ATT Will Soon Be Digging Up Our Lawns

In the next 3-5 months, the AT&T Corporation plans to install new fiber optic cable in Siena Oaks, presumably to offer services competitive with our existing Comcast infrastructure. This will involve work along the utility easements that cross the front portions of most of our lawns. If you have lived here for more than a few years you will probably remember the mess that ensued from the last construction activity along the easement.

According to their letter, most (if not all) Siena Oaks properties will be affected by this, yet it is not clear how many residents are even interested in buying their service when it is available. Comcast internet service is included with our HOA assessments.

Tell us what you think by sending a note to manager@sienaoakshoa.com or by posting on the Siena Oaks Facebook Page.

For more information, please see:

• The ATT Letter to the Association
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Processes and Procedures

Urgent Notice: Aggressive Breed Dog Attack

Yesterday, Thursday, May 12, in the late afternoon, a homeowner who was walking their dog in the vicinity of 1080 Siena Oaks Circle East was involved in a totally unprovoked attack by an unrestrained aggressive breed.

A car was driving past and the dog jumped out of the moving car’s open window.

Fortunately, the individual and their dog were not severely injured. A complaint/report is being filed by the victim with PBG Police/Animal Control.

Fortunately, there is a photo of the vehicle and license plate. We do not know if this vehicle or pet belongs to a resident or visitor of the community.

Previously, over the past few weeks, several people in the community have reported instances of neighborhood dogs roaming the neighborhood loose or off their leashes.

*** TO BE CLEAR:
ALL DOGS, NO MATTER WHAT SIZE OR TYPE, ARE TO BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES IN THE SIENA OAKS COMMUNITY. *** NO EXCEPTIONS.

What You Should Do:
If you see or experience any such instances with loose dogs, you need to immediately call Palm Beach Gardens Police at #911 or on their non-emergency number (561-799-4445), based on the urgency of the situation.

They will dispatch a police officer and possibly a PBG code enforcement officer to issue a citation to the dog’s owner and make record of the situation, as needed.

We understand that some neighbors may be hesitant to call the police, however, this is the best course of action.
Why, you ask?

Reporting it by phone or email to my office will *not* result in action as I am not permitted to make a report on your behalf or file a complaint on incidents that I have not witnessed.

Let’s watch out for each other;
It’s important for all of us to work together to keep all neighbors safe, including our children, the elderly, and our pets.

If you have any questions or other concerns, please feel free to contact me at 561-622-9532or send email to manager@sienaoakshoa.com.

Regards,
David Offerman
Property Manager

New Board Takes the Dais

Although there was no quorum and the annual meeting could not be held, the lack of candidates made no board election necessary. Joining the existing 4 board members is new member Nikki Grippa. Thank you Nikki for stepping up to run.

The new board:

Nikki Grippa (Secretary), Sandy Mast, Lilian Basso (Treasurer), Saen Olson (President), Dave Blackburn (VP).

Tennis Court Closed Monday, April 11

“Dear homeowners.

The tennis court and parking area work for tomorrow, Thursday, April 7th has been canceled due to a vendor issue. The parking lot and tennis court will be open. The work has been rescheduled for Monday, April 11th and will have the parking lot and tennis court closed for the day in order to replace the damaged concrete tennis court light pole. Please do not park your vehicle in the parking lot as there will be a crane present. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or concern, please feel free to contact me at 561-622-9532 or manager@sienaoakshoa.com.

Regards,

David Offerman
Community Association Manager

Siena Oaks Annual Meeting – April 12

Road Work begins 1/31

THE LATEST:

“Urgent: Siena Oaks Paving of Allamanda on Estate homes side has been canceled for today, Wednesday, February 9th. The cancellation is due to rain forecast and wet ground. We expect to resume paving operations tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 10th based on weather forecasts. As a reminder please do not park on either side of the street during the paving day.

We hope to bring this project to a close shortly and do appreciate your patience and understanding during this community project.

Regards,
David Offerman LCAM

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URGENT INFO- Paving Project Update:
From the property manager-
Posted 1:30pm on 2/08/2022

Urgent:
Siena Oaks Paving-
Due to an unforeseen equipment mechanical issue, the paving on the Estate side will not be completed today, February 8th.
Please *DO NOT park* on either side of the street in the remaining unpaved “yellow” or the “white” zones.

Commuting vehicles in those unpaved areas must be off the street tomorrow by 7:30am.

Paving will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, February 9th.
We apologize for this unforeseen circumstance and appreciate your patience and understanding in completing this project.

ALSO:
Regarding Trash:
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is trash day;
Keep your trash on the sidewalk, not in the street/gutter area for pickup while street work and inspections take place throughout the community.

Regards,
David Offerman

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Paving Updates posted at 7:30pm on 2/03/2022:

From the property manager:
URGENT:
Keep your driving speeds to 10 MPH or under on our newly-milled and newly-paved streets.
This will minimize any damage to our roads-in-process AND to your cars.

Overnight Note:
– The paving equipment is parked on the outbound lane of Siena Oaks Circle West just before the pool area.
There are reflective cones.

– ALSO, the second paving convoy equipment is parked overnight at the corner of Allamanda Blvd and Allamanda Circle, also with reflective cones.

** DON’T FORGET:
Keep your driving speed to 10mph or less at all times during this project.

PARKING SUGGESTION:
If you move your car away from our home in the neighborhood during paving, please put your name- phone number- address on the dashboard so that you are able to be contacted in case of paving schedule changes.
** Towing will cost car-owners a huge fee.

Watch for more updates tomorrow.
Thank you!

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IMPORTANT UPDATE:
PLEASE Spread the Word-
Posted 2-03-2022 at 1:10pm
From the property manager:
HAPPENING NOW:
Afternoon paving change-
The workers are paving the stretch of Siena Oaks West, and it will be closed completely;
** BOTH lanes will be closed for the next 3 hrs. ((Except for emergency.))
There was an equipment issue, so they are now spraying the black tar concoction on both lanes at same time.
PLUS-
They are also milling all the estates homes along Alllamanda.
Yellow and white lines are being added since the neighborhood is empty right now.
ACCESS:
People who live on the cross streets should come in and out on SO Circle East.
SPREAD THE WORD.
Thank you!

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UPDATES from the property manager:
Posted at 3:20pm on 2-02-2022:

ESTATES INFO:
FYI, the pavers are staging the milling equipment this afternoon and it will be parked tonight on the estate side at Allamanda Circle next to #10231.
This is just past the corner intersection of Allamanda Circle/ Allamanda Blvd.
All equipment will be coned off with reflective tape.

PARKING:
Please take care not to park on streets that are being milled or paved;
Double-check:
Read the newer color-coded map carefully.
Note that the dates overlap for milling and for paving.

IMPORTANT TO AVOID:
There were 15+ cars today that were parked in off-limits areas.

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UPDATES: Paving Project – Posted on 2/01/2022:

Siena Oaks Residents-

TRASH PICKUP:
As a reminder, there is no trash pick up of any kind occurring tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/2/2022.
Do not put trash out at the curb.

To be specific, there is no trash, refuse, recycling or landscaping pick up tomorrow, Wednesday.
There will also be no bulk pickup this week.

It has been noted that several residents in the estate section have already put out furniture and landscaping trash.
This should not be at curbside. Place in your yard/ garage.
There will be no pickup on Wednesday.

REMINDERS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PARKING:
Do NOT park at the clubhouse.
This is reserved for paving equipment only, including after work hours.

EARLY MILLING:
On both Monday and Tuesday, several extra streets were milled due to extra time available in the afternoon.
These streets will be still paved according to the new schedule distributed yesterday.

Siena Oaks Paving Project FAQ

Regarding the paving project: Week of January 31 through February 7, 2022-

There will be many unknown parameters until the week of the work.

An overview of the project with color-coded maps and detailed outlines was sent out by email on Friday, January 21. See: Announcement

*** Be informed and aware by reading carefully all emails and information as it is updated and posted on our website and Facebook page.

The following questions and answers are based on your questions posted on our Facebook page, as well as those asked by email to our property manager.

1. TIME FRAME:
Can you tell me the time-window of when my street work will be done on my assigned day?
Answer: Your time-window is 7 am to 6:30 pm each day. We will not know a more exact time.
Bear in mind too that the plan outlined by email and posted on our website, is based on the weather’s cooperation.
If necessary, we will update the assigned days for each street if the weather forces a delay.

2. TIMING FOR DRIVING on NEW SURFACES:
How soon can we drive on the newly paved asphalt after it has been put down and steam rolled?
Answer: Shortly after the final process has been completed, the cones will be removed and you will be able to drive on the surface.

3. MAIL and DELIVERIES:
How will the following deliveries be handled during that week: Mail, newspapers, work contractors, UPS, Amazon and FedEx deliveries, and so forth?
Answer: Our mail carrier has received the schedule from the property manager.
Residents should coordinate on their own for their personal deliveries and contractors (ie: pool service, etc.).

4. TRASH – RECYCLABLES – YARD WASTE:
What changes have been made regarding the pick up of trash, recyclables, heavy refuse, and yard waste?
Answer: Solid Waste Authority (SWA) service has been canceled for the Siena Oaks community for the entire week;
Specifically, SWA has been notified that they are not to drive into the community to pick up trash, recyclables, heavy refuse, and yard waste on Wednesday, February 2 and for Saturday, February 5 (or any other day that week).
NOTE: Do not put your trash or recyclables curbside at any time that week, including large size heavy refuse of any kind.
Yard waste and palm fronds should be held in your backyard and not piled up along the street until the week after the road work is completed.

5. COMMUNICATIONS:
How will residents know the details of the paving plans if they do not have email or online registration to our website?
Answer: Large signs are being posted on all stop signs throughout the community directing all to look at the Siena Oaks HOA website for details and for updates. One does not need to be logged on to the website to read these communiques. Email updates will also be sent out regularly, as needed.

6. SECURITY:
Has the community hired a security guard for this project?
Answer: No.

FAQ Part 2:

Note: Special signs were posted on stop signs throughout the community today directing residents, contractors, and delivery persons to find more info on our paving project on our HOA website.

More Questions… answered today (1/25) by our property manager-

7. SPRINKLERS:
Do we need to turn off sprinklers on our street’s assigned paving day or all week?
Answer: The only sprinklers that need to be turned off are those that affect the street and gutter areas; If the water from your sprinklers does not run in that direction, proceed as usual.

8. STREET PARKING:
Are we permitted to park on the street overnight during this time? For instance, can I park overnight on the side street for the days my street is being paved so that I don’t have to move my car before 7 am each morning?
Answer: Cars parked overnight on the street so as to not interfere with the paving project will not be ticketed or towed. Do not block anyone’s driveway or sidewalks, and do not double-park.

9. MORE EXACT TIMES?
Can you give me a more precise time so that I can get my car out of my driveway when my side of the street is being paved? Can the paving workers knock on my door so I can get my car out?
Answer: As stated previously, the time-window for your car to stay put OR be out is 7 am to 6:30 pm each day. We will not know a more exact time. The workers will not notify anyone or knock on doors.

10. TRASH QUESTIONS:
Is it possible to get a dumpster for collective trash drop off during the week of the paving? With missing two pickup dates, we will all have trash piling up for 10-11 days. Perhaps a dumpster can be left in a parking spot by the clubhouse?
Answer: Unfortunately, this is not possible. That area will be the staging location for equipment. Also, the clubhouse parking lot will also be stripped and replaced.
NOTE:
Recyclables can be dropped off for no charge at the SWA Home Chemical and Recycling Center,
14185 N. Military Trail, Jupiter;
Trash can be dropped for a disposal fee (at your expense) at the N. County Transfer Station at the same address.
Hours for both:
M-Fr 7am – 5pm;
Sat. 7am – 3pm.

11. SAFETY CONCERNS:
Is there any information regarding the safety of materials being used for this project?
Will it be unsafe for children, pets, lung-compromised adults to be near the street area during the paving?
Is it toxic, including the fumes?
What do they recommend safety-wise during these projects?
What is the protocol if someone/pet were to accidentally come into contact with the adhesive or asphalt before it was safely cured?
Answer: As in any project which involves the use of tar and petroleum-based products, you should take measures to ensure that your children and your pets are not near the work zones. The area and equipment should be avoided as a safety measure.
Don’t allow your pets outside when work is taking place without a leash.
Supervise your children carefully.
Be proactive and use common sense.

FAQ Part 4: Added 1/28/2022-

12. MOWING:
Have next week’s lawn services (Thursday, Feb. 3) been cancelled? We assume that we won’t see mowing during the paving project.
Answer: Landscaping/ mowing services for the entire neighborhood have been cancelled for next week

13. LEAVES:
Will the landscaping company come though to get the leaves off the road work areas?
Answer: No. The milling machine and street sweeper will be moving leaves around.

14. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
RE: Clubhouse Parking Lot – Tennis Courts – Swimming Pool:
The parking lot area next to the tennis courts will be closed starting at 12noon today, Friday, January 28.
The contractors are bringing the heavy equipment out. As the staging area, the parking lot is being coned and taped off.
The swimming pool and tennis courts are open and accessible by foot.

FAQs #5:
More Questions Answered – Posted the evening of 1/31/2022:

15. CLARIFICATION FOR THE ESTATES SECTION:
So, from Friday until Tuesday, we cannot drive in and out of the estate section?
Answer: There is no work scheduled as of now for the upcoming weekend.
You can drive on the milled roadway. And you can always drive in and out: One lane of traffic will be open at all times.
*** You just need to pay attention on the paving day that if they are asphalting, that you do not drive over the tar that is being sprayed on the milled roadway BEFORE it is asphalted.
That tar-spray which looks like black spray paint will get on your car and on your driveway.
You can drive on the asphalt after it is compacted/paved.

Remember:
The lane that is not being paved is the drivable lane; One lane will be open at all times. Each street being paved will have one lane which is drivable until they switch sides.

16. STREET DEBRIS AFTER MILLING:
After the milling, any loose debris is brushed with a spinning street sweeper followed by a wet street sweeper/vacuum truck.
In that manner, the street debris/gravel is kept to a minimum. I (property manager) have walked the swept-streets and they have been cleaned very well so far.

17. SCHEDULE CHANGES:
The asphalt supplier to the vendor had a time shift for one day.
Unfortunately, neither Siena Oaks nor the paving company can control that.

18. YOUR INGRESS/ EGRESS:
You are able to get in and out of your home/ driveway at any time. There will be one lane completely open at all times whether milling or paving is going on.
** You might be impacted for a few minutes if they are attempting to get in or out of your driveway on the paving days.
They only do one side of the street at a time, then they switch to the other side of the street. The only issue is during street parking.

19. PARKING AND DRIVING DURING YOUR MILLING/ PAVING DAYS:
** You cannot park on your street during the day for either milling or paving. After the street is milled, you can drive on it;
After it is paved, you can drive on it.

20. For some reason, Oak Bark Lane is being done today/ Monday-
I thought they were blue?
Did I read that wrong?
Answer: No, you are correct. Today/ Monday was coded Red on the street map and Oak Bark is coded Blue.
The milling was indeed done on Oak Bark today. See #20.

21. Does the early milling of Oak Bark change their schedule for paving?
Answer:
No.
Paving days should stay unchanged, as far as we know;
We will stick to the new schedule which is “one day off” from the original schedule.

Be prepared.

Siena Oaks Road Repaving Update 10/22/2021

After review by our attorney, the contract with All-County Paving Solutions has been signed.

Federal Engineering & Testing was also hired to oversee the entire repaving project. They will be on-site next Tuesday morning, October 26, to start the various tests of the existing pavement which are required prior to repaving.

All-County has advised that there is an approximately three-month window for permitting, surveys, etc.

As of now, All-County is looking to start the work at the beginning of the first quarter of 2022.

We will keep everyone updated as the date approaches via email, website, and our Facebook page (“Siena Oaks of Palm Beach Gardens”).

Thank you,
Lillian, Sandy, Dave & Saen

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