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VOL. 32 NO. 4 FAX 561-624-9088 • E-MAIL canpga@yahoo.com APRIL 2022
PGA POA Jottings
By Dawn Levinstein, Ralph passed away on March 22. Twenty-four years ago, he REMINDERS
PGA POA served on the Transition Committee and was then elected Another reminder about speeding and about the paths/
to the Board of Governors at the first owner-controlled sidewalks. When you enter PGA National, please slow
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Board (after developer turnover of the community). Ralph down. Because you don’t have bicycle lanes, there are a
The PGA POA Annual was re-elected eleven times and worked hard on behalf of number of cyclists on the edge of the road. For cyclists
Meeting was held on March the residents. He and Phil Slifka, who passed away several who use the concrete walks, please alert others when you
16. Keith Ahronheim, Bob years ago, were both very active on the POA Maintenance approach from behind.
Brown, Mike Engelsher, Committee and were instrumental in the development of Speaking of cyclists, we are seeing a lot of electric
Bob Kramer and Jim Kraus Masters Park and a number of community improvements. bicycles on the sidewalks which is not allowed. The POA
were elected to serve with Ralph truly cared about the PGA National community and Rules (6.14) Prohibit motorized vehicles of any type on the
existing Board members residents and will be sadly missed. pedestrian/bike paths or sidewalks, except for motorized
Bill Heath, Jack Hughes wheelchairs. The walks are busy places – please keep
and Ginny Luongo. The PROJECTS motorized vehicles off the paths/walkways.
organizational meeting and election of officers will take I am happy to report that the irrigation project that was
place after this article is submitted, so please check the undertaken a couple of years ago is almost complete. It has SPRING IS IN THE AIR
website (www.pga-poa.com) for updates. been a monster job! There are just a few lines that need As I mentioned last month, it’s alligator mating season. Use
Thank you to all who took the time to mail in the ballot repair then the system needs to be adjusted and it will be extra care near the lakes and canals – especially with dogs! All
or attend the PGA POA annual meeting in March and to fully operational. The six main irrigation pump stations can pets must be on a leash and please don’t let them in the water!
all the candidates who offered to serve on the POA Board all be operated remotely and an alert is sent to the irrigation Never feed the alligators or any wildlife. There is information
to help keep PGA National a great place to live! contractor via cell phone anytime there is a break or problem on the POA website from Florida Fish and Wildlife that breaks
A special thank you goes to Tom Sedita who kindly and it shows where the issue is and what is needed. With down penalties and fines for violating these restrictions.
accepted the Board’s appointment to fill the vacancy when the completion of this work, the POA can proceed with a
Ralph Infanti became ill last year and was unable to continue number of landscape replacements/enhancements that were
serving his term. It is with great sadness that I report that on hold awaiting irrigation.
Commissioner’s Update
Palm Beach County Airports by federal and state grants, passenger facility charges, The newest airline, Avelo Airlines Inc., based in New
Haven, Conn., debuted its first inaugural flight into PBI on
revenue bonds and airport revenues.
System Soars Several capital improvement projects are planned, December 16, 2021.
including: airfield pavement rehabilitation and Named the Eighth Best Domestic Airport in Travel +
By County Commissioner reconstruction; roofing, HVAC, public address system, Leisure Magazine’s 2021 World’s Best Awards, PBI strives
Maria Marino and elevator/escalator replacement; federal inspection to expand opportunities for travelers to enjoy nonstop air
The year-end 2021 traffic facilities; maintenance facilities; and, a new aircraft rescue travel to popular destinations.
report for Palm Beach and fire-fighting station, that will be relocated closer to Earning national accolades requires attention to details
International Airport (PBI) the air traffic control tower. The Concourse B Expansion on the traveler experience and state-of-the-art technology.
passenger travel reflects a Project will add more than 50,000 square feet of new On a recent tour of PBI operations, I had a firsthand look
70.5 percent increase from space, two new gate locations, expanded concession space, at the inner workings of the baggage handling system.
2020, indicating a steady concrete aircraft apron work, and an extension of existing The elaborate 3-part scanning system utilizes a complex
return toward pre-pandemic building systems. system of conveyor belts and cameras with on-screen
levels. The largest market North County residents will be interested to know that resolution of baggage contents. This enables security
share of enplaned passengers the North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport personnel to pull luggage for hand checking before it is
is held by JetBlue Airways, will expand runway 14-32 from 75 feet wide and 4,300 loaded onto the aircraft.
followed by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. feet long to 100 feet wide and 6,000 feet long. This will The airport system is under the able direction of
Palm Beach County (PBC) owns, operates and maintains not bring passenger air carrier service and there should be Laura Beebe, who has served Palm Beach County for
a system of four airports: Palm Beach International, North no significant increase in the size of aircraft expected to many years; first, as an assistant county attorney, then,
Palm Beach County Aviation Airport (F45) off the Beeline utilize the airport in the future. Additionally, there are no for the next 20 years with airports negotiating contracts
Highway near Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach anticipated changes to the airspace or flight tracks or routes and business transactions leading to her promotion as
County Park Airport (LNA) in Lantana, and Palm Beach in and out of F45. director. Beebe has demonstrated fiscal responsibility
County Glades Airport (PHK) in Pahokee. Sources of revenue for the operation and maintenance while providing quality service to the public with a focus
The system operates as an enterprise fund, with no ad of the airport system include parking facilities, landing on passenger safety.
valorem tax support. Operations are funded by user fees fees, and tenants. Tenants at PBI include airlines, rental Let me know how I can assist you by contacting my
paid by airlines, businesses and passengers. Construction car agencies, concessionaires, fixed base operators, airline office at (561) 355-2201, or by email at mmarino@
projects for renewal and replacement of facilities are funded services providers and other commercial lessors such as pbcgov.org.
a Toyota car dealership, a
travel plaza with a collocated
cellphone waiting lot, Drive
Shack and Home2 Suites by
Hilton. The revenues from
non-airline development
help keep airline costs low.
PB I h o u se s 1 3
commercial airline carriers
with nonstop passenger
flights to 40 destinations.