 Page)
Final Declaration of Condominium, Articles of Incorporation, and By-Laws as of March 2008 (50Pages)
Condominium Act, Chapter 718, Florida Statutes
 
Water Leak Procedure (Updated 3/31/2011)

Opening unit guideline for owners and caretakers (Updated 3/29/2011)

CLICK HERE for the recommended Caretaker List.

Please Click Here, complete, and return this request for information to the Islandia I Office.

 

 

Name

E-Mail

 

(Click below to send to:)

Telephone
 
       
President Tom Gilson tennistomgilson@gmail.com 229-1204
Director Dennis Phelan phelan.dennis@gmail.com 229-2697
Treasurer Bert McConnell golphinut@gmail.com 772-229-5788
Director Roy Montana mamawello@hotmail.com 772-229-5544
Secretary Dave Bigler dabigler@bellsouth.net 772-229-3558
       
Building Manager Ernie Raaz eraazislandia@gmail.com 229-3591
Office Manager Margaret Leonard Islandia9550@gmail.com 229-3591
Office Fax     229-3592

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