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Director Of Security Community

By Marcel Dos Santos, Director of Security Outside vendors are considered: pool service
companies, electricians, a/c contractors, painters, Association
Dear Residents, landscapers, plumbers, roofing, or any other service
On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 the BPCA Master Board provider.

voted and approved new vendor (work hours) for all Amazon etc. Exceptions for service: Comcast, AT&T, Annual Meeting
Exceptions for deliveries: UPS, USPS, Fed Ex,
villages within the Boca Pointe community.
Effective immediately, the new hours for vendors FPL etc. and other utility providers.
and deliveries will be 8am-6pm Monday through We thank you in advance for your cooperation and All Village Association Directors Invited
Saturday. This is effective for ALL villages within Boca understanding.
Pointe. No vendors/deliveries will be permitted on Sunday BPCA Security & Management on behalf of the Board Open to residents who would like to attend
or after hours unless it is an emergency. of Directors 
Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
From The Desk Of Edgewater at Boca Pointe

9:30 am Registration
Commissioner Marci Woodward 10:00 am Meeting Begins.

A Message from Marci AI-powered camera monitoring systems at all our bascule Agenda
bridges. “State of the Association” Address
Over the past year, many These cameras will provide additional support and BPCA Chairman/President Paul Hart
residents have voiced their improve safety during bridge opening and closing
concerns about the frequent operations. General Discussion- Q & A
use of the bridge horn at the Installation is underway and expected to be completed
Camino Real bascule bridge. by early 2025.
In response to these Additionally, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) We ask that all attendees RSVP the
concerns, I took the is about to take off! BPCA Management office (561) 395-7551 
initiative to bring this Our exciting new 5-year plan is revving up for an
matter before the Board of expansion of Concourse B, a state-of-the-art firefighting
County Commissioners. facility, and even the possibility of a new airport hotel.
Together, we directed a Plus, a super-convenient rent-a-car center with an
thorough study to evaluate automated people mover is on the horizon! Memorial Day
the usage of the bridge horns throughout the county. Get ready for a first-class experience that reflects
Previously, the horn sounded during each bridge raise the amazing Palm Beach County we all love. As a board
sequence. However, the study led to a revision in our member, I can’t wait to see our airport become a true The BPCA Management office will be closed on
procedures across all eight bascule bridges to address destination in itself. Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. 
resident concerns while maintaining safety standards.
Now, bridge horns will only sound in two specific Join the EMS Advisory Council
situations, when the vessel requesting passage uses a horn or
the bridge tender deems it necessary during an emergency. I am seeking a District 4 resident to join the Palm
It’s important to understand that the United States Beach County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Coast Guard (USCG) is the governing body overseeing Advisory Council.
marine traffic at this bridge location. The EMS Advisory Council plays a vital role in
While the Coast Guard regulations mandate the use ensuring our county maintains a top-notch emergency
of bridge horns for communication with marine vessels, medical response system. They advise the Palm Beach
they aren’t necessary for pedestrians and drivers. (We County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on
have those flashing lights and bells for a reason!) matters related to EMS, proposing and discussing ideas
However, the horns can be used as a last resort to alert to continually improve the quality of services offered.
distracted pedestrians who’ve ignored other warnings. Meetings are held the third Thursday of odd-numbered
I am confident that the new procedures will strike a months at 9 a.m. at the Emergency Operation Center in
balance between the safety of boaters and the quality of West Palm Beach. Please contact our office for more
life for residents living near the bridge. information.
Speaking of safety, I’m also happy to announce that
the county commission recently approved $2 million for From The Desk Of on page 3

Please Help

Now is the time to clean out your closets! The homeless shelters are accepting
used clothing. Please bring any clean, gently used clothing that you would like
to donate. The drop off location is at the BPCA office located at 6909 SW 18th
St., Suite A120 in the Boardwalk shopping plaza. The donations are distributed
to local churches and homeless shelters. Thank you for your generous donations
this past year! It is greatly appreciated! 