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| Immediate Past President Dr. Lynn Carvel addresses 2020 Annual Meeting at Sarasota Yacht Club |
Editors note: The following is from outgoing President Lynn Carvel's presentation, and outlines in-depth Lynn's perspective on some of the issues LSPOA faced in 2019.
BUSINESS / NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATES
BEACH / PAVILION UPDATE
New Gate Control system. 2019 was a year that saw many changes at north Lido beach--some good, some not so good. Let’s start on the positive side. In February, LSPOA finalized an agreement with our gate system contractor, CIA Access, to replace the outdated access control system with one that uses technology found in modern office buildings and condominiums. The new system allows instant activation and deactivation of clickers, programmed gate openings for special events and a real-time activity log that records every entry and exit.
Additional upgrade work was done in the fall, including replacement of mechanical and electronic components, many of which were at least 15 years old. The new system can also open gates remotely if a member is trying to exit our parking area with an inoperable clicker. New signs at each gate provide phone numbers to call in such situations.
Additional upgrade work was done in the fall, including replacement of mechanical and electronic components, many of which were at least 15 years old. The new system can also open gates remotely if a member is trying to exit our parking area with an inoperable clicker. New signs at each gate provide phone numbers to call in such situations.
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| New Pavilion Walkway |
New Pavilion walkway installed. One improvement you’ll notice in the next few weeks is the replacement of deteriorated portions of the walkway leading from the beach path to the pavilion. Work is now compete.
Well Service at Beach Parking. LSPOA now has a contract with a well service company for preventive maintenance checks of the foot wash pump, well and solar panel. We expect the system to continue operating for a very long time with the new maintenance program.
Beach Erosion Continues. Now for the not-so-good news. If you’ve been to our beach over the past year, it’s easy to see the accelerated pace of erosion. What was a 20’ buffer of plant-covered high ground between the pavilion and beach has completely eroded, allowing the tides to wash under the pavilion. The foundation posts are still anchored 3 to 4’ into the sand, and the pavilion is in no immediate danger.
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| Beach Erosion |
Contingency Plan. That said, we have been working with a contractor on a plan to disassemble and move the pavilion to a new location on our property should that become necessary. The cost is significant, but it’s much less than building a new structure. We continue to regularly monitor sand levels and are prepared to act if conditions change.
Sand Permit. In the meantime, Stuart Cassell has been working with the state of Florida on a permit to allow us to spread 100 cubic yards of clean sand around our pavilion. He’s researched several sand providers and trucking firms to transport the material to north Lido beach. While not a permanent solution, the new sand should enhance the pavilion area and delay erosion. LSPOA will email members in advance of the sand installation.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL / HOA UPDATE
1. The neighborhood is potentially eligible to be recreated as a mandatory HOA, using the lapsed codes and regulations that used to apply going back to the 1950s. Even in the fastest scenario, this is a process that if the membership vote were held tomorrow and the process initiated immediately, could take anywhere between 3-10 years to reach a conclusion, depending on how regulating agencies rule on the application.
2. It has always been the Board's intention to maintain the current level of minimal, "don't intervene unless people create a problem" management of the community, with the understanding that *not* being in a traditional HOA is a part of the appeal of the neighborhood for many of us.
3. Regardless of which of the avenues ends up working, in terms of reviving previous HOA restrictions, the board can cut but not add restrictions, which makes it simple to bring back anti-short-term rental language and avoid the rest, with enforcement being triggered first and foremost by the creation of a nuisance to other neighbors at board discretion.
4. Thanks to the hard work of board members, we have been able to verify that, with this understanding, we have a majority of support of members of the community. If it proves necessary, there is no particular advantage to moving quickly on this, since the process itself will move far slower than any changes in our community and laws.
5. Right now, though, we have seen a great deal of success with the Board removing beach access from those who refuse to adapt to community standards about rentals. In addition, we have seen the effect of motivated Lido Shores members when they take on City Hall and set them straight about what the residents of this city actually want in our future.
GOALS AND CHANGES FOR 2020
“Good Neighbor” Policy
In 2020, your Board of Directors will be assembling a “Good Neighbor” policy to inform members of common-sense rules and courtesies—some of which have been forgotten over the years.
Policy points will include construction and landscape contractor hours, observance of noise and parking ordinances, placement of trash and recycling containers and the always-popular concept people still can’t figure out—picking up after their dog. Observing a few simple rules will help keep Lido Shores the very special place it is for all of our neighbors and visitors.
Lynn Carvel
LSPOA Outgoing President
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