Mon, 14 May 2012 17:41:48 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/images/logo.gif http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/ info@affordablewebsitesnaples.com http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=121 Dear County Commissioners. Thank you for hearing the pleas of the school, church, and residential communities along Davis Blvd. We noted in the State Transportation Department presentation that there would be major costs and time delays in curbing and landscaping the small section of Davis Blvd between the Falling Waters/Countryside entrance and County Barn Road for several reasons, which were as follows:DOT stated that they would require the road to be regraded to cause the rainwater runoff to go to the outside of the roadway instead of the center median. However, the attached photo (IMG_0936_1), taken today, indicates that water o­n the left lanes of the roadway already flow toward the outside edge of the road, not toward the center median. Thus, DOT was wrong in their statement.DOT also stated that they would most likely require an alternative water retention area to that now in the existing center median and that they at least would have to tear up the roadway to provide the necessary drains.However, the attached photos (IMG_0939_1 and IMG_0940_1) show a water collection drain and a storm sewer pipe that allows water from the median not to collect in the median, but instead to flow directly under the westbound lanes into the existing canal o­n the north side of Davis Blvd. There are two such drains o­n this section of roadway. Again, the DOT was wrong in their statement.Also, photo IMG_0938_1 shows there are already "drive over" curbs in that section of the roadway between roadway wherever there is a left turn lane or crossover.Also, DOT indicated that the center median in question was too narrow to provide landscaping. It should be noted that the median in that section of the roadway is just as wide as the median already landscaped o­n the west side of County Barn. And, the median o­n the West of Country Barn to Heritage Way, does not have streetside gutters. This median is at the same level as the neglected roadway of SR 84 has a curbed landscaped median with no evidence of roadway flooding in 14 years!Also, DOT indicated that the existing street lighting and sidewalk o­n the south side of Davis ended at Heritage Trail, when in fact the street lighting goes at least 100 yards further east to Florida Club Circle, and the existing sidewalk extends all the way to County Barn Road! It appears that FDOT presented a overly pessimistic, worst case scenario not based o­n fact. And that they should be asked to come up with more realistic time and cost to do the job. Also, because they apparently are refusing to modify their existing request for proposal for the portion of the Davis Blvd east of Santa Barbara, and instead are saying that a whole new contract is needed, even though the supplies and equipment would be available as part of that effort, they might be in danger of being charged with waste and abuse of taxpayer funds. It just looks to me like they just don't want to put out the effort to expedite the work that both the County Commissioners and the citizens of the area are judiciously requesting.I respectively request that this situation be pursued at the State level. And that corrective action be taken. Marlene ShermanRespectively request an agenda item be added to the June 8, 2012, MPO/County Commissioners Meetingto give FDOT the opportunity to correct their mis-statements made at the May 11, 2012 meeting. Additonally, respectively request you to ask FDOT to present a 4th option for roadway improvement o­n SR -84, from the entrances Countryside/Fall Waters communities to County Bar Road. Respectively, the 4th option should state costs for median curbing o­nly, median non-potable water connection, street lights, and a sidewalk (only) o­n the Southside of SR-84. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:41:48 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=120 Sat, 12 May 2012 11:56:51 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=119  The results of today's meeting regarding the enhancement program appear to indicate that plantings in the median between County Barn Road and Santa Barbara Blvd. will have to wait until 2035.  We need more pressure o­n our County Commissioners to expedite this project.  Consider writing to the commissioners to express your concern.  Below is a very good letter written by Roe Pellegrino that can serve as a model for any letters you might want to write.Dear Commissioners,Davis Blvd is o­ne of the main thoroughfares entering Naples from 5th Avenue or 951, which first impressions play a big part of how travelers view Napleswhen passing through.I have lived in Falling Waters o­n Davis Blvd since September, 1995 and have seen many changes. As you are aware, it was o­nce a two lane very dangerousroad with no lights from Airport to Santa Barbara. In 17 years the area has grown with many developments built o­n both sides of the road which has beenwidened over the years, lights installed & the median beautifully landscaped from 5th Ave. to County Barn Rd.From County Barn Rd. to Santa Barbara Blvd, which is a small strip of median, it seemed everything stopped and has remained that way for years. The question is why??? No landscaping and no lights.There are two other major resident developments in this area besides Falling Waters which are , Glen Eagle, & Countryside. In addition toTeresina Grand, Unity Church & Seacrest School. This is not a barren area that should have been neglected.The excuse we have heard for years was the fact that this was a state road and not a county road or it would have been completed, however why was only part of this state road landscaped and then abruptly ended at County Barn Rd. This is a question many people have asked including people just visitingwhich is very noticeable when traveling Davis Blvd. in either direction. It doesn’t seem logical not to complete this median to Santa Barbara Blvd. The landscaping o­n the roads and in the medians all over Naples are sometimes breathtaking with the colors of the trees and plants, which many peoplehave commented about, however at our end of Davis we view either weeds, tall grass or garbage thrown from cars whenever we leave our beautifully landscaped facility. This does not seem right for residents who are paying the same taxes as other residents that have a nice view of the landscaped medians when leaving their facility. We hope our Commissions who have listened to our needs and helped us in the past, can finally do something to help beautify this end of the median in Naples.Many of us may not be around to see this area of the median at it’s potential if this eyesore continues for any length of time.Thanking you in advance,Rosemarie Pellegrino1615 Windy Pines Dr. #6Naples, Fl. 34112 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:20:32 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=118 We are pleased to announce that Joann Simco (Rosewood) and Jackie Voss (FW II) are our new Co-Activity Coordinators.  "Business as usual" will continue here at Falling Waters. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:42:50 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=117 Many owners at Falling Waters have expressed interest in having plantings in the Davis Blvd median from County Barn to Santa Barbara.  Information regarding the Davis Blvd enhancement program has already been posted, but it is important to express your interest to the County Commissioners and request their support for those plantings.  Their names and e-mail addresses are as follow:Tom Henning (romhenning@colliergov.net); Fred Coyle (fredcoyle@colliergov.net); Donna Fiala (donnafiala@colliergov.net); GeorgiaHiller (georgiahiller@colliergov.net) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:41:30 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=116 Be aware of a new scam that has been perpetrated.  Imagine receiving an e-mail from a friend, who writes that he finds himself in a disastrous situation and asks you to wire him MONEY!  What has happened is that someone has stolen your friend's e-mail  addresses and has used those addresses to solicit money.  The message can sound very real and the message also promises to repay you the money you have wired just as soon has the disaster situation has been resolved. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:25:37 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=115  Please advertise in your community and encourage your members speak o­n their desires and reasons for improvements to be made o­n Davis Blvd (Santa Barbara Blvd to County Barn Road during the "open to the public comment period." Meeting: Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) meeting with the Collier Country Commissioners (BCC) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Date: Friday, MAY 11, 2012Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AMPlace: Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Chambers, 3rd Floor 3299 E. Tamiami Trail FDOT will update the BCC o­n improvements to be made in the near future o­n SR-84, Davis Blvd. from Santa Barbara Blvd to County Barn Road Background Information: FDOT currently supports the installation of street lights and a sidewalk o­n the South side of the subject roadway. BCC (Commissioners Coyle, Fiala, Henning, and Hiller) support adding curbing and landscaping. A community-wide support is needed NOW for those who desire to see this section of Davis Blvd be completed with curbing and landscaping in the near future, otherwise, this section of SR-84 is not scheduled for review again until the year 2035. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:34:15 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=114  On April 24, all US Congressional Candidates for our district, representing all political parties will be holding a Candidate Forum.  This forum will provide a great opportunity for members of our community to hear all the candidates in order to make an informed decision o­n whom they would chose too vote for.  The event is being held o­n April 24, 2012, at 6:30pm at the First Baptist Church, 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109. There are seven people running for this office. This event will provide a unique opportunity to meet and hear all of them speak to the positions important to us all Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:53:00 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=113 LIVE POOLSIDE ENTERTAINMENT The Friends of Falling Waters that sponsored a day of Live Poolside Entertainment with music by Nevada Smith collected $1,538.00 in donations for the Shelter of Abused Women and Children of Naples. Thanks everyone for your great generosity for a wonderful cause. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:48:48 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=111 The 2011 / 2012 Bocce league concluded Monday March 24, 2011. As usual, it was a great success and fun for all. A pizza party was held in the clubhouse and awards were then presented to the winners. The Fall league consisted of 40 actively involved players. This years spring tournament champion team consisted of : Ann MacIntyre, Mary Jensen, John Elsey and Tom Morin while second place went to: Sal Tuminello, Ivan Pervan, Maureen Skonie and Jackie Voss. The winter session had 72 players participating making it the largest activity in Falling Waters. 2012 / 2013 season appears to be even more popular. Sign-up info will be available in the fall. Thanks to ALL that participated and have a pleasant summer. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:59:10 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=109 Falling Waters, together with neighboring communities, has been active in participating in the Davis Blvd. enhancement program. The following report was prepared by a representative from Countryside.The subject meeting held at the BCC meeting room included all the County Commissioners, Naples City council reps, Florida DOT, MPO reps, Collier DOT reps. My public comment was the o­nly o­ne to address Davis Blvd, SR 84. My request was for the current contract for SR 84 from Santa Barbara Blvd Eastward to Radio Road, in its design phase scheduled for submission to the State in June, be amended to include SR 84 Westward from Santa Barbara Blvd to County Barn. My comments were well received by the County Commissioners. Commissioner Coyle supported the amendment and also asked for landscaping (which I had not included in my comments), Also supporting this effort were Commissioners Fiala, Henning, and Hiller. However, the Florida DOT, does not want to include the amendment in the current design package. The Florida DOT rep. did state that this section does qualify for street lights and sidewalks are already funded, but he was not in favor of curbing. His reasoning was providing curbing would include addressing drainage issues and needed a great deal of planning. The Commissioners insisted, the SR 84 improvements from Westward to County Barn be put o­n the next 2 meeting agendas. Unfortunately the next MPO meeting, scheduled for April 13th, is to be held in Immoklee and the emphasis will be o­n Immokalee. I understand that SR 84 will be o­n the agenda, but the May MPO meeting will deal more in depth with SR 84. The Commissioners indicated the May meeting at the BCC meeting room would need room for all the interested citizens. I will let you know of the date and time for the May meeting. I would hope you will plan to attend and bring several of your members with you. Improvements o­n SR 84 from Santa Barbara Blvd to County Barn will be paid by State funds with some funding from Collier County. To accomplish this task, it needs support from Falling Water, Unity Church, Seacrest County Day school, and Terracina Grand.Currently four of the Collier County Commissioners support improvements o­n the 2/3 mile segment of SR 84, Davis Blvd. and they are Commissioners Coyle, Henning, Fiala, and Hiller. At present, the Florida DOT is saying they are preparing to put in sidewalks (not sure if this is o­n both sides of the roadway) and street lights. I believe the Commissioners will be trying to have FDOT include curbing (which would include addressing the drainage issues) and perhaps landscaping. It is important that all interested parties with frontage o­n this 2/3 mile stretch of Davis Blvd. show support for Davis Blvd. improvements, especially at the upcoming May meeting. I would encourage those who attend, sign up to speak at the open forum. Those who plan to attend the meetings, should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting. Public speaking forms should be available o­n the table outside of the meeting room. If you decide not to speak after filling out a form, that is easily accomplished by stating your concerns have been adequately covered. _________________________________________MPO Meeting dates: MAY 5/11 9-11 am Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 3rd fl. 3299 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112 JUNE 6/8 9-11 am Board of County Commissioners Chambers (address above) SEPT 9/14 9-11 am Board of County Commissioners Chambers (address above) Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:40:40 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=108 CONDO’S FOR SALE BY OWNER If you are selling your unit or know someone that is, please be aware that the Member Center has a 3-ring folder specifically containing information about CONDO’S FOR SALE BY OWNER in Falling Waters. This folder also includes an up-to-date MLS listing sheet of other Falling Waters units for sale. On a daily basis renters come to the Member Center to check about units that might be for sale. We provide a free service for you where we share with them the FOR SALE FOLDER containing your information. If you would like to post a CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER please follow the specific criteria below: · Use one (1) 8 ½ x 11 inch sheet of paper utilizing both sides for information about your condo and bring it to the Member Center. · You can be the creator of you own advertizing page. Please include a contact number or email address where you can be reached. · Don’t forget to include the asking price. · The Member Center will provide a clear folder sleeve for the information to be viewed. · The Member Center is not into the business of selling condos, but we will be more than happy to display your condo information. · We ask that you keep us posted if your condo sells so we can remove the information from the folder. · Questions? Stop in the Member Center … · If you know of someone that is planning to sell their condo please inform them of the service we provide. 2/3/12 tjb Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:04:06 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=95 Richard White has written an article stating:  "Failure to fund reserves is a violation of state statutes". Click here to read the article: 1-6-2011 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:03:59 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=80 Click here for the Collier County Map and Building Guide Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:00:21 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=75 The Board of Directors of the Falling Waters Master Association has decided that our clubhouse will not be used for polling activities. There were a number of complaints from unit owners that they were restricted from using the clubhouse, e.g. entering it, during the election process.  The volunteers from Falling Waters that aided the election process resigned en masse.  This resulted he Board's decision to discontinue the clubhouse's use.   Please click on the following to read a letter from Mr. Julio Vigil, Election Services Coordinator. Click here for his letter Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:13:59 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=73 The Master Association is pleased to announce that our Member Center is now reachable by both telephone and fax.  The telephone number is 239 963-8660, and the fax number is 239 963-8763. 4-19-2010 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:57:01 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=70 ATTENTION CONDO OWNERS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Collier County Commissioners today passed a Resolution asking the State Legislature to grant relief to condominium owners who are faced with very expensive retrofits to conform to a national fire/safety code. Unlike other states that implemented this code, the State of Florida made the code retroactive. This exposes condo owners to thousands of dollars for costs of retrofitting. In some cases it will be impossible for the owners to make the changes without major reconstruction. "We frequently make changes to building and land development codes," County Commissioner Fred Coyle said, referring to actions by local government. "But we don’t make them retroactive. If we did that the County would be in chaos." Coyle emphasized that property owners already have enough to worry about. Bill Poteet, representing the Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR), echoed Coyle’s concerns by citing the effects on the real estate market. "This legislation will not only cost owners a lot of money, it will drive property values down and interfere with the recovery of the market." The Resolution introduced by Coyle is supported by local condo owner Ewing Sutherland of the Community Advocacy Network (CAN) which represents thousands of condo owners throughout Florida. The proposed solution is to allow condo owners a degree of self-determination by permitting them to reject the retrofitting upon majority vote. For more information, call Sam Tucker, executive aide to the Board of County Commissioners, at 252-8393. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:12:33 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=61 We are pleased to announce that wireless Internet service is available in and around the clubhouse. Look for "FW Clubhouse" as an available wireless connection and connect to it. The network is open. Please do not abuse it by downloading excessively large files. Improvements in the areas covered are planned. 12-19-2009 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:20:58 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=59 Press Release : Urgent Public Notice         Beware of Property Deed Service via Mail Dwight Brock, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Collier County, issued a notice to the citizens of Collier County informing them that residents are receiving letters from a private company offering to provide them with a certified copy of their property deed for $59.50 which includes location, retrieval, postage and handling. The company, Florida Record Retrieval, Inc. in Plantation, FL offers this service by mail, fax or internet at www.floridadeedservice.com. The Clerk wants citizens to know that they can obtain a certified copy of their property deed through the Clerk’s Recording Department for $1.00/ page plus a $2.00 charge for document certification, plus any mailing costs. During these difficult economic times, Dwight stated he “does not want the public to be taken advantage of and unless someone has a 50 page deed, it does not make good economic sense, as most deeds are just one or two pages in length.” Citizens can get a certified copy of their property deed by visiting the Clerk’s Recording Department on the 2nd Floor of the Courthouse Annex at Government Center Complex or from any full service satellite office if the deed was recorded after 1981.  You can call the Clerk’s Recording Department at (239) 252- 7242 or (239) 252-8261 or email questions to recordinghelp@collierclerk.com Also, a free non-certified copy can be obtained online by following the simple records search instructions are available at http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/OfficialRecords For more information: Bob St. Cyr, Director, Community Outreach Clerk of the Circuit Court, Collier County (239) 252- 6879 Robert.StCyr@collierclerk.com November 2, 2009 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:45:05 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=52                          New Bike rack at the Clubhouse and Gate Entry Area   A new bike rack will shortly be installed at the clubhouse with spaces for 12 bikes. The rack at the Gate entry area will have spaces for 6 bikes when istalled. It is suggested that the bikes be locked to prevent loss as this will not be the responsiblity of Falling Waters Master Association. 10-5-2009 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:37:48 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=35 NOTICE Damage to the Tennis Court Gate and poles at Court #2 Sunday night someone broke the gate to court #2 and played tennis on a surface that was under repair and hadn't been planned to be opened until the sprinklers watered them during the night with final surface preparation Monday. The gates were locked for this very reason and for those who broke in for their pleasure caused much damage to the gate and fence and additional repairs to the Court. This is one of our assets that U.S. Tennis has called one of the best facilities in our area. We must now call U.S. Tennis to make repairs so the Proximity Card Readers may be installed. The poles are bent and two of the support bars were separated so they must be straightened or replaced. Our best security is each other and we must be alert to protect these assets. Ray McCabe Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:59:43 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=30 The web site is a great advance and offers much scope BUT:   Can the website provide some links to ask the site questions? How does one contact the website? Can more general information and feedback links be provided? For example: what are the arrangements for using the codes at the gate.  Can these be explained and published so that they are accessible on the site? How do residents find out what is going on when they, or their committee members are not on site? Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:01:16 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=20 The Master Board of Directors at its meeting on 5-27-2008 approved the lease agreements for association and private party usage: Click here for the Association Lease Agreement Click here for the Private Party Lease Agreement   Wed, 28 May 2008 16:14:16 -0700 http://www.fallingwatersdavis.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16 Click here for a Map of Falling Waters Wed, 21 May 2008 09:39:59 -0700