Windsor Place Announcements
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10.17.2018. - Fountain & Lighting & Roof Updates - As you know the fountain in the small lake has not been running for several weeks so it is with pleasure we can let you know the parts have arrived and the replacement fountain should be installed by the end of the month. Yeah TEAM! Also there has been concern about security lighting especially with all this construction. The service team will be on site Monday the 22nd. We will be doing a light check this evening after dark so if you hear strange noises be patient, it's planned. Finally, the tare-off of the roof tiles will be completed by this weekend. The final building is scheduled to start on Thursday the 18th. This, of course, will bring part of the first phase of this project to a close. Remember though, there is much more to do and heavy equipment will remain on site for several more weeks. Thanks as always for you patience and cooperation.
10.10.2018. - Interior pre-work inspections - Today we completed the pre-work inspections. Thank you one and all for your cooperation. In the next couple of weeks the tile tare-off and application of the water proof covering will be completed. This will be followed by a number of steps which include; Collier County inspections, soffit and fascia work, stuccoing, some painting, the placement of the new tile, new guttering and new security lighting. A lot is yet to be done. In recent conversation with Latite Roofing the projected completion date of this project is early 2019. We'll keep you informed as things move along.
9.28.2018. - "Fountain Woes" - Just a note to let everyone know - The fountain in the small lake is out of commission - Early this week the fountain was pulled from the lake for an assessment and found to have a broken water seal. The repair process is in the works. We'll keep you updated. Thank you for your patience.
9.25.2018. - Roofing UPDATE - Interior pre-work inspections - Your latest pre-work inspection schedule and other clarifying information: -
Buildings 649, 661, 673, and 685 September 26, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Buildings 636, 672, 684, and 696 October 3, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Buildings 570, 590, and 624 October 10, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Many have asked for a more definitive schedule, specifically regarding completion, and sadly it's not possible to provide that type of schedule. The crews are moving along at a very rapid pace and anticipate the removal of all the old tile and placement of the new sheathing by mid to late October. In that time frame placement of the new tile should be in process with an end time yet to be determined. As mentioned in the update on 9.12.18 there are a lot of steps in the roofing process and the inconveniences from this project are really minimal especially knowing what the end results will be. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation. 9.13.2018. - Interior pre-work Inspection UPDATE - Here is the latest "Interior pre-work inspection schedule"
Buildings 601, 613, 625, and 637 September 19, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Buildings 649, 661, 673, and 685 September 26, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Buildings 696, 684, 672, and 636 October 3, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Buildings 624, 590, and 570 October 10, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion 9.12.2018. - Roofing Process UPDATE - Ladies and Gentlemen as you know the re-roofing project is in full swing and is going well, in fact at a faster pace then initially planned. We would like to let you know the process of tasks involved with this project. First as you have already seen a crew of 5 - 8 workers are on your roof taking up the tile, this is followed with scraping the old coverings off and replacing with the new. This is pretty much what your seeing right now. There's much more in the timeline that you all should know. The following processes happen including; repair of all the stucco, painting primer / finish, soffit and fascia repair / replace, tile delivery, tile placement on the roof decks and then the tile setters come in and do their magic, followed with guttering and down spots. So all of this is said to let you know the process takes a considerable amount of time. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated. We will continue to update schedules and timelines so follow us right here at www.windsorplacenaples.com
9.11.2018. - Attention Residents - We'd like to remind you, especially those of you who's units are unoccupied, about the need to have your home watch people or your secondary contact person check your units for possible leaks during this re-roofing process. Being that we are still very much in rainy season, it is important that someone frequently inspects your units that have been torn off and dried in. If there happens to be a leak, we need to be notified within 24 hours to be able to properly mitigate the damage. If a small leak continues for weeks at a time and further damage occurs, that responsibility would fall on the individual homeowner. Please contact Philippe, at VESTA Management, 239-947-4552 for further information.
9.6.2018. - ROOFING UPDATE - The roofing work is moving along with little to no challenges. Building inspections went well on the 5th and those buildings will be worked on this week into early next week. This process seems huge but it really entails about 2 - 2 1/2 days per building. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated.
8.29.2018. - ROOFING UPDATE - The roofing work is moving at a faster pace than originally scheduled which is great news for all of us. Here is the updated "Interior pre-work inspection schedule" - Click here for the full schedule and letter explaining the process. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation.
Buildings 505, 517, 529, and 541 September 05, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Buildings 555, 565, 577, and 589 September 12, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Buildings 601, 613, 625, and 637 September 19, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion Buildings 649, 661, 673, and 685 September 26, 2018 Starting 2:00 p.m. until completion 8.24.2018. - Attention Residents - As noted just below Latite Roofing was granted permission to extend there working hours. Already we are seeing success in work productivity. We are posting this partial new "Interior pre-work inspection schedule" - to make you aware of the upcoming inspections. Noting this may change in the next few days as Latite Roofing anticipates another work crew arriving. If you are included in this first revision please be available for these inspections. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
Buildings 554 and 500 August 29, 2018 Starting 2:00 pm until completion Buildings 505 and 517 September 05, 2018 Starting 2:00 pm until completion Buildings 529 and 541 September 12, 2018 Starting 2:00 pm until completion Buildings 555 and 565 September 19, 2018 Starting 2:00 pm until completion Buildings 577 and 589 September 26, 2018 Starting 2:00 pm until completion 8.22.2018. - UPDATE - At last nights Windsor BOD Meeting. Latite Roofing was granted permission to work from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm or later as needed to accomplish daily goals. This permission was granted to help move this project along and utilize whatever daylight available. As seen on the first building worked on the protective roofing is in place. This will be followed with the tile work in the near future. Also Latite Roofing anticipates another one of their work crews to finish up at a facility they are currently at allowing for that work crew to come on board here at Windsor. When this happens we will need to adjust inspection schedules. That new scheduling will be posted as soon as it's made available to us. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
8/20/2018. - So it begins - The Windsor roof project has started - Wow - Everyone is excited - but sure looks like bedlam around here, organized bedlam I guess - We'll keep a photo album going and create a link to it as the project evolves. If on site you can't help but see what's going on - lots of equipment and lots of workers making things happen - Your patience and cooperation are essential in making this project go smoothly! - Thanks in advance for all that you do.
8/16/2018. UPDATE / YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE - Due to logistical circumstances the "Interior Pre-Inspections" schedule has been revised to start at 2:00 pm on Wednesdays instead of the 8:00 am previously scheduled - same day just different start time. Please click here to see the revised schedule. Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.
8/15/2018. - Todays the Day ! As scheduled, Interior pre-work inspections began this morning for the roofing project. Everything went off without a hitch - Thank you so much! - to the unit owners and the Windsor and Latite staff for making this happen. Next Monday the 20th, weather permitting, demolition of the existing roofs on buildings 582 and 404 will begin, followed immediately with installation of the new roofs. The next group of buildings to be worked on is 405 and 416. Click here for more detailed information regarding timing. As this type of project has it's challenges your patience and cooperation will help make the project go smoothly.
7/27/2018. UPDATE - Windsor Roofing Project! The roof project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, August 20, 2018, weather permitting. The entire project is expected to take 14 - 16 weeks, taking approximately 2-3 days per building. The demolition of the existing roofs and installation of the new roofs will be an inconvenience; however, we are asking for your cooperation and patience during this time. Please click here for the Information attached concerning this project. Building sequence has yet to be determined. That information will follow.
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7/18/2018. COMCAST/XFINITY EVENT! There will be a meeting at the pool on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 to discuss the new features of your Comcast service changes. Comcast representatives will be available from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. to discuss these changes and answer any questions you may have. Additional details can be found here.
7/3/2018. UNIT KEYS. It is vitally important that our Property Manager has access to each unit at Windsor Place in order to conduct a mandatory interior assessment of each unit prior to starting construction on our new roof replacements. To that end, a letter has been issued by Vesta which you can read here. In addition to this inspection, it is advisable for the Property Manager to be able to access your unit in case of emergency or emergency repairs.
5/10/2018. WEBMASTER NEEDED! Our current webmaster, Debra Troescher, will be leaving us shortly and a replacement is needed! The web updates are minimal, but they're very important! If someone would like to step forward to take over this important service, please contact Debra at (239) 206-1070 and she will provide a brief training to get you started.
4/28/2018. CLOSED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. There will be a closed Board of Directors meeting on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. to have a legal discussion with counsel regarding Hurricane Irma insurance claim. Agenda can be found here.
4/8/2018. FAREWELL POTLUCK DINNER. Click here.
3/15/2018. NEW DATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. Please be aware that the next Board of Director's meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 instead of the March and regularly scheduled April meeting. Please watch the calendar on this website for up to date information on all Windsor Place events.
2/25/2018. BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED! The Windsor Place Board of Directors had just three members running for the Board this year. The new Board can appoint two members to fill out the 5-member team and is looking for volunteers to join them. Many members were heard from at the Annual Meeting -- now is your chance to participate in the solution! Please send a short bio to our Property Manager or any Board member for consideration. Thank you!
2/25/2018. CHICKEN AND RIBS DINNER. Click here.
2/17/2018. HURRICANE IRMA INSURANCE CLAIM.
The Windsor Place Condominium Association urgently asks each owner and/or resident to report the types of storm damage listed below. This damage should be reported even if you're uncertain about the cause. If you have pictures of the damage, please include any and all relevant pictures from before and/or after the storm. If you repaired the damage yourself, please report it and include receipts.
We already have detailed information on roofs and rear lanai screens, enclosures and doors - there is no need to report those items. There is also no need to report items that you have already reported.
Examples of damage to report includes previously UNreported cases of stained ceilings, mold, damage to windows or entrance doors, dented or damaged garage doors, front storm doors, front screens, sliding doors, shutters, lights, air conditioners, and flooring. It's been five months since hurricane Irma and reports continue to flow in slowly. We're trying to build a most comprehensive list of damage as part of the association insurance claims. When in doubt, report it - we can always drop it from the list later. Include the building and unit number on all reports along with your name when submitting the information.
** Please note ** There is no assurance that any given item will be repaired or reimbursed. The first step is simply to be certain we know about it.
Please make this reporting action a priority. Please report via email if at all possible:
Preferred method for reporting and sending pictures - email: windsorplacenaples@gmail.com
If you don't have access to email, you may report via this temporary hotline: (754) 900-8087 (you may text pictures here as well).
The Windsor Place Condominium Association urgently asks each owner and/or resident to report the types of storm damage listed below. This damage should be reported even if you're uncertain about the cause. If you have pictures of the damage, please include any and all relevant pictures from before and/or after the storm. If you repaired the damage yourself, please report it and include receipts.
We already have detailed information on roofs and rear lanai screens, enclosures and doors - there is no need to report those items. There is also no need to report items that you have already reported.
Examples of damage to report includes previously UNreported cases of stained ceilings, mold, damage to windows or entrance doors, dented or damaged garage doors, front storm doors, front screens, sliding doors, shutters, lights, air conditioners, and flooring. It's been five months since hurricane Irma and reports continue to flow in slowly. We're trying to build a most comprehensive list of damage as part of the association insurance claims. When in doubt, report it - we can always drop it from the list later. Include the building and unit number on all reports along with your name when submitting the information.
** Please note ** There is no assurance that any given item will be repaired or reimbursed. The first step is simply to be certain we know about it.
Please make this reporting action a priority. Please report via email if at all possible:
Preferred method for reporting and sending pictures - email: windsorplacenaples@gmail.com
If you don't have access to email, you may report via this temporary hotline: (754) 900-8087 (you may text pictures here as well).
2/7/2018. PROXY REMINDER. It is critical to send in your completed proxy in order for Windsor Place to have a valid annual meeting. If you think there is even a slight chance that you will not attend the Annual Meeting in person, please send in your proxy immediately. For those attending the Annual Meeting in person, ballots will be available at the meeting. If you have mailed a proxy and come to the meeting, you will be asked to complete a ballot. If we do not have a quorum (by combination of completed proxies and in-person attendance), the annual meeting will be postponed.
1/26/2018. Valentine's Day Brunch.
1/19/2018. 2018 Annual Meeting Second Notice Package.
1/3/2018. 2018 Annual Meeting First Notice.
12/3/2017. Christmas Lights. Many thanks to those who worked tirelessly to install all the Christmas decorations at the WIndsor Place entrance, including, in alphabetical order by first name, Antonietta Witte, Bud Hemingway, Darlene Rozario, Jim Hadad, Joe Troescher, and Tim Donnery. Our appreciation also to Sid Fisken and Walter Sanford for moral support and consultations, and to Janet and Ray Sciog for worker hydration. New LED lights this year - for reliability and low power consumption - allow us to run the lights all night for very little cost. Thanks also to several anonymous donors who made the new decorations possible with zero cost to the association.
11/27/2017. Paving to Begin at Windsor Place! Black Magic Asphalt will begin paving on December 11th near buildings 500, 519, 649 and 685. Residents in those buildings will need to park outside their area for a few days while the asphalt is being cured. Details are found in the notice sent by Vesta here.
10/25/2017. Irrigation Schedule. Residents may have noticed irrigation has been suspended since Irma's passing. The first few weeks involved repair of the well, for a broken sensor and a severed pipe 50 feet below ground. Well repair was followed by a week of repairing and replacing nozzles, pop-up heads and other pipes unearthed by trees or otherwise damaged by the hurricane. Barring more problems, the normal irrigation schedule resumes tonight.
10/24/2017. Upcoming Social Calendar 2018. Mark your calendars now for a full slate of fun activities next year. Additional details will be forthcoming, but for now, make sure you set aside these dates to get together with the neighborhood and have fun:
Friday, January 19 Pizza Party at the pool from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Sunday, February 11 Valentines Brunch either at Erin's Isle or William's at 11:30 AM.
Saturday, March 24 Chicken & Ribs Dinner at the Clubhouse.
Sunday, April 8 Potluck at the Clubhouse.
Friday, January 19 Pizza Party at the pool from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Sunday, February 11 Valentines Brunch either at Erin's Isle or William's at 11:30 AM.
Saturday, March 24 Chicken & Ribs Dinner at the Clubhouse.
Sunday, April 8 Potluck at the Clubhouse.
9/30/2017. Clean-up Update. HONC and/or their subcontractors will be on site at Windsor Place beginning Monday or shortly thereafter using heavy equipment to remove most or all debris including large stumps. Please exercise caution when driving around the equipment, and to the extent possible, try to park away from debris piles.
BWG has also been on site with their subcontractors (CFS Roofing, Dr. Roof, etc.) checking and repairing roof tiles. Their priority is to secure all roof tiles, to apply temporary membranes to potential leaks and to provide us with an estimate for permanent repairs.
Irrigation is currently disabled due to some storm-related damage to our well. We expect it to be repaired on Tuesday or shortly thereafter.
BWG has also been on site with their subcontractors (CFS Roofing, Dr. Roof, etc.) checking and repairing roof tiles. Their priority is to secure all roof tiles, to apply temporary membranes to potential leaks and to provide us with an estimate for permanent repairs.
Irrigation is currently disabled due to some storm-related damage to our well. We expect it to be repaired on Tuesday or shortly thereafter.
URGENTLY NEEDED -- VOLUNTEERS! Windsor Place has an urgent need to address several issues through a re-write of our Condo documents, including the Rules and Regulations, as well as an assessment of our Comcast contract. Therefore, we need volunteers for a Rules Committee who are interested to process these new rules. Committee members would ideally have some legal background or strong analytical skills. For the Bulk Communications Committee, we are ideally looking for people with technical knowledge or interest. Both Committees need to be formed in the next few weeks in order to insure the changes that people in the neighborhood are seeking.
Please contact a Board Member if you are interested or email windsorplacenaples@gmail.com.
Please contact a Board Member if you are interested or email windsorplacenaples@gmail.com.
9/28/2017 Windsor Place Security. Following a presentation from the Collier County Sheriff's Office last evening at the Board meeting and in regard to the recent minor vandalism noticed in our neighborhood, the Sheriff's Office suggests the following:
1. If you notice people in the pool area or around Windsor Place who do not belong here, please contact the Sheriff's Office at the non-emergency number: (239) 252-9300. This will take you directly to a dispatcher who will inform patrols who will respond. If you do not have the non-emergency number handy, you can call 911, but the Sheriff's Office would appreciate these kinds of calls not going over the emergency system.
2. If you see anyone committing an act of vandalism and you can SAFELY take a picture of them, please do so. It is important to note that you should NOT confront vandals, chase them or try to engage them in any way.
3. The Sheriff's Office will do a property survey of Windsor Place to let us know what we can do to safeguard our area, but in the meantime, suggests that we plant prickly bushes along the hedges to discourage people cutting through to do mischief. They also suggest installing video cameras at the pool area to discourage trespassers and vandals.
1. If you notice people in the pool area or around Windsor Place who do not belong here, please contact the Sheriff's Office at the non-emergency number: (239) 252-9300. This will take you directly to a dispatcher who will inform patrols who will respond. If you do not have the non-emergency number handy, you can call 911, but the Sheriff's Office would appreciate these kinds of calls not going over the emergency system.
2. If you see anyone committing an act of vandalism and you can SAFELY take a picture of them, please do so. It is important to note that you should NOT confront vandals, chase them or try to engage them in any way.
3. The Sheriff's Office will do a property survey of Windsor Place to let us know what we can do to safeguard our area, but in the meantime, suggests that we plant prickly bushes along the hedges to discourage people cutting through to do mischief. They also suggest installing video cameras at the pool area to discourage trespassers and vandals.
9/21/2017 8:30 a.m. Windsor Place is stabilizing further with the lifting of the boil water order at noon yesterday. Here is the latest statement from Collier County which suggests that Collier County residents continue to be careful with their water usage until the County is sure there are no water line breaks in the system. Unless something changes, this post will end the Hurricane Irma updates to our website. Feedback on the website updates can be sent to Debra at windsorplacenaples@gmail.com.
9/20/2017 9:00 a.m. The Windsor Pool has been inspected, treated, tested and is now open! Occurring frequently as of late, a large amount of trash and waste products are being placed in the pool area garbage cans resulting in a malodorous common area. Residents are reminded that NO home trash/waste is to be placed in the pool bins. The pool water temperature is a bit high after the heater malfunctioned when power returned. The heater has been turned off and will be repaired.
The boil water/conserve water orders are still in effect for Collier County. An explanation regarding the situation with the sewage lift stations can be found here. Cooperation reduces the likelihood that our water will be shut off.
Florida Evergreen is here today to perform the regular lawn service. Discussions are underway to discover the most cost effective way to remove debris piles. Most tree hazards have now been removed; we're waiting for the removal of one more tree from Building 554.
The boil water/conserve water orders are still in effect for Collier County. An explanation regarding the situation with the sewage lift stations can be found here. Cooperation reduces the likelihood that our water will be shut off.
Florida Evergreen is here today to perform the regular lawn service. Discussions are underway to discover the most cost effective way to remove debris piles. Most tree hazards have now been removed; we're waiting for the removal of one more tree from Building 554.
9/19/2017 7:00 a.m. The power has been restored to Windsor Place and most units have Comcast back as well; however, Collier County is still under a boil water notice (including the water used to make ice) AND, more urgently, a conserve water order. Power restoration does not necessarily fix the sewage lift station problem and until Collier County can determine that the lift stations are able to function properly, it is important for residents to severely limit their water use. Please do what you can.
Berkshire Lakes Management posted this letter to residents regarding Hurricane Irma's effect on the community.
A reminder that you can get updates from Collier County on their news releases webpage.
Berkshire Lakes Management posted this letter to residents regarding Hurricane Irma's effect on the community.
A reminder that you can get updates from Collier County on their news releases webpage.
9/18/2017 2:30 p.m. The power is back on at Windsor Place!!!
9/18/2017 9:00 a.m. Update Hurricane Irma Recovery. Day 9 without power in Windsor Place! Crews are busy on both sides of Radio Road just west of here replacing poles and fixing connections -- we remain hopeful that power will be restored to us shortly. For those with generators, it might be useful to know that cable and internet is back up.
We are waiting for tree contractors to remove the trees that are still leaning on some Windsor buildings, and other landscape recovery plans are being discussed. There is a lot to restore.
The curfew in Collier County ended as of today; however, the boil water notice and water conservation measures are still in place.
We will post a note as soon as power is restored.
We are waiting for tree contractors to remove the trees that are still leaning on some Windsor buildings, and other landscape recovery plans are being discussed. There is a lot to restore.
The curfew in Collier County ended as of today; however, the boil water notice and water conservation measures are still in place.
We will post a note as soon as power is restored.
9/17/2017 10:00 a.m. Update Hurricane Irma Recovery. We are still without power here at Windsor Place. Part of the problem may lie with a downed telephone pole just south of Dartmouth on Radio Road. There are reports of FPL utility trucks in that area this morning so, hopefully, progress is being made. Contrary to the alarmist reports on social media, the only confirmed information we have about power restoration is from FPL. At yesterday’s news conference they stated that 9/22/2017 is still the date they expect to have 95% of the power restored to Collier County.
Our property manager, Philippe, is engaging multiple vendors to address issues at Windsor Place. In addition, employees of Advanced Aquatic and Mike’s Irrigation came through checking on the condition of the little lake and on the well and fountain equipment. There was not much they could do on the well and fountain without power, but they report the basic controllers did not seem physically damaged by debris. Florida Evergreen also came through Windsor Place again to use blowers to clear streets and driveways of small debris.
The availability of gasoline and ice seems to have eased substantially. Some stores in Berkshire Commons, including Publix, have power and Publix had ice yesterday.
Homewatch is a critical service to engage for many reasons. One of the functions becoming most critical today is the clearing of refrigerators and freezers of spoiled food. Owners are strongly urged to make arrangements through their Homewatch service to clear any food from their appliances and to check the general condition of their units if they have not already done so. It should be noted that the Association is not available to provide these services for individual units.
Large tankers are observed along Bellville Road pumping thousands of gallons from the sewers daily. If the power outage continues in our area, there remains some risk of total water shut-off. We are still under a boil water order (Collier County notes that applies to water used to make ice as well) and a curfew is still in effect from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The curfew order will be reviewed September 18.
Specific areas of damage in Naples may be viewed at https://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/irma/index.html which provides detailed emergency response imagery. This map allows you to window in on specific addresses.
Our property manager, Philippe, is engaging multiple vendors to address issues at Windsor Place. In addition, employees of Advanced Aquatic and Mike’s Irrigation came through checking on the condition of the little lake and on the well and fountain equipment. There was not much they could do on the well and fountain without power, but they report the basic controllers did not seem physically damaged by debris. Florida Evergreen also came through Windsor Place again to use blowers to clear streets and driveways of small debris.
The availability of gasoline and ice seems to have eased substantially. Some stores in Berkshire Commons, including Publix, have power and Publix had ice yesterday.
Homewatch is a critical service to engage for many reasons. One of the functions becoming most critical today is the clearing of refrigerators and freezers of spoiled food. Owners are strongly urged to make arrangements through their Homewatch service to clear any food from their appliances and to check the general condition of their units if they have not already done so. It should be noted that the Association is not available to provide these services for individual units.
Large tankers are observed along Bellville Road pumping thousands of gallons from the sewers daily. If the power outage continues in our area, there remains some risk of total water shut-off. We are still under a boil water order (Collier County notes that applies to water used to make ice as well) and a curfew is still in effect from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The curfew order will be reviewed September 18.
Specific areas of damage in Naples may be viewed at https://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/irma/index.html which provides detailed emergency response imagery. This map allows you to window in on specific addresses.
9/16/2017 9:00 a.m. Update Hurricane Irma Recovery. Day 7 without electricity in Windsor Place! Slowly around our neighborhood power is being restored (Berkshire Village, Berkshire Commons Shopping Plaza), but it is possible that there is storm damage that is preventing our recovery here. Nevertheless, we remain hopeful of restoration this weekend.
The sewer situation in Collier remains critical. We have noted tanker trucks pumping sewage out of Berkshire Lakes but in other neighborhoods, the water has been shut down temporarily. Collier County warns residents not to use showers, dishwashers, washing machines, excessive flushing and other non-necessary uses of water so that water can be left on in our neighborhoods.
Slowly gas, ice and water are becoming more readily available although some hunting still needs to be done to track down locations that have them. As soon as people know a shipment has come in, the location is swarmed and emptied. It keeps people on the move!
The sewer situation in Collier remains critical. We have noted tanker trucks pumping sewage out of Berkshire Lakes but in other neighborhoods, the water has been shut down temporarily. Collier County warns residents not to use showers, dishwashers, washing machines, excessive flushing and other non-necessary uses of water so that water can be left on in our neighborhoods.
Slowly gas, ice and water are becoming more readily available although some hunting still needs to be done to track down locations that have them. As soon as people know a shipment has come in, the location is swarmed and emptied. It keeps people on the move!
9/15/2017 11:30 a.m. Update Hurricane Irma Recovery. We are still without electricity at Windsor Place and finding gasoline in Collier County continues to be very difficult and time consuming. As a result, several residents who were sticking it out at Windsor Place have now left. Some returning evacuees have "re-evacuated." If you are currently in the north, we think it wise to consider staying north until the situation normalizes. Collier County has issued an URGENT warning now in regard to water usage as the inability of the system to move sewage has resulted in some back-flow into a few neighborhoods. Collier County asks that everyone refrain from using dishwashers, clothes washers, taking long showers and flushing “every time.” We are still under a boil water order.
The Windsor pool is still CLOSED, the water remains dangerous and residents who ignore the posted signage do so at their own risk.
Structurally, the Windsor buildings and Association remain sound. Philippe has an taken an initial inventory of damage and is starting the claims process with our insurance carrier. He will also have a summary report as soon as possible. Life continues to be very stressful, including for our property managers, hence the following quote from a recent email sent to Newcastle residents from their Board: “Philippe is doing the absolute best he can under the circumstances, but he is only one guy, who has responsibility for many communities. He will respond as he’s able, but the volume of communications is enormous. Please understand the work must be triaged according to need. Safety first, next security and so on.” If your situation is not urgent or an emergency, please understand that Philippe will get back to you but it may not be as quickly as he normally does.
Good news! Our trash will be picked up again starting with Saturday’s pickup. Additional good news is that the lakes continue to recede daily and Thursday was the first day that most Berkshire and Windsor streets were dry. With the help of some neighbors, we have added to the gallery of storm pictures below:
The Windsor pool is still CLOSED, the water remains dangerous and residents who ignore the posted signage do so at their own risk.
Structurally, the Windsor buildings and Association remain sound. Philippe has an taken an initial inventory of damage and is starting the claims process with our insurance carrier. He will also have a summary report as soon as possible. Life continues to be very stressful, including for our property managers, hence the following quote from a recent email sent to Newcastle residents from their Board: “Philippe is doing the absolute best he can under the circumstances, but he is only one guy, who has responsibility for many communities. He will respond as he’s able, but the volume of communications is enormous. Please understand the work must be triaged according to need. Safety first, next security and so on.” If your situation is not urgent or an emergency, please understand that Philippe will get back to you but it may not be as quickly as he normally does.
Good news! Our trash will be picked up again starting with Saturday’s pickup. Additional good news is that the lakes continue to recede daily and Thursday was the first day that most Berkshire and Windsor streets were dry. With the help of some neighbors, we have added to the gallery of storm pictures below:
9/14/2017 9:00 a.m. Update Hurricane Irma Recovery. As of this morning, close to 50% of FPL customers have been restored in Collier County, but Windsor Place continues without power. Gas shortages are so significant that people will line up for hours on the rumor that a gas station may be getting resupplied. It is intimidating watching so many people driving the streets of Naples seeking such limited resources. Without power or fuel, things feel dire. Adding to our discomfort, Collier County has asked for us to minimize toilet flushes and duration of showers. We are waiting for trash pick-up to be restored; there has been no collection at Windsor since September 6. Many residents are feeling exhausted from the heat and there is no relief in sight weather-wise. The Windsor pool has been cleaned and shocked with several gallons of chlorine and remains closed – it should be considered dangerous to use -- until power has been restored, the pump runs for at least 24 hours and our service confirms safety through testing. Our property manager, Philippe Gabart, walked the property again yesterday noting individual building damage and problems to address. He is receiving hundreds of messages per day from residents and is responding as quickly as he can considering that he is also functioning with limited power, fuel and office staff. We commend him for his herculean efforts on behalf of Windsor Place. Local FM radio stations are giving valuable information regarding local availability of gasoline, ice, food and water. Following are some pictures from the storm and afterwards.
9/12/2017. 8:00 p.m. Update Hurricane Irma Recovery. Progress is being made in regard to hurricane recovery, but it is important to understand how horrendously difficult the situation remains due to continuing issues with power, water and fuel. We are promised by FPL that power should be restored to most of Collier County by 9/22/2017. There is still a boil water order in Naples until further notice. Fuel is extremely scarce although quite needed by individuals and service companies. A curfew remains in place from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Trash pickup and mail delivery is suspended until further notice. Some stores are beginning to open with limited inventory; however, the most wanted items are not available (water, ice, batteries and cell chargers). Long lines await those who attempt to procure what little is available. It is a difficult time as evidenced by the people walking the street in our neighborhood in tears because their phones are dead and they cannot reach their loved ones, a scene being replicated all over the state of Florida. We are doing what we can to assist everyone who needs help but the wants far outstrip our meager resources.
The Windsor Landscaping Company, Florida Evergreen, was on site this morning with a huge crew to clear fallen trees from roadways and eliminate as many hazards as possible. They have been forced to subcontract to specialists for the removal of several additional trees that are currently resting against roofs and buildings.
It should be understood that Owners are responsible for checking their units which may include asking their Homewatch professional to do so. Problems with common elements (e.g., roof leaks) should be promptly reported to Vesta at (239) 947-4552. All Berkshire property managers, including our manager, Philippe Gabart with Vesta, are doing their level best to facilitate repairs with the highest priority. We are grateful to Philippe for his round the clock commitment to Windsor Place. Philippe will be making the rounds of Windsor Place again tomorrow, September 13, to continue damage assessment.
The Windsor Place pool should be considered closed until further notice. The water needs to be tested and adjusted and, without electricity, there is no circulation in the pool. Our pool service is expected on September 13.
Complicating recovery is the fact that most cell services are either down or sporadic, power is off in our neighborhood and many service professionals evacuated in advance of the storm and are finding it difficult to return because the expressways are clogged with people hoping to come back to Naples as well. This traffic is also delaying needed delivery of fuel and other supplies. There are an astonishingly high number of minor repairs to be addressed throughout Windsor Place and Southwest Florida. Patience remains the indispensable virtue.
In addition to updates here as your Board and Committee members are able to make them, please see Collier County news releases for important Naples information.
The Windsor Landscaping Company, Florida Evergreen, was on site this morning with a huge crew to clear fallen trees from roadways and eliminate as many hazards as possible. They have been forced to subcontract to specialists for the removal of several additional trees that are currently resting against roofs and buildings.
It should be understood that Owners are responsible for checking their units which may include asking their Homewatch professional to do so. Problems with common elements (e.g., roof leaks) should be promptly reported to Vesta at (239) 947-4552. All Berkshire property managers, including our manager, Philippe Gabart with Vesta, are doing their level best to facilitate repairs with the highest priority. We are grateful to Philippe for his round the clock commitment to Windsor Place. Philippe will be making the rounds of Windsor Place again tomorrow, September 13, to continue damage assessment.
The Windsor Place pool should be considered closed until further notice. The water needs to be tested and adjusted and, without electricity, there is no circulation in the pool. Our pool service is expected on September 13.
Complicating recovery is the fact that most cell services are either down or sporadic, power is off in our neighborhood and many service professionals evacuated in advance of the storm and are finding it difficult to return because the expressways are clogged with people hoping to come back to Naples as well. This traffic is also delaying needed delivery of fuel and other supplies. There are an astonishingly high number of minor repairs to be addressed throughout Windsor Place and Southwest Florida. Patience remains the indispensable virtue.
In addition to updates here as your Board and Committee members are able to make them, please see Collier County news releases for important Naples information.
9/11/2017. 9:00 p.m. Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma passed through Windsor Place Sunday causing widespread but relatively minor damage. Thankfully we are not hearing reports of any significant injuries in Windsor, but massive inconveniences like loss of electricity and cable, boil water orders, blocked and/or flooded roads (Bellville, Windsor Sq., etc.) remain. Most Windsor buildings incurred some damage including lost roof tiles, lanai screens, ground floor screen doors, light fixtures, soffit, fascia, and some windswept water entry. Lake levels rose quickly during the storm but stopped before reaching the ground floor condos. Throughout Windsor, lake water is generally about 10 feet from the rear of buildings, and several areas of the street have 8 to 10 inches of water - basically at lake level. Landscaping was hard hit with numerous uprooted palms and live oaks. Area curfews remain in place and gasoline remains difficult to find - drivers are being asked to stay off the roads as much as possible to allow emergency crews to clear the roads. Today found most residents and non-emergency workers focusing on personal recovery and many Windsor residents helped to make our streets passable. Windsor Board members and others are in touch with our property managers at Vesta to coordinate among the many high priority tasks. Patience, caution and calm are watch-words of the day for all Floridians as we strive to recover.
8/15/2017. Small Lake Fountain Update. The small lake fountain has been repaired with installation of a new motor and is now functioning. Quarterly fountain maintenance is now provided by Mike's Irrigation.
8/12/2017. News You Can Use. There's been a lot of maintenance going on at Windsor Place this summer. For details, please click this link.
Ave atque vale. On July 19, 2017, two of our original owners sadly left us: Janine M. Vander Borght of Building 636 was born in France, survived the German occupation while living in Paris during WWII and traveled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, North American and Europe. She was a past Treasurer of the Windsor Place Condominium Association. Severe Andersen of Building 577 was born in Norway. He loved to sit in his driveway and socialize with neighbors, a cheerful daily sight for many.
7/13/2017 Small Lake Fountain Update: The motor that runs the fountain in the small lake was burned out through a combination of inadequate water flow to the motor and fishing line wrapping around the motor shaft; it cannot be repaired. The Board is currently investigating options for having the original installer remediate the problem by installing a new motor. Unfortunately, the fountain will not be operational during the negotiations, but the Board hopes to have a resolution to the problem in the near future.
6/8/2017: New Landscaping Professionals and Maintenance Schedule. Florida Evergreen started work this week for us and will be coming regularly on Wednesdays. Our account manager from 'FE' is a Florida Certified Horticultural Professional, who, along with his impressive team of professionals, has many insights on how we can spruce up the area as we make small landscape improvements over time. To date, the landscaping changes are within the approved budget and accompanied by a small net reduction in costs. In monsoon news, while transitioning our landscaping services to the new team, our drainage issues adjacent to the well and Building 696 were handled by another contractor, Greenside Up, which involved removal of clogged grates, drainpipe and gravel and replaced by sod placed into two swales (shallow trenches) that drain water into our little lake. The work was completed economically using only 24% of the board-approved funds as suggested by other competitive quotes. We welcome Florida Evergreen as our new partners in the continued beautification of our home! Many thanks to all the residents who gave and continue to give input, to the Windsor Landscape Committee members for tireless input and meetings with reviews of competitive quotes, to the Windsor Place Board of Directors for their direction and approvals, and to our new CAM Philippe Gabart who is managing all the communications and contracts. -- Joe Troescher - WLC Chair
5/27/2017: Grilling Safety. Just a reminder that the Florida Fire Prevention Code has strict ideas about grilling in communities such as ours, for example, you must be at least 10 feet away from the structure when grilling and you may only store two(2) small canisters of propane gas in your garage. For a complete understanding of the rules, please click here.
5/26/2017: Windsor Irrigation. Our irrigation system has been updated and repaired to work more efficiently and on a schedule that respects Collier County ordinances, all at no cost to Windsor Place. Thanks to Joe Troescher for his amazing efforts to get this done! The irrigation schedule can be accessed by clicking on the following link: Irrigation Schedule.
5/19/2017: New Property Manager. Per the vote of the Board at the April, 2017 Board meeting, as of June 1, 2017, Anchor Management will no longer be the property manager for Windsor Place Condominium Association. At that time, we will be switching to Vesta Property Services. A letter will be going out to all owners on May 22, 2017, but you can also access the letter here. Vesta's introduction letter has details regarding Vesta Property Services and forms that will help you identify the way in which you would like to pay your assessments beginning July 1st, receive notifications from Vesta, and communicate with our new property manager, Philippe Gabart, CAM.