Winter 2018 / 2019

Good Neighbor Award

John Heggy954-242-7386

Vicki Minnaugh

Steven Mason954-430-1968

Robert Levine248-249-3185

Robert Garcia954-274-8759

Ron Choron 954-435-8147

954-431-6965

CONTENTSPresident’s Corner......................... 1

Treasurer’s Report ........................ 2Manager’s Report .......................... 2Social Committee .......................... 3

Employee of the Quarter .............. 1Good Neighbor ............................ 1

Classifieds .. ................................ 3-10

Al Tello954-325-0931

Presented at the June 13th, 2018 BOD Meeting to: Martin & Cathy Nelson

Presented at the August 15th ,2018 BOD Meeting to:Tiffany Taylor

For improvements made to the outside of their home and property.

Ismael Colindres

Celebrating 31 years with Rock Creek, THANK YOU for your reliability and dedication

to keeping Rock Creek beautiful!

Employee of the Quarter

Some of our future landscape projects will include a redesign and replacement of scrubs and trees at the south entrance andSheridan. The replacement and enhancement of the landscaping at Stirling and Flamingo will start in October.

We have recently begun some tree and shrub plantings in the "green belt" along the walking paths. This area is a "watershed" for Rock Creek street drainage and presents a challenge to find the correct tree and shrub species to tolerate the moist soil. FP&L also has restrictions on heights and locations of landscaping in these areas.

Your Rock Creek Board, the Architectural Review Board, and the Rock Creek staff will continue to make Rock Creek a place we can always be proud of.

PRESIDENT’S CORNER By John Heggy

Hopefully  this  article  finds  everyone  starting  the New  Year  off  on  a  positive  note  and  still  enjoying the  best  weather  in  the  country  this  time  of  the year.   The month of December saw the Rock Creek entrances  once  again  decked  out  for  the  holidays, providing a welcoming sight to residents and visiting guests.      Your  HOA’s  social  committee  hosted  the first  ever  "Jazz  on  the  Green"  event  early  in  the month, with three food trucks set up in the parking lot and a local jazz musician performing on the lawn behind  the  HOA  building.  The  event  was  a  great success  and  well  received  by  the  few  hundred homeowners and their guests in attendance.  Based on  the  positive  feedback,  you  can  expect  to  see similar type events planned in the future.     Also,  in  December,  we  kicked  off  our main  2018 capital  improvement  project,  "Lakeshore  Park", located  along  the  lake  between  the  Pool  &  Tennis center and  the Association office. We are  investing close  to  $190K  to  transform  this  unused  parcel  of land  into  a  premier  landmark  in  Rock  Creek.  Gone will  be  the  dreaded  steps  and  uneven  concrete slabs,  replaced  by  extensive  landscaping,  lighted paver walkways,  and  additional  seating  areas.    The three  former  fishing  platform  areas  have  been incorporated  into  the design but, have been  raised to  the  same  level  as  the  surrounding  areas.    This project  will  hopefully  be  wrapped  up  by  mid‐February  and  enjoyed  by  Rock  Creek  residents  for years to come.  Future enhancements may call for a gazebo and possibly a lake fountain.       Last month  the Board approved  the HOA budget for 2019.  In addition to supporting all staff and  

maintenance  related  costs,  additional  funds were  set  aside  for  future  capital  improvement projects    under  consideration  by  the  Board.  Maintenance  dues  for  the  Master  Association will  remain  at  the  current  level  of  $150  per quarter, though we face increased pressure due to rising costs, that could possibly lead to a slight increase in 2020.   As you have now realized the newsletter  has  gone  completely  digital  to  save costs  and  expedite  delivery.  You  can  now  have this  either  emailed  to  you  (HOA  office  needs email  address)  or  download  the  document directly  from  your  Rock  Creek  Homeowner portal.  Another change for this year, in an effort to  improve  our  billing  process,  is  the  switch  to an annual coupon book. Please make note of the quarterly due dates (1/1, 4/1, 7/1, 10/1) as there will  not  be  any  reminder  notices  mailed  going forward.        You  can  track  receipt  of  your payments  and  account  balance  on  the  HOA portal (do you have your login yet?).       It’s Board election time again so look for your ballots  in  the  mail  later  this  month.  The  next meeting is on January 16th, with election results tabulated at the February meeting.  Probably not as  exciting  as  some  of  the  National/  state elections,  but  please  participate  in  the  process and  support  those  candidates  willing  to  invest their time and energy into our community.  Also, please  offer  a  friendly wave  or  hello when  you come across one of the 10 dedicated Rock Creek employees  that  we  are  fortunate  to  have  in helping  to make  this  a  great  place  to  live.     On behalf  of  the  full  Rock  Creek  Board  &  Staff, Happy New Year! 

Good Neighbor Award

Presented at the September 26th, 2018 BOD Meeting to: East Landing Sub-Association

FOR THE PAINTING OF THEIR PERIMETER WALLPresented at the October 17th ,2018 BOD Meeting to:

George and Monica Sota For improvements made to the outside of their home and

property.

Hector Batista

A BIG thank you to one of our Team Leaders for his work ethic, reliability and dedication to keeping Rock Creek beautiful since 1997.

Employee of the Quarter

By Carl Rosendorf, LCAM Community Manager

As my 13th year goes by, having the opportunity to work for Rock Creek, I wish to once again on behalf of the staff of Rock Creek, thank our volunteer Board members, Committee members, & residents for their guidance, support, suggestions, & assistance throughout the year. I also wish to thank Susan, our Office Manager, Rey our Facility Manager, as well as the rest of your wonderful staff: Team leaders Jon & Hector, as well as Hancel, Ismael, Jose, Antonio, & Lester for their dedication and work ethic this year as we strive to maintain and improve the appearance of your community.

Best wishes for a Happy & healthy New Year from the entire staff of Rock Creek

TREASURER'S REPORT By Robert Levine 

As of November 30th, 2018, Rock Creek has about $520K in Operating funds and about $770K in our reserve funds. Year to date we are about $55K under budget. The monthly financial reports are reviewed at each open Board meeting. The Budget Committee presented their 2019 Draft budget to the full Rock Creek Board of Directors at their November 28th, open Board meeting. This Budget meeting was noticed via e-mail or USPS mail delivery to each owner. After careful review, the Board voted to once again, maintain the fee at $150.00 per quarter in 2019. The Board will continue to consider Capital Improvement projects for 2019, including outdoor camera installs, conversion of sections of the manual irrigation system to a timer-based system, revamping of the Lake pump station, and the adding of a pedestrian path or bridge connecting the FPL 2 & FPL 3 walking path/easement areas, as mentioned in our Budget mailing cover letter. We continue to work with the Attorney for Rock Creek as regarding past due accounts and modifying our receivable process to further reduce the past due amounts owed to the community. Thank you to our owners who continue to pay their quarterly fees in a timely manner. Enjoy the Winter and best wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year.

PROPERT Y MANAGER’S REPORT

OFFICE MANAGER'S NOTE By Susan Reyes

Please be reminded that Assessments are payable quarterly, on Jan. 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and Oct 1st. Rock Creek will no longer send out quarterly courtesy reminder statements as we have transitioned to a Payment Coupon Booklet which was mailed to all homeowners in December 2018. Rock Creek continues to accept checks, money orders and 3rd party bank checks as a form of payment. In addition, by registering your account on the Homeowner Portal, you will be able to view your account history and make a one-time payment or setup auto pay. Visit the Rock Creek website at WWW.ROCKCREEKHOAFL.COM. On the main page, click on the link labeled “click here to obtain your initial login information. You will need to know your account # and have an email address. Please make sure your browser is enabled to accept EUnify Software. Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns at susan@rockcreekhoafl.com

THANK YOU, PAPA JOHN’S, FOR THE GREAT PIZZAS YOU PROVIDE FREE OF CHARGE FOR THE BOARD MEETINGS.

Thank you to Karen Charneco and Sara Demolina for all their hard work organizing and planning the first Rock Creek Jazz on the Green event

Keep an eye out for our signs the week of the event. You can also email susan@rockcreekhoafl.com to be added to our notification email list and/or for more information on how to become involved with the Social Committee.

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ROCK CREEK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT REQUEST ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

___________________________________ ____________ _________APPROVED _______ DISAPPROVED Community Manager’s Signature Date

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Owner Name___________________________________________________Email:___________________________________________________

Phone:___________________________________________________ Property Address__________________________________________SubAssociation_________________________________________________ Detailed Description of Proposed Change(s) or Addition(s):_____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Improvement to be completed by __________________________________and the site cleaned and restored.

Please include a copy of your property survey, indicate the exact location of proposed change or addition. Application must include a sketch showing style, dimensions, materials and color of the proposed change or addition. All requests for repainting must include a color sample. Your request may be deferred until additional information is received. Please include a color picture of the home if you are changing paint colors or roofing color and materials.

1. Requests from an owner with delinquent assessments will be denied on the basis of the account delinquency. Once the assessment account is in a current status, the ARB will promptly review and act on the request.

2. The owner understands and agrees that no work in this request shall commence until written approval by the ARB is received.

3. Construction must meet all zoning, building codes, and laws of the City and County. Check with Cooper City as to requirements for permits. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as a waiver or modification of any such code or law.

4. Misrepresentation of any items in this request, either oral or written, may void any approval by the ARB. If working in the easements, please check

with local utilities for line locations.

5. No access is permitted through common areas and the FPL easement without the prior written approval of the ARB committee. Applicant will be required to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement with Rock Creek, Inc. and post a $2,500 deposit with Rock Creek. The ARB has no authority to allow access through Cooper City’s public right-of-ways.

6. In the event that the homeowner, or his agents, contractors or subcontractors shall violate any of the terms or conditions set forth in this Approval,

the homeowner hereby acknowledges and consents to the immediate entry of a permanent injunction without notice requiring the cessation of all further work, the restoration of the property to its original condition and the payment to Rock Creek, Inc.

7. Notwithstanding the right of Rock Creek, Inc. to obtain a permanent injunction as set for the above, Rock Creek, Inc. shall additionally have the

right to fine the homeowner for each day a violation of these terms and/or conditions continues, up to a maximum of $50.00 per day.

8. In submitting this Property Change Request Form, you are authorizing the Community Manager and the members of the Architectural Review Board access to all exterior portions of your property (until a decision has been made on the request) for the purposes of determining whether the proposed modifications is in harmony with the surrounding properties and whether there are any other violations which need to be addressed before approval can be granted.

OWNER SIGNATURE ______________________________________________________________ Date Signed_________________

NAME APPROVED DENIED CONDITIONAL APPROVAL SIGNATURE - DATE

RON CHORON

ROBERT GARCIA

RYAN HEIMBOLD

JOHN HEGGY

ROBERT LEVINE

AL TELLO

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