Resident Survey
Thank you to those who participated in the recent resident survey.
See results summary
Annual President Report
View our Annual President Report – January 2024
Budget
View the 2024 approved budget details here.
View the 2025 approved budget details here.
HOA Fees Due Dates – Updated December 2023
The board is aware that 2024 dues coupons are delayed. Because of this delay, the board of directors is extending the first payment deadline to January 31, 2024. Residents will not incur penalties or interest if dues funds are received by Sentry before February 1, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact our Sentry Community Manager Marlo Sanders at:
Marlo Sanders
Sentry Management, Inc.
407-788- 6700 Ext. 51111
msanders@sentrymgt.com
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SPCSA 2023 Annual Meeting & 2022 News
SPCSA will hold its 2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Election on Wed., November 15, 2023 at the SPCSA Maintenance Building, 397 Sabal Palm Drive. Election ballots will mail out in the 2nd half of Oct. Please plan to return your ballot so your vote counts.
SPCSA 2022 Annual Membership Meeting and Election was held on November 15th at the SPCSA Maintenance Building, 397 Sabal Palm Drive. The meeting was attended by about 20 residents and Board members. The Board reviewed 2022 accomplishments, year-end financial position and the status of key community issues. Participants asked a variety of questions on topics including:
Vinyl Fencing Litigation – residents asked about the closure on litigation regarding unapproved vinyl/plastic fencing. The association won this case at Trial and Appeal and received $130,000 in “prevailing party legal fee recovery” in January 2022. As a reminder, all fencing and screening installations must be submitted in advance for architectural review and approval.
SPCSA’s Finances – the association’s financial status improved in 2022 with legal fee restoration of Reserve Funds. This has allowed the Board to resume important infrastructure work. A primary example is community brick wall rebuilding and repairs for approximately $200,000, which is being paid off over 3 years. Remaining Sabal Point Commons (former golf course acreage) maintenance funds are sufficient for another 3-1/2 years as expected, with expenses to be integrated into SPCSA’s overall budget in 2026.
Participants were informed of an 8.3% Annual Dues increase for 2023, about $50/year for single family owners, with the funds essential to sustaining our aging community.
2022 Tropical Storm Cleanup – questions were posed regarding the status of cleanup and costs resulting from storms Ian and Nicole. The board has authorized $29,000 for priority debris and tree clearances from community property, with another $12,000 in Open Space work to be completed through year end and billed in January, 2023. Debris collection and street clearances by Seminole County are ongoing.
Recognition for Contributions – homeowners expressed appreciation for the outstanding contributions of Jeff Shepherd, SPCSA’s Maintenance Specialist, and Bob Bruno who has served as Landscape Committee Chairman for a dozen years. Bob “retired” from the Board this September, with Joel Fairbanks appointed as replacement Director. Thank you, Jeff, Bob and Joel for your dedication to our community!
Village on the Green (VOG) Expansion – the multi-year VOG modernization and expansion project is completed, with new health and memory care facilities at high utilization. Sabal Point residents are welcome to call for a site tour anytime.
Special Appreciation – was extended to Marlo Sanders who has supported SPCSA as Community Association Manager and is leaving Sentry Management in late November to pursue other career opportunities. Marlo’s replacement is Sentry Division Manager Cheryl Drake. Thank you so much, Marlo and welcome Cheryl!
Election of Directors – the 2022 election for three Board of Directors positions was conducted with Gerry Keane and Joe St. Pierre re-elected to 3-year terms and Steve Schwartz elected as a new board member from VOG, starting in January 2023. Thanks to all SPCSA owners who voted in this election, and congratulations to Gerry, Joe and Steve!
Post-Tropical Storm Cleanup
Storm Cleanup – the neighborhood campaign will take time and be multi-faceted:
- Roadways – are Seminole County responsibility and it will take a while for them to mobilize. Downed trees and street debris have been partially cleared to allow traffic.
- Landscapers – our contract landscapers plan to bring a crew out Sunday 10/2 with a truck and chipper to begin clearing common areas, street medians and village entrances. The plan is to gather, shred and remove as much debris as possible. The crew will be back for weekly services and clean-up.
- Open Space – several issues have been reported with downed or leaning trees on former golf course property that our Open Space Committee will evaluate and address.
- FEMA – there were FEMA debris pickups along roadways after previous storms but only after several weeks. We will have to see what options become available.
- Volunteers – anyone who wants to “volunteer” can help by consolidating roadway or common area debris at curbside for pickup by our landscapers, County or FEMA crews. If you volunteer, please wear protective gear and work safely.
Guidelines for Residents – please review and observe the following:
- Storm and landscaping debris on lots should be collected, bundled and piled at your curb for scheduled Landscape Waste Collection on Wednesdays.
- Residential storm debris should NOT be relocated onto community property where it damages landscaping, delays mowing and may create extra removal costs. Thanks for your cooperation.