Board Member Terry Boyd introduced Richard Toplak from FES, who attended remotely. In June, Boyd, who is also a member of the Swim & Tennis Committee, had introduced FES’ preliminary proposal to replace all of Westchase’s current pickleball and tennis lighting with LEDs at no cost to the community. The board requested more information on […]
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A handful of homeowners attended the resident forum prior to the June WCA Board meeting to express concerns about the association’s decision to close the West Park Village pool for repairs during the height of summer break. Board President Shawn Yesner said the repairs were scheduled to begin on July 8, but that he wasn’t
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GAC Chair Rick Goldstein introduced Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise. After offering a bit of background on the county, Wise presented a detailed breakdown of the current Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The operating budget is $3.646 billion, which goes towards the sheriff’s office, enterprise funds, healthcare services, public works, libraries, parks and more. The countywide
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The April Westchase Community Association board meeting opened with President Shawn Yesner addressing the issue of suspending facility use rights and voting rights for homeowners who are more than 90 days delinquent in their assessments and/or fees owed to the association in 2024. Board Member Rick Goldstein made motions to suspend both members’ use rights
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District 1 Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen was on hand at the Feb. 13 VM meeting to offer updates on infrastructure concerns. Government Affairs Committee Chair Rick Goldstein introduced Cohen, who began by praising the beauty and highly rated quality of life in Westchase. Moving on to the commission’s priorities, he stated that their annual
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WCA Board Approves 2024 Budget, Landing on a Final HOA Assessment of $364 President Shawn Yesner gave the floor to Board Member Dale Sells to present the treasurer’s report. Sells said that while actual income and expenses remain close to budgeted amounts, the WCA is at about a $23,000 overall deficit based upon the July
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The Aug. 8 VM meeting began with an update from the RFP Committee. Committee Chair John Mogge shared a PowerPoint presentation outlining 16 tasks to be completed, starting with basic organizational processes and ending with a new HOA property management contract in place. The committee meets every two weeks, and Mogge stressed that the meetings
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The Tampa Bay area is filled with craft breweries and lots of hot spots for beer lovers. Wine and cider aficionados, on the other hand, have to look a little harder to find a place that celebrates their drinks of choice. A short drive east on I-4 to Plant City will take you to Keel
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WCA Vice President Michele DelSordo, called the meeting to order in President Shawn Yesner’s absence. After approving the minutes, they voted in favor of appointing Thomas Bruce as an alternate VM for Glenfield. The next topic of discussion was the Nathan Lafer Community Service Award. DelSordo asked the VMs to consider nominating outstanding Westchase residents
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Rachel Carson once said, “For the sense of smell, almost more than any other, has the power to recall memories, and it is a pity that we use it so little.” Scents can evoke feelings, places and experiences, but recapturing a specific smell can be difficult. Fortunately, the Candle Pour in Hyde Park Village makes
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