Page 2 - PGA Community News - September '24

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PGA POA Communication Corner from page 1 of the Champions and Tournament Blvd as well as each Future Election To The PGA POA Board Of Governors
end of Ryder Cup Blvd. is 25 MPH. Speeding continues As we move closer to the end of the calendar year, the PGA
for your TRIM notice as we once again begin the annual tax to be a problem. The Palm Beach Gardens Police have POA will be seeking candidates for election to the PGA POA
season in Palm Beach County. been asked to help enforce traffic laws, so you will see Board of Governors. Do you have some time and interest in
Speaking Of Trimming Police Patrols on these roads. Please note that Ryder Cup serving your community? Do you have some extra time to serve
This is a reminder that we are in the middle of hurricane Blvd., Tournament Blvd., and Ave of the Masters are all on a board? Please look for October’s official notice looking
season, and while we currently may have no significant clearly marked no passing zones. We are pleased that the for interested candidates to run for a seat on the POA Board.
storm activity, we still need to be vigilant about preparing PBG Police Department will have greater visibility on If you have experience in serving on a Condo or HOA Board
our homes, condos and properties in the event of a serious our roadways. and have lived in PGA National for at least two years and are
storm. So many times, we receive word that a storm is Don’t forget that school is now in session, and it is against interested in serving on the Board, please contact the property
approaching and suddenly in many of the single-family the law to pass a school bus with their signs out. Because manager at the POA office (561-627-2800) for information.
communities there are numerous landscapers hurriedly there are no divided median streets in PGA National, that The new state statutes require all PGA POA board members to
cutting down branches and cleaning out debris, while means buses should not be passed in either direction. The attend 8 hours of continuing education. We would love to see
leaving large piles of landscaping debris by the side of Police will be issuing tickets for this serious offense. new interest in serving on the POA Board by homeowners!
the road. Even though PGA National is so fortunate to
have weekly Clam Truck large bulk pickup by Waste
Management, the POA rules require contractors to remove Commissioner’s Update from page1
any debris daily that are generated by them.
Please check your community’s HOA or property percent of county households are struggling to make ends
manager to find out the schedule of the weekly large bulk meet. ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income
pickup. Bulk pickup material should only be placed out at Constrained, Employed, represents a significant and
the curb the evening before the weekly bulk pickup. While growing demographic: individuals and families who are
it is good to have this debris cleared prior to a storm, now employed but unable to afford basic necessities such as
is a great time to consider the pruning of trees, shrubs, housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare, and
etc., with debris removal happening prior to a storm. The technology.
worst-case scenario is when extensive clearing of debris The county’s commitment to addressing hunger is not
happens right before a storm and suddenly there are piles new. In 2015, the Board of County Commissioners, in
of debris blowing across roadways and yards or tree limbs collaboration with the United Way of Palm Beach County
flying toward a window or door. (UWPBC), developed the Hunger Relief Plan for Palm
If you are a resident who summers elsewhere, please Beach County. This strategic plan marked the beginning
follow up with your landscaper to have a plan in place for of a collective impact initiative aimed at reducing hunger
landscape cleanup and debris removal prior to significant throughout the county. Since then, the UWPBC’s Hunger become involved in the fight against hunger, whether
storm activity. If you live in PGA National year-round, please Relief team has continued to lead these efforts, working through volunteering, donating, or simply raising
have a conversation with your landscaper or community with more than 150 partners to address various facets of awareness about the issue. If you are considering
property manager to make sure that debris cleanup is food insecurity. donating food, local food pantries and our local food
occurring on a regular basis. We live in a beautiful community The Hunger Relief Plan has made significant strides in bank are always looking for food that is “shelf stable” or
with all types of attractive landscaping, and we want everyone several key areas, including addressing childhood hunger, nonperishable. If you have the resources, you may also
to remain safe and secure during storm activity. senior hunger, and increasing access to fresh produce in want to consider donating less common items like a can
Assessment Reminder underserved areas like the Glades. The plan also focuses opener, boxed milk, oil, spices, cake mix, and frosting.
First reminder notices were mailed to owners who haven’t on building the necessary infrastructure to alleviate hunger Your thoughtful donations can help bring joy and dignity
paid their assessment. Interest accrues monthly on the last day more effectively and advocating for policy changes that to those in need.
of each month starting at the end of July. The POA cannot can create long-term solutions. For more information on food and nutrition
waive these charges. National Hunger Action Month in Palm Beach County resources, please visit: https://discover.pbcgov.org/
Wave To The Police is a reaffirmation of the county’s commitment to these communityservices/communityaction/Pages/Food-
The speed limit on Avenue of the Masters, and the efforts. It serves as a call to action for all residents to Nutrition.aspx.
main section of Ryder Cup Boulevard is 35 MPH. Avenue

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