The general HOA meeting started at 7:36 pm. President Christina Brownlow opened the meeting with police reports from Officer Salston and Officer Elliot: 18 citations and 2 crimes with golf carts; mailbox theft. Again, they reiterated along with officer Laguna to lock the cars, doors, garages, secure golf carts, and prevent mail theft by using the boxes with locks. If a resident doesn’t call a plumber or electrician, even if an FPL person shows up or calls, find out if it is legit in order to avoid contractor fraud.
The Town purchased a laser, and officer Christy mentioned using it; Council Member Allbritton mentioned the laser works amazingly well. An FDLE grant was used to purchase the laser.
Mayor Steve Breitkreuz proposed getting a mail box installed at Town Hall; there is also one available for residents at Publix. Tony mentioned the link the HOA page has for lockboxes.
Council Member David Kuczenski reported on roads to be resurfaced under the TSDOR project: SW 128, 130, 132, Lupo (Griffin), Holatee from Stirling to Old Sheridan; the County is reviewing the classification.
Council Member Jablonski reported on the Green Meadows project from DEP; the Town was awarded funds for additional projects on drainage. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) awarded a 20-million-dollar grant with $0 dollars from the Town for a storm water plan for the entire Town.
TSDOR (Transportation Surface Drainage & Ongoing Rehabilitation) projects in the Town are continuing. Flow mobile remains suspended. The Town has a shoe box which is to be used for dropping off used or new shoes, which will be recycled for people with needs, charities, etc. Ring cameras are easy to jam, and the easiest way to know that they are jammed is when they stop ringing or monitoring.
Mayor Breitkreuz mentioned the quasi-judicial process in 3 areas: rezoning, site plan, division of land. In the next 10 years, 500 homes are projected for the entire Town. We have in the Town two types of zoning: Rural Estates and Rural Ranches. On the Town’s website, information can be found on the waiver of plats, which can be done only once. Look for property designations at the BCPA for the Town site. The Mayor also proposed a change for specifically rezoning rural and ranch estates. Rezoning only to lower density with 2 acres minimum will help protect the rural space.
Residents can make reservations at CVS for COVID-19 vaccinations; reserve even if you are not ready yet because when it comes, you are at the top of the list.
Council Member Hartmann sent a PDF link for zoning which he also posted on the FB page. Mayor Breitkreuz invited everyone for a meeting on 2/25 at 6 pm for a presentation. He also advised to prepare for a storm of a large magnitude, things we can do to improve, options for animals; they had a group of professionals and drainage districts to respond to questions.
Mr. Kuczenski and Mr. Breitkreuz mentioned a Town survey that is covering a lot of issues and questions for the residents to respond to.
SRHOA president Chris Brownlow thanked the council members and the mayor for their responses to the issues brought before them, and we are very much appreciative of their support in addressing concerns. She also introduced the 2021 slate of officers and the two new candidates for the Board who introduced themselves: Patty and DaNell; they are most welcome.
Mr. Jason Halberg lost his father; we offered our condolences. He also reiterated to focus on communication, FB, events. Treasury reported $19,751.66; also reported about issues with mail.
The meeting ended at 9:05 pm. Next meeting will be on April 28; March is election month for the new board, and residents are encouraged to vote. It will be drive-by only, with no contact, to elect the new board.
The general HOA meeting started at 7:35 pm with HOA president Chris Brownlow welcoming the attendees. Officers Elliot and Jeff commented on homes on the vacation watch program; check your cars to make sure the fobs are not close by in order to secure the car. They spoke about crime prevention through environmental design. The officers also commented on surveys on houses and the app Safer Watch.
Jason shared the video on the vacation watch program. Council Member Allbritton mentioned the “Vacation Watch” service and also spoke about his campaign signs made in white and green.
Kathy Sullivan spoke about the Scholarship program and thanked the HOA for the $1,000 gift.
Mayor Breitkreuz invited all to attend the council meetings, especially the meeting to be held on Jan. 28th. Council Member Hartmann commented on the different HOA boards in our town and the participation needed in publishing the Waggler.
Council Member Gary Jablonski gave the presentation related to drainage: Green Meadows project, Dykes Rd., SW 202nd, SW 50th and 182nd, as well as 199th. Also, the drainage grant pending from Broward County. Storm water master plan $250 thousand grant from FDA, to give direction and prioritize on storm water. TSDOR construction on its way. Pending agreement with Broward TSDOR $2.2 million FDLE grant.
Council Member David Kuczenski spoke about speeding issues and stricter dark skies ordinance.
Mrs. Marnette Wegmann presented to the people attending the meeting her concerns about nuisance for new construction and development. She specifically mentioned the Hancock and Luray property; Mayor Breitkreuz informed all about having their hands tied but are trying to work something out. Lori Parrish proposed that the appraiser deny agricultural exemption and are ready to file suit. Mr. George Cailis considers that if only the owner of that piece of property would stop dumping loads and stop the abuse.
Chris shared the condolences to Ms. Lauretano, administrator Russell who lost his brother, Jeff who lost also a family member.
Justin also suggested installing speed bumps. There was a garden proposal by Lori Parrish.
The meeting ended at 9 pm. Next HOA meeting will be on February 24th via zoom.
Hello, Sunshine Ranches Homeowners Association
(SRHOA) residents! May I begin by wishing all of you
health, wealth, and happiness for 2021! We live in a
beautiful community with wonderful people. Together, I
know we will make this an exceptional year.
Here are issues/activities/events I wish to share:
• Perhaps you have seen our communications via email
and/or Facebook. With support from the Town, we are
engaging in initiatives to promote traffic calming, noise
abatement, safety, and responsible use of fireworks.
Thank you for all the positive feedback we have received.
If you have not seen our messages, please check the
Waggler and keep in touch with us through any of the
following:
Also, please read the Town’s monthly Southwest Rancher
for other vital information and contacts. I would be
remiss to not thank Jason Halberg and the rest of the
SRHOA board for their assistance and support.
• In late November, the Town contacted the SRHOA
concerning a proposed Northbound turn lane onto
148th Avenue (Volunteer Road) from Eastbound Sheridan
Street: your input was needed within a short twoweek
response window. You, the residents of Sunshine
Ranches, responded in overwhelming opposition to this
proposal (via our sunshinerancheshoa@gmail.com). At
the December 9th general meeting, in the presence of
a quorum, the residents motioned to request Council
adopt a resolution supporting our position. The motion
was presented at the December 10th Town Council
meeting, and will move forward in January. Thank you to
Councilman Kuczenski for supporting his residents.
• We have a goal to install our Pioneer Plaques in
2021… if we missed you (a resident of 30 years or more),
please contact us. These tokens of thanks and recognition
will be installed at both major entryways into Sunshine
Ranches (Griffin and Hancock & Flamingo and Stirling),
commemorating our community’s founding families.
www.sunshineranches.org facebook.com/SunshineRanches 3
Message from the President
• Are you planning to go away for the holidays? If
so, please consider Davie Police Department’s (DPD)
Homeowners Vacation Extra Watch, a program created
so homeowners, on brief trips or vacations, can request
an extra watch of their residence. Simply fill out the
form and a Davie Police Officer will make every effort
to conduct an extra watch of your residence while you
are away. DPD urges you not to announce on social
media you are away, and to make arrangements with a
trustworthy neighbor, friend, or family member to collect
your mail or any deliveries you may be expecting. They
also recommend setting outside lights to turn on and off
with a timer. To apply for this program, visit
https://www.frontlinepss.com/daviepd
and complete the online form.
• Have you thought about getting more involved with
the Town or the HOA? Do you believe in our community’s
vision? Here are some ways to help. The Town has several
volunteer boards: consider applying to one which suits
your interest and expertise. Both the Town and the
HOA have publications: consider writing an article for
submission. The HOA has upcoming elections in March.
The SRHOA Nominating Committee is establishing the
slate of officers and board members (which must be
announced in January). If you would like to serve on
the HOA board, and appear on the slate, contact the
following individuals:
Bob Parker - judiparker52474@gmail.com
Lori Parrish - lorip01@bellsouth.net and
Rose Williams - jwilli1348@aol.com
Candidates must submit written notice to the SRHOA
secretary, Vilma Lopez.
• The next general meeting of the SRHOA will be
Wednesday, January 27th at 7:30pm. Please look for
Zoom details to be provided.
Again, I wish you a wonderful start to the year, with
warmest wishes for the months ahead.
With love,
Chris Brownlow