Montevilla at Bartram Lakes, Inc.

Updated: May 15, 2026 (Rule of the week link)

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May 15, 2026

• KBT Pressure Washing was unable to finish thier work this week due to the weather.  They will return on Monday 5/18/26, to start on Vittoria Lane, then move to the column pillar tops along Bartram Park Blvd. After this is complete, KBT will focus on the eight owners who requested to have thier driveways washed.

• The new LED concrete fountain lights are now operational and really light up the fountain at night.  When out for your nightly walk please stop by the Venosa Fountain park as all the lighting is now repaired.

• The Landscape Committee and a Owner will be filling the four planters at Venosa Fountain Park with new flowers that will last until the fall. This will really bring that park alive.  Thank you for your work Michelle.

• CBUSS has installed the new pool pump controller that measures the chemical levels and auto administers the required chemicals.  They are also working to install a larger chlorine tank based on our pool size.  

• The Landscape Committee will be working with VerdeGo next week to conduct a turf assessment.  Once this is done we will place our sod order now that the irrigation system is operational.
   

May 8, 2026

• KBT Pressure Washing has finished all of the sidewalks.  Monday 5/11/26, they will start on Vittoria Lane, then move to the column pillar tops along Bartram Park Blvd. After this is complete, KBT will focus on the eight owners who requested to have thier driveways washed.

• VerdeGo has informed the Board that the irrigation system is fully operational.  They will be performing a system wet check next week to identify any areas that may have been missed.

• VerdeGo installed the Penta Flowers in front of both marquees and in the center island this week.  It really made the front entrance pop again.  

• CBUSS delivered chemicals this week to ensure the pool chemical levels are properly maintained

• The Venosa Concrete Fountain LED lighting is scheduled to be installed on 5/13/26

• A proposal has been made to remove the old couch and cushions that are on two sides of the pool cabana fire place and replace them with tables and chairs.  This furniture is never used and is considered an eyesore.  The pool committee is reviewing this proposal and will make a recommendation to the Board.
   

May 4, 2026

• KBT Pressure Washing finished the sidewalks on Venosa Circle today.  Tuesday they will focus on Montevarchi Court's sidewalk and start the entrance area on Vittoria Lane.

• This past weekend the Board was made aware the pool levels were not at the appropriate levels.  An email was sent by James, the Board President to the pool vendor regarding the pool's condition.  Today, the pool care service agreed to cancel their service to Montevilla immediately due to not having any chemicals to add to the pool.  James, was then able to have CBUSS Enterprises start the new pool contract today.  CBUSS' Owner was immediately on site and had a technician properly service our pool.  CBUSS is also ordering the chemicals and will coordinate the removal of the prior vendor's controller and parts.

• This weekend the Landscape Committee and helpers installed the Loropetalums in front of the Montevilla Marquees.  VerdeGo will install the Pentas by Friday of this week.
   

May 1, 2026

• KBT Pressure Washing is continuing to work on the property.  They are almost finished with the sidewalks, then will transition to the front gate entrance and column pillar caps.  Finally, they will pressure wash the driveways for those owners who signed up for this service.

• The Board of Directors voted to install Pentas only at the front entrance.  However, the Landscape Committee volunteered to install the Loropetalums if the board provided $200 in funding.  This was approved.  

• The Board voted to cancel the current pool contract and sign with CBUSS Enterprises who is a commercial pool service.  They service almost all of the HOA pools in Bartram Park.

• The Board voted to replace the inoperative lighting in the concrete fountain basin with three 30-watt LED lights that illuminate out to 25 feet.  The vendor has already order the new lights and will install them once they are received.  At that time the fountain will be turned back on.
   

April 24, 2026

• KBT Pressure Washing was on site Friday and pressure washed the entire pool deck, pump house and fire place.  They did a great job and the area is super clean.  Thanks to the pool committee for resetting the pool cabana furniture after KBT finished for the day.  It is much appreciated.  KBT will return Monday to complete the pool parking lot then will start on the columns and sidewalks.  The entire project is anticipated to be finished 4/30/26.

• The Board is aware of problems with the current pool care vendor and has obtained a proposed contract from another vendor who Sentry Management recommended.  This vendor currently services all but two properties in Bartram Park.  This will be discussed at the Board meeting on 4/29/26.

• VerdeGo will return Monday to finish the irrigation diagnostic work.  They restored approximately 20 more zones to operational status since 4/19/26.  The marquee flower bed irrigation is also working again.

• Verdego has provided the Board with two options for the front flower bed refreshment. The Board of Directors will review the options at the April Board Meeting.

  1. Pentas only

  2. Pentas and Lorepetalum. ​

• Starting 5/1/26, VerdeGo will be mowing, edging, and blowing day weekly.  After consideration, they will keep us on the Friday schedule.
   

April 19, 2026

• On Friday April 17, 2026, Verdego replaced the tree that was destroyed in the vehicle accident in March 2026. There was no cost to the Association as this was covered by insurance.

• Verdego started the diagnostics that led them to restore approximately 20 irrigation zones this week. The work began Tuesday (4/14) and more work was performed on Friday (4/17).  They have spent a large majority of the time following the wire paths and making proper connections between the wires, decoders, and solenoids.  These have been the key to and first step of diagnosis.  They will be providing a list to the Board soon as to what additional zones are now operating properly.  There is a caveat, they anticipate some of the zones going down again as they progress through diagnostics.  This is based on Verdego has seen so far as there is more wire that will eventually short out due to moisture and corrosion and will require repair.

April 14, 2026

• Verdego has provided the Board with two options for the front flower bed refreshment.  One with Pentas only and the other with Pentas and Lorepetalum.  The Board of Directors will review the options at the April Board Meeting.

• If you are needing to have your home pressure washed consider Rolling Suds Pressure Washing.  One story home in the Phase I only cost $187.50 and they did a great job.  See the attached flyer with coupon.

 

April 10, 2026

• VerdeGo completed the irrigation wet check this week and has found several problems that must be repaired. The first is the zone for the front entrance marquees is not working.  This must be repaired before we can install the new flowers.  We will have the report next week and will share it with the Owners via eblast. 

• Sentry Management also found a vendor who can properly repair the lights in the concrete fountain.  We are working with our pool vendor to drain the fountain and turn it off so the vendor can access the underwater electrical connections.  This is necessary before he can provide the Board with an estimate to replace the three underwater lights.
   

April 8, 2026

• VerdeGo has notified the Board they will moving our mowing, edging, and blowing day to Mondays starting Monday May 4, 2026.  At that time they will also start the weekly mowing schedule. This will continue to November 15, 2026, at which time they will anticipate transitioning to bi-weekly service again for the winter.
   

April 4, 2026

• The Landscape committee has requested an estimate to replace the flowers at the front entrance marquees with Loropetalum in the back and Pentas as cover in the front.  They have also requested a illustration of this concept for the Board and owners to review.

• The Reserve Study is complete and has been added to CommunityPro

• The board received our draft audit for review and the Federal Tax filing this week. This will be discussed more during the end of month board meeting.

• As a reminder, JEA notified the BOD that the St. Johns River Water Management District has declared a Phase II Water Shortage due to prolonged dry conditions in our region. This means outdoor water use is being restricted to one day a week for landscape irrigation.

• The Association Garage Sale will occur Saturday April 18, 2026, starting at 8 a.m. until noon.
   

April 1, 2026

• VerdeGo has sent the Landscape Committee flower suggestions for the front marquee rotation.  The plants selected will remain in place until the fall then be rotated with something that will last the winter.

• Verdego started the second detail trimming this week Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. 

• Our standard mowing, edging, and blowing day will be Fridays going forward.
   

March 28, 2026

• We have received notification that payment has been issued for the tree that was damaged in the accident earlier this month.  The replacement tree has been ordered by Verdego and we are awaiting a delivery and installation date.

• The check was mailed to the vendor who will be making our new pool rules sign.  They should receive the check this week then will notify us when the sign is ready for pick up

• Sentry Management is soliciting bids to repaint the pool restrooms and repair the nails that have popped through the drywall

• Sentry Management is soliciting bids to repair the pool shower valve, as it cracked from the weather
   

​ ​​​March 20, 2026

• VerdeGo completed the standard mowing, edging, and blowing service today. Feedback from across the association has been positive.

• The BOD filed a claim for the landscape damage resulting from the vehicle accident at Venosa Park South.

• The BOD received the updated reserve study and are reviewing the findings to determine if there is additional feedback before finalizing it.

• JEA notified the BOD that the St. Johns River Water Management District has declared a Phase II Water Shortage due to prolonged dry conditions in our region. This means outdoor water use is being restricted to help protect our community’s water supply and the health of local rivers and lakes. 

  1. What a Phase II Water Shortage Means

  2. Under a Phase II water shortage:

  3. Landscape irrigation is limited to one day a week.

  4. All water users, including domestic, utility, and commercial, are encouraged to voluntarily reduce water use.

  5. Wasteful and unnecessary water use is prohibited.

  6. Residents, businesses, and property managers are encouraged to proactively plan for extended dry conditions and the potential for additional restrictions.

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Street Parking:  Street parking is prohibited for all residents within the property. All residents of homes within the property must park their vehicles inside their garage or in their driveway. Vehicles are not permitted to block sidewalks at anytime.  Contractors, vendors and guests of residents, may park their vehicles on the street only on a temporary, short-term basis during the hours of 6:00 am to 11:59 pm; provided that they may not block any driveways or mailboxes and they must comply with any “No Parking” signs that may be posted.  No vehicles may be parked on the street within the property during the hours of 12:00 am to 5:59 am, except vehicles used by the Association. Towing will be strictly enforced.

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RULE OF THE WEEK - Article III, Section 5 Setbacks: The minimum setback lines hereinafter imposed are not intended to engender uniformity of setbacks; they are meant to avoid overcrowding and monotony.  It is intended that setbacks may be staggered as appropriate so as to preserve important trees, and assure vistas of water and open areas.  No dwelling or other structure shall be erected closer to the front Lot line than 20 feet; provided that this set back may be reduced to 15 feet, if the garage is located to the rear of the dwelling unit.  No dwelling or other structure shall be erected closer than 10 feet to the rear Lot line, or closer than zero feet to any side interior Lot line; provided, however, that a minimum building separation of 10 feet shall be maintained between structures.  No dwelling or other structure shall be erected closer than 10 feet to any side street right-of-way

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