September always feels like the beginning of a new year. Soon the seasonal migrations will begin – for both our feathered and human friends. Of course, we are keeping one eye on the weather since we are now in peak hurricane season. Find a weather source you trust and take storm preparation seriously. We will do our best to communicate with you about any weather-related changes to operations as soon as possible. The Board continues to stay busy with many tasks as we head toward the end of the fiscal year.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Treasurer Frank Maranto reports the Cross Creek budget continues to do well with YTD June surplus of almost $40,000 leaving us favorable by $161,930 at the end of June. The reserve study is still in review—there are many items contained in the reserve schedule and it takes time and many sets of eyes to review each line. The budget development is underway and concludes with the Budget Meeting in late October. There are plans to host an informational meeting on the reserve study and the 2026 budget in early October – an email will go out with the details and the date.
• Business at the restaurant has continued to attract good participation for special events and the private events are going well and generating positive feedback. Sadly, Mother Nature caused a cancelation of our July 4th plans but we are, at the time of this writing, looking forward to a better Labor Day! Thanks to everyone for your cooperation during the property shutdown August 4 to 11. While there is never a perfect time to shut down there are jobs that are just more efficient to do with the property closed. We hope you’re noticing some updates and improvements.
• A special vote was held in July for the members to approve new flooring in the clubhouse. The vote of the membership on material alteration authorizing the Board to replace the common area flooring in the clubhouse was approved by the following 364 votes: 297 in favor; 67 not in favor.
• On the golf course you will notice the bunkers have been refreshed and the boardwalk between holes 2 and 3 is undergoing some replacement of the decking.
• If you have not been to Bingo recently you might be surprised. Frank and Al have been working on new Bingo software to freshen up our games and make everything run more smoothly. In addition to the software, we also installed two very large TV screens in the clubhouse dining room that provide great Bingo support, but these new screens will also come in handy for other events throughout the year.
• Do you love Bocce? We need a new Bocce coordinator (or co-coordinators) to step forward and keep the league operating. See the notice elsewhere in this month’s Courier for the position description.
• By the time you read this the survey related to clubhouse renovations should be available. If you have not already done so, please complete the member survey which should be available in August or early September. We will be compiling the results in October, and the results will be shared with you as soon after that as possible. More opportunities to learn about this project will be scheduled in the coming months. This is a first step in involving owners in the planning process.
• Phase 2 of the Lakes Project will include Lakes 10/11, 12 and 14. Be on the lookout for more information on the specifics as the details become available.
Reminder, we have a new email to contact the Master Board, [email protected] to ask questions, clarify policies or raise an issue you think the Board should address.
Mary Peabody, Director
On behalf of the Master Board
