Montevilla at Bartram Lakes, Inc.

Updated: May 8, 2026 (Rule of the week link)

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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.

 

March 14, 2026

• The Social Committee held its annual St. Patrick's Day celebration at the Pool Cabana.  It was a great time for everyone and the Trivia was a lot of fun.  Click here to view several pictures of the event.

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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 35, Leases:  In order to keep the Property from becoming a transient community and to assure enforcement of this Declaration, the following provisions apply to leases of Lots.

1. Lease of a Lot is not prohibited, provided that any lease shall comply with the remaining provisions of Section 36.  All leases shall be in writing

2. An Owner desiring to enter into a lease of his Lot shall provide a copy of the lease form to the Association, and the Association shall have the right to approve the lease form prior to its use.  In order for the lease to be approved it shall have, at a minimum, the following terms and conditions:

   • The lease term shall not be for less than seven months

   • The lease shall be only for the entire Lot and associated garage

   • No tenant shall be permitted to the use of more than two parking spaces (including the garage)

   • Every lease shall provide that the tenant shall be bound by and subject to all of the obligations of the Owner under this Declaration

   • Any Owner who has leased his or her Lot shall provide to the Association the name, address, and telephone number of the tenant and a copy of the signed lease not later than the date of occupancy by the tenant

   • No tenant shall be entitled to use the Common Areas or any recreational facilities of the Association until the Owner has complied with Section 36.

   • The use of the Common Areas and any recreational facilities is limited to the benefit of one family per residence and grant of such rights to a tenant excludes the right of the Owner to use such Common Areas and recreational facilities during the period of the lease.

   • The Owner shall be responsible to the Association for compliance by his or her tenant with the terms and conditions of this Declaration

   • No more than two leases shall be approved within a 12 month period for any one Lot

   • The Association may charge a reasonable fee for the review of any application for lease, in the amount which may be established from time to time by the Association and which shall be related solely to the cost of reviewing such application.  No charge shall be made in connection with the extension or renewal of an existing lease to the same lessee.

   • The Association shall have the right to collect assessments and other charges of delinquent Owners from such Owners’ tenants, as provided by Section 720.3085 Florida Statutes.

 

Note: The Board of Directors has approved a $100 fee to review leases.  Also, if the lease expires and a new one is not provided to the Community Association Manager, then a violation/fine will be issued.​

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