Neighborhood Crime Discussion with PBG Police
A good size crowd participated in person and on Zoom as three members of the Palm Beach Gardens Police discussed the recent break-in and people looking for unlocked cars. In fact, the city and Siena Oaks in particular, has an extremely low crime rate, and there is nothing to worry about if you take basic precautions. Joining Police Chief Clint Shannon were Major Paul Rogers and Sergeant Jeneve Labossiere leader of the Community Involvement Unit. They invited anyone in the neighborhood to contact them if they have any questions.
Green Signs – By Popular Demand
To Siena Oaks residents:
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:
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
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
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!
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!
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.
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 – Changes in Schedule:
All Siena Oaks residents:
Please see the attached changes in our paving schedule.
1. The “paving days” have changed by one day;
2. The “milling days” have not changed;
3. Please park on one side of the street only:
Do not park on both sides of the same street as this will cause issues getting the large dump trucks and equipment through the streets.
4. ** Parking is now to be permitted on the already milled sections on the skipped days;
Remember to park *only on one side of the streets.*
5. If you have any questions, please contact the Property Manager at 561-622-9532 or Manager@SienaOaksHoa.com
Regards,
David Offerman
