DAVE

I spoke to Ed Black a few minutes ago, and he says that David is doing well. One very tender hip and one that hurts like you know what. He is up for a few minutes at a time but is groggy from pain pills. I know that we all wish him the very quickest of recoveries

2nd Official Blog Party - good food, good fun!

Hi All,

There is talk floating around the blog that it is time for us Bloggers to once again meet for a bite to eat, some great conversation, and lots of laughs. This will be our second gathering. Please let us know if you would be interested in coming.

Mike wants Italian and it should be his turn to pick because he was at the first gathering. Everybody that went to the first one, get's to choose this location. All of you that show up for this one, will get to choose the next location. Does that sound fair? But we should also try to make everybody happy.

Mike, have you got any other Italian restaurants in mind other than Carrabas? If we go there, I don't think we're going to get Capt John to join us after his last very bad experience a few days ago.

Ok everybody, suggestions please. Good locations and good dates???

Can't wait,
chris

Haverhill Gate, again

Is there any new information on when the Haverhill Gate walls clean up project will begin? As of last week, it looked as bad as ever. Thanks.

Open the Door

There is a gate between Century Village and the building that encompasses the MRI, X-rays, a number of other medical doctors and people of the same persuasion. This gate has been locked shut. A large number of people have been voicing their disapproval of this situation. It seems if they go for a treatment and it leaves them a little weak or if they went to an ophthalmologist and their eyes were dilated, therefore, making it difficult to drive in traffic going over 50 miles an hour on Okeechobee Boulevard. If someone can get that gate to be opened for, let's say, six to eight hours a day, it would be a great advantage to the people in Century Village. Perhaps if you know someone that drives to that building built of green windows and they explained why the entranceway was so advantageous and necessary, you would get a better sense of what I'm trying to say. Even if it would cost some money, perhaps shared by both the building and our village, I feel our people would vote for it.

YouTube link

Who put our local homeless on the left hand side YouTube link? I do not usually look over there because it has been Lewis Black forever. You can get same homeless videos by searching on YouTube – ‘Homeless West Palm Beach’ then you do not have to wait for them to slide by on our blog.
Also, thanks for Pat Condell video, now I have something to do while Dave is away, watch 40 Pat Condell videos. People raised in the same country can go their different ways, far away, but find they have same values when they reach retirement.

Need some advice about deleting comments

Hi all, I need a little advice. Aren't we suppose to be able to delete a comment if we are the one that put the comment in? I have done this in the past, but don't seem to be able to do it now. I thought all we had to do was sign in, click on the "B" in the left corner, then click on "posts", open up the post that we need to delete a comment - and then we would see the garbage can under our comment and we would be able to get rid of our goofy/mispelled comment.

Well, I have been trying to delete something and I can't get the garbage can. I signed in, clicked on "B", clicked on the correct post, found my comment - but no garbage can.

What am I doing wrong?

thanks,
chris

REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology; is about the concept that certain areas of the feet correspond to zones of the body. By proper manipulation, healing of various problems may be achieved.

The idea, is that disease is a malfunction of the "Life Energy Force" AKA "Qi".

Proper Qi may be re-established by means of this massage process.

I experienced this sort of thing while in the Service in Japan, I don't know if it helped, but it sure felt good!!!

Dave

Reflexology

There is a Reflexology class in May in CV. It was not listed in the first set of class flyers for May, but if you are interested check with Jennifer in the Clubhouse office 640-3120 x1.
Six classes 10am Wednesdays I think, but check.

Perfect Men in CV

Yes ladies you are really missing out. There are men in CV who are intelligent, funny, charming, helpful, no cooking and cleaning involved and THEY ARE WONDERFUL LISTENERS. Some of them are dark and mysterious (the anons). Yes the men of the CVBLOG. What more could you ask!
No, I do not think there are plans for a calendar. Tho’ a picture of Dave in hospital gown would be priceless. Dave we will all be thinking of you and miss you very much. See you on the Blog when you feel much, much better.

DOORS REDUX, HURRICANE RESISTANCE

Hi All,

In another Comment Stream, A Nony Mouse and Plcruise said:

Anonymous said...

Having been informed that Jalousie doors, did not meet "Miami-Dade"codes, adopted by Palm Beach County as well...how was this new purchase possible? Thanks for responding..

Bettie L

Apr 26, 2008 10:06:00 AM

Plcruise said...

Re: the previous comment. I too am interested if these type doors are still allowed by PBC code. I love my jalousie door, but I am not sure how safe it is in a hurricane.

Apr 26, 2008 10:50:00 AM

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Ok,
What we are getting to here is “Impact Resistance” and “Wind Pressure Cycles”. The answer is simple; if the Installer is reputable, and followed the code you are safe, if not, then you are at risk of breakage under the right conditions. In short, it is not about the door, it is about the glass or what protection is applied to the glass.

Ask the Contractor what standard the glass meets; because if there is no Permit and Inspection, this item might not come up.

There are two key tests; the Large Missile test and the Small Missile test.

The Large Missile test involves firing a 9 pound 2 x 4 into the glass at 50 FPS

the Small Missile test involves 2 Grams of Steel Shot at 130 FPS.

There are also issues of how high your Door or Window is above grade.

Both Tests require many Wind Pressure Cycles to pass the test. Please read the following Reference carefully, and check your glass for the standard marking:

http://www.pbcgov.com/PZB/building/bcab/docs/windowfilm011306.pdf

Dave

A Cheesy Puzzlement

Ever notice that in restaurants, the grated Parmesan cheese dispenser has mold inside the metal top? It is black in color and does not seem appetizing. I asked a couple of restaurant owners why don't they clean it and they replied they do clean it frequently, but they claim the metal top forms a rust that doesn't clean off after a short time. The restaurant owners seem to say it's not poisonous, it's just cheese being exposed to the air. I don't feel that this situation should be allowed to continue. That's my opinion; what's yours?

Battery/Antenna TV

Thx for all the info on our cable TVs. But what happens to my emergency TV. Battery powered, antenna only, local stations only TV? Will it get anything after February? It was useful when electricity and cable were out during hurricanes. It currently resides in an RV and picks up a couple of stations in trips to the Everglades, and plenty in Orlando.

TeeVee Jeebies

The Green Jacket is scratching her head wondering how so many folks with 2-room condos have four TVs, where do you put them all?? Surround vision TV !!

Green Jacket, female Eastern Pond Dragonfly, resident of Sussex.

Florida Democrats - votes not counting

Hi folks,

I am stealing Dave's trick and starting a new post with the comment I just made on Dave' post. After reading my comment, if interested, please see Dave's great post and terrific references below (4 posts down).

ChrisJ said...

Ok folks, I have spent my morning reading the Florida articles. Have not gotten to Michagan's yet. The St. Peterburg Times article on May 9, 2007, is the one that really answered my question.

Great references Dave! It seems that the National Democrats have much stricter penalties about violating the voting schedule than the Republicans do. The Republicans were pushing to move the date up.

During these talks, the Democrats were noticably absent. Shame! Bill Nelson tried to help (I always liked him), but to no avail. The Republicans passed moving it up and Mel Martinez, the new young Republican played a role in this also. I am not so sure I like what I have been reading about him.

Well, anyway, thank you Dave. I do finally understand all this. I am going to re-read the articles again later today. I want it all to sink in real deep so I can show off my knowledge to anyone and everyone who will listen!!! (only kidding).

Dave is the greatest at getting us facts we can sink our teeth in! This whole thing does make me very mad! I guess I am truly an independent because sometimes I love/hate the Republicans and sometimes I love/hate the Democrats.

This gal finally gets it!

Now to get on with my day. You people are really messing up my morning exercise routine. I have to get off this darn blog!!!

signed,
"now the new politcal savvy"
chris

Capt , this says it all.

Click link

GI Bill

Click the link

WHY OUR VOTES MAY NOT COUNT

Hi All,
In another Comment stream:

ChrisJ said...
Now - on to serious business. What is this with the Michigan votes and the Florida votes not counting. I know we have already been through this discussion with Dave. He explained, but I still don't get it. It is suppose to be the Republican's fault. But how can anybody in this great USA take away our vote away??? it's un-American!!!

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Hi All,
This issue, in both cases, Florida and Michigan was a result of the States wishing to aggrandize themselves on the National Political Stage. The result was that the DNC slapped their wrists by invalidating their Delegates; Wow, a credentials fight at a Democratic Convention; what else is new??
Dave
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The following extracts will put you in the picture, read the entire reference for more detail:

Florida Moves Its Primary Up to January 2008

All Things Considered, May 21, 2007 · The state of Florida is moving its presidential primary earlier by one week, under a new law signed by Gov. Charlie Crist. The change means that Florida's Jan. 29 vote will set it apart from the large number of states holding their primaries on Feb. 5, 2008.


http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10304611



What if Democratic voters turned out for a presidential primary in Florida and their vote didn't count?

No, this isn't a Katherine Harris joke.
It's an option national Democratic leaders are seriously considering as they grapple with Florida's newly scheduled 2008 presidential primary date, which could upend the national primary process and produce yet another weird Florida election. Consider the scenario:

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/05/09/State/Dems__primary_may_not.shtml

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate voted Wednesday to move the state's presidential nomination contests to Jan. 15, further roiling an already turbulent nomination schedule that has raised the possibility of voting before New Year's.

Approval of the switch is far from sure. The Michigan House must still pass the measure, and a disagreement among state Democratic leaders over whether to hold a primary or a caucus is complicating final action

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2007-08-22-michigan-primary_N.htm

Mich. Primary Move Splits Democrats ; Candidates Stay Away, but Others Say State's Voice Should Match Its Size

By Peter SlevinWashington Post Staff WriterTuesday, October 9, 2007; A06

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 8 -- For Debbie Dingell and Sen. Carl M. Levin, the standoff has been brewing for years. The Michigan Democrats have long worked, mostly behind the scenes, to change an electoral calendar that places vast importance on results in Iowa and New Hampshire, states that bear little resemblance to the industrial heartland.

"There's just no possible justification for one or two states that are not particularly representative to have a dominant role in this process. It's not fair to other states," Levin said in a telephone interview. "Why the hell do New Hampshire and Iowa have a claim to the attention to their issues?"

Republican presidential candidates will be standing on a Dearborn stage Tuesday afternoon, discussing manufacturing, jobs and the U.S. economy. Democrats, meanwhile, are shunning Michigan in retaliation for the state's decision to elbow its way into the early primary lineup. When Michigan moved its primary to Jan. 15, leaders in New Hampshire and Iowa leaned on the Democratic principals to stay away.

The result is a tangle, with the Democratic National Committee vowing not to seat any convention delegates Michigan chooses that day and Democratic presidential candidates facing a deadline of Tuesday to decide whether to remain on the ballot here

.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/08/AR2007100801511_pf.html

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Hope that helps;
Dave

Veterans on Military Trail

I was riding along Military and Okeechobee and saw some people dressed as soldiers with "Veterans Support" written on the back of their shirt while they were soliciting the cars stopped at the red light to donate money to this cause. I feel that these young fellows went overseas and fought and while they are home, instead of getting a rest, the army's got them out soliciting for "veterans support." The United States has got themselves in a real quarry when they have to get the veterans go out and beg for money to help the position that the veterans are in. Of the three people vying to become our next president, Hillary is the only one that keeps saying "bring our boys home." Barack and John each have a poor agenda towards getting our boys home. Many of the people in the military have been home and rotated back more than three times. These people are stressed out and what does this veterans group do but get them to get dressed in army fatigues and go out "begging." This is a sorry scene that our country is not doing more for our veterans. I personally don't care where or how our government raises the funds to help our veterans get over the stress they have been under in Iraq, just so long as they get these boys all the help they need to regain their self-esteem and rid themselves of the terrible sight of warfare. That's how I feel. What's your opinion?

How Many TV Sets in your Condo?

I am trying to find out how many TV sets are in the Village.
Please answer- How many TV sets do you have in your Condo?

How many are HD sets?

National politics, national news, problems – anybody want to share their opinion?

I'll share mine later........

CV RE March

Property transactions for March ’08, CV portion of zip 33417.
15 sold, price range $23K - $48K.
As requested, per the PB Post.

OUR HOMELESS REDUX

Recent upheavals amongst our local homeless are resolved. I talked with one them ‘el Jefe’, not his real name. I thought he lived in CV, but not so, although he does currently have a place to stay. He calls standing at the intersection with a sign Flyin’. You will be glad to know the homeless interlopers from Lk Worth have been moved on, also any homeless who go bad and steal are moved on too. Our locals frown on those who make inaccurate claims to be injured vets. Some ‘work’ the gas stations etc. but the flyers at the intersections feel superior. Jefe has regular friends/helpers, one gives him cast off designer shirts and $5/week, so Jefe is looking for more friends and carpentry work. I now know about homeless at the beach, the county park and those who sleep under the 441 Southern flyover. I know who gets hassled by which police. I guess I have a new friend, now that will be $5/week :-0

CV Clubhouse Indispensable Info

Pick up the Clubhouse Info packet (white is up-to-date, not blue) It clearly answers all those questions for over/under 16, Clubhouse and Hastings, and has lots of other useful info. Really indispensable for new residents and those with bad memories. They are available in the Ticket and ID offices at the Clubhouse. It will save you lots of confusing visits to UCO.
Here are some rules and regs. that would have helped a recent poster:
"3. No persons under the age of 16 will be admitted into the recreational facilities, except that when accompanied by an adult. Such qualified persons may use the guest swimming pool, picnic island and the four (4) courts in the SW corner of the shuffleboard area.
4. Persons under the age of 21 will not be allowed to participate in activities in the card room, party room nor bingo games, nor will persons under the age of 18 use or be allowed admission to the sewing room or pool tables or the billiard room.5. Persons using the Clubhouse may be required to furnish proof of age."

BLOGMEISTER TO HAVE SURGERY

Hi All,
Your BLOG-meister will be admitted to JFK for hip joint replacement surgery on April 28th and for the second hip on May 12th.

With the corollary rehab, I will be offline for an unknown time period.

I will miss all of you BLOGGERS but I will try to drop in from time-to-time.

Thanks for your well wishes.

Dave

NEW X-WORD BY DAVE

Hi All,

herewith a new X-Word puzzle. There were no correct solutions received for last weeks X-Word.

This weeks puzzle has easier clues but this is offset a bit by it being very large. I hope you enjoy the puzzle.

See if you can find the CV birds that I have embedded in the puzzle.

Here is the Site;

http://www.mycrosswords.com/824/DavidBIsrael/Untitled.html

I will also put it at the Side-Bar, at the end on the left.

Dave

UCO

One of our Unit owners informed the board that UCO told her it was ok for people to stay in her unit when she was not there. Our By laws clearly state that no one can use a unit unless the owner is there and 30 days is the maximum stay. Has anyone run into this situation ? Mike

BETTY LAPIDUS HOSPITALIZED

Hi All,

Sadly I report that Betty Lapidus, UCO Recording Secretary, has been hospitalized in Ft. Myers Florida for a fractured Hip.

She is at Lee Memorial Hospital.she has just had surgery and her son David reports thru Ed black that all went well.

Please do not flood her with calls right away; but your prayers for her speedy recovery will surely be greatly appreciated.

Dave

SERVICE ANIMALS IN "NO PETS" BUILDINGS

In another post Tom Marcella said:

Saturday, April 19, 2008

service dogs in no pets associations

I was recently asked if service (or assistant) dogs are allowed in an association that does not allow pets. What is the answer? Are there any state or federal laws on this?
Tom

Posted by tom marcella at 4/19/2008 10:42:00 PM 0 comments
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Service Animals:

Your Admin speaks:

Hi Tom,
This is a very important question so I am posting my response here so it is more visible than in a comment stream.:

Florida Statutes FS-718 is Mute on the question of Service Animals;

However The Fair Housing Act and Florida Statutes at Title XXX / Chapter 413 / FS- 413.08 – 413.081 are unambiguous.

This is a matter of Reasonable Accommodation to a certain set of disabilities and you cannot deny an individual with said disability the services of such a Trained Animal. In the State of Florida this applies in Public Places and in Housing of almost any sort.

To be very specific; these laws cut through any local Declaration of Condominium or Bylaw. To deny such a disabled person the right to his or her Service Animal would be a very serious mistake.

Please read the following extracts and the entire reference.
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http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/foia/tal151.txt

The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C.  3604(f)(3)(B)) prohibits
discrimination against a renter or buyer on the basis of
disability.

Discrimination includes a refusal to make reasonable
accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services, when
those accommodations may be necessary to afford a person with a
disability equal opportunity to use and enjoy a place of
residence.

While the Fair Housing Act and the regulations issued
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development do not
specifically address service animals, it is likely that the Act
would at times require that service animals be allowed in a
housing facility in order to afford a disabled individual fair
use and enjoyment of the facility.

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http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0413/ch0413.htm

413.08 Rights of an individual with a disability; use of a service animal; discrimination in public employment or housing accommodations; penalties.--

(1) As used in this section and s. 413.081, the term:

(a) "Housing accommodation" means any real property or portion thereof which is used or occupied, or intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied, as the home, residence, or sleeping place of one or more persons, but does not include any single-family residence, the occupants of which rent, lease, or furnish for compensation not more than one room therein.

(b) "Individual with a disability" means a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or otherwise physically disabled. As used in this paragraph, the term:

1. "Hard of hearing" means an individual who has suffered a permanent hearing impairment that is severe enough to necessitate the use of amplification devices to discriminate speech sounds in verbal communication.

2. "Physically disabled" means any person who has a physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Also see: FS 413.08 (6) (b)

(b) An individual with a disability who has a service animal or who obtains a service animal is entitled to full and equal access to all housing accommodations provided for in this section, and such a person may not be required to pay extra compensation for the service animal. However, such a person is liable for any damage done to the premises or to another person on the premises by such an animal. A housing accommodation may request proof of compliance with vaccination requirements.

Dave

service dogs in no pets associations

I was recently asked if service (or assistant) dogs are allowed in an association that does not allow pets. What is the answer? Are there any state or federal laws on this?

Tom

Busy Bench

In previous post Denise noted no-one is sitting on new 7 benches. In my opposite quiet corner of CV we love our bench (again - thx to Haskell Morin). It was scruffy but we painted it. It is not just a bus stop, it is a meeting spot, people come to chat, sunbathe, soak up the sun, smoke, etc. it is rarely empty. Maybe because we have no pool, no waterfront, no sidewalk, it is our high point for those who do not want a longer walk.

North Dakota Oil

I made a mistake on which Dakota. This is not the report that I read but it will tell you something. Mike

DOG DAYS

Will the Blog take a break in the dog days?
Put up a "Settin' on the porch" flag.
"Too hot to blog, back after Labor Day"

Delay on CV gates cleanup

UCO regrets property manager has been out sick and contracted work has not begun, but it will soon…. I am not making anymore predictions.
*Does make you wonder if maintenance would have been better had Levy not conveyed gates, roads etc to UCO.

Associated matters – You will notice the Medical/Midtown Imaging gate is locked and guard booth removed. One of the medical bldg doctors WAS paying for this gate service, but no longer. He used the same guard service as the village but it was not a CV/UCO guard.

WHO OWNS WHAT; ROAD EASEMENTS AND TRANSPARENCY

Hi All,

Currently, there is an ongoing discussion in another thread about Traffic Control in CV. I made a statement in that Thread which is incorrect;

namely that WPRF owns the Perimeter Road.

Additionally much Misinformation has appeared in the past on the CV Q & A and in this BLOG concerning the issue of Access to the Medical Building by potential customers of the new owners.

I have consulted Mark Levy on these matters and he has provided me with key references that resolve both issues unambiguously:

All readers; please read and note well:

The first Reference is a Memorandum of Agreement, executed on January 26th. 1994; wherein Village Management Inc, Conveyed to UCO certain Roads, Swales, Guardhouses, and Common Areas.

This Conveyance is based upon UCO,s agreement to maintain, and operate the property and other agreements concerning the property.

This Memorandum of Agreement may be read at the following URL:

http://oris.co.palm-beach.fl.us/or_web1/details.asp?doc_id=3224661&file_num=19940227734



On the same day; January 26th. 1994, UCO executed a Roadway Easement for the benefit of Village Management, Inc. WPRF Inc., and DX PROPERTIES (At the time, the Owner of the Administration building).

To make a long story short; DX Properties subsequently sold the Administration Building to Brad Estra who subsequently sold the property to David Menkhaus ET-Al, this building is now know as the Medical Plaza.

Most importantly; this Easement encompasses among many others, Business Invitees to any of the described parties.

Additionally, the Easement shall be perpetual and run with the land. Thus all subsequent purchasers have benefit of said Easement.

Mike; I know this has been a major issue for you and some others, so please read the following reference carefully:

http://oris.co.palm-beach.fl.us/or_web1/details.asp?doc_id=3224663&file_num=19940227736


Finally, I must say that this controversy could have been kyboshed from the beginning if UCO had been more inclined to be TRANSPARENT; and stop operating in secrecy; of course, is it possible that the current Administration is unaware of these past events???.

A good example of this lack of Transparency is the millions of dollars spent by the Operations Committee, about which we are told nothing;

Madam Treasurer; how about a monthly spreadsheet detailing these expenses along with the current UCO budget data., must we go to WPRF for this as well?

Thanks to Mark Levy for the Key references.

Dave

ANONYMOUS POLL RESULTS

Hi All,

The Poll on Anonymous Posting has run to completion. There were 30 votes cast and the results are unambiguous:

22 votes in favor of Anonymous Posting.
8 votes against Anonymous Posting.

So it shall be written so it shall be done!!

Dave

Birthplace of Crosswords

I met people that do not know that our crosswords are created right here. Every twisty devious clue, every down and across, every black square, are made by Dave Israel.
CV is a crossword hatchery (help what is right word?).
Are crosswords copyrighted?
Its time for a little bragging.
Dave was recognized by Cerabino, does anyone have the whole article in their archives?

KING OF THE CROSSWORDS KEEPS CENTURY VILLAGERS GUESSING Author: Frank Cerabino Date: August 22, 2007 Palm Beach Post
Century Village in suburban West Palm Beach has its own crossword puzzle.
You probably don't know about it. Most people in Century Village don't know about it. "So far, there's only one person who consistently responds," said David Israel, 67, a retired National Security Agency cryptographer who began making crossword puzzles this summer for the amusement of his fellow condo dwellers. >>>

Spammer?

Is that Shakadal at the end of the traffic thread another spammer invader? I'm not clicking on any mystery item.
Is CV traffic actually worse thean other developments, or does the rudeness just make it feel that way! Lets ask the Safety Cmte.
Note town of Drachten got rid of all signs and lights and is safer, because people respond to conditions not signs!. Also see traffic calming on Wickipedia.

TRAFFIC CONTROL IN CV; IS ANY OF IT "LEGAL"

Hi all,
In another Comment stream, Larry Kall and Ed black said:

LARRY KALL said...

Ed,
Your question about Stop signs is most interesting. When we completed putting transponders on the 40 cars last Thursday there was slightly more than a hour left on the sheriffs time ( they have to be hired for at least 3 hours).

I then requested that he patrol the village and pay special attention to the stops signs. His next question was "Are the stop signs approved by Palm Beach County".

I told him that I did know that the two stop signs at both 4 corners are approved stop signs. (ADMIN. Note; The Evidence please?)

The sheriff then told me he could therefore issue tickets at those locations.

How many other stop signs in the village are "approved stop signs" I do not know. I was also informed that the red "no turn on red sign by the east gate is NOT AN APPROVED SIGN but the one hanging on the traffic light pole with the black letters "no turn on red" was approved. I know that there are many other Stop signs in the village that probably were never approved by the county.

I do know that there are many areas in the village where stop signs are not only necessary but vital.It appears that many communities like ours just goes out and buy stop signs and just put them up.

I will therefore suggest to the new Safety Committee that this is a matter that they should consider looking into.

I know nothing about the Hastings edict but will look into it.
The presidents of the Somerset Area buildings will meet, will discuss the tennis court matter, and will make a decision. While we have little control on what goes on inside the tennis courts we do have control on what goes on our properties and our portions of the roads and parking areas.

Apr 15, 2008 9:24:00 PM

edeveblack said...

Larry,

The issue of enforcement of stop signs is that we are a private community and only the perimeter roads STOP signs are county dictates, and accordingly enforceable. (ADMIN. Note; The Evidence please?)

If you own a dirt road and decide the speed limit entering your property, the authorities CAN NOT enforce private speed limit signs even when they appear like those the that State or County place for the safety of the public.

The whole issue of our being forced into situations when no vote or poll was taken, and no information of a decision that UCO makes, is just a proof of the need for Professional Management to stop this inappropriate behavior.

Stop signs that are unenforceable only encourage everyone to “IGNORE ALL STOP AND NO TURN ON RED SIGNS". Aren’t we encouraging drivers to disregard the many Stop signs by ADDING more that are unenforceable?

Ed Black
Apr 15, 2008 10:23:00 PM
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There is an interesting Legal Advisory Opinion on the issue of the PB County Commission's authority to install enforceable traffic control devices on various types of roads in the County. It is not clear to me that they have any authority to do so on private roads whatsoever. You read the reference and be the judge:

http://myfloridalegal.com/ago.nsf/Opinions/25B52B35ABF0822C8525658C00605DA8

Dave

APPROPRIATE SUBJECT MATTER ,CV , Q&A

Author: carole (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: 12-08-07 09:52
Questions that are not appropriate for this forum will be removed.If you have questions about UCO, Seacrest, WPRF, etc. you need to direct your questions directly to them. You will not receive correct information on this forum, as residents do not always know the answers to these type questions, and UCO, management companies, WPRF and like organizations, have no obligation to read or respond here. Therefore, you will only receive someone's opinion, rather than the facts. When asking such questions, it's important that you receive factual answers to your questions. As a result, those type questions and statements are not allowed here.Type of appropriate questions are:Can someone recommend a good plumber, electrician, tile person?Is there a place in the village that I can advertise something I want to sell? Does Century Village have pet friendly associations?Can anyone suggest an establishment in the area that might be a good place to hold a high school reunion?Sorry folks, but we must hold the forum to what it was intended for. It is a place where one resident can ask a question and receive an answer from another resident, and it is a place for information sharing, such as postings about dangers lurking in our lake.

PLEASE FOLKS, BE AWARE , DON'T GET BANNED FOR LIFE. THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE

Tennis Court Noise

NO WORK ON TUESDAY
Larry must have forgotten the CV Q&A posting Criteria

Author: Larry Kall (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)Date: 04-15-08 13:09


I called my Maintenance Company Monday to request that they do some lawn work on Tuesday and was informed that they do not do work near the tennis courts on Tuesday due to a Tennis Court rule. I asked what the rule was and was informed that on Tuesdays there are tennis tournaments and the tennis players do not like the noise of any equipment. I then asked where the rule came from and I was informed that it came from the tennis courts. To say the least I was somewhat amazed at what I was told. In any case I received a call back from my maintenance company that they could indeed come on Tuesday as long as it was after 11 AM when any tournaments would be over.I then advised my maintenance company that our building was not controlled by the tennis courts and I expected them to be there at 9 AM Tuesday to do the required work which they did.MY QUESTION IS -IS THERE SUCH A TUESDAY RULE? WHO HAS THE POWER TO MAKE SUCH A RULE? WHO HAS THE POWER TO ENFORCE SUCH A RULE?
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Why not on Tuesday?
Larry Kall
04-15-08 13:09