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IMPORTANT- PET SURVEY: see BACK PAGE
Board of Directors of Unit Five
President Kevin Pilsbury 727-644-0021
[email protected]
1st V. Pres / Streets, Roads Tim Bara 727-244-2092
[email protected]
2nd V. Pres / Clubhouse, Pool Charlie Schmid 404-663-4263
[email protected]
Treasurer Stuart Hoff 727-579-4060 [email protected]
Secretary Laurie Breen 319-768-8487
[email protected]
At-Large / Lawns Pauline Carr 859-396-2546
[email protected]
At-Large / Paint Ralph Bornstad 727-686-4224
[email protected]
Management Office 727-573-5670
Pinellas Park Community
Police Officer
Corp. James Gatti Mon.-Thur. 10am-8pm Cell: 727-244-1715 Desk:
727-369-5864
Forum Editor
Kelli Pilsbury 727-644-0023 [email protected]
Deadline for each issue
is the 15th of each month
From the Board of Directors Kevin Pilsbury
Almost as challenging to us as the word “rule”, are words like
responsibility, compromise and respect. A few of us continue to
have more time on our hands to think about what is wrong. Your
current BOD’s team has members that still work, members that still
have things to do, etc. Every minute they put into Unit Five is
above and beyond their normal routines. We work as a team that
counts on YOU to help us make this community a better place.
Occasionally we will have to ask residents to know their
responsibilities, to compro-mise on items they don’t understand and
to respect the order things get taken care of and get done.
You can help by contacting the Mainlands Management Office
before starting any outside project, registering a complaint and
reporting issues with the common areas. But did you know that you
also have the opportunity to contact your BOD prior to the meetings
to ask questions, or to offer your input or help? Our contact info
is right here on the left.
When we host a BOD meeting there is an opportunity for YOU to
use three minutes to address an agenda item. The agenda is posted
on themainlands.com 48 hours prior (usually Sunday evening). You
can also contact us prior to that meeting. I personally am usually
available in the evenings after 5:00 PM.
Would you like to inquire about something not on the agenda? You
have that opportunity as well but we ask that you email us anytime
BEFORE the BOD meeting. Please put your inquiry in writing and
allow us time to re-search. The time during the meeting is for the
board members you have elected, and trusted hopefully, to take care
of agenda matters. (continued on page 3)
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Board of Directors (continued from front page)
The most gratifying part of serving on our BOD is to be able to
adequately ad-dress and take care of a resident con-cerns and/or
needs.
Please think of your neighbor when: making alterations to your
yard, land-
scaping, and home. Be mindful of boundaries or blocking their
view.
walking your animals. Keep them within 8 feet while walking and
under control.
and with your street parking. Make sure your guests don’t park
on side-walks or block your neighbors access to their driveway.
Part of being in a community is respect-ing each other’s tiny
“piece of paradise”. When you see any rule violations that you wish
to report, you should be calling the Management Office
727-573-5670
Our next Board of Directors Meeting will be handled through ZOOM
on
Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 7:00pm
You may connect through a computer or listen by phoning in. We
will begin promptly with Resident Concerns (3 minutes, limited to
an agenda item). The phone number or link to the meet-ing can be
emailed directly to you by sending a request to my personal email
or calling me.
The link will be posted on themainlands.com and in the
clubhouse, both along with the Agenda, 48 hours prior. It will also
be posted on Nextdoor Mainlands Unit Five Group and the Social Club
Facebook page.
DIAL DIRECTORIES Peggy Bartolotta Betty Springer and Keith &
Carole Springer 9173 42nd Way 615-415-9362 727-226-7290
Please contact Peggy Bartolotta for any directory changes by
calling 498-7951.
COMMUNITY CONCERNS Carol Knudsen
Get Well/Thinking of You cards sent to:
Betty Banner, Larry Bassett, Charles Gibson, Bob and Carolyn
Gold, Lois King, Clois and Val Shook
Sympathy cards were sent to:
Donna Doucette (Norm) and Ron McNutt (Anne)
Please report all illness, surgeries, deaths, etc. to Carol at
727-202-7087
INFORMATION WEBSITES Kelli Pilsbury For invites to join our
“Non-Official” sites to review meeting links or up-to-date social
news please join either:
Unit Five Social Club Facebook Page: search Mainlands Unit 5
Social Club or use:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/643716055769547
http://themainlands.com/
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CLUBHOUSE and POOL Charlie Schmid
The pool company responded in a very timely manner, to rid the
pool of a green algae. It has been clear now for a week or so. I
appreciate the members that fre-quent the pool to let me know of
the prob-lem. Also the gate on the South side was not closing
properly and was adjusted to fix the problem.
Hopefully we can get the committee started for the initial
discussion about the extent of the renovations in the
clubhouse.
SECURITY Stuart Hoff
First of all, a very big thank you to the people who have been
part of the daily evening Clubhouse Area Security team. I will be
sending out a revised semi-permanent list shortly. If you would
like to join the team and volunteer for one eve-ning a month,
please contact me(727-579-4060) or ([email protected])
At the last Board meeting, we discussed the possibility of
installing security cam-eras in the Clubhouse, pool, and
shuffle-board areas. Other Units have put them in so we are doing
some research.
The systems installed would not record audio, only video.
Monitoring of the re-cordings would be done by the Manage-ment
Office.
A quick final note: If you are in the Club-house and use the
restrooms, if you exit through the door to the outside, the ac-cess
to the Clubhouse remains open. Please exit through the Clubhouse
and relock the restroom door.
WOMEN’S CLUB Toni Medjuck
Unit Five Women’s Club Board of Direc-tors hope that everyone is
well. We en-courage everyone to be safe and healthy. We miss seeing
our members and are continuing to explore ideas to help keep our
Women’s Club connected and active during this pandemic. Please
submit any ideas you have to the Board of Directors so that we stay
connected until we can meet again.
We want to congratulate Laurie Breen on her new position on
Mainland’s Unit Five Board of Directors. Laurie resigned from her
position with the Women’s Club. Judy Pustizzi graciously accepted
the appointment to be our Treasurer, which was ratified by our
board of direc-tors. Congratulations Judy!
Please contact Mary Ellen Boudreau (360-356-2363) for all
membership con-cerns, including becoming a new mem-ber, and Janet
Barker (352-521-3750) if there are any community concerns.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Sunday, February 14th "Love is the
condition in which the happi-ness of another person is essential to
your own." -Robert Heinlein
"Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the
essence." -Vincent van Gogh
"Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it
meaning. Be it your soul mate, your friend, or a memory of one who
is gone.” -Author Unknown
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President Kelli Pilsbury 727-644-0023 Vice Pres. Kathy Kolb
727-424-4672 Treasurer Marie Bornstad 727-686-6664 Secretary Becky
Hoff 847-778-7794 Board/Large Lori Chapman 813-843-7974
SOCIAL CLUB NOMINATION FORM for 5/18/2021–5/15/2023 Circle one
Position desired: Vice President Secretary or Member-at-Large Your
name:__________________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________ Email:
______________________________________phone__________________ Are
you: _________Year Round or Away during months of:
____________________ Comments:
Return to Marie Bornstad - DEADLINE is March 1st
Trivia returns March 5th! First Friday night of each month
Watch for details...it will be outside until the Clubhouse
can safely reopen
Food Truck HAPPY HOUR
Monday, March 29th
Public Service Announcement:
Daylight Savings Time begins March 14th so we can play outside
again!
Social Club Board Announcement: The offices of Vice President,
Secretary and Member-at-Large will be up for election on April 20,
2021. Unlike other Board positions, SC allows you to nominate
yourself
and for a specific office. Please use the form below and submit
by March 1st. Nominations will be announced at the March 16th SC
Meeting.
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JOCKO’S JAM*
Last month we expanded upon the following idea: The “Good Life”
emerges as we balance seven important facets of living. These
interact to make us the person we are. Getting all seven into
proper relationship, appropriate balance, makes our lives stronger,
more enjoyable, healthier, more creative, and much more
fulfill-ing. What do you think? The seven facets are:
1. Body: The Physical or Material part of who we are 2. Mind:
The Intellectual or Psychical self 3. Spirit: The Spiritual, Soul,
or our connection with the Universe 4. Emotions: Our Feelings 5.
Relationships: Our Social selves 6. Work: Our Vocational,
Productive self, our “calling” 7. Play: Our Avocational pursuits,
the just for Fun, Playful, Creative self
Most will agree that the eight best medicines in the world are:
Sunshine, Fresh Air, Rest, Exercise, Diet, Friends, and Self
Confidence. These are not in any specific order but the last one
listed is our focus for today.
Our confident attitudes in life help us make life better simply
because we come to feel that we do have some control over some
things. We can make life better because we are not victims of
circumstance but active agents in our own well-being.
Please do not confuse self-confidence with arrogant cockiness.
Most arrogant people are not nearly as sure as they pretend to be.
Most cocky people are very insecure inside. True self-confidence
has to do with knowing and trusting one’s self. This is truly good
medicine. It is the door that opens the way to positive changes.
These decisions lead to holistic good habits. These habits add days
to our lives and life to our days.
As we start this new year, let us take a fearless look at
ourselves. What are my strengths? What do I do well? What are my
challenges? Where can I improve? How can I use my strengths to
overcome a challenge, to change just a little bit toward the
better?
Remember, we are not looking for perfection! We are looking for
improvement. Progress!
Today, I will get to know myself better, love myself more, and
take better care of myself. Today I will look at the seven facets
of my life, and I will apply one strength to one chal-lenge. Maybe
I will get out into the fresh air and feel the sun on my face.
Maybe I will invite a friend to sit on the porch or to take a
little walk with me. Maybe I will step out in confident hope that I
can make my life better.
I am hoping with you in all of that.
*prefers to be anonymous. If you need to know who it is, email
the Editor
Thank you for reading this issue of the Five’s Forum - it is our
best way to communicate during these times.
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This page is for your reference when answering the Animal/Pet
Survey on the following page.
UNIT FIVE’s CURRENT PET/ANIMAL RULES
8.1 NUMBER OF PETS The number of pets per residence shall be
limited to two. No exotic pets are al-lowed. Birds and cats must be
kept indoors.
8.2 MEDICAL PRESCRIBED SERVICE ANIMALS Medically prescribed
service animals (for example, guide dogs, seeing eye dogs,) are
exempt from the size/weight limit.
8.3 DOGS Dogs shall not exceed thirty-five (35) pounds when
fully grown. A dog must al-ways either be leashed or tethered and
under physical control when outdoors. Tethered dogs must still be
watched and kept under control of their owner. The range of
movement shall be limited to the boundaries of the owner's lot.
Gates may be used on front porches and patios to contain your
dog.
The person in charge of the dog while outdoors must have in
their possession the equipment to pick up and remove excrement.
Excrement must be removed promptly. When possible, walk your pet
along the Mainlands Boulevard median for “business” purposes.;
however, in any location, all dog owners owe neighbors and
residents the courtesy of removing animal waste.
Pets are not allowed on or in recreation facilities at any
time.
8.4 NUISANCE CLAUSE If any pet becomes a nuisance, threat or
disturbance to any resident, the BOD may require such pet to be
removed from the residence. The pet owner is first given notice and
the opportunity for a hearing before the BOD.
8.5 VISITING PETS The same restrictions apply to pets of guests
visiting more than 10 days.
ALSO FOR YOU REFERENCE:
UNIT 1: NO WEIGHT LIMIT on ONE pet UNIT 2: NO WEIGHT LIMIT on
ONE pet, OR residents may have 2 pets instead but each dog may not
exceed 50 lbs. each UNIT 3: 2 Pets with NO weight limit UNIT 4:
about the same as our current rules UNIT 6: 2 Pets with NO weight
limit
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Animal/Pet Rules Survey (current rules on reverse side)
Some residents have inquired why we limit dog weight to 35
pounds.
Some residents believe that the current rule keeps potential
buyers from wanting to buy their home in Unit Five.
Some residents believe that some small dogs are just as fierce
as some larger dogs.
Some residents have voiced the opinion that it shouldn’t matter
to the unit the size of the dog as they have to pick-up after it no
matter how large the dog/waste is.
THIS IS NOT A VOTE. It is an opportunity for your opinion to be
heard. Deadline to submit is Sunday, Feb. 14th
Please fill out and deposit in the BOX located inside the
Clubhouse on
the table (in the porch area) marked DOGS or mail to:
Mainlands Unit Five, 4275 Mainlands Blvd. So. 33782
1. Should our rules continue to limit the number of pets to two
per household ?
Please circle one: Yes or No
IF NO:
What should be the maximum number of animals per household
?_______
2. Should we eliminate the weight limit of dogs from our
rules?
Please circle one: Yes or No
OR: Would you prefer to increase it to a weight limit of
70-pounds?
Please circle one: Yes or No OR: What weight limit would you
suggest? ________ lbs.
3. If larger dogs are to be allowed, should there be a total
maximum weight (such as 100 lbs. for two pets) so that residents
don’t have numerous large dogs?
Please circle one: Yes or No Please answer only one survey per
house Resident’s name: ____________________________________
(optional) Block ______ Lot ______
